Department Of Botany
- Profile Of The Department
The Department of Botany was established in the year 2022 with an aim to impart higher education in science stream in general and Botany in particular. The vision of the department is to create skilled human resource who can be a job provider rather than job seekers with all basic and advanced knowledge in Botany. The department focuses on the study of plant life, offering undergraduate education. The department emphasizes holistic student development, nurturing emotional, academic, social, professional, and global skills.
- Courses Offered
The college offers a Bachelor of Science in Botany Major and Minor as per NEP 2020. This course provides a comprehensive exploration of theories and methodologies alongside practical training in plant research. Hands-on research projects and fieldwork foster students’ investigative and analytical skills, preparing them to tackle real-world challenges. Botany courses focusing on plant anatomy, physiology, genetics, ecology, and biotechnology to prepare students for careers in research, conservation, and agriculture.
Career Prospects of Botany Majors
Botany majors have diverse career prospects in environmental, agricultural, and biotechnology sectors, with roles ranging from conservationists and agricultural consultants to laboratory researchers and horticulturists, forester and others. Increasing demand for sustainability and climate change resilience offers high growth in fields like environmental science, plant genetics, and pharmaceutical research. Conducting research in laboratories or field environments, often focusing on ecology, physiology, or taxonomy.Analyzing environmental impact, protecting natural habitats, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Improving crop yield, developing disease-resistant plants, and managing greenhouses or nursery farms. Working with government agencies or NGOs to preserve natural resources and endangered plant species.Using plant science to create new products in food, beverage, or pharmaceutical industries.Teaching at colleges or conducting research in universities.
- Eligibility for a student to get admission
A candidate opting Botany as Major subject in B.Sc. Program must have passed Botany as prerequisite subject at the qualifying examination.
B.SC Major in Botany
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Dr. Shukla Bhattacharjee
Designation : Assistant Professor
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Dr. Aparajita Roy Das
Designation : Assistant Professor
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Departmental profile : The department started its journey from 2023 and offers 4 years Bachelor Degree Course (B.Sc) according to NEP 2020. As per the norms the course has been compiled of Major, Minor and Interdisciplinary programs along with both theory and practical.
Career Prospects: Botany is a discipline that involves the scientific study of plants and also improves and preserves life for both plants and people. Careers for botanists exist in many areas and specialization such as agricultural research, Government sector, Biotechnology, academia and also running several scientific projects and research.
Activity of students : Students participated and presented poster in the “ National Conference on Higher Education and Research: Towards a Transformative and Sustainable society (HERTSS – 2023)
Botany Department Faculty :
Dr. Shukla Bhattacharjee