B.Tech (Biotechnology)

Program Code 19041

Campus Kolkata

Institute Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Kolkata

University Amity University, Kolkata

Eligibility PCB or PCM (Min 55%)

Duration 4 Years

Selection Process

  • Program Fee (Rs. in Lacs)
  • 1st Year Non Sponsored Semester .985
Admission Not open

Course Structure

1st Year

Semester 1

  • Basic Electrical Engineering [Engineering Sciences Courses]
  • Introduction to Computers and Programming in C [Engineering Sciences Courses]
  • Basic Physics-I for Bio Sciences [Basic Sciences Courses]
  • General Chemistry [Basic Sciences Courses]
  • Mathematics For Life Sciences-I [Basic Sciences Courses]
  • Technical Communication – I [Communication Skills]
  • Foreign Business Language
  • Open Elective Courses
  • Outdoor Activity Based Courses

Semester 2

  • Term Paper - I [Supervised Independent Learning/ Non-Teaching Credit Courses]
  • Database Management Systems [Engineering Sciences Courses]
  • Applied Chemistry [Basic Sciences Courses]
  • Basic Physics-II for Bio Sciences [Basic Sciences Courses]
  • Environmental Studies [Basic Sciences Courses]
  • Mathematics For Life Sciences-II [Basic Sciences Courses]
  • Foreign Business Language
  • Open Elective Courses
  • Outdoor Activity Based Courses

2nd Year

Semester 3

  • Term Paper [Supervised Independent Learning/ Non-Teaching Credit Courses]
  • Object Oriented Programming Using C++ [Engineering Sciences Courses]
  • Python for Biologist [Engineering Sciences Courses]
  • Biochemistry [Core Courses]
  • Material Science [Core Courses]
  • Microbiology [Core Courses]
  • Cell Biology [Basic Sciences Courses]
  • Foreign Business Language
  • Open Elective Courses
  • Outdoor Activity Based Courses

Semester 4

  • Principles of Chemical Engineering [Engineering Sciences Courses]
  • Bioanalytical Techniques [Core Courses]
  • Biochemistry [Core Courses]
  • Java Programming [Core Courses]
  • Microbiology [Core Courses]
  • Genetics [Basic Sciences Courses]
  • Understanding Self to enhance Personal Competence [Behavioural Science]
  • Foreign Business Language
  • Open Elective Courses
  • Outdoor Activity Based Courses

3rd Year

Semester 5

  • In-House Practical Training [Supervised Independent Learning/ Non-Teaching Credit Courses]
  • Basic Biostatistics [Specialisation Elective Courses]
  • Basics of Cancer [Specialisation Elective Courses]
  • Chemical Biology [Specialisation Elective Courses]
  • BASIC SKILLS IN QUALITY CONTROL CHEMIST_MICROBIOLOGIST [Employability & Skill Enhancement Courses]
  • Animal Biotechnology [Core Courses]
  • Enzymology [Core Courses]
  • Fundamentals of Biochemical Engineering [Core Courses]
  • Molecular Biology [Core Courses]
  • Plant Biotechnology [Core Courses]
  • Working in Teams for Professional Excellence [Behavioural Science]
  • Foreign Business Language
  • Open Elective Courses
  • Outdoor Activity Based Courses

Semester 6

  • Artificial Intelligence& Machine Learning in Life Sciences [Specialisation Elective Courses]
  • Environmental Toxicology and Health [Specialisation Elective Courses]
  • ADVANCED SKILLS IN QUALITY CONTROL CHEMIST_MICROBIOLOGIST [Employability & Skill Enhancement Courses]
  • Bioprocess Technology [Core Courses]
  • Essentials of Genomics and Proteomics [Core Courses]
  • Immunology and Immunotechnology [Core Courses]
  • Plant Biotechnology [Core Courses]
  • Recombinant DNA Technology [Core Courses]
  • Employment & Professional Communication [Communication Skills]
  • Foreign Business Language
  • Open Elective Courses
  • Outdoor Activity Based Courses

4th Year

Semester 7

  • Summer Internship [Supervised Independent Learning/ Non-Teaching Credit Courses]
  • Advanced Java for Biotechnology [Specialisation Elective Courses]
  • Bioprocess Plant Design [Specialisation Elective Courses]
  • Cancer Biology [Specialisation Elective Courses]
  • Immunoinformatics [Specialisation Elective Courses]
  • Introduction to Biosensors [Specialisation Elective Courses]
  • Nanobiotechnology [Specialisation Elective Courses]
  • Plants for Human Health [Specialisation Elective Courses]
  • Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering [Specialisation Elective Courses]
  • Seminar [Mandatory Courses]
  • Downstream Processing [Core Courses]
  • Professional Ethics and Social Responsibility [Professional Ethics]
  • Foreign Business Language
  • Open Elective Courses
  • Outdoor Activity Based Courses

Semester 8

  • Major Project [Supervised Independent Learning/ Non-Teaching Credit Courses]
  • Big Data for Life Science [Specialisation Elective Courses]
  • Bioprocess Plant Design [Specialisation Elective Courses]
  • Environmental Biotechnology [Specialisation Elective Courses]
  • Fundamentals & Applications of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology [Specialisation Elective Courses]
  • Foreign Business Language
  • Open Elective Courses
  • Outdoor Activity Based Courses