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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The Animal biotechnology certification course takes the candidates through the fundamentals of Animal biotechnology. The course equips the candidates with the latest knowledge in animal biotechnology. It is a field within biotechnology in which professionals use applications of molecular biology to genetically engineer animals in order to enhance their suitability for applications in agriculture and pharmaceutical industries.

The Animal biotechnology certification by Swayam and Mercy College, Palakkad aims to get the students familiarized with the scientific methods involved in animal biotechnology. The course offers practical sessions along with theory on biotechnology as part of Professionalization. The online course is ideal for teachers, students as well as anyone who wishes to delve into different aspects of molecular biology.

The Animal biotechnology online course takes the candidates through the latest advancements in gene expression, sequencing animal genomes, and metabolic profiling of animal cells. The candidates will learn about Genome editing technologies (CRISPR-Cas systems, TALENS, Zinc Finger Nucleases) which can develop genetic variations in animals. These applications can create healthier animals, enhance agricultural production, and prevent diseases. The course in a nutshell is ideal for those who want to specialize in the field of biotechnology.

The Highlights

100% online programme
12 weeks elective course
4 credits
Course delivery by experienced Faculty
Ideal for UG students

Programme Offerings

Online Course
experienced faculty
Comprehensive curriculum
E-certification
proctored exam
assignments

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	Mercy College, Palakkad

Eligibility Criteria

It would be ideal if the candidates have a basic level of understanding of Biology to take this course. However, anyone with an inquisitive mind can take up this course.

Educational Qualification

The Animal Biotechnology online course is can be taken by UG/PG students. So it is ideal (but not specified) to have a minimum high school education in order to understand basic biology.

Certification Qualifying Details

Candidates who wish to have the certification for the Animal Biotechnology online course should meet the following criteria.

From the 30% weightage in internal assessment and 70% weightage in the main examination, they will need to maintain adequate passing scores.

What you will learn

Knowledge of Biology

After the completion of the Animal Biotechnology certification syllabus, the candidates will gain the following knowledge.

Gene expression
Sequencing animal genomes
Metabolic profiling of animal cells
Genome editing technologies (CRISPR-Cas systems, TALENS, Zinc Finger Nucleases)

Who it is for

ScientistLecturerResearch AssociateBiotechnologist

The Animal Biotechnology certification course is ideal for professionals such as:

Admission Details

The enrollment for the Animal Biotechnology certification by Swayam and Mercyl College, Palakkad has been completed at the moment. Candidates can check the website to find out about the next enrollment and register.

The steps for enrollment are as follows:

Step 1: Visit the course page- https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/cec22_bt07/preview

Step 2: Sign in/ Sign up on SWAYAM. Candidates can also sign in via Google, Facebook, or LinkedIn.

Step 3: If they want the e-certification, then they will have to check the application form for the same.

Step 4: They will have to pay the specified fees, fill out the application form, and pass the proctored exam which is at the end of the course.

Note: The candidates will only receive e-certification if they meet the criteria given in the final exam.

Application Details

The application form for the Animal Biotechnology certification course requires the candidates to fill in their profiles. If they already are linked with Google, or LinkedIn then they can easily sign in and start learning.

The Syllabus

Day 1: Module 1- Introduction to Animal Biotechnology- Concept and Scope of Biotechnology
Day 2: Module 2 - Cloning vectors-I - Cosmids, Phagemids, Lambda Bacteriophage, M13, BAC, YAC, MAC
Day 3: Module 3 - Cloning vectors-II- Expression vectors
Day 4: Interaction\Discussion on Module 1, 2 & 3
Day 5: Assignments

Day 1: Module 4- Restriction enzymes I
Day 2: Module 5 - Restriction enzymes types and detailed study of Type II
Day 3: Module 6 - Gene cloning
Day 4: Interaction\Discussion on Module 4, 5 & 6
Day 5: Assignments

Day 1: Module 7- Gene transfer techniques
Day 2: Module 8 - Construction of genomic and cDNA libraries
Day 3: Module 9 - screening of DNA Libraries
Day 4: Interaction\Discussion on Module 7, 8 & 9
Day 5: Assignments

Day 1: Module 10- Blotting techniques I (Southern and Northern)
Day 2: Module 11 - Blotting techniques II- Western blotting
Day 3: Module 12 - DNA sequencing
Day 4: Interaction\Discussion on Module 10, 11 & 12
Day 5: Assignments

Day 1: Module 13- Polymerase Chain Reaction
Day 2: Module 14 - DNA Finger Printing
Day 3: Module 15 - DNA Micro array principle and technique.
Day 4: Interaction\Discussion on Module 13, 14 & 15
Day 5: Assignments

Day 1: Module 16- Genetically modified organisms-I (Nuclear Transplantation)
Day 2: Module 17 - Genetically modified organisms-II (Retroviral Method)
Day 3: Module 18 - Genetically modified organisms-III (DNA microinjection)
Day 4: Interaction\Discussion on Module 16, 17 & 18
Day 5: Assignments

Day 1: Module 19- Transgenic Animals
Day 2: Module 20 - Applications of transgenic animals I- Production of Pharmaceuticals
Day 3: Module 21- Applications of transgenic animals: production of donor organs
Day 4: Interaction\Discussion on Module 19, 20 & 21
Day 5: Assignments

Day 1: Module 22- Applications of transgenic animals: knock out mice
Day 2: Module 23 - Production of transgenic plants- Agrobacterium mediated transformation
Day 3: Module 24 - Applications of transgenic plants: Insect and herbicide resistant plants
Day 4: Interaction\Discussion on Module 22, 23 & 24
Day 5: Assignments

Day 1: Module 25- Animal cell culture
Day 2: Module 26 - Expressing cloned genes in mammalian cells
Day 3: Module 27 - Diagnosis of genetic diseases (Cystic fibrosis, Sickle cell anemia)
Day 4: Interaction\Discussion on Module 25, 26 & 27
Day 5: Assignments

Day 1: Module 28- Recombinant DNA in medicine I- Recombinant insulin & Human growth hormone
Day 2: Module 29 – Gene Therapy
Day 3: Module 30 - Animal propagation-– Artificial insemination
Day 4: Interaction\Discussion on Module 28, 29 & 30
Day 5: Assignments

Day 1: Module 31- Conservation Biology I- In vitro fertilization and embryo transfer in humans
Day 2: Module 32 - Conservation Biology II- In vitro fertilization and embryo transfer in farm animals
Day 3: Module 33 - Animal diseases need help of Biotechnology- Foot-and-mouth disease
Day 4: Interaction\Discussion on Module 31, 32 & 33
Day 5: Assignments

Day 1: Module 34- Genomic DNA isolation from E. Coli-Practical
Day 2: Module 35 - Plasmid DNA isolation- Practical
Day 3: Module 36 - Restriction digestion- Practical
Day 4: Interaction\Discussion on Module 34, 35 & 36
Day5: Term end assessment

Evaluation process

The Animal Biotechnology online course has 70% weightage in the main examination and 30% weightage in the internal assessment.

Note: Kindly visit the official website (link provided above) to check for the commencement of the latest batch, exam dates, exam centers, other details, etc.

Instructors

Mercy College, Palakkad Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What type of assessments are there in Animal Biotechnology training course?

There is a proctored exam and internal assessments. Candidates need to attend and pass them all with the required marks in order to get the e-certification.

2: How long does it take to complete the Animal Biotechnology online course?

It will take the candidates 12 weeks (3 months) to complete the online course.

3: What mode of classes are taken in the Animal Biotechnology training course’?

It is online mode.

4: How to find out the score in each assignment for the Animal Biotechnology online course?

Learners can check their scores on the official website. Here the instructor will put up the scores of lecture-wise assignments. However, the scores will be only accessible after the assignment’s deadline.