Overview

The Department of Biotechnology, Sharda School of Biosciences & Technology (SSBT) is offering Value Added Courses (VAC) for the current academic session for students of B.Tech Biotechnology, M.Tech Biotechnology, B.Tech Food Technology, and M.Sc. Genetic Engineering. These courses focus on skill-oriented, interdisciplinary, and application-based learning to enhance employability and holistic development.

 

The Value Added Courses (VACs) being offered are;

NVF1001(Biodiversity Conservation and Environmental Health)

NVF1002(Hydroponics: Fundamental and Application),

NVF1003(Climate Change in Terrestrial and Aquatic life)

NVF1004(Natural History Land and Aquaspacing)

NVF1101(Wit for Wisdom Humor For Health)

Objectives of Event

1.This course aims to provide students with foundational knowledge of globaland regional biodiversity, its significance, threats, and conservation strategies.It also focuses on understanding environmental health, pollution, climatechange, and their impacts on human well-being.

2.It aims to provide students with foundational knowledge of hydroponics, its scientific principles, system types, and applications in modern biotechnology and sustainable agriculture.

3.It aims to provide students with a multidisciplinary understanding of climate change (SDG-13) and its impact on terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, while integrating biotechnology-based approaches for climate mitigation, adaptation, and biodiversity conservation.

4.It aims to develop a scientific understanding of natural history, ecological evolution, and the design principles behind land- and aqua-based ecosystems.

5.It aims to help students understand and apply the power of wit, humor, and positivity to enhance mental, emotional, physical well-being while nurturing creativity and wisdom.

Convener Details

Convener: Prof. (Dr.) Baishnab Charan Tripathy, Dean SSBT

 

Co-Convener: Dr. R. Rajesh Kannan, HoD, Department of Biotechnology, SSBT

Co-ordinators:

Mohini Vats, Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, SSBT, mohini.vats@sharda.ac.in

Speaker Details:

  • Prof. Rajesh Kannan, Sharda University
  • Dr. Arpita Roy, Sharda University
  • Dr. Amit Kumar, Sharda University
  • Dr. Sunita Sharma, Sharda University
  • Mr. Praveen Yadav, Sharda University
  • Dr. Prasun Kumar, Sharda University
  • Dr. Chaitenya Verma, Sharda University
  • Dr. Astha Gupta, Sharda University
  • Dr. Raja, Sharda University