FACULTY OF SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY
Introduction
Department of Botany is one of the leading departments at Mir Chakar Khan Rind University (MCKRU), Sibi. It is pioneer teaching and research department established simultaneously with the foundation of University in 2019. The discipline of Botany deals with the course content of plant sciences and the utility of plants in relation to mankind. The study of plants is important for several reasons and plants always remained a fundamental part of life on earth. They generate oxygen and provide shelter, food, fibers, fuel, and medicine.
HOD’s MESSAGE
As the BeingtheChairperson, of the Department of Botany, I feel honoured to serve at Mir Chakar Khan Rind University Sibi. Creating a conducive learning environment is my top priority. I look forward to making MCKRU a distinctive place of learning and academic discourse for innovations and discoveries, where students are prepared to solve the challenging problems of the changing world and Pakistan. The department has a well-established laboratory and Botanical Garden, which fulfil all the basic and advanced level research activities requirements for students and research scholars. In recent years, the Department of Botany has facilitated collaboration and innovation for cooperative education and highlighted the students’ development of practical ability, innovative spirit, research projects and sense of social responsibility, which lays a solid foundation for excellent teachers and prospective educators.
On behalf of the Chairperson Department of Botany and all the teachers here, I’d like to extend my respects to all our alumni!
Welcome students to register for the Department of Botany, MCKRU!
Welcome talents from all fields of life sciences to the Department of Botany for further study or education work! Welcome alumni and people from all sectors of society to give the Department of Botany attention and support as always!
Dr Rafiq Ahmad
Chairperson
Department of Botany, MCKRU, Sibi
VISSION & MISSION
VISION
“To establish the Department of Botany as a renowned leader in academia by providing high-quality undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate programs.”
MISSION
Through teaching, research, and participation, the Department is dedicated to educating students and scientists to benefit the community.
GOALS
The Department’s goal is to produce world-class graduates who can meet national needs by bridging the gap between our research and local industry for ultimate indigenization of plant science technology, keeping up with emerging trends in plant sciences, and accepting the challenges of global competition. Our goal is to equip our graduates to meet the needs of the pharmaceutical business, food industry, health sector, environment, agriculture, forestry, and government and non-government disease control programs by looking for new plant medications and microbiological sources.
DEGREE PROGRAM
Programs offered
BS BOTANY
SCHEME OF COURSES FOR BS (4-YEARS) BOTANY FOR AFFILIATED COLLEGES & DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY
YEAR 1st | |||
SEMESTER 1 | |||
COURSE REQUIREMENTS | COURSE CODE | DESCRIPTION | CREDIT HOURS |
COMPULSORY | ENG101 | English-I Functional English | 3(3-0) |
COMPULSORY | ISS101 | Islamic Studies/Ethics | 2(2-0) |
COMPULSORY | ICT202 | Introduction to Information & Computer Technology (ICT) Skills | 3(2-1) |
GENERAL | MIC501 | Fundamentals of Microbiology I | 3(2-1) |
FOUNDATION I | BOT501 | Cell Biology, Genetics and Evolution | 4(3-1) |
Total Credit hours | 15 | ||
SCHEME OF COURSES FOR BS (4-YEARS) BOTANY FOR AFFILIATED COLLEGES & DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY
YEAR 1st | |||
SEMESTER 2 | |||
COURSE REQUIREMENTS | COURSE CODE | DESCRIPTION | CREDIT HOURS |
COMPULSORY | ENG102 | English-II (Technical Report Writing) | 3(3-0) |
COMPULSORY | PKS102 | Pakistan Studies | 2(2-0) |
GENERAL | ITG502 | Introduction to Geography | 3(3-0) |
GENERAL | MIC502 | Fundamentals of Microbiology II | 3(2-1) |
GENERAL | ZOO502 | Principles of Animal Life | 3(2-1) |
FOUNDATION II | BOT502 | Plant Systematics, Anatomy and Development/Embryology | 4(3-1) |
Total Credit hours | 18 | ||
YEAR 2nd | |||
SEMESTER 3 | |||
COURSE REQUIREMENTS | COURSE CODE | DESCRIPTION | CREDIT HOURS |
COMPULSORY | ENG201 | English-III (communication skills) | 3(3-0) |
COMPULSORY | MTH101 | Mathematics | 3(3-0) |
GENERAL | ENV503 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3(3-0) |
GENERAL | ZOO503 | Diversity of Animals (Invertebrates) | 3(2-1) |
FOUNDATION-III | BOT503 | Diversity of Plants | 4(3-1) |
Total Credit hours | 16 | ||
SCHEME OF COURSES FOR BS (4-YEARS) BOTANY FOR AFFILIATED COLLEGES & DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY
YEAR 2nd | |||
SEMESTER 4 | |||
COURSE REQUIREMENTS | COURSE CODE | DESCRIPTION | CREDIT HOURS |
GENERAL | ENV504 | Environmental Pollution | 3(3-0) |
GENERAL | ZOO504
| Diversity of Animals (Vertebrates) | 3(2-1) |
FOUNDATION-IV | BOT504 | Plant Physiology and Ecology | 4(3-1) |
FOUNDATION-V | BOT505 | Biodiversity and Conservation | 4(3-1) |
COMPULSORY | ENG202 | English IV (Academic Reading and Writing) | 3(3-0) |
Total Credit hours | 17 | ||
YEAR 3rd | |||
SEMESTER 5 | |||
COURSE REQUIREMENTS | COURSE CODE | DESCRIPTION | CREDIT HOURS |
COMPULSORY | BOT506 | Biostatistics | 3(2-1) |
FOUNDATION-VI | BOT507 | Bacteriology and Virology | 3(2-1) |
MAJOR-I | BOT508 | Phycology and Bryology | 3(2-1) |
MAJOR-II | BOT509 | Mycology and Plant Pathology | 3(2-1) |
FOUNDATION-VII | BOT510 | Diversity of Vascular Plants | 3(2-1) |
MAJOR-III | BOT511 | Plant Systematics | 3(2-1) |
Total Credit hours | 18 | ||
SCHEME OF COURSES FOR BS (4-YEARS) BOTANY FOR AFFILIATED COLLEGES & DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY
YEAR 3rd | |||
SEMESTER 6 | |||
COURSE REQUIREMENTS | COURSE CODE | DESCRIPTION | CREDIT HOURS |
GENERAL | ENV506 | Climatology | 3(3-0) |
FOUNDATION-VIII | BOT512 | Plant Anatomy | 3(2-1) |
MAJOR-IV | BOT513 | Genetics-I | 3(2-1) |
MAJOR-V | BOT514 | Plant Biochemistry- | 3(2-1) |
FOUNDATION-IX | BOT515 | Plant Ecology-I | 3(2-1) |
MAJOR-VI | BOT516 | Plant Physiology-I | 3(2-1) |
Total Credit hours | 18 | ||
YEAR 4th | |||
SEMESTER 7 | |||
COURSE REQUIREMENTS | COURSE CODE | DESCRIPTION | CREDIT HOURS |
MAJOR-VII | BOT517 | Major-VII Molecular Biology | 3(2-1) |
MAJOR-VIII | BOT518 | Major-VIII Plant Biochemistry-II | 3(2-1) |
MAJOR-IX | BOT519 | Major-IX Plant Ecology-II | 3(2-1) |
ELECTIVE I |
| Elective-I/Research Project/ Internship/Optional Paper | 3(3-0) |
ELECTIVE II |
| Elective-II | 3(3-0) |
Total Credit hours | 15 | ||
SCHEME OF COURSES FOR BS (4-YEARS) BOTANY FOR AFFILIATED COLLEGES & DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY
YEAR 4th | |||
SEMESTER 8 | |||
COURSE REQUIREMENTS | COURSE CODE | DESCRIPTION | CREDIT HOURS |
MAJOR-X | BOT520 | Major-X Plant Physiology-II | 3(2-1) |
MAJOR-XI | BOT521 | Major-XI Genetics-II | 3(2-1) |
MAJOR-XII | BOT522 | Major-XII Environmental Biology | 3(2-1) |
ELECTIVE III | Elective-III/Research Project / Internship/Optional Paper | 3(3-0) | |
ELECTIVE IV |
| Elective-IV | 3(3-0) |
Total Credit hours | 15 | ||
List of Optional Courses for Semester 7
Bs (4-Years) Botany for Affiliated Colleges & Department of Botany
4th YEAR | |||
SEMESTER 7 | |||
COURSE REQUIREMENTS | COURSE CODE | DESCRIPTION | CREDIT HOURS |
OPTIONAL | BOT‐523 | Plant Tissue Culture (Advance course) | 3(2-1) |
OPTIONAL | BOT‐524 | Palynology | 3(2-1) |
OPTIONAL | BOT‐525 | Air pollution, its Impacts and control | 3(3-0) |
OPTIONAL | BOT‐526 | Laboratory Techniques | 3(3-0) |
OPTIONAL | BOT‐527 | Biohazards, Biosafety and Bioethics | 3(3-0) |
Total Credit hours | 15 | ||
List of Optional Courses for Semester 8
Bs (4-Years) Botany for Affiliated Colleges & Department of Botany
4th YEAR | |||
SEMESTER 8 | |||
COURSE REQUIREMENTS | COURSE CODE | DESCRIPTION | CREDIT HOURS |
ELECTIVE | BOT‐528 | Plant Nutrition and Soil Fertility | 3 (2-1) |
ELECTIVE | BOT‐529 | Biodegradation and Bioremediation | 3 (2-1) |
ELECTIVE | BOT‐530 | Microbes, Man and Environment | 3 (2-1) |
ELECTIVE | BOT‐531 | Water Pollution, its management and control | 3 (2-1) |
ELECTIVE | BOT‐532 | Challenges of a changing earth | 3 (3-0) |
Total Credit hours | 15 | ||
Faculty Members
Our team is working everyday to provide a better education ensure you get the best educaiton
Dr. Rafiq Ahmad
Assistant Professor (Chairperson)
Ms. Asma Abdul Ghani
Lecturer
Ms. Ameena Bibi
Lecturer
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