Department of Biotechnology

About Department:

Dept of Biotechnology was established in the year 2006 with 26 students strength. Work load was 10hrs, classes was engaged by Dr. Nagabhushan M.Sc, Ph.D and Prof. Siddappa M.Sc.

Admission was increased year wise as per students strength additional faculties has been appointed faculties are Sowmya. L, M.Sc, MPhil and Kathyayani. G. V M.Sc, M.Phil.

In the year 2009-10 university 9^th rank was secured by Dayananda. S. R. The department run successfully till 2016.

The department was reopened in the year 2018 and the students strength was 30 and the faculty was Chinmayi. M. G, M.Sc.

Department has Instruments like 7 compound microscopes, 1 Binocular microscope, 1 hot air oven, 1 autoclave, 1 incubator, 1 laminar air flow, 2 waterbath, 1 centrifuge, 1 cooling centrifuge, 1 colorimeter, 1 P H meter, 1 electronic weighing balance, 1 refrigerator, 1 plant tissue culture unit with 1 Air cooler and chemicals for lab experiments. Proctors regularly monitor academic development of students.

About 40 % of the curriculum is taught using PPT, OHP and Videos along with Traditional method of Teaching. We are also having department Library. They are issued to the students for reference. Laboratory assistant Shashikala brings lab materials for conducting experiments.

Smt.Sowmya.L
M Sc. M.Phil 

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To attain new heights in biotechnology education and research, shaping life science into a premier precision tool for the future for creation of wealth and ensuring social justice specially for the welfare of the poor.

The mission is to maximize the benefits of Biotechnology to the university, the nation and the globe by being an excellent quality, comprehensive, Multidisciplinary school that supports and advances biotechnology in the areas of social welfare and entrepreneurship

Cell Biology and Genetics

 CO1 Ultra structure of a plant and animal cell, Cell organelles, cell wall and Plasma membrane

CO2 Mendel’s Experiments and Principles of inheritance, Cytoplasmic Inheritance and Sex determination

CO3 Linkages and Crossing Over and Human Genetics

CO4 Mutations and its types and detection of mutations

Microbiology and Biostatistics

CO1 History of microbiology, contributions and  Classification of microorganisms

CO2 Sterilization, Radiation Methods, Isolation of microorganisms and Staining Techniques

CO3 Bacterial diseases of man, Bacterial Photosynthesis and Microbial Metabolism

CO4 Viruses – Structure and classification, Plant Viruses, Animal viruses

Bacteriophages

CO5 Economic importance of Protozoa algae and fungi

CO6 Biostatistics : Data types, Tabulation and classification of data, Frequency distribution and Graphical representation of data, Measures of central tendencies

Biochemistry and Biophysical techniques

CO1 Carbohydrates, Lipids, Amino acids and Proteins: Structure, Classification, Functions and Properties

CO2 Classification of Enzymes and Enzyme Inhibition

CO3 Structure, Classification, Functions and Properties of Nucleic Acids, Vitamins and Hormones

CO4 Biophysical techniques : Chromatography, Spectroscopy  and Radio activity

Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics

 CO1 Central Dogma of Molecular Biology. Structure of DNA and RNA

CO2 DNA Replication and Repair

CO3 Transcription and Translation

CO4 Gene Regulation and Recombination

CO5 Introduction to bioinformatics, Concept and structure of databases, Introduction to the human genome project and components of the genome

CO6 Introduction to sequence analysis, significance, motif analysis and phylogenic comparisons Concept and methods of sequence comparisons

Genetic Engineering

CO1 Tools for genetic engineering , Gene cloning vectors and its types, in vitro construction of recombinant DNA molecules (pBR 322, pUC 19), Artificial chromosomes.

CO2 Screening and selection of recombinant host cells –marker genes, biochemical and Immunological screening and colony hybridization

CO3 Hybridization- Principles and applications, Amplifying DNA, Cloning and its importance, Primers, probes DNA and Protein microarrays. Introduction to proteomics, genomics and metabalomics

CO4 Production of Insulin, Production of recombinant vaccines – Heptitis – B, Production of GM foods and crops, Ethics and safety of GMO’s

Immunology

CO1Imparts in depth knowledge of tissues, cells and molecules involved in host defense mechanisms CO2 Understanding of types of immunity

CO3 Interactions of antigens, antibodies, complements and other immune components

CO4 Understanding of immune mechanisms in disease control, vaccination, process of immune interactions

Plant and Animal cell technology

CO1 Plant tissue culture, In vitro methods in plant tissue culture, In vitro fertilization – Ovary and Ovule culture. Micropropogation of elite species.Organ Culture

CO2 Protoplast Isolation, regeneration and viability test, somantic hybridization, methods of protoplast fusion and In vitro production of secondary metabolites

CO3 Animal cell culture , Primary Culture – Cell lines, and cloning disaggregation of tissue, isolation of tissue, enzyme disaggregation and Secondary Culture – transformed animal cells and continious cell lines. Growth factors

CO4 Transgenic plants and Transgenic Animals and their applications

CO5 Patents, trade secrests, copyright, trademark, Geographical indications, WIPO, TRIPS. Procedure involved in patenting biotechnological invention

Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology

CO1 Principles of fermentation technology, Screening and Isolation of Microorganisms

CO2 Fermenters and its operation, Type of Fermentation Solid State, submerged fermentation and continious fermentation, Immobilized enzyme and cell bioreactors

CO3 Microbial production of Alcohol, Antibiotic, enzymes, SCP, SCO, Vitamin, xanthan gum and Polyhydroxyalkonoides (PHA). Food additives

CO4 Biofuels (Biogas, Microbial hydrogen Production, Gasohol). Bioremediation and its types, Bioleaching. Biofertilizers and its types, Biopesticides

CO5 Environmental significance of genetically modified microbes, plants and animals

CO6 Treatment of municipal waste and Industrial effluents, solid waste manangement

Project &Assignments :

CO1: Good Laboratory Practises

CO2: Make research proposal and Construct tool of data collection

CO3: Learn fieldwork modalities

CO4: Understand the process of data analysis

CO5: Writing research report / Assignments

1. PO1 – Students gain knowledge and skill in Biological techniques, understands various activities in living organisms
2. PO2 – Apply the knowledge of internal structure of cell, its functions in control of various metabolic functions of organisms
3. PO3 – Understands Human Genetics and Mutation.
4. PO4 – Know the concepts of Microbiology, Microbial Techniques, Prokaryotic microorganisms and Eukaryotic microorganisms.
5. PO5 –Gain knowledge of Biostatistics, Biophysical Techniques and Bioinformatics
6. PO6 – Brief introduction to Structure, Properties and Functions of Bio molecules.
7. PO7 – Understands DNA Replication and Repair, Transcription, Translation and Gene Regulation and Recombination
8. PO8 – Gain Knowledge in Genetic Engineering Tools and Immunology
9. PO9 –Understands Plant and Animal cell technology and Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology
10. PO10 – Apply the knowledge and understanding of Biotechnology importance in Advance Science
11. PO11 –Develop interest towards a best cause for Environment and Society.

1. Understand the nature and basic concepts of cell biology, genetics, Biomolecules and Microorganism Activities.
2. Analyse the relationships among animals, plants and microbes
3. Perform procedures as per laboratory standards in the areas ofCell biology, Genetics, Applied Biotechnology, Clinical science, tools and techniques of Biotechnology,Biochemistry, Plant biotechnology, Animal biotechnology, Immunology and research methodology
4. Understand the applications of Biotechnology in Agriculture and Medicine
5. Gains knowledge about research methodologies, effective communication and skills of problem-solving methods
6. Contributes the knowledge for others &Nation building.

Sl. No.	Name of the Staff	Designation	Contact No.
TEACHING STAFF
1	Sowmya.L	Assistant Professor HOD	M.Sc,M Phil
2	Mala.T.D	Guest Lecturer	M.Sc
Non-Teaching Staff
1	Shashikala. O.P	Attender	BA