M.Sc. - Botany - C V Raman Global University

Overview

The centre’s M.Sc. in Botany program is designed to meet the needs of students with different backgrounds and interests. Whether they are biology graduates or a professionals looking to enhance their knowledge and skills in plant science, our program can help them achieve their career goals. This program has a rigorous curriculum that includes both theoretical and practical components. We provide our students with access to state-of-the-art laboratories, botanical gardens, and other facilities to enable them to gain hands-on experience in plant research. Our experienced faculty members are renowned experts in their fields, and they use their expertise to provide students with a stimulating learning environment. They encourage the students to engage in research and publish their findings in scientific journals, providing them with valuable experience that can help them excel in their careers.
As a part of the program, we also offer opportunities to students to participate in internships, field trips, and workshops to gain practical experience and exposure to the latest research and developments in the field.

Program Educational Objectives (peo’s)

PEO1
Acquire sound knowledge and practical expertise related to widespread disciplines of plant science.
PEO2
Identify the interdisciplinary approach of plant science along with the application of genetic engineering, microbiology, bio stats, bioinformatics, and other life science disciplines in plant studies.
PEO3
Depict technical skills to design experimental protocols and analyse data along with inculcation of ability to work in a team
PEO4
Recognize the scope and potential of plant science to address issues associated with environment and biodiversity conservation, industries, health, and society
PEO5
Acquire eligibility to appear in competitive examinations and exhibit skills to pursue a carrier in research, industries including government and private organizations

Program Outcomes (PO’s)

PO1
Know about different types of lower & higher plants, their evolution from algae to angiosperm & also their economic and ecological importance.
PO2
Understand cell organelles & their functions through Cell biology & chemical properties of nucleic acid and their role in living systems through Molecular Biology.
PO3
Learn laws of inheritance, various genetic interactions, chromosomal abrasions, multiple alleles, and structural changes in chromosomes.
PO4
Differentiate morphological & reproductive characteristics of plants and identify different plant families and classifications.
PO5
Apply the knowledge of the economic importance of various plant products & artificial methods of plant propagation.
PO6
Use modern Botanical techniques and advanced equipment.
PO7
Gain a sound understanding on professional ethics, leadership, and consensus- building skills relevant to botany aspects of business enterprise.

SYLLABUS

Semester - 1

Sl No.	Paper Code	Paper Name	Credit
1	BOT 101	Cell and Molecular Biology	4
2	BOT 102	Genetics and Cytogenetics	4
3	BOT 103	Biochemistry	4
4	BOT 104	Microbiology	4
5	BOT 105(P)	Practical (BOT 101 & 102)	2
6	BOT 106 (P)	Practical (BOT 103 & 104)	2
TOTAL			20

Semester - 2

Sl No.	Paper Code	Paper Name	Credit
1	BOT 201	Plant Physiology and Reproductive Biology	4
2	BOT 202	Developmental biology and anatomy	4
3	BOT 203	Recombinant DNA Technology and Proteomics	4
4	BOT 204	Paleobotany and Palynology	4
5	BOT 205(P)	Practical (BOT 201,202,203 & 204)	3
6	BOT 206(E)	Communication skill and Personality Development	3
TOTAL			22

Semester - 3

Sl No.	Paper Code	Paper Name	Credit
1	BOT 301	Systematics, Evolution, and Environmental Science	4
2	BOT 302	Plant Pathology	4
3	BOT 303	Plant Biotechnology and Resource Utilization	4
4	BOT 304	Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, and Biostatistics	4
5	BOT 305 (E)	Skill development elective: Entrepreneurship Development and Business Communication	3
6	BOT 306	Project-1	3
TOTAL			22

Semester - 4

Sl No.	Paper Code	Paper Name	Credit
1	BOT 401	Project II	12
TOTAL			12

Laboratories

Eligibility Criteria

M.Sc.

Passed bachelor degree (with Hons.) in the relevant field with at least 60% marks in aggregate. Candidates applying for M.Sc in Biotechnology must have passed graduation with honours in Biotechnology, Botany or Zoology with 60% marks in aggregate.