Semester |
Course code |
Course title |
Course outcomes |
I (core) |
BO 1141 |
Angiosperm Anatomy, Reproductive Botany and Palynology |
CO 1. Understand the complexities of cell wall organization, microscopic and sub microscopic structures.
CO 2. Distinguish various anatomical features of monocots and dicots (stem and root) with respect to permanent tissues and tissue systems.
CO 3.Identify and differentiate male and female gametophyte development in angiosperms.
CO 4.Distinguish monocot and dicot embryo and the basic features of pollen grains |
I (compl) |
BO 1131 |
Microtechnique, Angiosperm Anatomy and Reproductive Botany |
CO 1. Provide an in-depth knowledge about various tissue systems and internal structure.
CO 2. Acquire basic knowledge about embryo development and pollen grains |
II (core) |
BO 1241 |
Methodology and Perspectives in Plant Sciences |
CO 1. Familiarizes with the fundamental characteristics of Science.
CO 2. Develops an idea about involvement of science in improvement of human life.
CO 3. Create awareness of scientific approach towards life and learns the values of ethics in science.
CO 4.Develops skills to interpret scientific data using basic statistical methods.
CO 5.Create skills to prepare specimens for microscopic and gross anatomical studies and familiarize with different microscopic methods for sample analysis.
CO 6. Prepare buffers, measure pH, and separate plant pigments and construct absorption spectrum of a sample |
II (compl) |
BO 1231 |
Phycology, Mycology, Lichenology, Bryology, Pteridology, Gymnosperms and Plant Pathology |
CO 1. Familiarizes the students with life cycle and evolutionary significance of lower groups.
CO 2. Imparts knowledge about diseases in plants. |
III (core) |
BO 1341 |
Microbiology, Phycology, Mycology, Lichenology and Plant Pathology |
CO 1. To prepare micro preparations and identify the thallus and reproductive structures of lower plant groups like algae, fungi and lichen
CO 2. Provides awareness created among students about various microbes, structure and economic importance
CO 3. Students can use effectively the methodology to isolate and identify bacteria present in curd and root nodules
CO 4. To identify various plant diseases, etiology of pathogens and control measures
CO 5. To be able to prepare fungicides like tobacco decoction and Bordeaux mixture |
III (compl) |
BO 1331 |
Systematic Botany, Economic Botany Ethno Botany and Plant Breeding |
CO 1. Students acquire knowledge about economic uses, ethnobotanical significance and pharmacognosy of plants.
CO 2. Introduces to different plant breeding techniques |
IV (core) |
BO 1441 |
Bryology, Pteridology, Gymnosperms and Palaeobotany |
CO 1. To be able to make micropreparations of thallus and reproductive structures of as well as better understanding of the life cycle of selected members of Bryophytes, Pteridophytes and Gymnosperms
CO 2. To understand the economic and ecologic importance of lower groups of plant kingdom
CO 3. Provides better understanding of fossilization and importance of Palaeobotany
CO 4. To identify various parts of fossil plants through micro slides |
IV (compl) |
BO 1431 |
Plant physiology, Ecology, Plant Biotechnology and Horticulture |
CO 1. Understand physiology of photosynthesis and respiration.
CO 2. Generate awareness about horticultural techniques.
CO 3. Familiarizes students with plant tissue culture techniques.
CO 4. Imparts knowledge about various ecosystems. |
IV (compl) |
BO 1431 |
Botany complementary practical-1 |
CO 1. Develop skill in micropreparations.
CO 2. Identify plants and their families
CO 3. Understand economic and ethnobotanical importance of plants |
V (core) |
BO 1541 |
Angiosperm Morphology, Systematic Botany, Economic Botany, Ethno Botany and Pharmacognosy |
CO 1. Identify different types of inflorescences, flowers and fruits, their arrangement and relative position.
CO 2.Familiarization of basic rules of Angiosperm classification and different types of classification.
CO 3.Preparation and maintenance of Herbarium.
CO 4.Identification of plants to their respective families.
CO 5.Understanding of ethnobotanical and pharmacological significance of plants |
V (core) |
BO 1542 |
Environmental Studies and Phytogeography |
CO 1. Develops awareness about natural resources, its conservation and importance of sustainable lifestyles.
CO 2. Understands and identify different ecosystems and ecosystem processes.
CO 3. Develops deep understanding about biodiversity and importance of its conservation
CO 4. Develops skills to identify polluted sites, its major pollutants and recognize the need to mitigate environmental pollution
CO 5.Awareness about different types of disasters and to adopt strategies to overcome and reduce the impact
CO 6. Identify the importance of phytogeographical sites in India |
V (core) |
BO 1543 |
Cell biology, Genetics and Evolutionary Biology |
CO 1. Better understanding of cell structure and cell organelles
CO 2. Prepare microslides of cell divisions and identify various stages of mitosis and meiosis.
CO 3. Able to work out problems in classical genetics, modified Mendelian ratios and population genetics
CO 4. Able to understand genetic diseases and their inheritance
CO 5. Understand evolutionary principles, theories and methods of speciation |
V (Open course) |
BO 1551.1 |
Horticulture |
CO 1. Familiarizes in horticulture implements and methods of gardening.
CO 2. Provides better understanding of commercial horticulture, flower arrangement, cut flowers
CO 3. Explains about landscaping, fertilizers and Plant protection |
V (core) |
BO 1544 |
Practical I - Angiosperm anatomy, Reproductive Botany, Palynology, Methodology and Perspectives in plant science |
CO 1. Students get familiarized with anatomical preparations and distinguish various anatomical features of plants.
CO 2. Understand pollen morphoforms. Able to prepare buffers, measure pH, separate plant pigments and construct absorption spectrum of a sample |
V (core) |
BO 1545 |
Practical II - Microbiology, Phycology, Mycology, Lichenology & Plant pathology, Bryology, Pteridology, Gymnosperms &Paleobotany |
CO 1. Students become able to prepare micro preparations and identify thallus and reproductive structures of lower plant groups.
CO 2. Able to prepare fungicides like tobacco mixtures.
CO 3. Students get better understanding of fossilization and importance of paleobotany |
VI (core) |
BO 1641 |
Plant Physiology and Biochemistry |
CO 1. Provides a clear understanding of the basic concepts of Physiology and Biochemistry.
CO 2. Students acquire knowledge about photosynthesis, respiration, plant growth regulators, nitrogen metabolism and stress physiology.
CO 3.Familiarization of basic physiological practical procedure.
CO 4. Provides basic knowledge about the macromolecules and their overall role in cell metabolism; and secondary plant products.
CO 4. Identification of protein, reducing and non reducing sugar by qualitative tests. |
VI (core) |
BO 1642 |
Molecular Biology, General Informatics & Bioinformatics |
CO 1. Understands DNA as genetic material, develops awareness about chemical composition and different types of DNA including their replication method.
CO 2. Understands various molecular aspects of gene expression and regulation of genes
CO 3. Develops awareness about various academic services applied for their studies
CO 4. Awareness about features of a computer, different application and system software.
CO 5. Recognizes the need for safe use of internet and also become aware about health issues related to over usage of computers and mobile phones as well as cyber crimes and cyber laws. |
VI (core) |
BO 1643 |
Horticulture, Plant Breeding & Research Methodology |
CO 1. To be able to identify and use various horticultural implements
CO 2. Propagate plants through grafting, budding and layering &can prepare manures, fungicides, etc.
CO 3. Effectively do plant breeding methods and understands their practical application in betterment of food crops
CO 4. Devise an experimental design and carry out a project
CO 5. Students get trained about various steps for the conduct of a research project and write a project report |
VI (core) |
BO 1644 |
Biotechnology And Nano Biotechnology |
CO 1. Familiarized with preparation of culture solutions, sterilization, inoculation of explants, induction of callus and morphogenesis
CO 2. Familiarized with biotechnological tools like RFLP, RAPD and PCR techniques, use of equipment and tools in biotechnology
CO 3. Understanding of ethical and legal issues in biotechnology and basic knowledge about IPR
CO 4. Better understanding of nano systems, biosensors and application of nanotechnology in biological systems |
VI (core) |
BO 1644 |
Angiosperm morphology, Systematic Botany, Economic Botany, Ethnobotany, Pharmacognosy and Environmental studies |
CO 1. Students get knowledge about different plants and their respective families.
CO 2. Understand ethnobotanical significance of plants.
CO 3. Develops deep understanding about biodiversity and importance of its conservation |
VI (core) |
BO 1645 |
Cell biology, Genetics, Plant physiology, Biochemistry, Molecular biology, Plant breeding and Horticulture |
CO 1. Students can prepare microslides of cell division and identify various stages of mitosis.
CO 2. Able to understand genetic diseases and their inheritance
CO 3. Familiarization of basic physiological practical procedures and to devise an experimental design |
VI (core) |
BO 1646 |
Project and Field study |
CO 1. –To develop an aptitude for research in Botany and to inculcate proficiency to identify appropriate research topic, report preparation and presentation
CO 2. –Visiting scientific institutions, zoological gardens, ecologically sensitive areas and study conservation strategies |
Semester |
Course code |
Course title |
Course outcomes |
I (core) |
BE 211 |
Ethnobotany and Ethno pharmacology and Indigenous/traditional knowledge |
CO 1: Appreciate the need to conserve floristic and cultural diversity of the region
CO 2: Rescue and document ethnobotanicals for sustainable use of plant resources
CO 3: Understand the need for development of new drugs for safe and more rational use of herbal preparations
CO 4: Recognition of intellectual property rights and its benefits to people and society who share their knowledge and wisdom
CO 5: Develop laboratory skill in testing of herbal drugs and new commercial products |
I (core) |
BE 212 |
Histology, Microtechnique & Histochemistry, Biophysics, Biostatistics |
CO 1: Understand the anatomical features of plant parts and identify the anomalous growth
CO 2: Correlate the anatomical features to taxonomy
CO 3: Familiarize the techniques for the preservation and preservation and processing of tissues
CO 4: Apply practical experience in microtechnique and histochemistry in laboratories
CO 5: Familiarize the instruments used in biology and statistical applications in solving biological problems |
I (core) |
BE 213 |
Phycology, Mycology, Bryophytes and Pteridophytes |
CO 1: Awareness about geographical distribution, classification, structure, life history and phylogeny of Algae, Fungi Bryophytes and Pteridophytes
CO 2: Understand ecological role of the plants and economically important products obtained from them and their uses
CO 3: Familiarize the fossil members of these groups |
I (core) |
BE 214 |
Practical I |
CO 1: Develop laboratory skill in testing of herbal drugs and new commercial products
CO 2: Collection, processing and preservation of ethnobotanical specimens in the institutional repository.
CO 3: Identify and document plant parts used in preparation of crude drugs/herbal formulations
CO 4: Apply practical experience in microtechnique and histochemistry in laboratories |
II (core) |
BE 221 |
Gymnosperms, Morphology and Angiosperm taxonomy |
CO 1: Awareness in identifying characters, classification and lifecycle of Gymnosperms
CO 2: Understand the concepts and principles related to morphology and Plant taxonomy
CO 3: Acquire the skill in plant identification and herbaria preparation
CO 4: Develop an attitude in conserving plants for sustainable development |
II (core) |
BE 222 |
Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry |
CO 1: Awareness about types of drugs and systems of medicine
CO 2: Analyze the purity and strength of crude drugs
CO 3: Identify the sources of drugs
CO 4: Apply the Identification separation techniques to evaluate the medicinally important metabolites |
II (core) |
BE 223 |
Reproductive Biology, Plant Physiology and Biochemistry |
CO 1: Understand methods of reproduction and apply it for breeding varieties
CO 2: Understand physiology and biochemistry of metabolic processes
CO 3: Identify and evaluate various metabolites involved in growth and reproduction of plants |
II (core) |
BE 224 |
Practical II |
CO 1: Acquire the skill in plant identification and herbaria preparation
CO 2: Identify the sources of drugs and apply the identification and separation techniques to evaluate the medicinally important metabolites
CO 3: Identify and evaluate various metabolites involved in growth and reproduction of plants |
II (core) |
BE 225 |
Submissions I |
CO 1: Acquire the skill to prepare herbaria of species of ethnobotanical importance |
III (core) |
BE 231 |
Genetics, Cell and Molecular Biology, Immunology |
CO 1: Awareness about Molecular Biology and Immunology and various techniques in Molecular Biology
CO 2: Apply the practical skill in isolation of DNA, RNA and Protein genetic studies
CO 3: Understand gene action, gene regulation and synthesis |
III (core) |
BE 232 |
Environmental Biology, Forest Botany, Plant Biotechnology, Evolution |
CO 1: Understand the concepts on ecosystem and environment
CO 2: Understand the causes and effects of pollution and climate change
CO 3: Awareness about the significance of genetic resources and its conservation
CO 4: Understand and apply methods of gene transfer techniques and production of improved varieties |
III (core) |
BE 233 |
Microbiology, Plant Pathology, Plant Breeding, Horticulture |
CO 1: Understand types of microbes and its economic importance
CO 2: Generate basic knowledge in plant breeding, and horticulture
CO 3: Understand different breeding methods and develop practical skills in plant breeding
CO 4: Identify the microbial diseases in plants and apply the control measures |
III (core) |
BE 234 |
Practical III |
CO 1: Apply the practical skill in isolation of DNA, RNA and Protein genetic studies
CO 2: Understand and apply methods of gene transfer techniques and production of improved varieties
CO 3: Understand different breeding methods and develop practical skills in plant breeding |
IV (core) |
BE 241 |
Special paper I – Herbal Technology, Bioinformatics and in silico drug designing |
CO 1: Understand branches of Herbal Technology such as Medicinal plants, Natural dyes, Biopesticides, Biofertilizers and Biofuel
CO 2: Students would acquire knowledge of Herbal Technology and Neutraceutical therapy
CO 3: Comprehend the role of metabolomics and microbial diversity around plants in deciding the quality of herbal drug product
CO 4: Develop knowledge on the use of herbal technology in cosmetics and laws pertaining to herbal technology
CO 5: Understand biological database, Pharmacogenomics and Sequence Analysis
CO 6: Acquire knowledge of molecular viewing of macromolecules and prediction and analysis of protein structure
CO 7: Understand molecular designing and development of drugs (Computer Aided Drug Design) and identify the steps for designing new drugs, target lead molecule identification and validation |
IV (core) |
BE 242 |
Special paper II – Ethnopharmacology, Phytopharmaceutical Drug Development, IPR & Patents |
CO 1: Appreciate ethnopharmacology as an integrative science of social and biocultural components
CO 2: Practice scientific method in documenting Indigenous/ traditional knowledge for future use
CO 3: Understand the need for the development of new herbal drugs
CO 4: Develop laboratory skills in the scientific testing of herbal drugs and new commercial products for safe and rational use
CO 5: Have an in-depth understanding of the ethical and commercial implications of drug development from medicinal plants |
IV (core) |
BE 243 |
Practical IV |
CO 1: Acquire knowledge of molecular viewing of macromolecules and prediction and analysis of protein structure
CO 2: Understand Molecular Designing and development of Drugs (Computer Aided Drug Design) and identify the steps for designing new drugs, target lead molecule identification and validation
CO 3: Develop laboratory skills in the scientific testing of herbal drugs and new commercial products for safe and rational use |
IV (core) |
BE 244 |
Project |
CO 1: The objective is to train students in basics of research, literature recession, analysis and expression of their understanding of the topic in their own words |
IV (core) |
BE 245 |
Submissions II |
CO 1: Students get equipped to prepare a detailed report of industrial visit and visit to research institutions and the type of research works undertaken by the centers
CO 2: Students can prepare a model research proposal seeking fund to carry out research on a specific topic |