DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY : Introduction

Established in 1993

The department started with the F.Y. B.Sc. course and introduced the S.Y. B.Sc. course, the following year. The department is well equipped. It also boasts a library with a varied collection of course and reference books. Modern teaching methods are incorporated in the daily teaching such as use of Smart Board, OHP slideshows, PowerPoint presentations etc. Every year the department arranges special workshops for the students to guide them on proper techniques of study, learning and methods of paper solving. These are conducted by experts who provide inputs such as importance of neat and labeled diagrams, time management, sample model answers etc.

☛ Course offered : First and Second Year B.Sc. Botany

☛ Eligibility for Admission: 12th Science

☛ Course Details and Structure : 

F.Y.B.Sc. Semester I CBCS Pattern S.Y.B.Sc. Semester I CBCS Pattern
(2019-20 to 2023-24) Duration: One Year (2020-21 to 2024-25) Duration: One Year
Semester I Semester I
BO 111 Plant Life and Utilization – I BO 111 Plant Life and Utilization – I
BO 112 Plant Morphology and Anatomy BO 112 Plant Morphology and Anatomy
BO 113 Practical’s based on BO 113 Practical’s based on
BO 111 and BO 112 BO 111 and BO 112
BO 211 & 212 BO 211 & 212
Semester II Semester II
BO 121 Plant Life and Utilization – II BO 121 Plant Life and Utilization – II
BO 122 Principles of Plant Science BO 122 Principles of Plant Science
BO 123 Practical’s based on 121 and 122 BO 123 Practical’s based on 121 and 122
F.Y.B.Sc. Semester I (As per NEP) 2024-25 Onwards. Duration: One Year F.Y.B.Sc. Semester I (As per NEP) 2024-25 Onwards. Duration: One Year
BOT-101-T Applied aspects of Plant Sciences  
BOT-102 -P Practical’s based on BOT-101 T  
Sem. II  
BOT-151-T Basics of Plant Sciences  
BOT-152-P Practical’s based on BOT-152-T  

☛ Intake : F.Y.B.Sc. Botany: PBZ, CBZ, CBMi, CZMi, BZMi (15 each)

☛ Course features : 

  • Plant groups and their phylogeny.
  • Applications of the plants.
  • Lab., field & need based studies.
  • Conservation and sustainable use of plants.
  • Foundation for further studies in Plant Science.
  • Socio-economical ethics and challenges related to Botany.

☛ Activities conducted by the department:

Sr. No. Activity Name
1 Botanical Fest
2 Guest Lectures
3 Quiz competitions
4 Visits and Study Tours
5 Biological excursion
6 Botanica
7 Workshops
8 Scientific Skill Development program
9 Bridge Course
10 (Green Gossip) Hobbies of the First year students
11 Faculty Exchange Program
12 Induction Program
13 An educational excursion
14 Voter’s awareness week
15 An International year of Millets Celebration
16 Visited to N.S.S. Camp
17 Organized to N.S.S. Camp