Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Govt. College, Newtown

Botany Department Information

About The Department

Established in 2015, the Department of Botany offers a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of the world of plants. Our honours course, designed by West Bengal State University, equips students with a thorough understanding of plant biology, encompassing its structure, function, diversity, and ecological significance. With an intake capacity of 37 students per year, our department fosters a close-knit learning environment where students can actively engage with faculty and peers.

Through classroom lectures, laboratory investigations, and field excursions, our curriculum exposes students to various facets of plant science. Students gain knowledge about plant physiology, biochemistry, genetics, cell biology, molecular biology, biotechnology, anatomy, ecology, and more. We also emphasize the importance of plant conservation and sustainable practices.

Our dedicated faculty members are passionate about plant science and committed to providing a stimulating learning experience. They employ a variety of teaching methods to cater to diverse learning styles and ensure students develop critical thinking and research skills.

Our students regularly participate in various events and competitions like poster presentations at symposiums and conferences, elocution, debate, quiz, and many more. They have made us proud by winning several accolades at various events. An e-Magazine, 'Chlorophyll Chronicles' is published from the desk of the Department of Botany where students enthusiastically contribute their creations. We, at our department, foster our students not only to excel in their examinations but to develop deeper insight into the subject and equip them with the knowledge and skills to succeed in their academic and personal pursuits.

B.Sc. Honours in Botany

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Orientation for NEP_2020 Structure under WBSU- Click here to download

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Dr. Mala Neogy (HOD)

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Dr. Saswati Bhattacharya

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Debasis Mandal

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Dr. Riddhi Datta

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Intake Capacity

Total	UR	SC	ST	OBC-A	OBC-B	PWD (UR)	EWS
37	16	8	2	4	2	1	4

ICT-Enabled Classrooms

The Birbal Sahani Lecture Theatre and Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Lecture Theatre are spacious, well-ventilated are ICT-enabled.

Laboratory and Research Facility

The department has three well-equipped laboratories, Panchanan Maheswari Laboratory, Janaki Ammal Laboratory, and Rosalind Franklin Laboratory, along with the Barbara McClintock Instrumentation Facility with state-of-the-art facility for research in different fields of Botany.

The latest equipment present in the department are:

Thermal Cycler (Bio-Rad)
Laminar Air Flow Hood (Lab-X)
pH meter (Systronics)
Microwave Oven (Samsung)
Cold Centrifuge (Remi)
Electronic Balance (3 No., Wenser, K Roy)
Spectrophotometer (Systronics)
Refrigerator (Samsung)
-20°C Deep Freezer (Celfrost)
Binocular Light Microscope (Olympus)
Trinocular Stereo microscope (Magnus)
Colorimeter (Systronics)
Compound Microscopes (Magnus, Dewinter)
Micropipette (Set of 3, Tarson)
Dissecting Microscopes
Autoclave
Water Bath
Equipment for Plant Physiology Experiments
Hot plate
Agarose Gel Electrophoresis Unit
Protein Gel Electrophoresis Unit
Power pack
UV Transilluminator
Magnetic Stirrer
Incubator shaker
Hot Air Oven

The equipment procured under SERB, Government of India funded project (PI: Dr. Riddhi Datta) in the department are:

UV-vis Spectrophotometer (Hitachi)
Plant Growth Chamber (Lab-X)
High precision balance (Wenser)
Incubator shaker
Micropipettes

Library

The department has a well-stocked seminar library with rich collection of National and International books.

Medicinal Plant Garden

The department maintains a medicinal plant garden of 300 sq. ft. area in the college premises with rich collection of medicinally important herbs, shrubs, and trees.

E-library of the Department

Welcome to the eLibrary of the Department of Botany! This online resource is designed to provide our students with easy access to a wealth of information and services. Here are some of the key resources you will find in the Department eLibrary:

E-books: A variety of e-books are available online, including textbooks, and reference books.

Study materials: All the faculty members of the department have shared valuable study materials on the topics they teach.

Question papers: A database of WBSU question papers of previous years has been made available for the students.

We encourage you to explore the Department eLibrary and discover all that it has to offer.

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Teaching includes lectures, tutorials, extensive practical sessions and field visits. Teachers use chalk-and-talk method together with PowerPoint presentations and use of different audio-visual aids. Students’ seminars are regularly organized to improve their presentation skills. Teachers give hand-outs to the students and the department also has a good collection of books. Each year students are taken for an intensive field visit to a different phytogeographic region as well to botanical gardens, industries and horticulture societies for a better understanding of the subject.

The department conducts Continuous Assessment through class interaction, and practical performances of the students. At regular intervals, students are requested to appear for surprise tests, and they occasionally participate in students' presentations and discussion sessions.

Chlorophyll Chronicles

Welcome to "Chlorophyll Chronicles": Where Green Thumbs Meet Sharp Minds!

Greetings, fellow plant enthusiasts, budding botanists, and curious nature lovers! From the sun-dappled groves of academia to the verdant depths of your windowsill gardens, we invite you to step into the vibrant world of Chlorophyll Chronicles: our departmental e-magazine dedicated to all things green and growing.

This digital oasis is not just a collection of articles; it's a sprawling conversation, a community cultivated beneath the shared love of the botanical realm. Within these pages, you'll find fascinating tidbits about the secret lives of plants, insightful explorations of cutting-edge research, and practical tips for nurturing your own indoor jungles.