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CBCS-Microbiology (suggestions)
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INDIRA GANDHI COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE
[Accredited B+ (2016-21) by NAAC, India]
The following are the list of courses prescribed by Pondicherry University under choice based credit systems (CBCS) and credit framework skill development (CFSD) based course structure for B.Sc. Applied Microbiology programme from the year 2017-18 onwards. From the year 2020 onwards it is shifted to Learning outcome based curriculum framework (LOCF), which was yet to be implemented in Pondicherry University.
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Total Credits - 120
# The course code APMB stands for AP plied M icro B iology; after that
- the first numeral stands for year of collegiate education;
- second numeral stands for the semester number;
- third numeral is for serial number of the course, if it is followed by letter "P" indicating it as practical course
* Among five papers, student have the choice of selecting any three papers (theory with practical course)
** For Theory ONLY the Internal - 25 M arks [I & II Internal Assessment Test marks - 15; Term end /case papers/assignments/ seminars demonstration/presentation/write-ups/ viva voce etc - 5 Marks; Attendance marks (Max.) -5 marks (95-100% - 5 mark, 90-94% - 4 mark, 85- 89% - 3 mark, 80-84% -2 mark, 75-79% - 1mark] and 75 Marks (end semester examination)
For Practicals ONLY the Internal - 15 Marks [one Internal Assessment test (5 marks), practical observation/demonstration/ viva voce /model making or presenting (5 marks) and attendance (5 marks) adopting the attendance marks rule of theory subjects] and 35 Marks (end semester practical examination)
Abbreviation used: DSC- Discipline Specific Core course; AECC - Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course;
SEC - Skill Enhancement Course; GE - Generic Elective course; DSE - Discipline Specific Elective course; MIL - Modern
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REGULATIONS FOR B.Sc. APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY CBCS PROGRAMME
(Effective from the academic year 2017-18)
AIM OF THE COURSE
The B.Sc. Applied Microbiology course aims to impart the students with basic principles of Microbiology and their applications to humankind.
ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION
Candidates for admission to B.Sc. Applied Microbiology shall be required to have passed H.Sc., (+2) or its equivalent with Botany/Zoology/Biology as one of the subjects of study.
DURATION OF THE COURSE
Prescribed studies in B.Sc. Applied Microbiology shall be of six consecutive semesters (three years). The maximum duration allowed for each student to acquire prescribed number of credits in order to complete the Programme of Study shall be twelve consecutive semesters (six years).
AGE LIMIT
The rules as applicable to other Under Graduate courses as prevailing in Pondicherry University.
MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION
The medium of instruction shall be English
PATTERN OF EXAMINATION
The End-Semester examination for each course in a B.Sc. Applied Microbiology shall be conducted by the Pondicherry University for a maximum of 75 marks and Internal Continuous Assessment for 25 marks .
Internal Assessment for all theory courses shall be done on the basis of at least two Internal Assessment tests (15 marks), term papers/assignments/seminars/case demonstrations/ presentations/write-ups/ viva voce etc. (5 marks) and attendance (5 marks). The following weightage shall be given to attendance:
95% - 100% (5 marks)
90% - 94% (4 marks)
85% - 89% (3 marks)
80% - 84% (2 marks)
75% - 79% (1 mark)
For Skill Enhancement Course of Semester VI (SEC- 4 /APMB-361) Microbes and Their Applications (Credit Seminar) course’s End-Semester examination (75 marks) shall be internally conducted and evaluated by the Department of Microbiology.
The Practical End-Semester examination for each course in a Programme of Study shall be conducted by the Pondicherry University for a maximum of 35 marks and Internal Continuous Assessment for 15 marks.
Internal Assessment for all Practical courses involving Laboratory/Field work/Project work shall be done on the basis of one Internal Assessment test (5 marks), practical observation/ demonstration/ viva voce /model making or presenting (5 marks) and attendance (5 marks).
End-semester examination shall be conducted for all courses offered. The duration of the end-semester examination shall be 3 hours.
Every student has to pay examination fee per Credit basis as fixed by the University.
A schedule of end-semester examinations will be prepared and displayed by the University much in advance.
No student with less than 75 % attendance in any particular course shall be permitted to attend the end-semester examination and shall be given grade FA-failure due to lack of attendance. However, an overall condonation of 10 % is permitted for valid reasons (NCC, NSS, Swachh Bharat) or medical reasons . A student who has been awarded FA shall repeat the course when offered . The Principal/Head of the Department shall ensure that the candidate is informed about the lack of attendance before the commencement of end-semester examination and confirm that such candidates are not permitted to write the examination.
To pass a course the student must secure minimum of 40 out of 100 marks (40 %) in the internal and in the end-semester examination.
A student who has earned the required number of 120 credits by clearing all the required courses shall be declared as pass even if he/she could not clear optional courses which were taken in excess of the required number of courses.
Result Passing Board for each Programme of Study shall be constituted by the Pondicherry University from time to time.
Revaluation and re-totaling of the answer scripts shall be allowed within the stipulated period of time as decided by the Controller of Examinations (COE) after paying the required amount of fee.
SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION
1. A failed student who meets the attendance requirement may be permitted to register for the next end-semester examination in the following semester itself.
2. Students who have failed due to insufficient attendance and /or less than 40 % Internal Assessment marks should repeat the course as and when offered.
DISTRIBUTION OF MARKS
THEORY
Total: 100 Marks
End-Semester University Examination: 75 marks
Continuous Internal Assessment: 25 marks
[comprises of Internal assessment tests - 15 marks; term papers/assignments/seminars/case demonstrations/ presentations/write-ups/ viva voce - 5 marks; Attendance - 5 marks]
For Skill Enhancement Course of Semester VI (SEC- 4 /APMB-361) Microbes and Their Applications (Credit Seminar) course’s End-Semester examination (75 marks) shall be internally conducted and evaluated by the Department of Microbiology.
PRACTICALS
Total: 50 Marks
End-Semester University Practical Examination : 35 marks
Continuous Internal Assessment: 15 marks
[one Internal Assessment test (5 marks), practical observation/ demonstration/ viva voce /model making or presenting (5 marks) and attendance (5 marks)].
QUESTION PAPER PATTERN FOR THEORY AND PRACTICALS
Theory External Examination (75 marks)
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 75
Part – A 10 X 1 = 10 Marks
(2 questions from each unit)
Part – B 5 X 7 = 35 Marks
(Short answer type – either or choice, one question from each unit)
Part – C 3 X 10 = 30 Marks
(Essay type answers - 3 out of 5 Questions have to be answered, 1 question from each unit)
Click Here for a syllabus and Model Q paper content
Practical External Examination (35 marks)
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 35
I. Question 1 (20 Marks)
II. Question 2 Spotters (5 Marks)
III. Record (10 Marks)
(Submission of practical record for the End Semester Practical Examination is mandatory).
IMPORTANT NOTESMPORTANT NOTE
Download Pondicherry Univ. approved copy (.pdf) of the B.Sc. Applied Microbiology CBCS syllabus
Download (.pdf) the Rules & Regulation of Pondicherry University for CBCS - Rules, Regulation & Guidelines (Note: Check the Rules and Regulations for course incomplete - 2.3.5 & 10.2)
CBCS Syllabus ratification copy (.pdf) can be downloaded here - Ratification letter
CBCS requires conductance of only A Single Internal Evaluation for Continous Internal Assessment
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