M.Sc. - Virology - 2011 (C)

Master of Science (Virology) Programme Code: MSV Duration 2 Years Full Time
Programme Structure And Curriculum & Scheme of Examination 2011
AMITY UNIVERSITY UTTAR PRADESH

GAUTAM BUDDHA NAGAR
PREAMBLE
Amity University aims to achieve academic excellence by providing multi-faceted education

to students and encourage them to reach the pinnacle of success. The University has designed a system that would provide rigorous academic programme with necessary skills to enable them to excel in their careers. This booklet contains the Programme Structure, the Detailed Curriculum and the Scheme of Examination. The Programme Structure includes the courses (Core and Elective), arranged semester wise. The importance of each course is defined in terms of credits attached to it. The credit units attached to each course has been further defined in terms of contact hours i.e. Lecture Hours (L), Tutorial Hours (T), Practical Hours (P). Towards earning credits in terms of contact hours, 1 Lecture and 1 Tutorial per week are rated as 1 credit each and 2 Practical hours per week are rated as 1 credit. Thus, for example, an L-T-P structure of 3-0-0 will have 3 credits, 3-1-0 will have 4 credits, and 3-1-2 will have 5 credits. The Curriculum and Scheme of Examination of each course includes the course objectives, course contents, scheme of examination and the list of text and references. The scheme of examination defines the various components of evaluation and the weightage attached to each component. The different codes used for the components of evaluation and the weightage attached to them are: Components Case Discussion/ Presentation/ Analysis Home Assignment Project Seminar Viva Quiz Class Test Attendance End Semester Examination Codes C H P S V Q CT A EE Weightage (%) 05 - 10 05 - 10 05 - 10 05 - 10 05 - 10 05 - 10 10 - 15 05 70
It is hoped that it will help the students study in a planned and a structured manner and promote effective learning. Wishing you an intellectually stimulating stay at Amity University. July, 2011
COURSE OBJECTIVE
Several diseases of animal, human and plants like small pox, foot and mouth disease, yellow leaf disease in several crops, color break of tulip petals are present for centuries. However the causal agents of all these diseases are viruses were not known till to the classical Contagium Vivum Fluidum (contagious fluid) theory of Martinus Willem Beijerinck in 1898 and the subsequent developments. This course is designed to train hard core man power in Virology who can take up work in any areas like Animal Virology, Human Virology, Fish Virology, Plant Virology and Phages.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
FIRST SEMESTER
Course Code MSV101 MSV102 MSV103 MSV104 MSV105 MSV120 MSV121 MSV141 MSV143 MSV144 MSV145 MSV146 MSV147 MSV148 MSV155 Course title Basic Virology Basic Immunology Cell Biology & Tissue Culture Epidemiology Techniques in Virology General Techniques Lab Epidemiology & Biostatistical Methods Lab Communication Skills - I Behavioural Science - I Foreign Language - I French German Spanish Japanese Chinese Seminar - I TOTAL Lecture(L ) Hours/ Week 3 3 4 3 3 1 1 2 Tutorial(T) Hours/ Week Practical(P) Hours/ week 4 4 Total Credits 3 3 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 2 Page No.
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SECOND SEMESTER
MSV201 MSV202 MSV203 MSV204 MSV205 MSV206 MSV220 MSV241 MSV243 MSV244 MSV245 MSV246 MSV247 MSV248 MSV255 Advance Virology Advance Immunology Gene Regulation & DNA based Recombinant Technology Biochemistry Biostatics & Bioinformatics Important Viral Diseases of Animals, Fish, Human & Plants, Zoonoses, Plant Quarantine Advanced Techniques in Virology Lab Communication Skills - II Behavioural Science - II Foreign Language - II French German Spanish Japanese Chinese Seminar - II TOTAL 4 4 4 3 3 4 1 1 2 4 4 4 4 3 3 4 2 1 1 2
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SUMMER TRAINING PROJECT-6-10 WEEKS THIRD SEMESTER

MSV341 MSV343 Communication Skills - III Behavioural Science - III Foreign Language - III MSV344 French MSV345 German MSV346 Spanish MSV347 Japanese MSV348 Chinese MSV355 Seminar - III MSV360 Summer Project (Evaluation) ELECTIVES: Select any one group Group I 1 1 2 1 1 2
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MSV301 MSV302 MSV303 MSV304 MSV305 MSV320 MSV321 Group II MSV306 MSV307 MSV308 MSV309 MSV310 MSV322 MSV323
Viral Diseases of Human Viral Diseases of Animal Applied Epidemiology Applied Entomology Antivirals & Viral Vaccines General Animal Virology Lab Clinical Virology Lab Viral Diseases of Cereals, Vegetables, Tuber Crops & Ornamentals Viral Disease of Fruits, Cash Crops, Grain Legumes & Spices Biology of Virus Vectors, Epidemiology & Management of Plant Virus Diseases Applied Virology Viral Disease Management General Plant Virology Lab Advanced Techniques Lab TOTAL
4 4 3 3 4 4 4 3 3 4 -
4 4 4 4
4 4 3 3 4 2 2 4 4 3 3 4 2 2 38
FOURTH SEMESTER
MSV455 Dissertation TOTAL 30 30
Curriculum & Scheme of Examination BASIC VIROLOGY

Course Code: Course Objective:
An introduction to the basics in Virology. General information on morphology, architecture, transmission of viruses, virus host interaction and viruses infecting microbes and insects.
MSV 101
Credit Units: 03
Course Contents:
Module I Introduction and History of Virology, Origin of Viruses, Biochemistry of Viruses, Taxonomy. Module II Morphology & Architecture, Transmission, Movement, Assay, Symptomatology, Serology, Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibodies, Molecular Diagnostics. Module III Replication of DNA and RNA Viruses, Virus Cell Interface, Virus Genetics and Evolution. Module IV Viral Pathogenesis, Principles of Biosafety, Containment Facilities, Maintenance and Handling of Laboratory Animals and Plants. Module V Defective Particles, Multiparticles, Viroids, Virusoids, Prions, Mycoviruses, Bacteriophage, Cynophage, Virophage, Baculoviruses.
Examination Scheme:
Components Weightage (%) CT 15 Attendance 5 Assignments/Project / Seminar/Quiz 10 EE 70
Text & Reference:

Matthews' plant virology Roger Hull, Richard Ellis Ford Matthews Fields BN, Knipe DM, Howley PM(ed) ,Fields Virology 4th Ed, Lippincot-Raven, Philadelphia Publishers Alan J Cann ,Principles of Molecular Virology 4th ed 2005, Elsevier Academic Press, London
BASIC IMMUNOLOGY
Understanding basic concepts of immunology so that they can follow the principles and development of advance immunology.
MSV 102
Credit Units: 03
Course Contents:
Module I Organs and cells of immune system, lymphatic system, antigen (including the basic concepts of hapten, carrier and super antigen), antibody and its types. Module II Antigen-antibody interactions complement system, basic of major histo-compatibility complex, types of immunity (innate Antibody and its types and acquired immunity), types of immune response (primary and secondary immune response). Module III Clonal expansion theory, clonal selection theory and antigen instruction believe, introduction to the application of immunology for different disease.
Examination Scheme:
Text & References:

Immunology by J.Kubey Fence Creek Publishing (Blackwell) Immunology by Ivan Riott
CELL BIOLOGY AND TISSUE CULTURE

General introduction to structure and ultra structure of animal and plant cell, cellular and sub cellular components, their function. Details of plant and animal tissue culture.
MSV 103
Credit Units: 04
Course Contents:
Module I Structure, Ultrastructure and Function of Cellular Organelles, Cell Division, Cell Adhesion and Junctions, Biomembranes, Nucleic Acids, Proteins, Carbohydrates, Lipids, Replication of DNA, Protein Biosynthesis, Cell Signaling, Developmental Biology, Stem Cells (adult & embryonic), Cell Lineages, Growth and Differentiation Factors. Module II Plant Tissue Culture History and Development, Nutritional Requirements, Glassware Washing and Sterilization, Constitution of Different Media, Plant Regeneration in Aseptic Culture, Applications of Meristem, Anther, Ovule and Embryo as Explant, Protoplast culture. Module III Animal Tissue Culture History of Cell Culture Development, Nutritional Requirements, Different Type of Cell Culture Growth Supplement and Serum Free Media, Different Culture Techniques including Primary and Secondary Culture, Diploid and Established Cell lines, Organ Culture, Fish and Invertebrate Cultures, Cell Lines in Culture, Cell Characterization (Karyotyping, Growth Rates, Isoenzymes and Differentiation), Maintenance of Cell Lines, Stem Cells, Cryopreservation, Common Cell Culture, Contaminants.
Examination Scheme:
Text & References:

Introduction to cell and tissue culture: theory and techniques By Jennie P. Mather, Penelope E. Roberts
EPIDEMIOLOGY
Understanding the concepts and definitions in epidemiology, factors in disease development, disease monitoring and surveillance, modeling and disease forecasting.
MSV 104
Credit Units: 03
Course Contents:
Module I Definitions, Concepts; Application; Common Terms Used; Host-Pathogen- Environmental Factors in Disease Development; Discrimination. Module II Disease Monitoring and Surveillance; International Organizations and Laws Regulating Diseases (animal, fish, human, plants). Module III Epidemiological Data Collection/Sampling; Designing of Questionnaire, Data Storage, Retrieval and Presentation. Disease Outstretch, Modeling, Disease Forecasting. Molecular Approaches in Epidemiology. Module IV Biology of Insect, Nematode and Fungus Vectors - Important Vectors of Viruses infecting Animals, Fish, Human, Plants. Morphology and Classification, Biology and Life Cycle, Ecology of Vectors.
Examination Scheme:
Text & Reference:

Epidemiology: An Introduction. Latest edn./Pub. Date 2000 Kenneth J. Rothman. Published by Oxford University Press Epidemiology 4th Edition, Leon Gordis, Elsevier Health Sciences
TECHNIQUES IN VIROLOGY
Understanding the principles of techniques used in study of viruses, working principle of the instruments used.
MSV 105
Credit Units: 03
Course Contents:
Module I Maintenance of Virus Centrifugation, Density Yield, Electron Microscopy. Culture, Gradient Plasmid Profiling, Ultracentrifugation (Differential Centrifugation), Purification, Estimation of
Module II Diagnostic Techniques (Serology, Immunoglobulin Purification by Salt Precipitation and Chromatographic Techniques, ELISA, Western Blotting, Nucleic Acid Hybridization, Fluorescence Microscopy, Immunosorbent Electron Microscopy). Module III Molecular Characterization of Viral Nucleic Acid and PCR, Electrophoresis, Chromatography, NMR, X-ray, of Viruses by Freeze Drying and Ultra Freezing. Protein, PCR, Real time Crystallography, Storage
Examination Scheme:
Text & References:

Matthews Plant Virology 4th Edition by Roger Hull (year 2002), Academic Press
GENERAL TCHNIQUES LAB

On hand rigorous training on use of instruments, understanding the objectives, describing the method, data recording and analysis
MSV 120
Credit Units: 02
Course Contents:
Module I Glassware Washing, Sterilization, Packing and Sterile Handling, Transmission (Mechanical, Insect/ Nematodes, Collection of Insects and Herbarium Preparation), Preparation of Primary Cell Culture, Assay, Purification, Serological Techniques (Raising antiserum, Titre calculation, Agar Gel Diffusion, Immunoflourescence, Heamogglutination, Freeze Drying and Storage of Viruses, Cryopreservation. Estimation of animal virus yields plaque assay & TCID50, preparation of animal virus stock and determination of mouse LD50, routes of inoculations in embryonated eggs. Module II Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), PAGE, Protein Estimation, Nucleic Acid Estimation
Examination Scheme:
Class Test(Practical Based) 15 IA Mid Term Viva 10 Attendance 05 Major Experiment 35 EE Minor Experiment/S potting 15 Practical Record 10 Viva 10
Text & References:

Sambrook, J., Fritsch, E. F. and Maniatis. T., Molecular cloning A laboratory manual. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, New York.
EPIDEMIOLOGY AND BIOSTATISTICAL METHODS LAB

Designs in Epidemiological Investigations, Bio-Statistical Methods in Virology.
MSV 121
Credit Units: 02
Examination Scheme:
COMMUNICATION SKILLS I
The Course is designed to give an overview of the four broad categories of English Communication thereby enhance the learners communicative competence.
MSV 141
Credit Units: 01
Course Contents:
Module I: Listening Skills Effective Listening: Principles and Barriers Listening Comprehension on International Standards Module II: Speaking Skills Pronunciation and Accent Reading excerpts from news dailies & magazines Narrating Incident; Story telling. Extempore & Role Plays Module III: Reading Skills Vocabulary: Synonyms, antonyms, diminutives, homonyms, homophones Idioms & phrases Foreign words in English Module IV: Writing Skills Writing Paragraphs Prcis Writing Letter writing Coherence and structure Essay writing Module V: Activities News reading Picture reading Movie magic Announcements
Examination Scheme:
Components Weightage (%) CT1 20 CT2 20 CAF 25 V 10 GD 10 GP 10 A 5
CAF Communication Assessment File GD Group Discussion GP Group Presentation
Text & References:

Working in English, Jones, Cambridge Business Communication, Raman Prakash, Oxford Speaking Personally, Porter-Ladousse, Cambridge Speaking Effectively, Jermy Comfort, et.al, Cambridge
BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCE - I (SELF-DEVELOPMENT AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS)

This course aims at imparting an understanding of: Self and the process of self exploration Learning strategies for development of a healthy self esteem Importance of attitudes and their effect on work behaviour Effective management of emotions and building interpersonal competence.
MSV 143
Credit Units: 01
Course Contents:
Module I: Understanding Self Formation of self concept Dimension of Self Components of self Self Competency Module II: Self-Esteem: Sense of Worth Meaning and Nature of Self Esteem Characteristics of High and Low Self Esteem Importance & need of Self Esteem Self Esteem at work Steps to enhance Self Esteem Module III: Emotional Intelligence: Brain Power Introduction to EI Difference between IQ, EQ and SQ Relevance of EI at workplace Self assessment, analysis and action plan Module IV: Managing Emotions and Building Interpersonal Competence Need and importance of Emotions Healthy and Unhealthy expression of emotions Anger: Conceptualization and Cycle Developing emotional and interpersonal competence Self assessment, analysis and action plan Module V: Leading Through Positive Attitude Understanding Attitudes Formation of Attitudes Types of Attitudes Effects of Attitude on Behaviour Perception Motivation Stress Adjustment Time Management Effective Performance Building Positive Attitude Module VI: End-of-Semester Appraisal Viva based on personal journal Assessment of Behavioural change as a result of training Exit Level Rating by Self and Observer
Examination Scheme:
Components Weightage (%) SAP 20 A 05 Mid Term Test (CT) 20 VIVA 30 Journal for Success (JOS) 25
Text & References:

Towers, Marc: Self Esteem, 1st Edition 1997, American Media Pedler Mike, Burgoyne John, Boydell Tom, A Managers Guide to Self-Development: Second edition, McGraw-Hill Book Company. Covey, R. Stephen: Seven habits of Highly Effective People, 1992 Edition, Simon & Schuster Ltd. Khera Shiv: You Can Win, 1st Edition, 1999, Macmillan Gegax Tom, Winning in the Game of Life: 1st Edition, Harmony Books Chatterjee Debashish, Leading Consciously: 1998 1st Edition, Viva Books Pvt. Ltd. Dr. Dinkmeyer Don, Dr. Losoncy Lewis, The Skills of Encouragement: St. Lucie Press. Singh, Dalip, 2002, Emotional Intelligence at work; First Edition, Sage Publications. Goleman, Daniel: Emotional Intelligence, 1995 Edition, Bantam Books Goleman, Daniel: Working with E.I., 1998 Edition, Bantam Books.
FRENCH - I
To familiarize the students with the French language with the phonetic system with the syntax with the manners with the cultural aspects
MSV 144
Credit Units: 02
Course Contents:
Module A: pp. 01 to 37: Units 1, 2, Unit 3 Objectif 1, 2 Only grammar of Unit 3: objectif 3, 4 and 5 Contenu lexical: Unit 1: Dcouvrir la langue franaise : (oral et crit) 1. se prsenter, prsenter quelquun, faire la connaissance des autres, formules de politesse, rencontres 2. dire/interroger si on comprend 3. Nommer les choses Unit 2: Faire connaissance 1. donner/demander des informations sur une personne, premiers contacts, exprimer ses gots et ses prfrences 2. Parler de soi: parler du travail, de ses activits, de son pays, de sa ville. Unit 3: Organiser son temps 1. dire la date et lheure Contenu grammatical: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. organisation gnrale de la grammaire article indfini, dfini, contract nom, adjectif, masculin, fminin, singulier et pluriel ngation avec de , "moi aussi", "moi non plus" interrogation : Inversion, est-ce que, qui, que, quoi, quest-ce que, o, quand, comment, quel(s), quelle(s) Interro-ngatif : rponses : oui, si, non 6. pronom tonique/disjoint- pour insister aprs une prposition 7. futur proche
Examination Scheme:
Components Weightage (%) CT1 20 CT2 20 C 20 I 20 V 15 A 5
C Project + Presentation I Interaction/Conversation Practice
Text & References:

le livre suivre: Campus: Tome 1
GERMAN - I
To enable the students to converse, read and write in the language with the help of the basic rules of grammar, which will later help them to strengthen their language. To give the students an insight into the culture, geography, political situation and economic opportunities available in Germany
MSV 145
Credit Units: 02
Course Contents:
Module I: Introduction Self introduction: heissen, kommen, wohnwn, lernen, arbeiten, trinken, etc. All personal pronouns in relation to the verbs taught so far. Greetings: Guten Morgen!, Guten Tag!, Guten Abend!, Gute Nacht!, Danke sehr!, Danke!, Vielen Dank!, (es tut mir Leid!), Hallo, wie gehts?: Danke gut!, sehr gut!, prima!, ausgezeichnet!, Es geht!, nicht so gut!, so la la!, miserabel! Module II: Interviewspiel To assimilate the vocabulary learnt so far and to apply the words and phrases in short dialogues in an interview game for self introduction. Module III: Phonetics Sound system of the language with special stress on Dipthongs Module IV: Countries, nationalities and their languages To make the students acquainted with the most widely used country names, their nationalitie and the language spoken in that country. Module V: Articles The definite and indefinite articles in masculine, feminine and neuter gender. All Vegetables, Fruits, Animals, Furniture, Eatables, modes of Transport Module VI: Professions To acquaint the students with professions in both the genders with the help of the verb sein. Module VII: Pronouns Simple possessive pronouns, the use of my, your, etc. The family members, family Tree with the help of the verb to have Module VIII: Colours All the color and color related vocabulary colored, colorful, colorless, pale, light, dark, etc. Module IX: Numbers and calculations verb kosten The counting, plural structures and simple calculation like addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to test the knowledge of numbers. Wie viel kostet das? Module X: Revision list of Question pronouns W Questions like who, what, where, when, which, how, how many, how much, etc.
Examination Scheme:
Text & References:

Wolfgang Hieber, Lernziel Deutsch Hans-Heinrich Wangler, Sprachkurs Deutsch Schulz Griesbach, Deutsche Sprachlehre fr Auslnder P.L Aneja, Deutsch Interessant- 1, 2 & 3
Rosa-Maria Dallapiazza et al, Tangram Aktuell A1/1,2 Braun, Nieder, Schme, Deutsch als Fremdsprache 1A, Grundkurs
SPANISH I
To enable students acquire the relevance of the Spanish language in todays global context, how to greet each other. How to present / introduce each other using basic verbs and vocabulary
MSV 146
Credit Units: 02
Course Contents:
Module I A brief history of Spain, Latin America, the language, the cultureand the relevance of Spanish language in todays global context. Introduction to alphabets Module II Introduction to Saludos (How to greet each other. How to present / introduce each other). Goodbyes (despedidas) The verb llamarse and practice of it. Module III Concept of Gender and Number Months of the years, days of the week, seasons. Introduction to numbers 1-100, Colors, Revision of numbers and introduction to ordinal numbers. Module IV Introduction to SER and ESTAR (both of which mean To Be).Revision of Saludos and Llamarse. Some adjectives, nationalities, professions, physical/geographical location, the fact that spanish adjectives have to agree with gender and number of their nouns. Exercises highlighting usage of Ser and Estar. Module V Time, demonstrative pronoun (Este/esta, Aquel/aquella etc) Module VI Introduction to some key AR /ER/IR ending regular verbs.
Examination Scheme:
Text & References:

Espaol, En Directo I A Espaol Sin Fronteras
JAPANESE - I
To enable the students to learn the basic rules of grammar and Japanese language to be used in daily life that will later help them to strengthen their language.
MSV 147
Credit Units: 02
Course Contents:
Module I: Salutations Self introduction, Asking and answering to small general questions Module II: Cardinal Numbers Numerals, Expression of time and period, Days, months Module III: Tenses Present Tense, Future tense Module IV: Prepositions Particles, possession, Forming questions Module V: Demonstratives Interrogatives, pronoun and adjectives Module VI: Description Common phrases, Adjectives to describe a person Module VII: Schedule Time Table, everyday routine etc. Module VIII: Outings Going to see a movie, party, friends house etc.
Learning Outcome
Students can speak the basic language describing above mentioned topics
Methods of Private study /Self help

Handouts, audio-aids, and self-do assignments and role-plays will support classroom teaching
Examination Scheme:
Text & References:

Text: Teach yourself Japanese References: Shin Nihongo no kiso 1
CHINESE I
There are many dialects spoken in China, but the language which will help you through wherever you go is Mandarin, or Putonghua, as it is called in Chinese. The most widely spoken forms of Chinese are Mandarin, Cantonese, Gan, Hakka, Min, Wu and Xiang. The course aims at familiarizing the student with the basic aspects of speaking ability of Mandarin, the language of Mainland China. The course aims at training students in practical skills and nurturing them to interact with a Chinese person.
MSV 148
Credit Units: 02
Course Contents:
Module I Show pictures, dialogue and retell. Getting to know each other. Practicing chart with Initials and Finals. (CHART The Chinese Phonetic Alphabet Called Hanyu Pinyin in Mandarin Chinese.) Practicing of Tones as it is a tonal language. Changes in 3rd tone and Neutral Tone. Module II Greetings Let me Introduce The modal particle ne. Use of Please qing sit, have tea .. etc. A brief self introduction Ni hao ma? Zaijian! Use of bu negative. Module III Attributives showing possession How is your Health? Thank you Where are you from? A few Professions like Engineer, Businessman, Doctor, Teacher, Worker. Are you busy with your work? May I know your name? Module IV Use of How many People in your family? Use of zhe and na. Use of interrogative particle shenme, shui, ma and nar. How to make interrogative sentences ending with ma. Structural particle de. Use of Nin when and where to use and with whom. Use of guixing. Use of verb zuo and how to make sentences with it. Module V Family structure and Relations. Use of you mei you. Measure words Days and Weekdays. Numbers. Maps, different languages and Countries.
Examination Scheme:
Components CT1 Weightage (%) 20 C Project + Presentation I Interaction/Conversation Practice CT2 20 C 20 I 20 V 15 A 5
Text & References:

Elementary Chinese Reader Part I Lesson 1-10
SEMINAR - I
Course Code: Seminar Objective:
During the course students will come to know about the general understanding of the most common problems, recent advances in virology research. Each student shall be allotted a topic by the instructor. Student will have to understand the topic, collect literature and prepare the presentation. Through this the students will develop habit of reading newer topics, will become inquisitive and develop confidence of presentation and discussion before audience. The students shall submit a project report on the allotted topic, which shall be evaluated by the concerned internal faculty. He/She then would present a seminar on the concerned topic. The students will be encouraged to explore all available literature as well as the internet to prepare the seminar report and present the same using informative slides made using Power Point and other computer aids.
MSV 155
Credit Units: 03
Seminar Contents:
Students will present their work on a selected topic with the following headings: Title Objectives Review of Literature Conclusion/recommendations Bibliography
Examination Scheme:
Literature study/ Fabrication/ Experimentation Written Report Viva Presentation Total 40 20 15 25 100
ADVANCE VIROLOGY
To study available advanced information on the architecture, molecular basis of transmission, virus replication, epidemiology; and disease control.
MSV 201
Credit Units: 04
Course Contents:
Module I Complex Architecture of Viruses, Methods of Study of Architecture Module II Virus Cell Interaction, Immune Responses Biology of the Replication of RNA and DNA Viruses, Host
Module III Molecular Mechanism of Virus Transmission, Molecular and Genetic Determinants of Viral persistence, Viral Oncogenesis Module IV Molecular basis of epidemiology Module V Advances in Vaccinology, Antivirals and Mechanism of Action Module VI Cloning, Sequencing and Expression of Virus Genes in Vectors, Transgenics
Examination Scheme:
Text & Reference:

Comparative Plant Virology 2nd Edition (year 2009), By Roger Hull, Academic Press Principles of Molecular Virology 4th Edition (year 2005), By Alan J. Cann, Elsevier Academic Press
ADVANCE IMMUNOLOGY
To acquaint with advances in study of immune system, Hematopoietic Stem Cells, lymphocytes, mucosal immunity and immunology diseases.
MSV 202
Credit Units: 04
Course Content:
Module I Antigen presenting cells, Secondary signaling, Costimulation, Cell Signaling in Immune Response, DC Activation, B Cell epitopes, B cell as APC, Experimental Models in APC, T cell Subsets, Regulator T Cells, NK Cell Biology. Chimeric Peptides, Polytope Vaccines, Major Histocompatibility Complex 1, Polymorphism. Module II Hematopoietic Stem Cells and Differentiation Pathways of Leucocytes, B And T Lymphocyte Repertoires. Lymphocyte Endothelial Cell Interactions during Lymphocyte Emigration and Recirculation. Module III Mucosal Immunity, Payes Patches, Gut Barriers Oral Immunization, Oral Tolerance, Cytotoxic Response, ADCC, NK Cells, CTL, Th, T reg, Immunoregulation, Anergy, Tolerance, Anti Idiotype, Mechanism of Antiviral Innate Immune Response, Mechanism Of Antiviral Immune Response, Persistent Injection (EBV, LCMV), Experimental Models in Immunopathogenesis. Module IV Immunological Diseases, Autoimmunity Mechanisms, Altered Antigens, Systemic Lupus Erythematorus, Graves Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Myasthenia Gravis, Multiple Sclerosis, Animal Models of Autoimmunity, Transplantation Immunology, GvH, Immunodeficiency - Phygocytic, Humoral, CMI, Combines HLA Association with Disease.
Examination Scheme:
Text & References:

Immunology by J.Kubey Fence Creek Publishing(Blackwell)
GENE REGULATION AND DNA BASED RECOMBINANT TECHNOLOGY

To give exposure to development in genetic engineering. Techniques, generation of transgenics.
MSV 203
Credit Units: 04
Course Contents:
Module I Polykaryotic Gene Expression Polymerase Promoter Interactions, Control of Transcription Initiation and Termination. Module II Eukaryotic Gene Expression Chromosomes, Chromatin Structure, Regulatory Elements, Splicing and RNA Processing. Module III Cloning Vectors Plasmids, Cosmids, Lamda Phage, M13 Phage, BAC and YAC. Module IV Expression Vectors Prokaryotic, Eukaryotic Vectors Yeast, Mammalian and Insect Cell Systems. Viral Vectors Retroviral, Pox, Rhabdo and Adeno Virus Vectors. Fusion Proteins Signals for Protein Secretion, Purification of Recombinant Proteins. Module V Novel Strategies Phage Display, Libraries, Reverse Genetics, Viral Replicons (SFV and HCV).
Examination Scheme:
Text & References:

Recombinant DNA by J.D. Watson et al., W.H. Freeman and Company Recombinant DNA Technology by T.A. Brown Genes to clone by Winnmaker
BIOCHEMISTRY
To give exposure to the general Biochemistry in plants and animals.
MSV 204
Credit Units: 03
Course Contents:
Module I Carbohydrates, Lipids, Biosynthesis of Lipids and Related Molecules, Cell Membrane, Membrane Channels and Pumps. Module II Metabolism: Basic Concepts and Design Glycolysis and Gluconeogenesis, Citric Acid Cycle, Oxidative Phosphorylation, Glycogen Metabolism, Fatty Acid Metabolism. Module III Protein Structure and Function, Protein Synthesis, Biosynthesis of Amino Acids, Amino Acid Degradation and Urea Cycle Biosynthesis of Lipids and Related Molecules. Module IV Biosynthesis of Nucleotides, RNA Synthesis and Splicing, DNA Replication and Repair.
Examination Scheme:
Text & References:

Principles of Biochemistry by A.Lehninger revised by Nelson and Cox Biochemistry by Mathews, Van Holde and Ahern. IIIrd Edition
BIOSTATICS AND BIOINFORMATICS

To introduce the basic principles of Biostatistics and its applications. Introduction of Bioinformatics - basic concepts and applications.
MSV 205
Credit Units: 03
Course Contents:
Module I Definition of statistics: population and universe, the sample and population, statistical inference; parameter and statistics. Construction of a histogram; Interpretation of histogram, the normal distribution, the mean, mode, median and standard deviation. Uncertainties in estimation of mean, comparison of means and variances- t, F, and Z tests. Proportion data: examples of proportion data; (MPN, sterility testing of medicines, animal toxicity, therapeutic trial of drugs and vaccines, animal toxicity, infection and immunization studies) statistical treatment to proportion data. Chi-square test, goodness of fit. Count data: examples of count data (bacterial cell count, radioactivity count, colony and plaque counts) statistical treatment to count data: Poisson distribution, standard error, confidence limits of counts. Module II Analysis of variance: Analysis of variance: Introduction, procedure and tests for one-way and two-way classified data. Multiple comparisons. Analysis of CRD, RBD and LSD. Factorial experiments- main effects and interaction in a 22 design. Correlation and regression, formulae and application. Fitting the best straight line through a series of points. Fitting of different curves. Standard curves and interpolation of unknown Y-values. Multiple linear regression. Statistical basis of biological assays: Response-Dose metameter. Delusion Assays, Direct and indirect assays. Quantal Responses, Probit, logit, LD50, ED50, PD50 - Standard line interpolation assay, parallel assay (4 point, 6 point assays), slope ratio assay. Module III Introduction and Biological Data Bases, Nucleic Acid, Protein, Genomes Structure Data Bases, Search Engines, Sequence Data Forms and Submission Tools, Scoring Matrices for Sequence Alignments, Algorithms pair wise Sequence Alignments, Database Similarity Searches- BLAST, FASTA. Module IV Methods for Sequence Analysis, Multiple Sequence Alignment, Phylogenetic Analysis and Tree Building Methods, Motif Searches, Epitope Prediction, Data Mining Tools and Applications, Promoter and Gene Prediction, Comparative Analysis. Module V Structure Based Approaches, Protein Secondary Structure Prediction, Threading Approaches, Homology Based Methods for Protein Tertiary Structure Prediction, Visualization Tools, Structure Evaluation and Validation, Antigen antibody Interactions.
Examination Scheme:
Text & References:

Bioinformatics: Sequence and genome analysis by D.W. Mount, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press Bioinformatics: A practical guide to the analysis of genes and proteins by A.D.Baxevanis and BFF Ouellette, Wiley Interscience Basic & Clinical Biostatistics: Fourth Edition, Beth Dawson, Robert G Trapp
IMPORTANT VIRAL DISEASES OF ANIMALS, FISH, HUMAN AND PLANTS, ZOONOSES, PLANT QUARANTINE
To give the idea of identifying the diseases, clinical / symptomatological aspects and biology of the viruses, diagnostics and control.
MSV 206
Credit Units: 04
Course Contents:
Module I: Animal Diseases FMD, Infectious, Bovine Rhinotrachaeitis, Bovine Viral Diarrhea, Mareks Disease, Infectious Bursal Disease, Avian Influenza, New Castle Disease of Poultry. Fish Diseases Diseases of Fin Fish caused by DNA and RNA viruses. Epizootic Ulcerative syndrome of Fresh water fish, Yellow Head and White Spot Disease of Shrimp, White Muscle Disease of Fresh Water Prawn, White Spot Disease and Nuclear Polyhedrosis Baculovirosis Disease of Indian White Prawn. Module II: Human Diseases Hepatitis, Dengue, Encephalitis, Herpes, HIV/AIDS, Rabies, Measles, Mums, Viral Gastroenteritis, Influenza, Cervical Carcinoma. Plant Diseases: Important begomovirus, tospovirus, ilarvirus and cucumovirus diseases. Zoonoses: Classification, WHO Classification of Zoonoses. Module III: Plant Quarantine National and International Quarantine, Important Virus Diseases Introduced in India.
Examination Scheme:
Text & References:
Mathews Plant Virology by Roger Hull Fields Virology (2 volumes) 5th Edition (year 2007), Bernad N. Fields, David Mahan Kuippe, Peter M. Howley, Diane E. Griffin, Lippincott Williams and Williams
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES IN VIROLOGY LAB

To train students on practical aspects and hand on training.
MSV 220
Credit Units: 02
Course Contents:
Module I Detection and diagnosis of important plant, animal/human viral diseases; collection of samples and their handling. Southern blotting, Northern blotting, Western blotting, Real Time PCR (RTPCR), Cloning and Sequencing, Gene Transfer, Gene Integration, Agroinoculation, Electron Microscopy, Immunosorbent Electron Microscopy.
Examination Scheme:
Class Test(Practical Based) 15 Text & References: Sambrook, J., Fritsch, E. F. and Maniatis. T., Molecular cloning A laboratory manual. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, New York. IA Mid Term Viva 10 Attendance 05 Major Experiment 35 EE Minor Experiment/S potting 15 Practical Record 10 Viva 10
COMMUNICATION SKILLS - II
To enrich the understanding of English language and communication, structure, style, usage, and vocabulary for global business purposes.
MSV 241
Credit Units: 01
Course Contents:
Module I: Fundamentals of Communication Role and purpose of communication: 7 Cs of communication Barriers to effective communication Enhancing listening Forms of Communication: one-to-one, informal and formal Module II: Verbal Communication (Written) Business Letter Social correspondence Writing resume and Job applications Module III: Speaking skills Conversational English Guidelines to give an effective presentation Activities to include: Presentations by students Just a minute
Examination Scheme:
Text & References:

Business Communication, Raman Prakash, Oxford Textbook of Business Communication, Ramaswami S, Macmillan Speaking Personally, Porter-Ladousse, Cambridge
BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCE - II (BEHAVIOURAL COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT)

This course aims at imparting an understanding of: Process of Behavioural communication Aspects of interpersonal communication and relationship Management of individual differences as important dimension of IPR
MSV 243
Credit Units: 01
Course Contents:
Module I: Behavioural Communication Scope of Behavioural Communication Process Personal, Impersonal and Interpersonal Communication Guidelines for developing Human Communication skills Relevance of Behavioural Communication in relationship management Module II: Managing Individual Differences in Relationships Principles Types of issues Approaches Understanding and importance of self disclosure Guidelines for effective communication during conflicts Module III: Communication Climate: Foundation of Interpersonal Relationships Elements of satisfying relationships Conforming and Disconfirming Communication Culturally Relevant Communication Guideline for Creating and Sustaining Healthy Climate Module IV: Interpersonal Communication Imperatives for Interpersonal Communication Models Linear, Interaction and Transaction Patterns Complementary, Symmetrical and Parallel Types Self and Other Oriented Steps to improve Interpersonal Communication Module V: Interpersonal Relationship Development Relationship circle Peer/ Colleague, Superior and Subordinate Initiating and establishing IPR Escalating, maintaining and terminating IPR Direct and indirect strategies of terminating relationship Model of ending relationship Module VI: End-of-Semester Appraisal Viva based on personal journal Assessment of Behavioural change as a result of training Exit Level Rating by Self and Observer
Examination Scheme:
Text & References:

Vangelist L. Anita, Mark N. Knapp, Inter Personal Communication and Human Relationships: Third Edition, Allyn and Bacon Julia T. Wood. Interpersonal Communication everyday encounter Simons, Christine, Naylor, Belinda: Effective Communication for Managers, 1997 1st Edition Cassell Harvard Business School, Effective Communication: United States of America
Beebe, Beebe and Redmond; Interpersonal Communication, 1996; Allyn and Bacon Publishers.
FRENCH - II
To enable the students to overcome the fear of speaking a foreign language and take position as a foreigner speaking French. To make them learn the basic rules of French Grammar.
MSV 244
Credit Units: 02
Course Contents:
Module A: pp.38 47: Unit 3: Objectif 3, 4, 5. 6 Module B: pp. 47 to 75 Unit 4, 5 Contenu lexical: Unit 3: Organiser son temps 1. donner/demander des informations sur un emploi du temps, un horaire SNCF Imaginer un dialogue 2. rdiger un message/ une lettre pour i) prendre un rendez-vous/ accepter et confirmer/ annuler ii) inviter/accepter/refuser 3. Faire un programme dactivits imaginer une conversation tlphonique/un dialogue Propositions- interroger, rpondre Unit 4: Dcouvrir son environnement 1. situer un lieu 2. sorienter, sinformer sur un itinraire. 3. Chercher, dcrire un logement 4. connatre les rythmes de la vie Unit 5: sinformer 1. demander/donner des informations sur un emploi du temps pass. 2. donner une explication, exprimer le doute ou la certitude. 3. dcouvrir les relations entre les mots 4. savoir sinformer 1. Adjectifs dmonstratifs 2. Adjectifs possessifs/exprimer la possession laide de : i. de ii. A+nom/pronom disjoint 3. Conjugaison pronominale ngative, interrogative construction l'infinitif 4. Impratif/exprimer lobligation/linterdiction laide de il faut. / il ne faut pas 5. pass compos 6. Questions directes/indirectes
Contenu grammatical:
Examination Scheme:
Text & References:

le livre suivre: Campus: Tome 1
GERMAN II
To enable the students to converse, read and write in the language with the help of the basic rules of grammar, which will later help them to strengthen their language. To give the students an insight into the culture, geography, political situation and economic opportunities available in Germany Introduction to Grammar to consolidate the language base learnt in Semester I
MSV 245
Credit Units: 02
Course Contents:
Module I: Everything about Time and Time periods Time and times of the day. Weekdays, months, seasons. Adverbs of time and time related prepositions Module II: Irregular verbs Introduction to irregular verbs like to be, and others, to learn the conjugations of the same, (fahren, essen, lessen, schlafen, sprechen und hnliche). Module III: Separable verbs To comprehend the change in meaning that the verbs undergo when used as such Treatment of such verbs with separable prefixes Module IV: Reading and comprehension Reading and deciphering railway schedules/school time table Usage of separable verbs in the above context Module V: Accusative case Accusative case with the relevant articles Introduction to 2 different kinds of sentences Nominative and Accusative Module VI: Accusative personal pronouns Nominative and accusative in comparison Emphasizing on the universal applicability of the pronouns to both persons and objects Module VII: Accusative prepositions Accusative propositions with their use Both theoretical and figurative use Module VIII: Dialogues Dialogue reading: In the market place At the Hotel
Examination Scheme:
Text & References:

Wolfgang Hieber, Lernziel Deutsch Hans-Heinrich Wangler, Sprachkurs Deutsch Schulz Griesbach, Deutsche Sprachlehre fr Auslnder P.L Aneja, Deutsch Interessant - 1, 2 & 3 Rosa-Maria Dallapiazza et al, Tangram Aktuell A1/1,2 Braun, Nieder, Schme, Deutsch als Fremdsprache 1A, Grundkurs
SPANISH II
To enable students acquire more vocabulary, grammar, Verbal Phrases to understand simple texts and start describing any person or object in Simple Present Tense.
MSV 246
Credit Units: 02
Course Contents:
Module I Revision of earlier modules. Module II Some more AR/ER/IR verbs. Introduction to root changing and irregular AR/ER/IR ending verbs Module III More verbal phrases (eg, Dios Mio, Que lastima etc), adverbs (bueno/malo, muy, mucho, bastante, poco). Simple texts based on grammar and vocabulary done in earlier modules. Module IV Possessive pronouns Module V Writing/speaking essays like my friend, my house, my school/institution, myself.descriptions of people, objects etc, computer/internet related vocabulary
Examination Scheme:
Text & References:

Espaol, En Directo I A Espaol Sin Fronteras
JAPANESE - II
To enable the students to converse in the language with the help of basic particles and be able to define the situations and people using different adjectives.
MSV 247
Credit Units: 02
Course Contents:
Module I: Verbs Transitive verbs, intransitive verbs Module II: More prepositions More particles, articles and likes and dislikes. Module III: Terms used for instructions No parking, no smoking etc. Module IV: Adverbs Different adverbial expression. Module V: Invitations and celebrations Giving and receiving presents, Inviting somebody for lunch, dinner, movie and how to accept and refuse in different ways Module VI: Comprehensions Short essay on Family, Friend etc. Module VII: Conversations Situational conversations like asking the way, At a post office, family Module VIII: Illness Going to the doctor, hospital etc.
Learning Outcome
Students can speak the language describing above-mentioned topics.

Handouts, audio-aids, and self-do assignments. Use of library, visiting and watching movies in Japan and culture center every Friday at 6pm.
Examination Scheme:
Text & References:

CHINESE II
Chinese is a tonal language where each syllable in isolation has its definite tone (flat, falling, rising and rising/falling), and same syllables with different tones mean different things. When you say, ma with a third tone, it mean horse and ma with the first tone is Mother. The course aims at familiarizing the student with the basic aspects of speaking ability of Mandarin, the language of Mainland China. The course aims at training students in practical skills and nurturing them to interact with a Chinese person.
MSV 248
Credit Units: 02
Course Contents:
Module I Drills Practice reading aloud Observe Picture and answer the question. Tone practice. Practice using the language both by speaking and by taking notes. Introduction of basic sentence patterns. Measure words. Glad to meet you. Module II Where do you live? Learning different colors. Tones of bu Buying things and how muchit costs? Dialogue on change of Money. More sentence patterns on Days and Weekdays. How to tell time. Saying the units of time in Chinese. Learning to say useful phrases like 8:00, 11:25, 10:30 P.M. everyday, afternoon, evening, night, morning 3:58, one hour, to begin, to end .. etc. Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Night. Module III Use of words of location like-li, wais hang, xia Furniture table, chair, bed, bookshelf,.. etc. Description of room, house or hostel room.. eg what is placed where and how many things are there in it? Review Lessons Preview Lessons. Expression yao, xiang and yaoshi (if). Days of week, months in a year etc. I am learning Chinese. Is Chinese difficult? Module IV Counting from 1-1000 Use of chang-chang. Making an Inquiry What time is it now? Where is the Post Office? Days of the week. Months in a year. Use of Preposition zai, gen. Use of interrogative pronoun duoshao and ji. Whose??? Sweater etc is it? Different Games and going out for exercise in the morning. Module V The verb qu Going to the library issuing a book from the library Going to the cinema hall, buying tickets Going to the post office, buying stamps Going to the market to buy things.. etc Going to the buy clothes . Etc. Hobby. I also like swimming. Comprehension and answer questions based on it.
Examination Scheme:
Text & References:

Elementary Chinese Reader Part I Lesson 11-20
SEMINAR - II
MSV 255
Credit Units: 03
Seminar Contents:
Examination Scheme:
COMMUNICATION SKILLS - III

To initiate the learners with the basic mechanics of writing skills and facilitate them with the core skills required for communication in the professional world.
MSV 341
Credit Units: 01
Course Contents:
Module I: Mechanics and Semantics of Sentences Writing effective sentences Style and Structure Module II: Developing writing skills Inter - office communication: Business Letter; E mails; Netiquette Intra office communication: Memos, Notices, Circulars, Minutes Report Writing Module III: Business Presentations Planning, design and layout of presentation Information Packaging Audience analysis Audio visual aids Speaking with confidence Case Studies
Examination Scheme:
Text & References:

Krishnaswamy, N, Creative English for Communication, Macmillan Raman Prakash, Business Communication, Oxford.
BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCE - III (LEADING THROUGH TEAMS)

This course aims to enable students to: Understand the concept and building of teams Manage conflict and stress within team Facilitate better team management and organizational effectiveness through universal human values.
MSV 343
Credit Units: 01
Course Contents:
Module I: Teams: An Overview Team Design Features: team vs. group Effective Team Mission and Vision Life Cycle of a Project Team Rationale of a Team, Goal Analysis and Team Roles Module II: Team & Sociometry Patterns of Interaction in a Team Sociometry: Method of studying attractions and repulsions in groups Construction of sociogram for studying interpersonal relations in a Team Module III: Team Building Types and Development of Team Building Stages of team growth Team performance curve Profiling your Team: Internal & External Dynamics Team Strategies for organizational vision Team communication Module IV: Team Leadership & Conflict Management Leadership styles in organizations Self Authorized team leadership Causes of team conflict Conflict management strategies Stress and Coping in teams Module V: Global Teams and Universal Values Management by values Pragmatic spirituality in life and organization Building global teams through universal human values Learning based on project work on Scriptures like Ramayana, Mahabharata, Gita etc. Module VI: End-of-Semester Appraisal Viva based on personal journal Assessment of Behavioural change as a result of training Exit Level Rating by Self and Observer
Examination Scheme:
Text & References:

Organizational Behaviour, Davis, K. Hoover, Judhith D. Effective Small Group and Team Communication, 2002,Harcourt College Publishers LaFasto and Larson: When Teams Work Best, 2001, Response Books (Sage), New Delhi Dick, Mc Cann & Margerison, Charles: Team Management, 1992 Edition, viva books J William Pfeiffer (ed.) Theories and Models in Applied Behavioural Science, Vol 2, Group (1996); Pfeiffer & Company
Smither Robert D.; The Psychology of Work and Human Performance, 1994, Harper Collins College Publishers
FRENCH - III
To provide the students with the know-how To master the current social communication skills in oral and in written. To enrich the formulations, the linguistic tools and vary the sentence construction without repetition.
MSV 344
Credit Units: 02
Course Contents:
Module B: pp. 76 88 Unit 6 Module C: pp. 89 to103 Unit 7 Contenu lexical: Unit 6: se faire plaisir 1. acheter : exprimer ses choix, dcrire un objet (forme, dimension, poids et matires) payer 2. parler de la nourriture, deux faons dexprimer la quantit, commander un repas au restaurant 3. parler des diffrentes occasions de faire la fte Unit 7: Cultiver ses relations 1. matriser les actes de la communication sociale courante (Salutations, prsentations, invitations, remerciements) 2. annoncer un vnement, exprimer un souhait, remercier, sexcuser par crit. 3. caractriser une personne (aspect physique et caractre) Contenu grammatical: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. accord des adjectifs qualificatifs articles partitifs Ngations avec de, nerien/personne/plus Questions avec combien, quel expressions de la quantit neplus/toujours - encore pronoms complments directs et indirects accord du participe pass (auxiliaire avoir ) avec lobjet direct 9. Impratif avec un pronom complment direct ou indirect 10. construction avec que - Je crois que/ Je pense que/ Je sais que
Examination Scheme:
Text & References:

le livre suivre : Campus: Tome 1
GERMAN - III
To enable the students to converse, read and write in the language with the help of the basic rules of grammar, which will later help them to strengthen their language. To give the students an insight into the culture, geography, political situation and economic opportunities available in Germany
MSV 345
Credit Units: 02
Course Contents:
Module I: Modal verbs Modal verbs with conjugations and usage Imparting the finer nuances of the language Module II: Information about Germany (ongoing) Information about Germany in the form of presentations or Referat neighbors, states and capitals, important cities and towns and characteristic features of the same, and also a few other topics related to Germany. Module III: Dative case Dative case, comparison with accusative case Dative case with the relevant articles Introduction to 3 different kinds of sentences nominative, accusative and dative Module IV: Dative personal pronouns Nominative, accusative and dative pronouns in comparison Module V: Dative prepositions Dative preposition with their usage both theoretical and figurative use Module VI: Dialogues In the Restaurant, At the Tourist Information Office, A telephone conversation Module VII: Directions Names of the directions Asking and telling the directions with the help of a roadmap Module VIII: Conjunctions To assimilate the knowledge of the conjunctions learnt indirectly so far
Examination Scheme:
Text & References:

Wolfgang Hieber, Lernziel Deutsch Hans-Heinrich Wangler, Sprachkurs Deutsch Schulz Griesbach, Deutsche Sprachlehre fr Auslnder P.L Aneja, Deutsch Interessant- 1, 2 & 3 Rosa-Maria Dallapiazza et al, Tangram Aktuell A1/1,2 Braun, Nieder, Schme, Deutsch als Fremdsprache 1A, Grundkurs
SPANISH III
To enable students acquire knowledge of the Set/definite expressions (idiomatic expressions) in Spanish language and to handle some Spanish situations with ease.
MSV 346
Credit Units: 02
Course Contents:
Module I Revision of earlier semester modules Set expressions (idiomatic expressions) with the verb Tener, Poner, Ir. Weather Module II Introduction to Gustarand all its forms. Revision of Gustar and usage of it Module III Translation of Spanish-English; English-Spanish. Practice sentences. How to ask for directions (using estar) Introduction to IR + A + INFINITIVE FORM OF A VERB Module IV Simple conversation with help of texts and vocabulary En el restaurante En el instituto En el aeropuerto Module V Reflexives
Examination Scheme:
Text & References:

Espaol, En Directo I A Espaol Sin Fronteras -Nivel Elemental
JAPANESE - III
To enable the students to converse in the language with the help of basic verbs and to express themselves effectively and narrate their everyday short encounters. Students are also given projects on Japan and Japanese culture to widen their horizon further. Note: The Japanese script is introduced in this semester.
MSV 347
Credit Units: 02
Course Contents:
Module I: Verbs Different forms of verbs: present continuos verbs etc Module II More Adverbs and adverbial expressions Module III: Counters Learning to count different shaped objects, Module IV: Tenses Past tense, Past continuous tense. Module V: Comparison Comparative and Superlative degree Module VI: Wishes and desires Expressing desire to buy, hold, possess. Usage in negative sentences as well. Comparative degree, Superlative degree. Module VII: Appointment Over phone, formal and informal etc.
Learning Outcome
Students can speak the language and can describe themselves and situations effectively They also gain great knowledge in terms of Japanese lifestyle and culture, which help them at the time of placements.
Handouts, audio-aids, and self-do assignments. Use of library, visiting and watching movies in Japan and culture center every Friday at 6pm.
Examination Scheme:
Text & References:

CHINESE III
Foreign words are usually imported by translating the concept into Chinese, the emphasis is on the meaning rather than the sound. But the system runs into a problem because the underlying name of personal name is often obscure so they are almost always transcribed according to their pronciation alone. The course aims at familiarizing the student with the basic aspects of speaking ability of Mandarin, the language of Mainland China. The course aims at training students in practical skills and nurturing them to interact with a Chinese person.
MSV 348
Credit Units: 02
Course Contents:
Module I Drills Dialogue practice Observe picture and answer the question. Introduction of written characters. Practice reading aloud Practice using the language both by speaking and by taking notes. Character writing and stroke order Module II Measure words Position words e.g. inside, outside, middle, in front, behind, top, bottom, side, left, right, straight. Directional words beibian, xibian, nanbian, dongbian, zhongjian. Our school and its different building locations. What game do you like? Difference between hii and neng, keyi. Module III Changing affirmative sentences to negative ones and vice versa Human body parts. Not feeling well words e.g. ; fever, cold, stomach ache, head ache. Use of the modal particle le Making a telephone call Use of jiu and cal (Grammar portion) Automobiles e.g. Bus, train, boat, car, bike etc. Traveling, by train, by airplane, by bus, on the bike, by boat etc. Module IV The ordinal number di Mei the demonstrative pronoun e.g. mei tian, mei nian etc. use of to enter to exit Structural particle de (Compliment of degree). Going to the Park. Description about class schedule during a week in school. Grammar use of li and cong. Comprehension reading followed by questions. Module V Persuasion-Please dont smoke. Please speak slowly Praise This pictorial is very beautiful Opposites e.g. Clean-Dirty, Little-More, Old-New, Young-Old, Easy-Difficult, Boy-Girl, Black-White, BigSmall, Slow-Fast etc. Talking about studies and classmates Use of it doesnt matter Enquiring about a student, description about study method. Grammar: Negation of a sentence with a verbal predicate.
Examination Scheme:
Components CT1 Weightage (%) 20 C Project + Presentation I Interaction/Conversation Practice CT2 20 C 20 I 20 V 15 A 5
Text & References:

Elementary Chinese Reader Part I, Part-2 Lesson 21-30
SEMINAR III
MSV 355
Credit Units: 03
Seminar Contents:
Examination Scheme:
SUMMER PROJECT
Course Code: MSV 360 Credit Units: 09
Methodology Students will be sent to various industries and institutes where they will undergo short-term training. After completion of training the students will be required to submit Project report, which shall then be evaluated by two internal examiners. PROJECT REPORT The Project Report is the final research report that the student prepares on the project assigned to him. In case of sponsored project the lay out of the project could be as prescribed by the sponsoring organization. However, in other cases the following components should be included in the project report: Title or Cover Page The title page should contain Project Title; Students Name; Programme; Name of the Institute; Year and Semester and Name of the Faculty Guide. Acknowledgements Acknowledgement to any advisory or financial assistance received in the course of work may be given Abstract A good abstract should be straight to the point; not too descriptive but fully informative. First paragraph should state what was accomplished with regard to the objectives. The abstract does not have to be an entire summary of the project, but rather a concise summary of the scope and results of the project. Table of Contents Title and subtitles are to correspond exactly with those in the text Introduction Here brief introduction to the problem that is the central to the project and an outline of the structure of the rest of the report should be provided. The introduction should aim to catch the imagination of the reader, so excessive details should be avoided. Materials and Methods This section should aim at experiment designs, materials used. Methodology should be mentioned in details including modification if any. Results and Discussion Present results, discuss and compare these with those from other workers etc. In writing this section, emphasis should be given on what has been performed and was achieved in the course of the work, rather than discuss in detail what is readily available in the textbooks. Avoid abrupt changes in the contents from section to section and maintain a lucid flow throughout the thesis. An opening and closing paragraph in every chapter should be included in a smooth flow. Note that in writing the various sections, all figures and tables should as far as possible be next to the associated text, in the same orientation as the main text, numbered, and given appropriate titles or captions. All major equations should also be numbered and unless it is really necessary never write in point form. Conclusion A conclusion should be the final section in which the outcome of the work is mentioned briefly including future prospects Appendices The appendix contains material which is of interest to the reader but not an integral part of the thesis and any problem that have arisen that may be useful to document for future reference. References This should include papers and books referred to in the body of the report. These should be ordered alphabetically on the authors surname. The titles of the journals preferably should not be abbreviated; if they are, abbreviations must comply with an internationally recognized system. Examples For research article
Voravuthikunchai, SP, Lortheeranuwat, A, Ninrprom, T. Popaya, W, Pongpaichit Sanjay, Supawita T.(2002) Antibacterial activity of Thai medicinal plant against enterohaemorrhagic E.coli 157:H7.Clin Microbiol Infect, 8(SUPPL 1):116-117 For Book Kowalski, M.(1976) Transduction of effectiveness in Rhizobium Meliloti. SYMBIOTIC NITROGEN FIXATION PLANTS(editor P.S. Nutman IBP), 7:63-67 The Layout Guidelines for the Project File & Project Report A4 size Paper Font: Arial (10 points) or Times New Roman (12 points) Line spacing: 1.5 Top and bottom margins: 1 inch/ 2.5 cm; left and right margins: 1.25 inches/ 3 cm ASSESSMENT OF THE PROJECT FILE Essentially, marking will be based on the following criteria: the quality of the report, the technical merit of the project and the project execution. Technical merit attempts to assess the quality and depth of the intellectual efforts put into project. The file should fulfill the following assessment objectives: Range of Research Methods used to Obtain Information Execution of Research Data Analysis Analyse Quantitative/Qualitative information Control quality Draw Conclusions
Assessment Scheme:
Continuous Evaluation: 40% (Based on punctuality, regularity of work, adherence to plan and methodology, refinemebts/mid-course corrections etc. as reflected in the Project File) Final Evaluation: 60%(Based on the documentation in the file, Final report layout, analysis and results, achievements of objectives, presentations/viva)
VIRAL DISEASES OF HUMAN

To give basic knowledge on clinical virology, laboratory diagnostic tests and interpretation.
MSV 301
Credit Units: 04
Course Contents:
Clinical course of viral infections, history and disease burden, risk factors, geographical distribution, clinical samples, laboratory diagnostic tests their interpretation and differential diagnosis and treatment: Module I Enteric Viral Diseases, Health risks of enteric viral infections in children and fetus, Cancer linked to Viruses, Respiratory Viral Diseases including respiratory syncytical virus, SARS, Swine flu Module II Exanthematous Disorders of Viral Aetiology- Chikenpox, Measles - Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis (SSPE), congenital rubella syndrome, induced congenital cataracts Module III Haemorrhagic Fever Viruses Biological (Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic fever, Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome, Dengue fever, Kyasanur Forest fever, Ebola haemorrhagic fever Module IV HIV/AIDS, Viral Encephalitis-Japanese encephalitis, Chandipura Virus, Chikungunya, Yellow Fever, West Nile virus, Viral Hepatitis.
Examination Scheme:
Text & References:

James H. Strauss, Ellen G. Strauss Viruses and Human Disease, Second Edition, Academic Press
VIRAL DISEASES OF ANIMAL

To give basic knowledge on clinical virology, laboratory diagnostic tests and interpretation, zoonoses.
MSV 302
Credit Units: 04
Course Contents:
Clinical course of viral infections, history and disease burden, risk factors, zoonosis, reverse zoonosis/anthroponosis, geographical distribution, clinical samples, laboratory diagnostic tests their interpretation and differential diagnosis and treatment: Module I Immunodeficiency viral diseases in animals (bovine, feline, canine, equine, primates), FMD, Rinderpest, Bovine Ephemeral Fever, Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy Module II Bluetonge, Swine Influenza, Japanese Encephalitis, Equine Influenza, Equine Infections, Anemia and Equine Encephalitis Module III Rabies, Infections Canine Hepatitis, New castle Disease, Mareks Disease, Avian Influenza, Viral Diseases of Fish.
Examination Scheme:
Text & References:

Fields Virology (2 volumes) 5th Edition (year 2007) Bernad N. Fields, David Mahan Kuippe, Peter M. Howley, Diane E. Griffin Lippincott Williams and Williams
APPLIED EPIDEMIOLOGY
To gain knowledge on course of disease, dissemination, outbreaks and public health.
MSV 303
Credit Units: 03
Course Contents:
Module I: Public health surveillance Types and methods of public health and infectious disease surveillance, establishing surveillance system. Module II: Analytical epidemiology Case control and cohort studies. Module III: Outbreak investigations Needs and steps to be taken for outbreak investigations, collaboration with State and national health authorities.
Examination Scheme:
Text & References:

Epidemiology: An Introduction. Latest edn./ Pub. Date 2000 Kenneth J. Rothman. Published by Oxford University Press
APPLIED ENTOMOLOGY
To gain knowledge on virus vector relationship molecular ontomology of mosquito vectors and vector control.
MSV 304
Credit Units: 03
Course Contents:
Module I: Vector virus relationship Virus dissemination & mechanism of virus transmission in vectors, natural cycle, maintenance of viruses in nature, basis of vector competence, mechanical transmission, virus dissemination, susceptibility intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Xenodiagnosis methods and application. Module II: Epizootiology of vector borne viral diseases Formation of natural foci of diseases, spatial structure and geographic variations. Animal movements, host preferences of vectors and their influence, influence of man in natural focality, natural cycles and population biology of vector borne pathogens, GIS in vector borne viral diseases. Module III: Vector Control Various control strategies and environmental management. Control in urban settings Control at aquatic stages, adult population, personal protection, insecticide resistance mechanism and control dynamics. Module IV Molecular Entomology - Mosquito Genetics: Basic Genetics mutants of special interest, chromosomal variants, genetics of populations, evolutionary Genetics, Applied Genetics [Breeding systems, Genetic control] Transgenic vectors: Transgenic mosquitoes, genetic manipulation, interfere with arbovirus infections, ecological aspects, possible usage of transgenic mosquitoes. Molecular Characterization of vectors: Species complexes, molecular approach to Taxonomy, proteins as Taxonomic markers, biochemical and molecular Taxonomyfor detection of intra species variation.
Examination Scheme:
Text & References:

Medical Entomology for students. Service MW (1996), Chapman and Hall Medical and veterinary entomology Kettle DS (1984) CAB International
ANTIVIRALS AND VIRAL VACCINES

To give critical information on vaccine development, types of vaccines and antivirals.
MSV 305
Credit Units: 04
Course Contents:
Module I: Viral Vaccines Conventional vaccines killed and attenuated, modern vaccines-recombinant proteins, subunits, DNA vaccines, peptides, Immunomodulators (cytokines), vaccine delivery and adjuvants, large scale manufacturing-QA/QC issues. Module II: Antivirals nterferons, designing and screening for antivirals, mechanisms of action, antiviral libraries, antiretroviralsmechanism of action and drug resistance. Module III: Modern approaches of virus control Antisense RNA, siRNA, ribozymes, in silico approaches for drug designing.
Examination Scheme:
Text & References:

Immunology by J.Kubey Fence Creek Publishing(Blackwell)
GENERAL ANIMAL VIROLOGY LAB

Hand on training on lab techniques used in human/animal viruses
MSV 320
Credit Units: 02
Course Contents:
Module I Separation and characterization of viral proteins and nucleic acid by polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, column chromatography, blotting technique. Pathotyping of animal viruses using Newcastle disease virus model; determination of immunosuppressive potential of animal viruses using infectious bursal disease virus/Mareks disease virus/chicken anemia virus, characterization of molecular determinants of viral virulence using variants, recombinants and reassortants, isolation and molecular characterization of viruses with varying virulence. Module II Purification of immunoglobulin classes and IgG subclasses, IgG fragments production by pepsin and papain digestion, cytokine quantitation and detection by ELISPOT assay, IgV gene amplification and sequencing, use of immunoinformatics tools to Ig genes.
Examination Scheme:
CLINICAL VIROLOGY LAB

To students with practical aspects of clinical virology and techniques used.
MSV 321
Credit Units: 02
Course Contents:
Module I Sample collection of various human and animal viral diseases. Enteric Viruses: Sample processing and ELISA test; Respiratory Viruses: Sample processing and virus isolation for Indirect Fluorescent Antibody (IFA)test; Measles: IgG, IgH diagnosis and PCR; Haemorrhagic Fevers: MACELISA, multiplex PCR for serotyping, RNA extraction by Trizol method, reverse transcription, PCR and agarose gel electrophoresis interpretation, hemagglutination inhibition assay; HIV: diagnosis, subtyping and CD4, CD8 counts; Viruses Associated with Encephalitis: Flavivirus neutralization tests for differential diagnosis, RT PCR for JE and WN Viruses, mouse inoculation and observation of sickness, diagnosis of Chandipura virus, antigen detection systems, antigen capture ELISA and immunofluorescence; Hepatitis: Serum ALT, urine bile salt, bile pigments, HBV DNA PCR (DNAzol/column method), HAV RNA PCR (TRIzol column method), real time PCR quantization for HBV DNA, pre-core mutant analysis.
Examination Scheme:
VIRAL DISEASES OF CEREALS, VEGETABLES, TUBER CROPS AND ORNAMENTALS

To impart knowledge of symptomatology, transmission, and causal virus characteristics, diagnosis and management of plant virus diseases.
MSV 306
Credit Units: 04
Course Contents:
Module I Cereals : Rice- tungro, dwarf, ragged stunt, grassy stunt, stripe; Wheat- soil-borne mosaic, streak mosaic, yellow mosaic / spindle streak mosaic and mosaic caused by BYDV; Barley- yellow dwarf and stripe mosaic; Maize and Sorghum- sugarcane mosaic, maize mosaic, dwarf mosaic, streak and maize stripe. Modue II Vegetables : Tomato- leaf curl, mosaic, wilt, fern leaf; Chilli- mosaic caused by CMV, TMV, TEV and vein banding, leaf curl; Brinjal- Mosaic caused by CMV/TMV; Okra- Yellow vein mosaic; Onion and garlicYellow dwarf, garlic mosaic and latent; Cucurbits- CMV, squash mosaic, watermelon mosaic and bud necrosis, green mottle mosaic, squash leaf curl, Zucchini yellow mosaic virus; Carrot- red leaf, thin leaf and mottle; Radish- mosaic; Cabbage and cauliflower- turnip mosaic, CaMV and Yellow mosaic. Modue III Tuber crops: Potato- leaf roll, rugose mosaic (PVY and/or PVX), strains of PVY, mild mosaic/latent diseases caused by PVX, PVS and PVM, spindle tuber viroid disease; Sweet potato- mild and feathery mottle- Cassava- common mosaic, African and Indian mosaic diseases. Colocasia- Dasheen mosaic virus. Module IV Ornamentals: Tulips- flower breaking, Gladiolus- BYMV; Orchids- cymbidium mosaic and odontoglossum ring spot viruses; Rose- mosaic; Carnations- mottle, etched ring, latent and ring spot; Chrysanthemum- aspermy, vein mottle and stunt viroid; Aroids- Dasheen mosaic virus; viral diseases of lily, marigold, freesia, begonia, aglaonema, alstroemeria, gerbera, Iris, lisianthus, Narcissus, and tuberose
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Mathews Plant Virology by Roger Hull
VIRAL DISEASES OF FRUITS, CASH CROPS, GRAIN LEGUMES AND SPICES

To impart knowledge of symptomatology, transmission, and causal virus characteristics, diagnosis and management of plant virus diseases
MSV 307
Credit Units: 04
Course Contents:
Module I Fruit crops : Banana- bunchy top, streak, infectious chlorosis, bract mosaic; Papaya- leaf curl, mosaic, ring spot and leaf distortion; Citrus- tristeza, yellow mosaic, psorosis, exocortis; Grape- fan leaf, leaf roll; Applemosaic, stem pitting, stem grooving, chlorotic leaf spot, Apple dimple fruit viroid, apple scar skin viroid, apple fruit crinkle viroid; Peach & Plum- prunus necrotic ring spot virus, prune dwarf virus, American plum line pattern, hop stunt viroid, peach latent mosaic viroid; Cherry- cherry little leaf, prunus necrotic ring spot virus. Module II Cash crops: SugarcaneMosaic, Fiji disease, Leaf fleck disease (Sugarcane bacilliform virus); Sugar beet- yellows, western yellows, curly top and beet mosaic; Tobacco- leaf curl, mosaic, streak; Cotton- leaf curl, stenosis, Jute and allied fiber crops Mesta yellow vein virus, sunhemp- necrosis disease, sunhemp mosaic. Groundnut- bud necrosis, stem necrosis, mottle, stripe, clump, rosette and chlorotic streak; Sunflower- necrosis, mosaic, Sesamum- leaf curl, and Mustard and rape seed- mosaic. Module III Grain Legumes: French bean- common mosaic, yellow mosaic, golden mosaic, leaf roll, CMV; Peas- seedborne mosaic, enation mosaic, BYMV; Soybean- mosaic, dwarf, TRSV; Cowpea- mosaic, chlorotic mottle, southern bean mosaic, CMV, golden mosaic; Chickpea- stunt, chlorotic dwarf, CMV, alfalfa mosaic; Pigeonpea- sterility mosaic, Green/Black Gram- mungbean yellow mosaic, leaf crinkle. Module IV Spices, beverages and aromatic plants: Cardamom- mosaic; Black pepper-stunt; Cocoaswollen shoot, Areca nut- Arecanut yellow leaf disease, Coconut-Cadang cadang; viral diseases of coriander, cumin, mentha and vanilla
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BIOLOGY OF VIRUS VECTORS, EPIDEMIOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT OF PLANT VIRUS DISEASES

To give knowledge on carriers of viruses-vectors and disease control methods
MSV 308
Credit Units: 03
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Module I Introduction to General Entomology: Insect morphology and classification, Arthropod and other insects of virus importance, their structures and functions. Methods for arthropod vector collection, preservation/maintenance and transportation; Identification of major vectors and molecular approaches for identification of vector species. Biology and ecology of insect vectors. Module II Epidemiology of vector-borne viruses: Impact of climatic factors (weather station: temperature, rainfall, humidity, wind speed and directions, subsoil temperature), soil factors and cropping practices; molecular epidemiology, disease forecasting. Module III IPM (Integrated Pest Management), IDM (Integrated Disease Management), cultural practices, biocontrol of insect vectors, use of clean seed, cross protection.
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APPLIED VIROLOGY
To acquaint students with use of viruses as biocontrol agents and production of virus free plants
MSV 309
Credit Units: 03
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Module I: Selection of virus-free plant propagules Seed certification programme of potato Budwood certification in citrus Virus free banana plantlets Virus free pome and stone fruits budwood Virus free ornamental plants Module II: Seed borne viruses Production of virus free certified seeds Module III: Generation of virus resistant / tolerant variety Generation of virus resistant/ tolerant variety through conventional breeding. Exploitation of transgenic technology for G M plants through suitable genes derived from viruses, naturally resistant plants or from other sources. Guidelines for testing and field release of transgenic crops in India. Module IV: Viruses as biocontrol agents (viral biopesticides) Bacterial, algal, fungal and insect viruses mass production and their application as biocontrol agents against bacterial and fungal pathogens of plants, algae and insect pests.
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Plant Pathology. 4th Edition Agrios, G.H,. Academic Press, San Diego, 635pp Principles of Seed Pathology 2nd Edition (1996), V.K. Agarwal and James B Sinclair, CRC Press
VIRAL DISEASE MANAGEMENT

To get acquainted with methods used for the management of the viruses
MSV 310
Credit Units: 04
Course Contents:
Module I: Viruses as molecular model systems in biology and Molecular Biology Viral nucleic acids as genetic materials. Exploitation of viruses as model systems in the development of new technologies in Biology. Module II: Viruses as unique genetic resources Exploitation of viral genes / sequences in the construction of varied types of gene vectors (cloning, shuttle, expression and transcription) and their applications. Virus genes as a source of novel enzymes, gene expression activators and silencers. Molecular model systems in understanding the replication of nucleic acids and regulation of gene expression strategies and cancer biology (SV-40, adeno and papillomaviruses). Display of foreign peptides on virion surface and applications. Module III: Phage therapy Isolation, identification and exploitation of promising bacteriophages to control bacterial infections in humans. Module IV: Gene therapy Exploitation of viruses (retro-, adeno- and parvoviruses) as functional gene delivery systems. Module V: Viruses as biological warfare, biocrime and bioterrorism agents Small poxvirus (variola), viral encephalitis and viral hemorrhagic fevers; HIV, viral hemorrhagic fevers (Ebola) and yellow fever virus. Module VI: Rice necrosis mosaic virus induced higher jute fiber yield History and details of field application. Module VII: Some recent striking developments Viruses that heal; Virus induced solar cells in tobacco plant possible prospects.
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Plant Pathology. 4th Edition Agrios, G.H.,Academic Press, San Diego, 635pp Plant Virus Disease Control Edited by A Hadidi R K Khetarpal and H Koganezawa APS Press 1998
GENERAL PLANT VIROLOGY LAB

Practical exposure and hand on training
MSV 322
Credit Units: 02
Course Contents:
Module I Study of symptoms of virus diseases through visit to local diseases fields and/or photographs Effect of virus infection on chloroplast number and cell size Observation of inclusion bodies under light and electron microscope Determination of concentration of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids in seeds of virus infected and healthy plants. Detection and identification of a virus through ELISA Module II Transmission of plant viruses through insect vectors (aphids, leaf hopper, whitefly, thrips) Determination of virus effect on yield components. Collection and Identification of local insect vectors Diagnosis of virus diseases (theoretical exercise) Determination of disease progress curve Study of seed transmission of viruses
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Sambrook, J., Fritsch, E. F. and Maniatis. T., Molecular cloning A laboratory manual. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, New York.
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES LAB

Hand on training on advanced techniques used for virus identification and detection
MSV 323
Credit Units: 02
Course Contents:
Module I Isolation of plasmids from bacteria Restriction enzyme analysis of plasmids Recovery of DNA from gels: Electroclution and extraction of DNA from low melting agarose gels. Southern blotting Northern blotting Western blotting Module II Electro immunoassay Preparation of dot-blots for hybridization Preparation of competent bacterial cells and transformation with recombinant plasmid DNA, identification of positive clones by different approaches Problems related to recombinant DNA technology.
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Sambrook, J., Fritsch, E. F. and Maniatis. T, Molecular cloning A laboratory manual, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, New York.
DISERTATION
Course Code: MSV 455 Credit Units: 30
Guidelines for Training Project:

Research experience is as close to a professional problem-solving activity as anything in the curriculum. It provides exposure to research methodology and an opportunity to work closely with a faculty guide. It usually requires the use of advanced concepts, a variety of experimental techniques, and state-of-art instrumentation. Research is genuine exploration of the unknown that leads to new knowledge which often warrants publication. But whether or not the results of research project are publishable, the project should be communicated in the form of a research report written by the student. Sufficient time should be allowed for satisfactory completion of reports, taking into account that initial drafts should be criticized by the faculty guide and corrected by the student at each stage. The file is the principal means by which the work carried out will be assessed and therefore great care should be taken in its preparation. In general, the File should be comprehensive and include: A short account of the activities that were undertaken as part of the project A statement about the extent to which the project has achieved its stated goals. Astatement about the outcomes of the evaluation and dissemination processes engaged in as part of the project; Any activities planned but not yet completed as part of the project, or as future initiative directly resulting from the project; Any problems that have arisen that may be useful to document for future reference. Report Layout The report should contain the following components: Title or Cover Page The title page should contain the following information: Project Title; Student name; Course; Year; Supervisor name
Acknowledgements (optional)
Acknowledgement to any advisory or financial assistance received in the course of work may be given Abstract A good abstract should be straight to the point; not too descriptive but fully informative. First paragraph should state what was accomplished with regard to the objectives. The abstract does not have to be an entire summary of the project, but rather a concise summary of the scope and results of the project Table of Contents Title and subtitles are to correspond exactly with those in the text Introduction Here brief introduction to the problem that is the central to the project and an outline of the structure of the rest of the report should be provided. The introduction should aim to catch the imagination of the reader, so excessive details should be avoided. Materials and Methods This section should aim at experiment designs, materials used. Methodology should be mentioned in details including modification if any. Results and Discussion Present results, discuss discuss and compare these with those from other workers etc. In writing these section, emphasis should be given on what has been performed and was achieved in the course of the work, rather than discuss in detail what is readily available in the text books. Avoid abrupt changes in the contents from section to section and maintain a lucid flow throughout the thesis. An opening and closing paragraph ins every chapter should be included in a smooth flow. Note that in writing the various sections, all figures and tables should as far as possible be next to the associated text, in the same orientation as the main text, numbered, and given appropriate titles or captions. All major equations should also be numbered and unless it is really necessary never write in point form. Conclusion A conclusion should be the final section in which the outcome of the work is mentioned briefly.
Future Prospects Appendices The appendix contains material which is of interest to the reader but not an integral part of the thesis and any problem that have arisen that may be useful to document for future reference. References This should include papers and books referred to in the body of the report. These should be ordered alphabetically on the authors surname. The titles of the journals preferably should not be abbreviated; if they are, abbreviations must comply with an internationally recognized system. Examples For research article Voravuthikunchai, SP, Lortheeranuwat, A, Ninrprom, T. Popaya, W, Pongpaichit Sanjay, Supawita T.(2002) Antibacterial activity of Thai medicinal plant against enterohaemorrhagic E.coli 157:H7.Clin Microbiol Infect, 8(SUPPL 1):116-117 For Book Kowalski, M.(1976) Transduction of effectiveness in Rhizobium Meliloti. SYMBIOTIC NITROGEN FIXATION PLANTS(editor P.S. Nutman IBP), 7:63-67 ASSESSMENT OF THE PROJECT FILE Essentially, marking will be based on the following criteria: the quality of the report, the technical merit of the project and the project execution. Technical merit attempts to assess the quality and depth of the intellectual efforts put into project. The file should fulfill the following assessment objectives: Range of Research Methods used to Obtain Information Execution of Research Data Analysis Analyse Quantitative/Qualitative information Control quality Draw Conclusions
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Continuous Evaluation: 40% (Based on punctuality, regularity of work, adherence to plan and methodology, refinemebts/mid-course corrections etc. as reflected in the Project File) Final Evaluation: 60%(Based on the documentation in the file, Final report layout, analysis and results, achievements of objectives, presentations/viva)

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