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Department of Biotechnology
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About the Department
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Under the School of Biotechnology,
started in 1995, the 3 year BSc and 2 year MSc Programmes are
offered. The M.Phil. and
Ph.D. programmes were started in 2001-2002.
M.Sc. and PG Diploma in Bioinformatics are
offered by the Bioinformatics centre of the College with which the School of Biotechnology has close
association for student training, project work and research. Add on
courses leading to the Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma Programmes recognized by the University are also
offered at the UG and PG levels.
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Facilities and Fields of Interest
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The School of
biotechnology has well equipped laboratories with facilities not only
to meet the needs of the Post graduate courses, but also to
facilitate advanced research in Plant Tissue Culture, Animal Tissue
Culture, Molecular Biology, Microbial Biotechnology, Immunology,
Downstream Processing, DNA finger printing, Recombinant DNA
technology etc. The School has sophisticated facilities including the
DNA sequencer, UV Spectrophotometer, Refrigerated Microcentrifuge,
High Speed Centrifuge, Ultrasonicator, PCR
Machine(eppendrof and MJ research), Elisa Reader, Electroblotter, Milli-Q-Filtration system, Minicycler
TM, Autoclave, Phase Contrast Microscope, Inverted Microscope with microphotograpic
facility, CO2 Incubator,
Fermenter, Gel Photo Documentation
Unit, -800C deep
freezer, Bioreactor,,Cold Room, Biophotometer etc.,
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For
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Faculty Profile
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The
School has a team of competent and accomplished faculty members many
of whom are doctorates. The members of faculty are committed to upgradation, quality improvement and student
guidance and are actively engaged in research and extension
activities.
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Dr
R Suganthi HOD M.Sc.,
PGDBI, Ph.D.,
Mrs Fathima Benazir MSc., (Ph.D.,)
PGDBI, UGC Net
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Mrs.
K.P. Renukadevi M.Sc.
M.Phil, PGDBI
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Dr.
Tha. Thayumanavan
M.Sc., Ph.D., ASRB-NET, (PGDNBT)
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Ms.
J.GloryPersial M.Sc.
,M.Phil, PGDCA
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Ms.
P.R. Vijayalakshmi M.Sc., M.Phil, PGDHE, MCA, (PhD)
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Ms.K.Shanmugapriya M.Sc.,(M.Phil)
Ms.Golda sunder M.Sc.,M.Phil.,DGT.
Ms.M.Jagathambal M.Sc.,
M.Phil
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M.Sc.
Biotechnology Programme
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The
4 semester (2 year) programme is designed
as a comprehensive mix of uptodate and
advanced study of relevant scientific principles and theory and
exceptionally strong laboratory work in the sate of art protocols and
techniques by a project of professional standard so as to develop
innovative capability of high order.
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Value Addition
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Apart
from the strong open ended practical focus of the course work,
seminars, guest lectures, field and industrial visits and other
interactions serve to highlight areas of current development and
practical applications. Students are helped to undertake summer
training in research labs, hospitals and industries.
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All
the students are encouraged and provided opportunities to become
computer and internet conversant, and to appreciate the potentials of
the Informatics – Bio-science interface.
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Research Interests
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Molecular
Biology, Environmental Biotechnology, Microbial Biotechnology, Tissue
Culture, Downstream processing, DNA finger printing, Recombinant DNA
Technology, Genetic Engineering and Immunology are the broad fields
of research interest.
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Publications
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Click
to view the Publications in Biotechnology
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Consultancy
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Consultancy
includes training the protocols and supportive R&D work in RDNA
Technology, Downstream Processing, DNA Finger printing, Immunology,
Plant Tissue Culture, Transgenics, and
Immunology.
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Department of Biochemistry
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About the Department
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Under the Department of Biochemistry,
instituted in 1995-96, the 3 year B Sc and 2 year M Sc programmes are offered. The research programmes
M.Phil and Ph.D commenced from 2006 with the approval of Bharathiar
University. The Department endeavors' to give an orientation towards
molecular biology and related interfaces of Biochemistry with modern
Biotechnology and Genetics. The department is well equipped with lab
research facilities and the well qualified and motivated faculty are
keen to develop research, development, consultancy and extension
activities.
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The Department is actively associated with
the Bioinformatics centre of the College which offers the 2 year M Sc
and the 1 year full time PG Diploma (University) in Bioinformatics as
well as 1 year part time Advanced Diploma (College).
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For
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Facilities and Fields of Interest :
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The Department has well equipped
laboratories with facilities not only to meet the needs of the Post
graduate courses, but also to facilitate research in thrust areas
including Molecular Biology, Cellular Biochemistry, Immunology, Drug
Biochemistry, Microbial Biochemistry, Fermentation Technology and
Genetic Engineering. The Department has sophisticated facilities for
carrying out Molecular Analysis. A Central Instruments section with Ultrasonicator, PCR Machine, ELISA Reader, -800C
deep freezer, Minicycler TM, Autoclave,
Microscopes, Sequencer, Fermenter, Hybridisation chamber and a Gel Documentation Unit,
Bioreactor, Auto analyzer etc. supports research and project work. The Department
has well equipped state of the art facilities in Plant Tissue Culture, Herbal Medicine etc.
Mission :
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To import technical skills and knowledge to the
students.
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To promote high level of
Biochemistry basic and applied research
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To promote high level of
industry oriented research.
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To support knowledge flow
between scientific disciplines - through inter disciplinary research.
Areas of
Research Interest/ Consultancy :
Phytochemical
and pharmacological screening of economically important medicinal
plants and isolation, purification and characterization of active
secondary metabolites.
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Plant tissue culture, medicinal plant propagation, plant
biotechnology
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cellular and
molecular biology aspects of various diseases.
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serological students on cotton
wool pollution.
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Biosurfactant
production.
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Pesticide
biodegradation.
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Monoclonal
antibodies.
Extension Activities & Outreach
Active interest
is taken in the extension of scientific knowledge and techniques to
the community around and to the rural and weaker sections. So that
science based income generating ventures could be started by them.
In this endeavour, the members of the technology transfer projects
undertaken by the GRD Trust' s centre for research in social
sciences, technology and culture.(CRSTC). A member of faculty, Mrs.A.Malarvizhi
is the co-investigator of DST sponsored project."setting up a
resource centre for training and support in income generation
venture based on science and technology inputs for rural women of
Nammakkal District" under the "extension and technology
transer".Scheme.
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Faculty Profile
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The
Department has a team of competent and accomplished faculty members.
The members of faculty are committed to upgradation,
quality improvement and student guidance, and are actively engaged in
research and extension activities.
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Mrs.A.Malarvizhi,
M.Sc., M.Phil,
PGDBI (Ph D), SLET
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Dr.
S.Kavitha Bagya
M.Sc,
DMIB, PGDCA, Ph D
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Ms.S.Kokila,
M.Sc., M.Phil.,
MBA
Ms. K Uma , M.Sc, M.Phil
Ms.K. Pavithra , M.Sc
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B.Sc.
(Biochemistry) Programme
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The B.Sc.
Biochemistry programme was started on 1996
The programme follows the scheme of subjects – theory and
practical framed by the College under autonomous status to offer the
students a sound application-oriented ground in Biochemistry.
Specialized areas like Bioinformatics, Plant and Animal Biotechnology
and Biostatistics are introduced so as to equip students for
advanced levels of innovative work. Stress is placed on the
development of advanced practical knowledge and skills through
extensive laboratory work. The course spans Six semesters and
comprises 23
theory subjects, 6 practical and a mini project in the final semester.
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M.Sc.
(Biochemistry) Programme
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The M.Sc.
Biochemistry programme was started on 2002.
The programme follows the scheme of subjects – theory and
practical framed by the College under autonomous status to offer the
students a sound application-oriented ground in Biochemistry.
Specialized areas like Bioinformatics, Plant and Animal Tissue
Culture and Bio Process Engineering are introduced so as to equip students
for advanced levels of innovative work. Stress is placed on the
development of advanced practical knowledge and skills through
extensive laboratory work. Nano Bio Technology and Clinical database
management are offered as electives. The course spans four semesters and comprises 13
theory subjects, 3 practical and a project in the final semester.
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Value Addition
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Apart from the strong open ended practical
focus, seminars, guest lectures, field and industrial visits and
other interactions serve to showcase areas of current development and
practical applications. Short term career oriented enrichment courses
like medicinal plant cultivation , agro industrial biochemistry,
medical lab technology are organized to the B.Sc students to
get certificate, diploma and advanced diploma degrees simultaneously. Students
are helped to undertake summer training in research labs, hospitals
and industries.
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All
the students are encouraged and provided opportunities to become
computer and internet conversant, and to appreciate the potentials of
the Informatics-Bioscience interface.
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The
services include Biochemical testing and analysis, Drug related
biochemical investigations, Training programmes.
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Publications
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Click to view the Publications in Biochemistry
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Department of Microbiology
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About the Department
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The Department of Microbiology started in
the year 1995-96, offers the 3 year B Sc and
2 year M.Sc Programmes.
M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes
were instituted in 2001-2002. The department is actively associated
with the Bioinformatics Centre of the College in a project on Algal
genomic analysis. A Resource Centre for Microalgae
and Fungi is being set up.
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For
details contact grdcs@grd.org
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Facilities and Fields of Interest:
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The Department has well equipped
laboratories with facilities not only to meet the needs of the post
graduate course, but also to facilitate research in Molecular
Biology, Soil Microbiology, Industrial Microbiology, Medical
Microbiology and Microbial Technology. Special interests include
micro algae, mushroom culture, bio fertilizers, etc. The Department
has access to sophisticated facilities which include the DNA
sequencer, UV Spectrophotometer, Micro-centrifuge, High speed
centrifuge, Untrasonicator, PCR machine, Electroblotter, -800C Deep freezer, Milli-Q-Filtration System, Minicycler
TM, Gel Documentation system, Bioreactor, HPLC, Fermentor
etc. and has its own Autoclaves, Microscopes, Incubators, Fermentor, Microphotographic
facility, Elisa Reader, Biofuge, Bright
field, Dark field and Phase contrast Microscope etc
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Faculty Profile
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The Department has a full team of competent
and accomplished faculty members and are committed to the upgradation, quality improvement and student
guidance.
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Dr. K. Panneerselvam M.Sc (App.MB), Ph.D.SLET
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Dr. P. Saravanakumari M.Sc (App.MB), PGDCA, Ph.D.SLET
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Dr. V. Kalaigandhi M.Sc. (MB),
DCA, ADJP, Ph.D.
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Mrs. V. Amsaveni, M.Sc. (MB), M.Phil, DISM, (Ph.D)
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Mrs. C.S.
Shobana M.Sc. (App.MB),ADBI, M.Phil,
MBA, (Ph.D), SLET
Ms. S. Srilatha M.Sc (MB)., (M.Phil)
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Microbiology Programme
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The programme
follows the scheme of subjects – theory and practicals
framed by the College under the autonomous status to offer the students
an application-oriented perspective of the avenues of Microbiology.
It comprises – 14 theory subjects, 4 practicals
and a project of analysis and application in the final semester.
Stress is laid on Molecular Biology, Medical Microbiology, Virology,
Genetic Modification and Microbial Technology
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Seminars, guest lectures, field and
industrial visits and other interactions serve to showcase areas of
current development and practical application. Students are helped to
undergo summer training in advanced research labs, hospitals and
industries.
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Interested
students may join the part-time advanced diploma programme in
Bioinformatics
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Research Interests
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Microbial Technology, Genetic Engineering and
generally Modified plants, Medical microbiology, Immunodiagnosis,
Agricultural Microbiology, Anti-microbial and anti-fungal
plants/plant extracts, biopesticides and Biofertilizers.
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Consultancy
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Consultancy
services include Microbiological testing and microbial technology
application in Soil, Environmental, Industrial and Medical areas and
connected research.
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Publications
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Click to view the Publications in Microbiology
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Extension Projects
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A few members of the faculty of the
Department of Microbiology are associated with the GRD Trust’s
Centre for Research in Social Sciences Technology and Culture which is
engaged in projects of Technology transfer and training for Skill
development among Women and Weaker sections in the enterprise areas
of biofertilizers, biopesticides,
sericulture, vermiculture, VAM production
etc. The following are some of the more recent and current projects.
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Ongoing projects under Centre for Research in Social Sciences,
Technology and Culture (CRSTC):
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Name of the Faculty
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Title of
the Project
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Sponsor
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Mrs.
C.S. Shobana
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Production
of vermicompost as an effective income
generation activity for the rural population of Virudhunagar
district-TamilNadu
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Department of Biotechnology,
Govt. of India
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Dr
K Panneer Selvam
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Income
generation through Oyster mushroom cultivation and value addition
by women in Theni Dt
of Tamil Nadu
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Department of Biotechnology,Govt. of India
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Ms
C.S. Shobana
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Entrepreneurship
Development Cell
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NSTEDB
Division, Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of india
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