BS Botany

This course introduces students to various disciplines within engineering and applied sciences, such as Biochemistry , electrical engineering, and Environmental science. Students explore the importance of innovation and technology in solving complex problems and advancing industry standards.

BS Botany Program Educational Objectives

The BS Botany program aims to:

Pursue professional practices in botany or advanced studies based on the technical skills and knowledge in plant biology, ecology, physiology, and supported disciplines.
Encourage students to develop and use abstract models in addition to applying respective methodologies in practical and research situations.
Provide practical skills to the students to initiate their career in academic institutions, research organizations, agricultural sectors, and environmental agencies related to botany.
Prove mastery of the botany knowledge and skills necessary to work as a professional botanist, by demonstrating an understanding of current plant science models, ecological interactions, and research techniques.
Provide formal foundations for higher learning and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field of botany and plant sciences.

Semester 1

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
GEN1001	General Course-I	3(3-0)
GEN1002	General Course-II	3(3-0)
BOT1001	Diversity of Plants	3(2-1)
ENG1001	English-1	3(3-0)
UR150	Islamic Ethical Principles and Contemporary Issues (Islamic Studies)	2(2-0)
SC1005	Intro. to Computer Science	3(2-1)
	Total	17

Semester 2

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
GEN1003	General Course-III	3(3-0)
GEN1004	General Course-IV	3(3-0)
BOT1002	Plant Systematics, Anatomy & Development	3(2-1)
ENG1102	English-II (Academic Reading and Writing)	3(3-0)
MAT1001	Mathematics	3(3-0)
	Total	15

Semester 3

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
GEN1005	General Course-V	3(3-0)
GEN1006	General Course-VI	3(3-0)
BOT2001	Cell biology, Genetics & Evolution	3(2-1)
BOT2002	Diversity of Vascular Plants	3(2-1)
ENG2003	English-III (Technical Writing and Presentation Skills)	3(3-0)
UR-330	Introduction to Basic Teachings of Qur’an	2(2-0)
	Total	17

Semester 4

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
GEN2007	General Course-VII	3(3-0)
GEN2008	General Course-VIII	3(3-0)
BOT2003	Mycology & Plant Pathology	3(2-1)
BOT2004	Biostatistics	3(3-0)
BOT2005	Phycology & Bryology	3(2-1)
UR-220	Pakistan Studies	3(3-0)
	Total	18

Semester 5

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BOT3001	Biodiversity & Conservation	3(2-1)
BOT3002	Plant Biochemistry-l	3(2-1)
BOT3003	Bacteriology & Virology	3(2-1)
BOT3004	Plant Anatomy	3(2-1)
BOT3005	Plant Systematics	3(2-1)
UR324	Introduction to Hadith & Seerah	2(2-0)
BOT3006	Seminar	1(1-0)
	Total	18

Semester 6

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BOT3007	Genetics-l	3(2-1)
BOT3008	Plant Biochemistry-ll	3(2-1)
BOT3009	Plant Ecology-l	3(2-1)
BOT3010	Plant Physiology & Ecology	3(2-1)
BOT3011	Plant Physiology-l	3(2-1)
BOT3012	Molecular Biology	3(2-1)
	Total	18

Semester 7

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BOT4001	Plant Ecology-II	3(2-1)
BOT4002	Elective-I	3(3-0)
BOT4003	Research Planning and Scientific Writing	3(3-0)
UR-450	Professional Ethics	2(2-0)
BOT4005	Plant Physiology-II	3(2-1)
BOT4006	Environmental Biology	3(2-1)
	Total	17

Semester 8

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
BOT4007	Elective-III	3(3-0)
BOT4008	Genetics-II	3(2-1)
BOT4009	Evolutionary Biology	3(2-1)
*BOT4009	Internship/Elective-IV/Project Writing	3(0-3)
UR-460	Family Life in 21st Century: Challenges and Prospects	2(2-0)
	Total	14