Masters and Postgraduate programs in Sciences

Programme Objectives (POs) of M.Sc. Anthropology:

1. The students of M.Sc. Anthropology should learn the history, branches and scope of anthropology.
2. They should comprehensively understand the concepts and theories of major branches of anthropology i.e. Biological, Social and Archaeological anthropology.
3. Students should be familiar with approaches, techniques, methodology and study designs commonly used in anthropological research.
4. They must understand the nuances of conducting population based fieldwork independently and collecting useful qualitative and quantitative date pertaining to their research work. They should be aware of ethical principles and right to privacy and data protection.

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Programme Objectives (POs) of M.Sc. Forensic:

The programs provides opportunity for learners to achieve the following objectives

1. Make students familiar with the field of forensic science which includes investigating a crime by applying forensic science principles.
2. Enhance knowledge, in depth understanding and application of forensic science, policing and criminal investigation by teaching and research.
3. Develop critical and analytical subject specific skills involving the principles, practices and techniques of specific field.
4. Develop competence in research methods and presentation of information.
5. Develop skills in forensic identification, forensic problem solving either independently or as a team member.
6. Keep abreast with all recent developments and emerging trends in Forensic science, Ethics and the law

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Programme Objectives (POs) of M.Sc. Environmental Studies:

The Master's course (M.Sc./M.A.) in Environmental Studies was instituted as an Innovative Programme of the University Grant Commission. The programme aims to train students with the objective of teaching-learning and research to promote the idea of sustainability. This objective shall be achieved through developing a foundation on ecological,social, economic, legal and ethical dimensions of the environmental studies on a robust interdisciplinary foundation.

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Programme Objectives (POs) of M.Sc. Physics:

The objectives of the M.Sc. Physics programme are manifold and start with imparting students with an in-depth knowledge and understanding through the core courses which form the basis of Physics namely, Classical Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics, Mathematical Physics, Statistical Physics, Electromagnetic Theory, Solid State Physics, Electronics, Nuclear and Particle Physics along with Atomic and Molecular Physics. Creative thinking and problem-solving capabilities are also aimed to be encouraged through tutorials. The elective and open elective courses are designed for more specialized and/or interdisciplinary content to equip students with a broader knowledge base. The core and elective labs are designed to develop an appreciation for the fundamental concepts and working of devices used in everyday life employing scientific methods/tools of physics. Computational physics course is aimed to equip the students to use computers as a tool for scientific investigations/understanding. The dissertation(s) in both theory and experimental stream are expected to give a flavor of how research leads to new findings. In addition, the M.Sc. course is to lay a solid foundation for a doctorate in Physics/allied subjects later. .

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Programme Objectives (POs) of M.Sc. Zoology:

The programme M.Sc. in Zoology aims to equip students with recent advances in Zoology from organismic to reductionist biology. It also aims to empower students to understand the challenges of society and the country that falls into the realms of Zoology, such as Aquaculture, Reproductive health, Behavior and Biological time keeping, Cancer Biology, Microbiome and their roles in health and diseases, Bioremediation of pollutants and pesticides, etc. It also offers students to a series of elective courses so that they can choose to specialize in the specific area of their interests in Zoology.

Keeping the true spirit of choice-based credit system scheme, close to 40% of the total credits are offered as elective courses. First and second semester courses are offered as corecourses, and in that 33% credits are assigned for lab work and hands-on experience. At third semester, to choose two elective courses, a student has a bouquet of sixcourses divided in two groups. The open elective has been chosen to attract students from diverse interdisciplinary areas of sciences, such as Anthropology, Environmental studies, Biomedical Sciences, etc. This course is designed to ignite the inquisitive mind to enter in to research in interdisciplinary areas. The fourth semester offers a total of 16 elective courses, which for logistics of programme management, are divided in to four streams, where a student has to choose a stream. In the fourth semester also, the major emphasis is on skill-based training into socially relevant areas of Zoology.

These courses are open for admission to students from Zoology (Hons.) to Life Sciences and Biomedical sciences if they have studied Zoology and Chemistry as generic elective at undergraduate level under CBCS scheme.

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Programme Objectives (POs) of M.Sc. Botany:

The M.Sc. - Botany programme is designed to equip students with essential knowledge and technical skills to study plants in a holistic manner. Students would be trained in all areas of plant biology using a unique combination of core and elective papers with significant interdisciplinary components. Students would be exposed to cutting-edge technologies that are currently used in the study of plant life forms, their evolution and interactions with other organisms within the ecosystem. Students would also become aware of the social and environmental significance of plants and their relevance to the national economy.

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Programme Objectives (POs) of M.Sc. Chemistry:

1. To provide a broad foundation in Chemistry that stresses scientific reasoning and analytical problem solving with a molecular perspective.
2. To make the Department a growing center of excellence in teaching, cutting-edge research, curriculum development and popularizing Chemistry.
3. To provide students with the skills required to succeed in M.Sc. the Chemical industry or professional school.
4. To make international collaborations for students and faculty exchange and research cooperation.
5. The Department would like to attain worldwide recognition in Chemistry research and teaching.
6. To expose the students to a breadth of experimental techniques using modern instrumentation.
7. The Department also endeavours to contribute to industry and address problems of societal importance.
8. The Department also aims at Chemistry outreach in the form of books, online courses, and other Chemistry education activities that showcase the role of Chemistry as a central science.

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