Department Of Biotechnology

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About:

The Department of Biotechnology was established in 2003. The department has all the basic infrastructural facilities needed for conducting teaching and research programme in different areas of Biotechnology.

The department has well equipped laboratories with tissue culture and double distillation facilities, class rooms with audio visual facilities. A separate instrumentation room consisting of sophisticated equipment, library with latest text books and e-books, Systems with Statistical Softwares, Bioinformatic Softwares and digital lessons are also available. The areas of research specialization in the department include Microbial Technology, Enzyme Technology, Plant Biotechnology, Bioprocess development, Bioinformatics and Biostatistics. The department has signed MoU with Nitza Biologicals, Hyderabad and Industrial Guar Products Ltd. Rajasthan. Collaborative and technology transfer projects are currently running with Industries and other Universities.

So far 17 batches of students have completed their B.Sc. degree course and several of them qualified in National level/state level M.Sc/M.B.A entrance tests and some of them are working in several prestigious institutions and industries. The department provides an ideal platform for interdisciplinary activities and interaction between students and faculty through Bioclub. The areas of research specialization in the department include microbial technology, enzyme technology, plant biotechnology, bioprocess development, bioinformatics and Biostatistics. Biotechnology department has successfully organized 8 training programmes in Biotechnology.

The major research areas include Plant Biotechnology, Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, Industrial Microbiology, Cancer, Molecular Biology, Biostatistics and Immunology. The research activities of faculty members are well-funded through research funding from agencies such as UGC and industries. Faculty members are involved in active industrial consultancy. The department has signed MoU with Nitza Biologicals, Hyderabad and Industrial Guar Products Ltd. Rajasthan. Collaborative and technology transfer projects are currently running with industries and other institutions.

VISION

To make an impact through research, technology based training and innovation.

MISSION

Leverage global knowledge and help in developing human resources capable of leading creative developments by upholding intellectual qualities and human values.

NAME	QUALIFICATION	DESIGNATION	EXPERIENCE
Dr. G. Srilatha Reddy	M.Sc., PGDBI, Ph. D	H.O.D, Associate Professor	7 years
Ms. Shilpa	M.Sc.	Assistant Professor	2 years

Achievements Of The Department

Faculty Achievements

Dr. G. Srilatha has 15 publications to her credit, peer-reviewed publications in Gene, Plos One, Inflammation, Apoptosis, Tumor Biology, and Genetic Testing and Molecular Biomarkers, and also published a
Book chapter entitled “Matrix Metalloproteases: Potential Role in Type 2 Diabetic Nephropathy” in the “Book: Pathophysiological Aspects of Proteases (Springer Publication).
She has 3 conference proceedings, poster and oral presentations in 17 international and 16 national conferences.

Membership:

Lifetime membership in World Research Council.
Editorial member in IIP (Iterative international Publishers) for the book series “Futuristic Trends in Biotechnology”
Lifetime professional member of Institute of Scholars (InSc).

Dr.G.Srilatha faculty from Department of Biotechnology has attended a National Seminar on “IMMUNOLOGY TALKS TO PUBLIC HEALTH” on 29 April 2023 on the occasion of International day of immunology-2023 and secured second Position in oral presentation.

Dr.G.Srilatha and K.Shilpa faculty from Department of Biotechnology Completed Departmental Research project “Therapeutic and Biological Aspects of Leaf Extracts from Indian Copperleaf Plant (Acalyphaindica)” and paper accepted for publication in International Journal of Plant and Environment with impact factor-1.

Dr. G. Srilatha attended as a judge to evaluate e-poster presentation on topic entitiled “Eco- friendly strategies for sustainable environment” in TWO- DAY NATIONAL SEMINAR conducted by Bhavan’s Vivekananda College, 28th and 29th February 2020.
Ms.Sudeshna Patra published an article in ALLSMARTJOURNALS and received best article writer for the month of May.
Dr. Annapurna Bhavani published 2 International Research articles in International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR) with impact factor 5.87.
Dr.G.Srilatha has been selected for Research Ratna International Award -2019 for excellence in research paper entitled, "Collagenase-1 (-1607 1G/2G), Gelatinase-A (-1306 C/T), Stromelysin-1 (-1171 5A/6A) functional promoter polymorphisms in risk prediction of type 2 diabetic nephropathy”.
Dr.G.Srilatha has Lifetime membership in World Research Council.

Faculty and students achievements:

Published papers in International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR) with impact factor 5.87

Paper Publications- 15
Faculty Recent publications:

Rajesh Kumar Galimudi, Saraswati Mudigonda, Srilatha Reddy Gantala and Surekha Rani Hanumanth. “Impact of Epidemiological and Clinical Risk factors in the Pathogenesis of Coronary Heart Disease”. PriMera Scientific Surgical Research and Practice Volume 1 Issue 2 February 2023: 11-27, ISSN: 2836-0028.
Srilatha Reddy Gantala, Mrudula Spurthi Kondapalli, Ramanjaneyulu Kummari, Chiranjeevi Padala, Mohini Aiyengar Tupurani, Keerthi Kupsal, Rajesh Kumar Galimudi, Kishore Kumar Gundapaneni, Kaushik Puranam, Nivas Shyamala, Swarnalatha Guditi, Ram Rapur, Surekha Rani Hanumanth. Collagenase-1 (-1607 1G/2G), Gelatinase-A (-1306 C/T), Stromelysin-1 (-1171 5A/6A) functional promoter polymorphisms in risk prediction of type 2 diabetic nephropathy. Gene 673 (2018) 22–31. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gene.2018.06.007.
Srilatha Reddy Gantala, Ramanjaneyulu Kummari, Mohini Ayiengar Tupurani, Rajesh Kumar Galimudi, Kishore Kumar Gundapaneni, Keerthi Kupsal, Nivas Shyamala, Surekha Rani Hanumanth and Swarnalatha Guditi. Evaluation of Glycemic, Lipid, Immune-Inflammatory and Oxidative Stress Markers in Various Clinical Stages of Type 2 Diabetic Nephropathy. Journal of Metabolic Syndrome Gantala et al., J Metabolic Synd, 2018 7:1. DOI: 10.4172/2167-0943.1000237.

Faculty Attended a Workshop on Molecular Biology, Microbiology and nano technology at GM Reddy Research Foundation 06-11-2022 to 07-11-2022

Conference Proceedings:

1. K. Ramanjaneyulu , G. Srilatha Reddy , K. Keerthi , S. Nivas , P. Kaushik , N. Raju , Sree Bhushan Raju , H. Surekha Rani. Role of IL-6 (-174 G/C) Polymorphism and Renal Biopsy, Clinical and Immunoinflammatory Markers in Pthogenesis of Type 2 Diabetic Nephroathy.0134| VOLUME 116, METABOLISM CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL, SUPPLEMENT , 154601, MARCH 01, 2021,DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.metabol.2020.154601. IF-6.513.

Learning Resources of the Departments- library, computers, laboratories and other resources:

The Department has-

169 text books and 4 journals, maintained by UG library, an Independent library with 40 text books and one computer with 15 e-books and videos.
Well established laboratory with sophisticated equipment like BOD incubator, homogenizer, spectrophotometer, UV transilluminator, -200C deep freezer, microcentrifuge, laminar air flow, and facilities like tissue culture room with air conditioning facility.
OHP and multimedia facilities.

Faculty Achievements

Dr.G.Srilatha attended International Conference on “Integrative Biology & Applied Genetics” (ICIBAG – 2018),15th - 17th March, 2018
Dr.G.Srilatha published a Book chapter entitled "Matrix Metalloproteases: Potential Role in Type 2 Diabetic Nephropathy." Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2017. Pathophysiological Aspects of Proteases, DOI 10.1007/978-981-10-6141-7_25.
Dr. Srilatha published 3 International Research Papers, 3 conference proceedings, and co-author of 12 Original Research Articles in top tier international journals PloS one, Springer, Tumor Biology
Dr. Annapurna Bhavani involved in Industry Sponsored project (Industrial Guar products, Ltd, Neemrana, Rajasthan) A novel cost effective approach for the fermentative production of dextran by indigeneous Leuconostoc species using food waste.
Dr. Annapurna Bhavani has started two student research projects.

Students Achievements

List of Articles Published by faculty and students During Lockdown Period -2020

Students name	Title of the article	Position secured
Gunavardhini (BtMC 1st year)	Life during lockdown	1^st position
Gunavardhini (BtMC 1st year)	I love my family- importance of family	3^rd position
Niharika (BtMC 3rd year)	Not a mini idiot Box - Importance of mobile during lockdown	1^st position
Chandana Patel (BtMC 3rd	The positive side of Covid 19 on environment	2^nd position
Gunavardhini (BtMC 1st year)	Importance of mobile during lockdown	5^th position
Sudeshna Patra (Faculty BtMC)	Lesson learnt during Corona virus Pandemic	3^rd position

T. Aishwarya laxmi (1111-19-487-027) Student from BTMC (2022 batch) secured gold medal

Gunavardhini BTMC IIIrd (2022 batch) ranked 15th in CPGET and HUCET

D. Wilcina Genevieve from BTMC 3rd year - secured 5th place and selected for National level championship, IIT Kharagpur.

Secured 1st place in group discussion and enacting chemistry around you Poster presentation competition.

Micro aura - Intercollegiate competition in St. Francis college - Video making - 1st place

Navrang 2k21- 1st place in mono acting

2nd place in micro Ad making

2nd place in singing competition

1st place in Chem idol intercollegiate competition - St. Francis Col

Dept of Biotechnology- Student participation

Year	Name	Seminar/workshops	Organizers	Any Prize
2021-22	D. Poojitha	International day for biodiversity celebrations 2022	TS Government
2017-18	P. Divya Yadav		Little Flower Degree College, Uppal, Hyderabad.	Presented paper on Biodegradation of xenobiotics”,

				Won First prize
2017-18	B.Sc III Yr and II Yr (20 students)	One day workshop on Food technology	Loyola Degree College, Alwal, Secunderabad.	Participated
2018-19	Arfa , Aakanksha and Humera	National technical symposium –NEOZION-18	CBIT, Gandipet, Hyderabad.	Presented poster on nanotechnology in medicine- Won First prize
2018-19	Vasavi, maheswari & Pranitha	National technical symposium –NEOZION-18	CBIT, Gandipet, Hyderabad	Presented poster on Artificial meat.
2018-19	Shilpa & Harshika	National technical symposium –NEOZION-18	CBIT, Gandipet, Hyderabad	Presented poster on stress tolerance in sorghum (UGC project)

Trends in success rate of students during last year.

Courses

Intake(Entry level)

Success Rate

Appeared	Passed	%

2021-2022

B.Sc (Bt.M.C) Final Year

100

B.Sc (Bt.M.C) Second Year

100

2020-2021

B.Sc (Bt.M.C) Final Year

100

B.Sc (Bt.M.C) Second Year

100

2019-2020

B.Sc (Bt.M.C) Final Year]

100

B.Sc (Bt.M.C)

100

Second Year

2018-19

B.Sc (Bt.M.C) Final Year

100

B.Sc (Bt.M.C) SECOND YEAR

100

Internships: The Department of Biotechnology conducted a four day workshop in enzyme technology in collaboration with nITZA Bioventure, Hyderabad. The company selected 12 (6 from III Yr & 6 from II Yr) students, as interns for two months internship in their company, based on their workshop performance. These students will be trained in Molecular Biology, Microbiology and Enzymology.

S.No	Name of the student	Class
1	Yasmeen	B.Sc III Yr
2	K. Swarnamanjari	B.Sc III Yr
3	Shivani	B.Sc III Yr
4	Sitara	B.Sc III Yr
5	Sharanya	B.Sc III Yr
6	Divya	B.Sc III Yr
7	Akanksha	B.Sc II Yr
8	Maheswari	B.Sc II Yr
9	Bhargavi	B.Sc II Yr
10	Prasanna	B.Sc II Yr
11	Mounika	B.Sc II Yr
12	Praneeta	B.Sc II Yr

Student internship program

One week of student internship has been organized by the department of Biotechnology in collaboration with MAA research foundation from 22-08-2022 to27-08-2022.

Organized a 4 day workshop with Nitza Biologicals on topic entitled “Plant Medicine study- From Bioactive Compounds to Drug Designing” from 25-28th April 2022.
Organized a Workshop/Training partner with E-Cell Event IIT Kahargpur, Makeintern) 18 hrs training programme on the topic entitled “Genetic Engineering using Crispr Technology”, 29th April to 1st May 2022.
Conducted a seminar on topic entitled “Research Applications of Biostatistics”on 4th June 2022.
Conducted an National Webinar on “REVOLUTIONARY DEVELOPMENT SCIENCE FROM HOME” on 7 DECEMBER 2021.
Organized guest lecture on topic “Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus awareness session” on 10-12-2021.
Organized a Farm field trip on 22-12-2021.
Conducted guest lecture on topic “Advances and practical applications of Bioinformatics in Biosciemces” on 23-12-2021.
Signed MOU with Eminent Biosciences, Indore.
Organized a Bioclub activity on toipc “Exhibit of human chromosomes and cell division” on 29-12-2021
Conducted an International Webinar on “Molecular Biology- Tools and Applications” on 12 June 2020.

A Three day workshop on “Hands on training in Isolation, Production & Purification of industrially important enzymes”:

Venue: Biotechnology lab
Date: 22nd-25th Sep 2018

The Department of Biotechnology organized a four-day workshop on “Hands on training in Isolation, Production & Purification of industrially important enzymes”, in collaboration with Nitza Bioventure, Hyderabad (22nd-25th Sep 2018). A Total of 40 students attended the workshop and got trained in industrial production of rennin(from mucor) and bromelin (pine apple) enzyme, quality check and down-stream processing techniques. Students had an opportunity to perform dialysis and column chromatography and SDS page techniques. Enzymes were immobilized using sodium alginate method and then tested for application on meat tenderization (bromelin) and cheese production (Renin). At the end of each day students reported their results and on the final day students reported their yields and the best group was awarded with prize.

Students performing column chromatography

Dr.Deboshish demonstrating dialysis bag Preparation

Conducted student seminars, PBL case presentations and group discussion

Miss. Keerthana (B.Sc III yr) giving seminar case study on Genetic code

Miss. Nandini (B.Sc III Yr) presenting PBL case study on Biliary tract cancer

1. Group discussion on “Surrogacy- A boon or ban”

Students participated in seminar and workshops.

Year	Name	Seminar/workshops	Organizers	Any Prize
2017-18	P. Divya Yadav (B.Sc III Yr)	Symposium on “ Biodegradation of non-degradable pollutants”	Dept oLittle Flower Degree College, Uppal, Hyderabad. (17th Sep 2017)	Presented paper on Biodegradation of xenobiotics”, won First prize
2017-18	B.Sc III Yr and II Yr (20 students)	One day workshop on “Food Tec2k17 Expo”	Dept of Food technology, Loyola Degree College, Alwal, Secunderabad. (19th-Sep 2017).	Participated

Research Projects:

Nature of the project

Duration Year From To

Title of the project

Name of the funding agency

Total Grant (Rs)

Sanctioned	Received

Minor Project

2018-19

PI:Dr.Annapurna Bhavani: “Study of physiological and Biochemical variability associated with salicylic acid induced abiotic stress tolerance in

UGC

4,10,000

3,05,000

sorghum”.

Inter-Disciplinary Projects

2016-18

PI:Dr.Annapurna Bhavani: Production and purification of Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor for the use of anti-cancer therapy

College Management-Department fund in the form of chemicals

Industry Sponsored

2016-18 (Dept of Biotechnology)

PI:Dr.Annapurna Bhavani: A novel cost effective approach for the fermentative production of dextran by indigeneous Leuconostoc species using food waste.

Industrial Guar products, Ltd, Neemrana, Rajasthan

30000

10000

Student Research projects

2017-18

Comparative study of parameters effecting the wine production

2017-18

Assessment of growth conditions required for hydroponics

Department/Organization/Institution	Outcome
State/Internal
Dept. of Statistics, Kasturba Gandhi college	Conducted certificate course in Biostatistics and clinical trials
Life science & Chemistry departments, Kasturba Gandhi college	Bioclub activities
Nitza Biologicals, Hyderabad	Conducted workshop for students, completed one project
Venex institute, Hyderabad	Conducted Mock M.Sc entrance, Students were given fee concession
SITAM, Hyderabad	conducted career counseling session, Students were given admission into M.B.A with fee concession
Kalpana Chemicals Ltd, Hyderabad	Completed one project
National:
National Biotechnology helpline Foundation, Jaipur	Conducted national Biotech talent search examination, 12 students have qualified with 89 as the best rank.
International:
Hill’s pet nutrition and research lab, Topeka, KS, USA	Completed one project

Bioclub:

The Bio-club is a student organization for students in the Biology departments of Kasturba Gandhi Degree and PG College for women. The BioClub hosts Plays, songs and Fun events. The aim of the organization is the care and the expansion of student networks thereby contributing to the quality development of the college through this "life science - cluster".

The Department has conducted an International Webinar on “Molecular Biology- Tools and Applications”, June 12th 2020.

The Department organized a four-day workshop on “Hands on training in Isolation, Production & Purification of industrially important enzymes”, in collaboration with Nitza Bioventure, Hyderabad (22nd-25th Sep 2018). A Total of 40 students attended the workshop and got trained in industrial production of rennin(from mucor) and bromelin (pine apple) enzyme, quality check and down-stream processing techniques.

Student Research projects (No-2), 2017-18
Comparative study of parameters effecting the wine production
Assessment of growth conditions required for hydroponics
Inter-Disciplinary Projects (College Management-Department fund in the form of chemicals) 2016-18
Topic: Production and purification of Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor for the use of anti-cancer therapy.

Industry Sponsored (Industrial Guar products, Ltd, Neemrana, Rajasthan) Topic: A novel cost effective approach for the fermentative production of dextran by indigeneous Leuconostoc species using food waste.

Consultancy Assignment on
“Production of PAM by bioconversion of Acrylnitrile using the microorganism Rhodococcus”.
The Department of Biotechnology has accepted the project to conduct pilot study of PAM production.It includes isolation, identification and strain development of the bacterium, standardization of PAM production and downstream process with quality analysis.

YEAR : I YEAR

SEMESTER : I SEMESTER

COURSE :CELL BIOLOGY AND GENETICS

Understanding the importance of cells as a basic unit of living organisms, its evolution and diversity of cells
Learning the structure, organization and function of cell organelles
Studying the ultrastructure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and able to describe the components, structure and morphology of a chromosome
Exploration of bacterial cell division and eukaryotic cell cycle phases, Mitosis and meiosis- stages and its significance
Detail notes on Senescence, Necrosis and Apoptosis
Understanding the principles of Mendel's experiments and the deviations from Mendel's law
Study in detail the terms Penetrance, Expressivity, Multiple alleles and X-Y chromosome.
Understanding the concept of Linkage, Recombination and Non Mendelian inheritance
Studying the importance of Mitochondrial and Cytoplasmic inheritance and Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium

YEAR : I YEAR

SEMESTER : II SEMESTER

COURSE : BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY AND MICROBIOLOGY

Learning the importance of Biomolecules- Carbohydrates, Amino acids, Proteins and Lipids.
Understanding the Structure and Chemistry of Nucleic acids- DNA, RNA and forms of DNA
Studying the importance, classification, nomenclature of enzymes
Learning the importance of Bioenergetics- Glycolysis, TCA cycle, ETC, Anabolic and catabolic pathways, Gluconeogenesis and its significance
Historical developments and contributors of Microbiology. Learning the importance of different types of Microscopy
Studying the Classification of Microorganisms and focusing on structure and general characteristics of Bacteria, Virus, Algae and Fungi
Studying the pathogenic effect and symptoms of Mycobacterium and Hepatitis
To learn different methods of sterilization, bacterial nutrition and bacterial growth curve
Exploring the important characteristics of pure culture and its uses in molecular biology

YEAR : II YEAR

SEMESTER : III SEMESTER

COURSE :MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND RECOMBINANT DNA TECHNOLOGY

Learning the findings and experiments to prove DNA as genetic material and understanding the organization of Genome structure in prokaryotes and eukaryotes
Understanding the concept of DNA replication in prokaryotes and eukaryotes and different types of mutations and their effects
Studying the structure of gene and understanding the molecular events of transcription and translation in prokaryotes and eukaryotes
Learning the concept and properties of Genetic code
Molecular Events in post transcriptional and Post translational modification
Understanding the regulation of gene expression in prokaryotes using operon concept and Eukaryotes
Studying in detail about various enzymes and vectors and their role in Recombinant DNA technology
Selection of Recombinant clones and applications of RDNA technology in various fields

YEAR : II YEAR

SEMESTER : III SEMESTER

COURSE : IMMUNOTECHNOLOGY

Agglutination reaction precipitation reactions
Immunofluorescence assay, Immunoelectrophoresis, Western blotting, ELISA and radioimmunoassay
Enumeration of T- cells and B-cells from human peripheral blood
Total and differential count in human peripheral blood
Cell mediated cytotoxicity

YEAR : II YEAR

SEMESTER : IV SEMESTER

COURSE : BIOINFORMATICS AND BIOSTATISTICS

ntroduction of Bioinformatics and its scope and applications in molecular Biology
To know online bioinformatics tools and their resources, which as a comprehensive role in Molecular Biology
Understanding the type of data is available from the most common public databases like (NCBI, EMBI, ExPASy, PIR, KEGG, ENA, DDBJ, SWISSPROT, PROSITE, UniProt, GenBank, Protein Data Bank)
Understanding Basic and types of Sequence alignment, dot matrix comparison of sequences
Explain the theories underlying the most common methods for sequence searches and sequence alignments, and pairwise sequence similarity search by BLAST and FASTA
Understanding the concepts of phylogeny
Conceptualize the application of basic statistical concepts, diagrammatic and graphic representation data commonly used in biological research
Using basic analytical techniques to generate results and interpret results of commonly used statistical analyses which demonstrate statistical reasoning skills correctly and contextually.

YEAR : II YEAR

SEMESTER : IV SEMESTER

COURSE :MOLECULAR MARKERS IN PLANT BREEDING

Different molecular markers are being used for various manipulation and utilization in plant tissue culture
With the help of these molecular markers we locate the traits or factors responsible for certain function quantitative trait loci
We use different molecular markers that is short DNA sequences to look at various traits and functions so that we can manipulate or introduce that particular function into a desired plant
Use of molecular markers in plant breeding and marker assisted gene pyramiding

YEAR : II YEAR

SEMESTER : V SEMESTER

COURSE :MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND RECOMBINANT DNA TECHNOLOGY

Understanding the structure and transcription process in Prokaryotes. The gene expression findings provide signatures that can predict prognosis independent of currently known risk factors and could assist physicians in the management of patients/individuals at high-risk
Understanding the regulation of gene expression in prokaryotes using Operon concept and Eukaryotes
The genetic code may be seen as a universal language shared by all living organisms. It is imperative for the interpretation of genes and the production of proteins. Moreover, it is a precise guide for the construction of the genome along fundamental and biochemical constraints
Molecular Events of Translation leading to protein synthesis and Post translational modification
Studying in detail about various enzymes and vectors and their role in Recombinant DNA technology
Acquire skills on techniques of construction of recombinant DNA - Cloning vectors and isolation of gene of interest
Major events in the development of rDNA technology. Introduction of rDNA into bacterial cells. Selection of transformants and recombinants.
Learning various applications of RDNA technology in Agriculture and Medicine

YEAR : II YEAR

SEMESTER : V SEMESTER

COURSE : PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY

It deals with micro-propagation and different hormones by the help of which we can develop hybrid plants of human benefits
Regeneration of a whole plant from a single tissue or cell and culturing them in artificial conditions for further use
Different plant growth hormones like auxin cytokinin gibberellins and how they work ok as plant growth regulators in different plant varieties
Micropropagation of elite ornamental, horticultural plants via organogenesis and somatic Production of disease free plants and formation of artificial seeds
Embryogenesis, encapsulation and production of synthetics seeds
Development of different plant varieties and alternative varieties having more than one trait
It deals with growing plants in an artificial environment and preserving them for a longer period of time

YEAR : II YEAR

SEMESTER : V SEMESTER

COURSE : MOLECULAR PLANT BREEDING

Different molecular markers are being used for various manipulation and utilization in plant tissue culture
With the help of these molecular markers we locate the traits or factors responsible for certain function quantitative trait loci
We use different molecular markers that are short DNA sequences to look at various traits and functions so that we can manipulate or introduce that particular function into a desired plant
Use of molecular markers in plant breeding and marker assisted gene pyramiding
Introduction, Scope and Importance of Biotechnology
Understanding the current uses of Biotechnology and its historical perspectives
Introduce the concept of different cell types, stem cells and its wide range of applications in Molecular Biology
Understanding the process of transcription translation and Genome sequencing
The concept of recombinant DNA technology and genetically modified organisms
Learning ethical issues in Biotechnology, Patents and Biopiracy.

YEAR : II YEAR

SEMESTER : V SEMESTER

COURSE : MOLECULAR PLANT BREEDING

Isolation and screening of microorganisms for industrial products
Various strain improvement strategies by employing mutation recombination and selection process
Preservation of industrial microorganisms for further use
Fermentation process types of fermentation and factors affecting the fermentation process
Production of biofuels and different biomining techniques
Formation of Therapeutic drugs, recombinant vaccines, monoclonal antibodies

YEAR : III YEAR

SEMESTER : VI SEMESTER

COURSE : ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

Describes the use of genetically engineered products to solve environmental problems that in-turn cures human diseases
Introduction to environment and pollution, detailed study of types and sources of pollution and their impact on the environment
Study the impact of Greenhouse gases and Global warming on the environment
Explain in detail what are renewable and nonrenewable resources. Nonrenewable energy sources account for the majority of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions, creating awareness about the uses of renewable sources
Discuss the production of eco friendly biofuels
Able to explain the microbial degradation of pesticides, bioremediation and biofertilizers
Discuss the principle and techniques involved in waste water treatment and solid waste management

YEAR : III YEAR

SEMESTER : VI SEMESTER

COURSE : INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

Types of Intellectual property rights: patent, trademarks, copyright, design registration, trade secret, geographical indicators, plant variety protection
About the International organizations – World Trade Organization (WTO), Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS), General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)
Patenting microbes and organisms - Novelty, International Depository Authorities (IDAs), submitting details of the deposit
Plant varieties protections, animal breeders rights, protection of farmers rights.

YEAR : III YEAR

SEMESTER : VI SEMESTER

COURSE :APPLICATIONS OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

Biotechnology and its applications in molecular diagnosis in health care
Understanding the concept in producing recombinant therapeutic proteins
The concept of genetically modified organisms for experimental purposes
Biotechnological application in agriculture for better/ improved yields and also producing genetically engineered bacteria for bioremediation their role in environmental cleaning