Botany Department

Name of Department : Botany (Plant Science)
Year of Establishment :2014
Name of Programme :UG (Bachelor of Sciences) B.Sc. Botany
Number of Teaching Post Sanctioned : 01
Number of Teaching post Filled : 01

Programme Objectives

• Know the importance and scope of the discipline.
• Inculcate interest in and love of nature with its myriad living forms.
• Impart knowledge of Science as the basic objective of Education.
• Create a scientific attitude to make students open-minded, critical and curious.
• Develop the ability to work hard and make students fit for society.
• Expose students to the diversity amongst life forms.
• Develop skill in practical work, experiments, equipments and laboratory use along with collection and interpretation of biological materials and data.
• Make them aware of natural resources and environment and the importance of conserving it.
• Develop the ability for the application of acquired knowledge in various fields of life so as tomake our country self-sufficient.
• Appreciate and apply ethical principles to biological science research and studies.

Programme Outcomes

PO1. Knowledge and understanding of : 1.The range of plant diversity interms of structure, functionand environmental relationships. 2. The evaluation of plant diversity. 3. Plant classification and the flora of Maharashtra. 4. The role of plants in the functioning of the global ecosystem. 5. A selection of more specialized, optional topics. 6. Statistics as applied to biological data.

PO2. Intellectual skills–able to : 1. Think logically and organize tasks into a structured form. 2.Assimilate knowledge and ideas based on wide reading and through the internet. 3. Transfer of appropriate knowledge and methods from one topic to another within the subject. 4. Understand the evolving state of knowledge in a rapidly developing field. 5. Construct and test hypothesis. 6. Plan, conduct and write a report on an independent term project.

PO3. Practical skills : Students learn to carry out practical work, in the field and in the laboratory, with minimal risk. They gain introductory experience in applying each of the following skills and gain greater proficiency in a selection of them depending on their choice of optional modules. 1. Interpreting plant morphology and anatomy. 2. Plant identification. 3. Vegetation analysis techniques. 4. A range of physiochemical analyses of plant materials in the context of plant physiology and biochemistry. 5. Analyze data using appropriate statistical methods and computer packages. 6. Plant pathology to be added for sharing of field and lab data obtained.

PO4. Transferable skills : 1. Use of IT (word-processing, use of internet, statistical packages and databases). 2. Communication of scientific ideas in writingand orally. 3. Abilityto workas part of a team. 4. Ability to use library resources. 5. Time management. 6. Career planning.

PO5. Scientific Knowledge : Apply the knowledge of basic science, life sciences and fundamental process of plants to study and analyze any plant form.

PO6. Problem analysis : Identify the taxonomic positionof plants, formulate the research literature, and analyze non reported plants with substantiated conclusions using first principles and methods of nomenclature and classification in Botany.

PO7. Design/development of solutions : Design solutions from medicinal plants for health problems, disorders and disease of human beings and estimate the phytochemical content of plants which meet the specified needs to appropriate consideration for the public health.

PO8. Conduct investigations of complex problems : Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and development ofthe information to provide valid conclusions.

PO9. Modern tool usage : Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources,and modern instruments and equipments for Biochemical estimation, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Plant Tissue culture experiments, cellular and physiological activities of plants with an understanding of the application and limitations.

PO10. The Botanist and society : Apply reasoninginformed by the contextual knowledge to assess plant diversity, its importance for society, health, safety, legal and environmental issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the biodiversity conservation practice.

PO11. Environment and sustainability : Understand the impact of the plant diversity in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.

PO12. Ethics : Apply ethical principles and commit to environmental ethics and responsibilities and norms of the biodiversity conservation.

PO13. Individual and team work : Function effectively as anindividual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.

PO14. Communication : Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.

PO15. Project management and finance : Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principlesandapplythesetoone’s own work, asa member andleaderin ateam, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.

PO16. Life-long learning : Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and abilityto engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

Scheme for choice based credit system in B.Sc. with Botany (Annual Pattern)

END SEMESTER EXAMINATION (ESE) OF BOTANY IN B.Sc. PROGRAMME THEORY EXAMINATION

SCHEME OF EXAMINATION

• English shall be the medium of instruction and examination.
• Examinations shall be conducted at the end of each semester as per the Academic Calendar notified by Himachal Pradesh University.
• Each course will carry 100 marks and will have following components

1. Theory Paper End-Semester examination    50 Marks
2. Practicals    20 Marks
3. Internal Assessment    30 Marks
Theory Paper + Practicals + Internal Assessment    (50+20+ 30) =100 marks

Distribution of Internal Assessment /CCA:

• Class Attendance = 5 Marks
• Class test to be taken on completion of 40% syllabus by the class teacher = 5 Marks
• House test to be taken on completion of 75 % of Syllabus = 10 Marks
• Assignment, tutorials, general behavior of students = 10 Marks

Marks for Class attendance

75% but < 80%    1 marks
80% but <85%    2 marks
85 but <90%    3 marks
90% but < 95%    4 marks
95% To 100%    5 marks

Scheme of Examination for every course (Core Course, Discipline Specific Elective Course, Generic Elective Course):

End Semester Examination    50 Marks    Time 3 hrs
Practical for every course    20 Marks    Time 3 hrs
Internal Assessment     30 Marks

Skill Enhancement Course & Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course: 100 Marks

Skill Enhancement Course = 100 Marks (Theory 70 + CCA 30)

Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course:

1. Environment Science = 100 Marks
2. English/Hindi/SKT= 100
Marks (Theory 70 + CCA30)

Course Outcome