OAU Releases BOT 104 Practical Schedule for 2025/2026 Rain Semester – Students Advised to Take Note

Akahi News learnt that the Department of Botany at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, has released the practical schedule for BOT 104 for the 2025/2026 rain semester. The schedule, signed by the course coordinator, Dr. O.O. Arogundade, outlines the dates for practical sessions across two distinct groups of departments.

The practicals are divided into two groups designated as Friday I and Friday II. Under Friday I, which begins on 8th May 2026, the following departments are listed: Nursing, Dentistry, Education, Botany, Medical Rehabilitation, Medicine, Biochemistry, and Science Lab Technology (Physics).

For students in these departments, the first practical holds on 8th May 2026. The subsequent sessions follow on 22nd May, 5th June, and 19th June 2026. That is four practicals spread across the semester.

The second group, Friday II, begins on 15th May 2026 and includes students from Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Zoology, Geology, Microbiology, Food Science and Technology, and all Agriculture departments. Their practical dates are 15th May, 29th May, 12th June, and 26th June 2026.

It is important for all affected students to note their designated groups and dates. Missing a practical session without proper justification could affect semester results.

Students Urged to Confirm Details with Departments

Dr. Arogundade, the course coordinator, is the official contact for any clarification regarding the schedule. Students are advised to confirm with their departmental representatives or the Botany Department should there be any adjustments to the timetable.

OAU has consistently emphasised the importance of practical sessions in science courses. BOT 104 is a foundational course that introduces students to key concepts in botany through hands-on laboratory work. Missing a practical in such a course is not recommended.

The schedule shows that both groups will run their practicals on Fridays, which is consistent with the department’s tradition of dedicating the last working day of the week to laboratory work for this course.

Students are expected to come prepared with their laboratory coats, notebooks, and any materials specified by their respective practical instructors prior to each session.

It is not a child’s play to navigate the rain semester practical schedule. The dates are spread out with intervals of at least two weeks between sessions, giving students adequate time to prepare and review their work. However, students must not allow the gaps to breed complacency. Each practical builds on the previous one.

The practical sessions for BOT 104 cover essential botanical techniques that are applicable across multiple science disciplines. Whether a student is in Medicine, Agriculture, Education, or Biochemistry, the skills acquired in this course will resurface in professional life.

For any changes to the schedule, the department will communicate through official channels. Students are advised to avoid relying on hearsay or unofficial social media posts.

Additionally, the schedule indicates that the last practical for Friday I holds on 19th June, while Friday II concludes on 26th June. Students should therefore plan their end-of-semester activities accordingly.

The release of the schedule early enough is commendable, as it gives students ample time to adjust their personal timetables.

In related developments, the university administration continues to monitor the academic calendar closely, ensuring that all courses meet their required timelines.

For now, students in the affected departments should mark their calendars and prepare for the first practical session.

Good luck to all students as the rain semester practicals commence in May.

Key Summary Box

What was released: The Department of Botany, OAU, has released the BOT 104 practical schedule for the 2025/2026 rain semester.

Groups and dates – Friday I: 8th May, 22nd May, 5th June, 19th June 2026. Departments: Nursing, Dentistry, Education, Botany, Medical Rehabilitation, Medicine, Biochemistry, Science Lab Tech (Physics).

Groups and dates – Friday II: 15th May, 29th May, 12th June, 26th June 2026. Departments: Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Zoology, Geology, Microbiology, Food Science and Technology, all Agriculture departments.

Coordinator: Dr. O.O. Arogundade.

Why it matters to students: Missing practicals without justification can affect semester results. Students must take note of their designated group and dates and come prepared with laboratory coats and materials.

Bottom line: The rain semester practical schedule is out. Four practicals per group. Mark your dates. Do not miss any session. Your results depend on it.