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B. Tech (Biotechnology)
Sem I Sem II Sem III Sem IV Sem V Sem VI
Paper
I
CellBiology
Concept ofBiotechnology
Microbiology IntermediaryMetabolism -
I
MolecularCell
Signalling
Neurobiologyand Behavioral
Sciences
Paper
II
Biomathematics Genetics &Evolution
Molecules oflife
Enzymology& Enzyme
Technology
IntermediaryMetabolism II
EnvironmentalTechnology
Paper
III
EngineeringMechanics
EngineeringDrawing
Biological &Biochemical
Techniques
MolecularBiology of
Prokaryotes
CommercialAspects of
Biotechnology
BioprocessTechnology
Paper
IV
Ecology &
Biodiversity
Developmental
Biology
Mammalian
Anatomy
Molecular
Biology ofEukaryotes
Plant
Biotechnology
Animal
BiotechnologyE
Paper
V
AppliedPhysics
ElectronicsEngineering
Mammalianphysiology
Advancedanalytical
techniques
GeneticEngineering- I
(Principles)
AppliedGenetic
Engineering-II
(Application)
G
Paper
VI
Applied
chemistry
Biostatistics Biophysics Immunology
& Virology
Bioinformatics
I(Principles)
Bioinformatics
II(Application)
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B.Tech. (Biotechnology)
BBT - 101 CELL BIOLOGY 40hrs
UNIT 1:Introduction, History and general concepts - 02
Levels of Organization, Limits & Dimensions,History
UNIT 2: General Structure of Cells 04
Prokaryotic, Eukaryotic , Plant, Animal
UNIT 3: Ultra structure of Cell membrane and Cell wall 04
Chemical Composition, Models, Functions
UNIT 4: Ultra structure of Cytoplasm and Cytoplasmic organelles 18
Cytosol, Golgi bodies, Endoplasmic retch, Mitochondria, Ribosomes,
Lysosomes, Peroxisomes, Nucleus, Cytoskeleton, Cilia, Flagella, Chloroplast
UNIT 5: Cell division 06
Mitosis, Meiosis
UNIT 6: Apoptosis 03
R e c o m m e n d e d B o o k s : -
1. Cell and Molecular biology, Gerald Karp, John Wiley and sons Inc
2. Cell Biology by C.B. Powar.
3. Cell and Molecular Biology; DeRobertis; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 8th
Edition (2001)
4. Molecular Biology of the Cell and the Hypercell with CDROM; Alberts, Bray;
Garland Publishing 1st
Edition (1999)
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5. Molecular Biology of the Cell with CDROM Alberts, Bruce; Johnson,
Alexander; Lewis, Julian 4th
Edition (2005).
6. Molecular Cell Biology , H. Lodish, A. Berk, S. L. Zipursky, W. H. Preeman and
Company.
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BBT 102 BIOMATHEMATICS 40hrs
UNIT 1: Set, Functions and Limit 05
Definition, Types of Set: Null Set, Universal Set. Operations on Set: Union,
Intersection, Complementation, Relative Difference, De-Morgans Law.
Problems of each. Functions definitions: Types of Functions.Limit of Simple
Algebraic Function
UNIT 2 Derivative and Integration 10
Derivatives of :Simple Function,Logarithmic Function, Trigonometric Functions,
(u +v , u-v, uxv, and u/v).Integration of :Simple Function, Logarithmic Function,
Trigonometric Functions, (u +v , u-v, uxv, and u/v)
UNIT 3 :Theory of Probability 10
Definitions of various terms, Mathematical or Classical Probability, Statistical or
Empirical Probability, Axiomatic Probability. Problems ; Mathematical Notions
of Probability,General Addition Law of Probabilities,General Multiplication Law
of Probabilities, Conditional Probability, Theorem of Total Probability with proof,
Bayes Theorem with proof. Proble
UNIT 4:Random Variable and Probability Distribution 10
Frequency Distribution: Discrete Distribution, Continuous Distribution.
Conversion from discrete to continuous. Random Variable, Probability Mass
Function, Probability Density Function.Problems.Definition, Situations and
Problems of: Binomial Distribution, Poisson Distribution, Normal
Distribution.Recurrence Relations and Fitting of: Binomial Distribution, Poisson
Distribution, Normal Distribution, Expectation of R.V, ( expectation of a function
of a r.v. should be defined. For all the above distributions using these definitions
mean & variance should be obtained).Problems
UNIT 5: Curve Fitting 07
Curve Fitting: Discussion,Fitting of straight line, Fitting of second degree
parabola, Fitting of kth
degree, Change of origin, Conversion of data to Linear
Form, Problems wherever required, Fitting of Power Curve, Fitting of
Exponential Curve
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Recommended Books:
1. Fundamentals of mathematical Statistics.
2. Fundamentals of Applied l Statistics.
3. Statistical Method.
4. Probability and Random Process
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BBT- 103 ENGINEERING MECHANICS 40hrs
UNIT 1: Basics 03
Introduction - Units and Dimensions - Laws of Mechanics - Vectors - Vectorial
representation of forces and moments - Vector operations.
UNIT 2: Statics of particles 06
Coplanar Forces - Resolution and Composition of forces - Equilibrium of a
particle - Forces in space - Equilibrium of a particle in space - Equivalent systems
of forces - Principle of transmissibility - single equivalent force.
UNIT 3: Equilibrium of rigid bodies 06Free body diagram - Types of supports and their reactions - requirements of stable
equilibrium - Equilibrium of rigid bodies in two dimensions - Equilibrium of rigid
bodies in three dimensions.
UNIT 4: Properties of surfaces and solids 08
Determination of Areas and Volumes - First moment of area and the centroid -
second and product moments of plane area - Parallel axis theorems and
perpendicular axis theorems - Polar moment of inertia Principal moments of
inertia of plane areas - Principal axes of inertia - Mass moment of inertia - relation
to area moments of inertia.
UNIT 5: Friction 03
Frictional Force - Laws of Coloumb friction - Simple Contact friction - Rolling
Resistance - Belt Friction.
UNIT 6: Dynamics of particles 08
Displacement, Velocity and acceleration their relationship - Relative motion -
Curvilinear motion - Newton's Law - Work Energy Equation of particles -
Impulse and Momentum - Impact of elastic bodies.
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UNIT 7: Elements of rigid body dynamics 06
Translation and Rotation of Rigid Bodies - Velocity and acceleration - General
Plane motion - Moment of Momentum Equations - Rotation of rigid Body - Work
energy equation.
Recommended Books:
1. Beer and Johnson, " Vector Mechanics for Engineers ", Vol. 1 " Statics " and
Vol. 2 " Dynamics ", McGraw Hill International Edition, 1995.
2. Merriam, " Engineering Mechanics ", Vol.1 " Statics " and Vol.2 " Dynamics 2/e
",Wiley International, 1988.
3. Rajasekaran S. and Sankara Subramanian, G., " Engineering Mechanics - Statics
and Dynamics ".
4. Irving, H., Shames, " Engineering Mechanics - Statics and Dynamics ", Thrid
Edition, Prentice-Hall of India Pvt.Ltd., 1993.
5. Mokoshi, V.S., " Engineering Mechanics ", Vol.1 " Statics " and Vol.2 "
Dynamics ", Tata McGraw Hill Books, 1996.
6. Timoshenko and Young, " Engineering Mechanics ", 4/e, McGraw Hill, 1995.
7. McLean, " Engineering Mechancis ", 3/e, SCHAUM Series, 1995.
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BBT-104 ECOLOGY AND BIODIVERSITY 40hrs
UNIT 1:Introduction and the science of biology 10
Characteristics of living organisms, the biological hierarchy, organizing concepts
and common themes in biology, Size and time scales, Evolutionary biology,
Darwin and descent with modification- Natural selection, Macro-evolution, the
origin of species, The fossil record,. Phylogeny and systematic, tree of life
UNIT 2:The evolution of diversity 12
Prokaryotes - diversity and ecological impact, The origin of eukaryotic diversity
Protists, algae and fungi with emphasis on their evolution and symbiosis, role of
fungi in colonization of land by plants, role of soil microbiota in plant protection
and ecosystem restoration, Predators-microbial food webs and their interactions
with metazoans, Plant evolution- adapting to life on land, Vascular plants with
and without flowers, Fungi - diversity and ecological impact, Animal evolution-
Phylogeny and diversity, Invertebrates- pathogenicity and drug resistance and
evolutionary significance, Vertebrates: Evolution and diversity, The scope of
ecology. Energy and nutrients flows. Ecological interactions and biocomplexity.
Communities and ecosystems
UNIT 3: Molecular ecology 10
Molecular markers in population and systematic biology, genetic identity at the
molecular level, paternity analysis, genetic structure of populations,
phylogeography, natural hybridization, conservation genetics
UNIT 4: Evolutionary ecology 8
Planning and conducting of experimental studies, data analysis, writing research
report and its, Evaluation: Population ecology, Community ecology, Ecosystem
ecology.
Recommended Books
1. Environmental Science- Towards a suistanable Future; Richard T. Wright, benard
J. Nebel; Prentice, Hall Indi, 9th
Edition (2004).
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2. Ecology Principles of Applications; J. L. Chapman, M. J. Reiss, Cambridge
Press University, 2nd
Edition (1999).
3. Ecology Theories & Application; Peter Stiling; Prentice, Hall India, 4th Edition
(2001)
4. Biological Science; D. J. Taylor, n. P. P. Grcen, G. W. Stout; Cambridge Press
University, 3rd
Edition (2003).
5. Biology; Neil Campbell & Jane Reece; Benjamin Cummings, 7 th Edition (2004).
6. A Textbook on Biotechnology; H. D. Kumar; Affiliated East West press Private
Ltd, 2nd
Edition (2003).
7. From DNA to Diversity- Sean B. Carroll, Jennifer K. Grenier, Scott D. Weatherbee.
8. Animal diversity by Earl D. Hanson
9. Biodiversity - Kevin J. Gaston, John I. Spicer, Private Ltd, 2nd Edition.
10.Origin of species by means of natural selection - Mark Ridley,Don E. Wilson
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BBT - 105 APPLIED PHYSICS 40hrs
UNIT 1:Acoustics and ultrasonics 07
Classification of sound, Properties of sound, Factors affecting acoustics of
building, Ultrasonic production-Magnetostriction & Piezoelectric methods,
Detection of ultrasonic sound, Applications-SONAR, Velocity of blood flow,
movement of heart
UNIT 2:Oscillations and waves 06
Simple Harmonic motion, Damped and forced oscillations, LCR circuit,
Resonance, Superposition
UNIT 3: Wave Optics 06
Interference, Diffraction, Polarization
UNIT 4: Electrostatics 06
Vector field, Electric flux, Statements of Gausss divergence and Stokes theorem
UNIT 5: Laser and Fibre optics 07
Laser production-principle and examples, Light emitting diodes, Semiconductors,
Optical fibres, Applications
UNIT 6: Semiconducting materials 08
Origin of gap bands in solids, n-type and p-type semiconductors, Compound
Semiconductors, Light Emitting diodes, Superconductivity
Recommended Books:
1. Waves and Oscillations: A.P.French.
2. Physics of Waves:W.C.Elmore & M.A.Heald.
3. Introduction to Electrodynamics: D.J.Griffith
4. Electrodynamics:Gupta,Kumar & Singh
5. Optics by A.K.Ghatak
6. Engineering Physics by Satya Prakash.
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BBT 106 APPLIED CHEMISTRY 40hrs
UNIT 1: Atomic Structure 04
Quantum Mechanical Model of Atom, Schrodinger Wave equation for Hydrogen
Atom, Atomic orbitals and their energy, Structure of ofMultielectron atoms
UNIT 2: Chemical Bonding 06
Valence Bond Theory, Molecular Orbital Theory, Linear Combination of Atomic
orbitals, Comparative study of VB and MOT, Metallic Bond
UNIT 3: Chemical Kinetics 08
Average and instantaneous rate of a reaction, Integrated rate expressions of zero
and first order reactions and their derivations, Half life and time constants,
Determination of rate constant/ order of reaction (Graphical Method and Ostwald
Isolation method), Temperature dependence of rate constant- Arrhenius equation,
Mechanism of reaction- Elementary and complex reaction
Effect of solvents (aqueous and nonaqueous), pH, pressure, salts (osmatic) on
chemical reactions, Balance of chemical reactions and factors influencing reaction
equilibrium.
UNIT 4: Surface Chemistry 06
Adsorption-physical and chemical, Factors affecting adsorption-Pressure and
Temperature, Colloids-Definition, types and classification, Applications of
surface chemistry-, Enzyme Catalysis-surface reaction kinetics, Multimolecular,
macromolecular and associated colloids (micelles)
UNIT 5: Thermodynamics 06
Laws of Thermodynamics, Entropy, Gibbs Free Energy, Standard entropies and
free energy of formation, Free energy change and chemical equilibrium
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UNIT 6: Stereochemistry 07
Geometrical isomerism, conformation and configuration, Optical activity and
specific rotation, Chirality-chiral centre, Enantiomers, Racemisation,
Diastereomers, Importance of Stereochemistry
UNIT 7:Contemporary Chemistry 03
Chemistry and warfare, Chemistry and new materials
Recommended Books:
1.Textbook of Physical Chemistry:P.L.Soni, O.P.Dharmarha,U.N.Dash.Sultan Chand &
Sons,First Edition(2006).
2.Adventures in Chemistry:Julie T.Millard.Houghton Mifflin Company.First
Edition(2008).
3.Organic Chemistry:R.T.Morrison,R.N.Boyd.Pearson Education.Sixth Edition(2003)
4.Physical Chemistry:Peter Atkins,Julio De Paula.Eighth edition(2006)
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Practical I:
1. Study of Microscope
2. Mitosis in an onion root tip.
3. Metaphase arrest and chromosome analysis
4. Meiosis in Tradenscantia pollen grains
5. Giemsa staining
6. Histochemical localization of DNA and RNA in onion peel.
7. Histochemical localization of mitochondria - Jannus Green stain.
8. Study of cell inclusion bodies and starch granules
9. Study of plasmodesmata
10.Study ofParamecia /Cyanobacteria cell with heterocyst
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Practical II:
1. To determine the specific rotation of sugar by Biquartz or Laurent half shade
polarimeter
2. To determine the width of a narrow slit using diffraction.
3. To determine the wavelength of sodium light by Newtons ring method.
4. To determine the value of g using bar pendulum.
5. Determinaton of surface tension in Liquid
6. Application of surface tension in mixture analysis
7. Application of distribution law in the determination of equilibrium constant
8. Plant pigment separation by paper chromatography
9. Practicals of Engineering Mechanics10.Practicals of Engineering Mechanics
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BBT - 201 CONCEPTS OF BIOTECHNOLOGY 40hrs
UNIT 1: Introduction to biotechnology 03
Biotechnology as an interdisciplinary science, Historical developments
UNIT 2: Industrial biotechnology 08
Fermentation techniques (solid state, submerged), Generalized design of
Bioreactor (stirred tank), Downstream processing an over view.
UNIT 3: Enzyme biotechnology 08
Enzymes - an Introduction, Immobilization of enzymes.(methods, effects,
advantages and disadvantages), Applications of enzymes. (Analytical uses,
industrial uses), Enzyme therapy, Biosensors- an over view, Biochips and
bioelectrical devices.
UNIT 4: Fuel and Material biotechnology 05
Biofuels an introduction, Biogas production, Bioethanol production, Tanning of
leather, Biodeterioration and preservation of food and textiles.
UNIT 5: Products and services based on biotechnology 08
Beer production, Citric acid production, Micro propagation an over view,
Protoplast fusion, Somatic cell fusion, Hybridoma technology, Polymerase chain
reaction and its applications, Vaccines.
UNIT 6: Environmental biotechnology 08
Biodegradation of xenobiotic compounds, Biosurfactants, Microbial enhanced oil
recovery, Soil remediation, Bio control agents.
Recommended Books:
1. Biotechnology expanding horizons; B.D. Singh; Kalyani publishers; 2004.2. Enzyme biotechnology; G.Tripath; A.B.D. publishers; 2003.
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3. Enzymes- Biochemistry, biotechnology, clinical chemistry; Trevor Palmer;Harwood publishing Ltd; 2004.
4. Environmental Biotechnology; M.H. Fulekar; Oxford and I.B.H publishing Co.Pvt. Ltd.
5. An introduction to gene cloning; T.A.Brown; Oxford publications; third edition.6. Advances in biotechnology; S.N.Jogdand; Himalaya publishing house.
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BBT 202 GENETICS AND EVOLUTION 40hrs
UNIT 1: History and Disciplines 01
A brief overview of the History of Genetics, An outline about the various
disciplines in Genetics.
UNIT 2: Classical Genetics 10
Mendelian Genetics: Mendels Law of inheritance, Chromosome theory of
hereditary, Linkage and crossing over, Allelic variation, Multiple alleles, Gene
interaction.---Nonmendelian inheritance: Maternal effects, cytoplasmic
inheritance. ---
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UNIT 3: Population genetics 04
Allelic and genotypic frequencies, Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium, Changes in
allelic frequencies, Inbreeding and out breeding.--
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UNIT 4: Mechanism of Sex determination 04
Factors influencing sex determination, Dosage compensation, Sex limited and Sex
influenced traits--------------------------
UNIT 5: Evolution 07
Theories of Origin of life, Classical experiments, Theories of Evolution,
Evidences for evolution, Molecular evolution, Evolution and speciation-------------
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UNIT 6: Techniques 10
Karyotyping and Banding techniques, Physical and genetic mapping, Tetrad
analysis and somatic cell hybridization, Pedigree analysis and genetic counseling,
Population statistics.
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UNIT7: Genetics and social Issue 04
Human Genome Project,-Eugenics,-Sociobiology
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Recommended books :
1. Gardner EJ, Simmons MJ, Snustard DP,(2004).Principles of Genetics.8th
Ed,John
Wily & sons Inc
2. Jain H K, (2004), Genetics: Principles, Concepts & Implications. Oxford & IBH
Publishing Co.P.Ltd
2. Robert.R.H,(2002),Principles of Genetics,7th Ed.Tata McGraw Hill Publishing
Co.Ltd
4. Sambamurthy AVSS, (1999).Genetics.Narosa Publishing House
5. Winter P C, Hickey G I, Fletcher H L, (2003).Instant notes of Genetics, 2nd
Ed, Viva Books Pvt Ltd
6. Verma PS, Agarwal VK.(2007).Cell Biology,Genetics,Molecular
Bioloy,Evolution and Ecology.S.Chand
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BBT-203 ENGINEERING DRAWING 45 hours
Unit 1: Principles Of Graphics 10hrs
Two dimensional geometrical construction - Conic sections, involutes and cycloids -Representation of threedimensional objects - Principles of projections - standard codes of principles.
Unit 2: Orthographic Projections 26hrs
Projections of points, straight line and planes - ' Auxiliary projections '- Projection and
sectioning of solids -Intersection of surfaces - Development of surfaces.
Unit 3: Pictorial Projections 5hrs
Isometric projections - ' Perspectives '- Free hand sketching.
Unit 4: Computer Graphics 4hrs
Hardware - Display technology - Software - Introduction to drafting software.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Narayanan, K.L., and Kannaiah, P., " Engineering Graphics ", Tata McGraw-HillPublishers Co., Ltd., 1992.
REFERENCES:
1. William M. Neumann and Robert F.Sproul, " Principles of Computer Graphics",McGraw Hill, 1989.
2. Warren J. Luzzadder and John M. Duff, " Fundamentals of Engineering Drawing",Prentice-Hall of India Private Ltd., Eastern Economy Edition, 1995.
3. Natarajan K.V., " A Text Book of Engineering Drawing ", Private Publication,Madras, 1990.
4. Mathur, M.L. and Vaishwanar, R.S., " Engineering Drawing and Graphics ", JainBrothers,New Delhi, 1993.
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BBT-204: DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY 40hrs
UNIT 1: Introduction to the Embryology: 05
Ontogenic development as the subject matter of embryology, Phases of
ontogenic development, Trends of embryology: Descriptive, Comparative,
Experimental, Analytical
UNIT 2: Frog Embryology 05
Cleavage, Blastula, Gastrula: Dorsal lip of blastopore, Organizer (Chemical
composition)
UNIT 3: Mammalian Embrology: 20
Differentiation of Sex, Mechanism of fertilization. Cleavage pattern: Peculiarities
of cell division in cleavages, Chemical changes during cleavage, Patterns of
cleavage, Morula and Blastula, Gastrulation. Implantation:- Types of
Implantation, Biochemical and Physical aspects of Implantation, Endocrine
Mechanism of Implantation, Relation between the embryo and the maternal body
in mammals. Placentation in Mammals:- Development of Placenta, Types of
Placenta, Physiology of placenta
UNIT 4:Experimental Embryology 10
Multiple Ovulation, IVF in human, Cryopreservation of Human sperms, ova and
embryo.
Recommended Books:
Balinsky, B. I. (1975)An Introduction to Embryology, 4th ed. W. B. Saunders,
pub. Philadelphia
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Browder, L. W., C. Erickson and W.R. Jeffrey (1991)Developmental Biology,
3rd ed. Saunders College Publishing, Philadelphia.
Patten, B. M. and B.M. Carlson (1974) Foundations of Embryology, 3rd ed.
McGraw Hill, pub. New York.
Wolpert, L. et al., (2001) Principles of Development 2nd ed., Oxford U. Press.
Development Biology, T Subramoniam, Narvosa Publication 1st Edition
(2002)
Development at Biology, S.F. Gilbert, Sinawer Ass. Inc.
Human Embryology , Churchill.
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BBT- 205 ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING 40hrs
UNIT 1: Semiconductor Materials and Diodes 10
Review of Semiconductor Materials and Properties, The PN Junction, Introduction to
Semiconductor Diode Theory Diode Circuits: DC Analysis and Models, AC Equivalent
Circuits, other Diode Types Solar Cell, Photodiode, Light Emitting Diode, Schottky
Barrier Diode, Zener Diode, Temperature Effects, Understanding Manufacturers
Specifications.
UNIT 2: Diode Circuits 10Design of Rectifier Circuits, Half Wave Rectification, Full Wave Rectification, Filter,
Ripple Voltage and Diode Current, Voltage Doubler Circuit, Zener Diode Circuits,
Clipper and Clamper Circuits, Multiple Diode Circuits, photodiode and LED Circuits.
UNIT 3: The Bipolar Junction Transistor 10
Basic Bipolar Junction Transistor, Transistor Structures, NPN Transistor : Forward-
active mode Operation, PNP Transistor : Forward active Mode Operation, Circuits
Symbols and Conventions, Current Voltage Characteristics, Non ideal Transistor
Leakage Current and Breakdown, DC Analysis of Transistor Circuits, Common- Emitter
Circuits, Load Line and Modes Of Operation, Common Bipolar Circuits: DC Analysis,
Basic Transistor Applications Switch, Amplifer, Bipolar Biasing and Bias Stability,
Integrated Circuit Biasing, Multistage Circuits.
UNIT 4:The Field Effect Transistor 10
Junction Field- Effect Transistor, MOS Field- Effect Transistor, MOSFET DC Circuit
Analysis, Basic MOSFET Applications: Switch, Digital Logic Gate and Amplifier.
Temperature effects in MOSFETs, Input Protection in MOSFET. The power FET
(VMOS).
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Recommended Books:
Donald Schilling & Charles Belove, Electronic Circuits Discrete and Integrated, Third
edition, McGraw Hill International edition, 1989.
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BBT 206 BIOSTATISTICS 40hrs
UNIT 1: Data Presentation 03
Graphs: Histogram, Bar Charts: Simple and Multiple, Pie Chart , Problems and
Interpretations of each.Tables: Simple Table; Two Way and Multiway Table ;
Problems elaborating each.
UNIT 2: Measure of Central Tendency, Dispersion, Skewnwss and Kurtosis 06
Measure of Central Tendency: Arithmetic Mean, Median, Mode. Measure of
Dispersion: Variance, standard Deviation, Standard error, Coefficient of
variation. Skewness: Discussion, Karl Pearsons co-efficient of Skewness.
Kurtosis: Discussion. Note: Discussion of uses and interpretations is expected.
UNIT3: Exact Sampling Distribution I 06
Chi Square Test. Definition: Applications of Chi Square Test. Chi Square Test for
population variance. Chi Square Test for Goodness of Fit. Chi Square Test for
independence of attributes (2 x 2 contingency table only). Yates Correction
method. ( Problems on Chi-Square with Yates correction need to be covered in
practical session). Note on degrees of freedom. Problems on each.
UNIT4: Exact Sampling Distribution II 14
Parametric Test: t-test. Definition: Simple t- Test for mean and variance.
Independent t-Test for Mean and Variance. Paired t- Test for mean and variance.
Problems on each. Z-test. Definition: Z- Test for significance of difference for
sample mean and Population Mean. Z- Test for significance of difference for
sample variance and Population Variance. Z- Test for significance of difference
for sample means of two group. Z- Test for significance of difference for
sample variance of two group. Problems on each. ANOVA, One Way
ANOVA, Two Way ANOVA, Problems on each. Non Parametric Test: Test of
Randomness, Median Test, Sign Test, Mann-Whitney-Wilcoxon U Test,
Problems
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UNIT 5: Testing of Hypotheses 05
Introduction: Assumption of Parametric test, General Hypotheses, Statistical
Hypotheses, Simple and Composite Hypotheses, Null Hypotheses, Alternative
Hypotheses, Critical Region, Two Types of Error, Level of Significance, Steps in
Solving Testing of Hypotheses problem.
UNIT 6: Correlation and Regression 06
Definition of Correlation for Bivariate Distribution. Types of Correlations,
Positive Correlation, Negative Correlation, No Correlation. Methods for
Identifying Types and Degree of correlation, Scatter Diagram, Karl Pearsons
Correlation Coefficient, Problems , Interpretations of Results, Rank Correlation,
Limitations of correlations, Regression for Bivariate Distribution, Line of
regression, Regression Curves, Regression Coefficients, Properties of regression
Coefficients.
Recommended Books:
1. Fundamentals of mathematical Statistics.
2. Fundamentals of Applied l Statistics.
3. Statistical Method.
4. Probability and Random Process
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Practical - I
1. Dissection of salivary glands
2. Preparation of polytene chromosomes from salivary glands ofChiromonas/
Drosophila/Mosquito
3. Induction of polyploidy in onion root tips
4. Study of simple and complex tissue by maceration
5. Abnormal secondary growth in carrot and Bignonia
6. Study of permanent slides:
- T. S. of dicot stem
- T. S. of monocot stem
7. Study of permanent slides:
- Types of ovule
- T. S. of anther
- T. S. of ovule
- Embryo sac
8. Pollen viability test
9. Study of Barr body from buccal epithelium
10. Exercises on population genetics and linkage
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Practical - II
1. Creating Charts with Excel and /or SPSS for different types of DATA.
2. Creating Tables with Excel and /or SPSS for different types of DATA.
3. Calculation of Mean, Median and Mode with excel and SPSS.
4. Calculation of Variance, Coefficient of variation and Skewness and Kurtosis withexcel and SPSS.
5. Chi Square Test with Excel and/or SPSS
6. Correlation Analysis with Excel and/or SPSS.
7. Regression Analysis with Excel and/or SPSS
8. Fitting of Regression Line with Excel and/or SPSS.
9. Analyzing data for Normality assumption.
10.t- test with Excel and/or SPSS.
11.ANOVA with Excel and/or SPSS .
12.Analysis of Non Parametric data with Non Parametric tests with Excel and/orSPSS.
13.Study of diode characteristics
14.Study of clipper and clamper circuit.
15.Study transistor characteristics (i.e. input, output characteristics of CEconfiguration
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BBT - 301 MICROBIOLOGY 40hrs
UNIT 1: History of microbiology : 03
Landmark discoveries in microbiology, Scope of microbiology
UNIT 2: Microscopic observation of micro-organisms 04
Microscopy Light microscope and its parts, Principle behind staining of micro-
organisms
UNIT 3: Classification of micro-organisms 04
Difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell, different methods of
classification of micro-organisms
UNIT 4: The morphology and ultra-structure of bacteria: 10
Pure culture techniques. Nutritional requirements of bacteria and methods of
cultivation, Growth of bacteria, Growth cycle, Measurement of bacterial growth.
Differentiation pattern among prokaryotes
UNIT 5: Control of micro-organisms using physical and chemical agents 06
UNIT 6: Microbial diversity 10
Photosynthetic microorganisms, Chemolithotrophs, Gliding bacteria, Budding and
appendaged bacteria, Archaebacteria -Archae as earliest life forms, introductionto thermophiles, psychrophiles, halophiles, alkalophiles, acidophiles,
hyperthermophiles, Introduction to viruses, fungi and protozoa.
UNIT 7: Microbial Genetics 03
Methods of gene transfer: Bacterial transformation, conjugation and transduction.
Recommended Books:
1. Microbiology; Michael J. Pelczar, E. C. S. Chan, Noel R. Krieg;;Tata Mc Graw
Hills; 5th
edition (1993)
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2. Microbiology; Lansing M Prescott, John P.Harley, Donald .A.Klein; McGraw
Hills 5th
edition (2005)
3. General Microbiology; Roger Y. Stanier, John L. Ingraham, Mark L. Wheelis,
Page R Painter; MacMillan Press ltd; 5th
edition (1986)
4. Microbiology A.J.Salle
5. Microbiology, Tortora, Funke and Chase, Benzamin & Cummings
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BBT 302 MOLECULES OF LIFE 40hrs
UNIT 1: Nature of biological materials 04
Introduction to biochemistry, importance, general properties of organic
molecules, functional groups, suitability of organic molecules for generation of
structures. Water-Structure, properties and physiological importance.
UNIT 2: Carbohydrates 08
Classification, structures, properties and functions of monosaccharides,
disaccharides (lactose, maltose & sucrose) ,polysaccharides (starch, glycogen,
cellulose, pectin, dextrin, chitin, heparin, cell wall polysaccharides),biological
importance of carbohydrates.
UNIT 3: Lipids 08
Classification, nomenclature, structure of fatty acids. Chemical properties of fats-
saponification number, iodine number, acid number,rancidity,RM
number.Chemical properties and functions of of phospholipids-lecithin,cephalin,
phosphotidyl serine, phosphotidyl ethanolamine , glycolipids, isoprenoids and
sterols(cholesterol).Biological importance of lipids.
UNIT 4: Proteins 08
Amino acids-classification based on polarity, structure and properties, essential
and nonessential. Classification of proteins (ASBC and APS),functional
classification, peptide bond. Protein structure-primary, secondary ,tertiary and
quaternary, forces stabilizing protein structure, protein denaturation, biological
importance.
UNIT 5: Nucleic acids 06
Structure of purines ,pyrimidines, nucleosides, nucleoides. Properties of nucleic
acids(denaturation, annealing, buoyant density),Structure of DNA, forms of
DNA(A,B,Z)Structure and function of different RNAs (m,r,t), biological role.
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UNIT6: Vitamins and minerals 06
Fat soluble vitamins(A,D,E,K) and water soluble(B complex series and Vit. C)-
sources, RDA, role, deficiency disorders(no structures). Minerals-
Macro(Na,P,K,S,Ca,Mg &Cl), Micro(Fe, I, Cu, Zn, Mn,Co, Mo, Se, Cr, F)-
sources and role.
Recommended Books
1.Practical Biochemistry-Plummer,D,3rd
Edn.,Tata McGraw Hill publishing
Co.,1988
2.Laboratory Manual of Biochemistry-Jayaraman J,New age international
publication,1981.
3. Practical Biochemisty-Swahney, Singh, Narosa Publication,2005.
4. Practical Clinical Biochemistry-Varley;H,CBS publications.
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BBT - 303 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL TECHNIQUES 40hrs
UNIT 1: Solutions and buffers 05
Nature and preparation of buffers, Determination of pH, Instrumentation-pH
meter, Applications of pH measurement
UNIT 2: Centrifugation 05
Principle and instrumentation, Types of centrifugation, Sedimentation coefficient,
Applications
UNIT 3: Chromatography 07
Principles and instrumentation, Types-Paper, Ion-exchange, affinity, Applications
UNIT 4: Electrophoresis 07
Principles and instrumentation, Types of electrophoresis-Free & Zone, Paper and
Gel electrophoresis, Immunoelectrophoresis, Applications of electrophoresis
technique
UNIT 5: Radioisotope technique 05
Nature of radioactivity, Detection and measurement, Advantages and limitations
of radiotracer experiments, Applications of radioisotope in biological sciences,
Safety aspects
UNIT 6: Polarimetry 06
Polarization of Light, Plane of polarization, Optical activity, ORD and CD effects,
Instrumentation, Applications of CD and ORD
UNIT 7: Spectroscopy 05
Region and properties of EM radiations, Principles, photoelectric effect,
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absorptionspectrum, emission spectrum, Instrumentation, Types of absorption
spectroscopy (overview), Types of absorption spectroscopy, Applications of
absorption spectroscopy.
Recommended Books
1. Instrumental methods of chemical analysis.B.K. Sharma, Goel Publishing House, 25th
edition
2. Principles and techniques of biochemistry and molecular biology, Wilson and Walker,
Cambridge University Press, 6th
edition
3. Instrumental methods of chemical analysis, Chatwal and Anand, Himalaya Publishing
House, 5th
Edition
4. Tools and techniques of biotechnology, Mousumi Debnath, Pointer Publishers, 1st
edition
5. Biophysical chemistry-Principles and techniques, Upadhyay; Upadhyay and Nath, H
Himalaya Publishing House, 3rd
Edition
6. Physical biochemistry- applications to biochemistry and molecular biology, David
Freifelder, Freeman and Co., 2nd
edition.
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UNIT 6: Respiratory system 06
External and internal anatomy of: Nose, Pharynx, Trachea, Lungs and pleurae.
Recommended Books:
1. Text Book of Medical Physiology; Arthur Guyton and John Hall;; Elsevier, Reed
Elsevier, India Pvt. Ltd. 10th
Edition (2000).
1. Principles of Anatomy and Physiology; Tortora Gerard J. Grabowski; John Wiley
and Sons Incubator. New Jersey,10th
Edition; (2003).
2. Human Anatomy and Physiology; Elaine N. Marieb;; Benjamin/ Cummings
Science Publishing, California, 4th
Edition (2004).
3. Histology; W.A. Ham,Philadelphia& Montream, J.B. Lippincott comp.,5th
Edition. (1965)
4. Concise Histology; Bloom and Flawcett, Ronald P. Jensh , Arnold Publication,2nd
Edition (2002)
5. Textbook of Histology; Bloom and Flawcett, Chapman & Hall , 12th Edition
(1994)
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BBT - 305 MAMMALIAN PHYSIOLOGY 40hrs
UNIT1:Physiology of muscle contraction and nerve impulse transmission 06
UNIT 2: Excretion 08
Types of body fluids and maintenance of osmotic equilibrium between
extracellular and intracellular fluids, Formation of urine by kidney: Glomerular
filtration, tubular reabsorption and tubular secretion.
UNIT3: Circulation 10
Biophysics of blood flow, haemodynamics, capillary dynamics and exchange of
fluid between the blood and interstitial fluid, lymphatic system, Blood pressure,
measurement of blood pressure, cardiac output and venous return, Pulmonary
circulation, systemic circulation, coronary circulation, blood flow through specific
areas of the body.
UNIT 4: Reproduction 08
Spermatogenesis, Hormonal regulation of spermatogenesis, Testosterone and its
functions, Oogenesis, Menstrual cycle, Hormonal regulation of oogenesis and
menstrual cycle, Oestrogen, progesterone and their functions.
UNIT 5: Respiration 08
Pulmonary ventilation: Inspiration and Expiration, Physical principles of gaseous
exchange, diffusion of O2 and CO2 between the alveoli and the blood, Transport
of O2 and CO2 in the blood and body fluids.
Books recommended
1. Text Book of Medical Physiology; Arthur Guyton and John Hall; Elsevier, Reed Pvt.
Ltd. 10th
Edition; (2000).
2.Human Physiology Volume Elsevier, India I and II; C.C. Chatterjee; Medical Allied
Agency 10th
Edition;(2004).
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3. Human anatomy and Physiology; Elaine N. Marieb; Pearson, Benzamin cummings,6th
edition(2004).
4. Principles of Anatomy and Physiology; Tortora Gerard J. Grabowski; John Wiley and
sons .New Jersey, 10th
edition (2003).
5. Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology; Fredric H. Martini, Prentice Hall
international editions, 7th
edition (2006).
6. Anatomy and Physiology ,Thibodeau ,Patton ,Mosby publications ,Third edition
(1996).
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BBT 306 BIOPHYSICS 40 hrs
UNIT 1: Biophysical Principles 10
Diffusion: Principles and mechanism, Diffusion across membranes. Osmosis:
Principles and mechanism, Osmoregulation in plants. surface tension: Principle
and mechanism, Biological importance in living cells and human body.
Ultrafiltration: Principle & mechanism, Biological importance in body.
Hydrophobic effect
UNIT 2: Biological Macromolecules 15
General principles: Configuration & Conformation, Interaction of biomolecules
with water, Stabilising interaction. The structure of proteins: Helical symmetry, H
bonding in secondary structures. Effect of peptide bond on protein conformation,
Ramachandran plot. The structure of nucleic acid: Helical structure of Polynucleic
acid, Base pairing, base stacking and torsional angles.
UNIT 3: Thermodynamics & Biophysics 10
Laws of thermodynamics and living organisms, Living body as a thermodynamic
system, Biosphere as a thermodynamic system, Evolution as a thermodynamic
process
UNIT 4: Membrane Biophysics 05
Membrane Structure: Lipid bilayer, Micelle, Physico chemical properties of
membrane, Modification of cell membrane and change in biophysical properties,
Conformational/Dynamic properties of membranes
Recommended Books
1.A textbook of biophysics, R.N.Roy, New Central Publication, 1st
edition.
2. Elementary biophysics. P.K.Srivastava Narosa Publication, 1st
edition.
3. Biophysical Chemistry.Upadhyay & Nath, Himalaya publications 3rd
edition.
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4. Biological thermodynamics.Donald T.Haynie,Cambridge University Press, 1st
edition.
5.Principles of Physical Biochemistry.Kensl E.van Holde, W.Curtis Johnson, P.Shing Ho,
Pearson Prentice Hall,2nd
edition.
6. Biophysical chemistry Part I: The conformation of biological macromolecules.
Biophysical chemistry Part III: The behavior of biological macromolecules.Cantor and
Schimmel, W.H.Freeman and Company, 10th
edition.
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Practical - I
1. Preparations of solutions molar,normal,ppm,percent.
2. pH meter and preparation of buffers.
3. Qualitative tests for
a) Proteins-ninhydrin,biuret
b) Carbohydrates-Molischs, Benedicts, Fehlings, Bials, Barfoeds,
Iodine.
c) Lipids-solubility tests, Sudan III
4. Iodine value/ Saponification value of oils.
5. Determination ofmax and verification of Beer & Lamberts law
5. Estimation of maltose by DNSA method
6. Estimation of proteins by Biuret method
7. Separation of amino acids by paper chromatography
8. Separation of lipids by TLC
9. Isolation of starch from potato
- casein from milk
10. Separation of plant pigments by column chromatography
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Practical II
1. Staining Techniques-
a) Basic : Monochrome/ negative
b) Differential :- Gram stain, Spore, Capsule, Cell Wall
2. Aseptic transfer Techniques
a) Flask to flask
b) Tube to plate
c) Pipetting from Flask to tube/ Tube to tube
3. Preparation of microbial suspension in saline and serial dilution
4. Preparation of nutrient media- broth and agar ( Nutrient and Macconkeys)
5. Isolation of microorganism by- Streak plate, T method, Pentagonal Streaking
6. viable count of bacteria- Pour plate, Spread plate
7. Isolation of antibiotic producers: crowded plate, wilkins overlay
8. Routine analysis of blood-RBC count,Differential WBC count
9. Permanent slides of reproductive system- Spermatozoan, V.S. of testis, T.S. of -
seminiferous tubeles, ovary, uterus, pituitary gland, adrenal gland, thyroid
gland, parathyroid gland, pineal gland.
10.Observation of chart and models Respiratory system, Models of lymphatic
system
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BBT - 401 INTERMEDIARY METABOLISM I 40hrs
UNIT 1: Introduction to metabolism 06
Introduction to intermediary metabolism the basic metabolic pathways: Anabolic,
catabolic, amphibolic pathways. Approaches to biochemical investigations-
perfusion of isolated organs, slice technique, Tracer techniques and mutant studies
for elucidation of metabolic pathways.
Unit 2: Bioenergetics 08
Study of equilibrium in aqueous solution- concept of free energy, standard free
energy, endergonic, exergonic and coupled reactions, steady state and non
equilibrium systems. Nature and generation of phosphate bond energy. Energy
currencies of the cell. The ATP cycle, other high energy compounds. Redox
potentials and redox reactions,. Relation between reduction potentials and
frequency change. Donnan Membrane equilibrium Passive, Active and Facilitated
Transport. Examples H+, Cl- ,Na+ / K+ gradients, role of energy conversion
Mitchell hypothesis. Transformation of diffrerent energy forms; e.g. chemical and
mechanical. Efficiency of interconversion of various forms of energy.
UNIT 3: Biological Oxidation 08
The electron transport chain organization and role in electron capture, electron
transport complexes, oxidative phosphorylation, the chemiosmotic theory.
Mechanism of action of ATP Syntheses (FoF1 ATPase). Inhibitors of respiratory
chain and oxidative phosphorylation, uncouplers,ionospheres, mitochondrial
transport system, ATP/ ADP exchange malate/ glycerophosphate shuttle.
Unit 4: Photosynthesis 06
Chloroplast -Pigment Systems, Light harvesting complex, Hill Reaction, light
reaction- cyclic and non-cyclic photophosphorylation, Dark Reaction-Calvin
cycle, Hatch Slack pathway, CAM pathway, photorespiration.
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Unit 5: Carbohydrate metabolism & disorders 12
Glycolysis anaerobic, aerobic, pyruvate oxidation,TCA cycle,glycogen
metabolism Cori cycle, HMP Shunt, Gluconeogenesis, Glyoxalate Cycle,
Metabolisms of galactose and mannose. Role of Fructose 2,6 biphosphate,
regulation of glycolysis, gluconecogenesis and glycogen metabolism, pivotal role
of TCA cycle in metabolism. Disorders- Blood Sugar levels, Diabetes mellitus,
metabolic complications, glucose tolerance tests, glycosylated hemoglobin,
glycogen storage diseases, galactosemia, fructosemia, pentosemia,
mucopolysaccharidosis, ketone bodies.
Recommended Books:
1.Biochemistry- Stryer,Berg,6th Edition,W.H.Freeman and Co.,2007.
2.Biochemistry-Metzler;DE,2nd
Edn.,Academic press,2001.
3.Lehninger Principles of biochemistry-Nelson,Cox,4th
Edn., W.H.Freeman and
Co.,2005.
4 Biochemistry Voet;D,Voet;J,3rd
Edn.John Wiley and sonsInc.,2004.
5 Outlines of Biochemistry-Conn;E,Stumpf,5th Edn. ,Tata-McGraw Hill,1988.
6 Harpers Principles of Biochemistry-Murray,Gardener,Mayes,Rodwell,27th
Edn.McGraw Hill Education,206
7 Biochemistry- Rawn,D,Pamina publications,2004
8.Textbook of biochemistry-West,Todd,Mason,VanBrergen,4th
edn. Oxford&IBH,1966.
9.Biochemistry-Satyanarayan.U,Books &Allied(P) Ltd.,2003.
10. Biochemistry-Champe;P,3rd
Edn.,Lippincott Willams&Wilkins,2005.
11. Biochemistry-Zubay;G,3rdEdn.,Pearson Education P.Ltd,2003
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BBT - 403 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF PROKARYOTES 40 hrs
UNIT 1 : 05
Nucleic acids structure, Identification of DNA as genetic material, Types of DNA
(A, B and Z DNA), Types of RNA (mRNA, tRNA, rRNA).
UNIT 2: 04
Structure and organization of prokaryotic genome, Properties of DNA, Chemical
and physical properties, Spectroscopic and Thermal properties, DNA supercoiling
UNIT 3: 06
DNA recombination, Molecular mechanism and models of recombination,
Homologous recombination, Site-specific recombination, Transposition
UNIT 4: 04
Mutagens and mutagenic agents, DNA damage and repair
UNIT 5: 24
Central dogma of molecular biology: DNA replication, Strategies of replication,
Mechanism and the enzymes involved, Lagging and leading strands, Models of
replication (Theta, Rolling circle). Transcription: Mechanism and steps involved
(Initiation, Elongation and Termination), Regulation of transcription, Lac operon-
Positive and negative control, Trp operon- Repression, attenuation and
antitermination, Regulon, Viral strategies for transcription control. Translation:
Cell components involved (mRNA, tRNA, and rRNA), Ribosomes (structure and
composition), Genetic code and wobble hypothesis, Steps Involved (Initiation,
Elongation and Termination), Translational control and post translational
modifications.
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Recommended Books:
1) Molecular Biology; David Freifelder, Narosa Publishing House,2nd edition (2004)
2) Microbial Genetics; David Freifelder, Narosa Publishing House, 2nd
edition(2004)
3) Principles of Gene Manipulations; S. B. Primrose, R. M. Twyman, R. W. old,
Blackwell Science,6th
Edition (2003).
4) Gene VIII; Benjamin Lewin; Oxford Univ. Press ,8 th edition (2004)
5) Advanced Molecular Biology ;R. M. Twyman, 1st Edition , (2003)
6) Instant Notes on Molecular Biology; P.C. Turner, A. G. Mclennan, A. D. Bates &
M. R. H. White, 2nd
Edition (2002)
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BBT - 404: MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF EUKARYOTES 40hrs
UNIT 1:Eukaryotic chromosomes 03
Structure, Banding patterns Specialized structures lampbrush and Polytene
chromosomes.
UNIT 2: Concept of chromatin 03
Heterochromatin and Euchromatin - properties and functions, Factors involved in
heterochromatin formation.
UNIT 3: Nucleosomesand higher order chromatin 03
Types and assembly of histone proteins, Formation of higher order chromatin,
Regulation of chromatin structure.
UNIT 4: Eukaryotic genome complexity 09
C value paradox, Cot analysis and coding potential, repetitive/satellite DNA ,
Gene clusters, pseudogenes, Short and Long Interspersed Elements(SINES &
LINES), alu families and their significance, split genes, introns/exons and
overlapping genes.
UNIT 5: Modification of DNA 03
Methylation of DNA and its role, Invitro modification of DNA.
UNIT 6: RNA processing 05
Maturation of untranslated RNAs, End-modification and methylation of mRNA,
RNA splicing, RNA editing, Post-processing regulation.
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UNIT 7: Catalytic RNA 04
Group-I Introns, Ribozymes, Group- II Introns, Viroids, RNA editing by guide
RNAs, Autocatalytic protein splicing
UNIT 8: Homologous recombination in Eukaryotes 03
Homologous recombination during meiosis, Mating type switching, Genetic
consequences
UNIT 9: Gene regulation in Eukaryotes 07
Role of Eukaryotic activators, Signal integration and combinatorial control,
Transcriptional regulators by signal transduction, Histone modifications and
DNA, Post-transcription initiation, Role of RNA
Recommended Books:
1) Molecular Biology; David Freifelder, Narosa Publishing House,2nd edition (2004)
2) Molecular Biology of the Gene; James Watson 5th Edition (2006) Pearsons
Education.
3) Gene IX; Benjamin Lewin; Oxford Univ. Press ,9th edition (2008)
4) Advanced Molecular Biology; R. M. Twyman, 1st Edition , (2003)
5) Instant Notes on Molecular Biology; P.C. Turner, A. G. Mclennan, A. D. Bates &
M. R. H. White, 2nd
Edition (2002)
6) Genetics; P.K.Gupta, Rastogi Publications, 2005.
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BBT - 405 ADVANCED ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES 40hrs
UNIT 1: Atomic absorption spectrometry 10
Introduction to Spectrometric Methods, Introduction to Optical Atomic
Spectroscopy, Atomic Absorption and Fluorescence Spectroscopy, Atomic
Emission Spectroscopy, Atomic Mass Spectroscopy, Atomic X-Ray
UNIT 2: Molecular absorption spectrometry 12
Introduction to UV/Visible Molecular Spectroscopy with application, Molecular
Luminescence Spectroscopy, Introduction to Infrared Spectroscopy with
application, Raman Spectroscopy, NMR with applications such as MRI,
Molecular Mass Spectroscopy and X ray crystallography.
UNIT 3: Separation Techniques: Chromatography 07
Introduction to Chromatographic Separations, Gas Chromatography, HPTLC,
HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS with applications
UNIT 4: Separation Techniques: Electrophoresis 06
Introduction to Electrophoretic separations, Acrylamide, Starch, Gelatin, agarose
gels, IEF, capillary isoelectrofocussing, 2D electrophoresis, pulse fiend
electrophoresis, Capillary Electrophoresis and Capillary Electrochromatography.
UNIT 5: Specialized techniques 05
MALDI-TOF-MS, Alternative methods for ionization such as SELDI, ESI, CI,
FAB etc MS-MS analysis( Tandom MS).
Recommended Books
1. Principles of Instrumental Analysis Skoog, Holler, Nieman Thomson
Brooks/Cole Publication.
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BBT 406 IMMUNOLOGY AND VIROLOGY 40 hrs
UNIT 1: Fundamentals of Immune System 05
Innate and adaptive immunity, Cyokines,Complement system, Organs andTissues of Immune System- Primary and, Secondary lymphoid organs,
Haematopoiesis, Cells of Immune system.
UNIT 2: Antigens and Immunoglobulins 05
Antigens-Definitions, Hapten, . Adjuvant, Chemical Nature, Types of Antigenic
determinants. Immunglobulins- General Structure, Classes of Immunoglobulin
and Isotypes, Functions, Affinity and Avidity
UNIT 3: Immune Response 08
Lymphocytes: T-Cells- Classes, Structure and organization of TCRs, B-Cells-
Cell surface Receptors. APCs and Interaction and Mounting of Immune Response
(Antigen presentation, processing Overview, overview of MHC class) T and
B cell activation overview. Overview of Auto immunity, Transplantation and
Hypersensitivity
UNIT 4: Techniques in Immunology 04
Precipitation Reactions/ Tests, Agglutination Reactions, ELISA, RIA , FAT,
Immunoprecipitation, Chemiluminiscence and Elisa spot assay.
UNIT 5: Introduction to virology 05
Distribution, Classification, Morphology and ultra structure of viruses,
Cultivation of viruses, Virus purification and assays, Concepts of viroids and
prions. Identification tools- Microscopic, Biochemical, CPE, serological test.
UNIT 6: Mode of propagation 05
Adsorption and penetration, Viral replication:Nucleic acid synthesis (origin,
priming, types of DNA and RNA replication), Protein synthesis, Assembly and
release of virion, Life cycle of DNA and RNA Viruses
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Recommended Books
1. Immunology; Richard A. Goldsby, Thomas J. Kindt, Barbara A. Osborne, Janis
Kuby; W.H. Freeman & Company, 5th
edition (2003)
2. Roitts Essential Immunology; Ivan M. Roitt, Peter J. Delves Blackwell Science
Ltd., 10th
Edition (2001)
3. An Introduction to Immunology; C.V. Rao; Narosa Publishing House,1 st Edition
(2004)
4. 4.Instant Notes in Immunology; P.M. Lydyard, A. Whelan, M.W. Fanger BIOS
Scientific Publishers Ltd, 1st
Edition (2003)
5. Textbook of Microbiology ;R. Ananthnarayan, C. K. J. Panicker, Orient Longman
, 6th Edition (2003)
6. Immunology: Introductory textbook;Nandini Shetty, New Age International pvt.
Ltd. 1st
Edition (2003)
7. Principles of Virology by SJ Flint, LW Enquist, RM Krug, VR Racaniello, AM
Skalka ASM Press Washington 1st
edition (2002)
8. An introduction to genetic engineering by ST Desmond and Nicholl Cambridge
University Press 2nd
edition(2004)
9. General Microbiology Vol. II by Powar and Daginawala Himalaya Publ. House
8th
edition (2004)
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Practical I
1. Estimation of glucose by O Toluidine method & Folin Wu method.
2. Estimation of Calcium by EDTA method.
3. Estimation of phosphorus by Friske-Subbarao method
4. Estimation of lactose by Coles ferricyanide method.
5. Tests for the presence of amylase, urease and catalase.
6. Assay of amylase- Determination of Km and Vmax
7. Effect of pH, temperature, substrate concentration and inhibitors on amylase
enzymes activity.
8. Electrophoretic separation of proteins from various sources: native PAGE, SDS
PAGE.
9. Immobilization of amylase and its assay
10. Isolation and separation of chloroplast by sucrose density gradient centrifugation
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Practical II
1. Determination of the ABO blood group of the given sample and Rh typing, cross
matching
2. Preparation of O and H antigen from Salmonella.
3. Qualitative widal test. (Dreyers technique)
4. Ag-Ab Interaction: by Oudins, ouctherlonys and okalayas immunodiffusion
method.
5. Ag-Ab Interaction: by Double Immunodiffusion. (2 well method)
6. Isolation and enumeration of Bacteriophage from sewage
7. Normal and diauxic growth curve of E. coli
8. Enumeration of genomic DNA from onion
9. Isolation of cheek DNA
10.Isolation of DNA from Blood
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BBT 501 MOLECULAR CELL SIGNALING 40hrs
UNIT 1 : Overview of cell signaling 06
Forms of cell signaling - Autocrine, Juxtacrine, Paracrine, Endocrine, Synaptic.
Signaling machinery and pathways - Concept of signal / ligand (agonist and
antagonist), Concept of receptor (extracellular / intracellular), Ligand
Receptor interaction, Pathway operatives / cascades, Signal amplification,
Regulation of inter and intra cellular signaling, Membrane anchoring
UNIT 2 : Cell cell interaction 04
Junctions - Tight, Anchoring, Communicating. Adhesion molecules -
Cadherins, Integrins, Selectins, Ig superfamily
UNIT 3 : Receptors and characterization 15
G-protein Structure, Mechanism of activation. Enzyme linked - Receptor
Guanylyl Cyclase, Receptor Tyrosine Kinase, Tyrosine Kinase Associated
Receptor, Receptor Tyrosine Phosphatases, Receptor Serine Threonine
Kinase, Hitidine Kinase ( Cell Adaptation). Steroids receptors, Channels and
pumps - Na K ATPase, ABC transporters, Secondary Transporters, ACHR,
Sodium, Potassium. Techniques of receptor characterization - Patch Clamp
Techniques, Hormone Binding Assay
UNIT 4 : Secondary Messengers 05
cAMP, cGMP, Phosphoinositides, Ca2+
, DAG, Other lipid messengers, Nitric
Oxide
UNIT 5 : Kinase Cascades 05
Division (MAPK), Differentiation (BOSS / Drosophila eye), Survival (PI3K),
Development (NF-KB)
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UNIT 6 : Inhibition of signal transduction pathways or targets of drugs 02
Cholera, Whooping Cough, Steroidal and Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs, Sidenafil citrate
UNIT 7 : Signaling in plants 03
Ethylene, Phytochrome, meristem differentiation.
Recommended books:
1. Alberts et al. (1994) Molecular Biology of the Cell (3/e) Garland Science
Publishing, UK
2. Alberts et al. (2002) Molecular Biology of the Cell (4/e) Garland Science
Publishing, UK
3. Helmreich (2005) The Biochemistry of cell signaling Oxford University Press,
India
4. Lehninger et al. (2004) Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry (4/e) WH Freeman
and Co., USA
5. Stryer et al, (2002) Biochemistry (5/e) WH Freeman and Co., USA
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BBT 502 INTERMEDIARY METABOLISM II 40hrs
UNIT 1: Lipid metabolism and disorders 14
Oxidation of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, oxidation. role of a carnitine,
ketogenesis and utilization. Biosynthesis of fatty acids, Metabolism of
Triglycerides Phospholipids and Sphingolipids, cholesterol biosynthesis,
regulation, transport, excretion, reverse cholesterol transport, formation of bile
acids, lipoprotein metabolism. Disorders of lipid metabolism plasma lipids and
lipoproteins, abnormalities -hypo and hyper cholesterolemia, lipidosis, clinical
inter relationship of lipids. Clinical inter-relations ships of lipids (sphigolipidosis,
multiple sclerosis) ,lipoproteins and apolipopeoteins, Inherited metabolic lipid
disorders Taysachs disease, Niemannpicks disease,ganglisidosis ,hypo and
hyper lipo proteinemia.
UNIT 2: Protein Metabolism and disorders 14
General reactions transamination, deamination, decarboxylation, ammonia
formation urea cycle, metabolic breakdown of aminoacids to amphibolic
intermediates, conversion of aminoacids to specialized products serotonin,
aminobutyric acid,dopamine, epinephrine ,norepinephnine ,melanin ,creatinine
and creatine, biosynthesis of non-essential aminoacids, key role of glutamate
dehydrogenase in nitrogen metabolism. Disorders of protein metabolism
hperammonemia, phenylalaninemia, alkptonuria, phenylketonuria,
homocystinuria,cysteinemia,tyrosinemia and related disorders of aminoacidurias,
Hartnups disease.
UNIT 3: Metabolism of Nucleotides and disorders 06
Purine and pyrimidine nucleotide biosynthesis and catabolism regulation of
purine and pyrimidone nucleotide biosynthesis. Disorders of nucleotide
metabolism
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UNIT 4: Metabolism of porphyrins 03
Biosynthesis and Degradation of porphyrins, heme , bile pigment formation,
transport and excretion.Porphyrias.
UNIT 5: Integration of metabolism 03
Inter-relationship of carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism role of acetyl
CoA. and TCA cycle in the inter-relationship, interconversion of major
foodstuffs. Regulation of intermediary metabolism .
Recommended Books
1.Biochemistry- Stryer,Berg,6th Edition,W.H.Freeman and Co.,2007.
2.Biochemistry-Metzler;DE,2nd
Edn.,Academic press,2001.
3.Lehninger Principles of biochemistry-Nelson,Cox,4th
Edn., W.H.Freeman and
Co.,2005.
4.Biochemistry Voet;D,Voet;J,3rd
Edn.John Wiley and sonsInc.,2004.
5 Outlines of Biochemistry-Conn;E,Stumpf,5th Edn. ,Tata-McGraw Hill,1988.
6 Harpers Principles of Biochemistry-Murray,Gardener,Mayes,Rodwell,27th
Edn.McGraw Hill Education,206
7 Biochemistry- Rawn,D,Pamina publications,2004
8.Textbook of biochemistry-West,Todd,Mason,VanBrergen,4th
edn. Oxford&IBH,1966.
9.Biochemistry-Satyanarayan.U,Books &Allied(P) Ltd.,2003.
10. Biochemistry-Champe;P,3rd
Edn.,Lippincott Willams&Wilkins,2005.
11. Biochemistry-Zubay;G,3rdEdn.,Pearson Education P.Ltd,2003
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BBT 503 COMMERCIAL ASPECTS OF BIOTECHNOLOGY 40hrs
UNIT 1: Food and Beverages 10
Dairy products- cheese (Swiss, Cheddar and Camembert),
Beverages Bear & wine, Citric Acid, Mushroom, SCP Spirulina and Yeast,
Glutamic Acid, Acetic Acid, Oriental fermented foods & beverages (Koji, Meso,
Soy sauce), Bakery products (Bread), Sweetners, Microbial polysac charides
(Xanthon, Gellan).
UNIT 2: Agricultural Biotechnology 08
Biofertilizers: Types, process of manufacture and applications,
Biopesticides: Bacterial, fungal and viral- production and applications,
Aerobic and anaerobic treatment of agricultural wastes,
Composting and Vermicomposting.
UNIT 3: Health related products 12
Vit. B12, Blood products- Factor VIII, Streptokinase, Anticoagulants, therapeutic
proteins- Human GH, Interferons, Interleukins, insulin, erythropoietin, Nerve
growth factor, synthetic Vaccines.
UNIT 4: Secondary Metabolites 04
Antibiotics:- Penicillin, streptomycin, actinomycin, cephalorphorin
UNIT 5: Biotransformation 04
Basic Concepts, Products , Steroids biotransformation.
UNIT 6: GMP , QC and Marketing aspects of biotechnology 02
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Recommended Books:
1. Industrial Microbiology; L.M. Prescott, J.P. Harley, D.A. Klein; McGraw Hill Pub.
5th
Edition, (2005).
2. Biotechnology; B.D. Singh; Kalyani Pub., 1st
Edition (2003).
3. Industrial Microbiology; L.E.Casida; New Age International Pub., 1st
Edition, (2004).
4. Principles of Fermentation Technology; P.F. Stanbury, A. Whitaker and S.J. Hall;
Aditya Books Pvt. Ltd., 2nd
Edition, (1997).
5. Biotechnology: Text Book of Industrial Microbiology; Walf Crueger and A.
Crueger; Panima Publishing Corp. 2nd
Edition (2004).
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BBT - 504 PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY 40hrs
UNIT 1 : Plant Tissue Culture 04
Introduction, History, Concept of cellular totipotency. Morphogenesis, Culture
conditions, medium & its constituents. Method of Sterilization
UNIT 2 : Applications of plant tissue culture- I 06
Callus culture. Cell Suspension culture. Somaclonal variation. Secondary
metabolite production from plant cell cultures.
UNIT 3 : Applications of plant tissue culture-II 10
Micropropagation - Pathways and steps, Introduction to commercial
micropropagation. Embryo culture, embryo rescue, meristem culture. Anther
culture & Ovary culture. Protoplast Culture and Somatic hybridization. Somatic
embryogenesis and Synthetic seeds
UNIT 4 : Methods of genetic engineering in plants 03
Agrobacterium tumefaciens mediated genetic transformation. Direct
methods of gene transfer
UNIT 5 : Genetic manipulation in plants for the following traits 10
Herbicide resistance. Male sterility. Virus resistance, resistance towards
fungal pathogens. Insect resistance. Genetic engineering of plants for
improvement of crop yield and quality. Genetic engineering for
introducing abiotic stress tolerance in plants. Genetic engineering of
nitrogen fixing bacteria; nif genes and it control.
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UNIT 6 : 07
Molecular farming - Production of modified carbohydrate, oil and
recombinant proteins, vaccines in plants. Molecular markers in crop
improvement - Detection of genetic diversity, Marker assisted selection andbreeding.
Recommended Books :
1. Biotechnology: Fundamentals & Applications by S.S.Purohit, Agrobios Ltd.
(2001)2. Trends in Plant Tissue Culture & Biotechnology; L K Pareek and P L
Swarnkar; Published by AgroBios India (2002).
3. Plant Tissue Culture- Theories and Practices; S. S. Bhojwani and M K
Rajdhan; Published by Elsevier, (1996).
4. Methods in Plant Tissue Culture; U Kumar; AgroBios India, (2003)
5. Plant Cell Tissue and Organ Culture Fundamental Methods; O L
Gamborge; Published by Narosa, NewDelhi (2004)
6. Plant Biotechnology: The genetic manipulation of plants; A. Slater, N.
Scott, M. Fowler; Published by
Oxford University press, New York (2003)
7. Transgenic Plants; V. Ranjan, Agrobios
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BBT - 505 GENETIC ENGINEERING 40hrs
UNIT 1: Introduction to Genetic Engineering 02
Scope and history, Handling of DNA, RNA Restriction Enzymes, radioactive
isotopes and other corrosive, carcinogenic and inflammable chemicals/ reagents
UNIT 2: Requirement of genetic engineering 04
Isolation and purification of nucleic acids from living cells. DNA isolation:
Preparation of total cell DNA from animal and plant, Preparation of Plasmid
DNA, preparation of Bacteriophage DNA. RNA isolation: Total Cellular RNA,
Cytoplasmic and NuclearRNA, Poly ( A+) RNA
UNIT 3: Enzymes in recombinant DNA technology 07
Nucleases, Ligases, Poylmerases, DNA modifying enzymes, Topoisomerases,
Restriction endonucleases
UNIT 4: Cloning Vectors: 15
Nomenclature, properties of good vector. Vectors forE. coli: Plasmid and plasmid
based vectors: BAC, Phagemids, cosmids and expression, Virus based vectors:
M-13, Lambda and PAC. Vectors for eukaryotes: Yeast based vectors : 2micro m
plasmid, YEp, YAC, Vectors for plants : Ti plasmid and Ri Plasmid Ca MV,
vectors for Animals - SV-40, Retrovirus vectors and Vaccinia/ Bacculo virus
UNIT 5: In Vitro construction of recombinant DNA molecules 05
Creation of r-DNA, Gene Libraries Genomic DNA and c DNA Cloning
techiniques, Selection of clones based on antibiotic, insertional inactivation,
hybridization, PCR and antibody.
UNIT 6: Methods of DNA transformation in bacteria, plants and animal cells:02
Salt based method, Electroporation, Genegun, Liposome mediated, Transfection
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Recommended Books:
1. Genetic Engineering and its applications. (2004) 2/e, Joshi. P: Agrobios, India
2. Gene Cloning and DNA analysis: An introduction, (2006) 5/e . T. A. Brown,
Black Well Publishing Company.
3. Principles of Gene Manipulation; S. B. Primrose, R. M. Twyman & R. W. old;
Blackwell Science, 6th
Edition (2001).
4. Essential Molecular Biology (volume I) Practical Approach; Edited By T. A.
Brown; Oxford University Press, 2nd
Edition (2001).
5. Molecular Cloning lab manual; Joseph Sambrook, David W. Russell, cold Spring
Harbor Laboratory Press, 3rd
Edition (2001)
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BBT- 506 BIOINFORMATICS (I) 40 hrs
UNIT1: Introductions to Biological Databases 03
Introduction- types, Biological databases, Information Retrieval from Biological
Databases
UNIT 2: Data management of biological information. 03
Concepts, Data management concepts, Data management techniques, Challenges
arising from biological data, Conclusions
UNIT 3: Mining gene expression data. 03
Concepts, Data mining methods for gene expression analysis, Clustering,
Classification, Conclusion and future research
UNIT 4: Protein databases 05
Primary structure databases, Functional protein Databases, Composite sequence
database, Secondary structure database, Structural classification database
UNIT 5: Analyzing DNA, RNA and protein sequences in databases 07Introduction to biological databases, Genbank:organisms in Genbank, genomic
DNA databases, cDNA databases corresponding to expressed genes, Expressed
sequence tags, Sequence tagged sites, Genome survey sequences, High
throughput genomic sequence
UNIT 6: NCBI: introduction, 08
Pubmed, Entrez, Blast, OMIM, Books, Taxonomy, Structure, Locuslink
UNIT 7: Protein database 09
Introduction,annotation,pattern ,family, Swissprot, Prodom, Prints, Pfam,
SMART, MetaFam, iProClass, Popset
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UNIT 8: Molecular modelling 03
Protein databank. accessing PDB entries from NCBI, SCOP: taxononomic system
for protein structures, FSSP database, CATH database, Modelling simulation of
protein structure in silico
Recommended Books:
1. Introduction to Bioinformatics Teresa Atwood and David J.Parry, Pearson smith
publication (2003)
2. Introduction to Bioinformatics lesk, Oxford press (2003)
3. Fundamental Concepts of Bioinformatics - Dan E. Krane, Michael L. Raymer,
Pearson education (2004)
4. Sequence structure and Database Des Higgins, Willice Taylor, oxford press
(2003)
5. Bioinformatics: Sequence and Genome analysis by David W. Mount CBS
Publishers & Distributors, 2004 reprint
6. Bioinformatics: Sequence, Structure and Databanks A Practical Approach,
Higgins, ISBN: 0195667530, I.K. International Publishing House Pvt. Ltd
7. Bioinformatics: Theory and Practice, Chikhale NJ and Gomase VS,
ISBN:9788183188319, Himalaya Publication House
8. Proteomics: Theory and Practice, Gomase VS and Chikhale NJ, Himalaya
Publication House
9. Discovering Genomics, Proteomics and Bioinformatics, Campbell,
ISBN:9788131715598, Pearson Education
10.Bioinformatics: Databases, Tools, and Algorithms, Orpita Bosu, Simminder Kaur,
Thukral , ISBN: 9780195676839, Oxford University Press
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Practical I
1. Estimation of vitamin C
2. Estimation of RNA by orcinol method
3. Estimation of DNA by DPA method
4. Estimation of protein by Folin- Lowry method
5. Titration curve of amino acid - glycine
6. Isolation of plasmid DNA
7. Separation of plasmid DNA by agarose gel electrophores
8. Bacterial transformation
9. Bacterial conjugation
10. Restriction digestion of DNA
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Practical II
1. Introduction to plant tissue culture laboratory and equipments2. Preparation of plant tissue culture media3. Establish the cultures from suitable explants to demonstrate various pathways of
micropropagation:
Axillary shoot bud proliferation
In vitro adventitious shoot bud differentiation
Callus induction and callus organogenesis
4. Inoculate the tissue culture raised shoots on suitable medium for in vitro and exvitro rooting
5. Hardening and acclimatization ofin vitro raised rooted shoots6. Encapsulate the shoot buds/ seeds to demonstrate the production of synthetic
seeds
7. Perform anther culture to demonstrate the production of haploid plants8. Perform meristem culture to demonstrate the production of virus-free plants9. Effect of plant growth regulators on callus induction : effect of harmone variation
: effect of charcoals
10.Embryo Culture
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BBT - 601 NEUROBIOLOGY AND BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCE 40 hrs
UNIT 1 : Overview of the Nervous system and anatomy of the Nervous system 02
UNIT 2: Introduction to Neurobiology 04
The neuron. Electrophysiology of the Neuron. Electrical signals. Membrane
permeability. Channels and pumps. Synaptic transmission. Neurotransmitter-
neurotransmitter receptors and their effects. Synaptic plasticity.
UNIT 3 : Modulation of movement 02
Construction of Neural Circuits. Modification of Brain Circuits.
UNIT 4 : Electrical Signaling and Neurons communication 06
Electrical Signaling within the Neuron. The chemical senses. Spinal cord
circuits and motor control. Descending control of spinal cord circuitry.
Introduction to Synaptic transmission. Synaptic integration & Modulation.
Neurotransmitters and their release.
UNIT 5 : Neurophysiology and Cognition 02
Sensory Systems, Motor Systems
UNIT 6 : Study of Behaviour 02
Variousapproaches, innate behaviour, learned behaviour
UNIT 7 : Core Competency and Building Positive Attitude 05
Self confidence, Self image. Meaning and nature of attitude. Components and
Types of attitude. Importance and relevance of attitude
UNIT 8 :Thinking as a tool for Problem Solving and Plan of Action 05
What is thinking: The Mind/Brain/Behavior. Critical Thinking and Learning.
Making Predictions and Reasoning. Construction of POA. Monitoring.
Reviewing and analyzing the outcome.
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UNIT 9 : Creative Thinking 03
Definition and meaning of creativity. The nature of creative thinking -
Convergent and Divergent thinking, Idea generation and evaluation (Brain
Storming).
UNIT 10 : Interpersonal Relationship Development 03
Importance of Interpersonal Relationships. Interpersonal Relationships Skills.
Impression Management:Meaning & Components of Impression Management.
Impression Management Techniques(Influencing Skills)
UNIT 11 : Teams 03
Meaning and nature of teams. External and internal factors effecting team.
Leadership- styles in organization, Leadership in Teams
UNIT 12 : Managing Personal Effectiveness 03
Setting goals to maintain focus. Dimensions of personal effectiveness ( self
disclosure, openness to feedback and perceptiveness). Time management.
Identifying long-term goals.
Recommended Books:
1. Neurobiology:Molecules,Cell and Systems.(second-edition),
GaryG.Matthews,Blackwell Science.
2. Vangelist L. Anita, Mark N. Knapp, Inter Personal Communication and Human
Relationships: Third Edition.
3. Bates, A. P. and Julian, J.: Sociology - Understanding Social Behaviour.
4. Phil Lowe Koge Page: Creativity and Problem Solving.
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5. Dick, Mc Cann & Margerison, Charles: Team Management, 1992 Edition.
6. Geoff Petty: How to be better at creativity?
7. Organizational Behaviour, Davis, K.
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BBT - 602 ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY 40hrs
UNIT 1 : Environmental Biotechnology: Vision and Development 02
Biodiversity, ecology. Pollution control. Agriculture. Bioenergy
UNIT 2 : Biodiversity and Ecology 05
Biosphere. Ecosystem. Natural cycles (Nitrogen, Carbon, Phosphorus, Sulfur).
Energy flow.
UNIT 3 : Environmental Pollution and Control 16
Water pollution. Sources of pollutants. Waste water processing. Advanced
waste water treatment in different industries (Brewery, Petroleum, paper and
pulp). Soil pollution. Sources of pollutants. Bioremediation - In-situ (intrinsic,
genetically engineered), Ex-situ (solid phase treatment slurry phase treatment,
vermicomposting). Air pollution - Sources of pollutants, Removal and control.
Hazardous waste management - Physical treatment, Chemical treatment,
Biological treatment. Xenobiotic compounds and their degradation -
Characteristics of xenobiotic compounds, Examples of xenobiotic compounds,
Mechanism of degradation
UNIT 4 : Environmental Impact Assessment 03
Need and objectives of EIA. Factors involved in EIA. Environmental attributes.
Methods of EIA - Ad-hoc, Overlay, Network, Matrix, Checklist, Cost benefit,
limitations and problems of EIA
UNIT 5 : Global Warming and Green House Effect 02
Reasons for global warming. Technique of Green house effect. Applications of
Green house effect
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UNIT 6 : Agricultural Biotechnology 08
Pesticides - Insecticides- types, mode of action and applications, Herbicides-
types, mode of action and applications, Fungicides- types, mode of action and
applications. Biopesticides -B. thuringensis- mode of action and applications,
Viral pesticides- example, mode of action and applications, Neem pesticides-
mode of action and applications. Biofertilizers - Nitrogen fixing organisms-
example, mode of action and applications, Phosphorus solublising organisms-
example, mode of action and applications. Genetically modified organisms
Need, Application, Stress tolerant plants
UNIT 7 : Bioenergy 03
Renewable sources of energy. Biomass as a source of energy. Energy crops
Production, Applications
UNIT 8 : Integrated Environmental Management (overview) 01
Recommended Books:
1. Environmental Biotechnology; M. H. Fulekar; Oxford & IBH Publishing Company pvt
ltd; 1st
edition
2. Environmental Biotechnology; Dilipkumar Markandey; APH Publishing Corporation;
1st
Edition
3. Environmental Biotechnology: theory and applications; G. Evans & J. Furlong; Wiley
& Sons pvt ltd; 1st
edition
4. Textbook of Environmental Engineering; P. Venugopal Rao; PHI pvt ltd; 1st
edition
5. Environmental Biotechnology; Alan Sragg; Oxford University Press; 2nd edition
6. Biotechnology; B. D. Singh; Kalyani Publications; 1st
edition
7. Water and Waste Water Technology; Hammer & Hammer Jr.; PHI pvt ltd; 4th
edition
8. Green House Technology for controlled Environment; G N Tiwary; Narosa Publishing
House; 1stedition
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BBT - 603 BIOPROCESS TECHNOLOGY 40hrs
UNIT 1: Introduction to Fermentation process. 02
Upstream Process, Downstream Process, Range of fermentation process,
Component parts of fermentation process
UNIT 2: Media for Industrial fermentations 07
Medium Sterilization. Batch Sterilization: Continuous sterilization, Fermentor
Sterilization, Feed Sterilization, Filter sterilization
UNIT 3: Bioreactor Design 04
Construction material, Aeration and agitation, Sampling/ Feed port, Valves and
steam traps
UNIT 4: Growth kinetics and stoichiometry 06
Batch Culture, Continuous culture, Fed Batch Culture
Stoichiometric calcn: Elemental Balance,Yield coefficient.
UNIT 5: Types of Reactor 04Stirred tank reactor, Acetators and Cavitators, Air Lift Reactor, Bubble Column
Reactor, Packed Bed Reactor, Fluidized Bed Reactor, Photobioreactor
UNIT 6: Solid state Fermentation 06
Bioreactors in solid state fermentation, Submerged Fermentation
UNIT 7: Process monitoring and control. 02
Physical and chemical sensors for medium and gases, Online/ Offline sensors
UNIT 8: Microbial interactions 06
Effluent treatment, Process Economics, Scale up procedure from lab scale to pilot
scale
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Recommended Books:
1. Biochemical Engineering (1997) Blanch HW and Clark DS, Marcel Dekker Inc.,
USA.
2. Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology (2007) Najafpour GD, Elsevier,
Netherlands.
3. Biochemical Engineering Fundamentals (1986) (2/e) Bailey JE and Ollis DF,
McGraw-Hill International Editions CES, Singapore.
4. Bioprocess Engineering Principles (1995) Doran PM, Academic Press Ltd, USA.
5. Bioprocess Engineering: Basic Concepts (2002) Shuler ML and Kargi F, Pearson
Education Pvt. Ltd., Singapore.
6. Biotechnology (1993) (2/e) Vols. 3 and 4 Rehm HJ and Reed G, VCH, Germany.
7. Comprehensive Biotechnology Vol. 2 (1985) Moo-Young M, Pergamon Press Ltd.,
UK.
8. Fermentation Microbiology and Biotechnology (1999) El-Mansi EMT and Bryce
CFA, Taylor and Francis, USA.
9. Manual of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology (1999) (2/e) Demain AL and
Davies, ASM, USA.
10.Principles of Fermentation Technology (1995) (2/e) Stanbury PF, Whitaker A and
Hall SJ, Butterworth-Hienemann Ltd., UK.
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UNIT 7 : Applications of animal biotechnology 06
Use of cell culture for production of a regulatory protein. Use of cell culture for
production of a hormone (e.g. Insulin). Use of cell culture for production of
vaccines. Cell hybridization and human hybridization. Use of cell culture in
drug targeting and drug toxicity analysis. Transplantation of cultured cells
UNIT 8 : Stem cell Biotechnology 03
Types and characteristics of stem cells. Culture conditions/equipments essential
for embryonic stem cell cultures. Use of stem cell cultures for treatment of
genetic disorders
UNIT 9 : Transgenic animals 03
Methods of transgenesis. Vectors involved. Biopharmaceutical applications of
transgenic animals.
Recommended books :
1. C. Helgasson; Basic cell culture protocols, 3rd edition, Human press
2. E. D. Rang, H.P. Dale, M.M. Ritter; Pharmacology, 5th edition
3. J. Mather and d. Barnes; Animal cell culture methods, Elsevier, vol 57
4. J.R.W. Masters; Animal Cell Culture- A practical approach, Oxford university
press
5. J. Paul Basic Protocols in cell and tissue culture
6. M. Butler; Animal cell technology-Principles and products, Open University press
7. M. Butler and M. Dawson, Cell culture lab fax, Bios scientific Pvt. Ltd.
8. M. Cylnes; Animal cell culture techniques, Springer Verlag
9. M.M. Young; Animal Biotechnology, Pergamon press, Oxford
10.N. Jenkins; Animal cell biotechnology-Methods and protocols, Human Press
11.R.I. Freshney; Culture of animal cells: A manual of basic techniques, John Wiley
and sons, 4th
edition.
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BBT - 605 GENETIC ENGINEERING- II 40hrs
UNIT 1: Production of therapeutic agents: 12
Engineeri