B.Sc. Botany

Programme Outcomes

. 1. Knowledge and understanding of: 1. The range of plant diversity in terms of structure, function and environmental relationships. 2. The evaluation of plant diversity. 3. Plant classification 4. The role of plants in the functioning of the global ecosystem.

. 2. Intellectual skills :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. 6. Plan, conduct and write a report on an independent term project.

. 3. 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 1. Interpreting plant morphology and anatomy. 2. Plant identification. 3. Vegetation analysis techniques.

. 4. Transferable skills: Use of IT (word-processing, use of internet.

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

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

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. 7. 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

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

. 9. 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.

. 10. The Botanist and society: Apply reasoning informed 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.

. 11. 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.

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

. 13. Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.

. 14. Communication: Communicate effectively and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.

. 15. Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.

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