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Programme Objective

B.Tech- Biotechnology

Overview

Biotechnology is the science and technology based on life science. Biotechnology connects cellular and molecular processes to develop technologies and products that help to improve quality of life. Recent advances in biotechnology helps in developing tools and technologies to combat deadly diseases, to keep the environment healthier and to have efficient industrial manufacturing processes.

School of Life Sciences, B. S. Abdur Rahman Institute is offering B. Tech. in Biotechnology commencing from 2014. The course will train the students in theory and laboratory techniques of national and international importance. The program provides a firm foundation in the principles underlying modern biotechnology techniques, and integrates this theoretical understanding with intensive training in a variety of laboratory skills and in computer applications to biotechnology.

All the mentors and the faculties in the School are highly competent and committed with specializations in diverse fields of genetics, cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology, bioinformatics etc. All the faculty members are trained in universities and research laboratories of international and national excellence. All of them intend to conduct high quality research along with classroom teaching. Seminars, conferences and workshops at local, national and international levels will be organized to expose the students to the global trends in biotechnology.

Objectives

• To convey better knowledge among the students about modern day biotechnology
• To ensure better quality of education by continuous monitoring and review of performance and counseling students.
• To achieve excellent pass percentage in the semester examination.
• To enhance problem-solving skills of students through industry oriented projects applying state-of -art techniques.
• To supplement the academic input of students by way of seminars, conferences, guest lectures and industrial visits.
• To strive constantly so as to improve the quality of the faculty members through up-gradation of qualification, participation in, and conduction of short term training programs, seminars and workshops, and publications of papers, books etc.
• To provide industrial exposure to the faculty members by undertaking sponsored research, consultancy work and organizing industry oriented training programs at various levels.

Scope

Employment record shows that biotechnology has a great scope in future. Bio-technologists can find careers with pharmaceutical companies, chemical, agriculture and allied industries. They can be employed in the areas of planning, production and management of bio-processing industries. As there is increasing popularity and explosive growth, there are plenty of opportunities available in Biotechnology field.

B.Tech –Cancer biotechnology

Overview

Cancer is one of the major health problems with high mortality rate. Progression from normal cell to cancer cell is not only complex but also multi scale process mainly caused by alterations of the genome and proteome that allow the cancer cell to evade normal cellular control mechanisms towards uncontrolled growth. According to a recent survey by World Health Organization (WHO), each year 15- 16 million new cancer cases emerges in the global population and about 1 million new cancer cases are diagnosed in India every year. Biotechnology research is one of the many fields working to develop treatment and cures for this disease. The field of cancer biotechnology merges technology with cancer cell biology in developing new products and tools to combat with this deadly disease.

A four year undergraduate program (B.Tech) in Cancer Biotechnology is introduced with the major aim of in-depth understanding of cancer and to utilize this knowledge to develop more effective diagnostic treatment and prevention regimens. The major focus will be to educate students about the development of new medicines and treatment approaches using technology to understand carcinogenesis in a better way. The course will train the students in theory and laboratory techniques of national and international importance. The program provides a firm foundation in the principles underlying modern biotechnology techniques, and integrates this theoretical understanding with intensive training in a variety of laboratory skills and in computer applications in the field of cancer study.

All the mentors and the faculties in the School are highly competent and committed with specializations in diverse fields of genetics, cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology, bioinformatics etc related to cancer research. All the faculty members are trained in universities and research laboratories of international and national excellence. All of them intend to conduct high quality research along with classroom teaching. Seminars, conferences and workshops at local, national and international levels will be organized to expose the students to the global trends in cancer research. This course aims to attract students interested in tumor biology who wish to pursue a career either in industry (biotechnology) or academia.

Objectives

• To convey better knowledge among the students about modern day cancer biology
• To ensure better quality of education by continuous monitoring and review of performance and counseling students.
• To enhance problem-solving skills of students through industry oriented projects applying state-of -art techniques.
• To supplement the academic input of students by way of seminars, conferences, guest lectures and industrial visits.
• To strive constantly so as to improve the quality of the faculty members through up-gradation of qualification, participation in, and conduction of short term training programs, seminars and workshops, and publications of papers, books etc.
• To provide industrial exposure to the faculty members by undertaking sponsored research, consultancy work and organizing industry oriented training programs at various levels.

Scope

Considering the complexity and diversity of cancers there is increased demand of highly trained cancer biologist or oncologists at clinical, institutional and industrial sectors both in India and abroad. Employment record shows that a specialization in cancer study has a great scope in future. Cancer specialists can find careers with pharmaceutical companies and allied industries. As there is increasing popularity and explosive growth, there are plenty of opportunities available in cancer biotechnology field.

B.Tech  food Biotechnology

OVERVIEW

B. Tech in Food Biotechnology offers with a preface to the fascinating field of biotechnology and its functions in the world of food industry. This course has a strong background in the core sciences of chemistry and biochemistry, alongside the processing of food, which has been recognized as a very potent sector for both industry and academia. The course covers on topics related to food process technology, food packaging technology, industrial management, probiotics engineering, food flavoring technology, food-borne pathogen detection techniques, food engineering laws and regulations. This course raises issues at the forefront of modern food production and will cover the origins of biotechnology and social issues related to the implications of biotechnology in food industry. At the end of this course the graduates will also have a chance to challenge the myths associated with food allergies and the risks, causes and solutions.

School of Life Sciences, B. S. Abdur Rahman Institute is offering B. Tech. in Food Biotechnology commencing from 2014. The course will train the students in theory and laboratory techniques of national and international importance. The program provides a firm foundation in the principles underlying modern food biotechnology techniques, and integrates this theoretical understanding with intensive training in a variety of laboratory skills and in computer applications to food biotechnology.

All the mentors and the faculties in the School are highly competent and committed with specializations in diverse fields of genetics, cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology, bioinformatics related to food biotechnology etc. All the faculty members are trained in universities and research laboratories of international and national excellence. All of them intend to conduct high quality research along with classroom teaching. Seminars, conferences and workshops at local, national and international levels will be organized to expose the students to the global trends in food biotechnology.

COURSE COMPONENTS

Apart from basics food biotechnology, this course modules includes: Food Chemistry, Food process technology, Food preservation technologies, Food Packaging Technology, Industrial Management, Food Plant Layout /Design, Food Analysis /Quality Control, Probiotics Engineering, Food flavoring Technology, Dairy food technology, Bioreactor Design and Analysis, Nanobiotechnology, Intellectual Property Rights & Patents, Computational Biology, Biostatistics, Law for Engineers and Communication cleverness courses.

Objectives

• To convey better knowledge among the students about modern day food biotechnology
• To ensure better quality of education by continuous monitoring and review of performance and counseling students.
• To enhance problem-solving skills of students through industry oriented projects applying state-of -art techniques.
• To supplement the academic input of students by way of seminars, conferences, guest lectures and industrial visits.
• To strive constantly so as to improve the quality of the faculty members through up-gradation of qualification, participation in, and conduction of short term training programs, seminars and workshops, and publications of papers, books etc.
• To provide industrial exposure to the faculty members by undertaking sponsored research, consultancy work and organizing industry oriented training programs at various levels.

CARRER OPTIONS

There are numerous opportunities inside the food industry from jobs in nutrition and new product development to roles in the supply chain, purchasing, logistics and distribution. A graduate may decide to become a development scientist working on new foodstuffs and producing food which is safe and nutritious with a consistent flavor, color and texture. There are employment opportunities not only in industrial and academic sectors but also in national and state government or government authorized food inspection departments. Other job opportunities includes the position of industrial buyer, retail buyer, production manager or quality assurance manager.

B.Sc. Biotechnology

Programme Educational Objectives

• This course will facilitate the graduates to be professionally competent in Biotechnology to solve the problems in agricultural, environmental, food, biochemical and biomedical sciences.
• This course will offer students with a solid foundation in biological sciences, to enable them to work on applications in biotechnology as per the requirement of the industries, and also will enable the students to pursue higher studies and research.
• This course will enable students to acquire knowledge on the fundamentals of Biochemistry, Cell biology, Microbiology and Molecular biology to enable them to understand basic concepts in modern biology and help them to build their carrier in related fields.
• This course will facilitate the students to acquire knowledge in skill based courses such as Biofertilizer Technology, Agricultural Biotechnology, Medical Biotechnology, Herbal Technology, Disease Management and Mushroom Culture Technology enabling their skills and enhance confidence to them to venture into business opportunities.
• This programme will teach students the importance of Bioethics, entrepreneurship, communication and management skills.
• This course will also offer the graduates to demonstrate their proficiency in theory and practice of bio-techniques through lifelong learning and provide confidence to perform as an individual and / or member of a team with professional and ethical behaviour.

Programme Outcomes

• Graduates of the course will have strong background in the interface of modern biology and skill based courses and are able to use these tools in business/industry and/or institutes wherever necessary.
• Graduates will identify, formulate, research literature, and analyze complex science problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural science, and applied sciences.
• Graduates will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the science and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary and diverse environment.
• Graduates of the course will be capable to get engaged in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological changes.
• Graduates of the course will function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary industrial settings.
• Graduates of the course will communicate effectively on complex science activities with the science community and with the society at large.
• Graduates of the course will apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the Science, engineering and technology practice.
• Graduates of the course will design solutions for complex science problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety and cultural, societal, and environmental considerations

Programme Specific Outcomes

• Acquire information on the basics of biotechnology for comprehensive and compact base which enables them to understand the emerging concepts in life sciences.
• Acquire Information on various domains of advanced biotechnology and their applications and research.
• Students will acquire techniques of Biotechnology that will help to interact with multi-disciplinary aspects of Biotechnology
• Students acquire key areas such as Patent drafting and application, Artificial Intelligence in diagnostic Medicine and precision agriculture, Bioentrepreneurship, Computer aided Drug Design, Regenerative Medicine, Biomass and Bioenergy will help to meet the necessities of Indian and international Biotech industries.

M. Tech. Food Biotechnology

Programme Educational Objectives

• To deliver advanced food biotechnology knowledge and capabilities
• To educate the necessary skillsets for food production and manufacturing in accordance with industry needs.
• To instill confidence and provide the required environment for basic and practical research in food biotechnology-related fields with societal significance.
• To teach the necessary analytical skills and strategies for addressing issues of varying degrees of complexity.
• To develop the required skills for efficient communication and teamwork to have a successful professional career.

Programme Outcomes

On successful completion of the programme, the graduates will be able to

• Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
• Identify, formulate, research literature, and analyses complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
• Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
• Use research –based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
• Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
• Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.
• Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
• Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
• Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
• Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one‟s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
• Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change

Programme Specific Outcomes

• Design, analyze, and develop essential proficiency in the areas of chemistry, microbiology, nutrition, processing, packaging, nutraceuticals, enzymes, global marketing, standards, quality control, and management aspects of the food industry, and apply the knowledge to real-world problems.
• Apply Food Biotechnology expertise in other fields to discover research gaps and propose optimal solutions.

M.Tech. Biotechnology

Programme Educational Objectives

The course aims to provide an advanced understanding of the core principles and topics of Biotechnology and their experimental basis, and to enable students to acquire a specialized knowledge and understanding of selected aspects by means of a lecture series and a research project.

Hence, the main objectives of the program are:

• To provide an introduction to the basic concepts of Biotechnology and its recent advances
• For the basic understanding, this course includes advanced biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, immunotechnology, and microbial biotechnology
• Moreover, several laboratory courses given in the individual sections of the curriculum with detailed information on the importance of biotechnology in basic and applied research.
• Finally this course explains the advanced sections of biotechnology like genetic engineering, nanobiotechnology, computational biology and medical biotechnology.
• This course provides necessary theoretical and practical experience in all divisions of biotechnology to pursue a professional career in this field.
• To provide broad exposure to various societal, ethical and commercial issues in the various aspects of biotechnology.

Programme Outcomes

After successfully completing this course, the student should be able to:

• Apply their knowledge of biotechnology into high end research.
• Advanced sections of like Immunology, bioinformatics, nano-biotechnology will give broad information on applications and opportunities in the field of biotechnological research.
• Identify research and solve biochemistry, cell and molecular biology related problems related to the different types of animal and plant diseases
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary subjects in industries and research.
• Ability to communicate and function effectively in multi-disciplinary team related to the biochemistry and molecular biology

M.Sc. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Programme Educational Objectives

The course aims to provide an advanced understanding of the core principles and topics of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and to enable students to acquire a specialized knowledge and understanding of selected aspects by means of a lecture series and a research project.

Hence, the main objectives of the program are:

• To provide an introduction to the basic concepts of biochemistry and molecular biology necessary for biochemical and biotechnology studies.
• For the basic understanding, this course includes biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, animal and plant biochemistry and immunology which will impart basic understanding of the biochemistry and molecular biology
• Moreover, several laboratory courses given in the individual sections of the curriculum with detailed information on the importance of biochemistry and molecular biology in various fields of biological importance.
• Finally this course explains the advanced sections of molecular biology like Immunology, recombinant DNA technology, nanobiotechnology, stem cells research, Pharmaceutical biotechnology and bioinformatics which will strengthen the academic foundation of the student
• This course provides necessary theoretical and practical experience in all divisions of biochemistry and molecular biology to become an effective professional in biotechnology sector.
• To provide broad exposure to various societal, ethical and commercial issues in the biochemistry and molecular biology

Programme Outcomes

After successfully completing this course, the student should be able to:

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the properties of biomolecules and be able to predict behavior of molecules from in various biological environments
• Apply their knowledge of cell and molecular biology into high end research.
• Advanced subject areas like Immunology, bioinformatics, nano-biotechnology will give broad information on applications and opportunities in the field of biochemistry and molecular biology
• Identify research and solve biochemistry and molecular biology related problems related to the different types of human diseases
• Ability to communicate and function effectively in multi-disciplinary team related to the biochemistry and molecular biology

M.Sc. Biotechnology

Programme Educational Objectives

The course aims to provide an advanced understanding of the core principles and topics of Modern day Biotechnology, and to enable students to acquire a specialized knowledge and understanding of selected aspects by means of a lecture series and a research project.

Hence, the main objectives of the program are

• To provide strong fundamentals of biotechnology and its industrial application.
• To discover in depth knowledge of animal and plant biotechnology, and also broad area of biochemistry, Immunology and molecular biology
• It will provide the students to develop independent learning skills all biochemical and biotechnology studies.
• This course will provide the students to apply their knowledge and skills in their future professional areas.
• This course will help in contributing to the education of academics which impart its effect for university to play an active role in other advanced studies

Programme Outcomes

After successfully completing this course, the student should be able to:

• Understand the basic knowledge and concepts of biotechnology and other related areas.
• Understand the ability to apply their knowledge for practical which they can conduct independently.
• Apply their knowledge in other advanced subject area like nanobiotechnology, immunotechnology, and animal and plant biotechnology for the betterment and advancement of their professional career.
• Learn the theoretical and practical exposure to the basic and the advanced fields of biotechnology

M.Sc. Microbiology

Programme Educational Objectives

The course aims to provide an advanced understanding of the core principles and topics of Microbiology and their experimental basis to enable students in acquiring a specialized knowledge by means of dedicated lecture series and subject-oriented research project.

Hence, the main objectives of the program are:

• To communicate the basic knowledge in general microbiology with detailed subdivision of microbiology
• For the basic understanding this course includes microbial biochemistry, physiology and molecular Biology to give basic understanding of the microbiology
• Further bacteriology, virology, mycology give individual sections of microbiology with detailed information on economic importance of microbiology
• Finally this course explains the advanced sections of microbiology like Immunology, Microbial genetics, food microbiology, medical microbiology, Environmental microbiology, industrial microbiology and bioinformatics
• This course provides necessary theoretical and practical experience in all divisions of microbiology to become an effective professional.
• This course provides broad exposure to various communities, ecological and commercial issues in the field microbiology

Programme Outcomes

After successfully completing this course, the student should be able to:

• On completion of the program the graduates will have applied knowledge in microbiology and the subdivision of microbiology
• Microbial Biochemistry, Physiology and Molecular Biology will give basic understanding of the microbiology
• Assess and predict the technological, ethical and social effects of their own work /disciplines and of microbiology