Under Graduate Degree (B.Sc.)

About Course Programme:

The Under-Graduate (B.Sc.) curricula in Botany are of Three-year duration with total of 2750 marks. The system of examinations is of semester pattern. There will be six semesters consisting of four theory papers for First  and Second semesters, five theory papers for Third and fourth semesters, four theory papers for the Fifth semester and three theory papers sixth  Semester. All Core Course, Generic elective and DSE papers has a practical component carrying 25 marks each (1^st to 6^th) Semester. In addition, students have to carry out a project work to be initiated in the fifth semester and shall be completed in the sixth semester. Each theory paper with practical component carries an internal assessment of 15% and paper without practical carries an internal assessment of 20% of the total marks. Each theory and practical examinations will be of three hours duration. The project work carries 100 marks, 60 for the project paper and 40 for the seminar presentation/viva voce.

How to Enter into the Course Programme:

The students are entered into the course as selected by SAMS, Govt. of  Odisha.

For the Syllabus CLICK HERE

Class Schedule:

10:00 am -4:00 pm (6 theory Classes 45 minutes each and 1 practical classes, 90 minutes each).

Master Degree (M.Sc.)

About Course Programme:

The Post-Graduate (M.Sc.) curricula in Botany is of two-year duration with total of 2000 marks. The system of examinations is of semester pattern. There will be four semesters consisting of four theory papers in First, Second, Third semesters and three theory papers in Fourth Semester. There will be one practical paper in each semester (First to fourth). In addition, students have to carry out a project work to be initiated in the third semester and shall be completed in the Fourth semester. Each theory paper carries an internal assessment of 20% of the total marks. Each theory examinations will be of three hours duration. Each practical examinations will be of six hours duration.  The project work carries 100 marks, 50 for the Seminar presentation in first three semesters and 50 for the Project paper & seminar presentation/viva vose.

How to Enter into the Course Programme:

The students are entered into the course as selected by SAMS, Govt of Odisha.

For the Syllabus CLICK HERE

Class Schedule:

10:00 am -4:00 pm (6 theory Classes 45 minutes each and 1 practical class, 90 minutes each).

Seminar Library

The department has one seminar library. The departmental seminar library has about four hundred text books.

Laboratories

Two laboratories for B.Sc and one laboratory for M.Sc.

Student Project Work

It is mandatory in the part of the student to do project work and submit the report in the 6^th Semester as envisaged in the prescribed course of studies of B.Sc.

It is mandatory in the part of the student to do project work and submit the report in the 4thSemester as envisaged in the prescribed course of studies of M. Sc.

Study Tour

Yearly at least one study tour is arranged with support of the college. In the study tour programme the students under the guidance of faculty members are required to survey the flora of the adjourning region to collect specimen and prepare a report. This has been a part of B. Sc and M. Sc. curriculum.

Lecture Halls

Total No. of Lecture Halls with ICT Facility– 01

Store Room-1

Department Chamber-01

Botanical Garden-01     

Smart class-01 

THE UGC SPONSERED EXTENSION PROGRAME

1. On 27-11-2015 the programme was inaugurated by our principal sir Dr. SachidanandaPatro at village Nuagada. The programme was guided by H.O.D Dr. Prafull Kumar Pattnayak. A door to door campaigning to introduce the people about the medicinal benefits of spices of kitchen and local medicinal plants to the villagers. All the students of +3 Final year (Hons.) & +3 1^st year (Hons.) of our department participated in the programme. The students were divided into ten groups with a senior student as leader. Some students described the literature prepared for the purpose. The students have done practice for one week ahead before conducting the program.
2. On 27-11-2015 the programme started at 9 A.M. in the morning. The students interacted with the people in groups and explained them about the benefits of our locality. The plants which are available in plenty in our area like Sacred basil, Bel, Karela, Neem, Posaruni, Patalagaruda. The kitchen spices like Zinger, Garlic, Onion, Cloves, Chilli, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Turmeric, Black piper, Cumin seeds, Fenugreek seeds, and Bay leaves.The people expressed their happiness by listening the students and the collected opinions from different houses. Students too enjoyed the interaction with the public. The programme was a successful one.
3. On 28-10-2018 the extension programme was held at Nimigaon, Hinjilicut block on “Entrepreneur development program on Green Skills”, organized by Ganapati Sabat Foundation. The program started at 10A.M. in the morning and inaugurated by the Scientist, NCSTC Binod Chandra Sabat. The students along with the faculty members participated in groups and get the knowledge of making of bio-fertilizer and organic farming.
4. From 24^th February to 26^th February 2019 the extension programme was held at Nimigaon, Hinjilicut block on “communication of science and technology among unreachable rural area using folk media” program organized by Ganapati Sabat Foundation. The program started at 9 A.M. in the morning on24^th February 2019. It was inaugurated by the Scientist, NCSTC Binod Chandra Sabat and B.D.O of Hinjilicut. The students along with the faculty members participated in groups and get the knowledge to get rid of the various superstitions through folk dances and dramatic activities to the local peoples. On 26^thFebruary, A door to door campaigning was held by the students along with faculty members to introduce the people about the medicinal benefits of spices of kitchen and local medicinal plants to the villagers.

SCIENCE EXHIBITIONON

1. From 1st February to 3^rd February 2021 the science Exhibitionon on “Recent advancment in science and technology” was held at Science College (auto) Hinjilicut. The program was organized by Ganapati Sabat Foundation and sponsored by NCSTC, Department of science and technology ,Govt of India. The program started at 10 A.M. in the morning on 1^st February 2021. It was inaugurated by the Scientist, NCSTC, DR. Binod Chandra Sabat, prof R.C.Chaudhary, prof P.K..pattanaik. On that day the science Exhibition competition was held .The students of our college along with students from GOVT ITI Pochilima, Saraswatisisu Bidyamandir & Brundabana Bidyapitha of HINJILICUT were participated in the events. Among 34 projects exhibited, best 3 were selected for 1^st ,2^nd ,and 3^rd The consolation prizes were given to other 5 projects to inspire towards science.
2. On 2^ndFebruary, a seminar was held observing “world wetland day”. Prof M.K.Mishra of Berhampur University, Dr. S.P.Nayak of KM College and Dr. D.Mahapatra were the resource persons.The students along with the faculty members participated in the seminar and get the knowledge of wetlands and its uses.On 3^rdFebruary the validatory function was done.
3. On March 8^th 2021 a seminar was held at Nimigaon organized by Ganapati Sabat Foundation and sponsored by NCSTC, Department of science and technology, Govt of India. The students of P.g Dept. of Botany of our college and all the Faculty members are participated in the seminar, on behalf of International Women’s Day.

 Departmental Webinars : 2020 -2022

LIST OF WEBINAR DURING (2020-22)

DEPARTMENTAL SEMINAR

Seminar activities of session 2016-17

Seminar activities of session 2017-18

Seminar activities of session 2018-2019

Seminar activities of session 2019-2020

U.G.

 P.G.

 Seminar activities of session 2020-2021

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Seminar activities of session 2021-2022

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 INDUCTION MEETING

Each year , in the beginning of the session,  the department organizes an Induction ceremony to induct the freshers by the senior students of the department. Usually the inauguration of the Induction Meeting is done by honorable Principal of the college. All the faculty members of the P.G Dept. of Botany are invited to the seminar. Main purpose for this programme is to discuss regarding –the syllabus, the Examination pattern for mid-semester and End semester, Departmental seminar, facilities available in the Departmental seminar library & Central Libray, the achievements of Alumni and their engagement in various institutions are discussed.

FAREWELL MEETING

Every year, At the end of the session, in the last seminar the department organizes farewell ceremony to bid farewell to the senior honours students by the Juniour students of the department. The seminar is inaugurated by the honorable Principal of the college. All the faculty members of the dept. of Botany are invited in the seminar. Main purpose of this programme is to aware the outgoing students regarding various academic and employable scope after graduation  and P.G.

STUDY TOUR

Yearly at least one study tour is arranged with support of the college. In the study tour programme the students under the guidance of faculty members are required to survey the flora of the adjourning region to collect specimen and prepare a report. This has been a part of B. Sc and M. Sc. curriculum. The department organizes Study tour programmes during the month of December to January every year, to nearby places like Kalinga Ghats , Daringbadi, Bateswar etc. to enrich the students in different spheres. All the honours students of this department along with the faculty members are participating in the event.

Teacher’s day Celebration

Every year, on 5^th September, the students of the department organizes Teacher’s day to celebrate the Birthday of Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan in a grand way. All the students of this department honoured the faculty members during the occasion.

 Board of studies meeting

P.G.Department of Botany has its Board of studies with the following members:-

1. Dr.Susil Kumar Panigrahi ,H.O.D.,Chairmen
2. Prof Ashok Kumar Panigrahi, Professor in Botany, B.U, member,G.B.Nominee
3. Dr.Sudhakar Dash, Reader in Botany, SBR Govt. Womens College, Berhampur, member,

     V.C.Nominee

4. Dr.Prafulla Kumar Pattanaik, Reader in Botany (Retd.), member, A.C./Principal Nominee
5. Dr.Mamata Mahapatra , Reader in Botany (Retd.), member, A.C./Principal Nominee
6. Sri RamaRanjan Pattanaik, DFO, Member
7. Dr.Sujata Mahapatra , Lecturer in Botany, Member
8. Smt. Supriya Devi, Lecturer in Botany, Member
9. miss Archana Sahu Lecturer in Botany, Member
10. Smt. Rashmirekha Swain, Lecturer in Botany, Member
11. Smt.Mahalaxmi Mishra, Lecturer in Botany, Member

Every year after the completion of admission process of U.G. and P.G. 1^ST year students, the controller of Examinations calls a meeting of Board of studies. The Board of studies has a thread ware discussion about the following business:

1. Suggest methodologies for innovative teaching and evaluation techniques.
2. Suggest panel of names to the Academic council for appointment of examiners, Question paper setter and moderator.
3. Prepare syllabi for various courses keeping in view the objectives of the college , interest of the stakeholders and national requirement for consideration and approval of the Academic council.
4. Coordinate research , teaching, extention and other academic activities in the Department/college.
5. The Board of studies in each subject is required to prepare Question Bank in each paper and submit it to the controller of Examinations.

 Board of conducting Examiners

Board of conducting Examiners of P.G.Department of Botany has the following members-

1. Susil Kumar Panigrahi ,H.O.D., Chairmen
2. Prof Ashok Kumar Panigrahi, Professor inBotany (Retd), member,
3. Prafulla Kumar Pattanaik, Reader in Botany (Retd), member
4. Sujata Mahapatra , Lecturer in Botany, member

After the completion of every semester Examination in undergraduate and post graduate courses, the controller of Examinations call a meeting of Board of conducting Examiners to pass the result. The members of the Board of conducting Examiners after going through the Examiners report and statistics provided by the controller of Examinations recommend to publish the result of the semester Examination.

On 20-4-2023, The Department of Botany organized outdoor events at a nearby village, Alapur under Extension Activity, 2022-23. Our U.G & P.G students performed an awareness rally giving slogans of different environmental quotes and finally participated in a Patha pranta nataka-“UDYAN VIGYAN O GRAMANCHALA UDYOGI”.

Rally At Allapur Village

Rally At Allapur Village

Patha-Pranta Natak at Allapur Village