B.Sc. Botany

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B.Sc. Botany

B.Sc. Botany is a branch of Biology which deals with the study of plants and plant-like organisms like algae, fungi etc. It includes the scientific study of Plant Physiology, Structure, Classification, Genetics, Distribution, Economic Importance and Ecology. Since the study of Botany covers a wide range of themes, there are numerous job fields available.

Eligibility

Pass in 10+2 (or) Equivalent

Job Profiles

  • Naturalist
  • Biotechnologist
  • Molecular Biologist
  • Computational Biologist
  • Nursery Manager
  • Plant Geneticist
  • Field Botanist
  • Scientific Assistant
  • Researcher
  • Professor
  • Plant Pathologist
  • Ecologist
  • Plant Biochemist.
  • CIMAP Scientist
  • FRLHT Scientist
  • Herbalist
  • Forest Scientist

Infrastructure

The microbiology laboratory is equipped with following Instruments.

  • Analytical Balance
  • Autoclave
  • Colony Counter
  • Centrifuge
  • Deep Freezer
  • Flame Photometer
  • Hot plate
  • Hot air oven
  • Incubator
  • Laminar Air Flow/ Laminar Hood
  • Magnetic Stirrer
  • Microscope
  • pH Meter
  • Spectrophotometer
  • Vortex Mixture/ Vortexer
  • Water Bath
  • Farmer’s photometer
  • Ganong’s respiroscpoe
  • Fermentation –Kuhne’s tube
  • Mohl’s half leaf experiment
  • Colorimeter

On successful completion of the course the students will be able to

  • Understand the concept of Plant Ecology, Plant adaptation, vegetation of Tamil Nadu
  • Learn the techniques of Mushroom Cultivation
  • Plant Tissue culture Technology
  • Microscopic and macroscopic specimens
  • Plant pathology specimens
  • Fossils specimens
  • Herbal technology
  • Microbiology
  • Biophysics and Plant physiology
  • Plant Biotechnology and Bio- informatics
  • Plant anatomy and Microtechniques
  • Mushroom cultivation Technology
  • Horiculture and plant breeding
  • Biofertilizers, Biopesticides abd Organic Farming
  • Cell Biology and Angiosperms Embryology
  • Taxonomy of Angiosperms
  • Plant Ecology and Phytogeography
  • Biochemistry and Biotechnology
  • Genetics and Evolution
  • Paleo botany
  • Biofertilizer
  • Organic Farming
  • Medicinal Plants
  • Plant utility and Exploitation