COURSE
BSP
1
0
1
Microbiology
TITLE
S. No.
Description
PREPARATION
1
Safety guidelines , Risk assessment, Good microbiological laboratory practice (GMLP)
Spillage management, Aerosols
Introduction to instrumentation of microbiology lab (working of autoclave, laminar
flow bench, hot air oven, BOD incubator, etc.).
MEDIA, STERILIZATION AND DISINFECTANTS
2
Preparation of culture media, Storage of media, Sterilization vs. disinfection, Use of
the autoclave, Sterilization of equipment and materials, Choice, preparation and use of
disinfectants
Structure and function of compound microscope
INOCULATION AND OTHER ASEPTIC PROCEDURES
3
Essential points, Using a wire loop, Using a pipette, Flaming the neck of bottles and
test tubes, Streak plate, Pour plate , Using a spreader, Spread plate
4
Simple, negative, capsule, acid fast and gram staining of microorganisms.
5
Negative staining of microorganisms
6
Capsule staining of microorganisms
7
Acid fast and gram staining of microorganisms
8
Determination of viability & counting of microorganism
Suggested Readings :
1. S. M. Ali ; Practical Manual Of Biotechnology; 2009 pointer publishers
2. A.K. Roy,.; Laboratory Manual of Microbiology: Practical Manual Series: 05;
2010
Emanuel Goldman, Lorrence H Green; Practical Handbook of Microbiology, 2nd Ed;
CRC Press
4. Bergey’s Manual of Determinative Bacteriology; Peter Henry Andrew Sneath, Nicholas
S. Mair, M. Elisabeth Sharpe; 1986 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
3.
COURSE
BSP
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2
Cell Biology
TITLE
S. No.
1
Description
Microscopy: Principles of compound, phase contrast & electron microscopy (SEM &
TEM). Use & care of light and compound microscope
2
Study of permanent slides of various cell organelles
Plasma membrane,
mitochondria,
golgi complex,
lysosomes,
endoplasmic reticulum (SER+RER),
cilia, centriole,
3
Preparation of permanent slides: Section cutting of plant tissues and their staining
4
Chromosome staining & DNA Staining
5
Study of Cells: Lactobacilli, E. Coli, Sacharomyces, Blue green algae,
6
Study of Permanent slides of Mitosis & Meiosis
Sugested Reading :
1. John Davey and Mike Lord; Essential Cell Biology, Volume 2: Cell Function, A Practical
Approach; 2003; Oxford University Press.
2. S. Harisha; An Introduction to Practical Biotechnology; 2006; Luxmi Publishers, India
COURSE
BSP
1
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3
Inorganic Chemistry
TITLE
S. No.
Description
1
To prepare different molar / normal solutions of NaOH and HCl i.e N/10, N/20 and N/50
2
Determine the strength of given NaOH solution volumetrically
3
Determine the strength of given HCl solution volumetrically.
4
Determine the morality and strength of given KMnO4 solution by titrating it against M / 50
oxalic acid solution
Suggested Readings:
1. Practical Chemistry, B.Sc Part I., S.Kiran.
2. Vogel's qualitative inorganic analysis, Arthur Israel Vogel, G. Svehla
3. Practical Chemistry, University Press, By V.K. Ahluwalia.
COURSE
BSP
1
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4
Organic Chemistry
TITLE
S. No.
Description
Determination of melting points:
Naphthalene, 80-820. Benzoic acid, 121.5-1220
1
Urea, 132.5-1330, Succinic acid, 184.5-1850.
Cinnamic acid, 132.5-1330, Salicylic acid, 157.5-1580.
Acetanilide, 113.5-1140,
2
Determination of boiling points
Ethanol, 780, Cyclohexane, 81.40. Tolune, 110.60, Benzene, 800.
Crystallization
3
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
Concept of induction of crystallization
Phthalic acid from hot water (using fluted filter paper and seamless funnel)
Acetanilide from boiling water
Naphthalene from ethanol
Benzoic acid from water
Suggested Readings:
1. Practical Chemistry, B.Sc Part I., S.Kiran.
2. Vogels Practical Organic Chemistry-Quantitative analysis Part-III
COURSE
BSP
1
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5
Physical Chemistry
TITLE
S. No.
1
2
Description
To determine the pH of give acid and base solutions
To determine the surface tension of given liquids (i.e. CCl4) using stalagmometer by
drop number method.
3
To determine the surface tension of given liquids (i.e. glycerine) using stalagmometer
by drop number method.
4
To determine the coefficient of viscosity of the given liquid using Ostwald viscometer.
Suggested Readings:
1. Modern Approach to Physical Chemistry Practicals, B.D Khosla.
2. Practical Chemistry, B.Sc Part I., S.Kiran.
3. Advanced Practical Physical Chemistry, By Dr. J.B.Yadav.
4. Practical Chemistry, University Press, By V.K. Ahluwalia.
COURSE
BSP
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6
TITLE
Professional
Communication Skills
S. No.
Description
1
Verbal Skills -Art of Self Introduction, Greetings, Asking for things, Inviting,
Congratulating and Apologizing. Art of Complimenting, Telephone Etiquette, Roleplays.
2
Non-Verbal Skills- Positive body language, posture, gestures, symbols and signs,
Personal Appearance and the art of self-presentation & conduct. Developing positive
personal attitudes
3
Listening Skills- Answering questions to passages after listening, English Songs
4
Art of Public Speaking: Newspaper Reading, Extempore, Just a Minute, Group
Discussion
5
Presentation Skills: Principles of Oral presentations, Strategies for improving oral
presentations, Presentation on a technical topic by the student
6
English Grammar: Workbook-Noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition,
article and conjunction
7
Vocabulary Building- Synonyms, Antonyms, Homonyms, Homophones, Analogy,
Abbreviations, Technical Terms, difficult spellings
8
Sentence syntax- Tenses, Punctuation, Active & Passive voice, Reported Speech,
Idioms, Correction of sentences, rearranging of sentences in paragraphs and
transformation of sentences.
Suggested Readings :
Textbook:
1. Chandigarh University-Professional Communication Skills – Workbook
2. Chandigarh University - Professional Communication Skills -Study Material
3. Sadanand, K., Spoken English part 1 (CD's)
4. Murphy, Raymond., Elementary Grammar (Intermediate Level), Cambridge University
Press (2012
5. L- Client Software for Listening Skills
Reference Book:
1) Hewings, Martin, Advanced English Grammar, Cambridge University Press (2011)
2) Lewis, Norman., Word Power Made Easy (2012)