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This course has been designed to study water through an interdisciplinary approach to facilitate a multi-dimensional understanding of this vital flow resource. The course uses a range of disciplinary lens like science, social sciences, economics, art, history, cultural heritage, environmental management and others for students to visualise water in its entirety. Students get advanced gradually from the local to the global level, understanding the characteristics, policies, institutions, innovations and societal challenges related to water. Apart from theoretical exposure, the students are engaged in various activities and projects with a range of public and private organisations in the city to secure hands-on learning on water as a critical resource and an element. This course increases students’ awareness and helps them obtain a holistic view of the challenges and opportunities that lie in the water economy through experiments, discussions, surveys and projects, motivating them to explore further.

Nanobiotechnology represents a groundbreaking convergence of nanotechnology and biology, offering unprecedented opportunities to manipulate and engineer biological systems at the nanoscale. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles, techniques, and applications of nanobiotechnology. Students will delve into the multifaceted world of nanobiotechnology and its transformative impact on diverse fields such as medicine, energy, environmental science, and beyond. 

Throughout the course, students learn (1) Fundamentals of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (2) Nanomaterial Characterization Techniques (3) Biomedical Applications of Nanomaterials (4) Cancer Nanotechnology and (5) Safety Assessment of Nanomaterials. 

Recombinant DNA technology stands at the forefront of modern molecular biology, revolutionizing our ability to manipulate and understand the genetic material of living organisms. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles, techniques, and applications of recombinant DNA technology. From its historical origins to cutting-edge advancements, students will explore the fundamental concepts underlying gene cloning, DNA sequencing, genetic engineering, and gene expression analysis. This course provides theoretical bases for properties and applications of versatile DNA modifying enzymes, cloning strategies, vector types, host genotype specificities for selection and screening of recombinants and/or recombinant transformants. The knowledge gained can be applied to a range of disciplines in biology, from genetics, disease biology, biomedicine, agriculture and fisheries.

This is an introductory undergraduate course aimed to teach the fundamentals of cell and molecular biology by introducing the students to the concepts of organisation of DNA inside the cells, reinforcing the central dogma of life upon them, the structure and properties of DNA and RNA, organisation of genetic material inside the cells, replication, transcription, translation, recombination and repair. The strong interdisciplinarity in the subject helps the student build a strong life sciences foundation.

This is a project-based course that provides a solid foundation and hands-on training on the cutting-edge topics in cytometry. An essential feature of the system is the unique combination of practical, laboratory-based work with both taught and tutorial-style classroom sessions. The course initially covers the basic flow cytometry & its anatomy and then rapidly moves on to the more advanced applications, including cell cycle analysis, apoptosis, cell proliferation, micronucleus analysis, GFP and other fluorescent proteins analysis. 

The course initially covers the introduction to the nanomaterials and their types, unique physicochemical properties, application in different fields, and rapidly moves on to nanotoxicity. Additionally, the course allows the students to perform the experiments for hazard identification, exposure and risk assessment. The learning from this course helps to understand the nano regulation, guidelines for the safety assessment of NMs, nano certification, ethical, legal and social implications of the nanomaterials usage.