Course Structure Overview
The Bachelor of Biotechnology program at Gyan Ganga Institute of Technology and Sciences is structured over 8 semesters, combining foundational sciences with advanced biotech applications. The curriculum includes core courses, departmental electives, science electives, and laboratory components designed to foster both theoretical understanding and practical expertise.
| Year | Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit (L-T-P-C) | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I | BIO101 | Introduction to Biology | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | I | CHM101 | General Chemistry | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | I | PHY101 | Physics for Engineers | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | I | MAT101 | Calculus I | 4-0-0-4 | - |
| 1 | I | BIO102 | Biology Lab | 0-0-3-1 | - |
| 1 | I | CHM102 | Chemistry Lab | 0-0-3-1 | - |
| 1 | II | BIO103 | Molecular Biology | 3-0-0-3 | BIO101 |
| 1 | II | CHM103 | Organic Chemistry | 3-0-0-3 | CHM101 |
| 1 | II | PHY102 | Basic Electronics | 3-0-0-3 | PHY101 |
| 1 | II | MAT102 | Calculus II | 4-0-0-4 | MAT101 |
| 1 | II | BIO104 | Cell Biology Lab | 0-0-3-1 | BIO101 |
| 2 | III | BIO201 | Genetics | 3-0-0-3 | BIO103 |
| 2 | III | BIO202 | Bioprocess Engineering | 3-0-0-3 | BIO103 |
| 2 | III | CHM201 | Physical Chemistry | 3-0-0-3 | CHM103 |
| 2 | III | MAT201 | Statistics and Probability | 3-0-0-3 | MAT102 |
| 2 | III | BIO203 | Microbiology Lab | 0-0-3-1 | BIO103 |
| 2 | IV | BIO204 | Biochemistry | 3-0-0-3 | BIO103 |
| 2 | IV | BIO205 | Immunology | 3-0-0-3 | BIO201 |
| 2 | IV | BIO206 | Biotechnology Applications | 3-0-0-3 | BIO204 |
| 2 | IV | BIO207 | Bioinformatics Lab | 0-0-3-1 | BIO204 |
| 3 | V | BIO301 | Synthetic Biology | 3-0-0-3 | BIO204 |
| 3 | V | BIO302 | Drug Design and Development | 3-0-0-3 | BIO206 |
| 3 | V | BIO303 | Plant Biotechnology | 3-0-0-3 | BIO201 |
| 3 | V | BIO304 | Environmental Biotechnology | 3-0-0-3 | BIO206 |
| 3 | V | BIO305 | Bioremediation Techniques Lab | 0-0-3-1 | BIO204 |
| 3 | VI | BIO306 | Regenerative Medicine | 3-0-0-3 | BIO205 |
| 3 | VI | BIO307 | Stem Cell Biology | 3-0-0-3 | BIO205 |
| 3 | VI | BIO308 | Advanced Microbial Biotechnology | 3-0-0-3 | BIO204 |
| 3 | VI | BIO309 | Molecular Diagnostics Lab | 0-0-3-1 | BIO206 |
| 4 | VII | BIO401 | Capstone Project I | 0-0-6-3 | BIO307 |
| 4 | VII | BIO402 | Thesis Preparation | 0-0-3-3 | - |
| 4 | VIII | BIO403 | Capstone Project II | 0-0-6-3 | BIO401 |
| 4 | VIII | BIO404 | Internship | 0-0-0-6 | - |
Advanced Departmental Elective Courses
These advanced courses are designed to deepen students' understanding of specialized areas within biotechnology:
- Drug Design and Development: This course explores the principles and methodologies involved in designing novel therapeutic agents. Students learn about molecular modeling, lead optimization, and clinical trial design.
- Synthetic Biology: Focused on engineering biological systems from scratch, this course covers genetic circuits, metabolic pathways, and synthetic gene networks.
- Plant Biotechnology: This elective introduces students to the application of biotechnology in agriculture, focusing on genetic modification, plant tissue culture, and crop improvement techniques.
- Environmental Biotechnology: Students study the role of microorganisms in environmental remediation, including bioremediation technologies, waste management, and ecological impact assessment.
- Regenerative Medicine: This course delves into stem cell biology, tissue engineering, and personalized medicine approaches for treating degenerative diseases.
- Molecular Diagnostics: Covering techniques used in diagnosing diseases at the molecular level, this course includes PCR-based diagnostics, gene expression analysis, and next-generation sequencing applications.
- Bioinformatics: This elective teaches computational methods for analyzing biological data, including genome assembly, protein structure prediction, and pathway analysis using bioinformatics tools.
- Stem Cell Biology: Students explore the biology of stem cells, their properties, and applications in regenerative medicine and developmental biology.
- Bioremediation Techniques: This course focuses on the use of microorganisms for cleaning up contaminated environments through biodegradation processes.
- Pharmaceutical Analysis: Students learn analytical techniques used in pharmaceutical development, including drug formulation, stability testing, and quality control methods.
Project-Based Learning Philosophy
The department believes that project-based learning is essential for developing practical skills and fostering innovation. Students engage in both mini-projects during their third year and a final-year capstone project.
The mini-project phase begins in the fifth semester, where students work in small groups on real-world challenges related to biotechnology. These projects are supervised by faculty members and often involve collaboration with external organizations.
The final-year thesis or capstone project is an extended research endeavor that allows students to apply their knowledge to solve complex problems in biotechnology. Projects are selected based on student interest, faculty availability, and current industry needs.
Students select their projects after consulting with potential mentors from the department. The selection process considers academic performance, research interests, and alignment with ongoing research initiatives.
Evaluation criteria include project proposal, progress reports, final presentation, and a written thesis. Faculty mentors guide students throughout the project lifecycle, providing feedback and support to ensure successful completion.