The subject of Botany deals with the study of plants from many points of view. This science investigates the external and internal structures of plants, their functions in regard to nutrition, growth, movements and reproduction, their adaptation in space and time, their life history, relationship and classification, the laws involved in their evolution from lower and simpler forms to higher and more complex ones, the laws of heredity, the uses that plants may be put to and, lastly, the different methods that can be adapted to improve plants for better uses by mankind. Botany is one of the important departments in Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Open University. Since the inception of the University the science programmes are offered through Open and Distance Learning (ODL). The department of Botany offers variety of programmes as Core courses and specialized courses at Undergraduate and Post graduate programmes. To meet the true spirit of the Vision and Mission of the University, the department has drafted the syllabus along with the academic expert group to meet the demand of the diverse section of the society