Biotechnology is one of the branches of Biology that harnesses cellular and
biomolecular methods to develop products and technologies that help improve
our lives and the overall health of the planet. The concept of this field dates back
to the times when biological processes of microorganisms were utilized to make
and store useful dairy products such as cheese and bread. But how far has this
reached? With the growth in Genetic Engineering and the advancement of
research in Biotechnology, the scope of altering DNA to change the
characteristics and functions of organisms has increased the chances of finding
new alternatives.
Not just this, Biotechnology has spread to different disciplines
like Biochemistry, Genetics, Molecular Biotechnology, etc where new discoveries
are being made through this natural science field. Before we move on to explain
the BSc Biotechnology syllabus, let us first understand the degree in general and
how has the study of Biotechnology lead to discoveries in medicine, agriculture
or industrial biotechnology.
