IV. Course

Undergraduate Course (1^st M.B.,B.S)

            Period of study           -           1 year

            Teaching hours            -           135 hours

            Method of teaching    -           Lecture

                                                            Practical

Contents

1. Importance of Plants
2. Patterns of Inheritance
3. Different Types of Pressure Systems
4. Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes
5. Medicinal plants
6. Ecology

V.   Assessment

            In final examination, Botany theory examination will be one 3 hour paper and practical examination will be conducted separately.

 (a)     Formative Assessment

             Class Work                                                                 -           30%

             Theory tests two times (2 hours each)                           -          

(b)     Summative Assessment

          One final examination at the end of the academic year

-           Three hour theory paper (MCQs and MSQs)                 -           50%

-           Two hour practical                                                     -            20%

-                                               Weightage                             -             70%

Allotment of Final Examination Marks

Class work                                                                  =          30%

(class tests, practical and attendance)

Final exam                                                                   =          70%

Pass marks

Botany                                                                        -           at least 50 marks

Moderation                                                                 =          46% (of Botany)

Distinction                                                           -        80%

Botany                                                                         -          80 marks