1 SCHEME FOR CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM FOR B.Sc. HONOURS BIOTECHNOLOGY SE M ES TE R CORE COURSE (12) Credits Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course (AECC), (2) Cr ed its Skill Enhancement Course (SEC), (2) Cr ed its Discipline Specific Elective: (DSE), (4) Credits Generic Elective: (GE), (4) Cr ed its I BIOTECH1C01TH BIOTECH1C01PR Biochemistry & Metabolism Biochemistry & Metabolism 4 2 ENGL103/Hindi/MIL Communication 4 BIOTECH1GE01TH : Bacteriology and Virology BIOTECH1GE01PR : Bacteriology and Virology 4 2 BIOTECH1C02TH BIOTECH1C02PR Cell Biology Cell Biology 4 2 II BIOTECH2C03TH BIOTECH2C03PR Mammalian Physiology Mammalian Physiology 4 2 ENVS2AECC02 Environment Science 4 BIOTECH2GE02TH: IPR Ent. Bioethics and Biosafety BIOTECH2GE02PR: IPR Ent Bioethics and Biosafety 4 2 BIOTECH2C04TH BIOTECH2C04PR Plant Physiology Plant Physiology 4 2 III BIOTECH3C05TH BIOTECH3C05PR Genetics Genetics 4 2 Any 1 SEC Subject in semester 3 4 BIOTECH3GE03TH: Biotechnology and Human Welfare` BIOTECH3GE03PR: Biotechnology and Human Welfare 4 2 BIOTECH3C06TH BIOTECH3C06PR BIOTECH3C07TH BIOTECH3C07PR General Microbiology General Microbiology Chemistry-1 Chemistry-1 4 2 IV BIOTECH4C08TH BIOTECH4C08PR Molecular Biology Molecular Biology 4 2 Any 1 SEC Subject in semester 4 4 Any 1 GE Subject in semester 4 with Theory & Practical (Theory=4 & Practical=2) 6 BIOTECH4C09TH BIOTECH4C09PR BIOTECH4C10TH BIOTECH4C10PR Immunology Immunology Chemistry-2 Chemistry-2 4 2 V BIOTECH5C11TH BIOTECH5C11PR Bioprocess Technology Bioprocess Technology 4 2 Any 2 DSE Subjects in semester 5 with Theory & Practical (Theory=4+4& Practical=2+2) 12 BIOTECH5C12TH BIOTECH5C12PR Recombinant DNA Technology Recombinant DNA Technology 4 2 VI BIOTECH6C13TH BIOTECH6C13PR Bio Analytical Tools Bio Analytical Tools 4 2 Any 2 DSE Subjects in semester 6 with Theory & Practical (Theory=4+4 & Practical=2+2) 12 BIOTECH6C14TH BIOTECH6C14PR Genomics and Proteomics Genomics and Proteomics 4 2 Core Course Total Credits: 84 AECC Total Credits: 8 SE Total Credits: 8 Discipline Specific Total Credits: 24 Generic Elective Total Credits: 24 Total Credits: 84+8+8+24+24 = 148 TH: Theory; PR: Practical; C: Core Courses; GE: Generic Elective; AECC: Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course; SEC: Skill Enhancement Courses; DSE: Discipline Specific Elective
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SCHEME FOR CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM FOR B.Sc. HONOURS BIOTECHNOLOGY
SE
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ES
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CORE COURSE (12) Credits
Ability Enhancement
Compulsory Course
(AECC), (2)
Cr
ed
its
Skill Enhancement
Course (SEC), (2)
Cr
ed
its
Discipline Specific Elective: (DSE), (4) Credits Generic Elective: (GE), (4)
Cr
ed
its
I BIOTECH1C01TH
BIOTECH1C01PR
Biochemistry & Metabolism
Biochemistry & Metabolism
4
2
ENGL103/Hindi/MIL
Communication
4 BIOTECH1GE01TH : Bacteriology and Virology
BIOTECH1GE01PR : Bacteriology and Virology
4
2 BIOTECH1C02TH
BIOTECH1C02PR
Cell Biology
Cell Biology
4
2
II BIOTECH2C03TH
BIOTECH2C03PR
Mammalian Physiology
Mammalian Physiology
4
2
ENVS2AECC02
Environment Science
4 BIOTECH2GE02TH: IPR Ent.
Bioethics and Biosafety
BIOTECH2GE02PR: IPR Ent
Bioethics and Biosafety
4
2 BIOTECH2C04TH
BIOTECH2C04PR
Plant Physiology
Plant Physiology
4
2
III BIOTECH3C05TH
BIOTECH3C05PR
Genetics
Genetics
4
2
Any 1 SEC Subject in
semester 3 4 BIOTECH3GE03TH:
Biotechnology and Human
Welfare`
BIOTECH3GE03PR:
Biotechnology and Human
Welfare
4
2 BIOTECH3C06TH
BIOTECH3C06PR
BIOTECH3C07TH
BIOTECH3C07PR
General Microbiology
General Microbiology
Chemistry-1
Chemistry-1
4
2
IV BIOTECH4C08TH
BIOTECH4C08PR
Molecular Biology
Molecular Biology
4
2
Any 1 SEC Subject in
semester 4 4 Any 1 GE Subject in semester
4 with Theory & Practical
(Theory=4 & Practical=2)
6
BIOTECH4C09TH
BIOTECH4C09PR
BIOTECH4C10TH
BIOTECH4C10PR
Immunology
Immunology
Chemistry-2
Chemistry-2
4
2
V BIOTECH5C11TH
BIOTECH5C11PR
Bioprocess Technology
Bioprocess Technology
4
2
Any 2 DSE Subjects in semester 5 with
Theory & Practical (Theory=4+4&
Practical=2+2)
12
BIOTECH5C12TH
BIOTECH5C12PR
Recombinant DNA Technology
Recombinant DNA Technology
4
2
VI BIOTECH6C13TH
BIOTECH6C13PR
Bio Analytical Tools
Bio Analytical Tools
4
2
Any 2 DSE Subjects in semester 6 with
Theory & Practical (Theory=4+4 &
Practical=2+2)
12
BIOTECH6C14TH
BIOTECH6C14PR
Genomics and Proteomics
Genomics and Proteomics
4
2
Core Course Total Credits: 84 AECC Total Credits: 8 SE Total Credits: 8 Discipline Specific Total Credits: 24 Generic Elective Total Credits: 24
3. Preparation of media & sterilization methods, Methods of Isolation of bacteria from different
sources.
4. Determination of bacterial cell size by micrometry.
5. Enumeration of microorganism - total & viable count.
SUGGESTED READING
1. Alexopoulos CJ, Mims CW, and Blackwell M. (1996). Introductory Mycology. 4 th edition.
John and Sons, Inc.
2. Jay JM, Loessner MJ and Golden DA. (2005). Modern Food Microbiology. 7thedition, CBS
Publishers and Distributors, Delhi, India.
3. Kumar HD. (1990). Introductory Phycology. 2nd edition. Affiliated East Western Press.
4. Madigan MT, Martinko JM and Parker J. (2009). Brock Biology of Microorganisms. 12th
edition. Pearson/Benjamin Cummings.
5. Pelczar MJ, Chan ECS and Krieg NR. (1993). Microbiology. 5th edition. McGraw Hill Book
Company.
6. Stanier RY, Ingraham JL, Wheelis ML, and Painter PR. (2005). General Microbiology. 5th
edition. McMillan.
7. Tortora GJ, Funke BR, and Case CL. (2008). Microbiology: An Introduction. 9 th edition.
Pearson Education.
8. Willey JM, Sherwood LM, and Woolverton CJ. (2008). Prescott, Harley and Klein’s Microbiology. 7th edition. McGraw Hill Higher Education.
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Course: BIOTECH3C07TH
CHEMISTRY-1 (Theory)
Semester end examination: 50 marks
Practical examination: 30 marks
Internal Assessment: 20 marks
Note: The Examiner will set a total of nine (9) questions covering all topics/ units of the prescribed course by setting at
least two questions from each unit. Out of the nine questions, one question containing ten (10) short-answer type
questions that will cover entire course will be compulsory. The candidate will attempt a total of five questions (one from
each unit) including the compulsory question. All questions will carry equal marks.
UNIT I (18 Periods)
Stereochemistry: Writing of Fischer projection, Newmann and Sawhorse projection and Wedge
formulae. Interconversion of one type of structural representation into another type.
Conformation: Restricted rotation about single bonds, Various conformations of ethane, butane and
cyclohexane. Relative stability of different conformations in terms of energy difference is to be
discussed for all these compounds.
Geometrical Isomerism: Requirements for a molecule to show geometrical isomerism, Cis-Trans and
E/ Z notation along with CIP rules for geometrical isomers.
Optical Isomerism: Optical activity, specific and molar rotation, chirality, enantiomerism,
diastereoisomerism, racemic mixtures and their resolution by salt formation method.
Relative and absolute configuration: D / L nomenclature system for configuration of
carbohydrates (difference between d/l and D/L notations). Threo and Erythro designation. R and S-
configuration (upto two chiral centres).
UNIT II (10 periods)
Alkenes and Alkynes: Hydrogenation, addition of halogens, Hydrohalogenation (Markovnikov’s and anti-Markovnikov’s addition), hydration, hydroxylation (cis and trans), oxymercuration-
demercuration, hydroboration-oxidation, ozonolysis. Reactivity of alkenes vs alkynes.
Aldehydes and ketones: (formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, benzaldehyde, acetone)
Addition of sodium bisulphite, hydrogen cyanide and alcohols.
Addition- elimination reactions with ammonia and its derivatives
Name reactions: Aldol, cross Aldol, Claisen, Knoevengel, Cannizzaro, cross Cannizzaro
UNIT III (15 Periods)
Free radical substitution reactions: Halogenation of alkanes, allylic compounds and alkylbenzenes.
Nucleophilic substitution reactions: Alkyl, allyl and benzyl halides – substitution of halogen by some
common nucleophiles. Mechanism of SN1 and SN2 reactions (stereochemistry, nature of substrate,
nucleophile and leaving group)
Benzene diazonium chloride: Replacement of diazo group
Alcohols, amines and phenols: Substitution of active hydrogen, replacement of hydroxyl group in
alcohols (using PCl5, SOCl2 and HI)
Carboxylic acid derivatives: Hydrolysis
Ethers: Cleavage by HI
Electrophilic Substitution Reactions (aromatic compounds): General mechanism of
2. Mann, F.G. & Saunders, B.C. Practical Organic Chemistry, Longman, London & New York.
3. Ahluwalia, V.K.; Dhingra, S. & Gulati, A. College Practical Chemistry, Universities Press.
4. I. L. Finar: Organic Chemistry (Vol. I & II), E. L. B. S.
5. R. T. Morrison & R. N. Boyd: Organic Chemistry, Pearson Education.
6. Arun Bahl and B. S. Bahl : Advanced Organic Chemistry, S. Chand
7. Peter Sykes: A Guide Book to Mechanism in Organic Chemistry, Orient Longman.
8. Eliel, E. L. & Wilen, S. H. Stereochemistry of Organic Compounds; Wiley: London,
1994.
10. T. W. Graham Solomon’s Organic Chemistry, John Wiley and Sons.
11. P.S. Kalsi, Stereochemistry, Conformation and Mechanism, John Wiley and Sons.
12. D. Nasipuri, Stereochemistry of Organic Compounds, New Age International
Publishers.
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Course: BIOTECH4C08TH
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (Theory)
Semester end examination: 50 marks
Practical examination: 30 marks
Internal Assessment: 20 marks
Note: The Examiner will set a total of nine (9) questions covering all topics/ units of the prescribed course by setting at
least two questions from each unit. Out of the nine questions, one question containing ten (10) short-answer type
questions that will cover entire course will be compulsory. The candidate will attempt a total of five questions (one from
each unit) including the compulsory question. All questions will carry equal marks.
UNIT I (15 Periods)
DNA structure and replication: DNA as genetic material, Structure of DNA, Types of DNA,
Replication of DNA in prokaryotes and eukaryotes: Semiconservative nature of DNA replication,
Bi-directional replication, DNA polymerases, The replication complex: Pre-primming proteins, primosome, replisome, Rolling circle replication, Unique aspects of eukaryotic chromosome
replication, Fidelity of replication.
UNIT II (10 Periods)
DNA damage, repair and homologous recombination: DNA damage and repair: causes and types
of DNA damage, mechanism of DNA repair: Photoreactivation, base excision repair, nucleotide
transfer techniques. Introduction to Stem Cell Technology and its applications.
UNIT IV (20 Periods)
Genetic modification in Medicine - gene therapy, types of gene therapy, vectors in gene therapy, molecular engineering, human genetic engineering, problems & ethics.
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Course: BIOTECH5DSE02PR
ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY (Practical)
PRACTICALS
1 . Sterilization techniques: Theory and Practical: Glass sterilization, Laboratory sterilization
ware sterilization, Media
2 . Sources of contamination and decontamination measures.
3 . Preparation of Hanks Balanced salt solution
4 . Preparation of Minimal Essential Growth medium
Invertebrates: A New Synthesis. III Edition. Blackwell Science.
2. Barrington, E.J.W. (1979) Invertebrate Structure and Functions. II Edition. E.L.B.S.
and Nelson.
3. Boradale, L.A. and Potts, E.A. (1961) Invertebrates: A Manual for the use of Students. Asia
Publishing Home.
4. Bushbaum, R. (1964) Animals without Backbones. University of Chicago Press.
5. Kent, G.C. and Carr R.K. (2000). Comparative Anatomy of the Vertebrates. IX Edition. The
McGraw-HillCompanies.
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Course: BIOTECH5DSE06TH
PLANT DIVERSITY I (Theory)
Semester end examination: 50 marks
Practical examination: 30 marks
Internal Assessment: 20 marks
Note: The Examiner will set a total of nine (9) questions covering all topics/ units of the prescribed course by setting at
least two questions from each unit. Out of the nine questions, one question containing ten (10) short-answer type
questions that will cover entire course will be compulsory. The candidate will attempt a total of five questions (one from
each unit) including the compulsory question. All questions will carry equal marks.
UNIT I
Algae: (20 Periods)
General character, classification and economic importance. Life histories of algae belonging to
various classes:
Chlorophyceae – Volvox, Oedogonium
Xanthophyceae –Vaucheria
Phaeophyceae– Ectocarpus
Rhodophyceae-Polysiphonia
UNIT II
Fungi: (20 Periods)
General characters, classification & economic importance. Life histories of Fungi:
Mastigomycontina- Phytophthora
Zygomycotina-Mucor
Ascomycotina- Saccharomyces
Basidomycotina-Agaricus
Deutromycotina-Colletotrichum
UNIT III
Lichens : (10 Periods)
Classification, general structure, reproduction and economic importance. Plant diseases:
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Casual organism, symptoms and control of following plant diseases.
Rust & Smut of Wheat.
White rust of Crucifers.
Late blight of Potato.
Red rot of Sugarcane.
Citrus Canker.
UNIT IV
Bryophytes: (10 Periods)
General characters, classification & economic importance.
Life histories of following:
Marchantia.
Funaria
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Course: BIOTECH5DSE06PR
PLANT DIVERSITY I (Practical)
PRACTICALS.
1. Comparative study of thallus and reproductive organs of various algae mentioned in theory 2. Comparative study of vegetative and reproductive parts of various fungi mentioned in theory.
3. Study and section cutting and lectophenol mount of plant disease materials studied in theory.
4. Study of various types of lichens.
5. Study of external features & anatomy of vegetative and reproductive parts of Marchantia and
Funaria
6. Collection of algae, fungi, plant diseases materials and bryophytes available locally. SUGGESTED READING
1. Agrios, G.N. 1997 Plant Pathology, 4th
edition, Academic Press, U.K. 2. Alexopoulos, C.J., Mims, C.W. and Blackwell, M. 1996 Introductory Mycology, 4 edition,
John Wiley and Sons (Asia) Singapore. 3. Bold, H.C. & Wayne, M.J. 1996 (2 Ed.) Introduction to Algae. 4. Kumar, H.D. 1999. Introductory Phycology. Aff. East-West Press Pvt Ltd., Delhi.
5. Lee, R.E. 2008. Phycology, Fourth Edition, Cambridge University Press, USA.
6. Sambamurty 2008 A Textbook of Bryophytes, Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms and Paleobotany.
IK International Publishers.
7. Shaw, A.J. and Goffinet, B. 2000 Bryophyte Biology. Cambridge University Press.
8. Van den Hoek, C.; Mann, D.J. &Jahns, H.M. 1995. Algae: An introduction to Phycology.
Cambridge Univ. Press.
9. Vander-Poorteri 2009 Introduction to Bryophytes. COP. rd
10. Webster, J. and Weber, R. 2007 Introduction to Fungi. 3 edition, Cambridge University Press,
6. Food Biotechnology—Microorganisms-(Ed.) Y.H. Hui et al.
Course: BIOTECH6DSE14PR
FOOD BIOTECHNOLOGY (Practical)
1. Estimation of Total Plate Count in any food sample.
2. Detection of Salmonella, E. coli in food material.
3. MBRT test of milk samples.
4. Malt preparation for beer making.
5. Cheese making (Non-ripened cheese).
6. Sauerkraut production
7. Acetic acid/Vinegar Production and estimation of the product.
8. Toxin detection in the food materials.
9. Effect of internal factors on microbial growth in food i.e. pH, Temperature, Water Activity.
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Course: BIOTECH6DSE15TH
CHEMISTRY-3
(Theory) Semester end examination: 50 marks
Practical examination: 30 marks
Internal Assessment: 20 marks
Note: The Examiner will set a total of nine (9) questions covering all topics/ units of the prescribed course by setting at
least two questions from each unit. Out of the nine questions, one question containing ten (10) short-answer type
questions that will cover entire course will be compulsory. The candidate will attempt a total of five questions (one from
each unit) including the compulsory question. All questions will carry equal marks.
UNIT I (10 Periods)
The covalent bond and the structure of molecules: Valence bond approach, Concept of resonance in
various organic and inorganic compounds, Hybridization and structure, equivalent and non-
equivalent hybrid orbitals, Bent’s rule and its applications, VSEPR model for predicting shapes of molecules and ions containing lone pairs, sigma and pi bonds.
UNIT II (15 Periods)
Molecular Orbital Approach: LCAO method, symmetry and overlap for s-s ,s-p and p-p
combinations, MO treatment of homonuclear diatomic molecules of 2nd period (B2, C2 ,N2, O2 , F2
) and heteronuclear di-atomic molecules (CO, NO) and their ions.
Intermolecular forces: Van der Waals forces, Hydrogen bonding and its applications, effects of these
forces on melting point, boiling point and solubility.
UNIT III (12 Periods)
Transition Elements (3d series): General group trends with special reference to electronic
configuration, variable valency, colour, magnetic and catalytic properties, ability to form complexes
and stability of various oxidation states (Latimer diagrams) for Mn, Fe and Cu.
Lanthanoids and actinoids: Electronic configurations, oxidation states, colour, magnetic properties,
lanthanide contraction, separation of lanthanides (ion exchange method only).
UNIT IV (20 Periods)
Valence Bond Theory (VBT): Inner and outer orbital complexes of Cr, Fe, Co, Ni and Cu
(coordination numbers 4 and 6). Structural and stereoisomerism in complexes with coordination
numbers 4 and 6.
Drawbacks of VBT. IUPAC system of nomenclature.
Coordination compounds in biological systems: Fe, Cu, Co, Mn, Ni, Zn and heavy metal ions.
Crystal field effect, octahedral symmetry. Crystal field stabilization energy (CFSE), Crystal field
effects for weak and strong fields. Tetrahedral symmetry. Factors affecting the magnitude of D.
Spectrochemical series. Comparison of CFSE for Oh and Td complexes, Tetragonal distortion of
SUGGESTED READING 1. James E. Huheey, “Inorganic Chemistry: Principles of structure and reactivity”,
Prentice Hall, IV Edition.
2. D. S. Shriver and P.A. Atkins, “Inorganic Chemistry”, Oxford University
Press, IV Edition.
3. Alan G. Sharpe, “Inorganic Chemistry”, University of Cambridge, III Edition.
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4. J. D. Lee, “A New Concise Inorganic Chemistry”, ELBS IV Edition
5. Grey L. Miessler and Donald A. Tarr, “Inorganic Chemistry”, Prentice Hall,
III Edition.
6. B. Douglas, D. H. McDaniel and J. J. Alexander, “Concepts and Models of Inorganic Chemistry”, John Wiley and Sons, III Edition.
7. Rodgers, G.E. Inorganic & Solid State Chemistry, Cengage Learning India Ltd.,
2008.
Course: BIOTECH6DSE15PR
CHEMISTRY-3 (Practical)
Titrimetric Analysis:
Preparations of standard solutions (concept of primary and secondary standards), Different units
of concentration (molarity, molality, normality and formality)
(A) Titrations involving Acids-Bases:
Principles of acid-base titrations, Principle behind selection of an appropriate indicator.
1. Standardization of NaOH solution (standard solution of oxalic acid to be prepared)
2. Determination of concentration of carbonate and hydroxide present in a mixture.
3. Determination of concentration of carbonate and bicarbonate present in a mixture.
4. Determination of concentration of free alkali present in soaps/detergents
/shampoos.
(B) Titrations involving redox reactions:
Concept of electrode potential, principle behind selection of an appropriate indicator.
5. Standardization of KMnO4 solution (standard solution of Mohr’s salt to be prepared). 6. Determination of concentration of Fe(II) in Mohr’s salt and/or K2Cr2O7 using diphenylamine/ N-
phenylanthranilic acid as internal indicator (standard solution of K2Cr2O7 and /or Mohr’s salt to be prepared).
7. Determination of iron content in ores / alloys using appropriate redox titration.
(C) Complexometric Titrations
Principles of complexometric titrations
8. Determination of concentration of Mg (II) & Zn (II) by titrimetric method using EDTA.
9. Determination of concentration of Ca/Mg in drugs or in food samples.
10. Determination of concentration of total hardness of a given sample of water by complexometric
titration.
(At least 2 experiments from each set.)
SUGGESTED READING 1. Vogel, A.I. A Textbook of Quantitative Inorganic Analysis, ELBS.
2. Harris, D.C. & Freeman, W.H. & Co. Quantitative Chemical Analysis 7th Ed., New York.
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Course: BIOTECH6DSE16TH
CHEMISTRY-4 (Theory)
Semester end examination: 50 marks
Practical examination: 30 marks
Internal Assessment: 20 marks
Note: The Examiner will set a total of nine (9) questions covering all topics/ units of the prescribed course by setting at
least two questions from each unit. Out of the nine questions, one question containing ten (10) short-answer type
questions that will cover entire course will be compulsory. The candidate will attempt a total of five questions (one from
each unit) including the compulsory question. All questions will carry equal marks.
UNIT I (18 Periods)
Thermodynamics: Review of the Laws of Thermodynamics.
Important principles and definitions of thermochemistry. Concept of standard state and standard
enthalpies of formation, integral and differential enthalpies of solution and dilution. Calculation of
bond energy, bond dissociation energy and resonance energy from thermochemical data.
Variation of enthalpy of a reaction with temperature – Kirchhoff’s equation. Statement of Third Law of thermodynamics and calculation of absolute entropies of substances.
Chemical Equilibrium: Free energy change in a chemical reaction. Thermodynamic derivation of the
law of chemical equilibrium. Distinction between ΔG and ΔGo, Le Chatelier’s principle.
Relationships between Kp, Kc and Kx for reactions involving ideal gases.
UNIT II (12 Periods)
Ionic Equilibria: Strong, moderate and weak electrolytes, degree of ionization, factors affecting
degree of ionization, ionization constant and ionic product of water. Ionization of weak acids and
bases, pH scale, common ion effect. Salt hydrolysis-calculation of hydrolysis constant, degree of
hydrolysis and pH for different salts. Buffer solutions. Solubility and solubility product of sparingly
soluble salts – applications of solubility product principle.
UNIT III (16 Periods)
Introduction to spectroscopy: Electromagnetic radiation, fundamental definitions,electromagnetic
spectrum, introduction to concepts of absorption and emission spectroscopy, Beer-Lambert law.
IR Spectroscopy: Fundamental and non-fundamental molecular vibrations, IR spectrum, fingerprint
and group frequency regions and their significance, Hooke’s law and vibrational frequency. Factors affecting vibrational frequency. Characterization of functional groups: alkanes, alkenes, alkynes
(only alicyclic systems), aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, hydroxy
compounds and amines. Study of hydrogen bonding.
Electronic Spectroscopy: Electronic transitions, singlet and triplet states, dissociation and
predissociation.
UV spectroscopy: Types of electronic transitions, UV spectrum, λmax, εmax, chromophores, auxochromes, bathochromic shift, hypsochromic shift (definitions and elementary examples) and
solvent effect. Characteristic UV transitions in common functional groups. General applications of
UV spectroscopy including distinction between cis-trans isomers.Woodward rules for calculating
λmax in the following systems: Conjugated dienes: alicyclic, homoannular, heteroannular.
α,β-Unsaturated aldehydes and ketones.
Extended conjugated systems: dienes, aldehydes and ketones.
PMR spectroscopy: Basic principles of NMR spectroscopy, PMR scale, chemical shifts (concept of
shielding and deshielding), factors influencing chemical shifts, simple spin-spin couplings, coupling
constant, chemical shift equivalence, anisotropic effects in alkenes, alkynes, aldehydes and
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aromatics. Interpretation of PMR spectra of simple compounds.
Application of UV, IR and PMR in solving structures of simple molecules.
UNIT IV (14 Periods)
Chemical Kinetics and Photochemistry: The concept of reaction rates. Effect of temperature,
pressure, catalyst and other factors on reaction rates. Order and molecularity of a reaction. Derivation
of integrated rate equations for zero and first order reactions. Half–life of a reaction. General
methods for determination of order of a reaction. Concept of activation energy and its calculation
from Arrhenius equation. Enzyme kinetics.
Laws of photochemistry. Fluorescence and phosphorescence. Quantum efficiency and reasons for
high and low quantum yields. Primary and secondary processes in photochemical reactions.
Photochemical and thermal reactions.
SUGGESTED READING
1. Atkins, P. W. & Paula, J. de Atkin’s Physical Chemistry 9th Ed., Oxford University
Press (2011).
2. Ball, D. W. Physical Chemistry Thomson Press, India (2007).
3. Castellan, G. W. Physical Chemistry 4th Ed. Narosa (2004).
4. Mortimer, R. G. Physical Chemistry 3rd Ed. Elsevier: NOIDA, UP (2009).
5. Chang, R. Physical Chemistry for the Biosciences. University Science Books (2005).
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Course: BIOTECH6DSE16PR
CHEMISTRY-4 (Practical)
Practical
(I) Thermochemistry
1. Determination of heat capacity of a calorimeter for different volumes.
2. Determination of the enthalpy of neutralization of hydrochloric acid with
Sodium hydroxide.
3. Determination of integral enthalpy of solution of salts (endothermic and
exothermic).
(III) pH-metric and potentiometric measurements
4. Preparation of sodium acetate-acetic acid buffer solutions and measurement
of their pH.
5. Potentiometric titrations of (i) strong acid vs strong base (ii) weak acid
vs strong base
6. Determination of dissociation constant of a weak acid.
(IV) Study the kinetics of the following reactions:
granules and sulphur inclusions. Modes of nutrition and transport mechanisms in prokaryotes,
Classification of microorganisms, introduction, Haeckel’s three kingdom concept, Whittaker’s five kingdom concept, three domain concept of Carl Woese, Basis of microbial classification,
Classification and salient features of bacteria according to the Bergey’s manual of determinative bacteriology.
UNIT II (15 Periods)
Cultivation of bacteria, cell division, aerobic, anaerobic, shaker, still, nutritional types, culture media
used, growth curve, generation time, asynchronous, synchronous culture, measurement of growth,
control of bacteria, physical and chemical agents, preservation methods, Endospore, structure,
properties, germination, sporulation and morphogenesis, Dormancy.
UNIT III (15 Periods)
Introduction – Viruses as distinct living organisms. The origin of virology, classification and
nomenclature of viruses , isolation, purification and titration of viruses.
Particles – Structure of viruses- capsid symmetry and architecture , envelop viruses, complex viruses,
virus receptors, interaction with the host cell ,attachment and penetration.The Baltimore
classification.
Bacteriophages and its classification, Multiplication and Reproduction.
Lysogency-with special reference to lambda and PI phages.
UNIT IV (15 Periods) Brief information about cultivation of viruses; Pathogenesis- Mechanism of cellular injury, viruses
and immuno deficiency, HIV and AIDS, cellular viruses and cancer; Prevention and Therapy of
1. Preparation of liquid and solid media for growth of microorganisms.
2. Isolation and maintenance of organisms by plating, streaking and serial dilution methods.
3. Isolation of pure; cultures from soil and water
4. Growth: Growth curve
5. Measurement of bacterial population by turbidometry and serial dilution methods.
6. Direct microscopes counting of bacteria.
7. Motility by hanging drop techniques.
8. Microscopic examination of bacterial, yeast and molds and study of organisms by Gram
stain, Acid fast stain and staining for spores.
9. Assay of antibiotics and demonstration of antibiotic resistance.
10. Protein estimation by Lowry’s / Bradford’s method. 11. Estimation of carbohydrates in given solution by Anthrone Method.
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ABILITY
ENHANCEMENT
COMPULSORY
COURSE
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Course: ENGL103
ENGLISH COMMUNICATION (Theory)
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Course: ENVS2AECC02
ENVIRONMENT SCIENCE (Theory)
Semester end examination: 80 marks
Internal Assessment: 20 marks
Note: The Examiner will set a total of nine (9) questions covering all topics/ units of the prescribed course by setting at
least two questions from each unit. Out of the nine questions, one question containing eight (8) short-answer type
questions of 2 marks each that will cover entire course will be compulsory. The candidate will attempt a total of five
questions (one from each unit) including the compulsory question. All questions will carry equal marks.
UNIT I (20 Periods)
Introduction to environmental studies & ecosystems: Multidisciplinary nature of environmental
studies: Scope and importance; What is an ecosystem? The structure and function of ecosystem,
Energy flow in an ecosystem, food chains, food webs and ecological succession, forest
ecosystem, grassland ecosystem, desert ecosystem, aquatic ecosystems; Levels of biological
diversity such as genetic, species and ecosystem diversity; biogeography zones of India,
biodiversity patterns and global biodiversity hot spots, India as a mega-biodiversity nation,
endangered and endemic species of India, threats to biodiversity, habitat loss, poaching of
wildlife, man-wildlife conflicts, biological invasions, conservation of biodiversity, in-situ and
ex-situ conservation of biodiversity, concept of sustainability and sustainable development.
UNIT II (15 Periods)
Natural resources & its management and conservation: Land resources and land use change:
Land degradation, soil erosion and desertification; Deforestation: Causes and impacts due to
mining, dam building on environment, forests, biodiversity and tribal populations; Water: Use
and over-exploitation of surface and ground water, floods, droughts, conflicts over water
(international & inter-state); Energy resources: Renewable and non renewable energy sources,
use of alternate energy sources and growing energy needs.
UNIT III (15 Periods)
Environmental pollution & management: Environmental pollution: types, causes, effects and
controls; Air, water, soil and noise pollution, Solid waste management: Control measures of urban and industrial waste. Climate change, global warming, ozone layer depletion, acid rain and
their impact on human communities and agriculture. Environment Laws: Environment Protection
Act, Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, Water (Prevention and control of pollution) Act, Wildlife Protection Act, Forest Conservation Act; International agreements: Montreal and
Kyoto protocols and Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD); Nature reserves, tribal
populations and rights, and human wildlife conflicts in Indian context.
UNIT IV (10 Periods)
Environment & social issues: Human population growth: Impacts on environment, human health
and welfare; Resettlement and rehabilitation of project affected persons; case studies; Disaster
management: floods, earthquake, cyclones and landslides; Environmental movements: Chipko,
Silent valley, Bishnois of Rajasthan; Environmental ethics: Role of Indian and other religions and
cultures in environmental conservation; environmental communication and public awareness.
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SUGGESTED READING
1. Carson, R. 2002. Silent Spring. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
2. Gadgil, M., & Guha, R. 1993. This Fissured Land: An Ecological History of India. Univ. of
California Press.
3. Gleeson, B. and Low, N. (eds.) 1999. Global Ethics and Environment, London, Routledge. 4. Gleick, P. H. 1993. Water in Crisis. Pacific Institute for Studies in Dev.,
Environment & Security. Stockholm Env. Institute, Oxford Univ. Press. 5. Groom, Martha J., Gary K. Meffe, and Carl Ronald Carroll. Principles of
Conservation Biology. Sunderland: Sinauer Associates, 2006. 6. Grumbine, R. Edward, and Pandit, M.K. 2013. Threats from India’s Himalaya dams. Science,
339: 36-37. 7. McCully, P. 1996. Rivers no more: the environmental effects of dams (pp. 29-64). Zed Books. 8. Pepper, I.L., Gerba, C.P. & Brusseau, M.L. 2011. Environmental and Pollution Science.
Academic Press.
9. Rao, M.N. & Datta, A.K. 1987. Waste Water Treatment. Oxford and IBH Publishing Co. Pvt.
11. Rosencranz, A., Divan, S., & Noble, M. L. 2001. Environmental law and policy in India.
Tripathi 1992. 12. Sengupta, R. 2003. Ecology and economics: An approach to sustainable development. OUP. 13. Singh, J.S., Singh, S.P. and Gupta, S.R. 2014. Ecology, Environmental Science and
Conservation. S. Chand Publishing, New Delhi. 14. Sodhi, N.S., Gibson, L. & Raven, P.H. (eds). 2013. Conservation Biology: Voices from the Tropics. John Wiley & Sons.
15. Wilson, E. O. 2006. The Creation: An appeal to save life on earth. New York: Norton. 16. World Commission on Environment and Development. 1987. Our Common Future.
Oxford University Press.
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SKILL
ENHANCEMENT
ELECTIVE COURSE
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Course: BIOTECH3SEC01TH
MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS (Theory)
Semester end examination: 50 marks
Practical examination: 30 marks
Internal Assessment: 20 marks
Note: The Examiner will set a total of nine (9) questions covering all topics/ units of the prescribed course by setting at
least two questions from each unit. Out of the nine questions, one question containing ten (10) short-answer type
questions that will cover entire course will be compulsory. The candidate will attempt a total of five questions (one from
each unit) including the compulsory question. All questions will carry equal marks.
UNIT I (15 Periods)
Enzyme Immunoassays: Comparison of enzymes available for enzyme immunoassays,
conjugation of enzymes. Solid phases used in enzyme immunoassays. Homogeneous and
heterogeneous enzyme immunoassays. Enzyme immunoassays after immuno blotting. Enzyme
immunohistochemical techniques. Use of polyclonal or monoclonal antibodies in enzymes
immuno assays.
Applications of enzyme immunoassays in diagnostic microbiology
UNIT II (15 Periods)
Molecular methods in clinical microbiology: Applications of PCR, RFLP, Nuclear hybridization
methods, Single nucleotide polymorphism and plasmid finger printing in clinical microbiology Laboratory tests in chemotherapy:
Susceptibility tests: Micro-dilution and macro-dilution broth procedures. Susceptibility
tests:Diffusion test procedures. Susceptibility tests: Tests for bactericidal activity. Automated
procedures for antimicrobial susceptibility tests.
UNIT III (18 Periods)
Automation in microbial diagnosis, rapid diagnostic approach including technical purification and
standardization of antigen and specific antibodies. Concepts and methods in idiotypes.
Antiidiotypes and molecular mimicry and receptors. Epitope design and applications.
Allosteric enzymes with special reference to aspartate transcarbomylase and
phosphofructokinase. Qualitative description of concerted and sequential models. Negative co-
operativity and half site reactivity. Enzyme - Enzyme interaction, Protein ligand binding,
measurements analysis of binding isotherm, cooperativity, Hill and scatchard plots, kinetics of
allosteric enzymes.
UNIT IV (12 Periods)
Enzyme Technology: Methods for large scale production of enzymes.
Immobilized enzyme and their comparison with soluble enzymes, Methods for immobilization of
enzymes. Immobilized enzyme reactors. Application of Immobilized and soluble enzyme in
health and industry. Application to fundamental studies of biochemistry.
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Course: BIOTECH3SEC02PR
ENZYMOLOGY (Practical)
PRACTICALS
1. Purification of an enzyme from any natural resource
2. Quantitative estimation of proteins by Bradford/Lowry’s method. 3. Perform assay for the purified enzyme. 4. Calculation of kinetic parameters such as Km, Vmax, Kcat
2. Harper’s illustrated Biochemistry by Robert K. Murray, David A Bender, Kathleen M.Botham, Peter J. Kennelly, Victor W. Rodwell, P. Anthony Weil. 28th Edition,
McGrawHill, 2009.
3. Biochemistry, Donald Voet and Judith Voet, 2nd Edition, Publisher: John Wiley andSons,
1995.
4. Biochemistry by Mary K.Campbell& Shawn O.Farrell, 5th Edition, Cenage Learning,2005.
5. Fundamentals of Enzymology Nicholas Price and Lewis Stevens Oxford University Press
1999
6. Fundamentals of Enzyme Kinetics Athel Cornish-Bowden Portland Press 2004
7. Practical Enzymology Hans Bisswanger Wiley–VCH 2004
8. The Organic Chemistry of Enzyme-catalyzed Reactions Richard B. Silverman Academic
Press 2002
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Course: BIOTECH4SEC03TH
INDUSTRIAL FERMENTATIONS (Theory)
Semester end examination: 40 marks
Practical examination: 30 marks
Internal Assessment: 30 marks
Note: The Examiner will set a total of nine (9) questions covering all topics/ units of the prescribed course by setting at
least two questions from each unit. Out of the nine questions, one question containing ten (10) short-answer type
questions that will cover entire course will be compulsory. The candidate will attempt a total of five questions (one from
each unit) including the compulsory question. All questions will carry equal marks.
UNIT I (12 Periods)
Production of industrial chemicals, biochemicals and chemotherapeutic products. Propionic acid,