Available courses

Techniques in Biology

Type of Course

Minor Course (4th Sem)

Name of the Course

Techniques in Biology

Course Code:

BIO022020

Total Credit per week/ Per Semester

3 h per week/45 contact hours (L) + 1 h/week Tutorials/ 15 contact h

Proposed by

Departments of Life Sciences, Central University of Jharkhand

Who can teach this course

Teachers from Life Sciences

Overview

Techniques in Biology is a hands-on laboratory course designed to provide students with practical skills and theoretical knowledge in various techniques used in biotechnology. The course covers fundamental principles and applications of biotechnological methods, emphasizing their importance in research, medicine, agriculture, and industry. Students will learn essential laboratory techniques, experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation, preparing them for careers in biotechnology and related fields.

Programme/course objective (CO)

CO1: Choose appropriate strategies and instrumentation for analysis of biological samples.

CO2:  Understand the techniques, as well as the methods they will encounter in their own lab classes, integrates theory and practise to understand why and how each techniques used.

CO3: Design experiments using cell culture, chromatography, electrophoresis, and spectroscopy techniques.

CO4:  Execute the experiment including appropriate calibrations and controls so that the experiment can be replicated, a necessary feature for the unambiguous analysis of the outcomes.

Course features and learning outcome

After completion of this course, the students shall be able to:

LO1: An understanding of the theory and practice of cell culture, protein purification, chromatography, electrophoresis.

LO2: Encompasses problem solving, critical thinking and analysis attributes and an understanding of the scientific method knowledge acquisition.

LO3: The ability to acquire, develop, employ and integrate a range of technical, practical and professional skills, in appropriate and ethical ways within a professional context, autonomously and collaboratively.

LO4: Describe the mechanisms of separation and detection in Filtration and centrifugation methods.


Biotechniques

Type of Course

Major Course (3rd Sem)

Name of the Course

Biotechniques

Course Code:

BIO011080

Total Credit per week/ Per Semester

3 h per week/45 contact hours (L)

Proposed by

Departments of Life Sciences, Central University of Jharkhand

Who can teach this course

Teachers from Life Sciences

Overview

Biotechniques is a hands-on laboratory course designed to provide students with practical skills and theoretical knowledge in various techniques used in biotechnology. The course covers fundamental principles and applications of biotechnological methods, emphasizing their importance in research, medicine, agriculture, and industry. Students will learn essential laboratory techniques, experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation, preparing them for careers in biotechnology and related fields.

Programme/course objective (CO)

CO1: Choose appropriate strategies and instrumentation for analysis of biological samples.

CO2:  Understand the techniques, as well as the methods they will encounter in their own lab classes, integrates theory and practise to understand why and how each techniques used.

CO3: Design experiments using cell culture, chromatography, electrophoresis, and spectroscopy techniques.

CO4:  Execute the experiment including appropriate calibrations and controls so that the experiment can be replicated, a necessary feature for the unambiguous analysis of the outcomes.

Course features and learning outcome

After completion of this course, the students shall be able to:

LO1: An understanding of the theory and practice of cell culture protein purification, chromatography, electrophoresis.

 LO2: Encompasses problem solving, critical thinking and analysis attributes and an understanding of the scientific method knowledge acquisition.

 LO3: The ability to acquire, develop, employ and integrate a range of technical, practical and professional skills, in appropriate and ethical ways within a professional context, autonomously and collaboratively.

 LO4: Describe the mechanisms of separation and detection in chromatographic and electrophoretic methods.

Basic Lab Techniques

Type of Course

Skill Enhancement Cource Course (1st Sem)

Name of the Course

Basic Lab Techniques

Course Code:

BIO051010

Total Credit per week/ Per Semester

2 h per week/30 contact hours (L) + 1 h Tutorial per week – 1 Credit = 15 Contact hours

Proposed by

Departments of Life Sciences, Central University of Jharkhand

Who can teach this course

Teachers from Life Sciences

Overview

This course is designed to introduce students to essential laboratory skills and techniques necessary for success in life sciences and related fields. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the principles behind each technique, proper equipment usage, safety protocols, and good laboratory practices (GLP).

Programme/course objective (CO)

Familiarize students with laboratory equipment, glassware, and chemicals used in life sciences research.

Instill good laboratory practices to ensure safety, accuracy, and reliability in experimental procedures.

Course features and learning outcome

LO1: Implement good laboratory practices (GLP) to ensure safety, accuracy, and reproducibility of experimental results.

LO2: Operate simple and compound microscopes effectively to visualize and analyze biological samples.

LO3: Apply centrifugation techniques to separate and concentrate biological materials as needed for research purposes.

LO4: Select appropriate sterilization methods and apply them effectively to maintain aseptic conditions in the laboratory.

Microbial Diversity

Type of Course

Minor Course (3rd Sem)

Name of the Course

Microbial Diversity 

Course Code:

BIO022010

Total Credit per week/ Per Semester

3 h per week/45 contact hours (L) + 1 h Tutorial per week – 1 Credit = 15 Contact hours

Proposed by

Departments of Life Sciences, Central University of Jharkhand

Who can teach this course

Teachers from Life Sciences

Overview

This course explores the fascinating world of microbial diversity in this course, which delves into the vast array of microorganisms inhabiting our planet. From bacteria and archaea to fungi, viruses, and protists, these tiny organisms play crucial roles in various aspects of life on Earth, ranging from human health to environmental sustainability and industrial applications. This course will explore the diversity and ecological roles of microorganisms, providing a foundational understanding of their importance in scientific research and everyday life.

Programme/course objective (CO)

CO1:  To provide an understanding of the classification, structure, and function of different groups of microorganisms.

CO2:  To familiarize students with methods used in the study of microbial diversity, including culture-dependent and culture-independent techniques.

CO3:  To explore the role of microorganisms in various environments, including soil, water, and extreme habitats.

CO4:  To discuss the impact of microbial diversity on human health, agriculture, industry, and the environment.

Course features and learning outcome

After completion of this course, the students shall be able to:

LO1: Illustrate the methods involve in categorising the microorganisms.

LO2: Evaluate the impact of microbial diversity on human health, agriculture, industry, and environmental sustainability.

LO3: Understand the ecological roles of microorganisms in natural and human-made environments. 

Microbial Physiology

Type of Course

Major Course (Vth Sem)

Name of the Course

Microbial Physiology

Course Code:

BIO013130

Total Credit per week/ Per Semester

3 h per week/45 contact hours (L)

Proposed by

Departments of Life Sciences, Central University of Jharkhand

Who can teach this course

Teachers from Life Sciences

Overview

Microbial Physiology explores the metabolic, growth, and regulatory processes of microorganisms. This course integrates principles of biochemistry, genetics, and microbiology to understand the physiological mechanisms that enable microbial life and its impact on various environments.

Programme/course objective (CO)

CO1: Understand the fundamental metabolic pathways utilized by microorganisms.

CO2: Outline key metabolic pathways involved in microbial physiology.

CO3: Investigate how microorganisms adapt to different environmental conditions.

CO4: Analyze the role of microbial physiology in biotechnological applications and environmental processes.

Course features and learning outcome

After completion of this course, the students shall be able to:

LO1: Exhibit a thorough understanding of microbial diversity, metabolic principles, and physiological adaptations in various microorganisms.

LO2: Analyze and compare respiratory processes, photosynthesis, and nitrogen metabolism in microorganisms, emphasizing their ecological roles and industrial applications.

LO3: Apply acquired knowledge to solve problems related to microbial physiology and metabolism, demonstrating -critical thinking and analytical skills.

General Microbiology

Type of Course

Major Course (3rd Sem)

Name of the Course

General Microbiology

Course Code:

BIO012010

Total Credit per week/ Per Semester

3 h per week/45 contact hours (L)

Proposed by

Departments of Life Sciences, Central University of Jharkhand

Who can teach this course

Teachers from Life Sciences

Overview

Microbiology is the study of microorganisms, which include bacteria, archaea, fungi, protists, viruses, and prions. These tiny organisms play crucial roles in various aspects of life on Earth, ranging from human health to environmental sustainability and industrial applications. This course will explore the diversity, structure, function, genetics, and ecological roles of microorganisms, providing a foundational understanding of their importance in scientific research and everyday life.

Programme/course objective (CO)

CO1: To understand the properties of different microorganisms and placed the microorganisms in suitable taxonomic rank

CO2: To understand the external and internal structure of microorganisms

CO3: To identify the factors responsible for microbial growth

CO4: To apprehend the microbial genetics

Course features and learning outcome

After completion of this course, the students shall be able to:

LO1: Illustrate the methods involve in categorising the microorganisms.

LO2: Compare and select the role of different factors responsible for the growth of microorganisms.

LO3: Select the suitable nutrition for a particular microorganism

LO4: explain the significance of plasmids, transposons, and genetic transfer methods in bacterial genetics and biotechnology.


Microbiology Lab

Type of Course

Major Course (3rd Sem)

Name of the Course

Microbiology Lab

Course Code:

BIO012070

Total Credit per week/ Per Semester

2 h Lab per week – 1 Credit = 30 Contact hours

Proposed by

Departments of Life Sciences, Central University of Jharkhand

Who can teach this course

Teachers from Life Sciences

Overview

Microbiology lab course is designed to provide students with a hands-on understanding of microbiological techniques and principles. It emphasizes practical skills in laboratory settings; ensuring students can handle microbial cultures with precision and safety.

Programme/course objective (CO)

CO1: To Make students aware  of Good Laboratory Practices, ensuring they can conduct experiments with accuracy, safety, and ethical responsibility.

CO2: Students will be trained to prepare various types of microbiological media and understand and handle the different sterilization techniques to maintain aseptic conditions.

CO3: Students will be trained in different staining methods to identify and differentiate microorganisms based on their physical and chemical properties.

CO4: Students will learn to assess bacterial growth through both direct (plating) and indirect (turbidity) methods, understanding the growth curve and its implications.

Course features and learning outcome

After completion of this course, the students shall be able to:

LO1: Graduates will demonstrate the ability to handle microbial cultures safely and effectively, adhering to strict laboratory protocols.

LO2: Students will be capable of preparing various microbiological media tailored to the growth requirements of different microorganisms.

LO3: Students will show proficiency in isolating specific microbial strains and using staining techniques to classify bacteria (e.g., Gram-positive vs. Gram-negative) and identify fungal elements.

LO5: Students will be able to quantify bacterial populations using serial dilution and plating techniques, as well as use spectrophotometry to measure bacterial growth by turbidity.

LO5: The course will enhance students' ability to design, conduct, and interpret experiments related to microbial growth, survival, and identification, fostering a scientific approach to problem-solving.

LO6:  Through hands-on experience, students will develop the ability to critically analyze experimental results, troubleshoot issues, and understand the broader implications of microbiological techniques in health, industry, and research.

Who can attend the course

This course is suitable for students of Life Sciences.

Course Eligibility/Pre-requisite

10+2 or equivalent

Course Duration:

One Semester

Course Structure

1.  Good Laboratory Practices, media preparation, sterilization.

2.  Culturing methods, dilution techniques, and isolation of pure cultures techniques.

3.  Staining techniques in microbiology i) simple staining ii) Gram staining iii) Fungal Staining etc.

4. Bacterial growth curve – serial dilution plating and turbidity measurement.

Text Book and References:

James G. Cappuccino and Chad Welsh,  Microbiology Lab Manual

Microbiology Society, Lab Manual, Basic Practical Microbiology

Microbial Genetics

Type of Course

Major Course (6th Sem)

Name of the Course

Microbial Genetics

Course Code:

BIO013140

Total Credit per week/ Per Semester

3 h per week/45 contact hours (L)

Proposed by

Departments of Life Sciences, Central University of Jharkhand

Who can teach this course

Teachers from Life Sciences

Overview

This course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the genetic mechanisms in microorganisms, including bacteria, archaea, and some simple eukaryotes like yeast. It will delve into how these organisms manipulate, replicate, and express genetic material, and how these processes can be harnessed for various biotechnological applications.

Programme/course objective (CO)

CO1: Understand the basic concepts of genetics in microbes.

CO2: Analyze the mechanisms by which genetic information is transferred between microbes.

CO3: Explore how genes are expressed and regulated in microbial cells.

CO4: Evaluate the biotechnological applications of microbial genetics.

 

Course features and learning outcome

After completion of this course, the students shall be able to:

1. Describe the basic structures and mechanisms of microbial DNA, including replication, transcription, and translation.

2.  Explain the types of mutations that occur in microbial genomes and their implications for microbial evolution and adaptation.

3.  Discuss and differentiate between transformation, transduction, and conjugation, highlighting their roles in genetic diversity and antibiotic resistance.

4.  Analyze how gene expression is controlled in microorganisms through mechanisms like operons and global regulatory networks.

5.  Perform basic genetic engineering techniques including PCR, DNA extraction, and plasmid manipulation if the course includes a lab component.


Fundamentals of Systematics

Systematics is the discipline which treats the kinds and the diversity of organisms and of all relationships which exist among them. As such this field deals with the processes and the products of evolutionary change and with the ways in which the evolutionary relationships of these products can best be understood and classified. This course will provide a comprehensive survey of the theory and methodology of systematics as they are applied today togroups of organisms. The course is directed at those students interested in studies of evolutionary biology, biodiversity, conservation biology, and/or systematics.

There will be three periodic sessional exams (written exams or viva voce or exams based on assignment with presentations, at the end of every15 contact hours) and a Comprehensive end semester exam. The end semester examshall be of 3-hours duration covering the entire course.
Marks for award of Grade:
Best 2 marks from 3 sessional Exam: Maximum 40 marks
Marks of Final Exam: Maximum 60 marks
Total: Maximum marks 100
Minimum 40 marks are essential to fetch a grade and credit requirement.
Minimum 75% attendance in this course is must for appearance in final exam. Furthermore, appearance in Two sessional exams is must for appearing in final exam. In case of serious health problem only, one separate sessional exam may be arranged, but for arranging such exam student must provide the medical certificate from a registered doctor to the faculty/ course coordinator. Furthermore, the student must inform (in written form or by using university email ID) about the medical condition to the faculty/ course coordinator before the commencement of original sessional examination. Common cold, Cough, and mild fever is not covered under this policy. Any medical condition during final exam must be dealt according to the rules of university as implemented by Controller of Examinations/ Dean of School.

Biological Data Basics

The course provides an introduction to biological data and databases. The students learn specific topics including tools for generating these data its application in modern biology.

There will be three periodic sessional exams (written exams or viva voce or exams based on assignment with presentations, at the end of every15 contact hours) and a Comprehensive end semester exam. The end semester examshall be of 3-hours duration covering the entire course.
Marks for award of Grade:
Best 2 marks from 3 sessional Exam: Maximum 40 marks
Marks of Final Exam: Maximum 60 marks
Total: Maximum marks 100
Minimum 40 marks are essential to fetch a grade and credit requirement.
Minimum 75% attendance in this course is must for appearance in final exam. Furthermore, appearance in Two sessional exams is must for appearing in final exam. In case of serious health problem only, one separate sessional exam may be arranged, but for arranging such exam student must provide the medical certificate from a registered doctor to the faculty/ course coordinator. Furthermore, the student must inform (in written form or by using university email ID) about the medical condition to the faculty/ course coordinator before the commencement of original sessional examination. Common cold, Cough, and mild fever is not covered under this policy. Any medical condition during final exam must be dealt according to the rules of university as implemented by Controller of Examinations/ Dean of School.

Web Based Advertising

This paper aims to grasp foundational theories and principals of Web Based Advertising (WBA). In this course learner/ student will be able to know different types of web-based advertising tools and generation of revenue using online mode. This course will provide to understand the different types digital marketing strategies, Ad creation & Design, Targeting & personalizing and using Social Media Advertising for blog / website creation & promotions.

Disaster Management