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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Department of Biotechnology at St. Bede’s College, Shimla was established in the year 2009 under the affiliation of Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla. Since its inception, the department emphasizes on educating students so that they excel in both practical as well as theoretical aspects of biotechnology so that they can carve this discipline into a premier precision tool of the future for creation of wealth and ensuring social justice- specially for the welfare of poor. With highly qualified faculty and excellent infrastructure, the department is diligently involved in teaching and research activities. Students are encouraged to participate in scientific activities not only as a component of their prescribed studies but also as a mutual contribution for the college and society.
VISION
To promote good quality education in different disciplines of biotechnology so as to produce competent biotechnologists who can immensely sway the existing prototypes of agriculture, medicine, food, industry and environment thereby providing a sustainable and bio-economic edge to the present society
MISSION
To inculcate a grit of innovation and virtuosity in young minds with substantial research aptitude.
FACULTY PROFILE
 Ms. Shruti Gupta |  Dr. Navdeep Thakur |
 Dr. Reena Thakur |  Dr.Anita Chauhan |
Computer systems with Internet facility.
Departments own Library has several books of the various disciplines of Biotechnology and Microbiology of both foreign authors as well as Indian authors.
Modern laboratories with state-of-the-art equipment’s such as autoclave, microscopes, spectrophotometer, incubator, thermo cycler, BOD incubator, centrifuge, gel doc, trans illuminator, deep freezer etc.
SYLLABUS
The Department of Biotechnology has a sturdy and dynamic curriculum with well-designed practical classes that fortify the theoretical concepts. Blended teaching practices including group discussions, brain storming, power point presentations, ICT learning, demonstrative lectures, smartboards, guest lectures, assignments etc. are used to make the teaching learning process pleasant. The B.Sc. (Hons.) Biotechnology program provides a firm basis for much of the advanced thinking in the biotechnology discipline. Students are vitalized to perform practicals independently which instils experimentation flair in the early learning process. Students of the department imbibe various DNA and protein based molecular biology techniques, bioinformatics, immunology, biochemistry, biochemical engineering, basic genetic engineering techniques and various techniques in cell biology. The In-house projects conducted within the department, helps students to acquire a research aptitude and hands-on research skills. Entrepreneurships and industrial visits give students a greater understanding of the discipline.
STUDENTS ACTIVITIES/WORKSHOPS
Department of Biotechnology constantly motivates students for higher academic excellence and pursuits. Number of students from the department are pursuing Masters at various State Universities and Central Research Institutes in India.
Students are evaluated on the basis of their class tests, assignments, presentations and project work. The record of the students are maintained on hard copies as well as on campus care.
Students of the department have qualified various entrance examinations scoring top positions and have got admission in prestigious research institutes such as CRI, Kasauli; HP University; Punjab University.
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