Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam
- University
- Co - Education
- ESTD 1983
- State University
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Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Biotechnology and Botany (Double Main)
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Biotechnology and Botony
Course
Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam offers B.Sc Biotechnology and Botony, a three-year bachelor’s course for those who have completed a 10+2 in science stream or equivalent from a recognized board.The study gives more stress on the study of botany than biotechnology. Botany is a branch of science that deals with the study of fungi, plants, algae, and covers anatomy and physiology in detail. The program discusses plant kingdoms and the species found on the earth. Biotechnology involves the application of biology and different techniques to modify products in order to use it for various human needs.Mahatma Gandhi University curriculum includes topics such as environmental science, cell biology,microbiology, genetics, medicinal botany, food microbiology,genetic engineering, biomolecules, developmental biology of plants, plant physiology, anatomy of angiosperms, organic mechanism in biology, microbial genetics, DNA typing, molecular genetics, proteomics, chemistry, cell structure and dynamics,principles of microbiology, plant biotechnology, animal biotechnology, and so on. The areas of employment for the students are in research labs, research and development,universities, schools, educational institution, journalism, colleges,and others. The candidates are absorbed as horticulturist,microbiologist, botanist, palaeobotanist, taxonomist, weed scientist, plant researcher, plant pathologist, conservationist,consultant in farming, and many others.
Duration : 3 Years
Eligibility : The candidates must have pass Higher Secondary (10+2) from a recoognized board
Higher Studies
- M.Sc
Career Opportunities
- Horticulturist
- Palaeobotanist
- Microbiologist
- Botanist
- Plant researcher
- Taxonomist
- Conservationist
- Consultant in Farming
- Weed Scientist
- Plant Pathologist
