The Department of Biotechnology offers undergraduate (B.Sc.) and postgraduate (M.Sc.) programmes that build a strong foundation in molecular biology, genetics, microbiology, and applied biotechnology through rigorous coursework and hands-on laboratory training. The department is committed to nurturing scientific thinking, research aptitude, and ethical practice among students, equipping them with the technical and analytical skills needed for careers in healthcare, agriculture, and industrial biotechnology, as well as for higher studies and entrepreneurship. By combining a research-driven curriculum with industry exposure and community engagement, the department prepares graduates to address real-world biological and environmental challenges while fostering lifelong learning and global competitiveness.
The Department of Biotechnology offers undergraduate (B.Sc.) and postgraduate (M.Sc.) programmes designed to build a strong foundation in the biological sciences while developing hands-on laboratory, research, and analytical skills. The curricula integrate core biology, chemistry, genetics, molecular biology, bioinformatics, and bioprocess technology with an emphasis on ethics, sustainability, and industry readiness, preparing graduates for careers in healthcare, agriculture, industrial biotechnology, and research.
To develop as a prominent center for undergraduate biotechnology education, inspiring enthusiastic young learners, innovative biotechnologists, and responsible scientists who apply biological principles to advance healthcare, agriculture, and ecological harmony through discovery and practical innovation.
To offer inclusive, flexible, and multidisciplinary undergraduate programs in biotechnology that integrate foundational biology, chemistry, genetics, and laboratory practices, building graduates with essential technical, analytical, and critical thinking skills for diverse career paths and lifelong learning.
To encourage foundational research and creative inquiry in microbial biotechnology, plant and animal sciences, molecular techniques, and applied biology, addressing important challenges in health, food production, and environmental protection.
To enhance access to quality biotechnology education for rural and underprivileged students by linking modern scientific tools with indigenous biological knowledge and traditional practices, developing relevant skills for entrepreneurial ventures and self-reliant careers.
To nurture ethical values, social responsibility, and global awareness through hands-on laboratory training, industry exposure, community projects, and experiential learning that connects classroom concepts with real-world biotechnological applications.
To attain excellence in multidisciplinary biotechnology education, research, and entrepreneurship by fostering innovation, ethical values, and societal well-being, thereby contributing to sustainable nation-building and global progress.
To deliver high-quality education through a scientifically structured, contemporary curriculum that equips students with the knowledge and skills required for global competitiveness.
To foster confidence, critical thinking, and analytical abilities among students, enabling them to develop innovative solutions to present and future issues of global significance.
To provide advanced academic and laboratory infrastructure, hands-on training, and interdisciplinary learning experiences that encourage research aptitude, innovation, and entrepreneurial mindset.
To provide graduates with a strong foundation in core biotechnology concepts, laboratory techniques, and basic research methods, preparing them for entry-level roles in biotechnology industries, healthcare, agriculture, and higher studies.
To develop scientific thinking, experimental skills, and problem-solving abilities so that graduates can understand, investigate, and apply biotechnological principles to address issues in health, agriculture, and environment.
To foster professional ethics, effective communication, and teamwork that enable graduates to work collaboratively in scientific settings and contribute responsibly to society.
To promote lifelong learning and adaptability, empowering graduates to keep pace with developments in biotechnology and pursue further education, research, or professional opportunities in the field.
Graduates will be competent in performing basic molecular biology techniques, microbial culture methods, genetic engineering fundamentals, and biochemical assays to support applications in healthcare, agriculture, and industrial biotechnology.
Graduates will demonstrate proficiency in laboratory safety practices, data collection, analysis, and documentation, enabling them to contribute effectively to research labs, biotech industries, and community development programs.
PO1: Disciplinary Knowledge
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the fundamental
concepts,
theories, principles, and applications in the chosen discipline and
allied fields.
PO2: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Identify, analyze, and solve complex academic, professional, and
societal problems
using logical reasoning, analytical skills, and evidence-based
approaches.
PO3: Research and Inquiry
Apply scientific methods, research techniques, and investigative skills
to conduct
studies, analyze data, interpret results, and draw meaningful
conclusions.
PO4: Creativity and Innovation
Develop innovative ideas, creative solutions, and entrepreneurial
approaches to
address contemporary challenges in academic, professional, and social
contexts.
PO5: Digital and Technological Competence
Utilize appropriate digital technologies, software tools, and
information resources
effectively and ethically for learning, research, communication, and
problem-solving.
PO6: Environment and Sustainability
Understand environmental issues and sustainable development goals and
apply this
knowledge to promote ecological balance and responsible resource
utilization.
PO7: Ethics and Social Responsibility
Demonstrate ethical values, integrity, inclusiveness, and social
responsibility
while contributing positively to society and professional environments.
PO8: Teamwork and Leadership
Work effectively as an individual and as a member or leader of diverse
and
multidisciplinary teams, demonstrating leadership, collaboration, and
interpersonal skills.
PO9: Communication Skills
Communicate effectively through oral, written, visual, and digital means
with
diverse audiences in academic, professional, and societal settings.
PO10: Employability and Entrepreneurship
Develop professional competencies, managerial abilities, and
entrepreneurial skills
required for employment, higher education, and self-employment
opportunities.
PO11: Lifelong Learning
Recognize the need for continuous learning, adaptability, and
self-development to
meet evolving personal, professional, and societal demands in a dynamic
global environment.
To provide students with a strong foundation in Biotechnology and develop technical skills for careers in research, industry, and higher education.
To nurture innovation, ethical values, and problem-solving abilities to address societal and environmental challenges through biotechnology.
Apply advanced knowledge and specialized laboratory skills in molecular biology, genetic engineering, bioinformatics, cell culture, and bioprocess technology to solve scientific and industrial problems.
Design and undertake independent research using modern biotechnological tools to develop innovative and sustainable solutions for healthcare, agriculture, industry, and environmental applications.
Acquire in-depth knowledge and understanding of advanced concepts in molecular biology, genetics, microbiology, biochemistry, immunology, bioinformatics, and other emerging areas of biotechnology.
Design, conduct, and interpret experiments using scientific methods and apply advanced laboratory techniques to address biological problems.
Analyze complex biological data, evaluate scientific evidence, and develop innovative solutions to challenges in biotechnology and allied disciplines.
Demonstrate proficiency in modern biotechnological tools, instrumentation, computational techniques, and data analysis methods.
Integrate knowledge from life sciences, chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer science, and engineering to address multidisciplinary problems.
Apply scientific knowledge to develop innovative products, processes, and entrepreneurial ventures relevant to biotechnology industries and society.
Communicate scientific findings effectively through technical reports, research publications, presentations, and interactions with diverse audiences.
Adhere to ethical principles, biosafety guidelines, intellectual property rights, and regulatory standards in research and professional practice.
Exhibit leadership qualities, collaborative skills, and professional responsibility while working independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
Apply biotechnology for environmental sustainability, healthcare, agriculture, and societal welfare, contributing to sustainable development goals.
Engage in lifelong learning, adapt to emerging technologies, and pursue careers in academia, research, industry, entrepreneurship, and global scientific communities.
DSIRT/ SAS/ BoS / 2026-27/ BT/ 01
24.06.2026
10.30 AM
Bioinformatics Lab
Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Anna University - BIT Campus, Tiruchirappalli.
External Expert
School of Chemical and Biotechnology, SASTRA University, Thanjavur.
External Expert
Curriculum and syllabus document for the undergraduate programme in Biotechnology.
Curriculum and syllabus document for the postgraduate programme in Biotechnology.
The department provides well-equipped laboratory facilities with modern equipment to support practical learning, experimentation, research, biotechnology applications, and technology-oriented academic activities.
| S. No | Details of Equipments | Specification | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 10.0 KVA DSP based UPS I/P 1 phase, O/P 1 Phase, DCV 180 V | - | 1 |
| 02 | Acrylamide Gel Electrophoresis Apparatus | BIOTECK MAKE | 15 |
| 03 | Agarose Gel Electrophoresis Apparatus | BIOTECK MAKE | 15 |
| 04 | Angle Head 12x15 ml | REMI | 1 |
| 05 | Angle Head 12x15ml R-44 | R244 | 1 |
| 06 | Angle Head 24x15 ml | RM1242 | 1 |
| 07 | Autoclave 22x4 cms | IN LAB | 1 |
| 08 | Automated Plate Reader | MAKE GLAXO | 1 |
| 09 | Binocular Microscope | ALMICRO MAKE | 1 |
| 10 | BR 1100 type ape ups | - | - |
| 11 | Biological Safety Cabinet – Type II | KLEANZONE MAKE | 1 |
| 12 | Co2 Incubator | - | 1 |
| 13 | Culture Rack with timer | - | 1 |
| 14 | Colony counter 3 Digit | DEEP VISION | 1 |
| 15 | Colony counter-4digits | - | - |
| 16 | Cyclomixer | REMI | 1 |
| 17 | Digital LED PH Meter | KLICO MAKE | 2 |
| 18 | Digital pH meter with electrode | SYSTRONICS | 1 |
| 19 | Digital Spectrophotometer | SYSTRONICS TYPE-104 | 1 |
| 20 | Distillation Unit | BOROSIL | 1 |
| 21 | Double Distillation Unit | BOROSIL | 1 |
| 22 | Electro transfer 0-200V | 12-04 | 1 |
| 23 | Electronic Balance Digital-0.01mg | WENSAR MAKE | 1 |
| 24 | Electronic Orbital Shaker | ORBITEK-LJT | 1 |
| 25 | Gel Documentation Unit | BANDEL IN GERMAN MAKE | 1 |
| 26 | Heating Mantle (1000ml) | AGAPPE MAKE | 1 |
| 27 | Hi-Air Sampler | - | 1 |
| 28 | Hot Air Oven 35x35x35 | TELECO | 1 |
| 29 | Hot Air Oven 45x45x45 | - | 1 |
| 30 | Hot Plate Round | GUNA MAKE | 1 |
| 31 | Hot plate round 1500 w | - | 1 |
| 32 | Incubator | TEMPO | 1 |
| 33 | Incubator 45x45x45 | - | 1 |
| 34 | Insitu Sterilizable Fermenter -3L | - | 1 |
| 35 | Inverted Phase Contrast Microscope | - | 1 |
| 36 | Laminar Air Flow 4x2x2 | - | 1 |
| 37 | Laminar Air Flow Chamber | ATLANTIS MAKE | 1 |
| 38 | Laminar air flow chamber | CLEANAIR MAKE | 1 |
| 39 | Laminar Air Flow Chamber [Small] | CLEANAIR MAKE | 1 |
| 40 | Magnetic Stirrer 250ml | BAMS686 | 1 |
| 41 | Magnetic Stirrer 1LIT | REMI | 2 |
| 42 | Magnetic Stirrer 500ml | REMI | 1 |
| 43 | Medical Microscope | WESWOX MAKE | 3 |
| 44 | Membrane Filter -250ml | - | 1 |
| 45 | Micro centrifuge [Fixed Rotor] | MC-2 | 1 |
| 46 | Microwave Oven | LG | 1 |
| 47 | Mini Model Gel Unit – 8x7cm | 08-01 | 1 |
| 48 | Monocular Microscope | HB | 6 |
| 49 | Oil Immersion lens for Students Microscope | - | 6 |
| 50 | Orbital Shaking Incubator | REMI | 1 |
| 51 | Photoelectric Colorimeter | SYSTRONICS | 1 |
| 52 | Platform Rocker | GENE 1 | 1 |
| 53 | Portable Autoclave | - | 1 |
| 54 | Refrigerated High Speed Centrifuge C-24 | REMI | 1 |
| 55 | Refrigerator | GODREJ | 1 |
| 56 | Revolutionary High Speed Centrifuge R-24 | R-24 | 1 |
| 57 | Rocker Vacuum Pump | TARSONS MAKE | 1 |
| 58 | Sonicator | BANDELIN GERMAN MAKE | 1 |
| 59 | Spectrophotometer 104 | SYSTRONICS | 1 |
| 60 | Students Microscope | ALMICRO | 6 |
| 61 | Simple compound microscope | ALMICRO | 6 |
| 62 | Students Microscope | HL-33 | 1 |
| 63 | Tissue culture rack | - | 1 |
| 64 | UV-Spectrophotometer | TYPE 119 | 1 |
| 65 | UV-Transilluminator | T-20 | 1 |
| 66 | Vacuum Desicator 200 mm dia | TARSONS MAKE | 1 |
| 67 | Vortex Mixer | 18-01 | 1 |
Dr. K.A. Jeyanthi published a Research article titled “Identification of Bioactive Compounds and Short- Term Cytotoxicity Analysis of the Aquatic Weed Eichhornia crassipes”.
Dr. K. A. Jeyanthi published a research article on the “Synergistic Effects of Carica papaya Seed-Mediated Silver Nanoparticles” was published.
Dr. K. A. Jeyanthi published a book titled “AI- powered Digital Transformation: Bridging Computer Science and Life Sciences”.
Dr. T. Aishwarya published a research paper titled “Biosynthesis of Copper Oxide Nanoparticles from Martynia annua Aqueous Leaf Extract: Its Antioxidant potential and Antibacterial Activity against Selected Wound Pathogens.”
Dr. K. A. Jeyanthi and Dr. T. Aishwarya published a book chapter titled “Structural Biology in the AI Era: Accelerating Protein Folding” in the book Modern Insights in Biological Sciences.
Ms. Sangeeth Priya and Ms. J. J. Shaerline published a book chapter titled “Next-Generation Sequencing” in the book Modern Insights in Biological Sciences.
Ms. Sangeeth Priya published a book chapter titled “CRISPR-Cas9: The Genetic Scalpel Redefining Modern Biology” in the book Modern Insights in Biological Sciences.
Dr. K. A. Jeyanthi published a book chapter titled “Ethical, Regulatory and Clinical Implications of Artificial Intelligence in Life Sciences” in the book AI- Powered Digital Transformation: Bridging Computer Science and life Sciences.
Dr. K. A. Jeyanthi published a book chapter titled “Bioinformatics and Multi-Omics Data Integration” in the book AI- Powered Digital Transformation: Bridging Computer Science and life Sciences.
Dr. T. Aishwarya published a book chapter titled “Systems Biology and Network Medicine” in the book AI- Powered Digital Transformation: Bridging Computer Science and life Sciences.
Dr. T. Aishwarya published a book chapter titled “Artficial Intelligence in Agricultural Biotechnology and Environmental Biology” in the book AI- Powered Digital Transformation: Bridging Computer Science and life Sciences.
Ms. J. J. Shaerline published a book chapter titled “Smart Wearables and Digital biomarkers” in the book AI- Powered Digital Transformation: Bridging Computer Science and life Sciences.
Ms. J. J. Shaerline published a book chapter titled “Artficial Intelligence in Medical imaging and Diagnostic Pathology” in the book AI- Powered Digital Transformation: Bridging Computer Science and life Sciences.
Ms. Sangeeth Priya published a book chapter titled “AI in Genomics and Precision Medicine” in the book AI- Powered Digital Transformation: Bridging Computer Science and life Sciences.
S. Selvapriya published a book chapter titled “Computational Proteomics and Structural Biology” in the book AI- Powered Digital Transformation: Bridging Computer Science and life Sciences.
Affrin Shithara. A published a book chapter titled “Artificial Intelligence In Epidemiology and Public Health Surveillance” in a book AI- Powered Digital Transformation: Bridging Computer Science and life Sciences.
Dr. Sudha Jeyaprakash has successfully completed Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Startup Ecosystem organized by Department of Research and Development in association Institutions Innovation Council on 17th to 22nd August 2026.
Ms. J. J. Shaerline has successfully completed 7-day National level Faculty Development Programme on “Shaping Future Education: AI – Powered Strategies for Effective Teaching held from 13.07.2026 to 7.2026 organized by JP college of Arts and Science, Ayikudy.
Mrs. S. Janani has successfully completed in a three-day faculty programme on “Quality Enhancement in Higher Education Empowering Faculty for Student Success and Institutional Excellence” organized by the IQAC of Nehru Memorial College from 10.06.20206 to 12.06.2026.
Mrs. S. Janani has successfully Completed a three days FDP on Classroom Communication for Teaching and Mentoring conducted by ICT Academy on 10 August 2026 to 12 August 2026 at Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Engineering College, Perambalur.
Dr. T. Aishwarya has successfully completed 7-day National level Faculty Development Programme on “Shaping Future Education: AI – Powered Strategies for Effective Teaching held from 13.07.2026 to 7.2026 organized by JP college of Arts and Science, Ayikudy.
Department of Biotechnology
Srimad Andavan Arts and Science College, Tiruchirappalli.
VITA FEST 2K26 intercollegiate competition
Rangoli, Facial art & E-Poster presentation
II M.Sc. & III B. Sc. (15) won II nd Prize
Department of Biotechnology
The Department of Biotechnology organized the Wilmut Association Inauguration Ceremony and Guest Lecture on “Exploring Novel Microorganisms for the Discovery of New Molecular Techniques” on 07 August 2026 at the ‘B’ Block Auditorium.
