- Bioinformatics: Focuses on the use of computer science and statistical methods to analyze biological data, including sequence analysis, structural biology, and genomics.
- Recombinant DNA Technology: Explores the techniques used to manipulate DNA, such as gene cloning, PCR, DNA sequencing, and genetic engineering, for applications in medicine, agriculture, and industry.
- Downstream Processing: Covers the purification and isolation of biological products obtained from fermentation or bioprocessing techniques, including techniques like chromatography, filtration, and centrifugation.
- Chemical Reaction Engineering: Provides a foundation in chemical engineering principles applied to bioprocesses, including kinetics, reactor design, mass transfer, and heat transfer in biological systems.
- Food Biotechnology: Examines the application of biotechnological techniques in food production, processing, and preservation, including topics such as genetically modified organisms (GMOs), food safety, and functional foods.
- Entrepreneurship Development: Focuses on developing entrepreneurial skills and knowledge required to start and manage biotechnology-related businesses, covering aspects such as business planning, funding, marketing, and intellectual property rights.
This semester equips students with a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills essential for various career paths in the biotechnology industry, research institutions, and entrepreneurship ventures.
