Admission Faculty Syllabus Fee Affiliation

Biotechnology

Biotechnology involves the application of biological processes and technologies --such as genetic engineering --in order to produce novel or useful products like drugs, diagnostic tools, drought-resistant crops, or even a whole new class of super computers. Biotechnology is the industrial use of living organisms to manufacture food, drugs, and other products. The brewing and baking industries have long relied on the yeast micro-organism for fermentation purposes; dairy industry employs a range of bacteria and fungi to make milk products such as cheeses and yogurt. Enzymes, whether extracted from cells or produced artificially, are central to most biotechnological processes. Other advances include genetic engineering in which single-celled organisms with modified DNA, are used to produce insulin, and other drugs. Genomics which is large-scale DNA sequencing and bio-informatics that comprises blending of IT and biotechnology could revolutionise the drug-discovery process.

Masters in Science Biotechnology

This program at Padmashree Institute of Information Sciences, affiliated to Bangalore University has been designed to bridge the gap between industry requirements and the growing demand for skilled manpower in biotechnology sector. Post graduate qualification in biotechnology can lead to placements in the above-mentioned sectors as well as research laboratories run by the government and the corporate sector. The multinational companies, with the chemical industry in the close lead, offer the best remuneration packages. The biotech business is growing at an accelerated rate, with a number of companies launching foray into it. The entry of corporate sector into biotechnology makes career prospects in this field bright.

Admission

Duration of Course:

2 Years (4 Semesters)

Eligibility:

B.Sc. Degree of Bangalore University or any other University equivqlent thereto with 50% marks in all the three optionals in aggregate. The applicant should have studied Chemistry / Bio-Chemistry compulsorily as an optional subject.

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Faculty

Dr. Anuradha. M. M.Sc., Ph.D. Principal
Dr. Siddalingeshwara M.Sc., Ph.D. Lecturer
Dr. Krishnamurthy. M.Sc., Ph. D. Lecturer
Dr. Kumarswamy. M. M.Sc., Ph.D. H.O.D.
Dr. Dayanada. K.S. M.Sc. Ph.D. Lecturer
Mr. Pradeep. S. Kaushik M.Sc. Lecturer
Mr. Sumer Singh Rathore M.Sc. Lecturer
Mr. Raouf Ahmed M.Sc. Lecturer
Ms. Manjula. K. M.Sc. Lecturer
Ms. Purvi Atha M.Sc. Lecturer
Dr. D.M.Gowda, M.Sc., Ph.D. Lecturer
Dr. Jagadish M.Sc., Ph.D. Lecturer

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Syllabus

I Semester
Cell Biology
Genetics
General Microbiology
Biomolecules
Practical - I Cell Biology & Genetics
Practical - II General Microbiology & Biomolecules

II Semester
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Immunology & Immunotechnology
Practical - I Biochemistry
Practical - II Molecular Biology & Immunology

III Semester
Plant Biotechnology
Animal Biotechnology
Genetic Engineering
Environmental Biotechnology
Plant and Animal Biotechnology
Genetic Engineering and Environmental Biotechnology

IV Semester
Bioprocess Engineering
Medical Biotechnology
Agricultural Biotechnology
Bioethics, Biosafety & Entrepreneurship
Bioprocess Engineering & Medical Biotechnology
Agricultural Biotechnology, Biosafety & Entrepreneurship

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