B.Sc Botony Honours
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Course overview
B.Sc Honours (Botany) is a course which provides complete basic knowledge about all levels of plant kingdom.
And also students can learn deep knowledge and practical experience on various topics of Botany. This course helps them to improve their knowledge and continue their studies in research.
The department ensures enriching experience of classroom lessons through interactive sessions and practice at lab sessions. Seminars and workshops by eminent senior professors are organized throughout the year, by all the departments. The highly qualified, experienced and dedicated faculty members are a great asset to the department.
The program offers the study of 3 Science papers, 2 Language papers, and papers on Foundation Courses & Environmental studies, each of which is allotted a minimum of four sessions per week, with more weightage given to the core domain subjects.
In the Language papers, English is mandatory, but the second language of study depends on the student’s choice among Telugu, Hindi and Sanskrit. High importance is attached to Lab sessions for all domain papers.
The department is equipped with well furnished class rooms, seminar halls, and a well-stocked library. Laboratories are an integral part of the science curricula. And as such, the college provides multiple labs for each of its departments, Computer, Chemistry, Physics, Botany and Nutrition.
We have well equipped laboratories to meet the experimental needs of the subject. The laboratories ensure a flexible framework in order to hold dynamic student work groups, research zones, and support equipment's in spacious arrangements.
Programme Highlights
Course Duration
4 Years, 8 Semester
Affiliation
Andhra University
Eligibility criteria
10+2 with Biology
- Introduction to classical Biology[major]
- Introduction to applied Biology[major]
- English
- Second Language
- Leadership skills
- Communication skills
- Principles of Psychology
- Non vascular plants[major]
- Origin of life and diversity of microbes[major]
- English
- Second language
- Digital literacy
- Investment planning
- General inorganic chemistry[minor]
- Community Development Project
- Vascular plants[major]
- Plant pathology and plant diseases[major]
- Plant Breeding[major]
- Plant Biotechnology[major]
- Project management
- Introduction to Public administration
- Fundamentals in Organic chemistry[minor]
- Anatomy and Embryology of Angiosperms[major]
- Plant Ecology, Biodiversity and Phytogeography[major]
- Plant resources and utilisation[major]
- Physical chemistry[minor]
- General Physical chemistry[minor]
- Design thinking
- performing arts
- Short term Project
- Cell biology and genetics[major]
- Plant physiology &Metabolism[major]
- Seed technology[major]
- Plant propagation techniques[major]
- Environmental chemistry [minor]
- Chromatography & instrumental methods of Analysis[minor]
- Environmental education
- Long Term Internship (15 weeks) Project Report &
- Viva - Voice
Career Opportunities
- Regulatory affairs officer
- Food technologist
- Quality assurance/control officer
- Research & Development
- Food safety officer
- Biodiversity conservative officer
- Expert in Seed quality tests
- Plant propagation experts in various gardens and nurseries
- Biotechnology expert
- Ecologist
- Plant pathologist
- plant physiologist
- Geniticist
- farming consultant
- Forest ranger/officers
- Environmental consultant
- Expert in food and herbal industries
- Ethnobotanist
- Paliobotanist.
Your choice of BBA career prospects depends on your interests, specialisation, and the opportunities available in your preferred industry. Additionally, you can consider pursuing further education or certifications to enhance your qualifications and advance your career in specific areas.
