About The Department
The Department of Life Sciences, Akal University, Talwandi Sabo is newly established Department in 2022 offers UG programme namely B.Sc. Medical which includes a multidisciplinary and research-based curriculum. Students are learning from basic aspects of Botany, Zoology and Chemistry up to the advanced level. The Department has well-equipped subject-specific labs, well qualified Staff, and innovative classroom teaching. The Department of Life Sciences also prepares students for various central and state-level competitive exams in the field, ensuring they are well-equipped to pursue their professional aspirations. The Department of Life Sciences gives hands-on experience through workshops, short term internships and project work.
Vision
The vision of a Life Sciences Department typically focuses on advancing knowledge in the biological sciences, fostering interdisciplinary learning, and contributing to the well-being of society through research, education, and innovation.
Mission
To provide an inclusive and dynamic learning environment that fosters the understanding of life at molecular, cellular, and ecological levels. We aim to deliver cutting-edge education, empower students with critical thinking and research skills, and engage in innovative scientific research that addresses the complex challenges facing humanity. Our mission is to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in health, biotechnology, environmental sustainability, and biodiversity conservation, while preparing students to become ethical and responsible scientists, leaders, and advocates for positive societal change
Objectives
- To show a systematic, extensive, coherent knowledge and critical understanding of the established theories, principles and concepts of a number of advanced and emerging issues in the field of Botany, Zoology and Chemistry.
- To produce professionals in the field of plant, animal sciences and chemical sciences.
- To suggest practical solutions to the problems of daily life by accurately designing and conducting an experiment after systematically collecting data.
Scope
- Graduates can pursue higher studies and careers in the allied subjects of Botany, Zoology and Chemistry.
- Graduates can become scientific research officers in industries related to life sciences and chemical sciences in both public and private sectors for they have skills to devise, formulate and resolve different scientific problems.
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Programmes
| Course | B.Sc. Medical |
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| Duration | 3 years (Semester System) |
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| Course | M. Sc. (Honors) Botany |
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| Duration | 2 years (Semester System) |
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| Course | Ph. D |
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| Duration | 3 Years |
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Faculty
Research
• Stress Physiology
• Proteomics
• Genomics
• Mycology & Plant Pathology
• Plant Taxonomy & Systematics
| Title | Funding Agency | PI |
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| Preparation of 12 Village level People Biodiversity Registers (PBRs) of District Hoshiarpur | Punjab Biodiversity Board Chandigarh (sanctioned in 2018 & Completed in 2019) | Dr.Kuljinder Kaur |
| S.No | Student Name and Class | Title of Project/Dissertation | Supervisor |
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| 1 | Harwinder Kaur(M.Sc. IV) Batch:2016-18 | n-silico characterization of Chalcone synthase from Phyllanthus emblica L. | Dr. Avneesh Kumar |
| 2 | Rupinder Kaur(M.Sc IV) Batch: 2016-18 | Varietal differences in mung bean for seed germination and seedling vigour under cadmium stress | Dr.Harmanjit Kaur |
| 3 | Amandeep Kaur(M.Sc. IV) Batch: 2016-18 | Comparative studies on seed protein characteristics in lines of two Gossypium species | Dr. Arvinder Singh |
| 4 | Amandeep Kaur(M.Sc. IV) Batch: 2016-18 | Medicinal Plants Used In Traditional Health Care Practices In Talwandi Sabo, Bathinda, Punjab (India) | Dr. Kuljinder Kaur |
| 5 | Satveer Kaur (M.Sc IV) Batch: 2016-18 | Taxonomic studies on some agarics | Dr. Harwinder Kaur |