St. Francis College for Women

Overview of the Course

Biochemistry/Computer Applications/Chemistry

This is a multidisciplinary course that combines the core principles of Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Computer Applications. The curriculum is structured to provide a strong theoretical foundation across these three fields, supplemented by extensive hands-on experience in labs and through project-based learning. Students will gain a deep understanding of scientific concepts, while also developing practical skills in areas like programming, data analysis, and web development. This unique blend prepares graduates for a wide range of career opportunities in both the scientific and technology sectors, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, healthcare, and IT. The program emphasizes innovation, practical application, and the development of versatile skills that are highly valued in the modern job market.

What will you Learn?

Gain deep theoretical understanding in core disciplines: Chemistry (Organic, Inorganic, Physical, Analytical), Computer Science (Programming, Software Engineering, UX/UI), Biochemistry (Biology, Chemistry, Molecular Science).

Develop essential lab and technical skills through: Experiments, synthesis, and analysis (Chemistry & Biochemistry), App and web development, interface design (Computer Science). Early involvement in research and real-world projects.

Cultivate high-demand skills across all disciplines: Problem-solving, critical thinking, and data analysis, Communication, teamwork, and scientific reasoning, Technical proficiency in labs and software tools.

Programs bridge science and technology for modern careers: Biochemistry blends biology, chemistry & tech for roles in pharma and biotech. Chemistry supports careers in research, education, and manufacturing. Computer Science fuels innovation in tech, business, and digital services.

Thrive in dynamic learning environments with: Access to expert faculty and cutting-edge labs, Participation in collaborative projects and publications, Pathways to leadership, innovation, and versatile career options.

Develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities for effective decision-making and organizational challenges across all scientific and technical domains.

Career Prospects

Broad Career Opportunities Across Industries - Graduates can work in diverse sectors including:Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Healthcare, IT, Education, and Government.Roles range from research, development, and analysis to teaching, communication, and consulting.Global and remote work opportunities, especially in tech and science-driven fields
Specialized Technical & Scientific Roles - Chemistry & Biochemistry: Research Associate, Clinical Biochemist, Analytical Chemist, Toxicologist, Quality Control Officer ,Computer Applications: Software Developer, Data Analyst, Cybersecurity Specialist, AI/ML EngineerNiche roles like Bioinformatics Analyst, Patent Officer, Medical Writer, and Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Pathways for Growth & Further Study - Advanced qualifications can lead to leadership or academic careers Postgraduate degrees (M.Sc., Ph.D., MBA) in science, technology, or management, Professional certifications (e.g., data science, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance),Options to enter medical school, allied health, or science education

Program Structure

Semester I ▼

Course Type	Course Title	Course Code	L	P	Credits	CIA	Sem End	Total Marks	Exam (hrs)
CC	English	U24/ENG/CC/101	5	0	5	40	60	100	2
CC	Second Language	U24/SL/CC/101	4	0	4	40	60	100	2
AECC	Basic Computer Skills	U24/BCS/AECC/101	2	0	2	-	50	50	1
DSC IA	Biomolecules	U24/BIC/DSC/101	4	0	4	40	60	100	2
	Biomolecules Practical	U24/BIC/DSC/101/P	0	2	1	-	50	50	2
DSC I B	Problem Solving using C Programming	U24/CAP/DSC/101	4	0	4	40	60	100	2
	Problem Solving using C Programming Practical	U24/CAP/DSC/101/P	0	2	1	-	50	50	2
DSC I C	Chemistry- Paper I-T	U24/CHE/DSC/101	4	0	4	40	60	100	2
	Quantitative Analysis-I-P	U24/CHE/DSC/101/P	0	2	1	-	50	50	2
NCGPA	Indian Knowledge System (IKS)	U24/IKS/AECC/101	1	0	1	-	25	25	1

Semester II ▼

Course Type	Course Title	Course Code	L	P	Credits	CIA	Sem End	Total Marks	Exam (hrs)
CC	English	U24/ENG/CC/201	5	0	5	40	60	100	2
CC	Second Language	U24/SL/CC/201	4	0	4	40	60	100	2
AECC	EVS	U24/EVS/AECC/201	2	0	2	-	50	50	1
DSC II A	Enzymes & Analytical Techniques	U24/BIC/DSC/201	4	0	4	40	60	100	2
	Enzymes & Analytical Techniques Practical	U24/BIC/DSC/201/P	0	2	1	-	50	50	2
DSC II B	Web Programming	U24/CAP/DSC/201	4	0	4	40	60	100	2
	Web Programming Practical	U24/CAP/DSC/201/P	0	2	1	-	50	50	2
DSC II C	Chemistry- Paper II-T	U24/CHE/DSC/201	4	0	4	40	60	100	2
	Quantitative Analysis-II-P	U24/CHE/DSC/201/P	0	2	1	-	50	50	2
NCGPA	Human Values	U24/HV/AECC/201	1	0	1	-	25	25	1

Semester III ▼

Course Type	Course Title	Course Code	L	P	Credits	CIA	Sem End	Total Marks	Exam (hrs)
CC	English	U24/ENG/CC/301	5	0	5	40	60	100	2
CC	Second Language	U24/SL/CC/301	3	0	3	40	60	100	2
DSC III A	Metabolism of Biomolecules	U24/BIC/DSC/301	4	0	4	40	60	100	2
	Metabolism of Biomolecules Practical	U24/BIC/DSC/301/P	0	2	1	-	50	50	2
SEC I	Biostatistics	U24/BIC/SEC/301/P	0	2	2	20	30	50	1
DSC III B	Programming in Python	U24/CAP/DSC/301	4	0	4	40	60	100	2
	Programming in Python Practical	U24/CAP/DSC/301/P	0	2	1	-	50	50	2
SEC I	Website Development	U24/CAP/SEC/301	0	2	2	20	30	50	1
DSC III C	Chemistry- Paper III-T	U24/CHE/DSC/301	4	0	4	40	60	100	2
	Qualitative Analysis (Semi-micro analysis)	U24/CHE/DSC/301/P	0	2	1	-	50	50	2
SEC I	Lab reagents & lab safety in Chemistry	U24/CHE/SEC/301	0	2	2	20	30	50	1

Semester IV ▼

Course Type	Course Title	Course Code	L	P	Credits	CIA	Sem End	Total Marks	Exam (hrs)
CC	English	U24/ENG/CC/401	5	0	5	40	60	100	2
CC	Second Language	U24/SL/CC/401	3	0	3	40	60	100	2
DSC IVA	Endocrinology & Molecular Biology	U24/BIC/DSC/401	4	0	4	40	60	100	2
	Endocrinology & Molecular Biology Practical	U24/BIC/DSC/401/P	0	2	1	-	50	50	2
SEC II	Bioinformatics	U24/BIC/SEC/401/P	0	2	2	20	30	50	1
DSC IV B	Introduction to RDBMS and SQL	U24/CAP/DSC/401	4	0	4	40	60	100	2
	Introduction to RDBMS and SQL Practical	U24/CAP/DSC/401/P	0	2	1	-	50	50	2
SEC II	Data Analysis and Visualization	U24/CSC/SEC/401	0	2	2	20	30	50	1
DSC IV C	Chemistry-Paper IV	U24/CHE/DSC/401	4	0	4	40	60	100	2
	Synthesis of Organic compounds & Functional group analysis	U24/CHE/DSC/401/P	0	2	1	-	50	50	2
SEC II	IPR	U24/CHE/SEC/401	2	0	2	20	30	50	1

Semester V ▼

Course Type	Course Title	Course Code	L	P	Credits	CIA	Sem End	Total Marks	Exam (hrs)
CC	Second Language	U24/SL/CC/501	3	0	3	40	60	100	2
DSE IA	Clinical Biochemistry & Immunology	U24/BIC/DSE/501	4	0	4	40	60	100	2
	Clinical Biochemistry & Immunology Practical	U24/BIC/DSE/501/P	0	2	1	-	50	50	2
DSE IA	Biochemistry of Diseases	U24/BIC/DSE/502	4	0	4	40	60	100	2
	Biochemistry of Diseases Practical	U24/BIC/DSE/502/P	0	2	1	-	50	50	2
GE	Nutritional Biochemistry	U24/BIC/GE/501	4	0	4	40	60	100	2
SEC III	Bio analytical Techniques	U24/BIC/SEC/501/P	0	2	2	20	30	50	1
DSE IB	Multimedia Systems	U24/CAP/DSE/501	4	0	4	40	60	100	2
	Multimedia Systems Practical	U24/CAP/DSE/501/P	0	2	1	-	50	50	2
DSE IB	Programming in JAVA	U24/CAP/DSE/502	4	0	4	40	60	100	2
	Programming in JAVA Practical	U24/CAP/DSE/502/P	0	2	1	-	50	50	2
GE	Fundamentals of AI and ML	U24/CSC/GE/501	4	0	4	40	60	100	2
SEC III	PHP with MYSQL	U24/CSC/SEC/501	0	2	2	20	30	50	1
DSE IC	Instrumental methods of analysis	U24/CHE/DSE/501	4	0	4	40	60	100	2
DSE IC	Medicinal & Sustainable Chemistry	U24/CHE/DSE/502	4	0	4	40	60	100	2
	Experiments in Physical chemistry and Sustainable chemistry	U24/CHE/DSE/501-502/P	0	2	1	-	50	50	2
GE	Chemistry of Cosmetics & Food technology	U24/CHE/GE/501	4	0	4	40	60	100	2
SEC III	Cheminformatics	U24/CHE/SEC/501	0	2	2	20	30	50	1

Semester VI ▼

Course Type	Course Title	Course Code	L	P	Credits	CIA	Sem End	Total Marks	Exam (hrs)
CC	Second Language	U24/SL/CC/601	3	0	3	40	60	100	2
DSE IIA	Plant Biochemistry	U24/BIC/DSE/601	4	0	4	40	60	100	2
	Plant Biochemistry Practical	U24/BIC/DSE/601/P	0	2	1	-	50	50	2
DSE IIA	Pharmaceutical Biochemistry	U24/BIC/DSE/602	4	0	4	40	60	100	2
	Pharmaceutical Biochemistry Practical	U24/BIC/DSE/602/P	0	2	1	-	50	50	2
SEC IV	Research Methodology	U24/BIC/SEC/601/P	0	2	2	20	30	50	1
PRJ	Project	U24/BIC/PRJ/601	0	2	2	20	30	50	1
DSE IIB	Mobile Application	U24/CAP/DSE/601	4	0	4	40	60	100	2
	Mobile Application Practical	U24/CAP/DSE/601/P	0	2	1	-	50	50	2
DSE IIB	Information Security and Cyber Laws	U24/CAP/DSE/602	4	0	4	40	60	100	2
	Information Security and Cyber Laws Practical	U24/CAP/DSE/602/P	0	2	1	-	50	50	2
SEC IV	Cyber Security	U24/CSC/SEC/601	0	2	2	20	30	50	1
PRJ	Project	U24/CSC/PRJ/601	0	2	2	20	30	50	1
DSE II C	Advanced Chemistry	U24/CHE/DSE/601	4	0	4	40	60	100	2
DSE II C	Polymer Chemistry	U24/CHE/DSE/602	4	0	4	40	60	100	2
	Experiments in Physical Chemistry II & Instrumentation	U24/CHE/DSE/601-602/P	0	2	1	-	50	50	2
SEC IV	Material Science & Catalysis	U24/CHE/SEC/601	2	0	2	20	30	50	1
PRJ	Project	U24/CHE/PRJ/601	4	0	4	40	60	100	-

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B.Sc BCCAC

Overview of the Course

Biochemistry/Computer Applications/Chemistry

What will you Learn?

Career Prospects

Program Structure