B.Sc(honors). in Genetics - Parul University Gujarat

About B.Sc (Honors) Genetics

The ever-growing scope of human scientific development has resulted in cutting edge research discoveries in the scope of Genetics through innovations in DNA. The Faculty of Applied sciences provides a four year Bachelor of Science honros Degree in Genetics, which focuses in the discovery of extensive practical training related to biological sciences. The department is equipped with the most cutting edge research facilities and laboratories which provide the most engaging learning experience. The curriculum is uniquely designed to inculcate within the students the root level knowledge of genetics, its past and present innovations and also its future scope. As a way of developing and shaping the practical hands on training of the students, the faculty constantly engages in knowledge centric workshops and innovative experimental projects under the guidance of expert faculties and resource persons. The department maintains strong ties with various industries and research centres which continuously shape and guide the genetics students towards developing effective career competencies.

Curriculum

Semester 1	Semester 2
Major (Discipline Specific Course)	Major (Discipline Specific Course)
Cell Biology	Biochemistry
Chemistry	Fundamentals of Microbiology
Lab-1- Cell Biology	Lab-1- Biochemistry
Lab-2- Chemistry	Lab-2-Fundamentals of Microbiology
University Electives -1 (Multidisciplinary course) (Select any one)	University Electives -2 (Multidisciplinary course ) (Select any one)
First aid and life support	Digital Health
Digital banking and insurance	Maintenance of Household Apparatus
Digital Media	Human Psychology
E-waste Management-Issues and Challenges	Public Health Nutrition
Fundamentals of investment	Skill Enhancement Course -2
Skill Enhancement Course -1	Mathematical Aptitude
Diet Counselling Techniques	Value Added Course-2
Value Added Course-1	IPDC including History and Culture of India and IKS-I
Climate Change & Sustainable Environment	Ability Enhancement Course -2 /Modern Indian Language-2 (Select any one)
Ability Enhancement Course -1 /Modern Indian Language-1 (Select any one)	Basic English-II
Basic English-I	Basic Hindi-II
Basic Hindi-I	Basic Gujarati-II
Basic Gujarati-I

Semester 3	Semester 4
Major (Discipline Specific Course)	Major (Discipline Specific Course)
Molecular biology	Enzymology
Immunology	Principles of Genetics
Lab-I - Molecular biology	Biochemical Pathway
Lab-II- Immunology	Lab 1 - Enzymology
University Electives -3 (Select any one)	Lab 2 - Principles of Genetics
Artificial Intelligence Application in People Management	Skill Enhancement Course -4 (Select any one)
Cyber Security, Tools, Techniques and Counter Measures	Bioinstrumentation
Income Tax Return & E-Filing	Value Added Course-4/ Physical Education (Select anyone)
Intelectual Property	Positive Mental Health
Retail Management	Physical Education: Yoga
Skill Enhancement Course -3	Physical Education: Sports
Artificial Intelligence -AI	Physical Education: NCC
Value Added Course-3	Ability Enhancement Course -4 / Modern European Language-2 (Select any one)
IPDC including History and Culture of India and IKS-2	Advanced English – II
Ability Enhancement Course -3/ Modern European Language-1 (Select any one)	Basic German
Advanced English - I	Basic French -II
Basic German -I
Basic French - I

Semester 5	Semester 6
Major (Discipline Specific Course)	Major (Discipline Specific Course)
Molecular Genetics	Cytogenetics
Genetic Engineering	Clinical Biochemistry
Population and Evolutionary Genetics	Lab 1 - Cytogenetics
Lab-1 Molecular Genetics	Lab-2- Clinical Biochemistry
Lab-2 Genetic Engineering	Elective
Skill Enhancement Course -5(Select anyone)	Genes and Diseases
Digital Literacy	Behavioural Genetics
Finance for everyone	Ability Enhancement Course -5
	Professional Ethics and Communication
	Internship/Mini Project-1 (in Major Specific Course)

Semester 7	Semester 8
Major (Discipline Specific Course)	Major (Discipline Specific Course)
Research Methodology	Bioethics and IPR
Bioinformatics	Bionanotechnology
Epigenetics	Transgenics and Recent Advances
Elective	Elective
Tissue Culture Technology	OmicsTechnologies
Human Growth and Anthropometry	Cancer Genetics
On Job Training (OJT)- in Major Specific (for Honours Degree)	On Job Training (OJT)- in Major Specific (for Honours Degree)
OR	OR
Research Project in Major Specific course (For Honours with Research degree)	Research Project in Major Specific course (For Honours with Research degree)