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Department of Microbiology
The department of Microbiology was established in the year 2003 with the postgraduate programme and in 2004 with the undergraduate course. The research programme comprises M.Phil and Ph.D which was started in the year 2005 and 2007 respectively. The department has a strong link with the Kovai Medical Center and Hospital and other institutions of the trust where there are a number of ongoing research projects. The department is armed with well qualified, dedicated and experienced faculty members. The department is committed towards the healthy academic (curriculum and co-curriculum) growth of the students as well as fostering the teaching and research activities of the faculty. The Department engages in various Projects supported by DBT, ICMR, UGC, DST, DRDO, CSIR, and TNSCST.
Vision
- To emerge as a centre of higher learning excellence in microbiology.
- To escalate the research activities by involving faculty and students
- To encourage the extension services by involving students and faculty.
Mission
- To accomplish a process to advance knowledge in a rigorous academic and research environment.
- To attract and build people in an inspiring environment by fostering freedom, empowerment, creativity and innovation.
PO's and PEO's
PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
The Curriculum is designed to attain the following learning goals which students shall accomplish by the time of their graduation:
- To inculcate practical knowledge in correlation with the theoretical knowledge.
- To equip the students to meet the requirements of the current technology in Microbiology.
- To motivate and train the students in various clinical and industrial sectors.
- To encourage students to involve in research to explore microorganisms for the betterment of mankind.
PROGRAMME OUTCOMES
On the successful completion of the programme, the following are the expected outcomes.
| PO Number | PO Statement |
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| P01 | To prepare microbiologists who are competent, creative, and highly valued professionals in academia, industry and private/public sector that are capable of excelling in careers of their choice. |
| P02 | To impart basic knowledge on the theoretical basis of the tools and techniques and to imbibe and demonstrate the practical skills in microbiology. |
| P03 | To disseminate knowledge in microbiological discipline and to promote and develop competency in microbiology that have enduring value beyond the classroom. |
| P04 | To instill a pattern of life-long learning and to translate the potentials of microorganisms to the welfare of biosphere. |
| P05 | To explore the scope of various branches of microbiology to become an entrepreneur. |
Department Activities
The Department has framed an Association named "Louis Pasteur Memorial Club", with an objective to focus on student's development on other activities other than the academics. The association from the date of incorporation has organizes various programmes like International, National Symposiums every year, Seminars by eminent personalities, Inter and Intradepartmental Competitions, Workshops, Exhibitions, Extension activities and the club motivates the students to participate in various technical and cultural events.
| S.No | Date | Event/Program | Topic | Resource person |
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| Academic Year 2019-2020 | ||||
| 01. | 10-Aug-19 | Knowledge Exchange Programme | Death of Privacy, Video Editing, Technologies and Recent Trends in IT & Microbes in Day today Life & Biapps and Biosensors | Prof. Dr. N. Vidhya, Department of Microbiology Prof. Dr. J. Devakumar, Department of Microbiology Prof. Dr. R. Rajesh kanna, Department of Information Technology Prof. Dr. K. Geetha, Department of Information Technology Prof. Dr. V. Vinodhini, Department of Information Technology |
| Academic Year 2017-2018 | ||||
| 01. | 07.07.2017 | Invited Lecture | Variants to Regression | Dr. S Sundaramoorthy, JNVYAS University, Jodhpur, Rajesthan. |
| 02. | 07.07.2017 | Invited Lecture | Experience of Summer Fellowship in Allagappa University | Dr. J. Renga Ramanujam |
| 03. | 14.07.2017 | Invited Lecture | Fascinating world of Microbes | Dr. Dr. Ezhili N. Dept. of Zoology PSGR Krishnammal College Coimbatore |
| 04. | 21.07.2017 | Invited Lecture - Alumni | Alumni Interaction | Mrs. Reshma Ravindran, Research Associate, University of Pune. |
| 05. | 22.07.2017 | Invited Lecture - Alumni | Alumni Interaction | Ms. Pratheppa, I M. Sc., Medical Microbiology, University of Madras. |
| 06. | 22.07.2017 | Invited Lecture - Alumni | Alumni Interaction | Ms. Bowya, I M. Sc., Medical Microbiology, University of Madras. |
| 07. | 28.07.2017 | Invited Lecture | Phytochemicals as molecular therapeutics | Dr. Vijaya prabha, KMCH, Coimbatore. |
| 08. | 22.08.2017 | Invited Lecture | Career opportunities in biosciences | Dr. R. Rajendran, Associate Professor, PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore. |
| 09. | 15.09.2017 | X Louis Pasteur Memorial Symposium | Targeted Delivery and real time imaging using Zebra fish as model system | Dr. R. Rajesh Kannan Scientist D, Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Sathyabama University, Chennai. |
| 10. | 15.09.2017 | X Louis Pasteur Memorial Symposium | Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery- A tool for biology and medicine | Dr. R. Rajendran, Associate Professor, PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore. |
| 11. | 03.01.2018 | Invited Lecture | Tuberculosis – preventive measures | Mr.P.Varatharaj Govt. upgraded primary health centre, S.S.Kulam, Coimbatore. |
| 12. | 03.01.2018 | Invited Lecture | Tuberculosis – preventive measures | Mr.B.Anguchamy Govt. Hospital, Valparai. |
| Academic Year 2016-2017 | ||||
| 1. | 30-Jun-16 | Guest Lecture | Bioentrepreneurship | Dr. Chandarsekar, Director, Bioline Laboratories Ltd., Coimbatore |
| 2. | 04-Jul-16 | Guest Lecture | A play with ATGC and Deadly Viruses | Ms. C. Brindha, DST Inspire Fellow, PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore. |
| 3. | 19-Jul-16 | Work shop | Workshop on Immunology and Molecular Techniques | Abbes Biotech , Chennai |
| 4. | 29-Jul-16 | Guest Lecture | Life Science - Question or Answer | Dr. Sentila Rajan, BIRAC-UGC Post Doc Fellow, TNAU |
| 5. | 09-Sep-16 & 10-Sep-16 | 14th Indian Association of Applied Microbiologists Conference On “Transitional and Translational Scenarios in Biological Sciences" (3 I’s-In vitro to In vivo to In silico) | Inaugural Address | Prof. Dr. M. K. Lalitha, Lead Assessor – NABL, Chennai. |
| Translational Research | Dr. P. Lakshmanan Perumalsamy, Emeritus Professor, Bharathiar University. | |||
| Research Publications | Prof. Dr. Usha Anand Rao, Editor in Chief - IAAM | |||
| Salient features if IAAM | Dr. N. Arunagirinathan Secretary – IAAM | |||
| Space Research | Prof. Dr. P. Rajendran President – IAAM | |||
| Genomic variations and its implications in health and disease | Dr. K. Thangaraj Senior Principal Scientist and Group Leader, Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, CCMB, Hyderabad | |||
| Human Microbiome variations through plant – microbial natural metabolites - A symbiosis - dysbiosis concept in health and disease | Dr. A. Wilson Aruni Associate Research Professor Division of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics School of Medicine, Loma Linda University, USA. | |||
| Prospects of developing Leptospiral vaccine | Prof. Dr. M. Parthiban, Department of Animal Biotechnology, Madras Veterinary College, Chennai | |||
| Role of Microbes in Plant Genetic Engineering | Dr. R. Sathishkumar Plant Genetic Engineering Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Bharathiar University. | |||
| Translational Research | Dr. R. Rajendran Principal, PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore. | |||
| 6. | 14-Dec-16 | Invited Lecture | Lab to Clinic-Translational Research | Dr. Chithra Thangavel, Research Coordinator, Ganga Research Foundation |
| 7. | 17-Dec-16 | Induction programme | Different advanced microbiology training modules | Dr. Kalyan Kumar, Kavin Bioresource, Chennai |
| 8. | 28-Dec-16 | Invited Lecture | Tuberculosis Awareness Programme | Mr. P. Varatharaj Senior Treatment Supervisor, Revised National Tuberculosis Control Program (RNTCP), Coimbatore. |
| Academic Year 2015-2016 | ||||
| 01. | 22.06.2015 | Guest Lecture | HIV and its vaccine-an enigma | Dr. P. Rajendran, Professor, Madha Medical College, President IAAM |
| 02. | 10.07.2015 | Guest Lecture | “HACCP-Management System for food safety | Dr. P. Sumathy, URS, Dubai. |
| 03. | 19.08.2015 | VIII Louis Pasteur National Symposium on Causatives and Curatives of Infectious Diseases (CCID - 2015) | Better Life Without Medicine | Dr.B.T.Chidanandamurthy, Former Director, Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy, NEW DELHI. |
| Molecular diagnosis | Dr. Madhivanan Jothi, Bharahtiyar university. |
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| 04. | 25.08.2015 | Guest Lecture | Career prospects in Life Sciences | Dr. T. J. Pandian, Indian National Science Academy (INSA). |
| 05. | 08.09.2015 | Guest Lecture | Molecular Diagnosis of Bacterial Diseases – PCR based approach | Dr.S.R.Prabhakaran, Department of Biotechnology, Bharathiar University |
| 06. | 10.09.2015 | Guest Lecture | Infectious Diseases and Indian Scientists & Career Opportunities | Dr. N. Kannan, Dean Academic Affairs, Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College |
| 07. | 14.09. 2015 | Guest Lecture | Construction of Phylogenetic tree | Mr.Cibichakravarthy Balasubramanian, Department of Biotechnology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore |
| 08. | 18.09.2015 | Guest Lecture | Yin and Yang of Immune systems | Dr.M.Jayalakshmi, Assistant Professor Dept of Immunology Center for Excellence in Genomic Sciences School of Biological Sciences Madurai Kamaraj University |
| 09. | 15.12.2015 | Guest Lecture | Community microbial consortia of yet – un-cultural bacteria | Dr.Aruni Wilson, Associate Research Professor, Division of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, School of Medicine, Loma Linda University |
| 10. | 15.12.2015 | Guest Lecture | Diagnostic dilemmas of M tuberculosis, Treatment and Prophylaxis | Dr. Asha Venkatesh, Director, VG Hospitals and Medical centre, Coimbatore. |
| 11. | 08.01.2016 | Inter departmental competitions | - | - |
| 12. | 19.01.2016 | Guest Lecture | Emerging and reemerging viral infections | Dr.Joseph Daniel, St Joseph College, Cuddalore |
| Academic Year 2014-2015 | ||||
| 01. | 18.07.2014 | Guest Lecture | Medical coding and transcription | Mr.Syed, Head,Operations, Professional Infotech, Coimbatore |
| 02. | 01.08.2014 | Guest Lecture | Significance of Immuno diagnostics for Snake bite | N.S.Manoj, Research Specialist, TCR Multispeciality Hospital & Snake bite Research centre, Krishnagiri |
| 03. | 20.08.2014 | VII Louis Pasteur Memorial National Symposium on Momentous microbes from Menace to Marvel (PSMM-2014) | Ecological hygiene | Dr. Lucas Dengel, German Physician |
| Molecular Diagnosis | Dr. Sujatha Bhaskaran, Molecular Biologist, Molecular Diagnostic laboratory, KMCH, Coimbatore |
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| 04. | 11.12.2014 | Guest Lecture | Extremophilic Streptomyces and its Application | Dr.C.Muthukumar, King Saudi University Saudi Arabia |
| 05. | 13.01.2015 | Guest Lecture | Extracellular Polymeric Substances: Gatekeeper of Microbial Biofilms | Dr.S.Murugan AP, Biotechnology Karunya University |
| 06. | 09.02.2015 | Guest Lecture | Current trends in molecular Biology & Drug discovery research | Mr. Vivek Murali, Founder Chief Operating and Scientific Officer, Remura Biologicals |
| 07. | 02.03.2015 | Endowment Guest Lecture | Recent Advances in Molecular Diagnosis | DR.B.Appalaraju Professor, Head, PSG IMSR, Coimbatore |
Extension Activity
| S.No | Date | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Year 2018-2019 | |||
| 01. | 21-Jul-18 | Immunization against Lethal Diseases for General Public | Dharmaraja campus, Periya Thadagam, Coimbatore. |
| 02. | 21-Jul-18 | Awareness Programme on Self Medication through Door to Door campaign for General public | Periya Thadagam, Coimbatore |
| 03. | 29-Jul-18 | Liver Safety Awareness Programme for Dr NGP ASC students | In-house |
| Academic Year 2016-2017 | |||
| 01. | 29.12.2016 | Enumeration of Microbial Load in Various Locations of Dr NGP Arts and Science College Campus | Dr. NGP Educational Institutional Campus |
| 02. | 29.12.2016 | Awareness program | Dr. N. G. P. Arts and Science College |
| 03. | 09.01.2017 | Awareness program | Ambedkar Nagar |
| Academic Year 2015-2016 | |||
| 01. | 03.09.2015 | Hygienic practices | The NGP School |
| 02. | 29.10.2015 | “Training on Basic Microbiological Techniques” for School teachers of Coimbatore district given by Dr. S. S. Sudha | PG Laboratory, Department of Microbiology |
| Academic Year 2014-2015 | |||
| 01. | 19.06.2014 to 10.07.2014 |
TNSCST sponsored Cervical Cancer awareness programme among the mill workers in and around Coimbatore, Conducted Street Play and awareness campaign. | Mills in and around Coimbatore |
| 02. | 19.06.2014 | TNSCST sponsored Cervical Cancer Awareness Programme by Prof. V.Ramaswami, SG Scientist, TNSCST, Chennai & Dr.K.Murugalakshmi, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, CMCH,Coimbatore | College Premises |
| 03. | 15.07.2014 | Cervical Cancer Awareness Rally inaugurated by Mrs.A.Malarvizhi, SI B4 police station. | Race course, Coimbatore |
Institute/ Industries Visited by Students
| S.No | Date | Industry/Institute | Duration | No. of Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Year 2018-2019 | ||||
| 01. | 12-Sep-18 | Pasteur Institute, Conoor. | One day | III UG |
| Academic Year 2016-2017 | ||||
| 01. | 25.11.2017 | Sericulture research institute, Mysore. | One day | 45 |
| 02. | 04.02.2017 | Sterling Biotech, Ooty. | One day | 50 |
| 03. | 07.06.2016 | KMCH Laboratory and Sewage Treatment Plant | One day | 46 |
| 04. | 07.01.2016 | Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. National Centre for Biological Science, Bangalore. | One day | 40 |
| 05. | 07-Jun-16 | Diagnostic Laboratory and Sewage Treatment Plant in Kovai Medical Centre and Hospitals, Coimbatore | One day | III UG |
| Academic Year 2015-2016 | ||||
| 01. | 22.01.2016 | IISc, Bangalore. | One day | 50 |
Value Added Courses
| S.No | Batch | Semester | Course | No. of Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Year 2015-2016 | ||||
| 01. | 2014 - 2017 |
III |
Clinical Training |
48 |
| 02. | 2013 - 2016 |
V |
Food Safety and Management Systems |
47 |
| 03. | 2015 - 2017 |
I |
Food Safety and Management Systems |
15 |
| Academic Year 2014-2015 | ||||
| 01. | 2013-2016 |
III |
Clinical Training |
47 |
| 02. | 2012 - 2015 |
V |
Immunology and Molecular Techniques |
15 |
| 03. | 2013 - 2015 |
III |
Immunology and Molecular Techniques |
7 |
Notable Persons Visited
- Dr.ArunkumarRawat, Director, Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of science and Technology, New Delhi
- Col.Dr.Rajiv Mohan Gupta, ICMR, New Delhi
- Dr.Kulbhushan Sharma, WHO Advisor, New Delhi
- Dr.Lee Chew Tin, UniversitiTeknologi, Malaysia (UTM)
- Dr. Eswarakhanth Muthukrishanan, Spain
- Dr. P. Sumathy, Food Safety Lead auditor,URS, Dubai
- Dr.C.Muthukumar King Saudi University,Saudi Arabia
- Prof.Dr.Shamim Ahmad, Institute of Opthamology,Aligarh Muslim University, UP
- S.Jayasomu, Scientist & Associate editor, CSIR, New Delhi
- Dr.AshokRattan,Advisor, Escorts Hospitals, New Delhi
- Jyotsna.P.Thakare, National Institue of Virology Pune
- Dr.Varsha Gupta,M.D. Microbiologist, Chandigarh
- Dr.Geetha Mehta, Lady Medi college, New Delhi
- Dr. Leelavathy, Head, Department of skin and STD, Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospitals, Bangalore
- Dr. B C Pillai, Dean Research of Karunya University
- Prof. Dr.K.K. Krishnamoorthy, R.S.Puram, Cbe
- Dr.G.Jayalakshmi, Professor & Head, Dept. of Microbiology,Madras Medical College, Chennai
- Dr.K.Gopinathan, Bharath Biotech, Hyderabad
- Dr. G.Dhinakar raj, Madras Veterinary College, Chennai
- Dr. G.Subramanian,Research adviser, Mahatma Gandhi medical college, Pondicherry
- Dr. P. Rajendran, Professor, Madha Medical College, President IAAM
- Dr. T. J. Pandian, Indian National Science Academy (INSA)
- Dr. Dhilip Mathai, CMC Hospital, Vellore
- Dr.SeemanthiniDesai,Consultant in Microbiology, Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore
- Prof. V.Ramaswami,SG Scientist,TNSCST,Chennai
- Dr.N.Thajuddin, Associate Professor & Head Department of Microbiology Bharathidasan university Tiruchirapalli
- Dr.Subhash Chandra Parija, Director, Jipmer, Pondicherry
- DR.R.Rajendran , Principal PSG CAS Coimbatore
- Dr.K.Kadirvelu, Joint Director, (DRDO), Bharathiar University, Coimbatore
Best Practices
- Conducting common seminar to enhance presentation and communication skills
- Motivating the PG students to do their research project as a funded one by applying to granting bodies like TNSCST
- Students Internship training had been made mandatory to organizations like KMCH which have advanced laboratory procedures
- Interested students are entertained to do part time research even at UG level
- Research aptitude and its role in development of the nation is reiterated through discussions on research articles
- Value addition to their core by conducting special lectures and laboratory workshops
- Frequent feed backs are collected by the tutors and head to concentrate on areas to be improved
- Conduct various extension activities to imbibe social responsibilities by reaching the public and their issues
- Our students are given opportunity to host interdepartmental competitions to inculcate managerial excellence
- Periodic counseling is given to students who are under stress due to various intrinsic and extrinsic factors
- Cognitive skills and comprehensive thinking is cultivated by designing programmes like quiz, just a minute, debate and group discussions
- Students are motivated to take part in various competitions for developing right spirit and attitude
Students Achievements
Prizes Won in Paper Presentation/ Project Contest/ Best Paper Award/ Symposiums/ Workshop
| Date | Student Name | Event/Programme | Organizer/Venue | Prize | |
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| Academic Year 2018-2019 | |||||
| 10-Aug-18 | M. Praveen, A. Tamilarasu | International Workshop on “Approaches in Basic and Applied Research in Science and Technology” sponsored by Indian Science Congress Association, Coimbatore chapter | PG and Research Department of Zoology, Kongu Nadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore | Participation |
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| 11-Aug-18 | M. Mynumathi | Tamil oration | In-house | II |
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| 03-Sep-18 | Vinothini R. Pusphavalli R. | National level conference on “Recent Innovation in Nano medicine and Drug Delivery” sponsored by DDU Kaushal Kendra and Department of Applied Sciences | ST Aloysius College, Mangaluru | Participation |
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| 04-Sep-18 | M. Mynumathi | Allitharbar Tamil Oration | Hello FM, Coimbatore | II |
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| 06-Sep-18 | M. Mynumathi | Extempore speech (Tamil) | LIC of India | I |
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| Sep -18 | Samrat Ashok V. Vasudevan | Business English Certificate Preliminary | - | Pass Level B1 |
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| 14-May-18 to 19-May-18 | N. Maduri | - | Pasteur Institute of India, Coonoor | Industrial Training on Vaccines and Tissue culture |
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| 21-May-18 to 31-May-18 | N. Maduri | - | Kaleeswari Refinery Private Limited | Industrial training |
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| 06-Jan-19 | Ms. M. Mynumathi | Oratorical Competition | Kovai Kamban Kalagam | Selected for state level |
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| Ms. M. Mynumathi | Poetry - Tamilnadu | Tamilnadu Ponvila Competition | Kavisemmal Award |
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| Academic Year 2017-2018 | |||||
| 14-Jul-17 | N. S. Adarsh Karthik K. Praveen | Spell Tech – TechBeat’ 17 | Department of Computer Technology | I |
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| 25-Jul-17 | Mynumathi | Speech Competition | Covai Book Festival 2017, Coimbatore | I |
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| 18-Aug-17 | Dhanalakshmi M. | Disaster Management and First Aid | In-house | Participation |
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| 22-Sep-17 23-Sep-17 | Krishna Kumar B. | Poster Presentation -15thIAAM National Level Conference | Department of Microbiology, Vivekananda College of Arts and Sciences for Women, Tiruchengode | I |
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| 22-Sep-17 23-Sep-17 | Sowmia B. Swetha | Poster Presentation -15thIAAM National Level Conference | Department of Microbiology, Vivekananda College of Arts and Sciences for Women, Tiruchengode | II |
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| Academic Year 2016-2017 | |||||
| 17-Jun-16 to 24-Jun-16 | P. Saranya sri | International Youth Exchange Programme 16 | Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Govt. of India and Republic of China | Representative of India |
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| 14-Jul-16 | Renuka Navaneethan S. Pavithra | Connection | Department of Computer Technology | I |
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| 14-Jul-16 | Puvanesan P. Saranya Sri P. | Poster Presentation | Department of Computer Technology | I |
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| 19-Jul-16 | M. S. Sri Varshini S. Reshmika | Poster Presentation - International Day against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking | Department of Hospital Administration | III |
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| 20-Jul-16 | S. Nandhini | Tamil Essay - International Day against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking | Department of Hospital Administration | I |
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| 21-Jul-16 | S. Nandhini | Tamil Oratorical - International Day against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking | Department of Hospital Administration | I |
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| 10-Aug-16 | Saranya Sri. P. | Book Review - “COMMERCIAL BLAST” | Department of Commerce | II |
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| 10-Aug-16 | Reshmika. S. Srivarshini. M. S. Archana S. Nair | Photo Collage - “COMMERCIAL BLAST” | Department of Commerce | I |
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| 10-Aug-16 | Nivedha. J. Pavithra. S. | Quiz competition - “COMMERCIAL BLAST” | Department of Commerce | I |
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| 15-Aug-16 | R. Pushpavalli | State Level Painting Competition | Kavi Arasar Kalaithamil Sangam | Ooviya Olisudar Award |
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| 17-Aug-16 | J. Nivetha | Patriotic Minds (Quiz) - Brave Bharat 16 | Department of International Business | III |
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| 17-Aug-16 | N. Nilanivetha K. Abinaya | Poster Presentation - One Day National Conference on Food Processing and Technology (Igniting India) – Towards Entrepreneurship | Department of Nutrition and Dietetics and EDC | I |
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| 17-Aug-16 | J. Nivetha | Patriotic Minds (Quiz) - Brave Bharat 16 | Department of International Business | III |
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| 22-Aug-16 | S. Nandhini | Tamil Oratorical | Department of Biochemistry | I |
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| 22-Aug-16 | Shinila. M. C. Divya. P. Athira. K. V. Rahana. P.V. Indhumathi. P. Sangeetha. K. Reshma. S. Kalpana. S. Iswariya. M. Nivethitha. T. Vidhyashree. K.V. Srikavi. A. Helen Lawrencia G. Sangeetha. B. Sindhuja. B. PavithraNayaki. K. Manisha. R. Pavithra. R. Gayathri. C. M. Abarna. R. Sangeetha. P. Kalaiyarasi. B. Praveen. M. Selvakumar. R. Mathan. S. Jayasuriya. C. Arun Kumar. P. Tonyadijah Jeganeeshwaran Aakash. C. Mohamad Abdul Bajith Mahalakshmi. S. Keerthana. S. S. Kalima A. Sandhya M. Arunkumar R. Piruthika M. Naveena A.S. ShamugaPriya K. Pavithragayathri K. Sowbagyam K. Eniyathendral S. Kalima A. Sandhya M. Arunkumar J. Devakumar V. Keerthana L. Durgadevi | Symposium on “Genetics, Genomics and Proteomics – Applications in clinical Research” | Ganga Medical Centre and Hospitals Pvt. Ltd., Coimbatore. | Participation |
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| 23-Aug-16 | R. Pushpavalli | Glass Painting | Department of Biochemistry | III |
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| 10-Sep-16 | Devakumar | 14th IAAM Conference | In-house | Life Membership |
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| 21-Sep-16 | Samrat Ashok Avinash kumar Ragupathy Gowtham R. Gowtham S. | Brand Race - ICONSOFT – 2K16 | Department of Computer Science | II |
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| 18-Oct-16 & 19-Oct-16 | M. S. Srivarshini S. Reshmika | National Level Technical Symposium on “Innovations in Biotechnology for sustainable Development – Clean and Green Technology” (Evogen 2K16) – Poster Presentation | Department of Computer Science | II |
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| 20-Dec-16 & 21-Dec-16 | R. Hemalatha S. Mahalskshmi Anjali G. Menon S. Nishola G. Ramya C. M. Gayathri B. Sindhuja M. Nivedha S. Sudha Abirami N. Subiksha | Science Academies Lecture Workshop on “Impact of Life Sciences in 21st Century” | PSGR Krishnammal College for Women | Participation |
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| 23-Dec-16 | Nivetha. R Jenifer Mercy | NGP Fest - Paper Art | Fine Arts Club | II |
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| 26-Dec-16 to 04-Jan-17 | S Latha S Raathika | Certificate programme on “Advanced Food Science Technology” | Kavin Bioresearch | Certification |
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| 12-Jan-17 | S. Nandhini | Tamil Oratorical | Department of International Business | II |
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| 25-Feb-17 | R. Raaththika | Skit | Manavar Mandram - CASCALL 2K17, PSG College of Arts and Science | II |
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| Academic Year 2015-2016 | |||||
| 29-Sep-15 | Sharmila Selvakumar |
Paper Presentation | Department of Nutrition and Dietetics | I |
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| 29-Sep-15 | Agsal Angeline | Poster Presentation | Department of Nutrition and Dietetics | III |
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| 06-Oct-15 | Sharmila A. Selva kumar R. |
Inter Departmental Competition - Paper PRESENTATION | Dept. of Biochemistry | II |
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| 08-Oct-15 | Sharmila A. | Inter Departmental Competition - Mind Brave | Dept of CLT, Dr. N. G. P Arts and Science College | I |
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| 08-Oct-15 | Sharmila A Pavithra Nayaki K UG Final Year |
Inter Departmental Competition - DEBT | Dept. of CLT | II |
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| 08-Oct-15 | Sharmila .A UG Final Year |
Inter Departmental Competition - Mind Brave | Dept. of CLT | I |
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| Oct - 15 | Nandhini | Tamil Oratorical Competition | Nirmala College for Women | II |
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| 18-Dec-15 to 19-Dec-15 | V. Pradeepa | Poster Presentation | Department of Biological Sciences, Muthayammal College of Arts and Science | III |
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| 18-Dec-15 to 19-Dec-15 | V. Keerthana | Oral Presentation | Department of Biological Sciences, Muthayammal College of Arts and Science | II |
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| 18-Dec-15 to 19-Dec-15 | P. Amudha | Oral Presentation | Department of Biological Sciences, Muthayammal College of Arts and Science | I |
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| 18-Dec-15 to 19-Dec-15 | V. Pradeepa | Poster Presentation | Department of Biological Sciences, Muthayammal College of Arts and Science | III |
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| 18-Dec-15 to 19-Dec-15 | V. Keerthana | Oral Presentation | Department of Biological Sciences, Muthayammal College of Arts and Science | II |
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| 28-Dec-15 to 29-Dec-15 | R. Piruthika
A. S. Shanmuga priya
Pavithra Gayathri K. J. Devakumar |
MARINA'15 - 8th National Conference - Paper Presentation | Department of Biotechnology | Paper Presentation |
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| 10-Feb-16 | S. Pavithra | National Conference on Bioresolution – A promising strategy | Department of Bioscience, Sri Krishna Arts and Science College. | III |
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| 14-Feb-16 | S. Nandhini | HiLARICUS – South Indian Level Inter Collegiate Cultural | Hindusthan College of Arts and Science | III |
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| Academic Year 2014-2015 | |||||
19.07.2014 & 20.07.2014 |
Anitha S | NABS National Seminar on Biodiversity Conservation – Status, Future and Way forward | Department of Biotechnology, K. S. Rengasamy College of Technology | - |
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12.09.2014 to 13.09.2014 |
Selvi Sofia J, Loganagi J, Shanmuga Priya A S, Nivetha S, Divya Bharathi B, Lavanya P, Reshma R, Shahana Priya S, Srimathi S |
National Conference on Advances in Science and Technology | PSG College of Arts and Science | Oral, Poster and Science Quiz |
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| Ms. Nandhini | “Tamil pesuu Tamilai Pesuu” Pothigai TV | Dr. N. G. P. Arts and Science College | II |
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07.02.2015 to 09.02.2015 |
S Anitha Devakumar J |
National workshop on Advanced Microbial Diagnostic Methods | Department of Microbiology, Selvamm Arts and Science college | - |
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23.02.2015 to 24.02.2015 |
Mangaiyarkarasi A, S Anitha K R Mohanapriya |
National Level Certificate Programme on Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in Biosciences | PG and Research Department of Zoology, Holy cross College, Trichy. | - |
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24.03.2015 to 25.03.2015 |
Mangaiyarkarasi A K R Mohanapriya |
Carbon Sequestration Seminar 2015 | C. V. Raman College of Engineering, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. | - |
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Under-Graduate Programme
B.Sc. Microbiology
| Duration | Commencement | Intake |
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3 Years |
July |
60 |
Entry Requirements
- HSC with Biology/Botany/Zoology as one of the subjects
Post-Graduate Programme
M.Sc. Microbiology
| Duration | Commencement | Intake |
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2 Years |
July |
50 |
Entry Requirements
- B.Sc Microbiology / Industrial Microbiology / Medical Microbiology / Botany / Zoology / Biology / Biochemisty / Biotechnology / CLT
Research Programme
M.Phil. Microbiology (Full/Part Time)
| Duration | Commencement |
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1 year(FT) / 2 years(PT) |
November |
Entry Requirements
- M.Sc. Microbiology with 55% or above.
Research Programme
Ph.D. Microbiology (Full/Part Time)
| Duration | Commencement |
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2 years for M.Phil / 3 years for M.Sc Microbiology Graduates |
June & November |
Entry Requirements
- M.Sc. / M.Phil Microbiology with 55% or above
Faculty Profile
| 01. Head | |||||
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Name: | Dr.J. Renga Ramanujam | |||
| Qualification: | M.Sc., M.Phil., PGDBI., Ph.D., SET | ||||
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| Specialization: | Immunology and Genetics | ||||
| Email: | drrengaramanujam@drngpasc.ac.in | ||||
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| 02. Professor / Co-Ordinator - CDC | |||||
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Name: | Dr.S.S.Sudha | |||
| Qualification: | M.Sc., Ph.D., PGDBI., MBA | ||||
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| Specialization: | Environmental Biotechnology & Medical Microbiology | ||||
| Email: | drsudha@drngpasc.ac.in | ||||
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| 03. Professor | |||||
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Name: | Dr.N.Vidhya | |||
| Qualification: | M.Sc., M.Phil., SLET., Ph.D. | ||||
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| Specialization: | Medical Microbiology and Immunology | ||||
| Email: | vidhya@drngpasc.ac.in | ||||
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| 04. Assistant Professor(SG) | |||||
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Name: | Mr.S.Senthil Prabhu | |||
| Qualification: | M.Sc., M.Phil., PGDCRDM., (Ph.D.), SET | ||||
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| Specialization: | Environmental and Applied Microbiology | ||||
| Email: | senthilprabhu@drngpasc.ac.in | ||||
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| 05. Assistant Professor | |||||
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Name: | Dr. A.M. Ramachandran | |||
| Qualification: | M.Sc., Ph.D. | ||||
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| Specialization: | Agricultural Microbiology | ||||
| Email: | ramachandran@drngpasc.ac.in | ||||
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| 06. Assistant Professor | |||||
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Name: | Mrs.C.Sasikala | |||
| Qualification: | M.Sc., M.Phil. | ||||
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| Specialization: | Environmental Microbiology | ||||
| Email: | sasikalac@drngpasc.ac.in | ||||
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| 07. Assistant Professor | |||||
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Name: | Dr. S. Karthik Sundaram | |||
| Qualification: | M. Sc., Ph.D. | ||||
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| Specialization: | Bioremediation, Industrial Effluent Management | ||||
| Email: | karthiksundaram@drngpasc.ac.in | ||||
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| 08. Assistant Professor | |||||
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Name: | Ms. A. D. Priyadharshini | |||
| Qualification: | M. Sc., B. Ed., M. Phil. | ||||
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| Specialization: | Medical Microbiology, Food Microbiology and Industrial Microbiology | ||||
| Email: | priyadharshini@drngpasc.ac.in | ||||
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| 09. Assistant Professor | |||||
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Name: | Dr. R. Mahenthiran | |||
| Qualification: | M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D | ||||
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| Specialization: | Immunotechnology | ||||
| Email: | mahenthiran@drngpasc.ac.in | ||||
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| 10. Assistant Professor | |||||
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Name: | Dr.J.Devakumar | |||
| Qualification: | M.Sc., PGDBI., M.Phil., Ph.D. | ||||
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| Specialization: | Medical Microbiology | ||||
| Email: | devakumar@drngpasc.ac.in | ||||
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