Department of Bio-Technology - Programmes Offered

Eligibility:

Higher Secondary Course students who have studied Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Home Science/Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics/Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics/Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science/Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology/Physics, Chemistry, Biotechnology (or) Biochemistry (or) Microbiology/ Higher Secondary Course Vocational Group (Under State Board of School Examinations, Tamil Nadu) with the Subjects (Tamil, English, Biology, Agricultural Practices, Theory, Practical-1 and Practical-II)

Duration: 3 Years

Strength: 60

Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

• Apply knowledge of applied science and research fundamentals in the area of biotechnology – cell and molecular biology, microbial technology, genomics, proteomics, genetic engineering, advanced plant and animal sciences, computational biology, etc
• Use research-based knowledge including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
• Understand the impact of the biological solutions / needs in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development. Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the current practice
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles and experimental approaches in Biotechnological to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team. Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in teams, and in multidisciplinary settings
• Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and lifelong

Program Outcomes

• Realization of cultural, social and ethical acceptance to impart sound minds and make better society
• Acquire knowledge on the basic concepts of structure, morphological features, and physiological functions of biotic and abiotic forms
• Understand the technical need, functioning and application of basic and higher necessity gadgets for a basic and improved knowledge
• Understand the fundamentals of molecular biology theories and techniques for rational development in society
• Gain a proper and complete insight on the new and updated technologies available to solve the present date crisis in the core and allied areas of Biotechnology
• Apply acquired fundamental technical knowledge and skill to find feasible practical solutions to technological challenges and problems
• Graduates will be able to realize the need and impact of biotechnological solutions on environment and societal context keeping in view need for sustainable solution
• Adopt new and innovative technology, by continuously updating their knowledge for achieving personal and organizational development

Eligibility:

B.Sc degree with any life sciences having biological background, Biological Sciences (biology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Botany/Zoology/Human Genetics/Biomedical Genetics/Biomedical Engineering/B.Tech in biotechnology/Microbiology and Applied Microbiology, Plant Biotechnology/AnimalBiotechnology/Environmental Biotechnology/Gene Technology/Genetic Engineering/Environmental Science/Medical Microbiology/Plant Science/Nano Biotechnology/Nutrition and Food Technology/B.Voc. Food Processing Technology/Agriculture/B.Sc Biological Techniques and Specimen Preparation/Chemistry/Biomedical Science/Plant Biology and Biotechnology/Biochemistry)

Duration: 2 Years

Strength: 35

Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

• Apply knowledge of applied science and research fundamentals in the area of biotechnology – cell and molecular biology, microbial technology, genomics, proteomics, genetic engineering, advanced plant and animal sciences, computational biology, etc.
• Use research-based knowledge including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions
• Understand the impact of the biological solutions / needs in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development. Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the current practice.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles and experimental approaches in Biotechnological to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team. Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
• Demonstrate an ability to identify careers in biotechnology, domain like Pharmaceutical, Food Industry etc, and skills required to work in a biotechnology laboratory or manufacturing facility

Program Outcomes

• Explain and properly apply the scientific method by developing valid hypotheses, designing experiments, gathering relevant data using current technology
• To enable understanding of emerging and advanced concept in modern biology and help students to take up their carrier in this field.
• Acquire in depth knowledge on the basic concepts of biology of living cells including structural, morphological and physiological features and functions. 
• Apply the fundamentals of molecular biology theories, and techniques by critically analyzing and interpreting a recent and relevant scientific research paper that has been published in a refereed scientific journal.
• Impart a clear vision on the minds about health and environmental crisis and their associated problems.
• To impart a keen knowledge on economically important biomolecules and application of different cell culture system for better and improved production
•  Encourage the desired interest of students to gain knowledge on latest allied fields with theatrical and technical skills to compete in the growing

M. Phil.

Eligibility:

Candidates with a Master’s degree of Bharathiar University in the concerned or related discipline or any other qualification recognized as equivalent thereto by the Syndicate of Bharathiar University are eligible.The candidates should have passed a post-graduate degree course either with SSLC + HSC + UG + PG (i.e., 10 + 2 + 3 + 2) or with 11-years SSLC + PUC + UG + PG (i.e., 11 + 1 + 3 + 2) or with 10-years SSLC + 3 years Diploma + 2 years UG degree + 2 years PG (i.e., 10 + 3 + 2 + 2) or with 10 years SSLC + HSC + 4 years UG degree and 1-year PG degree (i.e., 10 + 2 + 4 + 1). Thus, only the candidates possessing a PG degree with 17 years of total duration of study alone are eligible for admission to the M. Phil., programme.

Admission: Through NET/INSPIRE or through Common Entrance Test (CET) entrance exam conducted by the Bharathiar University followed by an interview

Duration: 1 Year ( Full time)

Ph. D.(FT) 

Eligibility:

The candidates should have passed a post-graduate degree course either with SSLC + HSC + UG +PG (i.e., 10 + 2 + 3 + 2) or with 11-years SSLC + PUC + UG + PG (i.e., 11 + 1 + 3 + 2) or with 10-years SSLC + 3 years Diploma + 2 years UG degree + 2 years PG (i.e., 10 + 3 + 2 + 2) or with 10 years SSLC + HSC + 4 years UG degree and 1 year PG degree (i.e., 10 + 2 + 4 + 1). Thus, only the candidates possessing a PG degree with 17 years of total duration of study alone are eligible for admission to the Ph. D., programme.

Admission: Through NET/INSPIRE or through Common Entrance Test (CET) entrance exam conducted by the Bharathiar University followed by an interview

Duration:3years (Full Time)

Strength:20

Eligibility: 

The eligibility criteria for the course is B.Sc. degree in any Life Sciences with specialization in either subjects of Biochemistry, Genetics, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Statistics with a minimum aggregate percentage of 55%. The one-year program will have two semesters, and the examination for the course work will be carried out as theory and practical.

Duration: 1 Years