Here is a tentative BRABU B.Sc. 1st Year Syllabus of Botany Honours:
Paper 1: Diversity of Living World
- Unit 1: Introduction to Living World
- Unit 2: Principles of Taxonomy
- Unit 3: Taxonomy of Algae, Fungi, and Bryophytes
- Unit 4: Taxonomy of Gymnosperms
- Unit 5: Taxonomy of Angiosperms
Paper 2: Cell Biology and Biochemistry
- Unit 1: Structure and Function of Cell
- Unit 2: Cell Division
- Unit 3: Biomolecules
- Unit 4: Metabolism
- Unit 5: Genetics
Paper 3: Plant Physiology
- Unit 1: Water Relations
- Unit 2: Mineral Nutrition
- Unit 3: Photosynthesis
- Unit 4: Respiration
- Unit 5: Plant Growth and Development
Paper 4: Microbiology
- Unit 1: Introduction to Microbiology
- Unit 2: Bacterial Classification
- Unit 3: Bacterial Structure and Function
- Unit 4: Bacterial Growth and Metabolism
- Unit 5: Control of Microbes
Paper 5: Environmental Science
- Unit 1: Environment and Ecosystems
- Unit 2: Natural Resources
- Unit 3: Biodiversity and Conservation
- Unit 4: Pollution and its Control
- Unit 5: Sustainable Development
Each paper will have a total of 100 marks, with 70 marks for the theory exam and 30 marks for the practical exam. The theory exam will consist of three sections:
- Section A: Objective type questions (10 marks)
- Section B: Short answer type questions (20 marks)
- Section C: Long answer type questions (30 marks)
The practical exam will consist of a variety of experiments, such as:
- Microscopic observations of plant cells and tissues
- Identification of plants and their parts
- Experiments on plant physiology and biochemistry
- Experiments on microbiology
The candidate must pass in both the theory and practical exams in order to pass the course.