Embark on a science safari!
Do you love Biology as a subject, but are reluctant to pursue an MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) or a BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) due to its rather-long duration? Without compromising on your passion for the subject, there are many other shorter-duration options that you can take up.
Although there is a reverse trend again, with students opting for pure sciences in large numbers, there is still a good demand for applied science courses. Depending on your interest, you can opt for courses in Botany or Zoology, or try out options such as Life Sciences and Anthropology. So go ahead and follow your heart!
B.Sc. Applied Life Sciences (Sericulture)
About: Three-year degree
Where: DU – Acharya Narendra Dev College
Entry: DU — Board percentage (Min. 45% marks in PCB; min. 40% marks in English; min. 40% aggregate in PCBE)
Syllabus: Introduction to Sericulture, Mulberry Production, Silkworm Rearing and Cocoon Production, Silk Technology, Silkworm Genetics and Breeding, Extension and Management, Silkworm Rearing and its Management, Morphology and Physiology of
Silkworm.
B.Sc. Life Sciences
About: Three-year (part-time) degree
Where: DU – Available in almost 15 colleges
Entry: DU — Board percentage (Min. 45% marks in PCB; min. 40% marks in English; min. 40% aggregate in PCBE)
Syllabus: Cell Biology, Ecology, Genetics, Physiology, Developmental Biology, Taxonomy And Evolution, Animal Diversity, Plant Diversity.
B.Sc. (Hons.) Anthropology
About: Three-year degree
Where: DU (Hans Raj College)
Entry: DU — Min. 50% in English and must have cleared all the included subjects in Class XII
Syllabus: Human Evolution, Growth and Development, Ecological Studies.
B.Sc. (Hons.) Botany
About: Three-year degree
Where: DU – Available in almost 15 colleges, IGNOU
Entry: DU/IGNOU — Board percentage (Min. 55% marks in PCB; min. 40% marks in English (compulsory subject); min. 50%
in PCBE)
Syllabus: Microbiology, Plant Ecology, Plant Physiology, Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Cell and Molecular Biology,
Biochemical and Molecular Techniques.
B.Sc. (Hons) Zoology
About: Three-year degree
Where: DU – ANDC, Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences, Rajguru College of Applied Sciences for Women, JMI, IGNOU
Entry: DU/JMI/IGNOU — Board percentage (Min. 55% marks in PCB; min. 40% marks in English (compulsory subject); min. 50% in PCBE)
Syllabus: Human Physiology, Cell Biology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Biophysics, Microbiology, Pathology, Medicinal
Chemistry, Human Genetics, Biostatistics, Toxicology, Social and Preventive Medicine, Environmental Biology, Radiation Biology, Medical Biotechnology, Medical Biochemistry, Advanced Medicinal Chemistry.
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Cong takes out ‘Padyatra’ in Jammu; seeks restoration of statehood to J&K
The Jammu and Kashmir Congress on Tuesday took out 'Azadi Ki Gaurav Padyatra' from Bhour camp to Satwari chowk here with its working president Raman Bhalla reiterating the demand for restoration of statehood to the erstwhile state. The 'Padyatra' was organised as part of the 75th anniversary of India's independence to recollect the sacrifices of martyrs and spread the message of communal harmony, Bhalla, who was leading the foot march, said.
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Drug peddler held with 1.10 kg opium in Karnal
The Karnal police have arrested a drug peddler and recovered 1.10 kg of opium from his possession. The police said that the accused, Kuldeep of Bansa village of the district was arrested from Nissing on Tuesday evening. Sub-inspector Rishi Pal said that they got information about a drug smuggler in the Nissing area. During the raid, the police team recovered 1.10kg of opium from him.
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The highly contagious lumpy skin disease (LSD) has now infected thousands of cattle in Haryana. As per the ground reports, in the beginning, the infection was reported in a few foreign breed cows in the Radaur block of Yamunanagar district. But the virus has now been reported in almost all northern districts of the state. The maximum cases are from Yamunanagar, Ambala, Kurukshetra and Sirsa districts.
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No fitness fire in Mohali firemen’s belly
Physical fitness, among the primary requirements for firefighters, seems to be on the bottom of the checklist when it comes to the contractual firemen of the Mohali fire department. Recruited two years back, the 24 contractual firemen at the department recently underwent a physical fitness test, pre-planned by the municipal corporation, and were expected to come out with flying colours. But 10 of the 24 flunked majorly.
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Haryana to give cash award to players finishing fourth at Commonwealth Games
The Haryana government will give a cash award of Rs 15 lakh each to sportspersons who finished fourth at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, minister of state for sports, Sandeep Singh told the assembly on Tuesday. The minister said an equal amount of hard work is put in by the players who finish fourth in any competition. The assembly on Tuesday applauded sportspersons from the state for their excellent performance in the Birmingham CWG.
