Semester-wise Syllabi & Course Structure
COE Academic PortalThe curricula and semester syllabi for the Department of Biochemistry are formulated under autonomous academic regulations following Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) and Outcome-Based Education (OBE) guidelines set by UGC and Bharathidasan University.
Programme: B.Sc Biochemistry & M.Sc Biochemistry
| S.No | Semester | Course Code | Course / Subject Title | Category | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Semester I | BCH101 | Biomolecules I (Carbohydrates & Lipids) | Core Course | 4 |
| 2 | Semester I | BCH102 | Cell Biology & Cell Membrane Physiology | Core Course | 4 |
| 3 | Semester I | LAB101 | Qualitative Biochemical Analysis Lab | Practical Lab | 2 |
| 4 | Semester II | BCH201 | Biomolecules II (Proteins & Nucleic Acids) | Core Course | 4 |
| 5 | Semester II | BCH202 | Biochemical Techniques, Centrifugation & Electrophoresis | Core Course | 4 |
| 6 | Semester II | LAB201 | Quantitative Biochemical Estimation Lab | Practical Lab | 2 |
| 7 | Semester III | BCH301 | Intermediary Metabolism I (Carbohydrates & Bioenergetics) | Core Course | 5 |
| 8 | Semester III | BCH302 | Enzymology, Enzyme Kinetics & Mechanisms | Core Course | 4 |
| 9 | Semester III | LAB301 | Enzyme Assay & Kinetic Analysis Lab | Practical Lab | 2 |
| 10 | Semester IV | BCH401 | Intermediary Metabolism II (Lipids, Amino Acids & Nucleic Acids) | Core Course | 5 |
| 11 | Semester IV | BCH402 | Molecular Biology & Central Dogma of Genetics | Core Course | 4 |
| 12 | Semester IV | LAB401 | Clinical Diagnostic Biochemistry Lab I | Practical Lab | 2 |
| 13 | Semester V | BCH501 | Clinical Biochemistry & Diagnostic Pathology | Core Course | 5 |
| 14 | Semester V | BCH502 | Immunology & Immunochemical Techniques | Core Course | 4 |
| 15 | Semester V | LAB501 | Clinical Diagnostic Biochemistry Lab II | Practical Lab | 2 |
| 16 | Semester VI | BCH601 | Genetic Engineering & Recombinant DNA Applications | Core Course | 5 |
| 17 | Semester VI | BCH602 | Nutritional Biochemistry & Clinical Pharmacology | Core Course | 4 |
| 18 | Semester VI | PRJ601 | Biochemistry Research Project & Laboratory Dissertation | Project Work | 4 |
Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) carries 25% weightage and End Semester Autonomous Examinations (ESE) carry 75% weightage. Detailed syllabi units, reference books, and lab manuals are hosted on the Controller of Examinations (COE) portal.