B.Sc Biotechnology
             (Courses as per UGC guidelines/ HNB garhwal university)

             Duration: 3 yrs
             Eligibility: 10+2 with min. 45% marks in aggregate or 50% marks in PCB.
             Admission through test to be conducted by the college.

             Course contents: the prescribed course contents is as per the H.N.B garhwal university. The curriculum involves the study of subjects of              biology i.e. zoology, botany and chemistry. The course is enriched by the basic study of subjects like biochemistry, biophysics, microbiology,              molecular biology, genetic engineering, plants & animal biotechnology, environmental & industrial biotechnology and various other advanced              techniques.
             The advantage of studing this course is that the candidate can further pursue higher studies (masters level) in specialized field of sciences              i.e biotechnology, microbiology, biochemistry or molecular biology etc.
             The candidates have an option for furtherance of heir studies in any discipline for their masters degree in fundamental sciences. This dual/              Degree-Diploma programme has been inculcates in the stream of education with a view of opening simultaneous avenues for students doing              graduation in sciences to have an exposure of bio-technology. Biotechnology is expected not only to exert significant effects on human and              animal food, energy and chemicals, waste & pollution treatment, veterinary & medical care, crops & minerals but even to create entirely              new industries in distant fuure. Career advancement planning takes shape at the graduation level itself and it is a normal phenomenon that              generally after graduation an individual plans for masters in different stream of life sciences and allied sciences. The individual plans three              years in advance his future course of study and so on the research activities in the field of biotechnology.

             SCOPE

             On passing the course the candidates can be appointed as managers in production & can handle the sales/marketing as executives in                          companies manufacturing, microbiological media/ diagnostic bib or biotechnological products. The knowledge of fundamentals of                          biotechnology will be an asset for their performance. The candidate can also go for masters in business administration (biotechnology). This              will further strengthen their managing acumen in biotechnology and related industries.
             The candidate after passing this course can also opt for bachelor’s in law (IPR & Biotechnology) which is a highly specialized professional              and after the advent of IPR laws in present global scenario this will be a most sought out job. The degree with an integrated approach like              this will be an added advantage for the candidate.
             The candidate has a bright future as biotechnology in an upcoming field in the Indian industrial scenario.

             Duration: 3years
             Eligibility: 10+2 pattern with min. 45% marks PCB/PCM.
             Admission through test to be conducted by the college.

             Basic principles of microbiology including study of microscopic organisms (bacteria, viruses, protozoa, algae and fungi), the isolation,                          cultivation and identification of microbes, host-parasite relationships as they relate to disease, microbial and molecular genetics, growth              and control of microbes, and the human immune response to microbes. Limited to students in the joint program in industrial microbiology or              the joint program in environmental science and technology.

             An introduction through theory, lab, and field work to microorganisms of importance to the food and dairy industries. Quality control of raw              materials and finished products, microbial metabolism, food and drug regulations and guidelines, theory of good manufacturing practice for              food manufacturers and hazard analysis and critical control point programs (HACCP). Limited to students in the joint program in industrial              microbiology.

             Practical experience in locating, collecting and interpreting scientific information for the purpose of designing laboratory procedures.                          Students work individually under faculty supervision in a lab setting to perform the laboratory procedures and record the results and present              a formal report.

             Microbiology is a research oriented field; hence people willing to study microbiology must have scientific temper, research aptitude, keen              observation, preservance and hard work. Group working skills are required.

             SCOPE

             Micro biologist are employed in hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, food & beverage industries, water processing plants, bottling                           industries, hotels, agri-research institutes.

             Different fields in microbiology
             a) MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGIST
             b) AGRICULTURAL MICROBIOLOGIST
             c) INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGIST
             d) GENERAL MICROBIOLOGIST

             International firms related to environmental projects offering lucrative pay packages, recruit Indian graduates from this field.