Comprehensive Course Listing
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credits (L-T-P-C) | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | BIO101 | Introduction to Biology | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| I | CHM101 | Chemistry for Biologists | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| I | MAT101 | Mathematics I | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| I | PHY101 | Physics for Life Sciences | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| I | BIO102 | Cell Biology | 3-0-0-3 | BIO101 |
| I | LAB101 | Basic Lab Techniques | 0-0-3-1 | - |
| II | BIO201 | Molecular Biology | 3-0-0-3 | BIO102 |
| II | CHM201 | Organic Chemistry | 3-0-0-3 | CHM101 |
| II | MAT201 | Statistics and Probability | 3-0-0-3 | MAT101 |
| II | BIO202 | Genetics | 3-0-0-3 | BIO102 |
| II | LAB201 | Molecular Biology Lab | 0-0-3-1 | BIO201 |
| III | BIO301 | Microbiology | 3-0-0-3 | BIO201 |
| III | BIO302 | Bioprocess Engineering | 3-0-0-3 | BIO201 |
| III | CHM301 | Physical Chemistry | 3-0-0-3 | CHM201 |
| III | BIO303 | Protein Biochemistry | 3-0-0-3 | BIO201 |
| III | LAB301 | Microbiology Lab | 0-0-3-1 | BIO301 |
| IV | BIO401 | Genomics and Proteomics | 3-0-0-3 | BIO202 |
| IV | BIO402 | Pharmaceutical Sciences | 3-0-0-3 | BIO301 |
| IV | BIO403 | Environmental Biotechnology | 3-0-0-3 | BIO301 |
| IV | BIO404 | Synthetic Biology | 3-0-0-3 | BIO201 |
| IV | LAB401 | Advanced Biotechnology Lab | 0-0-3-1 | BIO401 |
| V | BIO501 | Biomedical Engineering | 3-0-0-3 | BIO401 |
| V | BIO502 | Computational Biology | 3-0-0-3 | BIO401 |
| V | BIO503 | Plant Biotechnology | 3-0-0-3 | BIO301 |
| V | BIO504 | Marine Biotechnology | 3-0-0-3 | BIO301 |
| V | LAB501 | Specialized Biotech Lab | 0-0-3-1 | BIO501 |
| VI | BIO601 | Mini Project I | 0-0-6-2 | - |
| VI | BIO602 | Mini Project II | 0-0-6-2 | BIO601 |
| VII | BIO701 | Final Year Thesis | 0-0-9-4 | BIO501 |
| VIII | BIO801 | Internship | 0-0-0-6 | - |
Detailed Elective Course Descriptions
Biomedical Engineering: This course explores the application of engineering principles to biological systems, focusing on medical devices, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine. Students will learn about biomechanics, biomaterials, and bioinstrumentation, preparing them for careers in medical device development.
Computational Biology: An interdisciplinary field combining biology, computer science, and statistics to analyze biological data. The course covers bioinformatics tools, sequence analysis, structural modeling, and machine learning applications in biology.
Plant Biotechnology: Focuses on genetic modification of crops for enhanced yield, resistance to pests, and nutritional value. Students will study gene editing techniques, transgenic plant development, and biotechnological approaches to food security.
Marine Biotechnology: Examines marine organisms and their potential applications in medicine, agriculture, and environmental protection. Topics include marine drug discovery, aquaculture technology, and sustainable marine resource utilization.
Synthetic Biology: Involves designing and constructing new biological parts and systems. Students will explore genetic circuits, metabolic engineering, and synthetic biology tools for therapeutic applications.
Pharmaceutical Sciences: Covers drug discovery, development, and manufacturing processes. The course includes pharmacokinetics, formulation science, regulatory affairs, and pharmaceutical research methodologies.
Environmental Biotechnology: Addresses environmental challenges through bioremediation, waste management, and sustainable technologies. Students will study biodegradation mechanisms, biofuel production, and ecological restoration techniques.
Genomics and Proteomics: Focuses on large-scale analysis of genes and proteins to understand biological systems. Topics include next-generation sequencing, proteomic profiling, and systems biology approaches.
Bioprocess Engineering: Deals with the design and operation of bioreactors and fermentation processes for industrial applications. Students will learn about scale-up strategies, process optimization, and quality control in biomanufacturing.
Personalized Medicine: Explores how genetic information can be used to tailor medical treatments to individual patients. The course covers genomics, precision medicine, pharmacogenomics, and clinical applications.
Drug Design and Development: Provides an overview of drug discovery from target identification to clinical trials. Students will learn about medicinal chemistry, lead optimization, and regulatory pathways for drug approval.
Bioinformatics: Integrates computer science with molecular biology to analyze biological data. The course includes database management, sequence alignment, structural bioinformatics, and computational modeling.
Biomaterials: Studies materials used in medical devices and implants. Students will explore biocompatibility, material selection, and surface modification techniques for biomedical applications.
Bioremediation: Focuses on using microorganisms to remove pollutants from soil and water. The course covers environmental microbiology, contaminant degradation pathways, and remediation strategies.
Metabolic Engineering: Involves modifying metabolic pathways for improved production of biofuels, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals. Students will study flux analysis, pathway design, and strain optimization techniques.
Project-Based Learning Philosophy
The department follows a rigorous project-based learning approach that emphasizes hands-on experience, critical thinking, and innovation. Mini-projects begin in the sixth semester, allowing students to apply theoretical concepts in real-world scenarios under faculty supervision.
Students are encouraged to choose projects aligned with their interests and career goals, working closely with mentors from the faculty or industry partners. The selection process includes proposal submission, mentor matching, and preliminary planning sessions.
The final-year thesis/capstone project is a significant component of the program, requiring students to conduct independent research or develop an innovative solution to a real-world problem. Projects are evaluated based on originality, technical depth, presentation quality, and impact potential.