·       Know the importance and scope of the discipline

 ·       Inculcate interest in and love of nature with its myriad living forms

 ·       Impart knowledge of Science as the basic objective of Education

 ·       Develop a scientific attitude to make students open minded, critical and curious

 ·       Develop an ability to work on their own and to make them fit for the society

 ·       Expose themselves to the diversity amongst life forms

 ·       To develop skill in practical work, experiments, equipments and laboratory use along with collection and interpretation of biological materials and data

 ·       Make aware of natural resources and environment and the importance of conserving it.

 ·       Develop ability for the application of the acquired knowledge in the fields of life so as to make our country self reliant and self sufficient

 ·       Appreciate and apply ethical principles to biological science research and studies

COURSE DESIGN
The UG programme in Botany includes (a) common courses, (b) core courses, (c) complementary courses (d) open course and (e) project. No course shall carry more than 4 credits.

Core courses include:

Semester I
Methodology and Perspectives of Science and   Introduction to the World of Plant Diversity

Semester II
General Informatics and Methodologies in Plant Sciences

Semester III
Anatomy and Reproductive Botany of Angiosperms

Semester IV
Microbiology and Phycology

Semester V
Mycology, Lichenology and Pathology
Bryology, Pteridology, Gymnosperms and Paleobotany
Angiosperm Morphology, Taxonomy and Economic Botany
Cell and Molecular Biology and Evolution
OPEN COUESE :-Horticulture and Nursery Management / Agribased Microenterprises /  Biotechnology/ Bioinformatics

Semester VI
Plant Physiology and Biochemistry
Environmental Studies and Ecotourism
Genetics, Plant Breeding and Horticulture
Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
Plant Genetic Resources Management/Phytochemistry/Agribusiness
Microbiology and Phycology

Complementary Courses: Zoology, Chemistry