Title of the Course: Introduction to Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering
Course No. BGE-1101
03 Credit Hours; 03 Contact Hour/Week
SECTION- A
1. Introduction: Definition, history, technology level, and applications of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering. Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering and developing countries. Commercialization of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering in a developing economy.
2. Recombinant DNA Technology: Modification of gene, gene transfer, transgenic organism.
3. Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering and Fermentation Process: Bioreactor, the fermentation process; fermention products.
4. Food Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering: Introduction, alcoholic beverages, dairy products, food wnzymes, sweeteners, food wastes, miscellaneous microbial products, oriental fermented foods and drinks, bakery processes.
5. Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering in Agriculture: Impact of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering in agriculture; list of biotechnological products used in agriculture and their advantages and disadvantages, Biotechnological tools uses in crop production. Plant Tissue culture: Micropropagation, applocation of micropropagation, genetic manipulated plants biological nitrogen fixation and biofertilizers, biocontrol of plant pathogens, insect-pests and weeds. Mushroom production. Transgenic plants.
6. Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering in Animal Production: Animal wealth, products from animal from animal cell culture, pharmaceuticals from transgenic animals, blood substitutes from transgenic animals.
7. Biosensor Technology and probiotics: Definition, scope and applications.
SECTION- B
8. Enzyme Technology: Definition of enzyme, enzymology and enzyme technology, the nature of enzymes, the application of enzymes, the technology of enzyme production, immobilized enzymes.
9. Biotechnology and Medicine: Introduction, regulatory proteins, blood products, antibiotics, vaccines and monoclonal antibodies.
10. Biological Fuel Generation: Photosynthesis - the ultimate energy resource, sources of biomass, ethanol from biomass, methane from biomass, biogas production.
11. Biotechnology and Environment: Oil pollution, microbes and geological environment, pesticides and herbicides pollution, heavy metal pollution and sewage disposal.
12. Safety in Biotechnology: Problems of organisms, pathogencity, problems of biologically active biotechnological products.
Recommended References:
1. Bilgrami & Pandey (1990). Introduction to Biotechnology, CBS Publishers, India
2. Bullock, J. & Uritiansen, B. (1995). Basic Biotechnology. Academic Press, UK.
3. Dubey, R. C. (1995). Introduction to Biotechnology. 7th ed. S. Chand & Co. Pvt. Ltd. India.
4. Natesh, S. (1993). Biotechnology in Agriculture. Oxford & IBM Pvt Ltd. India.
5. Rao, N. S. S. (1996). Biofertilizer in Agriculture and Forestry. Oxford & IBH Pvt. Ltd. India.
6. Smith, J. E. (1988). Biotechnology, 2nd Ed. Edward Arnold Pub NY, UK.
Title of the Course: Evolutionary and Functional Botany
Course No. BGE-1103
03 Credit Hours; 03 Contact Hour/Week
SECTION- A
1. Introduction: Biology and Botany, branches and scope of botany, diversities in plant kingdom and causes of diversities.
2. Origin of Life: Origin of earth and its primitive atmosphere, chemical and biological evolution of life. Origin of plants.
3. Systematic botany:
a) Taxonomy: Definition; objectives and uses of taxonomy; units, systems and basis of classification; characters used in phylogenetic system. Naming of texa.
b) Systematic study and economic importance of the following families of angiosperms; i) Gramineae/poaceae ii) Leguminosae iii) Compositae iv) Orchidacea v) Cruciferae. Practical implications of systematic study of families in biotechnology.
4. Economic Botany: Economic importance of medicinal plant, cereals, fibers, oil, fruits, beverage, rubber, sugars, fodder and narcotics yielding plants.
5. Anatomy: Ultrastructure of plant cell, tissue and tissue system-concept and classification, characteristic features/structures, functions and distribution of different types of plant tissues. Importance of studying tissue and tissue system in biotechnology.
6. Embryology: Study of microsporogenesis and microgametogenesis, megasporogenesis and megagametogenesis, fertilization and development of embryo.
SECTION- B
7. Study of the following cryptogams:
i) Algae: habitat, characteristics, reproduction, classification and economic importance with emphasis on biotechnology. Some algae of special interest.
ii) Fungi: characteristics and economic importance with emphasis on mushroom cultivation; yeast biotechnology and mycorrhizal biotechnology.
iii) Azolla: characteristics reproduction and economic importance.
iv) Bacteria: general characteristics and economic importance.
8. Reproduction of higher plants: Sexual, asexual and special types; brief description with merits and demerits of each type.
9. Plant Ecology: Concept of ecology and ecosystem. Biomass production, productivity, producers, consumers and decomposers; ecological factors; food chain and food web; energy flow in an ecosystem. Role of green plants in nature; Green house effect.
10. Plant Diseases: Definition, classification, symptoms, importance and control measures against plant diseases.
Recommended References:
1. Bilgrami, K. S.; Srivastava, L. M. & J. L. Shreemali, (1992). Fundamenetals of Botany, 2nd Ed., Vikas Pub. House Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi.
2. Dutta, A. C. (1974). Botany for Degree Students, 4th Ed., Oxford University Press, Calcutta;
3. Easau, K. (1977). Anatomy of Seed Plants, 2nd Ed.; John Wiley, NY.
4. Foster, A. S. (1949). Practical Plant Anatomy, 2nd Ed.; Van. Nostrand.
5. Gupta, R. K. (1981). Text Book of Systematic Botany, 5th Ed., Atta Ram, Pub., New Delhi.
6. Hill, A. F. (1952). Economic Botany, 2nd Ed., McGraw Hill, Ny.
7. Mukharji, H. (1982). Plant Groups. New Central Book Agnecy, Calcutta.
8. Pursglove, J. W. (1990). Tropical Grops, Nol. 1 & 2, Longman, London.
Title of the Course: Evolutionary and Functional Botany Sessional and Field Work
Course No. BGE-1104
01 Credit Hours; 02 Contact Hour/Week
1. Study of simple and compound microscope.
2. Techniques of preparation of temporary slides, sectioning, staining and mounting of plant and plant parts.
3. Study of plants the living resources of biotechnology: bacteria, fungi, algae, bryophytes, pteridophytes, gymnosperm and angiosperm.
4. Study of ecological anatomy of plants growing in different habitats.
5. Herbarium: Collection and preservation of plants.
6. Microscopic study of cells and it's components.
7. Anatomy of monocot and dicot and other useful plants (viz. Azolla).
8. Study of plants disease symptoms.
Recommended References:
1. Bilgrami, K. S.; Srivastava, L. M. & J. L. Shreemali, (1992). Fundamenetals of Botany, 2nd Ed., Vikas Pub. House Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi.
2. Dutta, A. C. (1974). Botany for Degree Students, 4th Ed., Oxford University Press, Calcutta;
3. Easau, K. (1977). Anatomy of Seed Plants, 2nd Ed.; John Wiley, NY.
4. Foster, A. S. (1949). Practical Plant Anatomy, 2nd Ed.; Van. Nostrand.
5. Gupta, R. K. (1981). Text Book of Systematic Botany, 5th Ed., Atta Ram, Pub., New Delhi.
6. Hill, A. F. (1952). Economic Botany, 2nd Ed., McGraw Hill, Ny.
7. Mukharji, H. (1982). Plant Groups. New Central Book Agnecy, Calcutta.
8. Pursglove, J. W. (1990). Tropical Grops, Nol. 1 & 2, Longman, London.
Title of the Course: Inorganic and Physical Chemistry
Course No. Chem-1105
03 Credit Hours; 03 Contact Hour/Week
SECTION- A
1. Chemistry: Definition, scope, objectives of the study of chemistry in Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering.
2. Atomic structure and periodic table: Early views about atomic structure, introduction to quantum theory; photoelectric effect, Bohr’s theory, wave mechanical approach about atomic structure, Quantum number, electronic configuration, periodic relationship among the elements; periodic variation in physical and chemical properties.
3. Chemical bonding: Definition, types, covalent vs. ionic bond, coordinate bonding; bonding in transition metal complex, molecular geometry and molecular orbitals, intermolecular forces in liquid and solids.
4. Chemistry of elements: Chemistry of metal, nonmetallic elements and their compounds, transition metal chemistry and coordination compounds; chemistry of iron and copper.
5. Chemical reactions: Types of reaction, acid-base reactions, concept of pH and buffer solution, oxidation-reduction reactions; balancing oxidation-reduction reactions, Redox potential and its significance, spontaneity of redox reactions.
SECTION-B
6. Chemical Energetic: Energy changes in chemical reactions, heat of reaction and enthalpy, spontaneity of chemical reactions; entropy and free energy, bioenergetics; biochemical energy production.
7. Chemical kinetics: The rate of reaction, first, second and third order reactions and their simple treatment, energy of activation, reaction mechanism.
8. Chemical equilibrium: Concept of equilibrium, equilibrium constants, relationship between chemical kinetics and chemical equilibrium, factors effecting chemical equilibrium, acid-base equilibrium.
9. Solution and colloids: Types of solution, concentration units, factors effecting the solubility, colligative properties of solutions, colloids and crystalloids, classification of colloids, properties of colloids, coagulation and peptization, application of colloids.
Recommended References:
1. Chang, R. 1994. Chemistry, 5th ed. McGraw Hill Inc. NY.
2. Lee, J.D. 1996. Concise Inorganic Chemistry, 5th ed. Blackwell Science, USA.
3. Vogel’s Text Book of Quantitative Chemical Analysis, 1998.Longman Scientific & Technical.
4. Khaleque, A. 1999. A Text Book of Practical Chemistry, Ideal Library, Dhaka.
Title of the Course: Inorganic and Physical Chemistry Sessional
Course No. Chem-1106
01 Credit Hours; 02 Contact Hour/Week
Course Contents:
1. Maintenance of chemistry laboratory
2. Preparation of standard solutions
3. Volumetric analysis:
a) Acid-base titration: Determination of the strength of the acid/base.
b) Oxidation-reduction titration: Determination of the amount iron by standard KMnO4.
c) Iodometric titration: Determination of the amount of copper by standard Na2S2O3.
d) Precipitation titration: Determination of chloride by standard AgNO3 solution.
e) Complexometric titration: Determination of Ca and Mg by EDTA titration.
Recommended References:
1. Chang, R. 1994. Chemistry, 5th ed. McGraw Hill Inc. NY.
2. Lee, J.D. 1996. Concise Inorganic Chemistry, 5th ed. Blackwell Science, USA.
3. Vogel’s Text Book of Quantitative Chemical Analysis, 1998.Longman Scientific & Technical.
4. Khaleque, A. 1999. A Text Book of Practical Chemistry, Ideal Library, Dhaka.
Title of the Course: Physics
Course No. Phy-1159
02 Credit Hours; 02 Contact Hour/Week
SECTION -A
1. Gravitation: Kepler's and Newton's Law, gravitational attraction of sphere, the acceleration of gravity, gravitational effect of spherical distribution of matter, mass and density of the earth.
2. Hydrostatics and Surface Tension: Hydrostatic pressure, Change of presure wtih elevation; equllibrium of floating bodies; pressure gauges; forces against adam; surface tension and energy; factor affecting surface tension capillarity.
3. Hydrodynamics and Viscosity: Lines and tubes of flow, equation of contunity; Bernoulki's equation and its application; Flow in curved duct; viscosity, co-effecient of viscosity of liquids and gases; variation of viscosity with temperature.
4. Oscillations: Harmonic motion; Simple harmonic oscillatiors, its amplitude, frequency, time period and energy.
5. Rotational Kinamatics: Rotational motion; rotation with constant angular acceleration; relation between linear and angular kinematics of a particle in circular motion.
6. Basic Electronics: Overview of vacuum tube technology, solid-state electronics devices and their applications, diodes, transistors and amplifiers, oscillators, introduction to operational amplifiers, integrated circuits, digital electronics, special electronics, special electronic devices like photocells, photomultipliers, cathode-ray tubes.
SECTION - B
7. Transfer of Heat: Conduction, thermal conductivity of thermal diffusivity; radial flow of heat ina sphere of cylinder; esperimental measurements of thermal conductivity, convection. Newton's law of cooling.
8. Kinds of Gases and Their characteristics: Kinetic theory of gas, fundamental assumption in the kinetic theroy; pressure exerted by a perfect gas; Brownian movement; molecular and atomic specific heat; mean free path.
9. Thermodynamics: First and second laws of thermodynamics, Cornot's cycle.
10. Radiation: Black body radiation; emissive power and absorption power, different laws of radiation application of radiation laws, adsorption, scatterin and dispersion.
11. Laser Emission and Absorption: Types and applications of laser.
12. Atomic and nuclear physics: Determination of the charge and mass of an electron, the photoelectric effect, De Broglie waves, the Heisenbeerg uncertainity principles, electron microsceopy, nuclear atom model, the Bohr model for the phdrogen atom, quantum mechanics, different kinds of rays like x-ray, gamma ray, UV ray and their characteristics and their applications, x-ray diffraction, absorption spectra, and color vision, radiation effect in biology, radiation dosage, diagnostic use of x-ray.
Recommended References:
1. Mathur, D. S. (1992). Elements of Properties of Matter, Shyamlal Charitable Trust, New Delhi, India.
2. Resnick, R. and Walliday, D. (1966). Physics Part-I. V. R. Darnodaran for Wiley Eastern Limited, New Delhi, India.
3. Teraja, B. L. (1993). Modern Physics. S. Chand & Co. Ltd New Delhi, India.
4. Wark, K. (1983). Termodynamics. 4th ed. McGraw Hill Book Co. Singapore. Sydney, Tokyo.
Title of the Course: Physics Sessional
Course No. Phy-1160
01 Credit Hours; 02 Contact Hour/Week
1. Determination of surface tension of water.
2. Study of the variation of surface tension of a liquid with temperature.
3. Variation study of viscosity of water with temperature.
4. Determination of specific heat of a liquid by cooling method.
5. Use of resistance thermometer to determine the boiling point of a liquid.
6. Construction and calibration of a direct reading thermoelectric and measurement of boling point of a saturated brine solution.
7. Thermal conductivity of bad and good conductors.
8. Specific rotation of a solution using a polarimeter.
Recommended References:
1. Mathur, D. S. (1992). Elements of Properties of Matter, Shyamlal Charitable Trust, New
Delhi, India.
2. Resnick, R. and Walliday, D. (1966). Physics Part-I. V. R. Darnodaran for Wiley Eastern
Limited, New Delhi, India.
3. Teraja, B. L. (1993). Modern Physics. S. Chand & Co. Ltd New Delhi, India.
Wark, K. (1983). Termodynamics. 4th ed. McGraw Hill Book Co. Singapore. Sydney, Tokyo.
Title of the Course: Fundamentals in Computer and IT Sessional
Course No. CSE-1150
2.0 Credit Hours; 04 Contact Hour/Week
1. Introduction: Types of computer, application areas, concept of CPU, keyboard, mouse, floppy disk, hard disk, windows and the like peripheral, working principles of computer systems.
2. Hardware and software: Organization and architecture, motherboard and microprocessor system, memory, and devices, classification of software’s importance, components, basic functions. DOS, WINDOS, UNIX/LINUX etc.
3. File Management and word processing: Concept of file and folder, creation of file, saving of file, deleting file, editing document/ file variable, file copy, file move, layout, formatting, page setup and printing, tables and graphs etc.
4. Spread Sheet Analysis:
Mathematical and Statistical Function: Frequency, standard deviation, variance, mean, median, line, bar, pie graph, correlation, regression, etc., creating and formatting chart, printing sheet, problem solving using formulas, data consolidation.
5. Power point presentation: Preparation of slides, tables, graphs, editing, copying.
6. Database:
i. Concept of Field, Record, Table, Database and Database Management system.
ii. Creating and Adding Information to a Database.
iii. Editing and viewing the Data.
iv. Designing and viewing/Printing Reports.
v. Understanding Sorting and Indexing.
7. Introduction to IT: Computer networking, basic concept of LAN, MAN and WAN;
e-mail and WWW.
8. Maintenance of computer: Power supply, stability, grounding, handling and protection, computer viruses and troubleshooting.
Recommended References:
1. Rajaraman, V. 1999. Fundamentals of Computers, 3rd ed. Prentice-Hall of India, New Delhi-1100001, India.
2. Grey Perry, SAMS Teach Yourself Microsoft Office 2000,Techmedia
3. Montgomery, J. 1995. Troubleshooting Your Multimedia PC. Addison-Wesley-Wesley Publishing Company, NY, Singapore.
4. Norton, P. Introduction to Computers
Title of the Course: Mathematics
Course No. Math-1161
02 Credit Hours; 02 Contact Hour/Week
SECTION- A
1. Trigonometry: De Moiver's theorem and its application, Gregories series, summation of series.
2. Vector Analysis: Vector algebra- addition and multiplication of vectors, linear dependence and independence of vectors, dot and cross product of vectors.
3. Matrices: Definition of various type of matrix; addition, subtraction and multiplication of matrices; transpose, adjoint and inverse of a matrix; rank and elementary-transformation of a matrix.
SECTION-B
4. Differential Calculus: Function and limit; differential co-e3fficient; maxima and minima.
5. Integral calculus: Integration by-various methods; definite integrals; properties of deffinite integrals.
Recommended References:
1. Das, B. C. and Mukherjee, B. N. (1993). Integral calculus for Degree Course 36th Ed. VN Dhar & Sons (Pvt) Ltd Calcutta, India.
2. Das, B. C. and Mukherjee, B. N. (1993). Differential Calculus for Degree Students. VN Dhar & Sons (Pvt) Ltd Calcutta, India.
3. Khanna, M. L. (1993). Matrices. 12th Ed. Jaiprakash Nath & Co. Meerut India.
4. Satter, S. A. (1992). A Text Book of Higher Trigonometry. 6th Ed. Ali Publications, 38 Bangla Bazar, Dhaka.
Title of the Course: Functional and Communicative English
Course No. Eng-1151
02 Credit Hours; 02 Contact Hour/Week
SECTION- A
Group I A. Nouns: Countable and uncountable nouns; noun phrases
B. Pronoun and pronominal adjectives, demonstrative adjective, possessive adjectives, Distributive adjectives, quantitative adjectives, interrogatives.
Group II A. General uses of Modal Auxiliaries including deduction and assumption.
B. Verb Modifiers: Modifier of time, modifier of degree, modifier of frequency. Sentence modifiers.
Group III A. Common sentences pattern.
B. Conditional sentences types and unreal past.
Group IV A. Phrasal verbs.
B. Affixes: (Scientific vocabulary oriented)
SECTION-B
Croup I Reading comprehension to focus on theme/content and grammatical items.
Group II Drafting of essays for various purposes and paragraph writing.
Group III A. Listening comprehension
B. Structural and situational conversation.
Group IV A. Letter writing: Letters of application: Official correspondences and
business letters.
B. Speaking, dialogue writing, group discussion and presentation.
Recommended References:
1. Honorby, A. S.: A guide to Pattern and Usage in English.
2. McCarthy and Dell, O. English Vocabulary in Use.
3. Michael, A. Pyle et al. Cliff's TOEFL Preparation Guide.
4. Murphy, R. (1995). Intermediate English Grammer. Cambridge University Press, New Delhi, India.
5. Oxford Advanced learners Dictionary.
6. Thomson, A. J. and Martient; A. V. (1993). A practical English Grammer. Oxford University Press, New Delhi, India.
7. Wren and Martin. (1995). High School Grammer & Composition. S. Chand & Co. Ltd. New Delhi, India.
Title of the Course: Sociology and Behavioral Science
Course No. HSS-1113
03 Credit Hours; 03 Contact Hour/Week
SECTION-A
1. Introduction: Definition, nature and fields of sociology; relevance of sociology for the students of biotechnology; influence of geography, heredity and culture on social life.
2. Basis Concepts: Society, community, group (formal and informal), types of groups; association and institution.
3. Culture and Civilization: Definition of culture; theory of cultural lag; distinction between culture and civilization.
4. Social Change: In the context of Biotechnological change- study of the characters of rural society; how it is being affected by technological innovation; improved agricultural practices, population pressure and other perspective of social change particularly in developing countries of the world.
5. Family: Definition, functions and types of family.
6. Social Structure; Transitional social structure in rural and urban areas of developing countries.
7. Migration (rural -urban and urban-rural): Push and pull factors in migration, power structure and social exploitation in the third world countries with reference to Bangladesh.
SECTION-B
8. Social control: Definition, agencies of social control, importance of family as an agency of social control.
9. Social Mobility: Concepts, types and theories of social stratification.
10. Urban Social Problems: Urban crime and juvenile delinquency, unrest, poverty, beggary blighted areas.
11 Approaches to the study of Behavior: Definition, behavior system, basis, development and adaptive ness of behavior, ethology and sociobiology: System of moral principles, rules of behavior.
12. Psychology and Human Behavior: Instincts and learning, behavioral rhythms.
13. Personality and Interpersonal communication: Definition, types, factors of personality development, communication systems in social groups, norms, language, orientation and migration.
Recommended References:
1. Haralambos, M. and R. M. Heald (1997). Sociology: Themes and Pesspctives. Delhi Oxford University Press; Calcuta; Chennai and Mumbai.
2. Khan, R. R. Socilogy of Pakistan. Shirin, Publications, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
3. Maclver, R. M. and C. H. Page (1996). Society: An Introductory Analysis, MacMillary India Limited, Madras, Jaipur Mumbai, patna.
4. Ogbum, W. F., and Nimkoff (1996). A Hand book of Sociology, Routleg\dge and Kegan Paul Ltd.
5. Sharma, R. (1993). Principles of Sociology, Media Promoters and Publishers Pvt. Ltd. 20-G, Sleater Road, Scervai Buiding, B Mumbai-400007, India.
6. Sharma, R. (1994). Social and Cultural Anthropology. Surjeet Publications, 7-K, Kolhapur Road, kamla Nagar, Delhi-110007, India.
7. Turner, J. H. (1986). Sociology: The Science of Human Organization. Nelson-Hald, Chicago, USA.
Title of the Course: Word Processing and Spread Sheet Analysis Sessional
Course No. CSE-1150
1.5 Credit Hours; 03 Contact Hour/Week
1. Introductory: Concept of file, folder, CPU, key board, mouse, floppy disk, hard disk, windows and the like peripherals.
2. File Management: Creation of file, saving of file, deleting file, editing document/file variable, file copy, file move etc.
3. Formatting: Font related, paragraph related, drop case, spelling, change case, function and equation.
4. Tables and Graph: draw table, insert table, split table, merger cell.
5. Mathematical and Statistical Function: Frequency, standard deviation, variance, mean, median, line, bar, pie graph, correlation, regression, etc.
6. Page Setup and Printing: Page set up, layout, print preview, and printing.
7. Creating and Managing Data base.
8. Creating and formatting Charts.
9. Printing sheets.
10. Problem solving using formulas.
11. Data Consolidation.
12. Pivot Table.
13. Goal Seek.
Recommended References:
1. Khan, M. A. R. and H. M. F. Ahmed. Mastering Fecel. R. Mahbub. Microsoft Word.
Title of the Course: Microbiology-I
Course No. BGE-1201
03 Credit Hours; 03 Contact Hour/Week
SECTION-A
1. Historical Development of Microbiology: Discovery of microbial world. Spontaneous generation Versus biogenesis. Germ theory of disease.
2. The Scope of Microbiology: The place of Microorganisms in the living world; major scheme of classification of living organisms by Carolus Linnaeus, Haeckel, Whittaker and Carl Woose. Major areas of microbiology.
3. The Characterization, Classification, and Identification of Microorganisms: Major characteristics of microorganisms. Microbial classification, nomenclature, and identification.
4. The Microscopic Examination of Microorganisms: Microscope and Microscopy. Preparations for light- microscopic examinations.
5. Control of Microorganisms: Fundamentals of control. The control of microorganism by physical and chemical agents.
SECTION-B
6. The viruses: Discovery, general characteristics, morphology, structure and components. Major groups of viruses, nomenclature and classification of viruses. Isolation and identification of viruses, cultivation of animal, and plant viruses, Replication-Lytic cycle and lysogenic cycle.
7. Structure, Characteristics and Importance of Prions, viroids, spirochaetes, Rickettsiae and Mycoplasma.
8. Architecture of bacterial cells: Morphology, Size, shape, and arrangement of bacterial cells. Structure and chemical composition of flagella, pilli and cell wall.
9. The cultivation of Bacteria: Nutritional requirements and nutritional types of bacteria. Bacteriological media. Physical conditions required for growth.
10. Reproduction, Growth, Maintenance and Preservation of Bacteria: Normal growth cycle (growth curve) of bacteria. Quantitative measurement of bacterial growth; direct microscopic count, the plate count method, membranes-filter count. Methods of maintenance and preservation of bacteria: periodic transfer, Overlaying with mineral oil, freeze-drying (lyophilization) and storage at low temperature.
Recommended References:
1. Pelczar, M. J.; Chan, E. C. S and Kreig, N. R. (1993). Microbiology. McGraw Hill Inc. USA.
2. Tortora, G. J.; Funke, B. R. and Case, C. L. (1982). Microbiology: An Introduction.
3. Stainer, R. Y.; Adelberg and Ingraham, I. J. General Microbiology. MaCmillan USA.
4. Jawetz, E. J.; Melnick, J.L. and Adelberg, E. (1991). Medical Microbiology.
5. Chowdhury, R. (1990). Modern Medical Microbiology. Bishaw Parichay, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Title of the Course: Microbiology-I Sessional and Field Work
Course No. BGE-1202
01 Credit Hours; 02 Contact Hour/Week
1. Isolation of bacteria from different sources.
2. Microscopic examination of bacteria; wet mount preparation, hanging drop technique, simple staining, gram staining, and acid fast staining.
3. Susceptibility of microbes against antibiotic; antibacterial drug and natural compound.
4. Determination of minimum inhibition concentration of antibiotic (MIC) against isolated bacteria.
5. Measurement of bacterial growth by turbid metric and plate count methods.
Recommended References:
1. Pelczar, M. J.; Chan, E. C. S and Kreig, N. R. (1993). Microbiology. McGraw Hill Inc. USA.
2. Tortora, G. J.; Funke, B. R. and Case, C. L. (1982). Microbiology: An Introduction.
3. Stainer, R. Y.; Adelberg and Ingraham, I. J. General Microbiology. MaCmillan USA.
4. Jawetz, E. J.; Melnick, J.L. and Adelberg, E. (1991). Medical Microbiology.
5. Chowdhury, R. (1990). Modern Medical Microbiology. Bishaw Parichay, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Title of the Course: Cytology
Course No. BGE-1203
03 Credit Hours; 03 Contact Hour/Week
SECTION - A
1. Introduction: historical perspective of major discoveries. Definition of cell and protoplasm theories.
2. Cell Type: Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic cells. Differences between the two types of organism with examples from each.
3. Cell Division A: Introduction to mitosis and mitosis and meiosis. The important differences between the two processes. Abnormalities in mytosis and meiosis. Causes & its significance.
4. Cell Division B: The phases of the cell cycle, cell cycle check point: types & its significance and cell death. Mechanism of cell division. Cell signaling; Nuclear organization, chromosome replication and cell separation.
5. Cell Structure: Introduction to typical eukaryotic cell. Description and labeled diagram of cellular structure.
6. Techniques in Cell biology: Cytological study of living and dead cells. Cell fractionation.
SECTION- B
7. Cellular Organelles: Description of the structure and function of the major cellular organelles and cytoplasmic inclusions of the eukaryotic cell. Including: Biological membrane: Components, structure and its role, plasma membrane, cell wall composition & structure; nucleus, endoplasmic reticulum: smooth/agranular and rough/granular. Golgi apparatus, mitochoadria and choloroplast. Ribosomes, lysosomes, Cytoskeletal structures; microfilaments, microtibules, nuclear proteins, chromosome folding.
8. Chromosomes: Morphological structure & architecture and chemical organization of eukaryotic chromosomes and their nomenclature, prokaryotic chromosomes and their characteristics, allocycle and heteropycnosis. Special type of chromosomes: polytene, lambrush, sex, isochromosomes and diplochromosomes. Primary effect of different types of physical and chemical agents of chromosome morphology.
9. Karyotype: Definition, characteristics, constancy and variation and significance.
Recommended References:
1. DeRobertis. E. D. P. and Derobertis. Jr. E. M. F. (1989). Cell and Molecular Biology. 8th edition. Info. Med. Ltd. Hong Kong.
2. Lchninger. A. L; Nelson D. L; Cox, Michael M. (1993). Principles of Biochemistry, 2nd edition. CBS Publishers and Distributors, India.
3. Smith and Wood (1996). Cell Biology, 2nd edition. Chapman and Hall Co. Ltd. Uk.
4. Thain. M., and Hichman. M. The Penguin Dictionary of Biology. 9th Edition. Penguin Pub.
Title of the Course: Cytology Sessional
Course No. BGE-1204
01 Credit Hours; 02 Contact Hour/Week
1. Cytological and cytochemical techniques.
2. Introduction to the microscope. Use and care of the microscope and its development.
3. Different types of microscope available and the various types of microscopy that may be used in cytology. How each type of microscope may be utilized?
4. Preparation of tissue for microscopy. The sequential steps necessary for routine tissue preparation prior to light microscopy and electron microscopy. Variation that may be encountered in tissue preparation when using specialized techniques. Stationing for light and electron microscopy.
5. Study of different stages of mitosis and meiosis.
Recommended References:
1. DeRobertis. E. D. P. and Derobertis. Jr. E. M. F. (1989). Cell and Molecular Biology. 8th edition. Info. Med. Ltd. Hong Kong.
2. Lchninger. A. L; Nelson D. L; Cox, Michael M. (1993). Principles of Biochemistry, 2nd edition. CBS Publishers and Distributors, India.
3. Smith and Wood (1996). Cell Biology, 2nd edition. Chapman and Hall Co. Ltd. UK.
4. Thain. M., and Hichman. M. The Penguin Dictionary of Biology. 9th Edition. Penguin Pub.
Title of the Course: Principles of Genetics
Course No. BGE-1205
03 Credit Hours; 03 Contact Hour/Week
SECTION-A
1. Introduction: Definition, scope and brances of genetics: Importance of genetics in human society: Historical theories of the origin of life and heredity, Heredity and its physical basis: Chromosome theory of heredity, Criteria of genetic mateiral, transformation experiment, chemical nature of genetic material, Brief account of the structure and function of gene. The evaluation of science of genetics leading to the modern biotechnology and Genetic Engineering.
2. Variation: Concept, type and significance of variation in biological world Natural sources of variation Causes of genetic variation in asexually reproducing organism (Bacteria, fungi,); Sexual reproductive cycle (Gametogenesis) of viruses, bacteria, yeast, com, Drosophila and mammals.
3. Mendelism: History and Medel experiments with pea plants. Mendelian Principles I & II, the physical basis of law of segregation and law of random assortment. Mendelian heredity in human and animal. Some important genetical terms.
4. Beyond the Medelian Genetics: Introduction of genes: Types of interactions and discussion of different kinds of allelic and non-allelic interactions of genes. Modifiers, expressivity, heterosis, transgressive segregation. Multipple factors, xenia, multiple allelism and cytoplasmic inheritance. Linkage: Definition, types and importance of linkage. History and different hypothese of linkage Detection of linkage. Inheretance pattern of linked genes.
SECTION-B
5. Crossing over: Definition, types and importance of crossing over. Genetical consequences of crossing over. Theories on the mechanisms of crossing over. Generalized mechanism of crossing over. Factors affecting recombination frequencies.
6. Genetical and cytological mapping of chromosomes: Concepts, methods of determining cytological and genetical mapping.
7. Sex chromosomes and sex determination: Discovery of sex chromosomes, different mechanism of sex determination, Manipulation of sex of plants, animals and fishes and its implications.
8. Chromosomal Abberations: Types of structural and numerical changes of chromosomes and mechanisms Genetical consequences of changing chromosome structure and number.
9. Gene Mutation: Definition, types of mutagen and mutation, causes & effects of gene mutation and mechanisms.
Recommended References:
1. Islam, A. S (1973). Fundamentals of Genetics, Humaira Islam, Dhaka.
2. Reddi, O. S (1991). Understanding Genetics. Allied publisher Ltd. New Delhi Calcutta, India.
3. Sinnot, E. W.; Dunahu, L. C. and Debzhansky. (1958). Principle of Genetic. Magraw Hill Pvt. Ltd.
4. Strickberger, M. W. (1996). Genetics 3rd ed. Prentice Hall Inc. USA.
5. Lewin. B (1994). Gene V. Oxford University Press, USA, International Student Edition.
6. Suzuki, et al., (1995). An Introduction to Genetic Analysis.
Title of the Course: Principles of Genetics Sessional and Field Work
Course No. BGE-1206
01 Credit Hours; 02 Contact Hour/Week
1. Working out the problems on Mendelian inheritance pattern.
2. Working out the problems on modified Mendelian inheritance ratios.
3. Working out the problems on two and three point testcross for linkage and crossing over.
4. Working out the problems on linked genes and blood group inheritance.
5. Study of inheritance pattern of some simple and linked inherited characters of human in population.
Recommended References:
1. Islam, A. S (1973). Fundamentals of Genetics, Humaira Islam, Dhaka.
2. Reddi, O. S (1991). Understanding Genetics. Allied publisher Ltd. New Delhi Calcutta, India.
3. Sinnot, E. W.; Dunahu, L. C. and Debzhansky. (1958). Principle of Genetic. Magraw Hill Pvt. Ltd.
4. Strickberger, M. W. (1996). Genetics 3rd ed. Prentice Hall Inc. USA.
5. Lewin. B (1994). Gene V. Oxford University Press, USA, International Student Edition.
6. Suzuki, et al., (1995). An Introduction to Genetic Analysis.
Title of the Course: Biomolecules
Course No. BGE-1207
03 Credit Hours; 03 Contact Hour/Week
SECTION-A
1. Introduction: Basic concepts of Biomolecules.
2. Stereoisomerism: Introduction, enantiomers, chiral centre, configuration, specification of configuration: R and S, Diastereomers, Meso compound, Con formational isomers.
3. Carbohydrates: Nomenclature, classification, optical properties, structures and general reactions, mono, and polysaccharides, aminosugars and other important saccharides. Sources and biological functions of major carbohydrates.
4. Lipids; Nomenclature, classification and general reactions of fats, fatty acids and sterols; structure and biological functions of acylglycerols, wax, phospholipids, terpenes, steroids and eicosanoids.
SECTION-B
5. Amino acids and peptides: Structural features, optical activity and classification of amino acids, ionization of amino acids in solutions, titration curve of amino acids, isoelectric properties, and general reactions of amino acids. Peptides of biological interest.
6. Proteins: General introduction; classification based on shape, structure and biological function; sequence determination of protein; prelimenary concept on secondary, tertiary and quaternary structure of proteins; fibrous proteins: α and β-keratins. Globuler proteins: structure of myoglobin, oligomeric proteins and quaternary structure of haemoglobin, oxygen binding curve of haemoglobin and myoglobin.
7. Nucleotides and nucleic acids: Occurrence, structure and physico-chemical properties.
Recommended References:
1. Lehninger. A. L; Nelson D. L. Cox, Michael M. (1993). Principles of Biochemistry, 2nd edition. CBS Publishers and Distributors.
2. Lehninger, Albert L.; (1993). Biochemistry, 2nd edition, Worth publishers, New York, N. Y. 10016.
3. Bahl, B. S.; Bahl, Arun, (1997). Textbook of Organic Chemistry; S. Chand & Company Ltd. Ramnagar, New Delhi-11005
4. Morrison, R. Thornton, Boyd, R, Neilson, (1997). Organic Chemistry, 6th edition, Prentice-hall of India private Ltd.; New Delhi-110001.
5. Lubert Stryer; Biochemistry.
Title of the Course: Biomolecules Sessional
Course No. BGE-1208
01 Credit Hours; 02 Contact Hour/Week
1. Preparation of Buffer solution.
2. Color tests for Carbohydrates: (i) Molisch's test (ii) Benedict test.
3. Color tests for protein and amino acids: (i) Ninhydrin test (ii) Biuret test for peptide bond.
4. Estimation of sugar content of blood by Nelson Somogy method.
5. Determination of protein content of blood by Biuret method and calculation of A/C ratio.
6. Determination of saponification number of oil.
7. Determination of iodine number of lipid.
8. Paper, thin layer and ion-exchange chromatography.
Recommended References:
1. Lehninger. A. L; Nelson D. L. Cox, Michael M. (1993). Principles of Biochemistry, 2nd edition. CBS Publishers and Distributors.
2. Lehninger, Albert L.; (1993). Biochemistry, 2nd edition, Worth publishers, New York, N. Y. 10016.
3. Bahl, B. S.; Bahl, Arun, (1997). Textbook of Organic Chemistry; S. Chand & Company Ltd. Ramnagar, New Delhi-11005
4. Morrison, R. Thornton, Boyd, R, Neilson, (1997). Organic Chemistry, 6th edition, Prentice-hall of India private Ltd.; New Delhi-110001.
5. Lubert Stryer; Biochemistry.
Title of the Course: Organic Chemistry and Spectroscopy
Course No. Chem-1263
03 Credit Hours; 03 Contact Hour/Week
SECTION-A
1. Structure and properties of organic molecules: Chemical bonding and structural theory, concept of hybridization; hybrid orbitals, intramolecular force, polarity of bonds and molecules, intermolecular force, boiling point and melting point, solubility, acidic and basic properties.
2. Characteristic chemical reactions with particular reference to the function groups: Free radical reaction, nucleophilic substitution reaction, nucleophilic addition reaction, elimination reactions, electrophilic substitution reactions and electrophilic addition reactions.
3. Role of solvent and secondary bonding, solubility; non-ionic and ionic, the SN1 and SN2
reactions; role of solvent, Solvolysis, medium; a message, concept of conjugation and resonance.
4. Some important organic reactions: Friedel-Crafts Alkylation and acylation, aldol condensation reactions, Reimer-Tiemann reactions, Kolbe reaction.
SECTION-B
5. Determination of structure: Spectroscopic methods, electromagnetic specturm, absorption of electromagnetic radiation by organic molecules, aspectrophotometer- an absorption spectrum.
2. Ultraviolet and visible spectroscopy: Electronic transitions definition of some terms and designation of UV absorption bands, general applications of Ultraviolet spectroscopy.
3. Infrared spectroscopy: Absorption in the Infrared region, molecular vibrations and calculation of vibrational frequencies, Interpretation of Infrared spectra-characterization of functional groups, application of infrared spectra.
4. Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR): Theory of NMR spectroscopy, chemical shift, spin-spin coupling, coupling constant, carbon-13 NMR (CMR) spectroscopy, application of NMR spectroscopy, mass spectroscopy.
Recommended References:
1. Bahl, B.S. and Bahl, A. (1983). Advanced Organic Chemistry. 12th revised edition, S. Chand and Company Ltd, Ramnagar, New Delhi, India.
2. Brown, T. L; Le May, Jr. H. E and Bursten B. E. (1977). Chemistry the Central Science, 5yh edition, Precite Hall, Englewood Cliffes.
3. Delgado, J.N. and Remors, W. A. (1991). Wilson and Gisvold's Textbook of Organic Medical and Pharmaceutical Chemistry; 9th edition, J. B. Lippincott Company.
4. Finar. I. L. (1990). Organic Chemistry, Vol-I and II; 6th edition, English Language Book Society (ELBS), Longman, Sydney.
5. Kalsi, P.S. 1996. Spectroscopy. New Age International Ltd. Pub. New Delhi, India
6. Morrison, R. T. and Boyd R. N. (1992). Organic Chemistry, 6th edition, Prentice-Hall of India Pvt. Ltd. India.
7. Raymond, C. (1981). Chemistry, 5th Edition, Mc Graw-Hill, Inc.
8. Streitwieser, J. A; Healthcock, I.C.H. (1981). Introduction to Organic chemistry, Second edition Memillan Publishing Co, New York.
9. Tewari, K. S. Mehrotra, S. N. Vishnoi, N. K. (1994). A Text Book of Organic Chemistry, Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.
Title of the Course: Organic Chemistry and Spectroscopy Sessional
Course No. Chem-1264
01 Credit Hours; 02 Contact Hour/Week
1. Experimental techniques
2. Investigation and characterization of organic compounds;
a) Preliminary examinations
b) The study of solubility behavior
c) Detection of elements present
d) Functional group identification
3. Spectroscopic study of organic compounds.
4. Separation of mixture of organic compounds; chromatographic technique.
Recommended References:
1. Bahl, B.S. and Bahl, A. (1983). Advanced Organic Chemistry. 12th revised edition, S. Chand and Company Ltd, Ramnagar, New Delhi, India.
2. Brown, T. L; Le May, Jr. H. E and Bursten B. E. (1977). Chemistry the Central Science, 5yh edition, Precite Hall, Englewood Cliffes.
3. Delgado, J.N. and Remors, W. A. (1991). Wilson and Gisvold's Textbook of Organic Medical and Pharmaceutical Chemistry; 9th edition, J. B. Lippincott Company.
4. Finar. I. L. (1990). Organic Chemistry, Vol-I and II; 6th edition, English Language Book Society (ELBS), Longman, Sydney.
5. Kalsi, P.S. 1996. Spectroscopy. New Age International Ltd. Pub. New Delhi, India
6. Morrison, R. T. and Boyd R. N. (1992). Organic Chemistry, 6th edition, Prentice-Hall of India Pvt. Ltd. India.
7. Raymond, C. (1981). Chemistry, 5th Edition, Mc Graw-Hill, Inc.
8. Streitwieser, J. A; Healthcock, I.C.H. (1981). Introduction to Organic chemistry, Second edition Memillan Publishing Co, New York.
9. Tewari, K. S. Mehrotra, S. N. Vishnoi, N. K. (1994). A Text Book of Organic Chemistry, Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.
Title of the Course: Evolutionary and Functional Zoology
Course No. BGE-1209
03 Credit Hours; 03 Contact Hour/Week
SECTION-A
1. Introduction: Definition, importance.
2. Evolution: Theories and their criticism; evidences with example; and factors.
3. Ecology: Definition; types and fields; importance; habitat; community; and ecological factors.
4. Ecosystem: Definition; Structure and functioning; types; energy flow; food chains and webs.
5. Reproduction: Definition, types and description of reproduction of Annelids, Molluscas, Chordates and Arthropods with their advantages and disadvantages.
SECTION-B
6. Study of the following with special reference to biotechnological significance. i) Protozoa; ii) Annelida; iii) Mollusca; iv) Chordata v) Arthropoda- introduction; brief classification; role of insects, spiders and mites; concept of insect pests, pesticides; pest control strategies with comparative merits and demerits; definition of bio-agents: predator. Parasitoid and vector; criteria for good bio-agents; predaceous, parasitic and disease transmitting insects and spiders; means and ways of utilizing biological genets in biological control of pests; conservation and augmentation of bio-agents.
7. Diseases of Annelids, Molluscas, Chordates and Arthropods: Definition, classification; of diseases, factors of diseases; utilization of bio-agents or their products in disease control.
Recommended References:
1. Bhamrah, H. S. and K. Junijea. (1993). Cytology and Evolution. Animal publications Pvt. Ltd. India.
2. Shukla, R. S. and P. L. Chandal (1991). Plant Ecology. S. Chand and Compary Ltd. India.
3. Shukla, R. S. and P. L. Chandal (1989). Cytogenetics, Evolution and Plant Breeding. S. Chand and company Ltd. India.
4. Barringtion. E. J. W. (1979). Invertebrate structure and function. ELBS.
5. Bhuiyan , A. H. and R. W. Timn (1974). A Textbook of Biology. Mullick Brother, Dhaka. Bangladesh.
6. Jardan, E. I. and P. S. Verma (1978). Invertebrate Zoology. S. Chand and Co. Ltd. Ramgar, Delhi.
7. Parker, T. J. and W. A. Haswell (1990). A Textbook of Zoology (vol. I & II). Low Price Publication, India.
8. Storer, T. I. (1957). General Zoology. Tata Mcgraq Hill Pub. Co. Ltd. India.
9. Sharam. P. D. (1996). Ecology and Environment. Rastogi Publications.
10. Comstock, J. H. (1957). An Introduction to Entomology. Comstock Public. Co. Ithaca. NY.
Title of the Course: Evolutionary and Functional Zoology Sessional and Field Work
Course No. BGE-1210
01 Credit Hours; 02 Contact Hour/Week
1. Study of the characters and classification of the important representative of different groups of animals; beneficial and harmful Arthropods of major groups.
2. Dissection of the followings: Cockroach/grasshopper-digestive, nervous, reproductive systems, mouthparts; palaemon-digestive and nervous systems.
3. Care and maintenance of bee hive, silk worms and lac insects.
4. Collection and preservation of different kinds of animals.
Recommended References:
1. Bhamrah, H. S. and K. Junjea. (1993). Cytology and Evolution. Animal publications Pvt. Ltd. India.
2. Shukla, R. S. and P. L. Chandal (1991). Plant Ecology. S. Chand and Company Ltd. India.
3. Shukla, R. S. and P. L. Chandal (1989). Cytogenetics, Evolution and Plant Breeding. S. Chand and company Ltd. India.
4. Barringtion. E. J. W. (1979). Invertebrate structure and function. ELBS.
5. Bhuiyan , A. H. and R. W. Timn (1974). A Textbook of Biology. Mullick Brother, Dhaka. Bangladesh.
6. Jardan, E. I. and P. S. Verma (1978). Invertebrate Zoology. S. Chand and Co. Ltd. Ramgar, Delhi.
7. Parker, T. J. and W. A. Haswell (1990). A Textbook of Zoology (vol. I & II). Low Price Publication, India.
8. Storer, T. I. (1957). General Zoology. Tata Mcgraq Hill Pub. Co. Ltd. India.
9. Sharam. P. D. (1996). Ecology and Environment. Rastogi Publications.
10. Comstock, J. H. (1957). An Introduction to Entomology. Comstock Public. Co. Ithaca. NY.
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