1.      The programme is offered to students opting for a BSc degree with the combinations of Biotechnology and Botany and BSc (Biotechnology Honours/Honours with Research) or BSc (Botany Honours/Honours with Research). The programme leads the students to higher learning in biological and applied sciences and contributes to society’s welfare. It is designed to help the students to understand the importance and judicious use of technology for the sustainable growth of mankind in synergy with nature. The courses in BSc (Biotechnology, Botany /Honours/Honours with Research) provide students with vital core science concepts and an application-oriented undergraduate education. Biotechnology courses aim to prepare students for jobs in the vitally important and rapidly growing biotechnology sector. Additionally, Students acquire foundational knowledge and skill sets covering fundamental sciences and technology. Given the need to improve undergraduate instruction that encourages interdisciplinary training and teamwork, this programme develops adaptable students with a strong foundation in competencies relevant to the evolving biotechnology industry. It gives the students hands-on instruction in biotechnology skills and methods. During the study of this programme, students will be trained to use an experimental learning strategy to integrate the program's laboratory and lecture components. This programme combines cutting-edge biotechnology research with instruction practically and uniquely.

Programme Outcome/Programme Learning Goals/Programme Learning Outcome:

PO2: use skills for critical assessment of a wide range of ideas and complex problems relating to the chosen field of study.

PO3: imbibe ethical, moral and social values in personal and social life leading to a highly cultured and civilized personality and developing various communication skills such as reading, listening, speaking, etc., which will help in expressing ideas and views clearly and effectively.

PO4: exhibit critical thinking with scientific temper

PO5: utilize the theoretical and practical knowledge of basic concepts of science to apply in various branches of biotechnology

PO6: exhibit deeper understanding of the fundamental and applied concepts of biotechnology subjects in entrepreneurial sectors and sustainable environmental management

PO7: demonstrate and apply the fundamental knowledge of the basic principles in major fields of plant science.

The evaluation scheme for each course shall contain two parts; (a) internal evaluation and (b) external evaluation. 50% weightage shall be given to internal evaluation and the remaining 50% to external evaluation and the ratio and weightage between internal and external is 1:1.  (a) Internal evaluation: The internal evaluation shall be based on predetermined transparent system involving periodic written tests, assignments, seminars and attendance in respect of theory courses and based on written tests, lab skill/records/viva and attendance in respect of practical courses.

Human Resource is considered as a valuable resource in every organization. The world class companies compete among themselves to attract the best talent across the globe.  They view talent as competitive differentiator and one where the acquisition, engagement, development and retention of talent is considered as a strategic priority of business.  This course exposes the students to methods and practices to acquire, engage and develop talent, focus on development of strategic leaders within an organization and also deals with how talent and knowledge can be managed effectively for the development of the organization

Meaning and concept of talent management, need and scope for talent management, Talent vs Knowledge, Talent management models: Process and Integrated model, Talent management initiatives, Techniques for potential appraisal, Talent management grid, Benefits of talent management.

Building blocks for talent management strategy, Developing and implementing Effective Talent Management System, Measuring the effectiveness of talent management, creating talent management system for organizational excellence.

Competency Mapping- Meaning, Importance and Steps in competency mapping, Competency model, Role of leaders and HR in talent management, Talent Management Approaches, Mapping Business Strategies and Talent Management Strategies, Achieving competitive advantage, Best practices in talent management- Case studies

Introduction to knowledge management, types of knowledge, Benefits of Knowledge Management, Integrating talent management and knowledge management, Role of Information technology in talent and knowledge management.

Introduction, Use of Technology in Talent Management, Use of AI in Talent Management, Talent Management using Design Thinking

Experiential Learning Activity: Identifying any one organization in the manufacturing or service sector- Interacting, observing and conducting interviews with their senior HR leaders to understand how they manage and retain talent in their organizations.  

●       Mohapatra.M & Dhir.S (2022); Talent Management-A contemporary perspective (2022), Sage Publications

●       Marshal Gold Smith and Louis Carter (2018): Best practices in talent management, A Publication of the practice institute, Pfeiffer, A Wiley Imprint.

●       Atheer Abdullah Mohammed (2019), Integrating Talent and Knowledge Management: Theory and practice, Lamber Publishing co.,

●       Cappeli Peter: Talent on Demand –Managing Talent in an age of uncertainty, Harvard Business press.

Sphr Doris Sims, Sphr Matthew Gay(2007),Building Tomorrow’s Talent : A Practitioner’s Guide to Talent Management and Succession Planning, Author House

The course is designed to understand the importance of Sustainability and Green Marketing on consumer satisfaction and environmental safety. Green revolution, going green, environment protection, and sustainable development have become the buzz words today. Consumers are gradually becoming conscious buying eco-friendly products. This course aims at understanding the concept of Green Products and Marketing. This course also revisits the factors that affect consumers’ purchase decision in general. This course will lead the exploration of the leading edge of this paradigm shift that is now underway. This course introduces students to the concepts and processes of Green marketing and takes them deeper into the world of Green marketing.

Course Objectives: This course intends

• To examine green marketing and its importance from the perspective of consumers and businesses.

• To evaluate evidence of emerging green consumer segments and how marketers address those needs.

• To explain the current state of the environment resulting from past and present human consumption practices.

• To elaborate on opportunities, challenges, and issues in designing and implementing sustainable green marketing strategies.

Meaning, Concept and Evolution of Sustainability, Green Marketing, Types of Green Marketing, Difference  between Marketing and Green Marketing, Green Product, Green Marketing, Importance of Green Marketing, Benefits of Green Marketing, Adoption of Green Marketing, Green Marketing Mix, Strategies for Green Marketing

Green Spinning, Green Selling, Green Harvesting, Enviropreneur Marketing, Compliance Marketing, Green Washing, Climate Performance Leadership Index, Promotional Channels of Green Marketing.

Green Firms, HCL’s Green Management Policy, IBM’s Green Solutions, IndusInd Bank’s Solar Powered ATMs, ITCs Paperkraft, Maruti’s Green Supply Chain, ONCGs Mokshada Green Crematorium, Reva’s Electric Car, Samsung’s Eco-friendly handsets, Wipro Infotech’s Eco-friendly computer peripherals

Introduction to Environment, Importance of environmentalism, Environmental movement, Benefits of green environment to society, E-waste exchange, Extended Producer Responsibility Plan, Guidelines for Collection and Storage of E-Waste, Guidelines for Transportation of E-Waste, Guidelines for Environmentally Sound Recycling of E-Waste

Sustainable Marketing, Social Criticisms of Marketing, Marketing’s Impact on Individuals, Marketing’s Impact on Society as a Whole, Marketing’s Impact on Other Businesses, Actions to Promote Sustainable Marketing, Business Actions Toward Sustainable Marketing, Principles and Marketing Ethics.

CIA 2: 20 MARKS ( LATER CONVERTED TO 10 MARKS)

CIA 3: 50 MARKS ( LATER CONVERTED TO 25 MARKS)

Attendance 5 marks 

Total 50 marks 

The present course deals with the study of lower groups of plants and the diseases caused in plants. The units of Phycology and Mycology deals with the general characters, thallus organization, morphology and life cycles of different algae and fungi. The unit of plant pathology discusses the diseases caused in plants and evaluates the symptoms, causal agents and control measures of infected plants.

General characteristics; Ecology and distribution; Range of thallus organization and reproduction; Classification of algae (Fritsch); Morphology and life-cycles of the following: Scytonema, Chlamydomonas, Volvox, Chara, Pinnularia, Sargassum, and Polysiphonia (Development of antheridium and oogonium in Volvox and Polysiphonia). Economic importance of algae

Introduction- General characteristics, ecology and significance, range of thallus organization, cell wall composition, nutrition, reproduction and classification by Ainsworth; True Fungi- General characteristics, ecology and significance, life cycle of Phytophthora (Mastigomycotina), Rhizopus (Zygomycotina) Penicillium, Peziza (Ascomycotina), Puccinia, Agaricus (Basidiomycotina), Colletotrichum (Deuteromycotina). Symbiotic Associations- Lichens: General account, reproduction and significance; Mycorrhiza: ectomycorrhiza and endomycorrhiza and their significance.

Introduction, terms and definitions, Parasitism and its types, disease (different disease cycle: monocyclic, polycyclic, and polyetic. Symptoms of disease, categories of symptoms (Necrotic, Atrophic and hypertrophic). Concept on different types of plant diseases: systemic disease, soil borne disease, seed borne disease, and air borne diseases, dissemination of plant diseases and its types, Epidemiology and disease forecasting, methods used in disease forecasting. Diseases caused by both biotic and abiotic agents. Control of plant diseases, chemicals used in plant disease control. Integrated plant disease management. Classification of plant diseases. 

Study of selected plant disease:

Fungal diseases: Black stem rust of wheat, Tikka disease of groundnut [host, symptoms, causal organism, disease cycle and disease management], 

Bacterial diseases: Citrus Canker [host, symptoms, causal organism, disease cycle and disease management].

Viral Diseases: Tobacco mosaic virus [host, symptoms, causal organism, disease cycle and disease management].

1. Hait Bhattacharya and Ghosh. A Text book of Botany, Volume 1, New Delhi: NCBA, 2012.

2. Pandey, B. P. College Botany, Vol. I: Algae, Fungi, Lichens, Bacteria, Viruses, Plant Pathology, Industrial Microbiology and Bryophyta. New Delhi: S. Chand & Company Ltd, 2001.

 CIAI – Assignments/test/presentation/etc – 10%

 CIAII – Midsemester exam – 25%

 CIAIII - Assignments/test/presentation/etc – 10%

 Attendance – 5%

 End Semester Theory Exam – 50%

The present course deals with the study of lower groups of plants and the diseases caused in plants. The units of Phycology and Mycology deals with the vegetative and reproductive structures (asexual and sexual stages/spores) of algae and fungi. The unit of plant pathology discusses the diseases caused in plants and evaluates the symptoms, causal agents and control measures of infected plants.

1. Study of vegetative and reproductive structures of Scytonema, Chlamydomonas, Volvox,  Chara, Pinnularia, Sargassum, and Polysiphonia through temporary preparations and permanent slides.

2. Rhizopus and Penicillium: Asexual stage from temporary mounts and sexual structures through permanent slides.

3. Peziza: Sexual stage from temporary mounts (Apothecium) and V. S. of apothecium through permanent slides. 

4. Puccinia: Herbarium specimens of Black Stem Rust of Wheat and infected Barberry leaves; section/tease mounts of spores on Wheat (primary host) for Uredospore and teleutospore observation. Observation of permanent slides of uredospores, teleutospores, pycniospores and aeciospores. 

5. Agaricus: Specimens of button stage and full grown mushroom. 

6. Lichens: Study of growth forms of lichens (crustose, foliose- Parmelia and fruticose - Usnea)

7. Mycorrhiza: ecto mycorrhiza and endomycorrhizae (Photographs)

8. Study of symptoms, causal organisms and control measures of Black stem rust of wheat, Tikka disease of groundnut, Citrus Canker, and Tobacco mosaic virus.

1. Hait Bhattacharya and Ghosh. A Text book of Botany, Volume 1, New Delhi: NCBA, 2012.

2. Pandey, B. P. College Botany, Vol. I: Algae, Fungi, Lichens, Bacteria, Viruses, Plant Pathology, Industrial Microbiology and Bryophyta. New Delhi: S. Chand & Company Ltd, 2001.

CIA-I – Performance – 20 Marks

CIA-II- Mid Semester Practical Examination – 20 Marks

CIA-III – Record – 10 Marks

 ESE - 50 Marks (50%)

Mushroom cultivation offers the students theoretical and practical knowledge on mushroom farming.  Course provides the necessary skill sets for the students to identify the mushrooms at species level and will enable the students to differentiate poisonous and edible mushrooms. Prospects and the scope of mushroom cultivation will be detailed in the course. The course introduces methods of growing edible mushrooms, including culture maintenance, basic mushroom substrate selection process. Course also covers an important aspect of pest management and disease control strategy.

Introduction - Present scenario and prospects for Mushroom Cultivation; Nutritional and medicinal value of edible mushrooms; Brief description of Poisonous mushrooms; Types of edible mushrooms available in India - Volvariella volvacea, Pleurotus citrinopileatus, Agaricus bisporus; mushroom growing room and environmental growing systems, sterile techniques, an overview of techniques for mushroom cultivation, strain selection and improvement

Cultivation Technology of mushrooms: Infrastructure, substrates (locally available), Polythene bag, vessels, Inoculation hook, inoculation loop, low-cost stove, sieves, culture rack, mushroom unit (Thatched house), water sprayer, tray, small polythene bag. Pure culture: Medium, sterilization, preparation of spawn, multiplication. Mushroom bed preparation - paddy straw, sugarcane trash, maize straw, banana leaves. Factors affecting the mushroom bed preparation- Low-cost technology, composting technology in mushroom production -Role of composting in Mushroom cultivation, Appropriate materials to prepare different types of compost, Methods of composting – preparation and pasteurization, Determination of quality of compost, Hazards & risks associated with composting.

Disease control and pest Management: diseases of mushrooms, inspection of Mushroom bags or beds for early detection of pests and diseases, sterilized casing to control nematodes, Spraying fungicide after casing to check dry bubbles, Spraying insecticide for control of mites, Use of caustic chemicals to keep rodents away

Short-term storage (Refrigeration – up to 24 hours), Long-term Storage (canning, pickles, papads), drying, and storage in salt solutions, preservation of mushrooms. Nutrition - Proteins - amino acids, mineral elements nutrition - Carbohydrates, Crude fibre content - Vitamins.

Packaging, storing and grading of Mushroom & post-harvest procedures: Sorting the Mushrooms on size and quality, Packaging Mushrooms with labels containing the month and year of harvesting, quantity and type of Mushroom etc, Management of spent substrates and waste disposal of various mushrooms.Use of spent Mushrooms in vermi-composting and organic farming, Preparation of value-added products of Mushroom

Food Preparation: Types of foods prepared from the mushroom. Research Centres - National level and Regional level. Cost-benefit ratio - Marketing in India and abroad, Export Value.

Field Visit & Interaction with Mushroom cultivators and other Support Agencies

2. Tewan and Pankaj Kapoor S.C. 1993. Mushroom cultivation. Mittal Publication. Delhi.

3. Marimuth et al., 1991. Oyster Mushrooms. Dept. of Plant pathology, TNAU, Coimbatore.

 4. Shu Fing Chang, Philip G. Miles and Chang, S.T. 2004. Mushrooms Cultivation, nutritional value, medicinal effect and environmental impact. 2nd ed., CRC press.

 2.      Kumar, N., 1997, Introduction to Horticulture, Rajalakshmi Publications, Nagercoil.

 CIAI – Assignments/test/presentation/etc – 10%

 CIAII – Midsemester exam – 25%

 CIAIII - Assignments/test/presentation/etc – 10%

 Attendance – 5%

 End Semester Theory Exam – 50%

This course covers the basic science and technology of algae cultivation. It provides students with the skills required to work in the algae cultivation (algaculture) industry or create their own algal culture business. Students will learn the controlled environment requirements for successfully cultivating various algae species. The program emphasizes training in algal cultivation technologies, including algal culture extension training. Knowledge acquired will prepare students for jobs as Greenhouse/Agricultural Workers, Plant Technicians, Plant Managers, Laboratory Technicians, Sales Managers, Public Relations and Outreach, Extension Service and/or Business Owners/Managers

Algal taxonomy and classification, Algal life cycle and growth requirements, Algal biochemistry and metabolism, Algal ecology and distribution.

Lab scale culture, Photo-bioreactors: types and optimization, Open systems: Ponds, Organic Spirulina cultivation, Strategies to increase biomass in algal culture systems.

Life history of major commercially important seaweed species of India (Including Kappaphycus, Sargassum, Ulva, Porphyra), Nursery rearing of Zoids of seaweed species, Commercial mariculture methods of seaweeds, Floating raft method, semi-floating raft method, off-bottom method and bottom planting method, Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture.

Major algal species for biofuel research, advantageous for using algae for biofuel production in comparison with terrestrial plants like Jatropha, strategies to increase the oil content of algae, downstream processing for the biofuel production.

Introduction to Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS), CCS as mitigation for climate change, CCS through algae, strategies to increase carbon sequestration levels, Major algal species as candidates for CCS.

Algae-based wastewater treatment systems, Nutrient removal and recovery using algae, Algal-bacterial symbiotic systems

Visit to algal cultivation centers, Hands-on experience in algal biomass production, Algal harvesting and processing techniques, Analyzing algal samples and evaluating productivity.

2. Bast, F. (2014). An Illustrated Review on Cultivation and Life History of Agronomically Important Sea plants. In Seaweed: Mineral Composition, Nutritional and Antioxidant Benefits and Agricultural Uses, EdsVitor Hugo Pomin, 39-70. Nova Publishers, New York ISBN: 978-1-63117-571-8

2. Sahoo, D. (2000). Farming the ocean: seaweed cultivation and utilization. Aravali International, New Delhi.

3. Bast, F (2014). Seaweeds: Ancestors of land plants with rich diversity. Resonance, 19(2) 1032-1043 ISSN: 0971-8044

4. Chisti, Y. (2013). Constraints to commercialization of algal fuels. Journal of Biotechnology, 167(3), 201-214.

5. Grossman, A. R., & Bhaya, D. (2014). Algal genomics: exploring the diversity of algal genomes. Genomics of Cyanobacteria, Chloroplasts, and Mitochondria, 339-363.

6. Huesemann, M. H., & Benemann, J. R. (2012). Biofuels from microalgae: a review of technologies for production, processing, and extractions of biofuels and co-products. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 16(1), 431-454.

 7. Schnurr, P. J., & Espie, G. S. (2016). Photosynthesis in the marine green alga Ulva: impacts of light and salinity stress on electron flow to oxygen. Journal of Phycology, 52(2), 297-309.

 CIAI – Assignments/test/presentation/etc – 10%

 CIAII – Midsemester exam – 25%

 CIAIII - Assignments/test/presentation/etc – 10%

 Attendance – 5%

 End Semester Theory Exam – 50%

To learn the basic principles, themes and steps needed to set-up and maintain an aquarium. This course will introduce students about the basic principles, themes and steps needed to set-up and manage a fish aquarium; explore various theoretical and practical approaches to aquarium keeping. This course will include sessions that emphasising that Aquarium keeping is an active field of entrepreneurship, as well as sessions that help students develop core skills within the context of the course.

Scope of Aquarium Fish industry as a Cottage Industry, Different varieties of exotic and indigenous fishes. Principles of a balanced aquarium; Fabrication, setting up and maintenance of freshwater and marine aquarium.  Aquarium accessories and decorative.

Breeding and rearing of ornamental fishes. Broodstock management. Application of genetics and biotechnology for producing quality strains. Common characters and sexual dimorphism of Fresh water and Marine Aquarium fishes such as Molly, Sword tail, Gold fish, Angel fish, blue morph, Anemone fish and Butterfly fish.

Diversity of ornamental plants in India; identification, importance, propagation and maintenance of ornamental plants;Lighting and aeration

Common physical, chemical and biological parameters of water affecting ornamental fishes, Management of water quality parameters of water.Water filteration system-biological, mechanical and chemical. Types of filters.

Nutritional requirements of aquarium fishes; Different kinds of feeds; Preparation of dry feeds Aquarium fish feeds. Dry, wet and live feeds. 

Common diseases and their control; Conditioning, packing, transport and quarantine methods. Trade regulations and wildlife act in relation to ornamental fishes.

1. Aquarium : Fish Keeping C B L Srivastava Published by Kitab Mahal. 

2. Aquariums: The Complete Guide to Freshwater and Saltwater Aquariums, Jan 2009 by Thierry Maitre-alain, Chrisitan Piednoir.

Internal Assessment (Test) Theory and Practical - 100 marks

Both the assessments will be scaled down to 50

This course will introduce students about the basic concepts of origin and growth of sericulture and sericulture as science; explore various theoretical and practical approach of mulberry cultivation and silkworm rearing. This course will include sessions that emphasising that Sericulture is an active field of research and entrepreneurship, as well as sessions that help students develop core skills within the context of the course.

Sericulture: Definition, history and present status; Silk route: Types of silkworms (Tasar, Muga, and Eri) and their food plants, Mulberry and non-mulberry Sericulture

Morphology and Life cycle of Bombyx mori, Structure of silk gland and secretion of silk.

Botanical description of mulberry. Economic importance of mulberry Plant; Morphology of mulberry plant; Different cultivars of mulberry; Floral biology of mulberry: Structure of male and female flowers, Planting system, pruning and training, propagation, irrigation, fertilizer application, manuring, composting, vermicomposting weeding method; Diseases of mulberry Leaf (Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Leaf Rust, Leaf blight), root (root rot disease, root knot disease) and pest management (Mealy bug, Bihar hairy caterpillar, Jassid, Leaf roller, Scale insect, Termites and mites their preventive and control measures).

Mulberry cultivation, Selection of land and establishment of mulberry garden, Different methods of planting –Organic and inorganic manure application, Rearing house and rearing appliances- Egg transportation and incubation –Egg handling – Hatching –Brushing –Silk worm rearing techniques

Disinfectants: Formalin, bleaching powder, Resham Keet Oushadh (RKO) Silkworm rearing technology: Early age and Late age rearing Types of mountages, Spinning, harvesting and storage of cocoons. 

Reeling methods – Reeling and Re-reeling –Silk examination, cleaning, lacing, bookmaking and grading of silk. Field visit to silk worm rearing centre and reeling industry.

Pests of silkworm: Uzi fly, dermestid beetles and vertebrates Pathogenesis of silkworm diseases: Protozoan, viral, fungal and bacterial Control and prevention of pests and diseases.

1. Text Book of Tropical Sericulture. Publ., Japan Overseas Corporation volunteers – 1975. 

2. Silkworm Rearing Techniques in the Tropics, Dr. S. Omura, Japan International Cooperation Agency, 1980. 

3. Muga Silk Industry by S. N. Choudhary, Directorate of Sericulture and weaving, Govt. of Assam, 1982. 

1. The natures and property of soils (9th edition) N. C. Brady (Mac Millan pub. Co. Inc., New York.

2. Studies on soils of India, S. V. Govind Rajan and H. G. Gopala Rao (1970), Vikas Publ. House Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.

3. Handbook of Practical Sericulture: S.R. Ullal and M.N. Narasimhanna CSB, Bangalore  

4. Appropriate Sericultural Techniques; Ed. M. S. Jolly, Director, CSR & TI, Mysore.  

5. Handbook of Silkworm Rearing: Agriculture and Technical Manual-1, Fuzi Pub. Co. Ltd., Tokyo, Japan1972.  

6. Manual of Silkworm Egg Production; M. N. Narasimhanna, CSB, Bangalore 1988.  

7. Silkworm Rearing; Wupang—Chun and Chen Da-Chung, Pub. By FAO, Rome 1988. 

8. Tasar culture. Dr. M. S. Jolly et. al., CSB, 1974.

Internal Final Assessment: Theory and Practical - 100 marks

Both the assessments will be scaled down to 100

This course begins with a brief history of apiculture and its importance. Concise information on the equipment needed, handling of honey bee colonies, seasonal management, and economics has been provided. Because this course includes both theory and practice, the reading material is simple and to the point, which will aid them in learning practical beekeeping more effectively.

Honey bee species and identification: Introduction to honey bee; Origin, systematics and distribution; Types of honey bees, Species of honey bees. Bee identification

Basic requirements for starting bee keeping: Getting Started in Beekeeping - Land and Buildings, Equipments and supplies - Vehicle, hives; Seasonal management of honey bees: Honey bees on Canola, Spring management of bees, Wintering bees, Apiary management for winter/early spring pollination. Summer management honey production; Queen rearing and colony multiplication: Raising honey bee queens. Developmental stages of queen bee, Requirements for rearing good queens, Methods of rearing queens, Hopkins Method, Alley Method, Miller Method, Dequeening Method, Raising Queen on double and Whole Brood Comb.

Bee enemies  - Wax Moth, Ants, Wasps, Microorganisms, Pests. Diagnosis and Identification; Bacterial, viral, fungal & protozoan diseases: Bacterial disease - American Foulbrood, European Foulbrood, Viral disease - Deformed Wing Virus, Sacbrood Viru, Black Queen Cell Virus, Kashmir Bee Virus, Acute Bee Paralysis Virus; Fungal disease - Chalkbrood, Stonebrood; Protozoan disease - Nosemosis, Nosema cerana; Pesticide poisoning of bees and mitigation: Definition of pesticides, types of pesticides and their length of residual toxicity, Pesticides and pollinators, Toxicity to bees – Honey bee health, Colony collapse disorder

Bee products (honey, pollen, royal jelly, bees wax, propolis & venom) and their significance; Value added honey products; Economics of bee keeping, Economic Value of Commercial Beekeeping; Marketing of bee products (honey comb and honey, pollination services, wax, propolis, pollen, royal jelly, Bee venom, adult and larval bees.

Internal Final Assessment: Theory and Practical - 100 marks

Both the assessments will be scaled down to 100

This course introduces the students to the world of microbes discussing their salient features and importance. It discusses the fundamental principles and procedures of microbiology research and highlights GLP. The course further covers the basics of biostatistics essential for dealing with the analytical part of biological research. It surveys bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa, as well as their growth characteristics and morphology. This course guides the students to learn appropriate microbiology.

History and scope of Microbiology, Microscopy – Light, Phase contrast, Fluorescence & Electron microscopy: Stains and staining techniques - Gram’s, acid fast, capsular, flagellar and endospore staining. Physical and Chemical control of microorganisms. Methods of Sterilization, Methods for  isolation of pure culture, Culture and Media preparation – Solid and Liquid – Types of Media – Synthetic and Complex, Enriched, Enrichment, Selective and Differential media  Anaerobic culture technique – Candle Jar method, Wright‟s tube, Roll tube, Mclntoshfilde‟s jar method. Methods for enumeration of bacteria, Characters used for classification of microbes.

Structure of bacteria, classification based on shape and arrangement of cells, flagella – structure & function, Gram positive and Gram negative bacterial cell wall structural features, endospore formation, Functions of pili and capsule,  Antibiotics - history, mode of action, antibiotic resistance- types, causes, Superbugs

Viruses – Structure and classification, Plant Viruses – TMV, CaMV, Animal viruses – HIV, Hepatitis B, Herpes Simplex Virus,  Phages- types, plaque assay, life cycle of bacteriophage  Lambda.

Fungi- Salient features, classification and reproduction of fungi, beneficial and harmful fungi, Life Cycle of Rhizopus, Mycorrhizae and lichens- types and significance, Algae - classification, uses of algae.

2) M. J. Pelczar Jr, E. C. S. Chan and N. R. Krieg, Microbiology, 5 th ed. New Delhi: Tata McGgraw Hill Education Pvt Ltd., 2004.

3) R. C. Dubey and D. K. Maheswari, Microbiology, New Delhi: S. Chand & Company Ltd., 2010.

2) G. J. Tortora, B. R. Funke, and C. L. Case, An Introduction to Microbiology, 11 th ed. USA: Benjamin Cummings, 2012.

3) R. Ananthanarayan and C. K. J. Paniker, Ananthanarayan and Paniker’s Textbook of Microbiology 8 thed. Universities Press. 2009.

4) Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke & Christine L. Case,(2013). Microbiology – An Introduction 11thEd. Pearson

 CIAI – Assignments/test/presentation/etc – 10%

 CIAII – Midsemester exam – 25%

 CIAIII - Assignments/test/presentation/etc – 10%

 Attendance – 5%

 End Semester Theory Exam – 50%

The paper introduces the students with the fundamental principles and practices of microbiology and provides hands-on experience in working with microbes. All these are of immense application in medical, industrial and agricultural fields. 

1. Safety measures in microbiology laboratory

2. Instrumentation

3. Cleaning and Sterilization of Glasswares and preparation of Cotton plug

4. Preparation of Culture Media

5. Isolation of Microorganisms from environment

6. Study of Colony Characteristics of Bacteria

7. Pure culture techniques

8. Simple staining of bacteria

9. Gram staining

10. Motility testing of bacteria

11. Endospore staining

12. Sensitivity of bacteria to antibiotics

13. Biochemical tests (IMViC & Catalase)

14. Study of fungi

2. Joanne Willey and Kathleen Sandman and Dorothy Wood, (2020).Prescott‟s Microbiology 11thEd. Mc Graw Hill Book.

3. M. J. Pelczar Jr, E. C. S. Chan and N. R. Krieg, Microbiology, 5 th ed. New Delhi: Tata McGgraw Hill Education Pvt Ltd., 2004.

2. R. Ananthanarayan and C. K. J. Paniker, Ananthanarayan and Paniker’s Textbook of Microbiology 8 thed. Universities Press. 2009.

3. Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke & Christine L. Case,(2013). Microbiology – An Introduction 11thEd. Pearson

CIA-I – Performance – 20 Marks

CIA-II- Mid Semester Practical Examination – 20 Marks

CIA-III – Record – 10 Marks

 ESE - 50 Marks

This course will introduce the students to basic concepts of acids and bases including Organic and Analytical Chemistry. In this course the students also acquire knowledge of the applications of bioinorganic chemistry.

Periodic table; Chemistry of s, p, d, block elements: introduction, properties. Chemical compound formation, chemical bonding, ionic bonding; Covalent bonding; general characteristics, sigma and pi bonds, bond length, bond order, formal charge; Hydrogen bond (theories of hydrogen bonding, valence bond treatment); Metallic bond

Metal ions in biological systems, Ion transport, Mechanism of action of sodium potassium pump. Oxygen transport systems- Metalloporphyrins - Haemoglobin and myoglobin, pH of blood.

Metal storage and transport – ferritin and transferrin, Electron transfer proteins-cytochromes, Chlorophyll and photosynthesis (mechanism not expected), Metalloproteins as enzymes – Carbonic anhydrase, Carboxy peptidase, cytochrome P 450, alcohol dehydrogenase

Toxicity of metal ions-Pb, Hg and As. Anticancer drugs: Cis-platin, oxaliplatin and carboplatin –Structure and significance.

Prelearning: Concept of acidity and basicity. Arrheinus concept, Lewis concept Lowry – Bronsted concept of acids and bases. relative strengths of acid base pairs, Lux Flood concept, Solvent system concept, Limitations, relative strength of acids and bases. explanation of levelling effect on the basis of the solvent system concept.

Hard and soft acids and bases- Pearson concept, application of HSAB principles – Stability of compounds / complexes, predicting the feasibility of a reaction.

Classification & nomenclature of organic compounds; Hybridization; Isomerism; Electronic Displacements: Inductive Effect, Electromeric Effect, Resonance, Hyperconjugation and steric effect. Effect of the above on strength of organic acids and bases: Comparative study with emphasis on factors affecting pK values. Nucleophiles and electrophiles. Types of organic reactions: Addition, elimination, substitution, rearrangement and redox reactions (definition and one example each).

Hydrocarbons; Organic compounds containing halogens, oxygen and nitrogen; Polymers.

Introduction to quantitative and qualitative analysis.

Introduction to separation techniques: crystallization and precipitation, Solvent extraction: Introduction– Classification– Principles and application of solvent extraction.

Nernst’s distribution law, distribution coefficient.

Chromatographic techniques: Introduction, Classification, Principles and Applications of column chromatography, thin layer chromatography, ion exchange chromatography, gas chromatography and high performance liquid chromatography (mention only). solid phase extraction

Consequences of light absorption: The Jablonski Diagram, Laws of photochemistry: Grotthuss-Draper law, Stark-Einstein law, Differences between photophysical and photochemical processes with examples. Comparison of photochemical and thermal reactions.

Kinetics of photochemical reactions: (1) Kinetics of Hydrogen-Chlorine reaction (2) Kinetics of Hydrogen-Bromine reaction (4) Kinetics of dimerisation of anthracene.

Photosensitization, photostationary equilibrium. Singlet and triplet states-Fluorescence, Phosphorescence, Luminescence, Bioluminescence, chemical sensors.

Beer-Lambert’s law: Absorption coefficient and molar extinction coefficient. Applications.

2. B. Mehta, M. Mehta, Organic Chemistry, PHI Learning Private Limited, 2017.

Edition, New Age International Publishers (P) Ltd., New Delhi, 2007.

2. J. D. Lee, Concise Inorganic Chemistry, 5th edn., Blackwell Science, London.

3.. Glasstone Samuel, Textbook of Physical Chemistry. 2 nd ed. Mcmillan, 2007.

Course Description: This course gives an insight into the implications of chemistry in daily life. This course will equip the students with better understanding of how the different forms of matter influences human lives. This also sensitizes them on the judicious use and safe handling of chemicals.

Course Objectives: Non Science students get to know about the various constituents present in household chemicals and use them judiciously.

Explanation of terms like Poison, toxic, irritant, flammable liquid, combustible liquid, corrosive, solvents, etc.

Air quality, air pollution, green house effect, acid rain, destruction of ozone layer, control of air pollution. Water pollution, Water quality criteria for domestic and industrial uses, soil pollution and its causes. Pollution abatement methods.

Mention the following- Mineral resources – Metals and non-metals Fuel and energy resources, different energy sources, Wood, Petroleum and natural gas Nuclear energy – Solar energy –energy sources of tomorrow and green energy sources. Batteries and fuel cells.

Ecofriendly chemicals, biodegradable and non degradable chemicals. (Bleach, ammonia, disinfectants, carpet freshener, air freshener, window cleaner, furniture polish, etc). Laundry products (laundry detergent, fabric softener, etc) Soaps, Detergents and special cleaners.

Classification, uses. Recycling of polymers.

Acid and bases, their general characteristics. Household uses of acids and bases.

Carbohydrates, proteins, Vitamins and minerals – Sources and Deficiency diseases.

Chemicals used as colouring agents and as preservatives. Food adulteration.

Analgesics, antivirals, antibiotics-examples. Health and beauty products (hairspray, hair remover, nail polish, nail polish remover, hair colouring products, talcum powder, lipstick etc).

Paint, varnish, oils and stain removers. Garden chemicals (fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides, herbicides etc.) examples, advantages and disadvantages.

[2] J. Toedt, D. Koza and K. Van Cleef-ToedChemical Composition of Everyday Products 2005.

of Everyday phenomena, 2 nd Ed., 2003.

[2] J. Schwarcz, All new commentaries on the science of everyday food and life, 2005.

[3] Raymond Chang Chemistry, 8 th Ed. Tata Mc Graw-Hill, 2005.

[4] Sriram and P.Yogeeswari, Dorling Medicinal Chemistry, Kindersley Pvt. Ltd., 2007.

1. CIA -1 ………………………. 25Marks

2. Mid-term Test (CIA-2)……………………… 25 Marks

3. End-semester examination ………………… 50 Marks

TOTAL 100 Marks

This course gives an insight into nutrition and its importance in leading a healthy life.

FaFactors Influencing Food Selection: Flavours, appearance and other aspects of food,     Demographics Culture and Religion, Health, Social-Emotional Influences, and Environmental Concerns, Food Industry and the Media.

NNutrition, Energy content in food, Nutrients, Nutrient Density, Characteristics of a Nutritious Diet.

Dietary Reference Intakes, Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism, Gastrointestinal Tract and secretions, Food groups, Organic Foods, GM foods.

Elements of nutrition - Dietary requirement of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins. Biological value of proteins. Concepts of protein quality. Protein sparing action of carbohydrates and fats. Essential amino acids, essential fatty acids and their physiological functions.

Dietary sources, biochemical functions, requirements and deficiency diseases associated with vitamin B complex, C and A, D, E and K vitamins.

Nutritional significance of dietary sodium, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, iodine, zinc and copper.

Prevention of malnutrition, supplementary foods.

Food additives and preservatives.

Food safety, Fermentation, food spoilage and food borne pathogens, food processing.

Life style diseases and personalized nutrition therapy, nutraceuticals and its classifications.

Health organizations, NGO’s etc. 

[2]   Mohinder Singh, 2^nd ed. Health and  food Gyan Publishing House 2003.

[3]   S. A. Iqbal and Y. Mido 1^st ed Food Chemistry. Discovery Publishing House, 2008.

[2]   Anita Tull, 3^rd Food Nutritioned.Oxford University Press, 1997.

This course will enable the students to have fundamental knowledge about financial accounting. The topics covered are Book-keeping, Subsidiary Books, preparation of Ledger and Financial Statements and Analysis of Financial Statements.

Accounting – Meaning, Objectives, Accounting as source of information, Internal and External users of accounting information and their needs. Qualitative Characteristics of Accounting Information– Reliability, Relevance, Understandability and Comparability. Book-Keeping – Meaning – Definition. Accounting, Difference between Book-keeping, and Accounting. Accounting Concepts and Conventions. Accounting terms – Capital – Assets – Liabilities – Expenses – Income – Fund – Net worth – Capital Expenditure – Revenue expenditure– Capital Receipts – Revenue Receipts – Debtors – Creditors – Goods – Cost – Gain – Stock – Purchase – Sales – Loss – Profit – Voucher – Discount – Transaction – Drawings, etc. System of Book Keeping: Single entry system and Double entry system of Book Keeping – Accounting Process - introduction.

Books of Accounts – Journal – Rules of Journalizing (Debit and Credit) – Steps in Journalizing - Meaning – Importance – Different types of Subsidiary books – Cash book – Petty cash book – Purchase book – Purchase returns book – Sales book – Sales return book – Bills receivables book – Bills payable book – Journal Proper – Process of recording transactions in the respective books.

Ledger – Types of Accounts – Posting to Ledger accounts – Balancing the Ledger accounts – Trial Balance – Meaning – Objectives and Preparation of Trial Balance.

Financial statements – Meaning – Objectives – Financial reporting through Financial Statements – Preparation of Trading account – Profit and Loss account – Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement

Methods of analysis of financial statements, techniques of analysis and interpretation – Comparative Income Statements, Comparative Balance Sheets, Common Size Income Statements, Common Size Balance Sheets, Trend Analysis, Ratio Analysis (problems on the above topics).

Jain, S. P & Narang, K. L (2020). Advanced Accountancy (Vol 13 & Vol2). Kalyani Publication

2. Khan,M.Y.&.Jain,P.K.(2021)Management Accounting(8ed). NewDelhi: TataMcGraw Hill

3. Arora,M.N. (2016).Cost and Management Accounting(3ed). Mumbai: Himalaya Publishing House.

Other teste - 20 marks

Final Exam - 50 marks

Attemdance - 5 marks

This course introduces students to the C programming language, covering its history, features, data types, and program structure. Students will learn to apply decision control and loop structures, along with various operators, to create basic programs. Additionally, the course covers functions, recursion, arrays, and pointers to provide a solid foundation for C programming and problem-solving.

Types of Programming Language- History of C, Features of C , C Tokens, variables and keywords and identifiers ,Types of C constants and variables, Rules for constructing variable names, Structure of C program, Input /output statements in C

Data Types, Type declaration, Different Operators in C - Arithmetic, Logical, Relational, Bitwise, Conditional, Expressions, Hierarchy of operations.

Control structures

Decision control statements-if, switch, go to statement, conditional operator statement. Loop control structures- while, do-while, for loop, Break statement, Continue statement.

Introduction, function definition and prototyping, Types of functions, passing values to function, recursion, passing arrays to functions. I/O functions- formatted & unformatted console I/O functions Storage classes in C- Automatic, Register, Extern and Static Variables.

One dimensional and multidimensional arrays, Declaration, initialization, Reading values into an array, Displaying array contents and Array Manipulations. String-Basic Concepts, Library Functions

Definition, notation, pointer and arrays, pointers and functions-call by value and call by reference.

ESE 50%

This course covers the fundamentals of HTML and PHP for web development. Students will learn HTML tags for content structuring and essential PHP scripting concepts, including variables, conditional statements, and error handling. Additionally, they will explore form handling, loops, and MySQL database interactions using PHP. By the end, students will be equipped to create dynamic web applications and understand the essentials of web programming.

Basic HTML tags- HTML, HEAD, BODY, TITLE, Paragraphs, Headings, Line Breaks, Dividers- P, H1, …H6, BR, HR, Character Entity References- Quotes, ampersands, angle brackets, and non-breaking spaces Lists- OL, UL, DL, Formatting-URL and Paths, Images- IMG, Hyperlinks, Table-TABLE, TR, TD, TH, Form-FORM, INPUT, TEXTAREA, SELECT, OPTION, Frames-FRAMESET, FRAME

Writing PHP scripts - Writing PHP scripts, learn about PHP code structure, how to write and execute a simple PHP script and to add comments within your code.

Variables and Data Types- Learn about Variables, values and Data Types in PHP: boolean, integer, float, string, array, object, Resource, null.

Numbers and mathematical Operators- Introducing Numbers and mathematical 0perators, some PHP functions for more complex operations with numbers.

PHP Strings- Working with strings, using simple and double quotes, escaping quotes and other characters, concatenating strings, some functions for strings.

 Constants- Introducing Constants, syntax for defining constants, differences between variables and defined constants.

PHP Error Handling and Debugging-Error Handling, debugging and trigger errors and how to adjust the level of error reporting, handling exceptions.

If ... Else conditionals, Comparative and Logical operators - Make PHP script takes decisions with If, Else, Elseif conditional statements. Compare two values with Comparative and Logical operators. The ternary operator.

Using HTML Forms - Using HTML Forms, PHP form handling, get data sent from form fields through GET and POST method, form validation.

$_GET, $_POST Variables - How to send data with get and post methods to a PHP script and access it with superglobal $_GET, $_POST variables.

Switch ... Case ... - PHP MySQL course - Switch ... Case ... conditional statement, switch with break and default instructions.

While Loops - Using While and Do Wile Loops. End the While loops with the break instruction. Syntax and examples.

For and For each Loops - Using for () and for each () Loops. End the "For" loops with the break instruction. Syntax and examples.

PHP Arrays - Creating Numeric (indexed) Arrays and Associative arrays. Accessing, modifying and traversing array elements.

PHP MySQL Introduction, Data Types - PHP MySQL Introduction, database structure, tables. MySQL naming rules, and column's data types.

PHP MySQL - INSERT INTO - Insert data in MySQL table, INSERT INTO query. Insert data from a form into a database.

PHP MySQL - SELECT, ORDER BY - Retrieve and display data from a MySQL table, SELECT SQL command. Determine the number of records. Sort query results with ORDER BY clause (ASC and DESC).

PHP MySQL - WHERE and LIKE - Selecting specific data from a database with the WHERE clause and Conditionals. Check for string matching with LIKE and NOT LIKE terms.

PHP MySQL – UPDATE - UPDATE query to edit / change existing records in MySQL table.

PHP MySQL – DELETE - The DELETE statement, used to entirely remove records from a database table.

[1] Robin Nixon, Learning PHP, My SQL and Java Script, Kindle Edition, O'Reilly Media 2009.

ESE 50%

Introduction to Carnatic music focus on the basic fundamentals of Carnatic music. This course helps to improve the vocal quality as the lessons works as voice culture to the begginner.

Lessons in three speeds

All the lessons in to three speeds

Sapta tala alankaras and any for geethams

This introductory course explores fundamental acting techniques, including character development, improvisation, and emotional expression. Engage in various acting exercises and scene work to enhance students' understanding of the craft. This course further develops confidence and creativity as the students delve into the art of storytelling through performance.

This unit delves into the artistry of vocal expression and its profound impact on theatrical performance. Through rigorous vocal exercises and comprehensive training, students will develop various vocal techniques, mastering the nuances of pitch, tone, resonance, and articulation. Emphasizing voice integration with the actor's body and emotions, this transformative learning experience empowers students to deliver compelling, authentic, and emotionally resonant performances on stage and beyond.

This unit delves into the essence of captivating stage presence, refining students' gestures and body language skills. Participants will learn to create profound connections with their co-actors through immersive exercises, fostering authentic and compelling performances. Embark on a transformative journey, honing acting prowess and embracing the art of storytelling.

This unit delves into captivating interplay between the actor and the text. Explore the essence of character portrayal through an in-depth analysis of themes, situations, and scenes within various dramatic texts. Uncover the art of embodying diverse roles, harnessing emotional depth, and expressing emotions. 

Chekhov, M. (1953). To the actor: On the technique of acting. Harper & Row.

Kahan, S. (1991). Introduction to acting (3rd ed.). Allyn and Bacon.

• Performance Presentation - 100 Marks

This course is aimed at undergraduate students to introduce to them the prominent debates on democracy and emerging issues in economies.  The course discusses how various socioeconomic factors act as constraints on economic growth and development. This basic framework allows a student to delve into the causes and consequences of various strategies/methods taken/applied by policymakers and practitioners and how it affects the overall objective of the state/economy through a trifocal analysis of the economy, society, and market keeping the central theme of ‘Democracy.’This course will introduce students to:

• Growing crisis of wealth distribution and income inequality.
•  Sectoral significance and state intervention in policy making.
• Informal sector and labor market participation and rights.
• Analyze corruption in emerging economies through various case studies.
• Discuss the informal economy through concepts, theory, and measurement.

Theories of Democratization; Democratic and Undemocratic States; Measuring Democracy and Democratization; The Global Wave of Democratization; Causes and Dimensions of Democratization: The Political Economy of Democracy; Political Culture, Mass Beliefs and Value Change; Gender and Democratization; Social Capital and Civil Society; Social Movements and Contention in Democratization Processes: Role, impact on policy reforms and cultural change.

Theories of Democratisation; Democratic and Undemocratic States; Measuring Democracy and Democratisation; The Global Wave of Democratisation; Causes and Dimensions of Democratisation: The Political Economy of Democracy: Political Culture, Mass Beliefs, and Value Change; Gender and Democratisation; Social Capital and Civil Society; Social Movements and Contention in Democratisation Processes: Role, Impact on Policy Reforms and Cultural Change

Conventional Citizen Participation;   Institutional Design in New Democracies; Gender and Democratization; A Decade of Democratic Decline and Stagnation.

Conventional Citizen Participation; Institutional Design in New Democracies; Gender and Democratisation; A Decade of Democratic Decline and Stagnation.

A Theory of political transitions: Choice of the economic and political regime; Theoretical extensions: growth, trade, political institutions; Democracy and the public sector; the state, the treat of expropriation and the possibility of development: Social and economic wellbeing and policy reforms.

A Theory of Political Transitions: Choice of Economic and Political Regime; Theoretical Extensions: Growth, Trade, Political Institutions; Democracy and the Public Sector; the State, the Threat of Expropriation and the Possibility of Development: Social and Economic Wellbeing and Policy Reforms

A Marxian theory of democracy; The Importance of Social Class in Historical Comparative Perspective; Dependency and Development; Democracy in Developing Countries; Transitions from Authoritarian Rule: Tentative Conclusions about Uncertain Democracies.

A Marxian Theory of Democracy; The Importance of Social Class in Historical Comparative Perspective; The Case Study of India; Dependency and Development; Democracy in Developing Countries; Transitions from Authoritarian Rule: Tentative Conclusions about Uncertain Democracies

India’s Tryst with Destiny; Democracy, Inequality, and Public Reasoning; A case study on Gujarat experience of development: Approaches, impact, and outcome; Kerala experience of development: Approaches, impact, and outcome.

India's Tryst with Destiny; Democracy, Inequality and Public Reasoning, A Case Study on Gujarat's Experience of Development: Approaches, Impact and Outcome; Kerala's Experience of Development: Approaches, Impact and Outcome

Drèze, J., & Sen, A. (2015). An Uncertain Glory: India and Its Contradictions. Economics Books.

CIA 2: 20 Marks

CIA 3: 45 Marks

Attendance: 5 Marks

This course aims to provide a holistic and a deeper understanding of the trade-off between ecology and development. Through an inter-disciplinary lens an organic approach is adopted to understand the trade-off. This course, therefore, seeks to cultivate not only the moral and ethical thinking of the ecology but also it tries to put forth an action plan from a policy front. 

The Value Problem in Ecological Economics- Values in Ecological Value Analysis: What Should We Be Learning from Contingent Valuation Studies? - Natural Capital in Ecological Economics-Entropy in Ecological Economics.

The environmental impact of land development-Development of water resources-Development and changing air quality- Urban development and environmental change-Environmental economics and ecological economics: Where they can converge?- Power Inequality and the Environment.

Gender and environment; Ecofeminism; androcentrism; Deep ecology – ecofeminism debate; Ecocriticism; Nature writings; Thinking like a mountain; The forgetting and remembering of the air - The Varna Trophic System An Ecological Theory of Caste Formation. 

Reading Ecology, Reinventing Democracy-Scientists or Spies?- Revisiting the Debates on Man-Nature Relation- Lecture of Medha Patkar- Ecological Fiscal Transfers and State-level Budgetary Spending in India- -Bourgeois Environmentalism, the State, the Judiciary, Urban Poor, Significance of Silent Valley- Silent Valley: A controversy that focused global attention on a rainforest 40 years ago- Equity and Justice

2.Daly & Farley. (2011). Ecological Economics (Principles and Applications). Island Press

3.Pepper, D. (2002). Eco-socialism: from deep ecology to social justice. Routledge

1.      4.Gupta, Avijit. (1998).Ecology and Development in Third World. Routledge

4. Patel, S. (1997). Ecology and Development. Economic and Political Weekly, 2388-2391.

5. Sankar, U. (ed.) (2000). Environmental Economics. Oxford University Press

6. Burkett, Paul. (2006). Marxism and Ecological Economics. Brill

7.Venkatachalam, L. (2007). Environmental economics and ecological economics: Where they can converge?. Ecological economics, 61(2-3), 550-558.

2. Warren, K.J. (ed), (1994).  Ecological Feminism. London: Routledge.

3.Shiva, V. (2016). Staying alive: Women, ecology, and development. North Atlantic Books.

4.Kavoori, P. S. (2002). The Varna Trophic system: an ecological theory of caste formation. Economic and Political Weekly, 1156-1164. 

5.Gill, K. (2009). Bourgeois environmentalism’, the State, the Judiciary, and the ‘urban poor’: The political mobilization of a scheduled caste market. Of Poverty and Plastic (Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press, 2010), 209.

6. Kaur, A., Mohanty, R. K., Chakraborty, L., & Rangan, D. (2021). Ecological fiscal transfers and state-level budgetary spending in India: Analyzing the flypaper effects. Levy Economics Institute, Working Papers Series July.

7.Parameswaran, M. P. (1979). Significance of Silent Valley. Economic and Political Weekly, 1117-1119.

8. Lewis, M. (2002). Scientists or spies? Ecology in a climate of Cold War suspicion. Economic and Political Weekly, 2323-2332.

CIA 2- 25 Marks

CIA 3- 50 Marks 

• To expose learners to a variety of texts to interact with
• To help learners classify ideologies and be able to express the same
• To expose learners to visual texts and its reading formulas
• To help learners develop a taste to appreciate works of literature through the organization of language
• To help develop critical thinking
• To help learners appreciate literature and the language nuances that enhances its literary values

• To help learners understand the relationship between the world around them and the text/literature
• To help learners negotiate with content and infer meaning contextually
• To help learners understand logical sequencing of content and process information

·         To help improve their communication skills for larger academic purposes and vocational purposes

·         To enable learners to learn the contextual use of words and the generic meaning

·         To enable learners to listen to audio content and infer contextual meaning

·         To enable learners to be able to speak for various purposes and occasions using context specific language and expressions

·         To enable learners to develop the ability to write for various purposes using suitable and precise language.

• 1. The Happy Prince- Oscar Wilde
• 2. Sonnet 18- William Shakespeare

Common errors- subject-verb agreement, punctuation, tense errors  Just a minute talk, cubing

 Why We Travel-Pico Iyer 

Sentence fragments, dangling modifiers, faulty parallelism,

Thinking Like a Mountain  By Aldo Leopold

Note taking

Aarushi-Hemraj Murder Article 

Newspaper report

 My Story- Nicole DeFreece

Essay writing

Paraphrasing and interpretation skills

• Casey at the Bat-  Ernest Lawrence Thayer

CIA 2=50 

CIA 3= 20 

ESE= 50 marks

Reading Sports and Literature

Course Description: The Sports and Literature course aims to explore the relationship between sports and literature through the analysis of various literary works. By examining texts that center around sports themes, this course will delve into the cultural, social, and personal aspects of sports as portrayed in literature. Students will develop critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills as they engage with a diverse range of texts, including novels, short stories, poems, and essays. Through class discussions, readings, and written assignments, students will gain a deeper understanding of the literary representation of sports and its significance in society.

Course Objectives:

To analyze and interpret literary works that feature sports themes.

To examine the portrayal of sports in literature and its reflection of cultural and social values.

To explore the personal and psychological dimensions of sports as depicted in literature.

To develop critical thinking and analytical skills through textual analysis.

To enhance written and oral communication skills through class discussions and written assignments.

Defining the relationship between sports and literature

Historical perspectives on sports in literature

The role of sports in society and culture

Exploring the archetype of the hero in sports literature

Analysis of sports heroes and their portrayal in literary works

Themes of triumph, perseverance, and sacrifice

Gender representation in sports literature

Examination of gender roles and expectations in athletic contexts

Sports as a means of empowerment and resistance

Sports as a vehicle for personal and collective identity

Intersectionality and the portrayal of race, ethnicity, and class in sports literature

The relationship between sports and national identity

Analysis of sports as a backdrop for personal growth and maturation

The challenges and conflicts faced by young athletes in literature

Themes of ambition, dreams, and disillusionment

Unit 6: Sports and Society

Critical examination of the social issues depicted in sports literature

Sports as a reflection of broader societal dynamics

Ethics, values, and controversies in the world of sports

CIA 2- MSE 50

CIA 3- 30

ESE- 50

Course Description: In the last 20-25 years the field of game studies has evolved significantly. It is globally recognised. Video games have been studied using inter, multi and transdisciplinary methods to understand culture, identity, media, narration and communication. The course will provide a historical, social, cultural and critical foundation about games, digitality, storytelling and its moral and ethical world. This will enable students to understand the connection between identities, moralities and our current engagement with the gaming world. This will help in broadening the interdisciplinary focus and assessment of storytelling in diverse forms and connect it with the ethical issues of the contemporary world.

Course Objectives: The course will survey the evolution of ideas connecting storytelling, gaming and ethics and morality. It will introduce the latest research in gaming and ethics as evidenced in the globalised world. It will provide a methodology for students to assess and critically evaluate the meaning, content, intent, narration (compared to other broader media), ideology and ethical implications of gaming in the contemporary world.

While gaming has been popular, studying games with its historical, social and cultural context requires a foundation in history of games. Locating games within cultures of social transactions and strategic implications will provide the required base to begin the course.

This unit is divided into three smaller subunits. The students will be divided into smaller groups in class and asked to explore the following blog to choose any one area of interest within the subcategories mentioned. The class will progress accordingly. They have to choose between games and colonialism, games and gender, games and philosophy (utopia/dystopia).

This unit is focussed on ethical framework of games.

The students are expected to narrate and design a basic concept for a game to respond to the questions raised in the course.

While gaming has been popular, studying games with its historical, social and cultural context requires a foundation in history of games. Locating games within cultures of social transactions and strategic implications will provide the required base to begin the course.

1.     Roberts, J. M., Arth, M. J., & Bush, R. R. (1959). Games in culture. American anthropologist, 61(4), 597-605.

2.     Chapter 1 from Grace, L. D. (2019). Doing things with games: Social impact through play. CRC Press.

Unit II: Gaming, Society and Narration                                                                (15 hours)

This unit is divided into three smaller subunits. The students will be divided into smaller groups in class and asked to explore the following blog to choose any one area of interest within the subcategories mentioned. The class will progress accordingly. They have to choose between games and colonialism, games and gender, games and philosophy (utopia/dystopia).

https://coe-gamecult.org/

Reading: Shaw, A. (2010). What is video game culture? Cultural studies and game studies. Games and culture, 5(4), 403-424.

Salter, A., & Blodgett, B. (2017).  Toxic Geek Masculinity: Sexism, Trolling, and Identity Policing (Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2017), 73-99.

Case study: Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice

Unit III: Games and Ethics                                                                                      (15 hours)

Kowert, R., & Quandt, T. (Eds.). (2015). The video game debate: Unravelling the physical, social, and psychological effects of video games. Routledge. (Chapter 2/4/5).

Gotterbarn, D. The ethics of video games: Mayhem, death, and the training of the next generation. Inf Syst Front 12, 369–377 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10796-009-9204-x

Schrier, K. (2015). EPIC: A framework for using video games in ethics education. Journal of Moral Education, 44(4), 393-424.

Sicart, M. (2015). Playing the good life: Gamification and ethics. The gameful world: Approaches, issues, applications, 225-244.

Unit IV: Storyboard – design a game (basic story line)

The students are expected to narrate and design a basic concept for a game to respond to the questions raised in the course.

1.     Workshop by gaming planner/designer

2.     https://www.pluralsight.com/blog/film-games/creating-game-concept-first-step-getting-game-ground

3.     https://uxdesign.cc/a-board-game-design-process-a-game-is-a-system-5469dfa4536

Bolter, J. et al. (1999). Remediation. Understanding New Media. Cambridge, MA: The MIT Press, 20-52; 88-102.

Burrill, D. A. (2008). Die tryin': videogames, masculinity, culture (Vol. 18). Peter Lang. (13-44).

Mukherjee, S. (2017). Videogames and Postcolonialism. New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 1-52. (Rise of the Tomb Raider).

Schrier, K. (2017). Designing role-playing video games for ethical thinking. Educational Technology Research and Development, 65(4), 831-868.

Sicart, M. (2013). Beyond choices: The design of ethical gameplay. MIT Press.

Zhang, Y. (2009). Ian Bogost, Persuasive Games: The Expressive Power of Videogames.

Assessment Pattern    

Evaluation Pattern

CIA I and III can be either written analysis/presentation of an author, book review, narrative analysis of a dominant idea of the contemporary time, debates or seminar/panel discussions.

Mid semester exam (class test) – A written paper on the modules covered for 50 marks. Section A (10 marks) will have objective questions (20, ½ marks each). Section B will have 4 questions (10 marks each) to assess conceptual clarity. Section B will have one compulsory question which will be analytical.

End-semester exam (class test) – Three sections: Section A (10 marks) will have objective questions (20, ½ marks each). Section B will have 1 conceptual question (10 marks each). They will be conceptual. Section C (15 marks each) will be having two case studies - one purely based on identification of features, styles, and narrative devices, and second question will be evaluative and analytical.

Consolidated marks will be sent after the final examination.

Course Description

 Rock Music is a sound and dissonance rich discourse with its own socio-cultural practices and aesthetics. This course is an academic introduction to this space and its role in the identity formation of a generation, of a people and a Nation in motion.

Course Objectives

• To engage with popular music as aural texts 
• To study the popular music practitioner as an activist and artist
• To appreciate the significance of  social critique and a counter cultural aesthetic

Tin Pan Alley and song pluggers, World War II

Sheet Music

Swing and ragtime

Vaudeville

Frank Sinatra: My Way. Strangers in The Night, New York, New York

Nashville, Music Row, Elvis Presley

 Bill Haley 

Chuck Berry

  Buddy Holly   

The Beatles and Beatlemania

Establishing an aesthetic of Mod

  TV and bands 

The Rolling Stones  

Bands as Artists                                                                                                                 

Beatles / Sgt Pepper’s  

Pink Floyd /The Wall

The Who / Tommy

Counter Culture: Vietnam, Draft, Gender, the Mystic East, Woodstock, Ban the Bomb   

Woody Guthrie

Bob Dylan

Joan Baez

Janis Joplin

Simon and Garfunkel

Jimi Hendrix

Pearl Jam

Riot bands

Jon CovachUniversity of Rochester

and the Eastman School of Music

Andrew Flory

Carleton College

W. W. NORTON AND COMPANY

NEW YORK • LONDON

fifth Edition

Camilleri, Lelio. “Shaping Sounds, Shaping Spaces”.  Popular Music, Vol. 29, No. 2 (May 2010): 199-211. JSTOR.  Cambridge University Press. Web. 16August, 2016. <http://www.jstor.org/stable/40926918>

Chrysalis, Thanos. “Spatio-Aural Terrains”. Leonardo Music Journal, Vol. 16, Noises Off: Sound Beyond Music (2006):40-42. JSTOR. The MIT Press. Web. 29 April, 2015. http://www.jstor.org/stable/4540592

Denisoff R.S. The Sounds of Social Change: Studies in Popular USA Culture. 1972. Rand Mcnally& Co.

Denisoff, R. S.  Great Day Coming.  1991. Ann Arbor, MI: U-M-I Out-of-Print Books on Demand.

Denisoff, R. S. "Sing a Song of Social Significance": Political Consciousness and the Song of Persuasion.  1972.  Ohio: Bowling Green State University Popular Press.

Denisoff, R. S. Solid Gold Popular Record Industry.  1975. New Brunswick, New Jersey Transactions Inc

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Choose a song that has been an effective anthem for a cause or genre and analyse it in about 500-750 words.  

CIA II: (Mid Sem 50 marks) Choose a pivotal figure from Rock history and trace their career and impact on society. Consider image and sound in the construction of this image.

CIA III:(20marks) The class in groups of 5-6 will anthologise a series of songs, artists and their work.

Archiving:

End Semester:

 Identify a Bangalore based band or genre of popular music with approval of your course instructor . Conduct a study of their work and evolution and impact on the city and vice versa. Use data beyond library sources and provide due evidence. Your archive entry must include a 750-1000word reflective essay that validates your choice of artist, understanding of the form and significance of the work. You must also identify, interview and record these interactions. Provide clips from concerts duly cited. Include memorabilia like tickets, album art, newspaper or magazine clips