CBSE class 12 Biotechnology New Syllabus 2018-19 in PDF format for free download. Biotechnology syllabus for 2018 2019 class 12 CBSE is now available in myCBSEguide app. The curriculum for March 2019 exams is designed by CBSE, New Delhi as per NCERT text books for the session 2018-19.

Download CBSE class 12 Biotechnology New Syllabus 2018-19

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.

Objectives

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

• To help the learners know and understand basic facts and concepts of the subject at elementary stage.
• To expose the students to different basic processes and basic techniques used in Biotechnology.
• To familiarize the learners to understand the relationship of the subject to health, nutrition, environment, agriculture and industry, etc.
• To develop conceptual competence in the learners so as to cope up with professional courses in future career.
• To acquaint students with different applications of Biotechnology in everyday life.
• To develop an interest in students to study biotechnology as a discipline.

CLASS XII (2018-19)
(THEORY)
COURSE STRUCTURE

CBSE class 12 Biotechnology New Syllabus 2018-19

One Paper Max. Marks 70+30
Time: 3 hrs.

Units		No. of Periods	Marks
Unit V	Proteins and Gene Manipulation	100	40
Unit VI	Cell Culture and Genetic Manipulation	80	30
	Practicals	60	30
	Total	240	100

One paper Time: 3 hrs.
Total Marks : 70 180 Periods

Unit-V Protein and Gene Manipulation 40 Marks 100 Periods

Chapter-1: Recombinant DNA Technology

Introduction, Tool of rDNA technology, Making rDNA, Introduction of recombinant DNA into host cells, Identification of Recombinants, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Hybridization Techniques, DNA Library, DNA Sequencing, Site-directed Mutagenesis

Chapter-2: Protein Structure and Engineering

Introduction to the world of proteins, 3-D shape of proteins, Structure-Function Relationship in Proteins, Purification of Proteins, Characterization of Proteins, Protein Based Products, Designing Proteins (Protein Engineering)

Chapter-3: Genomics, Proteomics and Bioinformatics

Introduction, Genome, Sequencing Projects, Gene prediction and counting, Genome Similarity, SNPs and Comparative Genomics, Functional Genomics, Proteomics, History of Bioinformatics, Sequences and nomenclature, Information Sources, Analysis using Bioinformatics tools

Unit-VI Cell Culture and Genetic Manipulation 30 Marks 80 Periods

Chapter-1: Microbial Cell Culture and its Applications

Introduction, Microbial Nutrition and Culture Techniques, Measurement and Kinetics of Microbial Growth, Scale-up of Microbial Process, Isolation of Microbial Products, Strain Isolation and Improvement, Applications of Microbial Culture Technology, Biosafety Issues in Microbial Technology

Chapter -2: Plant Cell Culture and Applications

Introduction, Cell and Tissue Culture Techniques, Applications of Cell and Tissue Culture, Gene Transfer Methods in Plants, Transgenic Plants with Beneficial Traits, Biosafety of Transgenic Plants

Chapter-3: Animal Cell Culture and ApplicationsIntroduction,

Animal Cell Culture Techniques, Characterization of Cell lines, Methods of Gene Delivery into Cells, Scale-up of Animal Culture Process, Applications of Animal Cell Culture, Stem Cell Technology, Tissue Engineering

PRACTICALS 30 Marks 60 Periods

Note: Every student will be required to do the following experiments during the academic session.

1. Use of special equipment in biotechnology experiments
2. Isolation of bacterial plasmid DNA
3. Detection of DNA by gel electrophoreses
4. Isolation of Genomic DNA (CTAB method)
5. Estimation of DNA
6. Bacterial transformation using any plasmid
7. Restriction digestion of plasmid DNA & its analysis by gel electrophoresis
8. Isolation of bacteria from curd & staining of bacteria
9. Cell viability assay
10. Data retrieval and data base search using internet site NCBI and download a DNA and protein sequence from internet, analyze it and comment on it
11. Reading of a DNA sequencing gel to arrive at the sequence
12. Project work

Scheme of Evaluation :
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks 30

CBSE class 12 Biotechnology New Syllabus 2018-19

The scheme of evaluation at the end of the session will be as under:

A	Two experiments	6+6 (only one computer Based pratical)
	Practicals	04
	Viva on Practicals	04
B	Projects work
	Write up	05
	Viva on Projects	05
	Total	30

Prescribed Books for CBSE class 12 Biotechnology New Syllabus 2018-19

1. A Text Book of Biotechnology – Class XI : Published by CBSE, New Delhi
2. A Laboratory Manual of Biotechnology – Class XI : Published by CBSE, New Delhi
3. A Text Book of Biotechnology – Class XII : Published by CBSE, New Delhi
4. A Laboratory Manual of Biotechnology – Class XII : Published by CBSE, New Delhi

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