Introduction to Biotechnology:
Biotechnology is the interdisciplinary frontier between biology, engineering, medicine, and plant science. Biotechnology is the use of advances in molecular biology for application in human and animal health, agriculture, environment and specially biochemical manufacturing. Biotechnology is the collection of tools, and is about, problem solving, where experts from different disciplines collaborate to find a solution to an identified problem, such as pest control, nutritional enhancement, an improved drug, a vaccine or any antibody. Biotechnology is not a single subject, but is really an integrated approach using a conglomerate of several disciplines such as botany, zoology, microbiology, biochemistry and chemistry, molecular biology, genetics, plant breeding, pharmacology, medicine, information and computer science and others. A career in Biotechnology is not just a job. It is participation in then development of new products and processes that could improve the quality of human life as much as any other discovery. Biotechnology is the ‘Biological Revolution’
Objectives of the course:
· Ability to understand the interface of Biology and Engineering;
· Ability to design experiments involving live organisms, perform and control such experiments and interpret results obtained;
· Ability to identify, formulate and solve biotechnology related problems in healthcare, agriculture, environment and energy sectors;
· Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, chemistry, biology and engineering in an engineering problem-solving framework;
· Ability to assess new biomaterials and bio-processing techniques for improving efficiency or reducing pollution;
· Ability to use IT tools effectively in biotechnology processes for information processing, storage, transfer, retrieval and display and in the use of virtual reality environment for education and research;
· Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
· Ability to work harmoniously in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams;
· Understanding of professional and ethical responsibility;
· Appreciation of the need for and ability to engage in life-long learning;
· Ability to transfer laboratory results for large scale commercial production; and
· Understanding of IPR and its implications on protecting local innovations as well as the competitiveness of Indian biotechnological products
Eligibility:
1. Students who have passed /appeared for the 10+2 level examination with science subjects, conducted by Maharashtra State Board of Higher Secondary Education (H.S.C.) or various equivalent Boards in other states of India, CBSE or other equivalent Central boards are eligible for applying for admission to this course.
2. The minimum percentages of marks at the 10+2 level examination are:
o 60% for open category students and 55% for the students belonging to reserved category (having domicile in Maharashtra state)
Diploma/Degree:
M- Tech in Biotechnology
Duration:
M- Tech in Biotechnology is 2years full time course.
Course Contents:
The course contents are listed below:
· Basics and Developmental Biology
· Biophysics and Biological Chemistry
· Biomathematics and Bio statistics
· Concepts of Molecular Biology
· Biological and Chemical Techniques
· Biotechnology: Applications and Advances
· Microbiology and Bioprocess Technology
· Immunology
· Enzyme Technology
· Environmental Biotechnology
· Bio informatics and Plant molecular Biology
· Molecular Biology
· Recombinant DNA Technology
· Plant Tissue Culture
· Animal Tissue Culture
· Molecular Modelling and Drug Design
· Industrial Biotechnology
· Advanced Analytical Techniques
· Molecular Genetics and Advances in Genetic Engineering
· Frontier Technology in Bioscience
Remuneration:
Biotechnology engineering graduates may expect a salary package of Rs.3,00,000/ pa
Career Options:
Job opportunities are in the research and development departments of pharmaceutical and fermentation companies as well as within
· Horticulture
· Food science
· Commerce
· Healthcare technology and
· Teaching
Institutes/ Colleges/ Academy:
The institutes/colleges conducting Biotechnology courses are listed below:
· Padmashree Dr.D.Y.Patil University's (http://dypatil.in/)
· Jaypee Institute of Information Technology (http://www.jiit.ac.in/)
· Thadomal Shahani Engineering college (http://www.tsec.edu/)
· SRM University (http://www.srmuniv.ac.in/)
· Institute of Bio informatics & Biotechnology (http://www.unipune.ernet.in/)
· Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (http://www.iitr.ac.in/)
· VIT University, Vellore (http://www.vit.ac.in/)
Admission procedure:In most the colleges/institutions admissions are through entrance tests.
Biotechnology is the interdisciplinary frontier between biology, engineering, medicine, and plant science. Biotechnology is the use of advances in molecular biology for application in human and animal health, agriculture, environment and specially biochemical manufacturing. Biotechnology is the collection of tools, and is about, problem solving, where experts from different disciplines collaborate to find a solution to an identified problem, such as pest control, nutritional enhancement, an improved drug, a vaccine or any antibody. Biotechnology is not a single subject, but is really an integrated approach using a conglomerate of several disciplines such as botany, zoology, microbiology, biochemistry and chemistry, molecular biology, genetics, plant breeding, pharmacology, medicine, information and computer science and others. A career in Biotechnology is not just a job. It is participation in then development of new products and processes that could improve the quality of human life as much as any other discovery. Biotechnology is the ‘Biological Revolution’
Objectives of the course:
· Ability to understand the interface of Biology and Engineering;
· Ability to design experiments involving live organisms, perform and control such experiments and interpret results obtained;
· Ability to identify, formulate and solve biotechnology related problems in healthcare, agriculture, environment and energy sectors;
· Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, chemistry, biology and engineering in an engineering problem-solving framework;
· Ability to assess new biomaterials and bio-processing techniques for improving efficiency or reducing pollution;
· Ability to use IT tools effectively in biotechnology processes for information processing, storage, transfer, retrieval and display and in the use of virtual reality environment for education and research;
· Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
· Ability to work harmoniously in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams;
· Understanding of professional and ethical responsibility;
· Appreciation of the need for and ability to engage in life-long learning;
· Ability to transfer laboratory results for large scale commercial production; and
· Understanding of IPR and its implications on protecting local innovations as well as the competitiveness of Indian biotechnological products
Eligibility:
1. Students who have passed /appeared for the 10+2 level examination with science subjects, conducted by Maharashtra State Board of Higher Secondary Education (H.S.C.) or various equivalent Boards in other states of India, CBSE or other equivalent Central boards are eligible for applying for admission to this course.
2. The minimum percentages of marks at the 10+2 level examination are:
o 60% for open category students and 55% for the students belonging to reserved category (having domicile in Maharashtra state)
Diploma/Degree:
M- Tech in Biotechnology
Duration:
M- Tech in Biotechnology is 2years full time course.
Course Contents:
The course contents are listed below:
· Basics and Developmental Biology
· Biophysics and Biological Chemistry
· Biomathematics and Bio statistics
· Concepts of Molecular Biology
· Biological and Chemical Techniques
· Biotechnology: Applications and Advances
· Microbiology and Bioprocess Technology
· Immunology
· Enzyme Technology
· Environmental Biotechnology
· Bio informatics and Plant molecular Biology
· Molecular Biology
· Recombinant DNA Technology
· Plant Tissue Culture
· Animal Tissue Culture
· Molecular Modelling and Drug Design
· Industrial Biotechnology
· Advanced Analytical Techniques
· Molecular Genetics and Advances in Genetic Engineering
· Frontier Technology in Bioscience
Remuneration:
Biotechnology engineering graduates may expect a salary package of Rs.3,00,000/ pa
Career Options:
Job opportunities are in the research and development departments of pharmaceutical and fermentation companies as well as within
· Horticulture
· Food science
· Commerce
· Healthcare technology and
· Teaching
Institutes/ Colleges/ Academy:
The institutes/colleges conducting Biotechnology courses are listed below:
· Padmashree Dr.D.Y.Patil University's (http://dypatil.in/)
· Jaypee Institute of Information Technology (http://www.jiit.ac.in/)
· Thadomal Shahani Engineering college (http://www.tsec.edu/)
· SRM University (http://www.srmuniv.ac.in/)
· Institute of Bio informatics & Biotechnology (http://www.unipune.ernet.in/)
· Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (http://www.iitr.ac.in/)
· VIT University, Vellore (http://www.vit.ac.in/)
Admission procedure:In most the colleges/institutions admissions are through entrance tests.
