Overview
The BS Botany program at the University of Layyah is a four-year undergraduate degree designed to provide comprehensive knowledge of plant biology and its applications in agriculture, environment, and biotechnology. The curriculum covers a wide range of subjects including plant physiology, taxonomy, genetics, ecology, and molecular biology, with a strong emphasis on laboratory work, field studies, and research.
Students gain practical skills through hands-on training in modern laboratories and exposure to natural ecosystems, preparing them for careers in education, environmental management, agriculture, forestry, and research organizations. The program also lays a solid foundation for higher studies in plant sciences and related fields.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Requirement
F.Sc. or equivalent with at least 50% marks
Age Limit
Upper age limit: 24 years .
Merit and Weightage
Merit is calculated based on:
Intermediate (F.Sc): 70%
Matriculation: 70%
Hafiz‑e‑Quran: 20 Marks
Course Outline
| Sr.# | Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BOT-102 | Cell Biology, Genetics and Evolution | 3(2-1) |
| 2 | Math 502 | Quantitative Reasoning - II | 3(3-0) |
| 3 | ARAB-101 | Translation of the Holy Quran- (Para 1-3) | 1(1-0) |
| 4 | PSY-602 | Islamic Perspective in Psychology | 3(3-0) |
| 5 | CS-101 | Applications of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) | 3(2-1) |
| 6 | IS-101 | Islamic Studies | 2(2-0) |
| 7 | BOT-101 | Diversity of Vascular Plants | 3(2-1) |
| 8 | PSYC 436 | Child Psychology | 3(3-0) |
| 9 | |||
| 10 | PKS-201 | Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan | 2(2-0) |
| Sr.# | Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BBA 517 | Entrepreneurship | 2(2-0) |
| 2 | BOT-202 | Plant Physiology & Ecology( Not in Updated scheme of BOT-2024) | 3(2-1) |
| 3 | IR-101 | Introduction to Political Science | 3(3-0) |
| 4 | ENG 502 | Expository Writing | 3(3-0) |
| 5 | BOT -201 | Fundamentals of Plant Taxonomy | 3(2-1) |
| 6 | |||
| 7 | ART-102 | Introduction to Creative Arts | 2(2-0) |
| 8 | SOC-542 | Relationship of rural and urban ecology with human sociology | 3(3-0) |
| 9 | ARAB-201 | Translation of Holy Quran | 0(0-0) |
| 10 | ECON-511 | Islamic Economics | 3(3-0) |