The Madura College, Madurai is offering Bachelor of Science (BSc Botany). In this section, learn about the Bachelor of Science (BSc Botany) course at The Madura College, Madurai
Department Of Botany
Objectives & Mission:
To design and update the curriculum, bearing in mind the relevance to regional and national requirements and expectations.
To equip the students with the basic skills in identifying and labeling different plants.
To impart quality education in the field of Botany, enabling our students to confidently face the job market.
To inculcate the spirit of scientific temper in the minds of the students.
To develop in the minds of students a concern for the need to conserve natural resources and to inspire them to spread this message to the society. To make the students understand the importance of forests in the prevention of soil erosion.
To sensitize the students the need for keeping the environment clean.
Courses offered:
The UG Dept of Botany was established in the year 1953. It started imparting PG education from 1984 onwards. It was recognized as a Research Centre in the year 2003.
Course Highlights:
The Department is a source of reference for practitioner groups in this region. With the advent of autonomy in 1978, the Department carefully adopted new approaches in curriculum planning. Periodic revision of syllabus incorporating relevant aspects in the context of scientific progress without violating the basic framework is the hallmark of the Department. Biodiversity, Environmental studies, Ethno-botany are some of the papers in UG curriculum, to focus on both the traditional values and the value of the intellectual property rights. The paper on "Forestry" is another land mark paper that caters to the requirements of competitive examinations. Students are also exposed to the applied aspects of Botany on Medicine plants, Bioproducts, Horticulture Practices. The PG programme has Microbiology in two parts (i) General Microbiology and (ii) Applied Microbiology. An excellent backup on Immunology, Biochemistry Biotechnology and Research Methodology is also provided.
Laboratory:
The Laboratory of the department is well equipped with multiple instruments for regular class work and many research facilities. The department is highly engaged in active research. Two staff members are MKU recognized guides. Other staff members are awaiting such recognition.
Students Club:
The students are motivated to participate in various competitions to bring out their talents.
Other Activities:
To cater the present day needs of the students, a CONSORTIUM of Botanists is launched.
All the PG centers of Botany are members of this consortium.
Regular meetings are held to bring awareness among the students on the recent developments in the field of Botany.
Guidance is also given to students preparing for SLET/ NET / CSIR / UGC examination.
The Department maintains a small herbal garden.
Note: The above courses are picked automatically by the website for indicative purpose only. However, students are requested to check with the University for the similarity of the course or for any other information in regard to the course.
Syllabus presented on this page is indicative and for general information only. The syllabus / course information listed may not be exhuastive. Students / Visitors are advised to contact the University directly for the official, detailed and accurate Syllabus, Transcripts and other information. List of course names mentioned here is partial and are not comprehensive and the institution would be offering many other courses than those mentioned on this page.
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