Comprehensive Course Structure
The Biotechnology program at Gyanmanjari Innovative University Bhavnagar is structured over eight semesters, ensuring a progressive and thorough understanding of the subject matter. The curriculum integrates foundational sciences with advanced biotechnological concepts, offering students both breadth and depth in their studies.
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credits (L-T-P-C) | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BIO101 | Introduction to Biology | 3-1-0-4 | None |
| 1 | CHM101 | Chemistry for Biotechnology | 3-1-0-4 | None |
| 1 | MAT101 | Mathematics I | 3-1-0-4 | None |
| 1 | PHY101 | Physics for Biotechnology | 3-1-0-4 | None |
| 1 | BIO102 | Biology Laboratory | 0-0-3-1 | None |
| 1 | CHM102 | Chemistry Laboratory | 0-0-3-1 | None |
| 2 | BIO201 | Molecular Biology | 3-1-0-4 | BIO101, CHM101 |
| 2 | BIO202 | Genetics | 3-1-0-4 | BIO101 |
| 2 | CHM201 | Organic Chemistry | 3-1-0-4 | CHM101 |
| 2 | MAT201 | Mathematics II | 3-1-0-4 | MAT101 |
| 2 | BIO203 | Molecular Biology Laboratory | 0-0-3-1 | BIO102 |
| 2 | CHM202 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 0-0-3-1 | CHM102 |
| 3 | BIO301 | Cell Biology | 3-1-0-4 | BIO201, BIO202 |
| 3 | BIO302 | Protein Chemistry | 3-1-0-4 | CHM201 |
| 3 | CHM301 | Physical Chemistry | 3-1-0-4 | CHM201 |
| 3 | BIO303 | Cell Biology Laboratory | 0-0-3-1 | BIO203 |
| 3 | BIO304 | Protein Chemistry Laboratory | 0-0-3-1 | BIO302 |
| 4 | BIO401 | Genetic Engineering | 3-1-0-4 | BIO201, BIO202 |
| 4 | BIO402 | Bioprocess Engineering | 3-1-0-4 | BIO301, CHM301 |
| 4 | BIO403 | Microbiology | 3-1-0-4 | BIO101 |
| 4 | BIO404 | Biotechnology Laboratory | 0-0-3-1 | BIO303, BIO304 |
| 5 | BIO501 | Pharmaceutical Biotechnology | 3-1-0-4 | BIO401, BIO402 |
| 5 | BIO502 | Environmental Biotechnology | 3-1-0-4 | BIO403 |
| 5 | BIO503 | Agricultural Biotechnology | 3-1-0-4 | BIO401, BIO402 |
| 5 | BIO504 | Computational Biology | 3-1-0-4 | MAT201 |
| 6 | BIO601 | Regenerative Medicine | 3-1-0-4 | BIO301, BIO401 |
| 6 | BIO602 | Cancer Biology & Immunotherapy | 3-1-0-4 | BIO301, BIO401 |
| 6 | BIO603 | Biophysics | 3-1-0-4 | BIO201, PHY101 |
| 6 | BIO604 | Advanced Biotechnology Laboratory | 0-0-3-1 | BIO404 |
| 7 | BIO701 | Mini Project I | 0-0-6-3 | BIO501, BIO502, BIO503 |
| 8 | BIO801 | Final Year Thesis | 0-0-12-6 | All core courses |
Detailed Elective Course Descriptions
The department offers a range of advanced departmental electives that allow students to explore specialized areas within biotechnology:
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
This course focuses on the application of biotechnology in drug discovery, development, and manufacturing. Students learn about biotherapeutics, recombinant protein production, formulation science, regulatory affairs, and clinical trial design.
Environmental Biotechnology
Students explore bioremediation techniques, waste management strategies, sustainable resource utilization, biofuel production, and environmental impact assessment methods using biotechnological tools.
Agricultural Biotechnology
This course delves into genetic modification of crops, plant breeding, pest control, soil biology, and sustainable agriculture practices. Students gain insight into the role of biotechnology in addressing food security challenges.
Industrial Bioprocessing
Students study fermentation technologies, enzyme engineering, bioreactor design, product recovery, and quality control in industrial settings. The course emphasizes process optimization and scalability.
Computational Biology
This elective introduces bioinformatics tools, sequence analysis, structural biology, molecular modeling, and systems biology approaches. Students learn to analyze large datasets using computational methods.
Regenerative Medicine
Focusing on stem cell biology, tissue engineering, organ replacement therapies, and personalized medicine, this course explores how biotechnology can regenerate damaged tissues and organs.
Cancer Biology & Immunotherapy
This advanced course covers tumor biology, immune response modulation, targeted therapy development, immunomodulatory drugs, and emerging cancer treatment modalities including CAR-T cell therapy.
Biophysics
Students learn to apply physical principles to understand biological processes at molecular and cellular levels. Topics include biophysical techniques, structural analysis, and the mechanics of biological systems.
Project-Based Learning Philosophy
The department's philosophy on project-based learning emphasizes experiential education and real-world problem-solving. Projects are structured to mirror industry challenges, encouraging collaboration between students and faculty members.
Mini-projects are undertaken in the seventh semester, where students select topics aligned with their interests and career goals. Each student works under the guidance of a faculty mentor, engaging in literature review, experimental design, data analysis, and report writing. The evaluation criteria include presentation skills, critical thinking, scientific rigor, and teamwork.
The final-year thesis project spans the entire eighth semester. Students propose original research topics, conduct independent investigations, and submit comprehensive reports. The thesis must demonstrate a deep understanding of a specific biotechnological challenge, propose innovative solutions, and contribute to the existing body of knowledge in the field.
Faculty mentors are selected based on their expertise and availability, ensuring personalized attention and high-quality supervision. Regular progress meetings and milestone reviews help maintain project momentum and ensure academic excellence.