The Department of Biotechnology was incepted in 2002. The department offers the programmes B.Sc. Biotechnology and M.Sc. Biotechnology with a vision to make an impact through research and technology based training. Biotechnology is a multi-disciplinary science comprising various facets of Biology. The department aims to strengthen research in all identified areas. To provide academic training and conduct research in the interdisciplinary areas of Biotechnology with a particular emphasis on extending the knowledge generated from these studies towards the development of technologies of commercial significance.
Goals
- To motivate the students to take up exciting society oriented research work
Objectives
- To provide the students with a solid foundation in the rapidly expanding field of Biotechnology
- To produce qualified and skilled researchers in many disciplines of Biotechnology
- To develop, implement and evaluate the curriculum of Biotechnology programmeme with a strong commitment to be aligned, in compliance with the national and international standards
programmemes offered
| B.Sc. Biotechnology | M.Sc. Biotechnology |
Course Structure
 UG - 2021 |
UG - 2024 |
PG |
Result
UG
University Rank
UG
| YEAR | RANK | NAME |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | 16 | M. Vijayalakshmi |
| 2022-2023 | 4 | S. Charumathi |
| 2021-2022 | 15 | P. Amirtha |
| 2020-2021 | 4 | V. Poornima |
| 2019-2020 | 4 | A. Kanimozhi |
PG
| YEAR | RANK | NAME |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 8 | K. Vigneshwari |
| 2019-2020 | 9 | K. Saranya |
Activities
Department
- The Department has organised a one day Field Exposure Visit programme to NIFTEM Thanjavur on 22.08.2024
- A one day workshop on “Bioinformatics” was conducted on 10.02.2024. In Session-1 Dr. K. Akila,Head and Associate Professor, Department of Bioinformatics, Bishop Heber College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli and in Session-2 Dr. T. Jebastin, Assistant Professor, Department of Bioinformatics, Bishop Heber College, Tiruchirappalli were the resource persons
- The national level Rangoli Kolam Competition based on the theme “Optical Illusion” was organised on 31.01.2024
- The Exon association meeting on “Exploring the forefront of biotech research” was organised on 20.01.2024. Dr.S. Deborah, Assistant Professor, PG and Research Department of Biotechnology,Jamal Mohamed College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli was the resource person
- Our department collaborated with intradepartments Botany and Biochemistry together organised an Entrepreneurial skill development programme on the topic “Regenerative agriculture” from 14.12.2023 to 16.12.2023. Mr. K. Ponalagendra Raja, Organic Trainer, Thalir Organic Farm, Manapparai and Mrs. P. Devika Chellaiah, National trainer, Tiruchirappalli were the resource persons
- An Extension activity was conducted on 31.08.2023 titled “Awareness Programme to the School Students” at Kalaimagal High School, Edamalaipattipudhur village, Tiruchirappalli
- Exon association organised Life skills programme for women on 16.08.2023 with the theme “Asana and Mudras for wellbeing” Ms. M. Udhayabanu, Head and Assistant Professor, Department of English (Self-financed), Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College, Tiruchirappalli
- The Exon association of Department of Biotechnology organised a lecture on the topic-“Emerging with Biotechnology-Insights and future prospects” The speaker was Dr. R.V. Achiraman, Department of Environmental Biotechnology, Bharathidasan university, Tiruchirappalli
- The students have been placed in leading companies like Tech India trainee analysts, ITC limited food division, Big temple School,V Healthtik Private limited,Omega Health Care Management, and Big Temple school etc.
- An awareness programmeme on the effect of covid - 19 and the safety measures to be followed was organised in the adopted village Sirumayangudi, Lalgudi Tk, Tiruchirappalli on 27.03.2021.
- A national level virtual workshop on "DNA Barcoding" was conducted on 17.02.2021. Dr. H. Abdul Jafar Ali, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Biotechnology, Islamiah College (Autonomous) Newtown, Vaniyambadi delivered the lecture.
- The Exon Association Meeting on "Know Your Dream Career" was organised on 16.02.2021. Dr. J. Philip Robinson, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Biotechnology, K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology, Tiruchengode addressed the students
- A national seminar on "Nature as Medicine" was organised on 11.06.2020, Dr. S. Achiraman was the resource person
- An international seminar on "An overview on Molecular imaging" was organised on 02.03.2020. Dr. Parasuraman Padmanadhan, Deputy Director, Head of Operation, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore was the resource person
- Hands on training on vermicomposting and mushroom production was given to the rural entrepreneurs of Agalanganallur, Lalgudi Tk., Tiruchirappalli on 22.02.2020
- The Exon association meeting on "Diagnostic Tests for Covid -19" was conducted on 26.02.2020, Dr. R. Selvam, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Zoology, Bishop Heber College, Trichy gave his insights on the diagnosis of Covid-19
Student
- Ms.S. Subicsha, Ms.S.Yagavi, and Ms.M. Shalini, and Ms.S. Subasri of III B.Sc., participated and presented papers in the National one day seminar on “Recent advances in biomedical technology-2024” on 06.02.2024
- Ms. P. Praveena, Ms. T. Maha, Ms. M. Sneha, and M.Rajalakshmi of II B.Sc., presented posters on 06.02.2024, St. Joseph College,(Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli
- Ms. M. Akhileswari, Ms.S.Parkavi, and Ms.S.Lakshini of I B.Sc., Presented posters in the International conference on 31.01.2024
- Ms. K. Sri Harini, Ms. S. Sowmiya, Ms. M. Vijayalakshmi, Ms. K. Subicsha, and Ms. S. Yagavi, Ms. M. Logeswari, and Ms. S.Shanthanalakshmi of III B.Sc., presented and received the best paper awards in an International conference “Frontiers In Biological and Medical Sciences FBMS” from 19.01.2024 to 20.01.2024
- Ms. K. Sri Harini, III B.Sc., presented a paper in the oral presentation in oneday Nationallevel seminar on “Impact of Non-Communicable Diseases in India” at Shrimati Indra Gandhi College, Tiruchirappalli, on 11.10.2023
- Ms. S. Sudhiksha of III B.Sc., participated and received the second prize in “BIO-DE-FESTA-2023” an intercollegiate technical fest organised the Department of Biotechnology St. Joseph College(Autonomous), Trichirappalli, on 22.09.2023
- Ms. S. Sudhiksha,Ms.M.Dhanalaksmi,Ms.P.Gopika,and Ms.M.Thirisha of III B.Sc., participated and receivedthe second prize in “UDGAM-2023”for the competition Mime from 18.08.2023 to 19.08.2023
- Ms.S. Sudhiksha III B.Sc., participated, and received the first prize in “UDGAM-2023” for the Vegetable carving competition from 18.08.2023 to 19.08.2023
- Ms. S. Sangeethpriya of I B.Sc. Biotechnology presented a paper in the Second International Conference on Emerging Trends in Life Sciences (ICETLS-2021) organised by the Department of Botany, Telangana University, Dichpall, Nizamabad from 28.01.2021 to 29.01.2021
- Ms. S. Sangeethpriya and Guna Pavadharini of I B.Sc. Biotechnology presented a paper entitled "Feminism" in the international conference organised by National College, Tiruchirappalli in collaboration with Sri Vasavi College, Erode on 05.02.2021. The article was published in the International Journal of Research in Humanities, Arts and Science
- Ms. V. Hema and Ms. A. Kamalayazhini of III B.Sc. and II B.Sc. Biotechnology won the first prize in poster presentation and pencil art conducted by PG & Research Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Holy Cross College, Trichy in 2019
- Students of II B.Sc. won the second prize in Vitafest 2K19, an intercollegiate competition at Srimad Andavan Arts and Science College in 2019
- Students won the second prize in poster presentation and the third prize in quiz and mime conducted by St.Joseph's College, Trichy in 2019
- Students won the winner's trophy in IG FEST 2018 at Srimathi Indra Gandhi College, Trichy in 2018
- Hands-on training was given on vermi composting techniques to the homemakers at Thoogur Village, Trichy in 2018
Resources
Laboratories- Microbiology Lab - The Microbiology lab is a place to grow and study tiny organisms, called microbes. Microbes can include bacteria and viruses. Microbiology labs need equipment to help properly to grow and culture these organisms
- Biochemistry Lab – The Biochemistry laboratory has become a prominent and essential fixture in the training of undergraduate students for careers related to the molecular life sciences ( Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemistry , Genetics , Immunology, Microbiology, Neurochemistry). The students acquire wide experience working with biomolecules in the laboratory and the prescribed course is the first step to that experience. This step provides the skills needed for future research participation at the undergraduate and the post graduate level and for jobs in the biotechnological and pharmaceutical industries
- Recombinant Lab - This term is ideally suited for an intensive laboratory course since students can spend successive full days in the lab. Students are involved in all aspects of laboratory, from making up all the solutions to setting up all the experiments. Students learn some basic techniques in the context of a research experience
- Plant Tissue Culture Lab – Tissue culture techniques are often used for commercial production of plants as well as for plant research
Special Instruments
- PCR
- ELISA Reader
- Laminar Air Flow
- Electronic Colony Counter
- Hot Air Oven
- Autoclave
- Cooling Centrifuge
- TLC Cabinet
- Orbital Shaking Incubator
- Plant Tissue Rack
- UV – Trans illuminator
- Agarose gel electrophoresis
- SDS PAGE
Highlights
- A faculty member has completed one research project sponsored by UGC
- The department ensures 100% placement. Students are placed in renowned companies like BIOCORN, WIPRO, CTS, TCS, INFOSYS etc., and also in school
- The department produces university rank holders and gold medalists
- Students win many prizes in inter and intracollegiate competition every year