University of Jammu Syllabus Released for Various Posts
(1) Syllabus of Entrance/Screening Test for the Post of Lecture Assistant (Botany)
Examination Type : Multiple Choice Questions
Subjects : General English, General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, Basic Arithmetic, Analytical Ability Etc.
Discipline Oriented :
Cell Biology
Plasma membrane – structure & functions.
Chloroplasts – structure, function & organization.
Mitochondria, Endoplasmic reticulum and golgi apparatus-structure & function
Molecular Biology
DNA and RNA – structure, types and functions, Replication, Transcription, Splicing and Translation.
Cell cycle and apoptosis-role of cyclins and CDKs.
Cytology, Genetics and Cytogenetics :
Molecular organization of centromere and telomere.
Recombination – site specific and generalized, Holliday model. Somatic cell genetics.
DNA damage and repair; Transposons in pro – and eukaryotes.
Transfer of whole genome and individual chromosomes and chromosome segments.
Microbiology :
General characteristics, ultrastructure, reproduction’s and economic importance of Eubacteria, Archaebacteria, Phytoplasmas, Plant viruses and Fungi.
Biology of Lower Plants
Life cycle patterns among algae, bryophytes and pteridophytes, alternation of generations and its significance; economic importance of algae, bryophytes and pteridophytes.
Gymnosperms
General characters and diversity of gymnosperms; their distribution in India, economic importance of gymnosperms.
Taxonomy of Agniosperms
Concept of artificial, natural and phylogenetic system of classifications. Taxonomic hierarchies.
Taxonomic tools. Basic Knowledge of ICBN. Endemism viz a viz hotspots with respect to Indian flora.
Plant Development
Seed – dormancy and seed germination; seeding development; organization of RAM and SAM secretory ducts and laticifers.
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(2) Syllabus for Skill Test for the post of Scientific Officer, USIC
Unit I : Fundamentals of Instrumentation
• Principles of Measurement:
• Generalized measurement system: input, transduction, signal processing, output stages.
• Mechanical, electrical, optical, and pneumatic measurement systems.
Transducers and Sensors :
• Classification: resistive, inductive, capacitive, piezoelectric, thermoelectric, optical, magnetic.
• Sensors for physical parameters: displacement, velocity, acceleration, force, torque, pressure, flow, temperature, level, strain, vibration, and humidity.
• Smart transducers and digital sensors.
Performance Characteristics :
• Static: accuracy, precision, sensitivity, resolution, hysteresis, drift, linearity.
• Dynamic: time constant, frequency response, bandwidth.
Signal Conditioning & Processing :
• Amplification, filtering, modulation/demodulation, isolation, noise reduction.
• Analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog conversion, sampling theorem.
• Introduction to LabVIEW, MATLAB/Simulink in instrumentation.
Calibration & Standards :
• International system of units, calibration methods, primary vs. secondary standards.
•Traceability, uncertainty estimation, error classification.
Syllabus for the Post of Scientific Officer USIC : Click here
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