Department of Biotechnology & Genetics

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1 Department of Biotechnology & Genetics Year of establishment B. Sc Biotechnology 2000 B. Sc Genetics

2 Vision of the Department The department envisions to impart quality education, train the students in confidence building and entrepreneurship and to develop academic and research orientation among students for the betterment of mankind. Mission of the Department To inculcate the ethical knowledge in the field of Biotechnology and Genetics To impart greatest intellectual enterprises to student community and its ethical application. To provide guidance to the student in addressing societal needs To conduct training programme/ organize guest lecturers/ hands on training in gained advanced technical knowledge for the students To identify and mould the academically weaker section of students by conducting remedial classes. To create awareness among the students on the need of green audit. Objective To contribute and promote, face implication of technology by considering ethical standards that can help us to meet current agricultural and other socioeconomic need.

3 About Biotechnology Biotechnology is the use of technology and biology to solve some of today's most urgent cultural and scientific issues. Biotechnology is a fascinating multidisciplinary science. It acquired knowledge from chemistry, Biochemistry, genetics, genetic engineering for the inherent behavior of microbes or cultured cells for the technological applications. Biotechnology helps in the application of genetically modified biological agents such as bacteria, virus and yeast for the betterment of the human kind. A degree in biotechnology paves the way to a career in one of the many businesses and research facilities that make up the biotech industry. The array of programs offered is vast. Some focus on producing skilled researchers, managers, and laboratory technicians; others prepare the student for doctorates and post-doctoral work. About Genetics Genetics is a study of heredity and variation. Genetic screens are powerful methods for the discovery of gene phenotype few computational methods for gene function prediction have been rigorously tested for their performance on a genome-wide scale in vivo. Head of the Department: Prof. Asha K K, M.Sc, B. Ed. Foreword The department is organized into two main streams Department of Biotechnology and Department of Genetics. There are 4 full time lecturers headed by 1 professor. This department graduates more that 100 under graduate students and about 50 post graduate students empowered with technical skills to face the current industrial requisites. This department was established in the year 2000 and being greatly improvised in terms of faculty recruitment, curriculum and infrastructure. The department is also provided with sophisticated equipments like PCR, UV-Vis spectrophotometer, CO2 incubator to name a few. The department is also equipped exclusively with Plant tissue culture lab and Animal cell culture lab.

4 Courses Offered U G course offered : B.Sc (Biotechnology, Microbiology, Chemistry) B.Sc (Genetics, Microbiology, Biochemistry) Affiliation/ Recognition- Affiliated to Bangalore university: Recognized by Government of Karnataka. Duration of Course: 3 years (6 Semesters) Eligibility: PUC/12 th standard/10+2/ its equivalent with atleast biology and chemistry as two optional subjects. B.Sc Biotechnology I Semester: BTP Cell biology and Genetics (Theory) BTP 102- Cell biology and Genetics (Practical) II Semester: BTP 201- Microbiology and Biostatistics (Theory) BTP 202- Microbiology (Practical) III Semester: BTP 301 -Biochemistry & Biophysics (Theory) BTP 302 Biochemistry (Practical) IV Semester: BTP 401 -Molecular biology (Theory) BTP 402 -Molecular biology (Practical) V Semester: BTP Genetic Engineering and Environmental Biotechnology (Theory) BTP Genetic Engineering and Environmental Biotechnology (Practical) BTP 503 -Immunology and Animal Biotechnology(Theory) BTP 504 -Immunology and Animal Biotechnology (Practical)

5 VI Semester: BTP 601 -Plant Biotechnology (Theory) BTP 602 -Plant Biotechnology (Practical) BTP 603 -Industrial Biotechnology (Theory) BTP 604 -Industrial Biotechnology (Practical) B.Sc Genetics I Semester Paper I: Principles of Genetics Practical: Principles of Genetics II Semester: Paper II: Mendelian Genetics and Biometry Practical: Mendelian Genetics and Biometry III Semester: Paper III: Cytogenetics Practical: Cytogenetics IV Semester: Paper IV: Molecular Genetics Practical: Molecular Genetics V Semester: Paper V : Genetic Engineering and Recombinant DNA technology Practical: Genetic Engineering and Recombinant DNA technology Paper VI: Human Genetics Practical: Human Genetics VI Semester: Paper VII: Applied Genetics Practical: Applied Genetics Paper VIII: Population Genetics Practical: Population Genetics

6 S I. N o Name of the Faculty Design ation 1 Prof. Asha KK Head of the Depart ment 2 Mr. Yogananda I 3 Mrs. Pratibha Someshekar 4 Mrs. Ramya B Lecture r Lecture r Lecture r Qualifi cation M.Sc, B.Ed M.Sc., M. Phil., LL.B. M.Sc, B.Ed, MBA M.Sc., B.Ed, (Ph.D) Area of specia lizatio n Cell Biology Genetic s Biotech nology Microbi logy Member of Committee in MSRCASC Grievance committee, Timetable Committee, PTA and Alumni Committee Cultural commitee Profile Has 21 years of teaching experience with 10 years of Head of the Department experience. Has been a mentor for 1000s of students and has guided several students in their in-house projects. Has served for 8years at Department of Horticulture, Government college and resumed service at MSRCASC from Has been a very inspirational mentor for the students involved in the cultural programmes. IQAC commitee Has been serving MSRCASC since 2005 and has been greatly involved in the establishment of Internal Quality Assurance of the department and in channelizing the students Core Member IQAC, Cultural Committee towards quality improvement in education of the students. Had served asd Quality Assistant at R & D Centre, K C Das, Pvt, Ltd, and has resumed service at MSRCASC from Currently persuing research programme under Bangalore university on Biomethanization process.

7 Policies of the department Attendance: According to Bangalore University rules 75% attendance is compulsory for the students to attend the Examination. Internal assessment: Every theoretical paper is graded on A, B, C, D format as prescribed by Bangalore University. Emphasize on Attendance, Assignment, Internal Tests, Procter system: Effective proctoral system is been followed where in each proctor has been assigned 15 students. the proctor monitors, guides & counsels the students in their academic, personal & extra curricular activities Parent teacher meeting: All Parents/ Guardians are members of this association. The PTA functions as an advisory body to assist the management in institutional improvement programmes. Instructions related to the responsibility of them are given as follows: The parents should monitor their wards such that they attend the classes regularly. They should respond & acknowledge the proctor letter sent to them by the proctors. We suggest the parents to meet the respective proctors regularly to monitor the progress their wards. Department Library: Each department has departmental library. Which caters the need of the staff & the students. The students will be issued the books for reference during the examinations. Lab Instruction: Lab general instructions& safety measures are affixed in the each laboratories. The instrumentation manual is affixed near respective instruments. In case of emergency first aid box & fire extinguishers manual is also affixed. Projects: The inhouse projects & external are assigned to the students & guided by the departmental staff. Exam: Each semester for the theory two internal tests & one preparatory exam & One model exam for the practical are conducted. Before entering the examination hall the students are given strict instruction such as not to carry cell phones, books, chits & files with them. A through check is made by the internal squads of the college.

8 Rules & responsibilities of students (i) The students are advised to follow the dress code. (ii) The students are advised to use their cell phones during the break hours in the college campus. iii) The students should be regular to the classes & are encouraged to participate in extra curricular activities & to organize /co ordinate the programmes. (iv) the student should maintain the discipline, Use the equipments as their own with care. (v) Cleanness in the campus should be maintained. (vi) Social & environmental awareness should be followed. (vii) Raging is strictly prohibited in the campus. (viii) Students should not indulge in any sort of malpractice during the examination. Research & consultancy The research project entitled Extraction of ethanol from house old waste sponsored by the Vision group for science & technology Department of science & Technology Government of Karnataka. Department social responsibility a. Neighborhood (i) In association with the Youth Red Cross Wing the department helps in organizing Communal harmony awareness for public & Blood donation camp. (ii) Active participation in acts /programmes to promote human welfare OR good will which includes (a) Creating local awareness (b) Service to society (c) Service to environment. b. Environmental issues: The Department conducted Plastic awareness campaign in bid to create awareness in minimizing the use of plastics & encouraging the use of biodegradable materials.