Biotechnology and Bioinformatics (1+1)

SYLLABUS - THEORY

• DNA as genetic material, Chemistry of nucleic acids, Genetic code.
• Organization of genome in prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
• Concept of replication, transcription and translation.
• Recombinant DNA technology,
• Gene cloning and Transgenesis,
• Molecular and immunological techniques,
• Cell culture and cell lines,
• Development of vaccines,
• Hybridoma technology,
• Monoclonal antibody production,
• PCR techniques,
• Marine biotechnology – bioactive compounds from marine organisms,
• Waste water treatment,
• Biofilters in aquaculture,
• Biofertilizers,
• Probiotics,
• Biosensors,
• Bioprocessing.
• Concept of Bioinformatics - NCBI,
• Genebank sequence database - Primary and Secondary database