Department Of Botany
Scope of the subject :
After completing graduation, student can appear for various competitive examinations like Indian Forest Services, Indian Administrative Services conducted by UPSC. He/she can also go for higher courses like M.Sc (Botany), M.Sc (Biotechnology), M.Sc (Molecular Biology), M.Sc (Genetics).
Amongst the careers available to a person who enjoys outdoors are positions as an ecologist, taxonomist, conservationist, forester. Person with mathematical background might find biophysics, genetics, developmental biology to be exciting fields. Someone with an interest in chemistry might become a plant physiologist, plant biochemist, molecular biologist or chemotaxonomist. Student can also choose biotechnology, microbiology, mycology and phycology. Student can also opt for ornamental horiculture and landscape design. Student can obtain specialization in plant breeding, plant pathology, agronomy, and horiculture.Teaching botany is challenging and rewarding career.
Some botanist work in marketing or administration of plant related industries such as pharmaceutical companies, seed companies, biotechnology firms, scientific publishers and biological supply houses. Other plant biologists work in museums, herbaria and botanical gardens. Some with additional training become scientific writers, computer programmers and botanical illustrators.
About the Department :
Established in -1957
Built-up area of the department - 324sqm
Spacious labs for senior, junior classes, very well equipped with various research facilities and equipements.
Regular Teaching Staff of the department :
| Name |
Qualification |
Designation |
Specializes in |
Experience |
Dr(Mrs)
Nikhat Naqvi |
M.Sc.,
M.Phil, Ph.D
(Delhi University)
NET (CSIR - UGC) |
Head of the
Department |
Mycology and
Plant Pathology |
Post graduate
and Graduate
classes in
Botany since
1996
|
Dr
S. P. Landge |
M.Sc.,
Ph.D
(Nagpur University)
|
Lecturer
|
Cytogenetics and
Plant Breeding |
Post graduate
and Graduate
classes in
Botany since
1997
|
Mrs
Reena Sen |
M.Sc.,
B. Ed. |
Junior College Techer |
|
Teaching
in Junior College
since
1978
|
Awards to Dr. Mrs. Nikhat Naqvi -
CSIR Jr and Sr Reasearch Fellowship during M.Phil and Ph.D.
Commendation certificate of Narsimhan Young Scientist award in National Contest.
Facilities available with the Department :
Spacious and well equipped laboratory with various research facilities and equipments. Various audio visual aids like OHP and computer available Departmental library containing all the latest books / information about the subject, is available for reference.
Course Structure
Syllabi - As per UGC recommendations and adopted by the R. T. M. Nagpur University
B.Sc. I - Theory - Three Papers (40 marks each)
- Paper I - Microbes and lower Cryptogams
- Paper II - Bryophyres, Pteridophytes and Cytology
- Paper III - Cell biology and Genetics.
B.Sc. II - Theory - Three Papers (40 marks each)
- Paper I - Seed plant diversity : Structure and Reproduction
- Paper II - Angiosperm
Systematic
- Paper III - Structure and Development in flowering plants.
B.Sc. III - Theory - Three Papers (40 marks each)
- Paper I - Plant Physiology
- Paper II - Ecology
- Paper III - Biochemistry, Biotechnology and utilization of plants.
Practical based on theory syllabi. 30 marks each for B.Sc. I, II and III.
Duration of the Course :
It is a grant-in-aid undergraduate course affiliated to Rashtasant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur University. Approved by Government of Maharashtra and recognized by UGC under 2f and 12b.
The course is of the Three duration. Examinations are conducted annually by R. T. M. Nagpur University.
Admission Criteria :
Programmes offered by the Department
Following subject combinations are available at the UG level.
Chemistry Biochemistry and Botany
Chemistry, Botany and Zoology
Subject Club :
Departmental Activities
-
- Study tours to local and nearby places
- Long study tour, once every year
- Visits to Research Labs and
Research Centers in the city
- Students seminars
- Projects and Assignments
- Preparation of botanical models
- Participation in Inter-Collegiate
events such as; Science quiz, Science essay
Competition, poster presentation etc.
Some of the Alumni of the Department :
1) Dr. Suresh Chari
2) Dr. Ravindra Sarnaik
3) Dr. Satish Deopujari
4) Dr. Aziz Khan
5) Dr. Fidvi
6) Late Dr. Sri kanth Jichker, Ex - minister
7) Mr. Azhar Hussain, Ex - minister
Research Activity of the Department :
16 research publications to credit in national and International Journals. Presented research papers in National and International conferences. Latest paper presentation in Thirteenth National Conference on Aerobiology organized by Botany Dept., Institute of Science in January, 2005
Dr. S. P. Landge also has one patent to his credit.
Contact and feedback :
The department will be glad to hear from our alumni, well wishers and students. For more information and details contact us at
Head, Department of Botany
St. Francis De Sales College, Seminary Hills,
NAGPUR - 440006
Maharashtra, INDIA
|
St. Francis De Sales College
NAGPUR, INDIA