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M.Sc in Biotechnology

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Program objectives

  • To provide an advanced understanding of advanced concepts in Biochemistry, Instrumentation Sciences, Bioinformatics (through structure-function relationships), Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering, Immunology, Environmental Biotechnology, Plant and Animal Biotechnology.
  • To provide with an understanding of handling laboratory instruments and automation through in-house and industry visits/ training.
  • To provide with the necessary skills to understand research journals, interpret data, collate ideas, and write manuscripts for publication.

Student development

  • Development of a research attitude and temperament through laboratory exercises, study of peer-reviewed journals, and interaction with scientists and faculties.
  • 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.

M.Sc. BIOTECHNOLOGY
COURSE STRUCTURE

1ST SEMESTER: (500 Marks, 30 Credits)

Paper-101 Biochemistry (40 Lectures / 6 Credits)
Paper-102 Cell Biology and Genetics (40 Lectures / 6 Credits)
Paper-103 Instrumentation & Analytical techniques (40 Lectures / 6 Credits)
Paper-104 Biostatistics and Computational Biology (40 Lectures / 6 Credits)
Paper-105 PRACTICAL-I (60 Practical Classes / 5 Credits)
 Seminar/Journal club/Assignment (1 Credit)

2ND SEMESTER: (500 Marks, 30 Credits)

Paper-201 Microbiology (40 Lectures / 6 Credits)
Paper-202 Immunobiology and Immunotechnology (40 Lectures / 6 Credits)
Paper-203 Molecular Biology (40 Lectures / 6 Credits)
Paper-204 Plant Biotechnology (40 Lectures / 6 Credits)
Paper-205 PRACTICAL-II (60 Practical Classes / 5 Credits)
Seminar/Journal club/Summer training report (1 Credit)

3RD SEMESTER: (500 Marks, 30 Credits)

Paper-301 Genetic Engineering (40 Lectures / 6 Credits)
Paper-302 Bioprocess Engineering and Industrial Biotechnology  (40 Lectures / 6 Credits)
Paper-303 Core Elective courses (CE-i)
: Animal Biotechnology (40 Lectures / 6 Credits)
Paper-304 Allied Elective courses (AE) (40 Lectures / 6 Credits)
AE-1 Animal Physiology and Developmental Biology  (for M.Sc. Biotechnology)
AE-2 Biotechniques `  (for Allied subjects)
Paper-305 PRACTICAL-III (60 Practical Classes / 5 Credits)
Seminar/Journal club  (1 Credit)

4TH SEMESTER: (500 Marks, 30 Credits)

Paper-401 (CE-II): Evolution and Environmental Biotechnology (40 Lectures / 6 Credits)
Paper-402 Project Work (400 Marks, 24 Credits)
· Dissertation [300 marks]
· Seminar presentation and Viva Voce [50+50 marks]

Free Electives (Non-Credit course for Students from other disciplines):
Fundamentals of life science: Origin of life, Living systems and living processes

Total Marks: 2000
Total Credits: 120