Syllabus for
Master of Science (Botany)
Academic Year  (2023)

PO6: Develop proficiency for competitive exams

CO1: Students will be able to identify algae and fungi.

CO2: Students will be able to learn the collection and preservation of algal and fungal species from different habitats.

CO3: Students will be able to examine the causative organisms of plant diseases.

CO4: Students will be able to formulate hypotheses, collect and analyze data, and present results in the standard format of scientific records.

CO1: Examine and evaluate the structure and functions of various microbes

CO2: Investigate and interpret the pathogenesis of microorganisms and their treatment

CO3: Demonstrate proficiency in microbial techniques to become competent for jobs in dairy, pharmaceutical, industrial and clinical research.

CO4: Design and execute experiments to understand the significance of microbes in the environmental sustainability and industrial products

CO1: Understand the fundamental properties of biomolecules and their importance in biological systems

CO2: Apply the knowledge of biochemistry to correlate the structure and functional relationships of biomolecules in living organisms.

CO3: Demonstrate the importance of high energy, electron transport chain and ATP synthesis.

CO4: Identify the significance of enzymes, vitamins and hormones in human metabolis

CO1: Analyze the concept of genetics involved in trait expression

CO2: Understand the inheritance pattern of genetic disorders

CO3: Examine the sex determination process in life forms

CO4: Evaluate the molecular mechanism involved in changes in the genetic structure of the population and evolution.

CO1: After the completion of the course students will be able to handle the mathematical problems.

CO2: Students will be able to use mathematical applications in biological sciences.

CO1: develop overall concept on research and shall be able to conduct research experiments independently

CO2: design and formulate research proposal for the extramural grants

CO3: understand the concept of indexing of scientific journals, books etc

CO4: demonstrate research and review articles writing skills

CO1: Analyze the physical, chemical and biological properties of the microbes.

CO2: Examine the clinical samples

CO3: Demonstrate antimicrobial assays

CO1: Students will be able to apply the knowledge of various cell organelles, plasma membrane and cell signaling to conduct research in the field of Life Sciences.

CO2: describe the general principles of gene organization, expression in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic Students will be able toorganisms and interpret the outcome of experiments that involve the use of recombinant DNA technology and other common gene analysis techniques

CO3: Students will be able to apply knowledge of Cell and Molecular Biology to write competitive examinations and face interviews in various research organizations as well as industries of national and international reputes.

CO4: Students will be able to apply knowledge of cytoskeletal structures, cell cycle events and DNA and RNA structures and functions as well as gene regulation to conduct research in the research institutes of national and international reputes.

CO1: Students will be able to have a clear understanding of origin, fossils, and evolution of bryophytes, pteridophytes and gymnosperms.

CO2: Students will be able to identity the ecology and habitat of bryophytes, pteridophytes and gymnosperms

CO3: Students will be able to understand the economic significance of plants and its applications for human welfare.

CO4: Students will be able to classify the different species of bryophytes, pteridophytes and gymnosperms through morphological and anatomical characteristics.

CO1: Students will be able to learn all the basic rDNA methods and protocols.

CO2: Students will be able to learn the basics of molecular biology techniques.

CO3: Students will be able to have hands-on experience in Bioinformatics.

CO4: Students will be able to find a job in R&D laboratories/industries where rDNA works are being done.

CO1: The students will be able to perform cell fractionation using non-cooling & cooling centrifuges and isolate and enumerate organelles like mitochondria, chloroplasts.

CO2: Students will be able to prepare chemicals of different concentrations that will help them to perform biological research.

CO3: Students will be able to prepare chemicals of different concentrations that will help them to perform biological research.

CO1: Gain knowledge about the different tools for making of recombinant DNA

CO2: Create rDNA molecules.

CO3: Evaluate desired clone from the rDNA molecules created.

CO4: Examine the purified protein from the rDNA molecule.

CO1: understand the applications of analytical techniques routinely used in the plant and animal science domains

CO2: create advanced knowledge on the latest bioanalytical tools

CO3: develop working knowledge on bioinformatics software and databases

CO4: understand and design the experiments as per industrial requirements

CO1: understand the different types of plots and graphs and to identify the design of a study and explain how this impacts interpretation

CO2: calculate and correctly interpret probability data from a sampling distribution.

CO3: understand and apply hypothesis tests for a single mean and a single proportion as well as for two means (independent and paired/matched samples), and understand chi-squared test and ANOVA.

CO4: distinguish between correlation, linear and multiple regression, and logistic regression, and to understand the purpose and methods of linear (simple and multiple) and logistic regression, including when to use each of them.

CO1: Students will be able to learn about the preparation of the permanent slides and staining techniques

CO2: Students will be able to understand the origin, growth and development and secondary growth in plant parts.

CO3: Students will be able to identify anatomical features, its usage, features and applications

CO4: Students will be able to understand adaptations in different ecological groups and the role of anatomy in systematics and pharmacognosy.

CO1: Students will be able to understand plant tissue culture techniques that can be employed for the production of superior quality plants.

CO2: Students will be able to rationalize and develop strategies for incorporating novel traits in plants through genetic engineering.

CO3: Students will be able to learn about novel strains of microorganisms/organisms for biofertilizer and vermicompost production.

CO4: Students will be able to understand metabolic engineering and crop harvesting techniques and assess different regulatory systems and types of IPR with emphasis on Patent, Copyright, trademarks etc.

CO1: Students will be able to classify and identify different plant species of angiosperms

CO2: Students will be able to understand the economic importance of plants to get a thorough idea of the usage of plants commercially.

CO3: Students will be able to comprehend plant evolution and diversity

CO4: Students will be able to perform molecular systematic work and phylogenetic analysis.

CO5: Students will be able to acquire the knowledge to perform botanical fieldwork, collection and preservation of plant materials

CO1: Students will be able to demonstrate detailed understanding of the physiological mechanisms involved in the uptake and transport of water and the translocation of food by plants.

CO2: Students will be able to understand the relationship of complementary metabolic pathways such as photosynthesis and respiration in energy acquisition and use during plant development.

CO3: Students will be able to learn the environmental influences upon carbon metabolism in plants (e.g. with respect to alternative fixation pathways, photoinhibition, and photorespiration)

CO4: comprehend the major effects and physiological mechanisms of growth regulators Students will be able to (hormones) in plants and understand plant natural products with respect to their role in plant defense mechanisms.

CO5: Students will be able to interpret molecular mechanisms of flowering processes in plants.

CO1: Students will be able to acquire practical experience in microtechniques and understand the anatomical features of plants

CO2: Students will be able to formulate hypotheses, collect and analyze data, and present results in the standard format of scientific records.

CO3: Students will be able to demonstrate and explain the various physiological parameters through experiments and learn different methods involved in plant tissue culture

CO1: Students will be able to identify the plants using the Flora and identify the plants upto species using dichotomous keys and follow the international code of the botanical nomenclature.

CO2: Students will be able acquire hands on training to collect, preserve and prepare herbarium specimens of flowering plants

CO3: Students will be able identify the members of the major plants of economic importance.

CO4: Students will be able devise methods and tests to improve the basic skills and techniques related to plant breeding

CO1: Compare and contrast different aspects of food microbiology and food pathogens

CO2: Use of the agricultural aspects of microbial science.

CO3: Assess the various research domains of food, environmental and agricultural microbiology.

CO4: Explain the concept of using microbes for a sustainable environment.

CO1: Students will understand the basic concepts in food science and will get knowledge of the different food preparation methods.

CO2: They will understand the requirement of food with respect to energy, food and consumer safety, nutrients and their impact on health. They will get the knowledge of nutritive value of cereals, pulses, nuts, fruits and vegetables, and nutritional factors, factors affecting cooking.

CO3: They will understand the processing of oilseeds, rice and wheat isolates. Students will also acquire the knowledge of structure and nutritive value and chemical composition of eggs, fish and meat.

CO4: Students will able to identify the health disorders related to nutrition deficiency and excess

CO1: To impart the basic knowledge about the fundamentals of nutritional demands in various stages of life cycle.

CO2: To acquire skills in planning adequate nutrients in different stages of life cycle to maintain health

CO3: To demonstrate the fundamental knowledge of nutrition and health.

CO4: Students will have the level of expertise information in nutritive value and application of nutrition in health sciences.

CO1: Students shall be able to understand the current biopharmaceutical industrial scenarios with respect to manufacturing practices and quality assurance.

CO2: Students shall learn advance quality management system in the biopharmaceutical industry.

CO3: Students shall be able to understand the GMP environment and subsequent audit procedures and regulatory guidelines.

CO4: Students shall gain knowledge on the analytical techniques used in the biopharmaceutical industry.

CO1: Recognize the role of bio nanotechnology as an interdisciplinary tool and to understand how to use these new tools in solving biological problems

CO2: Demonstrate the interactions and relationship between molecular dynamics, nanoscale physics and macroscopic system behaviour

CO3: Explain biophysical mechanisms in the context of nanobiotechnology application areas.

CO4: Analyze and discuss the engineering requirements of multidisciplinary technology based on biology and challenges of commercializing new technologies

CO1: Understand the common cultivation methods of microalgae including photobioreactors and open ponds

CO2: Analyze the major cultivation methods of seaweeds, along with detailed life history of selected high-value seaweed species from India.

CO3: Understand the cultivation and optimization strategies of biofuel production

CO4: Understanding the chemical composition, carbon capture and sequestration of various algae for industrial application.

CO1: Students shall understand the ethical issues with emphasis on ecology and biology

CO2: Understand the solid waste, its management and bioremediation strategies to clean up the environment.

CO3: Understand the global environmental problems, pollution, climate change and its impact on the environment and the laws related to the environment

CO4: Understand the biodiversity of flora and fauna and the strategies applied for conservation of biodiversity.

CO1: To get thorough knowledge of the fundamentals and latest developments in sericulture and seri-biotechnology.

CO2: To develop the self-assurance necessary to engage in sericulture as a business and/or mentor farmers with the help of the practical training received during the course.

CO3: To follow proper technology of rearing silkworm larvae and using disinfection methods so that to get healthy cocoons.

CO4: Sustainability to get a steady and reasonable income to growers and sericulture farmers and improving rural economy.

CO1: To know about various biological evidence and their forensic examination and analysis

CO2: To understand the composition of blood, identification and examination of various biological fluids and their forensic applications.

CO3: To understand the concept of forensic entomology, implementation in forensic science.

CO4: Apply knowledge of wildlife techniques in the forensic field.

CO1: Describe the various types and factors of Oceanography.

CO2: Relate suitable aquaculture techniques for industrial use.

CO3: Illustrate the biology and breeding methods in finfish and shellfish species.

CO4: Designing aquaculture culture systems and hatchery techniques for commercial purposes with advanced techniques.

CO1: To learn about the growth characteristics, identification, and pathogenesis of microorganisms that are found in foods.

CO2: To learn relationships between microbes and crops, with an emphasis on improving yields and combating plant diseases.

CO3: To provide a basic understanding of microbial flora found in soil, water and air.

CO1: Students will acquire knowledge about different tests for carbohydrates, protein and water, cholesterol and phenols in food.

CO2: Acquire knowledge about evaluating food adulterants and handling different instruments used in food analysis.

CO3: Students will be able to prepare wine and do alcohol estimation in it.

CO1: To understand the structure and functions of the different organs systems in relation to nutrition

CO2: To design new food products and solutions that provide the required nutrient needs while properly taking public health and safety into account.

CO3: To recognize and analyze the uses of food additives, nutraceuticals, functional foods in the development of products, from concept to assessment of the food product's quality.

CO1: Perform audit responsibility independently in the industrial facility

CO2: Appreciate the work procedure in the biopharmaceutical industry

CO3: To design industry relevant projects and learn cost benefit analysis for the industrial project

CO1: Demonstrate technical and cognitive skills associated with nanobiotechnology.

CO2: Understand the various methods for synthesis and characterization of nanoparticle

CO3: Gain in depth knowledge on applied nanobiotechnology

CO1: Hands-on experience on culturing microalgae and analyzing the biochemical and nutrition aspects of the algae.

CO2: Understand the photobioreactor and analyze the parameters of algal growth.

CO3: Students shall get hands on experience analyzing the phytochemicals and antioxidant potential of the alga

CO1: Development of analytical and laboratory skills, understanding field ethics and observation skills and primary productivity of the water ecosystem.

CO2: To learn about the environment and the factors affecting the environmental changes

CO3: To learn and understand the flora and fauna and to analyze the interactions between plants and animals.

CO1: To know Technology of Mulberry cultivation and basic inputs of water, irrigation, fertilizers, and pest management.

CO2: To study the biology and varieties of mulberry silkworms and the basic techniques of silk production, follow proper rearing and disinfection methods get healthy cocoons

CO3: Students will be familiar with sericulture byproducts and marketing possibilities of silk.

CO1: To identify various biological fluids and their forensic examinations.

CO2: Isolation and quantification of DNA from blood and proteins present in biological samples.

CO3: Applying advanced techniques for analysis of wildlife forensic samples.

CO1: To assess the influence of various environmental parameters on aquaculture.

CO2: To learn by Modern analytical methods used in environmental monitoring.

CO3: To understand the biotechnological tools in aquaculture and develop entrepreneurship skills.

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