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. | ||