Biotechnology is an extremely promising discipline, which encompasses biological science and technology for the development and utilization of biological processes to develop novel products for the benefit of society. Biotechnology provides ample scope for creating sound institutions based on human intelligence. Successful organization in the field of biotechnology possesses the right combination of technology, and technical and managerial expertise.
Some of the modern applications of biotechnology are the transfer of novel genes from one organism into another in r-DNA program (in genetic engineering) to create rare and valuable vaccines and life saving medicines, to change hereditary traits of plants and animals, to change microorganisms to put to use their extreme potentialities at molecular level to evolve rare qualities in r-DNA technology in all fields of bio-science.
Thus the students who acquire in-depth knowledge in the field of biotechnology will have lucrative opportunities in education, industries, corporations and research. They can also have their own biotechnology project development or start their own entrepreneurship.
SCHEME OF EXAMINATION
The Scheme of Examination for the M.Sc. Biotechnology Course shall be as follows:
FIRST SEMESTER
Theory |
Subject |
Marks |
Paper I |
Cell Biology & Genetics |
80 |
Paper II |
Bio-molecules |
80 |
Paper III |
General Microbiology |
80 |
Paper IV |
Biophysics & Biostatistics |
80 |
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| Practical I |
Cell Biology & Genetics |
50 |
| Practical II |
Microbiology |
50 |
SECOND SEMESTER
Theory |
Subject |
Marks |
Paper I |
Molecular Biology |
80 |
Paper II |
Biochemistry |
80 |
Paper III |
Immunology |
80 |
Paper IV |
Computer Applications & Bioinformatics (Practical -15 Marks) |
80 |
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Practical I |
Biochemistry |
50 |
Practical II |
Molecular Biology & Immunology |
50 |
THIRD SEMESTER
Theory |
Subject |
Marks |
Paper I |
Animal Biotechnology |
80 |
Paper II |
Plant Biotechnology |
80 |
Paper III |
Genetic Engineering |
80 |
Paper IV |
Environmental Biotechnology |
80 |
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| Practical I |
Animal & Plant Biotechnology |
50 |
| Practical II |
Environmental Biotechnology |
50 |
FOURTH SEMESTER
Theory |
Subjects |
Marks |
Paper I |
Bioprocess Engineering and Technology |
80 |
Paper II |
Agricultural Biotechnology |
80 |
Paper III |
Immunotechnology |
80 |
Paper IV |
Bioethics |
80 |
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| Practical I |
Bioprocess Engineering |
50 |
| Practical II |
Agricultural Biotechnology |
50 |
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT-SCHEME:
Tests/Seminars |
25 |
25 |
Mid-Session-examination |
20 |
20 |
Attendance |
5 |
5 |