Academic Unit 8: College of Agricultural Biotechnology, Sabour

Sabour, Bhagalpur, Bihar - 813 210

Degree programmes

Name of programme

B.Tech. (Biotechnology)

Duration

4 Years

Intake capacity and actual admission

Year

2018-19

2019-20

2020-21

2021-22

2022-23

Intake Capacity

 

 

 

60

60

Current strength

 

 

 

30

30

Medium of instruction

English

Courses taught:

S. No.

Course

code

Course title

Course outcome

1

BBP 111

Basic Botany (For PCM students)

Understanding of growth, development and reproduction in plants as well as understand the physiological and metabolic changes happening along with the environmental impact.

2

BSM 111

Basic Mathematics – I (For PCB students)

The objective of the course is to familiarize the student with basic concepts in mathematics.Students should be familiar with school level mathematics to take up this course. At the end of the course, the students will have sufficient understanding of different mathematics and statistical tools used in Biotechnology.

3

BAG 111

Crop Production Technology

To study the Origin, geographical distribution, economic importance and different practices and yield of Rabi and Kharif crops

4

BBT 111

Cell Biology

Students will understand the structures and purposes of basic components of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, especially macromolecules, membranes, and organelles.

5

BBT 112

Basic Genetics

The student will gain a basic understanding on genetics and hereditary. They also learn about DNA, RNA and their replication, mutations, DNA repair mechanism.

6

BBT 113

Introduction to Biotechnology

To understand the basic concepts of molecular biology and methods used in the manipulation of nucleic acids to isolate and characterize genes.

7

BEE 111

Communication Skills and Personality Development

The course, Communication skills and Personality development focuses on learning the important skill sets that helps you effectively and efficiently communicate your ideas and messages in simple ways and also on time.

8

BEN 111

Environmental Studies and Disaster Management

To understand the natural environment and its relationships with human activities.Capacity to obtain, analyse, and communicate information on risks, relief needs and lessons learned from earlier disasters in order to formulate strategies for mitigation in future scenarios.

9

BFS 111

Food Science and Processing

Students will understand the basic concepts in food science and will get knowledge of the different food preparation methods.

10

BEE 112

Human Ethics

The course includes salient values of life, Human rights, environment and ecology, social values & ethical values etc.

11

BEZ 121

Basic Zoology (For PCM students)

Understand the nature and basic concepts of cell biology, genetics, taxonomy, physiology, biochemistry, ecology, evolutionary biology, developmental biology and applied and economic zoology.

12

BSM 121

Basic Mathematics – II(For PCB students)

The objective of the course is to familiarize the student with basic concepts in mathematics.Students should be familiar with school level mathematics to take up this course. At the end of the course, the students will have sufficient understanding of different mathematics and statistical tools used in Biotechnology.

13

BBT 121

Plant Tissue Culture

To understand the theory and principles of cellular toti-potency and know the mechanisms by which plant cells revert back from a seemingly terminal situation, to regenerate further. To know the various methods by which single cells develop into a tissue, organ or whole plant and ultimately how to regenerate plants in sterile environment.

14

BBT 122

Molecular Biology

The student will gain a basic understanding on human genetics and hereditary. They learn about DNA, RNA and their replication, mutations, DNA repair mechanism. Students learn about transgenic animal, their application in pharmaceutical industry, cloning and its importance.

15

BBP 121

Biodiversity and its Conservation

The aim of the course is that the students understand biodiversity in the context of ecosystem dynamics, ecosystem functioning and provision of ecosystem services. Students will know how to assess biodiversity with different methodologies and they will be able to conduct a critical analysis of measures to manage biodiversity.

16

BHT 121

Production technologies for Horticultural Crops

This course will provide basic and practical knowledge, importance, division and classification of horticultural crops, various plant propagation techniques, and cultivation practices.

17

BAG 121

Anatomy and Physiology of Livestock

Animal anatomy and physiology introduces students to the principles of mammalian physiology and applied anatomy as it relates to animals, in particular to production animals.  The integration and control of all major organ systems, including will be studied, from the micro-anatomical level to gross anatomy and normal physiology.

18

BBT 123

Microbiology

Students will gain knowledge about the different cell organelles of microorganisms and their detailed functions. Students will also study the growth and control of microbes as well as different bacteriological techniques involved in microbiology.

19

BPG 121

Basics of Plant Breeding

To impart knowledge to the students on the principles and procedures of plant breeding in self and cross pollinated crops for development of the high yielding varieties / hybrids with the help of various conventional and modern molecular approaches.

20

BAG 122

Introduction to Animal Breeding

To educate about the concept of conservation of Animal Genetic Resources and their sustainable utilization. Student will acquaint with recent trends in animal breeding and designing of need-based breeding strategies.

21

BSM 122

Basic Statistics

Students will formulate complete, concise, and correct mathematical proofs. Students will frame problems using multiple mathematical and statistical representations of relevant structures and relationships and solve using standard techniques.

22

BAG 211

Livestock Production and Management

To make the student ready for being responsible for the daily livestock management on a farm in home country, by providing the student with tools for the optimizing of livestock production, animal health, welfare, sustainability etc.

23

BBT 211

Recombinant DNA Technology

To gain knowledge on enzymes, vectors, gene transfer methods, gene library construction, screening and selection, gene editing and various related techniques

24

BBP 211

Plant Physiology

This course aims to educate student about the mechanism and physiology life processes in plants. It focus on the plant nutrient uptake and translocation, photosynthesis, respiration and nitrogen metabolism.

25

BEE 211

Information and Communication Technology

Using computer in better way to reduce time and information to storage and communicate.Apply knowledge of computing requirements and mathematics for technology solutions in business applications.

26

BAE 211

Economics and Marketing

Develop the ability to explain core economic terms, concepts, and theories. Explain the function of market and prices as allocative mechanisms. Apply the concept of equilibrium to both microeconomics and macroeconomics.

27

BEZ 211

Fundamentals of Crop Protection

Know the main groups of living beings that are pests and causal agents of plant diseases. Know how to make the diagnosis and outline a protection plan including preventive and curative control methods.

28

BAG 212

Livestock Product Technology

Student will gain knowledge on sustainable growth of livestock, poultry for nutritional security, economic prosperity and livelihood support; and promotion of Disease Free Zone concept for specific animal diseases.

29

BSM 211

Biomathematics

This course provides an introduction to a variety of mathematical topics of use in analyzing problems arising in the biological sciences.

30

BPG 211

Breeding of Field Crops

Acquire knowledge on floral biology and selection of proper breeding method.Cultivate skill in emasculation and pollination of various crop plants.Gain expertise on hybrid seed production techniques.Learn to use the descriptors in various crops for selection of superior genotypes.

31

BAG 213

Animal Health Care

To provide information on health, nutrition, breeding, feeding, management, insurance aspects and to provide information about control and prevention of important livestock diseases.

32

BAE 221

Entrepreneurship Development and Business Management

This course is to create awareness about entrepreneurship among students. This course focuses on motivating students for entrepreneurship. The more focus is given on creativity and innovation.

33

BBT 221

General Biochemistry

The students gain knowledge on classification, properties, and biological role of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins and hormones; various separation and spectroscopic techniques.

34

BBT 222

Introductory Bioinformatics

To gain knowledge and awareness of the basic principles and concepts of biology, computer science and mathematics. Explore software effectively to extract information from large databases and to use this information in computer modeling.

35

BBT 223

Plant Genetic Transformation

Students will be introduced to the concept of genetic transformation or methods of gene transfer in plant cells. They will also see the conditions and factors that affect biotransformation in plant cell culture.

36

BBT 224

Electronics and Instrumentation in Biotechnology

Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering largely deals with the principle and operation of measuring instruments which are used in biotechnology and the related field of medical engineering.

37

BPG 221

Classical and Molecular Cytogenetics

To provide an introduction to the structure of eukaryotic genomes, from the level of the chromosome down to the level of the gene.

38

BBT 225

Microbial Genetics

On successful completion of this paper the students should have in-depth knowledge on microbial genetics and molecular biology mechanisms such as replication, transcription, translation, genetic recombination and other molecular aspects.

39

BBT 226

Biophysics

Students would be able to develop and use computer modeling methods to see and manipulate the shapes and structures of proteins, viruses, and other complex molecules, crucial information needed to develop new drug targets, or understand how proteins mutate and cause tumors to grow.

40

BBT 311

Enzymology and Enzyme Technologies

Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of enzyme properties, nomenclatures, characteristics and mechanisms. They will be able to understand various application of enzymes that can benefit human life and future trends of applying enzyme technology for the commercialization purpose of biotechnological products.

41

BBT 312

Immunology

To develop knowledge with regard to the immune system and its response in contributing to the development of autoimmunity, allergy, cancer, cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases.

42

BBT 313

Molecular Genetics

Students acquire knowledge about chromosomes, gene, genetic elements, mutation and population genetics.

43

BBT 314

Nano-biotechnology

Imparts knowledge on synthesis and analysis of nanostructures, nanofabrication, tools used, applications in various fields.

44

BBT 315

Animal Biotechnology

Students gain knowledge on animal cell culture, transfection methods and transgenics. They also understand ACC, animal cloning, tissue engineering, applications, GMO and bioethics in detail

45

BBT 316

Molecular Marker Technology

Through this course student will acquire knowledge of various types of molecular markers and DNA fingerprinting procedures, techniques used in the development and detection of molecular markers, and application of these techniques towards improving agricultural productivity.

46

BBT 317

IPR, Biosafety and Bioethics

To introduce basic concepts of ethics and safety that are essential for different disciplines of science and procedures involved and protection of intellectual property and related rights. To understand balanced integration of scientific and social knowledge in sustainable development.

47

BBT 318

Genomics and Proteomics

This course aims to provide students with an overview of the fundamental technological concepts of genomics, functional genomics and proteomics methods. The course will lay a strong technical foundation on genomics and proteomics, with particular emphasis on experimental design, data handling and data processing.

48

BSM 311

Agricultural Informatics

Understanding basic concept of computer. Fundamentals of MS Office, Basic concept database, Internet and WWW and Use of IT application and different IT tools in Agriculture.

49

BBT 321

Computational Biology

Introduce students to the field of computational biology. To make them realize the importance of insilico databases and computational tools to understand biology in a better way.

50

BSM 321

Biostatistics

Students gain knowledge on biostatistics aspects of- central tendency, measures of dispersion, testing of hypothesis, probability and distribution.

51

BBT 322

Plant Tissue Culture and Its Application

To understand the theory and principles of cellular toti-potency and know the mechanisms by which plant cells revert back from a seemingly terminal situation, to regenerate further. To know the various methods by which single cells develop into a tissue, organ or whole plant and ultimately how to regenerate plants in sterile environment.

52

BBT 323

Principle and Application of Plant Genetic Transformation

Students will be introduced to the concept of genetic transformation or methods of gene transfer in plant cells. They will also see the conditions and factors that affect biotransformation in plant cell culture.

53

BBT 324

Application of Genomics and Proteomics

This course aims to provide students with an overview of the fundamental technological concepts of genomics, functional genomics and proteomics methods. The course will lay a strong technical foundation on genomics and proteomics, with particular emphasis on experimental design, data handling and data processing.

54

BPG 321

Molecular Breeding in Field Crops

Acquire knowledge on floral biology and selection of proper breeding method.Cultivate skill in emasculation and pollination of various crop plants.Gain expertise on hybrid seed production techniques.Learn to use the descriptors in various crops for selection of superior genotypes.

55

BHT 321

Molecular Breeding in Horticultural Crops and Forest Trees

To understand the most important methods of breeding cross-pollinated species through mass selection; development of hybrid varieties; and development of synthetic varieties.

56

BBT 325

Epigenetics and Gene Regulation

Emphasis will be placed on exposing students to a broad array of methodologies to study gene regulation, chromatin structure and dynamics, including both state-of-the-art and well-developed methods.

57

BBT 326

Principles and procedures of Animal Cell Culture

Students gain knowledge on animal cell culture, transfection methods and transgenics.

58

BBT 327

Animal Genomics

The student will gain a basic understanding on human genetics and hereditary. They learn about DNA, RNA and their replication, mutations, DNA repair mechanism. Students learn about transgenic animal, their application in pharmaceutical industry, cloning and its importance.

59

BBT 332

Microbial and Environmental Biotechnology

To develop knowledge about the industrially important processes, and products by bio-manipulation of microorganisms. Also to gain the concept of pollution management.

60

BBT338

Bioinformatics

It gives knowledge on various bioinformatics and computational tools used in analyzing protein, gene and genome data bases and their importance in biological research.

61

BBT 421

Student READY - Project Formulation, Execution and Presentation

To promote professional skills and knowledge through meaningful hands on experience. To gain the knowledge of project formulation, execution and  presentation.

62

BBT 422

Student READY - Entrepreneurial Development in Biotechnology (On-campus/Off Campus)

To promote professional skills and knowledge through meaningful hands on experience. To build confidence and to work in project mode. To acquire enterprise management capabilities.