M.Sc. Biotechnology
A very brief overview of the programme :
Biotechnology has emerged as one of the most prominent branches of science. It has become an inevitable part of industries such as Pharmaceuticals, Agriculture, Food & Beverages, etc., as well as the R & D divisions of Health Care, Nutrition, and Environmental Conservation. The Biotechnology course is designed to equip the students with comprehensive knowledge on tools and techniques employed in Agriculture and Industry in addition to formal classroom teaching, well-planned lab sessions, interactive tutorials, exposure to experimental tools used in the biotechnology industry and research is provided through a carefully designed industry-centric curriculum. Students develop problem-solving and decision-making skills as well as scientific aptitude through this course.
Eligibility Criteria for admission to the programme:
Candidates with Bachelor's Degree in Life Science/Agriculture/Pharmacy/Chemical Engineering/Medicine/Veterinary/ Dairy/Fisheries/Horticulture/Forestry from any University recognized by UGC/ICAR/AICTE/Medical Council with an aggregate minimum of 55% (50% in case of SC/ST) or equivalent grade.
Scheme & Credit pattern (semester-wise) of the programme
Master’s Degree Program in Biotechnology
| Master’s Degree Program in Biotechnology Credits to be earned |
76 |
| Core papers |
51 credits |
| Soft core |
21 credits |
| Open elective paper* |
04 credits |
*Open elective shall be entirely from different discipline of study
Credit matrix for the Master’s Degree Program in Biotechnology
| Credits to be earned |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
Total Credits |
| Hard Core |
14 |
14 |
14 |
09 |
51 credits |
| Soft Core |
06 |
06 |
06 |
03 |
21 credits |
| Open elective |
- |
04 |
- |
- |
04 credits |
| Total |
20 |
24 |
20 |
12 |
76 |
Semester-I
| Sl No |
Code |
Title of the Paper |
Course Type |
Credit Pattern
L T P |
Total Credits |
| 1 |
|
Molecular Cell Biology |
FCHC |
3 1 0 |
4 |
| 2 |
|
Fundamentals of Biochemistry |
FCHC |
3 1 0 |
4 |
| 3 |
|
Techniques in Biology |
FCHC |
3 1 0 |
4 |
| 4 |
|
Practical IA
(Techniques in biology& Fundamentals of Biochemistry) |
FCHC |
0 0 2 |
2 |
| 5 |
|
Practical IB
(Molecular Cell Biology/Genetics /Microbiology) |
FCHC |
0 0 2 |
2 |
| Soft Core (Any ONE) |
| 1 |
|
Genetics |
FCSC |
3 0 0 |
3 |
| 2 |
|
Microbiology |
FCSC |
3 0 0 |
3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS
5 Hard Core (3 theory + 2 practicals) :16 credits ,1 Softcore: 03 credits |
19
CREDITS |
NOTE ADD ON COURSE: Interested students can opt for more than “ONESOFT CORE(THEORY)”.
II Semester
| Sl No |
Code |
Title of the Paper |
Course Type |
Credit Pattern
L T P |
Total Credits |
| 1 |
|
Molecular Biology |
FCHC |
4 0 0 |
4 |
| 2 |
|
Genetic Engineering |
FCHC |
4 0 0 |
4 |
| 3 |
|
Practical IIA:
(Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering ) |
FCHC |
0 0 2 |
2 |
| 4 |
|
Practical IIB:
(Molecular Diagnostics /Food and Environmental Biotechnology/
Bioprocess technology ) |
FCHC |
0 0 2 |
2 |
| Soft Core (Any TWO ) |
| 1 |
|
Molecular Diagnostics |
FCSC |
3 0 0 |
3 |
| 2 |
|
Food and Environmental Biotechnology |
SC |
3 0 0 |
3 |
| 3 |
|
Bioprocess technology |
SC |
3 0 0 |
3 |
| 4 |
|
Biotechnology and its applications
(For other discipline students) |
OE |
4 0 0 |
4 |
| TOTAL CREDITS
4 Hard Core (2 theory + 2 practicals) :12credits
2 Softcore: 06 credits 1 Open elective :04 credits |
22 CREDITS |
III Semester
| Sl No |
Code |
Title of the Paper |
Course Type |
Credit Pattern
L T P |
Total Credits |
| 1 |
|
Plant Biotechnology |
HC |
3 1 0 |
4 |
| 2 |
|
Animal Biotechnology |
HC |
3 1 0 |
4 |
| 3 |
|
Immunology |
FCHC |
3 1 0 |
4 |
| 4 |
|
Practical-III:
Plant Biotechnology. Animal Biotechnology &Immunology |
HC |
0 0 4 |
4 |
| Soft Core (Any TWO) |
| 1 |
|
Natural products & Drug discovery |
SC |
3 0 0 |
3 |
| 2 |
|
Biostatistics & Bioinformatics |
SC |
3 0 0 |
3 |
| 3 |
|
Genomics& Proteomics |
SC |
3 0 0 |
3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS
4 Hard Core (3 theory + 1 practical’s) :16 credits ,2Softcore: 06 credits |
22
CREDITS |
IV Semester
| Sl No |
Code |
Title of the Paper |
Course Type |
Credit Pattern
L T P |
Total Credits |
| 1 |
|
Project Work |
HC |
0 0 10 |
10 |
| Soft Core (Any One) |
| 1 |
|
Molecular plant pathology |
SC |
3 0 0 |
3 |
| 2 |
|
Stem cell & regenerative medicine |
SC |
3 0 0 |
3 |
| 3 |
|
Research Methodology |
SC |
3 0 0 |
3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS
1 Hard Core :10 credits ,1 Softcore: 03 credits |
13
CREDITS |
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M.Sc. Microbiology
Overview of the programme
The M.Sc. Microbiology course of the University of Mysore is approved by the University Grants Commission. The syllabus is designed to provide a holistic insight into the subject by experts of the University and was adopted for teaching in the Centre. The Department is well furnished and provided with state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. The Department has highly qualified and experienced faculty for the students to learn and experiment, hands on, with techniques of great relevance to current day bio industries. Besides, the Centre also invites eminent Scholars, Scientists and Professors from UOM, CFTRI, DFRL and other institutions for special lectures to enlighten students on most recent developments in the subject. The students are also encouraged to take part in scientific seminars, group discussions and quiz competitions apart from the other extra curricular activities. Our students have won prizes in intercollegiate essay, debate and music competitions.
Eligibility criteria for admission
B.Sc. with Microbiology as one of the Major/ Optional subjects from University of Mysore or any other University equivalent thereto; 45% for general category and 5% relaxation for SC/ST students.
It is mandatory for admission that the applicant appears in the “Post Graduate Entrance Examination (PGEE)” for the current year conducted by the University of Mysore.
Scheme & Credit pattern
Credit Based Choice Based Continuous Evaluation Pattern System
SCHEME OF THE STUDY
MINIMUM CREDITS TO BE REGISTERED BY A STUDENT IN A NORMAL PHASE TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE
M.Sc. MICROBIOLOGY DEGREE IN FOUR SEMESTERS
| Semesters |
Hardcore |
Softcore |
Open elective |
Total |
| Numbers |
Credits |
Numbers |
Credits |
Numbers |
Credits |
Numbers |
Credits |
| I semester |
05 |
16 |
02 |
06 |
- |
- |
06 |
22 |
| II semester |
04 |
12 |
01 |
03 |
1 |
04 |
07 |
19 |
| III semester |
05 |
16 |
02 |
06 |
- |
- |
07 |
22 |
| IV semester |
1 |
07 |
02 |
06 |
- |
- |
02 |
13 |
| Total |
15 |
51 |
07 |
21 |
1 |
04 |
23 |
76 |
Semester-I
| Sl No |
Code |
Title of the Paper |
Course Type |
Credit Pattern
L T P |
Total Credits |
| 1 |
|
Bacteriology |
HC |
3 1 0 |
4 |
| 2 |
|
Virology |
HC |
3 1 0 |
4 |
| 3 |
|
Techniques in Biology |
FCHC |
3 1 0 |
4 |
| 4 |
|
Practical IA
(Techniques in Biology & Bacteriology &Virology) |
|
0 0 2 |
2 |
|
|
Practical IB(Molecular Cell Biology & Environmental Microbiology) |
|
0 0 2 |
2 |
| Soft Core (Any two) |
| 5 |
|
Environmental Microbiology |
SC |
3 0 0 |
3 |
| 6 |
|
Molecular Cell Biology |
FCSC |
3 0 0 |
3 |
| 7 |
|
Fundamentals of Biochemistry |
FCSC |
3 0 0 |
3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS5 Hard Core (3 theory + 2 practicals) :16 credits
2 Softcore: 06 credits |
|
22
CREDITS |
*Note: For students those who wish to have more than one softcore, Bridge course/Add-on course (theory) will be provided.
Semester-II
| Sl No |
Code |
Title of the Paper |
Course Type |
Credit Pattern
L T P |
Total Credits |
| 1 |
|
Molecular Biology |
FCHC |
3 1 0 |
4 |
| 3 |
|
Genetic Engineering |
FCHC |
3 1 0 |
4 |
| 4 |
|
Practical IIA: (Molecular Biology & Genetic
Engineering) |
|
0 0 2 |
2 |
| 5 |
|
Practical IIB:
Microbial Physiology) |
|
0 0 2 |
2 |
| Soft Core (Any one) |
| 6 |
|
Microbial Physiology |
SC |
3 0 0 |
3 |
| 7 |
|
Molecular Diagnostics |
FCSC |
3 0 0 |
3 |
| 8 |
|
Microbial Diversity |
OE |
3 1 0 |
4 |
| TOTAL CREDITS
4 Hard Core (2 theory + 2 practicals)
:12 credits
1 Softcore: 03 credits
1 Open elective :04 credits |
|
15+4=19
CREDITS |
Semester-III
| Sl No |
Code |
Title of the Paper |
Course Type |
Credit Pattern L T P |
Total Credits |
| 1> |
|
Medical Microbiology |
HC |
3 1 0 |
4 |
| 2 |
|
Immunology |
FCHC |
3 1 0 |
4 |
| 3 |
|
Food Microbiology |
HC |
3 1 0 |
4 |
| 4 |
|
Practical-IIIA: Immunology & Medical Microbiology & Food Microbiology(Research Paper Presentation) |
|
0 0 2 |
2 |
| 5 |
|
Practical-IIIB
Genetics & Mycology |
|
0 0 2 |
2 |
| Soft Core (Any Two) |
| 6 |
|
Genetics |
HC |
3 0 0 |
3 |
| 7 |
|
Mycology |
SC |
3 0 0 |
3 |
| 8 |
|
Genomics and Proteomics |
SC |
3 0 0 |
3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS5 Hard Core (3 theory + 2 practical) :16 credits
2 Softcore: 06 credits |
|
22
CREDITS |
Semester-IV
| Sl No |
Code |
Title of the Paper |
Course Type |
Credit Pattern L T P |
Total Credits |
| 1 |
|
Project Work |
HC |
0 1 6 |
7 |
| 2 |
|
Agricultural Microbiology |
SC |
3 0 0 |
3 |
| 3 |
|
Industrial Microbiology |
SC |
3 0 0 |
3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS
1 Hard Core (PW) : 07 credits
2 Softcore: 06 credits |
|
13CREDITS |
Grand Total Credits: 76
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M.Sc. Botany
Eligibility criteria for admission: Candidates possessing a B.Sc. with Botany as a Major /Optional subject and degree from UGC recognized University. Candidates applying for admission to M.Sc. Botany must be a graduate and must have obtained a minimum of 45% (40% in case of SC/ ST and Category-I candidates).
Scheme & Credit pattern Credit Based Choice Based Continuous Evaluation Pattern System SCHEME OF THE STUDY
MINIMUM CREDITS TO BE REGISTERED BY A STUDENT IN A NORMAL PHASE TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE
M.SC. BOTANY DEGREE IN FOUR SEMESTERS
| Semesters |
Hardcore |
Soft-core |
Open -elective |
Total |
| Number |
Credits |
Number |
Credits |
Number |
Credits |
Number |
Credits |
| I semester |
3 |
14 |
2 |
8 |
|
|
5 |
22 |
| II semester |
3 |
12 |
2 |
6 |
1 |
4 |
6 |
22 |
| III semester |
3 |
12 |
1 |
4 |
|
|
4 |
16 |
| IV semester |
2 |
12 |
1 |
4 |
|
|
3 |
16 |
| Total |
11 |
50 |
6 |
22 |
1 |
4 |
18 |
76 |
| First Semester
Credits:22 |
| No. |
Course/Paper Code |
Title of the Course/ Paper |
Hrs/Week
L:T:P |
Credits |
| 1 |
HARD CORE 10051 |
Virology, Bacteriology, Mycology and Plant Pathology |
2:1:1 |
4 |
| 2 |
HARD CORE 10052 |
Phycology, Bryophytes, Pteridophytes and Gymnosperms |
2:1:1 |
4 |
| 3 |
HARD CORE 10053 |
Systematics of Angiosperms |
2:1:3* |
6 |
| 4 |
SOFT CORE 10054** |
Fungal Biology and Biotechnology |
2:1:1 |
4 |
| 5 |
SOFT CORE 10055** |
Algal Biology and Biotechnology |
2:1:1 |
4 |
| 6 |
SOFT CORE 10056** |
Lichenology and Mycorrhizal Technology |
2:1:1 |
4 |
| 7 |
SOFT CORE 10057** |
Phytopathology |
2:1:1 |
4 |
| *Field Study/Tour: The student shall undertake a field trip for a minimum of 2-3 days and shall submit the herbaria and tour report for evaluation-2 credits. The practical component(P) includes Practical-1 credit and submission of tour report and herbaria includes 2 credits: hence 1+2=3 credits. Hence the hard core paper Systematics of Angiosperms will get total 6 credits.
**Any two soft core papers shall be studied. |
| Second Semester
Credits: 18 |
| No. |
Course/Paper Code |
Title of the Course / Paper |
Hrs/Week
L:T:P |
Credits |
| 1 |
HARD CORE 20051 |
Reproductive Biology of Angiosperms and Plant Morphogenesis |
2:1:1 |
4 |
| 2 |
HARD CORE 20052 |
Cell Biology and Genetics |
2:1:1 |
4 |
| 3 |
HARD CORE 20053 |
Plant Breeding and Evolutionary Biology |
2:1:1 |
4 |
| 4 |
SOFT CORE 20054* |
Plant Anatomy and Histochemistry |
2:0:1 |
3 |
| 5 |
SOFT CORE 20055* |
Ethno-Botany and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) |
2:0:1 |
3 |
| 6 |
SOFT CORE 2.3* |
Economic Botany |
2:0:1 |
3 |
| 7 |
OPEN ELECTIVE 2.1 |
Medicinal Plants |
3:1:0 |
4 |
| ** Any two soft core papers shall be studied. |
| Third Semester
Credits: 16 |
| No. |
Course/Paper Code |
Title of the Course /Paper |
Hrs/Week
L:T:P |
Credits |
| 1 |
HARD CORE 3.1 |
Biochemistry and Plant Physiology |
2:1:1 |
4 |
| 2 |
HARD CORE 3.2 |
Molecular Biology |
2:1:1 |
4 |
| 3 |
HARD CORE 3.3 |
Plant Biotechnology |
2:1:1 |
4 |
| 4 |
SOFT CORE 3.1* |
Molecular Genetics of Plants |
2:1:1 |
4 |
| 5 |
SOFT CORE 3.2* |
Molecular Plant Pathology |
2:1:1 |
4 |
| 6 |
SOFT CORE 3.3* |
Plant Propagation and Plant Breeding |
2:1:1 |
4 |
| 7 |
SOFT CORE 3.4* |
Phyto-chemistry and Herbal Technology |
2:1:1 |
4 |
| 8 |
OPEN ELECTIVE 3.1 |
Plant Propagation Techniques |
3:1:0 |
4 |
| * Any one soft core courses/papers shall be studied. |
| Fourth Semester Credits: 16 |
| No. |
Course/Paper Code |
Title of the Course /Paper |
Hrs/Week
L:T:P |
Credits |
| 1 |
HARD CORE 4.1 |
Ecology, Conservation Biology and Phytogeography |
2:1:1 |
4 |
| 2 |
HARD CORE 4.2 |
Project Work * |
0:0:8 |
8 |
| 3 |
SOFT CORE 4.1* |
Seed Technology |
2:1:1 |
4 |
| 4 |
SOFT CORE 4.2* |
Seed Pathology |
2:1:1 |
4 |
| 5 |
SOFT CORE 4.3* |
Bio -Analytical Techniques |
2:1:1 |
4 |
| 6 |
OPEN ELECTIVE 4.1 |
Plant Diversity and Human Welfare
|
3:1:0 |
4 |
|
*Project Work: The student shall undertake a Project Work in the Department or in any other University or Institute under the guidance of a Research Supervisor and shall submit a Project Report duly signed by Student and Research Supervisor for Evaluation. |
| Semester- Wise Credit Pattern
I Semester = 22 (HC- 14 + SC-08)
II Semester = 18 (HC- 12 + SC-06)
III Semester = 16 (HC- 12 + SC- 04)
IV Semester= 16 (HC- 12 + SC-04)
Total Hard Core credits to be earned by the students = 50
Total Soft Core credits to be earned by the students=22
Student has to earn 4 credits from minimum of 4 credits from open Electives = 04
Total number of credits required for qualifying M.Sc. Botany Course = 76
|
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M.Sc. Biochemistry
Eligibility :
- Eligibility is as prescribed by the University of Mysore regulations for PG admission.
- Students of Bachelors of Science (B.Sc.) degree from any UGC recognized Universities with Chemistry or Biochemistry as one of the majors
- For general category- minimum 45% marks in Chemistry/ Biochemistry
- For SC/ST category- 40% marks in Chemistry/ Biochemistry
- Students with bachelor degree from Foreign Universities will apply through equivalence committee of University of Mysore.
- The applicant has to take “Post Graduate Entrance Examination (PGEE)” for the current year conducted by the University of Mysore or as applicable and marks obtained shall be filled in the application form.
Scheme & Credit pattern
Credit Based Choice Based Continuous Evaluation Pattern System
SCHEME OF THE STUDY
Credit Distribution for Each Semester:
| Semesters |
Hard Core (HC) |
Soft Core (SC) |
Open Elective (OE) |
Total |
|
Number of Papers |
Credits |
Number of Papers |
Credits |
Number of Papers |
Credits |
Number of Papers |
Credits |
| I semester |
5 |
16 |
02 |
06 |
- |
- |
7 |
22 |
| II semester |
5 |
16 |
01 |
03 |
01 |
04 |
7 |
23 |
| III semester |
4 |
12 |
02 |
06 |
- |
- |
6 |
18 |
| IV semester |
1 |
10 |
01 |
03 |
- |
- |
2 |
13 |
| Total |
15 |
54 |
06 |
18 |
01 |
04 |
22 |
76 |
Credits to be claimed for Successful award of M.Sc. degree in Biochemistry
|
Minimum Required |
Obtained |
| Minimum Credits from Hard Core |
42 |
54 |
| Minimum Credits from Soft Core |
16 |
18 |
| Minimum Credits from Open Elective |
04 |
04 |
| Minimum Total Credits |
76 |
76 |
Semester-I
| Sl. No. |
Title of the Paper |
Course Type |
Credit Pattern L T P |
Total Credits |
| 1 |
Fundamentals of Biochemistry |
FCHC |
3 1 0 |
4 |
| 2 |
Techniques in Biology |
FCHC |
3 1 0 |
4 |
| 3 |
Molecular Cell Biology |
FCHC |
3 1 0 |
4 |
| 4 |
Practical IA
(Experiments in Fundamentals of Biochemistry & Techniques in biology, Laboratory Visit and Tour Report) |
HC |
0 0 4 |
2 |
| 5 |
Practical IB
(Experiments in Molecular Cell Biology & Genetics; Seminar) |
HC |
0 0 4 |
2 |
|
Soft Core (Any Two) |
| 6 |
Genetics |
FCSC |
3 1 0 |
3 |
| 7 |
Microbiology |
FCSC |
3 1 0 |
3 |
|
Genetic Engineering |
FCSC |
3 1 0 |
3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS
5 Hard Core (HC): 16 Credits; 2 Soft Core (SC): 06 |
22 |
Semester-II
| Sl. No. |
Course |
Course Type |
Credit Pattern L T P |
Total
Credits |
| 1 |
Molecular Biology |
FCHC |
3 1 0 |
4 |
| 2 |
Metabolism of Carbohydrates |
HC |
3 1 0 |
4 |
| 3 |
Bioorganic and Bioinorganic Chemistry |
HC |
3 1 0 |
4 |
| 4 |
Practical IIA
(Experiments in Molecular Biology; Bioorganic & Bioinorganic chemistry; Laboratory visits and Tour report) |
HC |
0 0 4 |
2 |
| 5 |
Practical IIB
(Experiments in Metabolism of Carbohydrates and lipids, Seminar) |
HC |
0 0 4 |
2 |
|
Soft Core (Any One) |
| 6 |
Metabolism of Lipids |
SC |
3 1 0 |
3 |
|
Molecular Diagnostics |
SC |
3 1 0 |
3 |
|
Open Elective |
| 7 |
Fundamentals of Biochemistry and its applications (For students of other disciplines) |
OE |
3 1 0 |
4 |
| TOTAL CREDITS
5 Hard Core (HC): 16 Credits; 1 Soft Core (SC): 03; 1 Open elective (OE): 04 |
23 |
Semester-III
| Sl. No. |
Course |
Course Type |
Credit Pattern L T P |
Total
Credits |
| 1 |
Immunology |
FCHC |
3 1 0 |
4 |
| 2 |
Enzymology |
HC |
3 1 0 |
4 |
| 3 |
Practical-IIIA
Experiments in Immunology, Metabolism of Amino acids, Proteins, and Nucleic acids; Study tour and tour report. |
HC |
0 0 4 |
2 |
| 4 |
Practical IIIB
Experiments in Enzymology and Seminar |
HC |
0 0 4 |
2 |
|
Soft Core (Any Two) |
| 5 |
Metabolism of Nucleic Acids |
SC |
3 1 0 |
3 |
| 6 |
Metabolism of Amino Acids and Proteins |
SC |
3 1 0 |
3 |
|
Membrane Biology |
SC |
3 1 0 |
3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS
4 Hard Core (HC): 12 Credits; 1 Soft Core (SC): 06 |
18 |
Semester-IV
| Sl. No. |
Course |
Course Type |
Credit Pattern
L T P |
Total
Credits |
| 1 |
Project Work |
HC |
0 2 20 |
10 |
|
Soft Core (Any One) |
HC |
3 1 0 |
|
| 2 |
Clinical Biochemistry |
HC |
3 1 0 |
3 |
| 3 |
Biostatistics, Bioinformatics and Research Methodology |
HC |
3 1 0 |
3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS
1 Hard Core (HC): 10 Credits; 1 Soft Core (SC): 03 |
13 |
LTP: Lecture, Tutorial, Practical
FCHC: Foundation Course Hard Core; FCSC: Foundation Course Soft Core.
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