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IGNOU M.Sc Programs Eligibility & Duration (July Session)
IGNOU provides the Distance and Online MSc course in 17 specializations which are MSc in Counselling And Family Therapy, MSc in Environmental Science, MSc in Food And Nutrition, MSc in Hospitality Administration, M.Sc in Mathematics With Applications In Computer Science, M.Sc in Home Science – Community Development and Extension Management, M.Sc in Analytical Chemistry, M.Sc in Applied Statistics, M.Sc in Biochemistry, M.Sc in Chemistry, M.Sc in Food Safety and Quality Management, M.Sc in Geography, M.Sc n Geoinformatics, M.Sc. in Industrial Safety, M.Sc in Information Security, M.Sc in Physics, M.Sc in Renewable Energy and Environment, and M.Sc in Zoology. The syllabus of all the specializations except MSc in hospitality administration as IGNOU provides this course through the collaboration with the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology, is given below.
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IGNOU M.Sc Programs - Curriculum (Syllabus/Subjects)
The syllabus of the distance and online M.Sc. programs offered by IGNOU is thoughtfully designed to provide students with a strong foundation in their chosen field of science, blending academic theory, research methodology, and practical applications. Each specialization under the IGNOU M.Sc. umbrella covers a wide range of advanced topics aimed at enhancing both knowledge and employability. The curriculum generally consists of core courses that lay the groundwork of essential concepts, elective courses that allow learners to focus on specific areas of interest, and, in some cases, a dissertation, project work, or practical component that supports hands-on experience.
Depending on the specialization, students may engage with subjects such as scientific research techniques, advanced mathematics, computational tools, biological and chemical sciences, environmental science, food and nutrition, counselling and family therapy, geoinformatics, computer programming, data mining, industrial safety, renewable energy systems, information security, and more. The programs are structured to ensure that learners not only understand theoretical frameworks but also develop critical thinking and analytical abilities required in both academic and professional environments.
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Title of the Course |
Credits |
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MHC-001- Fundamentals of Development and Extension |
6 |
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MHC-002- Community Organisation and Community Development |
4 |
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MDC-003- Media in Development Communication |
6 |
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MDC-005- Development: Information and Communication Technologies |
6 |
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MHC-003- Programme Planning and Evaluation |
4 |
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MHC-004- Participatory Community Development |
4 |
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MHCP-001- Field Project in Home Science |
4 |
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MGS-001*- Gender and Development: Concept, Approaches and Strategies (OR) MRD-202*- Rural Development Programmes |
6
6 |
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PGDCDEM- P.G. Diploma in Community Development and Extension Management (PGDCDEM) as Exit option after completion of 1st year
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Total – 40 |
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M. Sc. IIndyear |
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MHC-005- Community Sciences And Community Development: Emerging Issues |
8 |
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MDV-110- Training And Development |
6 |
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MHC-006- Management of Maternal and Child Health |
4 |
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MHC-007- Social and Behaviour Change |
6 |
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MHC-008- Research Methods In Community Development & Extension Management |
4 |
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MHCP-002- Research Project in Home Science |
6 |
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MEDS-051*- Fundamentals of CSR (OR) MHC-009*- Rural Development: Issues and Concerns |
6
6 |
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MSCHSC- M. Sc. (Home Science – Community Development & Extension Management )(MSCHSC) |
Total – 80 |
*This is an Elective Course. Any one to be selected. All other Courses are compulsory.
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Title of the Course |
Course Credits |
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Semester-I |
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MCH-011- Inorganic Chemistry -I |
4 credits |
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MCH-012- Organic Chemistry-I |
4 credits |
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MCH-013- General Physical Chemistry |
4 credits |
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MCHL-011- Chemistry Lab-I |
2 credits |
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MCHL-012- Chemistry Lab-II |
2 credits |
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MCHL-013- Chemistry Lab-III |
2 credits |
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MCH-014*- Mathematics for Chemists |
2 credits |
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MCH-015*- Biology for Chemists |
2 credits |
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* Learners may take MCH-014 or MCH-015, depending on their requirement. Semester-II |
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MCH-016- Inorganic Chemistry -II |
4 credits |
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MCH-017- Organic Chemistry-II |
4 credits |
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MCH-018- Quantum Chemistry and group theory |
4 credits |
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MCHL-014- Chemistry Lab-IV |
2 credits |
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MCHL-015- Chemistry Lab-V |
2 credits |
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MCHL-016- Chemistry Lab-VI |
2 credits |
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MCH-019- Green Chemistry |
2 credits
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Semester-III |
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MCH-001- Basic Analytical Chemistry |
6 credits |
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MCHL-001- Basic Analytical Chemistry Lab |
2 credits |
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MCH-002- Separation Methods |
6 credits |
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MCHL-002- Separation Methods Lab |
2 credits |
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MCH-0023- Environmental chemistry |
4 credits |
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Semester-IV |
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MCHL-0018- Environmental chemistry Lab |
2 credits |
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MCH-020- Introduction to research |
2 credits |
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MCH-003- Spectroscopic Methods of Analysis |
6 credits |
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MCHL-003- Spectroscopic Methods of Analysis Lab |
2 credits |
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MCH-004- Electroanalytical and Other analytical methods |
6 credits |
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MCHL-004- Electroanalytical and Other analytical methods Lab |
2 credits |
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Semester |
Title of the Course |
Course Credits |
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I |
Real Analysis, Calculus and Geometry |
02 |
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Probability and Probability Distributions |
04 |
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Survey Sampling and Design of Experiments-I |
04 |
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Statistical Quality Control and Time Series Analysis |
04 |
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Introduction to R Software |
02 |
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Statistical Computing using R-I |
04 |
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II |
Statistical Inference |
04 |
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Applied Regression Analysis |
04 |
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Multivariate Analysis |
04 |
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Epidemiology and Clinical Trials |
02 |
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Statistical Computing using R-II |
06 |
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III |
Survey Sampling and Design of Experiments-II |
04 |
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Classical and Bayesian Inference |
04 |
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Linear Algebra and Multivariate Calculus |
04 |
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Research Methodology |
04 |
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Statistical Computing using R-III |
04 |
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IV |
Data Analysis with Python |
02 |
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Data Analysis with Python Lab |
02 |
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Categorical and Survival Analysis |
02 |
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Introduction to Machine Learning |
04 |
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Statistical Computing using R-IV |
02 |
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Operations Research* |
04 |
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Stochastic Processes* |
04 |
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Project/Dissertation* |
08 |
* Candidate may opt either two theory courses “Operations Research” (4 credits) and “Stochastic Processes” (4 credits) together or a Project/Dissertation.
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Course Codes |
Title of the Course |
Course Credits |
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Year:1 – Semester I |
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MBC-001 |
Concepts of Biochemistry (Core) |
4 |
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MBC-002 |
Cell and Molecular Biology (Core) |
4 |
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MBC-003 |
Bioanalytical Techniques (Core) |
4 |
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MBCL-001 |
Biochemistry Lab I(Core) |
4 |
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Year:1 Semester II |
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MBC-004 |
Enzymes and their applications (Core) |
4 |
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MBC-005 |
Concepts and connections in metabolism (Core) |
4 |
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MBC-006 |
Recombinant DNA Technology and its applications (Core) |
4 |
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MBCL-002 |
Biochemistry Lab II |
4 |
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Elective course (*any two in a year) |
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MBCE-012* |
Plant Biochemistry |
4* |
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MBCE-013* |
Human Physiology |
4* |
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MBCE-014* |
Microbiology |
4* |
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Year:2- Semester III |
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MBC-007 |
Bioinformatics and Biostatistics (Core) |
4 |
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MBC-008 |
Genetics and Evolutionary Biology (Core) |
4 |
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MBC-009 |
Clinical Biochemistry (Core) |
4 |
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MBCL-003 |
Biochemistry Lab III (Core) |
4 |
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Year:2- Semester IV |
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MBC-010 |
Research methodology(Core) |
4 |
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MBC-011 |
Animal and Plant tissue culture(Core) |
4 |
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MBCP-001 |
Project |
8 |
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Elective course (*any two in a year) |
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MBCE-015* |
Immunology and immunological techniques |
4* |
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MBCE-016* |
Toxicology |
4* |
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MBCE-017* |
OMICS |
4* |
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Course Code |
Title of the Course |
Course Credits |
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Semester I |
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MCH-011 |
Inorganic Chemistry -I |
04 |
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MCH-012 |
Organic Chemistry-I |
04 |
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MCH-013 |
General Physical Chemistry |
04 |
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MCH-014* |
Mathematics for Chemists |
02 |
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MCH-015* |
Biology for Chemists |
02 |
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MCHL-011 |
Chemistry Lab-I |
02 |
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MCHL-012 |
Chemistry Lab-II |
02 |
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MCHL-013 |
Chemistry Lab-III |
02 |
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*The learner has to take one of these two courses. The learners who have studied biology at 10+2 level are advised to opt for MCH-014 (Mathematics for Chemists) course whereas those who have studied Mathematics at 10+2 level, are advised to opt for MCH-015 (Biology for Chemists) course. Semester II |
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MCH-016 |
Inorganic Chemistry -II |
04 |
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MCH-017 |
Organic Chemistry-II |
04 |
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MCH-018 |
Quantum Chemistry and group theory |
04 |
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MCH-019 |
Green Chemistry |
02 |
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MCHL-014 |
Chemistry Lab-IV |
02 |
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MCHL-015 |
Chemistry Lab-V |
02 |
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MCHL-016 |
Chemistry Lab-VI |
02 |
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Semester III |
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MCH-020 |
Atomic and Molecular spectroscopy |
04 |
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MCH-021 |
Chemistry of Materials |
04 |
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MCH-022 |
Separation and Spectroscopic Methods |
04 |
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MCHL-017 |
Separation and Spectroscopic Methods Lab |
02 |
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MCH-023 |
Environmental Chemistry |
04 |
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MCHL-018 |
Environmental Chemistry Lab. |
02 |
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Semester IV |
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MCH-024 |
Introduction to research |
02 |
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MCH-025 |
Electroanalytical and Other analytical methods |
04 |
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MCHL-019 |
Electroanalytical and Other analytical methods Lab |
02 |
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MCHE-011 |
Elective- I: Applications of spectroscopy to Inorganic &Bioinorganic molecules |
04 |
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MCHE-012 |
Elective- II: Spectroscopic Identification of Organic Compounds |
04 |
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MCHE-013 |
Elective- III: Supramolecular Chemistry |
04 |
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MCHE-014 |
Elective – IV: Primary and Secondary Metabolites |
04 |
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MCHE-015 |
Elective – V: Advanced Kinetics and Electrochemistry |
04 |
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Course Code |
Title of the Course |
Credits |
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First Year |
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I Semester |
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MEV 11 |
Fundamentals of Environmental Science and Ecology |
4 |
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MEV 12 |
Earth Processes |
4 |
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MEV 13 |
Environmental Chemistry |
4 |
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MEVL 11 |
Environmental Science Lab Course -1 |
4 |
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II Semester |
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MEV 14 |
Sustainable Natural Resource Management |
4 |
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MEV 15 |
Environmental Pollution, Control and Management |
4 |
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MEV 16 |
Environmental Impact Assessment |
4 |
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MEVL 12 |
Environmental Science Lab Course -2 |
4 |
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Elective Course (Choose any one course from the elective courses list) |
4 |
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Second Year |
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III Semester |
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MEV 17 |
Environmental Legislations |
4 |
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MEV 18 |
Environmental Health and Ecotoxicology |
4 |
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MEV 19 |
Research Methodology for Environmental Science |
4 |
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MEVL 13 |
Environmental Science Lab Course – 3 |
4 |
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Elective Courses (Choose any one course from the elective courses list) |
4 |
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IV Semester |
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MEVP 11 |
Dissertation/Project |
8 |
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Elective Course (Choose any one course from the elective courses list) |
4 |
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Elective Course (Choose any one course from the elective courses list) |
4 |
Elective Courses (Choose any four courses: One each for Sem. II & Sem.-III and two for Sem. IV)
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MEVE 11 |
Global Climate Change |
4 |
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MEVE 12 |
Environmental Management |
4 |
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MEVE 13 |
Environmental Biotechnology |
4 |
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MEVE 14 |
Biodiversity Conservation and Management |
4 |
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MEVE 15 |
Disaster Management |
4 |
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MEVE 16 |
Urban Environment |
4 |
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MEVE 17 |
Environment and Society |
4 |
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MEVE 18 |
Instrumentation Techniques for Environmental Monitoring |
4 |
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MEVE 19 |
Environmental Issues |
4 |
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Total Credits |
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72 |
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First Year courses |
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Course code |
Title of course |
Course Credits |
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MVP 001 |
Food Fundamentals and Chemistry |
4 |
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MVPI 001 |
Food Microbiology |
4 |
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MVP 002 |
Food laws and Standards |
4 |
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MVP 003 |
Principles of Food Safety and Quality Management |
4 |
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MVP 004 |
Food Safety and Quality Management Systems |
4 |
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MVPL 001 |
Food Safety and Quality Auditing |
4 |
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MVPL 002 |
Chemical Analysis and Quality Assurance |
4 |
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MVPP 003 |
Project Work 1
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8 |
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2nd year courses |
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Course code |
Title of course |
Course Credits |
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MVP 005 |
Food Toxicology and public health |
4 |
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MVP 006 |
Food Biotechnology |
4 |
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MVP 007 |
Recent trends in Food Technology and safety |
4 |
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MVP 008* |
MOOC on Novel Technologies for Food Processing and Shelf-Life Extension |
3 |
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MVP 009 |
Research methodology |
4 |
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MVPS 001 |
Seminar |
1 |
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MVPP 002 |
Dissertation |
16 |
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MVPP004** |
Project Work 2 |
4
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* Students are requested to enrol for “MOOC on Novel Technologies for Food Processing and Shelf-Life Extension” offered by Prof. Hari Niwas Mishra, IIT Kharagpur at SWAYAM platform. Successful completion of MOOC is required for completion of M.Sc.
** For lateral entry to 2nd year of M. Sc, the PGDFSQM students (who have completed 32 credits) need to complete this additional course i.e. MVPP 004 as project work/industrial training report//food testing lab training/MOOC of 4 credits in the second year of M. Sc.
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Semester |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit |
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I
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MGG-001 |
Introduction to Geographic Thought |
2 |
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MGG-008 |
Advances in Geographical Thought |
2 |
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MGG-002 |
Geomorphology |
4 |
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MGG-003 |
Regional Geography of India |
4 |
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MGG-004 |
Population and Settlement Geography |
4 |
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MGGL-001 |
Cartography |
4 |
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II
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MGG-005 |
Climatology |
4 |
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MGG-006 |
Economic Geography |
4 |
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MGG-007 |
Environmental Geography |
4 |
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MGG-010 |
Urban Geography |
4 |
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MGGL-002 |
Methods of Geographic Analysis: Quantitative and Qualitative |
4 |
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III
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MGG-009 |
Social Geography |
4 |
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MGG-013 |
Oceanography |
4 |
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MGG-011 |
Geographical Information System (GIS) |
4 |
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MGGL-003 |
Geospatial Analysis |
4 |
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MGGL-004 |
Field Survey Methods: Physical and Socio-Economic |
4 |
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IV
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MGG-012 |
Introduction to Remote Sensing |
4 |
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MGGL-005 |
Remote Sensing Techniques |
4 |
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MGGE-002 * |
Natural Resources Management |
4 |
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MGGE-003 * |
Natural Hazards and Disaster Management |
4 |
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MGGE-004 * |
Hydrology and Water Resources |
4 |
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MGGP-001 |
Project ** |
8 |
Note: * Learner can opt for any one course from the given choices in the fourth semester.
** Synopsis and topic finalization of project shall be done in 3rd semester and registration for the project shall to be done in 4th semester.
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Semester I |
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Course Code |
Course Name |
Credits |
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MIS 021 |
Safety Policy and Principles of Accident Prevention |
4 |
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MIS 022 |
Industrial Safety: Rules and Acts |
2 |
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MIS 023 |
Safety in Construction Industry |
2 |
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MIS 024 |
Mechanical and Electrical Safety |
2 |
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MISP 021 |
Project |
6 |
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Total |
16 |
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Semester II |
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S. No. |
Course Code |
Course Name |
Credits |
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1. |
MIS 025 |
Industrial Project Management and Control Strategies |
4 |
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2. |
MIS 026 |
Communication Skills for Industrial Safety Personnel |
4 |
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3. |
MEV 001 |
Introduction to Environmental Health |
4 |
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4. |
MEV 002 |
Environmental and Occupational Hazards |
4 |
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5. |
MEV 005 |
Occupational Health and Safety |
4 |
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Total |
20 |
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Semester III |
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S. No. |
Course Code
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Course Name |
Credits |
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1. |
MIS 031 |
Fire Safety |
4 |
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2. |
MIS 032 |
Risk Assessment and Vulnerability Analysis |
4 |
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3. |
MIS 033 |
Disaster Management |
4 |
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4. |
MIS 034 |
Research Methodology |
4 |
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5. |
MIS 035 |
Safety in Various Industrial Sectors |
4 |
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6. |
MEV 016 |
Environmental Impact Assessment |
4 |
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Total |
24 |
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Semester IV |
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S. No. |
Course Code (Proposed) |
Course Name |
Credits |
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1. |
MIS 036 |
Emergency Response Planning and Management of Disasters |
4 |
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2. |
MIS 037 |
Safety Audit |
4 |
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3. |
MIS 038 |
Hazardous Material Management |
4 |
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6. |
MISP 031 |
Research Project |
8 |
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Total |
20 |
First Semester
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Title of the course |
Credits |
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Introduction to Information Security |
4 |
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Network Security |
4 |
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Cyber Security |
4 |
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Policy, Standards and Laws |
4 |
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Total |
16 |
Second Semester
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Title of the course |
Credits |
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Application and Business Security Developments |
4 |
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BCP, DR Planning and Audit |
4 |
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Digital Forensics |
4 |
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Project |
4 |
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Total |
16 |
Third Semester
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Title of the Course |
Credits |
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Cyber Attack: use of Technology in Cyberspace |
2 |
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Cloud and Infrastructure Security |
2 |
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Cyber Security using Python |
4 |
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Data Science and Big Data |
4 |
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Practical (Cyber Attacks, Cloud Security and Data Recovery etc.) |
4 |
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Total |
16 |
Fourth Semester
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Title of the course |
Credits |
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Web Application Testing and Audit |
4 |
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E-commerce and Cyberspace |
2 |
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IoT Security |
2 |
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Latest Trends in Information and Cyber Security |
2 |
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Practical (Web Application, Audits, e-commerce security and IoT ) |
4 |
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Project-II |
2 |
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Total |
16 |
First Semester
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
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MPH-001 |
Mathematical Methods in Physics |
4 Credits |
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MPH-002 |
Classical Mechanics I |
2 Credits |
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MPH-003 |
Electromagnetic Theory |
2 Credits |
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MPH-004 |
Quantum Mechanics I |
4 Credits |
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MPH-005 |
Electronics |
4 Credits |
Second Semester
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
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MPH-006 |
Classical Mechanics II |
4 Credits |
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MPH-007 |
Classical Electrodynamics |
4 Credits |
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MPH-008 |
Quantum Mechanics II |
4 Credits |
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MPHL-009 |
General Physics Laboratory* |
4 Credits |
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MPHL-010 |
Electronics Laboratory* |
4 Credits |
*These Laboratory Courses (MPHL 009 and MPHL 010) will be conducted over the period of Semesters 1 and 2 and the Study Centres will prepare the schedule accordingly.
Third Semester**
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
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MPH-011 |
Statistical Mechanics |
4 Credits |
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MPH-012 |
Condensed Matter Physics |
4 Credits |
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MPH-013 |
Optics |
2 Credits |
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MPH-014 |
Computational Physics |
2 Credits |
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MPHL-015 |
Computational Physics : Laboratory |
4 Credits |
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MPHE-025 MPHE-026 |
Elective Course (Any ONE**) (i) Materials Science (ii) Elements of Reactor Physics |
4 Credits |
**Only one course out of MPHE-025 and MPHE-026 is to be opted in Semester 3. Elective course opted in Semester 3 cannot be opted again in Semester 4.
Fourth Semester $$
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
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MPH-016 |
Atomic and Molecular Physics |
4 Credits |
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MPH-017 |
Nuclear and Particle Physics |
4 Credits |
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MPHE-025 MPHE-026 MPHE-027 |
Elective Courses (Any TWO$$) (i) Materials Science (ii) Elements of Reactor Physics (iii) Nanoscience |
4 Credits + 4 Credits |
$$ Only two courses out of MPHE-025, MPHE-026 and MPHE-027 are to be opted in Semester 4, without repetition.
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Courses in 1st Semester |
Courses in 2nd Semester |
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Name of the Course/Credits |
Name of the Course/Credits |
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Energy Conversion/4 |
Renewable Energy Systems/4 |
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Heat Transfer/4 |
Energy Management/4 |
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Energy and Environment/4 |
Environment law and Management/4 |
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Foundation of Mathematics and Statistics/4 |
Industrial Training/Minor Project/6 |
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Courses in 3rd Semester |
Courses in 4th Semester |
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Name of the Course |
Name of the Course |
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Solar Energy and its Application/4 |
*Elective 2/4 |
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Bioenergy Conversion and its Utilization/4 |
MRWP- 002-Major Project/12 |
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Energy Economics and Planning/4 |
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1st Semester |
Molecular Cell Biology (Core) |
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Genetics and Animal Biotechnology (Core) |
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Comparative Animal Physiology and Biochemistry (Core) |
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Parasitology (Elective) |
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Lab Course I |
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2nd Semester |
Systematics, Biodiversity and Evolution (Core) |
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Genomics and Proteomics (Core) |
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Animal Behavior and Animal Welfare Ethics (Elective) |
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Aquaculture (Elective) |
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Lab Course II |
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PG Diploma |
Student will obtain PG Diploma in Applied Zoology and Biotechnology if he/she exits after successfully completing first year of M.Sc. |
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3rd Semester |
Biostatistics and Bioinformatics (Core) |
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Principles of Ecology (Core) |
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Immunology (Core) |
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Research Methodology (Core) |
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Lab Course III |
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4th Semester
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Insect Taxonomy and Morphology (Elective) |
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Insect Physiology and Toxicology (Elective) |
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Applied Entomology (Elective) |
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Lab Course IV |
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Project |
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Specialization – Course Name |
Core Subjects / Sample Course Titles |
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MSCHSC – M.Sc. (Home Science – Community Development and Extension Management) |
– Community Development – Gender and Development – Extension Management and Communication – Programme Planning and Evaluation |
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MSCMACS – M.Sc. (Mathematics with Applications in Computer Science) |
– Algebra – Real Analysis – Functional Analysis – Differential Equations – Design and Analysis of Algorithms – Operating Systems |
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MSCCFT – M.Sc. (Counselling and Family Therapy) |
– Human Development and Family Dynamics – Theoretical Foundations of Counselling – Mental Health and Psychopathology – Counselling and Family Therapy Techniques |
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MSCANCHEM – M.Sc. (Analytical Chemistry) |
– Analytical Chemistry Principles – Instrumental Methods of Analysis – Spectroscopy – Chromatographic Techniques |
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MSCAST – M.Sc. (Applied Statistics) |
– Probability Theory – Statistical Inference – Multivariate Analysis – Statistical Computing Using R/SPSS |
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MSCBCH – M.Sc. (Biochemistry) |
– Biomolecules – Enzymology – Molecular Biology – Clinical Biochemistry |
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MSCCHEM – M.Sc. (Chemistry) |
– Inorganic Chemistry – Organic Chemistry – Physical Chemistry – Analytical Chemistry – Lab Practicals |
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MSCENV – M.Sc. (Environmental Science) |
– Environmental Pollution and Control – Environmental Chemistry – Natural Resource Management – Environmental Legislation and Impact Assessment |
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MSCDFSM – M.Sc. (Food and Nutrition) |
– Food Science – Human Nutrition – Dietetics – Public Health Nutrition – Research Methods |
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MSCFSQM – M.Sc. (Food Safety & Quality Management) |
– Food Safety Laws & Standards – HACCP and ISO Practices – Microbiological Analysis – Food Quality Control |
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MSCGG – M.Sc. (Geography) |
– Geomorphology – Climatology – Population & Settlement Geography – Geographic Information System (GIS) |
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MSCGI – M.Sc. (Geoinformatics) |
– GIS Fundamentals – Remote Sensing – Spatial Data Analysis – Web GIS and Applications |
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MSCIDS – M.Sc. (Industrial Safety) |
– Industrial Safety Management – Occupational Health & Hazards – Risk Assessment – Fire Safety Engineering |
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MSCIS – M.Sc. (Information Security) |
– Cyber Security Fundamentals – Network Security – Cryptography – Digital Forensics |
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MSCPH – M.Sc. (Physics) |
– Classical Mechanics – Quantum Mechanics – Electrodynamics – Statistical Mechanics – Mathematical Physics |
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MSCRWEE – M.Sc. (Renewable Energy and Environment) |
– Renewable Energy Technologies – Energy Efficiency & Audits – Solar and Wind Energy Systems – Environmental Management |
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MSCZOO – M.Sc. (Zoology) |
– Cell and Molecular Biology – Ecology and Evolution – Genetics – Animal Physiology – Applied Zoology |
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MSW – Master of Social Work |
– Social Work History and Philosophy – Social Work Methods – Social Policy and Legislation – Field Practicum |
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MSWC – Master of Social Work (Counselling) |
– Basics of Counselling – Therapeutic Models – Counselling Ethics – Psychology and Human Development |
| Regional Centre | Study Centre |
| HYDERABAD | 0100: IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE HYDERABAD LSC Code 0100 |
| KARNAL | 1000: IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE KARNAL LSC Code 1000 |
| SHIMLA | 1100: IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE SHIMLA LSC Code 1100 |
| JAMMU | 1200: IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE JAMMU LSC Code 1200 |
| BANGALORE | 1300: IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE BANGALORE LSC Code 1300 |
| BHOPAL | 1500: IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE BHOPAL LSC Code 1500 |
| PUNE | 1600: IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE PUNE LSC Code 1600 |
| IMPHAL | 1700: IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE IMPHAL LSC Code 1700 |
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| PORT BLAIR | 0200: IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE PORT BLAIR LSC Code 0200 |
| KOHIMA | 2000: IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE KOHIMA LSC Code 2000 |
| BHUBANESHWAR | 2100: IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE BHUBANESHWAR LSC Code 2100 |
| KHANNA | 2200: IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE KHANNA LSC Code 2200 |
| JAIPUR | 2300: IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE JAIPUR LSC Code 2300 |
| GANGTOK | 2400: IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE GANGTOK LSC Code 2400 |
| CHENNAI | 2500: Regional Centre Chennai LSC Code 2500 |
| AGARTALA | 2600: Regional Centre Agartala LSC Code 2600 |
| LUCKNOW | 2700: IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE LUCKNOW (2700) |
| KOLKATA | 2800: IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE KOLKATA LSC CODE 2800 |
| DELHI 2 | 2900: IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE DELHI2 LSC CODE 2900 |
| ITANAGAR | 0300: IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE ITANAGAR LSC Code 0300 |
| SRINAGAR | 3000: IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE SRINAGAR LSC Code 3000 |
| DEHRADUN | 3100: IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE DEHRADUN LSC CODE 3100 |
| RANCHI | 3200: IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE RANCHI LSC Code 3200 |
| VIJAYAWADA | 3300: IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE VIJAYAWADA LSC Code 3300 |
| RAIPUR | 3500: IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE RAIPUR LSC Code 3500 |
| NAGPUR | 3600: IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE NAGPUR LSC Code 3600 |
| JORHAT | 3700: IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE JORHAT LSC Code 3700 |
| DELHI 3 Naraina | 38039: IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE DELHI3 LSC Code 38039 |
| NOIDA | 3900: IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE NOIDA LSC Code 3900 |
| GUWAHATI | 0400: Regional Centre Guwahati LSC Code 0400 |
| TRIVANDRUM | 4000: IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE TRIVANDRUM LSC Code 4000 |
| JABALPUR | 4100: IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE JABALPUR LSC Code 4100 |
| RAJKOT | 4200: IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE RAJKOT LSC Code 4200 |
| MADURAI | 43015: IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE (43015) |
| KORAPUT | 4400: IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE KORAPUT LSC Code 4400 |
| SILIGURI | 4500: IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE SILIGURI LSC Code 4500 |
| DARBHANGA | 4600: IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE DARBHANGA LSC CODE 4600 |
| ALIGARH | 4700: Regional Centre Aligarh LSC Code 4700 |
| VARANASI | 4800: IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE VARANASI LSC Code 4800 |
| MUMBAI | 4900: IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE MUMBAI LSC Code 4900 |
| PATNA | 0500: IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE PATNA LSC Code 0500 |
| RAGHUNATHGANJ | 5000: IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE RAGHUNATHGANJ LSC Code 5000 |
| CHANDIGARH | 0600: IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE CHANDIGARH LSC Code 0600 |
| DELHI 1 (MOHAN ESTATE (SOUTH DELHI)) | 0700: IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE DELHI1 LSC CODE 0700 |
| PANAJI | 0800: IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE PANAJI LSC Code 0800 |
| BHAGALPUR | 8200: Regional Centre Bhagalpur LSC Code 8200 |
| VATAKARA | 8300: IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE VATAKARA LSC Code 8300 |
| VISHAKHAPATNAM | 8400: IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE VISAKHAPATNAM LSC Code 8400 |
| BIJAPUR | 8500: Regional Centre Bijapur LSC Code 8500 |
| SAHARSA | 8600: IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE SAHARSA LSC CODE 8600 |
| DEOGHAR | 8700: IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE DEOGHAR LSC Code 8700 |
| JODHPUR | 8800: IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE JODHPUR LSC Code 8800 |
| AHMEDABAD | 0900: IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE AHMEDABAD LSC Code 0900 |
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Frequently Asked Question About IGNOU M.Sc Syllabus
The IGNOU M.Sc. syllabus is designed with a blend of core courses, elective subjects, and in some cases, project work or practicals. It emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and practical skills relevant to the specialization chosen by the student.
No, the syllabus varies according to the specialization. For example, M.Sc. in Mathematics with Applications in Computer Science (MSCMACS) will focus more on computational and mathematical concepts, while M.Sc. in Food and Nutrition (MSCDFSM) will include topics related to dietetics, food safety, and public health.
Yes, many M.Sc. programs, especially those in science and technology like Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Science, and Geoinformatics, include practicals or project components to provide hands-on experience. The requirements depend on the specific course.
Some M.Sc. specializations include a research project, dissertation, or internship component, especially in advanced semesters. These help students apply theoretical knowledge to real-world problems and gain research experience.
You can find the detailed, specialization-wise syllabus on the official IGNOU website or in the student handbook and prospectus available during admission. The syllabus includes course codes, unit details, credit distribution, and exam patterns.
IGNOU periodically revises its syllabus to align with the latest academic and industry standards. Updates are usually announced on the university’s official website or communicated through study centres.
Each M.Sc. course is structured around a credit system. Typically, one credit equals 30 hours of study. A full M.Sc. program usually requires completing 64–72 credits, depending on the specialization.
Yes, most M.Sc. programs offer elective courses in later semesters, allowing students to tailor their education based on their interests or career goals.
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