D.K.M College For Women

( AUTONOMOUS )

Vellore - 1

Affiliated To Thiruvalluvar University

Accredited by NAAC with 'A' Grade with a CGPA of 3.22 out of 4 in the 4th Cycle

Admission Help Line Numbers

Aided - 9488600147 / 9688510584
Unaided - 9489537911

Department of Biotechnology / உயிரி தொழில்நுட்பவியல்

Department of Biotechnology

Biotechnology is a rapidly developing and revolutionary scientific discipline with its roots in biological and technological sciences. Modern biotechnology has a tremendous historical significance. Its emergence on the world scene was predicted at least four decades ago.

Year of Establishment
UG-Biotechnology
:
2005
PG-Biotechnology : 2001
M. Phil-Biotechnology : 2012
Scope of Biotechnology

Today's biotechnology consists of atleast twenty-five areas each area being characterized by the use of a different set of technologies. Some are listed below.

Genetic Engineering: Generically engineered microbes are today widely used for producing drugs and vaccines in large scale at low costs that are of great importance (human insulin, erythropoietin, and hepatitis-B vaccine). For example generically engineered plants that make their own pesticides or are resistant to weedicides - are already in the market.

Gene Therapy is in a way, genetic engineering of humans, which would allow a person suffering from a disabling genetic disorder to lead a normal life.

Tissue Culture of both plant and animal cells. Modern tissue culture technologies allow the multiplication, in the laboratory, of cells isolated from plants and animals. In the cast of plants, one can grow in the lab a whole plant from a single cell.

Department Highlights

The department has produced 148 Master degree holders and 244 Bachelor degree holders. The department shows significant interest in arranging guest lectures from reputed institutes in relevant fields. In connection with the academic activities students are taken toi an industry which gives them a good exposure. We have also singed MOU with Biotechnology 2020.com, students are undergoing projects.

Teaching Highlights

Teaching aids like OHP, power point, Models, Animated presentations are used to make teaching and learning process interesting and sensible. Students are trained to refer more books, journals and current research articles.

Career Prospects of the course are

The syllabus was designed keeping in mind the competitive job market. The students are intensively trained in the field with regular assessment.

Job Opportunities:

Scientist Scientist Curator Pharmaceutical companies
Agro-based Industries Technical marketing executives Food Industries.
Lecturers Research Scholar
Placements

Many of our students have held and continue to hold positions of importance in all fields of administration, business, industry and professions, and also in pharmaceutical companies. Some work as project assistants and some are pursuing doctorate degree.

Others

The department is well equipped with advanced equipments to fulfill the needs of academic and research activities of the students.

D.K.M COLLEGE FOR WOMEN ( AUTONOMOUS),VELLORE
DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
B.Sc., Biotechnology

Syllabus

With effect from 2019 - 2020

SEMESTER - I
S.No Part Study components Ins hrs\week Credit Title of the paper Syllabus
Course  title
1 I Language Paper I   6   4 Tamil - I View
2 II English Paper I 6 4 English- I View
3 III Core theory Paper I 5 5 Concepts in biotechnology View
4 III Core practical Prac I 3 0 Concepts in biotechnology and Cell biology View
5 III Allied theory Paper I 5 4 Biochemistry View
6 III Allied practical Prac I 3 0 Biochemistry and microbiology View
7 IV Environmental studies 2 2 Environmental studies View
SEMESTER - II
S.No Part Study components Ins hrs\week Credit Title of the paper Syllabus
Course  title
8 I Language Paper II   5 4 Tamil – II View
9 II English Paper II 4 4 English –II View
10 III Core theory Paper II 5 5 Cell biology View
11 III Core practical Prac I 3 3 Concepts in biotechnology and Cell biology View
12 III Allied theory Paper II 5 4 Microbiology View
13 III Allied practical Prac I 3 2 Biochemistry and microbiology View
14 IV   3 2 Value education View
15 IV Soft skills 2 1 Soft skills View
SEMESTER - III
S.No Part Study components   Ins hrs\week Credit Title of the paper Syllabus
Course  title
16 I Language Paper III  6  4 Tamil - III View
17 II English Paper III 6 4 English –III View
18 III Core theory Paper III 4 4 Immunology View
19 III Core practical Prac II 3 0 Immunology and genetic engineering View
20 III Allied theory Paper III 4 4 Molecular genetics View
21 III Allied practical Prac II 3 0 Molecular geneticsand Enzymology View
22 IV Skill based Paper I 2 2 Molecular Diagnostics - I View
23 IV Non-major Paper I 2 2 Organic farming View
SEMESTER -IV
S.No Part Study components Ins hrs\week Credit Title of the paper Syllabus
Course  title
24 I Language Paper IV 6 4 Tamil – IV View
25 II English Paper IV 6 4 English –IV View
26 III Core theory Paper IV 4 4 Genetic engineering View
27 III Core practical Prac II 3 3 Immunology and genetic engineering View
28 III Allied theory Paper IV 4 4 Enzymology View
29 III Alliedpractical Prac II 3 2 Molecular geneticsand Enzymology View
30 IV Skill based Paper II 2 2 Molecular Diagnostics – II View
31 IV Non-major Paper II 2 2 Kitchen & rooftop gardening View
32 Optional 1 Internship
SEMESTER - V
S.No Part Study components Ins hrs\week Credit Title of the paper Syllabus
Course  title
33 III Core theory Paper V 6 5 Plant & agricultural Biotechnology View
34 III Core theory Paper VI 6 4 Animal cell culture View
35 III Core theory Paper VII 5 4 Biophysics & biostatistics View
37 III Elective Paper I 4 3 Developmental biology View
38 III Elective Paper II 4 3 Bioinformatics View
39 III Core practical Prac III 3 3 Plant and Animal cell culture View
40 IV Skill based Paper III 2 2 Bio – business and management View
SEMESTER - VI
S.No Part Study components Ins hrs\week Credit Title of the paper Syllabus
Course  title
41 III Core theory Paper VIII 6 5 Microbial and industrial Biotechnology View
42 III Core theory Paper IX 6 4 Pharmaceutics & Herbal medicine View
43 III Core theory Paper X 5 4 Bioinstrumentation View
44 III Elective Paper III 4 3 Medical Biotechnology View
45 III Elective Paper IV 4 3 Environmental biotechnology View
46 III Core practical Prac III 3 3 Bioprocess & Pharmaceutical Biotechnology View
47 IV Skill based Paper IV 2 2 IPR & Ethics in biotechnology View
48 V Extension activity 3

M.Sc. BIOTECHNOLOGY

CBCS PATTERN (W.E.F 2019 ONWARDS)

SEMESTER-I
S.No Study components Ins hrs\week Credit Title of the paper Syllabus
Course  title
1 Core Paper I 5 5 Cell and molecular biology View
2 Core Paper II 5 5 Biomolecular interactions View
3 Core Paper III 5 5 Microbiology View
4 Elective I Paper I 3 3 Bioinstrumentation View
5 Core practical Core practical I 4 0 Cell & molecular biology and Genetic Engineering View
6 Core practical Core Practical II 4 0 Biomolecular Interactions and Enzyme Technology View
7 Core Practical Core Practical III 4 0 Microbiology and Immunotechnology View
8 Self study (optional) Paper I 0 2 Evolution & diversity of life View

SEMESTER - II

S.No Study components Ins hrs\week Credit Title of the paper Syllabus
Course  title
9 Core Paper IV 4 4 Genetic Engineering View
10 Core Paper V 4 4 Enzyme technology View
11 Core Paper VI 5 5 Immunology & Immunotechnology View
12 Elective II Paper II 3 3 Plant and animal physiology View
13 Compulsory paper 2 2 Human rights View
14 Core Core practical I 4 4 Cell & molecular biology and Genetic Engineering View
15 Core Core Practical II 4 4 Biomolecular Interactions and Enzyme Technology View
16 Core Core Practical III 4 4 Microbiology and Immunotechnology View

SEMESTER – III

S.No Study components Ins hrs/week Credit Title of the paper Syllabus
Course  title
17 Core Paper VII 5 5 Transgenic Technology View
18 Core Paper VIII 5 5 Downstream processing View
19 Core Paper IX 5 4 Research methodology and Biostatistics View
20 Elective III Paper III 3 3 Developmental biology View
21 Core Core Practical IV 4 0 Transgenic Technology View
22 Core Core Practical V 4 0 Downstream processing View
23 Core Core Practical VI 4 0 Research methodology and Biostatistics and Environmental Biotechnology View
24 Self study(optional) Paper II 0 2 Neutraceutical and functional foods View

SEMESTER - IV

S.No Study components Ins hrs\week Credit Title of the paper Syllabus
Course  title
25 Core Paper X 5 5 Ecology & Environmental biotechnology View
26 Elective IV Paper IV 5 3 Biosafety , IPR & Ethics View
27 Core Core Practical IV 4 4 Transgenic Technology View
28 Core Core Practical V 4 4 Downstream processing View
29 Core Core Practical VI 4 4 Research methodology and Biostatistics and Environmental Biotechnology View
30 Project 8 5

The laboratory is well equipped with instruments like autoclave, incubator, gel documentation unit, laminar airflow, fermenter, PCR, Spectrophotometer, tissue culture lab is maintained with equipment's, Co2 incubator, tissue culture chamber.

S.No Particulars Purpose
1 Culture room To isolate microorganism
2 Plant tissue culture room To establish plant culture
3 PCR To analyse the genetic material
4 Autoclave To sterilize glass wares and media
5 Blotting apparatus To transfer from the DNA from the gel to the membrane
6 Haemocytometer To count blood cells
7 Glass column for Gel filtration To separate biomolecules
8 Glass column for Ion filtration To separate biomolecules
9 UV tansilluminator To visualize DNA bands
10 Laminar chamber To perform microbial, plant and isolation techniques under sterile conditions
11 Incubator To maintain culture conditions
12 Fermentor To perform fermentation reactions
13 UV spectrophotometer To check absorption and density of biomolecules
14 pH meter To check pH of the media and solutions
 

Unaided

Name Staffcode Designation View Profiles
Dr.D.CHARUMATHI 308BTUA01   Assistant Professor and Head Click Here
Dr. C.SUGANTHI 308BTUA02 Assistant Professor Click Here
Dr. S. VINODHINI 308BTUA03 Assistant Professor Click Here
Dr.R.VIDHYAKALARANI 308BTUA04 Assistant Professor Click Here
Dr. AMRITA ANANATHARAMAN 308BTUA05 Assistant Professor Click Here
Dr.T.JAYALAKSHMI 308BTUA05 Assistant Professor Click Here
Re-leaved Staff
Name Staffcode Designation View Profiles
Dr.J.ILAMATHI -   Assistant Professor Click Here
2021-2022
S.No. Name of the Programme   Date of the Programme Title/Topic Report  
1. Hands On Training Programme  20.04.2022 PCR and RT-PCR techniques and its application View
2020-2021
S.No. Name and Nature of Programme Date of the Programme Title/Topic Report
1. Online awareness quiz 14.06.2020 Save life, Donate blood View
2. Online awareness quiz 28.07.2020 Hepatitis B View
2019-2020
S.No. Name of the Programme   Date of the Programme Title/Topic Report  
1. GUEST LECTURE 17.07.2019 Awareness Of Foldscopes In Identification Of Microbes In Food View
2. Guest Lecture 29.09.2019 Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria and Phage therapy View
2018-2019
S.No. Name of the Programme Date of the Programme Title/Topic Report
1. Guest Lecture 07.09.2018 Human Relationship And Interpersonal Communication View
2. WORKSHOP 11.02.2019 & 12.02.2019 Techniques In Immunology And Genetic Engineering View
2017-2018
S.No. Name of the Programme Date of the Programme Title/Topic Report
1. Hands On Training  Programme 14.07.2017 One day Hands On Training programme On Azolla And Spirulina Cultivation View
2.  Guest Lecture 11.09.2017 Gene Therapy View
3.  Awareness ProgrammeOn Blood Grouping 01.02.2018 Blood Group finder’s View
2016-2017
S.No. Name of the Programme Date of the Programme Title/Topic Report
1. Guest Lecture 07.09.2016 Trends in cancer immunotherapy View
2. 2 Day National Level Lecture Workshop 07.02.2017 & 08.02.2017 Analytical methods in Immunologyand Molecular Biology View