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Directorate of Online Programmes, University of Mysore
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Discontinued (Aug 2024)- Biology of the silkworm, Bombyx mori 
offered by Directorate of Online Programmes, University of Mysore

  • A NAAC accredited
  • Estd. 2014

Discontinued (Aug 2024)- Biology of the silkworm, Bombyx mori
 at 
DOP 
Overview

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the biology, life cycle, behavior, and economic significance of Bombyx mori in the context of sericulture and silk production

Duration

12 weeks

Mode of learning

Online

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Credential

Certificate

Discontinued (Aug 2024)- Biology of the silkworm, Bombyx mori
 at 
DOP 
Highlights

  • Earn a certificate after completion of the course
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Discontinued (Aug 2024)- Biology of the silkworm, Bombyx mori
 at 
DOP 
Course details

More about this course
  • This course would likely focus on the detailed study of the biology, life cycle, genetics, and behavior of the silkworm, Bombyx mori, which is primarily known for its silk production
  • This course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the biology and life cycle of Bombyx mori, a key species in sericulture, and its significance in silk production

Discontinued (Aug 2024)- Biology of the silkworm, Bombyx mori
 at 
DOP 
Curriculum

Week – I

Characteristic Features of Insects

Metamorphosis in Insects

Week – II

Sericigenous Fauna

Beneficial Insects

Week – III

Insect behavior

Ovoviviparity and viviparity in insects

Week - IV

Systematic Position of Mulberry and Non Mulberry Silkworms

Silkworm Growth & Metamorphosis

Week – V

Voltinism in Silkworm

Morphology of Egg, Larva, Pupa and Adult of Bombyx mori

Week – VI

Coloration and Moulting: integumentary derivatives

Insect Nutrition

Week – VII

Circulatory system in insects

Wing, antenna and leg circulation

Week - VIII

Neuroendocrine system

Insect Hormones

Week – IX

Respiration: Insect respiratory system

Excretion – Malpighian tubules

Week - X

Digestive, Circulatory and Excretory system of Silkworm larvae

Respiratory, Muscular, nervous, and reproduction system

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Discontinued (Aug 2024)- Biology of the silkworm, Bombyx mori
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DOP 
Faculty details

Dr. M. N. Anil Kumar
I Dr. M. N. Anil Kumar, Principal Investigator for Biology of the silkworm, Bombyx mori course under Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) currently work as Assistant Professor in the Department of Studies in Sericulture Science, University of Mysore, obtained Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees from the University of Mysore, Mysuru. My fields of specialisation are Silkworm Nutrition and Biochemistry

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Discontinued (Aug 2024)- Biology of the silkworm, Bombyx mori
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Discontinued (Aug 2024)- Biology of the silkworm, Bombyx mori
 at 
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Contact Information

Address

Vishwavidyanilaya Karya Soudha, Crawford Hall
Mysore ( Karnataka)

Phone
9250018018
Email
admissions@uni-mysore.in
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