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