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B.Tech (Bio Technology)

Biotechnology department started in the year 2006. All programs are approved by AICTE as per norms with well developed infrastructure, curriculum and faculty who have experience in the Industry, Research and Teaching. We have experienced and dedicative faculty members of 8 for UG programme which include 1 doctorate.

Biotechnology department provides quality education, developing academic and intellectual skills in students which reflect in both the quality of learning offered as well as the research conducted within the campus. Department of Biotechnology aims at providing deep and breadth learning skills through electives such as Biopharmaceutical, Food technology, plant Biotechnology, animal biotechnology, Marine Biotechnology, Tissue engineering, where students have the choice of selecting their specialized interest. Workshop, seminars are conducted every year to develop their skills and for their better understanding

Biotechnology is the field of science with a combination of Life Science and Technology. Though Life science has been a part of our society as botany, zoology and other Natural Sciences, the advent of Technology in the past 20-30 years has propelled the impact of biotechnology across Medical, Research, Food and Marine Biotechnology to name a few. With the growing demand for individuals who are versed in both the sciences and technology, Biotechnology graduates across the world have been involved with being in the forefront of science development

The Department realizes the potential of Biotechnology to expand its impact in the upcoming years and proactively looks to develop students to become contributors to the tomorrow's scientifically driven society. Department of Biotechnology has an approved intake of 45 by AICTE and offer UG Programme in Biotechnology. Department of Biotechnology is accredited by NBA and affiliated to Anna University, Chennai.

Vision

To be a department that imparts education par excellence in Biotechnology and develops a generation of learners who are apprised with all that Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical and Life sciences fields has to offer.

Mission

Provide the technical expertise that forms the basis of Biotechnology's real world applications
Enable students develop an interest and know-how to apply Biotechnology principles across daily lives
Inculcate strong learning practices and culture of professionalism to take learning experience to next level

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

The Department of Biotechnology designed course outcomes using the following attributes:
Focus, Passion, Excellence and Innovation

To apply fundamental technical knowledge and skills to find creative solutions to technological challenges and problems in various areas of basic sciences and engineering
To take up higher education & to engage in research and development in civil engineering and allied areas of science and technology
To prepare graduates to deal with ethical and professional issues, taking into account the broader societal implications of civil engineering.
Use technical, teamwork, and communication skills, along with leadership principles, to pursue civil engineering careers in areas such as structural, transportation, geotechnical, materials, environmental, construction, and water resources engineering or other fields.

Programme Outcomes(POS)

FOCUS: This refers to the undivided attention the faculty would offer to the students in learning sessions and directed approach undertaken by students during learning and development.
PASSION: As Learning occurs with Focus, it is Passion from both the students and faculty that creates a culture of scientific fervor that propels learning.
EXCELLENCE: It is the expectation that excellence will be aimed at all levels to raise the quality of learning
INNOVATION: As Biotechnology is a field that breeds on innovation, the Department is geared to inculcate the attitude of same innovation in students that synergies with Focus, Passion and Excellence

Programme Educational Objectives(PEO)

PO1: Graduates will have ability to use their innovative ideas in their passionate field
PO2: Graduates will understand the working principles of instruments and equipments which help in their creation of innovative products and offer solution to surrounding environmental problems as entrepreneurs.
PO3: Graduates are cultivating with ethical and professional values which will reflect in our society with better environment
PO4: Graduates use their intellectual, technical, academic and communication skills to pursue as biotechnologists in fields such as bioengineering, biopharmaceutical, food processing, Genetic engineering and in other fields too

Program specific outcomes (PSO):

PO1: Adept scientific knowledge Transfer: The courses taught are aimed to provide a strong foundation across the years in fields within Biotechnology such Medical Technology, Pharmacology, Marine and Food Science.
PO2: Biotechnologist and environmental health: This programme gave the potential to maintain and enhance environmental health by using their skills in waste water treatment, biodegradation, bioremediation and measurement of biodegradation
PO3: Staying updated on the Latest Developments: With Biotechnology, Research and Development across the world have been offering breakthrough understanding on a daily basis. Students will be expected to stay updated and provided guidance by faculty on the latest development in Biotechnology
PO4: Maintenance of health through Medicine and Food products: Graduates understand the source, general features of microbes which produce the fermented foods, enriched foods and also learned biological techniques to estimates antibiotics to enhance health of livings.
PO5: Hands on training on learned concepts: To supplement classroom learning, students will also be provided hands on training through State of the Arts Laboratories and Trained staff.
PO6: Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Biotechnologist understands the entrepreneurship nature and believes in themselves with the foundation of confidence in their innovative ideas and able to solve the issues with their skills
PO7: Personal and Educational Development: The program also believes that each student has the potential to contribute to the society when trained and placed in a progressive environment. The Department of Biotechnology has thought at its heart as learning occurs in and outside classrooms.
PO8: Biotechnologist and society: Graduates are taught to apply their personal ethical values and professional ethics in their daily life and work as team to enhance our society and nation to a superpower nation

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