CURRICULUM STRUCTURE

MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.Sc.) - BOTANY

(ALIGNED WITH OUTCOME BASED EDUCATION)

AS PER UGC-CBCS GUIDELINES - 2016

EFFECTIVE FROM ACADEMIC SESSION 2019-2020

&
APPROVED BY EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCES

SHRI VENKATESHWARA UNIVERSITY, GAJRAULA

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 MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.Sc.) - BOTANY
EFFECTIVE FROMACADEMIC SESSION 2019-20
SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCES, SHRI VENKATESHWARA UNIVERSITY, GAJRAULA

OVERVIEW OF PROGRAMME

Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Botany programme is intended to develop learning about Botany and
the significance of Flora ranging from single cell algae to multicellular complex plant systems. We
have carefully balanced classical and modern Biological Courses to introduce and emphasize skill-
based programs, including an internship experience. Apart from the classical topics on Botany,
namely Taxonomy and Systematics, Anatomy of plants, Ecology, and Plant Physiology, this
syllabus also covers emerging field and scope-oriented area of Biological Sciences such as
Genetics, Developmental Biology, Molecular Biology, Plant Biotechnology, Biostatistics, and
Bioinformatics. The M.Sc. Botany Programme also focuses on various application-based and skill-
based courses such as Environmental Aspects, Wildlife and its Ecological Values, and
Conservation. This program through the dissertation will also help the students to understand the
basic principles of nature and will also provide scope for hands-on experience to experiment with
nature/plants and thereby enable them to develop aptitude for research in various allied fields of
Biological Sciences.

PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOs)

PEO-1: To inculcate the understanding of diverse and complex fields of Botany like Systematics
and Taxonomy, Anatomy and Physiology, Evolutionary Biology and Ecology, Cell biology, Molecular
biology and Biochemistry,

PEO-2: To provide an appropriate foundation for a career in biomedical and agricultural sciences
and effectively train for various challenges of the society.

PEO-3: To train academically sound researchers and intellectuals in the area of Botany, like
Genetics, biotechnology, microbiology, paleology and Conservation.

PEO-4: Help increase the entrepreneurial skills with bioethics in place and kick-start the
Professionalism aiding the industrial needs.

PEO-5: Understands about various concepts of Botany and its importance in human health.

PEO-6: To impart modern research and technological skills amongst the master’s students in
order to become professionals and leaders in the sector of Botanical sciences.

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PROGRAM OUTCOMES (POs):

PO-1: To equip students with comprehensive knowledge of botanical principles, theories, and
methodologies, focusing on the structure, function, and diversity of plant life.

PO-2: To develop students' ability to design, conduct, and analyse scientific research in Botany using
advanced experimental techniques and data analysis tools.

PO-3: To foster an understanding of ecological systems and biodiversity, promoting sustainable

practices and conservation efforts for wildlife and natural habitats.

PO-4: To enhance students' hands-on skills in fieldwork, laboratory experiments, microscopy,

taxonomic identification, and modern molecular techniques.

PO-5: To cultivate the ability to critically analyse botanical problems and develop innovative
solutions through interdisciplinary approaches.

PO-6: To enable effective scientific communication and collaboration, emphasizing the

dissemination of research findings to both scientific and non-scientific audiences.

PO-7: To impart ethical practices and a sense of responsibility towards society, plants, and the
environment, while adhering to professional botanical standards.

PO-8: To deepen understanding of evolutionary biology and its role in shaping plant behaviour,
adaptation, and speciation.

PO-9: To prepare students for diverse career opportunities in academia, research, environmental
consulting, and biotechnology while encouraging continuous learning.

PO-10: To emphasize the importance of Botany in addressing global challenges such as climate
change, habitat destruction, and invasive species, while also addressing local ecological and
botanical issues.

PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSOs)

PSO-1: Understand and analyse the evolutionary and ecological significance of different plant
taxa.

PSO-2: Analyse the mechanisms involved in life processes at the molecular level.

PSO-3: Perform analytical experiments in various fields of biological science.

PSO-4: Identify a research problem and formulate a scientific solution.

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 MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.Sc.) - BOTANY
EFFECTIVE FROM ACADEMIC SESSION 2019-20
SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCES, SHRI VENKATESHWARA UNIVERSITY, GAJRAULA

EVALUATION SCHEME OF MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.Sc.)- BOTANY

SEMESTER – I

STUDY TOT EVALUATION

S. COUR SCHEME SCHEME
COURSE AL
N SE COURSE TITLE
CATEGORY CRE CI ES TOT
O. CODE L T P DIT A E AL

THEORY COURSE

MSB- Cell & Molecular Biology of

1 Core Course 3 1 0 4 30 70 100
101 Plants

MSB- Biology And Diversity of Algae,

2 Core Course 3 1 0 4 30 70 100
102 Bryophytes and Pteridophytes

Discipline
MSB- Biology and Diversity of Viruses,
3 Specific 3 1 0 4 30 70 100
103 Bacteria and Fungi
Course
Discipline
MSB-
4 Specific Cytology and Genetics 3 1 0 4 30 70 100
104
Course

PRACTICAL COURSE

MSB-
5 Practical Lab- I 0 0 4 4 30 70 100
111

1
35
Total 12 4 4 20 5 500
0
0
Note: L- Lecture, T- Tutorial, P-Practical, CIA-Continuous Internal Assessment, ESE- End Semester
Examination
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COURSE NAME CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF PLANTS

COURSE CODE MSB-101 COURSE TYPE Theory

COURSE CATEGORY Core Course CREDIT 4

CONTACT HOURS TOTAL TEACHING
3:1:0 60
(L-T-P) HOURS
TOTAL MARKS 100
CIA MARK 30 ESE MARK 70
1. To identification and characterization of plants.
2. To developing DNA - based diagnostics and genetically engineered
COURSE
vaccines for plants.
OBJECTIVES
3. To study plant genomics and its applications.
4. To understand the plant cell at molecular level.
UNIT WISE TEACHING POs
UNITS COURSE CONTENT
HOURS ALIGNMENT
The Dynamics of Cell: Structural
organization of plant cell,
specialized plant cell types of Cell
Wall: Structure and functions; PO-1, PO-2,
UNIT-I biogenesis and growth, Plasma 18 PO-4, PO-5,
Membrane: Structure, Models PO-8
and function; sites for ATPases.
Ion carriers, ion channels and
pumps, receptors, and effectors
Chloroplast: Structure; genome
organization, gene expression;
PO-1, PO-3,
Mitochondria: Structure; genome
UNIT-II 16 PO-5, PO-7,
organization Plant Vacuole:
PO-9
Tonoplast membrane; structure
and function
UNIT-III Nucleus: Structure; nuclear 14 PO-1, PO-4,
pores; nucleosome organization; PO-6, PO-8,
DNA structure; A, B and Z forms; PO-10
replication, transcription;
promoters and transcription
factors; mRNA transport;
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 nucleolus; splicing; Introns and
their significance. Ribosomes:
Structure; site of protein
synthesis; mechanism of
translation; initiation, elongation,
and termination; structure and
role of t-RNA.
Cell Shape and Motility: The
cytoskeleton; organization and
role of microtubules and
microfilaments; motor
movements; implications in PO-1, PO-3,
UNIT-IV 12
flagellar and other movements, PO-5, PO-6,
Cell cycle and Apoptosis: Control
mechanism; role of cyclins and
cyclin - dependant kinases;
retinoblastoma and E2F proteins.
th
1. Cell Biology 6 Edition (2010) Gerald Karp John Wiley & Sons Inc.

2. The Cell: Fifth Edition: (2009) A Molecular Approach, Geoffrey M.

Cooper Robert E. Hausman, Sinauer Associates.
SUGGESTED
3. Cell and Molecular Biology (2005) P.K. Gupta Rastogi Publications.
READING
4. Microbiology, Cell Physiology and Biotechnology (2005): P.K.
Gupta Rastogi Publications.
5. https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc22_bt18/preview
CO-1: To create awareness of plant diversity and their scientific
classification methods.
CO-2: To understand the different levels of biological diversity through
systematic classification.
CO-3: To develop a scientific approach among the students towards the
COURSE embryo transfer technology, cloning, and transgenic plants.
OUTCOMES CO-4: To explore the application of DNA forensics, molecular diagnostics,
cloning, wildlife conservation, stem cell research and bio - processing
technologies are other import areas of plant biotechnology.
CO-5: Analyze to differentiate, explain the life cycle of selected genera.
CO-6: Evaluate to summarize, justify, and select the economic and
ecological importance of these plant groups.

CO-PO MAPPING MATRIX

COURSE ARTICULATION MATRIX: (MAPPING OF COs with POs)

POs/ COs PO-1 PO-2 PO-3 PO-4 PO-5 PO-6 PO-7 PO-8 PO-9 PO-10

CO-1 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 3 3 1
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 CO-2 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 2 1
CO-3 2 1 1 2 3 2 2 3 3 1
CO-4 2 2 3 3 2 2 2 2 3 2
CO-5 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 2 1
CO-6 2 1 1 2 3 2 2 3 3 1
AVERAGE
2.5 1.5 2.5 2 2.25 1.5 1.5 2.75 2.75 1.25
MSB-101
Note: 1-Low Correlation; 2- Moderate Correlation; 3- Substantial Correlation Attributes

COURSE ATTRIBUTES
EMPLOYABILITY ✓

ENTREPRENEURSHIP -
SKILL DEVELOPMENT ✓
GENDER EQUALITY -
ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY ✓
HUMAN VALUE -
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS ✓
SDG-14: Life below water
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs) MAPPING
SDG-15: Life on Land

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 BIOLOGY AND DIVERSITY OF ALGAE, BRYOPHYTES AND
COURSE NAME PTERIDOPHYTES

COURSE CODE MSB-102 COURSE TYPE Theory

COURSE
CREDIT 4
CATEGORY CORE COURSE

CONTACT HOURS TOTAL TEACHING

(3:1:0) 60
(L-T-P) HOURS

TOTAL MARKS 100

CIA MARK 30 ESE MARK 70
1. Describe levels of organization and related functions in plants and
animals.
COURSE 2. Identify the characteristics and basic needs of living organisms and
OBJECTIVES ecosystems.
3. Identifying the archegoniate which are beneficial for human well-being.
4. To understand the diversity among different lower groups of plants.
POs
UNITS COURSE CONTENT TOTAL HOURS
ALIGNMENT
Phycology: Algae in diversified
habitats; thallus - organization;
cell ultra structure; reproduction
PO-1, PO-2,
(vegetative, asexual and sexual);
UNIT-I 14 PO-3, PO-5,
classification of algae; pigments,
PO-8
reserve food, flagella; algal
blooms, Economic importance of
algae.
UNIT-II Classification, salient features of 16 PO-1, PO-3,
Chlorophyta, Charophyta, PO-5, PO-6,
Xanthophyta, Bacillariophyta, PO-9
Phaeophyta and Rhodophyta, Life
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classes
Bryophytes: Morphology,
structure, reproduction;
distribution, Sporophytic evolution
in bryophytes; classification
PO-1, PO-2,
general account of
UNIT-III 14 PO-4, PO-5,
Marachantiales, Jungermanniales,
PO-8
Anthocerotales, Sphagnales,
Calobrayales, Takakiales,
Buxbaumiales, Ecology of
Bryophytes.
Pteridophytes: Classification,
PO-1, PO-3,
morphology, anatomy, and
UNIT-IV 16 PO-5, PO-6,
reproduction; Evolution of stele;
PO-10
heterospory and origin
1. The structure and reproduction of the algae (1965) Felix Eugene
Fritsch (Vol- I-V) University Press.
2. The A l g a e ( 1973) I I E d i t i o n . V.J. Chapman a n d D a v i d J .
Chapman M a c m i l l a n
3. Publications.
4. Botany for Degree students (2010) Algae. B.R. Vashishtha. S. Chand
Publications
5. An Introduction to Embryophyta ( 1961) Volume 1
Bryophyta, Volume 2

SUGGESTED 6. Pteridophytes. Fourth Revised Edition. N S Parihar. Allahabad: Central

READING Book Depot.

7. Botany for Degree Students - Bryophyta (2010) P.C. Vashishtha S.
Chand Publication.
8. Algae (II Ed) 2008. J.E. Grahm, Lee. W. Wilwx, Linda E. Grahm.
9. Hochman,Gal, Zilberman,David 2014 IBSN-1461493285- Algae
Farming and Its Bio-Products Springer
10.https://nptel.ac.in/courses/102/104/102104063
11.https://nptel.ac.in/courses/102/104/102104064
12.https://nptel.ac.in/courses/102/104/102104065

CO-1: Explain the processes of plants growth and development of algae.

CO-2: Explain the processes of plants growth and development of
bryophytes.
COURSE
CO-3: Explain the processes of plants growth and development of
OUTCOMES
pteridophytes.
CO-4: Design and critically assess the scientific investigations on plants
diversity.
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 CO-5: Evaluate to summarize, justify, and select the economic and
ecological importance of these plant groups.
CO-6: Analyze to differentiate, explain the life cycle of selected genera.

CO-PO MAPPING MATRIX

COURSE ARTICULATION MATRIX: (MAPPING OF COs with POs)

POs/ COs PO-1 PO-2 PO-3 PO-4 PO-5 PO-6 PO-7 PO-8 PO-9 PO-10
CO-1 3 2 2 2 1 2 1 2 3 2
CO-2 2 3 2 3 2 2 2 2 3 2
CO-3 3 2 3 3 2 2 2 3 3 2
CO-4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
CO-5 2 3 2 3 2 2 2 2 3 2
CO-6 3 2 3 3 2 2 2 3 3 2
AVERAGE MSB-
3 2.5 2.5 3 2 2.5 2 2.5 3 2.25
102
Note: 1-Low Correlation; 2- Moderate Correlation; 3- Substantial Correlation Attributes

EMPLOYABILITY ✓

ENTREPRENEURSHIP -
SKILL DEVELOPMENT ✓

GENDER EQUALITY -
ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY ✓

HUMAN VALUE -
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS ✓

SDG-13: Climate Action

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs) MAPPING SDG-14: Life Below Water
SDG-15: Life on Land

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COURSE NAME BIOLOGY AND DIVERSITY OF VIRUSES, BACTRIA, AND FUNGI
COURSE CODE MSB-103 COURSE TYPE THEORY
COURSE CATEGORY DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC COURSE CREDIT 4
CONTACT HOURS (L- TOTAL TEACHING
(3:1:0) 60
T-P) HOURS
TOTAL MARKS 100
CIA MARK 30 ESE MARK 70
1. Describe the major steps in the evolution and general account of virus.
2. Describe the major steps in the evolution and general account of
COURSE OBJECTIVES bacteria.
3. Describe the major steps in the evolution and general account of fungi.
4. Define clearly what is meant by virus, bacteria, and fungi.
POs
TOTAL
UNITS COURSE CONTENT ALIGNMEN
HOURS
T
UNIT-I Archaebacteria and Eubacteria: General 14 PO-1, PO-2,
account, ultra-structure, nutrition, and PO-4, PO-6,
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Cyanobacteria: Salient features and biological
PO-8
importance, affinities, Prochloron.
Lichens: General account
Viruses: Characteristics and ultra-structure of
viruses; isolation and purification of viruses;
PO-1, PO-3,
chemical nature, replication, transmission of
UNIT-II 14 PO-3, PO-6,
viruses; economic importance, Phytoplasma
PO-9
Viroid: General characteristic and role in causing
plant diseases
Fungi: General characters of fungi; substrate
relationship in fungi; unicellular and multi- cellular
organization. Pathology: Concept of disease in
PO-1, PO-4,
plants; Definition of plant disease, Historical
UNIT-III 16 PO-5, PO-7,
development of plant pathology. Symptoms
PO-8
caused by Plant Pathogenic fungi, bacteria and
viruses, Principles of Plant Disease Control. Brief
classification of Plant diseases
Cell wall composition; nutrition-saprobic,
biotrophic, symbiotic; reproduction-vegetative, PO-1, PO-3,
UNIT-IV asexual, and sexual; heterothallism; 16 PO-4, PO-6,
heterokaryosis; parasexuality; recent trends in PO-10
classification, phylogeny of fungi
1. Prescott’s Microbiology 8th Edition (2010). Joene Willey, Linda
herwood, Chris
2. Microbiology: An Introduction by Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, and
Christine L. Case
3. Matthew's Plant Virology, Fourth Edition (2005) George N. Agrios
Academic Press.
4. Introductory Mycologe 4th Edition (1996) Constantine J. Alexopoulos,
Charles W.
5. Introduction to Fungi 3rd Edition (2007) John Webster (Author),
SUGGESTED READING
Roland Weber
(Author) Cambridge University Press.
6. Plant Pathology (1982) R.S. Mehrotra. McGraw-Hill Publication.
7. Microbial Ecology: Fundamentals and Applications by Ronald M. Atlas
and Richard Bartha
8. https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc25_bt33/preview
9. https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc21_bt22/preview
10. https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/cec19_bt11/preview
11. https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/cec24_bt22/preview
COURSE OUTCOMES CO-1: Describe the different stages of virus evolution and development.
CO-2: Describe the different stages of bacteria evolution and
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CO-3: Describe the different stages of fungi evolution and development.
CO-4: Evaluate the progress made to date in lower organism research.
CO-5: Analyze to differentiate, explain the life cycle of selected genera.
CO-6: Evaluate to summarize and select the economic importance of these
plant groups.

CO-PO MAPPING MATRIX

COURSE ARTICULATION MATRIX: (MAPPING OF COs with POs)

POs/ COs PO-1 PO-2 PO-3 PO-4 PO-5 PO-6 PO-7 PO-8 PO-9 PO-10
CO-1 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 2 2
CO-2 2 2 2 2 3 1 2 2 2 1
CO-3 2 2 3 2 2 1 2 2 2 2
CO-4 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 3 3 2
CO-5 1 2 2 2 1 2 2 3 2 2
CO-6 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 2 2
AVERAGE
2.75 2.25 2.5 2 2.25 1.75 2 2 2.25 1.75
MSB-103
Note: 1-Low Correlation; 2- Moderate Correlation; 3- Substantial Correlation Attributes

COURSE ATTRIBUTES

EMPLOYABILITY ✓

ENTREPRENEURSHIP -
SKILL DEVELOPMENT ✓

GENDER EQUALITY -
ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY ✓

HUMAN VALUE ✓

PROFESSIONAL ETHICS ✓

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs) SDG-13: Climate Action

MAPPING SDG-15: Life on Land

COURSE NAME CYTOLOGY AND GENETICS

COURSE CODE MSB-104 COURSE TYPE Theory

Discipline Specific
CREDIT 4
COURSE CATEGORY Course
TOTAL TEACHING
CONTACT HOURS (L-T-P) (3:1:0) 60
HOURS

TOTAL MARKS 100

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1. To understand the structure and function of the cell

2. Understanding of cell as unit of life.
3. Defining cell as the fundamental and functional unit of
COURSE OBJECTIVES
organisms.
4. To provide a scientific knowledge and recent advancement in
cell biology and genetics.
POs
UNITS COURSE CONTENT TOTAL HOURS ALIGNME
NT
Chromatin Organization:
Chromosome structure and
packaging of DNA, molecular
organization of centromere and
telomere; nucleolus and
PO-1, PO-
ribosomal RNA genes;
UNIT-I 15 3, PO-4,
euchromatin and
PO-6, PO-8
heterochromatin; chromosomes-
polytene. lampbursh, B-
chromosome and sex
chromosome; molecular basis of
chromosome pairing
Classical genetics: Mendalism,
Interaction of genes, Organellar
PO-1, PO-
genetics, Multigene family,
UNIT-II 15 2, PO-5,
Multiple alleles, Sex
PO-6, PO-9
determination and sex-linked
inheritance.
Genetics of Prokaryotic and
Eukaryotic organelles: Mapping
the bacteriophage genome;
phage phenotypes; genetic
recombination of phage; genetic PO-1, PO-
transformation, conjugation and 4, PO-5,
UNIT-III 15
transduction in bacteria; Gene PO-8, PO-
structure and expression : 10
Genetics fine structure of gene;
cis-trans test; regulation of gene
expression in prokaryotes and
eukaryotes.
UNIT-IV Genetics recombination and 15 PO-1, PO-
genetic mapping: 3, PO-5,
Recombination; crossing over,
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recombination; role of Rec A
and Rec BCD enzymes; site-
specific recombination;
chromosome mapping. Linkage
PO-6, PO-7
groups, genetic markers,
differences between genetic and
physical maps; somatic cell
genetics- and alternative
approach to gene mapping
1. Principles of Genetics 5th Edition (2008). D. Peter Snustad,
Michael J. Simmon, John Wiley.
2. Genetics (2005) P.K. Gupta. Rastogi Publications.
3. Lewin's GENES XI (2012). 11 Edition, Jecelyn E. Krebs Elliott S.
Goldstein, Stephen T. Kilpatrick. Publishers. Jones & Bartlett
SUGGESTED READING
Learing.
4. https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc22_bt18/preview
5. https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/cec21_bt05/preview
6. https://archive.nptel.ac.in/courses/102/104/102104056/
7. https://archive.nptel.ac.in/courses/102/103/102103093/
CO-1: To develop critical thinking, skill, and research aptitudes.
CO-2: To develop research aptitudes in basic plant science.
CO-3: To develop critical thinking, skill, and research aptitudes in
applied biology.
CO-4: To emphasize the central role of genes and their inheritance
COURSE OUTCOMES
characteristics.
CO-5: Define basic concepts of physiology and metabolism.
CO-6: Understand the plants and plant cells in relation to water,
nutrition, photosynthetic.
pathways and respiration

CO-PO MAPPING MATRIX

COURSE ARTICULATION MATRIX: (MAPPING OF COs with POs)

PO- PO-
POs/ COs PO-2 PO-4 PO-5 PO-6 PO-7 PO-8 PO-9 PO-10
1 3
CO-1 3 2 3 2 1 2 1 2 3 2
CO-2 3 2 3 3 2 2 2 2 3 2
CO-3 3 3 3 3 2 3 2 3 3 3
CO-4 3 3 2 3 3 3 2 3 3 3
CO-5 2 2 2 3 2 3 3 3 3 2
CO-6 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3
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 Average
3 2.5 2.75 2.75 2 2.5 2.5 2.5 3 2.5
MSB-104

Note: 1-Low Correlation; 2- Moderate Correlation; 3- Substantial Correlation Attributes

EMPLOYABILITY ✓

ENTREPRENEURSHIP ✓

SKILL DEVELOPMENT ✓

GENDER EQUALITY -
ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY ✓

HUMAN VALUE ✓

PROFESSIONAL ETHICS ✓

SDG-3: Good Health and Well-Being

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs)
SDG-13: Climate Action
MAPPING
SDG-15: Life on Land

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COURSE NAME Lab-I
COURSE CODE MSB-111 COURSE TYPE PRACTICAL
COURSE CATEGORY MAJOR CREDIT 4
CONTACT HOURS TOTAL TEACHING
(0:0:4) 120
(L-T-P) HOURS
TOTAL MARKS 100
CIA MARK 30 ESE MARK 70
1. Demonstrate proficiency in various botanical field techniques, including
specimen collection, handling, and preservation.
2. Develop skills in data analysis and interpretation through practical
exercises involving the study of plant behaviour, ecology, and taxonomy.
COURSE 3. Gain hands-on experience in laboratory procedures such as histology,
OBJECTIVES dissection, and microscopy for the study of plant anatomy and
physiology.
4. Apply knowledge of experimental design and scientific method to conduct
independent research projects, culminating in comprehensive scientific
reports and presentations.
POs
UNITS COURSE CONTENT TOTAL HOURS ALIGNMEN
T
1. Identification of different
stages of mitosis and study
of morphology of metaphase
chormosomes from root tips.
2. Identification of different
stages of Meiosis from suitable PO-1, PO-3,
UNIT-I plant materials. 12 PO-4, PO-5,
3. Preparation of salivary PO-8
gland chromosomes of
Chironomous and Drosophila.
4. Camera lucida sketching of
Karyotypes of plants from
permanent slides.
UNIT-II 5. Microscopic study of the 14 PO-1, PO-3,
following algal genera: PO-4, PO-6,
HydrodIctyon, Pediaastrum, PO-9
Tolyphothriz, Pithophora,
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 Cladophora, Coleochaete,
Botrydium, Vaucheria, Chara,
Pinnularia, Polysiphonia,
Batarachospermum, Ceramium,
Ectocarpus, Fucus, Sargassum.
6. Study of following
bryophytic genera: Targionia,
Marchantia, Plagiochasma,
Sphaerocarpus, Riccardia,
Notothylus, Anthoceros,
Sphagnum, Polytrichum.
7. Study of following
pteridophytic genera:
Lycopodium, Selaginella,
Isoetes, Equisetum,
Ophioglossum, Osmunda,
Marsilea, Salvinia, Azolla.
8. Study of symptoms of
bacterial and viral diseases.
9. Study of symbiotic bacteria
- legume relationship and
mycorrhiza by specimens/slides.
10. Preparation of media.
11. Study of following
cyanophytes: Aphanocapsa,
Microcystis, Gloeotrichia, PO-1, PO-4,
UNIT-III Oscillatoria, Nostoc, Anabaena, 16 PO-5, PO-7,
Scytonema, Stigonema. PO-8
12. Study of host parasite
relationships of Albugo,
Synchytrium, Phytophthora,
Protomyces, Erysiphe,
Zphaerotheca, Phyllactinia,
Ustilago, Puccinia,Uromyces,
Alternaria, Colletrichum,
Cercospora, Helminthosporium.
UNIT-IV 13. Study of saprophytic fungi: 18 PO-1, PO-3,
Rhizopus, Peziza, Agaricus, PO-5, PO-6,
Polyporus. PO-10
14. Isolation of nuclei and
identification of histones by SDS
- PAGE.
15. Isolation of plant DNA and

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 its quantification by spectro
photometric method.
16. Isolation of plant RNA and
its quantification by spectro
photometric method.
17. Prepare the slides for
mitotic and meiotic cell
divisions.
18. Numerical problems on
Mendelian / non-mendelian
inheritance.
19. Numerical problems on
genetic interactions.
20. Numerical problems on
sex-linked characters.
1. Plant Systematics. Arun K. Pandey & Shruti Kansana. 2020. Jaya
Publishing House.
2. Bole, P. V. and Vaghani, Y. (1986) Field guide to the common trees of I ndia.
Oxford University Press; Bombay.
3. Brandis, D. (1906) Indian Trees (London, 5th edition. 1971). International
Book Distributors; Dehra Dun.
4. Dallwitz, M. J., Paine, T. A. and Zurcher, E. J. (2003). Principles of
interactive keys. http://delta-intkey.com
https://www.naace.co.uk/school-improvement/ict-mark/
5. K. B. Anjaria, (2015) “Electronic Herbarium and Digital Database
Preparation of Common Trees of Anand District, Gujarat” MRP submitted to
UGC, WRO, Pune 2015 (unpublished)
SUGGESTED 6. Lizeron Eremias and R. Subash. (2013) “E-Content Development: A
READING Milestone In The Dynamic Progress Of E- Learning” International Journal of
Teacher Educational Research (IJTER) Vol.2 No.1 January, 2013 ISSN: 2319-
4642
7. Pandey, B.P. 2007. Botany for Degree Students: Diversity of Seed Plants
and their Systematics, Structure, Development and Reproduction in
Flowering Plants. S. Chand & Company Ltd,New Delhi.
8. Stace, C. A. 1989. Plant Taxonomy and Biostatistics (2nd Ed.). Edward
Arnold, London.
9. https://archive.nptel.ac.in/courses/102/103/102103016/
10. https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc24_bt07/preview
11. https://archive.nptel.ac.in/courses/102/103/102103013/
12. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/102107075
13. https://archive.nptel.ac.in/noc/courses/noc18/SEM2/noc18-bt23/

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 CO-1: Acquire advanced practical skills in botanical research methods and
techniques, preparing students for careers in academia, conservation, or
industry.
CO-2: Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of botanical concepts
and principles through hands-on experimentation, observation, and analysis.
CO-3: Develop the ability to critically evaluate scientific literature and
effectively communicate research findings through written reports and oral
COURSE
presentations.
OUTCOMES
CO-4: Cultivate a deep appreciation for the diversity and complexity of plant
life and ecosystems, fostering a lifelong commitment to the field of Botany
and environmental stewardship.
CO-5: Understand effect of environmental factors on plant species.
CO-6: Understand cell structure, secondary growth, and adaptive anatomy
in plants.

CO-PO MAPPING MATRIX

COURSE ARTICULATION MATRIX: (MAPPING OF COs with POs)

POs/ COs PO-1 PO-2 PO-3 PO-4 PO-5 PO-6 PO-7 PO-8 PO-9 PO-10

CO-1 3 2 3 3 1 2 2 2 3 3

CO-2 2 3 3 2 3 2 2 2 3 3

CO-3 3 3 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 2

CO-4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

CO-5 3 2 2 2 3 3 2 3 3 2
CO-6 2 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 2 2
AVERAGE
3 2.75 2.75 2.75 2.25 2.5 2.5 2.5 3 2.75
MSB-111

Note: 1-Low Correlation; 2- Moderate Correlation; 3- Substantial Correlation Attributes

EMPLOYABILITY ✓

ENTREPRENEURSHIP -
SKILL DEVELOPMENT ✓

GENDER EQUALITY -
ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY ✓

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HUMAN VALUE ✓

PROFESSIONAL ETHICS ✓

SDG-13: Climate Action

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs)
SDG-14: Life Below Water
MAPPING
SDG-15: Life on Land

MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.Sc.) - BOTANY

EFFECTIVE FROM ACADEMIC SESSION 2019-20
SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCES, SHRI VENKATESHWARA UNIVERSITY, GAJRAULA
EVALUATION SCHEME OF MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.Sc.) - BOTANY

SEMESTER- II
Study Evaluation
Credits

S.n Course Course Scheme Scheme

Course Title
o. Category Code CI ES Tot
L T P
A E al

THEORY COURSE

CYTOGENETICS AND PLANT

1 Core Course MSB-201 3 1 0 4 30 70 100
BREEDING

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 BIOLOGY AND DIVERSITY OF
2 Core Course MSB-202 3 1 0 4 30 70 100
GYMNOSPERMS

Discipline
3 Specific MSB-203 TAXONOMY OF ANGIOSPERMS 3 1 0 4 30 70 100
Course
Discipline
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND
4 Specific MSB-204 3 1 0 4 30 70 100
METABOLISM
Course

PRACTICAL COURSE

5 Practical MSB-211 Lab-II 0 0 4 4 30 70 100

1 15 35
Total 4 4 20 500
2 0 0
Note: L- Lecture, T- Tutorial, P-Practical, CIA-Continuous Internal Assessment, ESE- End Semester
Examination

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COURSE NAME CYTOGENETICS AND PLANT BREEDING
COURSE CODE MSB-201 COURSE TYPE THEORY
COURSE CATEGORY CORE COURSE CREDIT 4
CONTACT HOURS TOTAL TEACHING
(3:1:0) 60
(L-T-P) HOURS
TOTAL MARKS 100
CIA MARK 30 ESE MARK 70
1. Understand the fundamental principles of cytology, including cell
structure, function, and organization.
2. Explore the mechanisms of cellular reproduction, including mitosis and
COURSE meiosis, and their significance in genetics.
OBJECTIVES 3. Analyse the relationship between genotype and phenotype and how
genetic information is transmitted from one generation to the next.
4. Apply cytological and genetic principles to real-world scenarios, such as
genetic disorders, inheritance patterns, and biotechnological applications.
POs
TOTAL
UNITS COURSE CONTENT ALIGNME
HOURS
NT
Cytogenetics of aneuploids and structural heterozygote: Effect
of aneuploidy on phenotype in plants; transmission of PO-1, PO-2,
UNIT-I monosomics and trisomics and their use in chromosome 12 PO-4, PO-5,
mapping of diploid and polyploids, translocation tester; PO-8
Robertsonian translocation, B-B translocation.
Molecular cytogenetics: Nuclear DNA content; C-Value
PO-1, PO-3,
paradox; cot curve and its significance; computer assisted
UNIT-II 14 PO-4, PO-6,
chromosome analysis; chromosome microdissection and
PO-9
microcloning.
Alien gene transfer, chromosome manipulation: transfer of
whole genome, example from wheat, Arachis and Brassica;
PO-1, PO-4,
transfer of individual chromosomes and chromosomes
UNIT-III 16 PO-5, PO-7,
segements; mothod of detecting alien chromatin; production
PO-8
characterization and utility of alien addition and substitution
lines
Perspectives of Plant Breeding, methods of reproduction in
crop plants and breeding methods in crops: Aims and
achievments of plant breeding; Breeding methods for self- PO-1, PO-3,
UNIT-IV pollinated crops, pure line breeding and mass selection, 18 PO-5, PO-6,
pedigree method; Selection in Cross pollinated corps. PO-10
Recurrent selection, clonal selection; hybird and synthetic
varietics; Heterosis and inbreeding depression.
SUGGESTE 1. Molecular Biology of the Cell by Bruce Alberts, Alexander Johnson, Julian Lewis,
D David Morgan, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts, Peter Walter
READING
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 2. Genetics: A Conceptual Approach by Benjamin A. Pierce
3. Introducing to Plant Breeding (2008) H.K. Chaudhary. Oxford & Ibh (2008).
4. Plant Breeding: (2012) A Biometrical Approach. Darbeshwar Roy Alpha Science Intl.
Ltd
CO-1: Apply modern cellular techniques to solve aspects of scientific problems.
CO-2: Describe cytological, biochemical, physiological and genetic aspects of the cell,
including cellular processes common to all cells, to all eukaryotic cells as well as
processes in certain specialized cells.
CO-3: Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of cellular structures, organelles,
COURSE
and their functions through theoretical knowledge and practical applications
OUTCOME
CO-4: Apply cytological and genetic principles to analyse and interpret various genetic
S
phenomena, such as inheritance patterns, genetic diseases, and molecular genetics
CO-5: Apply practical knowledge implemented in the biodiversity assessment and
conservation.
CO-6: Create a knowledge base in understanding the basis of plant diversity, economic
values & taxonomy of plants.

CO-PO MAPPING MATRIX

COURSE ARTICULATION MATRIX: (MAPPING OF Cos with Pos)

Pos/ Cos PO-1 PO-2 PO-3 PO-4 PO-5 PO-6 PO-7 PO-8 PO-9 PO-10
CO-1 2 2 3 3 2 2 2 2 3 2
CO-2 3 3 2 3 3 2 2 3 3 2
CO-3 3 3 3 3 2 2 3 3 3 2
CO-4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
CO-5 3 3 2 1 2 2 3 3 3 2
CO-6 2 2 3 3 3 2 3 3 2 2
AVERAGE
3 2.75 2.75 3 2.75 2.25 2.75 2.5 3 2.25
MSB-201
Note: 1-Low Correlation; 2- Moderate Correlation; 3- Substantial Correlation Attributes

EMPLOYABILITY ✓

ENTREPRENEURSHIP ✓

SKILL DEVELOPMENT ✓

GENDER EQUALITY -
ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY -
HUMAN VALUE -
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS -
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs) SDG-3: Good Health and Well-Being
MAPPING
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 SDG-15:Life on Land

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COURSE NAME BIOLOGY AND DIVERSITY OF SEED PLANTS

COURSE CODE MSB-202 COURSE TYPE THEORY

COURSE CATEGORY CORE COURSE CREDIT 4

CONTACT HOURS (L- TOTAL TEACHING

(3:1:0) 60
T-P) HOURS

TOTAL MARKS 100

CIA MARK 30 ESE MARK 70

1. Describe the biological basis of plant classification.

2. Explore the diverse methods of classifications in plant kingdom, their
COURSE
merits, and demerits.
OBJECTIVES
3. Discuss current questions in plant evolution and classification.
4. Discussing major keys to identify plant species.
TOTAL POs
UNITS COURSE CONTENT
HOURS ALIGNMENT
Introduction: Gymnosperms. the vessel-less and fruitless
seed plants varying in the structure of their sperms, PO-1, PO-3, PO-
UNIT-I 12
pollen grains, pollen germination and the complexity of 4, PO-6, PO-7
their female gametophyte.
Classification of Gymnosperms and their distribution in PO-1, PO-3, PO-
UNIT-II 14
India, Evolution, and affinities. 5, PO-6, PO-9
Pteridospermales: Morphology, Anatomy and male and
female fructification of –
Pteridospermales I: Lygenopteridaceae, and PO-1, PO-4, PO-
UNIT-III 16
Medullosaceae 5, PO-7, PO-8
Pteridospermales II: Glossopteridaceae and
Caytoniaceae
Comparative account of Cycadales and Ginkgoales;
PO-1, PO-3, PO-
UNIT-IV General account of Cycadeoidales and Cordaitales and 18
5, PO-6, PO-10
Coniferales
1. Gymnosperms; structure and evolution (2011) Charles Joseph Chamberlain Nabu
Press.
SUGGES
2. Botany for degree students: Gymnosperms. (2011) S. Chand Publication. New
TED
Delhi.
READING
3. Morphology of the angiosperms (1961). Arthur Johnson Eames. McGraw-Hill Book
Company
CO-1: Identify unknown plant species using dichotomous keys.
CO-2: Apply knowledge of different keys to interpret the taxonomical position of plant
COURSE
species.
OUTCOM
CO-3: Evaluate the evolutionary relationships between plants showing similar
ES
characteristics.
CO-4: Employ diverse taxonomic resources for plant identification, including

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 electronic and print media, reference materials, and herbarium collections.
CO-5: Remember to define various component of environment and ecosystem
and taxonomic terminology.
CO-6: Discuss the specimens of economic important plants.

CO-PO MAPPING MATRIX

COURSE ARTICULATION MATRIX: (MAPPING OF COs with POs)

PO-
POs/ COs PO-1 PO-3 PO-4 PO-5 PO-6 PO-7 PO-8 PO-9 PO-10
2

CO-1 3 2 3 3 2 2 2 2 3 2

CO-2 2 3 2 3 3 2 3 2 3 2

CO-3 3 3 3 3 2 2 3 3 3 2

CO-4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

CO-5 2 2 1 1 2 2 3 3 3 2

CO-6 3 3 2 3 2 2 2 2 2 3

AVERAGE 2.7
3 2.75 3 2.75 2.25 2.75 2.5 3 2.25
MSB-202 5
Note: 1-Low Correlation; 2- Moderate Correlation; 3- Substantial Correlation Attributes

EMPLOYABILITY ✓

ENTREPRENEURSHIP ✓

SKILL DEVELOPMENT ✓

GENDER EQUALITY -
ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY -
HUMAN VALUE -
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS -
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs)
SDG-15: Life on Land
MAPPING

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COURSE NAME TAXONOMY OF ANGIOSPERMS
COURSE CODE MSB-203 COURSE TYPE THEORY
COURSE DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC
CREDIT 4
CATEGORY COURSE
CONTACT HOURS
(3:1:0) TOTAL TEACHING HOURS 60
(L-T-P)
TOTAL MARKS 100
CIA MARK 30 ESE MARK 70
1. Describe the biological basis of plant classification.
2. Discuss current questions in plant evolution and classification.
COURSE
3. Understand the principles of plant classification basis.
OBJECTIVES
4. Analyse the interactions between higher plants and their environment,
including the effects of various environmental factors.
POs
TOTAL
UNITS COURSE CONTENT ALIGNM
HOURS
ENT
PO-1,
History of plant taxonomy, system of nomenclature, I.C.B.N., PO-3,
UNIT-I Botanical survey of India setup and role, The species concept: 12 PO-5,
Taxonomic hierarchy PO-6,
PO-8
PO-1,
PO-3,
Taxonomic evidence: Morphology, Anatomy, Palynology,
UNIT-II 14 PO-5,
Embryology, Cytology, Phytochemistry; genome analysis.
PO-6,
PO-9
PO-1,
Taxanomic tools. Herbarium, flora, histological, Phytochemical, PO-4,
UNIT-III serological, biochemical, and molecular techniques, computers, 16 PO-5,
and GIS PO-7,
PO-8
PO-1,
Distinctive features of: Rubiaceae, Convolvulaceae,
PO-3,
Solanaceae, Acanthacae, Labiateae, Verbenaceae,
UNIT-IV 18 PO-5,
Polygonaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Loranthaceae, Liliaceae,
PO-6,
Orchidaceae, Musaceae.
PO-10
1. Principles of Angiosperm Taxonomy (2011). P.H. Davis. Scientific Publishers.
SUGGESTED 2. Plant Systematic (2010) Third Edition: An intergrated Approach. G. Singh (Editor)
READING Science Publishers
3. Systematics Botany. (1981) R.C. Mathur and S.V.S. Chauhan. Agra Book Store.
COURSE CO-1: Recognize the major native and non-native plant families of India.
OUTCOMES CO-2: Recognize ecologically and economically important plant species which are

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 coexisting with human habitation.
CO-3: Apply knowledge of taxonomical concepts to analyse the current position of a
plant species in plant kingdom.
CO-4: Recognizing plants helpful for human as medicines and food.
CO-5: Evaluate or summarize role of plants in relation to Human Welfare and
commercial importance: forestry and forest products, avenue trees, ornamental
plants, alcoholic beverages, Fruits and nuts.
CO-6: Explain the botanical name, family and plant parts used for human welfare.

CO-PO MAPPING MATRIX

COURSE ARTICULATION MATRIX: (MAPPING OF COs with POs)

PO PO PO- PO
POs/ COs PO-3 PO-4 PO-5 PO-7 PO-9 PO-10
-1 -2 6 -8
CO-1 3 2 3 3 2 2 3 3 3 2
CO-2 3 3 2 3 3 2 3 3 3 2
CO-3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 2
CO-4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
CO-5 2 3 3 3 2 3 2 3 3 2
CO-6 2 3 3 3 2 3 3 2 3 3
AVERAGE 2.7 2.2
3 3 3 2.75 3 3 3 2.25
MSB-203 5 5
Note: 1-Low Correlation; 2- Moderate Correlation; 3- Substantial Correlation Attributes

EMPLOYABILITY ✓

ENTREPRENEURSHIP ✓

SKILL DEVELOPMENT -
GENDER EQUALITY -
ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY ✓

HUMAN VALUE -
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS -
SDG-3: Good Health and Well-being
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs)
SDG-6: Clean Water and Sanitation
MAPPING
SDG-15: Life on Land

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COURSE NAME Plant physiology and metabolism
COURSE CODE MSB-204 COURSE TYPE THEORY
COURSE
CREDIT 4
CATEGORY DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC COURSE
CONTACT HOURS TOTAL TEACHING
(3:1:0) 60
(L-T-P) HOURS
TOTAL MARKS 100
CIA MARK 30 ESE MARK 70
1. Discussing the processes involved in plant physiology.
2. Analyzing the pathways which are essential for various metabolic processes
in plant
COURSE
3. Understanding the key processes of plant physiology and phytochemistry
OBJECTIVES
with special reference to economic needs of human.
4. Discussing various plant growth hormones and their effects on plants
structure and function.
POs
TOTAL
UNITS COURSE CONTENT ALIGNME
HOURS
NT
Energy flow: Principles of thermodynamics, free energy
chemical potential, redox reaction, structure and function of
ATP, Fundamentals of enzymology: General account,
PO-1, PO-3,
isozymes, kinetics of enzymatic catalysis, Michaelis Mention
UNIT-I 12 PO-4, PO-5,
equation and its significance, Transport and translocation of
PO-8
water and solutes: Plant water relations, mechanism of water
transport through xylem, phloem; passive and solute
transport and membrane transport proteins.
Phytochemistry and Photosynthesis: Photosynthitic pigment
and light harvesting complexes, photo oxidation of water,
mechanism of electron and proton trasnport, carbon
assimilation the calvin cycle, photorespiration, C4 cycle, CAM PO-1, PO-2,
UNIT-II pathway, Respiration and Lipid Metabolism: Glycolysis, TCA 16 PO-5, PO-6,
cycle, electron transport and ATP synthesis, pentose PO-9
phosphate pathway, glyoxylate cycle, alternative oxidase
system structure and function of lipids, fatty acid
biosynthesis their catabolism.
UNIT-III Nitrogen fixation and Nitrogen metabolism: Overview, 16 PO-1, PO-4,
biological nitrogen fixation, nodule formation and nod PO-6, PO-7,
factors, mechanism of nitrate uptake and reduction, PO-8
ammonia assimilation. Sensory photobiology: History of
Phytochromes and cryptochromes; phythochromes and their
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 photochemical and biochmical properties, photoperiodism
and its significance, vernalization.
Plant growth regulators and elicitors: Physiological effect and PO-1, PO-3,
UNIT-IV mechanism of action of auxin, gibberellins, cytokinins, 16 PO-5, PO-6,
ethylene, abscissic acid, brassinosteroids, and jasmonic acid PO-10
1. Plant Physiology 4th Edition (1991) Frank Salisbury, Cleon Ross. Brooks Cole
SUGGESTE
Bioinformatics: Sequence and Genome Analysis by David W. Mount
D
2. Plant Physiology 5th Edition Hopkins and Huner.
READING
3. Plant Physiology (2010) V.K. Jain S. Chand Publication. New Delhi.
CO-1: Recognizing physiological processes involved in plant growth and environmental
adaptations.
CO-2: Understanding the mechanism of action of plant growth regulators.
COURSE CO-3: Describing various processes of plant helpful for their survival viz.
OUTCOME Photosynthesis, photoperiodism and adaptation to the surrounding environment.
S CO-4: Understanding plant-plant and plant-environment interactions.
CO-5: Explain and apply process of conservation of biodiversity.
CO-6: Develop the knowledge of plant part use as in medical form, beverage form,
Fodder and Forage from etc.

CO-PO MAPPING MATRIX

COURSE ARTICULATION MATRIX: (MAPPING OF COs with POs)

POs/ COs PO-1 PO-2 PO-3 PO-4 PO-5 PO-6 PO-7 PO-8 PO-9 PO-10
CO-1 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 3 3 2
CO-2 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 3 3 2
CO-3 3 2 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 2
CO-4 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3
CO-5 2 2 3 3 2 3 1 3 3 3
CO-6 2 2 3 3 2 3 3 2 3 3
AVERAGE
3 2.75 3 3 3 2.5 2 3 3 2.25
MSB-204
Note: 1-Low Correlation; 2- Moderate Correlation; 3- Substantial Correlation Attributes

EMPLOYABILITY ✓

ENTREPRENEURSHIP ✓

SKILL DEVELOPMENT ✓

GENDER EQUALITY -
ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY -
HUMAN VALUE -
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS ✓

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 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs) SDG-3: Good Health and Well-being
MAPPING SDG-4: Quality Education

COURSE NAME Lab-II

PRACTICA
COURSE TYPE
COURSE CODE MSB-211 L
COURSE
CREDIT 4
CATEGORY MAJOR
CONTACT HOURS TOTAL TEACHING
(0:0:4) 60
(L-T-P) HOURS
TOTAL MARKS 100
CIA MARK 30 ESE MARK 70
1. Understand the fundamental principles of cell structure, function, and
organization.
2. Explore the mechanisms of inheritance, gene expression, and genetic
COURSE variation.
OBJECTIVES 3. Apply bioinformatics tools and techniques to analyse biological data and
make informed interpretations.
4. Utilize statistical methods to analyse experimental data and draw
conclusions in biostatistics.
POs
TOTAL
UNITS COURSE CONTENT ALIGNME
HOURS
NT
1. Artificial induction of polyploidy in plants using
colchicines.
2. Study of translocation ring in Tredescantia sp. flower
buds.
3. Study of techniques of causing mutation by various PO-1, PO-2,
UNIT-I chemical mutagens. 12 PO-3, PO-4,
4. To workout the various steps of the process of artificial PO-5
hybridization in self and cross fertilized plants.
5. To emasculate the flower of Lathyrus odoratus,
Pisum sativum, Datura stramonium and Triticum
aestivum.
UNIT-II 6. Study of the anatomy of vegetative and reproductive 16 PO-1, PO-3,
parts of Cycas ,Ginkgo, Abies, Picea, Cupressus, Araucaria, PO-4, PO-6,
Cryptomeria, Taxodium, Agathis, Taxus, Epherda and PO-9
Gnetum.
7. Study of important fossil gymnosperms from permanent
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 slides and specimens
8. Experiments to demonstrate Osmosis, Plasmolysis.
9. Determination of osmotic potential by plasmolytic
method.
10. Determination of the value of Respiratory Quotient by
Ganong's Respirometer.
11. Extraction of chloroplast pigments from leaves and
their quantification by spectrophotometric methods.
12. Preparation of absorption spectrum of chlorophylls and
caroteniods.
13. Study of the effect of light quality of the rate of PO-1, PO-2,
UNIT-III photosynthesis. 16 PO-4, PO-7,
14. Study the effect of temperature and different solvents PO-8
on the permeability of plasma membrane.
15. Study the enzymatic activity of any two enzymes.
16. Study the effect of temperature, enzyme concentration
and incubation period on the enzymatic activity.
17. Principles of colorimetry, spectrophotometry and
fluorimetry.
18. Extraction of seed proteins depending upon the
solubility. PO-1, PO-3,
UNIT-IV 19. Study of effect of growth regulators upon root and 16 PO-4, PO-6,
shoot growth by using Klinostat PO-10
20. Taxonomic description of the representative species
available locally, from the families prescribed.
21. Study of local flora/vegetation by short field trips
1. Principles of Angiosperm Taxonomy (2011). P.H. Davis. Scientific Publishers.
SUGGESTE
2. Plant Systematic (2010) Third Edition: An intergrated Approach. G. Singh (Editor)
D
Science Publishers
READING
3. Systematics Botany. (1981) R.C. Mathur and S.V.S. Chauhan.
CO-1: Demonstration of various plants found in diverse environmental conditions.
CO-2: studying the plants phytochemistry to have an idea about economically
important chemicals and their uses as medicine.
CO-3: To know the economic importance of angiosperms for welfare of human.
CO-4: Identifying the major native and non-native plant families of India according to
COURSE
various identification keys
OUTCOME
CO-5: Remember the role of plants and biotechnology in human welfare. Students will
S
able to gain the knowledge of Origin of Cultivated Plants, Cereals, Legumes, Spices,
Oils and Fats, Fiber Yielding Plants, Medicinal Plants, Plant tissue culture, Recombinant
DNA Techniques.
CO-6: Develop the Knowledge of plant products and its utility and techniques of
biotechnology.

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 CO-PO MAPPING MATRIX

COURSE ARTICULATION MATRIX: (MAPPING OF COs with POs)

POs/ COs PO-1 PO-2 PO-3 PO-4 PO-5 PO-6 PO-7 PO-8 PO-9 PO-10
CO-1 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 3 3 2
CO-2 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 3 3 2
CO-3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3
CO-4 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3
CO-5 3 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 2
CO-6 3 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 2
AVERAGE
3 2.75 2.75 3 3 2.5 2 3 3 2.5
MSB-211
Note: 1-Low Correlation; 2- Moderate Correlation; 3- Substantial Correlation Attributes

EMPLOYABILITY ✓

ENTREPRENEURSHIP ✓

SKILL DEVELOPMENT ✓

GENDER EQUALITY -
ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY -
HUMAN VALUE -
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS -
SDG-3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG-4: Quality Education
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs) SDG-13: Climate Action
MAPPING SDG-14: Life Below Water
SDG-15: Life on Land
SDG-17: Partnerships to achieve the SDG

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 MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.Sc.) - BOTANY
EFFECTIVE FROM ACADEMIC SESSION 2019-20
SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCES, SHRI VENKATESHWARA UNIVERSITY,
GAJRAULA

EVALUATION SCHEME OF MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.Sc.) - BOTANY

SEMESTER- III
Study Evaluation
Course

Credits
S.n Course Scheme Scheme
Course Title
o. Category Tota
Code L T P CIA ESE
l

THEORY COURSE

MSB-
1 Core Course Plant Development 3 1 0 4 30 70 100
301

MSB-
2 Core Course Plant Reproduction 3 1 0 4 30 70 100
302

Discipline Specific MSB-

3 Plant Ecology 3 1 0 4 30 70 100
Course 303

Discipline Specific MSR- Research

4 3 1 0 4 30 70 100
Course 304 Methodology

PRACTICAL COURSE

MSB-
5 Practical Lab- III 0 0 4 4 30 70 100
311
15
Total 12 4 4 20 350 500
0
Note: L- Lecture, T- Tutorial, P-Practical, CIA-Continuous Internal Assessment, ESE- End Semester
Examination

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COURSE NAME PLANT DEVELOPMENT
COURSE CODE MSB-301 COURSE TYPE THEORY
COURSE
CREDIT 4
CATEGORY CORE COURSE
CONTACT HOURS TOTAL TEACHING
(3:1:0) 60
(L-T-P) HOURS
TOTAL MARKS 100
CIA MARK 30 ESE MARK 70
1. Understand the principles of plant biology as applied to plant genetics and
biotechnology.
2. Learn techniques for manipulating plant genomes, including gene editing
COURSE
and transgenic technology.
OBJECTIVES
3. To describe the mechanism of plants development and its importance for
human welfare.
4. To explore the food, feed, medicine, and commercial production process.

POs
TOTAL
UNITS COURSE CONTENT ALIGNMEN
HOURS
T
Introduction, Seed germination and seedling growth:
Unique features of plant development, differentiation,
PO-1, PO-2,
specialization, and morphogenesis. Metabolism of nucleic
UNIT-I 12 PO-3, PO-5,
acids, mobilization of food reserves, hormonal control of
PO-6
seeding growth; use of mutants in understanding seedling
growth.
Shoot development: Organization of the shoot apical
meristem; cytological and molecular analysis of SAM; PO-1, PO-2,
UNIT-II maintenance of SAM; Primary and secondary anomalous 16 PO-3, PO-4,
growth, control of tissue differentiation in phloem and PO-6, PO-8
xylem; Nodal Anatomy; Root stem Transition.
Root Development: Organization of Root Apical Meristem;
PO-1, PO-2,
cell fates and lineages; vascular tissue differentiation;
UNIT-III 16 PO-4, PO-5,
role of auxim in development; leteral roots, root hairs,
PO-9
root-microbe interactions, root nodules.
Leaf growth and differentiation: Determination of PO-1, PO-3,
UNIT-IV phyllotaxy; control of leaf form; differentiation of epidermis 16 PO-4, PO-5,
(stomata and trichome) and mesophyll. PO-10
SUGGESTE 1. Plant Anatomy 4th Edition (1991) A. Fahn. Publishers. Books Cole.
D READING 2. Plant Anatomy. (2001) B.P. Pandey.S. Chand Publication. New Delhi.

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 3. Anatomy of Flowering Plants: An Introduction to Structure and Development (2007)
Paula. J. Rudall Cambridge University Press.
4. Plant Anatomy (1978) P.C. Vashistha. S.Nagin and Co.
5. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/102/107/102107075
CO-1: Demonstrate proficiency in applying molecular biology techniques to analyse
and manipulate plant genomes.
CO-2: Critically evaluate the ethical dilemmas and societal impacts associated with
advancements in plant biotechnology.
CO-3: Apply theoretical knowledge of gene editing and transgenic technology to
COURSE
propose innovative solutions in plant breeding and biomedicine.
OUTCOME
CO-4: Communicate effectively about complex concepts in plant molecular biology
S
through written reports and oral presentations.
CO-5: Understand natural resources, Sustainable utilization, economic, ecological, and
sociocultural aspects.
approaches towards sustainable utilization.
CO-6: Plan and prepare strategies for sustainable natural resources management.

CO-PO MAPPING MATRIX

COURSE ARTICULATION MATRIX: (MAPPING OF COs with POs)

POs/ COs PO-1 PO-2 PO-3 PO-4 PO-5 PO-6 PO-7 PO-8 PO-9 PO-10
CO-1 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 3 3 2
CO-2 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3
CO-3 3 3 3 3 2 2 3 3 3 2
CO-4 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3
CO-5 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
CO-6 2 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 2
AVERAGE
3 3 3 3 2.75 2.5 2.25 3 3 2.5
MSB-301
Note: 1-Low Correlation; 2- Moderate Correlation; 3- Substantial Correlation Attributes

EMPLOYABILITY ✓

ENTREPRENEURSHIP ✓

SKILL DEVELOPMENT ✓

GENDER EQUALITY -
ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY -
HUMAN VALUE -
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS -
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs) SDG-3: Good Health and Well-being
MAPPING SDG-4: Quality Education

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 SDG-15: Life on Land

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COURSE NAME Plant Reproduction
Core
COURSE TYPE
COURSE CODE MSB-302 Course
COURSE
CREDIT 4
CATEGORY Major
CONTACT HOURS TOTAL TEACHING
(3:1:0) 60
(L-T-P) HOURS
TOTAL MARKS 100
CIA MARK 30 ESE MARK 70
1. Identify and compare anatomical structures across different species to
understand evolutionary relationships and plant reproductive biology.
2. This paper also includes, Gymnosperms: Introduction, general characters,
classification, Origin & Evolution of seed habit.
COURSE
3. Study of this chapter acquaint the students with increasing civilization,
OBJECTIVES
especially as knowledge grew concerning the uses of plants as food and
medicine, the necessity of plant names became even greater.
4. Synthesize knowledge gained to appreciate the unity and diversity of life
forms.

POs
TOTAL
UNITS COURSE CONTENT ALIGNME
HOURS
NT
Reproduction: Sexual reproduction and vegetative
propagation; Flower development, initiation of floral
meristem, genetics of floral organ differentiation, homeotic
mutants in Arabidopsis and Antirrhinum.
PO-1, PO-2,
Male gametophyte Structure of anthers and pollen,
UNIT-I 12 PO-4, PO-5,
Microsporogenesis, tapetum; pollen development; sperm
PO-7
dimorphism; pollen germination, pollen tube growth; pollen
storage; pollen allergies, pollen embryos.
Female gametophyte: Development; Megasporogenesis;
organization of embryosac.
Pollination, Pollen-pistil interaction and fertilization:
Pollination mechanism and vectors; breeding system;
PO-1, PO-2,
structure of pistil; pollen-stigma interactions. sporophytic
UNIT-II 14 PO-3, PO-5,
and gametophytic self-incompatibility (cytological,
PO-7, PO-8
biochemical and molecular aspects); double fertilization;
in-vitro fertilization.
UNIT-III Seed Development and fruit growth: Endosperm 16 PO-1, PO-3,
development; embryogenesis; storage proteins of PO-4, PO-5,
endosperms and embryo; polyembryony; embryo culture; PO-9
dynamics of fruit growth; biochemistry of fruit naturation.

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 Dormancy: Importance and types of seed and bud
dormancy and causes and removal of dormancy.
Senescence and programmed cell death: Basis concepts,
PO-1, PO-4,
types of cell death, PCD in the cell cycle of plants,
UNIT-IV 18 PO-5, PO-6,
senescence and its regulation; influence of hormones and
PO-10
environmental factors on senescence.
1. Embryology of Angiosperms. (1998). S.S. Bhojwani and S.P. Bhatnagar.
SUGGESTE 2. Current Trends in the Embryology of Angiosperms (2001) S. S. Bhojwani, Woong-
D READING Young Soh. Springer.
3. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/102/107/102107075
CO-1: To make students aware about the morphology of vegetative and reproductive
structures of different plants.
CO-2: Analyse and interpret developmental processes to explain how genetic and
environmental factors influence plant development.
COURSE
CO-3: Apply comparative anatomical and developmental principles to predict
OUTCOME
evolutionary relationships and developmental patterns among plant species.
S
CO-4: To create a scientific approach among the students on the anatomy of stem &
leaf, and life cycle of various plant species.
CO-5: Evaluate to summarize, justify and select plant community and succession.
CO-6: Gain understanding of plant microtechnique

CO-PO MAPPING MATRIX

COURSE ARTICULATION MATRIX: (MAPPING OF COs with POs)

POs/ COs PO-1 PO-2 PO-3 PO-4 PO-5 PO-6 PO-7 PO-8 PO-9 PO-10
CO-1 3 2 3 3 2 2 2 3 3 2
CO-2 2 3 3 3 2 2 3 3 3 2
CO-3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 2 3 2
CO-4 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 2
CO-5 2 2 3 3 2 2 3 3 3 2
CO-6 2 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 2
AVERAGE
3 2.75 3 3 2 2.5 2.75 2.75 3 2
MSB-302
Note: 1-Low Correlation; 2- Moderate Correlation; 3- Substantial Correlation Attributes

EMPLOYABILITY ✓

ENTREPRENEURSHIP -
SKILL DEVELOPMENT -
GENDER EQUALITY -
ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY ✓

HUMAN VALUE -

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 PROFESSIONAL ETHICS ✓

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs) SDG-14: Life Below Water

MAPPING SDG-15: Life on Land

COURSE NAME PLANT ECOLOGY

COURSE CODE MSB-303 COURSE TYPE THEORY
COURSE
CREDIT 4
CATEGORY DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC COURSE
TOTAL
CONTACT HOURS
(3:1:0) TEACHING 60
(L-T-P)
HOURS
TOTAL MARKS 100
CIA MARK 30 ESE MARK 70
1. Understand the fundamental physiological processes in various plant
species.
2. Explore the biochemical mechanisms underlying plant functions and
COURSE
adaptations to various environmental factors.
OBJECTIVES
3. The objectives of this to elaborate about species population, community.
4. Ecosystem and biosphere, Kinds of ecosystem, structure and function of
ecosystem, abiotic components, biotic components.

TOTAL POs
UNITS COURSE CONTENT
HOURS ALIGNMENT
Climate, soil and vegetation patterns of the world: Major
PO-1, PO-2,
biomes soil types, pedogenesis; physical and chemical
UNIT-I 12 PO-3, PO-4,
characters of soil. Inter and intra specific
PO-7
associations; concept of ecological niche.
Vegetation Development: Temporal changes (Cyclic and
PO-1, PO-3,
non-cyclic); mechanism of ecological succession;
UNIT-II 14 PO-4, PO-5,
genecology study, synecology; changes in ecosystem
PO-6
properties during succession.
Air, Water and Soil Pollution: Kinds; source; quality
parameters; effects on plants and ecosystems
Climate Change: Greenhouse gases (CO2, CH 4, N 2O, PO-1, PO-4,
UNIT-III CFSS; source, trends and role); ozone layer and ozone 16 PO-5, PO-6,
hole; consequences of climate changes (CO2 fertilization, PO-9
global warning, Sea level rise). World summits on climate
change
UNIT-IV Ecosystem Organization: Structure and function; primary 18 PO-1, PO-2,
production (methods of measurement). Energy PO-4, PO-5,
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 dynamics, tropic organization, energy flow pathways,
ecological efficiencies.
Ecosystem Development: Environmental impact
assessment; ecosystem invasion restoration.
Ecological management: Concepts; sustainability PO-7, PO-10
indicators.
Environmental Education: problems, Target groups for
environmental education, Means of motivation, Non
formal and formal environmental education.
1. Concept of Ecology (4th Edition) (1995). Edward J. Kormondy. Publisher :
Benjamin Cummings.
2. Fundamentals of Ecology. 5th Edition (2004). Eugene Odum, Gary W. Barret
Publisher : Brooks Cole.
SUGGESTE
3. Ecology and Environment. (2005) P.D. Sharma. Rastogi Publication, Meerut.
D READING
4. Textbook of Plant Ecology: Ethnobotany and soil science (2005). R.S. Shukla, P.
Chandel. S. Chand Publications. New Delhi.
5. https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc19_ge23/preview
6. https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc23_hs155/preview
CO-1: Demonstrate comprehension of key physiological principles and biochemical
processes in plants.
CO-2: To create a scientific approach among the students on the life cycle of
various plant species.
COURSE CO-3: Develop critical thinking abilities to evaluate the significance of physiological
OUTCOME and biochemical adaptations in different plant species.
S CO-4: This paper is deals about the basic understanding of plants mutualism and
mutual co relationship and understand the interactions of organisms (both biotic and
abiotic) with one another within the physical and chemical environment.
CO-5: Explain morphological modifications, adaptation on plants
CO-6: Differentiate plants on the basis of unique morphology and functions

CO-PO MAPPING MATRIX

COURSE ARTICULATION MATRIX: (MAPPING OF COS WITH POS)

POs/ COs PO-1 PO-2 PO-3 PO-4 PO-5 PO-6 PO-7 PO-8 PO-9 PO-10
CO-1 3 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 3 2
CO-2 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 3 2
CO-3 3 2 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 2
CO-4 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 2
CO-5 2 2 2 3 2 3 3 3 3 2
CO-6 3 3 3 3 2 3 2 3 3 2
AVERAGE
3 2.75 2.75 3 2 2.5 2.5 3 3 2
MSB-303

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Note: 1-Low Correlation; 2- Moderate Correlation; 3- Substantial Correlation Attributes

EMPLOYABILITY -

ENTREPRENEURSHIP -
SKILL DEVELOPMENT ✓

GENDER EQUALITY -
ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY -
HUMAN VALUE -
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS ✓

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs) SDG-14: Life Below Water

MAPPING SDG-15: Life on Land

COURSE NAME RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

COURSE CODE MSR-304 COURSE TYPE THEORY
COURSE
CREDIT 4
CATEGORY DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC COURSE
CONTACT HOURS TOTAL TEACHING
(3:1:0) 60
(L-T-P) HOURS
TOTAL MARKS 100
CIA MARK 30 ESE MARK 70
1. Understand the fundamentals of research methodology and its application
in various fields.
2. Develop effective technical writing skills for conveying research findings
COURSE and proposals.
OBJECTIVES 3. Master the process of crafting research proposals, reports, dissertations,
and theses.
4. Gain proficiency in handling biological instrumentation for experimental
analysis.

POs
TOTAL
UNITS COURSE CONTENT ALIGNME
HOURS
NT
UNIT-I Process of Research: Meaning, Objectives, Characteristics, 14 PO-1, PO-2,
Significance, and Types, Research Methods vs. Research PO-3, PO-4,
Methodology, Process of Literature Survey and Review, PO-7
Report Writing, Organization of Written Report, Tabular and
Graphical Representation of Data, Oral Presentation,
Techniques of Writing the Reviewed Literature, Statement of
Research Problem, Process of Formulation of a Research
Problem and Research Objectives, Sampling Design:

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 Selecting Appropriate Probability and Non-Probability
Sampling, Techniques for Qualitative and Quantitative
Research Problems, Hypothesis Testing: Hypothesis testing
for Categorical data (Chi-square test), Non-parametric
statistics, Correlation Karl-Pearson and Spearman's Rank
Correlation, Introduction of Simple Linear Regression and
Determining the Equation of a Regression Line, Presentation
of Result
Technical Writing: Research Proposal, Research Report,
Dissertation/Thesis: Citation, Notes, Reference, Bibliography,
and Webliography, Common Errors in Writing Research
Report: Plagiarism and Copyright Issues, Ethics in Research, PO-1, PO-2,
UNIT-II A brief idea of funding agencies such DST, DBT, ICMR, CSIR, 14 PO-3, PO-6,
ICAR, UPCAR, UPCST, BNHS, European Commission, DFID and PO-8, PO-9
UGC, Role of intellectual, property rights (IPR), patenting,
copyright, product development, process development in
research and development.
Variables in different branch of sciences, collection,
classification and tabulation of data, frequency distribution,
Diagrammatic and Graphical presentation of statistical data,
sampling techniques, Identification and formation of
PO-1, PO-3,
research problem (Hypothesis), Elements in research
UNIT-III 16 PO-5, PO-6,
methodology, Research design (CRD, RBD). Level of
PO-8
significance, Simple Correlation, correlation coefficient,
simple linear regression, Students’‘t- test’, Chi-square test,
Fisher test, Z-test, Analysis of variance: One way ANOVA and
Two way ANOVA. Statistical Software
UNIT-IV Analytical instruments like UV-VIS Spectrophotometer, 16 PO-2, PO-4,
colorimeter, Gel Electrophoresis System, Paper PO-6, PO-7,
chromatography system, and FTIR spectrometers. Different PO-10
types of microtomes: Rocking Rotary, Freezing microtomes,
Cryotechniques of freeze drying and freeze substitution,
fresh and fixed frozen sections and Ultratome, Centrifuges,
High speed centrifuge, Ultracentrifuge, pH meter, PCR
machine. Electrophoresis: Principle of Electrophoresis types
of electrophoresis, paper and gel electrophoresis and their
comparison. Blotting techniques. Chromatography: Principle
of chromatography, types of chromatography, Thin layer
chromatography (TLC), two dimensional and column
chromatography, High Performance Liquid Chromatography
(HPLC), Fast Performance Liquid Chromatography (FPLC),
Gas Chromatography (GC). Different types of microscopes:
Phase Contrast Microscope, Fluorescence and Electron

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 microscopes, TEM, SEM. Microscopic techniques:
Visualization of cells and sub cellular components of light
microscopy, resolving powers of different microscopes,
microscopy of living cells, different fixation and staining
techniques for Electron microscope.
1. Research Methodology: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners by Ranjit Kumar
2. Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches by John
W. Creswell and J. David Creswell
3. Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques by C.R. Kothari
4. The Craft of Research by Wayne C. Booth, Gregory G. Colomb, and Joseph M.
SUGGESTE Williams
D READING 5. Research Methods for Business Students by Mark N.K. Saunders, Philip Lewis, and
Adrian Thornhill
6. https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc22_ge08/preview
7. https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc22_bt60/preview
8. https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/ntr24_ed08/preview
9. https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/ugc19_bt16/preview
CO-1: Demonstrate competency in designing and executing research projects.
CO-2: Develop compelling research proposals, reports, dissertations, and theses.
CO-3: Apply appropriate sampling techniques to ensure representative data collection.
COURSE CO-4: Utilize biological instrumentation effectively for experimental analysis and data
OUTCOME acquisition.
S CO-5: Create a knowledge base in understanding the basis of plant diversity,
economic values & taxonomy of plants.
CO-6: Understand the plants and plant cells in relation to water, nutrition,
photosynthetic pathways and respiration

CO-PO MAPPING MATRIX

COURSE ARTICULATION MATRIX: (MAPPING OF COs with POs)

Pos/ Cos PO-1 PO-2 PO-3 PO-4 PO-5 PO-6 PO-7 PO-8 PO-9 PO-10
CO-1 3 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 3 2
CO-2 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 3 2
CO-3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 2
CO-4 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 2
CO-5 2 2 2 2 3 2 3 3 3 3
CO-6 2 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 3
AVERAGE
3 2.75 2.75 3 2 2.5 2.5 3 3 2
MSR-304
Note: 1-Low Correlation; 2- Moderate Correlation; 3- Substantial Correlation Attributes

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EMPLOYABILITY ✓

ENTREPRENEURSHIP ✓

SKILL DEVELOPMENT ✓

GENDER EQUALITY -
ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY -
HUMAN VALUE -
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS ✓

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs)

SDG-4: Quality Education
MAPPING

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COURSE NAME LAB-III
COURSE CODE MSB-311 COURSE TYPE PRACTICAL
COURSE
CREDIT 4
CATEGORY MAJOR
TOTAL
CONTACT HOURS
(0:0:4) TEACHING 60
(L-T-P)
HOURS
TOTAL MARKS 100
CIA MARK 30 ESE MARK 70
1. Apply molecular biology techniques to analyse genetic variations in plants.
2. Compare anatomical structures across different plant species to
understand evolutionary relationships.
COURSE
3. Investigate developmental processes in plants from embryonic stages to
OBJECTIVES
adulthood.
4. Explore physiological and biochemical mechanisms underlying plant
functions and adaptations.
POs
TOTAL
UNITS COURSE CONTENT ALIGNMEN
HOURS
T
1. Study of cytohistological zonation in the shoot
apical meristem in sectioned double-stained
permanent slides.
2. Examination of L.S. of root apical meristem from
PO-1, PO-2,
a permanent slide preparation.
UNIT-I 14 PO-3, PO-5,
3. Study of leguminous root with different types of
PO-6, PO-7
symbiotic nodules.
4. Study of phyllotaxy in different plants.
5. Study of V.T.S. of leaves of dicots and monocots
plants.
6. Study of epidermal peels of leaves of
dicots & monocots to study the
development and final structure of stomata and
prepare stomatal index.
7. Study of T.S. of stem of various plants having
primary and secondary anomalous structure PO-2, PO-3,
UNIT-II 8. To determine moisture content, bulk density 12 PO-4, PO-6,
and porosity of soil samples collected from PO-8
different locations.
9. To study water holding capacity of soil collected
from different locations.
10. To determine organic carbon and organic matter
content in the soils forest.
UNIT-III 11. To prepare ombrothermic diagram of different 16 PO-2, PO-3,
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 locations on the bases of given data set and to
work out the Lang's Rain Factor for predicting the
climate type...mkl
12. To study the frequency and evaluate the
dominance of species.
13. To study the frequency classes of component
species, prepare frequency diagram and its
PO-4, PO-6,
comparison with Raunkiar's frequency diagram.
PO-7, PO-8,
14. To find out Kemp's quotient for given leaf
PO-9
samples.
15. To determine density and evaluate dominance
of species.
16. To determine basal cover and evaluate
dominance of species.
17. To estimate Importance Value Index (IVI) of
component species of grassland.
18. To compare protected and several grazed stands of
grasslands by the community coefficient methods.
19. To compare the protected and heavily grazed stands of
grassland vegetation by similarity index method.
20. To estimate the photosynthetic pigments (chlorophyll
a, b and total carotenoids) from leaf samples of fruit plants PO-1, PO-3,
UNIT-IV facing particulate emissions. 18 PO-5, PO-6,
21. To estimate dissolved oxygen (D.O.) in water samples PO-10
by Winkler's Iodometric method.
22. To determine Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) of
water sample.
23. To determine total alkalinity, hardness and pH of a
pond water.
1. Principles of Angiosperm Taxonomy (2011). P.H. Davis. Scientific Publishers.

2. Plant Systematic (2010) Third Edition: An intergrated Approach. G. Singh (Editor)

Science Publishers
SUGGESTE
D READING 3. Systematics Botany. (1981) R.C. Mathur and S.V.S. Chauhan.

4. Practical botany by Bendre and Kumar (11th edition).

5. https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc20_bt35/preview

COURSE CO-1: Demonstrate various techniques related to molecular biology techniques for
OUTCOME analysing plant genetics.
S CO-2: Identify and compare anatomical structures among different plant species to
infer evolutionary relationships.
CO-3: Analyse developmental processes in plants, from embryonic stages to fully

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 developed forms, using appropriate techniques.
CO-4: Apply knowledge of plant physiology and biochemistry to investigate and
understand various physiological functions and biochemical pathways.
CO-5: Apply practical knowledge implemented in the biodiversity assessment and
conservation.
CO-6: Create a knowledge base in understanding the basis of plant diversity,
economic values & taxonomy of plants.

CO-PO MAPPING MATRIX

COURSE ARTICULATION MATRIX: (MAPPING OF COs WITH POs)

POs/ COs PO-1 PO-2 PO-3 PO-4 PO-5 PO-6 PO-7 PO-8 PO-9 PO-10
CO-1 3 3 2 3 3 2 2 3 3 2
CO-2 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 3 3 3
CO-3 3 2 3 3 2 3 2 3 3 2
CO-4 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3
CO-5 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
CO-6 3 2 3 3 2 3 2 3 3 2
AVERAGE
3 2.75 2.75 3 2.75 2.5 2 3 3 2.5
MSB-311
Note: 1-Low Correlation; 2- Moderate Correlation; 3- Substantial Correlation Attributes

EMPLOYABILITY ✓

ENTREPRENEURSHIP -
SKILL DEVELOPMENT -
GENDER EQUALITY -
ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY ✓

HUMAN VALUE -
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS ✓

SDG-4: Quality Education

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs) SDG-13: Climate Action
MAPPING SDG-14: Life Below Water
SDG-15: Life on Land

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 MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.Sc.) - BOTANY
EFFECTIVE FROM ACADEMIC SESSION 2019-20
SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCES, SHRI VENKATESHWARA UNIVERSITY,
GAJRAULA

EVALUATION SCHEME OF MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.Sc.) - BOTANY

SEMESTER- IV
Study Evaluation
Cours

Credits
S.n Course Scheme Scheme
e Course Title
o. Category CI ES Tot
Code L T P
A E al

THEORY COURSE

Core MSB- Molecular biology and genetic

1 3 1 0 4 30 70 100
Course 401 engineering

Core MSB-
2 Plant Biotechnology 3 1 0 4 30 70 100
Course 402

PRACTICAL COURSE

MSB-
3 Practical Lab-IV 0 0 4 4 30 70 100
411
MSB- 10
4 Research Project Work & Viva-Voce 0 0 8 8 100 200
412 0
19 31
Total 6 2 16 20 500
0 0
Note: L- Lecture, T- Tutorial, P-Practical, CIA-Continuous Internal Assessment, ESE- End Semester
Examination

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COURSE NAME MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETIC ENGINEERING
COURSE CODE MSB-401 COURSE TYPE THEORY
COURSE CATEGORY CORE COURSE CREDIT 4
CONTACT HOURS TOTAL TEACHING
(3:1:0) 60
(L-T-P) HOURS
TOTAL MARKS 100
CIA MARK 30 ESE MARK 70
1. Understand various techniques related to plant molecular biology and
plant biotechnology.
2. Explore the techniques related to DNA and RNA extraction and basic and
advanced techniques related to gene transfer.
COURSE
3. To describe cytological, biochemical, physiological and genetic aspects of
OBJECTIVES
plant cell, including common cellular processes as well as processes in
certain specialized cells.
4. To describe the intricate relationship between various cellular structures
and their corresponding functions.
POs
TOTAL
UNITS COURSE CONTENT ALIGNME
HOURS
NT
PO-1, PO-2,
Basic concepts, principle and scope of molecular biology and
UNIT-I 12 PO-4, PO-5,
genetic engineering.
PO-7
Recombinant DNA technology: Gene cloning principles and
PO-2, PO-3,
techniques, construction of genomic/c-DNA libraries, choice
UNIT-II 14 PO-4, PO-7,
of vectors, DNA synthesis and sequencing, polymerase chain
PO-8
reaction, DNA fingerprints.
Genetic Engineering of plants: Aims, strategies for
development of transgenic (with suitable examples), PO-1, PO-2,
UNIT-III Agrobacterium the natural genetic engineer, T-DNA and 16 PO-3, PO-6,
transposon mediated gene tagging, chloroplast PO-10
transformation and its utility, intellectual property rights.
Microbial Genetic Manipulation: Bacterial transformation,
selection of recombinants and transformation, genetic
improvement of industrial microbes and nitrogen fixers,
fermentation technology.
PO-2, PO-4,
Genomics and Proteomics: Genetic and physical mapping of
UNIT-IV 18 PO-5, PO-7,
genes, molecular markers for introgression of useful traits,
PO-9
artificial chromosome, high throughput sequencing, genome
projects, microarrays.
Bioinformatics: Basic concept, principal and applications.
Data base preparation and modification
SUGGESTE 1. Molecular Biology of the Gene. 6th edition (2007) James D. Watson (Author), Tania
D A. Baker, Stephen P. Bell, Alexander Gann), Michael Levine, Richard Losick, Publishers
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 W.H. Freeman.
2. https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc24_bt09/preview
3. https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc24_bt07/preview
READING 4. https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc23_hs155/preview
5. https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/ini24_bt02/preview
6. https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/cec22_bt19/preview

CO-1: Demonstration of different techniques of DNA and RNA extraction.

CO-2: Techniques related to gene transfer and function of various restriction enzymes.
CO-3: Study and Understanding of different gene transfer techniques viz.
COURSE Agrobacterium mediated gene transfer.
OUTCOME CO-4: Explain cellular processes and mechanisms that occurs after insertion of a
S foreign gene into a cell.
CO-5: Understanding the uses of plant biotechnology and molecular techniques for
recent research purpose.
CO-6: Developing methods using these techniques which are beneficial for human.

CO-PO MAPPING MATRIX

COURSE ARTICULATION MATRIX: (MAPPING OF COS WITH POS)
Pos/ Cos PO-1 PO-2 PO-3 PO-4 PO-5 PO-6 PO-7 PO-8 PO-9 PO-10
CO-1 3 2 2 3 2 2 1 2 3 2
CO-2 3 2 3 3 3 2 2 2 3 2
CO-3 3 3 3 2 3 3 2 3 3 3
CO-4 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3
CO-5 2 1 2 3 2 3 2 2 3 2
CO-6 2 2 2 3 2 3 2 3 3 3
AVERAGE
3 2.5 2.75 2.75 2.75 2.5 1.75 2.5 3 2.5
MSB-401
Note: 1-Low Correlation; 2- Moderate Correlation; 3- Substantial Correlation Attributes

EMPLOYABILITY ✓

ENTREPRENEURSHIP ✓

SKILL DEVELOPMENT -
GENDER EQUALITY -
ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY ✓

HUMAN VALUE ✓

PROFESSIONAL ETHICS ✓

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs) MAPPING SDG-15: Life on Land

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COURSE NAME PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY
COURSE CODE MSB-402 COURSE TYPE THEORY
COURSE CATEGORY CORE COURSE CREDIT 4
CONTACT HOURS TOTAL TEACHING
(3:1:0) 60
(L-T-P) HOURS
TOTAL MARKS 100
CIA MARK 30 ESE MARK 70
1. Describe current biotechnology in relation to vaccine development,
treatment, and improved diagnostics of diseases.
2. Identify challenges of epidemics of plant community and their treatment
COURSE through gene transfer technology.
OBJECTIVES 3. Analyse different techniques related to plant development necessary to
human welfare.
4. Develop strategies for sustainable coexistence between humans and
plant.
POs
TOTAL
UNITS COURSE CONTENT ALIGNME
HOURS
NT
Biotechnology: Basis concepts, principles scope and
techniques tools.
Plant cell and tissue culture: General introduction, history
PO-1, PO-2,
scope, concept of cellular differentiation, totipotency.
UNIT-I 12 PO-4, PO-5,
Application of plant tissue culture: Clonal propagation,
PO-7
artificial seed, production of hybrid and somaclones,
Production of secondary metabolites/natural products.
Cryopreservation and germplams storage.
Organogenesis and adventives embryogenesis:
Fundamental aspects of morphogenesis somatic
embryogenesis and androgenesis, Mechanism techniques PO-1, PO-2,
UNIT-II and utility. 14 PO-3, PO-4,
Somatic hybridization: Protoplast isolation, fusion and PO-6
culture hybrid selection and regeneration. Possibilities,
achievements and limitation of protoplast research.
Data Tools: Qualitative detection of DNA by Electrophoresis.
Quantitative of assay of DNA. DNA-DNA hybridization.
PO-2, PO-3,
Southern and northern blotting
UNIT-III 16 PO-6, PO-7,
PCR: DNA amplification, electrophoresis methods
PO-8
autoradiography, site- directed mutagenesis. Nucleotide
sequencing, building genetic database
UNIT-IV Pollution control, energy, Bioremediation, intellectual 18 PO-2, PO-4,
property right (IPR) and protection (IPP). Transgenic and PO-6, PO-8,
GM crop (BT, Herbicides, Proteinase inhibitors; a biotic PO-9

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 strees related gene-salinity, drought, heat stress.
Microbial Genetic Manipulation: Bacterial transformation,
selection of recombinants and transformation, genetic
improvement of industrial microbes and nitrogen fixers,
fermentation technology.
Genomics and Proteomics: Genetic and physical mapping of
genes, molecular markers for introgression of useful traits,
artificial chromosome, high throughput sequencing, genome
projects, microarrays.
Bioinformatics: Basic concept, principal and applications.
Data base preparation and modification.
1. Plant (Biotechnology) 3rd edition (2009) H.S. Chawla Oxford and IBH Publishing Pvt.
Co. Ltd.
2. Plant Biotechnology : Practical Manual (2007) C Cni and Archana Giri. L.K.
SUGGESTE International Publishing House.
D 3. Biotechnology (2008) R.C. Dubey S. Chand Publications. New Delhi.
READING 4. https://archive.nptel.ac.in/courses/102/103/102103016/
5. https://archive.nptel.ac.in/courses/102/103/102103013/
6. https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc25_ag01/preview
7. https://tnau.ac.in/site/cpmb/plant-biotechnology-pg-courses/
CO-1: Demonstration of different techniques related to gene transfer and their use in
human welfare.
CO-2: Describe recent research trend in plant disease eradication, their diagnosis and
permanent solution to diseases.
COURSE CO-3: Development of resistant varieties of plant for proper management of diseases.
OUTCOME CO-4: Explain biology and pathogenesis of infectious agents that cause diseases in
S plants.
CO-5: Apply theoretical knowledge of gene editing and transgenic technology to
propose innovative solutions in plant breeding and biological medicine.
CO-6: Critically evaluate the ethical issues and societal impacts associated with
advancements in plant biotechnology.

CO-PO MAPPING MATRIX

COURSE ARTICULATION MATRIX: (MAPPING OF Cos with Pos)

Pos/ Cos PO-1 PO-2 PO-3 PO-4 PO-5 PO-6 PO-7 PO-8 PO-9 PO-10
CO-1 3 2 2 3 2 2 1 2 3 2
CO-2 3 2 3 3 3 2 2 2 3 2
CO-3 3 3 3 2 3 3 2 3 3 3
CO-4 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3
CO-5 2 1 2 3 2 3 2 3 3 3
CO-6 2 2 2 3 2 3 3 3 2 3

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AVERAGE
3 2.5 2.75 2.75 2.75 2.5 1.75 2.5 3 2.5
MSB-402
Note: 1-Low Correlation; 2- Moderate Correlation; 3- Substantial Correlation Attributes

EMPLOYABILITY ✓

ENTREPRENEURSHIP ✓

SKILL DEVELOPMENT -
GENDER EQUALITY -
ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY ✓

HUMAN VALUE ✓

PROFESSIONAL ETHICS ✓

SDG-3: Good Health and Well-Being

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs)
SDG-4: Quality Education
MAPPING
SDG-15:Life on Land

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COURSE NAME LAB-IV
COURSE CODE MSB-411 COURSE TYPE THEORY
COURSE CATEGORY PRACTICAL CREDIT 4
CONTACT HOURS TOTAL TEACHING
(0:0:4) 120
(L-T-P) HOURS
TOTAL MARKS 100
CIA MARK 30 ESE MARK 70
1. Understand the principles of Plant biotechnology and genetic engineering
in human welfare.
2. Identification of novel genes associated with plant disease management
and resistant varieties of plants.
COURSE
3. To describe cytological, biochemical, physiological, and genetic aspects
OBJECTIVES
of plant cell, including common cellular processes as well as processes in
certain specialized cells.
4. To describe the intricate relationship between various cellular structures
and their corresponding functions.
POs
UNITS COURSE CONTENT TOTAL HOURS
ALIGNMENT
1. Growth characteristics of E.
coli using plating and
turbidimetric method.
2. Isolation of plasmid from E.
coli by alkaline lysis method
and its quantitation
spectrophotometrically. PO-1, PO-2,
3. Restriction digestion of PO-3, PO-4,
UNIT-I 12
plasmid and estimation of the PO-6, PO-7,
size of various DNA PO-9
fragments.
4. Cloning of DNA fragment in a
plasmid vestor transformation
of the given bacterial
population and selection of
recombinants.
UNIT-II 5. Demonstration of DNA 14 PO-1, PO-2,

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 sequencing by Sanger's
dideoxy method.
6. Demonstration of polymerse PO-4, PO-6,
chain reaction. PO-7, PO-8
7. Colorimetric estimation of
nucleic acids.
8. Preparation of Tissue culture PO-2, PO-4,
media. PO-5, PO-7,
9. Isolation of protoplasts from PO-8
various plant tissues and
testing their viability.
UNIT-III 10. Effect of physical (e.g. 16
temperature) and chemical (eg.
Osmoticum) factors on proto
last yield.
11. Fusion of protoplast
employing PEG.
12. Organogenesis and somatic
embryogenesis using
appropriate explants and
preparation of artificial seeds.
13. Demonstration/ Haploid
culture in Datura.
PO-2, PO-3,
14. Electroporation of
UNIT-IV 18 PO-6, PO-8,
protoplasts and checking of
PO-9
transient expression of reporter
gene.
15. Co-cultivation of the plant
material (e.g. leaf disc) with
Agro-bacterium and study GUS
activity histochemically.
SUGGESTED 1. Plant Biotechnology : Practical Manual (2007) C Cni and Archana
READING Giri. L.K. International Publishing House.
2. Biotechnology (2008) R.C. Dubey S. Chand Publications. New Delhi.
3. Molecular Biology of the Gene. 6th edition (2007) James D. Wastson
(Author), Tania A. Baker, Stephen P. Bell, Alexander Gann), Michael
Levine, Richard Losick, Publishers W.H. Freeman.
4. https://elearn.nptel.ac.in/shop/iit-workshops/completed/tools-and-
techniques-of-molecular-cloning/
5. https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc24_ge36/preview
6. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/102106025
7. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/102103016
8. https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/cec19_bt01/preview

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 9. https://archive.nptel.ac.in/courses/102/106/102106080/
CO-1: Demonstrate knowledge of key concepts in plant morphology,
anatomy, ecology and their practical applications.
CO-2: Apply field techniques to identify wild and extinct plant species and
assess their habitats.
CO-3: Evaluate the ecological implications of human activities on plant
COURSE populations and natural ecosystems.
OUTCOMES CO-4: Propose evidence-based conservation measures to mitigate threats
and promote biodiversity conservation.
CO-5: Understanding the various biotic and abiotic factors which effect plant
communities.
CO-6: Applications of various recent plant based biochemicals to cure the
diseases related to animals and human.

CO-PO MAPPING MATRIX

COURSE ARTICULATION MATRIX: (MAPPING OF COs with POs)

Pos/ Cos PO-1 PO-2 PO-3 PO-4 PO-5 PO-6 PO-7 PO-8 PO-9 PO-10
CO-1 3 2 3 3 2 3 2 2 3 2
CO-2 3 2 3 2 3 2 2 3 3 2
CO-3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3
CO-4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
CO-5 3 2 2 3 2 3 2 3 3 2
CO-6 2 2 3 3 2 3 2 3 2 3
AVERAGE
3 2.5 3 2.75 2.75 2.75 2.25 2.75 3 2.5
MSB-411
Note: 1-Low Correlation; 2- Moderate Correlation; 3- Substantial Correlation Attributes

EMPLOYABILITY ✓

ENTREPRENEURSHIP ✓

SKILL DEVELOPMENT --
GENDER EQUALITY --
ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY ✓

HUMAN VALUE ✓

PROFESSIONAL ETHICS ✓

SDG-13: Climate Action

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs)
SDG-14: Life Below Water
MAPPING
SDG-15: Life on Land

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COURSE NAME PROJECT WORK AND VIVA-VOCE
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING/
COURSE TYPE SURVEY/RESEARCH
COURSE CODE MSB-412 PROJECT
COURSE CORE
CREDIT 8
CATEGORY COURSE
CONTACT HOURS TOTAL TEACHING
(0:0:8) 240
(L-T-P) HOURS
TOTAL MARKS 200
CIA MARK 100 ESE MARK 100
1. To develop advanced research skills and critical thinking necessary for
exploring complex biological problems in Botany.
2. To foster the ability to design, execute, and analyse experiments or
COURSE fieldwork in a specialized area of Botany.
OBJECTIVES 3. To enhance the capacity to synthesize scientific literature, identify
research gaps, and contribute novel findings to the field.
4. To cultivate proficiency in scientific communication, including writing
research papers and presenting findings to diverse audiences.

PROJECT WORK & VIVA-VOCE

The final semester introduces the concept of Project Work & Viva-Voce (Dissertation), enabling
students to engage in preliminary research in both Major and experiment. In the project work, the
student will explore new developments from the books and journals, collect literature and data,
and write a dissertation file based on his or her project work proposal. The project can also be
based on experimental work in industries or research laboratories.

The first thing that students need to do is find an intriguing topic for project. Here are some basic

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ideas that may help in the selection of a suitable topic:

Choose a topic or something in which you are interested. If you are interested in your topic, the
research process will become more feasible and interesting for you.

Read more and more references on your topic and prepare yourself to investigate the possible
solutions to your research problems (what exactly you are looking for). As a result, you will be able
to concentrate on your investigation process.

To help you choose and narrow down the topic, read about its background.

Review the assignment's instructions on how to choose a topic.

Discuss your research ideas and plans with your supervisor; he or she will suggest feasible
methods, so find your research solutions within the stipulated time.

The first and foremost things you must understand before commencing your dissertation work are:

 Ask yourself why you have chosen this topic instead of WHY, WHO, WHAT, WHERE, or HOW.
 WHY is it intriguing to you? How do you feel about your research problems?
 WHO will give you information about your dissertation topic? Who could help you with your
results analysis, further writing, and publication?
 WHAT questions are coming to mind regarding your dissertation? What are the possible
methods to address it scientifically?
 WHERE does the significance of your project work reside? Where does its applicability lie,
whether local, national, or global?
 HOW is your research so important? Would your research ideas encourage a larger audience
across time periods?

Selection of Topic:

1. Students will make project which should be preferably a working of the thoughts based on
their subject.
2. Every students of MSc III semester will be assigned a faculty guide and under his/her
guidance, students will carried their dissertation work.
3. The assessment of performance of the students should be made at least twice in the
semester. The students shall present the final project live using over head projector power
point presentation on LCD to the CIA committee and the ESE examiner in the form of seminar.
4. The evaluation committee shall consists of faculty members constituted by the college which
would be comprised of at least three members comprising of the department Coordinator’s,
Class Coordinator and a nominee of the Dean. The seminar session shall be an open house
session. The CIA marks would be the average of the marks given by each members of the
committee separately to the director in a sealed envelope.

Guidelines for Dissertation Students:

1. All students pursuing M.Sc. Shall select and propose a topic of dissertation in the first week of
the semester. Care should be taken that the topic selected is not directly related to the
subjects of the course being pursued or thesis work, if any. The proposed topic should be
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 submitted to the course coordinator.

2. The course coordinator shall forward the list of the topics to the coordinator of concerned
department, who will consolidate the list including some more topics, in consultation with the
faculty of the department. The topics will then be allocated to the students alongwith the
name of the faculty guide and also forwarded to the director for approval.

3. On approval by the Dean, the list shall be displayed on the notice board and the students will
also be accordingly informed by the course coordinator within three weeks of the
commencement of the semester.

Preparation of Dissertation:

1. The student shall meet the supervisor for the necessary guidance for their preparation
for the seminar.
2. During the next two to four weeks the student will read the primary literature related
to the topic under the guidance of supervisor.
3. After necessary collection of data and literature survey, the students must prepare a
report. The report shall be arranged in the sequence as per following format & layout
plan:-
A. Top Sheet of transparent plastic.

B. Top cover.

C. Preliminary pages.

a. Title page
b. Certificate page.
c. Declaration page.
d. Acknowledgments.
e. Table of Contents.
f. List of Figures
g. List of Tables.
h. Abbreviations.
D. Chapters (Main Material).

E. Appendices, If any.

F. Bibliography/References.

G. Evaluation Form.

H. Back Cover (Blank sheet).

I. Back Sheet of Plastic (May be opaque or transparent).

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 Title of Dissertation
Submitted in Partial fulfilment of the
requirement for the degree of

Master of Science
In

Botany
By

NAME OF STUDENT

(Enrollment no.)

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 Under the Supervision of

(Name of Supervisor with designation)

School of Applied Sciences

Shri Venkateshwara University

Year

CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that the work contained in the thesis entitled “Title of the
Thesis”, submitted by Name of the Student (Regd. No.: XXXXXXX) for the award of
the degree of “Name of the Degree” to Shri Venkateshwara University, is a record
of bonafide research works carried out by him under my direct supervision and
guidance.

I considered that the thesis has reached the standards and fulfilling the
requirements of the rules and regulations relating to the nature of the degree. The
contents embodied in the thesis have not been submitted for the award of any
other degree or diploma in this or any other university.

Date:
Signature
Place:
(Name of Supervisor)

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 DECLARATION

I certify that:

i. I completed the original work for the thesis under my supervisor's supervision.
ii. I have not submitted my work to any other institute for a degree or diploma.
iii. I have adhered to the norms and guidelines outlined in the Institute's Ethical
Code of Conduct.
iv. Whenever I used materials (data, theoretical analysis, and text) from other
sources, I gave due credit to them by citing them in the thesis text and giving
their details in the references.
v. I give due credit to the sources by citing them whenever I quote written
materials from other sources.
vi. According to the university guidelines, the plagiarism test revealed that the
similarity index of a whole thesis is within 10%.
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Date: Student Name
Place: Enrollment no.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter no. Title Page

Title Page No.
Dedication

Certificate i

Acknowledgements ii

List of Figures iii

List of Table iv

1 Introduction
2 Review of Literature
3 Materials and Methods
4
Results and Discussion
Summary
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 References

Evaluation sheets

List of Figures

Figure No. Caption/Title

Page No.

1 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX ..

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 List of Tables

Table No. Caption/Title

Page No.

1 XXXXXXXXXXXX ...

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 Methods for citing references in the Dissertation file:

1. For single author – (Kumar, 2020)

2. For two authors-(Kumar and Dubey,2010)
3. For more than two authors-(Khatoon et al.,2010)
4. For same author or combination of authors in the same
year– (Jha,2005a;Jha,2005;Jhaetal., 2005)
1 . References:
In the bibliography/references list standard formats must be used. The typical
formats are given below-

2. Journal articles:
Daniels, G. D., & Kirkpatrick, J. B. (2006). Does variation in garden
characteristics influence the conservation of birds in suburbia? Biological
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conservation, 133(3), 326-335.

Paquet, J. Y., Vandevyvre, X., Delahaye, L., & Rondeux, J. (2006). Bird
assemblages in a mixed woodland–farmland landscape: the conservation
value of silviculture-dependant open areas in plantation forest. Forest
Ecology and Management, 227(1-2), 59-70.

3. Books:
Sodhi, N. S., Sekercioglu, C. H., Barlow, J., & Robinson, S. K. (2011).
Conservation of tropical birds. John Wiley & Sons.

4. Theses/Dissertations:
Coetzee, B. W. T. (2013). Species assembly patterns and protected area
effectiveness in times of change: a focus on African avifauna (Doctoral
dissertation, Stellenbosch: Stellenbosch University).

5. Personal Communications:
Reddy, A.R., 1993, personal communication at private meeting on 22
October 1992 at Botany Department, Delhi University, Delhi.

Electronic sources (web material and the like)-

Forciting web pages and electronic documents, use the APA style given at:
Http://www.apastyle.org/elecsource.html

EVALUATION FORM:

Name of Candidate: Roll No:

Class and Section:

S.No. Details Marks Marks

Supervis
(100) Ex.
(100)
1. OBJECTIVE IDENTIFIED &UNDERSTOOD or Expert

LITERATURE REVIEW/ BACKGROUND

2.
WORK (Coverage, Organization, Critical
review)
3. DISCUSSION/ CONCLUSIONS (Clarity,
Exhaustive)

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 SLIDES/PRESENTATION SUBMITTED
4.
(Readable, Adequate)
FREQUENCY OF INTERACTION
5.
(Timely Submission, Interest shown,
Depth, Attitude)
Total (Outof100)

Supervisor External Expert

Name & Signature Name & Signature

Date: Date:

SUGGESTED 1. Research Methodology in Biological Sciences by P. Ramakrishnan (2010)

READING published by Scientific Publishers provides an in-depth understanding of
research design and techniques essential for biological research 1st edition.
2. Plant Behaviour: Mechanisms, Ecology, Evolution by Lee Alan Dugatkin (2019)
published by Oxford University Press explores behavioural studies in Botany
emphasizing experimental and evolutionary approaches 5th edition.
3. Cell and Molecular Biology: Concepts and Experiments by Gerald Karp (2018)
published by Wiley offers comprehensive insights into molecular and cellular
processes relevant to botanical research 8th edition.
4. Biostatistics: A Foundation for Analysis in the Health Sciences by Wayne W.
Daniel and Chad L. Cross (2018) published by Wiley is an essential guide to
statistical tools and techniques for analysing botanical research data 11th
edition.
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7. https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc23_ge06/preview
8. https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc24_ar07/preview
9. https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/ntr24_ed08/preview

CO-1: Demonstrate the ability to independently design and implement research

projects in Botany, adhering to scientific methodologies.
CO-2: Apply advanced techniques and tools for data collection, analysis, and
interpretation in botanical studies.
CO-3: Produce a comprehensive dissertation that reflects original research and
COURSE contributes to the existing body of knowledge in Botany.
OUTCOMES CO-4: Exhibit effective scientific communication skills through publications,
seminars, and thesis defence, meeting academic and professional standards.
CO-5: Develop understanding of way of presentation among students according to
their research work
CO-6: Familiarization of students with the basics of writing a research article/
review paper/ research paper

CO-PO MAPPING MATRIX

COURSE ARTICULATION MATRIX: (MAPPING OF COs with POs)

POs/ COs PO-1 PO-2 PO-3 PO-4 PO-5 PO-6 PO-7 PO-8 PO-9 PO-10
CO-1 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3
CO-2 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3
CO-3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3
CO-4 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3
CO-5 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 3
CO-6 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3
AVERAGE
3 3 3 2.75 3 3 2.25 3 3 3
MSB-412
Note: 1-Low Correlation; 2- Moderate Correlation; 3- Substantial Correlation Attributes

COURSE ATTRIBUTES
EMPLOYABILITY ✓

ENTREPRENEURSHIP ✓

SKILL DEVELOPMENT --
GENDER EQUALITY --
ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY ✓

HUMAN VALUE ✓

PROFESSIONAL ETHICS ✓

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs) SDG-3: Good Health and Well-being

MAPPING SDG-4: Quality Education

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 SDG-14: Life Below Water
SDG-15: Life on Land
SDG-17: Partnerships to achieve the SDG

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