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Dear Sir, can you please help me to know about the structure of BTech(Biochemical Engineering) course, which is available in HBTU-Kanpur? Kindly tell me about the course duration also so that I can apply for this course. Thank you!

B.Tech. in Biochemical Engineering at HBTU-Kanpur is a Full time 4 years duration course.

Please find the course structure below :-

In the 1st year 1st semester the subject will be as follows :-

1.1.1) Chemistry
1.1.2) Mathematics I
1.1.3) Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
1.1.4) Engineering Graphics
1.1.5) Computer Concepts & Programming
1.1.6) Workshop Practice
1.1.7) Environment & Ecology

In the 1st year 2nd semester the subject will be as follows :-

1.2.1) Physics
1.2.2) Mathematics II
1.2.3) Electrical Engineering
1.2.4) Engineering Mechanics
1.2.5) English Language & Composition
1.2.6) Professional Communication

In the 2nd year 3rd semester the subject will be as follows :-

2.3.1) Mathematics III
2.3.2) Materials & Energy Balance
2.3.3) Fluid Flow & Unit operation
2.3.4) Microbiology
2.3.5) Organisational Behaviour
2.3.6) Cyber Security

In the 2nd year 4th semester the subject will be as follows :-

2.4.1) Modern Analytical Techniques
2.4.2) Computer Oriented Numerical Methods
2.4.3) Heat Transfer Operations
2.4.4) Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
2.4.5) Biochemistry
2.4.6) Engg Economics & Management
2.4.7) Indian Constitution

In the 3rd year 5th semester the subject will be as follows :-

3.5.1) Mass Transfer Operations
3.5.2) Chemical Reaction Engineering
3.5.3) Molecular Biology & Genetic Engineering
3.5.4) Bioprocess Engineering
3.5.5) Energy Conversion Systems and Devices
3.5.6) Entrepreneurship Development

In the 3rd year 6th semester the subject will be as follows :-

3.6.1) Instrumentation & Process Control
3.6.2) Down Stream Processing
3.6.3) Fermentation Technology
3.6.4) Environmental Biotechnology
3.6.5) Operations Research

In the 4th year 7th semester the subject will be as follows :-

4.7.1) Enzyme Engineering & Technology
4.7.2) Programme Elective Course I
4.7.3) Programme Elective Course II
4.7.4) Programme Elective Course III
4.7.5) Open Elective : Principles of Biochemical Engineering
4.7.6) Industrial Training
4.7.7) Seminar
4.7.8) Project

In the 4th year 8th semester the subject will be as follows :-

4.8.1) Programme Elective Course IV
4.8.2) Programme Elective Course V
4.8.3) Programme Elective Course VI
4.8.4) Transport Phenomenon
4.8.5) Project

Elective courses are listed below:-

1) Programme Elective Course I : Bioreactor Design
Bioprocess Modelling and Simulation

2) Programme Elective Course II : Plant Cell Biotechnology
Bioreaction Engineering

3) Programme Elective Course III : Novel Bioproducts
Food Biotechnology

4) Programme Elective Course IV : Process Modeling & Simulation
Process Equipment Design

5) Programme Elective Course V : IPR & Biosafety Regulation
Instrumentation And Control Bioprocesses

6) Programme Elective Course VI : Bioprocess Equipment Design
Biomaterial Science & Engineering

The duration of the B.Tech in Biochemical Engineering in Harcourt Butler Technological Institute is of 4 years with 8 Semesters.

The course structure is shared below subject wise

Mathematics:-

Applications of Differential Calculus and Integral Calculus

Functions of several variables

Differential equations

Multiple integrals

Vector calculus

Three dimensional analytical geometry

Curve fitting and numerical solution of equations

Finite difference and interpolation

Numerical Differentiation and Integration

Numerical Solutions of ordinary differential equations

Numerical Solutions of Partial differential equations



Physics

Mechanical properties of solids and Acoustics

Electromagnetic waves, circuits and applications

Lasers and Fiber Optics

Quantum Mechanics and Crystal Physics

Green energy physics


Chemistry


Water treatment

Polymers and reinforced plastics

Phase equilibria, Lubricant and Adhesives

Corrosion and its control

Instrumental methods of analysis


Basic Civil Engineering

Building Materials

Material Properties

Building Components

Surveying and transportation

Water supply and sewage disposal


Material Science


Electronic and Photonic Materials

Magnetic and Dielectric Materials

Modern Engineering Materials and Bio-materials

Introduction to nano science and nano technology

Materials Characterization


Environmental Science

Environmental Education and Ecosystems

Environmental Pollution

Waste management

Bio-diversity and its conservation

Environmental protection


Biochemistry


Metabolism of carbohydrates

Protein Metabolism

Fatty acid metabolism and nucleic acid metabolis

Oxidative Phosphorylation


Medical electronic devices


Semiconductor Diodes

Special Purpose diodes and transistors

Transistors

Field Effect transistor

Thyristors and IC Fabrication


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