University of Medicine, Taunggyi

Department of Botany

Department of Botany

Objectives

At the end of the course, the learner should be able to:

For Knowledge

  • describe the characteristics of life and living processes.
  • describe the basic knowledge of living organisms important to medical sciences.
  • describe the physiological change in plants which are similar to other organisms.
  • recall the basic principles of heredity and to apply it in solving elementary genetic problems.
  • describe the medicinally important plants, their constituents and their uses.
  • understand the magnitude of pollution problems in our environment.

For Skill

  • make accurate identification of cells and tissues of living materials.
  • perform and interpret specific botanical laboratory tests and procedures.

For Attitude

  • establish a habit of methodological scientific approach, namely, accurate observation and drawing of valid conclusions.
  • believe and adopt the role of prevention in environmental pollution.