M.Sc. Biotechnology

M.Sc. Biotechnology

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Full time course spread over four semesters. This includes Biochemistry and Biophysics, Biostatstics and Bioinformatics, Genetics, Instrumentation, and Immunotechnology, Genetic Resources, Cell and Molecular Biology, Recombinant of DNA Technology, Environmental Biology , Bioprocess Technology, Microbial Biotechnology, Tissue Culture Technology, Animal Biotechnology and Plant Biotechnology. Duration of the course: Two years ( 4 semesters)

Eligibility: Students who have passed Graduation, in Biotechnology/Microbiology/any branch related to Life Science with a minimum of 50% marks for the general category, and 45% marks for OBC/SC/ST category shall be eligible to apply for admission.

Careers: After M.Sc biotechnology students may find jobs in various quarters. In India Students can mainly explore job options in the following fields:

  1. Drug and pharmaceutical research
  2. Public funded laboratories Chemicals
  3. Environment control
  4. Waste management
  5. Energy
  6. Food processing & Bio-processing industries

The government institutes and organizations, such as Department of Biotechnology (DBT), several agriculture, dairy and horticulture institutes offer employment to Biotechnology professionals.

 

M. Sc Biotechnology I Semester

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Course I

Fundamental of Genetics

After completion of this course students will be able :-

1. To know about father of Genetics, his history, basis of classical and modern genetics, detailed procedure along with use of linkage in gene mapping etc.

2. To understand about the multiple allelism,interaction of gene, its significance in future.

3. To explain different kind of mutations, their cause and benefits in future along with significance in cyto-genetics.

4. To explain Sex determination, influence and mechanisms in different organisms.

5. To differentiate cytoplasmic and nuclear inheritance and their significant role in genetics.

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Course II

Cytogenetics and Molecular Genetics

1. To study how the chromosomes relate to cell behaviour, particularly to their behaviour during mitosis and meiosis .

2. To study the molecular structure of DNA, its cellular activities (including its replication), and its influence in determining the overall makeup of an organism.

3. To study of genetic disorders and their identification methods.

4. Techniques used include karyotyping , analysis of G-banded chromosomes, other cytogenetic banding techniques,

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Course III

Statistical Methods and Bioinformatics in Biology

  1.  Describe the history, scope and importance of Bioinformatics and role of internet in Bioinformatics.
  2.  Describe different types of Biological Databases.
  3.  Illustrate the basics of sequence alignment methods and sequence analysis.
  4.  Analyze biological macromolecular structures and structure prediction methods.

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Course IV

Tools and Techniques in Biotechnology

This course is designed to provide the knowledge of various instruments and analytical techniques for practical applications required in research.This course enriches their knowledge for

  1. Microscopy - types, Principle, instrumentation, method and applications of various microscope is there,
  2. Centrifugation- Types, Principle, instrumentation, method and applications of varioucentrifuge,
  3. Electrophoresis,
  4. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance,
  5. Radioisotope Techniques,
  6. Spectroscopy and
  7.  Chromatography

M. Sc Biotechnology II Semester

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Course V

Biochemistry

Upon completion of subject, student will be able to:

1) Describe structure and functions of various biomolecules and enzymes.

2) Illustrate metabolic pathways, such as the processes and control of carbohydrate/protein metabolism.

3) Analyze biochemical events, such as enzymatic reaction rate or metabolic fate of substrate under different physiological conditions.

4) Justify different biochemical reactions involved in any biochemical process.

5) Develop a hypothesis for any query that could further lead to any new idea.

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Course VI

Plant Genetic Resources

After completion of this course students will be able :-
1.To know about concept and limitation of biological species
2.To understand about the origen of centers and crop evolution along with their significance in future.
3.To explain different kind of organisations playing role in conservation of PGR and various methods for their conservstionalongwith their significance.
4.To explain about various conventions and organisations are active in promotion, protection and advancements of PGR at statuory level.

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Course VII

Biotech In Crop improvement

After completion of syllabus the students will able to:

5. The concept of Biotechnology and explain fundamental cellular events during the process of plant cell culture development. Determine the factors influencing plant cell differentiation and thereby execute proper techniques/ procedures for the maintenance of sterile condition and proper plant growth

6. Apply learned techniques in new or similar situations for crop improvement

7. Translate the concepts in future studies and debate on the issue related to GMOs and evaluate its significances

8. Express the concerns over modern plant biotechnology and analyse them according to the regulatory frame works and report measures for conservation of biodiversity. 

9. Design an experiment with step by step instructions to address a research problem.

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Course VIII

Recombinant DNA Technology

After completing this course the students will learn about basics of Recombinant DNA Technology & Genetic Engineering as 1. Its Definition, concept, importance etc. And Restriction Enzymes, DNA fingerprinting. 2. Cloning & Expression vectors. 3. Libraries and Molecular Probes. 4. Polymerase Chain Reaction. 5. Gene Sequencing. This course will help the students to understand the advances in Biotechnology.

M. Sc Biotechnology III Semester

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Course IX

Biochemistry

Upon completion of subject, student will be able to:

1) Describe structure and functions of various biomolecules and enzymes.

2) Illustrate metabolic pathways, such as the processes and control of carbohydrate/protein metabolism.

3) Analyze biochemical events, such as enzymatic reaction rate or metabolic fate of substrate under different physiological conditions.

4) Justify different biochemical reactions involved in any biochemical process.

5) Develop a hypothesis for any query that could further lead to any new idea.

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Course X

Concepts of Nanotechnology

This course provide the students:

1.Introduction, chacterization, fabrication and function of nanostructure materials

2. Introduction to DNA nanotechnology and its biomedical application

3. Application of various nanostructure materials in different areas of research that leads to the enhancement in the existing technology and discoverig new ways

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Course XI

Animal biotechnology and Immunology

The outcome of this subject will make the students aware about two different branches. The First branch i.e. Animal biotechnology deals with introduction to animal cell culture, their large scale production, application and their products, Transgenic and its future prospective.In the Second branch i.e. Immunology deals with History, concept & its scope. Different types & organs of immune system, various techniques related to Antigen-Antibody interactions, Hybridomatechnology,various immunological diseases and vaccines.

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Course XII

Genomics and Proteomics

1. To provide basic knowledge content of Genomics and Proteomics such as details about genome and proteome, how it can be studied for human welfare.

2. To interpret observation and integrate it with knowledge and understanding of concepts using various techniques to be applied whenever gene, protein and cell research are used for the discovery of a new drug or a new herbicide/herbicide-resistant crop combination etc.

3. To generate understanding of concepts and provide a basic knowledge of genome and proteome analysis, gene identification and annotation, functional prediction of genes, resolution and identification of proteins, protein-protein interactions, drug designing and toxicology, pharmacogenomics, pharmacokinetics and clinical trials.

4. To foster critical thinking and develop ability to interpret scientific data which can even be used to genetically engineer crops and livestock that have enhanced nutritional qualities and the ability to produce pharmaceuticals which help students to pursue a carrier in biotechnology and allied fields.