Guru Nanak Dev University Courses

M.Phil. (Botany)

Course Detail

Semester  – I

1. Recent Trends in Plant Sciences
2. Advanced Computational Techniques (Practical Course)
3. Seminar

Semester – II

1. Research Methodology
2. *Optional paper
   • Advanced Tissue Culture Techniques
   • Bioinformatics and Internet Resources
   • Plant Hormones (Biosynthesis, Signal Transduction and Action)
   • Function and Dynamics of Biodiversity
   • Nutraceuticals and Herbal Remedies
   • Plant Functional Genomics
   • Organic Farming Theory and Practice
   • Molecular Toxicology
   • Advanced Wastewater Technologies
3. Research Seminar
4. Dissertation

* The candidate will have to opt an optional paper from list of optional papers given for M. Phil. in Botany/ Environmental Sciences/other Life Science disciplines as may be approved by the M. Phil. Committee

Note: In addition to the courses listed under the scheme of courses, a candidate may be required to study additional optional papers in Botany/Environmental Sciences/other Life Science disciplines as may be approved by the M. Phil. Committee. The marks obtained in such papers will be entered in the  ranscript but will not add to the total marks obtained by the candidate for the award of the degree.