BIONUTECH (2020 – 2021):
- ‘BIONUTECH’ is the academic association of the department organises various activities such as Guest lectures, Seminars, Paper presentations, Workshops, Conferences, etc, as means of elongating versatility and knowledge of staff and students. Furthermore, the association conducts various events for students as competitions and the winning performers are appreciated
Achievements (2020 – 2021):
Academic Activities (2020 – 2021):
Seminar /Workshop Conferences organized :
| Sl.No | Date | Event | Topic | Resource Person | Venue | Participants |
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| 1. | 17.06.2020 | National Webinar | Role of Gut Microbiota in Diabetes: A Scientific and Survey with Portray story | Dr. Ramasamy Subbiah., Ph. D., Professor, Cardiac Hypertrophy Laboratory, Department of Molecular Biology, School of Biological Sciences, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai. | Zoom Platform | Students & Staffs |
| 2. | 11.11.2020 | Webinar | Gene Silencing | Dr. A. Usha Raja Nanthini., M. Sc., M. Phil., Ph. D., Associate Professor and Head In-charge, Department of Biotechnology, Coordinator RUSA, Intellectual Property Cell Coordinator, International Relations Coordinator, Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikanal. | Zoom Platform | Students & Staffs |
| 3. | 29.01.2021 | Webinar | Opportunities in Biotechnology and Biochemistry | Mrs. Abirami Balakrishnan. Ph.D Scholar in Environmental Engineering, CLRI-Central Leather Research Institute,Chennai. | Zoom Platform | Students & Staffs |
| 4. | 12.02.2021 | Faculty Development Programme | SEM And TEM | Dr. Maheshkumar Jaganathan, Ph. D., Technical Assistant, CLRI-Central Leather Research Institute, Adyar, Chennai. | Zoom Platform | Staffs |
| 5. | 16.02.2021 & 17.02.2021 | Webinar | Improved Agro Techniques | ICRI Myladumpara, Kerala | Google Meet | Students & Staffs |
Staff Participation:
| Sl.No | Date | Name of the Faculty | Name of the Seminar/Workshop-FDP-Training Programme | College | Topic |
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| 1. | 01.06.2020 & 02.06.2020 | R. Nithya | Webinar | Jayaraj Annapackiam College for Women, Periyakulam. | Free Statistical Tool For Research Data Analysis and Research Publication with Special reference to citation, Impact factor and Index |
| 2. | 03.06.2020 | R. Nithya | Webinar | Jayaraj Annapackiam College for Women, Periyakulam. | Triage crisis and Universal Remedy – Covid 19 A Perspective |
| 3. | 06.06.2020 | R. Nithya | Webinar | Sourashtra College, Madurai. | Inevitability of ICT Embedded Teaching in Post-Pandemic Scenario |
| 4. | 11.06.2020 | R. Nithya | Webinar | Sourashtra College, Madurai. | How to Write a Research Paper |
| 5. | 11.06.2020 | R. Nithya | Webinar | Bishop Heber College, Tiruchirappalli. | Online Content Creation Tools |
| 6. | 11.06.2020 | R. Nithya | National Webinar | Sri Adi Chunchanagiri Women’s College, Cumbum. | Artificial Intelligence in Clinical and Genomic Diagnostics |
| 7. | 12.06.2020 | P. Porkodi | International Webinar | Thiraviam College of Arts and Science for Women, Kailasapatty. | Covid- 19: Dyanamics of Host factors and Infection Control |
| 8. | 12.06.2020 | R. Nithya | National Webinar | Government Arts College, Salem. | Importance of Spectroscopy in NET Examination |
| 9. | 13.06.2020 | R. Nithya | National Webinar | Swayam Siddhi Degree Night College. | Impact of Covid-19 on MSME in India |
| 10. | 18.06.2020 | R. Nithya | Webinar | Ismail National Mahila PG College, Meerul. | Application of Spectroscopy in Research Field |
| 11. | 26.06.2020 | R. Nithya | National Webinar | Sri Adi Chunchanagiri Women’s College, Cumbum. | Women’s Health – An Overview |
| 12. | 30.06.2020 | R. Nithya | National Webinar | Bishop Heber College, Tiruchirappalli. | Shola Forest: A Paradise of Biodiversity |
| 13. | 01.07.2020 & 03.07.2020 | R. Nithya | Webinar | Mar Athanasios College For Advanced Studies, Tiruvalla. | Chromosome Structure and Segregation |
| 14. | 06.07.2020 | R. Nithya | National Webinar | Hajee Karutha Rowther Howdia College, Uthamapalayam. | Multifaceted Role of plants in challenging Environmental applications |
| 15. | 07.07.2020 | S. Madhubala | Webinar | Mar Athanasios College for Advanced studies, Tiruvalla, Kerala. | The Chemical Language of Nature |
| 16. | 09.07.2020 to 11.07.2020 | R. Nithya | National Webinar | Tamilnadu Dr. J. Jayalalitha Fisheries University, Chennai. | Current Trends in Fish Biotechnological Research |
| 17. | 10.07.2020 | R. Nithya | National Workshop | Sri Adi Chunchanagiri Women’s College, Cumbum. | Digital Hygiene & Fact Checking |
| 18. | 13.07.2020 | S. Madhubala | Webinar | Sri Sarada College for Women, Salem. | Corona Virus: Facts vs. Myths |
| 19. | 20.07.2020 | R. Nithya | International Webinar | SRM Institute of Science and Technology,Kattankulathur. | Design of Ligand Targeted Therapies for treatment of diseases |
| 20. | 21.07.2020 | R. Nithya | Webinar | Muthayammal College of Arts and Science, Rasipuram, Nammakkal. | Knowledge Transfer |
| 21. | 22.07.2020 | R. Nithya | Webinar | AMC College, Bengaluru. | CSISPR- A Genome Editing tool that can change the course of Human Evolution |
| 22. | 24.07.2020 | R. Nithya | International Webinar | K. R. College of Arts and Science, Kovilpatti. | Mushroom’s Nature’s Gift |
| 23. | 09.12.2020 | R. Nithya | Online Workshop | Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikanal. | Research Methodology |
| 24. | 11.12.2020 | R. Nithya | International Webinar | Guru Nanak College, Chennai. | Urban Pest Control |
| 25. | 01.02.2021 | P. Porkodi | Online Faculty Development Programme | Sri Adi Chunchanagiri Women’s College, Cumbum. | Preparation of Quality Research Paper |
| 26. | 01.02.2021 | R. Nithya | Online Faculty Development Programme | Sri Adi Chunchanagiri Women’s College, Cumbum. | Preparation of Quality Research Paper |
MoU
| Sl.No | Date | Name of the Institution / University / Industry | Purpose | Beneficiary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 14.06.2018 (3 Years) | Spices Board, Government of India (Ministry of Commerce and Industry), Palarivattom, Cochin-25. Kerala. | Training programme in ICRI To learn Scientific aspects | Students & Public |
| 2. | 18.01.2018 (3 Years) | Vivegam Biotech, Odaipatti, Theni Dt. Tamilnadu. | To learn the techniques of biomass production and mushroom cultivation. Acquire knowledge in production and marketing techniques of biofertilizers | Students & Public |
| 3. | 22.02.2021 (3 Years) | Vivegam Biotech, Odaipatti, Theni Dt. Tamilnadu. | Acquire knowledge in production and marketing techniques of biofertilizers | Students & Public |
| 4. | 24.02.2021 (5 Years) | ICAR KVK, CENDECT, Kamatchipuram, Theni Dt, Tamilnadu. | Understanding the methods related to agriculture and allied sectors | Students & Public |
| 5. | 24.02.2021 (3 Years) | RK Biotech, Odaipatti, Theni Dt. Tamilnadu. | Understanding the methods related to Mushroom production and post-harvesting techniques | Students & Public |
Extension Activities:
| Sl.No | Date | Name of the Activity | Place | Students Involved |
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Student Participation:
| Sl.No | Date | Name of the Student | Name of the Event | College | Workshop / Conference / Seminar / Intercollegiate | Prize / Participated | |
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| 1. | 28.06.2020 | M. Sureka | Webinar | How to gain experience and pocket money in this Covid- 19 situation | Internshala. | Participated | – |
| 2. | 07.06.2020 | M. Sureka | Webinar | Web- Seminar | Khaja Bandanawaz University. | Participated | – |
| 3. | 07.06.2020 | T. Prithika Shri | Webinar | Web- Seminar | KhajaS Bandanawaz University. | Participated | – |
| 4. | 09.06.2020 | T. Prithika Shri | Webinar | Pandemic Era of Covid -19: Where we stand? Where to go? | Sri Adi Chunchanagiri Women’s College, Cumbum. | Participated | –
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| 5. | 17.06.2020 | T. Prithika Shri | Webinar | Role Of Gut Microbiota in Diabetics: A scientific and survey with Portray study | Sri Adi Chunchanagiri Women’s College, Cumbum. | Participated | –
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| 6. | 17.06.2020 | M. Indhuja | Webinar | Role Of Gut Microbiota in Diabetics: A scientific and survey with Portray study | Sri Adi Chunchanagiri Women’s College, Cumbum. | Participated | –
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| 7. | 26.06.2020 | M. Sureka | Webinar | Women’s Health- An Overview | Sri Adi Chunchanagiri Women’s College, Cumbum. | Participated | –
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| 8. | 26.06.2020 | T. Prithika Shri | Webinar | Women’s Health- An Overview | Sri Adi Chunchanagiri Women’s College, Cumbum. | Participated | –
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| 9. | 01.07.2020- 03.07.2020 | M. Sureka | Webinar | Chromosome structure and segregation | MACFAST Thiruvalla, Kerala. | Participated | ––
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| 10. | 07.07.2020 | M.Sureka | Webinar | Dye Molecules for Sustainable Future energy | Hajee Karutha Rowther Howdia College, Uthamapalayam. | Participated | ––
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| 11. | 07.07.2020 | M.Sureka | Webinar | The chemical language of Nature | MACFAST Thiruvalla, Kerala. | Participated | –
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| 12. | 10.07.2020 | M.Indhuja | Workshop | Digital Hygiene & Fact checking | Sri Adi Chunchanagiri Women’s College, Cumbum. | Participated | –
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| 13. | 11.07.2020 | M. Sureka | Webinar | Current Trends in Fish Biotechnology Research | Institute of fisheries post graduate studies, Tamil Nadu. | Participated | –
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| 14. | 27.07.2020 | M.Sureka | Webinar | Lessons learned in lockdown | MACFAST Thiruvalla, Kerala. | Participated | –
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| 15. | 26.09.2020 | M. Indhuja | Webinar | National Education Policy | Sri Adi Chunchanagiri Women’s College, Cumbum. | Participated | –
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| 16. | 02.11.2020 | K.Risha | Webinar | Avoid Bribery and Be Honest | Sri Adi Chunchanagiri Women’s College, Cumbum. | Participated | –
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Student – Extra Curricular Activities ( Cultural / Sports ):
| Sl.No | Date | Name of the Student | Name of the Competition | Venue | Name of the Event | Prize / Participated |
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Head & Associate Professor
Mrs.P.Porkodi., .M. Sc., M. Phil., (Ph. D), PGDCA
Experience:
19 Years
Specialization:
Plant Biotechnology, Developmental Biology, Genetic Engineering,
Immunology and Immunotechnology
Assistant Professor
Mrs.R.Nithya., M.A., M.Sc., M.Phil.,PGDCA.,(Ph.D).,
Experience:
6 years
Specialization:
Microbiology, Environmental Biotechnology,
Bioprocess Technology, Bioinstrumentation
Assistant Professor
Ms.Melvina., M.Sc.,
Experience:
1 year
Specialization:
Bioinformatics
About the Department
The Department of Biotechnology, right from the inception in 2006, has been steering its academic services with the vision of inculcating Ecocentric research aspiration within rural women students. Accordingly, the department provides advanced Lab facilities to carry out various experiments in respective realm. The department offers UG degree in B.Sc. Biotechnology with a firm commitment to excellence both in teaching-learning and research
- Department Library renders instant materials such as respective texts, study materials, reference books, Question bank, previous years university question papers that facilitates easy access of knowledge for faculty and students
- Laboratory – the department has 3 student labs to go ahead with their academic experiments and researches beyond the confinements of prescribed curriculum. The labs are equipped with advanced instruments that facilitates to deduce the experiments successfully
- Department Intercom enables for feasible communication with other departments and prime spots of college premises.
VisionThe vision of the department is to invoke eminent Biotechnologists, whom can |
Biotechnology Course details.
| S.No | Course Name | Description | Eligibility | Intake | Commencement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.Sc Biotechnology | Under Graduate Degree | HSC | 32 + 6 | 2006 |
| 2 | Mushroom Cultivation | Certificate Course | any major | 50 | 2015 |