Entry Requirement

Pass in 10+2/ equivalent
with Chemistry & Biology

Assessment
Assignments, presentations, examinations, practical work, and a research project are taken into consideration while assessing the student.

Job Prospects
Successful graduates can find opportunities in Pharmaceutical Industries, Food Industry, Business, Dairy Industry, Research Industry, and later pursue their Masters and Research.

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Introduction

The study of biological systems including living cells and cell components combined with technology makes up this course. The study of biotechnology leads to developing effective process in matters that directly have an impact on human life like agriculture, medicine and food industry. This program is designed to equip the students with the scientific engineering and business skill necessary for pursuing a career in biotechnology. The program endows the student with the scientific skill and knowledge to pursue a deeper investigation into the various interesting topics in biotechnology. The students may also opt to take additional modules in computing and business studies as a means of broadening employment prospects.

Course Information

B.Sc. Biotechnology is a 3 year graduate program which offers a broad understanding of biological and engineering principles of issues that relate to agriculture, medicine and food industry. The program places a major emphasis on practical work. Some of the subjects covered during the course of study include Atomic Structure, Periodic Classification, Chemical Bonding, Biopolymers, Hydrocarbons, Cycloalkans, Carbonyl Compounds, Reaction Kinetics, Environmental Chemistry, Photochemistry, Identification and separation techniques ,Carboxyl acids, Introduction to Nutrition, Macromolecules, the Endocrine System, Amino acids, Nucleic acids, Lipid Metabolism, BacterialCell Culture, Microbial Technology, Mathematical concepts, Oxidation Numbers, Chemical Bonding, Compounds of some non-metals, on –aqueous
solvents, Organicand inorganic polymers, Alcohols and thiols, Powder Metallurgy, Amines, Industrial Organic Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Carbohydrates, Enzymes.