Undergraduate Programme
For Women and Men
Free
Duration: 3 Years
This programme leads to the integrated postgraduate programme in (subject to meeting the eligibility criteria): M.Sc. in Biosciences (Women and Men) / M.Sc. in Chemistry (Men only)
- In the first two years of study, both subjects (Biosciences and Chemistry) are taught
- In the third year, the subject (students will take courses in only that subject) of specialization will determine the final degree awarded: B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biosciences or B.Sc. (Hons.) in Chemistry
Honours in Biosciences (Year 3): Much emphasis is laid on getting students abreast with the newly emerging areas of Biological Sciences. Practical courses—including hands-on training in laboratory techniques—enhance students’ understanding of the basic and applied theoretical concepts. These include morphological and anatomical aspects gained earlier along with structure-function relationships that exist among organisms and applications developed in the field of Biological Sciences for improving the quality of Man’s life.
Honours in Chemistry (Year 3): The emphasis is on teaching the fundamental principles of Chemistry that cover topics under each of the major branches of Chemistry such as Inorganic, Organic and Physical, and giving training in appropriate experimental methods. Electives (including interdepartmental) are being introduced for Chemistry Honours students that enable the incorporation of emerging fields into the syllabus as and when the need arises. The graduating student will be exposed to almost every aspect of the subject – Theoretical, Applied, Instrumental, Computational and Experimental.
- 10+2 years of schooling from a recognized board (CBSE or equivalent)
- Either passed or appeared for Final exams at XII level before Admissions Test
- XII Standard: 55% or more (English) and 60% or more (Aggregate including English). If not appeared for XII Standard exams, X and XI Standard marks will be considered
- Age: preferably below 19 years on 31 May in the year of admission
YEAR 1
Semester 1
Biosciences: Plant Diversity I (Algae, Fungi and Bryophytes), Animal Diversity I (Invertebrata), Plant Diversity I (Practical), Animal Diversity I (Practical)
Chemistry: Principles of Structure and Bonding, Laboratory Course in General Chemistry (Practical)
Semester 2
Biosciences: Plant Diversity II (Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms and Morphology of Angiosperms), Animal Diversity II (Chordata), Plant Diversity II (Practical), Animal Diversity II (Practical)
Chemistry: Chemical Thermodynamics, Laboratory Course in Titrimetry and Thermodynamics (Practical)
YEAR 2
Semester 3
Biosciences: Plant Diversity III (Taxonomy, Anatomy and Embryology of Angiosperms), Developmental Biology (Embryology of Animals), Plant Diversity III (Practical), Developmental Biology (Practical)
Chemistry: Chemical Kinetics and Equilibria, Laboratory Course in Chemical Kinetics and Equilibria (Practical)
Semester 4
Biosciences: Biostatistics, Bacteriology and Virology, Biostatistics (Practical), Bacteriology and Virology (Practical)
Chemistry: Chemistry of Organic Functional Groups, Laboratory Course in Methods and Synthesis in Organic Chemistry (Practical)
YEAR 3
Semester 5
Biosciences: Plant Physiology, Animal Physiology, Cell Biology, Ecology and Environmental Biology, Instrumentation, Plant Physiology (Practical), Animal Physiology (Practical), Cell Biology (Practical), Ecology and Environmental Biology (Practical), Instrumentation (Practical)
or
Chemistry: Chemistry of Elements, Applications of Thermodynamics and Surface Chemistry, Dynamic Aspects of Organic Chemistry, Chemistry of Biological Molecules, Quantum Chemistry, Environmental and Green Chemistry, Laboratory Course in Inorganic and Physical Chemistry (Practical), Laboratory Course in Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry (Practical), Project / Laboratory Course in Computer Applications I (Practical)
Semester 6
Biosciences: Genetics and Evolution, Biotechnology, Introductory Molecular Biology, Biological Chemistry, Introductory Immunology, Biotechnology (Practical), Introductory Molecular Biology (Practical), Biological Chemistry (Practical), Genetics (Practical) and Introductory Immunology (Practical)
or
Chemistry: Advanced Inorganic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Applications of Spectroscopy, Theoretical Aspects of Spectroscopy, Materials of Industrial Importance, Laboratory Course in Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry (Practical), Laboratory Course in Synthetic Organic Chemistry and Spectroscopic Techniques (Practical), Project / Laboratory Course in Computer Applications II (Practical)
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