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 significance and concepts of Botany. It covers a wide range of scientific disciplines including the study of plant structure, growth, reproduction, metabolism, development, diseases, evolutionary relationships chemical and plant properties, 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 ManagementAdvisors, 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 systematics in pursuit of nature conservation. Understand the relationship between economic growth and importance of indigenous plant resources.
Eligibility Criteria
Students holding FSC (Pre Medical) or equivalent/ ‘A’ lavel with Biology as a major subject shall be eligible for admission Associate degree with at least 60 CH in relevant field
Selection Process
Open Merit
Duration
Medium of Instruction
Teaching Methodology
Face to Face Mode
Total Credits Hours Required
|
Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Category |
|---|---|---|---|
|
BIO3507 |
Cell Biology |
3(2+1) |
Major |
|
ITHC3501 / HADH3501 |
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 and Humanities) |
|
BIO5511 |
Phycology & Bryology |
3(3+0) |
Major |
|
Total Credits |
18 |
|
Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Category |
|---|---|---|---|
|
ENGL3504 |
Expository Writing |
3(3+0) |
General |
|
BIO3511 |
Mycology |
3(2+1) |
Major |
|
PKST3501 |
Pakistan Studies |
2(2+0) |
General |
|
SOC3503 |
Civics and Community Engagement |
2(2+0) |
General |
|
CS3503 |
Applications 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 |
Credit Hours |
Category |
|---|---|---|---|
|
BIO4511 |
Bacteriology & Virology |
3(2+1) |
Major |
|
BIO4508 |
Diversity of Plants |
3(2+1) |
Major |
|
BIO4512 |
Phytogeography |
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 |
17 |
|
Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Category |
|---|---|---|---|
|
BIO4513 |
Biodiversity & Conservation |
4(2+1) |
Major |
|
BIO4514 |
Plant Pathology |
3(2+1) |
Major |
|
BIO4510 |
Biotechnology |
3(2+1) |
Major |
|
BIO4515 |
Plant Systematics, Anatomy, & Development |
3(2+1) |
Major |
|
BIO4507 |
Plant Physiology and Ecology |
3(3+0) |
Major |
|
Total Credits |
16 |
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Semesters
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).