VISION:

·       Topromote the value of teaching, culture of  learning and knowledge of plant sciences byeducating the students in the basics of botany and its related components.

·       Toenrich the practical knowledge of the students in plant science aspects tochallenge the modern world.

Mission:

·       To know the importance and scope of Botany.

·       To develop a scientific attitude to make students open minded, critical and curious.

·       To expose themselves to the diversity amongst life forms.

·       To make aware of natural resources and environment and the importance of conversing it.

·       To develop the ability for the application of acquired knowledge in the fields of life so as to make our country self-reliant and self sufficient.

·       To enhance the chances of employability of the students

Objectives

·      To train students in a wide range ofscience-based skills that provide the learning base for future careers indisciplines such as health sciences, agriculture, environmental managementetc,.

·      To achieve excellence in teaching andextension education in the field of Botany.

·      To offer a modular course oflectures and associated seminars, research projects and practical classes,supported by supervisions where appropriate.

·      To provide a sufficient theoreticaland practical knowledge of Botany.

·      To create self-confidence among thestudents.

·      To produce wholesome citizens tocontribute towards nation building.

A V KANTHAMMA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, HASSAN

DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY

PROGRAMME OUTCOME

1 B.Sc. BSc CBCS. 3. Botany , BSc  CBCS BOT.

Program specific Objectives:

• To bring awareness of plant wealth around us which has to be protected with utmost care

• To make them understand the diversity of plant kingdom

• To make them understand morphology, anatomy, cell biology, microbiology related to plants, physiology, molecular biology genetics, plant propagation, plant breeding evolution of plants

• To train them to enter into higher studies, teaching, research, and industry related profession in botanical science.

• To prepare them to competitive examinations like KPSC, UPSC and IFS etc

A V KANTHAMMA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, HASSAN

DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY

Program specific outcome:

• Student will become the torch bearers of conservation of plant wealth

• They will become competent in naming the common plants around them which the general public usually will be interested.

• In-depth study of plant science sub disciplines help them to enter into the institutes which require specific skill sets

• Many students enter into B.Ed programs which generates many good teachers

• Students after completion of the course get opportunities for higher studies in plant science in india and abroad or job opportunities related to plant science as well as in general service fields.

B. S        BOTANY CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM (CBCS) & CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT AND GRADING PATTERN (CGPA)

CORE SUBJECT: BOTANY – [UNDER- GRADUATE] DEGREE: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.SC.)

A V KANTHAMMA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, HASSAN

DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY

Course Outcome

I SEM

DSC-I : Title of the Course: Diversity of Microbes, Algae, Fungi, Plant Pathology & Bryophytes 

Course outcome

1. To understand the General characters, Classification and Economic importance of

Mollicutes, Viruses, Bacteria, Cyanobacteria, Algae, Fungi, Lichens and Bryophytes

2. To Learn the Structure and Reproduction of various forms included in the syllabus

3. To acquire the basic knowledge of various plant diseases mentioned in the syllabus and their management

II SEM

DSC-II : Title of the Course: Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms, Paleobotany, Morphology of

Angiosperms and Anatomy

Course outcome

1. To understand the Salient features, Classification and Economic importance of

Pteridophytes and Gymnosperms

2. To study the Morphology, Anatomy and Reproduction of Pteridophytes and Gymnosperms

included in the syllabus

3. To acquire the knowledge of Geological time scale, Fossils and Fossilization

4. To study various types of tissues and their functions

5. To understand the Anatomical structures of root, stem and leaf of Dicots and Monocots

6. To study the Morphological structure of Angiosperms

III SEM

DSC- III : Title of the Course: Reproductive Biology, Plant Ecology and Plant Physiology

Course outcome

1. To study Plant Developmental Biology and and Experimental Embryology

2. To acquire the basic knowledge of Plant Community and their Adaptations

3. To study the Environmental factors and their impact on Plant Community

4. To acquire the knowledge of various Ecosystem and Energy flow

5. To understand the underlying Principles of various Physiological processes and Metabolism

6. To study the roles of Minerals in Plant Metabolism

7. To study Plant Growth and Development

IV SEM

DSC-IV: Title of the Course: : Genetics, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Plant

Breeding

Course outcome

1. To study the ultra structure of cell organelles

2. To acquire the knowledge of underlying Principles of different Microscopes

3. To learn Chromosomal aberrations and their significance

4. To understand Mendel’s Principles, Deviations from Mendelism, Mutation and its

significance

5. To learn the principles, techniques and applications of Plant Breeding

V SEM

DSE-IA- Title of the Course: Taxonomy, Economic botany, & Ethnobotany

 DSE-IB Title of the Course: Cell Biology, Plant Breeding &Plant Propagation

Course outcome

1. To study the types of classification- Artificial, Natural, Phylogenetic and Recent trends

in Taxonomy

2. To acquire the knowledge about Botanical Survey of India (BSI), Herbarium,

3. Brief study of the Economic products of Angiosperms and Ethnobotany

4. To study the ultra structure of cell organelles

5. To acquire the knowledge of underlying principles of different microscopes

6. To learn the principles, techniques and applications of Plant Breeding

7. To learn the principles, techniques and applications of Plant propagation

VI SEM COURSE STRUCTURE

DSE-2A: Title of the Course: Genetics, Genetic engineering & Evolution

DSE-2B: Title of the Course: Plant Biotechnology, Biodiversity & conservation

Course outcome

1. To acquire the knowledge on chemistry, structure, types of genetic material and protein

synthesis

2. To learn the concepts of gene and mechanism of gene regulation

3. To acquire the knowledge on principles, techniques and applications of Plant

Biotechnology

4. To understand methods of gene transfer in Recombinant DNA technology

5. Applications of Biotechnology in Human welfare, IPR, Biosafety and Bioethics

6. To understand the principles, tools and techniques of Genetic Engineering

7. To learn the principles, techniques and applications of Plant Breeding

8. To acquire the knowledge of Biodiversity, conservation and biolegislations

9. To study the geographical distribution of plants

10. To acquire the knowledge and techniques of Plant Propagation and Horticulture

 11. To understand the concept of Evolution, theories and evidences

A V KANTHAMMA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, HASSAN

DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY

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