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Highlights of the curriculum

• To update course contents by introducing recent developments in plant sciences.
• To prepare the curriculum as such that it can attract, enthuse, sustain and promote the interest of learners for selecting Botany and allied disciplines as their career and make them realize that their choice is intellectually rewarding.
• To ensure that the curricula are not overloaded .Minimizing the descriptive aspects and eliminating repetition of contents between under graduate and post graduate syllabi is the major objective.
• To make provision for improvement in the quality of laboratory and field work in the lack of which the students are not able to appreciate the beauty and variety of form, structure, function and ecological significance of plants and their biological services.
• To increase the awareness of young learners about the abuse to which plants have been subjected by human greed, and to expertise in exploration, identification and evaluation of plants, conservation of nature and natural resources and in the protection of endangered plant species and other biota dependent on them.
• To provide for the mobility of students among institutions and different disciplines so as to acquaint with the latest trends and techniques adopted in the field of applied botany.
• Each course shall be assigned credits depending on the quantum of work required to be done in each semester. The formula for assigning credits to a course is based on the number of contact hours per week.

Skills Imparted

• Integrate learning skills and knowledge derived from the study of the plant science and other related disciplines, acquiring the necessary depth and breadth required for a transdisciplinary perspective.
• Demonstrate proficiency in using disciplinary-appropriate methods for research, critical analysis or creative thinking and provide scientific solutions to the problems of the society.
• Communicate conclusions, interpretations and implications clearly, concisely and effectively, both orally and writing for different types of audience.
• Articulate and apply values, principles, ethics and ideals derived from an integrated understanding of their areas of study and demonstrate awareness of current social and environmental challenges and ways of mitigating them.
• Use modern tools, resources and software and be abreast with the emerging trends in their disciplinary area and practice life-long learning.

Carrier opportunities

Since the plant life nowadays is faced with more environmental issues the scope and importance of Botanists have improved considerably. On completion of B.Sc. and M.Sc. Botany course, a candidate can opt for a career in teaching or biological technicians and they can also opt for research work in Universities and other institutions.

Job avenues for Botany Graduates

• Plant Pathologists
• Farming Consultant
• Environmental Consultant
• Molecular Biologist
• Plant Biochemist
• Taxonomist
• Nursery Manager
• Forester/ Park Ranger
• Conservationist
• Ecologist
• Plant Explorers

Infrastructure

The department is having well-developed, organized basic infrastructure.

Salient Features

• Syllabus is created up-to-date level and job skill oriented contents were introduced.
• The department has well qualified and experienced faculty members. It has an excellent academic record in preparing students for career and higher studies.
• The department is funded by DST-FIST and equipped with PCR, Growth chamber and computerized Bioinformatic Lab.
• Well-equipped laboratories and library facilities are present
• Alumni of the department are eminent researchers at National and International Institutions, reputed pharmaceutical and chemical industries.
• The department is providing carrier guidance programmes and CSIR/NET/SET coaching classes.
• Botany department has produced 8 Ph.Ds and more than 250 research publications in reputed journals.
• Faculty members have been recognized and awarded Fellowships of national honors.
• Department have completed several research projects funded by UGC, New Delhi; DBT, New Delhi; DST-SERB, New Delhi, NIF, Ahmadabad; Tamil Nadu Forest Department and other funding agencies.

PG Syllabus