PH.D. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE PROGRAMME OUTCOMES

 PH.D. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE PROGRAMME OUTCOMES (POs): Subsequent to obtaining a PhD degree, the student would be proficient in: PO 1: Identification of research gaps, creation of new knowledge and awareness, and zealous exploring of future challenges in this field PO 2: Project management skills, such as organizing and undertaking research projects, experiments, etc., including budgeting, contingency planning, and time management PO 3: Identification of problems and development of suitable methodologies for its solutions PO 4: Skills and practices necessary for time management, good laboratory practices and safety norms PO 5: Ability to work both independently and as part of a team PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSOs): PSO 1: Designing and formulating experiments for the research problems pertaining to structure and function of plants, and associated organisms. PSO 2: Ability to analyze relevant literature and apply to the development of innovative plant based research PSO 3: Ability to solve problems and present research findings with good written and oral communication skills PSO 4: Handling of data, such as recording and collating data, using appropriate techniques and equipments, and statistically analyzing it PSO 5: Good understanding of information technology PSO 6: Competence for a career in academia or applied fields in Botany, Environmental Science, and allied subjects COURSE STRUCTURE: Paper Paper Title Credits MM I Research Methodology 4 30+70=100 II Project work Advances in Environmental Science Submission and presentation of Review article in the specialized field 4 30+70=100 PH.D. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE PAPER I: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY COURSE OBJECTIVE: To understand the basic methods and tools for research COURSE OUTCOMES (COs): CO 1: Gain an understanding of varied researches, research designs, formulation of research and criteria for good research CO 2: Acquire ability to review literature and documenting, and presenting data in a format suitable for publication in peer-reviewed journals CO 3: Knowledge of intellectual property rights (IPR) including patents, copy rights, design registration and their filing, publishing and granting agencies CO 4: Understanding the ethical considerations in research, plagiarism, quality of Journals, citations, indexing CO 5: Analysis of data, data collection and presentations, use of statistical tools for interpretation of data, and testing of hypothesis. PH.D. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE PAPER II: ADVANCES IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE COURSE OBJECTIVE: To offer opportunities for research and teaching in a range of specialized areas within Environmental Sciences COURSE OUTCOMES (COs): CO1: Acquire theoretical and practical knowledge of methods involved in the separation and analysis of bio-molecules and structures, such as microscopy, spectrophotometry, electrophoresis, chromatography, centrifugation, PCR and base sequencing CO 2: Applicability of Bioinformatics in genome sequencing and annotation CO 4: Formulate techniques to handle hazardous chemicals in the environment and their biotransformation into harmless substances CO 5: Formulate environmental policies and national movements CO 6: Applications of remote sensing in managing environmental problems CO 7: Acquire the knowledge about recent developments in the area of interest chosen for a PhD programme