HIS–C–414 SELECT PROBLEMS IN WESTERN CIVILIZATION – I
Course Outcome
CO1. Analyse the Religious Reformation and Scientific Revolution -Debate over the concept of renaissance, character course and consequences in Europe.
CO2. Understand the meaning and significance of the concept of reformation, counter- reformation, Scientific Revolution and its impact on European civilization.
CO3. Understand the revolutions in Europe- Great Britian and United Sates of America CO4. Analyze the cause and the effects ofEnlightenment and Nationalismin EuropeCharacter of Enlightenment, Problems of German and Italian Unification.
CO5. Understand theFrench Revolution as a ladmark – Causes, Course and Results. CO6. Evaluate the short and long term impact of industrial and agrarian revolutionsInterpretation of causes, Phases and Course.
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Principles of Gardening
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 : Recognise the scope and significance of horticulture and floriculture
CO2 : Gain knowledge on the various types of plants and propagation techniques
CO3 : Design and lay out a vegetable/ ornamental/ home garden
Social Choice and Welfare Economics
Fiber Optics Sensors and Applications
Objective:
To familiarize the applications of fiber optics in various fields such as civil structures, aircraft, nuclear power plants, chemical, petroleum industries and biomedical applications
BASIC ARABIC COMPUTER SKILL
By the end of this Course, students will be able to :
Identify Arabic alphabets, numerals and special characters
Recall the key of Arabic letters
Prepare Arabic documents
MAL-CC-534 ഭാരതീയസാഹിത്യചിന്തകള്
ഡോ.സൗമ്യ പി.ആര്.
സാഹിത്യകൃതികളുടെ ആസ്വാദനം, നിര്മ്മിതി എന്നിവ ശാസ്ത്രീയമായി വിശദീകരിക്കുന്നതിനായി രസം, ധ്വനി, വക്രോക്തി, രീതി, ഗുണം, അലങ്കാരം എന്നീ പദ്ധതികള് ഭാരതത്തിലെ ആചാര്യന്മാര് അവതരിപ്പിക്കുകയുണ്ടായി. സാഹിത്യരചനയുടെയും ആസ്വാദനത്തിന്റെയും ക്ഷമത വര്ദ്ധിപ്പിക്കുന്നതിനുവേണ്ടിയുള്ള പരിശീലനമാണ് അവയുടെ പഠനം ലക്ഷ്യമാക്കുന്നത്.
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM
This course offers an introduction to the fundamental principles,concepts techniques and procedures involved in Geographic Information System( GIS).It includes the detailed characteristics of database approach, intended uses of DBMS and RDBMS,classification of database management systems,data encoding ,management,manipulation and data output approaches. Map Projections,various data analysis,overview and applications of Global Positioning System,Cartographic communication process .
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY S1 (COM CC 411)
COURSE OUTCOMES
Equip the students to do independent research in social science
CO1: Understand the concept and process of Research
CO2: Organize the Research process for the preparation of Research design
CO3: Explain the sampling design in research
CO4: Utilize appropriate tools for data collection
CO5: Utilize Statistical tools for data analysis and assess the results
CO6: Outline Report writing procedure
Environment management
CO 1 |
Describe and discuss the elements of environment management |
CO 2 |
Discuss and critically evaluate the environment degradation and exploitation |
CO 3 |
Discuss the different dimensions of environment management |
CO 4 |
Creating awareness about environmental protection |
CO 5 |
Identifying and developing suitable waste management system |
CO6 |
Discussing role of environment organizations and legislation |
FISH GENETICS AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
NAME OF THE COURSE: FISH GENETICS AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
Course Outcomes:
Appreciate the genetic principles behind sex determination in fishes and apply them for the development of monosex aquaculture
Appreciate the principles of selective breeding of cultured aquatic organisms and apply them for the development of sustainable aquaculture operations
Acquire essential knowledge in bioinformatics to conduct phylogenetic studies on aquatic organisms
Gain an overview of the research on aquatic organisms at the molecular level and apply the same in research projects
Appreciate the variety of potentially bioactive compounds encountered in marine organisms
Gain theoretical knowledge on the development of transgenic fishes and their potential role in science
COURSE CONTENT
MODULE I: Principles of Fish Genetics
Mendelian inheritance: genetic basis for sex determination and sex linked genes in fish. Chromosome manipulation: ploidy induction, sex reversal, natural and induced gynogenesis and androgenesis. GMO and biosafety regulations, designer ornamental fish, transgenic containment.
Module Outcome:
After completion of this module, the student should be able to:
1. Have an overview of different ses determination systems in fishes and apply the knowledge in development of species specific aquaculture technologies
2. Gain knowledge on the chromosome manipulation techniques applied on fishes and their beneficial role in aquaculture.
3. Gain knowledge on natural and induced gynogenesis in fishes
4. Understand the regulations governing development of transgenic fishes in the country
MODULE II: Genetics in Breeding of Fish and Shellfish
Genetic basis for Selection of fish for breeding, QTL and marker assisted selection, sire and dam evaluation, selection for threshold characters, inbreeding effects, cross breeding and hybridization, selection and mating designs for select traits, selection for disease resistance, monosex, cryopreservation of gametes.
Case Studies: SPF and SPR shrimps; GIFT
Module Outcome:
After Completion of this module, the student should be able to:
1. Gain knowledge on selective breeding of fishes for various commercially important traits and apply the same for the benefit of aquaculture
2. Understand the principles involved in the cryopreservation of fish gametes and their application in ensuring year round seed supply
3. Understand the developmental strategies and uses of SPR and SPF shrimps and apply the same for the development of aquaculture
4. Understand the principles behind the production of GIFT variety of tilapia along with other popular varieties commonly used in aquaculture.
MODULE III: Conservation and bioinformatics
Breeding strategies for threatened species for restocking and live gene bank (LGB), in situ and ex situ conservation, pluripotent embryonic stem (ES) cells and germ cells, primary and established cell line cultures, cell cloning, cell hybridization, hybridoma technology, data mining tools, submission of DNA sequences, GenBank sequence database, Genome diagnostics, genome and transcriptome analysis, protein information resources, EST database, phylogenetic analysis, microarray informatics.
Module Outcome:
After Completion of this module, the student should be able to:
1. Appreciate the importance of live genebanks in conservation of species diversity and apply the same in the field of fisheries management
2. Appreciate the potential use of fish stem cells for and their applications in biological research
3. Familiarize with the online resources and analytical tools used for analysis of data on biomolecules .
4. Appreciate the in situ and ex situ conservation methods suitable for fish stocks
Module IV
Genetic markers in fish- Allozymes, RAPD, RFLP, EST, Microsatellites, SNPs, SNVs, mtDNA and nuclear DNA markers. labelling techniques, Real-time PCR and NGS technologies, Whole genome sequencing. Gene expression pattern during developmental stages, genomic response to stress, functional genomics in disease control.
Case studies: Genetically modified Salmon and Zebra fish.
Module Outcomes
1. Gain an overview of different genetic markers commonly used in the fisheries sector
2. Familiarize with advanced molecular techniques like quantitative real time PCR and Next generation sequencing.
3. Understand the gene expression in fishes at different life stages and in response physiological changes
4. Appreciate the extensive research on the development of genetically modified salmon.
5. Gain an overview on the emergence of zebra fish as a major tool for molecular research
Module V
Bioprospecting of marine organisms. Bioactive compounds from marine organisms – Chitin, Chitosan, Carageenans, Algin, Sodiun alginate, Agar agar, Collagen, Fucoidan, Phlorotanins, Omega three fatty acid, Drugs from the sea - Novel marine molecules in therapeutics: Anticoagulant, Antibiotics, Antitumour, Analgesic, Antimicrobial, Angiogenic, surgical revascularisation, Cardiovascular medicines, Biominerals/Biomaterials in Biomedical applications- Scaffolding, Implants. – As Neutracueticals, Cosmaceuticals, Pharmaceuticals, Marine biopeptides. Marine probiotics. Future prospects of blue biotechnology.
Module outcome:
After Completion of this module, the student should be able to:
M0 1: Know various bioactive compounds extracted from marine resources (Understand)
M0 2: Recognise the usefulness of marine sea weeds (Understand)
M0 3: Understand how biomaterials are used to made scaffoldings and implants which are helpful to mankind (Remember)
M0 4: Identify various neutraceuticals from marine resources (Understand)
M0 5: Identify important probiotic bacteria apply the same in developing bacterial consortia for commercial use (Apply)
Module VI
Transgenic fish: methods of gene transfer, applications of transgenic fish, transgenic fish as bioreactors. Fish cell culture technology: primary cell culture, cell lines- types and applications, characterization and maintenance. Fish cell line repositories. Marine biotoxins – Ciguatera, Scombroid poisoning, DSP, PSP, Okadaic acid, Saxitoxin. Biofouling technologies. Biofuels. Bioremediation with potential seaweeds and microorganisms. Marine Nanoparticles and their applications.
Module outcome:
After Completion of this module, the student should be able to:
M01: Understand and apply transgenic techniques for research and development
M02: Appreciate the importance of cell culture studies in fisheries and apply the same in research
M03: Know different types of toxins and how they are formed (Understand)
M04: Understand how biofuels are prepared from marine organisms (Analyse)
M05: Learn the methods involved in bioremediation with seaweeds and microbes (Understand)
M06: Appreciate the potential applications of nanoparticles in the field of fisheries and aquaculture (remember, apply and analyse)
ACTIVITIES, LEARNING RESOURCES & ASSESSMENT
Suggested Class Room Activities:
Assignments
Seminar Presentation on selected topics
Quiz
Demonstration and use of software
Field work and survey
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Bharadwaj, A. & S. Chowdari. 2012. Molecular Cell Biology. Wisdom press, New Delhi, 284pp.
Brenner, S.E. and M. Levitt 2000. Functional Genomics: A Practical Approach. Oxford University Press.
Claverie, J.M. and C. Notredame 2003. Bioinformatics for Dummies. Wiley.
Cristianini, N. and M. Hahn 2006. Introduction to Computational Genomics, Cambridge Univ. Press
De Robertis, E.D.P. and E.M.F. DeRobertis 1981. Essentials of Cell and Molecular Biology. Saunders College Publ., NY, 383 pp.
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ADDITIONAL REFERENCES
http://biotechnologyresources.blogspot.in/
http://biotechnologyresources.blogspot.in/
http://healthinformatics.uic.edu/resources/articles/biotechnology-a-life-sciences-online-resource-guide/
http://www.bacterio.cict.fr
http://www.bmn.com
LAW CC 412 : COMPARATIVE PUBLIC LAW/ SYSTEMS OF GOVERNANCE
Course Outcomes:
CO1: Compare the various constitutions and constitutional principles.
CO2: Detecting constitutionalism from various constitutions and comparing essential features of constitutionalism.
CO3: Comparatively analyse the structure of government, legislative process and the role of the judiciary to have better understanding of the Indian polity.
CO4: Understand and analyse the two foundational concepts of Rule of Law and Separation of Powers
C05: Critically analyse the different systems of governance and the relevance of democratic decentralization
C06: Explain the scope and extent of Constitutional Review
C07: Comparatively analysing the methods and limitation in amending a constitution and the role of Basic structure in it.
LOGICAL REASONING
The course describes the nature and scope of logic and its role in our day to day life. it explains the propositions, their classification and distribution of terms. it describes inference as a method of thinking and its types and rules.
Theory–II Advanced Theory
MODULE -I
Recent Trends & developments of Carnatic Music with reference to (1) Musical Instruments, (2) Compositions, (3) Concerts, (4) Music Education, Books, Journals and Magazines and other Communication Media
MODULE - II
Acoustics of Music Halls- Echo- Reverberation - Sangita Mahal of Tanjore - Chowdayya Hall, Bangalore
MODULE - III
Prosodic and Literary beauties in the musical compositions- Prasa, Yamaka, and Yathi patterns
MODULE-IV
Lakshana of the following ragas: Simhendramadhyamam, Charukesi, Vachaspathi, Hemavathi, Lathangi, Dharmavathi, Dwijavanthi, Suddhabangala, Vasanthabhairavi, Janaranjini
Hindi Modern Poetry Part-II
COURSE OBJECTIVES : This course covers Development of modern poetry in hindi literature and it covers some representative modern poetry and also two non detailed study of poetry 1943 to till.
VACUUM SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
APPLIED ETHICS
This course proposes to introduce bio-ethical problems related to medical ethics, media ethics and ethics of technology . It focused on the data analysis of motion pictures, Nano science and e-waste problems.
LOGICAL REASONING AND CRITICAL THINKING
To develop the argumentative skill of each student. To equip the students to write the competitive examinations with confidence and clarity by applying the principles of logic. Students will be able to apply this knowledge to concrete cases in order to see how the rules of logic play out in real world.