BENGALURU CITY UNIVBRSITY
SYLLABUS For B.Sc BOTANY
(I & II Semester)
CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM
2020-2021
/ PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF STUDIES (UG) IN
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BOTANY BANGALORE CENTRAL UNIVERSITY HELD ON 28-06-2018 IN THE
DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY, BANGALORE UNIVERSITY, BANGALORE
venue: Deparnnent of Botany, J. B. campus, Bangalore University, Bangalore- 560 056.
Date :28-06-2018
Time:11.00AM
Agenda:
1. To finalize the draft syllabus for Choice Based Credit System for B.Sc., Botany, for approval
2. Any other academic matter with the pemrission ofthe Chair.
Members Present:
1. Smt. Shailaja. K. S Member sd/-
2. Dr. Dhaneshwari. Member sd/-
3. Dr.Sabiha Sultana.M Member sd/-
4. Dr. Lt. Ramakrishnaiah Member sd/-
5. Dr. Manjula. B. L Member sd/-
6. Prof. G. R. Janaradhan External Member sd/-
7. Prof. L. Rajanna Chairman sd/-
Members Absent
L Dr.AnithaP Mernber
2. Dr. B. S. Jyotlxna Member
3. Dr. N. Rajeshwari Extemal Member
MINUTES OF THE BoS (UG) MEETING:
Ctuirmanwelmmodthemernberstothemwtingadtlrereaftertheagendaweretaken up for
discussion
a) The draft scheme of study. Examination and Syllabus for Choice Based Credit System for I and I
Semester B. Sc., Botany, were scrutinized, discussed and approved after minoi changes.
b) TheChrairpersonBoS umsauhorizodtomakenecesmrymodificdionswtrereveritisrequired.
The meeting ended with a vote of thanks by the Chairman.
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MTNUTES OF THE BOS (UG) MEETTNG:
Chairman welcomed the members of the UG Board to the meeting and
agenda was placed for discussion
a. Discussed and finalized the syllabus and scheme of examination for land
ll Semester B.Sc., Botany (Theory and Practicals) question paper pattern,
and scheme of valuation for the introduction of choice based credit
system (CBCS).
b. The panel of Examiners was approved and recommended for UG
Examinations for the academic year 2018-19
c. Names were recommended for the constitution of a BoE for the
academic year 20L8 - 19
d. Names were recommended by the BoS (UG) to be nominated by Vice
Chancellor for BOAE.
e. The Chairperson was authorized to finalize the BoE (UG) for the year
2018-19 after looking into the number of years of service and date of
entry in to the service of the teachers for consideration.
The meeting ended with a vote of thanks by the Ch
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I SEMESTER
PAPER - I: MICROBIAL DIVERSITY AND PHYCOLOGY
52 Hours
UNIT I: INTRODUCTION TO MICROBIOLOGY AND VIRUSES 13 Hrs
Introduction and Scope of Microbiology.
Branches of microbiology - Industrial, Medical, Agricultural and
Environmental Microbiology. contributions of scientists to the field of
Microbiology: Anton von Leeuwenhoek, Louis pasteur, Robert Koch,
Iwanowsky and W M Stanley.
Isolation of microbes from soil - A brief account of culture media, serial
dilution, pour plate method and colony characteristics of Bacteria.
Applied Microbiology- A brief account of Bio-fertilizers, Biogas
production and Bioremediation.
Introduction and properties of viruses - Architecture of TMV & T4
Bacteriophage Multiplication (lytic and lysogenic cycle) & Transmission
of viruses. Tomato leaf curl disease. Brief account of prions and Viroids
UNIT II: STUDY OF BACTERIA 13 Hrs
Introduction, classification of Bacteria based on shape and flagella.
Ultra structure of bacterial cell with special reference to Giam positive
and Gram negative cell wall composition. Endospore a brief account.
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Reproduction Binary fission and genetic recombination
(Tran sform at i on, Transd ucti on and Conj u gati on).
A brief account of plasmids - definition and properties. Structure and
importance of Ti plasmid.
Bacterial nutrition. Citrus canker disease
Economic importance - Role of bacteria in Agriculture, Medicine and
Industry.
General account of Phytoplasma and Sandal spike disease.
UNIT III: STUDY OF CYANOBACTERIA AND PHYCOLOGY: PART-I 13 Hrs
cyanobacteria: Introduction, general characteristics, thallus structure,
Ultra structure of the cell, reproduction, economic importance.
SCP and Biofertilizer. Role in water pollution and treitment.
Type study; Anabaena, Spirulina and Scytonema.
Phycology-Part-I: Introduction, generar characteristics, outlines of
Fritsch's (1947) classification, thailus structure, pigmentation and
reproduction.
occurrence, structure, reproduction and life cycle: Chlamydomonas and
Volvox
UNIT IV: PHYCOLOGY- PART _II 13 Hrs
occurrence, structure, reproduction and life cycle: Hydrodictyon,
O e do go ni um, C har a, S ar ga s su m, and p o ly s ipho ni a.
Economic importance of Algae in Industry, Agriculture and Medicine.
PRACTICAL PAPER _ I
MICROBIAL DIVERSITY AND PHYOLOGY
Total Units: 13
Study of instruments: autoclave, inoculation chamber/LAF, hot air oven,
.,
incubator and inoculation loop. I unit
Sterilization of glassware and media preparation nutrient media
(Nutrient Agar) Isolation of Bacteria from soil by pour plate method 1 unit
3. Colony characteristics of Bacteria to identify colonies 1 unit
4. Diseases: Tomato Leaf curl, Citrus Canker and Sandal spike l Unit
5. cram staining: Rhizobium from root nodules and Lactobacillus from curd l Unit
6. Measurement of cell concentration - yeast cells / fungal spores using
Haemocytometer l Unit
7. Type study of Cyanobacteria: Anaboena, Spirulina and Scytonemo 1 Unit
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8. Type study of Algae: Chlamydomanas, Volvox, Hydrodictyon,
Oe do gonium, C har a, Sar gas sum and P olysiphonia 6 Units
PRACTICAL QUESTION PAPER-I
MICROBIAL DIVERSITY AND PHYOLOGY
Max Marks: 35
1. Identify & classify specimen A, B, & c with labelled diagrams and reasons
2. Describe colony characteristics of D
3X3:9
I X2:2
3. Identify and Comment on the instrument / Disease E
4. Prepare a temporary slide of F, sketch, label and identify with reasons. Leave
1X3:3
the preparation for evaluation
1X5=5
5. Stain given material G by Gram staining. write the procedure and identify
with reasons. Leave the preparation for evaluation
OR
calculate the population of fungar spores / yeast cells in G using
haemocytometer
lX4= 4
6. Identify Slide H and I with labeiled diagrams with reason
7. Record and Submission
2X2:4
5+3:8
SCHEME OF VALUATION
l. Four specimens A, B and c, - one from cyanobacteria, two from algae,
(ldentification - I mark, labelled diagram with reasons 2 marks)
2. Colony characters of the given colony D _ 2 marks,
3. Instrument; (Identification I mark, working principle I Mark, Labelled
diagram I mark) / Diseases (ldentification I mark, Comment and Labelled
diagram 2 marks)
4. Specimen F from Cyanobactefia I algae - mounting 2 marks. Identification
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- I mark, sketch with reasons 2 marks)
5' Specimen G - Gram staining (Staining 2 marks, Procedure and result each
- - 1 mark).
OR
Calculation of fungal spores / yeast cells using haemocytometer (procedure -
2 marks, calculation - 2 marks)
6. Two permanent slides H & I - from Cyanobacteria / algae(ldentification
mark, sketch with reasons - I mark)
-I
7. a) Record - 5 marks
b) Submission of 3 algae lcyanobacteria materials
- 3 marks
REFERENCES
l. Aggarwal, S. K. 2009. Foundation Course in Biology, A one books pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
2. Aneja, K. R. 1993. Experiments in Microbiology, pathology and
rissue culture,
VishwaPrakashan, New Delhi.
3' Annie Ragland, 2012. Algae and Bryophytes, Saras Publication, Kanyakumari, India.
4' Basu, A. N. 1993. Essentials of Plant Viruses, Vectors and plant diseases, New Age
International, New Delhi.
5. chopra. G. L. 1984. A text book of Algae, Rastogi publications,Meerut,India.
6. Desikachari, T. V. 1959. Cyanophyta, ICAR, New Delhi.
7 ' Dubey, R' C. and Maheshwari. D.K.
2012. Practical Microbiology, S. Chand & Company,
Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
8' Fritsch, R. E. 1977. Structure and Reproduction of Algae, Cambridge University
Press,London.
9' Kodo,C.l.and Agarwal, H.O.1972.Principles and techniques in plant Virology, Van
Nostrand, Reinhold Company, New york.
10. Madhavee Latha, P.2012. A Text of lmmunology,
S. chand & co., pvt., Ltd., New Delhi.
I l ' Pandey B.P. 2001. College Botany Volume 1, S
Chand & Company pvt.Ltd, New Delhi.
12' Pandey' B.P. 2014 Modern Practical Botany, (Vol-l)
S. Chand and Company pvt. Ltd., New
Delhi.
13. Pelzar, Kreig and chan 1963. Microbiology, Tata
Mc Graw Hill, New Delhi
l4' Rangaswamy, G. 2009,Disease of Crop Plants in India, prentice Hall
of India, New Delhi.
l5' Sambamurty' A.v.S.S. 2006, A Text book of Algae, I. K. International publishing
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l6' Sharma, P. D. 2012, Microbiology and Plant Pathology, Rastogi publication pvt
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l7' Singh, R' P' 2007. Microbial Taxonomy and Culture Techniques,
Kalyani publication,
New Delhi.
l8' Smith 'G' M. 1996. Cryptogamic Botany Volume I, Tata Mc Graw
Hill, New Delhi.
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,Himalaya publications, Mumbai.
20. vashishta, B.R. Sinha, A.K. and Singh, v. p. 1991.
Algae, S. chand and company,pvt. Ltd.,
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http ://www. phlrcol o gy. net/
http ://www. al gae base.org/
II SEMESTER
PAPER II: MYCOLOGY, BRYOLOGY AND PLANT ANATOMY
52 Hrs
UNIT I: MYCOLOGY t3hrs
Introduction : General characters, thallus organisation,
reproduction and outlines of Ainsworth classification
Structure, reproduction and life history of Albugo, peziza, puccinia
and Cercospora.
Economic importance: Role of fungi in Medicine, Agriculture and
Industry
UNIT II: LICHENS, MYCORRHIZAE AND FUNGAL DISEASES 13 hTs
Lichens: General account, Structure and reproduction. Ecological
and Economic importance.
Mycorrhizae: General account
Fungal Diseases: General account of symptoms, pathogen etiology,
mode of infection. Management of fungal diseases: Koleroga, Cofiee
rust, Grain smut of Sorghum, Blast disease of Rice, Red rot of
Sugarcane.
A brief account of Biopesticides: Neem, Trichoderma and. Bacillus
thuringiensis
UNIT III: BRYOPHYTA 13 hTs
General characters, Study of distribution, structure, reproduction,
Classifi cation and alternation of generatio n in Marchantia, Anthoceros
and Funaria
UNIT IV: PLANT ANATOMY t3 hrs
Meristematic Tissues: Structure, function and classification.
Organisation of Apical Meristems: Tunica-corpus theory and Histogen
theory.
Histology: Structure, Classification and significance of simple, complex
and secretory tissues. Types ofvascular bundles
Secondary growth: Dicot stem. Example Tridax
Anomalous secondary growth: Boerhaavia and Dracaena.
PRACTICAL PAPER _ II
PAPERII:MYCOLOGY,BRYOLOGYANDPLANTANATOMY
Total units - 13 Units
1. Identification and study of fungal members included in the theory 3 Units
2. Study of lichens
l Unit
3. Study of Mycorrhiza
l Unit
4. Study of plant diseases included in the theory
2 Units
3 Units
5. Study of forms of Bryophytes included in the theory
6. Anatomy-sectioning: Dicot stem Ex. : Tridax
Anomalous secondary groMh in Boerhaavia and Dracaena 3 Units
7. Project report of:
1 Mushroom cultivation
2 Application of Biofertilizers
3 Isolation of Fungi from spoiled fruits & vegetables
4 Study of MYcorrhizae
PRACTICAL QUESTION PAPER - II
PAPER II: MYCOLOGY, BRYOLOGY AND PLANT ANATOMY
Time:3 hours Max. Marks: 35
Identify and classify specimens A, B & C with labelled diagrams and
1. reasons
3X3:9
2. prepare a temporary stained T.S of the material D. Sketch, label
4
and identify with reasons. Leave the preparation for evaluation
2
3. Write critical note on E
4. Identify the Slides F,G'H & I with labelled diagrams and reasons 4X3: 12
5. Record and submission. 5+3:8
SCHEME OF VALUATION
l. Two specimens from Fungi and one from Bryophytes (ldentification -1 mark,
Labelled diagram with reasons 2 marks)
2. Any one of the following may be given-stem of Tridax, Boerhaavia ot
Dracaena (Staining and mounting- 2 marks, sketch and labelling- I mark,
Identification with reasons- I mark)
J. One diseased plant/Lichens/ (ldentification-1 mark & critical pointsl mark)
4. Two from Bryophytes, One from Fungi and One from Anatomy
(ldentification & Classification -2 mark, labelled diagrams with reasons-2
marks)
5. Record & Project submission: (marks 5+3)
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6. Katherine Easu, 1993. Anatomy 2 edn. Wiley Eastern Pvt., Ltd., New Delhi.
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8. Parihar, N. S. 1970. An Introduction to Embryophyta, Vol. I Bryophyta Central Book
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12. Singh, R. s 1978. Plant Diseases 4 edn. oxford and IBH, New Delhi.
13. Smith, G. M. 1994. Cryptogamic Botany Vol II,2 edn. Tata Mc Graw Hill, New
Delhi.
14. Sporne, K. R. 1966. Bryophytes,4 edn. B. I. publishing pvt., Ltd., tndia.
15. Thakur, A. K' and S. K. Bassi,2008. A Textbook of Botany: Diversity of Microbes
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16. Vashishta, B. R 1990. Botany for degree students: Fungi. S Chand and Company
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17. Vashishta. B. R. Sinha, A.K. and Adarsha Kumar. 2009. Botany for Degree
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