School of Life Sciences

The Departments of Studies in Biotechnology, Microbiology and Biochemistry that come under the umbrella of School of Life Sciences were established in the year 2004, 2007 and 2012 respectively. Mahajana Research Foundation which harbors a Research and Development Centre recognized by University of Mysore is involved in promoting short- term research projects and research leading to Ph.D. degree in the broad subject areas of Biotechnology, Microbiology and Biochemistry.

Salient features

  • Well qualified, dynamic and vision-oriented teaching staff
  • Enthusiastic involvement of faculty in both teaching and research.
  • The classrooms and auditorium are provided with ICT, internet as well as E-podium facilities.
  • University of Mysore recognized Research guides in Biochemistry for Ph.D. programs
  • Separate, spacious and well-equipped laboratories for Biotechnology, Microbiology and Biochemistry.
  • Humanized animal cell culture laboratory.
  • Drosophila neuroscience laboratory.
  • Phytochemistry laboratory.
  • Major instruments such as HPLC, GC, Phase Contrast Microscope, Lyophilizer, Gel Doc system, PCR, ELISA, Flash evaporator, RT-PCR, -80°C Ultralow Temperature Freezer, Milli-Q Water purification system, CO2 incubators, Sonicator etc.
  • Projects funded by various Central and State funding agencies viz., DST, UGC, CSIR of Govt. of India and Dept. of Science & Technology, Govt. of Karnataka under DST-FIST, DST-SERB, VGST-FIST, VGST-CISE, & NAIN programs.
  • Specialized workshops for students to enable them to handle different laboratory instruments independently in the R & D Centre.
  • Interactive sessions and Webinars by eminent scientists from CFTRI, DFRL, IISc, IIT, IITR, UoM, GKVK, Biocon and overseas Scientists are arranged.
  • National Seminars/ Conferences/ Workshops are regularly organized for creating awareness on recent trends in Biological Sciences.
  • UGC-CSIR NET, K-SET crash courses are conducted regularly.
  • Educational visits to Research Laboratories, Industries and Diagnostic Labs.
  • Our students have bagged several University ranks (1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th, 7th) as well as distinctions.
  • Our students have also won best presentation awards at National and International conferences.

Accreditation and Affiliations

Members of

DEPARTMENT OF STUDIES IN BIOTECHNOLOGY ,MICROBIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY

1.  INFRASTRUCTURE
HOD / Conference room 01
Staff  room 01
Total number of Laboratories 07
Total number of Lecture /seminar Halls 06
facilities

Ongoing Research Projects:

Serial Number Title of the Research project Name of the Principal Investigator /Research guide Amount Sanctioned Major /Minor Research project Funding agency Year
1. Isolation & Characterization of Anticancer compounds from A.bilimbi Dr.Jyoti Bala Chauhan             8,50,000.00 Major CSIR-SRF 2013 - 16
2. Investigating the significance of DNA damage response signaling pathway in B-cell malignancies. Dr.Mahadeesh Prasad 40,00,000.00 Major SERB-DST 2016-18
3. Isolation and characterization of value added compounds from  Nostoc linckia Dr.Jyoti Bala Chauhan    1,10,000.00 Minor UGC    2015-16

Completed Research Projects:

Serial Number Title Of The Project Name Of The Principal Investigator Amount Sanctioned Major /Minor Research Project Funding Agency Year
1. Isolation& Characterization of Bioactive Compounds from Bilimbi & Star Fruit  . Dr. Jyoti Bala Chauhan 11,51,350.00 Major UGC 2011 -13
2. Bioremediation of organochlorine pesticide (Endosulfans) residues in coffee plantation soil. Dr. Harish R 175000.00 Minor UGC 2011-13
3. K-FIST Award on -  “Isolation & Characterization of Algalicidal Metabolites from Bloom Forming Cyanobacteria of local bodies” Dr. Jyoti Bala Chauhan 4000000.00 Major VISION GROUP OF SCIENCE &TECHNOLOGY, Govt of Karnataka 2011-13
4. CISE Award on “Isolation & Characterization of Bioremediating Microorganisms” Dr. Harish R 3000000.00 Major VISION GROUP OF SCIENCE &TECHNOLOGY, Govt of Karnataka 2011-13
5. Anticancereous – Isolation and Characterization of members of solanaceae Dr.H.N.Krishna Kumar 1,70,000.00 Minor UGC 2014-15
6. α –amylase inhibitory activities of Persea americana Ms.Smitha Grace S.R 1,35,000.00 Minor UGC 2013-15
7. Isolation and characterization of antidiabetic compound from medicinally important plants of Lamiaceae Mrs.Ramya Urs 1,10,000.00 Minor UGC 2014-16
8. BASIC SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH One time grant for strengthening of Infrastructure 10,00,000.00 Minor UGC 2010-11

Rank holders 2020 -22 Batch

Name of the Student Rank
GEETHA N T First Rank with Gold medal 
DEEKSHITHA G Second Rank with Gold Medal

Rank List of M.Sc. Biochemistry

Year Name of the Student Rank
2021 Ms. PRIYA DHARSHANI V. First Rank
2022 Mr. SHRAMAN KUMAR BOHRA First Rank
Mr. SUMANTH VASUDEV H S Second Rank

Student Achievements

Name of the Faculty

Particulars

Year

Ms. Kavya Sugur M.Sc. Biotechnology

WCN-Travel Bursary Prize to present her research paper at “World Congress of Neurology, September 16-21, 2017, Kyoto, Japan

Guided by Dr. Girish Chandran Dr. Jyoti Bala Chauhan 2017
Ms. Kavya Sugur M.Sc. Biotechnology Selected for ICMR SRF for Ph.D. program 2019
Mr. Yaipabha Metei M.Sc. Biochemistry Secured 53rd All India Rank in the Joint CSIR-UGC JRF National Eligibility Test 2018
Mr. Pavan LN M.Sc. Biochemistry Selected for M.S.D. program at University of Nottingham, UK 2019
Ms. Veda Hegde M.Sc. Biochemistry Selected for M.S.D. program at University of Essex, UK 2019
Pooja Somanakoppa M.Sc. Biotechnology Secured 5th Rank in the University M.Sc. Examination 2018
Chethana M.Sc. Biotechnology Cleared KSET examination ` 2019

Faculty Achievements

Name of the Faculty Particulars Year
Dr. Jyoti Bala Chauhan Awarded: “DST – FIST LEVEL 0” "Fund for Improvement of S&T Infrastructure (FIST)" Department of Science & Technology (DST) Government of India 2018-19
  Startup Idea awarded with seed fund for developing the project by New Age Incubation Network (NAIN), The Karnataka Information Technology Services (KITS), Govt. of Karnataka 2018 (three projects)
Ms. Smitha Grace SR Startup Idea awarded with seed fund for developing the project by New Age Incubation Network (NAIN), The Karnataka Information Technology Services (KITS), Govt. of Karnataka 2018
Dr. Divya KS Startup Idea awarded with seed fund for developing the project by New Age Incubation Network (NAIN), The Karnataka Information Technology Services (KITS), Govt. of Karnataka 2018
  Ecoresponsible project Selected for Global competition by Climatelaunchpad.org 2019
Dr. Girish Chandran Startup Idea awarded with seed fund for developing the project by New Age Incubation Network (NAIN), The Karnataka Information Technology Services (KITS), Govt. of Karnataka 2018
Co-author: Dr. Jyoti Bala Chauhan International Travel Awards: Society for Neuroscience, Washington DC, USA 2017
  European Stroke Organization Conference, Gothenburg, Sweden 2018
  International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders, Nice, France. 2019
  World Congress of Neurology, Dubai, UAE 2019

ONE DAY SPECIAL LECTURE SERIES  Held on  25th March 2019

Pic No.1 Dr. GopalMarathe K,  Professor, DOS in Biochemistry, University of Mysore, Mysore delivered lecture on “Cyclooxegenases”

Pic No.2 Dr. Ravindra PV, Ramalingaswamy Fellow/Scientist, Department of Biochemistry, CSIR-CFTRI, Mysore delivered lecture on “Understanding the interaction of diet and the genome: impact on health and disease".

Pic No.3 Dr. Asha Srinivasan, Assistant Professor ,Department of NanoScience and Technology Faculty of Life sciences, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore  delivered lecture on “Nanotechnology- The Future work force”.

ONE DAY SPECIAL LECTURE SERIES Held on 27/03/2019

Pic No.4 Dr. Syeda Kousar Fathima, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Microbiology Maharani’s Science College for Women’s PG Centre, Mysuru delivered lecture on “Chemical detection of food-borne pathogens

Pic No.5: Dr. Srinivasa M.Y., Assistant Professor, Department of Studies in Microbiology, Manasagangotri delivered lecture on “Stress response in microorganisms

Pic No.6: Dr. Girish K., Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, Maharani’s Science College for Women’s PG Centre, Mysuru delivered lecture on “Tumor Immunology

Pic No.7:  Special talk on “An overview of Plant Morphogenesis” was delivered by Dr. M S Nalini ,Assistant professor ,DOS in Botany , Manasagangotri, University of Mysore, Mysore on 2nd  May 2019

One day Visit to Anthropological survey of India

Pic No.8: Students of M.Sc. Biotechnology visited the Anthropological survey of India, Bogadi, Mysore on 15th March, 2019 as a part of their institutional visit.  Dr. C. R. Sathyanarayanan, Deputy Director, Anthropological Survey of India, Southern regional center, briefed about the center activities to the students following which a brief documentary made by the center on THODA community was shown.

One day Visit to MYMUL, Mysore26th March 2019

Pic No.9: Students of M.Sc. Biochemistry and Microbiology visited MYMUL- Mysore Milk Union Ltd. Mysore on 22nd March, 2019 as a part of their industrial visit

Programmes

M.Sc. (Biotechnology)

M.Sc. Biotechnology

A very brief overview of the programme :

Biotechnology has emerged as one of the most prominent branches of science. It has become an inevitable part of industries such as Pharmaceuticals, Agriculture, Food & Beverages, etc., as well as the R & D divisions of Health Care, Nutrition, and Environmental Conservation.  The Biotechnology course is designed to equip the students with comprehensive knowledge on tools and techniques employed in Agriculture and Industry in addition to formal classroom teaching, well-planned lab sessions, interactive tutorials, exposure to experimental tools used in the biotechnology industry and research is provided through a carefully designed industry-centric curriculum.  Students develop problem-solving and decision-making skills as well as scientific aptitude through this course.

Eligibility Criteria for admission to the programme: Candidates with Bachelor's Degree in Life Science/Agriculture/Pharmacy/Chemical Engineering/Medicine/Veterinary/ Dairy/Fisheries/Horticulture/Forestry from any University recognized by UGC/ICAR/AICTE/Medical Council with an aggregate minimum of 55% (50% in case of SC/ST) or equivalent grade. Scheme & Credit pattern (semester-wise) of the programme Master’s Degree Program in Biotechnology

Master’s Degree Program in Biotechnology Credits to be earned 76
Core papers 51 credits
Soft core 21 credits
Open elective paper* 04 credits

*Open elective shall be entirely from different discipline of study Credit matrix for the Master’s Degree Program in Biotechnology

Credits to be earned I II III IV Total Credits
Hard Core 14 14 14 09 51 credits
Soft Core 06 06 06 03 21 credits
Open elective - 04 - - 04 credits
Total 20 24 20 12 76

Semester-I

Sl No Code Title of the Paper Course Type

Credit Pattern

L   T    P

Total Credits
1   Molecular Cell Biology FCHC 3 1 0 4
2   Fundamentals of Biochemistry FCHC 3 1 0 4
3   Techniques in Biology FCHC 3 1 0 4
4   Practical IA (Techniques in biology& Fundamentals of                                 Biochemistry) FCHC 0 0 2 2
5   Practical IB (Molecular Cell Biology/Genetics /Microbiology) FCHC 0 0 2 2
Soft Core (Any ONE)
1   Genetics FCSC 3 0 0 3
2   Microbiology FCSC 3 0 0 3
TOTAL CREDITS 5 Hard Core (3 theory + 2 practicals) :16 credits ,1 Softcore: 03 credits 19 CREDITS

NOTE ADD ON COURSE: Interested students can opt for more than “ONESOFT CORE(THEORY)”.

II Semester

Sl No Code Title of the Paper Course Type

Credit Pattern

L   T    P

Total Credits
1   Molecular Biology FCHC 4 0 0 4
2   Genetic Engineering FCHC 4 0 0 4
3   Practical IIA: (Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering  ) FCHC 0 0 2 2
4   Practical IIB: (Molecular Diagnostics /Food and Environmental Biotechnology/ Bioprocess technology ) FCHC 0 0 2 2
Soft Core (Any TWO )
1   Molecular Diagnostics FCSC 3 0 0 3
2   Food and Environmental Biotechnology SC 3 0 0 3
3   Bioprocess technology SC 3 0 0 3
4   Biotechnology and its applications (For other discipline students) OE 4 0 0 4
TOTAL CREDITS 4 Hard Core (2 theory + 2 practicals) :12credits 2 Softcore: 06 credits 1 Open elective :04 credits 22 CREDITS

III Semester

Sl No Code Title of the Paper Course Type

Credit Pattern

L   T    P

Total Credits
1   Plant Biotechnology HC 3 1 0 4
2   Animal Biotechnology HC 3 1 0 4
3   Immunology FCHC 3 1 0 4
4   Practical-III: Plant Biotechnology. Animal Biotechnology &Immunology HC 0 0 4 4
Soft Core (Any TWO)
1   Natural products & Drug discovery SC 3 0 0 3
2   Biostatistics & Bioinformatics SC 3 0 0 3
3   Genomics& Proteomics SC 3 0 0 3
TOTAL CREDITS 4 Hard Core (3 theory + 1 practical’s) :16 credits ,2Softcore: 06 credits 22 CREDITS

IV Semester

Sl No Code Title of the Paper Course Type

Credit Pattern

L   T    P

Total Credits
1   Project Work HC 0 0 10 10
Soft Core (Any One)
1   Molecular plant pathology SC 3 0 0 3
2   Stem cell & regenerative medicine SC 3 0 0 3
3   Research Methodology SC 3 0 0 3
TOTAL CREDITS 1 Hard Core  :10 credits ,1 Softcore: 03 credits 13 CREDITS
  • Additional Soft cores

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M.Sc. (Microbiology)

M.Sc. Microbiology Overview of the programme

The M.Sc. Microbiology course of the University of Mysore is approved by the University Grants Commission. The syllabus is designed to provide a holistic insight into the subject by experts of the University and was adopted for teaching in the Centre. The Department is well furnished and provided with state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. The Department has highly qualified and experienced faculty for the students to learn and experiment, hands on, with techniques of great relevance to current day bio industries. Besides, the Centre also invites eminent Scholars, Scientists and Professors from UOM, CFTRI, DFRL and other institutions for special lectures to enlighten students on most recent developments in the subject. The students are also encouraged to take part in scientific seminars, group discussions and quiz competitions apart from the other extra curricular activities. Our students have won prizes in intercollegiate essay, debate and music competitions.

Eligibility criteria for admission

B.Sc. with Microbiology as one of the Major/ Optional subjects from University of Mysore or any other University equivalent thereto; 45% for general category and 5% relaxation for SC/ST students.

It is mandatory for admission that the applicant appears in the “Post Graduate Entrance Examination (PGEE)” for the current year conducted by the University of Mysore.

Scheme & Credit pattern Credit Based Choice Based Continuous Evaluation Pattern System

SCHEME OF THE STUDY

MINIMUM CREDITS TO BE REGISTERED BY A STUDENT IN A NORMAL PHASE TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE

M.Sc. MICROBIOLOGY DEGREE IN FOUR SEMESTERS

Semesters

Hardcore

Softcore

Open elective

Total

Numbers

Credits

Numbers

Credits

Numbers

Credits

Numbers

Credits

I semester

06

20

01

03

-

-

06

23

II semester

04

12

01

03

1

04

07

19

III semester

05

16

02

06

-

-

07

22

IV semester

1

06

02

06

-

-

03

12

Total

16

54

06

18

1

04

23

76

 

Minimum Credits for Hard Core

42

Minimum Credits for Soft Core

16

Minimum Credits for Open Elective

04

Minimum Total Credits

76

Semester-I 

Sl No

Code

Title of the Paper

Course Type

Credit Pattern

Total Credits

L

T

P

1

 

Bacteriology

HC

3

1

0

4

2

 

Virology

HC

3

1

0

4

3

 

Techniques in Biology

FCHC

3

1

0

4

4

 

Molecular Cell Biology

FCHC

3

1

0

4

5

 

Practical IA

(Techniques in Biology & Bacteriology &

Virology)

 

0

0

2

2

6

 

Practical IB

(Molecular Cell Biology & Environmental Microbiology)

 

0

0

2

2

 

 

Soft Core (Any one)

 

 

 

 

 

7

 

Environmental Microbiology

SC

3

0

0

3

8

 

Fundamentals of Biochemistry

FCSC

3

0

0

3

TOTAL CREDITS

6 Hard Core (4 theory + 2 practicals) :20 credits

1 Softcore: 03 credits

 

23 CREDITS

*Note: For students those who wish to have more than one softcore, Bridge course/Add-on course (theory) will be provided.

Semester-II

Sl No

Code

Title of the Paper

Course Type

Credit Pattern

Total Credits

L

T

P

1

 

Molecular Biology

FCHC

3

1

0

4

3

 

Genetic Engineering

FCHC

3

1

0

4

4

 

Practical IIA: (Molecular Biology & Genetic

Engineering)

 

0

0

2

2

5

 

Practical IIB:

(Microbial Physiology)

 

0

0

2

2

 

 

Soft Core (Any one)

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

Microbial Physiology

SC

3

0

0

3

7

 

Molecular Diagnostics

FCSC

3

0

0

3

8

 

Microbial Diversity

OE

3

0

4

TOTAL CREDITS

4 Hard Core (2 theory + 2 practicals):12 credits

1 Softcore: 03 credits

1 Open elective :04 credits

 

15+4=19 CREDITS

Semester-III

Sl No

Code

Title of the Paper

Course Type

Credit Pattern

Total Credits

L

T

P

1

 

Medical Microbiology

HC

3

1

0

4

2

 

Immunology

FCHC

3

1

0

4

3

 

Food Microbiology

HC

3

1

0

4

4

 

Practical-IIIA: Immunology & Medical Microbiology & Food Microbiology

(Research Paper Presentation)

 

0

0

2

2

5

 

Practical-IIIB

Genetics & Mycology

 

0

0

2

2

 

 

Soft Core (Any Two)

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

Genetics

SC

3

0

0

3

7

 

Mycology

SC

3

0

0

3

8

 

Genomics and Proteomics

SC

3

0

0

3

TOTAL CREDITS

5 Hard Core (3 theory + 2 practical) :16 credits

2 Softcore: 06 credits

 

22 CREDITS

Semester-IV

Sl No

Code

Title of the Paper

Course Type

Credit Pattern

Total Credits

L

T

P

1

 

Project Work

HC

0

1

5

6

2

 

Agricultural Microbiology

SC

3

0

0

3

3

 

Industrial Microbiology

SC

3

0

0

3

TOTAL CREDITS

1 Hard Core (PW): 06 credits

2 Softcore: 06 credits

 

12 CREDITS

Grand Total Credits: 76

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M.Sc. (Botany)

M.Sc. Botany

Eligibility criteria for admission:

Candidates possessing a B.Sc. with Botany as a Major /Optional subject and degree from UGC recognized  University. Candidates applying for admission to M.Sc. Botany must be a graduate and must have obtained a minimum of 45% (40% in case of SC/ ST and Category-I candidates).

Scheme & Credit pattern Credit Based Choice Based Continuous Evaluation Pattern System

SCHEME OF THE STUDY

MINIMUM CREDITS TO BE REGISTERED BY A STUDENT IN A NORMAL PHASE TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE

M.SC.  BOTANY DEGREE IN FOUR SEMESTERS

Semesters

Hardcore

Softcore

Open elective

Total

 

Numbers

Credits

Numbers

Credits

Numbers

Credits

Numbers

Credits

I semester

03

14

02

08

-

-

05

22

II semester

03

12

02

06

1

04

06

22

III semester

03

12

01

04

-

-

04

16

IV semester

2

12

01

04

-

-

03

16

Total

11

50

06

22

1

04

18

76

 

First Semester  

Credits:22

No. Course/Paper Code Title of the Course/ Paper

Hrs/Week

L:T:P

Credits
1 HARD CORE 10051 Virology, Bacteriology, Mycology and Plant Pathology 2:1:1 4
2 HARD CORE 10052 Phycology, Bryophytes, Pteridophytes  and  Gymnosperms 2:1:1 4
3 HARD CORE 10053 Systematics  of Angiosperms 2:1:3* 6
4 SOFT CORE 10054** Fungal Biology and Biotechnology 2:1:1 4
5 SOFT CORE 10055** Algal Biology and Biotechnology 2:1:1 4
6 SOFT CORE 10056** Lichenology and Mycorrhizal Technology 2:1:1 4
7 SOFT CORE 10057** Phytopathology 2:1:1 4
*Field Study/Tour: The student shall undertake a field trip for a minimum of 2-3 days and shall submit the herbaria and tour report for evaluation-2 credits. The practical component(P) includes Practical-1 credit and submission of tour report and herbaria includes 2 credits: hence 1+2=3 credits. Hence the hard core paper   Systematics  of Angiosperms will get total 6 credits. **Any two soft core papers shall be studied.

 

Second Semester 

Credits: 18

No. Course/Paper Code Title of the Course / Paper

Hrs/Week

L:T:P

Credits
1 HARD CORE 20051 Reproductive Biology of Angiosperms and Plant Morphogenesis 2:1:1 4
2 HARD CORE 20052 Cell Biology and Genetics 2:1:1 4
3 HARD CORE 20053 Plant Breeding and Evolutionary Biology 2:1:1 4
4 SOFT CORE 20054* Plant Anatomy and Histochemistry 2:0:1 3
5 SOFT CORE 20055* Ethno-Botany and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) 2:0:1 3
6 SOFT CORE 2.3* Economic Botany 2:0:1 3
7 OPEN ELECTIVE 2.1 Medicinal Plants 3:1:0 4
** Any two soft core papers shall be studied.

 

Third Semester

Credits: 16

No. Course/Paper Code Title of the Course /Paper

Hrs/Week

L:T:P

Credits
1 HARD CORE 3.1 Biochemistry and Plant Physiology 2:1:1 4
2 HARD CORE 3.2 Molecular Biology 2:1:1 4
3 HARD CORE 3.3 Plant Biotechnology 2:1:1 4
4 SOFT CORE  3.1* Molecular Genetics of Plants 2:1:1 4
5 SOFT CORE  3.2* Molecular Plant Pathology 2:1:1 4
6 SOFT CORE 3.3* Plant Propagation and Plant Breeding 2:1:1 4
7 SOFT CORE 3.4* Phyto-chemistry and Herbal Technology 2:1:1 4
8 OPEN ELECTIVE 3.1 Plant Propagation Techniques 3:1:0 4
* Any one soft core courses/papers shall be studied.

 

Fourth Semester

Credits: 16

No. Course/Paper Code Title of the Course /Paper

Hrs/Week

L:T:P

Credits
1 HARD CORE 4.1 Ecology, Conservation Biology and Phytogeography 2:1:1 4
2 HARD CORE 4.2 Project Work * 0:0:8 8
3 SOFT CORE  4.1* Seed Technology 2:1:1 4
4 SOFT CORE  4.2* Seed Pathology 2:1:1 4
5 SOFT CORE  4.3* Bio -Analytical  Techniques 2:1:1 4
6 OPEN ELECTIVE 4.1 Plant Diversity and Human Welfare   3:1:0 4
  *Project Work: The student shall undertake a Project Work in the Department or in any other University or Institute under the guidance of a Research Supervisor and shall submit a Project Report duly signed by Student and Research Supervisor for Evaluation.

Total Hard Core credits to be earned by the students = 50 

Total Soft Core credits to be earned by the students=22

Student has to earn 4 credits from minimum of 4 credits from open Electives = 04

Total number of credits required for qualifying M.Sc. Botany Course = 76  

Semester- Wise Credit  Pattern 

I Semester   =      22  (HC- 14 + SC-08)

II Semester =       18  (HC- 12 + SC-06)

III Semester =      16  (HC- 12 + SC- 04)

IV Semester=       16  (HC- 12 + SC-04)

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M.Sc. (Biochemistry)

M.Sc. Biochemistry

Eligibility:

  1. Eligibility is as prescribed by the University of Mysore regulations for PG admission.
  2. Students of Bachelors of Science (B.Sc.) degree from any UGC recognized Universities with Chemistry or Biochemistry as one of the majors/Optional
  3. For general category- minimum 45% marks in Chemistry/ Biochemistry
  4. For SC/ST category- 40% marks in Chemistry/ Biochemistry
  5. Students with bachelor degree from Foreign Universities will apply through equivalence committee of University of Mysore.

The applicant has to take “Post Graduate Entrance Examination (PGEE)” for the current year conducted by the University of Mysore or as applicable and marks obtained shall be filled in the college application form.

Course Structure

CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM

Semesters Hard Core (HC) Soft Core (SC) Open Elective (OE) Total
  Number of Courses  Credits Number of Courses  Credits Number of Courses  Credits Number of Courses  Credits
I semester 6 19 01 03 - - 7 22
II semester 4 11 02 06 01 04 7 21
III semester 4 12 02 08 - - 6 20
IV semester 1 10 01 03 - - 2 13
Total 15 52 06 20 01 04 22 76

Credits to be earned for Successful award of M.Sc. degree in Biochemistry

A Candidate has to earn a minimum of 76 Credits for successful completion of a Master degree. Additional 18 Credits (Total: 76 + 18 = 94 Credits) shall acquire add on Proficiency Diploma.

  Minimum Required Obtained
Minimum Credits from Hard Core 42 52
Minimum Credits from Soft Core 16 20
Minimum Credits from Open Elective 04 04
Minimum Total Credits 76 76

I Semester

Sl. No.   Course Course Type Credit Pattern Total Credits
L T P
1 Fundamentals of Biochemistry FCHC 3 1 0 4
2 Techniques in Biology FCHC 3 1 0 4
3 Molecular Cell Biology FCHC 3 1 0 4
4 Bioorganic and Bioinorganic Chemistry HC 3 0 0 3
5 Practical 1A Experiments in Biological techniques and Bioorganic chemistry & Tour Report (Laboratory Visit and Tour Report)  HC  0  0  2  2
6 Practical 1B Experiments in Cell Biology, Genetics and Bioinorganic chemistry & Seminar  HC  0  0  2  2
  Soft Core (Any One)          
7 Genetics FCSC 3 0 0 3
  Membrane Biology SC 3 0 0 3
TOTAL CREDITS: 22 5       Hard Core (HC): 19 Credits; 1 Soft Core (SC): 03 credits

II Semester

Sl. No.   Course Course Type Credit Pattern Total Credits
L T P
1 Molecular Biology FCHC 3 1 0 4
2 Enzymology HC 3 0 0 3
3 Practical 2A: (Experiments in Molecular Biology and Energy Metabolism; Laboratory visits and Tour report)   HC 0 0 2 2
4 Practical 2B: (Experiments in Enzymology and Research Paper presentation) HC 0 0 2 2
  Soft Core (Any Two)          
5 Metabolism of Lipids SC 3 0 0 3
6 Metabolism of Carbohydrates SC 3 0 0 3
  Endocrinology SC 3 0 0 3
  Dissertation – Review of Literature SC 0 2 0 2
  Open Elective papers offered for students of other disciplines          
7 OE: Biology for Non-biologists OE 2 2 0 4
  OE: Nutrition in Health and Disease OE 2 2 0 4
  Students of M.Sc. Biochemistry can opt from OE courses offered by non-science Master programs (minimum requirement 4 credits)          
TOTAL CREDITS: 21 , 4 Hard Core (HC): 11 Credits; 2 Soft Core (SC): 06 credits; 1 Open elective (OE): 04 credits

III Semester

Sl. No.   Course Course Type Credit Pattern Total Credits
L T P
1 Immunology FCHC 3 1 0 4
2 Metabolism of Amino Acids and Proteins HC 3 1 0 4
3 Practical-3A: Experiments in Immunology and amino acid metabolism. Study tour and tour report.   HC 0 0 2 2
4 Practical 3B: Experiments in Metabolism and Review of Literature. HC 0 0 2 2
  Soft Core (Any Two)          
5 Metabolism of Nucleic Acids SC 3 1 0 4
6 Research Methodology, Biostatistics, and Bioinformatics SC 3 1 0 4
  Human Physiology with clinical relevance SC 3 1 0 4
  Internship SC 0 0 2 2
TOTAL CREDITS: 20 4 Hard Core (HC): 12 Credits; 2 Soft Core (SC): 08 credits

IV Semester

Sl. No.   Course Course Type Credit Pattern Total Credits
L T P
1 Research Project Work, Report and Viva Voce HC 0 0 10 10
  Soft Core (Any One)          
2 Clinical Biochemistry SC 3 0 0 3
3 Biotechnology SC 3 0 0 3
  Plant Biochemistry SC 3 1 0 4
  Human Nutrition SC 3 1 0 4
TOTAL CREDITS: 13 1 Hard Core (HC): 10 Credits; 1 Soft Core (SC): 03 credits

LTP: Lecture, Tutorial, Practical FCHC: Foundation Course Hard Core; FCSC: Foundation Course Soft Core.

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Faculty

Dr.-S.R.-Ramesh,-CEO

Dr. S. R. Ramesh

CHIEF SCIENTIST
Dr. Srinivas Kumar

Dr. Srinivas Kumar

St. Louis, Missouri, U. S. A.,
Visiting Scientist
Dr. Vivek Gupta

Dr. Vivek Gupta

Macquarie University, AUSTRALIA,
Visiting Professor
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Dr. T Shivanandappa

Visiting Professor
HN KRISHNA KUMAR

Dr. Krishna Kumar H N

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR & CO-ORDINATOR OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
DR R HARISH

Dr. R. Harish

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR & CO-ORDINATOR-MICROBIOLOGY
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Dr. Girish Chandran

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR & COORDINATOR (BIOCHEMISTRY)
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Mrs. Smitha Grace

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
DR KIRAN

Dr. Kiran B

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
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Ms. RAYANA LAVITHA D SILVA

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (BIOCHEMISTRY)
Dr. Nandini. B

Dr. Nandini B

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
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Ms. Akshatha S J

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR