B.E / B.Tech Biotechnology

Hi all!

Today I am going to share the information about B.E / B.Tech Biotechnology and its opportunities.But before that I would like to thank my lovable sister Miss.Shreeja Sivasankaran, M.Tech.,(who is passionate towards research-knows well about this) helped me lot on this post especially on career opportunities.

B.E/B.Tech Biotechnology is an under-graduate engineering program.It is said to be a combination of both biology and technology and its application over day today life.

Duration - 4 years

Eligibility

• 10+2 Pass (PCM group/PCB- physics,chemistry & maths / biology)
• Diploma in Biotechnology Engineering (Direct 2nd year Entry) 
• Entrance Exams: JEE (for IIT, NITs, IIITs, CFTIs and SFTIs), BITSAT (for BITS)etc 

Average fees - 2.5 lacs to 6 lacs for 4 years - May vary with private autonomous Institutions.


What is B.E/B.Tech Biotechnology about?

Biotechnology is a highly interdisciplinary field that combines biological sciences with engineering technologies to manipulate living organisms and biological systems to produce products that useful to  advances health care, medicine, agriculture, food, pharmaceuticals and environment control. Biotechnology can be classified into two broad categories: R&D (research and development)in Biological Sciences and Industrial Processes.

• The aspect of biological sciences deals with research and development in areas such as Microbiology, Cell biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology etc. for understanding the occurrence and treatment of diseases, development of agriculture, food production, protection of the environment and many more. Most of the R&D work in biological sciences is carried out in the laboratory. 
• The aspect of industrial processes deals with the production of drugs, vaccines, bio-fuels and pharmaceuticals on an industrial scale using biochemical processes and techniques. 

Note:To know about the difference between B.E and B.Tech course check the below link.

http://sahasaraa.blogspot.in/2017/05/be-btech-mechanical-engineering.html

Difference between B.Sc Biotechnology and B.E/B.Tech Biotechnology

A course very similar to this Engineering biotechnology branch is B.Sc. Biotechnology. The basic difference is the B.Tech/B.E Degrees are based on the knowledge of biology with more practical and  technological aspect of the programme and the duration of the course is 4 years. On other hand, B.Sc degree will concentrate mainly on broad aspects of theory and the duration of the course is 3 years.

Of these two courses a B.E/B.Tech Biotechnology is better since it has professional and technical aspects of knowledge whereas, B.Sc Biotechnology is more general in content and you will need to follow it up with some post graduate qualifications in the area of your interests and strengths to build a successful career.


Objectives of the course

Biotechnology engineering graduates will be able to:

• Apply the knowledge in the field of engineering biotechnology to pursue higher studies and careers in biotechnology industries, research institutions and adjacent companies. 
• Plan and conduct the experiments in modern biotechnology laboratories with the ability towards solving complex problems and consequences. 
• Establish professional attitude with ethical responsibility, effective communication skills, teamwork, multidisciplinary approach and apply their technical expertise to social issues. 
• Engage in lifelong learning with knowledge of contemporary issues related to applied biotechnology by lab skills and techniques.

Who should opt for Biotechnology course?

Candidates who are interested in the field of Engineering, Technology and Biology will find this branch attractive and more suitable. It is because of the fact that it encompasses both, the biological sciences as well as the engineering aspects of curriculum. Candidates who have the ability to develop inter-personal relationship and also the skills of problem solving, analyzing and interpreting,information technology with patient by nature are more suitable.

Academic options after B.E/B.Tech Biotechnology

• M.E. Biotechnology 
• M.E.Bioinformatics 
• M.Tech.Biotechnology 
• M.Tech.Industrial Biotechnology 
• M.Tech.Bioprocess Technology 
• M.Tech.Biotechnology & Biochemical Engineering 
• M.Tech.Biotechnology & Bioprocess Engineering 
• M.Phil. Biotechnology and its related courses 
• Ph.D. in Biotechnology

Scope of Biotechnology

Biotechnology is ranked second as a growth sector after multimedia industry with a tremendous employment potential.Major contributions in areas such as environment,health,agriculture and Pharmaceutical are envisaged.Most bio-technologists are employed in research and development sectors and also other biotechnological related works.They work extensively in the production and manufacturing departments,generally engineering biotechnology students are given high preferences.

There is a large-scale employment in research laboratories run by government as well as the corporate sectors.Graduates in India may find work in a government-based entity such as Universities, Research institutes or private centers as research Scientists.However, since the past decade, the Indian government has set up numerous research institutions of national repute conducting research in Cancer Biology, Stem Cells, Genetic Engineering, Biomedical Sciences etc. R&D in Biotechnology is improving quite rapid.

Some of the Universities and Research institutes are

• Indian Institute of Science-Bangalore 
• Tata Institute of Fundamental Research-Mumbai 
• Jawaharlal Nehru Center for Advanced Scientific Research-Bangalore 
• Indian Institute of Technology-Chennai 
• Indian Institute of Science Eduation and Research-Pune 
• Center for Cell and Molecular Biology (CCMB)-Hyderabad 
• Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) 
• National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) 
• National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR) 
• National Institute of Oceanography (NIO)
• National Brain Research Centre (NBRC) 
• National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) 
• National Chemical Laboratories (NCL) 
• National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS) 
• Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology ( RGCB) 
• MS Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) 
• National Institute of Immunology (NII)

Other areas of employment are in specialized biotechnology companies or biotech-related companies such as pharmaceutical firms,food manufacturers,aquaculture and agricultural companies.

Some of the pharmaceutical companies are Biocon, IFGL Bioceramics Limited, Orbees medical, Invitrogen, Glaxosmithkline, Reliance life sciences, CTS life sciences, Dr.Reddy’s labs, Cipla, Jubilant life sciences, Wockhardt, Torrent pharma, Cadila healthcare, Natco Pharma and Ranbaxy.


About on-campus placements, since the number of job openings is very less in the field of biotechnology. However, most Indian students tend to go abroad to pursue their masters or doctorate studies in Biotechnology and allied fields. Some students also shift to MBA and enter the world of business, finance and banking as their engineering background gives them the required quantitative skills to excel in these sectors.



Job Profile

• Maintenance  & Service Engineer
• Executive/Biotechnology Expert
• Instructor/Assistant Instructor
• Sr.Research  Associate
• Laboratory Instructor
• Application Scientist
• Export & Import Specialist
• Quality Control Officer
• Analyst Environmental/Safety Specialist
• Professor/Associate Professor

Pay Scale

The salary depends on different factors like the size of the company you work in, the qualification you have, the experience, the size of the project, etc. The basic salary for a biotechnology graduate is 10 K to 25 K. The increase will be gradual as you get more experience and knowledge.

Pros and Cons of being a Biotechnologist

Biotechnologists, also known as biological technicians, work full time in laboratories to assist scientists with tests and experiments. Reading the pros and cons of being a biotechnologist may help you decide if this is the right career for you.

Pros 

• Average growth field with progressive increase(10% growth from 2012 -2025). 
• Job Opportunities are high and demand in all over the world. 
• If you are passionate about improving the quality of people’s lives through research, then this field will fit you perfectly. Job satisfying is also high. 
• Very interesting work with variety of job specialization. 

Cons

• Continuing education is required throughout career to learn new technologies and advancement. 
• Job competition is also high and pay is average in some sectors. 
• Have to follow strict safety measures while working in labs and risk of contamination is high. 
• Long working hours and therefore your personal and social life may be compromised. 

To know about about best colleges for B.E /B.Tech Biotechnology-check this below link.

https://www.shiksha.com/b-tech/ranking/top-bio-technology-colleges-in-india/54-2-0-0-0https://www.shiksha.com/b-tech/colleges/b-tech-in-biotechnology-engineering-colleges-chennai

Tips to improve your Reading skill-UNESCO shocking report

Hi friends!

Today, I am going to give you some tips to improve your Reading Skills.But before that I want to share a shocking report published by UNESCO,which is significant to current situation(I had seen this in Thandhi news channel on Nov 1st).

UNESCO conducted a survey on Educational Responsibility and Challenges globally,the result of the survey gives that nearly 2.80 crores of children in India were discontinuing their studies due to many reasons.In that result, they stated that

• 1.10 crores of children discontinued their higher education in Schools. 
• 4.70 crores of children discontinued their secondary education in Schools. 
• And also 26.60 crores of youths were unable to read and write properly. 

Based on the survey report,our India going to face a biggest challenge in future to improve our educational system.(Visit this below link of UNESCO News in Thandhi TV)

http://www.yarloosai.com/watch/nbeTCOUfmok/UU-JFyL0zDFOsPMpuWu39rPA/exclusive-special-report-unesco-report-on-india-s-challenge-towards-education-thanthi-tv.html

Due to the influence of the shocking report I wanted to do this post on Reading skills.

Lets coming to our topic-

Reading- It is essential for one's success in every field. Reading is fundamental process to function active in today's world.In our society, there are many adults who cannot read well enough to understand the instructions on a medicine bottle or any food packets.That is one of a major problem,that they going to face in many situations.Like, filling out applications for anything,difficult to read road warning signs and address of a place,even following a map to reach destination itself becomes a tough task. Due to this, so many day-to-day activities will end up in frustration, anger,sad and fear at sometime.

Why Reading is important?

• Reading is important because it develops the mind. The mind is like a muscle so it needs regular exercise to remain healthy.Reading also helps us to learn to listen. Everybody wants to talk, but few can really listen. Lack of listening skills can result in major misunderstandings which can lead to job loss, marriage breakup, and other disasters - small and great. Reading helps to focus on what someone else is communicating. 
• Reading discover new thoughts and knowledge. Books, magazines and even the Internet are great learning tools which require the ability to read and understand what is read. 
• It develops the imagination. With reading, a person can go anywhere in the world...or even out of it! They can be a king, or an adventurer, or a princess, or anything.The possibilities are endless. Non-readers never experience these joys to the same extent. 
• Reading develops the creativity in people. When reading to others, stop every once in a while and ask them what they think is going to happen next. Get them thinking about the story. When it is finished, ask if they could think of a better ending or anything that would have improved their thinking skill. 

Finally, Reading is important because spoken and written are the building blocks of life to move on .

Here are some 12 tips to improve your Reading skill soon.

1.Always make special time to read-Making time for your reading will let you focus well without any interruption. Provide the best conditions for reading. Choose a place where you’ll have few interruptions, have good lighting, can sit in a good chair, and won’t be distracted by radio, TV or other noises.

2.Use your eyes efficiently-If words are blurry, get your eyes checked by a professional. Hold the book about fifteen inches away (about the distance from your elbow to your wrist).

3.Choose the right books to read-Choice of your interest is important to read.But don't stick with same kind,explore many new thoughts.

4.Scan before you read-Look at the table of contents, index, topic headers, photo captions, etc. These will help you determine if, a) you have a real interest in this reading, and b) what information you're likely to get from it.

5.Try to improve your Fluency-Fluency is how smoothly you can read with certain rhythm on words. Improving fluency can be as simple as choosing slightly easier texts to read, or it might take some time and practice.

6.Try to guess the meaning of any new words-When you come to a word you don’t know, try not to reach for the dictionary right away. Instead, try to guess the meaning of the word based on the other words around it.

7.Keep a dictionary near,when you read-If you come to any words that you can’t figure out, write them down and look up their meaning in a good dictionary. 

8.Take notes on your reading-If you want to read to understand something on a deeper level, like studying a textbook, Taking notes helps to read more actively. Keep a notebook out and make notes on important things you notice as you read.

9.Read out loud-This can improve your reading skills because it makes you be involved with the text in two ways: with your eyes, as you look at the words, and with your ears, as you listen to them. Reading out loud is also key if you’re trying to practice pronunciation.

10.Read it again-Sometimes reading a text just once is not enough to understand it. This is true if you’re reading something difficult, or even if you’re not reading clearly,Re-reading help you to understand it much better.

11.Read many kinds of text-Don’t just read books and news alone. Read anything and everything! Find a magazine that you enjoy, follow some interesting people or websites on Facebook, or visit a blog or browse something to read.

12.Track your progress-Keep records, like a list of books or articles you have gone through, and how many minutes you read each day. Seeing how much you have accomplished over time can encourage you to keep making progress.

Read as often as you can. You should try to spend at least 30 minutes every day on focused reading.It is important to improve yourself on any skill. The more you read, the more you will improve.


Good Luck!

I will post about tips to improve your writing skills in near future.