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 08 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 these degree programs is on meritorious base and according to role of University of Mumbai.
Programmes Offered(UG,PG,M.Phil., Ph.D.etc.)
B.Sc.(Biotechnology)– 6 unit
M.Sc.(Biotechnology)– 6 unit
Ph.D.(Biotechnology)
Consultancy Services(If any)
Electrophoresis of protein and DNA samples
| Class and Semester | Course Nomenclature | Type(Optional, Elective, Compulsory, etc.) |
|---|---|---|
| F. Y. B. Sc. Semester I | Basic Chemistry – I | Compulsory |
| Basic Chemistry – II | Compulsory | |
| Basic Life Sciences – I: Biodiversity and Cell Biology | Compulsory | |
| Basic Life Sciences – II: Microbial Techniques | Compulsory | |
| Basic Biotechnology – I: Introduction to Biotechnology | Compulsory | |
| Basic Biotechnology – II: Molecular Biology | Compulsory | |
| Ability Enhancement Course I (FC I): Societal Awareness | Compulsory | |
| F. Y. B. Sc. Semester II | Chemistry - I: Bioorganic Chemistry | Compulsory |
| Chemistry - II: Physical Chemistry | Compulsory | |
| Life Sciences – I: Physiology and Ecology | Compulsory | |
| Life Sciences – II: Genetics | Compulsory | |
| Biotechnology – I: Tissue Culture & Scientific Writing and Communication Skills | Compulsory | |
| Biotechnology – II: Enzymology, Immunology and Biostatistics | Compulsory | |
| Ability Enhancement Course II (FC II): Globalization, Ecology and Sustainable Development | Compulsory | |
| S. Y. B. Sc. Semester III | Biophysics | Core |
| Applied Chemistry – I | Core | |
| Immunology | Core | |
| Cell Biology and Cytogenetics | Core | |
| Molecular Biology | Core | |
| Bioprocess Technology | Skill Enhancement Elective | |
| Research Methodology | General Elective | |
| S. Y. B. Sc. Semester IV | Biochemistry | Core |
| Applied Chemistry – II | Core | |
| Medical Microbiology | Core | |
| Environmental Biotechnology | Core | |
| Biostatistics and Bioinformatics | Core | |
| Molecular Diagnostics | Skill Enhancement Elective | |
| Entrepreneurship Development | General Elective | |
| T. Y. B. Sc. Semester V | Cell Biology and Medical Biotechnology | Compulsory |
| Biochemistry, Immunology and Instrumentation | Compulsory | |
| Genetics and Molecular Biology | Compulsory | |
| Industrial Biotechnology | Compulsory | |
| Applied Component: Drugs and Dyes | Compulsory | |
| T. Y. B. Sc. Semester VI | Cell Biology, Medical Biotechnology and Biostatistics | Compulsory |
| Biochemistry, Immunology and Instrumentation | Compulsory | |
| Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics | Compulsory | |
| Industrial Biotechnology | Compulsory | |
| Applied Component: Drugs and Dyes | Compulsory |
| Class and Semester | Course Nomenclature | Course Type |
|---|---|---|
| M. Sc. I Semester I | Biochemistry | Compulsory |
| Immunology | Compulsory | |
| Molecular Biology | Compulsory | |
| Biochemical and Biophysical Techniques | Compulsory | |
| M. Sc. I Semester II | Metabolism | Compulsory |
| Immunology | Compulsory | |
| Bioprocess Technology | Compulsory | |
| IPR and Biosafety | Compulsory | |
| M. Sc. II Semester III | PTC and ATC | Core |
| Medical Microbiology | Core | |
| Clinical Studies | Core | |
| Developmental Biology | Core | |
| M. Sc. II Semester IV | Nanotechnology | Compulsory |
| GMO and Environment | Compulsory | |
| Bioinformatics | Compulsory | |
| Biostatistics | Compulsory |
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.
Preparation Room:
Total area in square feet: 16ft. X 14.5ft.
Incubation Room:
Total area in square feet: 14.5 ft. x 6.5 ft.
Store Room:
1.Total area in square feet: 8ft. X 8.5ft.
2.Total area in square feet: 13ft. X 2.5ft.
Washing Room:
Total area in square feet: 10.5ft. X 6.5ft.
Passage:
Total area in square feet: 58.5 ft. x 10.5 ft.
Total area in square feet: 18 ft. x 4 ft.
Total area in square feet: 14 ft. x 8.5 ft.
Equipments
1. Refrigerator
2. Stabilizer
3. Colorimeter
4. Electronic balance
5. Rotary shaker
6. pH meter
7. Conductivity meter
8. Homogenizer
9. Cooling Centrifuge
10. Deep freezer
11. Electrophoresis Apparatus
Research Equipments
1. Laminar air flow cabinet
2. Inverted Microscope
3. Carl Zeiss Phase contrast microscope
4. CO2 Incubator
5. PCR machine
6. UV – Vis Spectrophotometer
Research Equipments
Seminar Workshop Organized(Last 5 years)
Workshop on PCR and Bioinformatics conductedon 25th and 26th Feb.2012
Workshop on “Challenges in Biopharmaceutical Industry” jointly organized by UGC ,New Delhi, Gogate –Jogalekr college, Ratnagiri and NFB, Khalsa college, Mumbai on 26th – 28th August, 2013.
National conference on “Mangroves of Konkan coast” organized by Gogate-Jogalekar College, Ratnagiri in collaboration with Mangroves society of India on 2nd – 3rd Feb., 2015.
National seminar on “Biotechnology for better tomorrow” organized by Gogate – Jogalekar College, Ratnagiri in collaboration with Microbiologist society, India on 26th Feb., 2015.
Workshop cum training on “Applications of Bioinformatics” organized by Department of Biological Sciences, Gogate – Jogalekar College, Ratnagiri on 13th – 14th Feb.,2016.
Workshop cum training on “Applications of Bioinformatics” organized by Department of Biological Sciences, Gogate – Jogalekar College, Ratnagiri on 18th – 19th Feb.,2017.
Collaboration with other Institutes
Academic Extension & Photograph, MOU activities related information & Photographs, Research collaborations.
- Nature Club
- KTS
- Shodhvedh Research Festival of College
- Smt. Parvatibai Chowgule College, Margao, Goa
- AIDS-Day Awareness programme - Rangoli and Poster Exhibition
6. Avishkar State level Inter-University Research Festival
7. Organic farming awareness programme
8. NSS and NCC
9. Biodiversity awareness campaign
10. Mangrove Conservation awareness programme
11. Blood Donation programme
12. Industrial visit
JNCASR, Bangalore
IBAB, Bangalore
Birla Institute of Scientific Research
BISR Bioinformatics Centre
Research experience: 03 years
International conferences: 01
National conferences: 05
State seminars: 02
Workshops: 03
Sanctioned Project: 01
Research Experience: 01 Year
National conferences: 02
State seminars: 01
Workshops: 01
Research Experiences: 01 Year
National conferences: 02
State seminars: 01
Research Experience: 02 Years
International Publications: 01
National conferences: 03
State seminars: 02
Research Experience: 05 Years
International Publications: 03
National Publications: 04
International conferences: 02
National conferences: 07
Workshops: 08
Sanctioned Project: 01
Research Experience: 03 Years
National Conferences: 04
Workshops: 01
Research Experience: 03 Years
National Conferences: 01
Workshops: 03
Mr. Ajay Redij and Mr. DyaneshRanade has qualified joint CSIR-UGC NET exam.
Mr. AdwaitParchure and SaritaWaingankar: Project selected at State level interuniversity research convention “Avishkar”
Title - Industrial application of (GCO) media.
Two students participated in International conference on Innovations in Energy, Polymer and Environmental Sciences, organized by YashvantraoChavan
Institute of Science, Satara and Shivaji University Kolhapur, Maharashtra, on 10th -12th Jan.,2014
13 Students from M.Sc.I and II Biotechnology published there research papers in BIONANO FRONTIER Journal at National level Seminar on Biotechnology for sustainable growth and development organized by
CKT College, Panvel on 3rd to 4th Jan 2014.
18 Students from M.Sc. II Biotechnology presented a research paper in National seminar on Environment management and biodiversity conservation, organized by AbasahebMarathe Arts and New Commerce College, Rajapur, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra on 17th to 18th Jan 2014.
Ms. Suchita Tendulkar (S.Y.B.Sc.) bagged Gold medal in power lifting in June, 2014.
UG and PG students Participated and presented research work in National conference on “Mangroves of Konkan coast” (2014-15)
UG and PG students Participated and presented research work in National seminar on “Biotechnology for better tomorrow” (2014-15)
09 M.Sc. I and II students participated in one day State level seminar on “Genetically modified foods- Boon or Bane” (2014-15)
03 M.Sc. II students participated in one day National conference on “Advances in Biological Science” (2014-15)
Ms. Nikita Gawade (S.Y. Biotech) was selected for Summer research fellowship programme 2017 by Indian Academy Of Sciences, at Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Lucknow.(2016 - 2017)
Participation of TY students in poster and add making competition held at Mitcon, Pune.(2016 - 2017)
M.Sc. Students participated in Seminar on Biodiversity Conservation organized by Maharashtra Gene Bank Project.(2016 - 2017)
M.Sc. Students Participated in Research Poster making competition “Konark Research Festival” organized by VES college.(2016 - 2017)
| Name | Organization | Special Achievements |
|---|---|---|
| Sameer S. Bhosale | Kopran Ltd., Khopoli | Executive Microbiologist |
| Ajay D. Pathak | ICAR Research Complex, Goa | Senior Research Fellow |
| Ajay G. Redij | CCMB, Hyderabad | Project Assistant |
| Pankaj S. Pradhan | Reliance Life Sciences, Navi Mumbai | Quality Control Officer |
| Padmaja A. Shete | Agharkar Research Institute, Pune | Research Fellow |
| Girija Ayachit | BNHS, Mumbai | Research Fellow |
| Prasad M. Shinde | Serum Institute, Pune | R & D Officer |
| Mugdha V. Bapat | NCL, Pune | Project Assistant |
| Ganesh Khandke | Reliance Life Sciences, Mumbai | Production Assistant |
| Anurag V. Patankar | Cognizant technology solutions, Powai, Mumbai | Clinical Data Analyst |
Electrophoresis of protein and DNA samples
FTIR Analysis
