B.TECH. BIOTECHNOLOGY (4 YEARS)

Program Objective:

The Biotechnology department is dedicated to graduating engineers who,

• will demonstrate successful careers in industry through scientific thinking, interpreting, analysing experimental results and purse higher education and research in reputed national and international institutes.
• will demonstrate leadership and initiative to advance professional and organizational goals with commitment to ethical standards of profession, teamwork and respect for diverse cultural background
• will be involved in lifelong /self-learning to keep abreast with the constantly evolving technologies for establishing start-ups and becoming successful entrepreneurs.
• will be committed to creative practice of engineering and other professions in a responsible manner contributing to the socio-economic development of the society

Eligibility:

• As per Government of Gujarat

Bridge course:

• All students must have to complete the Bridge course with subject Basic mathematics.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs):

• PEO1: To provide fundamental and practical knowledge in the field of Biotechnology for pursuing research career in industry and academia.
• PEO2: To impart analytical and research skills and nurture entrepreneurial endeavours.
• PEO3: To develop biotechnologists with professional ethics to address global and societal issues for sustainable development.

Program Outcomes (POs):

• PO1 Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
• PO2 Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
• PO3 Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
• PO4 Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
• PO5 Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
• PO6 The science and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.
• PO7 Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
• PO8 Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
• PO9 Individual and teamwork: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
• PO10 Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
• PO11 Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
• PO12 Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs):

• PSO1: Utilize expertise for innovative biotech solutions and explore issues, drawing valid conclusions via industry-academia collaboration for effective problem-solving.
• PSO2:Evaluate how biotechnological progressions can lead to ethical, sustainable solutions for health, environmental, and agricultural challenges.