Curriculum
The curriculum of the Bachelor of Biotechnology program at Mittal Institute of Technology is carefully structured to ensure a balanced mix of theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Below is a comprehensive table listing all courses across 8 semesters, including course codes, full course titles, credit structure (L-T-P-C), and prerequisites.
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Structure (L-T-P-C) | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BIO101 | Introduction to Biology | 3-0-2-4 | - |
| 1 | CHE101 | Chemistry for Biotechnology | 3-0-2-4 | - |
| 1 | MAT101 | Mathematics I | 3-0-2-4 | - |
| 1 | ENG101 | English for Communication | 3-0-2-4 | - |
| 1 | PHY101 | Physics for Biotechnology | 3-0-2-4 | - |
| 1 | BIO102 | Biology Lab | 0-0-4-2 | - |
| 1 | CHE102 | Chemistry Lab | 0-0-4-2 | - |
| 2 | BIO201 | Molecular Biology | 3-0-2-4 | BIO101 |
| 2 | BIO202 | Cell Biology | 3-0-2-4 | BIO101 |
| 2 | MAT201 | Mathematics II | 3-0-2-4 | MAT101 |
| 2 | ENG201 | Technical Writing | 3-0-2-4 | - |
| 2 | BIO203 | Molecular Biology Lab | 0-0-4-2 | BIO102 |
| 2 | BIO204 | Cell Biology Lab | 0-0-4-2 | BIO102 |
| 3 | BIO301 | Genetic Engineering | 3-0-2-4 | BIO201, BIO202 |
| 3 | BIO302 | Microbiology | 3-0-2-4 | BIO101 |
| 3 | BIO303 | Bioprocess Engineering | 3-0-2-4 | BIO201, BIO202 |
| 3 | BIO304 | Biochemistry | 3-0-2-4 | CHE101 |
| 3 | BIO305 | Genetic Engineering Lab | 0-0-4-2 | BIO203 |
| 3 | BIO306 | Microbiology Lab | 0-0-4-2 | BIO102 |
| 4 | BIO401 | Industrial Biotechnology | 3-0-2-4 | BIO301, BIO303 |
| 4 | BIO402 | Bioinformatics | 3-0-2-4 | MAT201 |
| 4 | BIO403 | Bioprocess Optimization | 3-0-2-4 | BIO303 |
| 4 | BIO404 | Enzyme Technology | 3-0-2-4 | BIO304 |
| 4 | BIO405 | Bioprocess Engineering Lab | 0-0-4-2 | BIO305 |
| 4 | BIO406 | Bioinformatics Lab | 0-0-4-2 | BIO402 |
| 5 | BIO501 | Drug Development | 3-0-2-4 | BIO401, BIO402 |
| 5 | BIO502 | Molecular Diagnostics | 3-0-2-4 | BIO301, BIO304 |
| 5 | BIO503 | Environmental Biotechnology | 3-0-2-4 | BIO302, BIO401 |
| 5 | BIO504 | Synthetic Biology | 3-0-2-4 | BIO301, BIO402 |
| 5 | BIO505 | Drug Development Lab | 0-0-4-2 | BIO501 |
| 5 | BIO506 | Molecular Diagnostics Lab | 0-0-4-2 | BIO502 |
| 6 | BIO601 | Plant Biotechnology | 3-0-2-4 | BIO301, BIO302 |
| 6 | BIO602 | Biopharmaceuticals | 3-0-2-4 | BIO501 |
| 6 | BIO603 | Biotechnology Ethics and Regulatory Affairs | 3-0-2-4 | - |
| 6 | BIO604 | Bioprocessing Systems Design | 3-0-2-4 | BIO403, BIO404 |
| 6 | BIO605 | Plant Biotechnology Lab | 0-0-4-2 | BIO601 |
| 6 | BIO606 | Biopharmaceuticals Lab | 0-0-4-2 | BIO602 |
| 7 | BIO701 | Advanced Topics in Biotechnology | 3-0-2-4 | - |
| 7 | BIO702 | Research Methodology | 3-0-2-4 | - |
| 7 | BIO703 | Capstone Project I | 0-0-6-6 | - |
| 7 | BIO704 | Mini Project | 0-0-4-2 | - |
| 8 | BIO801 | Capstone Project II | 0-0-6-6 | BIO703 |
| 8 | BIO802 | Industrial Training | 0-0-4-2 | - |
| 8 | BIO803 | Final Year Thesis | 0-0-8-8 | BIO701, BIO702 |
Advanced departmental elective courses include:
- Drug Development: This course explores the entire drug development pipeline from target identification to clinical trials. It covers pharmacokinetics, formulation design, and regulatory pathways for drug approval.
- Molecular Diagnostics: Students learn how to develop diagnostic tests using molecular techniques such as PCR, gene sequencing, and immunoassays.
- Synthetic Biology: This course introduces students to the design and construction of biological systems using engineering principles.
- Environmental Biotechnology: Focuses on applying biotechnology for environmental remediation and sustainable solutions.
- Plant Biotechnology: Covers genetic modification of crops, plant tissue culture, and crop improvement strategies.
- Biopharmaceuticals: Explores the development and production of therapeutic proteins and vaccines using biotechnology methods.
- Enzyme Technology: Focuses on enzyme isolation, characterization, and industrial applications in various sectors.
- Bioinformatics: Teaches students to analyze large biological datasets using computational tools and databases.
- Bioprocess Engineering: Provides insights into designing and optimizing bioreactors for industrial-scale production.
- Regulatory Affairs in Biotechnology: Prepares students to navigate the complex regulatory landscape of biotech products.
The department emphasizes project-based learning, which is central to its educational philosophy. Mini-projects begin in the third year and involve small teams working on real-world challenges under faculty supervision. The final-year thesis/capstone project spans two semesters and requires students to undertake an independent research study or solve a complex problem related to their chosen specialization.
Students select projects based on their interests and career goals, often in consultation with faculty mentors who guide them through the research process. The evaluation criteria include proposal quality, experimental design, data analysis, and presentation skills. Faculty mentors are selected from various specializations within the department, ensuring that students receive expert guidance throughout their projects.