Bio Technology

The vision of the Biotechnology Department Anand Engineering College, Agra is to establish a center of excellence that integrates engineering principles with biotechnology to address global challenges, drive innovation, and create a positive impact on society. Our vision encompasses the following elements:

1. Engineering and Biotechnology Integration
2. Interdisciplinary Education
3. Hands-on Learning and Skill Development
4. Research and Development
5. Industry Partnership and Technology Transfer
6. Entrepreneurship and Innovation
7. Ethical and Sustainable Practices
8. Community Engagement

By embodying this vision, we at Anand Engineering College, Agra aims to be a leader in the integration of engineering and biotechnology, producing skilled professionals, driving innovation, and addressing global challenges for the betterment of society and mankind.

Mission

The mission of a Department of Biotechnology generally involves:

1. The department aims to foster scientific research and development in the field of biotechnology.
2. The department strives to establish and strengthen infrastructure facilities required for biotechnology research and development.
3. The department aims to promote the growth of the biotechnology industry and foster entrepreneurship in the sector. This involves providing support to startups, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and biotechnology companies by offering funding, incubation facilities, and regulatory guidance.

4. The department may foster international collaborations and partnerships to promote knowledge exchange, capacity building, and collaborative research in biotechnology.

Overall, the mission of a Department of Biotechnology is to foster the growth and development of biotechnology within the country, promote scientific research and innovation, address societal challenges, and ensure responsible and ethical use of biotechnology for the benefit of the nation and its citizens.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES (PO’s)

The B.Tech Biotechnology program at Anand Engineering College, Agra, started in 2006, aims

to train students in Biotechnology wherein engineering and technology principles could be used

to probe biological questions or to develop technologies, devices and other systems that require

substantive expertise in Biology. The students in this program acquire knowledge, critical thinking skills and experience in conducting cutting edge research. This program develops human capital for advanced scientific research and entrepreneurship. Engineering Graduates will be able to:

PO 1 (Engineering knowledge) Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.

PO 2 (Problem analysis) Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.

PO 3 (Design/development of solutions) Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.

PO 4 (Conduct investigations of complex problems) Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.

PO 5 (Modern tool usage) Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.

PO 6 (The engineer and society) Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.

PO 7 (Environment and sustainability) Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.

PO 8 (Ethics) Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.

PO 9 (Individual and team work) Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.

PO 10 (Communication) Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.

PO 11 (Project management and finance) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multi-disciplinary environments.

PO 12 (Life- long learning) Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

• To make our students competent in the field of biotechnology and other allied areas of life sciences.
• To inculcate the capability to work as an entrepreneurs and techno managers with strong ethics and communication skills.
• To equip the students to pursue higher education in reputed institutes at national and international level.
• To develop a working knowledge of biotechnology product and processes.
• To provide domain knowledge and expertise for successful career in academics, research and industry.

PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSOs)

1. Acquire knowledge of Biotechnology for sound and solid base which enables students to understand the emerging and advanced engineering concepts in Biotechnology and other allied areas.
2. Acquire knowledge in domain of biotechnology for its major applications in industry and research.
3. Recognize the importance of Bioethics, IPR, entrepreneurship and management skills for Indian industrialists.
4. Understand the applications of Biotechnology in all spheres of agriculture and develop crops with improved productivity thereby increasing farmers' income, better human health and decreased environmental pollution.
5. Analyse the complex problems in every aspects of day to day life and address issues through use of modern tools and techniques in Biotechnology.