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B. K. Birla College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Autonomous), Kalyan Affiliated to University of Mumbai

Department of Botany

Programme: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Syllabus for:

F.Y.B.Sc. - Botany I & II

S.Y.B.Sc. - Botany III & IV

T.Y.B.Sc. - Botany V & VI

Programme - Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) with effect from the

Academic Year 2018 - 19


Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) with effect from the

Academic Year 2018 - 19

Faculty of Science

Department of Botany

Semester I to Semester VI

Guidelines

Syllabus Structure:

1. In F.Y.B.Sc. (CBCS) in Sem I and II, there will be two paper each with 3

(2 Th+1Prac) credits in each semester.

2. In S.Y.B.Sc. (CBCS) in Sem III and Sem IV, there will be three papers with

3 (2 Th+1Prac) credits each in both the semesters

3. In T.Y.B.Sc. (CBCS) in Sem V and Sem VI, there will be four papers with

4 (2.5 Th+1.5 Prac) credits each in both the semesters

4. In T.Y.B.Sc. (CBCS) in Sem V and Sem VI, the Core Courses will be I, II,

III, IV in each semester

5. In T.Y.B.Sc. (CBCS) in Sem V and Sem VI, one applied component paper

with 4 (2.5 Th+1.5 Prac) credits in both the Semester

6. The Elective Course will be Paper V of Applied component (Environmental

studies) in each Semester of T.Y.B.Sc. The Boards of Studies may offer

choices in the Elective Course.

Evaluation:

1. Core Courses: The College will conduct all the semester examinations of

100 marks for theory based Core Course in the prescribed pattern of 40

marks of Internal assessment and 60 marks for semester end examination.

The student will have to secure a minimum of 40% marks in internal

assessment as well as semester end examination per Core Course, for all the

Core Courses.

2. Elective / Applied Courses: The Elective Course V will be Electives and

Choices of Electives may be offered by the various Board of Studies. The

College will conduct all the semester examinations of 100 marks per

Elective Course in the prescribed pattern of 40 marks of Internal

assessment/Project Work and 60 marks for semester end

examination/Practical examination. The student will have to secure a

minimum of 40% marks in internal assessment as well as semester end

examination per Core Course, for all the above Elective Courses.

3. In each semester, the student will have to submit Project/ Assignment /

Journal for Core Courses and Elective Courses in the College before

appearing for the Semester End Examination. The last date of submission of

the Project will be officially declared by the College.

4. The Project work will be carried out by the student with the guidance of the

concerned Faculty Member who will be allotted to the student as the Guide

for the Project.

5. In each semester, for Core Courses and Elective Courses, the student will

have to secure a minimum of 40% marks in aggregate and a minimum of

40% in each component of assessment i.e. 16 out of 40 marks in Internal

Evaluation and 24 out of 60 marks in semester end examination/ Practical

Examination.

Note: All other rules regarding Standard of Passing, ATKT, etc., will be as

per those decided by the Faculty of Science passed by the Academic

Council from time to time.

B. K. Birla College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Autonomous) Kalyan

Affiliated to University of Mumbai

Content

Programme - Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Sr.

No.

Course Code Cr

1 F.Y.B.Sc. -PLANT DIVERSITY-I BUSBO101 2

2 F.Y.B.Sc.-FORM AND FUNCTION-I BUSBO102 2

3 F.Y.B.Sc.-PRACTICAL- SEM I BUSBOP1 2

4 F.Y.B.Sc.- PLANT DIVERSITY-II BUSBO201 2

5 F.Y.B.Sc.- FORM AND FUNCTION-II BUSBO202 2

6 F.Y.B.Sc.-PRACTICAL-SEM II BUSBOP2 2

7 S.Y.B.Sc. - PLANT DIVERSITY-III BUSBO301 2

8 S.Y.B.Sc. -FORM AND FUNCTION-III BUSBO302 2

9 S.Y. B.Sc.-CURRENT TRENDS IN PLANT SCIENCES-I BUSBO303 2

10 S.Y.B.Sc.- PRACTICAL- SEM III BUSBOP3 3

11 S.Y. B.Sc. - PLANT DIVERSITY-IV BUSBO401 2

12 S.Y.B.Sc.- FORM AND FUNCTION-IV BUSBO402 2

13 S.Y.B.Sc.- CURRENT TRENDS IN PLANT SCIENCES-II BUSBO403 2

14 S.Y.B.Sc.-PRACTICAL- SEM IV BUSBOP4 3

15 T.Y. B.Sc.-PLANT DIVERSITY-V BUSBO501 2.5

16 T.Y. B.Sc.- PLANT DIVERSITY-VI BUSBO502 2.5

17 T.Y B.Sc.-FORM AND FUNCTION-V BUSBO503 2.5

18 T.Y. B.Sc.-CURRENT TRENDS IN PLANT SCIENCES-III BUSBO504 2.5

19 T.Y.B.Sc.-PRACTICAL- SEM V BUSBOP5 6

20 T.Y. B.Sc.-ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES BUSACEVS501 2.5

21 T.Y. B.Sc.-ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES - PRACTICAL BUSACEVSP501 1.5

22 T.Y B.Sc.-PLANT DIVERSITY-VII BUSBO601 2.5

23 T.Y B.Sc. -PLANT DIVERSITY-VIII BUSBO602 2.5

24 T.Y. B.Sc.- FORM AND FUNCTION-VI BUSBO603 2.5

25 T.Y. B.Sc.-CURRENT TRENDS IN PLANT SCIENCES-IV BUSBO604 2.5

26 T.Y.B.Sc.-PRACTICAL- SEM VI BUSBOP6 6

27 T.Y. B.Sc.-ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES BUSACEVS601 2.5

28 T.Y. B.Sc.-ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES - PRACTICAL BUSACEVSP601 1.5


Content

Programme - Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Sr.

No.

Course Code Cr

1 Plant Diversity :Cryptogams I ( Algae and Fungi) BPSBO101 4

2 Plant Diversity – Spermatophyta I (Gymnosperms and

Angiosperms)

BPSBO102 4

3 Plant Physiology BPSBO103 4

4 Cytogenetics, Molecular Biology &Biotechnology BPSBO104 4

5 Plant Diversity :Cryptogams I ( Algae and Fungi)

PRACTICAL

BPSBOP101 2

6 Plant Diversity – Spermatophyta I (Gymnosperms and

Angiosperms) PRACTICAL

BPSBOP102 2

7 Plant Physiology PRACTICAL BPSBOP103 2

8 Cytogenetics, Molecular Biology &Biotechnology

PRACTICAL

BPSBOP104 2

9 Plant Diversity : Cryptogams II (Bryophyta and

Pteridophyta)

BPSBO201 4

10 Plant Diversity: Spermatophyta II (Anatomy, Developmental

Botany and Palynology)

BPSBO202 4

11 Plant Physiology and Environmental Botany BPSBO203 4

12 Medicinal Botany and Dietetics BPSBO204 4

13 Plant Diversity : Cryptogams II (Bryophyta and

Pteridophyta) PRACTICAL

BPSBOP201 2

14 Plant Diversity: Spermatophyta II (Anatomy, Developmental

Botany and Palynology) PRACTICAL

BPSBOP202 2

15 Plant Physiology and Environmental Botany PRACTICAL BPSBOP203 2

16 Medicinal Botany and Dietetics PRACTICAL BPSBOP204 2

17 Techniques and Instrumentation BPSBO301 4

18 Molecular Biology BPSBO302 4

19 Plant Biotechnology BPSBOMCB303 4

20 Molecular Biology and Cytogenetics BPSBOMCB304 4

21 Techniques and Instrumentation PRACTICAL BPSBOP301 2

22 Molecular Biology PRACTICAL BPSBOP302 2

23 Plant Biotechnology PRACTICAL BPSBOMCBP303 2

24 PROJECT BPSBOMCBP304 2

25 Techniques and Instrumentation BPSBO401 4

26 Molecular Biology BPSBO402 4

27 Plant Biotechnology BPSBOMCB403 4

28 Molecular Biology and Cytogenetics BPSBOMCB404 4

29 Techniques and Instrumentation PRACTICAL BPSBOP401 2

30 Molecular Biology PRACTICAL BPSBOP402 2

31 Plant Biotechnology PRACTICAL BPSBOMCBP403 2

32 PROJECT BPSBOMCBP404 2


Content

Programme - Certificate Course

Career Oriented Additional Courses

Sr. No. Course Credits

1 Miniature Gardening 02

2 Fragrance and Flavors 02


Evaluation Pattern

For F.Y. B.Sc. and S.Y.B.Sc. (Theory)

1. INTERNAL ASSESSMENT 40 marks

1.1

1.2

1.3

One class test (Objectives / Multiple Choice)

Assignment / Project / Presentation

Active participation, Overall performance

15 marks

20 marks

05 marks

2. EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT (Semester End Examination) 60 marks

N.B. 1. All questions are compulsory

2. All questions carry equal marks.

Q.1 Unit-I (ANY TWO)

A.

B.

C.

D.

15 marks

Q.2 Unit-II (ANY TWO)

A.

B.

C.

D.

15 marks

Q.3 Unit-III (ANY TWO)

A.

B.

C.

D.

15 marks

Q.4 All three Units combined (Solve any three out of six)

a

b

c

d

e

f

15 marks


Evaluation Pattern

For T.Y. B.Sc. and M.Sc. (Theory)

1. INTERNAL ASSESSMENT 40 marks

1.1

1.2

1.3

One class test (Objectives/ Multiple Choice)

Assignment/ Project/ Presentation

Active participation, Overall performance

15 marks

20 marks

05 marks

2. EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT (Semester End Examination) 60 marks

N.B. 1. All questions are compulsory

2. All questions carry equal marks.

Q.1 Unit-I (ANY TWO)

A.

B.

C.

D.

15 marks

Q.2 Unit-II (ANY TWO)

A.

B.

C.

D.

15 marks

Q.3 Unit-III (ANY TWO)

A.

B.

C.

D.

15 marks

Q.4 Unit-IV (ANY TWO)

A.

B.

C.

D.

15 marks

Syllabus for the F.Y.B.Sc. Program:

Credit Based and Grading System

To be implemented from the Academic year 2018-2019

SEMESTER I

Course Code UNIT TOPICS Credits L / Week

BUSBO101

PLANT DIVERSITY I

I Algae

2

1

II Fungi 1

III Bryophyta 1

BUSBO102

FORM AND FUNCTION I

I Cell Biology

2

1

II Ecology 1

III Genetics and Biostatistics 1

BUSBOP1 Practical based on two courses in

theory

2 6

B. K. Birla College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Autonomous), Kalyan

Syllabus w.e.f. Academic Year, 2018-19 (CBCS)

F.Y.B.Sc. Semester- I

Botany-I

Course Code: BUSBO101 (2018 - 19) Credits - 02

Sr.

No.

Plant Diversity 1 Lectures

(45)

1

1.1

1.2

1.3

ALGAE General Characters of Chlorophyta

Structure,life cycle and systematic position of Spirogyra.

Economic importance of Algae.

15

2

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

FUNGI

General Characters of Phycomycetes

Structure, life cycle and systematic position of Rhizopus

Modes of nutrition in fungi (saprophytism and parasitism)

Economic importance of Fungi

15

3

3.1

3.2

3.3

BRYOPHYTA

General characters of Hepaticae

Structure, life cycle and systematic position of Riccia.

Economic importance of Bryophyta

15

Botany-II

Course Code: BUSBO102 (2018-19) Credits- 02

Sr.

No.

Form and Function 1 Lectures

(45)

1

1.1

1.2

CELL BIOLOGY General structure of plant cell: cell wall

Plasma membrane (bilayer lipid structure, fluid mosaic model)

Ultra structure and functions of the Chloroplast

Cell Division and its significance

Cell Cycle

Mitosis

15

2

2.1

2.2

ECOLOGY

Energy pyramids, energy flow in an ecosystem.

Types of ecosystems: aquatic and terrestrial.

15

3

3.1

3.2

3.3

GENETICS AND BIOSTATISTICS

Phenotype / Genotype, Mendelian Genetics- monohybrid, dihybrid;

Test cross; back cross ratios.

Epistatic interactions

Biostatistics- Introduction, Averages and Standard Deviation

15

Semester I BUSBOP1 L Cr

PRACTICAL Paper I - Plant Diversity1 30 1

1 Study of stages in the life cycle of Zygnema from fresh / preserved

material and permanent slides.

2 Study of stages in the life cycle of Spirogyra from fresh / preserved


3 Economic importance of algae: Ulva (Biofuel), Spirulina

(Nutraceutical), Gelidium(Agar)

4 Study of stages in the life cycle of Rhizopus from fresh / preserved


5 Study of stages in the life cycle of Mucor from fresh / preserved


6 Economic importance of Fungi: Mushroom, Yeast, wood rotting

fungi (any bracket fungus).

7 Study of stages in the life cycle of Riccia from fresh / preserved

material.

8 Study of stages in the life cycle of Riccia with the help of permanent

slides.

PRACTICAL PAPER II - FORM AND FUNCTION 1 30 1

1 Examining various stages of mitosis in root tip cells (Allium)

2 Cell inclusions: Starch grains (Potato and Rice);Aleurone Layer

(Maize)

3 Cystolith (Ficus); Raphides (Pistia); Sphaeraphides (Opuntia).

4 Identification of cell organelles with the help of photomicrograph:

Plastids: Chloroplast, Amyloplast, Endoplasmic Reticulum and

Nucleus

5 Identification of plants adapted to different environmental conditions:

Hydrophytes: Floating, Free floating (Pistia / Eichornia); Rooted

floating (Nymphaea); Submerged (Hydrilla)

6 Mesophytes (any common plant); Hygrophytes (Typha / Cyperus)

7 Xerophytes: Succulent (Opuntia); Woody Xerophyte (Nerium);

Halophyte (Avicennia pneumatophore) / No sections in ecology,

only identification and description of specimens. Morphological

adaptations only.

8 Calculation of mean, median and mode.

9 Calculation of standard deviation.

10 Study of Karyotypes: Human: Normal male and female, Allium cepa.

Syllabus for the F.Y.B.Sc. Program:


To be implemented from the Academic year 2018-2019

SEMESTER II

Course Code Unit Topics Credits L / Week

BUSBO201

PLANT DIVERSITY II

I Pteridophytes

2

1

II Gymnosperms 1

III Angiosperms 1

BUSBO202

FORM AND FUNCTION II

I Anatomy

2

1

II Physiology 1

III Medicinal Botany 1

BUSBOP2 Practical based on two courses

in theory

2 6


Syllabus w.e.f. Academic Year, 2018 - 19 (CBCS)

F.Y.B.Sc. Semester - II

Botany - I

COURSE CODE: BUSBO201 (2018 - 19) Credits - 02

Sr.

No.

Plant Diversity II Lectures

(45)

1

1.1

1.2

PTERIDOPHYTES Structure, life cycle and systematic position of Neprolepis and alternation of

generation in Neprolepis

Stelar Evolution

15

2

2.1

2.2

GYMNOSPERMS

Structure life cycle systematic position and alternation ofgenerations in Cycas

Economic importance of Gymnosperms

15

3

3.1

3.2

3.3

ANGIOSPERMS

Leaf: simple leaf, types of compound leaves, Incisions of leaf, venation,

phyllotaxy, leaf apex, leaf margin, leaf base, leaf shapes. Modifications of leaf:

spine, tendril, hooks, phyllode, pitcher, insectivorous plants.

Inflorescence: Racemose: simple raceme, spike, catkin, spadix, panicle.

Cymose: monochasial, dichasial, polychasial. Compound: corymb, umbel,

cyathium, capitulum, verticellaster, hypanthodium.

Study of following families: Malvaceae, Amaryllidaceae, Apocynaceae.

15

Botany - II Course Code: BUSBO202 (2018-19) Credits - 02

Sr.

No.

Form and Function II Lectures

(45)

1

1.1

1.2

1.3

ANATOMY

Simple tissues, complex tissues.

Primary structure of dicot and monocot root, stem and leaf.

Epidermal tissue system: types of hair, monocot and dicot stomata.

15

2

2.1

PHYSIOLOGY

Photosynthesis: Light reactions, photolysis of water

Photophosphorylation (cyclic and non-cyclic), carbon fixation phase

(C3, C4 and CAM pathways).

15

3

3.1

3.2

MEDICINAL BOTANY

Concept of primary and secondary metabolites, difference between primary

and secondary metabolites.

Grandma’s pouch: Following plants have to be studies with respect to

botanical source, part of the plant used, active constituents present and

medicinal uses: Ocimum sanctum, Adathoda vasica, Zinziber officinale,

Curcuma longa, Santalum album, Aloe vera.

15

References: 1. College Botany Volume I and II Gangulee, Das and Dutta latest edition. Central Education

enterprises

2. Cryptogamic Botany Volume I and II by G M Smith McGraw Hill.

3. Genetics by Russel. Wesley Longman inc publishers. (5th

edition)

4. Plant Physiology by Taiz and ZeigerSinauer Associates inc. publishers

5. Fundamentals of Ecology by E P Odum and G W Barrett. Thompson Asia Pvt. Ltd. Singapore.

6. Cell Biology by De Robertis

Semester II BUSBOP2 Cr

PRACTICAL Paper I - Plant Diversity II 1

1 Study of stages in the life cycle of Nephrolepis: Mounting of ramentum,

hydathode, T.S. of rachis.

2 T.S. of pinna of Nephrolepis passing through sorus.

3 Stelar evolution with the help of permanent slides: Protostele: haplostele,

actinostele, plectostele, mixed protostele, siphonostele: ectophloic,

amphiphloic, dictyostele, eustele andatactostele.

4 Cycas: T.S of leaflet (Cycaspinna)

5 Megasporophyll, microsporophyll, coralloid root, microspore, L.S. of ovule of

Cycas - all specimens to be shown.

6 Economic importance of Gymnosperms: Pinus( turpentine, wood, seeds)

7 Leaf morphology : as per theory

8 Types of inflorescence: as per theory

9 Malvaceae

10 Amaryllidaceae

11 Apocynaceae.

PRACTICAL Paper II - Form and Function II 1

1 Primary structure of dicot and monocot root.

2 Primary structure of dicot and monocot stem.

3 Study of dicot and monocot stomata.

4 Epidermal outgrowths: with the help of mountings Unicellular: Gossypium /

Radish Multicellular: Lantana / Sunflower

Glandular: Droseraand Stinging: Urtica - only identification with the help of

permanentslides. Peltate: Thespesia Stellate: Erythrina / Sidaacuta / Solanum /

Helecteris T-shaped: Avicennia

5 Separation of chlorophyll pigments by strip paper chromatography.

6 Separation of amino acids by paper chromatography.

7 Change in colour because of change in pH: Anthocyanin: black grapes / Purple

cabbage

8 Test for tannins: tea powder / catechu.

9 Identification of plants or plant parts for grandma’s pouch as per theory.

Syllabus for the S.Y.B.Sc. Program:


To be implemented from the Academic year 2018 - 19

SEMESTER - III

Course Code Unit Topics Credits L / Week

BUSBO301

PLANT DIVERSITY III

I Thallophyta - Algae and

Bryophyta

2

1

II Angiosperms 1

III Modern Techniques to

Study Plant Diversity

1

BUSBO302

FORM AND FUNCTION III

I Cell Biology

2

1

II Cytogenetics 1

III Molecular Biology 1

BUSBO303

CURRENT TRENDS IN PLANT

SCIENCES I

I Pharmacognosy &

Phytochemistry

2

1

II Forestry & Economic

Botany

1

III Industry based on Plant

products

1

BUSBOP3 Practical based on all the three

courses in theory

3 9


Syllabus w.e.f. Academic Year, 2018 - 19 (CBCS)

S.Y.B.Sc. Semester- III

Botany - I

COURSE CODE: BUSBO301 (2018-19) Credits - 02 Sr.

No.

PLANT DIVERSITY - III Lectures

(45)

1

1.1

1.2

1.3

Thallophyta (Algae) & Bryophyta

General Characters of Division Phaeophyta: Distribution, Cell

structure, range of thallus, Economic Importance.

Structure, life cycle and systematic position of Sargassum

General Account of Class Anthocerotae

Structure, life cycle and systematic position of

o Anthoceros

o Funaria

15

2

2.1

2.2

Angiosperms

Systematics: Objectives and Goals of Plant systematic, Plant

Nomenclature, Taxonomy in relation to Anatomy, Palynology,

Chemical constituents and Embryology with the help of Bentham and

Hooker’s system of Classification for flowering plants study the

vegetative, floral characters and economic importance of the

following families:

Leguminosae

Asteraceae Amaranthaceae Liliaceae

15

3

3.1

3.2

3.3

Modern Techniques to Study Plant Diversity Preservation methods :Dry and Wet method Microscopy – Principle and working of Light, and electron microscope. Chromatography- Principles and techniques in paper and thin layer chromatography. Principles and techniques of Horizontal and Vertical electrophoresis.

15

Botany - II

COURSE CODE: BUSBO302 (2018-19) Credits- 02 Sr.

No.

FORM ANDFUNCTION III Lectures

(45)

1

1.1

1.2

1.3

Cell Biology

Ultra Structure and functions of the following cell organelles:

Mitochondrion(membranes, cristae, F1 particles and matrix)

Peroxisomes and Glyoxysomes, Ribosomes (prokaryotic, eukaryotic

and subunits) Cell Division and its significance Structure of Interphase Nucleus (nuclear envelop, chromatin network, nucleolus and nucleoplasm) Meiosis Differences between Mitosis and Meiosis Nucleic Acids: Types, structure and functions of DNA and RNA

15

2

2.1

2.2

2.3

Cytogenetics Variation in Chromosome structure (Chromosomal Aberrations)

Definition, Origin, Cytological and Genetic Effects of the

following: Deletions, Duplications, Inversions and Translocations.

Sex determination, Sex linked, sex influenced and sex limited traits :

Sex determination- Chromosomal Methods: heterogametic males

and heterogametic females. Sex determination in monoecious and

dioecious plants. Genic Balance Theory of sex determination in

Drosophila

Sex linked- Haemophilia, colour blindness

Sex influenced- baldness in man

Extranuclear Genetics

Organelle heredity-

Chloroplast determines heredity - Plastid transmission in plants,

Streptomycin resistance in Chlamydomonas. Male sterility in maize

15

3

3.1

3.2

Molecular Biology

DNA replication: Modes of Replication, Messelson and Stahl

Experiment, DNA replication in prokaryotes and eukaryotes-

enzymes involved and molecular mechanism of replication.

Protein Synthesis:

Central dogma of Protein synthesis Transcription in prokaryotes

and eukaryotes: promoter sites, initiation, elongation and

termination. RNA processing Adenylation, Capping and Splicing

15

Botany-III

COURSE CODE: BUSBO303 (2018-19) Credits - 02

Sr.

No. CURRENT TRENDS IN PLANT SCIENCES - I

Lectures

(45)

1

1.1

1.2

1.3

Pharmacognosy and phytochemistry Introduction to pharmacopoeia

Indian pharmacopoeia, Indian Herbal Pharmacopoeia and

Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia

Study of Monograph from pharmacopoeia

Secondary Metabolites: Sources, properties, uses and adulterants,

regional and seasonal variations

Adulterants: Saracaasoca, Polyalthia longifolia Terminalia

arjuna, Terminalia tomentosa Bacopamonnieri, Centella

asiatica Glycyrrhiza, Abrus Phyllanthus amarus (Bhuiamla),

Phyllanthus urinaria

15

2

2.1

2.2

Forestry and Economic Botany Forestry: Outline of types of forest in India Forestry: Agro-forestry, Urban forestry, organic farming, Silviculture Economic Botany:Types of fibers: Jute and cotton, Current trends in Fiber industries Spices and condiments: Saffron and cardamom Commercial market of spices

15

3

3.1

3.2

3.3

Industry based on plant products Aromatherapy- Introduction, Uses with few examples. Jojoba, lemon, jasmin Botanical and nutraceuticals -Spirulina, Vanillin, Garcinia indica/ Garcinia cambogia, Chlorella, and Kale. Enzymes industry: Cellulases, Papain, Bromelain, Biofuels.

15

Semester - III BUSBOP3

PRACTICAL Paper I - Plant Diversity - III

Cr 1

Algae and Bryophyta

1. Study of stages in the life cycle of Sargassumfrom fresh / preserved material

and permanent slides.

2. Economic importance and range of thallus in Phaeophyta

3. Study of stages in the life cycle of Anthocerosfrom fresh / preserved


4. Study of stages in the life cycle of Funariafrom fresh / preserved


Angiosperms

1. Study of plants for anatomy in relation to taxonomy 2. Study of plants for Phenols and Flavanoids (chemotaxonomy) 3. Study of one plant from each family prescribed for theory: morphological

peculiarities and economic importance of the members of these families.

Techniques to study Plant Diversity

1. Preparation of herbarium and wet preservation technique 2. Chromatography: Separation of amino by, strip paper chromatography 3. Separation of Carotenoids by thin layer chromatography 4. Horizontal and Vertical Gel Electrophoresis - Demonstration


PRACTICAL Paper II - FORM AND FUNCTION - III

Cr 1 Cell Biology

1. Study of the ultra-structure of cell organelles prescribed for theory from Photomicrographs

2. Estimation of DNA from plant material (one Std& one Unknown, No Std Graph) 3. Estimation of RNA from plant material (one Std& one Unknown, No Std Graph)

Cytogenetics

1. Study of inheritance pattern with reference to Plastid Inheritance

2. Study of cytological consequences of chromosomal aberrations (Laggards,

Chromosomal Bridge, Ring chromosome, Chromosomal ring) from permanent

slides or photomicrographs.

3. Study of karyotype - Cri - du- chat syndrome, D - G translocation

4. Study of meiosis from suitable plant material.

Molecular Biology

1. DNA sequencing- Sanger’s method

2. Determining the sequence of amino acids in the protein molecule synthesised

from the given m-RNA strand (prokaryotic and eukaryotic)


PRACTICAL - Paper III CURRENT TRENDS IN PLANT SCIENCES I

Cr 1

1. Study of macroscopic, microscopic characters and Qualitative analysis of

phytoconstituents of the following:

Phyllanthus amarus,Saraca asoka

2. Study of biodiversity (Visit to National Park / Botanical Garden)

Sources of : Fibres& Paper Spices & condiments, Preparation of herbal cosmetics

(Face pack/ De-tanning cream)

3. Preparation & evaluation of probiotic foods: Soyamilk, Evaluation of Yakult and Yogurt

4. Evaluation of nutraceutical value of mushroom / wheat germ, Estimation of

vitamin c and protein of mushroom and wheat germ

Syllabus for the S.Y.B.Sc. Program:


To be implemented from the Academic year 2018 - 19

SEMESTER - IV

Course Code UNIT TOPICS Credits L / Week

BUSBO401

PLANT DIVERSITY IV

I Thallophyta- Fungi, Plant

Pathology and Lichens

2

1

II Pteridophyta and

Paleobotany

1

III Gymnosperms 1

BUSBO402

FORM AND FUNCTION IV

I Anatomy

2

1

II Plant Physiology and

Plant Biochemistry

1

III Ecology and

Environmental Botany

1

BUSBO403

CURRENT TRENDS IN PLANT

SCIENCES II

I Horticulture and

Gardening

2

1

II Biotechnology 1

III Biostatistics and

Bioinformatics

1

BUSBOP4 Practical based on all the three

courses in theory

3 9

B. K. Birla College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Autonomous), Kalyan Syllabus w.e.f. Academic Year, 2018 - 19 (CBCS)

S.Y.B.Sc. Semester - IV

Botany - I

COURSE CODE: BUSBO401 (2018-19) Credits- 02

Sr.

No.

PLANT DIVERSITYIV Lectures

(45)

1 1.1

1.2

1.3

Thallophyta: Fungi, Plant Pathology and Lichens

General characters of Ascomycetae Structure, life cycle and systematic

position of Erysiphe

Plant Pathology - Symptoms, causative organism, disease cycle and

control measures of Powdery mildew and Late blight of Potato

Lichens - Classification, Structure, Method of Reproduction, Economic

Importance and Ecological Significance of Lichens.

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2

2.1

2.2

2.3

Pteridophyta and Paleobotany -

Salient features and classification upto orders (with examples each) of

Psilophyta and Lepidophyta (G M Smith’s system of classification tobe

followed)

Structure, life cycle and systematic position of Selaginella /

Paleobotany

The geological time scale; Formation and types of fossils; Structure and

systematic position of form genus Rhynia

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3

3.1

3.2

3.3

Gymnosperms Salient features, classification up to orders (with examples of each)

andeconomic importance of Coniferophyta (Chamberlain’s system of

classification to be followed)

Structure life cycle and systematic position of Pinus

Structure and systematic position of the form genus Cordaites

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FORM ANDFUNCTION - IV Lectures

(45)

1

1.1

1.2

1.3

Anatomy

Normal Secondary Growth in Dicotyledonous stem and root. Growth rings,

periderm, lenticels, tyloses, heart wood and sap wood.

Mechanical Tissue system Tissues providing mechanical strength and support and their disposition Concept of I-girdles

Types of Vascular Bundles.

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2

2.1

2.2

Plant Physiology and Plant Biochemistry

Respiration: Aerobic: Glycolysis, TCA Cycle, ETS & Energetic of

respiration; Anaerobic respiration.

PhotorespirationPhotoperiodism: Phytochrome Response and

Vernalization with reference to flowering in higher plants, Physico -

chemical properties of phytochrome, Pr-Pfr interconversion, role of

phytochrome in flowering of SDPs and LDPs; Vernalizationmechanisms

and applications.

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3

3.1

3.2

3.3

Ecology and Environmental Botany Biogeochemical Cycles- Carbon, Nitrogen and Water.

Ecological factors: Concept of environmental factors. Soil as an edaphic

factor, Soil composition, types of soil, soil formation, soil profile.

Community ecology- Characters of community - Quantitative characters

and qualitative characters.

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No. CURRENT TRENDS IN PLANT SCIENCES - II

Lectures

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1

1.1

1.2

1.3

Horticulture and Gardening

Introduction to Horticulture: Branches of Horticulture

Gardening: Locations in the garden- edges, hedges, lawn, flower beds,

avenue, water garden (with names of two plants for each category).Focal point.

Types of garden

Formal and informal gardens

National Park: Sanjay Gandhi National Park.

Botanical Garden: Veer Mata JijabaiUdyan (Victoria Garden).

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2

2.1

2.2

Biotechnology

Introduction to plant tissue culture Laboratory organization and

techniques in plant tissue culture Totipotency, Organogenesis, Organ culture

– root cultures, meristem cultures, anther and pollen culture, embryo culture.

r-DNA technology- Gene cloning, Enzymes involved in Gene cloning,

Vectors used for Gene cloning.

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3

3.1

3.2

Biostatistics and Bioinformatics

The chi square test. Correlation - Calculation of coefficient of correlation.

Bioinformatics:

Information technology: History and tools of IT, Internet and its uses.

Introduction to Bioinformatics- goal, need, scope and limitation

Aims of Bioinformatics: Data organization, Tools of Bioinformatics - tools

for websearch, Data retrieval tools - Entrez, BLAST, Bioinformatics

programme in India.

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Semester - IV BUSBOP4

PRACTICAL Paper I - Plant Diversity IV

Cr 1

Fungi and Plant Pathology

1. Study of stages in the life cycle of Erysiphefrom fresh/ preserved material and permanent slides.

2. Study of fungal diseases as prescribed for theory. 3. Study of Lichens (crustose, foliose, &fruiticose).

Pteridophyta and Palaeobotany

1. Study of stages in the life cycle of Selaginella from fresh / preserved material and permanent slides.

2. Study of form genera Rhynia with the help of permanent slides / photomicrographs.

Gymnosperms 1. Study of stages in the life cycle of Pinus from fresh/ preserved material

and permanent slides. 2. Study of the form genus Cordaites with the help of permanent slide /

photomicrographs. 3. Organe Matter 4. Lital Chart quaclrat


PRACTICAL Paper II - FORM AND FUNCTION IV

Cr 1

Anatomy

1. Study of normal secondary growth in the stem and root of a Dicotyledonous plant 2. Types of mechanical tissues, mechanical tissue system in aerial, underground organs. 3. Study of conducting tissues - Xylem and phloem elements in Gymnosperms and

Angiosperms as seen in LS and through maceration technique. 4. Study of different types of vascular bundles. 5. Growth rings, periderm, lenticels, tyloses, heart wood and sap wood

Plant Physiology and Plant Biochemistry

1. Q10 - germinating seeds using Phenol red indicator

2. NR activity - in-vivo

3. Estimation of proteins by Lowry’s method (Prepare standard graph).

Ecology and Environmental Botany

1. Study of the working of the following Ecological Instruments - Soil thermometer, Soil testing kit, Soil pH, Wind anemometer.

2. Mechanical analysis of soil by the sieve method & pH of soil.


PRACTICAL - Paper III CURRENT TRENDS IN PLANT SCIENCES - II

Cr 1 Horticulture

1. Study of five examples of plants for each of the garden locations as prescribed for theory 2. Preparation of garden plans - formal and informal gardens 3. Bottle and dish garden preparation.

Biotechnology

1. Various sterilization techniques 2. Preparation of Stock solutions, Preparation of MS medium. 3. Seed sterilization, callus induction 4. Regeneration of plantlet from callus. 5. Identification of the cloning vectors - pBR322, pUC 18, Ti plasmid.

Biostatistics and Bioinformatics

1. Chi square test 2. Calculation of coefficient of correlation 3. Web Search - Google, Entrez. 4. BLAST

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