Degree Botany 3rd Year Material Andhra University

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B.Sc Botany

3rd Year

Cell Biology, Genetics, Ecology and
Biodiversity
Cell Biology, Genetics, Ecology and
Biodiversity
Laboratory exercises related to the syllabus
included in Theory Paper – III)
Physiology, Tissue Culture, Biotechnology,
Seed Technology and Horticulture
Physiology, Tissue Culture, Biotechnology,
Seed Technology and Horticulture
Laboratory exercises related to the syllabus
included in Theory Paper – IV)

Unit - I: Cell Biology (22 h)
1. Plant cell envelops: Ultra structure of cell wall, molecular organisation of cell membranes. (3 h)
2. Nucleus: Ultrastructure, Nucleic acids - Structure and replication of DNA; types and
functions of RNA. (6 h)
3. Chromosomes: Morphology, organisation of DNA in a chromosome, Euchromatin and
Heterochromatin. Karyotype. (6 h)
4. Cell division: Cell cycle and its regulation; mitosis, meiosis and their significance. (5 h)
Unit - II: Genetics (22 h)
6. Mendelism: Laws of inheritance. Genetic interactions - Epistasis, complementary,
supplementary and inhibitory genes. (4 h)
7. Linkage and crossing over: A brief account, construction of genetic maps - 2 point and 3 point test
cross data. (4 h)
8. Mutations: Chromosomal aberrations - structural and numerical changes; Gene mutations,
transposable elements. (5 h)
9. Gene Expression: Organisation of gene, transcription, translation, mechanism and
regulation of gene expression in prokaryotes (Lac.and Trp Operons ). (7 h)
10. Extra nuclear genome: Mitochondrial and plastid DNA, plasmids. (2 h)
Unit - III: Ecology (25 h)
11. Concept and components of Ecosystem. Energy flow, food chains, food webs, ecological
pyramids, biogeochemical cycles - Carbon, Nitrogen, Phosphorus (7 h)
12. Plants and environment: Ecological factors - Climatic (light and temperature), edaphic and
biotic. Ecological adaptations of plants. (8 h)
13. Population ecology: Natality, mortality, growth curves, ecotypes, ecads. (3 h)
14. Community ecology: Frequency, density, cover, life forms, biological spectrum,
ecological succession (Hydrosere, Xerosere). (5 h)
15. Production ecology: Concepts of productivity, GPP, NPP, CR (Community Respiration) and
secondary production, P/R ratio and Ecosystems.









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Andhra University offers B.Sc. (Botany) program.

Course Duration: Three Year (Annual System)

Course Eligibility: You must have 10+2 in Science with at least 50 % marks or Equivqlent CGPA

Admission Criteria: Merit in qualifying examination, subject to eligibility criteria.

Course structure:-

First Year

Course Title

Theory
Microbial Diversity, Cryptogams and Gymnosperms

Practical - I
Microbial Diversity, Cryptogams and Gymnosperm

Second Year
Theory
Anatomy, Embryology, Taxonomy and Medicinal Botany

Practical - II
Anatomy, Embryology, Taxonomy and Medicinal Botany

Third Year
Theory
Cell Biology, Genetics, Ecology and Biodiversity

Practical - III
Cell Biology, Genetics, Ecology and Biodiversity

Theory
Physiology, Tissue Culture, Biotechnology, Seed Technology and Horticulture

Practical - IV
Physiology, Tissue Culture, Biotechnology, Seed Technology and Horticulture

Contact detail

Andhra University (AU) Courses

Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 530003 , India
Phone: (0891) 2575464, 2844222, 2844444, 2844555
Mobile: 9848199155
Fax: (0891) 2525611, 2755324

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