Nameofthe Department:UG DepartmentofBotany
Programme: B.Sc.Honours(3Year)
System: ChoiceBasedCreditSystem(CBCS)w.e.f.AcademicYear2017-2018
AffiliatingUniversity: TheUniversityofBurdwan
CourseoutlineforB.Sc.HonoursinBotany underCBCS
Semester |
Core Course(14) |
AbilityEnhancementCompulsoryCourse (AEC)(2) |
SkillEnhancementCourse (SEC)(2) |
DisciplineSpecificElective:(DSE) (4) |
GenericElective:(GE) (4) |
I |
Microbiologyand Phycology |
ENVS |
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GE-1 |
Archegoniatae |
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II |
Mycologyand Phytopathology |
CommunicativeEnglish/MIL |
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GE-2 |
Morphology &Anatomy |
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III |
PlantEcology& Phytogeography |
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SEC-1 AgriculturalBotany |
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GE-3 |
PlantSystematics |
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Economic Botany |
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IV |
Palaeobotany& Palynology |
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SEC– 2 HerbalTechnology |
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GE-4 |
Biomolecules& CellBiology |
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MolecularBiology |
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PlantPhysiology |
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Reproductive Biology ofAngiosperms |
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PlantMetabolism |
Bioinformatics |
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VI |
Genetics & PlantBreeding |
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PlantEvolution& Biodiversity |
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Genetics & PlantBreeding |
HorticulturePractices &Post-Harvest Technology |
COURSEOUTCOMES(CO):Oncompletionof thecourse,students areableto:
Semester |
Course Type |
CourseTitle |
Credits |
CourseOutcome |
I |
CC-1 (Theory + Practical) |
Microbiology andPhycology |
4+2=6 |
Learn about the diversity of Viruses, BacteriaandAlgaeand theirclassification. Knowthestructure,function,reproductionmethods and growth cycle of different bacteriaandviruses. Learn about General characteristics, life cycle,vegetativeandreproductivestructureofdifferentalagalspeciesbelongstoCyanophyta,Xanthophyta,Chlorophyta,Charophyta,Phaeophyta,Rhodophyta. Be aware of economic importance of bacteriawith reference to their role in agriculture andindustry(fermentation and antibiotics). |
CC-2 (Theory + Practical) |
Archegoniatae |
4+2=6 |
Understand identifying features ofarchegoniates,theirtransitionandadaptationtoland habit and their alternation of generations.Learn about general characteristics &classification,evolutionarytrends,ecologicaland economic importance of variousbryophytes,pteridophytes,andgymnospermsgenera. Learnaboutmorphology,anatomy,reproductionofRiccia,Marchantia,Pellia,Anthoceros,Sphagnum and Funaria. Learnaboutmorphology,anatomyandreproductionofLycopodium,Selaginella,Equisetum,Pteris and Marsilea LearnaboutMorphology,anatomyandreproductionofCycas,Pinusand Gnetum |
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II |
CC-3 (Theory + Practical) |
Mycologyand Phytopathology |
4+2=6 |
Knowgeneralcharacteristics,affinitieswithplantsandanimals,thallusorganization,classificationoftrue fungi. Learn about the characteristic features, thallusorganization,LifecycleofdifferentspeciesbelongtoChytridiomycota,Zygomycota,Ascomycota,Basidiomycota,AlliedFungiandOomycota. |
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CC-4 (Theory + Practical) |
Morphology& Anatomy ofAngiosperms |
4+2=6 |
Acquireknowledgeonbriefaccountofinternalorganization, classification of tissue systemsanddevelopment of Plant Body Leanaboutthefundamentalstructuresofdifferentcell types. Understandthestructuralorganizationofroot,shootand leaf tissueofdicot and monocot. Studythestructure,functionandseasonalactivityof Vascular andCork Cambium. UnderstandthemorphologicalstructuresofLeaves,Inflorescence,Flower,FruitandSeed. |
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III |
CC-5 (Theory + Practical) |
PlantEcology& Phytogeography |
4+2=6 |
Knowbasicconceptsofecology,inter-relationshipsbetweenlivingworldandtheenvironment,theircomponents,dynamismandhomeostasis. Composition,variation,andimportanceofphysical factors, such as, Soil, Water, Light,temperature,wind and fire. Understand the brief account of structural andFunctionalaspects of ecosystem. Learn about the concept of plant communitiesand population ecology CharacteristicfeaturesofmajorPhytogeographicaldivisionoflndiawithaspecialemphasisontheVegetationcharacteristicsofEasternHimalayaandSunderbans. |
CC-6 (Theory + Practical) |
PlantSystematics |
4+2=6 |
Understand the Introduction and significanceofPlantsystematicforPlantidentification,classification,Nomenclature KnowtheconceptofTaxonomichierarchyandBotanicalnomenclature StudytheplantclassificationbasedonBentham and Hooker [1862-83] and Takhtajan[1997] andAPG Systemofclassification. Be aware about the fundamental concept ofBiometrics,numericaltaxonomyandcladistics |
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CC-7 (Theory + Practical) |
EconomicBotany |
4+2=6 |
Gain brief knowledge on origin of cultivatedplants and of cultivated plants, evolution ofnew crops/varieties, importance of germplasmdiversity Learnabouttheorigin,morphology,processingandeconomicimportanceofvariousplantusedasa source of cereals,legumes,sugarsandstarches,spicesbeverages,oilsandfats,naturalrubberdrug, timber,andfibers. |
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SEC-1 (Theory) |
AgriculturalBotany |
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Leanaboutfundamentalphysiologicalprocessesof plants. Gain knowledge on brief account of organicfarmingusingmicrobes,cyanobacteriaandmycorrhiza Study the importance of plant breeding, tissuecultureandbiotechnologyapproachestoimproveagriculture. |
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IV |
CC-8 (Theory + Practical) |
Palaeobotany&Palynology |
4+2=6 |
Study theconciseintroductionandscopeofpalaeobotany Understandtheprocessoffossilizationandtheir types based on mode of preservationLearnabouttheearthage,GeologicTimeScale,majoreventsofplantlifethroughgeologictime. StudythebriefaccountonMicrosporogenesis,megasporogenesisandPollinationtechniques |
CC-9 (Theory + Practical) |
BiomoleculesandCellBiology |
4+2=6 |
Study the structural, functional features andtypes of various biomolecules, such as,carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acidsStudythelawsofthermodynamics,conceptofATP, Enzymes classification and functionChemistry,structureandfunctionofplantcellwalland cell membrane Structural organization and functional featuresofdifferentcellularorganelles,suchas,nucleus, cytoskeleton, chloroplast,mitochondria,peroxisomes,endomembranesystem |
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CC-10 (Theory + Practical) |
MolecularBiology |
4+2=6 |
Study the structural organization of DNA andRNA Learn about the basic molecular mechanismrelatedtocentraldogma;replication,transcriptionand translation. |
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translationalmodificationsofproteins |
SEC-2 |
HerbalTechnology |
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Understandbriefhistory,importanceandscopeof using herbal medicines in siddha systemsemphasizingtheircultivation-harvesting-processing-storage-marketingandutilization.Learn about medicinal uses of the followingherbs, like, Tulsi, Ginger, Fenugreek, IndianGooseberryand Ashoka. Gainknowledgeonactiveprinciplesandutilizationofvariousplantsusedascardiotonic,drugsactingonnervoussystem,anti-rheumatic, memorybooster Study the drug adulteration types, methods ofdrugevaluation,biologicaltestingofherbaldrugs |
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V |
CC-11 (Theory + Practical) |
PlantPhysiology |
4+2=6 |
Learnaboutelaborativephysiologicalprocesses related to plant water relationship,mineralnutrition, nutrient uptake Gainknowledgeonthesugartranslocationmechanism in phloem, structure and functionofplantgrowthregulators,floweringmechanismof plants Understandthechemicalnatureofphytochrome, cryptochrome and phototropinsandtheirrolein photomorphogenesis. |
CC-12 (Theory + Practical) |
PlantMetabolism |
4+2=6 |
Knowelaborativemetabolicprocessesofcarbohydrate,lipid and nitrogen Learnaboutbroadoutlineofcarbonoxidationprocesses Learn about ATP synthesis mechanismUnderstandbriefaccountofsignaltransductionmechanism |
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DSE-1 (Theory + Practical) |
ReproductiveBiology ofAngiosperms |
4+2=6 |
Learnaboutgeneticandmolecularaspectsofflowerdevelopment Understandthestructureandfunctionofantherand pollen wall emphasizing NPC system ofclassification,microsporogenesisandmicrogametogenesis Learnaboutdetailedovulestructure,types,megasporogenesisandmegagametogenesisorganizationandultrastructureofmatureembryoembryo sac |
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polyembryonyand apomixis |
DSE-2 (Theory + Practical) |
Bioinformatics |
4+2=6 |
Acquire knowledge on brief introduction, aim,scope, research areas and different branches ofBioinformatics Studyclassificationofnucleicacid andproteinDatabasesand itsRetrieval System Learn about Basic local alignment search tool(BLAST) Learn about Sequence Alignments tool withspecialemphasisonPercentAcceptedMutation(PAM),BlocksofAminoAcidSubstitutionMatrix(BLOSUM) Learn about different methodsof MolecularPhylogeny and software tools forPhylogenyconstruction KnowtheapplicationsofBioinformaticsemphasizingQSAR)techniquesinDrugDesign, Microbial genome applications, Cropimprovement |
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VI |
CC-13 (Theory + Practical) |
Genetics& PlantBreeding |
4+2=6 |
Learnabouthistory,principlesofinheritanceofMendelismanditsChromosometheoryofinheritance,variousallelicandnon-allelicinteractions,pedigreeanalysis Acquire knowledge on linkage, crossing overand chromosome mapping based on two factorandthreefactorcrosses,conceptofInterferenceandcoincidence Learn about number and structural variation ofchromosomes, typesand Molecular basis ofgenemutationsofvariousphysicalandchemicalmutagens,finestructureofgene,populationand evolutionarygenetics Learn about plant breeding systems, methodsof crop improvement, Inbreeding depressionandheterosis |
CC-14 (Theory + Practical) |
PlantBiotechnology |
4+2=6 |
Learn about Plant Tissue Culture techniques,Compositionofculturemedia,conceptofTotipotency,organogenesis,embryogenesis,protoplastcultureandplanttissuecultureapplicationsin various fields LearnaboutvariousRestrictionEndonucleasesandCloningVectors |
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DSE-3 (Theory + Practical) |
Plant Evolution& Biodiversity |
4+2=6 |
Gain knowledge about earliest forms of plantlife Learnaboutevolutionarytrendsfromgreenalgaetoangiosperm,landadaptationprocesses,evolutionof photosyntheticpathways Learnaboutphylogenyofbasalfloweringplants and Eumagnoliids, Monocots, Eudicots,Coreeudicots Understandthe evolutionarytheories Learn about plant diversity around the worldand their adaptive features based on existingenvironmentalconditions. |
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DSE-4 (Theory + Practical) |
HorticulturePractices & Post-HarvestTechnology |
4+2=6 |
Learnaboutthetypes,classification,identificationandsalientfeaturesofsomeOrnamentalplants Learnabouttheproduction,originanddistribution,descriptionandeconomicproducts,managementandmarketingofvegetable and fruit cropsplants Know about different horticultural techniques,Landscapingandgardendesign,conceptoffloricultureandpost-harvesttechnologyinhorticulturalcrops UnderstandthediseasecontrolandmanagementstrategiesofdifferentHorticulturalcrops Understand documentation, conservation andmanagementprocessesofdifferentHorticulturalcrops |
Nameofthe Department: UG DepartmentofBotany
Programme: B.Sc.General(3Year)
System: ChoiceBasedCreditSystem(CBCS)w.e.f. Academic Year2017-2018
AffiliatingUniversity: TheUniversityof Burdwan
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