B.Sc. program in Botany

The Department of Botany offers an undergraduate program under the Choice-Based Credit System (CBCS), focusing on learning outcomes. It builds essential skills through core, discipline-specific, and elective courses, enhancing practical and communication abilities in the learner. The program aims to develop core competencies, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, preparing students for success in both academic and professional settings.

Key Information

60 seat capacity

Globally – aligned curriculum

100% aligned with 7 core papers of Actuarial Science; 50% with another three

98% aligned with CFA syllabus

99% aligned with FRM syllabus

Training in Professional Certifications

Internships

Qualified Actuaries as mentors

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Pedagogy

The program employs a diverse array of teaching methods to foster student learning. This includes collaborative group work, immersive field trips, and the integration of digital tools. Students engage in interactive lessons, hands-on practical experiences, and utilize comprehensive online resources. These methods are designed to enhance their understanding and application of the knowledge gained.

Curriculum

Semester I		Semester II
Course Title	Course Type	Course Title	Course Type
Fundamentals of Finance	Major	Essentials of Quantitative Finance	Major
Economic Principles and Market Dynamics	Minor	Inference and Credibility Analysis	Major
Principles of Corporate Finance and Governance	Minor	Macroeconomic Analysis	Minor
Fundamentals of Statistics and Probability	OE	Corporate Financial Insight	Minor
Mathematical Foundations for Quantitative Analysis	OE	Business Management	OE
Introduction to Basic Excel	VSC	Advanced Excel with VBA	VSC
Introduction to R Programming and Python	SEC	Statistical Computing with R	SEC
Digital Literacy	VEC	Business Communication	AEC
General Communication	AEC	Ethics & Professionalism	VEC
Indian Knowledge System	IKS	Co-Curricular Course	CC

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Semester III		Semester IV
Course Title	Course Type	Course Title	Course Type
Asset-Liability Management and Valuation	Major	Derivatives and Financial Instruments	Major
Introduction to Risk Management and Uncertainty	Major	Advanced Risk Management Techniques	Major
Behavioral Finance and Investment Decision-Making	Minor	Investment Banking and Capital Markets	Minor
Portfolio Management and Wealth Optimization	Minor	Strategic Portfolio Management	Minor
Financial Regulation and Compliance	OE	Financial Engineering in Excel	SEC
Financial Modeling with Excel	VSC	Model Documentation and Reporting Standards	OE
Communication Skills - I	MIL	Machine Learning for Financial Applications	RP
Co-Curricular Course	CC	Communication Skills - II	MIL
Project Work	OJT/FP/Internship	Community Engagement	CEP

Specialisation in Actuarial Science

Semester V		Semester VI
Course Title	Course Type	Course Title	Course Type
Life Contingencies and Actuarial Mathematics	Major	Advanced Life Contingencies	Major
Advanced Statistical Modeling for Insurance	Major	Stochastic Processes in Actuarial Science	Major
Statistical Methods for Actuarial Science	Major	Survival Analysis and Mortality Modeling	Major
Actuarial Risk Management and Solvency	Elective	Financial Analysis for Actuarial Practice	Elective
Advanced Ethics and Governance in Finance and Insurance	Minor	Excel Applications in Actuarial Science	Minor
Excel Applications in Actuarial Science	VSC	R Programming for Actuarial Data Analysis	VSC
Internship	OJT/Internship	Project Work	Internship

Specialisation in Quantitative Finance

Semester V		Semester VI
Course Title	Course Type	Course Title	Course Type
Mergers, Acquisitions, and Corporate Restructuring	Major	Financial Engineering and Derivatives Strategies	Major
Portfolio Optimization and Risk Management	Major	Global Financial Markets and Currency Risk	Major
Time Series Analysis for Financial Markets	Major	Behavioral Finance and Wealth Management	Major
Quantitative Risk Management for Finance	Elective	Financial Statement Analysis for Investment	Elective
Advanced Ethics and Governance in Finance and Insurance	Minor	Advanced Programming for Financial Data Analysis	Minor
Alternative Investments and Hedge Fund Strategies	VSC	Python & SQL	VSC
Internship	OJT/Internship	Project Work	Internship

Programme Objectives

Graduates will gain an in-depth knowledge of plants, their physiology, and their critical role in maintaining ecological balance.

Graduates will acquire both foundational theories and hands-on experience, equipping them for further academic pursuits or immediate career opportunities in relevant fields.

Graduates will develop advanced critical thinking abilities and effective communication skills, essential for academic and professional success.

Graduates will be thoroughly prepared for competitive exams enhancing their prospects in academic and governmental careers.