SBK Women's University

Department of Botany
Faculty of Life Sciences

Department of Botany
Faculty of Life Sciences

As Department of Botany our mission is to create and disseminate an excellent learning environment Foster research and development in plant sciences. To develop and implement outcome-based education (OBE) framework. Establish research collaborations with national institutions. Establish postgraduate programs (MPhil/PhD). Develop community outreach programs for environmental awareness.
“The Department of Botany at SBKWU aims to provide high-quality education, research, and community service in plant sciences, fostering innovative thinking, environmental awareness, and sustainable development.”
Vision Goals
We own a vision to conduct innovative research, teaching and outreach on the patterns and processes of life with a focus on plants and their environments, that our research focus on the practical issues of our country and to nurture highly skilled women botanists.
To develop an inclusive academic excellence amongst our female to contribute effectively in the development of a better society and in their respective fields. To enhance our females’ aptitude towards science and nature. To equip the students with the basic skills in identifying and labeling different plants.
To impart quality education in the field of Botany to empowering our students to confidently face the job market. To foster an environmental friendly nature amongst the females and to conserve our natural resources. To equip the females to be independent and for self-employment.
Short-term Goals(1-2 years):
  • Develop and implement outcome-based education (OBE) framework.
  • Conduct workshops on plant identification and conservation.
  • Develop departmental website and social media presence.
  • Enhance laboratory facilities and equipment.
  • Establish postgraduate programs (MPhil/PhD).
  • Secure research funding from national/international agencies.
  • Develop community outreach programs for environmental awareness.
  • Collaborate with industry partners for internship and job placement.
  • Publish research papers in impact factor journals.
Long-term (5-10 years):
  • Establish a botanical garden and herbarium.
  • Develop a center of excellence in plant biotechnology.
  • Offer online courses and certificate programs.
  • Host international conferences and workshops.
  • Achieve accreditation from national/international accrediting agencies.
Objectives
  • Enhance student learning outcomes and academic excellence.
  • Foster research and development in plant sciences.
  • Promote community engagement and environmental awareness.
  • Strengthen collaborations with national and international institutions.
  • Develop capacity building and professional development opportunities.
  • To increase Student enrollment and graduation rates.
  • Student satisfaction surveys.
  • Research publications and citations.
  • Faculty-student ratio.
  • Graduate employability rates.
  • Patents and intellectual property development.
  • Research collaborations with industry partners.
  • Community outreach programs conducted.
  • Partnerships with local organizations.
  • Environmental awareness campaigns.
  • Laboratory equipment upgrades.
  • Departmental website and social media engagement.
  • Facility utilization rates.
  • Budget allocation and utilization.
  • Research grants and funding.
  • Donations and sponsorships.
  • Departmental revenue generation.
  • Expenditure on faculty development and training.
This framework serves as a starting point for the Department of Botany at SBKWU. Regular review and updates will ensure alignment with institutional goals and objectives.
Degree programs offered
The Botany department is offering four academic degree programs:
  • MPhil 2-Years Program
  • BS 4-Years Program
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Scheme of Program Study (BS)

Total Credit Hours Total Semesters Duration
120-144
8
4 Years
First Semester

Categories

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Marks

GEN. EDUCATION-I

ENG-601

English-I (Functional English)

3(3-0)

100

GEN. EDUCATION-II

MATH-600

Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning)

3(3-0)

100

GEN. EDUCATION-III

PAK-600

Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan

2(2-0)

50

INTERDISCIPLINARY-I

ZOOL-601

Animal Diversity-I

3(2-1)

100

INTERDISCIPLINARY-II

CHEM-601

Organic Chemistry

3(2-1)

100

MAJOR-I

BOT-601

Diversity of Plants

4(3-1)

100

 

 

Total Credits

18

550

Categories

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Marks

GEN. EDUCATION-IV

ENG-602

English-II (Technical Report Writing and Presentation Skills)

3(3-0)

100

GEN. EDUCATION-V

ISL-600

Islamic Studies/Ethics

2(2-0)

50

INTERDISCIPLINARY-III

ZOOL-602

Animal Diversity-II

3(2-1)

100

INTERDISCIPLINARY-IV

CHEM-161

Inorganic/Physical Chemistry

3(2-1)

100

MAJOR-II

BOT-602

Plant Systematics, Anatomy and Development/ Embryology

4(3-1)

100

Categories

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Marks

GEN. EDUCATION-VI

 

Introduction to Computer (ICT)

3(2-1)

100

GEN.EDUCATION-VII

GE-600

Social Sciences (Economics/ Psychology/Sociology/ Social Work, Political Science)

2(2-0)

50

GEN. EDUCATION-VIII

GE-600

Entrepreneurship

2(2-0)

50

GEN. EDUCATION-XI

GE-600

Natural Sciences

3(2-1)

100

MAJOR-III

BOT-603

Cell Biology, Genetics and Evolution

4(3-1)

100

 

 

Total Credits

14

400

Categories

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Marks

GEN. EDUCATION-XI

 

Biostatistics

3(3-0)

100

GEN. EDUCATION-XII

 

Civics and Community Engagement

2(2-0)

50

GEN. EDUCATION-XIII

 

Arts and Humanities (Philosophy/ History/ Creative arts or Fine arts)

2(2-0)

50

MAJOR-IV

BOT-604

Plant Physiology and Ecology

4(3-1)

100

MAJOR-V

BOT-605

Biodiversity and        Conservation

4(3-1)

100

 

 

Total Credits

15

400

Categories

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Marks

MAJOR-VI

BOT-606

Bacteriology and Virology

3(2-1)

100

MAJOR-VII

BOT-607

Phycology and Bryology

3(2-1)

100

MAJOR-VIII

BOT-608

Mycology and Plant Pathology

3(2-1)

100

MAJOR-IX

BOT-609

Diversity of Vascular Plants

3(2-1)

100

MAJOR-X

BOT-610

Plant Systematics

3(2-1)

100

 

 

Total Credits

15

500

Categories

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Marks

MAJOR-XI

BOT-611

Plant Anatomy

3(2-1)

100

MAJOR-XII

BOT-612

Genetics-I

3(2-1)

100

MAJOR-XIII

BOT-613

Plant Biochemistry-I

3(2-1)

100

MAJOR-XIV

BOT-614

Plant Ecology-I

3(2-1)

100

MAJOR-XV

BOT-615

Plant Physiology-I

3(2-1)

100

MAJOR-XVI

BOT‐626

Laboratory Techniques

4(3-1)

100

 

 

Total Credits

19

600

Categories

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Marks

MAJOR-XVII

BOT-616

Molecular Biology

3(2-1)

100

MAJOR-XVIII

BOT-617

Plant Biochemistry-II

3(2-1)

100

MAJOR-XIX

Bot-618

Plant Ecology-II

3(2-1)

100

MAJOR-XX

BOT-

ELECTIVE-I ( Select one from the given list of optional papers for  Semester 7)

3(2-1)

100

MAJOR-XXI

BOT-

ELECTIVE-II( Select one from the given list of optional papers for  Semester 7)

3(2-1)

100

Field experience

 BOT-698

 

3(2-1)

100

 

 

Total Credits

18

600

Categories

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Marks

MAJOR-XXII

BOT-

ELECTIVE-III( Select one from the given list of optional papers for  Semester 8)

3(2-1)

100

MAJOR-XXIII

BOT-

ELECTIVE-IV( Select one from the given list of optional papers for  Semester 8)

3(2-1)

100

MAJOR-XXIV

BOT-619

Plant Physiology-II

3(2-1)

100

MAJOR-XXV

BOT-620

Genetics-II

3(2-1)

100

MAJOR-XXVI

BOT-621

Environmental Biology

3(2-1)

100

Capstone Project

 BOT-699

Capstone Project

3(2-1)

100

 

 

Total Credits

18

600

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total No. Of Credit Hrs.

132

4100

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