Vision

Department of Botany is committed to function as the centre of excellence in higher education and application oriented basic research in the field of Plant Science.

Mission

M1 :To strengthen quality education and research, through advanced infrastructural and technological facilities.

M2 :To inculcate the students with an environment that fosters the development of appropriate scientific vocabulary, reasoning skills and effective oral and written communication

M3 :To promote and foster collaborative research for enhanced critical thinking and developing new ideas

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOs)

The B.Sc. Botany programme describe accomplishments that graduates are expected to attain:

PEO1.After completion of the B.Sc. (Botany) students are able to understand the basic concepts, fundamental principles and the scientific theories related to variousscientific phenomena and their relevancies in the day-to-day life.

PEO2.They acquired the skills in handling scientific instruments, planning and performing in laboratory experiments.

PEO3.The program also helps the student to think creatively and scientifically to proposenovel ideas, and draw relational conclusions which make them self directed.

PEO4.This program provides thorough knowledge about Plant Science and equipped students with skills related to laboratory as well as field based studies.

PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSOs)

Upon completion of the UG programme, the student would be equipped with the following:

PSO1FUnderstand the principles of identification and classification of various plants groups and microbes according to their morphology, anatomy and reproductive biology

PSO2Familiarization with various classical and advanced laboratory techniques in plant biology

PSO3Awareness about environmental conservation and sustainable use of plants and necessary academic skills for a successful career in Botany and related spheres.

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES (POs)

PO1: Knowledge and understanding of
1. The range diverse group of microbes, function and environmental relationships.

2. The evaluation of plant diversity.

3. Plant classification and the flora of Jharkhand.

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 writing and orally

3. Ability to work as 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 analysisIdentify 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

PO7: Design solutionsDesign 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 problemsUse research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and development of the information to provide valid conclusions.

PO9: Modern tool usageCreate, 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 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.

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: EthicsApply ethical principles and commit to environmental ethics and responsibilities and norms of the biodiversity conservation.