SINGHANIA UNIVERSITY

CURRICULUM AND SYLLABUS

Bachelor of Science in CBZ

SYLLABUS

F.Y.B.Sc.

Compulsory English

Term-I Term-II

Prose- 1, 2, 3, 4 Prose- 5, 6, 7, 8

Poetry- 9, 10, 11 Poetry- 12, 13, 14

Grammar- 1, 2, 3 Grammar- 4, 5

Communication Skills- 1,2,3,4,5 Communication Skills- 6,7,8,9,10

Prose1. An Astrologer’s Day - R.K Narayan

2. Our Urgent Need of Self-esteem - Nathaniel Branden

3. The Gift of Magi - O’ Henry

4. Karma - Khushwant Singh

5. Tryst with Destiny - Jawaharlal Nehru

6. Youth and the Tasks Ahead - Karan Singh

7. Prospects of Democracy in India - B. R. Ambedkar

8. The Eyes are not Here - Ruskin Bond

Poetry9. A Red, Red Rose - Robert Burns

10. Where the Mind is without Fear - Rabindranath Tagore

11. If You Call Me - Sarojini Naidu

12. Upon Westminster Bridge - William Wordsworth

13. An old Woman - Arun Kolatkar

14. Success is Counted Sweetest - Emily Dickinson

Grammar and Communication SkillsGrammar :

1. Articles2. Prepositions

FIRST YEAR

3. Verbs :

3.1 Regular and Irregular Verbs

3.2 Auxiliaries (Primary and Modal)

4. Tenses :

4.1 Present tense:

A) Simple present, B) Present progressive, C) Present perfect, D) Presentperfect progressive.

4.2 Past tense:

A) Simple past, B) Past progressive, C) Past perfect, D) Past perfect pro-gressive

4.3 Future tense :

A) Simple future, B) future progressive, C) Future perfect, D) Future perfectprogressive

5. Subject-Verb Agreement (Concord)

Communication skills:

1. Taking Leave

2. Introducing Yourself

3. Introducing People to One Another

4. Making Requests and Asking for Directions

5. Making and Accepting an Apology

6. Inviting and Accepting/Declining an Invitation

7. Making a Complaint

8. Congratulating, Expressing Sympathy and Offering Condolences

9. Making Suggestions, Offering Advice and Persuading

10. Expressing Agreement/Disagreement and Seeking Clarification

F. Y. B. Sc. Chemistry (Paper-I)

Introduction to Chemistry

Unit

No.

Topic

1 Introduction to Chemistry:

o Nature, Scope & Importance of Chemistry at secondary & higher

secondary level. Correlation of Chemistry with other discipline.

o Objectives of Chemistry at secondary & higher secondary level.

2 Organic and Inorganic Chemistry :

o Hydrocarbons – Types, IUPAC Nomenclature

o Alkanes, Alkenes, alkynes & Aromatic compounds

o Alcohols, phenols and ethers

o Periodic Table, s,p,d and f block elements

3 Physical and Inorganic Chemistry :

o States of matter

o Solid state, Solutions and colligative properties

o Chemical Thermodynamics

o Chemistry in everyday Life

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F. Y. B. Sc. Chemistry (Paper - II)

Organic Chemistry

Unit

No. Topic

1 Strength of organic acids and bases

Introduction, pKa, origin of acidity, influence of solvent, simple

aliphatic saturated and unsaturated acids, substituted aliphatic acid,

phenols, aromatic carboxylic acids, pKa and temperature, pKb,

aliphatic and aromatic bases, heterocyclic bases, acid base

catalysis.

2 Stereochemistry of disubstituted cyclohexane

Introduction, 1,1-alkyl disubstituted cyclohexane;

Dimethyl cyclohexane 1,2; 1,3 and 1,4.

Geometrical isomerism, Optical isomerism, stability of

conformation, energy calculations.

3 Nucleophilic substitution at aliphatic Carbon

Introduction, Nucleophile and leaving groups,

Mechanism of nucleophilic substitution. The SN1

reaction: Kinetics, mechanism and stereochemistry

(Racemization), stability of carbocation. The

SN2 reaction: Kinetics, mechanism & stereochemistry

(inversion). How to know whether a given reaction will follow SN1 or

SN2 mechanism.Comparison of SN1 & SN2 reactions.SNi reaction

and mechanism.

4 Reactions of unsaturated hydrocarbons and carbon oxygen

double bond

a) Reaction of Carbon-Carbon double bond:

Introduction, Mechanism of electrophilic addition to C=C bond.

Orientation & reactivity, Rearrangements, (Support for formation of

carbocation). Addition of hydrohalogen, Anti Markownikoff’s

addition (peroxide effect) with mechanism, Addition of halogens (dl

pairs and meso isomers), hypohalous acids (HOX), Hydroxylation

(Mechanism of cis and trans 1,2-diols). Hydroboration- Oxidation

(Formation of alcohol), Hydrogenation (Formation of alkane),

Ozonolysis (formation of aldehydes & ketones)

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b) Reactions of Carbon :

Carbon triple bond: Addition of hydrogen, halogens, halogen

acids, water and formation of metal acetylides and its application.

c) Reactions of Carbon –oxygen Double Bond :

Introduction, Structure of carbonyl group, reactivity of carbonyl

group, addition of Hydrogen cyanide, alcohols, thiols, water,

ammonia derivatives, Cannizzaro and Reformaski reactions with

mechanism.

5 Elimination Reactions :

Introduction; 1,1; 1,2 elimination,E1, E2 and E1cB mechanism

with evidences, Hoffmann and Saytzeff’s elimination, reactivity

effect of structure, attacking and leaving groups.

6 Aromatic Electrophilic and Nucleophilic Substitution Reactions:

Introduction, arenium ion mechanism, Effect of substituent group

(Orientation, o/p directing and meta directing groups). Classification

of substituent groups (activating and deactivating groups)

Mechanism of – Nitration, Sulfonation, Haloganation, Fridel-Crafts reactions, Diazocoupling reactions, Ipso-substitution. Addition-elimination (SNAr), SN1, Elimination-addition (Benzyne) SNR1 reactions, reactivity.

F. Y. B. Sc.

Plant Diversity, Morphology and Anatomy

Unit

No.

1 Introduction :

General outline of plant kingdom, Introduction to plant diversity with

reference to following groups :

Cryptogams : Thallophyta (Algae, Fungi, Lichens, And Bacteria),

Bryophyta and Pteridophyta, Phanerogams: Gymnosperms and

Angiosperms.

2 Algae :

General characters, Outline classification according to G.M. Smith

(1955) up to classes with reasons. Life cycle of Spirogyra.

3 Fungi :

General characters, Outline classification according to G.M. Smith

(1955) up to classes with reasons. Life cycle of Cystopus (Albugo).

4 Lichens :

General characters, Nature of Association, Types of Lichens on the

basis of thallus morphology, Economic importance of lichens.

5 Bryophytes :

General characters, Outline classification according to G.M. Smith

(1955) up to classes with reasons. Life cycle of Riccia.

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Topic

6 Pteridophytes :

General characters, Outline classification according to G.M. Smith

(1955) up to classes with reasons. Life cycle of Nephrolepis.

7 Gymnosperms :

General characters, Outline classification according to Chamberlain

(1934) up to classes with reasons. Life cycle of Cycas.

8 Angiosperms :

General characters, Causes of evolutionary success of

Angiosperms, comparative account of monocotyledons and

dicotyledons.

(Note: Development of sex organs not expected, for all the above

mentioned life cycles)

9 Morphology :

9.1 Introduction, Definition and Scope.

9.2 Descriptive and Interpretative.

9.3 Importance in identification, nomenclature, classification,

phylogeny and Plant breeding.

10 Morphology of Vegetative Parts :

10.1 Root: Types of roots, Modifications of roots: Epiphytic,

Respiratory (Pneumatophores), Parasitic and Storage roots

(conical, fusiform and napiform) with examples; functions of root.

10.2 Stem: Modifications of Stem: Phylloclade, Runner, Stolon,

Suckers, Offsets, Rhizome, Corm, Tuber and Bulb with examples.

Functions of stem.

10.3 Leaf: Parts of typical leaf: petiole, lamina; leaf margins and

apices. Types of leaves: simple, compound, venation, phyllotaxy.

Modifications: tendrils, spines, scale leaves, phyllode, reproductive

and trap leaves (mechanism of trapping in Nepenthes only) with

examples. Functions of leaf.

11 Morphology of Reproductive Parts :

11.1 Inflorescence : Types of inflorescence: Racemose (raceme,

spike, corymb, umbel, catkin, spadix and capitulum), Cymose

(solitary, monochasial, dichasial, polychasial), Special types

(Verticillaster, Cyathium, and Hypanthodium) Significance.

11.2 Flower : Parts of typical flower, Types of flower (complete,

incomplete), symmetry of flower and insertion of floral whorls.

Floral whorls: Calyx, corolla, perianth, aestivation, modifications of

calyx (pappus, petalloid, spurred), forms of corolla: polypetalous

(cruciform and papilionaceous) gamopetalous (infundibuliform,

bilabiate), Androecium: structure of stamen, fixation of anthers,

cohesion and adhesion; Gynoecium: structure of carpel.

11.2 Flower : Parts of typical flower, Types of flower (complete,

incomplete), symmetry of flower and insertion of floral whorls.

Floral whorls: Calyx, corolla, perianth, aestivation, modifications of

calyx (pappus, petalloid, spurred), forms of corolla: polypetalous

(cruciform and papilionaceous) gamopetalous (infundibuliform,

bilabiate), Androecium: structure of stamen, fixation of anthers,

cohesion and adhesion; Gynoecium: structure of carpel.

Types of placentations.

11.3 Fruit: Types of fruits: Simple and dry: Achene, Cypsela,

Legume, Follicle and Capsule, Fleshy: Drupe, berry, Hespiridium

and pepo. Aggregate: Etaerio of berries and Etaerio of follicles.

Multiple fruits: Syconus and Sorosis.

11.4 Seed: Parts, types, structural modifications for seed

dispersal.

12 Anatomy :

Introduction, Definition, Importance in taxonomy, physiology,

ecological interpretations, pharmacognosy and wood identification.

13 Types of tissues : Outline with brief description.

13.1 Meristmatic tissues: - Meristem, characters and types based

on origin, position and plane of division, functions.

13.2 Vascular tissues:- Components of xylem and phloem, types

of vascular bundles, functions.

13.3 Epidermal tissues:- Epidermis, structure of typical stomata,

trichomes, motor cells; functions.

13.4 Mechanical tissues:- Collenchyma, sclerenchyma and xylem

with functions.

14 Internal Organization of Primary Plant Body :

14.1 Internal structure of dicotyledon and monocotyledon root.

14.2 Internal structure of dicotyledon and monocotyledon stem.

14.3 Internal structure of dicotyledon and monocotyledon leaf.

F. Y. B. Sc. Botany (Paper - II)

Taxonomy of Angiosperms and Plant Community

Unit

No. Topic

1. Introduction to Plant Taxonomy:

1.1 Definition, scope, objectives and importance 1.2 Identification, classification, nomenclature 1.3 Concept of Systematics

2. Systems of classification:

2.1 Types of systems with their merits and limitations- a)Artificial system- Carl Linnaeus , b)Natural system -Bentham and Hooker,

c) Phylogenetic system- Engler and Prantl

3. Taxonomic literature:

Flora, monograph, revisions, manuals, journals, periodicals and

references books.

4. Sources of data for Systematics:

4.1 Morphology

4.2 Anatomy

4.3 Cytology

4.4 Embryology

4.5 Phytochemistry

4.6 Molecular biology

5. Botanical Nomenclature:

Introduction, cambium and its role, process in stems of Helianthus

5.1 History

5.2 Binomial nomenclature

5.3 ICBN- principles

5.4 Rules of nomenclature

5.5 Coining of generic names and specific epithets.

5.6 Ranks and endings of taxa names

5.7 Principle of priority

5.8 Effective and valid publications

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5.9 Single and double authority citation

5.10 Nomina conservanda

6. Study of Plant Families: Study of following families with reference to systematic position, salient features, floral formula, floral diagram and any five examples with their economic importance – Annonaceae, Meliaceae, Myrtaceae, Rubiaceae, Solanaceae, Asclepiadaceae, Euphorbiaceae and Amaryllidaceae

7. Computer in taxonomy:

7.1 Concept of herbarium their advantages and limitations

7.2 Digital /e-herbarium and their advantages

7.3 Data bases: concept and needs.

7.4 Use of computer in plant classification

8. Introduction to ecology: 8.1 Definition 8.2 Concept 8.3 Autecology and synecology 8.4 Ecosystem and its components: biotic and abiotic. 8.5 Food chain 8.6 Food web 8.7 Ecological pyramids

9. Ecological grouping of the plants: Ecological grouping of the plants with reference to their significance of adaptive external and internal features: a) Hydrophytes,b) Mesophytesc)Xerophytesd) Halophytes with examples.

F. Y. B. Sc. Zoology (Paper - I)

Animal Systematic and Diversity

Unit

No. Topic

1 Principles of Classification:

1.1 Systematics-Linnaean hierarchy (Phylum, Class, Order,

Family, Genus and Species)

1.2 Binomial nomenclature

1.3 Five kingdom classification system

2 Salient Features and Classification upto Classes of the

following:

(any two examples from each class)

2.1 Protozoa

2.2 Porifera

2.3 Coelenterata

2.4 Platyhelminthes

2.5 Aschehelminthes

2.6 Annelida

3 Study of Paramoecium :

3.1 Systematic position, Habit and habitat

3.2 Structure, nutrition, excretion and reproduction

(binary fission and conjugation)

4 Study of Earthworm :

4.1 Systematic position, Habit and habitat

4.2 External characters

4.3 Digestive system

4.4 Circulatory system

4.5 Excretory system

4.6 Reproductive system

4.7 Nervous system and sense organs

4.8 Economic importance

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5 Salient Features and Classification upto order with

one example of the following :

5.1 Hemichordata

5.2 Urochordata

5.3 Cephalochordata

6 Salient Features of following Classes with two examples of

each :

6.1 Pisces- Cartilaginous and Bony fishes

6.2 Amphibia- Apoda, Urodela and Anura

7 Study of Frog :

7.1 Systematic position, Habit and habitat

7.2 External characters and sexual dimorphism

7.3 Digestive system, food, feeding and physiology of digestion

7.4 Circulatory system (lymphatic system not expected)

7.5 Central Nervous system

7.6 Sense organs

7.7 Reproductive systems (Male and Female)

8 General Topics :

8.1 Migration in Fishes

8.2 Neoteny in Amphibia

8.3 Parental Care in Amphibia

F. Y. B. Sc. Zoology (Paper - II)

Fundamentals of Cell Biology and Genetics

Unit

No. Topic

1 Introduction to Cell Biology :

1.1 Definition and scope

1.2 Stains: Principle and composition of vital stains,

cytoplasmic stains and nuclear stains with two examples of

each

2 Structure of Prokaryotic (E.coli) and Eukaryotic (Plant Cell and Animal

Cell) :

3 Structure and Function of Cell Membrane :

3.1 Chemical composition

3.2 Fluid mosaic model

3.3 Functions of plasma membrane

5 Study of following Cell Organelles with Respect to Structure

and Functions in brief :

5.1 Endoplasmic reticulum

5.2 Golgi complex

5.3 Lysosomes, peroxisomes and glyoxysomes

5.4 Ribosomes

5.5 Mitochondria

6 Nucleus :

6.1 Shape, size, number and position

6.2 Ultrastructure of nuclear envelope and pore complex

6.3 Functions

7 Cell Division and their Significance :

7.1 Cell cycle in brief

7.2 Mitosis

7.3 Meiosis

8 Introduction to Genetics :

8.1 Mendelian inheritance: laws of heredity and their practical

application

8.2 Test cross and Back cross

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4 Composition of Cytoplasm :

9 Gene Interaction :

9.1 Concept of gene interaction, co-dominance and

incomplete dominance

9.2 Complementary factors (9:7)

9.3 Supplementary Factors (9: 3:4)

9.4 Inhibitory factors (13:3)

9.5 Duplicate dominant factors (15:1)

11.1 Concept, characteristics and importance of multiples

alleles, ABO and Rh-blood group system and it’s

medicolegal importance

11.2 Concept of polygenic inheritance with reference to skin

colour in man

12 Chromosomes :

12.1 Introduction to morphology and composition

12.2 Classification based on the centromeric position

12.3 Types of chromosome (autosomes and sex chromosome)

12.2 Chromosomal aberrations: structural changes

13 Sex-determination :

13.1 Introduction

13.2 Chromosomal theory of sex-determination (XX-XY, ZZ-

ZW, XX-XO and Haploid-Diploid method)

13.3 Parthenogenesis and Gynandromorphism

14 Human Genetics : 14.1 Study of human karyotype 14.2 Syndromes:

a) Autosomal-Down’s (Mongolism), Patau’s, Edward’sand Cri-du-chat

b) Sex chromosomal abnormalities in man: Klinefelter’sand Turner’s syndrome

14.3 Inborn errors of metabolism: albinism, phenylketonuria and alkaptonuria

15 Sex linked Inheritance in Human :

15.1 Colorblindness, haemophilia and hypertrichosis

16 Cytoplasmic Inheritance :

16.1 Kappa particles in Paramoecium

17 Application of Genetics :

17.1 Genetic counseling

17.2 Concept of genetic Engineering

17.3 Eugenics

10 Lethal Genes in Mus musculus :

11 Multiple Alleles :

S. Y. B. Sc. Chemistry (Paper - I)

Inorganic Chemistry

Unit

No.

Limitations of Valence Bond theory(VBT), Need of

Molecular orbital theory (MOT), Features of MOT, Formation

of molecular orbitals(MO’s) by LCAO principle, Rules of

LCAO combination, Different types of combination of Atomic

orbital(AO’s): S-S, S-P, P-P and d-d, Non-bonding

combination orbitals(formation of NBMO), M.O. Energy level

diagram for homonuclear diatomic molecules, Bond order

and existence of molecule from bond order, Energy (â) and

magnetic behavior for following molecules or ions: H2, H2+,

He2+, Li2, Be2, B2,C2, N2, O2, O2

+, O2-, O2

2-, F2, Ne2,

M.O. energy level diagram, for heteronuclear diatomic

molecule like CO, NO, HCl, HF.

M.O. energy level diagram, for heteronuclear triatomic

molecule like CO2, NO2

2. Coordination Chemistry

I. INTRODUCTION TO COORDINATION CHEMISTRY

1. (General account and meaning of the terms involved in

coordination chemistry:)

Coordinate bond, central metal atom or ions, ligand,

double salt, complex compound, coordination number,

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SECOND YEAR

Topic

1. Molecular Orbital Theory

charge on the complex ion, oxidation number of Metal ion,

first and second coordination sphere.

2. Ligands: Definition, Classification, Chelates and chelating

agents.

3. Formation Constant, inert and labile complexes.

4. IUPAC nomenclature of coordination compounds

5. Different geometries of coordination compounds

with C.N.= 4 to C.N.=10 and examples of each geometry.

II. WERNER’S THEORY OF COORDINATION

COMPOUNDS

Assumptions of Werner’s coordination theory, Werner’s

formulation of Coordination compounds, Physical and

chemical test to support his formulation of ionizable and non-

ionizable complexes, Stereoisomerism in complexes with

C.N.4 and C.N. 6 to identify the correct geometrical

arrangement of the complexes.

III. ISOMERISM IN COORDINATION COMPLEXES

Definition of isomerism in complexes-Structural Isomerism

and stereoisomerism,

1. Structural isomerism (ionization, hydrate, linkage, ligand,

coordination position and polymerization isomers)

2. Stereoisomerism and its types-Geometrical isomerism and

optical isomerism.

IV. SIDGWICK THEORY

Concept of Sidgwick’s model, Scheme of arrow indication

for M-L bond suggested by Sidgwick, Effective Atomic

Number rule (EAN), Calculations of EAN value for different

complexes and stability of complexes, Advantages and

Drawbacks of Sidgwick’s theory.

V. PAULING’S VALENCE BOND THEORY

Introduction of Valence Bond Theory (VBT), Need of concept

of hybridization, Aspects of VBT, Assumptions, VB

representation of tetrahedral, square planer,

trigonalbipyramidal and octahedral complexes with

examples, Inner and outer orbital complexes, Electro

neutrality principle, Multiple bonding( dð-pð and dð-dð),

Limitations of VBT.

VI. CRYSTAL FIELD THEORY

Introduction and need of Crystal Field Theory(CFT),

Assumptions, Shapes and degeneracy of d orbital, Splitting

of d-orbitals, Application of CFT to octahedral complexes,

pairing energy(P) and distribution of electrons in eg and t2g

level, calculation of magnetic moment using spin-only

formula, Crystal Field Stabilization Energy (CFSE),

calculation of CFSE in weak oh field and strong oh field

complexes, Evidence for CFSE, Interpretation of spectra of

complexes, calculation of 10 Dq and factors affecting

magnitude of 10Dq, d-d transitions and colour of the

complexes, Jahn-Teller distortion theorem for octahedral

complexes and its illustration, CFT of tetrahedral and square

planar complexes, calculations of CFSE, Spectrochemical

series, Nephelauxatic effect and Nephelauxetic series,

Limitations of CFT, modified CFT (LFT), Problems related to

calculation of 10 Dq, CFSE and spin only magnetic moment

for octahedral, tetrahedral & square planar complexes. (i.e.

for high spin & low spin complexes)

VII. MOLECULAR ORBITAL THEORY OF

COORDINATION

COMPLEX

Introduction, Assumptions, MO treatment to octahedral

complexes with sigma bonding, Formation of MO’s from

metal orbitals and Composite Ligand Orbitals (CLO), MO

correlation diagram for octahedral complexes with sigma

bonding, effect of ð bonding, Charge transfer spectra,

Comparison of VBT, CFT, and MOT.

S. Y. B. Sc. Chemistry (Paper - II)

Physical Chemistry

Unit No.

Topic

1. Chemical Kinetics :

Recapitulation of Chemical Kinetics, Third order reaction, Derivation of integrated rate law for third order reaction with equal initial concentration, characteristics of third order reaction, examples of third order reaction, Methods to determine order of reaction using Integrated rate equation method, Graphical method, Half-life method, Differential method. Effect of temperature on reaction rate, Arrhenius equation, related numerical.

2. Electrolytic Conductance:

Recapitulation of Electrolytic conductance,Specific and equivalent conductance,Variation of equivalent conductance with concentration, Kohlrausch’s law and its applications to determine

a. Equivalent conductance at infinite dilution of a weakelectrolyte,

b. The ionic product of water,

c. Solubility of sparingly soluble salts,

Migration of ions and ionic mobilities, absolute velocity of ions, Transport number determination by Hittorf’s method and moving boundary method, Relation between ionic mobility, ionic conductance and transport number, Ionic theory of conductance, Debye-Huckel –Onsager equation and its validity, Activity in solution, fugacity and activity coefficient of strong electrolyte.

3. Investigations of Molecular Structure:

Molar refraction, Electrical polarization of molecules, Permanent dipole moment, Determination of dipole moment, Molecular spectra - Rotational, vibrational and Raman spectra Reference.

4. Phase Rule:

Definitions, Gibb’s phase rule, one component system (moderate pressure only) for sulphur and water system, two component system for silver-lead and zinc-cadmium.

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S. Y. B. Sc. Botany (Paper - I)

Plant Anatomy and Embryology

Unit

No. Topic

1. Plant Anatomy:

Introduction:

Definition, scope of plant anatomy and types of tissues

2. Epidermal Tissue System:

Structure and function of epidermal tissue system, uniseriate and

multiseriate epidermis, stomata: structure, types and functions,

epidermal outgrowth: glandular and non-glandular 08

3. Mechanical Tissue System:

Principles involved in distribution of mechanical tissues –

inflexibility, incompressibility, inextensibility and shearing stress,

tissues providing mechanical support, their distribution in leaf,

stem and root of dicots and monocots. 10

4. Vascular Tissue System:

Structure and function of xylem, phloem and cambium

5.

6.

Normal Secondary Growth:

Introduction, cambium and its role, process in stems of Helianthus annus and Annona

sqamosa, extrastelar and intrastelar secondary growth, annual rings, periderm, bark, tylosis and

lenticel

Anomalous Secondary Growth:

Introduction, causes, anomalous secondary growth in dicot stem (Bignonia) dicot root

(Raphanus) and monocot stem (Dracaena).

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7. Plant Embryology:

Introduction:

Definition and scope of plant embryology

8. Microsporangium and Male Gametophyte:

a. Microsporangium: structure of tetrasporangiate anther, typesof tapetum, sporogenous tissue.

b. Microsporogenesis: process and its types, types ofmicrospore tetrad.

c. Male gametophyte: structure and development of malegametophyte.

10. Megasporangium and Female Gametophyte:

a. Megasporangium: structure, types of ovules – anatropous,orthotropous, amphitropous, campylotropous, circinotropous.

b. Megasporogenesis: tenuinucellate and crassinucellateovules, types of megaspore tetrads.

c. Female gametophyte: structure of typical embryo sac, typesof embryo sacs with examples – monosporic, bisporic andtetrasporic.

11. Fertilisation:

Mechanism of pollination- entomophily, anemophily, hydrophily, zoophily, germination of

pollen grain, double fertilization (syngamy and triple fusion) and its significance.

12. Endosperm and Embryo:

a. Endosperm: Types – nuclear, helobial and cellular.b. Embryogeny: structure of dicot and monocot embryo and

seed formation.

S. Y. B. Sc. Botany (Paper - II)

Plant Biotechnology

Unit

No. Topic

1. Introduction:

1.1 Biotechnology- Definition, concept and scope

1.2 Interdisciplinary nature of biotechnology

2. Enzyme Technology:

2.1 Introduction, definition and properties of enzymes

2.2 Classification of enzymes

2.3 Industrial applications of enzymes

2.4 Production of amylase, proteases and lipase enzyme

2.5 Enzymes immobilization - concept and techniques of

immobilization

3. Fermentation Technology:

3.1 Introduction.

3.2 Liquid and solid state fermentations

3.3 Principles of microbial growth

3.4 Bioreactors used in fermentations- stirred tank and tubular

tower and digestive tank fermenters

3.5 Media composition for liquid and solid state fermentations

3.6 Industrial applications of fermentation

3.7 Downstream processing- citric acid production

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4. Single Cell Protein:

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Need of proteins in diet

4.3 Production of SCP from algae (Spirulina) and fungi (Yeast)

4.4 The economic implications of SCP

4.5 Acceptability of SCP

5. Environmental Biotechnology:

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Phytoremediation- definition and concept

5.3 Methods of phytoremediation- Rhizofilteration,

phytoextraction, phytostabilization, phytovolatization,

phytodegradation,

5.4 Environmental sustainability

6. Basics of Plant Genetic Engineering:

6.1 Introduction and structure of DNA

6.2 Structure of gene in prokaryots and eukaryots- Promoter,

coding region and terminator

6.3 General method of gene isolation from the plants-DNA

isolation, restriction enzymes, restriction digestion of DNA,

DNA electrophoresis, southern hybridization, lygation of DNA

fragments

6.4 Gene cloning- vectors used for gene cloning

7. Methods of Gene Transfer in Plants:

7.1 Direct gene transfer methods- Electroporation, biolystic gene

transfer, liposome mediated transfer

7.2 Vector mediated gene transfer- Agrobacterium mediated

gene transfer in plants, Ti-plasmid: structure and functions, Ti

plasmid based vectors, advantages

8. Application of Plant Genetic Engineering in Crop

Improvement:

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Insect pest resistance, abiotic stress tolerance, herbicide

resistance, storage protein quality

9. Nano-biotechnology:

9.1 Definition and concept

9.2 Applications of nanotechnology in agriculture (fertilizers and

pesticides)

S. Y. B. Sc. Zoology (Paper - I)

Animal Systematics and Diversity - I

1. Salient features of following classes and its subclasses with

two examples of each:

1.1 Reptilia

1.2 Aves

1.3 Mammalia

2.1 Poisonous and Non-poisonous snakes (Two examples each)

2.2 Desert Adaptations in Reptiles

2.3 Beak and Feet Modifications in Birds

2.4 Migration in Birds

2.5 Aerial Adaptations in Birds

2.6 Egg Laying Mammals

2.7 Aquatic Mammals

3. Study of Scoliodon :

3.1 Systematic Position, Habit and Habitat

3.2 External Characters

3.3 Digestive System, Food, Feeding and Physiology of

Digestion

3.4 Respiratory System

3.5 Blood Vascular System

3.6 Nervous System and Sense Organs

3.7 Male Urinogenital System and Female Reproductive System

3.8

Syllabus

Sr.No. Topic

2. General topics:

S. Y. B. Sc. Zoology (Paper - II)

Applied Zoology

1. Apiculture:

1.1 An introduction to Apiculture, Study of habit, habitat and nesting

behavior of Apis dorsata, Apis indica, Apis florae and Apis

mellifera.

1.2 Life cycle, Colony organization and division of labour,

Polymorphism

1.3 Bee behaviour and bee communication.

1.4 Bee keeping equipments : a) Bee box (Langstroth type) b)

Honey extractor c) Smoker d) Bee-veil e) Gloves f) Hive tool g)

Bee Brush h) Queen excluder

1.5 Bee keeping and seasonal management.

1.6 Bee products (collection methods, composition and uses: a)

Honey b) Wax c) Bee Venom d) Propolis e) Royal jelly f)

Pollen grains

1.7 Diseases and enemies of Bees:

a) Bee diseases – Protozoan, Bacterial, Viral, Fungal – with two

examples. b) Bee pests – Wax moth (Greater and Lesser), Wax

beetle. c) Bee Enemies – Bee eater, King crow, Wasp, Lizard,

Bear, Man.

1.8 Bee pollination.

Syllabus

Sr.No. Topic

2.1 An introduction to sericulture, Study of different types of silk

moths, their distribution and varieties of silk produced by

Mulberry, Tassar, Eri and Muga silk worms in India.

2.2 External morphology and life cycle of Bombyx mori.

2.3 Cultivation of mulberry (moriculture): a) Varieties for cultivation,

b) Rainfed and irrigated mulberry cultivation – Fertilize

schedule, Prunning methods and leaf yield.

2.4 Harvesting of mulberry: a) Leaf plucking b) Branch cutting c)

Whole shoot cutting.

2.5 Silk worm rearing: a) Types of rearing b) Rearing house c)

Rearing techniques d) Important diseases and pests.

2.6 Post harvest processing of cocoons: a) Harvesting and

Preparation of cocoons for marketing b) Stiffling, Sorting,

Storage, Deflossing and Riddling c) Cocoon cooking, Reeling

Equipment and Rereeling, Washing and Polishing.

2. Sericulture:

T. Y. B. Sc. Chemistry (Paper - I)

Analytical Chemistry

Unit

No.

Common ion effect and solubility product principles, Conditions

for good precipitation,Factors affecting precipitation like acid,

temperature, nature of solvent,Super saturation and precipitation

formation,Precipitation from homogeneous solution and

examples, Co-precipitation, postprecipitation and remedies for

their minimization, Washing of precipitate and ignition of

precipitate,Brief idea about method of filtration and drying of

precipitate, Introduction to electrogravimetry: principle,

applications, electrolytic separations of Cu and Ni, Numerical

problems only on gravimetric analysis.

2. Thermal methods of analysis

Principle of thermal analysis, classification of thermal techniques,

Principle, instrumentation and applications of TGA and DTA,

factors affecting the thermal analysis, numerical problem.

3. Spectrophotometry

Introduction, Electromagnetic spectrum, Interaction of

electromagnetic radiations with the matter, Mathematical

Statement and derivation of Lambert’s Law and Beer’s Law,

Terminology involved in spectrophotometric analysis,

Instrumentation of single beamcolorimeter, Instrumentation of

single and double beam spectrophotometer, Principle of additivity

of absorbance and simultaneous determination,

Spectrophotometric Titrations, Experimental Applications-

Structure of organic compounds, Structure of complexes,

Numerical Problems

Syllabus

THIRD YEAR

Topic

1. Gravimetric Analysis

4. Polarography

Introduction to voltammetric methods of analysis, Principles of

polarographic analysis, Dropping Mercury Electrode, Instrument

and working of polarographic apparatus, Ilkovic equation and

quantitative analysis, Polarogram and chemical analysis, Analysis

of mixture of cations, Factors affecting polarographic wave,

Quantitative Applications, Numerical Problems

5. Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy

Introduction and theory of atomic absorption spectroscopy,

Instrumentation of single beam atomic absorption

Spectrophotometer, Measurement of absorbance of atomic

species by AAS, Spectral and Chemical Interferences, Qualitative

and Quantitative Applications of AAS. Numerical Problems.

6. Flame Emission Spectroscopy

Introduction and theory of atomic emission spectroscopy,

Instrumentation of single beam flame emission

spectrophotometer, Measurement of emission of atomic species,

Interferences in emission spectroscopy, Methods of analysis-

calibration curve method, Standard addition method, and internal,

standard method, Qualitative and Quantitative Applications of

FES, Numerical Problems.

T. Y. B. Sc. Chemistry (Paper - II)

Industrial Chemistry

Unit

No.

Modern Approach to Chemical Industry Introduction, basic requirements of chemical industries, chemical

production, raw materials, unit process and unit operations,

Quality control, quality assurance, process control, research and

development, pollution control, human resource, safety

measures, classification of chemical reactions, batch and

continuous process, Conversion, selectivity and yield, copy right

act, patent act, trade marks.

2. Agrochemicals General introduction and scope of agrochemicals, meaning and

examples of : Insecticides, Herbicides, Fungicides, Rodenticides,

Pesticides, Plant growth regulators. Pesticide formulation, slow

release pesticide formulations, storage stability test, and

Industrial entomology. Advantages and disadvantages of

agrochemicals. Structure,: DDT, BHC, Warfarin, Aldrin,

Endosulphan, synthesis and application:DDT, BHC

andEndosulphan. Biopesticides like Neem oil and Karanj oil.

3. Manufacture of Basic Chemicals

a) Ammonia : Physicochemical principles involved,

Manufacture of ammonia by modified Haber-Bosch process,

its uses.

b) Sulphuric Acid : Physicochemical principles involved,

Manufacture of sulphuricacid by contact process, its uses.c) Nitric Acid : Physicochemical principles involved,

Manufacture of nitric acid by Ostwald’s process, its uses.

4. Petrochemicals and Eco-friendly Fuels

a) Introduction, occurrence, composition of petroleum,

resources, processing of petroleum, calorific value of fuel,

Syllabus

Topic

1.

cracking, octane rating (octane number), cetane number,

flash point, and petroleum refineries, applications of

petrochemicals, synthetic petroleum, lubricating oils &

additives.

b) Fuels and eco-friendly fuels: liquid, gaseous fuel (LPG,

CNG), fossil fuels, diesel, bio diesel, gasoline, aviation

fuels. Use of solar energy for power generation.

5. Food and Starch Industry

Food Industry :

a) Definition and scope, nutritive aspects of food constituents,

, food deterioration factors and their control.

b) Preservation and Processing : Heat and cold

preservation and processing, cold storage, food

dehydration and concentration, various foods, their

processing and preservation methods, fruits, beverages,

cereals, grains, legumes and oil seeds.

c) Food Additives : Enhancers, sugar substitutes,

sweeteners, food colors.

Starch Industry : Chemistry of starch, manufacturing of industrial starch and its

applications, characteristics of some food starches, non-starch

polysaccharides-cellulose-occurrence.

7. Cement and Glass Industry

Cement Industry :

Introduction, importance, composition of portland cement, raw

materials, proportioning of raw materials, setting and hardening

of cement, reinforced concrete.

Glass Industry : Introduction, importance, physical and chemical properties of

glass, chemical reaction, annealing of glass Special glasses:

colored, safety, hard, borosilicate, optical, photosensitive,

conducting, glass laminates.

T. Y. B. Sc. Botany (Paper - I)

Cell and Molecular Biology

An Introduction

1. Definition and brief history

2. Units of measurement of cell

3. Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cell

4. Cell biology and other Biological Sciences

2. Cytoplasmic Matrix

1. Physical nature of cytoplasmic matrix

2. Chemical organisation- organic and inorganic compounds of

cytoplasmic matrix

3. Plant Cell-

Cytoplasmic Constituents

Morphology, Ultrastructure, Chemical composition, Functions of

Cell wall, Plasma membrane, Endoplasmic Reticulum, Golgi

apparatus, Lysosomes, Microbodies, Mitochondria, Plastids,

Vacuoles, Ribosomes

4 Plant Cell-

Nucleus and Chromosomes

Nucleus- Morphology, Ultrastructure, Nucleoplasm, Nucleolus,

Functions Chromosome- Number, Morphology, Structure,

Karyotype and ideogram, Chemical composition, Euchromatin

and Heterochromatin, Giant chromosomes

5 Molecular Biology

Definition, History, Scope and Importance, Central Dogma of

Molecular Biology

6 Nature of Genetic Material

Characteristics of genetic material, Physical and Biological

evidences to prove DNA as genetic material, Chargoff’s Law,

Franklin and Wilkion’s Work, Watson and Cricks Model of DNA,

Syllabus

Sr.No. Topic

1. Cell Biology:

Forms of DNA- A, B and Z, C-Value Parodox, RNA as genetic

material-TMV

7 DNA Replication

Introduction and types, Messelson and Stahl’s Experiment,

Molecular mechanism of DNA replication

8 DNA Damage and Repair

Introduction, Causes and types, DNA repair system-

Photoreactivation, Dark excision repair,

9 Gene Organization

Promoter-structure and function in prokaryotes and eukaryotes,

Terminators, Units of Gene, Enhancers, Split genes, jumping

genes

10 Transcription

Structure and role of m-RNA, r-RNA, t-RNA, Transcription

apparatus, Mechanism of Transcription in Prokaryotes,

11 Genetic Code and Translation

Genetic Code- Definition, Concept, Work of Nirenburg and

Khorana, Properties of Genetic code, Translation- Definition,

Mechanism of translation- Initiation, Elongation and Termination

12 Gene Action and Regulation

Relation of Gene and Enzymes- One gene one enzyme

hypothesis, regulation of metabolism, Inducible and Repressible

enzymes, Gene regulation- in prokaryotes (Lac Operon Model)

and eukaryotes (Britten and Davidson’s Model)

SyllabusT. Y. B. Sc. (Paper – II)

Plant Breeding and Seed Technology

Unit no.

2 Conventional techniques, methods and practices of breeding (a) Plant introduction and acclimatization:

i. Concept, objectivesii. Types of plant introductioniii. Advantage, limitations/ Disadvantages and achievements.

(b) Selection methods :i. Concept,ii. Types of selections –mass selection, pure line selection

and clonal selection.iii. Advantage and disadvantages/limitations, achievements.

(c) Hybridization: i. Definition and Concept,ii. Difficulties in crop hybridization and precaution to be taken

during hybridizationiii. General procedure of hybridizationiv. Parent selection in a breeding programv. Criteria for selecting parents Breeding Methodologyi. Pedigree methodii. Bulk methodiii. Single-seed descent methodiv. Backcross method, Achievements

(d) Heterosis and hybrid vigour: i. Conceptii. Causes of heterosis- dominance hypothesisiii. Applications

Contents

PLANT BREEDING 1 Introduction, scope and importance

3 Alternative breeding techniques :(a) Mutation breeding

Introduction and concept, Types of Mutation induced mutagenesis mutagens used -Chemical and physical mutagens methods of working Gamma gardens, concept and design Applications

(b) Importance of Polyploidy and aneuploidy in crop improvement Properties of polyploids, Methods of obtaining polyploids Methods used in obtaining haploids Production of triploids in plant breeding Applications and achievements

4 Breeding for stress tolerance:Mechanisms and genetic bases of resistance/tolerance to biotic and abiotic stresses in plants, Breeding for resistance/tolerance. Molecular Approaches Characteristics evaluated for drought tolerance Characteristics evaluated for insect/pest tolerance Achievements

SEED TECHNOLOGY 1 Introduction:

Definition of seed, Stages of Seed Production, Classes of Seed (nucleus seed, breeders seed, foundation seed, certified seed and truthful seed), Role of seed technology.

2 Seed certification General procedure of seed certification, field inspection, observation during inspection, field count, Duties of seed inspector.

4 Seed sampling, storage and packagingSeed sampling, Types of seed samples, Sampling equipments. Factor affecting seed storage and need of seed storage, Methods of protection and control, Air conditioning and dehumidification, Sanitation and fumigation of seed stores.

3 Seed processing: Concept Principle and techniques of processing of seeds

Seed sorting and bagging, bag weighing, bag closing, type of bag closer, Labelling and maintaining lot identify, lot numbers, seed pellets, Handling and stacking, Maintenance of seed processing record.

5 Physical purity analysis Definition of purity components Procedure ODV test Reporting and results.

6 Seed Testing A. Moisture Testing

By air oven method Moisture meters. B. Germination testing

Definition and objectives, General principles and requirements, Procedure and methods (Paper, Sand and Soil )

7 Seed Marketing:Marketing- Basic concepts, supply & demand, price equilibrium, seed transportation, storage, cost & returns, cost processing, packing and marketing, Organization for seed marketing, seed markets in India, structure & working. Practicals based on Plant Breeding and Seed technology 1. Demonstration of Hybridization Techniques.2. Effect of chemical mutagens on seed germination and

seedling growth.3. Demonstration of chlorophyll mutation in M2 generation.

(Photographs)4. Polypolidy induction in Allium cepa by colchicine.5. Seed moisture testing by hot air oven method.6. Demonstration of seed sampling equipments with the help

of photographs. 7. Visit to seed processing unit / Seed marketing organization.

SyllabusT.Y.B.Sc. Zoology (Paper - I)Public Health and Hygiene

Unit no.

2 Health:2.1 Definition, factors affecting health (inborn, environmental) 2.2 Personal and community health.2.3 Effects of alcohol, tobacco and drugs2.4 WHO and its programmes

3 Food: 3.1 Sources: Plants and Animals3.2 Necessity: deficiency diseases 3.3 Beverages and condiments3.4 Food preservation methods

4 Air and ventilation: 4.1 Composition of air 4.2 Purification of air4.3 Ventilation system: natural and artificial

5 Water and water supplies: 5.1 Sources and properties of water, quality of water for human consumption 5.2 Process of purification of water- small scale and large scale 5.3 Slow sand or biological filtration of water and rapid sand or mechanical filtration of water

6 Soil: Composition, properties and diseases spread by soil

Contents

1 Introduction and scope of public health

7 Sanitation:7.1. Definition and concept7.2. Disposal of human and animal waste, refuse, sewage

8 Diseases: 8.1. Communicable diseases: causative organisms, signs and symptoms, modes of transmission, prevention and control measures of: influenza, chicken pox, measles, tuberculosis, leprosy, swine flu and encephalitis 8.2. Non Communicable diseases: rheumatic heart disease, coronary heart disease and diabetes

9 Demographic Biostatistics: 9.1. Introduction9.2. Purpose of data sampling 9.3. Methods of sampling

10 Epidemiology: 10.1. Introduction10.2. Epidemiologic methods 10.3. Causes of epidemiology

11 Social and Industrial hygiene: 11.1. Accident, emergencies in home and industries 11.2. Occupational disease (details of diseases not expected) 11.3. Provisions for disabled and mental hygiene11.4. Bio-safety for disabled and mental hygiene

12 Radiation risk

SyllabusT.Y.B.Sc. Zoology (Paper - II)

Mammalian Physiology & Endocrinology

Unit

no.

2.1 Concept of nutrition and energy requirements

2.2 Physiology of digestion : digestive enzymes and their actions-

salivary, gastric and intestinal digestion. Role of liver and

pancreas in digestion 3 Circulation :

3.1 Cardiac Cycle- systole, diastole and pacemakers

3.2 Cardiac output and blood pressure

3.3 Definitions and significance of electrocardiogram, colour doppler,

angioplasty, angiography, angina pectoris, and coronary bypass.4 Respiration:

4.1 Definition and types- Pulmonary and tissue respiration

4.2 Mechanism of transport of gases

(a) Transport of Oxygen- Oxyhaemoglobin formation

(b) Transport of Carbon-dioxide

(c) Respiratory Quotient and BMR 5 Excretion:

5.1 Physiology of Urine formation- ultrafiltration, reabsorption, tubular

secretion

5.2 Counter-Current Multiplier theory for urine concentration

5.3 Role of ADH, and Renin angiotensin system

5.4 Definitions and clinical significance of- renal failure, renal calculi,

dialysis.

Contents

1 Introduction: Definition and scope

2 Nutrition:

6 Muscles:

6.1 Ultrastructure of striated muscle

6.2 Sliding filament theory of muscle contraction – physical and

chemical changes

6.3 Response of muscles to stimulation- simple muscle twitch,

muscle fatigue and rigor mortis 7 Nervous Excitation:

7.1 Origin and conduction of nerve impulse, saltatory conduction

7.2 Synapse- ultrastructure and transmission of nerve impulse

7.3 Definitions/concepts: impulse, stimulation, conduction, response,

EEG, epilepsy 8 Reproduction:

8.1 Reproductive cycles with hormonal control- estrous and

menstrual

8.2 Hormonal control of pregnancy

8.3 Hormonal control of parturition and lactation

8.4 Hormonal control of male reproduction 9 Endocrinology:

9.1 Introduction

9.2 Mechanism of hormone action

9.3 Endocrine disorders: gigantism, acromegaly, dwarfism,

diabetes insipidus, goiter, cretinism, myxodema, rickets,

Addisson Disease, Cushing’s syndrome