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M.Sc. in Botany is a 2-year postgraduate programme that deals with the basic and advanced study of plants, aimed at developing a comprehensive understanding and knowledge for application in the agricultural, horticultural, floricultural, environmental, and forest sectors. Botany is a multi-disciplinary field with a high demand for various applications in research and development. Upon completion of this course, students can opt for higher studies such as M.Phil and PhD, which will improve their chances of securing better job opportunities.
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This course brings the students an opportunity to learn in detail about the application of plant resources in human welfare. The course also covers the different parameters for studying ecosystem. The students will also able to know about the importance of plants in maintaining ecosystem.
This course brings the students an opportunity to learn diversity and life cycle pattern of algae, fungi, bryophytes and Pteridophytes. Students will also be taught the application of some economically important cryptogams such as biofuels, biofertilizers etc.
The course aims to make students understand biodiversity in the context of ecosystem dynamics, ecosystem functioning and provision of ecosystem services. They will develop knowhow for assess biodiversity and measures to manage biodiversity. They will also develop an understanding of climate change and assessment, adaptation and mitigation strategies.
The main objective of this course is to provide fundamental knowledge on the origin, structure, morphology, spore and gamete formation, embryo development, and tissue organisation and spore dispersal mechanisms in plants.
Fundamentals of statistics is the study of using data to make numerical conjectures about problems. It involves the collection, organization and representation of numerical data, the calculation of elementary probability, and the application of various rules and distributionsto measure and infer patterns and relationships in data1. Statistics also uses set operations, counting, permutations, and combinationsto analyze sample spaces and outcomes.
Co-curricular activities will equip the students to enhance and engage with various sections of the society and formulate agendas of social and cultural events, seminars, workshops, awareness programs etc. It will also allow them to participate in community matters.
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This introductory course intends to help the students appreciate the essential complementarily between 'VALUES' and 'SKILLS' to ensure sustained happiness and prosperity, which are the core aspirations of all human beings It emphasise to facilitate the development of a Holistic perspective among students towards life and profession as well as towards happiness and prosperity based on a correct understanding of the Human reality and the rest of Existence.
This course brings the students an opportunity to learn in detail about the plant cell and cellular organization. Classical and applied genetics concepts are also taught to the students for upliftment of their knowledge about the conventional genetics, population genetics and mutation.
This course brings the students an opportunity to learn in detail about the major fundamentals of microbiology including applied microbiology and plant pathology. Students are also taught about microbial diversity, microbial techniques, and immunology.
The main objective of this course is to provide concepts of proteins, enzymes, plant signaling mechanisms, sensory photobiology. The course further deals with physiology of plant hormones, reproduction, enzymology metabolism, photosynthesis and respiration
This course brings the students an opportunity to create awareness about the Mushroom among the people. They can also able to explore the cultivation method of mushroom in Assam.
The student will use the scientific literature to write a review that includes: relevant background on the research topic; good coverage of important literature and key concepts; a critical analysis of current research in the field and potential future research directions.
This course offers "An overview of research methodology including basic concepts employed in quantitative and qualitative research methods. Includes computer applications for research.
MOOCS CE I is provided through Coursera Platform, which is an online course where students are allowed to take course/ courses per semester on the basis of the hours with relevance to the credit. The courses are provided from the international universities across the world. During the courses, students have to submit assignments, quizzes.
MOOCS CE I is provided through Coursera Platform, which is an online course where students are allowed to take course/ courses per semester on the basis of the hours with relevance to the credit. The courses are provided from the international universities across the world. During the courses, students have to submit assignments, quizzes.
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This course brings the students an opportunity to know and develop skill on production of different Biofertilizer and its application in Agricultural field.
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All students shall undertake fieldwork for a period determined by the nature of the topic of dissertation under the guidance of a teacher in the department and the collected data shall be processed to write a dissertation. The dissertation shall be evaluated by external and internal examiner sand viva-voce shallbe jointly conducted by external and internal examiners.
This course brings the students an opportunity to learn in detail about thefundamental concept of flowering plants for proper classification and identification. Field and herbarium techniques are taught to the students. By visiting field students can also gather knowledge about the ethnobotanical use of plants from local people.
This course brings the students an opportunity to learn in detail about the major fundamentals of microbiology including applied microbiology.
Principles of limiting factors, ecosystem modeling, Concepts and Characteristics of Population and community Ecology, analysis of communities, Species interactions, Ecosystem stability, Wetlands, Vegetation development, temporal changes, ecological succession, Uses of microorganisms in Bioremediation, biotransformation, biodegradation and phytoremediation, Ecological techniques for biowaste and e-waste management.
This course brings the students an opportunity to learn all the applied disciplines of plant sciences such as Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Pharmacognosy, Biotechnology from initial identification of plant species. Students can also be able to know students can be able to know about the different plant species distributed in different forests of different geographical location.
This course brings the students an opportunity to learn in detail about the major fundamentals of microbiology including microbial growth, microbial genetics, Genetic engineering and control of microbial growth.
Principles of limiting factors, ecosystem modeling, Concepts and Characteristics of Population and community Ecology, analysis of communities, Species interactions, Ecosystem stability, Wetlands, Vegetation development, temporal changes, ecological succession, Uses of microorganisms in Bioremediation, biotransformation, biodegradation and phytoremediation, Ecological techniques for biowaste and e-waste management.
CST- Common scholarship test is a national and international level online MCQ based examination funded for intellectual empowerment by Assam down town University.
CST- Maximum enrolment each year is 120 seats and any 10+2 students can apply. Adtu is northeast India’s first placement driven university to provide 100% scholarship benefits worth 10 cr.
CST aims to inspire brilliant and competent students to pursue further education. Accredited with a prestigious grade by NAAC, UGC and AICTE.
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