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Basic Science
Name of the Head of Department: Dr. N. V. Soni
About the Department
The Department of Basic Sciences was established in May 2018 and plays a vital role in supporting undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. It offers courses in Genetics, Plant Breeding, Crop Physiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Elementary Statistics, Computer Applications. The department also houses a dedicated computer laboratory with facilities to provide hands-on training in computer technology for batches of up to 35 students. In addition to teaching, the department actively contributes to human resource development in various fields of Agriculture/Horticulture and provides valuable inputs and recommendations to strengthen farmer–scientist linkages through research outcomes. It is equally engaged in extension activities, including organizing workshops, seminars, training programmes, and delivering expert lectures and talks to farmers and scientific community.
Courses offered by department in Under Graduates programme (5th Dean’s committee):
|
Sr. No. |
Course No. |
Name of Course |
Credit |
|
1 |
BSC 1.1 |
Elementary Plant Biochemistry |
2(1+1) |
|
2 |
BSC 1.2 |
Principles of Genetics and Cytogenetics |
3(2+1) |
|
3 |
BSC 1.3 |
Introductory Microbiology |
2(1+1) |
|
4 |
BSC 2.4 |
Introductory Crop Physiology |
2(1+1) |
|
5 |
BSC 2.5 |
Principles of Plant Breeding |
3(2+1) |
|
6 |
BSC 3.6 |
Elementary Plant Biotechnology |
2(1+1) |
|
7 |
BSC 3.7 |
Growth and Development of Horticultural Crops |
2(1+1) |
|
|
|
Total |
16 ( 9+7) |
Courses offered by department in Under Graduates programme (6th Dean’s committee):
|
Sr. No. |
Course No. |
Name of Course |
Credit |
|
1 |
BSC 5.1 |
Fundamentals of Plant Breeding |
3 (2+1) |
|
2 |
BSC 5.2 |
Introductory Crop Physiology |
2 (1+1) |
|
3 |
BSC 5.3 |
Laboratory Techniques for Horticulture crops |
2 (0+2) |
|
4 |
BSC 6.4 |
Principles of Biochemistry |
3 (2+1) |
|
5 |
BSC 6.5 |
Growth and Development of Horticulture crops |
3 (2+1) |
|
|
|
Total |
13 (7+6) |
Future plans/thrust areas:
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Strengthening research on basic science in the area of horticultural crops.
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Focus will be on use of crop improvement in the field of horticultural crops.
