M.Sc. Botany

A learner for being eligible to apply for the admission to the M.Sc. degree course by papers must have passed the B.Sc. degree examination of this university or degree of any other university recognized as equivalent thereto with minimum 46 credits or its equivalent (i.e., the minimum credits required for majoring in a subject and excluding the credits of optional courses) of the subject which he or she wants to undertake for the M.Sc. degree course by papers.

On completion of M.Sc. in Botany the learners should be able to –

PSO1: To have knowledge about the lower and higher levels of plants, its interactions in ecosystems and applications of various phytoconstituents as lifesaving drugs or nutraceuticals.

PSO2: Develop understanding in the area of Molecular Biology, Genetics and plant breeding, plant systematics, Physiology and metabolism, Mangroves and Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry.

PSO3: To be able to interpret and relate plant morphology and anatomy, identify plants and familiarize with vegetation analysis techniques.

PSO4: Develop understanding of statistical tools and their application in biological sciences.

PSO5: To train and handle the instruments/equipment’s

PSO6: To develop better understanding of good laboratory practices and safety.

PSO7: To develop research-oriented skills, analytical skills and problem-solving skills requiring application of biological principles.

PSO8: Understand the impact of the plant diversity in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.

PSO9: Apply ethical principles and commit to environmental ethics, responsibilities and norms of the biodiversity conservation.