Department Profile

The Department of Biochemistry was started in the year 1988 wherein the B.Se. (Honours) integrated course was initiated. This unique undergraduate course covers papers in basic Biochemistry such as bimolecular, enzymologist, intermediary metabolism as well as advanced level papers in cell biology, immunology, molecular biology and genetics. The practical syllabus includes all major biochemistry and recombinant DNA techniques.

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The Honours Course in Botany is a fine balance of various facets of Plant World. Keeping in mind the recent developments, in various fields, the syllabus has been upgraded (2004) to provide a comprehensive study of Plant World – such as Phycology, Microbiology, Phytopathology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biotechnology, Plant Systematics, Phytogeography, Developmental and Seed Biology, Plant Physiology, Ecology and Environmental Management etc. TheHonours Course not only gives an in-depth view (theory and practical) of different branches, but also equips the students to face the new challenges of Plant World.

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One of the leading subjects in pure sciences, chemistry offers the students an ideal platform to begin exploring the fascinating world of chemical reactions, systematic and comprehensive understanding of physicochemical principles, composition and structures of inorganic and organic materials used in our daily life. The Honours Course, a fine balance of Inorganic, Organic and Physical Chemistry integrated with related fields like, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Applications, Biochemistry etc, enables the graduates to develop an awareness of issues within chemistry that overlap with other related disciplines.

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The Department offers B.Com (Hons) and B.Com (Pass), both of which are highly popular and sought after courses. They provide an insight into accounting, finance management, taxation, law and other related fields so as to prepare the students to face today’s dynamic business environment. They also serve as the foundation for professional courses like C.A., C.S., CWA, CFA, M.B.A. etc. The faculty consists of dedicated, well qual ified and experienced teachers to gu ide the students in pursu it of their academ ic and career options.

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The study of economics provides an indepth understanding of the working of economies of different countries of the world. Economics (Honours) at the University of Delhi is one of the most sought after courses. It opens up vast lucrative employment opportunities for students, in govt. and non-govt. organisations as well as opportunities to further enhance one’s knowledge by pursuing Masters degree course in Economics, Business Management and various other fields.

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“Language is inseparable from ourselves as a community of human beings with a specific form and character, a specific history, a specific relationship to the world,” wrote Ngugi wa Thiong’o the famous Kenyan writer. It is this relationship between words and life that literature attempts to explore. An Honours Course in Literature teaches the students to engage with a whole range of literary texts-spanning across diverse cultures and countries; from Latin American Literature to
African, Afro-American, Indian, Canadian, and European Literature.

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The study of History provides an indepth analysis and understanding of the progress of mankind throughout the world. The syllabus enables the students to develop a historical perspective about developments in India as well as all the significant events of the world. It helps them to understand the cause and the consequences of the event historically. Apart from teaching and research, the study of history in an important input in almost everyfield including Management, Media Art or Journalism.

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The Department offers B.Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics to students of all streams (Humanities, Commerce and Science) with different optional (credit and qualifying) subjects for each stream. The department also offers Mathematics as a discipline course in B.A. Programme, concurrent course for B.A.(H) and main subject in B.Sc. (H) Chemistry, B.Sc. (H) Biochemistry and B.Sc. Life Sciences.

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The Music Department was established in 1971 and since then its dedicated faculty has been working for academic and cultural growth of the college. It offers music in the B.A. programme and teaches classical music (vocal) and instrumental (sitar) covering different areas of Hindustani Music. The department also registers students for three year B.A. (Hons.) and two years M.A. Music course for which classes are held in the faculty of Music, University of Delhi.

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The Nutrition & Health Education (NHE) department was set up in 1984, the year in which Delhi University introduced a number of restructured courses in B.A. (Pass) and B.Sc. (Gen.) It is the oldest NHE department of the University. It offers Nutrition and Health Education (NHE) as a discipline course in B.A. Programme.

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Philosophy, being the mother of all subjects, imparts wisdom and in depth understanding of the perennial questions arising in human mind. It deals with ethical, (nature of good, duty, utility principles etc.) metaphysical, (is there a God, Soul, rebirth etc.) social and political, (society, justice, rights, power) and logical (correct and incorrect reasoning, validity, invalidity, truth and falsity etc) issues that are central to our existence. Subjects such as Ancient Indian Philosophy, Western Logic, Social and Political Philosophies, History of Western Philosophy, Contemporary Western Philosophy and Philosophy of Religion are taught in the B.A.

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Physical Education is an integral part of education that provides ample opportunities for developing physical and mental health, positive personality traits and human values. The department provides sports facilities to all the students admitted to the college. It helps outstanding sports women to excel in their respective sports disciplines and grooms them to participate at University level, All India Inter-University, State, National & International levels.

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The Department of Physics offers Physics as a main subject in B.Sc. (Hons.) Bio-Chemistry B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry and B.Se. (Life Sciences) and is taught as subsidiary subject in B.Sc. (Hons) Mathematics. As part of these courses, the knowledge of physics equips graduates of these courses to join fields like Bio-Physics, Bio¬Medical Engineering, Nuclear Science and even Space Programmes.

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The study of Political Science provides in depth understanding of Political Theory and Ideas, International Relations, Comparative Politics and Political Systems, Indian Politics and the Administrative State apart from many other fields. Apart from sharpening analytical skills and intellectual potential the study of Political Science opens avenues for entry into careers in Civil Services, Management, Journalism, Law, NGOs, and other agencies with a focus on Gender studies, Human Rights, Development, Foreign Relations etc. Political Science teaching and research is an option explored by many students of Political Science. The faculty has dedicated and experienced teachers.

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The discipline of Psychology provides indepth knowledge and skills in understanding of scientific information on virtually every imaginable aspect of human behaviour. Psychologists are frequently innovators, evolving new approaches from established knowledge to changing needs of people, societies and cultures. The subject also provides knowledge about numerous subdivisions-Experimentation, Psychometrics, Psycho-biology, Social, Clinical, Organizational, Counselling, Development etc.

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The study of Sanskrit renders an opportunity to know our ancient Indian culture through the treasure of the vedic scriptures, the epics popularly known as the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, the Bhagvad Gita universally appreciated scripture of self-realization, Manusmriti-a scripture on Law & Dharma. The grammar of Sanskrit : Panini’s Astadhyayi is globally accepted as the best & the most suited input for Computer Science.

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The Department facilitates learning in classical and modern systematic aspects of Animal Diversity to the students of Zoology Honours. This year will be the second batch of the students seeking admission to the three year VI semester course. The semester syllabus in Zoology has papers in Animal Physiology, Laboratory Techniques in Biology, Immunology, Ecology, Biochemistry, Developmental Biology, Bioinformatics, Genetics, Genomics, Applied Entomolgy, Cell and Molecular Biology. Included are also papers in English, Computers Applications, Chemistry, Mathematics and Statistics….

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