OBJECTIVES OF THE DEPARTMENT

   1. To provide the finest opportunities and environment for teaching, and learning in various areas of plant sciences.

   2. To promote the self-employment of the students through various areas of plant sciences.

   3. To develop student skills about medicinal plants importance in research work.

    4. Provide the opportunities of higher education for upliftment and empowerment

VISION:

   The intent is to promote, instruct, and enable the coming generation of botanists, who will promote eco-friendly solutions for a more sustainable future.

MISSION:

   1. Developing competent and Field oriented botanists for the welfare of society.

   2. To promote plant conservation sustainability and environmental protection.

What is the need to study Botany?

   The increasing human populations, modern technology and industrial and agricultural practices are causing many environmental problems that are likely to become worse with time. Ultimately, man is dependent on plants for fresh air, food, fibber, medicine, building materials and aesthetic environments. Botanists can help the world to use plants in sustainable manner and to address many of these environmental problems.

Opportunities

   Careers in botany vary. Many botanists operate in pleasant environments, such as working in laboratories, going out on field expeditions etc. Many botanists get the opportunity to further their studies in a particular field of Botany and obtain Master or Doctorate degrees. It is furthermore possible to become part of a worldwide network of botanists and contribute towards a better quality of life.

Job for Botanists

   A degree in Botany will widen your career opportunities. With experience new ideas and entrepreneurship, you can manage your own botanical consultancy or enter into many other fields in the scientific and business world. Job opportunities include:

1. Teachers
2. Professors
3. IFS ( Indian Forest Services )
4. Environmental Managers
5. Park Rangers
6. Forest Rangers
7. Environmental Consultants
8. Environmental Officers
9. Biotechnologists
10. Marine Botanists
11. Plant Anatomist
12. Ethno botanists
13. Conservation Biologist
14. Ecotourism Entrepreneur
15. Grassland scientist
16. Horticulturist
17. Taxonomist and many more.

THREE YEARS PLANS

FIRST SEMESTER

1. Botany Association: Inaugural Ceremony (June)
2. Workshop (August)
3. Field Visit: Adhiyaman Agri College, Athimugam (October)
4. Rameshwaram: Collection of Algae)

SECOND SEMESTER

1. International/ National Conference ( January)
2. Industrial Visit (February)
3. Training Programme: Mushroom Cultivation (March)
4. Department Function/ Cultural (March)

THIRD SEMESTER

1. Fresher’s Welcome (June)
2. Workshop: Plant Biotechnology and Phytochemistry (July) )
3. Medicinal plants Exhibition- August/September)

FOURTH SEMESTER

1. Conference: Two Days ( January)
2. Intercollegiate Competition: Environment Protection / Medicinal Plant (February)
3. Field Visit: Adhiyaman Agri College, Athimugam (February)
4. epartment Function / Cultural (March)

FIFTH SEMESTER

1. Yercaud hills: Angiosperm Plant Collections (November)
2. Kodaikanal: Bryophytes, Pteridophytes and Gymnosperms (January)

SIXTH SEMESTER

1. Seed ball preparation and dispersal (February)
2. On the sport study: Seed technique, Horticulture and Tissue culture at Regional Agricultural research station, Paiyur, Dharmapuri (February)
3. Field visit: Ornamental plant and propagation methods of plant (March)

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