BT8011 - MARINE BIOTECHNOLOGY (Syllabus) 2017-regulation Anna University

BT8011 - MARINE BIOTECHNOLOGY (Syllabus) 2017-regulation Anna University

BT8011	MARINE BIOTECHNOLOGY	LPTC

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UNIT I	INTRODUCTION TO MARINE ENVIRONMENT	9

World oceans ans seas – ocean currents – physical and chemical properties of sea water –abiotic and biotic factors of the sea – ecological divisons of the sea – history of marine bilogy – bioecochemical cycles – food chain and food web.

UNIT II	IMPORTANT MARINE ORGANISMS	9

Phytoplanktons – zooplantons – nektons – benthos – marine mammals – marine algae – mangroves – coral reefs – deep sea animals and adaptation – intertidal zone – fauna and flora.

UNIT III	MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY	9

Marine pollution – biology indicators ( marine micro , algae) – biodegradation and bioremediation – marine fouling and corrosion.

UNIT IV	MARINE PHARMACOLOGY	9

Medicinal compound from marine flora and fauna – marine toxins , antiviral and antimicrobial agents.

UNIT V	AQUACULTURE TECHNOLOGY	9

Important of coastal aquaculture – marine fishery resources – common fishing crafts and gears – aquafarm design and construction.

TOTAL : 45 PERIODS

TEXT BOOKS:

1. Recent advances in marine biotechnology volume 3 – M.Fingerman , R . Nagabhushanam Mary – Frances Thomson.
2. Recent advances marine biotechnology volume 2 – M.Fingerman , R .Nagabhushanam Mary – Frances Thomson