Botany deals with the study of plants, including their structure, properties, and biochemical processes. It also includes plant classification, a study of plant diseases, and interactions with the environment. Botany includes studies on how plants grow and adapt to their environment, and also includes other areas like forestry, horticulture, agriculture, conservation, and plant ecology. Botany is the key to the development of biofuels such as biomass and methane gas that are used as alternatives to fossil fuels and also important in the area of economic productivity of various crops. As with other life forms, plant life can be studied from different perspectives, from the molecular, genetic and biochemical level through organelles, cells, tissues, organs, individuals, plant populations, and communities of plants. At each of these levels a botanist might be concerned with the classification (taxonomy), structure (anatomy and morphology), or function (physiology) of plant life. The practical applications and effective methodologies of botany generate curiosity. Keeping all these things in mind the Under Graduate Botany program has been designed to allow students to develop logical thinking, reasoning, and intellectual thinking and provide the most exciting and rewarding jobs in the future.
DIBNS is offering a flexible program structure while ensuring students get a strong foundation and acquire comprehensive knowledge of the subject. The curriculum is a combination of courses such as Major core courses (MCC), Minor Courses (MC), Multidisciplinary courses (MDC), Ability Enhancement Courses (AECs), Skill Enhancement Courses (SECs), and Value-Added Courses (VACs), Thereby, bringing out the multidisciplinary approach and adherence to innovative ways within the curriculum framework. It allows a student maximum flexibility in pursuing his/her studies at the undergraduate level to the extent of having the liberty to eventually design the degree with multiple entry and exit options depending upon the needs and aspirations of the student in terms of his/her goals of life. This approach aligns well with the mandate of NEP-2020 and the current needs of students in terms of facilitating their journeys towards further education and employment.
Duration
- 4 years (Semester System) with ME-ME
Eligibility
- 12th (PCB/PCM with Biology) or equivalent from any central/state/any other recognized board with 45% marks
Major Courses
- Diversity of Lower Plants
- Microbiology and Plant Pathology
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Plant Physiology and Biochemistry
Basic Laboratory and Field Skills in Plant Biology -
Taxonomy of Flowering Plants
Plant Genetics -
Plant Breeding and Biostatistics
Plant Anatomy and Embryology
Economic Botany -
Cell and Molecular Biology
Ethnobotany
Plant Ecology and Phytogeography -
Comparative Studies of Cryptogams
Comparative Studies of Phanerogams
Research Methodology - Plant Biotechnology
Minors Courses
Botany
- Plant Diversity and Human Welfare
- Plant Resources and IPR
- Environmental Pollution and Management
- Research Writing & Ethics
Zoology
- Apiculture
- Sericulture
- Fish Hatechory operations
- Assisted Reproductive Technology
Chemistry
- Basic Chemistry Quantitative
- Analytical Methods Quantum
- Chemistry & Group Theory
- Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry
Vocational courses
- Herbarium techniques (VC)
- Nursery technology and gardening (VC)
- Mushroom cultivation (VC)
- Art of Bonsai (VC)
Future Prospects
Upon successful completion of the program, students receive a B.Sc. degree in Botany. Botany graduates are expected to demonstrate extensive knowledge of various concepts of botany and its application thus contributing to research, development, and teaching in government and public sectors. This program will establish a foundation for students to further pursue higher studies in Botany. The list below provides a synoptic overview of possible career paths provided by an undergraduate training in Botany: The list below provides a synoptic overview of possible career paths provided by an undergraduate training in Botany: Academics
- Research
- Agriculture Sector
- Perfumery Industry
- Cosmetic Industry
- Forensic Science
- Pharmaceuticals Industry
Botany graduate can seek a professional career as:
- Environmental consultant
- Nursery or Greenhouse Manager
- Farming Consultant
- Teach Biology in Schools
- Appear For Government Jobs
- Conservationist
- Paleobotanist
- Plant pathologist
- Laboratory Assistant.
Public sector: Some Public Sector organizations where botany graduates are employed are:
- NBRI Lucknow
- CDRI Lucknow
- IITR Lucknow
- CIMAP Lucknow
- CCMB Hyderabad
- IIRS Dehradun
- BSI Kolkata
- FRI Dehradun
- IISC Bangalore
Government sector jobs: Candidates have a good opportunity to crack various central and state-level examinations for securing a job in the government sector.. A candidate with a bachelor’s degree in botany can apply to different government sector jobs through tests held by these government sector ventures:
- UPSC (Union Public Service Commission)
- State PSC (Public Service Commission)
- SSC (Staff Selection Commission)
- IFS (Indian Forest Services)
- Public sector banks
- Indian railways
- KVS New Delhi
Private Sector: A botany graduate can join their job in the private sector at an entry-level. The companies in the private sector recruiting botany graduates are Pharmaceutical companies (situated in Selaquee, Haridwar, Kashipur Uttarakhand; and Baddi Himachal Pradesh ), FFDC (Flavour and Fragrance Development Corporation, Kannauj, UP), Natural products based companies; Aromatic and Medicinal plants based oil extraction companies, and many other companies related to seed production and testing, biofertilizers, vermicompost etc.
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Bachelor Degree in Botany 3 years and Bachelor Degree (Honours/Honours with research) in Botany 4 years with Multiple Entry and Multiple Exits (ME-ME) options.
12th (PCB or PCM with Biology as one subject) or equivalent from any Central/State/any other recognized board with 45% marks.
Plant diversity, Systematics, Structure and Functions, Interaction with Environment, Cell and Molecular Biology, Plant genetics and Biotechnology, and Biodiversity conservation and Plant physiology, Plant pathology, Plant Ecology offered by the department as a specialization subject during the final year of the course.
Generally! Botany prepare students for virtually all professions
Job opportunities are manyfold
- Teaching in schools.
- Science communicator in various Government and Non-Government organizations
- In Banking, Railways and Industries etc
- Military Academic core
- Quality control expert in High Tech Industries
- Scientific Technical Officer in National Research Institute.
- Botanist in Pharmaceutical Industries
- Science content writer for Scientific Writings in publication houses
- Professional in renewable or non-renewable energy sector etc.
Yes, there are scholarship pattern for the meritorious students that functions according to the Institute’s norms.
The B.Sc. program utilizes a combination of teaching and learning approaches which include lectures, tutorials, practical classes, seminars, problem-based learning, National level research laboratories visits, natural field visits, group/individual assignments, and development of communication skills. Students are required to undertake research projects (as per their specialization) in the final year of the program. With this knowledge and skills, the students are able to work in their future effectively in different domains of Botany.
DIBNS campus has adequate facilities for sports and cultural activities. The students regularly participate in Intra college and inter college sports & cultural activities and have won numerous prizes.
We organize Personality Development classes conducted by Corporate Trainers, helping students to develop Soft Skills, Career Exploration, Resume Writing, Interviewing Skills, Presentation Skills and Team Building Skills etc.
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