Botany Department

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The Department of Botany was established in the year 1996 which is an integral part of any college ,dedicated to the study of plant life and their interactions with the environment. It offers a diverse range of courses and research opportunities for students interested in understanding the complexities of plant biology, ecology, and evolution. The department's faculty comprises knowledgeable and experienced professionals who are committed to educating and mentoring students in the field of botany. Through hands-on laboratory and field experiences, gain an in-depth understanding of the plant kingdom and its significance to the world's ecosystems. The department's emphasis on critical thinking, problem-solving, and scientific inquiry helps students develop the skills necessary to excel in the field of botany and contribute to advancements in the study of plant life. Overall, the Department of Botany plays a crucial role in preparing students for fulfilling careers in plant science and related fields, while also fostering a greater appreciation and understanding of the natural world.

Detail of Courses

DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC COURSES (DSC)

Biodiversity (Microbes, Algae, Fungi and Archegoniates) BOTA 101
Plant Ecology and Taxonomy BOTA 102
Plant Anatomy and Embryology BOTA 201
Plant Physiology and metabolism BOTA 202

DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE (DSE)

Economic Botany and Biotechnology BOTA 301
Analytical Techniques in Plant Sciences BOTA 302
Cell and Molecular Biology BOTA 303
Bioinformatics BOTA 304
Genetics and Plant Breeding BOTA 305

ABILITY ENHANCEMENT COMPULSORY COURSES(AECC)

English/Hindi/SKT
Environment Sciences

SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSES (SEC)

Biofertilizers BOTA 203
Gardening and Floriculture BOTA 204
Medicinal Botany and Ethnobotany BOTA 306
Mushroom Cultivation Technology BOTA 307

Ist year
DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC COURSES (DSC)	Ability enhancement compulsory course (AECC)	Skill enhancement courses (SEC)	Discipline specific elective DSE
DSC-IA Biodiversity (Microbes, Algae, Fungi and Archegoniates) BOTA 101 DSC-IB Plant Ecology and Taxonomy BOTA 102	Environment Science ENVS1AECC02 English ENGL 103/Hindi/SKT
IInd year
DSC-IA Plant Anatomy and Embryology BOTA 201 DSC- IB Plant Physiology and Metabolism BOTA 202		Biofertilizers BOTA 203 Gardening and Floriculture BOTA 204
IIIrd Year
		1. Medicinal Botany and Ethnobotany BOTA 306 2. Mushroom Cultivation Technology BOTA 307	DSE IA Economic Botany & BOTA 301 or Analytical Techniques in Plant Sciences BOTA 302 DSE IB Cell and Molecular Biology BOTA 303 or Bioinformatics BOTA 304 or Genetics and Plant Breeding BOTA 305

Course (UG and PG) (DSC/DSE/AECC/GE/SEC)	Course Name	Course Code	Course Outcome	Common Teaching Methods
Course (UG and PG) (DSC/DSE/AECC/GE/SEC)	Course Name	Course Code	Course Outcome	Type of Method	Response
BSc Ist Year
DSC-IA	Biodiversity (Microbes, Algae, Fungi and Archegoniates)	BOTA 101	STUDENTS WILL ABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE BASICS OF : Algae, Fungi, Microbes, Bryophytes, Pteridophytes and Gymnosperms.	Chalk & Talk Method [Yes/No] Yes ICT Tools [If Yes Give Name] Yes ( Use of Projector for teaching) E-Resources [If Yes Give Name] Use of some websites like www.biologydiscussion.com, www.Biologysolution.com and e-books. You-tube channel Name : Mobile Apps [If Yes Give Name] Yes : Plant Net, Flora incognita, Myco-Key, PlantSnap etc. College Library [Yes/No] Yes Any Other Methods [If Yes Give Name] Use of Google meet or ZOOM platform for online classes
DSC-IB	Plant Ecology and Taxonomy	BOTA 102	Introduction to Ecology, Ecological Factors, Plant communities, Ecosystem, Introduction to plant taxonomy, Botanical nomenclature, Classification, Biometrics, numerical taxonomy and cladistics
AECC	1. Environment Science	ENVS1AECC02
AECC	2. English	ENGL 103
BSc 2^nd Year
DSC-IA	Plant Anatomy and Embryology	BOTA 201	Meristematic and permanent tissues, Organs, Adaptive and protective systems, Secondary Growth, Structural organization of flower, Pollination, Fertilization, Embryo and endosperm	Chalk & Talk Method[Yes/No] Yes ICT Tools [If Yes Give Name] Yes ( Use of Projector for teaching) E-Resources [If Yes Give Name] Use of some websites likewww.biology discussion.com, www. Biology solution.com and e-books. You-tube channel Name : The Plant Nerd Mobile Apps [If Yes Give Name] Yes : Plant Net, Flora incognita, Myco-Key, PlantSnap etc. College Library [Yes/No] Yes Any Other Methods [If Yes Give Name] Use of Google meet or ZOOM platform for online classes
DSC-IB	Plant Physiology and Metabolism	BOTA 202	Plant-water relations, Mineral nutrition, Translocation in phloem, Photosynthesis, Respiration, Enzymes, Nitrogen metabolism, Plant growth regulators, Plant response to light and temperature.
SEC	Bio-fertilizers	BOTA 203	*Fertilizers, Rhizobium,Actinorrhizal Symbiosis,Azospirillum, Azotobacter,* Phosphate Solubilizing Organisms, Cyanobacteria, Mycorrhizal Association, Organic Farming.**
SEC	Gardening and Floriculture	BOTA 204	Landscape Gardening and Floriculture, Gardening operations, Garden Designs, Principles, Types and Features, Propagation of Garden Plants, Ornamental Plants, Commercial Floriculture, Post Harvest Management.
BSc 3^rd Year
DSE IA	Economic Botany or Analytical Techniques in Plant Sciences	BOTA 301 BOTA 302	Cultivated Plants, Cereals, Pulses & Vegetables, Spices, Beverages, Oils and Sugar, Medicinal Plants, Introduction to Biotechnology. Imaging and related techniques, Cell fractionation, Radioisotopes.	Chalk & Talk Method[Yes/No] Yes ICT Tools [If Yes Give Name] Yes ( Use of Projector for teaching) E-Resources [If Yes Give Name] Use of some websites like www.biology discussion.com, www. Biology solution.com and e-books. You-tube channel Name : The Plant Nerd Mobile Apps [If Yes Give Name] Yes : Plant Net, Flora incognita, Myco-Key, PlantSnap etc. College Library [Yes/No] Yes Any Other Methods [If Yes Give Name] Use of Google meet or ZOOM platform for online classes
DSE IB	Cell and Molecular Biology or Bioinformatics Genetics and Plant Breeding	BOTA 303 BOTA 304 BOTA 305	Techniques in Biology, Cell as a unit of Life, Cell Organelles, Cell Membrane and Cell Wall, Cell Cycle, Genetic material, Transcription (Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes), Regulation of gene expression. Introduction to Bioinformatics, Databases in Bioinformatics, Biological Sequence Databases, Sequence Alignments, Molecular Phylogeny, Applications of Bioinformatics. Heredity, Sex-determination and Sex-linked Inheritance, Linkage and Crossing over, Mutations and Chromosomal Aberrations, Plant Breeding, Methods of crop improvement, Quantitative inheritance, Inbreeding depression and heterosis.
SEC	1. Medicinal Botany and Ethnobotany	BOTA 306	Traditional Systems of Medicine, Ethnobotany, Plants Used by the Tribal, Methodology of Ethnobotanical Studies, Role of ethnobotany in modern Medicine, Ethnobotany and Legal Aspects,
	2.Mushroom Cultivation Technology	BOTA 307	Introduction, Cultivation Technology, Cultivation practices of Mushrooms, Storage, Food Preparation, diseases and Pests of Mushrooms.

Dr. Lomeshwar

(M.Sc., Ph.D.)
Department of Botany

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Ms. Poonam Thakur

(M.Sc., B.Ed.)
Department of Botany