MS University Syllabus For B.Sc Zoology

I want to do B.Sc. Zoology course from Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda so I want the syllabus and the course structure of B.Sc. Zoology of this University as I want to compare the syllabus of this University with other Universities?

Hi I require the MS University Syllabus for B.Sc Zoology, could you please provide me the same as I need to understand the topics before enrolling?

[Raman Vij]

The details of syllabus for B.Sc Zoology of Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda is as given below:

Semester 1:
Plant Kingdom I
Plant Kingdom I I
Botany Practical –I

Semester 2:
Angiosperm Morphology and Taxonomy
Cell Biology
Botany Practical –II

Semester 3:
Plant Anatomy
Basic microbiology and Plant Physiology
Practical Botany III

Semester 4:
Plant Ecology and Instrumentation
Economic Botany
Practical Botany IV

Semester 5:
Plant physiology
Plant Ecology
Horticulture and Plant breeding
Biochemistry and Reproductive Biology
Diversity of Non-flowering Plants
Practical -V
Practical –VI Biodiversity and Bioresources(Core Elective)
Landscaping and Gardening (Core Foundation)

Semester 6:
Evolution and Angiosperm Systematics
Biotechnology
Genetics and Molecular Biology
Applied Botany and Analytical methods
Plant pathology
Practical -VII
Practical -VIII

Plant Kingdom I:
Unit I Classification of Kingdoms and Bacteria:
Criteria (according to Mayr, the seven kingdoms of living organisms); Introduction to different branches of botany (conventional and recent) Bacteria (including Cyanobacteria): Group characters, Occurrence, morphological forms, ultrastructure and economic importance; Thallus organization and reproductive methods in the following types: Nostoc, Pseudomonas, Rhizobium, Rivularia, Spirulina

Unit II Algae:
General characters, classification and economic importance, important features and life history of:
Chlorophyceae: Volvox, Ulothrix
Xanthophyceaeiatoms
Phaeophyceae: Sargassum
Rhodophyceae: Batrachospermum

Suggested Reference Books:
1. Gangulee, S. C., Das, K.S, Dutta, C.D. and Kar, A.K. (1968) College Botany Vol. I
2. Smith, G. M. - (1972) Cryptogamic Botany Vol. I, McGraw-Hill
3. Vashishta, B.R. - (2008) Botany for Degree Students - Vol.I Algae.
4. Verma, J.P. - (1968) The Bacteria, Vikas Pyblications
5. Clifton, A. (1950) Introduction to Bacteria, McGraw - Hill

Plant Kingdom II:
Unit I Fungi:
General characters, classification and economic importance; important features and life history of
Mastigomycotina:Phytophthora
Zygomycotina:Mucor
Ascomycotina :Eurotium
Basidiomycotina: Puccinia, Agaricus
A general account of lichens, morphological types and their examples

Unit II Bryophytes:
Classification (Smith, 1955) and general study of morphology, anatomy and reproduction in:
Hepaticopsida: Riccia
Anthocerotopsida: Anthoceros
Bryopsida: Funaria

Pteridophytes:
Classification (Smith, 1955), general study of morphology, anatomy and reproduction in:
Psilophyta: Psilotum
Lycophyta: Selaginella
Pterophyta: Nephrolepis

Unit III Gymnosperms:
General features of gymnosperms, Classification (Sporne, ) and economic importance; important features and life history of
Cycadopsida: Cycas
Coniferopsida: Pinus

Contact Details:

The M. S. University of Baroda, Pratapgunj, Vadodara, Gujarat
0265 - 2795555
info@msubaroda.ac.in

i am Dr. Alpa Varsani from VNSGU university. I want syllabus of B.Sc. Zoology and M.Sc. Zoology. kindly please send me it on my email id alpamanoj87@gmail.com