Department of Biotechnology

PROGRAMMES OFFERED

1. BSc. Biotechnology
2. MSc. Biotechnology

B.Sc – BIOTECHNOLOGY

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES

PO1	Understand the basic concepts, fundamental principles, and the scientific theories related to various scientific phenomena and their relevancies in the day-to-day life
PO2	Understanding and better knowledge of the causes, types and control methods for environmental pollution by the students
PO3	The student will be able to discuss the mechanisms associated with gene ex-pression system in prokaryotes and eukaryotes
PO4	Developed various communication skills such as reading, listening, speaking etc.,
PO5	Acquired the skills in handling scientific instruments, planning and performing in laboratory experiments
PO6	Ethics: Convey and practice social, environmental and biological ethics
PO7	To get knowledge about research tools and learn to do review literature. Ability to carry out independent literature survey corresponding to the specific publica-tions type and asses basic research tool

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

PEO1	To obtain detailed information about the fundamentals of Biotechnology, allied sub-jects and life skills
PEO2	To provide information about the molecular methods which involved in cellular processes of living systems such as microbes to higher order organisms for applied aspects. To address the emerging need for skilled scientific manpower with re-search ethics involving organisms
PEO3	To impart the basics and current molecular tools in the areas of Molecular Diagnos-tics, Fermentation Technology, Plant, Animal & Environmental Biotechnology are included to train the students for man power development and also sensitize them to scope for research. The practical subjects will provide information about the careers in the industry and applied research where biological system is employed
PEO4	To make the graduates of Biotechnology to learn and to adopt in a competi-tive world of technology update and contribute to all forms of life
PEO5	To enable them to execute a research objective through experimentation

M.Sc – BIOTECHNOLOGY

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES

PO1	Problem Solving Skill – Apply knowledge of Management theories and Human Resource practices to solve business problems through research in Global context
PO2	Decision Making Skill – Foster analytical and critical thinking abilities for data- Based decision-making
PO3	Ethical Value – Ability to incorporate quality, ethical and legal value-based Perspectives to all organizational activities
PO4	Communication Skill – Ability to develop communication, managerial and Interpersonal skills
PO5	Individual and Team Leadership Skill – Capability to lead themselves and the Team to achieve organizational goals
PO6	Employability Skill – Inculcate contemporary business practices to enhance Employability skills in the competitive environment
PO7	Entrepreneurial Skill – Equip with skills and competencies to become an entrepreneur

PROGRAM SPECIFI COUTCOME

PSO1	Placement – To prepare the students who will demonstrate respectful engagement with others’ ideas, behaviors, and beliefs and apply diverse frames of reference to decisions and actions
PSO2	Entrepreneur – To create effective entrepreneurs by enhancing their critical thinking, problem solving, decision making and leadership skill that will facilitate start-ups and high potential organizations
PSO3	Research and Development – Design and implement HR systems and practices grounded in research that comply with employment laws, leading the organization towards growth and development
PSO4	Contribution to Business World – To produce employable, ethical and innovative professionals to sustain in the dynamic business world
PSO5	Contribution to the Society – To contribute to the development of the society by collaborating with stakeholders for mutual benefit

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

PEO1	To gain and apply knowledge of Biotechnology concept to solve the problems
PEO2	To identify, analyse and understand the problems related to biotechnology.
PEO3	Ability to design and develop solution to biotechnology
PEO4	Ability to design, perform experiments, analyse, and interpret data for Investigating complex problems.
PEO5	To decide and apply appropriate tools and techniques in biotechnological manipulations

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PhD Programme

The Ph.D. programme includes an integrated sequence of course work and research in various branches of Biotechnology. Scholars are considered for this program on clearing an entrance examination conducted by PRIST.

Vale Added Courses

1. Certificate Courses:

• • Certificate course in Systems Biology
  • Certificate course in Tools in Network Pharmacology
  • Certificate course in Herbal Products
  • Certificate course in 3D Bio Printing

2. Diploma Courses:

• • Diploma Course in Computer Aided Drug Design

More information about the procedure for admission to all the above programmes may be had at www.prist.ac.in

The Research areas in Department of Biotechnology are Cancer Biotechnology, Microbial Biotechnology, Nano technology, Industrial Biotechnology, Stem cell technology, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology etc., The faculties of the Department have published research articles in high impact journals of leading scientific publishers such as Elsevier, Wiley Inter science, Springer, American Biological Society and Royal Society of Biology, etc.

 

RESEARCH GRANTS

Extramural Research grant

• 2021- Dr. Arjun Pandiyan – Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Received 13,10,000/- for 3 years
• 2018 – Dr. Arun Kumar- Indian council of Medical Research, Government of India Received Rs.2,58,400 for 2 years
• 2018-2019 – Dr.Arjun Pandiyan – Department of Biotechnology – Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India received Rs.6,30,000 for 3 years

Seed Money:

• 2021-2022 – Dr.T.Veeramani, Department of Biotechnology has received Rs. 8,70,000 (Eight Lakhs and Seventy thousand) for the project entitled ‘Invitro production of fucosterol under Abiotic stress conditions sea weeds establishment in the coastal regions of Chidambaram and Cuddalore’.
• 2021-2022 -Dr.J.Ilamathi , Department of Biotechnology has received Rs. 5,50,000 (Five lakhs fifty thousand) for the project entitled ‘Bioactive compound on mitochondrial lipid peroxidation products and screen enzymes in ISO-induced myocardial infracted rats’.
• 2020-2021 – Dr.R.Arun kumar , Department of Biotechnology has received Rs. 6,60,000(Six lakhs and Sixty five thousand) for the project entitled ‘Reserpine inhibits DNA repair, cell proliferation, invasion apoptosis in oral carcinogenesis via modulation of TGF-B signaling’.

PUBLICATIONS (JOURNALS / BOOK / BOOK CHAPTERS)

Books / Book Chapters

Dr. P.Arjun Pandiyan

1. Introduction to Diabetics mellitus-Taylor & Francis CRC Press
2. Cardamom [Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton] Production, Breeding, Management, Phytochemistry and Health Benefits – Taylor & Francis CRC Press
3. Phytochemical Analysis and Pharmacological Potential of Cardamom-Taylor & Francis CRC Press
4. Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activity of Cardamom Extracts- Taylor & Francis CRC Press
5. Ethnopharmacology and Phytochemistry of Cardamom –
6. Microbial Biofilms – Properties and Applications in the Environment, Agriculture, and Medicine-Fungi: Bioremediation of Agroindustrial Wastewater by Cultivation of Spirulina sp. and Used as Animal Feed Supplement  – Cambridge Scholar Publishing
7. Fungi: A Novel Source for the Biologically active Secondary Metabolites.-Cambridge Scholar Publishing
8. The role of Microbes in the Food Industry: Beneficial and Non Beneficial – Microbial Biodiversity – Cambridge Scholar Publishing
9. Medicinal Plants-In vitro calli induction iomass accumulation and different biological activity of leucas aspera (wild) linn-13:978-0-8153-7052-9-

Dr. R. Arun Kumar

1. Marine Algal Products and Algal Nanoparticle Synthesis against Cancer-Bio prospecting Algae for Nanosized Materials-ISBN-13: 978-3030815561-Cambridge Scholar Publishing
2. Genomic and Proteomics in Pharmaceutical Products Development and Biological Applications of Marine Derivatives- Encyclopedia of Marine Biotechnology-ISBN: 9781119143802-CRC Press
   Wiley ONLINE LIBRARY

Dr.  A. Shajahan

1. Fabrication and characterization of Chitosan based green materials-Advanced Green Materials 1st Edition Fabrication, Characterization and Applications of Biopolymers and Biocomposites)- ISBN:9782128199886-Wood Head Elsevier

Patents –

Dr. R. Arunkumar

1. 328053-001-Multi Plate Gel Rocker/24-02-10/3/2020
2. 201841035947-Jeyammal Makkatperu Legiyam a polyherbal composition for enhancing male fertility- dated 05/10/2018

2017-2018     Dr.P.Arjun  Received the ” Certificate of Appreciation” from Society for Ethanopharmacology  (SFE- INDIA)

2020 – Dr. R. Arun Kumar- “REVIEWER”

1. Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology- Certificate Number- SDI/ HQ/PR/Cert/58299/RAR.
2.  European Journal of Medicinal Plants- Certificate Number- SDI/HQ/PR/Cert/62592/RAR
3. Asian Journal of Research in Cardiovascular Diseases- Certificate Number- SDI/HQ/PR/Cert/63971/RAR
4. Journal of Biochemistry International- Certificate Number- IKP/PR/ Cert/8674/RAR Phytothreapy Research, Wiley, Date:23.02.21
5. Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research- Certificate Number-SDI/HQ/PR/ Cert/66618/RAR

• International Conference ‘IMMUNFEST -2023’ – Sponsored by Indian Immunology Society on 28.04.2023 at PRIST Deemed University, Thanjavur.
• Around 860 participants from 11 countries and 27 states. 42.32 % participants from Academics (Professors-07, Associate Professor-24, Assistant Professor-265), Medical Doctors – 04, Scientist-05, Other Faculties 38, Nurses-02, Research Scholar 68 and students – 447 participated in this event. More Details
• Seminar on CYANOBACTERIA based Bio-Plastics: Future of Green Economy on 27.09.2022 at PRIST University, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.
• Seminar on Applied Biology on 4.05.2022 at PRIST University, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.
• Poster Presentation Fest on Immunology Day on 29.04.2022 at PRIST University, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.
• Seminar on Health and hygiene on 09.09.2019
• Seminar on “Basic Bioinformatics and Protein Structure” on 08.03.2019at PRIST University, Thanjavur.
• National Seminar on Molecular Basis of Cancer and Prevention on 18.02.2019 & 19.02.2019 at PRIST University, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.
• Seminar on “Heart Awarness Programme” on 29^th September 2018 at PRIST University, Thanjavur.
• Seminar on “Food Metabolites and Health Benefits” on 2^nd July 2016 at PRIST University, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.

Head, Department of Biotechnology, School of Arts and Science,

PONNAIYAH RAMAJAYAM INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY(PRIST), Vallam, Thanjavur -613403.

Email:

hodbt@prist.ac.in

Phone:

04362-265021

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