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Food Biotechnology-A short Term Module
05 May 2020
Shifting demographics and rising demand for food, agriculture, fuel, and environmental sustainability are some of the key challenges we face today. Creating a vital link between technology and science, Biotechnology, as a subject, focuses on understanding the way in which biological knowledge can be applied to solve real-world situations.
Department of Biotechnology is offering an innovative short-term course in Food Biotechnology for Session 2019-20. Here are the few things you must know about the course that will help you understand the relevance and admission-related details about the course.
About the course
The applications of the branch of Food Biotechnology are vast and simply mind-boggling. On one hand, it caters to the industrial sector such as the food and beverage industry, biological products, medicines, and pharmaceuticals while on the other hand, this branch of science caters to the requirements of agriculture, animal husbandry, nutrition, and environmental conservation. The list is a long and an envious one. What’s more, the branch of science we are talking about is in itself not confined or bound as a single discipline. Rather it is an interdisciplinary branch of science that is rapidly gaining significance and opportunities for youngsters who want to explore the new frontiers of science are immense.
Students are showing tremendous interest in Food Biotechnology. The primary reason behind this interest emerges from the fact that the technical and procedural application of biotechnology touches a vast array of disciplines. This in turn opens a lot many job portals for students who are seeking a stable career in their life. Food Biotechnology, along with its many sub-fields, finds use in so many applications that many new fields have and are being derived from within it. In this context, the Department of Biotechnology is offering a short-term course on Food Biotechnology.
The course program has research as its vital component, thus motivating students to build a strong grounding in the fundamental topics as well as prepares them for advanced study. You will learn how technology is applied to solve pressing real-world biological problems and gain the skills and expertise needed for future developments in the field of Food Biotechnology for sustainable benefits.
At Rama University, we have a team of expert and qualified teachers who have gained expertise over the subject and include some renowned professors, who are known for their ground-breaking research. The Faculty of Department of Biotechnology aims at:
Imparting subject-specific knowledge along with harnessing students’ analytical, critical, and practical approach to problem-solving in the respective field
Providing students with enhanced practical and professional skills to prepare them for professional employment or postgraduate studies in the chosen field
Empowering students to work individually and elucidate diverse problems
Infusing critical awareness of developments at the forefront of biotechnology
Some broad things that you can expect to learn from this course are listed below:
Duration: 4 weeks
Registration Fee: INR 500
Course Fee: INR 4500
Account Details
Account Holder Name: RAMA UNIVERSITY UTTAR PRADESH
Account Number: 696820110000037
Account Type: CURRENT ACCOUNT
IFSC Code: BKID0006968
Instructor
Dr. Niharika Singh
Department of Biotechnology, FET
Mob: +91-9878193092
Eligibility
Minimum Qualification is an undergraduate in biotechnology, biological sciences, agricultural sciences, and allied sciences. Indian citizens residing in India
Courseware
Course material is provided in printed / electronic form.
Mode
Classroom mode.
Evaluation System
A 100 mark each paper (50 marks Internal and 50 marks external) Score at least 40% to pass.
Batches 2020: Batches Start: August 2020
MINIMUM AGE: No bar
MAXIMUM AGE: No bar
Employment Opportunity
A Food Bio-technologist may find jobs in the following fields:
- Food processing
- Bio-processing industries
- Drug and pharmaceutical research
- Public funded laboratories
- Chemicals
- Environment control
- Waste management
While government institutes and organizations, such as the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), several agriculture, dairy, and horticulture institutes may offer job opportunities to Biotechnology professionals, one can expect the best salary in the private sector.
There are also ample opportunities available to bio-technologists in the food processing industry, chemical industry, and the textile industry.
Drug companies in biotechnology like Dabur, Ranbaxy, Hindustan Lever, and Dr. Reddy's Labs that have their R & D units offer Biotechnology professionals with handsome pay-packages.
At the international level, India has started making its presence felt in the domain of biotechnology. However, there is tremendous scope for graduate and post-graduate students from this field especially in the United States and in European countries.
Target Audience
- Science students
- Agriculturist
- Health-care personnel
- Pharmaceutical students
- Research Professionals
Course Content
Basics of Food Biotechnology
- History and development of food technology, evolution of cooking processes, fermentation processes, and food preservation processes.
- Plant and Animal foods, Beverages- nutritious and refreshing drinks-alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Milk and milk products
- Food additives, Food adulteration: Types of adulterants health hazards and risks.
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Food Safety and Food Packaging
Principles of food contamination
- Sources of microbial contamination of foods.
- Spoilage of foods- spoilage of fruits and vegetables, grains, milk and milk products, meat, poultry, and seafood.
- Preservation of foods- cold and heat treatment, ultrasound, and microwave. Factors affecting the growth of microbes- intrinsic and extrinsic factors.
- Packaging Evolution- Functions, types, and safety measures of packaging materials. Packaging materials- aseptic and biodegradable methods.
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Practical’s of Food Biotechnology Technique
Value Added: Seminar – (Course Review & Assessment)