Bachelor of Science in Applied Biotechnology

The program is designed for undergraduates who wish to make
a career in the field of biotechnology. This exciting field is full of
career opportunities, both at the industry and the academic or
research levels. The first year of this 3-year program is designed
to be a foundation program with students being trained in the
basics of various subjects required for a further understanding
of biotechnology. The second intermediate year consists of
advanced programs in topics pertinent to the subject. In the
final year, students are exposed to specialized topics in various
areas of biotechnology.
Objectives: The program aims at realizing the following
objectives -
- Providing in-depth training in both the theoretical and
practical aspects of various topics like Molecular and Cell
Biology, Molecular Genetics, Tissue Culture and core
areas of Biotechnology such as Agriculture, Industrial,
Medical and Environmental Biotechnology.
- To enable students to pursue a PG degree in the field of
biotechnology or specialize in specific topics like Molecular
Biology or Genetics covered in the program

First Semester
Sub. Code Title Credits
BO0034 Chemistry (Organic and Physical) 4
BO0035 Biochemistry - I 4
BO0036 Biology of Plants 2
BO0037 Biology of Invertebrates 2
BO0038 Biology of Chordates 2
BO0039 Communication Skills in English 2
Total Cumulative Credits 16

Second Semester
Sub. Code Title Credits
BO0040 Basics of IT and Windows based applications 4
BO0041 Biochemistry - II 4
BO0042 Cell Biology 4
BO0043 Practical - I - Cell Biology & Biochemistry 4
Total Cumulative Credits 32

Third Semester
Sub. Code Title Credits
BO0044 Introduction to Biotechnology and Bioinformatics 2
BO0045 Microbiology 4
BO0046 Biophysics 2
BO0047 Biostatistics and Mathematics 4
BO0048 Genetics 4
Total Cumulative Credits 48

Fourth Semester
Sub. Code Title Credits
BO0049 Molecular Biology 4
BO0050 Molecular Genetics 4
BO0051 Immunology 4
BO0052 Practical - II - Genetics and Microbiology 4
Total Cumulative Credits 64

Fifth Semester
Sub. Code Title Credits
BO0053 Developmental Biology 4
BO0054 Cell and Tissue Culture 4
BO0055 Plant and Animal Biotechnology 4
BO0056 Environmental Biotechnology 4
Total Cumulative Credits 80

Sixth Semester
Sub. Code Title Credits
BO0057 Medical Biotechnology 4
BO0058 Industrial Biotechnology 4
BO0059 Bioethics and IPR 4
BO0060 Practical - III Immunology and Molecular Biology 4
Total Cumulative Credits 96

Practical courses

The BScBT students have to undergo mandatory practical
courses once in a year as a part of the course requirement.
There will be three practical subjects, one each in ll, lV and Vl
semesters. Each practical course is of four credits. The duration
of the practical course will be about 7 days. On the last day of
each practical course, there will be an examination. Out of the
total marks, 60% is meant for continuous assessment over the
duration of the practical course and 40% for the final
examination to be held on the last day of the practical course.
Since these practical courses require advanced equipment and
imported chemicals, they will be conducted only at the
University designated nodal centres. These nodal centres are
provided with full fledged infrastructure and trained staff to
support the students. Practical courses will be scheduled once
in a year and it is compulsory for all the students to attend the
practical courses. The fee for the practical course is Rs.6,000/-
each year including the practical examination fees. Cost of
travel and accommodation to attend the practical course at
designated nodal centres are not a part of the fees and will be
separately borne by the students. The Practical fee should be
paid to the University along with ll, lV and Vl semesters
re-registration fees.

Year Course Code Course
1st BO0043 Cell Biology and Biochemistry
2nd BO0052 Genetics and Microbiology
3rd BO0060 Immunology and Molecular Biology