Microbiology

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Microbiology

INCEPTION

The Department of Microbiology was instituted in the year 1996.

OBJECTIVE

· The Department of Microbiology is a community of scholars committed to encompass some of the most exciting areas of contemporary microbiology and prepare graduate students in different areas of biological sciences.

· Our curriculum is designed to educate students in a variety of important microbiological disciplines, as well as to promote skills and competencies that have enduring value beyond the class room.

SCOPE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

· M.Sc Microbiology

· M.Sc Medical Microbiology/ Clinical Microbiology

· M.Sc Food Microbiology / Food Technology

· M.Sc Genetics/Genomics

· M.Sc Biotechnology/ Bioinformatics

· M.Sc Molecular biology /Nanotechnology

OPPORTUNITIES FOR CAREER

· Water/Food Quality Control Units

· Beverage Unit

· Milk Processing Units

· Medical Lab Technicians

· Stem Cell Banks

· Medical Coding/Billing/Transcriptionist

· Health Care Systems

PLACEMENT

Over the last few years, our students have been placed in the following organizations through the Placement Cell of the College.

· Accenture

· Pleasant Health care

· Omega Healthcare

· AGS Healthcare

· E-Care

· Gyrus Infotech

· RCM Visionary

· Entrust

· Ajuba

· Sutherland global services

DEPARTMENT LIBRARY

Library has 286 books, to fulfil students’ requirement for the prescribed syllabus covering all the aspects of the subject with the multiple copies for their convenience.

LAB FACILITIES

· The strength of the department lies in a well equipped lab and its comprehensive laboratory utilizing advanced technologies and equipped processes.

· The department has well furnished air conditioned lab with Computer System, ELISA Reader, PCR, UV Spectrophotometer, UV Transilluminator Soxhlet Apparatus, Phase Contrast Microscope& Dark Field Microscope etc.

BRIDGE COURSE

Bridge course is conducted for the I year B.Sc. students to prepare them for the next higher level of learning. A Power point presentation was given about the college, about the curriculum, scope and career opportunities in the course The students were briefed on basic rules and regulations to be followed inside the campus, in the Microbiology laboratory and an introduction about the practical applications related to the subject. They were given awareness on the syllabus and Choice Based Credit System.

CERTIFICATE COURSE

A certificate course on “Social and Preventive Medicine” for a duration of 30 hours is offered in the 3^rd semester.

SEMINARS, CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS

· National webinar on “Diversified Fungi: Insights and Implications” was held on 01.02.2023. The resource persons were Dr. Thangam Menon, Emeritus Professor, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals,Dr. Bernard F. Rodrigues, Senior Professor, Botany Discipline, School of Biological & Biotechnology, Goa University, Goa,Dr. D. Prabhu, Assistant Professor and Head In-Charge, Department of Microbiology, Dr. ALM PG IBMS, University of Madras, Chennai and Dr.D. Arvind Prashanth, Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, School of Bio Sciences, Periyar University, Salem.

· Workshop on “Ccp In The Production Of Condiments” was organised on 11.01.2023 &12.01.2023 for PG microbiology students. The resource person was Mr.K.S.Sivashankar, Proprietor, Surya Food Products

.GUEST LECTURES

· Guest lecture on “Aerobiology-Recent trends” was held on 26.07.2022. Dr.N.K.Udaya Prakash, Associate Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Vels Institute of Science delivered the talk..

· A guest lecture on “Food Fraudulence and Defence” was organised on 28.10.2022. The resource person was Mr.S.Krishnakumar, Cluster Hygiene Manager, Raffles Doha & Fairmont Doha, Qatar.

· Guest lecture on “Research in Life Sciences Pathway to make Scientific Impact” was conducted on 19.01.2023. The resource person was Dr.M. Prakash, Associate Professor & Head Department of Microbiology, Kanchi Shri Krishna College of Arts and Science, Kilambi,Kancheepuram.

· Guest lecture on “Bioremediation of Environmental Pollutants” was held on 08.02.2023. The resource person was Dr.Rajesh Banu, Associate Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Central University of TamilNadu,Tiruvarur.

ACADEMIA INDUSTRY CONNECT

The students visited Sewage Treatment Plant in Koyembedu (120MLD) for a Field Work to provide a detailed practical knowledge on primary and secondary sewage treatment processes.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS

· Ms.A.P. Kiruthika of III BSc Microbiology completed a Certificate Course on “Onchocercosis: Training of Health care Workers at National and District Levels on Skin – NTDs” on 05.092022.

· Ms.A.P. Kiruthika of III BSc Microbiology completed a Certificate Course on“WHO Understanding and using WHO Guidelines on TB” on 15.09.2022.

· Ms.A.P. Kiruthika of III BSc Microbiology completed a Certificate Course on”Visceral Leishmaniasis East Africa” on 15.09.2022.

· Ms.A.P. Kiruthika of III BSc Microbiology completed a Certificate Courseon “WHO BADGE” on 15.09.2022.

· Ms.A.P. Kiruthika of III BSc Microbiology completed a Certificate Courseon“Antimicrobial Stewardship” on 15.09.2022.

· Ms.H.Aniesha of II BSc Microbiology won III place in District level Yuva UTSAV-2022

· Ms.Naziya Tabasum of II BSc Microbiology won II Place in Doodle Art conducted by Department of Visual communication of our college.

· Ms.A.P.Kiruthika of III BSc Microbiology won III Place in Essay writing conducted by Chennai Literacy Festival 2023 on 08.01.2023.

· Ms.A.Priyanka from II BSc Microbiology won III Place in Literacymemes conducted by Chennai Literacy Festival 2023 on 08.01.2023.

· Ms. Praseeda Padmanaban from I BSc.Microbiology won I Place in Poster presentationin seminar conducted by VELS Institute on 03.03.2023

· Ms. Naadhiya Praveen from II MSc Microbiology presented a paper in seminar conducted by VELS Institute on 03.03.2023.

· Ms. S.Divyadharshini from II BSc Microbiology won I place in Tabletennis conducted by Dr.MGR Janaki College.

· Ms.D.JAYASHREE from II MSc Applied Microbiology was awarded “Women PG Student of the year award” conducted by Raj Power India Charity foundations on08.03.2023.

· Ms.Dharshini Palanivel and Ms.Archana.V from II B.Sc won First place in a competition on“ENTREPREDRE” organized by Department of Business Administration of our college..

· Ms.Yagniyashree and Ms.Yeshwandhini from II M.Sc won Second place in a competition on“ENTREPREDRE” organized by Department of Business Administration of our college.

FACULTY ACHIEVEMENTS

· Dr C.Banu Rekha, received “Fellowship award” FIAAM for the year 2021-2022 from Indian Association of Applied Microbiologist from Dr. N Chandrasekar, Vice-Chancellor of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University.

· Dr. C. Banu Rekha presented papers on “Production of Bio plastic from Banana Peel and Comparative Analysis of Degradation of Petroleum Based Plastic & Bio plastic using Aspergilus niger and Antibacterial Screening and Docking Study of Solanum trilobatum and Coleus amboinicus in the “18^th International conference on Converging microbiological innovation for application in animal, plant, environmental and health care (ICCMIA -2023) 27.01.2023 & 28.01.2023.

· Dr. C. Banu Rekha Judged the event “Heads up” in MICROFEST Association held on 21.01.2023 at Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai.

· Ms S.Preethi, presented paper on “Effect of Zinger officinalae and Indica acalypa Extract on Phytopathogens of Arachis hypogeal-alternate Pest Management Strategy” in “18^th International conference on Converging Microbiological Innovation for application in Animal, Plant, Environmental and Health care (ICCMIA -2023) 27.01.2023 & 28.01.2023.

FACULTY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES

· Dr.D.Lakshmi Priya, attended the following training program

1. Naan Mudhalvan Training Program on 06.02.2023 organized by University of Madras.

2. Bridge 2023- Chennai (A high Impact Industry- Institute Interaction Event of India) organized by ICT Academy held on 14.03.2023 at Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai.

3. A FDP on Mentoring and Teaching Pedagogy for Classroom Delivery Enhancement organized by Sri Sai Ram Institute of Management Studies in Collaboration with AIMS between23.08.2022 to 30.08.2022.

4. A one-week short term course on “Modern E-tools and Techniques for Research Article and Thesis Writing” organized by the Department of Biochemistry of Kogunadu Arts and Science College from 06-10-2022 to 11-10-2022.

· Dr. V. Nithyakalyani , attended the following training program

1. A FDP on Mentoring and Teaching Pedagogy for Classroom Delivery Enhancement organized by Sri Sai Ram Institute of Management Studies in Collaboration with AIMS from 23.08.2022 to 30.08.2022.

2. A FDP organized by New Prince Shri Bhavani Arts and Science College between 10.10.2022 – 15.10.2022 on “Advanced Methodology for Research and Quality Publications”

3. A one-week short term course on “Modern E-tools and Techniques for Research Article and Thesis Writing” organized by the Department of Biochemistry of Kogunadu Arts and Science College from 06.10.2022 to 11.10.2022.

· Dr. V.Nithyakalyani, an article titled “Antibody Engineering” inS-Risks:Shaping the Far Future, with the ISBN:978381899960.

· Dr. C.Banu Rekha, published an article titled “Genetically Modified Foods” in S-Risks:Shaping the Far Future, with the ISBN:978381899960.

· Ms M.G Anu, published an article titled “11 Serious Consequences of Skipping Daily Breakfast” in S-Risks:Shaping the Far Future, with the ISBN:978381899960

DEPARTMENT REPORT PHOTOS

GUEST TALK I PHOTOS

“Impacts and Perspectives of IPR in Life Sciences” by Dr. N. K. Udaya Prakash, Associate Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies, Pallavaram, Chennai on 26.07.2022

CLUB ACTIVITY –I

FACULTY ACHIEVMENTS

Dr C.Banu Rekha Received “Fellowship award”FIAAM for the year 2021-2022 from Indian Association of Applied Microbiologist on 27.01.2023.

Dr. C. Banurekha Participated in “18^th International conference on Converging microbiological innovation for application in animal, plant, environmental and health care (ICCMIA -2023) on 27.01.2023 & 28.01.2023.