Department of Botany

Department of Botany, Govt. Degree College, Arki came into existence in 2004 with the introduction of Bachelor of Science stream. As Botany deals with the study of different processes going on in plants, the course in Botany encourages students to keep abreast of as many developments as possible in Plant Sciences. Studies in Classical Botany deal with plant diversity, morphology, anatomy, taxonomy, systematic, physiology, embryology, ecology, genetics, economic botany, etc. and provide solutions to agricultural, horticultural and environmental problems. By the study of the fundamental details of plants, students can understand growth and development, reproduction, life cycle, medicinal values and economic importance of plants. This course being an important component of Life Sciences offers immense opportunities in other related fields and applied disciplines such as Biotechnology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Genomics, plant breeding and many others. Department of Botany also offers some ability enhancement courses, such as biofertilizer production, gardening and floriculture, ethnobotany and medicinal plants and Mushroom cultivation technology keeping in view of self employability of students. While studying Botany the students learn all these aspects of plants including its applications. Besides, the students will have greater opportunities open to them in higher studies and research along with better job prospects.

Vision: Our vision is to explore the structure, function, classification, and evolution of plants, as well as their interactions with the environment. A vision for studying botany could include gaining a deep understanding of plant biology, conducting research to address environmental challenges such as climate change and biodiversity loss, and contributing to advancements in agriculture, medicine, and conservation. It could also involve pursuing careers in fields like ecology, biotechnology, forestry, horticulture, and plant breeding.

Mission: Our mission is to educate students about the importance of plants in sustaining life on Earth, fostering a deeper appreciation for plant diversity and their roles in ecosystems. It involves providing hands-on learning experiences, conducting research to address pressing environmental issues, promoting conservation efforts, and preparing students for careers in fields related to botany and plant sciences. Additionally, the mission may include fostering interdisciplinary collaborations to tackle complex challenges facing the natural world.

Dr. Jitendra Kumar

Ph.D: CSIR-NET- JRF, ICAR-ASRB- NET, SLET, HPTET

Names of Programmes/Courses offered: B.Sc. Botany
Courses offered by the Department

1. Discipline Specific Core (DSC) Courses

   Year	Course Name	Course Code
   First Year	Biodiversity (Microbes, Algae, Fungi and Archegoniates)	BOTA 101
   	Plant Ecology and Taxonomy	BOTA 102
   Second Year	Plant Anatomy and Embryology	BOTA 201
   	Plant Physiology and Metabolism	BOTA 202

2. Discipline Specific Elective (DSE) Courses

   Year	DSC	Course Name	Course Code
   Third Year	DSE-1	Economic Botany and Biotechnology	BOTA-301
   		Analytical Techniques in Plant Sciences	BOTA-302
   	DSE-2	Cell and Molecular Biology	BOTA-303
   		Bioinformatics	BOTA-304
   		Genetics and Plant Breeding	BOTA-305

3. Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC)

Year	SEC	Course Name	Course Code
Second Year	1	Biofertilizers	BOTA-203
	2	Gardening and Floriculture	BOTA-204
Third Year	1	Medicinal Botany and Ethnobotany	BOTA-306
	2	Mushroom Cultivation Technology	BOTA-307