B.Tech Biotechnology · Sem 3 (Core)
Morphology and Ultra structure of bacterial cell, Classification of bacteria, Culture media, Isolation of microbes and its identification, culture techniques, Preservation of cultures, Methods for the control of microbes. Enumeration of bacteria. Microbial growth kinetics.
Basic features of transduction, conjugation and transformation, Viruses: Classification and structure of viruses, Viral reproduction: lytic and lysogenic cycle, Overview of biological nitrogen fixation, Bacterial photosynthesis and electron transport system.
Innate and Adaptive immunity, Humoral and Cell mediated immune response, Cells and Molecules of the immune system, Primary and Secondary lymphoid organs, T &B cell maturation and its activation , Characteristics and types of Antigens, Haptens, adjuvants and Epitopes, Antibodies: Structure, functions and characteristics of different classes of antibodies. Monoclonal antibodies.
Antigen and antibody interactions, precipitation reactions , Serological techniques: ELISA, RIA and western blotting, Structure and Function of MHC molecules, Exogenous and Endogenous pathways of antigen processing and presentation, Overview of Complement system and cytokines, immune tolerance.
Mirobiology of domestic water and waste water. Microbes in bioremediation, Microbes of industrial use, Immunity against: Bacterial disease- tuberculosis, typhoid, Protozoan disease- Malaria, Amebieosis and Viral diseases - AIDS, Dengue, Chikungunya,Vaccine’s, Hypersensitivity and Immunotherapy
After completion of the course student will be able to:
This subject is on page 5 of the original AKTU PDF.
