Introduction

The three-year syllabus of B.Sc. Botany is designed by the Savitribai Phule Pune University. The syllabus includes basic as well as advanced concepts in Plant Sciences from first year to third year of B. Sc. The syllabus is inspiring to students for perusing higher studies in Botany. It also helps them in becoming an entrepreneur and for getting employment in plant based industries like Plant Tissue Culture Laboratories, Seed Industries, and Pharmaceutical Insustries etc.

The first year B. Sc. theory syllabus includes fundamentals of Botany discussing diversity in plant groups and scope of botany in industries. The second year students are exposed to subjects like Plant Physiology, Plant Biotechnology, Plant taxonomy and Anatomy. The third year of B. Sc. with specialization in Botany deals with Plant Genetics, Plant Physiology, Molecular biology, Cell Biology etc.
Our aim is to deliver a quality classroom experience enhanced with ICT and provide opportunities for research in the laboratory and field, so that they acquire the biological literacy and critical thinking skills necessary for successful career in education, research, industry and government.

Objectives

• To provide quality education in the fields of Basic Plant Sciences, Plant Biotechnology, Plant Taxonomy and other related fields.
• To inspire the students for research activities, exploring variety of scientifically and technically feasible projects having socio-economic importance.
• To produce skilled manpower that can accomplish the needs of tomorrow and compete in national and international arena of research and development.

First Year B.Sc.

No. of Seats 
120
Eligibility Criteria 
1) Higher Secondary School Certificate (10+2) or its equivalent Examination with English and Biology; and two of the science subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Geography, Geology, etc. OR

2) Three Years Diploma in Pharmacy Course of Board of Technical Education conducted by Government of Maharashtra or its equivalent. OR

3) Higher Secondary School Certificate (10+2) Examination with English and vocational subject of + 2 level (MCVC) – Medical Lab. Technician (Subject Code = P1/P2/P3)

4) Admissions will be given as per the selection procedure / policies adopted by the College keeping in accordance with conditions laid down by the Savitribai Phule Pune University (Formerly University of Pune). Reservation and relaxation will be as per the Government rules.

F.Y. B.Sc. Course Structure

• Paper I – Plant Diversity, Morphology and Anatomy
• Paper II – Industrial Botany I & II
• Paper III – Practical – Practical Course based on Paper I and Paper II

Second Year B.Sc.:

No. of Seats
120
Course Structure
Semester – I

• Paper I – Taxonomy of Angiosperms and Plant Community
• Paper II- Plant Physiology
• Paper III – Practical – Practical Course based on Paper I and Paper II

Semester – II

• Paper I – Plant Anatomy and Embryology
• Paper II- Plant Biotechnology
• Paper III – Practical – Practical Course based on Paper I and Paper II

Third Year B. Sc.:

No. of Seats
48
Course Structure
Semester III

• Paper I – Cryptogamic Botany
• Paper II – Cell and Molecular Biology
• Paper III – Genetics and Evolution
• Paper IV – Spermatophyta and Palaeobotany
• Paper V – Horticulture and Floriculture
• Paper VI – Computational Botany

Semester IV

• Paper I – Plant Physiology and Biochemistry
• Paper II – Plant Ecology and Biodiversity
• Paper III – Plant Pathology
• Paper IV – Medicinal and Economic Botany
• Paper V – Plant Biotechnology
• Paper VI – Plant Breeding and Seed Technology

Practical Based on theory Courses

Practical I :

• Cryptogamic Botany
• Cell and Molecular Biology
• Plant Physiology & Biochemistry
• Plant Biotechnology

Practical II

• Genetics and Evolution
• Spermatophyta and Palaeoboatny
• Plant Ecology and Biodiversity
• Plant Breeding and Seed technology

Practical III

• Horticulture and Floriculture
• Computational Botany
• Plant Pathology
• Medicinal and Economic Botany