GUJARAT UNIVERSITY, AHMEDABAD - 380009
CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM (CBCS)
Ordinances and Regulations
(For the UG – B. Sc. Programmes)
(For the candidates to be admitted from the academic year 2011-2012 onwards)
Ordinances for B.Sc. = O. B.Sc. & Regulations for B.Sc. = R. B. Sc.
O. B. Sc. 1. Eligibility:
I. For Admission : A pass in the Higher Secondary Examination (with Science Subjects) conducted by the Government of Gujarat; or an examination accepted as equivalent thereto by the Executive Council/MHRD, India, subject to such conditions as may be prescribed therefor.
II. The candidates who have passed the qualifying examination with A stream (Maths) are eligible to choose any one of the following group of subjects at the time of admission in 1st Semester as core courses for Semester I & II
Group - A
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Physics
Physics
Physics
Physics
Physics
Physics
Physics
Physics
Maths
Maths
Geology
Maths
Maths
Env. Sci.
Electronics
Statistics
Chemistry
Statistics
Chemistry
Computer Science
Electronics
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Whereas the candidates who have passed the qualifying examination with B stream (Biology) are eligible to choose any one of the following group of subjects at the time of the admission in 1st Semester as core courses for semester I & II.
Group - B
1
2
3
4
5
6
Physics
Physics
Physics
Physics
Physics
Physics
Geology
Env. Sci.
Microbiology
Botany
Zoology
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
7
8
9
10
11
12
Microbiology
Microbiology
Microbiology
Botany
Biochemistry
Biochemistry
Botany
Zoology
Biotechnology
Zoology
Botany
Zoology
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Group B Subject combinations may also be offered to the candidates who have passed the qualifying examination with A stream (Maths) subjects, provided the candidates have compulsorily selected bio-diversity as the elective course in first semester. Similarly Group A subject combinations may also be offered to the candidates, who have passed the examination with B stream (Biology) subjects, provided the candidates have compulsorily selected mathematical basics and quantitative skills as the elective course in the first semester.
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The candidates who have passed Higher Secondary Examination with AB Stream are eligible to choose any one group of subjects of either Group A or Group B at the time of admission in 1st Semester as core courses for semester I & II.
A College level committee of principal and head of the departments shall be responsible and authorized to decide the number of groups of core courses to be offered to the students of concerned college. Any change in the group of subjects (core courses) to be offered to the students, if required, is to be intimated to and accepted by the University before 31st May of the year.
Core Structure for UG B. Sc. – CBCS Programme
Semester – I
Type of Course
Paper No.
Type of Paper
Credit
Elective Course (EC – I)
EC - 101
e.g. Public Health etc.
2
Foundation Course
(FC-I)
FC – 101
e.g. General English
2
Core Course – 1 (CC – 1)
Paper-101
e.g. Phy. – 101
4
Core Course – 2
(CC – 2)
Paper-101
e.g.Bot – 101
4
Core Course - 3
(CC – 3)
Paper-101
e.g.Chem – 101
4
Core Course – 1 (CC – 1)
*CC-1-Pract.-102
e.g. Physics – 102
3
Core Course – 2
(CC – 2)
*CC-2-Pract.-102
e.g. Botany – 102
3
Core Course - 3
(CC – 3)
*CC-3-Pract.-102
e.g. Chemistry – 102
3
Total Credit
25
Semester – II
Type of Course
Paper No.
Type of Paper
Credit
Elective Course (EC – II)
EC – 102
e.g. Env. Studies
2
Foundation Course
(FC-II)
FC – 102
e.g. Communication Skills
2
Core Course – 1 (CC – 1)
Paper-103
e.g. Phy. – 103
4
Core Course – 2
(CC – 2)
Paper-103
e.g. Bot – 103
4
Core Course - 3
(CC – 3)
Paper-103
e.g. Chem – 103
4
Core Course – 1 (CC – 1)
*CC-1-Pract.-104
e.g. Physics – 104
3
Core Course – 2
(CC – 2)
*CC-2-Pract.-104
e.g. Botany – 104
3
Core Course - 3
(CC – 3)
*CC-3-Pract.-104
e.g. Chemistry – 104
3
Total Credit
25
Semester – III
Type of Course
Paper No.
Type of Paper
Credit
Elective Course (EC-III)
EC – 201
e.g. Carbon Credit
2
Foundation Course (FC-III)
FC – 201
e.g. General English
2
Core Course - 1 (CC – 1)
Paper-201
Paper-202
e.g. Phy. – 201
Phy. – 202
4
4
Core Course – 2
(CC – 2)
Paper-201
Paper-202
e.g. Chem – 201
Chem – 202
4
4
Core Course - 1
(CC – 1)
*CC-1-Pract.-203
e.g. Physics – 203
2.5
Core Course – 2 (CC – 2)
*CC-2-Pract.-203
e.g. Chemistry – 203
2.5
Total Credit
25
Semester – IV
Type of Course
Paper No.
Type of Paper
Credit
Elective Course (EC-IV)
EC – 202
e.g. Nano Technology
2
Foundation Course (FC-IV)
FC – 202
e.g. Scientific Writing
2
Core Course - 1 (CC – 1)
Paper-204
Paper-205
e.g. Phy. – 204
Phy. – 205
4
4
Core Course – 2
(CC – 2)
Paper-204
Paper-205
e.g. Chem – 204
Chem – 205
4
4
Core Course - 1
(CC – 1)
*CC-1-Pract.-206
e.g. Physics – 206
2.5
Core Course – 2 (CC – 2)
*CC-2-Pract.-206
e.g. Chemistry – 206
2.5
Total Credit
25
Semester – V
Type of Course
Paper No.
Type of Paper
Credit
Foundation Course (FC-V)
FC – 301
e.g. General English
2
Paper-301
Paper-302
Paper-303
Paper-304
e.g. Phy. – 301
Phy. – 302
Phy. – 303
Phy. – 304
4
4
4
4
Core Course – 1 (CC – 1)
Subject Elective Course (SEC)
Paper-305
e.g. Phy. – 305
2
Core Course – 1 (CC -1)
*Pract. – I
Paper 306
*Pract. – II
e.g. Physics - 306
5
Total Credit
25
3
Semester – VI
Type of Course
Paper No.
Type of Paper
Credit
Foundation Course (FC-VI)
FC – 302
e.g. Soft Skill Development
2
Paper-307
Paper-308
Paper-309
Paper-310
e.g. Phy. – 307
Phy. – 308
Phy. – 309
Phy. - 310
4
4
4
4
Core Course - 1 (CC – 1)
Subject Elective Course (SEC)
e.g. Project
Paper-311
e.g. Phy. – 311
2
Core Course – 1 (CC -1)
*Pract. – I
Paper 312
*Pract. – II
e.g. Physics - 312
5
Total Credit
25
*For Sem. I & II, each practical batch should not have more than 20 students and for Sem. III to VI, each practical batch should not have more than 15 students. This is because practicals in Science Subjects require individual attention for imparting correct and adequate hands – on training to the students.
Subject Elective Courses (SECs) are open to all students of Science Programme.
The Elective Courses (EC), four in number for each UG degree are open to all students; irrespective of Science, Arts or Commerce Programmes. A student shall choose at least two Elective Courses from outside his / her Department. It is also open to a student to choose all the four Elective Courses from outside his / her Department.
Selection of students to the ECs :
a. The Department Committee shall follow a selection procedure on a first come first served basis, fixing the maximum number of students, giving counseling to the students etc. to avoid overcrowding to particular course(s) at the expense of some other courses.
b. The failed candidates in one EC are permitted to opt for another EC in another programme Or they are permitted to continue with the same EC.
c. The Colleges shall provide all information relating to the ECs in each programme to all the students so as to enable them to choose their ECs.
O. B. Sc. 6.
The UGC recommended Certificate Course on Environmental Studies is to be offered in the second semester of all the UG Programmes as elective course compulsorily.
O. B.Sc. 7.
Part IV - Extension and Extra-Curricular Activities : These should be carried out outside the class hours. e.g. NSS, NCC, participation in Youth Welfare 4
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activities/Sports at National or International Level, will be assigned two additional credits/year. (May be implemented later)
O. B.Sc. 8. Semesters :
An academic year is divided into two semesters. In each semester, courses are offered in 15 teaching weeks and the remaining 5 weeks are to be utilized for conduct of examinations and evaluation purposes. Each week has 30 working hours spread over 5 / 6 days a week.
O. B.Sc. 9. Credits :
The term ‘Credit’ refers to the weightage given to a course, usually in relation to the instructional hours assigned to it. For instance, a Twelve Instructional hour course of practicals for sem. V & VI per week is assigned Five Credits, Six Instructional hour course of practicals for Sem. III & IV per week is given Two & half Credits and Four to Six hours Instructional hour course of practicals for Sem. I & II per week is assigned Three Credits. Four hour Theory course per week is given Four Credits.Three hour Theory course per week in case of Elective/Foundation/Subject elective courses, is given Two Credits. However, in no instance the Credits of a Course can be greater than the hours allotted to it.
The total minimum Credits, required for completing a UG B. Sc. programme is 150. The details of credits for individual components and individual courses are given in R. B. Sc. – 1 & 2.
O. B.Sc. 10. Course :
Each Course is to be designed variously under lectures / tutorials / laboratory or field work / seminar / practical training / assignments / term paper or report writing etc., to meet effective teaching and learning needs.
O. B.Sc. 13. Question Paper Pattern :
Question Paper shall have four questions corresponding to four units of each theory course. Question No. 5 shall have objective type of questions to be asked from all the four units of the theory course by giving equal weightage.
O. B. Sc. 14. Evaluation :
The performance of a student in each course is evaluated in terms of percentage of marks with a provision for conversion to grade points. Evaluation for each course shall be done by a continuous internal assessment (CIA) by the concerned course teacher as well as by an end semester examination and will be consolidated at the end of the course. The components for continuous internal assessment are :
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One Tests
15 Marks (Second / repeat test for genuine absentees)
Seminar / Quiz
5 Marks
Assignments
5 Marks
Attendance
5 Marks
Total
30 Marks
Attendance shall be taken as a component for continuous assessment, although the students should put in a minimum of 75% attendance in each course. In addition to continuous evaluation component, the end semester examination, which will be a written-type examination of at least 3 hours duration, would also form an integral component of the evaluation. The ratio of marks to be allotted to continuous internal assessment and to end semester examination is 30 : 70. The evaluation of laboratory component, wherever applicable, will also be based on continuous internal assessment and on an end-semester practical examination.
R. B.Sc. 1 – (i)Details on the number of courses and credits per course in different UG - B.Sc. Programmes
B. Sc.
Sr. No.
Study Components
Number of Courses
Credits per Course
Total Credits
Total Weekly hous/180 weekly hours
1
Elective Course (EC)
4
2
8
12
2
Foundation Course (FC)
6
2
12
18
3
Core Course - 1 (CC-1), including SECs
Practicals (I + II & III Year)
14 + 2 (SECs)
2+2+2
4 & 2 (SECs)
3+2.5+5
56 + 4 = 60
21
62
44 to( 48)
4
Core Course - 2 (CC-2)
Practicals (I + II Year)
Core Course – 3 (CC-3)
Practicals (I Year)
6
2+2
2
2
4
3+2.5
4
3
24
11
8
6
24
20 to (24)
8
8 to( 12)
46
150
196
Note : (I) Total weekly hours i.e. 196 hours includes 12 hours teaching of Note : (I) Total weekly hours i.e. 196 hours includes 12 hours teaching of Elective Courses, which may/shall be carried out by the candidate inter or intra colleges/universities ; so actual weekly hours for the college shall be 196 – 12 =184 weekly hours.
.( A variable four to six Instructional Hours course of practicals for sem. I and sem.II having the weihgtage of Three Credits is suggested to accommodate theoretical considerations needed to teach students the conceptual aspects of the experiments during their first year of the career in a college.)
(II) The workload taken up by the inhouse faculty of the college for conducting elective courses per Department, shall be counted as actual workload
R. B.Sc. 2 (i)- UG B.Sc. Programmes – Course Structure under CBCS for the Science Subjects
* SECs (Subject Elective Courses) ** Hours x Days
Marks
Sem.
Course
Instru. Hours/Week
Credit
Exam ** Hours
Int.
Extn.
Total
Elective (EC) 1
3
2
3
100
--
100
Foundation (FC) 1
3
2
3
30
70
100
Core Course-1 (CC-1)
4
4
3
30
70
100
CC-1 – Pract.
4 to 6
3
2X2
30
70
100
CC – 2
4
4
3
30
70
100
CC – 2 Pract.
4 to 6
3
2X2
30
70
100
CC – 3
4
4
3
30
70
100
1
CC – 3 Pract.
4 to 6
3
2X2
30
70
100
Elective (EC) 1
3
2
3
100
--
100
Foundation (FC) 1
3
2
3
30
70
100
Core Course-1 (CC-1)
4
4
3
30
70
100
CC-1 – Pract.
4 to 6
3
2X2
30
70
100
CC – 2
4
4
3
30
70
100
CC – 2 Pract.
4 to 6
3
2X2
30
70
100
CC – 3
4
4
3
30
70
100
2
CC – 3 Pract.
4 to 6
3
2X2
30
70
100
Elective (EC) 3
3
2
3
100
--
100
Foundation (FC) 3
3
2
3
30
70
100
Core Course-1 (CC-1)
8
8
3
60
140
200
CC-1 – Pract.
6
2.5
3X3
30
70
100
CC – 2
8
8
3
60
140
200
3
CC – 2 Pract.
6
2.5
3X3
30
70
100
Elective (EC) 4
3
2
3
100
--
100
Foundation (FC) 4
3
2
3
30
70
100
Core Course-1 (CC-1)
8
8
3
60
140
200
CC-1 – Pract.
6
2.5
3X3
30
70
100
CC – 2
8
8
3
60
140
200
4
CC – 2 Pract.
6
2.5
3X3
30
70
100
Foundation (FC) 5
3
2
3
30
70
100
Core Course-1 (CC-1) including SECs
16 + 3*
16 + 2*
3
150
350
500
5
CC-I – Pract. I + II
12
5
4X3
60
140
200
Foundation (FC) 6
3
2
3
30
70
100
Core Course-1 (CC-1) including SECs
16 + 3*
16 + 2*
3
150
350
500
6
CC-I – Pract. I + II
12
5
4X3
60
140
200
7
8
R. B. Sc. 3 - Grading of the Courses
Percentage / Marks (Normalized)
Grade Points
Grade
Description
Above 85
8.5 – 10.0
O+
Outstanding
70 – 84..99
7.0 – 8.49
O
Excellent
60 – 69.99
6.0 – 6.99
A
Very good
55 – 59.99
5.5 – 5.99
B+
Good
48 – 54.99
4.8– 5.49
B
Fair
36 – 47.99
3.6 – 4.79
C
Average
Below 36
0.0
D ( Dropped)
Dropped or Fail
R. B. Sc. 4 - Final Result
CGPA
From-to
Letter Grade
Classification of Final Result
8.5-10
O+
7.0-84.99
O
First class with Distinction
6.0-6.99
A
First Class
5.5-5.99
B+
Higher Second Class
4.8-5.49
B
Second Class
3.6-4.79
C
Pass Class
Below 3.6 =o.o
D
Dropped or Fail
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R.B.Sc. 6 – (I) - U. G. B. Sc. Programme – Elective Courses (ECs)
open to all.
⇒ Forensic Science
⇒ Public Health
⇒ Yoga
⇒ Clinical Research
⇒ Environment Studies
⇒ Nutrition and Dietetics
⇒ Food and Adulteration
⇒ Philosophy of Science
⇒ Structure and Growth of Scientific Knowledge
⇒ DNA : the Molecule of Life
⇒ Bio-Diversity
⇒ Disaster Management
⇒ Bio-Technology : The Business of Biology
⇒ History of Science in India and World
⇒ Carbon Credit
⇒ Natural Resource Management
⇒ Clean Development Mechanism
⇒ Nano Technology
⇒ Climate Change
⇒ Science and Society
⇒ Philosophy, Science and Religion
⇒ Bioinformatics
⇒ Mathematical Basics & Quantitative Skills
(II) - U. G. B. Sc. Programme – Foundation Courses (FCs)
⇒ General English
⇒ Communication Skills
⇒ Scientific Writing
⇒ Elementary Statistics and Data Analysis
⇒ Basic Computer Applications
⇒ Operation of Common Gadgets Community Medicine
⇒ Skill Oriented education
⇒ Value Oriented Education
⇒ Soft Skills Development
⇒ Renewable Energy Resources
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Note :
1. The course curricula or reference materials for the elective as well as foundation courses, shall be prepared by the concern Board of Study of the Subjects and such courses shall only be made available to the students. However, for the compulsory elective course of second semester i.e. Environmental Studies, the reference book prepared by E.Bharucha for UGC shall only be used as a text by all students of the science programme.
2. New titles for Elective and Foundation courses suggested by respective board of studies of the subjects are to be included in the above list later.
CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM (CBCS)
Ordinances and Regulations
(For the UG – B. Sc. Programmes)
(For the candidates to be admitted from the academic year 2011-2012 onwards)
Ordinances for B.Sc. = O. B.Sc. & Regulations for B.Sc. = R. B. Sc.
O. B. Sc. 1. Eligibility:
I. For Admission : A pass in the Higher Secondary Examination (with Science Subjects) conducted by the Government of Gujarat; or an examination accepted as equivalent thereto by the Executive Council/MHRD, India, subject to such conditions as may be prescribed therefor.
II. The candidates who have passed the qualifying examination with A stream (Maths) are eligible to choose any one of the following group of subjects at the time of admission in 1st Semester as core courses for Semester I & II
Group - A
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Physics
Physics
Physics
Physics
Physics
Physics
Physics
Physics
Maths
Maths
Geology
Maths
Maths
Env. Sci.
Electronics
Statistics
Chemistry
Statistics
Chemistry
Computer Science
Electronics
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Whereas the candidates who have passed the qualifying examination with B stream (Biology) are eligible to choose any one of the following group of subjects at the time of the admission in 1st Semester as core courses for semester I & II.
Group - B
1
2
3
4
5
6
Physics
Physics
Physics
Physics
Physics
Physics
Geology
Env. Sci.
Microbiology
Botany
Zoology
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
7
8
9
10
11
12
Microbiology
Microbiology
Microbiology
Botany
Biochemistry
Biochemistry
Botany
Zoology
Biotechnology
Zoology
Botany
Zoology
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Group B Subject combinations may also be offered to the candidates who have passed the qualifying examination with A stream (Maths) subjects, provided the candidates have compulsorily selected bio-diversity as the elective course in first semester. Similarly Group A subject combinations may also be offered to the candidates, who have passed the examination with B stream (Biology) subjects, provided the candidates have compulsorily selected mathematical basics and quantitative skills as the elective course in the first semester.
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The candidates who have passed Higher Secondary Examination with AB Stream are eligible to choose any one group of subjects of either Group A or Group B at the time of admission in 1st Semester as core courses for semester I & II.
A College level committee of principal and head of the departments shall be responsible and authorized to decide the number of groups of core courses to be offered to the students of concerned college. Any change in the group of subjects (core courses) to be offered to the students, if required, is to be intimated to and accepted by the University before 31st May of the year.
Core Structure for UG B. Sc. – CBCS Programme
Semester – I
Type of Course
Paper No.
Type of Paper
Credit
Elective Course (EC – I)
EC - 101
e.g. Public Health etc.
2
Foundation Course
(FC-I)
FC – 101
e.g. General English
2
Core Course – 1 (CC – 1)
Paper-101
e.g. Phy. – 101
4
Core Course – 2
(CC – 2)
Paper-101
e.g.Bot – 101
4
Core Course - 3
(CC – 3)
Paper-101
e.g.Chem – 101
4
Core Course – 1 (CC – 1)
*CC-1-Pract.-102
e.g. Physics – 102
3
Core Course – 2
(CC – 2)
*CC-2-Pract.-102
e.g. Botany – 102
3
Core Course - 3
(CC – 3)
*CC-3-Pract.-102
e.g. Chemistry – 102
3
Total Credit
25
Semester – II
Type of Course
Paper No.
Type of Paper
Credit
Elective Course (EC – II)
EC – 102
e.g. Env. Studies
2
Foundation Course
(FC-II)
FC – 102
e.g. Communication Skills
2
Core Course – 1 (CC – 1)
Paper-103
e.g. Phy. – 103
4
Core Course – 2
(CC – 2)
Paper-103
e.g. Bot – 103
4
Core Course - 3
(CC – 3)
Paper-103
e.g. Chem – 103
4
Core Course – 1 (CC – 1)
*CC-1-Pract.-104
e.g. Physics – 104
3
Core Course – 2
(CC – 2)
*CC-2-Pract.-104
e.g. Botany – 104
3
Core Course - 3
(CC – 3)
*CC-3-Pract.-104
e.g. Chemistry – 104
3
Total Credit
25
Semester – III
Type of Course
Paper No.
Type of Paper
Credit
Elective Course (EC-III)
EC – 201
e.g. Carbon Credit
2
Foundation Course (FC-III)
FC – 201
e.g. General English
2
Core Course - 1 (CC – 1)
Paper-201
Paper-202
e.g. Phy. – 201
Phy. – 202
4
4
Core Course – 2
(CC – 2)
Paper-201
Paper-202
e.g. Chem – 201
Chem – 202
4
4
Core Course - 1
(CC – 1)
*CC-1-Pract.-203
e.g. Physics – 203
2.5
Core Course – 2 (CC – 2)
*CC-2-Pract.-203
e.g. Chemistry – 203
2.5
Total Credit
25
Semester – IV
Type of Course
Paper No.
Type of Paper
Credit
Elective Course (EC-IV)
EC – 202
e.g. Nano Technology
2
Foundation Course (FC-IV)
FC – 202
e.g. Scientific Writing
2
Core Course - 1 (CC – 1)
Paper-204
Paper-205
e.g. Phy. – 204
Phy. – 205
4
4
Core Course – 2
(CC – 2)
Paper-204
Paper-205
e.g. Chem – 204
Chem – 205
4
4
Core Course - 1
(CC – 1)
*CC-1-Pract.-206
e.g. Physics – 206
2.5
Core Course – 2 (CC – 2)
*CC-2-Pract.-206
e.g. Chemistry – 206
2.5
Total Credit
25
Semester – V
Type of Course
Paper No.
Type of Paper
Credit
Foundation Course (FC-V)
FC – 301
e.g. General English
2
Paper-301
Paper-302
Paper-303
Paper-304
e.g. Phy. – 301
Phy. – 302
Phy. – 303
Phy. – 304
4
4
4
4
Core Course – 1 (CC – 1)
Subject Elective Course (SEC)
Paper-305
e.g. Phy. – 305
2
Core Course – 1 (CC -1)
*Pract. – I
Paper 306
*Pract. – II
e.g. Physics - 306
5
Total Credit
25
3
Semester – VI
Type of Course
Paper No.
Type of Paper
Credit
Foundation Course (FC-VI)
FC – 302
e.g. Soft Skill Development
2
Paper-307
Paper-308
Paper-309
Paper-310
e.g. Phy. – 307
Phy. – 308
Phy. – 309
Phy. - 310
4
4
4
4
Core Course - 1 (CC – 1)
Subject Elective Course (SEC)
e.g. Project
Paper-311
e.g. Phy. – 311
2
Core Course – 1 (CC -1)
*Pract. – I
Paper 312
*Pract. – II
e.g. Physics - 312
5
Total Credit
25
*For Sem. I & II, each practical batch should not have more than 20 students and for Sem. III to VI, each practical batch should not have more than 15 students. This is because practicals in Science Subjects require individual attention for imparting correct and adequate hands – on training to the students.
Subject Elective Courses (SECs) are open to all students of Science Programme.
The Elective Courses (EC), four in number for each UG degree are open to all students; irrespective of Science, Arts or Commerce Programmes. A student shall choose at least two Elective Courses from outside his / her Department. It is also open to a student to choose all the four Elective Courses from outside his / her Department.
Selection of students to the ECs :
a. The Department Committee shall follow a selection procedure on a first come first served basis, fixing the maximum number of students, giving counseling to the students etc. to avoid overcrowding to particular course(s) at the expense of some other courses.
b. The failed candidates in one EC are permitted to opt for another EC in another programme Or they are permitted to continue with the same EC.
c. The Colleges shall provide all information relating to the ECs in each programme to all the students so as to enable them to choose their ECs.
O. B. Sc. 6.
The UGC recommended Certificate Course on Environmental Studies is to be offered in the second semester of all the UG Programmes as elective course compulsorily.
O. B.Sc. 7.
Part IV - Extension and Extra-Curricular Activities : These should be carried out outside the class hours. e.g. NSS, NCC, participation in Youth Welfare 4
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activities/Sports at National or International Level, will be assigned two additional credits/year. (May be implemented later)
O. B.Sc. 8. Semesters :
An academic year is divided into two semesters. In each semester, courses are offered in 15 teaching weeks and the remaining 5 weeks are to be utilized for conduct of examinations and evaluation purposes. Each week has 30 working hours spread over 5 / 6 days a week.
O. B.Sc. 9. Credits :
The term ‘Credit’ refers to the weightage given to a course, usually in relation to the instructional hours assigned to it. For instance, a Twelve Instructional hour course of practicals for sem. V & VI per week is assigned Five Credits, Six Instructional hour course of practicals for Sem. III & IV per week is given Two & half Credits and Four to Six hours Instructional hour course of practicals for Sem. I & II per week is assigned Three Credits. Four hour Theory course per week is given Four Credits.Three hour Theory course per week in case of Elective/Foundation/Subject elective courses, is given Two Credits. However, in no instance the Credits of a Course can be greater than the hours allotted to it.
The total minimum Credits, required for completing a UG B. Sc. programme is 150. The details of credits for individual components and individual courses are given in R. B. Sc. – 1 & 2.
O. B.Sc. 10. Course :
Each Course is to be designed variously under lectures / tutorials / laboratory or field work / seminar / practical training / assignments / term paper or report writing etc., to meet effective teaching and learning needs.
O. B.Sc. 13. Question Paper Pattern :
Question Paper shall have four questions corresponding to four units of each theory course. Question No. 5 shall have objective type of questions to be asked from all the four units of the theory course by giving equal weightage.
O. B. Sc. 14. Evaluation :
The performance of a student in each course is evaluated in terms of percentage of marks with a provision for conversion to grade points. Evaluation for each course shall be done by a continuous internal assessment (CIA) by the concerned course teacher as well as by an end semester examination and will be consolidated at the end of the course. The components for continuous internal assessment are :
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One Tests
15 Marks (Second / repeat test for genuine absentees)
Seminar / Quiz
5 Marks
Assignments
5 Marks
Attendance
5 Marks
Total
30 Marks
Attendance shall be taken as a component for continuous assessment, although the students should put in a minimum of 75% attendance in each course. In addition to continuous evaluation component, the end semester examination, which will be a written-type examination of at least 3 hours duration, would also form an integral component of the evaluation. The ratio of marks to be allotted to continuous internal assessment and to end semester examination is 30 : 70. The evaluation of laboratory component, wherever applicable, will also be based on continuous internal assessment and on an end-semester practical examination.
R. B.Sc. 1 – (i)Details on the number of courses and credits per course in different UG - B.Sc. Programmes
B. Sc.
Sr. No.
Study Components
Number of Courses
Credits per Course
Total Credits
Total Weekly hous/180 weekly hours
1
Elective Course (EC)
4
2
8
12
2
Foundation Course (FC)
6
2
12
18
3
Core Course - 1 (CC-1), including SECs
Practicals (I + II & III Year)
14 + 2 (SECs)
2+2+2
4 & 2 (SECs)
3+2.5+5
56 + 4 = 60
21
62
44 to( 48)
4
Core Course - 2 (CC-2)
Practicals (I + II Year)
Core Course – 3 (CC-3)
Practicals (I Year)
6
2+2
2
2
4
3+2.5
4
3
24
11
8
6
24
20 to (24)
8
8 to( 12)
46
150
196
Note : (I) Total weekly hours i.e. 196 hours includes 12 hours teaching of Note : (I) Total weekly hours i.e. 196 hours includes 12 hours teaching of Elective Courses, which may/shall be carried out by the candidate inter or intra colleges/universities ; so actual weekly hours for the college shall be 196 – 12 =184 weekly hours.
.( A variable four to six Instructional Hours course of practicals for sem. I and sem.II having the weihgtage of Three Credits is suggested to accommodate theoretical considerations needed to teach students the conceptual aspects of the experiments during their first year of the career in a college.)
(II) The workload taken up by the inhouse faculty of the college for conducting elective courses per Department, shall be counted as actual workload
R. B.Sc. 2 (i)- UG B.Sc. Programmes – Course Structure under CBCS for the Science Subjects
* SECs (Subject Elective Courses) ** Hours x Days
Marks
Sem.
Course
Instru. Hours/Week
Credit
Exam ** Hours
Int.
Extn.
Total
Elective (EC) 1
3
2
3
100
--
100
Foundation (FC) 1
3
2
3
30
70
100
Core Course-1 (CC-1)
4
4
3
30
70
100
CC-1 – Pract.
4 to 6
3
2X2
30
70
100
CC – 2
4
4
3
30
70
100
CC – 2 Pract.
4 to 6
3
2X2
30
70
100
CC – 3
4
4
3
30
70
100
1
CC – 3 Pract.
4 to 6
3
2X2
30
70
100
Elective (EC) 1
3
2
3
100
--
100
Foundation (FC) 1
3
2
3
30
70
100
Core Course-1 (CC-1)
4
4
3
30
70
100
CC-1 – Pract.
4 to 6
3
2X2
30
70
100
CC – 2
4
4
3
30
70
100
CC – 2 Pract.
4 to 6
3
2X2
30
70
100
CC – 3
4
4
3
30
70
100
2
CC – 3 Pract.
4 to 6
3
2X2
30
70
100
Elective (EC) 3
3
2
3
100
--
100
Foundation (FC) 3
3
2
3
30
70
100
Core Course-1 (CC-1)
8
8
3
60
140
200
CC-1 – Pract.
6
2.5
3X3
30
70
100
CC – 2
8
8
3
60
140
200
3
CC – 2 Pract.
6
2.5
3X3
30
70
100
Elective (EC) 4
3
2
3
100
--
100
Foundation (FC) 4
3
2
3
30
70
100
Core Course-1 (CC-1)
8
8
3
60
140
200
CC-1 – Pract.
6
2.5
3X3
30
70
100
CC – 2
8
8
3
60
140
200
4
CC – 2 Pract.
6
2.5
3X3
30
70
100
Foundation (FC) 5
3
2
3
30
70
100
Core Course-1 (CC-1) including SECs
16 + 3*
16 + 2*
3
150
350
500
5
CC-I – Pract. I + II
12
5
4X3
60
140
200
Foundation (FC) 6
3
2
3
30
70
100
Core Course-1 (CC-1) including SECs
16 + 3*
16 + 2*
3
150
350
500
6
CC-I – Pract. I + II
12
5
4X3
60
140
200
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R. B. Sc. 3 - Grading of the Courses
Percentage / Marks (Normalized)
Grade Points
Grade
Description
Above 85
8.5 – 10.0
O+
Outstanding
70 – 84..99
7.0 – 8.49
O
Excellent
60 – 69.99
6.0 – 6.99
A
Very good
55 – 59.99
5.5 – 5.99
B+
Good
48 – 54.99
4.8– 5.49
B
Fair
36 – 47.99
3.6 – 4.79
C
Average
Below 36
0.0
D ( Dropped)
Dropped or Fail
R. B. Sc. 4 - Final Result
CGPA
From-to
Letter Grade
Classification of Final Result
8.5-10
O+
7.0-84.99
O
First class with Distinction
6.0-6.99
A
First Class
5.5-5.99
B+
Higher Second Class
4.8-5.49
B
Second Class
3.6-4.79
C
Pass Class
Below 3.6 =o.o
D
Dropped or Fail
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R.B.Sc. 6 – (I) - U. G. B. Sc. Programme – Elective Courses (ECs)
open to all.
⇒ Forensic Science
⇒ Public Health
⇒ Yoga
⇒ Clinical Research
⇒ Environment Studies
⇒ Nutrition and Dietetics
⇒ Food and Adulteration
⇒ Philosophy of Science
⇒ Structure and Growth of Scientific Knowledge
⇒ DNA : the Molecule of Life
⇒ Bio-Diversity
⇒ Disaster Management
⇒ Bio-Technology : The Business of Biology
⇒ History of Science in India and World
⇒ Carbon Credit
⇒ Natural Resource Management
⇒ Clean Development Mechanism
⇒ Nano Technology
⇒ Climate Change
⇒ Science and Society
⇒ Philosophy, Science and Religion
⇒ Bioinformatics
⇒ Mathematical Basics & Quantitative Skills
(II) - U. G. B. Sc. Programme – Foundation Courses (FCs)
⇒ General English
⇒ Communication Skills
⇒ Scientific Writing
⇒ Elementary Statistics and Data Analysis
⇒ Basic Computer Applications
⇒ Operation of Common Gadgets Community Medicine
⇒ Skill Oriented education
⇒ Value Oriented Education
⇒ Soft Skills Development
⇒ Renewable Energy Resources
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Note :
1. The course curricula or reference materials for the elective as well as foundation courses, shall be prepared by the concern Board of Study of the Subjects and such courses shall only be made available to the students. However, for the compulsory elective course of second semester i.e. Environmental Studies, the reference book prepared by E.Bharucha for UGC shall only be used as a text by all students of the science programme.
2. New titles for Elective and Foundation courses suggested by respective board of studies of the subjects are to be included in the above list later.
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