An unprecedented growth of human knowledge in the field of Biological Sciences coupled with equally significant developments in the field of technology have brought significant changes into existing social and economic systems. The emerging field of Biotechnology is likely to further enhance the applications of Science and Technology in the service of human welfare. Modern Biotechnology processes encompass a wide range of new products such as antibiotics, vaccines, monoclonal antibodies and many more. Furthermore, developments in recombinant DNA technology have yielded numerous new useful products in the fields of healthcare and agriculture. The present syllabus takes care of all these aspects. Due emphasis has been laid on familiarizing the learners with the fundamental concepts, basic techniques and their applications. It is expected that the knowledge gained through the study of different topics and the skills acquired through the prescribed practical work will make the learners competent to meet the challenges of academic as well as professional courses after studying the subject at senior secondary stage.

 

The broad objectives of teaching Biotechnology at senior secondary level are:

 

Units		No. of Periods	Marks
Unit-I	Biotechnology: An overview	20	5
Unit-II	Molecules of Life	50	20
Unit-III	Genctics and Molecular Biology	50	20
Unit-IV	Cells and Organisms	60	25
	Practicals	60	30
	Total	240	100