Course Schedule Overview
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Structure (L-T-P-C) | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | BIO-101 | Introduction to Biology | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| I | CHEM-102 | General Chemistry | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| I | MATH-101 | Mathematics I | 4-0-0-4 | - |
| I | PHYS-101 | Physics for Biotechnology | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| I | BIO-LAB-101 | Biology Lab | 0-0-3-1 | - |
| I | CHEM-LAB-101 | Chemistry Lab | 0-0-3-1 | - |
| II | BIO-201 | Molecular Biology | 3-0-0-3 | BIO-101 |
| II | BIO-202 | Cell Biology | 3-0-0-3 | BIO-101 |
| II | MATH-201 | Mathematics II | 4-0-0-4 | MATH-101 |
| II | BIO-LAB-201 | Cell Biology Lab | 0-0-3-1 | - |
| III | BIO-301 | Genetics | 3-0-0-3 | BIO-201 |
| III | BIO-302 | Microbiology | 3-0-0-3 | BIO-101 |
| III | BIO-303 | Enzymology | 3-0-0-3 | BIO-201 |
| III | BIO-LAB-301 | Microbiology Lab | 0-0-3-1 | - |
| IV | BIO-401 | Recombinant DNA Technology | 3-0-0-3 | BIO-201 |
| IV | BIO-402 | Bioprocess Engineering | 3-0-0-3 | BIO-302 |
| IV | BIO-LAB-401 | Bioprocess Lab | 0-0-3-1 | - |
| V | BIO-501 | Pharmacology | 3-0-0-3 | BIO-201 |
| V | BIO-502 | Immunology | 3-0-0-3 | BIO-201 |
| V | BIO-503 | Structural Biology | 3-0-0-3 | BIO-201 |
| V | BIO-LAB-501 | Immunology Lab | 0-0-3-1 | - |
| VI | BIO-601 | Industrial Biotechnology | 3-0-0-3 | BIO-402 |
| VI | BIO-602 | Environmental Biotechnology | 3-0-0-3 | BIO-302 |
| VI | BIO-LAB-601 | Environmental Lab | 0-0-3-1 | - |
| VII | BIO-701 | Bioinformatics | 3-0-0-3 | BIO-201 |
| VII | BIO-702 | Synthetic Biology | 3-0-0-3 | BIO-401 |
| VII | BIO-LAB-701 | Bioinformatics Lab | 0-0-3-1 | - |
| VIII | BIO-801 | Capstone Project | 0-0-6-6 | All previous courses |
Detailed Departmental Elective Courses
BIO-501 Pharmacology: This course provides an in-depth understanding of how drugs interact with biological systems. Students explore pharmacokinetics, drug metabolism, and therapeutic applications across various disease conditions.
BIO-502 Immunology: A comprehensive study of the immune system's structure and function, including autoimmune disorders, transplantation biology, and immunotherapy techniques.
BIO-601 Industrial Biotechnology: This course covers the principles and practices of industrial-scale bioproduction, including fermentation processes, downstream processing, and quality control measures.
BIO-701 Bioinformatics: Students learn computational methods for analyzing biological data, including sequence alignment, phylogenetic analysis, and genome annotation.
BIO-702 Synthetic Biology: Focuses on the design and construction of new biological parts and systems, emphasizing genetic circuits, metabolic engineering, and synthetic organisms.
BIO-801 Capstone Project: A culminating experience where students engage in a significant research or development project under faculty guidance, integrating knowledge from multiple disciplines.
Project-Based Learning Philosophy
The department emphasizes a robust project-based learning model that encourages students to apply theoretical concepts to real-world problems. Mini-projects are introduced in the third year, allowing students to explore specific areas of interest and develop problem-solving skills.
The final-year thesis or capstone project is a substantial endeavor involving original research or innovation in biotechnology. Students can choose from faculty-led projects or propose their own ideas with mentorship support.
Projects are evaluated based on technical depth, creativity, impact potential, and presentation quality. Regular progress reviews ensure continuous improvement and timely completion.