| Program Description |
› In the first two years of study, both subjects (Biosciences and Chemistry) are taught
› In the third year, the subject (students will take courses in only that subject) of specialization will determine the final
degree awarded: B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biosciences or B.Sc. (Hons.) in Chemistry
Honours in Biosciences (Year 3): Much emphasis is laid on getting students abreast with the newly emerging areas
of Biological Sciences. Practical courses—including hands-on training in laboratory techniques—enhance students’
understanding of the basic and applied theoretical concepts. These include morphological and anatomical aspects gained
earlier along with Structure; functional relationships that exist among organisms and applications developed in the field of
Biological Sciences for improving the quality of Man’s life.
Honours in Chemistry (Year 3): The emphasis is on teaching the fundamental principles of Chemistry that cover topics
under each of the major branches of Chemistry such as Inorganic, Organic and Physical, and giving training in appropriate
experimental methods. Electives (including interdepartmental) are being introduced for Chemistry Honours students that
enable the incorporation of emerging fields into the syllabus as and when the need arises. The graduating student will be
exposed to almost every aspect of the subject - Theoretical, Applied, Instrumental, Computational and Experimental.
Programme Objectives:
The Department of Biosciences at SSSIHL offers a three year Bachelor of Science (Honors) programme as part of the Five Year Integrated MSc. frame work. The undergraduate curriculum has a total of thirty four courses that imparts students with both theoretical and practical knowledge in Biological Sciences encompassing a wide range of fundamental concepts and their applications in day to day life. The courses equip the students to understand and appreciate the fascinating biological diversity starting from simple unicellular forms to complex multi-cellular forms; the underlying principle of unity in diversity; variety and complexity of life processes along with evolutionary novelties; and the enormous relevance of Biological Sciences in the life of Man.
Programme Specific Outcomes:
The first two years of the program comprises of eight theory and eight practical courses that deal with the form and structural organization and development of various organisms: Plants, Animals and Microbes. A course on Biostatistics introduces the students to the use of a variety of quantitative techniques that are necessary for empirical studies.
In the third year of the programme, students study ten theory and eight practical courses. Building on the foundation of comprehensive understanding of morphological and anatomical aspects gained earlier, the students in the third year learn about Structure - Functional relationships that exist among organisms and applications developed in the field of Biological Sciences for improving the quality of Man’s life. Cell Biology, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry; Physiology, Immunology and Biotechnology; Ecology, Genetics and Evolution are the diverse subjects taught. Also, a course on Instrumentation acquaints the students with the principles and working of various sophisticated equipments routinely used in Biological Research.
Much emphasis is laid on getting the students abreast with the newly emerging areas of Biological Sciences. In order to enhance their understanding of the basic and applied concepts taught in theory courses, corresponding practical courses are drawn up to impart required hands-on training in laboratory techniques.
In addition to the courses on Biology, students are required to do four theory and four practical courses in Chemistry in the first two years of the undergraduate curriculum. To assist students in developing good communication skills, study of four General English courses and four Additional Language courses are made mandatory during the first two years. Keeping in tune with the Philosophy of the Institute: Holistic Personality Development of students and nurturing them to grow into good human beings, living in harmony with nature and society, a short course on Environment in the first semester; and similar short courses, one in each of the six semesters, on Comparative Religion and Spirituality are included in the curriculum.
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