Programme Outcomes
PROGRAM OUTCOME (PO)
PO-1: Scientific knowledge: Graduates will acquire biochemistry/biotechnology / bioinformatics/ microbiology specific knowledge including recent techniques in the respective fields coupled with hands-on skills and leadership skills for a successful career.
PO-2: Problem analysis: Graduates will be able to analyse, solve and troubleshoot problems in implementation of biochemistry/biotechnology/ microbiological protocols.
PO-3: Design/development of solutions: Graduates will develop creative thinking and cooperate with each other to solve problems in the field of biochemistry/biotechnology/bioinformatics/ microbiology.
PO-4: Conduct investigations of complex problems: Graduates will acquire practical skills – which help in planning and designing protocols to validate hypothesis and execute experimental techniques independently as well as assimilate, analyse and interpret subsequent data.
PO-5: Modern tool usage and communication: Graduates will effectively be able to manage resources and time using ICT and computer enabled devices and accomplish ability to understand and communicate all ideas effectively.
PO-6: Environment sustainability and Ethics: Graduates will get adequate knowledge to use information and implement solutions for environmental protection and remediation. Graduates will be aware of their role and responsibility in handling and use of microbes including genetically modified microorganisms.
PO-7: Lifelong learning: Graduates will carry on to learn and adapt in a world of constantly evolving technology.
PO-1: Scientific knowledge: Graduates will acquire biochemistry/biotechnology / bioinformatics/ microbiology specific knowledge including recent techniques in the respective fields coupled with hands-on skills and leadership skills for a successful career.
PO-2: Problem analysis: Graduates will be able to analyse, solve and troubleshoot problems in implementation of biochemistry/biotechnology/ microbiological protocols.
PO-3: Design/development of solutions: Graduates will develop creative thinking and cooperate with each other to solve problems in the field of biochemistry/biotechnology/bioinformatics/ microbiology.
PO-4: Conduct investigations of complex problems: Graduates will acquire practical skills – which help in planning and designing protocols to validate hypothesis and execute experimental techniques independently as well as assimilate, analyse and interpret subsequent data.
PO-5: Modern tool usage and communication: Graduates will effectively be able to manage resources and time using ICT and computer enabled devices and accomplish ability to understand and communicate all ideas effectively.
PO-6: Environment sustainability and Ethics: Graduates will get adequate knowledge to use information and implement solutions for environmental protection and remediation. Graduates will be aware of their role and responsibility in handling and use of microbes including genetically modified microorganisms.
PO-7: Lifelong learning: Graduates will carry on to learn and adapt in a world of constantly evolving technology.
Curriculum & Syllabus
CURRICULUM & SYLLABUS
MINIMUM CREDITS TO BE EARNED: 140
Hours/Wee | Maximum Marks | |||||||
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Code No. | Course | Lecture | Tutorial | Practical | Credits | CA | SEE | Total |
SEMESTER 1 | ||||||||
LANG | Tamil I/ Hindi / French | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 40 | 60 | 100 |
ENG | English I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 40 | 60 | 100 |
CORE1 | Fundamentals of Cell Biology | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 40 | 60 | 100 |
CORE2 | Genetics and Developmental Biology | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 40 | 60 | 100 |
CORE3 | Biochemistry | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 40 | 60 | 100 |
CORE | Practical 1 : Cell Biology, Genetics Developmental Biology Practica | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 40 | 60 | 100 |
CORE | Practical 2 : Biochemistry Practical | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 40 | 60 | 100 |
AECC | Communication Skills | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 40 | 60 | 100 |
SEC | Orientation/Induction programme / Life skills | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
17 | 2 | 10 | 24 |
Eligibility Criteria
Program | Program Duration (Year) | Eligibility | Criteria for Merit |
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B.Sc Bio-Technology | 3 Years (6 Semesters) | Pass in +2, HSC or equivalent with Biology/ Botany/ Zoology/ Biochemistry/ Biotech/ Microbiology. | Merit based on the percentage of marks secured in the qualifying examination |
Career Prospects
CAREER PROSPECTS
- Quality controller
- Medical Scientist
- Clinical Technician
- Microbiologist
- Process Development Scientist
- Biopharma Sales Representative
- Biotechnological Technician
- Epidemiologist
- Microbiologist
- Medical and Clinical Lab Technologist
- Biomanufacturing Specialist
- Bioproduction Specialist
- Medical Coder
- Environmental Technician
Alumni Testimonials
Department of Biotechnology, VISTAS provides state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities. The professors are highly qualified, knowledgeable, and friendly. The course curriculum is relevant and offers site visits. Most importantly, the annual events organized by the college are awesome and witness huge crowds. The university conducts various extracurricular activities throughout the year. I thoroughly enjoyed my student life while pursuing my Bachelors program at VISTAS (Deemed-to-be University).
M. Srimathi (B.Sc. Biotechnology), 2017 - 2020
Junior Microbiologist @ Eupro Biotech private Limited, Chennai
Fee Structure
Tuition Fee 2024 - 2025 (Per Sem) | Other Fee (Per Sem) | Total Fee 2024 - 2025 (Per Sem) |
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17,000 | 13,000 | 30,000 |
Faculty of the Department
Sl. No. | Name of the Faculty | Designation | Educational Qualification | Area of Specialization | Experience in Years | Vidwan ID | Photos |
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1 | Dr.Udaya Prakash.N.K | Professor | M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D. | Aerobiology (Mycology and Palynology), Microbiology, Herbal Science, Bio Nanotechnology, Bio-remediation | 22 years 2 months | 249657 | |
2 | Dr.Prakash.B | Associate Professor and HOD | M.Sc., M.Tech, M.Phil, Ph.D | Animal Biotechnology and Medical Biotechnology | 21 years | 232485 | |
3 | Dr.Vijayalakshmi.S | Associate Professor | M.Sc., SLET, Ph.D. | Secondary Metabolite Production by Fungi and Fungal genetics and Molecular Cell Biology | 19 years 2 months | - | |
4 | Dr.Thenmozhi.M | Associate Professor | M.Sc., MBA, M.Phil, Ph.D | Plant, Environmental Biotechnology and Organic farming | 15 years 2 months | 232505 | |
5 | Dr.Ashok Kumar.K | Associate Professor | M.Sc., M.Tech, M.Phil, SET, Ph.D | Biochemistry , Oncology and Environmental Biotechnology | 19 years 2 months | 233902 | |
6 | Dr.Sampath Kumar.B | Assistant Professor | M.Sc, Ph.D | Fungal Diversity | 15 years 2 months | 251184 | |
7 | Dr.Abirami Gopalakrishnan | Assistant Professor | M.Sc., Ph.D | Bioremediation Extremohiles, Actinomycetes, Microbial Molecular Diversity, Drug Discovery | 6years,2months | 236844 | |
8 | Dr.Suganthi.M | Assistant Professor | M.Sc., Ph.D | Microbial biotechnology and Insect molecular biology | 6years,2months | 232457 | |
9 | Dr.Jayanthi.M | Assistant Professor | M.Sc.,M.Phil, Ph.D | Plant Metabolic Profiling, Plant Tissue Culture and Genetic Engineering | 6years,1months | 232456 | |
10 | Dr.Manjunathan.J | Assistant Professor | M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., | Mushroom biology, Microbiology, Fungal biotechnology | 6 years 2 months | 233885 | |
11 | Dr.Durgadevi.R | Assistant Professor | M.Sc.,Ph.D | Medical Microbiology, Nanotechnology, Drug Discovery mechanism | 1years,2months | 292444 | |
12 | Dr.Vardhana.J | Assistant Professor | M.Sc., Ph.D | NanoBiotechnology,Fungal Secondary metabolites ,Fungal Endophytes, Environmental Microbiology | 6 years 2 months | 298106 | |
13 | Ms.Preethi.N | Assistant Professor | M.Sc Biotechnology | Mushroom biology, Microbiology, Fungal biotechnology | 3 years 8 months | 481450 |