DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

Our vision is to provide quality education in all spheres of Biotechnology with special thrust in Plant and Environmental Biotechnology and train the students so as to adapt to the international standards. Departments was established in 2001 attached to Department of Botany. We became functioning as a separate department in 2014. Department is supported by DBT-star college scheme. Department of Biotechnology offers a dual main having botany as core course and biotechnology as vocational course. Faculty strength ratio is three. Demand ratio of the course is 25:1. Average pass percentage is 75 for the past 5 years. We practice ICT enabled teaching methods with power point presentation and videos. Remedial classes are offered for supporting slow learners and offer walk with a scholar programmes and journal clubs for advanced learners. We organized 24 Seminars/workshops and invited lectures regularly to orient students in special areas of Biotechnology as well as various life skills. Job orientation sessions, internships as well as industrial/institutional visits are routine part of our programme. Our faculties have 20 international publications in the last 5 years and have participated in 54 seminars/workshops/conferences in total. Our department has sound infrastructure facilities with adequate instrumentation facilities for the smooth conduct of practical’s. We offer a theme based research and extension activities to groom students and in particular areas of Biotechnology which we consider as one among the best practices of our Department. As a part of ‘Go Green - Save Nature and Save Future ‘movement, Department of Biotechnology, organized programmes to create an awareness on drinking water quality, public health, and the importance of solid waste management & Environmental protection. The lectures exhibitions and training programmes were organized based on this aspect. As our recent initiatives we started two consultancy programmes ‘Water quality analysis’ and ‘Antimicrobial activity testing’. The income earned by the programmes are used for conducting invited lectures and departmental activities.

MISSION

To deliver comprehensive education in Biotechnology and Botany, equipping students with interdisciplinary knowledge and practical skills essential for addressing global challenges in agriculture, healthcare, and environmental sustainability. We cultivate a diverse learning community through activities such as seminars, workshops, journal clubs, social activities, and extension programs. These initiatives foster a collaborative environment where students engage deeply with diverse perspectives and experiences, we prioritize environmental consciousness through initiatives like 'Go Green - Save Nature and Save Future,' promoting water quality, public health, and sustainable waste management.

VISION

As a pioneering Biotechnology department offering Botany and Biotechnology as dual majors, we aspire to lead in biotechnological education and research. Established in 2001 and functioning independently since 2014, the Department of Biotechnology at Mar Ivanios College aims for a faculty-student ratio conducive to personalized learning, achieving a demand ratio of 25:1 and maintaining an average pass percentage of 90%. With a focus on theme-based research and consultancy services in water quality and antimicrobial activity, we aim to enhance the academic experience and contribute significantly to societal well-being through innovative practices and global engagements.

Our new FYUGP curriculum stands out with an array of innovative courses. It includes cutting-edge topics like biotechnological innovations, ethical considerations in IPR, sustainable agriculture through biofertilizers and biopesticides, and advanced molecular diagnostics. These offerings also encompass entrepreneurship in biotechnology, forensic applications, and the integration of bioinformatics with AI for personalized medicine. The syllabus includes practical skills with research methodology, scientific writing, and virology studies, ensuring students are well-prepared for impactful careers in biotechnology research and application.

 

CONTACT ADDRESS

Dr. Lini N

Head of the Department

Mar Ivanios College (Autonomous)

Thiruvananthapuram-695015

Kerala, India

E-mail: lini.n@mic.ac.in

Mobile: +91 8129172238