What is Biotechnology?
Bio - alive or living
Technology – The application of science to achieve industrial or commercial objectives
Hence, Biotechnology is about using living materials for a commercial or industrial purpose
Areas of Biotechnology
- Genetic Engineering
- Molecular Biology
- Agricultural Biotechnology
- Animal Biotechnology
- Microbial Biotechnology
The Biotechnology Toolbox
- Today, biotechnology is used in three main ways:
- Directly using cells
- Placing yeast into a bioreactor to ferment grapes
- Using the proteins/enzymes made by cells
- Isolating antibiotics from bacteria for use in human medicine
- Using the genetic material inside of cell
Infrastructure
Laboratories 02
Laboratories are Equipped with
- Autoclave,
- Spectrophotometer,
- Laminar air flow,
- Inoculating chamber,
- Incubator, Hot air oven,
- Culture room
Curriculum includes the following areas related to Biotechnology:
- Microbiology
- Cell Biology
- Biochemistry
- Environment Science
Job Opportunities
- As a Biotechnologist in different food industry & chemical industry
- As an agriculture officer in banks
- As a faculty in educational institutions
- As research scholar &-scientists
