SCIENCE
The Science Department fosters a spirit of discovery and innovation, providing students with hands-on experience in laboratories and research-driven learning in various scientific disciplines.
DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY
The Department of Biochemistry was established in the year 1997 and it was upgraded as a Post Graduation department in the year 2005. The department is well equipped with necessary instruments for practical learning and to take minor projects. Our laboratory are equipped for a range of biological and biomedical techniques, you could under take during your degree. The Department has young, enthusiastic faculty members involved in teaching and research activities. It imparts training for students to make them competent in the field. The department is known for its commitment to the development of students into a well-rounded individual. Resource persons from various institutions/organizations are invited for the students to get motivated for higher learning process. Faculty members and students regularly participate and present papers in National and International conferences/symposia/seminars. Several research papers have been published in the National and International Scientific Journals by our faculty. The department also offers certificate course in Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technician for the students who aspire to go into administrative and clinical research.
Program Outcomes of the Biochemistry program
PO 1: To provide education that leads to comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of Biochemistry.
PO 2: To develop interest in the study of Biochemistry as a discipline.
PO 3: Biochemistry will gain proficiency in basic laboratory techniques in both chemistry and biology.
PO 4: To give the effectively communicate scientific reasoning and data analysis in both written and oral.
Program Specific Outcome
PSO1: Identify the meaning and use of laboratory investigations in connection with diseases of the major organs and systems.
PSO2: Sound Knowledge in bioenergetics, physiological adaptation, metabolic and main hormonal regulation, localization and cellular compartmentalization.
PSO3: To assess the clinical trials in pharmaceutical industries.
PSO4: Apply appropriate techniques for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of clinical laboratories and in food industries.
PSO5: All branches of Life Science are related with Biochemistry.
COURSE OUTCOMES
CO1: To know the fundamental in research and development.
CO2: To know the new drugs delivered system in cells.
CO3: Application of antibodies. What kind of antibodies we use, Pitfalls in immunohistochemical.
CO4: To get insight in applications or recombinant DNA technology in agriculture, production of therapeutic proteins.
CO5: To understand and practice the ethics surrounding scientific research.
CO6: To understand the commercial production of fuels, microbial enzymes.
CO7: To make them up to date with the current scientific literature, computer programs and web information.
CO8: The students will get training in the quantitative and qualitative analysis.
CO9: The students get equipped to write competitive exam, research proposal, editor in paper publication and higher studies.
Courses offered and eligibility for admission
| Programme | Eligibility | Duration |
| B. Sc | A pass in higher secondary examination conducted by the government of TamilNadu | 3 years |
| M. Sc | Pass in B.Sc. ( Biochemistry, Microbiology, Zoology, Botany, biotechnology) | 2 years |
| DMLT – Add on course conducted by Violet academy of Allied Health Sciences. | ||
ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES
- The department activities are carried out through the club BIOGEN. The Biogen club organizes guest lectures, seminars, workshops, intercollegiate competitions and industrial visit.
- The department of Biochemistry and Chemistry together organized a national conference on “ Recent advances in biological and chemical sciences” during February 2016.
- Department of Biochemistry along with PG departments of Computer science and Commerce organized a workshop on “Art of thesis writing” during January 2017.
- Biogen also organizes weekly activities such as poster presentation, model presentation, paper presentation and quiz for the students in order to excel in their academics.
Department of Microbiology
The Department of Microbiology was established in the year 1997, the Department offers undergraduate course that follows the semester cum choice based credit system. The UG degree in Microbiology aims in create awareness about the in -depth research in biological sciences. It helps the graduates to enter the area such as Medical Microbiology, Genetics Biotechnology etc. Seminars and activities are organized every year to revolutionize students into balanced holistic individuals who can combine academic expertise with creative energies to forge their way forward and get an edge over their peers. The Department comprises of dedicated faculties who are responsible for the all around development of the students.
Programme Outcome (PO):
PO 1: Students will be able to acquire, articulate, retain and apply specialized language and knowledge relevant to microbiology.
PO 2: Students will acquire and demonstrate competency in laboratory safety, routine and specialized microbiological laboratory skills applicable to microbiological research or clinical methods, including accurately reporting observations and analysis.
PO 3: Students will demonstrate laboratory skills in Microbiology discipline through involvement in research or internship activities.
PO 4: Students will have scope for placements in Research, hospitals, academic institutions, industries and corporate.
Programme Specific Outcome (PSO):
PSO 1: A general course emphasizing distribution, morphology and physiology of microorganisms in addition to skills in aseptic procedures, isolation and identification.
PSO 2: This course includes sophomore level material covering immunology, virology, epidemiology and DNA technology.
PSO 3: Recommended for all allied health students.
Course Outcome (COs):
CO 1: To achieve with high knowledge and research abilities to further develop various techniques and related works.
CO 2: To have workers with creative power and capabilities in the field of Microbiology in order to apply advance techniques for maintaining the accuracy in diagnostic approach.
CO 3: To prepare the students with basic knowledge in clinical, immunological, biochemical technique in order to continue their career with high degree.
- Curriculum (subjects semester wise with allied and major)
| Semester | Paper No | Title of the Paper |
| I | 1 | Language I |
| 2 | Communicative English – I | |
| 3 | General Microbiology & Microbial Physiology | |
| 4 | Bio-Chemistry-I | |
| 5 | English for Life sciences I | |
| 6 | Non Major – (Non Tamil/ Chemistry for everyday life) | |
| II | 1 | Language II |
| 2 | Communicative English – II | |
| 3 | Basic & Applied Immunology | |
| 4 | Bio-Instrumentation | |
| 5 | English for Life sciences II | |
| 6 | Non Major – (Non Tamil/Food chemistry) | |
| III | 1 | Language III |
| 2 | English – III | |
| 4 | Molecular Biology | |
| 5 | Clinical Lab Technology | |
| 6 | Personality enrichment Level I | |
| IV | 1 | Language IV |
| 2 | English – IV | |
| 3 | Soil And Agricultural Microbiology | |
| 4 | Clinical Biochemistry | |
| 5 | Environmental Sciences | |
| 6 | Computing Skill | |
| V | 1 | Medical Bacteriology |
| 2 | Medical Mycology And Parasitology | |
| 3 | Medical Virology | |
| 4 | Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering | |
| 5 | Value Education | |
| VI | 1 | Environmental Microbiology |
| 2 | Food and Dairy Microbiology | |
| 3 | Industrial and Pharmaceutical Microbiology | |
| 4 | Microbial Marketable Products |
Department of Chemistry
Department of chemistry was started in the year 2015-16. The department works diligently and faithfully to perform the teaching tasks to provide qualified graduates, practically and scientifically to service the community.
The department offers UG degree program that prepares students for a variety of careers in the biological, medical, environmental fields, in research and development in industrial and government laboratories. The curriculum of the program includes the following core subjects that introduce students to the principles of chemistry: general chemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry and analytical chemistry and general physics and mathematics as allied subjects.
Program Outcomes of the B. Sc. Chemistry program
PO 1: To understand basic facts and concepts in Chemistry while retaining the exciting aspects of Chemistry so as to develop interest in the study of chemistry as a discipline.
PO 2: To develop the ability to apply the principles of Chemistry.
PO 3: To appreciate the achievements in Chemistry and to know the role of Chemistry in nature and in society.
PO 4: To be familiarized with the emerging areas of Chemistry and their applications in various spheres of Chemical sciences and to apprise the students of its relevance in future studies.
PO 5: To develop skills in the proper handling of apparatus and chemicals.
PO 6: To be exposed to the different processes used in industries and their applications.
Program Specific Outcome
PSO1: Have sound knowledge about the fundamentals and applications of chemical and scientific theories.
PSO2: Every branch of Science and Technology is related to Chemistry
PSO3: Easily assess the properties of all elements discovered.
PSO4: Apply appropriate techniques for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of chemicals in laboratories and in industries.
PSO5: Acquires the ability to synthesize, separate and characterize compounds using laboratory and instrumentation techniques.
COURSE OUTCOMES
CO1: To know the fundamental concepts of atomic structure
CO2: To know the periodicity of properties
CO3: To equip learners with concepts in comparative study of s, p, d and f- Block elements.
CO4: To know metallic bonding and the closed packed arrangement of atoms.
CO5: To know the concept of thermodynamics.
CO6: To understand the theories of chemical kinetics and catalysis.
CO7: To understand the symmetry aspects in chemical systems.
CO8: To understand the concept of electrochemical cells.
CO9: To enable learners to understand the chemistry of organic compounds.
CO10: To make them to understand the mechanisms of rearrangement reactions.
ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES
- The department activities are carried out through the club QUARTZ . The Quartz club organizes guest lectures, seminars, workshops, intercollegiate competitions and industrial visits.
- The department of Biochemistry and Chemistry together organized a national conference on “ Recent advances in biological and chemical sciences” during February 2016.
- Quartz club organizes weekly activities such as poster presentation, model presentation, paper presentation and quiz for the students in order to excel in their academics.
CAREER PROSPECTS:
There are various fields where a B.Sc chemistry graduate can utilize their talents. Some of the areas that offer jobs for a B.Sc degree holder include the following:
- Medical Research
- Manufacturing and Processing Firms
- Testing Laboratories
- Technical Journals
- Oil Industry
- Petroleum Companies
- Pharmaceutical Companies
- Power Generating Companies
- Research and Development Firms
- Agricultural Research Services
- Education Sector
- Forensic Crime Research
- Food Institutes
- Health Care Providers
- Industrial Laboratories
- Indian Civil Services
Department of Physics
The Department of Physics was established in the year 2017 and it was upgraded as Under Graduation (B.Sc.,Physics) department in the year 2019. The department has very unique and well equipped individual Laboratory for first year UG and allied physics students.The Department has dynamic faculty member involved in teaching and research activities. It imparts training for students to make them competent in the field. The department is known for its commitment to the development of students into a well-rounded individual. Faculty members and students regularly participated and presented papers in National and International conferences, symposia, seminars and workshop. Several research papers have been published in the National and International Scientific Journals by our faculty.
PROGRAMME OUTCOMES OF UG PHYSICS:
PO 1: Periodical course modification to incorporate with current state of fields in Physics learning and research with modern gadgets.
PO 2: Individual apparatus to enhance experimental skills with well-equipped special laboratories and workshop assistance are provided for the different programmes.
PO 3: Platform to inculcate and nurture creativity through eminent scholarly lectures, sharing of resources at inter-departmental level and numerous activities of various clubs.
PO 4: For integral formation, assistance and guidance to individual student, faculty members are assigned as mentors for the entire course of stay.
PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOMES:
PSO 1:To know the fundamental in Basic Physics and awareness on the impact of Physics and Nanoscience.
PSO 2:Application of laser technology, crystallography, astrophysics and Biophysics can be studied.
PSO 3:Observational, measuring and computational techniques.
PSO 3:Acquired experimental skills.
PSO 4:Problem analyzing and solving skill; understanding and logical thinking, reasoning andTroubleshooting.
PSO 5:Hands on training in workshop and techniques.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
| Name of the Subject | Objective |
| I-Year : I-Semester:
Major: Mechanics and Properties of Matter |
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| Allied:
Mathematics-I |
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| Non Major Elective:
Everyday Physics |
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| I-Year : II-Semester:
Major: Thermal Physics and Acoustics |
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| Non Major Elective:
Basic Physics |
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| Allied :
Mathematics-II |
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| Major:
General Physics Practicals-I |
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| II-Year : III-Semester:
Major: Optics |
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| Allied:
Chemistry-I |
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| II-Year : IV-Semester:
Major: Atomic Physics |
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| Allied :
Chemistry-II |
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| Environmental Studies |
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| Major:
General Physics Practicals-I |
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| Allied:
Chemistry Practicals |
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| III-Year : V-Semester:
Major: Electricity and Electromagnetism |
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| Major:
Nuclear Physics and Particle Physics |
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| Major:
Solid State Physics |
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| Major:
Basic Electronics |
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| Elective:
Numerical Methods |
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| III-Year : VI-Semester:
Major: Relativity and Quantum Mechanics |
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| Major:
Mathematical methods in Physics |
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| Major:
Integrated Electronics-Elective Paper |
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| Major:
Microprocessor Fundamentals-Elective Paper |
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| Major:
General Physics Practicals- III & IV |
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| Major:
Electronics Practicals-V |
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Department of Computer Science
The Department of Computer Science was established in the year 1997 to accomplish the need of IT sector. The Department is well equipped with the basic resources. The Department comprises of well qualified and dedicated faculty members. The Department was upgraded into a post graduate stream in the year2012.
The academic performance of the department is outstanding. The department has made an everlasting impression in the world of computer education. Since, the aim of the department is to reach the zenith; it is taking the required steps focusing towards the goal.
The competitive modern world forces the individuals to have an extra edge to be successful. Programmers’ to develop such qualities are the other important aspects of the department. Our ambition is to make the students use their intellectual caliber for effective and quick acquisition.
CoursesOffered
§ B.Sc. (ComputerScience) 3 years- Full Time
§ M.Sc (ComputerScience) 2 years – Full Time
Program Outcomes (Pos) :
PO 1: Apply the knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the discipline
PO 2: Analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution
PO 3: Potentially design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs
PO 4 : Strengthen to identify, formulate, and develop solutions to computational challenges.
PO 5: understand professional, ethical, legal, security, and social issues and responsibilities for the computing profession.
Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)
PSO1 : To apply mathematical methodologies to solve computation task, model real world problem using appropriate data structure and suitable algorithm.
PSO2 : To use knowledge in various domains to identify research gaps accordingly provide solution to new ideas and innovations
Course Outcomes (COs):
CO 1 : Apply good analytic, design, and implementation skills required to formulate and solve computer science problems.
CO 2 : Be able to draw upon foundational knowledge, learn, adapt and successfully bring to bear analytical and computational approaches on changing societal and technological challenges.
CO3 : Exhibit Proficiency in problem solving techniques using the computer.
CO 4 : Be equipped with the Fundamental understanding and practical skills required by the IT industry.
CO 5: Demonstrate Broadness of knowledge in the discipline of computer science.
ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES :
The Department activities are carried out through the CLUSTER club. The Cluster club organizes guest lectures, seminars, workshops, intercollegiate competitions and industrial visit.
Weekly activities are conducted to enhance the skill of the students and it enables the creativity of the young mind.
Department of Biochemistry along with PG departments of Computer science and Commerce organized a workshop on “Art of thesis writing” during January 2017.
Department of computer science organized two days workshop on R Programming along with ICT Academy on 25th & 26th September 2017.
The Department of Computer Science and Computer Applications organized Two days National Conference “Current Trends in Computational Sciences” on 31st August and 1st Septermber 2018.
Department of Computer Applications
“New Age Careers Creative Technologies and Trends”
On 30 th July 2024, Cipher Club – IQAC & Department of Computer Applications organized a Seminar on “New Age Careers Creative Technologies and Trends”. Students were divided into 2 groups (III & II Years) and two sessions has been
conducted successfully. All the students were enthusiastically participated and they gained knowledge on how to succeed in the fields of Animation, Graphical UI & UX, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science. Each student shared their futuristic career views, ideas and goals and got clarity about the scope of Animation field. The session was more interactive with real time examples. Mrs. S. Mahalakshmi, Head & Asst. Prof, motivated the students for their employment opportunities.
Program Outcomes (POs):
PO 1: The Seminar is designed to provide students with a holistic understanding of opportunities and challenges in real time and foster networking opportunities.
PO 2: Students had ideal prospects to set their futuristic career goals to the most trending field.
Department of Mathematics
The Department of Mathematics was established in the year 2007 with the introduction of the undergraduate course. The Department involves the U.G. students in the Industry-Interaction Programmes to develop their practical knowledge and skills in Mathematics. The Department moulds students with strong mathematical foundation, analytical and computational skills and abstract understanding to young graduate. Mathematics enables them to handle any industrial and research problems.The experience and talents of our faculty combine to create excellent results as well as teaching experience.
Program Outcomes (POs):
PO 1: Mathematicians expand knowledge in areas such as – Algebra and Geometry using new rules, theories and concepts.
PO 2: Acquire the abilities in quantitative and problem solving.
PO 3: Hold a wide range of rewarding positions in both public and private sector.
PO 4: Analyze and grasp abstract ideas to apply them to important practical problems.
Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)
PSO 1: Prepare for competitive exams like TNPSC, UPSC, RRB, SSC, Bank exams, etc.,
PSO 2: Develop strong analytical skills.
PSO 3: Understand the basic mathematical concepts used in real life applications.
PSO 4: Analyze the statistical data in all fields using ANOVA, Test of Hypothesis, etc.,
Course Outcomes (COs):
CO 1 : Be able to present mathematical arguments with accuracy and clarity, besides having the competency to solve advanced numerical problems and handle large quantities of data.
CO 2: Get the full rundown, setting you up to work in fields as far-reaching as high energy physics and economic forecasting.
CO 3: Have a wide choice of option modules, meaning that you can tailor your degree to exactly the structure that you want, reflecting your own interest and your future career plan.
CO 4: Give you first-hand experience of working in a mathematics –related career, develop workplace skills and allow you to network with people in industry.