Department of Biotechnology

Biotechnology was introduced in 2003. It is a vocational subject and is interdisciplinary in nature. It is a three year course with an annual scheme of examination.

Biotechnology is the science of applied biological process. The emergence of biotechnology in its present form can be traced back to 1970's when it emerged as a separate branch of study because of the increased potential for applications for the emerging techniques of Molecular Biology. It is an effervescent science, a verdant field of research, a promise of a promise and its ferment for a bright future is everywhere.

Biotechnology today is undergoing a resurgence in a wide range of applications and a tremendous increase all over the world. It has resulted in a proliferation of new ideas and concepts as also a large increase in available information and data in all of the biotechnologies.

One aspect of Biotechnology - genetic engineering is also becomming a topic of considerable public interest and debate because of its long term possibilities in altering and improving the genetic heritage of agricultural plants, farm animals and even human beings.

The study of Biotechnology is centered around Biochemistry, Biophysics, Cell and Molecular Biology, Genetics, Recombinant DNA technology and Environmental Biotechnology.

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  Profile of the Department of Biotechnology

1.      Name of the Department Biotechnology
2.      Year of Establishment 2004
3.      Courses / Programmes and subject combinations offered B Sc. - BCZ
4,    Number of Teaching posts sanctioned and filled Management - 2

5.      Number of Administrative Staff

 -

6.      Number of Technical Staff

 01

7.      Number of Students (Women)

46

8.      Ratio of Teacher to students

 2:23
9.    Ratio of to Teachers to Research scholars NA
10.  Number of research scholars who have obtained their master’s degree from other institutions  NA
11. Number of teachers in academic bodies of other Autonomous Colleges and Universities 01
12. Latest revision of the curriculum (year) 2007 - 2008
13. Number of students passed in NET/SLET etc. (last 5 years) NA

14.  Success Rate of students

 100%
15. Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications) 40:10
16. Awards and recognition received by faculty (last 5 years) -
17. . Faculty who have Attended Natl./Intl. Seminars (last 5 years)    National

Mr. Sreejesh. P.C - 01

Mr. Venkatkrishna Rao - 01

Mrs. Ameetha .K - 01

Ms. Soumithra - 01
18. Number of national/ international seminars organized (Last 5 years) NIL
19. Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated NIL

20.  Number of Ongoing projects and their total outlay

 -
21. Research projects completed during last five years & their Outlay  NIL
22. Number of inventions and patents  NIL
23. Number of Ph. D theses guided during the last five years  NIL
24,   Publications by faculty (last 5 years)  NIL
25. Average citation index and impact factor of publications  NIL
26. Number of Books in the Departmental Library, if any 26
27. Number of Journals/Periodicals in the departmental library  NIL
28. Number of Computers  01
29. Annual Budget (excluding salary  -

Activities for the year 2011 - 2012

Bio-Quiz: The Bio-Quiz was conducted on 16th July 2011 for the Life-Science students of all the years. Nearly 40 students participated in the Quiz. The duration of the quiz was 30 minutes.

·         The first place was bagged by Mariet Mathew Stephen of III B.Sc
·         The second place was bagged by Ancilla Zeena Fernandes of III B.Sc
·         The third place was bagged by Pooja Kirti Gandhi of III B.Sc
Biotech-Orientation: The Biotech Orientation was conducted on 20th September 2011. The programme was conducted for all the students of Biotech Association specially for the First years. The programme started with a prayer song and Introductions. The seniors presented a powerpoint on “An overview on Biotechnology-The Recent trends and prospects in Biotechnology”.The second years gave a dance programme while the third years keeping the social cause in mind gave a skit on “problems faced by Women in the present world”
Guest Lecture: The department of Biotechnology arranged for a guest lecture on the topic “Stem Cell Culture and its applications”. The guest lecturer was Dr. Asha Abraham, who is currently working as an Associate Professor at St. Aloysius College of Post-Graduation. The guest lecture was attended by all the students of Biotechnology association. The Lecture took up a duration of 45 minutes.
Staff Members:
1. Mrs. Amitha K. M. Sc.
2. Mrs. Emma Maria Johnson Gueizelar M.Sc.

 Future Plans:

  • Academic: a poster competition on “Biochemistry in life”
  • Co-curricular activities Planned: Field trips to CPCRI and MDBL
  • Publication -: Two articles for the college magazine
  • Workshop:A one day workshop on extraction of DNA and Electrophoretic techniques to the high school and PUC biology staff of Mangalore.

 

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