They inquire into the science of matter and its composition, behaviour and properties,
about algae, fungi, other living organisms and their reproductive life cycles, and about
the animal kingdom, embryology, classification and evolution of animals, both living and
extinct.
The three-year Bachelor of Science (Zoology, Botany, Chemistry) programme offered by the
Department of Applied Science & Humanities is focussed on facilitating the
students’ knowledge about the three subjects in detail, and how they can be
combined for various vocational possibilities. The programme structure, which is based
on NEP-2020, includes subjects such as Cytology, Genetics and Infectious Diseases,
Microbiology and Plant Pathology, Fundamentals of Chemistry, Physiology, Evolutionary
Biology, Embryology, Inorganic Chemistry, Analytical techniques in Animal Sciences,
Economic Zoology and Biotechnology, Green Chemistry, Apiculture and Sericulture,
Ethnobotany etc.
Students undertake co-curricular work in the areas of Food, Nutrition and Hygiene, First
Aid and Health, and practical work is done on the topics of Biochemical Analysis, core
Zoology, Botany and Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Plant Breeding and Tissue
Culture. Some vocational courses are also part of the three years programme to impart
practical skills to the students. The students finally undertake a professionally
aligned course in human ethics and entrepreneurship that they can opt for in any
semester of their choice.