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FACULTY OF SCIENCE
THE MAHARAJA SAYAJIRAO UNIVERSITY OF BARODA
CBCS -2019 PATTERN
ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-21 ONWARDS
BSc-II SYLLABUS
GENERIC ELECTIVE COURSESINDEX Sr. No. BSC-II Subject Page No. 1. Botany 1-4 2. Chemistry 5 - 14 3. Geography 15 - 22 4. Geology 23 - 30 5. Mathematics 31 – 40 6. Physics 41 - 47 7. Statistics 48 - 56 8. Zoology 57 - 60 9. Biochemistry 61 - 62 10. Economics 63 - 64 11. Microbiology 65 - 66
Syllabus: BOTANY
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
ACADEMIC
Faculty of Science,Department of Botany YEAR
Sayajigunj , Vadodara 390002, 0265-2791891, 2020-2021
nsr.krishnayya-botany@msubaroda.ac.in
Bachelor of Science (Hons.)
YEAR 2 Generic Elective I CREDIT 3
Semester 3 : Paper I-Plant Systematics and development (Theory) HOURS 45
OBJECTIVES: The students will be able to classify Plants and enable them to prepare herbarium.
The students will understand basic structure of flower and understand different developmental
processes during micro and megasporogenesis.
COURSE CONTENT / SYLLABUS
Basics of Plant Systematics
Introduction: Aims and components of systematics; identification, nomenclature and
classification, Taxonomic categories
UNIT-I Nomenclature: Principles and rules of Nomenclature; ranks and names; type method. 15 hrs.
Storage and Preseravtion: Importance of herbarium specimens and their preparation, other
methods of storing plant material. Herbaria and Botanical Garden.
Systems of Classification: Types of classification, Bentham and Hooker’s System
Methods in Systematics and Families of Angiosperms
Polypetalae: Annonaceae, Malvaceae, Rutaceae, Meliaceae, Fabaceae, Caesalpiniaceae,
Mimosaceae.
UNIT-II 15 hrs.
Gamopetalae: Asteraceae, Apocynaceae, Solanaceae, Lamiaceae.
Monoclamydae: Amaranthaceae, Euphorbiaceae (Inclu. Phyllanthaceae).
Monocotyledonae: Liliaceae, Poaceae.
Developmental biology
Introduction of flowering; flower as a modified determinate shoot. Anther wall: Structure and
functions, microsporogenesis,. Microgametogenesis; Pollen wall structure, NPC system;
UNIT-III Palynology and scope (a brief account) 15 hrs.
Female gametophyte– megasporogenesis (monosporic, bisporic and tetrasporic) and
megagametogenesis (details of Polygonum type); Organization and ultrastructure of mature
embryo sac. Pollination types and significance, path of pollen tube in pistil, double fertilization.
REFERENCES
1. Plant Developmental biology-Biotechnological Perspective Vol I 2009
2. B.M. Johri and P.S. Srivastava 2001 Reproductive biology of plants
3. S.S. Bhojwani and S.P. Bhatnagar 2008 The Embryology of Angiosperms
4. Gurucharan Singh. Plant Systematics
5. O.P. Sharma. Plant Taxonomy.
6. Judd. Plant Systematics.
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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
ACADEMIC
Faculty of Science,Department of Botany YEAR
Sayajigunj , Vadodara 390002, 0265-2791891, 2020-2021
nsr.krishnayya-botany@msubaroda.ac.in
Bachelor of Science (Hons.)
YEAR 2 Generic Elective 2: CREDIT 3
Semester 3 :Paper I: Physiology and Biochemistry of plants (Theory) HOURS 45
OBJECTIVES:
To understand the principles and concepts of physiology and biochemistry of plants
COURSE CONTENT / SYLLABUS
Transportation of Water and Nutrition
Plant water relationships- Water potential, pathway of water movement, Water and plant cells,
UNIT-I Ascent of sap- cohesion-tension theory; Transpiration and factors affection transpiration, Nutrient 15 hrs.
uptake and translocation in phloem- Macro and micronutrients, Experiments and mutants to study
nutritional deficiency in plants, essential elements and chelating agents, Role of ATP, carrier
system, proton-ATPase pump and ion flux in nutrient uptake
Photosynthesis and Nitrogen Metabolism
Photosynthesis- Photopigments and its role, Antenna complex and reaction centres, light reactions,
UNIT-II carbon reactions, photorespiration, C3, C4, CAM photosynthesis, Respiration, control and 15 hrs.
regulation of photosynthetic reactions
Nitrogen metabolism: Assimilation of nitrate by plants, Biochemistry of dinitrogen fixation in
Rhizobium, GS and GOGAT enzyme system
Phytohormones, Movements, Photoresponses and Senescence.
Role of plant hormones: auxin, gibberellins, cytokinins, ethylene, abscisic acid, brassinosteroids,
UNIT-III strigolactones, Jasmonic acid, Salicylic acid; Phototropism and Gravitropism; phytochromes and 15 hrs.
light control of plant development, blue-light responses; Photoperiodism; plant circadian rhythm;
vernalization , Senescence and cell death
REFERENCES
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1. Salisbury FB, Ross CW, 2009. Plant physiology. 4 Ed., Cengage learning.
2. Taiz L, Zeiger E, Moller Ian, Murphy Angus, 2018. Plant physiology and development. 6th Ed, Oxford University press.
3. Taiz L, Zeiger E, Moller Ian, Murphy Angus, 2018. Fundamentals of plant physiology. 1 st Ed, Oxford University press.
4. Buchanan Bob et al., 2015. Biochemistry and molecular biology of plants. 2nd Ed., Wiley-Blackwell.
5. Voet D, Voet JG, Pratt CW, 2016. Fundamentals of Biochemistry. 5th Ed., Wiley.
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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
ACADEMIC
Faculty of Science,Department of Botany YEAR
Sayajigunj , Vadodara 390002, 0265-2791891, 2020-2021
nsr.krishnayya-botany@msubaroda.ac.in
Bachelor of Science (Hons.)
YEAR 2 Generic Elective 1: CREDIT 3
Semester 4 :Paper I: Plant Ecology and Adaptive Biology (Theory) HOURS 45
OBJECTIVES:
To familiarise the students with basic principles of ecology and ecosystems
COURSE CONTENT / SYLLABUS
Ecosystem
UNIT-I Concept and structure of Ecosystem, Food chain, Food web, Ecological Pyramids, Energy flow, 15 hrs.
Production, Ecological efficiencies, Biogeochemical cycles: carbon, nitrogen and phosphorous,
Ecological instruments
Adaptive Biology
UNIT-II Ecological classification of plants: Hydrophytes, Mesophytes, Xerophytes and epiphytes, 15 hrs.
Insectivorous plants, Environmental factors: climate, edaphic. Biotic factors influencing plant
growth, Air, water and land pollution, causes and control measures.
Ecophysiology
UNIT-III Introduction to Ecophysiology, Definition, Light intensity, Temperature, Water, Co2 15 hrs.
Concentration, Wind and Flooding. Factors affecting Ecophysiology of plants, Plant responses in
relation to climate change.
REFERENCES
1. Smith 2014 Elements of Ecology
2. Misra, R. 2018 Indian manual of plant Ecology
3. Eugene Odum 2017 Fundamentals of Ecology
4. Anil Kumar De 2018 environmental chemistry
5. R.S. Ambasht 2017 15th ed. A textbook of plant ecology
6. Khitoliya R.K. 2006 Environmental pollution
7. P.D. Sharma 2011 Ecology and Environment
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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
ACADEMIC
Faculty of Science,Department of Botany YEAR
Sayajigunj , Vadodara 390002, 0265-2791891, 2020-2021
nsr.krishnayya-botany@msubaroda.ac.in
Bachelor of Science (Hons.)
YEAR 2 Generic Elective 2: CREDIT 3
Semester 4 : Paper I: Genetic engineering and plant biotechnology HOURS 45
(Theory)
OBJECTIVES: To familiarize the students with the fundamentals of Recombinant DNA technology, cell and tissue
culture techniques and their applications in Plant Biotechnology.
COURSE CONTENT / SYLLABUS
Recombinant DNA Technology
Recombinant DNA technology, Restriction enzymes, Vectors, Gene cloning, Direct and indirect
UNIT-I method of gene transfer, Transgenic and Cisgenic approaches for plant improvement; RNAi gene 15 hrs.
knockouts and overexpression, Gene editing tools:CRISPR-CAS9, Zinc finger nucleases,
TALENs; screening; selection markers (nptII, hpt, bar, gox) and reporter genes- GUS, GFP,
Luciferase, Agrobacterium
Genetic Modified Organisms
Achievements in crop biotechnology, environment and industry (suitable example)- pest resistant
UNIT-II plants (Bt cotton), herbicide resistance, disease and stress tolerance, transgenic crop with improved 15 hrs.
quality (flavrSavrtomato, golden rice, Amflora potatoes, Arctic apples), role of transgenic in
pollution degradation (super-bug), leaching of minerals, production of industrial enzymes, edible
vaccine, improved ornamental plants.
Plant Tissue Culture
Concepts of Plant cell and tissue culture, Scope and importance, Totipotency and Morphogenesis,
UNIT-III Plant tissue Culture media, regeneration of plants from differentiated tissues, organogenesis, and 15 hrs.
somatic embryogenesis, and synthetic seeds Micropropagation and its stages, factors affecting
micropropagation, Protoplast culture, somatic hybrids and cybrids, Applications in crop
improvement.
REFERENCES
1. Primrose SB. 2001. Molecular Biotechnology. Panima.
2. Primrose SB, Twyman R, 2009. Principles of gene manipulation and genomics. 7th Ed, Wiley.
3. Sambrook et al., 2014. Molecular cloning: a laboratory manual part 1 to 3. 4 th Ed., Cold spring harbor laboratory press.
4. Singh BD, 2011. Plant biotechnology. 2nd Ed, Kalyani publishers.
5. Bhojwani SS, Soh WY, 2003. Agrobiotechnology and plant tissue culture. Science publishers.
6. Thorpe Trevor et al., 2013. Plant tissue culture: Techniques and experiments. 3rd Ed, Academic press.
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CHEMISTRY
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Science ACADEMIC
YEAR
Department of Chemistry 2020-2021
The M S University of Baroda, Vadodara 390002
Bachelor of Science
YEAR II Generic Elective: A CREDIT 3
Semester I (Chemistry for Mathematics/Physics Students-1) HOURS 45
Atomic structure, states of matter and electrochemistry
OBJECTIVES:
COURSE CONTENT / SYLLABUS
Atomic structure
Dual nature of radiation and matter, de Broglie’s principle, Heisenberg’s
Uncertainty principle, Schrödinger wave equation and its interpretation, origin of
quantum numbers and symbols for orbitals, shapes of orbitals - s, p, d. Radial and
UNIT-I 15 hrs.
angular probabilities. Electronic configuration andPeriodic properties–atomic size,
ionization energy, electron affinity, electronegativity. Trends in the metallic
character. Partial ionic character and Fajan’s rules, Van der wall’s forces, other
weak electrostatic forces and H-bonding (intra and inter).
States of Matter
Gaseous StateRecapitulations of Ideal gas/Real gas, Heat capacity (molecular
basis), Heat capacity ratio. Deviation from ideal gas Behavior-Boyle temperature,
Compressibility Factor. Derivation of van der Waals gas equation. Liquefaction of
gases, Critical phenomenon and critical constants, Law of corresponding states,
Reduced equation of state, Joule-Thomson effect and Inversion
UNIT-II 15 hrs.
temperature(definition). Methods of liquefaction of gases: Farady’s, Linde’s
methods and Claude’s methods.
Liquid State: Intermolecular forces and structure of liquids (qualitative
description0
Definition and determination of Vapour Pressure, Surface tension, Viscosity and
their variation with temperature. Parachor and its importance.
Electrochemistry
Metallic and electrolytic conductor: Condition of electricity by metals and
solutions. Classification of substances – electrolytes and nonelectrolytes.
Arrhenius theory of electrolytic dissociation. Specific, equivalent and molar
conductance – measurement of conductance – variation of conductance with
dilution for strong and weak electrolytes.
UNIT-III Ionic Equilibria: Arrhenius theory of electrolytic dissociation, ionic product of 15 hrs.
water, pH scale, measurement of pH, common ion effect, Henderson’s equation,
buffer solutions, buffer capacity. Hydrolysis of salts.
Electrolytic and galvanic cells, reversible and irreversible cells. EMF of a Cell and
its measurement. Nernst’s equation. Determination of E 0 and equilibrium constant
of cell reaction. Standard electrodes (including reference electrodes),
Electrochemical series of electrode potentials. Convention for half cell potential.
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Applications of EMF measurements.
REFERENCES
1. Lee J.D., (1991) Concise Inorganic Chemistry, 4 th Edition, Chapman and Hall,
2.
Puri B.R., Sharma L.R. and Kalia K.C., (2006). Principles of Inorganic Chemistry, 29th
Edition, Milestone Publ., Delhi
3
Cotton F.A. and Wilkinson G., (2009) Basic Principles of Inorganic Chemistry, 3rd Edition,
Wiley Eastern,
4
Mahan B.H., (2009) University Chemistry, 3rd Edition, NarosaPubl House, New Delhi.
5 Gilreath E. S, (1985) Fundamental Concepts of Inorganic Chemistry, 2nd Ed, McGraw Hill.
6
Atkins P. and Paula J. D. (2006), Physical Chemistry, 8th Edition (International Student Edition)
Oxford Univ. Press, New Delhi.
7 Glasstone, S. (1990), Text Book of Physical Chemistry, 2nd Edition Reprint, Macmillan Ltd.
8
Puri, B. R., Sharma, L.R. and Pathania, M. S. (2009), 44st Edition, Principles of Physical
Chemistry, Vishal Publ. Co., Jalandhar
9
Bahl, B.S., Bahl A. and Tuli, G.D. (2007), Essentials of Physical Chemistry, 25 th Edition, S.
Chand, New Delhi.
10
Puri, B. R. Sharma, L. R. and Pathania, M. S. (2009), 44th Edition, Principles of Physical
Chemistry, Vishal Publ. Co., Jalandhar
11
Bahl B. S., Bahl A. and Tuli G. D. (2007), Essentials of Physical Chemistry, 25 th Edition, S.
Chand. New Delhi.
12 Mahan B. H., (2009), University Chemistry, 3 rd Edition, Narosa Publishers, New Delhi.
Puri, B. R. Sharma, L. R. and Kalia K.C., (2006). Principles of Inorganic Chemistry, 29th
13 Edition, Milestone Publ., Delhi
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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Science ACADEMIC
YEAR
Department of Chemistry 2020-2021
The M S University of Baroda, Vadodara 390002
Bachelor of Science
YEAR II Generic Elective-B CREDIT 3
Semester I (Chemistry for Life Sciences Students-1)
Chemistry of carbonyl compounds, natural products, drugs and bioinorganic HOURS 45
chemistry
OBJECTIVES:
COURSE CONTENT / SYLLABUS
Chemistry of carbonyl compounds
Aldehyde and Ketones: Preparation of aldehydes: Oxidation, Reduction, Reimer
Tiemann reaction, Vilsmeier-Haack reaction, Skattebol reaction. Preparation of
ketones: Oxidation of secondary alcohol, Friedel–Crafts acylation, use of
lithiumdialkylcuprites, from ethyl aceto acetate, Reactions of aldehyde and
ketones: Concept of nucleophilic addition reaction, Addition of cyanide, acetal
formation, Condensation reactions with amines and their derivatives, Reaction of
UNIT-I
carbonyl compounds with Grignard reagent, Aldol condensation, Cannizzaro 15 hrs.
reaction, Wittig reaction,Reformatsky reaction,haloform reaction, Beckmann
Rearrangement.
Carboxylic acids and its Derivatives: Introduction, acidity, Preparation: oxidation
of primary alcohols, alkylbenzenes, carbonation of Grignard reagents, hydrolysis
of nitriles, Kolbe Schmitt reaciton. Reactions of carboxylic acids: HellVolhard-
Zelinesky reaction, reduction, conversion into acid chlorides, anhydrides, esters
and amides, mechanism of esterification and decarboxylation.
Chemistry of Natural Products
Terpenes: Classification and isolation, structure and synthesis of citral, geraniol
and α-terpeniol, essential oils.
Carbohydrates: Classification and nomenclature, open chain and cyclic structure
of glucose, determination of ring size, mutarotation and its mechanism, epimers,
chain shortening and chain lengthening of aldose, conversion of glucose to
UNIT-II
fructose and Mannose, conversion of fructose to glucose, formation of glycosides, 15 hrs.
ethers and esters, erythro and threodiastereoisomers. Disaccharides and
polysaccharides: Introduction to maltose, sucrose and lactose, starch and cellulose.
Energy production in biological systems, biological oxidation of alcohols and
carbohydrates.
Drugs: Classification, methods of preparation and uses of Aspirin, mode of action,
salol principle, true and partial salol, sulphanilamide, sulphathiazole,
succinoylsulphathiazole, mechanism of action of sulpha drugs.
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Bioinorganic Chemistry
Metal ions present in biological systems, geochemical effect on the distribution of
metal ions, bulk and trace metal ions in biological systems. Excess and deficiency
of essential metal ions, toxicity of metal ions (Hg, Pb, Cd and As), Chelation
UNIT-III therapy for removal of excess and toxic metal ions. Role of various metal ions in 15 hrs.
biological system: Na+/K+ pump, Zinc containing enzymes like Carbonic
Anhydrase and Carboxypeptidases. Iron in haemoglobin and myoglobin.
REFERENCES
1. Morrison R.T. and Boyd R.N; (1994) Organic Chemistry, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi
2. Pine S.H; (1993) Organic Chemistry, McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
3. Loudon G M; (2002) Organic Chemistry, Oxford, New York.
4 Graham Solomons T.W. and Fryhle C., (2002) Organic Chemistry, John Wiley, New York.
5 Singh S.P. and Mukherjee S.M; (1984) Organic Chemistry, McMillan India..
6
Tewari K. S. and Vishnoi N. K.; (2006) A Textbook of Organic Chemistry, Vikas Publishing
House, New Delhi.
7 Finar I L Organic Chemistry Vol 1 & 2 ELBS/ Pearson 1982
8 Kar A.: Medicinal Chemistry. New Age International Publishers.
9 Chatwal G. R,. Synthetic Drugs.-Himalaya Publication Home
10 Greenwood, N. N. &Earnshaw A., Chemistry of the Elements, Butterworth-Heinemann 1997.
11 Lee J.D. Concise Inorganic Chemistry, ELBS, 1991.
12 EmeleusH. J.andSharpeA. G.(1994)ModernAspectsofInorganicChemistry,4thEdition UBS
13 BanerjeeD.,(1993)CoordinationChemistry,TataMcGrawHill
14 CottonF.A.andWilkinsonG.,(1988)BasicInorganicChemistry,WileyEastern.
8|PageSyllabus: CHEMISTRY
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Science ACADEMIC
YEAR
Department of Chemistry 2020-2021
The M S University of Baroda, Vadodara 390002
Bachelor of Science
YEAR I
Generic Elective CREDIT 1
I
Practical
Semester I HOURS 20
OBJECTIVES:
COURSE CONTENT / SYLLABUS
Qualitative analysis
I 20hrs
Qualitative analysis of Inorganic Mixtures containing 4 (four) radicals. 10 Mixtures
REFERENCES
1. Shah R C, (2005) Inorganic Analysis Part I Qualitative, Baroda Book Depot, Vadodara
2. Shah R C, (2005) Inorganic Analysis Part II Quantitative, Baroda Book Depot, Vadodara
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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Science ACADEMIC
YEAR
Department of Chemistry 2020-2021
The M S University of Baroda, Vadodara 390002
Bachelor of Science
YEAR II Generic Elective-A CREDIT 3
Semester II (Chemistry for Mathematics/Physics Students-2) HOURS 45
Thermodynamics, quantum mechanics and phase equilibria
OBJECTIVES:
COURSE CONTENT / SYLLABUS
Thermodynamics
Thermodynamics: Definition and explanation of terms – types of systems, intensive and
extensive properties, thermodynamics process – cyclic, reversible, irreversible,
isothermal and adiabatic processes.
Zeroth law of thermodynamics: concept of heat and work. Internal energy and enthalpy.
UNIT-I
First law of thermodynamics: Statement and equation, Cp and Cv relationship15 hrs.
calculation of W, E and H for the expansion of ideal gases and real gas under
reversible, isothermal and adiabatic conditions. Joule – Thomson effect, inversion
temperature and its significance.
Thermochemistry: Standard states, standard enthalpy of formation-Hess’s law of heat
Summation and its application. Second law of thermodynamics and its
significance, Gibbs free energy
Quantum mechanics
Schrodinger wave equation, Laplacian operator, Energy associated with particle in
one dimensional box (Qualitative treatment). Polar coordinates r, θ and
separation of the wave equation in translation and rotational parts. , and R
UNIT-II equations and the ( (θ) and R(r) functions. Quantum numbers derived from 15 hrs.
the wave equation, relation between quantum numbers and radial and angular
nodes, spherical harmonics and shapes of orbitals. Radial probability, Screening
effect and order of suborbital energies in multi-electronic atoms. Ground spectral
states of atoms and ions (up to Z=30). Elementary concept of symmetry elements
and symmetry operations, Point symmetries Cnv, D4th, D6th, Td and Oh.
Phase equilibria
Phase equilibria I: Phase, components, degrees of freedom, equilibrium between
phase, phase boundaries, phase stability and phase transitions, Ehrenfest,
classification of phase transitions, phase diagrams, Derivation of phase rule and
UNIT-III Experimental procedures for phase studies. One component systems (water, 15 hrs.
sulphur, carbon dioxide, carbon, helium), supercritical fluid. Two component
system involving eutectics, congruent and incongruent melting points. Solid
solution, partial miscibility in solid and liquid states. Fractional crystallization,
Ultrapurity and controlled impurity, zero refining.
REFERENCES
10 | P a g eSyllabus: CHEMISTRY
1.
Puri, B. R. Sharma, L. R. and Pathania, M. S. (2009), 44th Edition, Principles of Physical
Chemistry, Vishal Publ. Co., Jalandhar
2.
Bahl B. S., Bahl A. and Tuli G. D. (2007), Essentials of Physical Chemistry, 25 th Edition, S.
Chand. New Delhi.
3. Engel T. and Reid P. (2007), Physical Chemistry, Pearson Prentice Hall, Noida
4 Mahan B. H., (2009), University Chemistry , 3rd Edition, Narosa Publishing House, New Delhi.
5 Day M. C. and Selbin J. (1985) Theoretical Inorganic Chemistry, East-West Press
6
Cartmell E. and Fowtel G.W.A. (1977) valency and Molecular Structure, 4th Edition., ELBS,
Butterworths
7 Kettle S.F.A., Murrell J. N. and Teddler S., (1985) The Chemical Bond, ELBS, Butterworths
8 Lee J.D., (1991) Concise Inorganic Chemistry, 4 th Edition, Chapman and Hall.
9 Emeleus H.J., and Shape A. G. (1994) Modern Aspects of Inotganic Chemistry, 4th Ed., UBS
10
Atkins P. and Paula J. D. (2006), Physical Chemistry, 8th Edition (International Student Edition)
Oxford Univ. Press, New Delhi.
11
Puri, B. R., Sharma, L.R. and Pathania, M. S. (2009), 44thEdition, Principles of Physical
Chemistry, Vishal Publ. Co., Jalandhar.
12 Glasstone, S. (1990), Text Book of Physical Chemistry, 2nd Edition Reprint, Macmillan Co.
11 | P a g eSyllabus: CHEMISTRY
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Science ACADEMIC
YEAR
Department of Chemistry 2020-2021
The M S University of Baroda, Vadodara 390002
Bachelor of Science
YEAR II Generic Elective-B CREDIT 3
Semester II (Chemistry for Life Sciences Students -2) HOURS 45
Bioorganic and analytical chemistry
OBJECTIVES:
COURSE CONTENT / SYLLABUS
Amines Amino acids an Nucleic acids
Amines: Introduction, nomenclature, preparation, reactions, synthesis and
reactions of diazonium salt, it’s application in organic synthesis.
Amino acids: Introduction, Properties, Classification, Nomenclature, Isoelectric
UNIT-I
point, Preparation from a halo acids, malonic acid synthesis, Gabriel phthalimide 15 hrs.
synthesis, Reactions.
Nucleic acids: Introduction, nucleoproteins, structure of nucleic acids,
ribonucleosides and ribonucleotides, strcture of purine and pyrimide bases, the
double helical structure of DNA, genetic code. chemistry of enzymes, applications
of enzymes in chemistry.
Bioorganic and Bioanalytical Chemistry
Peptides and proteins:Structure of peptides and proteins, nomenclature of peptides
classification of proteins, peptide structure determination, end group analysis,
selective hydrolysis of peptides, classical peptide synthesis, solid phase peptide
synthesis, protein denaturation.
UNIT-II Physiological Buffers: Preparation, properties and uses of Carbonate, Bicarbonate, 15 hrs.
Phosphate, and Citrate buffers, Relation between pI, pKa1 and pKa2 for a neutral,
acidic and basic amino acids. Titration and Ionization of Glycine, Lysine and
Aspartic acid; correlation between pKa , pH, and pI values of these amino acids,
potentiometric titrations, Ion selective electrodes- chloride, bicarbonate, pCO2
estimations, Flame photometry- principle and Na+, K+ estimations.
Titrimetric Analysis
Common apparatus and general considerations. Concepts of primary and secondary
standards. Classification of titrimetric methods based on chemical reactions
involved. Neutralization titrations –determination of end point, choice of
UNIT-III indicators, titration curves and applications Complexometric titrations – types of 15 hrs.
EDTA titrations, metal ion indicators, applications in water analysis. Buffers and
their action Oxidation reduction titrations: Indicators for redox titration, oxidation
with potassium permanganate, oxidation with potassium dichromate, iodometric
and iodimetric titrations.
REFERENCES
12 | P a g eSyllabus: CHEMISTRY
1. Morrison R.T. and Boyd R.N; (1994) Organic Chemistry, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi
2. Pine S.H; (1993) Organic Chemistry, McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
3. Loudon G M; (2002) Organic Chemistry, Oxford, New York.
4 Graham Solomons T.W. and Fryhle C., (2002) Organic Chemistry, John Wiley, New York.
5 Singh S.P. and Mukherjee S.M; (1984) Organic Chemistry, McMillan India..
6
Tewari K. S. and Vishnoi N. K.; (2006) A Textbook of Organic Chemistry, Vikas Publishing
House, New Delhi.
7 Finar I L Organic Chemistry Vol 1 & 2 ELBS/ Pearson 1982
8 Morrison R.T. and Boyd R.N; (1994) Organic Chemistry, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi
9 Pine S.H; (1993) Organic Chemistry, McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
10 Loudon G M; (2002) Organic Chemistry, Oxford, New York.
11 Graham Solomons T.W. and Fryhle C., (2002) Organic Chemistry, John Wiley, New York.
12 Analytical Chemistry, G.D. Christian, John Willey & Sons. 6th Edition.2004
13 Douglas A. Skoog and Donald M..West: Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry
14 Analytical Chemistry, G.D. Christian, John Willey & Sons. 6th Edition.2004
15 Douglas A. Skoog and Donald M..West: Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry
16
G. H. Jeffery, J. Bassett, J. Mendham and R. C. Denny, Vogel’s Text Book of Qualitative
Chemical Analysis, 5th Edn. , ELBS, 1991.
17 Christian Gary, (2004) Analytical Chemistry, 6th Edition, John Wiley and Sons, Inc. NY.
18
John Bassett (Editor) Vogel's Textbook of Quantitative Inorganic Analysis, Including Elementary
Instrumental Analysis, 4th edition, Longman Science and Tech
19
Puri, B. R. Sharma, L. R. and Pathania, M. S. (2009), 44th Edition, Principles of Physical
Chemistry, Vishal Publ. Co., Jalandhar
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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Science ACADEMIC
YEAR
Department of Chemistry 2020-2021
The M S University of Baroda, Vadodara 390002
Bachelor of Science
YEAR I
CREDIT 1
I Generic Elective
Semester I Practical HOURS 20
I
OBJECTIVES:
COURSE CONTENT / SYLLABUS
Organic Spotting
I Systematic analysis of organic compounds with more than one functional group. 20 hrs.
Eight compounds to be analyzed.
REFERENCES
3. Shah R C, (2001) Organic Analysis Part I Qualitative Analysis Baroda Book Depot, Vadodara
14 | P a g eSyllabus: GEOGRAPHY
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Science, ACADEMIC
YEAR
Department of Geography 2020-2021
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YEAR II GENERIC: CREDIT 3
Semester I : > HOURS 45
OBJECTIVES: - Understand perception of hydrology and ground water.
- Explain the use of water in agriculture.
- Discuss the Watershed management policies.
- Highlight aspects of water management.
COURSE CONTENT / SYLLABUS
Hydrology and Ground Water (1 Credit)
Origin of water: Meteoric, Juvenile, Magmatic and Sea water.
Hydrologic cycle: Precipitation, Runoff, Infiltration and Evapo-transpiration.
UNIT-I Ground Water Occurrence: Ground water hydrologic cycle, -Origin of ground water, Rock 15 hrs.
properties affecting ground water, Vertical distribution of ground water, Zone of aeration
and zone of saturation, Geologic formation as aquifers, Types of aquifers, Springs,
Porosity, Specific yield and Specific retention, Ground water table fluctuations and its
causative factors, Environmental impacts.
Water Resource Management (1 Credit)
Water use in Agriculture - Climate, Soil and Crop relationships and related water requirements,
UNIT-II Irrigation, Methods of Irrigation: Surface, Drip and Sprinkler irrigation, Rain water harvesting and 15 hrs.
recharge of ground water; Role of society and people’s participation for sustainable water resource
development.
Watershed Management (1 Credit)
Concept of watershed, Introduction to watershed management, Drainage basin,
Development of drainage system and drainage patterns, Water balance in a watershed,
UNIT-III 15 hrs.
Soil erosion and watershed development, Different stack holders and their relative
importance, Watershed management policies and decision making, Integrated Watershed
Management Programme (IWMP) of India.
REFERENCES
1. Andrew. D. Wward and Stanley, Trimble (2004): Environmental Hydrology, 2nd edition, Lewis Publishers, CRC
Press.
2. Karanth, K.R., 1988 : Ground Water: Exploration, Assessment and Development, Tata- McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
3. Ramaswamy, C. (1985): Review of floods in India during the past 75 years: A Perspective. Indian National
Science Academy, New Delhi.
4. Rao, K.L., 1982 : India's Water Wealth 2nd edition, Orient Longman, Delhi,.
5. Singh, Vijay P. (1995): Environmental Hydrology. Kluwar Academic Publications, The
Netherlands.
6. Singh, M., Singh, R.B. and Hassan, M.I. (Eds.) (2014) Landscape ecology and water
management. Proceedings of IGU Rohtak Conference, Volume 2. Advances in Geographical and Environmental
Studies, Springer
7. Tideman E.M., Watershed management: Guidelines for Indian Conditions, Omega Scientific Publishers.
8. Singh Rajvir, Watershed Planning & Management, Yash Pulishing House.
9. Debarry, P.A., Watersheds - Processes, Assessment and Management, John Wiley & Sons.
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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Science, ACADEMIC
YEAR
Department of Geography 2020-2021
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> : >
YEAR II GENERIC: CREDIT 1
Semester I : > HOURS 30
OBJECTIVES: To learn to represent Hydrological parameters.
COURSE CONTENT / SYLLABUS
Exercises (1 Credit)
- Calculation and Representation of 3 and 5 year running mean of Rainfall
UNIT-I in Arid, Humid and Mountainous Regions.(UsingLine Graphs) 30 hrs.
- Calculation and Representation of Rainfall Dispersion.
- Mapping of Rainfall Data (Isohytes) (Preparation of Isolines)
REFERENCES
1) Bygott B. (1969) : Map work and Practical Geography, Univ. Tutorial Press, London.
2) Ishtiaq (1979) : A Textbook of Practical Geography, heritage Pub. New Delhi.
3) Raisz Erwin (1962) :Principles of Cartography, McGraw hill Book Co. U.S.A.
4) Singh R.L. (1979) : Elements of Practical Geography, Kalyani Pub. New Delhi.
5) Singh and Kanaujia (1981) : Map Work and Practical Geography, Indian universities Press,
Allahabad.
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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Science, ACADEMIC
YEAR
Department of Geography 2020-2021
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> : >
YEAR II GENERIC: CREDIT 3
Semester I : > HOURS 45
OBJECTIVES: At the end of this course students will be able to:
Understand the basics of environment and development.
COURSE CONTENT / SYLLABUS
Meaning of Environment & Development (1 Credit)
UNIT-I - Meaning of Environment; Types of Environment – Physical and Cultural 15 hrs.
- Meaning and Indicators of Development
Interrelationship between Environment and Development (1 Credit)
Interrelationship between environment and development
UNIT-II Positive and Negative Impact of Development on physical and social environment . 15 hrs.
Impact of Development on the Economy – With suitable examples from urban and rural areas of
India
Concepts of Impact Assessment (1 Credit)
UNIT-III Concepts of Environmental Impact Assessment, Social Impact Assessment and Health 15 hrs.
Impact Assessment.
REFERENCES
1) Basak Anindita (2009): Environmental Studies, Pearson, New Delhi.
2) Leong, Goh Cheng and G.C. Morgan (1979): Human and Economic Geography, Oxford University Press,
Oxford.
3) Mobogunja Aken (1977): The state of of the Earth : Contemporary Geographic Perspective, Blackwell Publishers,
Oxford.
4) Singh L.R. (2010): Fundamentals of Human Geography, Sharada Publishing House, Allahabad.
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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Science, ACADEMIC
YEAR
Department of Geography 2020-2021
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> : >
YEAR II GENERIC: CREDIT 1
Semester I : > HOURS 30
OBJECTIVES: At the end of this course students will be able to:
Understand some practical aspects related to Environment and Development through
exercises on transformation of data, calculation of different indices related to Human
Development and Impact Assessment
COURSE CONTENT / SYLLABUS
Practical (1 Credit)
- Transformation of Data –Using Z Score Method
- Calculation and mapping of: Indicators of Regional Development, Human
Development Index, Human Poverty Index, Gender Inequality Index, Indicators
UNIT-I 30 hrs.
of Environmental Impact Assessment, Indicators of Social Impact Assessment,
Indicators of Health Impact Assessment. (Preparation of Choropleth Maps –either
by graded shades or colour)
- Rank Size Rule using data from India
REFERENCES
1) Basak Anindita (2009): Environmental Studies, Pearson, New Delhi.
2) Leong, Goh Cheng and G.C. Morgan (1979): Human and Economic Geography, Oxford University Press,
Oxford.
3) Mobogunja Aken (1977): The state of of the Earth : Contemporary Geographic Perspective, Blackwell Publishers,
Oxford.
4) Singh L.R. (2010): Fundamentals of Human Geography, Sharada Publishing House, Allahabad.
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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Science, ACADEMIC
YEAR
Department of Geography 2020-2021
, ,
> : >
YEAR II GENERIC: CREDIT 3
Semester II : > HOURS 45
OBJECTIVES: Learn about Tourim and Role of Geography
COURSE CONTENT / SYLLABUS
Concepts and Issues (1 Credit)
- Definition, Scope and Nature of Geography of Tourism; Concepts of Tourists, tourism, recreation
and leisure; Relation between Geography and tourism
- Types of Tourism: - A) International, Domestic
B) Nature tourism, Heritage Tourism, Ecotourism, cultural tourism,
UNIT-I 15 hrs.
adventure tourism, medical tourism, pilgrimage
- Factors influencing tourism: Physiogrphic,Natural, Historical, Socio-cultural and Economic;
- Spatial pattern of tourism: International and national with perspective of Spatial affinity; areal and
locational dimensions
- Recent Trends of Tourism
Tourism Infrastructure & Impact of Tourism (1 Credit)
- Infrastructure and support system: Accommodation and supplementary
UNIT-II 15 hrs.
accommodation,Transport, Facilitations and Hospitality Industry. other facilities and amenities
- Impact of tourism: physical, economic and social-cultural.
Tourism in India and Gujarat: Trends in Tourism (1 Credit)
- Promotion of tourism: National tourism policy. Tourism Development in five year plans
-Tourism in India: Tourism infrastructure; regional dimensions of tourist attraction; case studies of
UNIT-III Western Ghats/ Himalaya/Desert/Coastal areas (Any One) 15 hrs.
International travel destinations- Natural/ cultural/historical
Tourism resources in Gujarat: Natural, Historical-Cultural Heritage, fairs, festival and cuisine.
Tourism Promotion and Organisation in Gujarat: Planning and policies in Gujarat
Tourism circuits : Concept and Basis
REFERENCES
1) Babu S.S., Mishra S., and Parida B.A. 1998 (eds) : Tourism Development Revisited – Concepts, Issues and
Paradigms, Sage
2) Bhardwaj et. Al. (eds): International Tourism: Issues and Challenges, Kanishka, New Delhi,
3) Bhatia, A.K. 1991: International Tourism: Fundamentals and Practices, Sterling, New Delhi.
4) Boniface B.G. and Chris C., 2005 : Worldwide Destinations: The Geography of Traveland Tourism, Elsevier
Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford.
5) Dhar P.N. 2006 : International Tourism: Emerging Challenges and Future Prospects, Kanishka, New Delhi.
6) Hall M. and Stephan P., 2006 : Geography of Tourism and Recreation – Environment, Place and Space,
Routledge, London.
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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Science, ACADEMIC
YEAR
Department of Geography 2020-2021
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> : >
YEAR II GENERIC: CREDIT 1
Semester II : > HOURS 30
OBJECTIVES: - Understand some practical aspects of Tourism Geography through exercises
representing traffic/tourist movement, transport network analysis and travel time
COURSE CONTENT / SYLLABUS
Exercises (1 Credit)
- Flow diagram (traffic/ tourist) and its interpretation.
UNIT-I - Transport network analysis by Detour Index 30 hrs.
- Tourist flow projection from time-series data
- Isochronic map showing tourist resource and travel time
REFERENCES
1) Bygott B. (1969) : Map work and Practical Geography, Univ. Tutorial Press,London.
2) Ishtiaq (1979) : A Textbook of Practical Geography, heritage Pub. New Delhi.
3) Norman Thomas (1962) : Surveying, The English Language Society & Edward Arnold, Edinburgh.
4) Raisz Erwin (1962) :Principles of Cartography, McGraw hill Book Co. U.S.A.
5) Singh R.L. (1979) : Elements of Practical Geography, Kalyani Pub. New Delhi.
6) Singh and Kanaujia (1981) : Map Work and Practical Geography, Indian universities Press, Allahabad.
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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Science, ACADEMIC
YEAR
Department of Geography 2020-2021
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> : >
YEAR II GENERIC: CREDIT 3
Semester I : > HOURS 45
OBJECTIVES: At the end of this course students will be able to:
Learn the role of demography and population studies as distinct fields of human geography
Have sound knowledge of key concept, different components of population along with its drivers
Examine population dynamics and characteristic with contemporary issues.
COURSE CONTENT / SYLLABUS
Basics of Population Geography (1 Credit)
- Defining the Field – Nature and Scope; Sources of Data with special reference to India
UNIT-I (Census, Vital Statistics and NSS). 15 hrs.
-Population Size, Distribution and Growth – Determinants and Global Patterns;
Theories of Growth – Malthusian Theory and Demographic Transition Theory.
India’s Population Structure and Composition (1 Credit)
-Population Composition, Characteristics and Spatial pattern – growth, density, sex ratio, Age-Sex
UNIT-II Composition; Rural and Urban, Literacy 15 hrs.
-Contemporary Issues – Ageing of Population; Declining Sex Ratio; HIV/AIDS.
India’s population policies
Population Dynamics (1 Credit)
-Population Dynamics: Fertility, Mortality and Migration –
Measures, Determinants, Implications and Global patterns of fertility (Infant Mortality, Child
UNIT-III Mortality, Crude Birth)and mortality(Crude Death Rates), 15 hrs.
-Life Expectancy, age and sex composition.
-Migration:Types, determinants, causes and consequences of migration.
-Concepts of under population and over population, population- resource regions.
REFERENCES
1.
1) Barrett H. R., 1995: Population Geography, Oliver and Boyd.
2) Bhende A. and Kanitkar T., 2000: Principles of Population Studies, Himalaya Publishing House.
3) Chandna R. C. and Sidhu M. S., 2006 : An Introduction to Population Geography, Kalyani Publishers.
4) Clarke J. I., 1965: Population Geography, Pergamon Press, Oxford.
5) Jones, H. R., 2000: Population Geography, 3rd ed. Paul Chapman, London.
Lutz W., Warren C. S. and Scherbov S., 2004: The End of the World Population Growth in the 21st Century,
6)
Earthscan
7) Newbold K. B., 2009: Population Geography: Tools and Issues, Rowman and Littlefield Publishers.
8) Sundram K.V. &Nangia Sudesh, (editors): Population Geography, Heritage Publishers, Delhi, 1986.
9) Peters: G.L. and Larkim R.P: Population Geography: Problems, Concepts and Prospects Kendele-Hunt Iowa, 1979.
Srinivasan K. and M. Vlassoff Population Development nexus in India: challenges for the new millennium. Tata
10)
McGraw Hill Publishing Co. Ltd., New Delhi 2001.
11) Trewartha, G.T. : A Geography of Population : World Patterns, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, 1969.
12) Pacione M., 1986: Population Geography: Progress and Prospect, Taylor and Francis.
Mitra, A. (1978): India's Population: Aspects of Quality and Control. Vol. I & II, Abhinav Publications, New
13)
Delhi.
14) Premi M.K. (1991): India's Population: Heading Towards a Billion, B.R. Publishing, New Delhi.
15) Mamoria C.B. (1981): India's Population Problems, KitabMahal, New Delhi.
16) Wilson M. G. A., 1968: Population Geography, Nelson
21 | P a g eSyllabus: GEOGRAPHY
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Science, ACADEMIC
YEAR
Department of Geography 2020-2021
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> : >
YEAR II GENERIC: CREDIT 1
Semester I : > HOURS 30
OBJECTIVES: At the end of this course students will be able to:
Understand some practical aspects related to Population Dynamics through exercises on
population densities, fertility and mortality, migration and other population parameters.
COURSE CONTENT / SYLLABUS
Exercises (1 Credit)
- Calculation and mapping of types of densities, measurements of fertility and mortality,
UNIT-I growth rates (Arithmetic & Geometric), migration (Net & Gross), life expectancy [Using 30 hrs.
data from world and India]
- Calculation and representation of : population projection, dependency ratio, Age–Gender,
rural-urban, literacy rates [Using data from India & States]
REFERENCES
1) Bygott B. (1969) : Map work and Practical Geography, Univ. Tutorial Press,London.
2) Ishtiaq (1979) : A Textbook of Practical Geography, heritage Pub. New Delhi.
3) Norman Thomas (1962) : Surveying, The English Language Society & Edward Arnold, Edinburgh.
4) Raisz Erwin (1962) :Principles of Cartography, McGraw hill Book Co. U.S.A.
5) Singh R.L. (1979) : Elements of Practical Geography, Kalyani Pub. New Delhi.
6) Singh and Kanaujia (1981) : Map Work and Practical Geography, Indian universities Press, Allahabad.
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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Science, ACADEMIC
YEAR
Department of Geology 2020-2021
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> : >
YEAR II GENERIC ELECTIVES: CREDIT 3
Semester I : > HOURS 45
The course has an aim to introduce the students basics of mineralogy and petrology to build
OBJECTIVES:
their foundation in understanding the earth’s lithosphere.
COURSE CONTENT / SYLLABUS
Minerals, Basic Properties of Minerals, Internal Structure, Classification of Minerals, Introduction
UNIT-I 15 hrs.
to Gemology, Mineral in our lives, Economic Significance of Minerals.
-
Definition, Importance of studying rocks, rock cycle, Origin and primary characteristics of igneous,
UNIT-II 15 hrs.
sedimentary and metamorphic rocks.
-
Classifications of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. Major Indian occurrences of
UNIT-III 15 hrs.
igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks.
REFERENCES
1. Tyrell, G. W. Principles of Petrology, B. I. Publications, 1980, 349p.
2. Allen Spry, Metamorphic textures. Pergamon Press Ltd.
3. Bhaskar Rao B. Metamorphic Petrology. Oxford and IBH Pub., New Delhi, London.
4. Cornelius Klein and Cornelius S. Hurlbut Jr. Manual of Mineralogy (after James D. Dana) 20 th edition.
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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Science, ACADEMIC
YEAR
Department of Geology 2020-2021
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> : >
YEAR II GENERIC ELECTIVES: CREDIT 1
Semester I : > HOURS 30
OBJECTIVES: The course aims to provide understanding of the optical properties of rock forming minerals and basic
microscopic characteristics of various types of rocks.
COURSE CONTENT / SYLLABUS
Study of various rock forming minerals and important igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks.
30 hrs.
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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Science, ACADEMIC
YEAR
Department of Geology 2020-2021
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> : >
YEAR II GENERIC ELECTIVES: CREDIT 3
Semester I : > HOURS 45
OBJECTIVES: The course has an objective to introduce to the student various earth surface processes which are
responsible for the development of the landscapes.
COURSE CONTENT / SYLLABUS
Concepts of geomorphology, Geomorphic processes- Endogenous, Exogenous and extra-terrestrial
UNIT-I 15 hrs.
processes, Processes on slopes – landslides and rapid flows,
Drainage patterns, Erosional and depositional landforms formed by river, wind, glaciers and seas
UNIT-II 15 hrs.
and oceans,
Geomorphology of coastlines, Causes and types of Karst landforms, Volcanoes and earthquakes as
UNIT-III 15 hrs.
agents of landform changes
REFERENCES
1. Bloom A. L. Geomorphology: A Systematic analysis of late Cenozoic landforms. (3rd Ed.)
2. Thornbury, W. D. Principles of Geomorphology. CBS Pub. Delhi.
3. Bloom, A. L. (1978) Geomorphology. Prentice Hall, New York.
4. Leet, L. D. and Judson, S. (1969) Physical Geology.
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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Science, ACADEMIC
YEAR
Department of Geology 2020-2021
, ,
> : >
YEAR II GENERIC ELECTIVES: CREDIT 1
Semester I : > HOURS 30
OBJECTIVES: The course aims to provide understanding about various landforms using topographic maps and
satellite images.
COURSE CONTENT / SYLLABUS
Study of various landforms on Survey of India topographic sheets and satellite images.
30 hrs.
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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Science, ACADEMIC
YEAR
Department of Geology 2020-2021
, ,
> : >
YEAR II GENERIC ELECTIVES: CREDIT 3
Semester II : > HOURS 45
OBJECTIVES: The course deals with one of the important aspects of understanding the early life and its occurrences
in fossil forms, their systematic study and importance in understanding the earth history.
COURSE CONTENT / SYLLABUS
Occurrence and Preservation of Fossils, Uses of fossils. Classification of organisms. Study
of important invertebrate groups - Trilobita, Graptolitoidea, Brachiopoda, Pelecypods,
UNIT-I 15 hrs.
Gastropoda, Cephalopoda, Echinoidea and, Cnidaria.
Study of vertebrate groups such as fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.
Extinction of dinosaurs. Morphology and geological history of foraminifera, ostracoda,
UNIT-II radiolarian spores and pollens. Brief morphology and geological distribution of vascular 15 hrs.
and non-vascular plants.
Origin of life; Mechanism, Theory, Patterns, Rate, Trend and Variability in evolution,
Paleontological evidences of evolution. Causes of Extinction. Kind of distribution, Factors
UNIT-III 15 hrs.
affecting distribution and Dispersal, Zoo-Geographic and Bathymetric distributions.
REFERENCES
1. Black, R. M. (1999) Elements of Palaeontology, Cambridge University Press.
2. Carrol R. L. (1988) Vertebrate paleontology and evolution. Cambrdge UniversityPress.
3. Clarkson E. N. K (1986) Invertebrate paleontology and evolution. Allen & Unwin, London
4. Jain P. C. and M.S. Anantharaman (2017) An Introduction to Palaeontology. Evolution and Animal
Distribution. Vishal Publishing Company, Jalandhar-Delhi
5. Wood, H. (1961) Invertebrate Palaeontology. International Book Bureau Hyderabad.
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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Science, ACADEMIC
YEAR
Department of Geology 2020-2021
, ,
> : >
YEAR II GENERIC ELECTIVES: CREDIT 1
Semester II : > HOURS 30
OBJECTIVES: Students will be exposed to various specimens of invertebrate fossils.
COURSE CONTENT / SYLLABUS
Study of modes of fossilization and important group of invertebrate fossils.
30 hrs.
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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Science, ACADEMIC
YEAR
Department of Geology 2020-2021
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> : >
YEAR II GENERIC ELECTIVES: CREDIT 3
Semester II : HOURS 45
OBJECTIVES: Details regarding the mineral resources, their Indian occurrences and utility are the contents of this
course.
COURSE CONTENT / SYLLABUS
Metallic Minerals, mode of occurrence, genesis, distribution and uses of Iron, Manganese,
UNIT-I Aluminium, Copper, Lead, Zinc, Tin, Gold and Chromite in India. 15 hrs.
Mode of occurrence, genesis, distribution and uses of Coal, Petroleum and Nuclear Minerals in
India. Occurrence, distribution and uses of beach and placer deposits and limestones and
UNIT-II 15 hrs.
dolomites.
Mode of occurrence, genesis and uses of Mica, Gypsum, Asbestos, Graphite, Magnesite,
UNIT-III Gemstone, Raw materials for ceramic, cement, refractory, abrasive and fertilizer industry. 15 hrs.
REFERENCES
1. Krishnaswamy, S. : Mineral Resources of India.
2. Gokhle, K. V. G. K. and Rao: Ore Deposits of India.
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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Faculty of Science, ACADEMIC
YEAR
Department of Geology 2020-2021
, ,
> : >
YEAR II GENERIC ELECTIVES: CREDIT 1
Semester II : > HOURS 30
OBJECTIVES: Students will be exposed to various specimens of minerals of economic importance.
COURSE CONTENT / SYLLABUS
Study of important Economic/Ore minerals in hand specimen for their physical properties.
30 hrs.
30 | P a g eSyllabus: MATHEMATICS
To be effective
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
from ACADEMIC
Faculty of Science, Department of Mathematics,
YEAR
Sayajigunj , Vadodara 390002, 0265-2795329, Ext:336, hrkrmaths@gmail.com
2020-2021
B.Sc. : Regular Programme
Year II Generic Elective Credit /
4/ 4
Operations Research : Inventory Control and Game Theory Hrs per week
Semester III Year of Introduction: June 2020
Theory Year of Syllabus Revision: - Max marks /
100
Grade
Objectives To study the importance of Mathematics in real life problems namely Inventory control and Game
Theory using Operation Research techniques.
Employability/ Skill development Aspects
Entrepreneurship / Skill To cultivate and enhance skills of: critical reading, mathematical reasoning, problem solving,
Development Aspects writing proofs, forming a mathematical model, using contemporary software related to
mathematics, presentation(on black board as well as on screen).
Employability
In universities, research institutes, Science and Engineering colleges, and schools as faculty
members; in research institutes as research fellows, in institutes which do data analysis as
analysts; Posts filled by UPSC, GPSC, Staff Selection Commission etc.
Course Outcome Students will learn why inventory should be controlled and how to minimize total cost of
inventory, Also they will understand basic concepts of Game Theory like competitive game,
maximin and minmax principle and various methods for solving games.
Mode of Transaction Lecture and Tutorial
COURSE CONTENT / SYLLABUS
Weightage (%)
Unit-1 General discussions of Operations Research (OR), origin and development of OR, modeling in OR,
general solution methods for OR models, methodology of OR and applications of OR. Inventory:
15 hrs
Associated costs and inventory control, Deterministic inventory situations without and with
shortages, Buffer stocks and reorder level.
Unit-2 Multi-item deterministic problems: Limitation on inventory, limitation on floor space and limitation
on investment, Probabilistic inventory Problems: Single period problems without setup cost and with 15 hrs
uniform and Instantaneous demand.
Unit-3 Game Theory:Competitive Games, two person zero sum games, maximin and minimax criterion
(based on pure strategies), Saddle points and the value of the game. Games without Saddle point :
15hrs
Mixed strategy solution of 2 2 games, Fundamental theorem of rectangular games, Expectation
function of m n rectangular games and the minimax - maximin theorem for it.
Unit-4 Graphical Solution of and games. Dominance properties in games, Algebraic method
15 hrs
of solving a game, Symmetric games.
REFERENCES
1. D. T. Phillips, A. Ravindra, J. Solberg, Operation Research Principles and Practice, John Wiley and sons, 2000.
2. J. K. Sharma Operations Research : Theory and Applications, MacMillan India Ltd. 2012
3. P. K. Gupta and D, S. Hira Operations Research, S. Chand, 2018
4 Kanti Swaroop, Man Mohan, P.K. Gupta, Operations Research, Sultan Chand and Sons, 2005.
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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
ACADEMIC
Faculty of Science, Department of Mathematics,
YEAR
Sayajigunj , Vadodara 390002, 0265-2795329, Ext:336, hrkrmaths@gmail.com
2020-2021
B.Sc. : Regular Programme
Year II Generic Elective Credit /Hrs per
4/4
Vector Calculus and Analytic Geometry week
Semester III Year of Introduction: June 2020
Theory Year of Syllabus Revision: Max marks / Grade 100
Objectives Objective of this course is to provide a detailed study of the basics of vector calculus
and to train one to draw different Cartesian, parametric as well as polar curves.
Employability/ Skill development Aspects
Entrepreneurship / Skill To cultivate and enhance skills of critical reading, mathematical reasoning, problem
Development Aspects solving, writing proofs, forming a mathematical model, using contemporary softwares
related to mathematics, presentation( on black board as well as on screen).
Employability
In universities, research institutes, science and engineering colleges, and schools as
faculty members, in research institutes as research fellows, in institutes do data
analysis as analysts, Posts filled by UPSC, GPSC, Staff Selection Commission etc.
Course Outcome One learns different operations of vectors and differentiation and integration of vectors
. Also one learns to classify a general second degree equation into parabola, ellipse,
hyperbola and pair of lines and sketch its graph. One also learns how to trace some
given well known curves in parametric and polar forms.
Mode of Transaction Lecture and Tutorial
COURSE CONTENT / SYLLABUS
Weightage (%)
Unit-1 Algebra of vectors, dot product and cross product of two vectors, Schwarz inequality,
Orthogonal vectors, Vector projection, Application of vector products, triple product 15 hrs
of vectors .
Unit-2 Vector equation of straight line in plain and space, Direction cosines, Vector equation
of plain, Differentiation and integration , Derivative ofsum, Partial differentiation of 15 hrs
a vector function, Gradient, divergence and curl and its properties.
Unit-3 Classification of general second degree equation to parabola ,ellipse, hyperbola and pair of
lines. Tracing of parabola, ellipse and hyperbola. Reflection properties of parabola, ellipse
15 hrs
and hyperbola. Sketching of other curves by observing symmetry, asymptotes, sign of the
function, intercepts etc.
Unit-4 Graphing of parametric equations, parametric equations of conics, cycloid, Grahping of
15 hrs
standard quadric surfaces like cone, paraboloid, ellipsoid and hyperboloid.
REFERENCES
1. G.B. Thomas and R.L. Finney, Calculus, 9th Ed., Pearson Education, Delhi, 2005.
2 P.C. Matthew’s, Vector Calculus, Springer Verlag London Limited, 1998.
3 James Stewart, Calculus, Brooks/Cole Publishing Company, 1999.
4. S.L. Loney, The Elements of Coordinate Geometry, McMillan and Company, London.
5 R.J.T. Bill, Elementary Treatise on Coordinate Geometry of Three Dimensions, McMillanIndia Ltd., 1994.
Hema Vasavada, Analytic Geometry of Two and Three Dimensions, Hema Vasavada, Near New Tank, Nana
6.
Bazaar, V.V.Nagar.
7. V.Krishnamurthy, V.P.Mainra, and J.L.Arora, An Introduction to Linear Algebra, East West Press, 1975.
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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda ACADEMIC
Faculty of Science, Department of Mathematics, YEAR
Sayajigunj, Vadodara 390002, 0265-2795329, Ext:336, hrkrmaths@gmail.com 2020-2021
B.Sc. : Regular Programme
Year II Generic Elective Credit /
4/4
Group Theory and Linear Algebra Hrs per week
Semester III Year of Introduction: June 2020
Theory Year of Syllabus Revision: Max marks /
100
Grade
Objectives The first objective of this course is to introduce the group theory. Second objective of this
course is to make students familiar with some central ideas of linear algebra like vector
spaces, linearly dependent and independent vectors, basis and dimension of vector spaces,
linear transformations; so that they can understand its applications in other subjects
Employability/ Skill development Aspects
Entrepreneurship / Skill To cultivate and enhance skills of: critical reading, mathematical reasoning, problem solving,
Development Aspects writing proofs, forming a mathematical model, using contemporary softwares related to
mathematics, presentation(on black board as well as on screen).
Employability
In universities, research institutes, Science and Engineering colleges, and schools as faculty
members; in research institutes as research fellows, in institutes which do data analysis as
analysts; Posts filled by UPSC, GPSC, Staff Selection Commission etc.
Course Outcome One should be able to know the definition of group and give examples of different types of
groups.One understands the basics of vector spaces and how to find the dimension of vector
spaces. The definition of inner product spaces and orthogonalization of vectors. Further one
learns linear transformations and matrix of linear transformations.
Mode of Transaction Lecture and Tutorial
COURSE CONTENT / SYLLABUS
Weightage (%)
Unit-1 Binary relation, equivalence relation and equivalence class, congruence modulo n. Definition of a
binary operation, properties of binary operation, definition of a group and examples of group,
15hrs
elementary properties of a group, subgroups, cyclic groups, order of an element, cosets, Lagrange’s
theorem (without proof).
Unit-2 Definition of vector spaces (Real/Complex) and elementary consequences of its axioms. Definition
of a subspace, necessary and sufficient condition for a non-empty set to be a subspace, definition of
15hrs
span of a set and properties of span of a set, intersection and direct sum of subspaces, definition of
linear dependence and independence and results related to it.
Unit-3 Definition of basis and dimension and results related to it. Inner product in Cn, length of a vector
and angle between two vectors, Schwarz inequality. Orthogonality and Gram-Schmidt 15hrs
orthogonalization process.
Unit-4 Orthonormal basis. Definition of linear transformation and its properties, range and kernel of a linear
map, Rank-Nullity Theorem (without proof), matrix associated with a linear map and linear map 15hrs
associated with a matrix.
REFERENCES
1. I. N. Herstein, Topics in Algebra, Vikas Publishing house Pvt. Ltd.,2004.
2. Kenneth Hoffman and Ray Kunze, Linear Algebra, Prentice-Hall of India, 2\e, 2009.
3. V. Krishnamurthy, V. P. Mainra& J. L. Arora, An Introduction to Linear Algebra, East-West Press, 2001.
4 I. H. Sheth, Abstract Algebra, Prentice Hall of India, 2009.
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