World Cancer Day 2024

         Department of Zoology under the aegis of Green Life Society organized a two hours long awareness programme on cancer on 13th February in relation to World Cancer Day, 2024 in Seminar Hall. Because of ensuing Gunotsav programme set by Govt., the event was postponed to 13th February instead of 4th February. The programme was organized in collaboration with the Botanical Society, Dept. of Botany and NSS Unit, Namrup College.

      The programme was inaugurated by Principal, Dr. Durga Prasad Gogoi, Namrup College. Dr. Jayanta Sonowal, HoD, Dept. of Botany, gave a short speech on the need for data collection from local areas and discussion on the same. Mr. Hijam Homendro Singh, Hod, Dept. of Zoology, gave a short note on for awareness on Govt. facilities on treatment and drugs available to general publics in North-East region of India.

      In fact, the programme was conducted by members of Green Life Society, such as anchoring and vote of thanks (Rini Talukdar), introduction of the topic (Pranjal Dhadumia), types of cancers (Ashtha Baruah), causes of cancer (Rita Kispotta), and prevention & awareness of cancers (Parinita Kanwar).

      The programme came to an end after a brief discussion and refreshment. A total of six (6) teachers and twenty-five (25) students were present in the event.

AID Awareness 2023

     Department of Zoology, under the banner 'Green Life Society' organized a One-day Talk-cum- Discussion of HIV/AIDS on the occasion of World Aids Day, on 01/12.2023, in collaboration with the NSS-Unit, Namrup College and Botanical Society, Dept. of Zoology within the college campus to spread awareness among student fraternity. Because of ongoing university final examination, the number of student present was less.

      Student members of the Green life Society were trained to organize the event in the form of room arrangement, anchoring the meeting, welcome speech, vote of thanks and refreshment arrangement.

       The programme started at 12.00 noon with inauguration the event by the respected Principal, Dr. Durga Prasad Gogoi, and it was followed by welcome address by Saurav Tasa, member Green Life Society, a talk (PPT-presentation) on the topic by Hijam Homendro Singh(resource person), Associate Professor, Dept. of Zoology.

       During the session, Dr. Jayanta Sonowal, HoD, Dept. of Botany spoke on the present scenario AIDS in India and Global perspectives, while Mr. Krishna Kolita, NSS Programme Officer, Namrup College, interacted with students on various topics (behavoiurs patterns, testing centres of HIV/AIDS in Assam, etc.

       Apart from Principal, Namrup College, and resource person, a total of 5(five) teachers and 33(thirty-three) participated the programme. A light refreshment was served to all participants after the programme. The programme came an end at 3.00 p.m. after delivering Vote of Thanks  by Pranjal Nanda, member Green Life Society.

B. A./B. Sc SEM I (MDGE)

 Botany (MDGE)

1st Semester

Title of the Course: Natural resource management 

 Course Code: GECBOT 1 

 Nature of the Course: Generic Elective Course-I 

 Total Credits: 03 

 Distribution of Marks : 80 (End Sem) + 20 (In-Sem) COURSE OBJECTIVES:

The objective of this course is to provide knowledge to the students on importance, sustainable utilization, conservation and management of natural resources.

B. Sc SEM I (Minor)

 

Botany Minor 

1st Semester

 Title of the Course: Algae, Fungi, Bryophyte &Pteridophyte 

 Course Code: BOTC1 

 Nature of the Course: MAJOR/CORE COURSE I 

 Total Credits: 04 

 Distribution of Marks: 80 (End Sem) (60T+20P) + 20 (In-Sem) 

COURSE OBJECTIVES: The objective of this course is to provide knowledge to the students on various forms of algae, fungi, bryophytes and pteridophytes - their characteristics, mode of reproduction and economic importance.

Unit 1-

Introduction to Algae: Classification system of Fritsch, and Basic concept of evolutionary classification viz. Lee; General characteristics; range of thallus organization; cell structure; pigment system, reserve food, methods of reproduction. Role of algae in the environment, agriculture, biotechnology and industry. 

Study of major divisions of Algae: Comparative study of Characteristics; Occurrence; Mode of reproduction; Morphology and life cycles of Volvox, Oedogonium, Chara, Ectocarpus, Anabaena and Polysiphonia. Diatoms and its importance.

Unit 2-

Introduction to fungi: 

Salient features; Classification; Thallus organization; Cell wall composition; Nutrition; Classification. Mycorrhiza (Ectomycorrhiza, Endomycorrhiza and their significance); Lichen: Classification& Economic Importance.

Study of major divisions of fungi: General characteristics of Chytridiomycota, Zygomycota, Ascomycota, Basidiomycota, Oomycota: asexual and sexual fruiting bodies; Life cycle of Phytophthora, Saccharomyces, Penicillium, Paccinia, Peziza, Agaricus. Economic importance of fungi. 

Unit 3-

Bryophytes: General features; classification; thallus organization; morphology, anatomy and reproduction of Marchantia, Anthoceros, Sphagnum; Reproduction and evolutionary trends in bryophytes. Ecological and economic importance of bryophytes. 

Unit 4-

Pteridophytes: Classification, morphology, anatomy and reproduction of Psilotum, Selaginella, Equisetum and Ophioglossum, Marselia. Heterospory,stelar evolution; Ecological and economic importance.

Practical-

1. Study of vegetative and reproductive structures of Nostoc, Chlamydomonas (electron micrographs),     Volvox, Oedogonium, Coleochaete, Chara, Vaucheria, Ectocarpus, Fucus and Polysiphonia, through         electron micrographs, temporary preparations and permanent slides. 

2. Study of vegetative and reproductive structures of Phytophthora, Albugo, Saccharomyces,  

     Aspergillus, Penicillium, Alternaria, and Peziza. 

3. Study of vegetative and reproductive structures of Riccia, Marchantia, Anthoceros, Sphagnum,

    Funaria and Polytrichum 

 4. Study of vegetative and reproductive structures of Selaginella, Equisetum and Ophioglossium,

     Marselia 

B. Sc SEM I (Major)

 Botany Major 

1st Semester

 Title of the Course: Algae, Fungi, Bryophyte &Pteridophyte 

 Course Code: BOTC1 

 Nature of the Course: MAJOR/CORE COURSE I 

 Total Credits: 04 

 Distribution of Marks: 80 (End Sem) (60T+20P) + 20 (In-Sem) 

COURSE OBJECTIVES: The objective of this course is to provide knowledge to the students on various forms of algae, fungi, bryophytes and pteridophytes - their characteristics, mode of reproduction and economic importance.

Placement & Higher Study 2023-24

 Academic session 2023-24

Name	Higher study	Placement
Ms. Shewali Konwar		Assistant Teacher
Ms. Daisy Borah	Pursuing M. Sc
Ms. Noyonjyoti Konwar	Pursuing M. Sc

Placement & Higher Study in 2022-23

 Academic session in 2022-23

Name	Higher study	Placement
Mr. Kausik Bordoloi	Pursuing M. Sc
Mr. Monjit Das		Associate at Encalm Hospitality Pvt. Ltd., Haryana.

Placement & Higher Study in 2021-22

 Academic session in 2021-22

Name	Higher study	Placement	Award/ Fellowship
Mr. Deep Ranjan Phukan		Assistant Teacher, Sankardev Shishu Niketan, Barpatra	SSF Fellowship 2021-22
Mr. Dhiraj Dowerah		Self-Employed
Ms. Chanda Adhikari	Pursuing M. Sc

Placement & Higher Study in 2020-21

 Academic session in 2020-21

Name	Higher study	Placement
Ms. Ranjana Chaliha	Pursuing M. Sc
Mr. Pradyum Subba		Ground Staff, Indigo Airline

Placement & Higher study in 2019-20

 Academic session 2019-20

Name	Higher study	Placement
Ms.Tajmin Sultana	MSW
Mr. Abhijit Baruah		DBO, Bandhan Bank, Dibrugarh MB Division
Ms. Rinki Deka		School Teacher, Gurutool, Namrup

Placement & Higher Study in 2018-19

 Academic session 2018-19

Name	Higher study	Placement	Competitive examination
Mr. Sahadev Sah		Sales Executive, AAIZEN Pharmaceuticals
Ms. Puja Kumari	B. Ed		CTET 2022
Ms. Soyanika Patra	M. Sc in Biotechnology
Mr. Avinash Sonar	M. Sc in Biotechnology	Subject Teacher, VKV, Changlang, AP	TET 2021, GATE 2022

Placement & Higher study in 2017-18

 Academic session 2017-18

Name	Higher study	Placement
Mr. Pranjit Changmai		Self Employed, Green Tea Developer
Mr. Prasurjya Buragohain	MBA	Administrative Assistant, BVFCL, Namrup
Mr. Rejoice Sanga	PGDTM, ED & EM	Senior Specialist- Coding, LogixHealth, Banglore
Mr. Ridip Phukan	MSW	Assistant Manager, Horishpur Tea Estate
Mr. Rontu Gogoi		Fire Safety Executive,  BVFCL, Namrup
Mr. Surajit Borgohain		Safety Officer, NECCON Power  & Infra Ltd.
Ms. Priyanka Gogoi	M. Sc in Botany  and Pursuing Ph. D at CSIR-NEIST, Jorhat

Placement & Higher Study in 2016-17

 Academic session 2016-17

Name	Higher study	Placement
Mr. Mayur Chaliha	M. Sc in Biotechnology	Production Officer, MolBio, Goa
Ms. Seema Chaurasia	M. Sc in Biotechnology
Ms. Kalyani Deb		Punjab National Bank
Mr. Ashim Phukon		Social Organization, AASU

Course offered

 Curricular Aspects

Course offered:

1.      H. S. Course

2.      B. Sc Major/Honours and B. Sc Non-honours Course

3.      B. Sc Skill Enhancement Courses as per the academic curriculum of Dibrugarh University

 Programme offered by the department

            1. Bachelor in  Botany (B. Sc Honours)

            2. Bachelor in  Botany (B. Sc Non-Honours)

Apart from above department carries Senior Secondary course --

            1. Biology (covers Botany section)

Certificate Course in --

            1. Mushroom cultivation

Undergraduate Honours courses (core)

SEM I

            BC101P & T- Microbiology and Phycology (Credit 4+2=6)

            BC102P & T- Biomolecules & Cell Biology (Credit 4+2=6)

SEM II

            BC203P & T- Mycology & Phytopathology (Credit 4+2=6)

            BC204P & T- Archegoniate (Credit 4+2=6)

SEM III

            BC305P & T- Anatomy of Angisoperms (Credit 4+2=6)

            BC306P & T- Economic Botany (Credit 4+2=6)

            BC307P & T- Genetics (Credit 4+2=6)

SEM IV

            BC408P & T- Molecular Biology (Credit 4+2=6)

            BC409P & T- Plant Ecology & Phytogeography (Credit 4+2=6)

            BC410P & T- Plant Systematies (Credit 4+2=6)

SEM V

            BC511P & T- Reproductive Biology of Angiosperms (Credit 4+2=6)

            BC512P & T- Plant Physiology (Credit 4+2=6)

            DSE I & II with 4+2 credit

SEM VI

            BC613P & T- Plant Metabolism (Credit 4+2=6)

            BC614P & T- Plant Biotechnology (Credit 4+2=6)

DSE I & II with 4+2 credit

            Undergraduate Honours courses (DSE) -Student can choose any two from each semester

SEM V-

            BD501T & P- Analytical Techniques in Plant Sciences (Credit 4+2=6)

            BD502T & P- Bioinformatics (Credit 4+2=6)

            BD503T & P- Research Methodology (Credit 4+2=6)

SEM VI

            BD605T & P- Plant Breeding (Credit 4+2=6)

            BD606T & P- Natural Resource Management (Credit 4+2=6)

            BD607T & P- Horticultural Practices and Post-harvest Technology (Credit 4+2 =6)

Undergraduate Generic Elective Courses  (From 1^st semester to 4^th semester, five generic papers offer by the department and students may choose any one from these.

      1. Biodiversity (Microbes, Algae, Fungi, Lichen & Achegoniate) (Credit 4+2=6)

      2. Plant Ecology and Taxonomy) (Credit 4+2=6)

      3. Anatomy and Embryology (Credit 4+2=6)

      4. Plant Physiology and Metabolism (Credit 4+2=6)

      5. Economic Botany and Plant Biotechnology (Credit 4+2=6)