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<\/span> BOA101G2 : Basic Biology <\/div>
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Course code<\/strong><\/td>\nBOA101G2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Course title  <\/strong><\/td>\nBasic Biology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Credit value<\/strong><\/td>\n02<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hourly breakdown<\/strong><\/td>\n     Theory<\/td>\n  Practical        Field visit<\/td>\nIndependent Learning<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20<\/td>\n       24                           –   <\/td>\n56<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Objective\/s:   <\/strong><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Introduce the concept of origin of life<\/li>\n
  • Provide knowledge on cell structure and function<\/li>\n
  • Introduce the macromolecules in the cell<\/li>\n
  • Impart knowledge on cell cycle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Intended learning outcomes:   <\/strong><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Define the basic concepts on the origin of life<\/li>\n
  • Explain the cell structure and function<\/li>\n
  • Discuss the macromolecules present in the cell<\/li>\n
  • Recall the stages of cell division<\/li>\n
  • Illustrate the stages in protein synthesis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Course Contents:<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Introduction: Origin of life, scientific method; Prokaryotic and  eukaryotic cells;   Cell types;     Cell architecture; Ultra structure of cell organelles and   membranes: cell wall, cell membrane, nucleus, mitochondria, chloroplast, endoplasmic reticulum, ribosomes, golgi apparatus, cytoskeleton<\/li>\n
  • Cell cycle and cell division; Structure of macromolecules: carbohydrate, protein and nucleic acids<\/li>\n
  • DNA replication and protein synthesis; Structure and function of genes<\/li>\n
  • Laboratory exercises based on above topics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Teaching and Learning Methods\/Activities<\/strong><\/td>\nLectures,    practical   sessions, tutorial discussion,  small group discussions, assignments\/presentations, laboratory visits, field-based studies, E \u2013 Learning and online based teaching.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Evaluation \/Assessment strategy<\/strong><\/td>\nTheory: In-course assessment(s): 30%<\/p>\n

             End of Course    Examination: 70%<\/p>\n

Practical: In-course assessment(s):30%<\/p>\n

             End of Course Examination: 70%<\/p>\n

Overall marks = (6MT+4MP)\/10<\/p>\n

MT – Marks for theory component, MP – Marks for practical component<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 <\/strong>References<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Carol, L. S. (2004). The Basics of Biology (Basics of the Hard Sciences).<\/em> Greenwood press<\/li>\n
  • Lodish, H. F., Berk, A., Kaiser, C. A., Krieger, M. and Bretscher, A. (2016). Molecular Cell Biology<\/em>, 8th<\/sup> ed. Freeman, W. H. & Company<\/li>\n
  • Plopper, G. (2014). Principles of Cell Biology. Jones & Bartlett Publishers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

     <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

    <\/span>BOA102G2 : Plant Diversity I<\/div>
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    Course code<\/strong><\/td>\nBOA102G2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Course title  <\/strong><\/td>\nPlant Diversity I<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Credit value<\/strong><\/td>\n 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Hourly  breakdown<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

          Theory<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		  Practical        Field visit<\/td>\n\n

    Indepe dentLearning<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

              20<\/td>\n24                           –<\/td>\n      56<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Objective\/s:   <\/strong><\/td>\n\n
      \n
    • Introduce the features and diversity of cyanobacteria, algae and fungi<\/li>\n
    • Provide knowledge on classification of the above groups<\/li>\n
    • Impart knowledge on the evolutionary tendencies and life cycle patterns among cyanobacteria, algae and fungi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Intended learning outcomes:   <\/strong><\/td>\n\n
      \n
    • Describe the life cycle pattern of algae and fungi<\/li>\n
    • Compare and contrast algae and fungi<\/li>\n
    • Express the importance of cyanobacteria, algae and fungi<\/li>\n
    • Explain the differences between various groups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Course Contents:<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
      \n
    •  Cyanobacteria: cell structure and differentiation, morphological diversity, cyanobacterial associations and economic importance.<\/li>\n
    • Heterocyst and nitrogen fixation.<\/li>\n
    • Algae: classification and the criteria on which the classifications are based, Representative genera of major algal groups, characteristic features, reproduction, ecology, life cycle patterns and economic importance.<\/li>\n
    • Fungi: characteristic features of fungi, fungal classification, reproduction, ecology, life cycle, economic importance.<\/li>\n
    • Laboratory exercises based on above topics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Teaching and Learning Methods\/Activities<\/strong><\/td>\nLectures, practical sessions, tutorial discussion, small group      discussions, assignments\/presentations, laboratory visits, field-based studies, E \u2013 Learning and online based teaching.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Evaluation \/Assessment strategy<\/strong><\/td>\nTheory: In-course assessment(s): 30%<\/p>\n

                 End of Course    Examination: 70%<\/p>\n

    Practical: In-course assessment(s):30%<\/p>\n

                    End of Course Examination: 70%<\/p>\n

    Overall marks = (6MT+4MP)\/10<\/p>\n

    MT – Marks for theory component, MP – Marks for practical component<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

      <\/strong><\/p>\n

     <\/strong>References <\/strong><\/td>\n

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      \n
    • Kapoor, K. (2010). Oxford Book Company.<\/li>\n
    • Sarma T.A. (2012). Hand book of Cyanobacteria. CRC Press.<\/li>\n
    • Gilbert, M. (1955). Cryptogamic Botany Algae and Fungi<\/em>, Vol.1. McGraw-Hill Book Company.<\/li>\n
    • Pandey, B. P. (2005). Algae Fungi and Bryophyta. <\/em>College Botany: 1: McGraw-Hill Book Company.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

       <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

      <\/span>BOA103G2 : Plant Diversity II<\/div>
      \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Course code<\/strong><\/td>\nBOA103G2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Course title  <\/strong><\/td>\nPlant Diversity II<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Credit value<\/strong><\/td>\n 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
       <\/strong>Hourly breakdown<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

      Theory<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

      		  Practical        Field visit<\/td>\n\n

      Independent Learning<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

       20<\/td>\n       24                    –<\/td>\n        56<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
       <\/strong>Objective\/s:   <\/strong><\/td>\n\n
        \n
      • Introduce the features and diversity of bryophytes and lower vascular plants<\/li>\n
      • Illustrate the evolutionary tendencies and life cycle patterns among lower vascular plants<\/li>\n
      • Provide knowledge on the economic importance of the bryophytes and lower vascular plants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
       <\/strong>Intended learning outcomes:   <\/strong><\/td>\n\n
        \n
      • Compare and contrast the characteristic features of bryophytes and lower vascular plants<\/li>\n
      • Describe life cycle patterns in the above groups of plants<\/li>\n
      • Differentiate vascular and non – vascular plants<\/li>\n
      • Explain the economic importance of bryophytes and lower vascular plants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
       <\/strong>Course Contents:<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
        \n
      • Introduction: Characteristics features of Bryophytes, Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms and Angiosperms, their life cycle patterns and evolutionary tendencies, Comparison of vegetative and reproductive structures.<\/li>\n
      • Classification, habitat, habit, distribution and adaptations of Bryophytes, Pteridophytes and Gymnosperms; Life cycles of major classes of Bryophytes, Pteridophytes and Gymnosperms.<\/li>\n
      • Economic importance of each group of organisms.<\/li>\n
      • Laboratory exercises based on above topics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Teaching and Learning Methods\/Activities<\/strong><\/td>\n Lectures, practical sessions, tutorial discussion, small group      discussions, assignments\/presentations, laboratory visits, field-based studies, E \u2013 Learning and online based teaching.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
       <\/strong>Evaluation \/Assessment strategy<\/strong><\/td>\nTheory: In-course assessment(s): 30%<\/p>\n

                   End of Course    Examination: 70%<\/p>\n

      Practical: In-course assessment(s):30%<\/p>\n

                      End of Course Examination: 70%<\/p>\n

      Overall marks = (6MT+4MP)\/10<\/p>\n

      MT – Marks for theory component, MP – Marks for practical component<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

      References <\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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      • Vashishta, P. C. (1996). Botany for Degree Students- Gymnosperms<\/em>. 2nd Chand and Company.<\/li>\n
      • Vashishta, P. C., Sinha, A. K. and Kumar, A. (2010). Botany for Degree Students – Pteridophyta (Vascular Cryptogams).<\/em> Chand and Company.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
        <\/span>BOA104G2 : General Microbiology<\/div>
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        Course code<\/strong><\/td>\nBOA104G2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Course title  <\/strong><\/td>\nGeneral Microbiology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Credit value<\/strong><\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
         <\/strong>Hourly breakdown<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

             Theory<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

        		  Practical        Field visit<\/td>\n\n

        Independent Learning<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

                20<\/td>\n\n

              24                    –<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

        		56<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
         <\/strong>Objective\/s:   <\/strong><\/td>\n\n
          \n
        • Introduce the basic concepts in microbiology<\/li>\n
        • Impart skills in microbiology techniques<\/li>\n
        • Provide the fundamentals in the enumeration of microorganisms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
         <\/strong>Intended learning outcomes:   <\/strong><\/td>\n\n
          \n
        • Recall the structure, function and diversity of microorganisms<\/li>\n
        • Classify the various groups of microorganisms<\/li>\n
        • Apply the basic techniques in microbiology<\/li>\n
        • Explain the role of control agents on microbial growth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
         <\/strong>Course Contents:<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
          \n
        • Introduction and scope of microbiology: discovery and diversity of microorganisms, classification of microorganisms<\/li>\n
        • Enumeration of microorganisms; Structure and function of a microbial cell<\/li>\n
        • Staining of bacteria and fungi; Sterilization techniques; Culturing, isolation, purification, characterization and identification of microorganisms<\/li>\n
        • Microbial metabolism; Growth of microorganisms: bacterial growth curves, batch and continuous culture systems, factors influencing microbial growth<\/li>\n
        • Concepts on controlling microorganisms: chemical and physical antimicrobial agents, kinds and modes of action of antibiotics, antibiotic resistance<\/li>\n
        • Laboratory exercises and field visits based on above topics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
         <\/strong>Teaching and Learning Methods\/Activities<\/strong><\/td>\nLectures, practical sessions, tutorial discussion, small group      discussions, assignments\/presentations, laboratory visits, field-based studies, E \u2013 Learning and online based teaching.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
         <\/strong><\/p>\n

        Evaluation \/Assessment strategy<\/strong><\/td>\n

        		Theory: In-course assessment(s): 30%<\/p>\n

                     End of Course    Examination: 70%<\/p>\n

        Practical: In-course assessment(s):30%<\/p>\n

                     End of Course Examination: 70%<\/p>\n

        Overall marks = (6MT+4MP)\/10<\/p>\n

        MT – Marks for theory component, MP – Marks for practical component<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

          <\/strong><\/p>\n

         <\/strong>References <\/strong><\/td>\n

        		Michael, T.M., John, M.M., Paul, V. D. and David, P. C. (2009). Brock Biology of Microorganisms<\/em>. 12th Pearson Benjamin Cummings.<\/p>\n

        Tiwari R.P., Hoondal, G.S and Tewari, R. (2009). Laboratory Techniques in Microbiology and Biotechnology<\/em>, 1st<\/sup> ed. Abhishek Publications.<\/p>\n

        Gerba, C. and Gentry, T. (2014). Environmental Microbiology.<\/em> Ian Pepper,Academic Press.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

        <\/span>BOA105G2 : Molecular Biology and Biotechnology<\/div>
        \n <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
        Course code<\/strong><\/td>\nBOA105G2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Course title  <\/strong><\/td>\nMolecular Biology and Biotechnology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Credit value<\/strong><\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
         <\/strong>Hourly breakdown<\/strong><\/td>\n     Theory<\/td>\n  Practical        Field visit<\/td>\nIndependent Learning<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                30<\/td>\n       –                   –  <\/td>\n70<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
         <\/strong>Objective\/s:   <\/strong><\/td>\n\n
          \n
        • Introduce the concept of biotechnology<\/li>\n
        • Provide knowledge on complexity of genome<\/li>\n
        • Screening for vectors and clones<\/li>\n
        • Impart skills on various electrophoretic techniques<\/li>\n
        • Introduce the fundamentals of cloning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
         <\/strong>Intended learning outcomes:   <\/strong><\/td>\n\n
          \n
        • Recall the fundamental concepts pertaining to basic principles of biotechnology<\/li>\n
        • Interpret the structure and function of gene<\/li>\n
        • Compare various vectors and selection of clones<\/li>\n
        • Apply the electrophoretic techniques for the separation of nucleic acids and proteins<\/li>\n
        • Build expression clones<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
         <\/strong>Course Contents:<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
          \n
        • Structure of Nucleic acids, Genome complexity.<\/li>\n
        • Extraction of plant, Plasmid, Animal and Phage DNA, RNA extraction.<\/li>\n
        • Restriction, digestion and ligation, Linkers, adapters.<\/li>\n
        • Gel electrophoresis<\/li>\n
        • Polymerase chain Reaction<\/li>\n
        • Vectors, cloning and introduction to libraries<\/li>\n
        • Screening of clones; screening by DNA hybridization, blotting techniques, molecular markers<\/li>\n
        • DNA finger printing<\/li>\n
        • Transgenic plants and animals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
         <\/strong>Teaching and Learning Methods\/Activities<\/strong><\/td>\n Lectures, tutorial discussion.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Evaluation \/Assessment strategy<\/strong><\/td>\nIn-course assessment(s): 30%<\/p>\n

        End of Course Examination: 70%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

          <\/strong><\/p>\n

         <\/strong><\/p>\n

        References <\/strong><\/p>\n

         <\/strong><\/td>\n

        		\n
          \n
        • Brown, T. A. (2013). Gene Cloning and DNA Analysis: An Introduction<\/em>, Sixth edition. John Wiley & Sons<\/li>\n
        • Pathak, R. (2007). Introduction to Biotechnology<\/em>. Atlantic publishers.<\/li>\n
        • Patnaik, B. K., Kara, T. C., Ghosh, S.N. and Dalai, A.K. (2012).  Textbook of Biotechnology<\/em>. Tata McGraw Hill.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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