Programme Outcomes
On completion of B.Sc. Botany program students will be specifically able to
- Prepare and view specimens for examination using light microscopy
- Identify and classify the plants on the basis of morphological characters.
- Students learn to carry out practical work, in the field and in the laboratory, with minimal risk
- Gain knowledge to assess plant diversity, its importance for society, health, safety, legal and environmental issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the biodiversity conservation
- Understand the impact of the plant diversity in societal and environmental issues, and demonstrate the knowledge and need for sustainable development.
- Students will be able to identify the major groups of organisms with an emphasis on plants and be able to classify them within a phylogenetic framework
- Students will be able to compare and contrast the characteristics of plants, algae, and fungi that differentiate them from each other and from other forms of life.
- Students will be able to explain how Plants function at the level of the gene, genome, cell, tissue, Flower development
- Students will be able to give specific examples of the physiological adaptations, development, reproduction and mode of life cycle followed by different forms of plants.
- Students will be able to use plant tissue culture techniques and instrumentation related to it.
- Students will also acquire fundamental knowledge in Plant Science and also understand that Botany is an integral part of the human life and developments.
- Skill Enhancement Courses offered during third year of this program are being designed with the aim of imparting specific skills to the students which will lead to the self employment through development of their own enterprises.
- At the end of the curriculum, the student should have increased: an aptitude towards science and nature and also undertakes the fundamental and applied research in plant science in the benefit of the human and nature.
- This program will help the students for their career development.
- This program will provide updated curriculum with recent advances in the subject and enable the students to face NET, SET, UPSC and other competitive examinations successfully.
Course Outcomes
SEMESTER-I SBOTCT 1101: VIRUSES, BACTERIA AND ALGAE
Theory Paper- I
After successful completion of this course, students will be able to
- To understand the morphology, structure, and evolution of various organisms like Viruses, Bacteria and Algae.
- To differentiate between various groups of Viruses, Bacteria and Algae.
- Learn the importance of Viruses, Bacteria and Algae for human beings.
SEMESTER-II : SBOTCT 1151: FUNGI, LICHENS AND MYCORRHIZA
Theory Paper- II
After successful completion of this course, students will be able to
- To understand the morphology, structure, and interdependence of various organisms like Fungi, Lichens and Mycorrhiza.
- To differentiate between various groups of Fungi, Lichens and Mycoplasma.
- To Learn the importance of Fungi, Lichens and Mycoplasma for human beings.
SEMESTER-III
Theory Paper- VI: PlantAnatomy
After successful completion of this course, students will be able to
- To gain knowledge of plant cells, tissues and their functions.
- To know about plants anatomical structure, their developmental patterns.
- To identify and compare structural differences among different taxa of vascular plants.
- To make connections between plant anatomy and the other major disciplines of biology
- Students will acquire knowledge of anatomy of root, stem and leaf in dicot and monocot plants.
- Vascular tissues and its constituents by sections and maceration, wood anatomy, TS, TLS and RLS
- Mechanical tissues (Collenchyma, Sclerenchyma, Stone cells and Xylem), Secretary Tissues (Mucilage Canals, Resin canals, Nectaries, and oil glands), laticifers (Latex cells and Vessels).
- Normal and abnormal secondary growth etc.
- Understand the normal and anomalous secondary growth in plants and their causes.
- Perform the techniques in anatomy.
- Understand the scope & importance of Anatomy.
Theory Paper- VII: Plant Physiology and Biochemistry
After successful completion of this course, students will be able to
- make students realize how plants function
- Understand the Biochemical nature of cell.
- Know the chemical nature of biomolecules
- Understand the different types of interaction in Biomolecules.
- Know importance and scope of plant physiology.
- Students will learn the flowering physiology, vernalization and seed dormancy in plants.
- To know the role of different plant growth regulators in plant physiology.
- Learn about the movement of sap and absorption of water in plant body.
- Understand the plant movements.
SEMESTER-IV
Theory Paper- VIII: Plant Embryology
After successful completion of this course, students will be able to
- Know Plant reproductive parts development of male, female gametophytes and fruits.
- Know the structure and development of monocot and dicot embryos.
- Compare the function and morphology of pollen grains.
- Describe and illustrate modern and fossil spores and pollen grains.
- Demonstrate foundational knowledge in embryology of plants.
- Know the methods of pollination and fertilization.
- Know fertilization, endosperm and embryogeny.
Theory Paper- IX: Plant Metabolism and Biotechnology
After successful completion of this course, students will be able to
- To study of different pathways in Photosynthesis , respiration , nitrogen metabolism
- To know Structure and general features of enzymes.
- Concept of enzyme activity and enzyme inhibition.
- To gain the knowledge of basic aspects and applications of plant tissue culture
- Students shall be become familiar with the gene cloning and its transfer in plants
- To study the different aspects of genetic engineering and bioinformatics
- Students shall learn different databases and their applications
M. Sc BOTANY FY SEM I: NEW NEP 2020
Theory Paper I: SBOTC 401 Diversity Of Microbe
After successful completion of this course, students will be able to
- Understand the morphology, structure and importance of the various organisms
- Differentiate between various groups of Fungi, Bacteria, Viruses, and Lichens & Mycorrhiza.
- Learn the life cycles of individuals belonging to Fungi, Bacteria, Viruses, Lichens & Mycorrhiza.
Theory Paper I: SBOTC 402 Diversity Of Cryptogams
After successful completion of this course, students will be able to
- Understand the morphology, structure and importance of the various organisms.
- Learn the cycles of individuals belongigng to Algae, Byrophyta and Pteridophyta.
- Differentiate between various groups of Algae, Byrophyta and Pterdophyta.
Theory Paper I: SBOTC 403 : Taxonomy Of Angiosperms And Gymnosperms
After successful completion of this course, students will be able to
- Understand the morphology, structure and importance of the various organisms.
- Differentiate between various groups of Gymnosperms, Angiosperms and fossil Plants.
- Learn the characters of taxa belonging to Gymnosperms, Angiosperms and fossil plants.
SBOTE401: Bioinstrumentation and Methods in Biology
After successful completion of this course, students will be able to
- To understand the actual working and applications of different laboratory equipments
- To learn the various techniques used in life sciences and their utility.
SVECR 401: Research Methodology
After successful completion of this course, students will be able to
- Develop the ability and apply the methods while working on a research project work
- Develop a appropriate framework for research studies
SEM II: NEW NEP 2020
SBOTC451: Cell Biology, Genetics and Plant Breeding
After successful completion of this course, students will be able to
- Understand the structural organization and functions of cell and cell organelles.
- Able to understand Gene structure, linkage groups, Genetic inheritance and extra chromosomal inheritance in plants.
- Understand basic techniques of hybridization.
SBOTC452: Plant Resource Utilization and Biodiversity Conservation
After successful completion of this course, students will be able to
- Study of origin, cultivation and economic importances of various plant wealth
- Learn the importance of biodiversity and motivation of students for its conservation
SBOTC453: Plant Anatomy and Embryology of Angiosperms
After successful completion of this course, students will be able to
- Understand the anatomy, embryology and palynology of angiosperms.
- Learn the applied aspects of palynology, embryology and anatomy.
SBOTE451: Plant Ecology, Environmental Biology and Phytogeography
After successful completion of this course, students will be able to
- Understand the ecological principles, structure and functions of ecosystem.
- Learn about the causes of environmental pollution and its control measures.
- Learn about different phytogeographic regions and their vegetation pattern.
M.Sc. Botany II Year (Semester - III) NEP 2020
SBOTC 501: Plant Physiology
After successful completion of this course, students will be able to
- Understanding the mechanism of different water based process in plants.
- Able to understand role of light, hormone in controlling plant activity
- Understand important plant process i.e. photosynthesis and respiration.
SBOTC 502: MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND BIOSTATISTICS
After successful completion of this course, students will be able to
- Detailed understanding about the nucleic acid
- Able to understand expression and regulation of different proteins in body
- Understanding and interpretation of various statistical tools in biological experiments
SBOTC503 : PHARMACOGNOSY AND PHYTOCHEMISTRY
Upon completion of the course, the student shall be able
- To know the techniques in the cultivation and production of crude drugs
- To know the crude drugs, their uses and chemical nature
- To know the evaluation techniques for the herbal drugs
- To carry out the microscopic and morphological evaluation of crude drugs
SBOTE502 FUNDAMENTALS OF PLANT PATHOLOGY
After successful completion of this course, students will be able to
- Understand the importance of plant pathology and will helps to develop interest in Plant Pathology.
- Bring the awareness among the farmers for losses caused due to epidemics.
- Adapt plant pathology as a profession to learn research and diagnostic skills.
- Know importance of sign and symptoms for detection of pathogens and disease, integrated methods of disease management, use of biological and chemicals in disease management.
- Know symptoms, etiology, disease cycle and management of major diseases of cereals, pulses, oil seeds and vegetables in this region.
M.Sc. Botany II Year (Semester - IV) NEP2020
SBOTC 551: BIOCHEMISTRY AND PLANT METABOLISM
After successful completion of this course, students will be able to
- Understanding the biochemistry and metabolism of amino acids, proteins including enzyme kinetics.
- Understand nitrogen, sulphur and phosphorous metabolism in plant.
- Understand role and importance of carbohydrate and lipids in plants.
SBOTC 552: BIOTECHNOLOGY AND GENETIC ENGINEERING
After successful completion of this course, students will be able to
- Understand the basic principle and process of plant tissue culture.
- Application of plant tissue culture on large scale and industrial application.
- Understand the technique and process of cloning.
SBOTE 552: PHYSIOLOGICAL PLANT PATHOLOGY AND PLANT DISEASES
After successful completion of this course, students will be able to
- Realize about physiological and molecular changes brought about in host plants
- Student will think how to prevent the production of enzymes and toxins of plant pathogens.
- Students will know common plant pathogens, symptoms, etiology, disease cycle and management of major diseases of crop plants.
- Students will know the concept post harvest diseases of fruit & their management.
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