Department of Biotechnology

Biotechnology relies on the application of scientific and engineering principles to process materials by biological agents for producing goods and services for mankind.

There are many applications of Biotechnology in industrial sectors, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, food, energy and environment.

The Department of Biotechnology was established in 1992-93 with a vision to make an impact through research, technology-based training and innovation.

The department offers graduate and postgraduate courses in Biotechnology. It also offers two introductory Biotechnology courses to undergraduate students of other faculties of the university.

Chairman Message

Muharram Ali

Associate Professor & Chairman

Welcome to the Department of Biotechnology. The department is committed to quality education, research, innovation and technology-based training.

Our academic and research activities focus on modern biotechnology, agricultural biotechnology, molecular biology, genetic engineering, tissue culture and national food security.

The department aims to train graduates who can contribute to research, professional organizations and biotechnology-based development in agriculture, medicine, environment, food processing and renewable energy.

Objectives

The department focuses on imparting quality education, promoting agricultural biotechnology and applying biotechnology knowledge for efficient and environmentally sound agriculture.

Impart quality education, research, innovation and technology-based training.
Promote and strengthen the area of agricultural biotechnology.
Develop and apply basic knowledge of biotechnology for efficient management of environmentally sound agriculture.
Expand interaction among agriculture, medicine, environment, fisheries, food processing and renewable energy fuels.
Train graduates for research and professional organizations through modern biotechnology education.

Academic & Research Areas

Plant Genomics

Research related to plant genetic resources, genomics and molecular improvement.

Molecular Biology

Study of biological systems at molecular level for research and practical applications.

Genetic Engineering

Application of gene-based technologies for crop improvement and biotechnology research.

Tissue Culture

Laboratory-based plant tissue culture work for propagation, research and innovation.

Industrial Biotechnology

Biotechnology applications in industrial production, processing and useful biological products.

Functional Genomics

Research on gene functions and biological systems for modern biotechnology advancement.

Degree Programs

Undergraduate Support Courses

The department offers introductory Biotechnology courses to undergraduate students of other faculties of the university.

Graduate Program

Graduate-level courses and training in Biotechnology with focus on molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology and tissue culture.

Postgraduate Program

Postgraduate education and research in agricultural biotechnology, genomics, genetic engineering and modern biotechnology disciplines.

Courses Offered

Code	Title of Course	C. Hrs
TERM-V
BIOTECH-501	Biochemistry-I	3(2+1)
BIOTECH-503	Molecular Biology-I	3(2+1)
BIOTECH-505	Microbiology	3(2+1)
BIOTECH-507	Cell Biology	3(2+1)
BIOTECH-509	Analytical Chemistry & Instrumentation	3(2+1)
STAT-511	Elementary Statistics	3(2+1)
TERM-VI
BIOTECH-502	Biochemistry-II	3(2+1)
BIOTECH-504	Molecular Biology-II	3(2+1)
BIOTECH-506	Immunology	3(2+1)
BIOTECH-508	Cell & Tissue Culture	3(2+1)
CP-510	General Biochemistry	3(2+1)
TERM-VII
BIOTECH-601	Bioinformatics	3(2+1)
BIOTECH-603	Recombinant DNA Technology	3(2+1)
BIOTECH-605	Microbial Biotechnology	3(2+1)
BIOTECH-607	Skills and Research Methodology for Biotechnologists	3(3+0)
SUPT-611	Supporting Course	3(2+1)
TERM-VIII
BIOTECH-602	Metabolomics, Proteomics & Genomics	2(2+0)
BIOTECH-604	Principle of Biochemical Engineering	3(2+1)
BIOTECH-606	Environmental Biotechnology	3(2+1)
BIOTECH-610	Internship and Report Writing	4(0+4)

Facilities

Tissue Culture Laboratory

The department has laboratory facilities for tissue culture training, research and biotechnology applications.

Molecular Biology Laboratory

Laboratory support is available for molecular biology, genomics and genetic engineering-related research activities.

Food Security Research

The department contributes to national food security through biotechnology research, innovation and trained graduates.