Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

Scope:
BP 605 T. PHARMACEUTICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY (Theory)
45 Hours
 Biotechnology has a long promise to revolutionize the biological sciences and
technology.
 Scientific application of biotechnology in the field of genetic engineering,
medicine and fermentation technologymakes the subject interesting.
 Biotechnology is leading to new biological revolutions in diagnosis, prevention
and cure of diseases, new and cheaper pharmaceutical drugs.
 Biotechnology has already produced transgenic crops and animals and the future
promises lot more.
 It is basically a research-based subject.
Objectives: Upon completion of the subject student shall be able to;
1. Understanding the importance of Immobilized enzymes in Pharmaceutical
Industries
2. Genetic engineering applications in relation to production of pharmaceuticals
3. Importance of Monoclonal antibodies in Industries
4. Appreciate the use of microorganisms in fermentation technology