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Department of Biotechnology

Department of Biotechnology

The Department of Biotechnology was established in the year 2004 as an institution offering graduate courses in Biotechnology. The College also started Post Graduate course in the academic year 2008. We have 09 faculty members and vibrant graduate and postgraduate student strength of over 100.

Department teaches about on various streams of Biotechnology and multidisciplinary sciences: molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, neuroscience, biophysics, bioinformatics, environmental biotechnology, biostatistics, and medical microbiology.

Our students conduct research under the supervision of their supervisor with an aim to engage them in the processes of intellectual inquiry, problem solving and creative thinking.

Admission to this degree programme is on meritorious base and according to role of University of Mumbai.

Consultancy Services: (If any) – Electrophoresis of protein and DNA samples.

Lab Information Details

Laboratory-I (Biotechnology):
Total area in square feet: 44ft. X 34 ft.

Laboratory-II (Biotechnology):
Total area in square feet: 28ft. X 21ft.

Instrumentation Room:
Total area in square feet: 34ft. X 14ft.

Equipments

1. Refrigerator
2. Colorimeter
3. Electronic balance
4. pH meter
5. Homogenizer
6. Electrophoresis Apparatus

Research Equipments

1. Laminar air flow cabinet
2. Inverted Microscope
3. Carl Zeiss Phase contrast microscope
4. PCR machine
5. UV – Vis Spectrophotometer
6.Gel Documentation System
7.Gel Rocker
8.FTIR Machine

Research Equipments
pH meter

pH Meter

Mono–pan digital balance

Mono–pan Digital Balance

Electrophoresis Apparatus

Electrophoresis Apparatus

Inverted Microscope

Inverted Microscope

UV-Vis Spectrophotometer

UV-Vis Spectrophotometer

Carl Zeiss Microscope

Carl Zeiss Microscope

PCR Machine

PCR Machine

Gel Documentation System and Gel Rocker

Gel Documentation System and Gel Rocker

Laminar Air Flow Cabinet

Laminar Air Flow Cabinet

Teaching
ms. bhave rashmi anil

Ms. Bhave Rashmi Anil

Head and Assistant Professor

ms. yadav surabhi jasman

Ms. Yadav Surabhi Jasman

Assistant Professor

ms. ghadi vibhavari anant

Ms. Ghadi Vibhavari Anant

Assistant Professor

mr. bhagwat siddhesh santosh

Mr. Bhagwat Siddhesh Santosh

Assistant Professor

ms. lad dhanashri ashok

Ms. Lad Dhanashri Ashok

Assistant Professor

ms. narkar najuka santosh

Ms. Narkar Najuka Santosh

Assistant Professor

mr. panchal shubham naresh

Mr. Panchal Shubham Naresh

Assistant Professor

ms. navathe amruta anand

Ms. Navathe Amruta Anand

Assistant Professor

ms. shinde samidha suresh

Ms. Shinde Samidha Suresh

Assistant Professor

Non Teaching
mrs. pilankar sonali shridhar

Mrs. Pilankar Sonali Shridhar

Laboratory Assistant

mr. shivalkar tarachand shashikant

Mr. Shivalkar Tarachand Shashikant

Peon

mr. ghosalkar mahesh prabhakar

Mr. Ghosalkar Mahesh Prabhakar

Peon

Class and Semester Course Nomenclature Course Type
F. Y. B. Sc. Semester I Fundamentals of Biotechnology Major
Introduction to Microbiology Major
Biotechnology Practical I Major
Basic Chemistry – I Minor
Basic Chemistry – II Minor
Traditional Biotechnology IKS
Biostatistics SEC
English: Communication Skills – I AEC
Environmental Education – I VEC
F. Y. B. Sc. Semester II Cell Biology and Microbiology Major
Biochemistry – Concept of Biomolecules Major
Biotechnology Practical II Major
Basic Chemistry – III Minor
Basic Chemistry – IV Minor
Basic Chemistry Practical Minor
Bio-analytical Techniques SEC
English: Communication Skills - II AEC
Environmental Education - II VEC
S. Y. B. Sc. Semester III Genetics Major
Immunology Major
Physiology Major
Biotechnology Practical III Major
Applied Chemistry – I Minor
Applied Chemistry – II Minor
Molecular Diagnostics SEC
S. Y. B. Sc. Semester IV Molecular Biology Major
Bioprocess Technology Major
Medical Microbiology Major
Biotechnology Practical IV Major
Applied Chemistry – III Minor
Applied Chemistry – IV Minor
Bioinformatics VSC
T. Y. B. Sc. Semester V Genetic Engineering Major Mandatory
Pharmacology Major Mandatory
Marine Biotechnology Major Mandatory
Biotechnology Practical V Major Mandatory
Biotechnology Practical VI Major Mandatory
Biosafety Major Elective
Biosafety Practical Major Elective
Clinical Immunology Major Elective
Clinical Immunology Practical Major Elective
Plant and Animal Tissue Culture Vocational Skill Course (VSC)
Plant and Animal Tissue Culture Practical Vocational Skill Course (VSC)
Field Project FP
T. Y. B. Sc. Semester VI Industrial Biotechnology Major Mandatory
Neurochemistry Major Mandatory
Environmental Biotechnology Major Mandatory
Biotechnology Practical VII Major Mandatory
Biotechnology Practical VIII Major Mandatory
Cytogenetics Major Elective
Cytogenetics Practicals Major Elective
Developmental Biology Major Elective
Developmental Biology Practicals Major Elective
Entrepreneurship Development Vocational Skill Course (VSC)
Agribiotechnology Vocational Skill Course (VSC)
On Job Training OJT

Class and Semester Course Nomenclature Course Type
M. Sc. I Semester I Biochemistry Major Mandatory
Bioprocess Engineering and Technology Major Mandatory
Basics in IPR and Patents Major Mandatory
Biochemistry Practical PSBT101 Major Mandatory
Bioprocess Engineering and Technology Practical PSBT102 Major Mandatory
Immunology Major Elective
Immunology Practical PSBT106 Major Elective
Molecular Diagnostics Major Elective
Molecular Diagnostics Practical PSBT108 Major Elective
Research Methodology RM
M. Sc. I Semester II Bioinformatics and Biostatistics Major Mandatory
Plant and Animal Biotechnology Major Mandatory
Patenting in Biotechnology and Bioethics Major Mandatory
Bioinformatics and Biostatistics Practical PSBT201 Major Mandatory
Plant and Animal Biotechnology Practical PSBT202 Major Mandatory
Bio Entrepreneurship Major Elective
Bio Entrepreneurship Practical PSBT206 Major Elective
Bioanalytical and Biophysical Techniques Major Elective
On Job Training OJT
M. Sc. II Semester III Applied Virology and Microbiology Major Mandatory
Environmental Biotechnology Major Mandatory
Scientific Writing Major Mandatory
Applied Virology and Microbiology Practical PSBT301 Major Mandatory
Environmental Biotechnology Practical PSBT302 Major Mandatory
Biologics and Regulatory Affairs Major Elective
Drug Discovery and Clinical Studies Major Elective
Research Project RP
M. Sc. II Semester IV Nanobiotechnology Major Mandatory
Molecular Enzymology and Enzyme Technology Major Mandatory
Nanobiotechnology Practical PSBT401 Major Mandatory
Molecular Enzymology and Enzyme Technology Practical PSBT402 Major Mandatory
OMICS and Systems Biology Major Elective
Food Biotechnology Major Elective
Food Biotechnology Practical PSBT406 Major Elective
Research Project RP

Program Specific Outcomes
UG Biotechnology

To impart hands on skills in preparation of Buffers and solutions.
To impart skills in handling the cultures of micro – organisms
To impart the knowledge of molecular biology techniques.
To impart the skills of PTC, ATC and Science communication
To impart knowledge of society and make students aware about the Problems in Society.
To understand basic principles of research methodology and identify a research problem.
To gain critical thinking and analytical skills to understand new diagnostic methods.
To write a business plan.
To design strategies for successful implementation of ideas.

PG Biotechnology

To develop the knowledge of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Bioprocess Technology.
To impart the knowledge of Bioinformatics and Biostatistics.
To impart the research values among the students.

Course Outcome
Class Course code Course Outcomes
F. Y. B. T. 23_USBT101 To be able to relate the applications and benefits of Biotechnology in the fields of agriculture, livestock, human health and environment and to discuss the basics of fermentation.
23_USBT102 To understand the role of sterilization and disinfection in the field of Microbiology and to develop skills towards use of microscopy and staining techniques.
23_USBT103 To impart knowledge and hands on experience of the various practicals related to fundamentals of Biotechnology and introduction to Microbiology.
23_USBT104 To develop an understanding of chemical bonds and to be able to differentiate between chiral and achiral molecules and different enantiomers.
23_USBT105 To develop skills towards use of titrimetric and gravimetric analysis and to impart knowledge and hands on experience of the various practicals related to titrimetric and Gravimetry.
23_USBT106 To impart the knowledge and history of traditional Biotechnology and to explore the research institutes related to Biotechnology in India.
24_USBT107 To gain insights about the use of statistics in the field of Biotechnology and to apply the various statistical tools for analysis of biological data.
23_USBT108 To develop an understanding of communication skills required to excel in real work environment and corporate life and to gain insight into technical and non-technical qualities in career planning.
23_USBT109 To develop an understanding of the structure and functioning of the ecosystems and to gain insights about the concept of pollution, climate change and sustainable development.
23_USBT201 To discuss the ultrastructure, function and location of organelles in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and to gain insight into the basics of virology.
23_USBT202 To discuss the basics of carbohydrate and lipid biochemistry and to learn about fundamental structures and functions of amino acids and proteins.
24_USBT203 To impart knowledge and hands on experience of the various practicals related to cell biology, microbiology and biochemistry.
23_USBT204 To develop an understanding of thermodynamics and to learn about reaction kinetics and order of reaction.
23_USBT205 To gain insight into the details of oxidation – reduction reactions and to develop an understanding of enzymology.
24_USBT206 To impart knowledge and hands on experience of the various practicals related to thermodynamics, chemical kinetics and enzymes.
24_USBTS207 To develop skills towards the principle, working and applications of different analytical techniques and to impart knowledge and hands on experience of the various practicals related to bio-analytical techniques.
23_USBT208 To learn about leadership, ethical values, capacity building, team building, decision making and to learn about the understanding of stress and management of stress.
23_USBT209 To understand the relevance of renewable energy sources and conservation of biodiversity and to study the applications of different life forms in environmental remediation.
S. Y. B. T. 24_USBT301 To develop an understanding of fundamental concepts of Mendelian genetics and to discuss the different processes in microbial genetics and their role in mapping genes.
24_USBT302 To familiarize learners with the immune effector mechanisms and to provide the information about cell receptors.
24_USBT303 To gain insights into the physiological processes of plants and functions of plant growth regulators and to develop a comprehensive and deep understanding of the vital physiological processes of animals.
24_USBT304 To impart knowledge and hands on experience of the various practicals related to Genetics, Immunology and Physiology.
24_USBT305 To develop an understanding of the different aspects of Organic Chemistry and to discuss the role of organic compounds in Biology and synthesis of organic compounds.
24_USBT306 To develop skills towards preparation of standard solutions in the laboratory and understand the role of buffers and to explore the fundamentals of green chemistry and synthesis.
24_USBTS307 To learn and understand the molecular techniques and to provide the importance of techniques in diagnosis.
24_USBT401 To have an insight into mechanism of gene expression and to provide the knowledge about regulation of gene expression.
24_USBT402 To understand the basic skills applied in fermentation technology and to build a foundation for more advanced studies in bioprocess technology.
24_USBT403 To gain insight into disease factors and processes and provide the knowledge about diseases caused by microorganisms.
24_USBT404 To impart knowledge and hands on experience of the various practicals related to Molecular Biology, Bioprocess technology and Medical Microbiology.
24_USBT405 To develop an understanding of the different aspects of Analytical Chemistry and to gain an understanding of basic concepts in Polymer Chemistry.
24_USBT406 To gain knowledge of natural product chemistry and related acquired skills and to gain an understanding of basic concepts in nanotechnology.
24_USBTV407 To develop an understanding of introduction to computers and biological databases and to develop an understanding of BLAST and sequence alignment.
T. Y. B. T. 25_USBTM501 To impart the knowledge of genetic engineering of plants and animals and to provide the skills in molecular biology tools and gene editing.
25_USBTM502 To impart the knowledge of general principles of pharmacology and drug absorption and distillation.
25_USBTM503 To impart the knowledge of marine Biotechnology and acquire the significance of marine drugs, enzymes and acquire the significance of marine functional foods, nutraceuticals and gain the role of marine bioresources in cosmetics.
25_USBTM504 To impart knowledge and hands on experience of the various practicals related to Genetic engineering and Pharmacology.
25_USBTM505 To impart the knowledge and hands on experience of the various practicals related to Marine Biotechnology.
25_USBTE506 To impart the knowledge of Biosafety practices and provide the knowledge about detection and testing of contaminants.
25_USBTE507 To impart knowledge and hands on experience of the various practicals related to Biosafety.
25_USBTE508 To categorize and understand the different types of hypersensitivity reactions and to provide a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory mechanisms of cytokines and their implications in allergic and autoimmune conditions.
25_USBTE509 To impart knowledge and hands on experience of the various practicals related to clinical immunology.
25_USBTV510 To impart the knowledge of plant and animal tissue culture.
25_USBTV511 To impart knowledge and hands on experience of the various practicals related to plant and animal tissue culture.
25_USBTM601 To impart the knowledge of Dairy technology and gain the detailing of fermentation processes, downstream processing and QA-QC.
25_USBTM602 To impart the knowledge of the anatomy and functions of the neurons and the action of the various Neuro toxins and to get insight into the different aspects related to neurochemistry.
25_USBTM603 To gain knowledge about wastewater treatments and provide the understanding of hazardous waste management.
25_USBTM604 To impart knowledge and hands on experience of the various practicals related to Industrial Biotechnology and Neurochemistry.
25_USBTM605 To impart knowledge and hands on experience of the various practicals related to Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology.
25_USBTE606 To impart the knowledge of the structure of chromosomes and types of chromosomal aberrations and to provide the knowledge of the principles underlying sex determination, linkage and mapping.
25_USBTE607 To impart knowledge and hands on experience of the various practicals related to cytogenetics.
25_USBTE608 To impart the knowledge of human embryonic development and post fertilization events and to gain insight into the understanding of implantation, infertility and ethical issues.
25_USBTE609 To impart knowledge and hands on experience of the various practicals related to Developmental Biology.
25_USBTV610 To develop and systematically apply an entrepreneurial way of thinking and to identify and create the business opportunities.
25_USBTV611 To impart the knowledge of agricultural systems and provide understanding of plant stress biology and to explore the significance of molecular markers in plant breeding and gain knowledge about the importance of biofertilizers and biopesticides.
M. Sc. I 23_PSBT101 To impart the knowledge of glycobiology and membrane biochemistry; to provide the insight of protein transport and membrane trafficking; To gain the knowledge of nucleic acids biochemistry; to have a firm foundation in bioenergetics and regulation of metabolism.
23_PSBT102 To impart the knowledge of basic principles of biochemical engineering, to provide the insight of production of proteins from recombinant, To gain the knowledge of applications of enzyme technology in food processing, To have a firm foundation in applications of microbial technology.
23_PSBT103 To impart the knowledge of the introduction of IPR and to provide the insight of basics of patents.
23_PSBT104 To impart knowledge and hands on experience of the various practicals related to Biochemistry.
23_PSBT105 To impart knowledge and hands on experience of the various practicals related to bioprocess engineering and technology.
23_PSBT106 To gain the knowledge of vaccinology and to have a firm foundation in antigen – antibody interactions.
23_PSBT107 To impart knowledge and hands on experience of the various practicals related to molecular diagnostics.
23_PSBT108 To impart the knowledge of diagnostic microbiology and to have a firm foundation in functional genomics and proteomics.
23_PSBT109 To impart knowledge and hands on experience of the various practicals related to molecular diagnostics.
23_PSBT110 To demonstrate an understanding of the features of research, to apply the knowledge of data collection methods, to analyze data processing techniques, to evaluate different testing methods for hypotheses and to create well-structured research reports.
23_PSBT201 To impart the knowledge of basics of Bioinformatics and DNA sequence analysis, to provide the insight of multiple sequence alignments and protein modelling, to gain the knowledge of the various concepts of Biostatistics.
23_PSBT202 To impart the knowledge of plant tissue culture, to provide the insight of plant genetic manipulations, to gain the knowledge of animal cell culture and animal reproductive Biotechnology; to have a firm foundation in molecular mapping and marker assisted selection.
23_PSBT203 To impart the knowledge of patenting and to provide the insight of bioethics.
23_PSBT204 To impart knowledge and hands on experience of the various practicals related to Bioinformatics and Biostatistics.
23_PSBT205 To impart and hands on experience of the various practicals related to plant and animal Biotechnology.
23_PSBT206 To gain the knowledge of innovation and entrepreneurship, to have a firm foundation in business strategies, to provide the insight of finance and accounting.
23_PSBT207 To impart knowledge and hands on experience of the various practicals related to bio entrepreneurship.
23_PSBT208 To impart the knowledge of microscopic techniques, to provide the insight of chromatography, to gain the knowledge of HPTLC principles and instrumentation, to have a firm foundation in spectroscopy.
M. Sc. II 24_PSBT301 To gain insights into latest development of diagnostics and therapeutics for such diseases; to understand epidemiological principles in prevention, control and management of pandemic disease; to acquire understanding of antimicrobial resistance for management of drug resistance in population; to understand the different aspects of biofilm and their management.
24_PSBT302 To acquire understanding of the various concepts related to air pollution and air pollution monitoring; to gain insights into the various concepts related to soil pollution and solid waste management; to impart the knowledge of water pollution and different strategies of waste water treatment; to gain insights into the biodiversity concepts, data management and environmental monitoring.
24_PSBT303 To think critically, organize and analyze scientific data; understand the best practices of scientific writing by adhering to research ethics and by avoiding plagiarism; to develop advanced scientific writing skills to write research articles, reviews, thesis and proposals and to make oral, poster or power point presentations.
24_PSBT304 To impart knowledge and hands on experience of the various practicals related to applied virology and microbiology.
24_PSBT305 To impart knowledge and hands on experience of the various practicals related to environmental Biotechnology.
24_PSBT306 To be familiar with the basic concepts and significance of biologics/biosimilar in addition to having knowledge about its therapeutic applications; to be knowledgeable in the steps involved in the production of biologics/ biosimilars; to be aware of the protocols/ techniques required for characterization of the biosimilar relative to the reference biologic; to acquaint with the regulatory aspects of approval of biologics and biosimilars.
24_PSBT307 To learn about clinical research informatics in drug discovery and design pathway using some in silico tools; to understand the clinical trial design set up and gain information on rules-regulation and responsibilities in clinical studies; to gain insights into the various concepts, scope and purpose of pharmacovigilance; to impart the knowledge of data management in clinical research.
24_PSBT401 To impart the knowledge of a general and broad introduction to multidisciplinary field of nanotechnology; to be familiarize with the synthesis of nanomaterials; to understand the basic science behind the properties of nanomaterials and the principles behind advanced experimental techniques for studying nanomaterials; to understand the different aspects and applications of nanomaterials.
24_PSBT402 To be aware of the enzyme kinetics, the catalytic power of an enzyme, changes in the active site and the importance of the transition state. The importance of obtaining enzymes in their pure form and the ways it can be achieved; to get insights into the need for and methods for enzyme engineering to enhance its activity or half-life; to impart the knowledge of the industrial and medical applications of enzymes; to be aware of the significance of enzymes as diagnostic tools, in therapy, industrial application and as biosensors and the outcome of enzyme deficiencies.
24_PSBT403 To impart knowledge and hands on experience of the various practicals related to Nanobiotechnology.
24_PSBT404 To impart knowledge and hands on experience of the various practicals related to molecular enzymology and enzyme technology.
24_PSBT405 To be aware of the concepts and strategies of the emerging fields of OMICS; to understand, compare and contrast the techniques involved and applications of genomics, proteomics, transcriptomics, lipidomics and metabolomics, to impart the knowledge of the structure and dynamics of a system as a whole and apply the different approaches to study systems biology by top down and bottom up approach; to gain insights into the concepts of knowledge discovery process and data mining methods; applications of systems biology.
24_PSBT406 To impart the knowledge of nutraceuticals and functional foods; to gain insights into Food Biotechnology in management of health and disease.
24_PSBT407 To impart knowledge and hands on experience of the various practicals related to Food Biotechnology.
Seminar Workshop Organized(Last 5 years)

Internships in Gadre Marine Export Pvt. Ltd., Ratnagiri; TJ Marine products Pvt. Ltd., Ratnagiri

Workshop cum training on “Applications of Bioinformatics” organized by Department of Biotechnology, Gogate – Jogalekar College, Ratnagiri on 5th March, 2019.

Workshop cum training on “Applications of Bioinformatics” organized by Department of Biotechnology, Gogate – Jogalekar College, Ratnagiri on 6th March, 2019.

Organized “Health Awareness Lecture” delivered by Dr. Saroj Bolde, Associate Professor, Grant Government Medical College, Mumbai on 12th July, 2019.

Workshop cum training on “Applications of Bioinformatics” organized by Department of Biotechnology, Gogate – Jogalekar College, Ratnagiri on 25th Feb., 2020.

Workshop cum training on “Applications of Bioinformatics” organized by Department of Biotechnology, Gogate – Jogalekar College, Ratnagiri on 26th Feb., 2020.

Workshop cum training on “Applications of Bioinformatics” organized by Department of Biotechnology, Gogate – Jogalekar College, Ratnagiri on 5th and 6th Feb., 2021.

Workshop cum training on “Applications of Bioinformatics” organized by Department of Biotechnology, Gogate – Jogalekar College, Ratnagiri on 14th and 15th Jan., 2022.

Organized Career Guidance programme for 106 students from Abhyankar – Kulkarni Junior College, Ratnagiri on 16th Nov., 2019.

Organized a webinar titled “Ageing: Promoting health and functioning in older persons” in association with Indian Women Scientists’ Association, supported by BRNS-DAE on 6th Dec., 2021.

Organized a Har Ghar Tiranga – Cleanliness programme at Department of Biotechnology, GJC, Ratnagiri on 13th August, 2022.

Organized Career Guidance programme for 12th Science students from Abhyankar – Kulkarni Junior College, Ratnagiri on 14th Oct., 2022.

Collaboration with other Institutes

Smt. Parvatibai Chowgule College, Margao, Goa

MoU Activities
  1. Our department visited Chowgule College, Madgaon for discussing the new ideas applicable for the curricular and extra – curricular activities on 23rd January, 2019.
  2. One staff member (Mr. Shubham N. Panchal) Participated in Regional workshop on Research Based Pedagogical Tools held in Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts and Science, Gogol – Margao, Goa from 5th to 7th March, 2020.
  3. Three staff members (Miss. Rashmi A. Bhave, Miss. Mrudula M. Nimkar and Mr. Shubham N. Panchal) participated in online webinar session on “ICT Enablement in Higher Education for the Betterment for Academic content delivery and statutory adherence – NAAC Preparedness” conducted by Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts and Science, Gogol – Margao, Goa on 4th June, 2020.
Academic Extension & Photograph, MOU activities related information & Photographs, Research collaborations.

1. Avishkar State level Inter-University Research Festival
2. NSS and NCC
3. Industrial visit

JNCASR, Bangalore

JNCASR, Bangalore

IBAB, Bangalore

IBAB, Bangalore

Birla Institute of Scientific Research

Birla Institute of Scientific Research

BISR Bioinformatics Centre

BISR Bioinformatics Centre

csir-nio-goa

CSIR – NIO, Goa

icar-ccari-goa

ICAR – CCARI, Goa

parvatibai-chowgule-college-of-arts-and-science-madgaon-goa

Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts and Science, Madgaon, Goa

regional-coconut-research-station-bhatye-ratnagiri

Regional Coconut Research Station, Bhatye, Ratnagiri

mgm-institute-of-biosciences-and-technology-aurangabad

MGM’s Institute of Biosciences and Technology, Aurangabad

college-of-agricultural-biotechnology-aurangabad

College of Agricultural Biotechnology, Aurangabad

mgm-krishi-vigyan-kendra-kvk-aurangabad

MGM Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Aurangabad

AMUL, Gujarat

Goa Science Centre and Planetarium, Goa

1.06 UG students participated in Physico – Chemical parameters testing of fish meal, fish oil, and fish soluble paste in Fish Processing Plant, TJ Marine Pvt. Ltd., Ratnagiri from 10th May to 15th May, 2019
2.25 T. Y. Biotechnology students were participated in Value Added Course – Bioanalytical Techniques organized by Department of Biotechnology from 10th June to 15th June, 2019.
3.39 S. Y. Biotechnology students were participated in Value Added Course – Biophysics organized by Department of Biotechnology from 15th – 20th and 22nd – 25th July, 2019.
4. Mr. Bosco Bothelo from T. Y. Biotechnology has completed “Python – A Beginners guide towards Python programming” online course using Udemy on 8th Sept., 2020.
5. 37 T. Y. Biotechnology students were participated in Value Added Course – Bioanalytical Techniques organized by Department of Biotechnology from 7th Sept. to 12th Sept., 2020
6. 31 F. Y. Biotechnology students were participated in Value Added Course – Staining Techniques organized by Department of Biotechnology from 16th to 21st Sept., 2019.
7. 27 S. Y. Biotechnology students were participated in Value Added Course – Biophysics organized by Department of Biotechnology from 14th – 19th and 21st – 24th Sept., 2020.
8. 26 F. Y. Biotechnology students were participated in Value Added Course – Staining Techniques organized by Department of Biotechnology from 23rd to 28th Nov., 2020.
9. 27 students of S. Y. Biotechnology were participated in “Online Workshop cum training on Applications of Bioinformatics” organized by Department of Biotechnology on 5th and 6th Feb., 2021.
10. 28 T. Y. Biotechnology students were participated in Value Added Course – Bioanalytical Techniques organized by Department of Biotechnology from 5th to 10th July, 2021.
11. 22 S. Y. Biotechnology students were participated in Value Added Course – Biophysics organized by Department of Biotechnology from 5th – 10th and 12th – 15th July, 2021.
12. 29 F. Y. Biotechnology students were participated in Value Added Course – Staining Techniques organized by Department of Biotechnology from 4th to 9th Oct., 2021.
13.22 students of S. Y. Biotechnology were participated in “Online Workshop cum training on Applications of Bioinformatics” organized by Department of Biotechnology on 14th and 15th Jan., 2022.
14. Bosco Bothelo, Aishwarya Harwande, Aneeqa Kazi, Dhanashri Lad, Najuka Narkar, Nameera Khadas, Nida Chougle, Pranali Dayalkar, Priti Ambre, Shruti Kinare, Siddhi Loke, Sonal Sakpal, Swara Prasade, Uzma Mulla from M. Sc. II Biotechnology completed “Industrial Biotechnology” online course using Coursera in January, 2022.
15. Bhakti Pawaskar, Komal Ghadigaonkar, Shivani Pawar, Siddhi Lingayat, Venu Rane from M. Sc. II Biotechnology completed “Algae Biotechnology” online course using Coursera in January, 2022.
16. Anirudha Dandekar, Tejashree Kadam from M. Sc. II Biotechnology completed “The Science of Stem Cells” online course using Coursera in January, 2022.
17. Sayali Kuvalekar from M. Sc. II Biotechnology completed “Stanford Introduction to Food and Health” online course using Coursera on 27th January, 2022.
18. Komal Ravanang from M. Sc. II Biotechnology completed “Antimicrobial resistance – theory and methods” online course using Coursera on 29th January, 2022.
19. Akanksha Murkar, Avantika Sawant, Chinmayee Majalkar, Preeti Parab, Simran Thakur, Tehreem Kazi from S. Y. Biotechnology completed “Industrial Biotechnology” online course using Coursera in February, 2022.
20. Aditi Kulkarni, Dhanashri Chavan, Atharva Mandavkar from S. Y. Biotechnology completed “Algae Biotechnology” online course using Coursera in February, 2022.
21. Akshata Khamkar, Shreyas Pawar, Sumit Pawar, Sanika Mahajan from S. Y. Biotechnology completed “Mind Control: Managing your mental health during COVID-19” online course using Coursera in February, 2022.
22. Alfa Makhjankar from S. Y. Biotechnology completed “COVID-19 Contact Tracing” online course using Coursera on 23rd February, 2022.
23. Ariba Shaikh, Swaliha Tambu, Devangi Gurav from S. Y. Biotechnology completed “Methods of Molecular Biology” online course using Coursera in February, 2022.
24. Jagruti Diwate from S. Y. Biotechnology completed “Bacterial Bioinformatics” online course using Coursera on 27th February, 2022.
25. Siddheshwari Ravan, Tanwee Bhatkar from S. Y. Biotechnology completed “The Science of Stem Cells” online course using Coursera in February, 2022.
26. Suyog Dhanawade from S. Y. Biotechnology completed “Stories of Infection” online course using Coursera on 19th February, 2022.
27. Jaywant Surve from M. Sc. II Biotechnology completed “COVID-19 Contact Tracing” online course using Coursera on 6th February, 2022.
28. 25 S. Y. Biotechnology students were participated in “Bridge Course – Sterilization Techniques” organized by Department of Biotechnology from 13th – 18th June, 2022.
29. 22 T. Y. Biotechnology students were participated in “Bridge Course – Sterilization Techniques” organized by Department of Biotechnology from 13th – 18th June, 2022.
30. Mihika Kenavdekar from F. Y. Biotechnology bagged second prize in Essay competition organized by Gogate Jogalekar College, Ratnagiri in Har Ghar Tiranga campaign under the aegis of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav on 12th August, 2022.
31. M. Sc. II Biotechnology students participated in IP awareness/ training program organized by Intellectual Property Office, India under National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission on 28th Sept., 2022.
32. M. Sc. I and M. Sc. II Biotechnology students participated in the one day training program on “Accidents do not happen accidentally” organized by DBT’s STAR College scheme by Teacher’s training committee, Gogate Jogalekar College, Ratnagiri on 11th October, 2022.
33. Samruddhi Sawant from M. Sc. II participated in the Webinar series on Molecular dynamic simulation studies: Role in drug discovery organized by TTS academy, Madurai branch, Tamil Nadu, India on 30th October, 2022.
34. Dhanashri Vilankar from M. Sc. II Biotechnology completed Vocational Training in Medical Record Assistant course from District Civil Hospital, an institute registered with Maharashtra State Skill Development Society, Mumbai and conducted under Chief Minister Maha-Health Skill development training program held on 20th December, 2022.
35. Avanti Kale from S. Y. Biotechnology participated at the district level of Speak for India – Maharashtra edition, a state level inter – collegiate debate competition held on 28th January, 2023.
36. Swaliha Tambu from T. Y. Biotechnology completed the Seven Days International Online Certificate Course on “Microscopy – An Overview (Phase I)” with DISTINCTION organized by the Department of Microbiology, Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Tirupattur, Tamil Nadu, India in association with Microbiologists Society, India; Biotechnology Society of Nepal (BSN) and Laboratory of Chemical and Biological Analysis (LAQB), Western Rio Janeiro State University (UEZO), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from 3rd – 9th February, 2023.
37. Talbiya Mulla, Samruddhi Sawant, Yashraj Dani from M. Sc. II Biotechnology completed “Industrial Biotechnology” online course using Coursera in February, 2023.
38. Samiya Pawne, Silmi Khot, Manasi Bendal, Tejal Desai, Samiksha Jadhav, Ankita Shivalkar, Mehwish Thakur from M. Sc. II Biotechnology completed “Bacteria and Chronic Infections” online course using Coursera in February, 2023.
39. Swaroopa Patwardhan from M. Sc. II Biotechnology completed “Dairy production and management Biotechnology” online course using Coursera in February, 2023.
40. Salwa Mirkar, Akanksha Garate, Mokshata Dhopavkar, Vaishnavi Kamble, Shivani Sawant, Saloni Ludbe, Dhanashri Vilankar, Aishwarya Pednekar, Simran Vardam, Tuba Madre, Suraj Jangam, Saloni Shetye, Simin Bargir from M. Sc. II Biotechnology completed “Algae Biotechnology” online course using Coursera in March, 2023.
41. Shruti Yuvaraj Chaugule, Kaushal Kishor Pashte, Suyog Hanumanprasad Pal from S. Y. Biotechnology completed the internship program on “Basic Techniques in Molecular Biology” organized by BKL Walawalkar Rural Medical College, Dervan, Ratnagiri; Samarthakrupa Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd. (SKLS), Mumbai from 18th April to 18th May, 2023.
42. Sanika Sanmesh Kaskar, Avanti Avinash Kale, Yogini Vinayak Jadhav, Shivani Santosh Kakatkar from S. Y. Biotechnology completed “Advanced Technical Modules” training programme of 21 days with A+ Grade at Biotechnology Division at Mumbai Campus, Rapture Biotech from 1st to 21st May, 2023.
43. Pallavi Sanjay Pashte from S. Y. Biotechnology completed “Advanced Technical Modules” training programme of 21 days with A+ Grade at Biotechnology Division at Mumbai Campus, Rapture Biotech from 5th to 25th May, 2023.
44. Tanvi Sudesh Shivalkar, Pallavi Sanjay Pashte, Suyog Hanumanprasad Pal from S. Y. Biotechnology completed 45 days internship program organized by Quality Fusion of India in May, 2023.
45. Yogini Vinayak Jadhav from S. Y. Biotechnology completed the Seven Days International Online Internship on “Microscopy – An Overview (Phase II)” with DISTINCTION organized by the Department of Microbiology, Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Tirupattur, Tamil Nadu, India in association with Biotechnology Society of Nepal (BSN) and Laboratory of Chemical and Biological Analysis (LAQB), Western Rio Janeiro State University (UEZO), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from 24th – 31st May, 2023.
46. Ashish Soman, Harshali Pawaskar from S. Y. Biotechnology attended a 5 days Hands on Training Workshop on “Recombinant DNA technology” organized by National Facility for Biopharmaceuticals (NFB), Mumbai from 29th May to 2nd June, 2023.
47. 30 S. Y. Biotechnology students were participated in “Value Added Course – Biophysics” organized by Department of Biotechnology from 19th – 24th, 26th – 28th, 30th June, 2023.
48. 25 T. Y. Biotechnology students were participated in “Value Added Course – Bioanalytical Techniques” organized by Department of Biotechnology from 19th – 24th June, 2023.
49. Krushna Sanjay Sanap from T. Y. Biotechnology completed the Four Weeks International Online Certificate Course on “Microbiology Laboratory Techniques (Phase I)” with DISTINCTION organized by the Department of Microbiology, Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Tirupattur, Tamil Nadu, India in association with Biotechnology Society of Nepal (BSN) and Laboratory of Chemical and Biological Analysis (LAQB), Western Rio Janeiro State University (UEZO), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from 4th Sept. – 3rd Oct., 2023.
50. Shivani Rasal from S. Y. Biotechnology completed “Industrial Biotechnology” online course using Coursera in November, 2023.
51. Teertha Surve from S. Y. Biotechnology completed “Antimicrobial resistance – theory and methods” online course using Coursera in December, 2023.
52. Smruti Gogate, Mihika Kenavdekar, Ravina Bait, Vedika Natu from S. Y. Biotechnology participated and presented a Research Project titled “Production of Paper and Bio-plastic from Sea-shells (Clam Shell)” at the 18th Aavishkar: Inter-Collegiate Convention (Final Round) organized by the University of Mumbai on 18th Dec., 2023.
53. Avantika Sawant, Chinmayee Majalkar, Swaliha Tambu, Kanak Devalekar from M. Sc. I Biotechnology participated and presented a Research Project titled “Isolation and screening of new metal resistant plasmids as a new range vectors for transformation” at the 18th Aavishkar: Inter-Collegiate Convention (Final Round) organized by the University of Mumbai on 18th Dec., 2023.

Qualification: M.Sc., SET
Research Experience: 03 Years
International Publications: 01
International Conference: 01
National conferences: 03
State seminars: 02
Workshops: 02
Faculty Development Programme: 05

Qualification: M.Sc. SET, NET
Research Experience: 08 Years
International Publication: 01
National conferences: 03
State seminars: 02
Workshops: 09
Faculty Development Programmes: 03

Qualification: M. Sc.
Research Experience: 05 year
National Conferences: 01
Workshop: 04
Faculty Development Programmes 02

Qualification: M. Sc.
Research Experience: 05 year
Certificate Course: Recombinant DNA technology and Genetic Engineering
National Conferences: 01
Workshop: 02
Faculty Development Programmes: 03

Qualification: M. Sc.
National Conferences: 02
Workshops: 02
Faculty Development Programmes: 02

Qualification: M. Sc. SET
State Seminars: 01
Faculty Development Programmes: 01

Qualification – M. Sc.
National Conferences – 03
Workshop – 01
Faculty Development Programme – 02

Qualification – M. Sc.
Workshops – 07
Faculty Development Programme– 02
Name Organization Special Achievements
Swapnil Shinde, Prakash Chavan, Krishna More, Bosco Bothelo, Jaywant Surve, Tushar Ambure Serum Institute, Pune Trainee Production Officer
Siddhi Kumbhar HiMedia Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai Lab. Assistant
Girija Ayachit BNHS, Mumbai Research Fellow
Shweta Pawar Thyrocare Technologies Ltd., Navi Mumbai Executive – Business Operations
Omkar Ketkar INTOX Pvt. Ltd., Pune Research Assistant
Pranali Salvi Aroma Treasures Pvt. Ltd., Pune Microbiologist
Dipti Gharge Spice Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., Panvel Molecular Technician

Alumni Meeting held at Department of Biotechnology on 16th March, 2019

Parents Feedback:

Six parents agree that the syllabus of B. Sc. Biotechnology is helpful in terms of knowledge, development and seeking employment for their wards. They are satisfied with teaching and evaluation practices of the department. They are also satisfied with the library resources and other resources such as eBooks, animations etc. related to the syllabus.

Alumni Feedback:

Alumni agree that the syllabus being vast and challenging. According to 67 % alumni, 85 – 100 % syllabus is covered in the class. However, the ICT usage according to 56 % alumni is 75 – 100 %. 67 % alumni also found that the employability of the course is 75 – 100 % and they too agree that the teachers provide regular and timely feedback about students’ performance.

Students Feedback:

Students agree that the syllabus being vast and challenging. According to 63 % students, 85 – 100 % syllabus is covered in the class. However, according to 56 % students, the availability of library materials for the course is abundant. According to 52 % students, teachers give 50 – 75 % exposure for ICT usage, field visits and innovative teaching learning methods. 72 % students agree that the teachers provide regular and timely feedback about students’ performance.