Course Information & Syllabus
Course Information :
The biotechnology course provides students with a broadbased education in subjects underpinning biotechnology in the
initial semesters. They are then given the knowledge of major themes of immunology, molecular genetics and
bioinformatics. Throughout the degree course there is particular emphasis on the laboratory and analytical methods
applied in biotechnology.
Year 1 :
Mathematics –I
Engg. Physics + Lab
Engg.Chemistry/Engg Mechanics + Lab
Electrical Engg/Computer Concepts and Programming + Lab
Electronics Engineering/Professsional Communication + Lab
Introduction to Biotechnology/Environment & Ecology
Remedial English Language*
Mathematics -II
Engineering Mechanics/ Engg. Chemistry + Lab
Computer Concepts and Programming in C/Electrical Engg.
+ Lab
Professional Communication/ Electronics Engineering + Lab
Environment & Ecology/Introduction to Biotechnology + Lab
Life Skills
Remedial English Language
Year 2 :
Cell Biology + Lab
Microbiology + Lab
Biochemistry + Lab
Genetics + Lab
Open Elective-I
Open Elective-II
Plant Biotechnology + Lab
Molecular Biology + Lab
Techniques in Biotechnology + Lab
Industrial Microbiology & Enzyme Technology + Lab
Bioprocess Engineering + Lab
Open Elective-III
Year 3 :
Genetic Engineering + Lab
Thermodynamics of Bioprocess Engineering + Lab
Departmental Electives -I
Departmental Electives -II
Bioinformatics
Open Elective-IV
Downstream Process Engineering + Lab
Animal Biotechnology + Lab
Departmental Electives -III
Departmental Electives -IV
Food Biotechnology + Lab
Open Elective-V
Year 4 :
Intellectual Property Rights In Biotechnology + Lab
Open Elective-VI
Open Elective-VII
Departmental Electives -V
Industrial Training
Marketing & Management of Biological Products + Lab
Departmental Electives -VII
Departmental Electives -VIII
Seminar
Major Project
Coursework & Assessment :
Units are normally assessed through class tests, quizzes, time-constrained assignments, seminars on chosen topics,
case studies, work-based projects, mid-semester and endsemester theory/ practical exams. The project in the last
semester is assessed by a combination of written report and presentation.
Careers :
A biotechnology degree will form a passport into areas such as agriculture, drug design, medical biotechnology,
food industry, genetic engineering, bioinformatics, forensics, environmental management et al.
Qualified biotechnologists have opportunities in multinational companies, entrepreneurial enterprises,
the health service, research industry, academia and dedicated research organisations. Other careers include teaching, scientific writing and information services, and a range of areas where the value of science graduates skills is recognised. After the course, students can consider other options like: Masters in - biotechnology, molecular biology,
bioinformatics, microbiology and many more. 