B.Sc. (Hons.) biochemistry ProGramme (BSCBCH)

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B.Sc. (Hons.) Biochemistry is a three year laboratory based programme offered in Open and Distance learning mode as per UGC-CBCS scheme at IGNOU.

It provides flexibility for the students to study the subjects/courses of their choice and easy mobility between different institutions in the country.

Objectives

Introduction of the learners to the main themes and topics in Biochemistry.
Enhancing reading and writing skills through assignments and laboratory practices required for undergraduate study.
Exposing learners to upgrade their ability and skill enhancement through exposure to respective courses.
Enabling learners to realize the importance of interdisciplinary approach by taking courses outside their disciplines.

Medium of Instruction

The medium of instruction of the programme is English and Hindi.

Eligibility Criteria

10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology (no upper age limit)

Programme Fee

Rs.14500/- per year Plus Registration Fee & Development Fee as applicable (University may revise the fee time to time. Please check with the advertisement or IGNOU website).

Duration of the Programme

Minimum duration of the programme is 3 years and the maximum duration is 6 years.

Admission

Both January and July Sessions

Features of the Biochemistry programme (148 credits)

The distribution of credits for different type of courses is as follows:

i) Core Courses (CCs): 14 courses of 6 credits each (i.e. 84 credits)

ii) Discipline Specific Electives (DSEs): 4 courses of 6 credits each (i.e. 24 credits)

iii) Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (AECCs): 2 courses of 4 credits (i.e. 8 credits)

iv) Skill Enhancement Courses (SECs): 2 courses of 4 credits (i.e. 8 credits)

v) Generic Electives (GEs): 4 courses of 6 credits each (i.e. 24 credits)

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Core Courses

BBCCT-101 : Molecules of Life (Theory), Core Theory, Honours (4 Credits)

BBCCL-102 : Molecules of Life (Practical), Core Practical Honours (2 Credits)

BBCCT-103 : Cell Biology (Theory), Core Theory, Honours (4 Credits)

BBCCL-104 : Cell Biology (Practical), Core Practical, Honours (2 Credits)

BBCCT-105 : Proteins (Theory), Core Theory, Honours (4 Credits)

BBCCL-106 : Proteins (Practical), Core Practical, Honours (2 Credits)

BBCCT-107 : Enzymes (Theory), Core Theory, Honours (4 Credits)

BBCCL-108 : Enzymes (Practical), Core Practical, Honours (2 Credits)

BBCCT-109 : Metabolism of Carbohydrates and Lipids (Theory), Core Theory, Honours (4 Credits)

BBCCL-110 : Metabolism of Carbohydrates and Lipids (Practical), Core Practical, Honours (2 Credits)

BBCCT-111 : Membrane Biology and Bioenergetics (Theory), Core Theory, Honours (4 Credits)

BBCCL-112 : Membrane Biology and Bioenergetics (Practical), Core Practical, Honours (2 Credits)

BBCCT-113 : Metabolism of Amino Acids and Nucleotides (Theory), Core Theory, Honours (4 Credits)

BBCCL-114 : Metabolism of Amino Acids and Nucleotides (Practical), Core Practical, Honours (2 Credits)

BBCCT-115 : Human Physiology(Theory), Core Theory, Honours (4 Credits)

BBCCL-116 : Human Physiology(Practical), Core Practical, Honours (2 Credits)

BBCCT-117 : Gene Organization Replication and Repair (Theory), Core Theory, Honours (4 Credits)

BBCCL-118 : Gene Organization Replication and Repair(Practical), Core Practical, Honours (2 Credits)

BBCCT-119 : Hormone: Biochemistry and Function (Theory), Core Theory, Honours (4 Credits)

BBCCL-120 : Hormone: Biochemistry and Function (Practical), Core Practical, Honours (2 Credits)

BBCCT-121 : Concepts in Genetics (Theory), Core Theory, Honours (4 Credits)

BBCCL-122 : Concepts in Genetics (Practical), Core Practical, Honours (2 Credits)

BBCCT-123 : Gene Expression and Regulation (Theory), Core Theory, Honours (4 Credits)

BBCCL-124 : Gene Expression and Regulation (Practical), Core Practical, Honours (2 Credits)

BBCCT-125 : Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (Theory), Core Theory, Honours (4 Credits)

BBCCL-126 : Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (Practical), Core Practical, Honours (2 Credits)

BBCCT-127 : Immunology (Theory), Core Theory, Honours (4 Credits)

BBCCL-128 : Immunology (Practical), Core Practical, Honours (2 Credits)

Generic Electives

BCHCT 131: Atomic Structure, Bonding, General Organic Chemistry and Aliphatic Hydrocarbons (Theory), Generic Elective Theory, General ( 4 Credits)

BCHCL-132: Atomic Structure, Bonding, General Organic Chemistry and Aliphatic Hydrocarbons (Practical), Generic Elective Practical, General ( 2 Credits)

BCHCT 133: Chemical Energetics, Equilibria and Functional Group Organic Chemistry I (Theory), Generic Elective Theory, General ( 4 Credits)

BCHCL-134: Chemical Energetics, Equilibria and Functional Group Organic Chemistry I: (Practical), Generic Elective Practical, General ( 2 Credits)

BBYCT 131: Biodiversity(Microbes, Algae, Fungi and Archegoniates) (Theory), Generic Elective Theory, General ( 4 Credits)

BBYCL 132: Biodiversity (Microbes, Algae, Fungi and Archegoniates) (Practical), Generic Elective Practical, General ( 2 Credits)

BZYCT 131: Animal Diversity(Theory), Generic Elective Theory, General ( 4 Credits)

BZYCL 132: Animal Diversity (Practical), Generic Elective Practical, General ( 2 Credits)

Discipline Specific Electives

BBCET-141 : Nutritional Biochemistry(Theory), Discipline specific Elective Theory, Honours (4 Credits)

BBCEL-142 : Nutritional Biochemistry(Practical), Discipline specific Elective Practical, Honours (2 Credits)

BBCET-143 : Basic Microbiology(Theory), Discipline specific Elective Theory, Honours (4 Credits)

BBCEL-144 : Basic Microbiology(Practical), Discipline specific Elective Practical, Honours (2 Credits)

BBCET-145 : Molecular basis of non-infectious human diseases(Theory), Discipline specific Elective Theory, Honours (4 Credits)

BBCEL-146 : Molecular basis of non-infectious human diseases(Practical), Discipline specific Elective Practical, Honours (2 Credits)

BBCET-151 : Plant Biochemistry(Theory), Discipline specific Elective Theory, Honours (4 Credits)

BBCEL-152 : Plant Biochemistry(Practical), Discipline specific Elective Practical, Honours (2 Credits)

Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses

BEVAE 181: Environmental Studies, Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course Theory (4 credits)

BEGAE 182: English Communication Skills, Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course Theory (4 credits)

BHDAE 182: हिंदी भाषा और संप्रेषण, Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course Theory (4 credits)

Skill Enhancement Courses

BBCS-183 : Tools and Techniques in Biochemistry, Skill Enhancement, Honours (4 Credits)

BBCS-184 : Clinical Biochemistry, Skill Enhancement, Honours (4 Credits)

BBCS-185 : Bioinformatics, Skill Enhancement, Honours (4 Credits)

EVALUATION

The system of evaluation followed by the University is also different from that of conventional universities. IGNOU has a multitier system of evaluation.

Self-assessment exercises within each unit of study.
Continuous evaluation through assignments which are tutor-marked, practical assignments and seminar/workshops/extended contact programmes, etc. (depending on the nature of the course).
Term End Examinations.
Project/Practical work (depending upon the requirement of the course).

The weightage given for the continuous evaluation through assignments and the term end examination is 30 : 70. This means, in the final result, the assignments of a course carry 30% weightage while 70% weightage is given for the Term End Examination (TEE). University follows a grading system for continuous evaluation as well as term-end examination.

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