With the introduction of the Science stream in the college, the Department of Botany at Rayburn College was established in the year 2020. The vision of the department is to achieve excellence in the study of plant sciences by disseminating and creating knowledge, addressing modern-day challenges, coexisting, unravelling the prime role of plants in the evolution, synergy of nature and conserving with human touch through quality education and research. The department has a well-equipped laboratory and classrooms with excellent teaching aids, and is actively involved in both teaching and research. The department has two botanical gardens, one within the campus and another at Mata village in the district, of approximately 2.0 acres. The duty-conscious and deeply devoted staff members maintain a high standard for the continued growth of the department.
Mission
- To acquaint the students with the world of flora by collecting, identifying and presenting specimens.
- To cultivate the applied knowledge of Plant Science that leads to progression in skill development and professional talents.
- To produce academically proficient, professionally competent and socially responsible graduates in Plant Sciences and serve society’s needs.
Distinction of the Department
- Teaching is more practical oriented. Learning by seeing and by doing is the motto of the teachers.
- Whenever possible, plants are studied in their natural habitat by outdoor excursions.
- Project-based learning is undertaken regularly.
- Student seminars on different topics related to the subject are regularly conducted.
- ICT-based teaching learning in addition to conventional methods are applied.
- Guidance and counselling about career opportunities and available placement options are provided.
- Visits to national and state-level research laboratories for the hands-on training program are promoted.
- Botanical Club established in the year 2021.
- Maintenance of College Botanical garden with a diverse group of plants regularly maintained.
- Mushroom cultivation introduced as a part of the institutions’ Skill Enhancement Course.
- Herbarium deposition has a rich flora collection from the Southern District of Manipur.
- Students taken to various industries to increase their exposure to various industrial applications of Botany on a periodical basis.
