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Biotechnology

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Biotechnology department

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Learning, inquiry and application

The Department of Biotechnology of SPACES Degree College was established in 2002. All the basic infrastructural facilities needed for conducting teaching and practicals have been developed in the Department. The department is provided with class rooms with audiovisual facilities, laboratory and more than 200 books in the library for course work and for competitive exams. Ms. M. Gowri served as the first Head of the D

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About the department

Purpose, profile, leadership and distinctive strengths.

01Vision & Mission

Biotechnology – Vision & Mission 1

Vision:

To instill the latest knowledge in the field of Biotechnology and equip the students with advanced experimental skills to shape them to become distinguished academicians / scientists / researchers to serve the society

Mission:

  • To provide basic, advance and competent education to our students and instill the confidence to compete for top courses / jobs in the field of Biotechnology in the country and abroad.
  • To achieve 100% Success rate for students striving for higher studies, choice of jobs, counseling and / or guidance.
02Profile

The Department of Biotechnology of SPACES Degree College was established in 2002. All the basic infrastructural facilities needed for conducting teaching and practicals have been developed in the Department. The department is provided with class rooms with audiovisual facilities, laboratory and more than 200 books in the library for course work and for competitive exams. Ms. M. Gowri served as the first Head of the Department. Currently, Dr A. Ramakrishna Reddy is the Head of the Department.

Many Students of this Department have qualified National level prestigious examinations for pursuing M.Sc like IIT – JAM, JNU - CEEB, VIT, HCU- CET, PCU -CET, CUET, and State level examinations like AUCET, SVUCET, APPGCET…etc. Several alumni of this department have gone abroad for further studies and many are carrying out Post Doctoral Research in several prestigious institutions such as National Institution of Nutrition (NIN), University of Alberta, University of Lausanne, University of Florida, St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, USA and some are working in Multinational Biotech industries such as European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), Germany,  Bharat Biotech International, Dr Reddy’s Research Foundation, Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL), Provis Biolabs,  and in a number of small scale industries.

03Infrastructure

Biotechnology – Infrastructure 1

The Department is provided with the required infrastructural facilities for teaching and for conducting practicals. The following infrastructural facilities are provided in the Department.

  • Computer with internet facility.
  • Class rooms with ICT facility (Digital Classrooms)
  • LCD projector
  • OHP projector

The laboratory is equipped with all the basic and necessary equipment for the smooth conduction of practicals prescribed by Andhra University. Following are some of the equipment available in the laboratory.

  • Colorimeter
  • Spectrophotometer
  • PH meter
  • Magnetic Stirrer
  • Vortex mixer
  • Digital balance
  • Heat mantle
  • Hot air Oven
  • Incubator
  • Water bath
  • Autoclave
  • TLC Unit
  • Distillation Unit
  • Laminar Airflow cabinet
  • Desiccator
  • Gel Electrophoresis unit
  • Kjeldahl Apparatus
  • BOD Incubator
04Strengths
  • Well experienced and Dedicated faculty with Doctoral degree & NET/ SET qualification
  • Good infrastructure and well equipped laboratory
  • Student centered Education using ICT tools
  • Add-on Course for providing additional knowledge and self- employment
  • Field trips and Industrial visits to enrich the knowledge of the students
  • Remedial classes for slow-learners
  • Career guidance for Advanced learners
  • Achieving 100 % result in University semester end examinations
  • Many of the students relieved from the department pursuing higher education (M.Sc and Ph.D) in national level prestigious institutions.
  • Many of the students relieved from the Department got placements in various Multinational Companies.
  • Department with illustrious alumni.
05Projects
In addition to the regular curriculum, the students of Biotechnology department also carryout projects to attain high quality exposure to the academic and industrial research. Project based learning is most effective in providing practical application of technology and scientific ideas. It not only provides the students with practical implementation but also develops more skills like    problem – solving, critical thinking and time management. Learning opportunities are tremendous with project.  The following are the some of the ongoing and finished project works.

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“A Study on feasibility of low cost production of Biogas using different substrates”

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“A comparative Study on effect of Vermicompost and Vermiwash on growth and development of plants”

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A Study on the Life cycle of Silk worm Bombyx mori and the influence feeding rate on their growth”

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SPACES DEGREE COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), PAYAKARAOPETA
DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
BOARD OF STUDIES MEMBERS
S. NO CATEGORY NAME OF THE MEMBER DESIGNATION
1 University Nominee Prof. V. Lakshmi Professor, Department of Biotechnology, College of Science & Technology, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.
2 Industrial Nominee Sri. Siva Balan Chief Technology Operating Officer, Sanvira BioSciences Pvt. Ltd, Atchuthapuram, Visakhapatnam.
3 Subject Expert from Outside Parent University MS. K. Sai Sudha Asst. Professor, Department Of Biotechnology, Govt. College for Women(A), Guntur.
4 Subject Expert from Outside Parent University Sri. G. Praveen Chakravarthi Lecturer In Biotechnology, P.R Govt. Degree College(A), Kakinada.
5 Student Alumnus Sri. D. Srinivas Research Scholar, University of Hyderabad, Hyd.
6 Department Member Miss. P. Akshitha Lecturer, Department of Biotechnology, SPACES Degree College, Payakaraopeta.
7 BOS Chairman Dr. A.R.K Reddy HOD, Department of Biotechnology, SPACES Degree College, Payakaraopeta.

 

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Programmes & learning

Courses, curriculum, admissions and teaching practice.

08Programs Offered

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PROGRAMME OFFERED

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B.Sc (Chemistry- Biochemistry-Biotechnology

UG - CBCS

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09Syllabus

23-24 SYLLABUS (legacy file unavailable)

10Student Admissions
S.No   Admitted Strength
Course Name
  2025-26 2024-25 2023-24 2022-23 2021-22
1 Biotechnology 27 34 31 26 39

 

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People & academic leadership

Faculty, academic contribution and statutory academic bodies.

11Faculty
Photo NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE PROFILE
Biotechnology – Faculty 1 Dr. A. RAMAKRISHNA REDDY HOD M.Sc., Ph.D, AP SET 21 Years VIEW
Biotechnology – Faculty 2 Ms. P. Akshitha LECTURER M.Sc.Plant Biology and Biotechnology (University of Hyderabad) 1 Year VIEW (legacy file unavailable)
Biotechnology – Faculty 3 Ms. K.V.S. Harshitha LECTURER M.Sc. Biotechnology (Andhra University) 1 Year VIEW
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Outcomes & progression

Results, placements and evidence of student progression.

12Results
S.No Academic Year GROUP Odd  
Even
 
APPEARED PASSED PASS% APPEARED PASSED PASS%
1 2025-26 III Biotech 28 26 92.86 28 28 100
II Biotech 28 22 78.57 - - -
I Biotech 27 21 77.7 - - -
2 2024-25 III Biotech 22 22 100 22 22 100
II Biotech 28 28 100 28 27 96.43
I Biotech 31 31 100 30 28 93.33
3 2023-24 III Biotech 23 21 91.3 23 22 100
II Biotech 23 21 91.3 23 22 100
I Biotech 31 31 100 30 28 93.33
4 2022-23 I Biotech 24 22 91.6 24 22 91.6
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SPACES NCC Band Wins First Prize at Kakinada Independence Day Celebrations

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