B.Sc. Chemistry, Zoology, Biotechnology is three years - six semesters course. This course is designed for the students who want to pursue their career in the fields of Chemistry, Zoology and Biotechnology. The course covers the major areas ranging from fundamentals to advanced concepts in the subjects of Chemistry, Zoology and Biotechnology. Along with these subjects students are exposed to literature, Indian Constitution, ComputerApplication and Environmental Studies.
| Year | Semester | Title | Books |
| I Year |
I Sem |
* Language-I | * As prescribed by Bangalore University |
| * Language-II- English | * As prescribed by Bangalore University |
| * Chemistry-I (General) | * Advanced Inorganic Chemistry by J.D.Leee |
| * Zoology-l (Non-Chordata) Part-I | * Manual of Zoology - Non Chordata by Jordan and |
| * Biotechnology-I (Cellbiology & Genetics) | * Cellbiology & Genetics by C.B .Powar |
| * Chemistry-Practical-I (General) | * Text book of Physical Chemistry by Tuli |
| * Zoology-Practical-I | * Text book of Physical Chemistry by Tuli |
| * Biotechnology-Practical-I (Cellbiology & Genetics) | * Cellbiology & Genetics by C.B .Powar |
| II Sem |
* Language-I | * As prescribed by the Bangalore University |
| * Language-II . English | * As prescribed by the Bangalore University |
| * Chemistry-II (General) | * Inorganic Chemistry by J.E.Huhee |
| * Zoology-II (Non-Chordata) part-II | * Advanced Organic Chemistry by J.March |
| * Biotechnology-II (Microbiology & Biostatistics) | * Fundamentals of Mathematical Statistics by Gupta.S.C & V.K.Kapoor |
| * Chemistry-Practical-II (Physical) | * Physical Chemistry 7th edition by P.W. Atkins |
| * Zoology-Practical-II (Nonchordata) | * Manual of Zoology - Non Chordata by Jordan and Verma |
| * Biotechnology-Practical-II (Microbiology) | * Microbiology by Pelzar Reid |
| * Computer Fundamentals. | - |
| II Year |
III Sem |
* Language I | * As prescribed by the Bangalore University |
| * Language II - English | * As prescribed by the Bangalore University |
| * Chemistry - III (General) | * Inorganic Chemistry by J.E.Huhee |
| * Zoology - III (Chordata part I) | * Advanced Organic Chemistry by J. March |
| * Biotechnology-III (Biochemistry & Biophysics) | * Physical Chemistry 7th edition by P.W. Atkins |
| * Chemistry-Practical- III (Organic) | * Manual of Zoology Chordata by Jordan & Verma |
| * Zoology- Practical-III (Based on theory) | * A Textbook of Biophysics by P. Narayan |
| * Biotechnology-Practical-III (Biochemistry) | * Biochemistry by Stryer |
| * Indian Constitution | * A text book of Indian Constitution by D.D. Basu |
| IV Sem |
* Language-l | * As prescribed by the Bangalore University |
| * Language-II- English | * As prescribed by the Bangalore University |
| * Chemistry-IV (General) | * Concise Inorganic Chemistry 5th edition by J.D.lee |
| * Zoology-IV (Mammals, Comparative & Human anatomy) | * Organic Chemistry by R.T. Morrison & R.N. Boyd |
| * Biotechnology-IV (Molecular Biology) | * Molecular Biotechnology by Glick & Pasternack |
| * Chemistry-Practical- IV (Inorganic I) | * Human Anatomy by Chaurasiya Vol I, II & III |
| * Zoology-Practical-IV (Based on theory) | * Manual of Zoology by Jordan & Verma By Verma & Agarwal |
| * Biotechnology-Practical-IV (Molecular Biology) | - |
| * Environmental Studies | - |
| III Year |
V Sem |
* Chemistry-V (Organic) | * Organic Chemistry Vol I,II by I. L. Finar |
| * Chemistry-VI (Physical) | * Advanced Organic Chemistry by J. March, John Willy |
| * Zoology-V (Genetics & Histology) | * Principles of Physical Chemistry by B.R. Puri & L.R. Sharma |
| * Zoology-VI (Cellbiology, Immunology & Ecology) | * Histology by A.K. Berry |
| * Biotechnology-V ( Genetic Engineering & Environmental BT) | - |
| * Biotechnology-Vll (Immunology & Animal BT) | * Genetics by Verma & Agarwal |
| * Chemistry-Practical-V (Organic) | * Animal Biotechnology by Ian Freshney |
| * Chemistry-Practical-Vl (Physical) | * Immunology by Janis Kuby |
| * Zoology-Practical-V (Based on theory) | * Principles & Applications of Genetic Engineering by Glick & Pasternack |
| * Zoology-Practica!-VI (Based on theory) | * Textbook of Physical Chemistry by P.L. Soni |
| * Biotechnology-Practical-V (Genetic Engineering & Environment BT) | - |
| * Biotechnology-Practical-Vl (Immunology & Animal BT) | - |
| VI Sem |
* Chemistry-Vll (Inorganic) | * Principles of Inorganic Chemistry by B.R. Puri & L.R.Sharma |
| * Chemistry-VIII (Biochemistry) | * Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 6th edition by F.A. Cotton & G.Wilkinson |
| * Zoology-VII (Developmental Biology & Evolution) | * Embryology by Balinsky |
| * Zoology-VIII (Physiology & Ethology) | * Physiology by Goel & Shastry |
| * Biotechnology-VII (Plant Biotechnology) | * Microbial Technology by Ratledge |
| * Biotechnology-VIII (Industrial Biotechnology) | * Plant Biotechnology - H.S. Chawla |
| * Chemistry-Practical-VII (Inorganic) | * Biochemistry by Lehninger |
| * Chemistrty-Practical-VIII (Biochemistry) | * Fundamentals of Biochemistry by J.L. Jain |
| * Zoology-Practical-VII (Based on theory) | * Principles of Fermentation Technology - Stanbury, Wittaker, Hall |
| * Zoology-Practical-VIII (Based on theory) | - |
| * Biotechnology-Practical-VII (Plant Biotechnology) | - |
| * Biotechnology-Practical-VIII (Industrial Biotechnology) | - |
Three academic years - six semesters, each of 16 weeks.
Pass in 10 + 2 or equivalent with two Bio-Science subjects.
Chemistry and Biology with any other subjects.
75% attendance is a must for registering for the Bangalore University examination.
Lectures / week / subject - 4 Hours from I to IV Semester & 6 Hours in V and VI Semester.
Practicals / week / subject - 3 Hours from I to IV Semester & 6 Hours in V and VI Semester.
Lectures/Seminars/Workshops/Projects/Visit to Research Institutions, Industries/Class tests/Examinations.
Bangalore University exams will be held in the month of Nov/Dec for odd semesters and in the month of April/May for Even Semesters
Internal marks are awarded based on the performance of the student in tests, assignments, seminars, attendance, and punctuality, interaction relating to subjects during class hours, Practical work in laboratory and the overall attitude.
As per Bangalore University regulations.
Students can carryover subjects to next higher semester.
Student should complete the degree within 6 years from the date of admission to I semester.
From Odd to Even semester - 15 days.
After the completion of course, students are eligible for higher studies or can take up professions of their level.
Post graduate degree in Chemistry, Zoology, Biotechnology, Genetics, Bioinformatics etc., PG Diploma in Bioinformatics / Genetic Engineering /Recombinant DNA technology, Food
Technology,Tissue Culture, Immunotechnology , FermentationTechnology.
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