Page 1 : SWAMI RAMANAND TEERTH MARATHWADA UNIVERSITY, NANDED, , Semester pattern curriculum under, Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) for, BOTANY, BSc. FY., , Semester ~ 1, CCB-1(A), Theory Paper -I, , Viruses ,Bacteria, Algae, Fungi, Lichens and Mycorrhiza, , Credits 02, Periods = 45 Maximum Marks - 50, , , , Learning Objectives, 1. To study and impart knowledge about the occurrence, distribution, structure and life, history of lower plants such as algae, fungi, lichens, 2. To instill in students an appreciation for the diversity of plant forms and structural, organization that exists within plant bodies that allow plants to develop and live as, integrated organisms in diverse environments, Learning outcomes:, 1. Understand the morphology, structure and importance of the various organisms, , 2, Differentiate between various groups of Algae, Fungi, Bacteria, Viruses, and Lichens &, , Mycorthiza, 3. Learn the life cycles of individuals belonging to Algae, Fungi, Bacteria, Viruses, Lichens, & Mycorthiza, Unit I: Microbes (10 Lectures), , , , Viruses —Introduction, general characters of viruses, replication (general account), and RNA, virus (TMV); Economic importance; study of yellow vein mosaic of Bhendi, , Bacteria — Introduction, General characters and cell structure; Reproduction — vegetative, asexual, (Binary Fission) and recombination (conjugation,) Study of Citrus Canker and Economic, , importance of Bacteria,, , Unit I: Algae (12 Lectures), , Introduction, General characters, Ecology and distribution; Range of thallus organization and, reproduction; Classification of algae (F. E. Fritch’s 1935); Morphology and life-cycles of the, following: Nostoc, Oedogonium and Ectocarpus. Economic importance of algae, , Unit 111: Fungi (13 Lectures), , Introduction- General Characteristics, ecology and significance, cell wall composition, nutrition,, reproduction and classification (Alexopolous & Mims 1979); General characteristics, ecology,, significance and life cycle of, Penicillium, Alternaria (Deuteromycota), Agaricus, (Basidiomycota)., , Unit IV: Lichens and Mycorrhiza (10 Lectures), , Lichens: General characters, types and economic importance., , Mycorthiza: General characters, ectomycorrhiza and endomycorshiza and their s, , , , Theory paper-I: Viruses Bacteria, Algae, Fungi, Lichens and Mycorrhiza, Unit wise distribution of periods and marks:, , , , , , , , , , , , , , Unit | Title Periods Maximum, Allotted Marks, T _ | Microbes 10 28, TT | Algae 12 28, TM | Fungi 13 28, IV_| Lichens and Mycorrhiza 10 28, Total 45 112

Page 2 : SWAMI RAMANAND TEERTH MARATHWADA UNIVERSITY, NANDED, , Semester pattern curriculum under, Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) for, , BOTANY, BSc. F.Y., , Semester ~1, CCB-1(B), , Theory Paper -I1, Plant Ecology ,Phytogcography and Environmental Biology, , Credits :02, Periods ~ 45 Maximum Marks - 50, , , , Learning Objectives:, 1. Acquainted with basic concepts of Ecology , Ecosystem Ecological factors, community, ecology and phytogeogeaphy, 2. To provide students with skills necessary for Ecological studies, Learning outcomes:, 1. Able to understand the ecological principles , interactions taking place in the Ecosystems, and the flow of energy, 2, Learn about the concept of phytogeography and its relations with other disciplines, Unit I; Ecological Factors (10 Lectures), Introduction, Scope of Ecology, Ecological Factors: Climatic factors- Light, Temperature, Wind,, Humidity, Edaphic factors- Soil moisture, Temperature, Soil pH, Soil formation, Composition and, Soil profile., Unit Il: Ecological Adaptations (11 Lectures), Morphological and anatomical adaptations in Hydrophytes (f4ydrilla stem and Nymphea petiole),, Xerophytes ( Nerium leaf and Casuarina stem), General characters of Halophytes and Epiphytes., Unit, , , , Ecosystem and Plant Communities (12 Lectures), Ecosystem: Introduction, Structure, types (Pond ecosystem and Forest ecosystem), Tropic levels,, Energy flow in ecosystem, food chain, food web and ecological pyramids,, , 13/25, , Community ecology: Community characteristics, Frequency, Density, Life forms and ecological, succession (Hydrosere), Analysis of Plant communities (quadrant method)., , Unit IV: Phytogeography and Environmental Biology (12 Lectures), , Introduction, Bio-geographical regions of India, Bio-diversity hot spots of India, , Environmental pollution: Air, Water and soil pollution (Causes, effects and contro! measures),, Soil erosion and soil conservation, afforestation , deforestation and Chipko movement,, , Environmental education and awareness., , ‘Theory paper-II: - Plant Ecology, Phytogcography and Environmental Biology, Unit wise distribution of periods and marks:, , , , , , , , , , , , , , Unit | Title Periods Maximum, Allotted Marks, T _ | Ecological Factors 10 28, TT _ | Ecological Adaptations I 28, TIT | Ecosystem and Plant Communities 12 28, TV _ | Phytogeography and Environmental Biology 12 28, Total 45 112