BT301 - Introduction to Biotechnology

BT301 – Introduction to Biotechnology Assignment No. 1 Spring 2020 Due Date: 20 May 2020 Audio Introduction: “Please prepare an audio introduction file through any available device. Preferably Sound recorder of the Windows” General instructions • Total time of audio introduction will be 5 minutes. o Course name and code (30 sec) (Very Important) o Your Introduction (2 minutes) o Your academic Background (1 minute) o Views about course (1 minute) o Expectations about the course ( 30 sec) • This assignment carries 5 marks. • “Audio Introduction file” should be uploaded on LMS not later than 20 May 2020 DO NOT send the assignment thorough email. Assignments submitted through email will result in no marks. Instructions for audio recording through Sound recorder of the windows • Open Windows Search • Write “Sound recorder” in the search bar and click enter • Select the program “Sound recorder” Open it and start recording. • Save the file and send it through the LMS. Outcomes: This assignment will help you to develop presentation skills and strengthen you to present yourself in front of audience. For any query about the assignment, contact at bt301@vu.edu.pk ---------------------------------------------GOOD LUCK-------------------------------------

Lesson :1 Introduction to Biotechnology- Lesson:14 Structure of DNA

Lesson :15 Work of Franklin & Wilkins- Lesson: 28 Genetic Materials in Viruses

Genetic engineering is beneficial or detrimental to human health , Discuss it.

Assignment No. 02(Graded) SEMESTER SPRING 2019 BT301 – Introduction to Biotechnology Total Marks: 10 Due Date: 22.01.2020 Instructions Please read the following instructions carefully before solving & submitting assignment: It should be clear that your assignment will not get any credit (zero marks) if: o The assignment is submitted after due date. o The submitted assignment does NOT open or file is corrupted. o Submit your solution in Microsoft word format only. File submitted in any other format will not be accepted. o The assignment is copied (from other student or ditto copy from handouts or internet). o Submit your solution within due date. Don’t wait for grace day. Grace Day is given only if there is any problem with LMS on due date. Note that no assignment will be accepted through email if there is any problem on grace day. For any query about the assignment, contact at bt403@vu.edu.pk GOOD LUCK Marks: 10 Assignment topic What do you know about the DNA sequencing? (2+2+2+4=10) Discuss each of the following in details Sanger sequencing Maxam Gilbert method Next Generation sequencing (NGS) o If you have any question please contact: bt301@vu.edu.pk Note: Submit your solution through your LMS account. Solutions submitted through email will not be acceptable.