| Botany Department |
| HISTORY OF THE DEPARTMENT The department of Botany was established
in 1958. Post-graduation in Botany was started in 1971, with specialization in Plant-Pathology.
In 1990, two more specializations i.e. Microbiology & Phycology were
added.
At undergraduate level Microbiology was
initially started in combination with Chemistry &
Zoology under self-financing scheme in1999. This combination was later changed to
Chemistry; Microbiology and Botany. The department is running post graduation
course in Microbiology since 2002. 3-months certificate
course on instrumentation and Bonsai. |
| Names of Heads : |
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Name |
Date |
| 1. |
Dr. A.K. Gupta |
1984-1992 (Head Deptt. of Biology) |
| 2. |
Dr. R.P. Gupta |
1993-1995 (Head Deptt. of Botany) |
| 3. |
Dr. N.P. saxena |
1995- Till Date |
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| Self-Finance Subject Run By the Department |
- BSc- Chemistry, Biotechnology : G.D. Head (2009 - Till Date)
- MSc- Biotechnology
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| Infrastructure |
- LABORATORIES :
- Undergraduate Laboratories 02
- Postgraduate Laboratories 02
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LIBRARY : Department has separate library for Botany & Microbiology,
with sufficient number of books for P G students. The books are well classified
under different heads such as – General Botany, Microbiology, Cytology, Physiology,
Taxonomy, Genetics, Ecology, Plant Pathology etc.
| S.No. |
Particulars |
Quantity |
| 1. |
Total No. of UGC Books |
50+ |
| 2. |
Books (General Fund) |
150 (UG & PG) |
| 3. |
Journals |
01 |
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MAJOR EQUIPMENT:
| S.No. |
Particulars |
Quantity |
| 1. |
Camera Lucida |
03 |
| 2. |
PH meter |
02 |
| 3. |
Olympus Research Binocular Microscopes |
01 |
| 4. |
B.D.O. |
01 |
| 5. |
Centrifuge |
01 |
| 6. |
Stereoscopic Microscope |
04 |
| 7. |
Micro Scope |
55 |
| 8. |
Oven |
01 |
| 9. |
OHP |
01 |
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Transullumeter |
01 |
| 11. |
Waterbath |
01 |
| 12. |
Electrophorm |
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| 13. |
TLC |
01 |
| 14. |
Deep Frogel |
01 |
| 15. |
Autoclave |
01 |
| 16. |
Computer Lab |
02 |
| 17. |
Colosmeter |
01 |
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COURSE COMBINATIONS WITH BOTANY
UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL
- Chemistry, Botany, Zoology (CBZ)
- Chemistry, Biotech, Botany (CBB)
POSTGRADUATE LEVEL
- Biotechnology
The curriculum is
- Recommended by Central Board of Studies and approved by HE the Governor of M.P.
- Board of studies of the Department Biotechnology
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RESEARCH ACTIVITIES:
- One Research Project by MPCOST was completed in July 2009
- One Minor Research Project by UGC is under process
- Faculty members awarded Ph.D. Degree:
- Dr. N.P. Saxena - 1990
- Dr. G.D. Vyas - 1984
- The faculty members registered for
PhD:
- Dr. Neelima Raipuria Registered as guide
for Ph-D in Botany & Microbiology:
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ACTIVITY GROUPS :
- Sir Jagdish Chandra Basu activity club performs various activities throughout the
year.
- One-day workshop on Bonsai Preparation, ( Blood Group testing , BSc )
- Workshop on Mushroom cultivation. ( Regularly attended by IV & Vi Sem )
- Workshop on Food --------------------------
- State level Environmental Awareness Examination was conducted.
- Guest lectures on special topics by eminent persons.
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Department Stores:Annual departmental stores titled "HARITIMA" is being published with the Contribution of students, staff & other persons from various Institutes.
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EXCURSION / EDUCATIONAL TOURS / VISITS – Biotechnology
Regular visits to Im training Civil Hospital Morar Visit to -- industry of the region like SACHI, JNKUV University , P.R.I. Malanpur
Visit to Pharma-- Companies of Gwalior like tewa, dabar, Bhagwat.
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LIST OF STAFF MEMBERS :
- Dr. N.P. Saxena - Pro & Head
- Dr. G.D. Vyas - Pro & Head Biotechnology
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