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Introduction

A Bachelor of Science (BS) in Botany introduces students to the fascinating world of plants and provides them with a solid foundation in plant biology, ecology, and related fields. This undergraduate program typically spans over a duration of three to four years, depending on the institution and country. The program includes core courses in biology, chemistry, and mathematics to establish a strong scientific background. As students progress through the program, they delve deeper into specialized areas of botany, such as plant anatomy, physiology, taxonomy, ecology, genetics, and biotechnology.

Objectives

  • Comprehensive Understanding of Plant Biology: Students gain a deep understanding of plant structure, function, and life processes, including cellular biology, plant anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry.
  • Taxonomy and Plant Diversity: Enable the students to identify and classify plants, understand their evolutionary relationships, and appreciate the diversity of plant life across different ecosystems and habitats.
  • Ecological Principles and Environmental Science: Enable the students to comprehend the interactions between plants and their environment, including ecological processes, ecosystem dynamics, conservation biology, and sustainable management practices.
  • Genetics and Biotechnology: Teach the principles of plant genetics, inheritance, gene expression, and genetic manipulation, as well as understand the applications of biotechnology in plant breeding, crop improvement, and bioprospecting.
  • Fieldwork and Laboratory Skills: Develop practical skills in fieldwork, botanical surveys, plant collection, preservation, and laboratory techniques, including microscopy, molecular biology, and data analysis.
  • Scientific Inquiry and Research Skills: Formulate hypotheses, design experiments, collect and analyze data, and interpret results effectively, as well as critically evaluate scientific literature and communicate findings through written reports and presentations.
  • Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Abilities: Cultivate critical thinking skills and the ability to apply scientific knowledge to solve complex problems in plant biology, ecology, agriculture, and environmental science.

Career Path

  • Botanist/Plant Scientist
  • Ecologist
  • Conservation Biologist
  • Agricultural Scientist
  • Horticulturist
  • Plant Breeder
  • Environmental Consultant
  • Science Educator
  • Pharmaceutical Scientist
  • Botanical Illustrator or Photographer

Fee Structure BS Botany

BS Botany
Duration 4
Total Semester 8
Total Package 729,000
At Admission Time 28,500
Additional Charges at the time of Admission 2,700
Examination Fee 3,500
Total Amount (At Admission) 31,200
Installment 44000 * 16
Additional Charges at the time of Admission
Web Portal fee per year for Learning Management Syste 0
Library Security Fee (Refundable) 2,000
Student Card 200
Library & Magazine Fund 500
Total Additional Charges 2,700
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Scheme of Study

Semester 1

Sr.# Course Code Course Name Credit Hours
1 ENG100 English-I (Functional English-Compulsory) 3
2 ISL-101 Islamic Studies (Compulsory) 2
3 CS-102 Introduction to Computer 3
4 BOT-103 Botany-I (PLANT DIVERSITY) 4
5 CHEM-104 Chemistry-I (Inorganic) 4
6 ZOOL-301 Zoology- I (Principles of Animal Life-I) 4
7 Life-1 Life and Learning I 1

Semester 2

Sr.# Course Code Course Name Credit Hours
1 ENG200 English-II (Communication Skills-Compulsory) 3
2 BS201 Pakistan Studies (Compulsory) 2
3 STAT-202 Statistics 3
4 BOT-203 Botany-II (PLANT SYSTEMATIC ANATOMY and DEVELOPMENT) 4
5 CHEM-204 Chemistry-II (Organic Chemistry) 4
6 ZOOL-302 ZOOLOGY-II (Principles of Animal Life-II) 4
7 Life-1 Life and Learning I 1

Semester 3

Sr.# Course Code Course Name Credit Hours
1 ENG300 English-III (Technical Writing and Presentation Skills) (Compulsory) 3
2 ZOOL-401 ZOOLOGY(Animal Diversity: Invertebrates) 4
3 BOT-303 Botany-III (Cell Biology, Genetics and Evolution) 4
4 CHEM-404 Chemistry-III (Physical) 5

Semester 4

Sr.# Course Code Course Name Credit Hours
1 ENG400 English IV (Advance Academic R & W) 3
2 ZOOL-402 ZOOLOGY (Animal Diversity: Chordates) 4
3 BOT-403 Botany-IV (PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY) 4
4 Chem-405 Chemistry – IV (Analytical & Bio) 5

Semester 5

Sr.# Course Code Course Name Credit Hours
1 BOT-501 Phycology & Bryology 4
2 BOT-502 Bacteriology & Virology 4
3 BOT-503 Diversity of Vascular Plants 4
4 BOT-504 Plant Anatomy 4
5 Life-2 Life and Learning II 3

Semester 6

Sr.# Course Code Course Name Credit Hours
1 BOT-505 Plant Ecology-I 4
2 BOT-506 Mycology & Plant Pathology 4
3 BOT-507 Plant Systematic 4
4 BOT-508 Plant Physiology - I 4
5 BOT-509 Biostatistics 3
6 Life-2 Life and Learning II 3

Semester 7

Sr.# Course Code Course Name Credit Hours
1 BOT-601 Genetics-I 4
2 BOT-602 Plant Biochemistry 4
3 BOT-603 Plant Physiology-II 4
4 BOT-604 Environmental Biology 4
5 BOT-605 Research Methodology & Literature Survey 2

Semester 8

Sr.# Course Code Course Name Credit Hours
1 BOT-606 Genetics-II 3
2 BOT-607 Molecular Biology 3
3 BOT-608 Plant Biochemistry-II 3
4 BOT-609 Plant Ecology-II 3
5 BOT-610 Research Project Or Biodiversity & Conservation 3
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