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Meenakshi College for Women (Autonomous)
Kodambakkam, Chennai 600 024
(Affiliated to the University of Madras)
Department of
Plant Biology & Plant Biotechnology
Year of Establishment:
1985
About
The Department was started in 1976 and B.Sc. Botany was introduced in 1985. The Department and programme took on the name 'Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology' in 2000.
The Spotlight
The Curriculum encompasses modern bio-tech techniques with laboratory facilities to provide practical know-how.
Vocational training in Mushroom Cultivation to provde students a foothold in entrepreneurship.
Programmes Offered
Programme | Shift | Government-Aided | Sanctioned Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
B.Sc. Plant Biology & Plant Biotechnology | Shift I | Yes | 50 |
Courses Offered
Course | Category | Offered to | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|
Allied Botany | Part III: Allied | B.Sc. Advanced Zoology & Biotechnology | Shift I |
Mushroom Cultivation | Part IV: Skill-based Subject | B.Sc. Plant Biology & Plant Biotechnology | Shift I |
Basic Biology | Part IV: Non-major Elective | All UG Programmes | Shift I |
MoUs
Recent Events
Student seminar was conducted on 9 March, 2022 on the topic "Plants-Nature's Gift to Humankind". The Chief Guest was Dr. R. Dhamotharan, Associate Professor and Head, Department of PBPBT, Presidency College, Chennai.
Mushroom cultivation training was organized for students
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