Affiliated College under Gauhati University
An ISO 9100-2015 Certified Institution
Accredited "A" grade with 3.12 in 4th cycle of assessment
Affiliated College under Gauhati University
An ISO 9100-2015 Certified Institution
Department at a glance
Introduction:
The Department of Biotechnology, Pandu College, since its inception in 2003, has been offering three years degree course (TDC) in this subject to the desired students who wish to take up Biotechnology either as a professional course or as a regular course. At present, the courses in this department include:
B.Sc. Biotechnology, which is a three year professional course under G.U. for which per semester fees is Rs 23,000.00*-. Total seat capacity is 30 and selection of the students sought for admission is strictly on merit basis.
The Department has been following B.Sc Biotechnology (Professional) and B.Sc Biotechnology (Regular)- CBCS course modules w.e.f August, 2019.
Presently, the Department has implemented the newly introduced course module according to NEP-2020 curriculum for B. Sc Biotechnology (Four Year Under-Graduate Programme; FYUGP) under Gauhati University.
Facilities available in the department
The department has a well equipped Plant tissue culture Lab, Microbiology lab, Molecular biology lab, Biochemistry lab and Bioinformatics lab. some of the instruments like Thermocycler, ELISA reader, Double beam Spectrophotometer, Laminar Air Flow unit, Refrigerated centrifuge, Electronic balance etc. are present in the laboratories which cater to the practical classes of the students.
Mission and Vision:
The Department of Biotechnology emerged with a mission to impart quality and value added Biotechnology education amongst the upcoming youngsters of this region leading to their holistic development along with entrepreneurial skills. The department envisions creating a learning environment where talented young students could be equipped with advanced knowledge and skills in the field of Biotechnology.
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| Basics in Bioinformatics | Organized in collaboration with Department of Zoology. Funded by DBT Govt. of India sponsored Advance Level Biotech Hub. Participants were PG students | 01-12-2023 | View | |
| Laboratory bearer Hands on training Programme | Organized in collaboration with Science Forum Pandu College. Participants are from different institutes of Greater Guwahati | 29-11-2023 | View | |
| Laboratory bearer Hands on training Programme | Organized in collaboration with Science Forum Pandu College. Participants are from different institutes of Greater Guwahati | 29-11-2023 | View | |
| Outreach Programme on Mushroom Cultivation | Organized at Garoghuli, Pamohi in collaboration with department of Botany. Participants were marginal farmer and house wife | 21-11-2023 | View | |
| Popular Talk on Carbon Dots: a versatile nano materials | Organized in collaboration with Department of Chemistry. Sponsored by DBT Govt. of India funded Advanced Level Biotech Hub. Partcipants are UG students. Resource person from Assam Engineering College | 18-11-2023 | View | |
| Seminar Talk on Research Methodology | Seminar Talk organized in collaboration with Research Council Pandu College. Sponsored by DBT Govt. of India funded Advanced Level Biotech Hub. PG Students and Faculty members are the participants. Three Talk delivered by subject experts. | 17-11-2023 | View | |
| Regional Workshop on \"Basics in Bioinformatics\" | A seven day regional level workshop entitled "Basics in Bioinformatics" was conducted for UG-students of Life-Science discipline. The inaugural function was graced by Dr Bula Choudhury, Senior Scientist, Guwahati Biotech Park. The workshop was sponsored by DBT, Govt of India under DBT-Biotech (Advance level) Hub grant. | 11-10-2023 | View | |
| Seminar Talk on Intellectual Property Right and Entrepreneurship Development | Organized one day Seminar Talk on Intellectual Property Right and Entrepreneurship Development in Collaboration with History Department. Sponsored by DBT Govt. Of India Funded Advanced Level Biotech Hub. The participants are PG and UG students along with faculty members. | 11-10-2023 | View |
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| PROGRAMME OUTCOME | View File |
| Programme outcome (POs) Biotechnology as an emerging discipline involve study focusing on the utilisation of biological systems to derive useful benefits for mankind. Students pursuing the subject develop clear understandings on the fundamentals of living systems and their possible utilities. They are further trained to visualise how varied inter-disciplinary approaches can help in modifying living systems or their by-products that could serve mankind and its environment better. Students successfully completing the programme gain opportunities to opt for higher studies as well as engage in research programs; they can also choose jobs in the government sectors including academic institutions, research organisations & in private sector encompassing range of fields such as Healthcare, Disease diagnostic, Genetic Engineering, Mariculture/Aquaculture, Food and Nutrition, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Nano Biotech, Textile Industry, Agriculture and Environment biotechnology etc. Biotechnology with its immense growth potential and talent pool will continue to play a significant role as an innovative manufacturing hub. The scope is wide and offers opportunities in the fields of both research and bio-processing. This course offers further opportunities to pursue higher studies in advanced disciplines like Biophysics, Bio-Medical Engineering, Nano-biotechnology, Bio-electronics, Computation Biology and also in the presently evolving AI interface . Students opting for research can work in premier institutes/laboratories of the country generally funded by DBT, DST, ICMR, MoFPI, FSSAI etc. The field also provides scope in the areas like Intellectual Property Research and Patenting, scientific writing or medical writing etc. There is also prospect of jobs in government and private diagnostic laboratories. One can also become an entrepreneur with ideas ranging from agri-biotech, marine-biotech, medical-biotech, Bio-IT services, etc. | View File |