Bachelor of Science (Bio-Technology)
Faculty of Life Sciences (Under Graduate Programmes)
There is no debate that Biotechnology would form a major research and commercial endeavor for socio-economic development in this millennium. With 26% growth rate, Biotechnology is the fastest growing knowledge based sector. The Indian Biotech industry has witnessed a threefold growth in the last five years. With more than 325 biotech companies providing 27% portion of the total revenue earned by Government of India, Biotechnology has immense potential with tremendous and exciting job opportunities in various sectors. Admission criteria: Merit / First Come First Served.
Eligibility
10+2 in Science stream with 40% marks
Duration
3 Years
Semester
6 Semesters
Semester Detail
Semester – I
- Punjabi (Compulsory)/Basic Punjabi/Punjab History and Culture
- Communication Skills in English-I
- Biochemistry-I
- Botany-I
- General Microbiology-I
- *Foundation Course
1. Special Course in lieu of Punjabi (Compulsory)
2. Special Course in lieu of Punjabi (Compulsory) for those students who are not domicile of Punjab
*Credits of these papers will not be added towards SGPA/CGPA and only grades will be provided.
Semester – II
- Punjabi (Compulsory)/Basic Punjabi/Punjab History and Culture
- Communication Skills in English-II
- Genetics
- Cell Biology
- Fundamentals of Biotechnology
- Industrial Biotechnology -I
- *Drug Abuse and ethical education
1. Special Course in lieu of Punjabi (Compulsory)
2. Special Course in lieu of Punjabi (Compulsory) for those students who are not domicile of Punjab
*Credits of these papers will not be added towards SGPA/CGPA and only grades will be provided.
Semester – III
- Gene Structure and Function
- Biomathematics and Biostatistics
- Immunology-I
- Zoology-I
- Chemistry-I
- *Gender sensitization
- *Environmental Studies (Compulsory)
*Credits of these papers will not be added towards SGPA/CGPA and only grades will be provided.
Semester – IV
- Molecular Biology
- Biochemical and Biophysical Techniques-I
- Botany-II
- Biochemistry-II
- Chemistry-II
- Skill development in Biotechnology-I
- Moral Education
*Credits of these papers will not be added towards SGPA/CGPA and only grades will be provided.
Semester – V
- rDNA Technology-I
- Plant Biotechnology-I
- Animal Biotechnology-I
- Bioprocess Engineering-I
- Biochemical and Biophysical Techniques-I
- Industrial Biotechnology-II
- Lab in rDNA Technology-I
- Lab in Animal Biotechnology-I
- Lab in Plant Biotechnology-I
- Lab in Bioprocess Engineering-I
- Lab in Biochemical and Biophysical Techniques-I
- Lab in Industrial Biotechnology-II
- *Job readiness Course
*Credits of these papers will not be added towards SGPA/CGPA and only grades will be provided.
Semester – VI
- rDNA Technology-II
- Animal Biotechnology-II
- Plant Biotechnology-II
- Bioprocess Engineering-II
- Chemistry-III
- Biochemical and Biophysical Techniques-II
- Lab in rDNA Technology-II
- Lab in Animal Biotechnology-II
- Lab in Plant Biotechnology-II
- Lab in Bioprocess Engineering-II (Industrial Training)
- Lab in Chemistry-III
- Lab in Biochemical and Biophysical Techniques-II
- Term Paper
*Credits of these papers will not be added towards SGPA/CGPA and only grades will be provided.
Related Departments(s)