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Bachelor of Science ( Biotechnology, Biochemistry & Chemistry )

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Biotechnology, Biochemistry and Chemistry is a six-semester undergraduate programme which provides a strong foundation in biotechnology, biomolecular & cellular processes, fundamental chemical and biochemical sciences, biostatistics, bioinformatics, immunology and genetics.

B.Sc (Life Sciences) – PROGRAMME OUTCOMES (POs)
A graduate of the Bachelor of Science (Life Sciences) Programme will demonstrate:
PO1 Disciplinary Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of basic concepts, theories, principles & methods in key areas of science and related multidisciplinary fields.
PO2 Critical thinking: Capability to estimate, interpret, evaluate and analyze the given scientific data critically and systematically to reach conclusions.
PO3 Programming Skills: Ability to perform basic programming skills and a flair of knowledge on usage of basic computational tools for biological data analysis & simulation studies.
PO4 Communication Skills: Capability to communicate effectively and efficiently the knowledge and information acquired.
PO5 Instrumentation: Ability to handle basic laboratory equipment, glassware & instruments by following strict GLPs, and good experimental & quantitative skills.
PO6 Environment and Sustainability: Development of flair by having participated in various social and cultural activities voluntarily, in order to spread knowledge, creating awareness about the social evils, blind faith, etc.
PO7 Ethics: Having imbibed ethical, moral and social values in personal and social life leading to a cultured and civilized individual.
PO8 Life-long learning: Ability to retain and build on critical thinking skills, and use them to update scientific knowledge and apply them in all aspects of life.

PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSOs)
A graduate of the Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Chemistry) Programme will be able to:
PSO 1: Acquire knowledge and understanding of structures and functions of biological & chemical molecules.
PSO2: Able to demonstrate a coherent and systematic approach to the experimental and theoretical aspects of Biotechnology, Biochemistry & Chemistry by understanding & engaging with critical concepts, theories and dogmas.
PSO3: Recognize and appreciate the importance of the chemical sciences and its application in academic, industrial, economic, environmental and social contexts.
PSO4: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles, and have practical experience of, a wide range of biochemical techniques (e.g. basic molecular biology, cell biology & microbiology methods, standards for quantification, enzyme kinetics; macromolecular purification, chromatography electrophoresis, etc)
PSO5: Explain biological mechanisms, such as the processes and control of bioenergetics and metabolism, as chemical reactions.
PSO6: Understand and carry out laboratory-orientated numerical calculations (e.g. inter-conversion of masses, moles, and molarity, preparation of solutions and accurate dilutions) and develop capability in data visualization and analysis, including the application of data transformations (e.g. logarithmic, statistical).
PSO7: Demonstrate the ability to share the results of academic and disciplinary learning through different forms of communication such as essays, dissertations, reports, findings, notes, seminars etc, on different platforms of communication such as the classroom, the media and the internet.

First Year

Semester 1

Course Type and Title Credit
AECC 1 – Environmental Studies/Basic Computer Skills
2
ELS-1 – English-1
4
MIL-1 – Second Language I – Hindi, Sanskrit, Arabic, French
4
DSC 101 – Chemistry of Biomolecules
5
DSC 102 – Cell biology and Genetics
5
DSC 103 – Optional III- Chemistry - I
5
Total 25

Semester 2

Course Type and Title Credit
AECC 2 – Environmental Studies/Basic Computer Skills
2
ELS-2 – English-2
4
MIL-2 – Second Language-2 – Hindi, Sanskrit, Arabic, French
4
DSC 201 – Chemistry of Nucleic acids and Biochemical Techniques
5
DSC 202 – Microbiology and Biological Chemistry
5
DSC 203 – Chemistry - II
5
Total 25

Second Year

Semester 3

Course Type and Title Credit
SEC 1 – Computational Biochemistry

2
Enzyme Technology
Safety Rules in Chemistry Laboratory and Lab Reagents
SEC 2 – Medical Lab Technology
2
Immunotechnology
Remedial methods for pollution, drinking water and Soil fertility
ELS-3 – English-3
3
MIL-3 – Second Language-3 – Hindi, Sanskrit, Arabic, French
3
DSC 301 – Bioenergetics, Biological oxidation and Enzymology
5
DSC 302 – Molecular Biology and r-DNA Technology
5
DSC 303 – Chemistry - III
5
Total 25

Semester 4

Course Type and Title Credit
SEC 3 – Basics in Biochemical calculations and Biostatistics
2
Molecular Plant Breeding
Materials and their Applications
SEC 4 – Applied Biochemistry
2
Intellectual Property Rights
Chemistry of Cosmetics and Food Processing
ELS-4 – English-4
3
MIL-4 – Second Language-4 – Hindi, Sanskrit, Arabic, French
3
DSC 401 – Intermediary Metabolism
5
DSC 402 – Bioinformatics And Biostatistics
5
DSC 403 – Chemistry - IV
5
Total 25

Third Year

Semester 5

Course Type and Title Credit
GE -1 – Physiology and Biochemistry/ Fundamental and Applications of Biotechnology
4
ELS-5 – English-5
3
MIL-5 – Second Language-5 – Hindi, Sanskrit, Arabic, French
3
DSE 501 –
a) Physiology and Clinical Biochemistry/
5
b) Cell Biology and Genetics
DSE 502 –
a) Plant Biotechnology
5
b) Medical Biotechnology
DSE 503 – Chemistry-V

5
Total 25

Semester 6

Course Type and Title Credit
ELS-6 – English-6
3
MIL-6 – Second Language-6 – Hindi, Sanskrit, Arabic, French
3
DSE 601 –
a)Molecular Biology and Immunology
5
b) r-DNA technology and Biotechnology
DSE 602 –
a) Animal Biotechnology/
5
b) Environmental Biotechnology
DSE 603 –
Chemistry-VI
5
PR – Project in Genetics

4
Total 25

Legend

  • AECC   : Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course
  • SEC      : Skill Enhancement Course
  • DSC      : Discipline Specific Course
  • DSE      : Discipline Specific Elective
  • GE        : Generic Elective