BSc Biotechnology

Program Overview

Biotechnology is the modern branch of life science dealing with apt solutions to human problems. This revolutionary science has profound applications in the present Covid pandemic scenario in form of molecular diagnostic test like RT-PCR. This Department is endowed with all the potential enabling us to reach the heights of DBT STAR COLLEGE STATUS supported by DBT of India. The state of the art laboratories housed at the Department proves this as an exemplary place to pursue studies right from UG to Ph. D supported by active mentoring and journal club activities. Add on certification courses like HACCP and FOSTAC makes it ambient and a judicious career choice.

Programme USPs

State of the Art Biotechnology Laboratory recognised Under STAR College Scheme.
Highly Competent and NET Qualified Faculty in the Field of Expertise.
DBT and CSIR-UGC Based Curriculum.
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Tribute and Science Day are observed Every Year.
Value Added Certification Program: Principles of HACCP and its Application in Food Industry (HACCP Level-II).

Programme Outcomes

A career in Biotechnology includes industries engaged in processing developing agricultural and biological products, bio-processing industries, pharmaceutical and chemical industries. There are opportunities in industries producing healthcare products, textile industry and organizations engaged in different types of industrial research and development.

Eligibility Criteria

+2 students who have studied Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Home Science / Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics / Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics / Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science / Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology / Physics, Chemistry with Biotechnology (or) Biochemistry (or) Microbiology, +2 Vocational Group (under State Board of School Examinations, Tamil Nadu) with the subjects (Tamil, English, Biology, Agricultural Practices, Theory, Practical – I and Practical – II).

VALUE-ADDED PROGRAMMES

Certificate program in HACCP offered by NIST, Chennai.
UGC-CSIR, NET coaching.
Certificate Course in Clinical Lab Technology.
Advanced Certificate in Clinical Lab Technology.
Modular Curriculum included with Clinical Laboratory Technology.
Placement based crash course on Bioprocess Technology.
EDC courses:
1. Human Nutrition.
2. Vermicomposting
3. Mushroom cultivation.
4. Organic Farming
5. Plant Tissue Culture
6. First Aid and Safety
7. Herbal Technology
8. Algal Technology

Career Opportunities

Students from the School have career opportunities in the following companies and sectors:

Aavin Dairy
Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Kerala
Cytiva, Bangalore.
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Indian Institute of Spices Research, Kerala
Milma Dairy
Nandhini Dairy
Pasteur Institute of India, Coonoor
Accenture, Bangalore
Azhooba, Chennai,
Biocon, Bangalore
Biomed Solutions, Salem.
Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Kerala
Cipla Pharmaceuticals, Bangalore.
Cognizant Technologies, Bangalore.
DELL, Chennai.
EPI-Source Pvt. Ltd.
Focus Edumatics
Human Biological Institute, Ooty
Icon, Bangalore.
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Indian Institute of Spices Research, Kerala
Infosys, Bangalore
Molecular Connections Pvt. Ltd.
NCBS, Bangalore.
NIO, Goa
Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Bangalore.
Pasteur Institute of India, Coonoor.
PPTS, Coimbatore.
TCS, Chennai
Thermo Fischer Scientific, Bangalore.
TNQ books, Coimbatore.
VWR International, Coimbatore
Wipro Technologies, Chennai
Zifo R&D Solutions
Zifo Technologies, Chennai.

Programme Structure

SEMESTER I

Language –Tamil I/Malayalam I/ Hindi I/ French I/Arabic I
English – Communicative English-I
Core Course I – Cell Biology
Core Course II – Bio Chemistry
Core Course III: Practical I – Cell Biology and Biochemistry.
Allied Course I – Chemistry
Allied Course II: Practical I – Chemistry
Value Education: Ethics and Culture

SEMESTER II

Language – Tamil II/Malayalam II/ Hindi II/ French II/Arabic II
English – Communicative English- II
Core Course IV – Genetics
Core Course V- Bioanalytical Techniques
Core Course VI: Practical II- Bioanalytical techniques and Genetics
Allied Course II: Practical II– Chemistry
Environmental Studies
Module I – Course I – Principles of Clinical Laboratory Technology and Management

SEMESTER III

Language- Tamil III/Malayalam III/ Hindi III/ French III/Arabic III
English- Communicative English- III
Core Course VII – Microbiology
Core Course VIII: Practical III – Microbiology Food and Agricultural Biotechnology
Allied Course III – Basic Mathematics & Computer applications
Elective I : Food and Agro Biotechnology
Skill based course (SBC) I: Bio-entrepreneurial development course 1- Mushroom cultivation technology
Non-Major Elective (NME) I – Basic Tamil /Women’s Rights / Advanced Tamil /Basic Hindi/ Basic Malayalam
Commercial Practice
Modular-Module I – Course II – Techniques in Clinical Laboratory Technology

SEMESTER IV

Language – Tamil IV/Malayalam IV/ Hindi IV/ French IV/Arabic IV
English- Communicative English -IV
Core Course IX – Molecular biology
Core Course X: Practical IV- Molecular biology and Environmental Biotechnology
Allied Course IV: Practical III- Fundamentals of Computers, MS office and C Programming
Elective II : Environmental Biotechnology
Skill based course (SBC) II: Bio-entrepreneurial development course 2- Bioinformatics
Non-Major Elective (NME) II – Basic Tamil /General Awareness/ Advanced Tamil/ Basic Hindi/Basic Malayalam
Interdisciplinary Course – Bioinstrumentation
Modular-Module II – Course I-Fundamentals of Human Physiology

SEMESTER V

Core Course XI- Human Physiology
Core Course XII – Recombinant DNA Technology – I
Core Course XIII – Plant Biotechnology
Core Course XIV– Immunology
Core Course XV: Practical V – Microbial Biotechnology, Plant Biotechnology and Immunology
Elective – III : Bionanotechnology
Skill based course (SBC) III: Bio-Entrepreneurial development course
Organic farming
Practicum
Extra Disciplinary Course
Modular-Module II – Course II – Clinical Biochemistry

SEMESTER VI

Core Course XVI – Animal Biotechnology
Core Course XVII – Industrial Biotechnology
Core Course XVIII – Recombinant DNA Technology – II
Core Course XIX: Practical VI – Bioprocess Technology, Animal Biotechnology and Recombinant DNA Technology – II
Elective – IV : Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Skill based course (SBC) IV: Bio-entrepreneurial development course 4 – Medical coding and Medical transcription
Extension Activities-NCC/NSS/Sports/DEA
Modular-Module II – Course III – Clinical Microbiology

Credits & Evaluation

Student progression and knowledge gaining process were assessed by giving curricular based activities like seminars, assignments and report writing about their industrial visit, educational tour, seminars, symposium, training and workshops attended.

By conducting Internal test-I, Internal test-II and Model exam the student’s progression in their subject with prescribed syllabus was evaluated and proper credits were given to every subject they study.

The final year under graduate and post graduate students research knowledge was assessed by offering the research project work submitted along with a research report containing proper scientific data in prescribed format and also with their publications in well renowned, indexed and high impact factor containing scientific journals.