Master of Science (M.Sc) in Botany

Course Description:

Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU), Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh is offering Master of Science (MSc Botany). In this section, learn about the Master of Science (MSc Botany) course at Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU), Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh

Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal University offers Master of Science (M.Sc) in Botany Degree course.

Course Duration
The duration of the course is two academic years and the examinations are to be held in four semesters.

Intake Capacity : 21

Semester-I
Phycology & Bryophytes
Mycology & Plant Pathology
Ptendophytes, Gymnosperms & Paleobotany
Angiosperms
Practical
Practical

Semester-II
Microbiology
Bio-Resources Utilization
Ecology & Environment
Biotechniques & Biostatistics
Practical
Practical

Semester-III
Cell Biology
Genetics & Plant Breeding
Plant Physiology
Plant Biochemistry
Practical
Practical

Semester-IV
Molecular Biology
Biotechnology & Bioinformatics
Practical
Special Paper
Special Paper
Special Paper(Practical)

Note: Each student of M. Sc. (4th Semester) shall opt two Special Papers from the following pairs of Options. The Head of the department will notify as to which Options will be offered at the beginning of the 3rd semester.

Option I: Special Paper
Plant Taxonomy
Plant Diversity
Practical

Option II: Special Paper
General Plant Pathology
Plant Diseases
Practical

Option III: Special Paper
Plant, Microbial Diversity and Conservation
Remote Sensing, GIS, IKS & Bioresourses Utilization
Practical

Option IV: Special Paper
Plant Diversity
Phytotherapeutics & Pharmacognosy
Practical

Option V: Special Paper
Plant Physiology
Plant Biochemistry
Practical

Option VI: Special Paper
Plant Resource Conservation & Pharmacognosy
Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture
Practical