Central Department of Botany, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur Kathmandu celebrated its 43rd Anniversary in last Monday (Dec 01). The Department has its historical values and achievements in academic sector of Tribhuvan University.
Botany as a subject was introduced in Nepal for the first time in 1947 with the introduction of Biology at Intermediate of Science level at Tri-Chandra College in Kathmandu. It was upgraded to Bachelor level in 1950 and to post-graduate level in 1965. The initial post-graduate classes at Tri-Chandra College had eight students. The Department moved to Kirtipur in November 1967 (Mangsir 13, 2024 BS) and was elaborated to the Central Department of Botany in 1987 to teach at both M.Sc. and Ph.D. levels, and to strengthen research on plant science. The Central Department of Botany is responsible for all academic programs of Botany within TU. The Department has trained over 2000 M.Sc. (Botany) students since 1965 and has produced five Ph.D.
No comments:
Post a Comment