B.Tech Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering

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Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering

Duration

4 Years

Level

Graduation

Type

Degree

Eligibility

10+2

B.Tech Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering or Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering is an Under-Graduate Biochemical Engineering course. The Bachelor of Technology course in Science, Technology and Engineering driven. The Bachelor of Technology specialization in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering is based on living organisms with its application extending to all phases like Industrial Processing, Agriculture, Medicine, Environment and Energy.

The Bachelor of Technology course in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering introduces the concepts of Biochemistry, Microbiology, Industrial Microbiology & Enzyme Technology, Cell & Molecular Biology, Genetics, Phase Equilibrium Thermodynamics and Property Estimation, Bioinformatics (IT), Industrial Microbiology & Enzyme Technology, Thermodynamics & Biochemical Reaction Engineering, and Industrial Microbiology & Enzyme Technology to name a few. The duration of the Bachelor of Technology course in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering is four years and it is career-orienting in nature.

B.Tech Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering Eligibility

  • Aspiring candidates should have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or equivalent with a minimum of 55% marks.
  • Some reputed colleges and institutes conduct an entrance examination for admission.

B.Tech Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering Syllabus

Syllabus of Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering course as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

B.Tech Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering Semester-I

Sr. No.

Subjects of Study

1

Basic Science

2

Mathematics

3

Electromagnetic Fields and Waves

4

Chemistry Laboratory

B.Tech Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering Semester-II

1

Inorganic and Organic Chemistry

2

Mathematics II

3

Physics Laboratory

B.Tech Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering Semester-III

1

Engineering Sciences

2

Mechanics

3

Transport Phenomenon

B.Tech Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering Semester-IV

1

Introduction to Computer Science

2

An Introduction to Computers and Programming      

3

Engineering Arts

4

Graphic Science

5

Manufacturing Processes

B.Tech Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering Semester-V

1

Introduction to the Department

2

Biochemistry

3

Microbiology

4

Molecular Biology and Genetics

B.Tech Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering Semester-VI

1

Bioprocess Calculations

2

Bioprocess Technology

3

Biosciences Laboratory

4

Professional Processes

B.Tech Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering Semester-VII

1

Bioprocess Engineering

2

Colloquium

3

Fluid Solid Systems

4

Transport Processes

5

Bioprocess Engineering Laboratory

6

Elective

  • Advanced Bioprocess Control
  • Biophysics
  • Bioinformatics
  • Chemical Properties of Bio-Molecules
  • Enzyme Catalysed Organic Synthesis
  • Fluidization Engineering
  • Immunology
  • Mixing and its Applications
  • Metabolic Regulation and Engineering
  • Polymer Science & Engineering
  • Thermodynamics of Biological Systems

B.Tech Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering Semester-VIII

1

Chemical Reaction Engineering

2

Enzyme Engineering and Technology Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics

3

Instrumentation and Process Control

4

Multistage Separations

5

Transport Processes II

6

Chemical Engineering Lab

7

Elective

  • Analytical Methods in Biotechnology
  • Biochemistry
  • Biotechnology in Food Processing
  • Carbohydrates and Lipids in Biotechnology
  • Food Science and Engineering
  • Independent Study
  • Materials of Construction
  • Modelling and Simulation of Bioprocesses
  • Membrane Applications in Food Processing and Biotechnology
  • Physical Properties of Bio-Molecules
  • Solid State Cultivation

 

B.Tech Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering Colleges

B.Tech Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering Course Suitability

  • For those who want to know about Therapeutics, Diagnostics, Biosensors, and Medical devices, Bio-fertilizer, Bio-pesticides and Biofuels are well suited for them.
  • The ability to work independently is another important aspect; the ability to use computers at work is very important.
  • The Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering course helps to cover all aspects of this interdisciplinary technology where knowledge, methods and expertise are required for chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, genetics, chemical engineering and computer science.
  • They need certain skills of problem-solving, information technology skills, and analyzing and interpreting skills.

How is the B.Tech Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering Course Beneficial?

  • It is beneficial to train students as leaders in research and development in industry and to produce good quality production engineers to cater to the needs of industries in the field of biotechnology and other allied fields.
  • They can get a job in government sectors such as Universities and Colleges, Research institutes or at Private Centres as Research scientists/assistants.
  • The Bachelor of Technology course in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering is also beneficial for further studies such as a ME / M.Tech and a PhD degree.
  • You also can be a Research Scientist, Teacher, Marketing manager, Science Writer, Bio-Informists, Quality Control Officer or Production in-charge in the Food, Chemical and Pharmaceutical industry.

B.Tech Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering Employment Areas

  • Bio-Processing Industries
  • Biotechnology Departments
  • Biopharmaceutical Companies
  • Biochemistry / Cell Biology Centres
  • Biotechnology Product Management Companies
  • Chemical Plants
  • Food Processing Industries
  • Research Centres

B.Tech Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering Job Types

  • Biotechnology Expert
  • Business Development Executive
  • Executive
  • Instructor / Assistant Instructor
  • Lecturer
  • Laboratory Assistant
  • Marketing Executive Trainee
  • Professor / Associate Professor
  • Sales Manager

Advanced Course in B.Tech Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering