Multidisciplinary Courses Biotechnology

Examination Scheme for EoSE for Semester III

CA – Continuous Assessment EoSE – End of Semester Examination

Regular Students –

Type of Duration of Maximum Marks Minimum Marks

Course Code and Nomenclature
Examination Examination

CA 01 Hr CA 10 Marks CA 04 Marks
Theory Introduction of Biotechnology
EoSE 02 Hrs EoSE 40 Marks EoSE 16 Marks

CA 1 Hr CA 10 Marks CA 04 Marks
Introduction of Biotechnology –
Practical
Practical
EoSE 04 Hrs EoSE 40 Marks EoSE 16 Marks

The theory question paper will have two parts A and B.

Part-A: will have 12 short answer/objective-type questions of one mark each.
Part-B: Part B of the question paper will be divided into four units including question number 2-
5. From each unit there will be a question with internal choice. Each question will be of 7 marks.

Non-Collegiate Students –
Duration of Maximum Marks Minimum Marks
Type Course Code and Nomenclature
Examination (EoSE) (EoSE)

Theory Introduction of Biotechnology 02 Hrs 50 Marks 20 Marks

Introduction of Biotechnology -
Practical 04 Hrs 50 Marks 20 Marks
Practical

The theoretical question paper will have two parts A and B.

Part-A: will have 14 objective-type questions of one mark each.
Part-B: Part B of the question paper will be divided into four units including question number 2-
5. From each unit there will be a question with internal choice. Each question will be of 9 marks.

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 Syllabus
Multidisciplinary Courses - Biotechnology
Introduction of Biotechnology

Code of the NHEQF

Semester Title of the Course/Paper Credits
Course Level

III Introduction of Biotechnology 6 4

Credit Distribution Offered to

Level of Type of the Course Delivery
NC
Course Course Theory Practical Total Method
Student
30 lectures with
diagrammatic and
Introductory MDM 2 2 4 Yes informative
assessments during
lecture hours
List of Programme Codes in which
Offered as Minor Discipline

Prerequisites Senior Secondary level

➢ To understand the basics of biotechnology.

➢ To learn about cell structure and molecular biology.
➢ To acquire skills in laboratory techniques and genetic engineering.
Objectives of the Course: ➢ To explore biotechnology applications in daily life.
➢ To discuss ethical and social issues in biotechnology.
➢ To appreciate biotechnology's role in healthcare, sustainable
development.

Course Outcomes-

1. To familiarize students with the fundamental principles and scope of biotechnology.

2. To enable students to understand cell structure, molecular biology, and laboratory techniques.
3. To equip students with practical skills in genetic engineering and biotechnology applications.
4. To highlight the role of biotechnology in daily life, including its environmental and healthcare
impacts.
5. To raise awareness about ethical, legal, and social issues in biotechnology and its contribution to
sustainable development.

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 Introduction to Biotechnology
Detailed Syllabus

Unit-I

Fundamentals of Biotechnology: Introduction to Biotechnology: Definition, scope, and

applications; Overview of cell structure and function; Basic concepts of DNA, RNA, and proteins;
Introduction to enzymes and their role in biological processes. 8 lectures

Unit-II

Tools and Techniques in Biotechnology: Basic laboratory techniques: Microscopy,

centrifugation, chromatography; Introduction to molecular biology tools: DNA extraction,
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), gel electrophoresis; Basics of genetic engineering: restriction
enzymes, plasmids, and gene cloning 7lectures

Unit-III

Biotechnology in Daily Life: Applications of Biotechnology in everyday life: GM foods, biofuels,

and biodegradable plastics; biofertilizers, biopesticides; Plant tissue culture techniques;
Bioremediation, waste management, and water treatment; 8 lectures

Unit-IV

Biotechnology and Society: Impact of Biotechnology on healthcare: Vaccines, antibiotics, and

diagnostics; Ethical, legal, and social issues in biotechnology: GMOs, cloning, and gene editing;
Role of biotechnology in sustainable development: Agriculture, industry, and medicine.7lectures

Books Recommended
1. NCERT class 11 and 12, Biology
2. NCERT class 11 and 12, Biotechnology
3. Molecular biology and Biotechnology, P. K. Gupta, Rastogi Publication

Introduction of Biotechnology
Practical Syllabus

1. Study of cell structures.

2. Demonstration of Lab equipment and techniques.
3. Exercise based on Restriction enzymes based maps.
4. Study of GM products.
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 5. Visit to waste/water treatment plant.
6. Any other exercise based on theory syllabus.

Scheme of Practical Examination and Distribution of marks

MDM Duration- 4 hrs
Max. Marks: 10*+40 Min. Marks: 4*+16

S.No. Exercise Regular Ex./N.C.

Students

1. Major Exercise- 10 15

2. Minor Exercise-1 5 8

3. Minor Exercise-2 5 7

4. Spotting (1-5) 10 15

5. Viva 5 5

6. Record 5 -

*Internal marks for regular students only

Regular Candidates must keep a record of all work done in the practical classes and submit
the same for inspection at the time of practical examination.

Course learning outcomes:

By the end of this course, the student will be able to:

• Understand the fundamental principles and scope of biotechnology.
• Describe the structure and function of cells, DNA, RNA, and proteins.
• Demonstrate practical skills in laboratory techniques and genetic engineering.
• Identify applications of biotechnology in daily life, including GM foods, biofuels, and
biodegradable plastics.
• Recognize the role of biotechnology in environmental protection, such as bioremediation and
waste management.
• Discuss the impact of biotechnology on healthcare and sustainable development.
• Address ethical, legal, and social issues related to biotechnology..

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 Examination Scheme for EoSE for Semester IV
CA – Continuous Assessment EoSE – End of Semester Examination

Regular Students –

Type of Duration of Maximum Marks Minimum Marks

Course Code and Nomenclature
Examination Examination
CA 01 Hr CA 10 Marks CA 04 Marks
Theory Plants and Human Health
EoSE 02 Hrs EoSE 40 Marks EoSE 16 Marks

CA 1 Hr CA 10 Marks CA 04 Marks
Plants and Human Health -
Practical
Practical
EoSE 04 Hrs EoSE 40 Marks EoSE 16 Marks

The theory question paper will have two parts A and B.

Part-A: will have 12 objective-type questions of one mark each.
Part-B: Part B of the question paper will be divided into four units including question number 2-
5. From each unit there will be a question with internal choice. Each question will be of 7 marks.

Non-Collegiate Students –
Duration of Maximum Minimum
Type Course Code and Nomenclature
Examination Marks(EoSE) Marks(EoSE)

Theory Plants and Human Health 02 Hrs 50 Marks 20 Marks

Practical Plants and Human Health - Practical 04 Hrs 50 Marks 20 Marks

The theoretical question paper will have two parts A and B.

Part-A: will have 14 objective-type questions of one mark each.
Part-B: Part B of the question paper will be divided into four units including question number 2-
5. From each unit there will be a question with internal choice. Each question will be of 9 marks.

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 Syllabus
Multidisciplinary Courses - Biotechnology
Plants and Human Health
Code of the NHEQF
Semester Title of the Course/Paper Credits
Course Level

IV Plants and Human Health 6 4

Credit Distribution Offered to

Level of Type of the Course Delivery
NC
Course Course Theory Practical Total Method
Student
30 lectures with
diagrammatic and
Introductory MDM 2 2 4 Yes informative
assessments during
lecture hours
List of Programme Codes in which
Offered as Minor Discipline

Prerequisites Senior Secondary level

➢ To understand the medical uses of plants.

➢ To differentiate use of plants in different natural medical systems.
Objectives of the Course: ➢ To gain understanding of importance of plants for human welfare.
➢ To be able to active ingredients of medicinal plants.

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 Plants and Human Health
Detailed Syllabus
Unit I
History, Scope and Importance of Medicinal Plants: Indigenous Medicinal Sciences; Definition
and Scope-Ayurveda: plants used in ayurvedic treatments, medicinal plants used in Siddha, plants
used in Unani. 8 Lectures
Unit II
Herbal medicines: history and scope - definition of medical terms, cultivation - harvesting -
processing - storage - marketing and utilization of medicinal plants, polyherbal formulations
7 Lectures
Unit III
Pharmacognosy – Active compounds and medicinal uses of the following herbs in curing various
ailments- Tulsi, Ginger, Fenugreek, Indian Goose berry, Ashoka, Neem, Babool, Karanj,
Ashwagandha, Sarpgandha, Isabgol, Senna, Guggal. 8 Lectures
Unit IV
Ethnic communities of Rajasthan, Application of natural products to certain diseases- Jaundice,
Pain, Fever, infertility, diabetics, Blood pressure and skin diseases. Brief overview of plants can
be used as nutritional supplements- Millets, Bajra, Ragi, Rajgiri, Jawar. 7 Lectures

Suggested Readings:
1. Chaudhry, B. (2019). A Handbook of Common Medicinal Plants Used in Ayurveda. New Delhi, Delhi: Kojo
Press.
2. Purohit and Vyas (2008). Medicinal Plant Cultivation: A Scientific Approach, 2nd edition. Jodhpur,
Rajasthan: Agrobios.
3. Shrivastava,R, Singh, S, Barwant, MM, Singh, B. 2023. Handbook of Medicinal Plants in Health
and Diseases, Bluerose Publishers Pvt. Ltd.

Plants and Human Health

Practical Syllabus
1. Examples of herbal medicine.
2. Preparation of basic herbal formulation used in Ayurveda.
3. Preparation of decoction of Tulsi, Ginger, Neem, Babool, Karanj etc.
4. Part used and release of active ingredients of medicinal herbs.

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 5. List of natural products used for certain diseases.
6. Any other exercise based on theory syllabus.

Scheme of Practical Examination and Distribution of marks

MDM Duration- 4 hrs
Max. Marks: 10*+40 Min. Marks: 4*+16

S.No. Exercise Regular Ex./N.C.

Students

1. Major Exercise- 10 15

2. Minor Exercise-1 5 8

3. Minor Exercise-2 5 7

4. Spotting (1-5) 10 15

5. Viva 5 5

6. Record 5 -

*Internal marks for regular students only

Regular Candidates must keep a record of all work done in the practical classes and submit
the same for inspection at the time of practical examination.

Course learning outcomes:

By the end of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Describe how plants are used to improve human health and nutrition.
2. An appreciation of the contribution of medicinal plants to traditional and modern medicine and the
importance of holistic mode of treatment.
3. understanding of the constraints in promotion and marketing of medicinal plants.
4. Developing entrepreneurship skills to establish value addition products, botanical extracts and
isolation of bioactive compounds.

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 Examination Scheme for EoSE for Semester V
CA – Continuous Assessment EoSE – End of Semester Examination

Regular Students –

Type of Duration of Maximum Marks Minimum Marks

Course Code and Nomenclature
Examination Examination
CA 01 Hr CA 10 Marks CA 04 Marks
Biodiversity Conservation and
Theory
Ecotourism
EoSE 02 Hrs EoSE 40 Marks EoSE 16 Marks

CA 1 Hr CA 10 Marks CA 04 Marks
Biodiversity Conservation and
Practical
Ecotourism - Practical
EoSE 04 Hrs EoSE 40 Marks EoSE 16 Marks

The theory question paper will have two parts A and B.

Part-A: will have 12 objective-type questions of one mark each.
Part-B: Part B of the question paper will be divided into four units including question number 2-
5. From each unit there will be a question with internal choice. Each question will be of 7 marks.

Non-Collegiate Students –
Duration of Maximum Minimum
Type Course Code and Nomenclature
Examination Marks(EoSE) Marks(EoSE)

Biodiversity Conservation and

Theory 02 Hrs 50 Marks 20 Marks
Ecotourism

Biodiversity Conservation and

Practical 04 Hrs 50 Marks 20 Marks
Ecotourism - Practical

The theoretical question paper will have two parts A and B.

Part-A: will have 14 objective-type questions of one mark each.
Part-B: Part B of the question paper will be divided into four units including question number 2-
5. From each unit there will be a question with internal choice. Each question will be of 9 marks.

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Multidisciplinary Courses - Biotechnology
Biodiversity Conservation and Ecotourism
Code of the NHEQF
Semester Title of the Course/Paper Credits
Course Level

V Biodiversity Conservation and Ecotourism 7 4

Credit Distribution Offered to

Level of Type of the Course Delivery
NC
Course Course Theory Practical Total Method
Student
30 lectures with
diagrammatic and
Introductory MDM 2 2 4 Yes informative
assessments during
lecture hours
List of Programme Codes in which
Offered as Minor Discipline

Prerequisites Senior Secondary level

➢ Concept of biodiversity
➢ Factors affecting biodiversity
Objectives of the Course: ➢ Understanding the major conservation policies
➢ Getting knowledge on ecotourism with home-stay tourism approach

Course Outcomes-
1. Understanding the fundamental concepts in biodiversity and environmental science.
2. Concept development in conservation, global ecological crisis, Sustainable development and pros
and cons of human intervention.
3. Enable the student to appreciate bio diversity and the importance of various conservation strategies,
laws and regulatory authorities and global issues related to climate change and sustainable
development.

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 Biodiversity Conservation and Ecotourism
Detailed Syllabus
Unit I
Biodiversity and its distribution: Definition & Concept of biodiversity, levels and types of
biodiversity; Biodiversity in India and the world; Endemism, Biodiversity hotspots and importance
of its conservation.
8 Lectures
Unit II
Threats to biodiversity: Types and causes of biodiversity loss - Land use and Land cover changes,
commercial exploitation of species, invasive species, fire, disaster and climate change.
7 Lectures
Unit III
Conservation policies: Importance and major policies – in situ and ex situ conservation; Major
protected areas; National and International institutions for biodiversity conservation; Role of
traditional knowledge for conservation; Community-based conservation, concept of Zoo
management. 8 Lectures
Unit IV
Eco-Tourism: Types of Tourism; Ecotourism – Concept, Growth and Developments; Impacts and
management of ecotourism. Main tourist places of Rajasthan and ecological significance.
7 Lectures

Suggested Readings:

1. Mitra, A.P., Sharma, S., Bhattacharya, S., Garg, A., Devotta, S. &Sen, K. 2004. Climate Change and
India. Universities Press, India. Philander, S.G. 2012.
2. Saha T.K. 2010. Ecology and Environmental Biology, Books and Allied (P) Ltd. Kolkata.
3. Sharma, P. D. 2012. Ecology and Environment, Rastogi Publication

Biodiversity Conservation and Ecotourism

Practical Syllabus
1. Prepare a list of conventions held on biodiversity conservation.
2. Prepare list of SDG goals by UN.
3. Case study of model Eco-tourism areas.
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 4. Map of biodiversity hot spots in India.
5. Visit to any nearby protected area.
6. Any other exercise based on theory syllabus.

Scheme of Practical Examination and Distribution of marks

MDM Duration- 4 hrs
Max. Marks: 10*+40 Min. Marks: 4*+16

S.No. Exercise Regular Ex./N.C.

Students

1. Major Exercise- 10 15

2. Minor Exercise-1 5 8

3. Minor Exercise-2 5 7

4. Spotting (1-5) 10 15

5. Viva 5 5

6. Record 5 -

*Internal marks for regular students only

Regular Candidates must keep a record of all work done in the practical classes and submit
the same for inspection at the time of practical examination.

Course learning outcomes:

By the end of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Understand the concepts of biodiversity and conservation
2. Understand the factors impacting biodiversity loss in India and the World
3. Major conservation strategies taken in India
4. Ideas on ecotourism with special emphasis on Rajasthan.

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