Introduction
The study of plants is vital because they underpin almost all life forms on Earth by generating a large proportion of oxygen and food that allow humans and other organisms to subsist. Plants are one of the major groups of organisms that carry out photosynthesis, a process that absorbs carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas that is a small but important variable that influences global climate. Plants are crucial to the future of human society as they provide food, oxygen, medicine, and products for people, as well as creating and preserving soil.
This programme has an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary scope enabling students to understand the concepts of Botany. It covers a wide range of scientific disciplines including the study of plant structure, growth, reproduction, metabolism, development, diseases, chemical properties, evolutionary relationships, and plant taxonomy. Graduates with Botany can work in national and international organization in public and private sectors as Biodiversity Researchers, Environmental Scientists, Nature Reserve Managers, Wildlife Management Advisors, Ecological Consultants and Conservation Officers, Quality Control Officers, Salesperson etc.
OBJECTIVES
On accomplishing the course, the students will be able to:
- Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of Botany as an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary subject.
- Achieve awareness about the evolutionary trends and plants systematic in pursuit of nature conservation.
- Understand the relationship between economic growth and importance of indigenous plant resources.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Criteria for admission in BS Programs(4 years) is:
- Students holding FSC (Pre Medical) or equivalent/ ‘A’ lavel with Biology as a major subject shall be eligible for admission.
Selection Process
Selected candidates will be granted admission subjected to fulfill the eligibility criteria.
Duration
Medium of Instruction
Teaching Methodology
Face to Face Classes at AIOU main campus H-8 Islamabad
Total Credits Hours Required
|
Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours (Theory + Lab) |
Category |
|---|---|---|---|
|
BIO3507 |
Cell Biology |
3 (2 + 1) |
Major |
|
ITHC3501 |
Islamic Studies / Ethics |
2 (2 + 0) |
General |
|
PKST3502 |
Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan |
2 (2 + 0) |
General |
|
MATH3508 |
Quantitative Reasoning |
3 (3 + 0) |
General |
|
ENGL3505 |
Functional English |
3 (3 + 0) |
General |
|
URD3503 |
Pakistani Adab – I |
2 (2 + 0) |
General (Arts & Humanities) |
|
BIO3509 |
Introductory Biochemistry |
3 (2 + 1) |
Major |
|
Total |
18 |
|
Code |
Course Title |
CH |
Category |
|---|---|---|---|
|
ENGL3504 |
Expository Writing |
3(3+0) |
General |
|
BIO3510 |
Fundamentals of Microbiology |
3(2+1) |
Major |
|
PKST3501 |
Pakistan Studies |
2(2+0) |
General |
|
SOC3503 |
Civics and Community Engagement |
2(2+0) |
General |
|
CS3503 |
Application of Information and Communication Technologies |
3(2+1) |
General |
|
MATH4505 |
Quantitative Reasoning II |
3(3+0) |
General |
|
SOC3506 |
Introduction to Sociology |
2(2+0) |
General |
|
Total Credits |
18 |
|
Code |
Course Title |
CH |
Category |
|---|---|---|---|
|
CHEM3501 |
Inorganic Chemistry |
4(3+1) |
General |
|
BIO4508 |
Diversity of Plants |
3(2+1) |
Major |
|
BIO4509 |
Diversity of Animals |
3(2+1) |
Major |
|
ENVS4501 |
Basics of Environmental Science |
3(2+1) |
General (Natural Science) |
|
MGT3503 |
Entrepreneurship |
2(2+0) |
General |
|
BIO4504 |
Genetics and Evolution |
3(2+1) |
Major |
|
Total Credits |
18 |
|
Code |
Course Title |
CH |
Category |
|---|---|---|---|
|
CHEM3502 |
Organic Chemistry |
4(3+1) |
General |
|
BIO4505 |
Biosafety; Principles and Applications |
3(2+1) |
Major |
|
BIO4510 |
Biotechnology |
3(2+1) |
Major |
|
BIO4506 |
Animal Physiology and Ecology |
3(3+0) |
Major |
|
BIO4507 |
Plant Physiology and Ecology |
3(3+0) |
Major |
|
Total Credits |
16 |
|
Code |
Course Title |
CH |
Category |
|---|---|---|---|
|
BIO5509 |
Diversity of Vascular Plants |
3(2+1) |
Major |
|
BIO5510 |
Plant Anatomy |
3(2+1) |
Major |
|
BIO5511 |
Phycology and Bryology |
3(3+0) |
Major |
|
BIO5508 |
Biodiversity and Conservation |
4(3+1) |
Major |
|
ENVS3506 |
Environmental Biology |
4(3+1) |
Interdisciplinary |
|
TFSR3501 |
Fahm-e-Quran (Tajwid, Translation & Tafsir) |
NC |
— |
|
Total Credits |
17 |
|
Code |
Course Title |
CH |
Category |
|---|---|---|---|
|
BIO5512 |
Plant Ecology – I |
3(2+1) |
Major |
|
BIO5513 |
Plant Physiology – I |
3(2+1) |
Major |
|
BIO5526 |
Molecular Biology |
3(3+1) |
Major |
|
BIO6513 |
Plant Systematics |
3(2+1) |
Major |
|
BIO5514 |
Mycology and Plant Pathology |
3(2+1) |
Major |
|
SERT3501 |
Seerat-e-Tayyaba |
NC |
— |
|
Total Credits |
15 |
|
Code |
Course Title |
CH |
Category |
|---|---|---|---|
|
BIO6508 |
Plant Ecology – II |
3(2+1) |
Major |
|
BIO6509 |
Plant Physiology – II |
3(2+1) |
Major |
|
BIO6523 |
Bioinformatics |
3(2+1) |
Interdisciplinary |
|
BIO6524 |
Scientific Research and Report Writing |
3(2+1) |
Major |
|
STAT3506 |
Biostatistics |
3(3+0) |
Interdisciplinary |
|
BIO6516 |
Bio-membrane and Cell Signaling |
3(3+0) |
Interdisciplinary |
|
Total Credits |
18 |
|
Code |
Course Title |
CH |
Category |
|---|---|---|---|
|
BIO6519 |
Capstone Project |
3(0+3) |
Mandatory |
|
BIO6520 |
Field Experience |
3(0+3) |
Mandatory |
|
BIO6528 |
Genetic Engineering |
3(2+1) |
Major |
|
BIO6512 |
Ethnobotany |
3(3+0) |
Major |
|
Total Credits |
12 |
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2
Semesters
Workshop
Laboratory Workshops
Thesis
3 Credit Hours Capstone Project & 3 Credit Hours Internship
Practical
Either in the form of workshop at the end of semester or continuous during semester depending upon the schedule.
Viva
After completion of thesis
Assessment Weightage
| For Theory Courses: | ||||
| S.No. | Components | Total Marks | Weightage | Passing Marks |
| 1 | Assignment | 10 | 20% | 50% (In aggregate) |
| 2 | Assignment 2 | 10 | ||
| 3 | Mid Term | 30 | 30% | |
| 4 | Attendance | 100 | Nil | 70% |
| 5 | Final Exam | 100 | 50% | 50% |
| For Theory-Practical Courses: | ||||
| S.No. | Components | Total Marks | Weightage | Passing Marks |
| 1 | Assignment | 10 | 20% | 50% (In aggregate) |
| 2 | Assignment 2 | 10 | ||
| 3 | Mid Term | 30 | 30% | |
| 4 | Practical | 15 | ||
| 5 | Attendance | 100 | Nil | 70% |
| 6 | Final Exam | 100 | 50% | 50% |
| For Practical/FYP Courses: | ||||
| S.No. | Components | Total Marks | Weightage | Passing Marks |
| 1 | Attendance | 100 | Nil | 70% |
| 2 | Final Exam | 100 | 100% | 50% |
Note: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) reserves the right to amend the fee structure policy, course offering and assessment of courses when required. The existing course(s) will be adopted/adapted as per requirement. The department may change the sequence of the course(s) offering as per availability of course(s).