Department of Biotechnology

Department of Biotechnology

Department Profile

About the Department

The Department of Biotechnology was established in the year 2004.

Vision

To develop a strong foundation in fundamentals of Biotechnology for scientific understanding and promote scientific aptitude among students.
To harness the talents of the young minds and provide them with a platform for their bright future.

Mission

To promote research culture for self and to benefit the society at large.
To empower them with life skills through effective guidance and counselling.
To prepare students for facing further challenges of higher education, competitive examination.

Programmes Offered

• B.Sc.Bt ZC (Biotechnology, Zoology, and Chemistry)

• Value Added Courses:

1.     Protein Engineering
2.     Genomics and Proteomics

• Generic Elective (Semester V – Basics of Biotechnology)

• Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course (AECC):

• Semester I – Environmental Studies

• Semester II – Basic Computer Skills

• Skill Enhancement Course (SEC):

  • UGC Specified SEC I (Sem III) – Professional Skills
  • UGC Specified SEC III (Sem IV) – Universal Human Values
  • Department Specified SEC II (Sem III):
    1. Industrial Fermentations
    2. Immunological Techniques
    3. Food Technology

  • Department Specified SEC IV (Sem IV):

    1. Molecular markers in Plant Breeding
    2. Drug Designing
    3. Nanotechnology

Program Objectives (POs)

• The aim of the Undergraduate Program in Biotechnology is to develop the necessary skills and aptitudes to become a biotechnologist ready to contribute scientific knowledge to the development of products, goods, and services.
• To acquire the necessary knowledge in different scientific disciplines of biosciences (cellular biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology, genetics, biostatistics, etc.) thereby enabling the student to identify and analyze a range of problems in the fields of biology.
• To acquire knowledge and abilities to apply the biotechnological tools necessary in the development of products with applications to healthcare.

Programme Outcomes (POs)

• Encourages students to integrate knowledge from various disciplines and excel academically.
• Focuses on developing practical skills—experimental, technological, communication, and soft skills—that can enhance employment prospects.
• Aims at fostering research abilities, scientific knowledge, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Promotes understanding and respect for diverse values and encourages responsible citizenship.
• Focuses on lifelong learning, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills to help students become self-reliant and empowered.

Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

• This course will enable the students to learn modern techniques and skills necessary for successful development of Research in Biotechnology.
• This course will help the students to inculcate leadership skills to work dynamically in the industries of Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals.
• This course not only develops the skills to use sophisticated equipment but also teaches students to work efficiently within a team environment in multidisciplinary areas of Life Sciences.
• It is also beneficial for future studies such as M.Sc, M.Phil, PhD.

Members in the Department

Composition of Board of Studies (BOS)

Best Practices

• Field trips/Industrial trips
• Internships/Projects
• Intercollegiate Seminars (Focus)
• Open House to display the science experiments, models, charts
• Guest Lectures
• Guidance to Competitive examinations like CSIR, NET, SET, GATE
• Personal, academic counseling
• Trial tests and Mock examination
• Monitoring their progress at every continuous internal evaluation and semester end examinations
• Question paper auditing

Innovative Practices

• Interdisciplinary Curriculum
• Entrepreneurship and Startup Incubation Center in T hub
• Personalized Learning Through Online Platforms
• Field Work in Biotechnology
• Community Outreach and Citizen Science Initiatives

Uniqueness of the Department

• Encouraging the students to participate and present papers in seminars in various colleges
• Inviting Guest Faculty for Guest Lectures
• Organizing Annual seminars from the Department
• The auditing of the question papers is also done by the subject experts to maintain and ensure the quality and standards of the examination
• Organizing Industrial trips to the students to gain hands-on training experience to create employability
• Encouraging students to participate in short-term and long-term internship programmes in Biotechnology

Activities of the Department

1. The Department of Biotechnology organized a Guest Lecture on 26th July 2025 on the topic “Impact of Climate Change on Zoonotic Diseases and Public Health: Career Opportunities and Innovative Courses after Graduation.” by The Guest Speaker, Dr. Raman Muthusamy, Dean and Professor, School of Public Health Sciences & Technology   Download
2. The Department of Biotechnology and the Health Club, in collaboration with the Sri Sathya Sai Baba Seva Organisation, successfully organized an awareness talk on the topic “PCOD / PCOS – Causes, Symptoms & Prevention” on 29th July 2025 at 11:00 AM. The session was led by Dr. Saraswathi, a renowned gynecologist, who provided valuable insights into the causes, symptoms, and preventive measures related to PCOD/PCOS. The talk was well-received by students and staff, and it served as an informative platform to promote awareness on women’s health issues. Download
3. The “Beautiful Life” awareness programme was conducted at Vidhyaranya High School for Boys and Girls, located opposite the Secretariat, on 30-12-2025 from 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Download

Activities 2024-2025  download

Activities 2025-2026  download

Highlights of the Department

• Paper Publications – 3
• Field trips/Industrial trips: 11
• Internships/Projects: 40
• Intercollegiate Seminars: 18
• Open House: 1
• Guest Lectures: 11

Conference / Seminars / Workshops Attended

Student Projects / Internships

Guest Lectures Organized

Seminars / Guest Lectures Details

Intercollegiate Workshops Organized
Field Visits
412th December 2025Field Visit to CSIR–Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT), HyderabadReport

Field Visits

Paper PublicationsNumber of paper publications: 3730th &31st January 2026“From Traditions to Transformations in the Indian Knowledge System and Sustainable Development”
National Seminar on “Indian Knowledge System and Interdisciplinary Framework for Sustainable Development”

MOU’s

MoUs and Activities

CollaborationMOU’sList of E-Quiz Attended