FY Biotechnology Syllabus 2023-24 New
FY Biotechnology Syllabus 2023-24 New
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4. Ordinances/ Regulation
7. Pattern Semester
Date:
Proposed Syllabus
For
F.Y.B.Sc. in Biotechnology
2023-24
Preamble of the Syllabus:
- Careers related broadly to biotechnology and life sciences. Students will embark upon
diverse career paths medical coding/pharmaceutical/biotechnology industries, and use
their education in a variety of related endeavors.
Course Objective:
- To produce students who understand fundamental principles of basic sciences and apply
that understanding to analyze, solve problems and interrelate with current technological
developments.
PO-2 Communication Skills: Develop various communication skills such as reading, listening and
speaking skills to express ideas and views clearly and effectively.
PO-3 Critical Thinking: Propose novel ideas in explaining the scientific data, facts and figures related
to science and technology.
PO-4 Analytical Reasoning and Problem Solving: Hypothesize, analyze, formulate and interpret the
data systematically and solve theoretical and numerical problems in the diverse areas of science
and technology.
PO-5 Sense of Inquiry: Curiouslyask relevant questions for better understanding of fundamental
concepts and principles, scientific theories and applications related to the study.
PO-6 Use of Modern Tools: Operate modern tools, equipments, instruments and laboratory techniques
to perform the experiments and write the programs in different languages (software).
PO-7 Research Skills: Understand to design, collect, analyze, interpret and evaluate information/data
that is relevant to science and technology.
PO-8 Application of Knowledge: Develop scientific outlook and apply the knowledge with respect to
subject.
PO-9 Ethical Awareness: Imbibe ethical, moral and social values and exercise it in day to day life.
PO-10 Teamwork: Work collectively and participate to take initiative for various field-based situations
related to science, technology and society at large.
PO-11 Environment and Sustainability: Create social awareness about environment and develop
sustainability for betterment of future.
PO-12 Lifelong Learning: Ability of self-driven to explore, learn and gain knowledge and new skills to
improve the quality of life and sense of self-worth by paying attention to the ideas and goals
throughout the life.
Name of the Faculty: Science and Technology
Name of the Program: Certificate Course in B. Sc Biotechnology
Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs):
(2 Credits each)
II Basics of Cell Basics of Cell Food VSC-Biofuel AEC- CC-2 24
Biology & Biology & Genetics Adulteration Production 2,
Genetics (4 Credits) & Safety (BT153) VEC-
(4 Credits) (4 Credits) 2,
SEC-Basics of IKS-2
(BT151) (BT151) Bioinformatics
(BT154)
(BT152)
(2 Credits each)
Cum 4+4 4+4 4+4 4+4 4+4+4 4 48
Cr.
F.Y.B.Sc Biotechnology (Honours)
Proposed Semester I Syllabus
2023-24
Major / Minor
Paper Name:Fundamentals of Biotechnology
Paper Code: BT101
No. of credits: 4
Course Outcome Student will be able to – No. of lectures
Understand fundamental vocabulary and
Concepts of Biotechnology
Differentiate between Traditional Biotechnology
and Modern Biotechnology
State various branches and applications of
Biotechnology
Understand the concept of cell culture and
organization of tissue culture laboratories
Understand the principles of plant and animal
tissue culture
Fundamentals of Biotechnology-References
Laboratory Sessions
Fundamentals of Biotechnology
1 Assignment- Study of any branch of Biotechnology and its applications
2 Assignment- Biotech company review
3 Immobilization of enzymes
4. Study of instruments and equipment’s used in ATC and PTC
5. Trypsinisation of animal tissue.
6. Viable count using trypan blue
7. PTC media preparation
8. Surface sterilization of different explants
9. Encapsulation of germinating seeds
Open Elective (OE)
Paper Name: Beverage Technology
Paper Code: BT102
No. of credits: 4
Course Student will be able to – No. of lectures
Outcome Understand the various concepts and principles
of beverage technology.
List the quality control steps in beverage
production
Understand the industrial production of
different types of beverages
Unit 1 Introduction and History of beverage 15
Introduction technology. lectures
and Overview of Type of beverages: fruit & vegetable
Beverage juices, fermented and non-fermented
Technology beverages, synthetic beverages,
carbonated and non-carbonated
beverages.
Water for beverages: Types of water
required for beverages, treatment of
water.
Additives for beverages: Natural and
synthetic sweeteners and colours, acids,
emulsifiers, preservatives, flavours
and flavour enhancers.
Quality control of beverage: Quality
standards for beverages, chemical,
microbial and sensory evaluation,
product shelf life.
Unit 2 Non-carbonated and carbonated 15
Industrial synthetic beverages:-Ingredients, source lectures
Production of of carbon dioxide, chemical and
Beverages physical properties of carbon dioxide,
carbonating process, packaging of
carbonating beverages.
Alcoholic Beverages: -Non-Distilled
Beverages : Beer and Wine; Distilled
Beverages :Vodka and Whisky.
Laboratory Sessions
Laboratory Sessions
Fundamentals of Biotechnology
1 Qualitative test for carbohydrates- Molisch, Benedicts, Iodine
2 Qualitative test for lipids- Solubility test, Grease test, Saponification, Hubl’s iodine test,
Salkowski’s test.
3 Qualitative test for proteins - Biuret, Heat coagulation, Full and half saturation test, Ninhydrin
test, Xanthoproteic test
4 Estimation of glucose by DNSA method
5 Estimation of protein by Biuret method
6 Effect of Substrate, enzyme concentration, temperature, pH and inhibitors on enzyme activity
Skill enhancement course (SEC)
Paper Name: Green house technology
Paper Code: BT104
No. of credits: 2
Course Student will be able to – No. of lectures
Outcome
• Understand the concept of Greenhouse, Protected
Agricultural Systems, Precision Agriculture,
Hydroponics and Aeroponics
Reference:
SEMESTER-II
F.Y.B.Sc Biotechnology (Honours)
Proposed Semester I Syllabus
2023-24
Major / Minor
Paper Name: Cell Biology & Genetics
Paper Code: BT201
No. of credits: 4
Course Outcome Student will be able to – No. of lectures
CO-1 - Understand the difference between prokaryotic
and eukaryotic cell
CO-2 - Understand the principles of c ellular transport
&its role in different processes in body.
CO-3 – Understand the structures of cell organelles and
& its role.
CO-4 - Understand basic foundation in field of genetics
with emphasis on laws of inheritance
Unit 1 Ultrastructure of Prokaryotic cell: Concept of Cell
Cell & Cell Shape and Size, Detail structure of Slime Layer,
Organelles Capsule, Flagella, Pilli, Cell Wall (Gram Positive and 15 Lectures
Negative), Cell membrane, Cytoplasm and Genetic
Material Storage Bodies and Spores.
Ultrastructure of Eukaryotic Cell: Plasma membrane,
Cytoplasmic Matrix, Microfilaments, Intermediate
Filaments, and Microtubules Organelles of the
Biosynthetic- Secretory and Endocytic Pathways –
Endoplasmic Reticulum & Golgi Apparatus, Lysosome,
Endocytosis, Phagocytosis, Autophagy, Proteasome
Eukaryotic Ribosomes, Mitochondria and Chloroplasts,
Nucleus –Nuclear Structure, Nucleolus External Cell
Coverings: Cilia And Flagella, Comparison Of
Prokaryotic And Eukaryotic cell
Unit 2 Overview of cell cycle, mitosis and meiosis, Structure
Cell Division and and shapes of metaphase chromosomes, Histone and
Study of non-histone proteins, Nucleosome and packaging of 15 Lectures
Chromosomes DNA into chromosome, Chromosome banding.
Karyotype analysis (Normal human karyotype),
Study of genetic abnormalities- Turnerssyndrome,
Klinefelter syndrome, Down syndrome, Cri-du-chat,
Philadelphia chromosome,
Sex determination, Dosages compensation.
Unit-3 Terminologies, Monohybrid Cross: Principle of
Mendelian Dominance and Segregation.
Genetics Dihybrid Cross: Principle of Independent Assortment, 15 Lectures
Punnett Square, Extension of
Mendelian Genetics, Incomplete Dominance and Co-
dominance.
Multiple Alleles, Allelic series, Gene Interaction,
Epistasis- Dominant and recessive epistasis,
Environmental effect on the expression of the Human
genes, Mendel’s Principle in Human Genetics -
Pedigree analysis, characteristics of human autosomal
and sex-linked traits, Problems based on monohybrid,
dihybrid cross and pedigree analysis.
Laboratory Sessions
Cell Biology & Genetics
1 Staining techniques: Monochrome staining, Gram staining
2 Capsule and Endospore staining
3 Endocytosis and Exocytosis
4. Mitosis in onion root tip
5. Meiosis in Tradescantia flower bud (permanent slides)
6. Qualitative test for nucleic acids (DNA & RNA)
7. Problems based on Mendelian Genetics
8. Problems based on Pedigree analysis
9. ABO blood grouping
10. Karyotype analysis of normal male and female
11. Karyotype analysis of different human syndromes
12. Problems based on two point and three point cross
Open Elective (OE)
Paper Name: Food Adulteration & Safety
Paper Code: BT 202
No. of credits: 4
Course Student will be able to – No. of lectures
Outcome CO1:Understand the effect of food adulteration
CO2: Know commonly used adulterants
CO3: Concept of sanitation and hygienic food
production
CO4: Different food safety law and its importance
CO5: Quality control and its importance
Unit 1 Commonly used adulterants and adverse effects 15
Food in: Tea leaves, Coriander and cumin powder, lectures
Adulteration Green vegetables, Arhar pulse, Black pepper,
Rice, Wheat, Coffee powder, Jaggery,
Asafoetida, Gram powder, Processed food,
Parched rice, Turmeric powder, Dry red chilli,
Sweet potato, Dry turmeric root, Mustard oil,
Edible oil, Soda lemonade, Milk, Sweet curd,
Rabdi, Ghee etc.
Unit 2 Aspects of food safety- HACCP, GMP, role of 15 lectures
Food safety FDA, Agmark, ISI, fssai Concept of sanitation
and hygienic production of food Food Act, Food
rules and Quality control
References:
1. Manual for Detection of the Common Food Adulterants, Edwin M Bruce
2. Food Microbiology, Frazier and Westhoff, Tata McGraw Hill Publishers, New Delhi
3. Nutrition science, B. Srilaxmi, New age international (P) Ltd
4. Quick test for some adulterants in food, Instruction manual- Part II, FSSAI
5. Restaurant X Food Safety Training Manual
Laboratory Sessions
REFERENCES:
1. Luque, R., Campelo, J.and Clark, J. Handbook of biofuels production, Woodhead Publishing
Limited 2011
2. Gupta, V, K. and Tuohy, M, G. Biofuel Technologies, Springer, 2013
3. Moheimani, N. R., Boer, M, P, M, K, Parisa A. and Bahri, Biofuel and Biorefinery
Technologies, Volume 2, Springer, 2015
4. Eckert, C, A. and Trinh, C, T. Biotechnology for Biofuel Production and Optimization,
Elsevier, 2016
5..Bernardes, M, A, D, S. Biofuel production – recent developments and prospects, InTech, 2011
Skill enhancement course (SEC)
Laboratory Sessions