Life sciences

Career prospects seem bright for someone trained in the life sciences. Projections for the next 20 years indicate that there will be thousands of unfulfilled science and engineering jobs. The demand for highly trained workers and scholars will be great. Scientists are rushing to use their new techniques to unravel the secrets of life, to tap that knowledge to create valuable products, and to develop a new generation of sophisticated techniques that will unlock new knowledge. Biotechnology is one of the most revolutionary and beneficial scientific advances of the last quarter century. It is an interdisciplinary science including not only biology but also subjects like mathematics, physics, chemistry and many more. It is also a conglomeration of various combined technologies applied to living cells for production of a particular product or enhancing its quality according to our preferences. Biotech is undoubtedly the future. Genetic engineering, genomics, bio-computing, biomedical engineering, biosensors, bio-informatics, etc. will be the hot topics for the next decade or so. Small wonder, its application varies from agriculture to industry -- food, pharmaceutical, chemical, bio-products, textiles, medicine, nutrition, environmental conservation, animal sciences etc., arguably making it one of the fastest growing fields. The courses are affiliated to Bangalore University.

The program has been designed to bridge the gap between industry requirements and the growing demand for skilled manpower in life science sector. Hands on training in practical techniques, which are being, used commonly like culture methods, biochemical techniques etc. will be provided. Students will examine a range of practical applications and at the end of the course they should carry out a project work in a selected sector of industry.

The selection of project work will reflect the areas of interest to the student and will provide an excellent opportunity for employment in that sector.

Biotechnology involves the application of biological process and technologies in order to produce novel or useful products like drugs, diagnostics tools and drought resistant crops to mention a few. Projection for next 20 years indicate that there will be need for thousands of trained and skilled manpower in biotech industry. It is pertinent for students to gain sufficient knowledge and attain techno-functional capabilities to meet the challenges in creating value added products and to develop a new generation of sophisticated techniques and technology that will unlock a whole new world.

Affiliation

Affiliated to Bangalore University

Recognized by Government of Karnataka

Admission

Duration of Course:

3 Years

Eligibility:

PUC/12th Std. / 10+2/ its equivalent with at least Biology and Chemistry as two optional subjects.

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Fee Structure

Tution Fee: Rs. 30,000 per Year

Admission Fee:

• For Indian Students: Rs. 8,000
• For NRI / SAARC Students: Rs. 10,000

Draft Payable at Bangalore in the name of "Padmashree Institute of Information Sciencies"

Faculty

Department of Biotechnology

• Dr. M. Anuradha, M.Sc., M. Phil, Ph.D
• Mr. Kumaraswamy, M.Sc., M. Phil, (Ph.D)
• Mr. Raouf Ahmad Mir, M. Sc., (Ph.D)
• Mr. Sudeepta Kumar Mohanty, M. Sc., (Ph.D)

Department of Genetics

• Ms. L. Rekha, M.Sc.
• Mr. U.S. Upendra Sharma, M. Sc.

Department of Microbiology

• Dr. Sibi, M.Sc., Ph.D
• Mr. Naveen Kumar

Department of Biochemistry

• Dr. Dhananjaya, M.Sc., Ph.D
• Mrs. N. Dhatri Devi, M.Sc., M Phil
• Mrs. A.C. Panchami, M.Sc., B Ed.
• Mr. Pradeep S Kaushik, M.Sc., (Ph.D)
• Mr. P. Lokesh, M.Sc., (Ph.D)
• Ms. A. Kavitha, M.Sc.

Department of Languages

• Mr. Thammaiah

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First Year
Microscopy, Cell Biology & Model Organisms
Mendelian Genetics & Biometry

Second Year
Cytogenetics
Molecular Genetics

Third Year
Genetic Engineering & Cloning
Human Genetics
Advanced Genetics
Applied Genetics

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Calendar of Events

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Placements

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Staff Achievements

Mr. Lokesh, Lecturer, Dept. of Biochemistry attended National Level Symposium on Biodiversity Conservation organized by SDM College, Ujire, between 23-25 th January 2009 and presented a scientific poster entitled “ In vitro propagation and conservation of Nothapodytes foetida , an anti-neoplastic tree”.

Mr. Sudeepta Kumar Mohanty, Faculty, Dept. of Biotechnolgy orally presentated a paper entitled “Micropropagation of Leptadenia reticulata (Wight and ARN.) – A Threatened plant of medicinal importance” was made at National Conference on Current Trends in Medicinal Plants Research and Herbal Technology (NCMPRHT) organized by PG & Research Depat. of Botany, Pachaiyappa's College, Chennai sponsored by National Medicinal Plants Board, New Delhi.

Mr. Sudeepta Kumar Mohanty and Mr. M. Kumaraswamy, Faculty, Dept. of Biotechnology presented a poster entitled “ Invitro micropropagation of Leptadenia reticulata Wight &Arn. - a threatened plant of medicinal importance”

Mr. M. Kumara Swamy, M. Sudipta Kumar and M. Anuradha faculty, Dept. of Biotechnology, presented a poster titled “Effect of different carbon sources on morphogenesis and physiology of in vitro cultures of Patchouli” in DST sponsored National Seminar on “Emerging Trends in plant tissue culture and secondary metabolite production” organized by Padmashree Institute of Management and Sciences, Bangalore

G Swaroopa, Nimisha Nigam & Anuradha maniyam . 2007. G ermplasm conservation of selected lines of Coleus forskohlii (Willd.) Briq by nodal segment encapsulation. Phytomorphology 57 (3&4) pp. 221-225.

Kumara Swamy, M., S. Balasubramanya and M. Anuradha , 2009. Germplasm conservation of Patchouli ( Pogostemon cablin Benth.) by encapsulation of in vitro derived nodal segments. International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation, Vol. 1(8): 224 – 230.

Siddalingeswar K.G., N.M.Nandini, T.Vishwanath, M.Sudipta Kumar and Syed Mohsin Mushtaq, 2009. Microbial lipase – Screening and optimization from Pencillium expansum , The Bioscan, 4: 599 – 601.

Student Achievements

Mr. Aniket Patil, Final year M.Sc. Biotechnology also attended the same symposium and presented a poster on “Conservation of Pogostemon cablin (patchouli) by encapsulation of shoot buds in calcium alginate”

Prashant S. Bhandari and Saurabh S. Oak, 1 st year M.Sc., Biotech students presented a poster entitled “ Seed cultures of selected Camptothecin (a potent anti-cancer compound) yielding plants” in DST sponsored National Seminar on “Emerging Trends in plant tissue culture and secondary metabolite production” organized by Padmashree Institute of Management and Sciences, Bangalore was adjusted for the first prize.