B.Sc(honors). in Biotechnology

About B.Sc (Honors) Biotechnology

The blending of technology with biology, to harness cellular and biomolecular processes to develop technologies and products has been one of the most significant contributors towards human welfare and development. The Faculty of Applied Sciences offers a four-year honors program in Biotechnology, which seeks to impart within the students vital skillsets within this field. The curriculum is uniquely designed to train students in modern aspects of molecular biology with advanced scientific education. The faculty is equipped with state of the art laboratories which work around the clock towards developing the practical skills of the students while preparing them for their careers in the industry. The biotechnology academic scheme is designed to provide an exposure to biological subjects such as genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry and cell biology while at the same time integrating technical subjects such as robotics, IT and chemical engineering. Our boundless laboratory research, dynamic pedagogy, current industrial training and the necessary interpersonal skills prepare our students to dominate the progress in healthcare, industrial biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and more. The combination of skills acquired by our students prepares them for an ever-increasing range of career options. We strive to groom our students for employment opportunities in this critically potent and dynamic biotechnology industry.

Curriculum

Semester 1	Semester 2
Major (Discipline Specific Course)	Major (Discipline Specific Course)
Cell Biology	Biomolecules
Chemistry	Fundamentals of Microbiology
Lab-1- Cell Biology	Lab-1- Biomolecules
Lab-2- Chemistry	Lab-2-Fundamentals of Microbiology
University Electives -1 (Multidisciplinary course) (Select any one)	University Electives -2 (Multidisciplinary course ) (Select any one)
First aid and life support	Digital Health
Digital banking and insurance	Maintenance of Household Apparatus
Digital Media	Human Psychology
E-waste Management-Issues and Challenges	Public Health Nutrition
Fundamentals of investment	Skill Enhancement Course -2
Skill Enhancement Course -1	Mathematical Aptitude
Laboratory Best Practices	Value Added Course-2
Value Added Course-1	IPDC including History and Culture of India and IKS-I
Climate Change & Sustainable Environment	Ability Enhancement Course -2 /Modern Indian Language-2 (Select any one)
Ability Enhancement Course -1 /Modern Indian Language-1 (Select any one)	Basic English-II
Basic English-I	Basic Hindi-II
Basic Hindi-I	Basic Gujarati-II
Basic Gujarati-I

Semester 3	Semester 4
Major (Discipline Specific Course)	Major (Discipline Specific Course)
Molecular biology	Enzymology
Immunology	Biochemical Pathways
Lab-1 Molecular biology	Principles of Genetics
Lab-2- Immunology	Lab-1 Enzymology
University Electives -3 (Select any one)	Lab -2 Genetics
Artificial Intelligence Application in People Management	Skill Enhancement Course -4 (Select any one)
Cyber Security, Tools, Techniques and Counter Measures	Bioinstrumentation
Retail Management	Value Added Course-4/ Physical Education (Select anyone)
Income Tax Return & E-Filing	Positive Mental Health
Intelectual Property	Physical Education: Yoga
Skill Enhancement Course -3	Physical Education: Sports
Artificial Intelligence -AI	Physical Education: NCC
Value Added Course-3	Ability Enhancement Course -4 / Modern European Language-2 (Select any one)
IPDC including History and Culture of India and IKS-2	Advanced English – II
Ability Enhancement Course -3/ Modern European Language-1 (Select any one)	Basic German
Advanced English - I	Basic French -II
Basic German -I
Basic French - I

Semester 5	Semester 6
Major (Discipline Specific Course)	Major (Discipline Specific Course)
Genetic Engineering	Plant and Animal biotechnology
Animal and plant physiology	Genomics & Proteomics
Immunotechnology	Elective
Developmental Biology	Food and Agri Biotechnology
Molecular Virology	Environmental &Medical Biotechnology
Lab-1 Genetic Engineering	Lab-1 Plant and animal biotechnology
Lab-2 Animal and plant physiology & Immunotechnology	Lab-2 Genomics & Proteomics
Skill Enhancement Course -5(Select anyone)	Ability Enhancement Course -5
Digital Literacy	Professional Ethics and Communication
Finance for everyone	Internship/Mini Project-1 (in Major Specific Course)

Semester 7	Semester 8
Major (Discipline Specific Course)	Major (Discipline Specific Course)
Research Methodology	Bionanotechnology
Bioinformatics	Bioethics & Biosafety
Bioprocess technology	Transgenics and Recent Advances
Stem cell Biology	Entrepreneurship Development &IPR
On Job Training (OJT)- in Major Specific (for Honours Degree)	On Job Training (OJT) - in Major Specific (for Honours Degree)
OR	OR
Research Project in Major Specific course (For Honours with Research degree)	Research Project in Major Specific course (For Honours with Research degree)