Department of botany
About
Botany is one of the main branch of Biology. In GC Banjar a Department of Botany was established from the Academic session 2012-13. It is the systematic and scientific study of plants. Botany covers a lot of scientific disciplines such as Biochemistry, Microbiology, Ecology, Physiology Biodiversity, Biotechnology, Taxonomy, Economic botany, Anatomy, Cell and Molecular Biology etc.
Since the core of botany is plants ( though it should also be reminded that in the study of botany Kingdom Fungi and Algae is also discussed though it has its own study: Mycology often paired with Virology, Phycology for Algae). Basic introductory botany course will enable you to understand the interesting mechanism of plants which include their growth and development, chemical properties, Genetics, Ecology and Evolution etc. and most of them will instill an understanding on the importance of plants.
Academic Profile 2017-2025
No. of Faculty Members: 01
A. Curricular Aspects:
· The department follows the annual CBCS under RUSA of affiliating University (HPU/SPU).
· The programme offered is B.Sc. (Pass course) with Botany .
· Programme Structure:
I. DSCC(TH) 12x4 = 48, DSCC (PR) 12x2 = 24
II. DSEC(TH) 6x4 = 24, DSEC(PR) 6x2 = 12
III. Ability Enhancement courses
a) Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses 2x4 = 8
b) Skill Enhancement Courses 4x4 = 16
Total numbers of credits required to complete the degree program = 132
· Number of Courses in Botany: Theory 10, Practical 06 (Annexure 4).
B. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation:
· Orientation of the students in the beginning of the session to acquaint them with the choice based credit system, no. of credits to be earn in each course, total no. of credits for the completion of the degree programme, internal assessment criteria, external examination pattern, pass percentage of each course and promotion criteria for next class.
· Time table in accordance with the course being taught for each class.
· Separate time table table for theory and practical as per credit hours notified by the university.
· Objectives of curriculum, pogramme outcome and course outcomes are well defined and discussed with the students of each class.
· Prioritize lecture based teaching (chalk & talk method), supplemented with demonstration through charts and models followed by discussion.
· Teaching learning also blend with ICT tools.
· Promote individual and group learning, question-answer and inquiry based approach.
· Distribution and discussion of previous years university examination question paper.
· Students are evaluated on the basis of criterions laid down by the university that is internal component 30 Marks (5 marks class test, 10 Marks midterm examination, 10 Marks assignments and 5 Marks for class attendance), and external component comprises 70 Marks i.e. 50 Marks for theory and 20 Marks for practical’s.
· Well-equipped laboratory for practical exposure and to promote experimental learning.
· Projects, field work and preparation of report:
a. B.Sc. 1st Year: Biodiversity (BOTA 101 PR) Plant Ecology and Taxonomy(BOTA 102 PR)
b. B.Sc. 2nd Year: Plant Physiology and Metabolism (BOTA 202 PR) Gardening and Floriculture (BOTA 204)
c. B.Sc. 3rd Year: Economic Botany and Biotechnology (BOTA 301 PR) Medicinal Botany and Ethnobotany ( BOTA 306)
C. Students support, outcome, progression and achievements:
· Remedial and mentoring sessions to cater the need of all learners.
· Students participates in various academic and other activities i.e. celebration of teacher’s day, national science day celebration and activities of Bio-diversity club etc.
· 33 students progressed to post graduation programmes of various universities across country (Annexure 1)
· 3 students qualified CSIR-UGC NET/JRF (Annexure 2).
· 1 student is pursuing Ph.D. in Zoology at Department of Biosciences in HPU Shimla (Annexure 2).
· 2 Students progressed to Botany post graduation programmes of HPU in 2025 (Annexure 3)
A. Research, Innovation and extension programme:
Dr. Joginder Thakur(2017-24)
Prof. Rajeev Parmar - On deputation (joined Sept 2024)
· Participated in one week national level FDP on “Exploring the use of AI tools in research” . Organised by Bal- Bharatis Maghanmal J. Pancholia College of Commerce in collaboration with Nucleus of Learning and Development from 30 Dec 2024 to 4 Jan 2025.
· Participated in one week national level FDP on “AI Driven Teaching Strategies For Enhanced Learning .” Organised by Faculty of Engineering Gokul Global University Siddhpur Gujrat in collaboration with Nucleus of Learning and Development from 11 Jan to 8 Feb 2025 ( only on Saturdays).
· Participated in one week FDP on “ Service Rules and Regulations for Teachers in Higher Education”.Organised by IQAC S.C.V.B Government College Palampur H.P from 1st May 2025- 7th May 2025.
B. Strength of Department:
· Qualified and experienced faculty.
· Sound progression and outcomes record of the department.
· Students are sincere, punctual and hardworking as is evident from the progression record and outcomes (Result).
Annexure 1:
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Sr.No. |
Name |
Year of passing B.Sc Life Science |
P.G Program |
Name of University |
Contact Number |
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1. |
Jyoti Thakur |
2017 |
M.Sc Zoology |
C.U Dharamshala |
88949-05659 |
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2. |
Himani |
2017 |
M.Sc Zoology |
MLSM SunderNagar(HPU Shimla) |
82197-60360 |
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3. |
Payal Thakur |
2017 |
M.Sc Zoology |
MLSM SunderNagar(HPU Shimla) |
82787-59324 |
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4. |
Prashasti Singh |
2017 |
M.Sc Zoology |
Shoolini Univ. Solan |
82196-74668 |
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5. |
Deveshwari Thakur |
2018 |
M.Sc Zoology |
HPU Shimla |
86288-04925 |
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6. |
Manisha |
2018 |
M.Sc Zoology |
Gov. PG College Rampur(HPU Shimla) |
89884-54954 |
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7. |
Kirna |
2018 |
M.Sc Zoology |
Gov. PG College Rampur(HPU Shimla) |
85805-81304 |
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8. |
Renuka |
2018 |
M.Sc Zoology |
Gov. PG College Rampur(HPU Shimla) |
98162-97463 |
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9. |
Nirmala |
2018 |
M.Sc Zoology |
Gov. PG College Rampur(HPU Shimla) |
88949-35868 |
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10. |
Umesh Negi |
2019 |
M.Sc Zoology |
C.U Dharamshala |
Not Available |
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11. |
Jasmin Sharma |
2020 |
M.Sc Zoology |
HPU Shimla |
98161-31644 |
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12. |
Samriti Negi |
2020 |
M.Sc Zoology |
C.U Dharamshala |
88946-16431 |
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13. |
Bandana Kumari |
2020 |
M.Sc Zoology |
SPU Mandi |
78076-76756 |
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14. |
Meemansha Duggal |
2020 |
M.Sc Zoology |
SPU Mandi |
86269-91846 |
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15. |
Jhanshi |
2020 |
M.Sc Zoology |
S.V Gov.College Ghumarwin(HPU Shimla) |
88943-21648 |
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16. |
Shivangi Rathour |
2020 |
M.Sc EVS |
C.U Dharamshala |
88349-32385 |
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17. |
Tanisha |
2020 |
M.Sc EVS |
C.U Dharamshala |
85804-61393 |
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18. |
Roshni Thakur |
2020 |
M.A Pol.Sc. |
C.U Dharamshala |
82191-84559 |
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19. |
Ritika Chauhan |
2021 |
M.Sc Zoology |
SPU Mandi |
94596-76800 |
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20. |
Trishla Kumari |
2021 |
M.Sc Zoology |
Thakur P.G College of Education Dhaliara(HPU Shimla) |
Not Available |
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21. |
Manisha Thakur |
2021 |
M.Sc Zoology |
Thakur P.G College of Education Dhaliara(HPU Shimla) |
85804-38808 |
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22. |
Om Prabha |
2022 |
M.Sc Zoology |
MLSM SunderNagar(HPU Shimla) |
Not Available |
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23. |
Prem Lata |
2022 |
M.Sc Forensic Science |
HPU Shimla |
Not Available |
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24. |
Yukta Thakur |
2023 |
M.Sc Zoology |
HPU Shimla |
Not Available |
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25. |
Kanika Sood |
2023 |
M.Sc Zoology |
Gov.P.G College Ghumarwin(HPU Shimla) |
Not Available |
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26. |
Hutashan |
2023 |
M.Sc Zoology |
Career Point Univ. Hamirpur H.P |
Not Available |
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27. |
Manisha |
2024 |
M.Sc EVS |
SPU Mandi |
Not Available |
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28. |
Kalpana |
2024 |
M.Sc Zoology |
MLSM SunderNagar(HPU Shimla) |
Not Available |
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29. |
Devyani |
2024 |
M.Sc Zoology |
MLSM SunderNagar(HPU Shimla) |
Not Available |
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30. |
Sapna |
2024 |
M.Sc Zoology |
Thakur P.G College of Education Dhaliara(HPU Shimla) |
Not Available |
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31. |
Chand Kumar |
2024 |
M.Sc Chemistry |
SPU Mandi |
Not Available |
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32. |
Aarzoo Sharma |
2025 |
M.Sc Botany |
HPU Shimla |
98055-56404 |
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33. |
Sanjana Thakur |
2025 |
M.Sc Botany |
HPU Shimla |
98053-76317 |
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Annexure 2:
1. Bandna Kumari, Samriti Negi and Jasmine Sharma qualified Joint CSIR-UGC NET.
2. Bandna Kumari pursing Ph.D in Zoology from HPU Shimla.
Annexure 3:
1.Aarzoo Sharma MSc Botany H.P.U
2.Sanjana Thakur MSc Botany H.P.U
Annexure 4:
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Scheme for choice based credit system in B.Sc. with Botany (Annual Pattern)
Ist year
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DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC COURSES (DSC) |
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Ability enhancement compulsory course (AECC) |
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DSC-IA Biodiversity (Microbes, Algae, Fungi and Archegoniates) BOTA 101 DSC-IB Plant Ecology and Taxonomy BOTA 102
2nd Year
DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC COURSES (DSC) DSC-IA Plant Anatomy and Embryology BOTA 201 DSC- IB Plant Physiology and Metabolism BOTA202 Skill enhancement courses (SEC) 1. Biofertilizers BOTA 203 2. Gardening and Floriculture BOTA 204
DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC COURSES (DSC) Practical/Tutorial
DSC-IA Plant Anatomy and Embryology (Lab) DSC- IB Plant Physiology and Metabolism (Lab) |
i. Environment Science ii. ENVS1AECC02 iii.English ENGL 103/Hindi/SKT
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3 rd Year
Skill enhancement courses (SEC) |
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1. Medicinal Botany and Ethnobotany BOTA 306 2.Mushroom Cultivation Technology BOTA 307
DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC COURSES (DSC)
DSE IA Economic Botany & Biotech. BOTA 301 or Analytical Techniques in Plant Sciences BOTA 302 DSE IB Cell and Molecular Biology BOTA 303 or Bioinformatics BOTA 304 or Genetics and Plant Breeding BOTA 305 |
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Discipline specific elective
DSE : Practical
DSE IA
Economic Botany & Biotechnology (Lab)
OR
Analytical Techniques in Plant Sciences (Lab)
DSE IB
Cell and Molecular Biology (Lab)