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