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Department Profile

The Department of Botany has been functioning actively since 1968 and grew into Post Graduate Department in the year 2010-2011. It has a well-equipped Botany Lab with sophisticated equipment. The students have secured 145 University ranks including 13 First ranks and the Department has been consistently maintaining a high rate of academic success. Four conference/seminar/workshop at National/ state level have been organized with the help of UGC and TNSCST. Two minor research projects funded by UGC have been successfully completed by the faculty members. 55 papers have been published by the members of the staff in National and International level journals during 2015-2020. The Department excels in research in the fields of Environmental Physiology, Medicinal Botany, Nanotechnology, Taxonomy, Anatomy, Microbiology and Immunology. Identification of plants, Hands-on-Training to higher secondary school students in the practical component of their curriculum and Mushroom cultivation are the areas focused by the Department for extension activity.

Vision

  • To transform rural students into competent and empowered graduates in Botany by imparting quality education, practical skills, moral values and self-confidence.

Mission

  • To inculcate in-depth knowledge about the conventional and conservative areas of Botany.
  • To impulse the learners to assume the values of herbage in day to day life.
  • To make the learners to understand the cardinal environmental issues and the importance of its conservation.
  • To create women entrepreneurs to confront the challenges
Name of the Programme B.Sc. Botany
Duration Three Years
Intake 44
Eligibility For admission of Under Graduate Programmes, (U.G.) a
candidate must have passed the Higher Secondary
Examination of Tamil Nadu or an examination (like the
CBSE) recognized by the universities as equivalent there
to, who have opted Group I in Plus Two with the
following subjects as part III Mathematics (200), Physics
(200), Chemistry (200), Biology/Computer Science (200).
Name of the Programme M.Sc. Botany
Duration Two Years
Intake 28
Eligibility For admission to M.Sc. Botany, a candidate must have
passed a 3 years degree course in Botany or Plant Biology
and Plant Biotechnology or programme equivalent to
Botany (under the 10+2+3 pattern) recognized by the
university as equivalent thereto.For admission to PG

PLOs -PSOs- PEOs

Department of Botany 

Syllabus 2023

B.Sc.Botany 

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO):

Programme Learning Outcomes are narrower statements that describe what students are expected to know and be able to do upon the graduation. These relate to the skills, knowledge and behaviour that students acquire in their study through the programmes.

PLO1: Disciplinary knowledge
Apply the knowledge of Arts, Science and Humanities to address fundamental and complex questions appropriate to their programmes.

PLO2: Critical thinking, Problem solving and Analytical reasoning
Make use of appropriate knowledge and skills to identify, formulate, analyze and solve problems in order to reach substantiated conclusions. 

PLO3: Research related skills and scientific reasoning
Critically analyze research processes, products and practices with a view of strategic use of data in their field.

PLO4: Communication skills and Digital literacy
Demonstrate skills in oral and written communication and make use of ICT in various learning ambience.

PLO5: Team work and Leadership quality
Interact productively with people from diverse backgrounds as both leaders/mentors and team members with integrity and professionalism.

PLO6: Multicultural competence with Moral and ethical awareness
Defend the society against gender and environmental issues with moral and ethical awareness.

PLO7: Self-directed and Life-long learning
Formulate their own educational needs in a changing world in ways sufficient to maintain their competence and to allow them to contribute to the advancement of knowledge.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs): 

 PEOs are broad statements that describe the career and professional achievements that the programme is preparing the graduates to achieve within the first few years after graduation. PEOs should be consistent with the mission of the Institution. PEO’s can be measured by a PLO/ PSO - PEO matrix. The PEO’s should evolve through constant feedback from alumnae, students, industry, management etc.  It is mandatory that each PEO should be mapped to atleast one of the PLOs.

The Graduates will be prepared to 

PEO1: be a productive employee in herbal industries, botanical gardens, educational institutions or pursue higher studies.

PEO2: create novel ideas to solve economic, social and environmental issues related to Botany with ethics.

PEO3: be competent to handle a demanding situation and involve in the collection and preparation of specimens to aspire as a successful entrepreneur.

Programme Specific Outcomes (PSO):
                    Programme Specific Outcomes denote what the students should be able to do in their discipline at the time of graduation. They are programme specific. The PSOs should be mapped to all the specified PEOs.

By the completion of the B.Sc. Botany programme, the learners will be able to

PSO1: acquire knowledge of plants through the study of diversity, structure, development and its application in day to day life.

PSO2: obtain technical skills through dissection, identification, metabolism and culturing of organisms from lower to higher forms.

PSO3: explore the knowledge on Horticulture, Organic farming, Herbal medicines and advanced techniques facilitating more employment opportunities.

M.Sc.Botany

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs): 
       PEOs are broad statements that describe the career and professional achievements that the programme is preparing the graduates to achieve within the first few years after graduation. PEOs should be consistent with the mission of the Institution. PEO’s can be measured by a PLO/ PSO - PEO matrix. The PEO’s should evolve through constant feedback from alumnae, students, industry, management etc.  It is mandatory that each PEO should be mapped to atleast one of the PLOs.
The Graduates will be prepared to 

PEO1: exhibit a mastery of skills and knowledge with ethics at a level required for plant based industry or to be an eminent research scholar.

PEO2:  pursue research of significance in Botany or an interdisciplinary to solve the problems in thrust areas to preserve nature.

PEO3: enhance the productivity of several economically important products/botanicals and thereby become a successful entrepreneur.

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO):
    Programme Learning Outcomes are narrower statements that describe what students are expected to know and be able to do upon the graduation. These relate to the skills, knowledge and behaviour that students acquire in their study through the programmes.

PLO1: Disciplinary knowledge 
Apply the knowledge of Arts, Science and Humanities to address fundamental and complex questions appropriate to their programmes.

PLO2: Critical thinking, Problem solving and Analytical reasoning
Make use of appropriate knowledge and skills to identify, formulate, analyze and solve problems in order to reach substantiated conclusions. 

PLO3: Research related skills and scientific reasoning
Critically analyze research processes, products and practices with a view of strategic use of data in their field.

PLO4: Communication skills and Digital literacy
Demonstrate skills in oral and written communication and make use of ICT in various learning ambience.

PLO5: Team work and Leadership quality
Interact productively with people from diverse backgrounds as both leaders/mentors and team members with integrity and professionalism.

PLO6: Multicultural competence with Moral and ethical awareness
Defend the society against gender and environmental issues with moral and ethical awareness.

PLO7: Self-directed and Life-long learning
Formulate their own educational needs in a changing world in ways sufficient to maintain their competence and to allow them to contribute to the advancement of knowledge.

Programme Specific Outcomes (PSO):
        Programme Specific Outcomes denote what the students should be able to do in their discipline at the time of graduation. They are programme specific. The PSOs should be mapped to all the specified PEOs.

By the completion of the M.Sc., BOTANY programme, the learners will be able to

PSO1 –  decipher the botanical knowledge to define theoretical and practical concepts of floral diversity, plant architect, ecology, genetics and physiology.

PSO2 – formulate and develop analytical thinking of technology in the fields of microbiology, conservation biology, nanobiotechnology, molecular biology and other applied fields of plant sciences.

PSO3 – create effective entrepreneurs through the learning of algal technology, herbal technology, medicinal botany and organic farming to facilitate startups and potential organizations.

Syllabus 2020

B.Sc.Botany 

Programme Outcomes (PO):

PO1: Disciplinary knowledge
Apply the knowledge of Arts, Science and Humanities to address fundamental and complex questions appropriate to their programmes.

PO2: Critical thinking, Problem solving and Analytical reasoning
Make use of appropriate knowledge and skills to identify, formulate, analyze and solve problems in order to reach substantiated conclusions. 

PO3: Research related skills and scientific reasoning
Critically analyze research processes, products and practices with a view of strategic use of data in their field.

PO4: Communication skills and Digital literacy
Demonstrate skills in oral and written communication and make use of ICT in various learning ambience.

PO5: Team work and Leadership quality
Interact productively with people from diverse backgrounds as both leaders/mentors and team members with integrity and professionalism.

PO6: Multicultural competence with Moral and ethical awareness
Defend the society against gender and environmental issues with moral and ethical awareness.

PO7: Self-directed and Life-long learning
Formulate their own educational needs in a changing world in ways sufficient to maintain their competence and to allow them to contribute to the advancement of knowledge.

Programme Specific Outcomes (PSO):

PSO 1: apply their botanical knowledge to identify and compare the fundamental features and processes of different groups of plants.

PSO 2: critically think and apply the understanding of the subject of plant sciences in identifying the problems which can be solved through the use of plants.

PSO 3: evaluate and apply the skills in Botany with the understanding of general laboratory practices.

PSO 4: articulate effectively with the use of digital resources to explain the concepts related to life sciences.

PSO 5: exhibit their caliber to work efficiently as a member /leader in teams, preferably in a multi-disciplinary setting.

PSO 6: reflect the environmental values and uses of plants and be aware of environmental implications. 

PSO 7: engage in sustainable utilization of plants, land, water, forest and energy resources.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs):

PEO 1: be a productive employee in herbal industries, botanical gardens, educational institutions or pursue higher studies.

PEO 2: create novel ideas to solve economic, social and environmental issues related to Botany with ethics.

PEO 3: be competent to handle a demanding situation and involve in the collection and preparation of specimens to aspire as a successful entrepreneur.

M.Sc.Botany

Programme Outcomes (PO):

PO1: Disciplinary knowledge
Apply the knowledge of Arts, Science and Humanities to address fundamental and complex questions appropriate to their programmes.

PO2: Critical thinking, Problem solving and Analytical reasoning
Make use of appropriate knowledge and skills to identify, formulate, analyze and solve problems in order to reach substantiated conclusions. 

PO3: Research related skills and scientific reasoning
Critically analyze research processes, products and practices with a view of strategic use of data in their field.

PO4: Communication skills and Digital literacy
Demonstrate skills in oral and written communication and smake use of ICT in various learning ambience.

PO5: Team work and Leadership quality
Interact productively with people from diverse backgrounds as both leaders/mentors and team members with integrity and professionalism.

PO6: Multicultural competence with Moral and ethical awareness
Defend the society against gender and environmental issues with moral and ethical awareness.

PO7: Self-directed and Life-long learning
Formulate their own educational needs in a changing world in ways sufficient to maintain their competence and to allow them to contribute to the advancement of knowledge.

Programme Specific Outcomes (PSO):

PSO 1: demonstrate a systematic, extensive and coherent knowledge of plant sciences and its application with the use of established   theories, principles and concepts of Botany.

PSO 2: apply their botanical knowledge and transferable skills to identify and analyze issues related to new unfamiliar contexts and to solve it with well-defined solutions.

PSO 3: be competent on data collection and process of scientific documentation in areas related to specializations and current updates in the field of Botany.

PSO 4: make use of appropriate techniques, skills and modern ICT tools necessary to decipher knowledge related to life sciences. 

PSO 5: demonstrate leadership and team workmanship in order to serve efficiently in institution, industry and society.

PSO 6: defend the environmental and professional issues with moral ethics.

PSO 7: involve in life-long learning and to adapt to the technological advancements in the emerging areas of Botany.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs):

PEO 1: exhibit a mastery of skills and knowledge with ethics at a level required for plant based industry or to be an eminent research scholar.  

PEO 2: pursue research of significance in Botany or an interdisciplinary or creative project to solve the problems in thrust areas to preserve nature.

PEO 3: enhance the productivity of several economically important products/botanicals and thereby become a successful entrepreneur.

 

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The Standard Fireworks Rajaratnam College For Women
Thiruthangal Road , Sivakasi - 626123 , Tamil Nadu , India
Telephone Number
+91 4562-220389 FAX Number
+91 4562-226695 Email ID
sfrc@sfrcollege.edu.in