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B.Sc in Biotechnology

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Program objectives

  • To provide an understanding of the principles of basic science with scope on advanced learning in the areas of cell and molecular biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Plant and Animal Biotechnology and other domain specializations.
  • To inculcate the basic concepts of interdisciplinary courses through a subjective understanding of Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Applications, and Biostatistics.
  • To inculcate innovativeness and entrepreneurship activity in science and technology development, or implement sustainable ideas for new vistas in research.
  • To develop a positive attitude towards social responsibility, awareness, and function.
  • To interact with peers in other disciplines in industry and society and contribute to economic benefits of the country.

Student development

  • Development of an ability to apply the concepts of chemistry, mathematics, informatics, and statistics to biological problems.
  • Development of an ability to conduct laboratory experiments with finesse and an attitude towards utilization of books and e-resources in the library.
  • Development of an ability to communicate effectively, work in multidisciplinary teams, and personal development.

BIOTECHNOLOGY
Framework of CBCS Syllabus for BIOTECHNOLOGY (Honours) from 2019-20

Semester – I

Sl N

o

Name of the Course  

Paper

CP

(Credit Point)

CH

(Credit Hour)

Mark s
1 Core C1: Microbiology 6 60 100
2 Core C2 : Plant Diversity & Physiology 6 60 100
3 GE-A GE 1A: Paper I from either subjects [Zoology / Botany / Chemistry] 6 60 100
4 AECC – I Environmental Science 4 40 100
Total Paper 4 22 220 400

 Semester – II

Sl No Name of theCourse Paper CP

(Credit Point)

CH

(Credit Hour)

 

Marks

1 Core C3: Cell Biology and Genetics 6 60 100
2 Core C4: Animal Diversity & Physiology 6 60 100
 

3

 

GE-B

GE 2B: Paper from remaining 02 subjects other than that opted in first semester [Zoology / Botany / Chemistry]  

6

 

60

 

100

4 AECC – II MIL      Communication English) (Odia/ Alt 4 40 100
Total Paper 4 22 220 400

 Semester – III

Sl N

o

Name of the Course Paper CP

(Credit Point)

CH

(Credit Hour)

Mark s
1 Core C5: Molecular Biology 6 60 100
2 Core C6: Biochemistry and Metabolism 6 60 100
3 Core C7:      Biostatistics       and     Computer Applications 6 60 100
4 GE-A GE 3A: Paper II of the subject opted in first semester [Zoology / Botany / Chemistry] 6 60 100
5 SEC- 1 SEC–1: Communicative English 4 40 100
Total Paper 5 28 280 500

Semester – IV

Sl No Name of the Course Paper CP

(Credit Point)

CH

(Credit Hour)

 

Marks

1 Core C8: Immunology 6 60 100
2 Core C9: Plant Biotechnology 6 60 100
3 Core C10: Animal Biotechnology 6 60 100
 

4

 

GE-B

GE 4B, Paper II of the subject opted in second semester Zoology / Botany / Chemistry  

6

 

60

 

100

 

5

 

SEC – 2

SEC–2: Enzymology / Basics of Forensic Science / Mushroom culture/ Sericulture  

4

 

40

 

100

Total Paper 5 28 280 500

 Semester – V

Sl No Name of the Course Paper CP

(Credit Point)

CH

(Credit Hour)

Marks
1 Core C 11: Genetic Engineering 6 60 100
2 Core C 12: Genomics and Proteomics 6 60 100
3 DSE 1 DSE 1: Biotechniques 6 60 100
4 DSE 2 DSE 2: Bioinformatics 6 60 100
Total Paper 4 24 240 400

 Semester – VI

Sl No Name of the Course Paper CP

(Credit Point)

CH

(Credit Hour)

Marks
1 Core C 13: Bioethics and Biosafety 6 60 100
2 Core C 14: Bioprocess Engineering and Technology 6 60 100
3 DSE 3 DSE 3: Bioenterpreurship 6 60 100
4 DSE 4 DSE 4: Medical Microbiology (to be opted by students securing below 60%) / Project Report & Seminar*

*- for students securing ≥ 60%

6 NA 100
Total Paper 4 24 180 400
Grand Total 26 148 1480 2600

(Project 80 + 20 Viva)

* AECC – Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course      * SEC – Skill Enhancement Course

* DSE – Discipline Specific Elective  * GE – Generic Elective

 

*Hons students has to opt two Generic Elective Subjects. *SubjectsA& B (containing 2 Papers) from subjects available other than Core (Hons.) Subject.  Subject – A for Semester 1

& 3 another subject B for Semester 2 & 4.

 

* GE – Generic Elective [To be opted by +3, Biotechnology (Hons.)]

 

Two subjects among three subjects viz., Zoology / Botany / Chemistry to be chosen(02 papers/ Subject i.e. Total 04 papers/ 02 subjects) other than Core as Generic Elective.

 

Subject Generic Elective Papers
GE Paper-I GE Paper-II
Zoology Animal  Diversity  (Non-Chordate), Physiology and Endocrinology Animal Diversity (Protochordata and Chordata), Developmental Biology and Immunology
Botany Industrial         and        Environmental Microbiology Botany and Plant Biotechnology
Chemistr y Atomic Structure Bonding, General Organic Chemistry & Aliphatic Hydrocarbons Chemical  Energetic  & Equilibria  and Functional Organic Chemistry
Any two subjects among three subjects and each Subject contains two papers (Subject-A with two papers at Semester I & III [GE-1A & GE-3A] and another Subject B with two papers for Semester II & IV [GE-2B & GE-4B] is to be opted.