The Department of Microbiology is a unique department of Govt. V.Y.T.P.G. Autonomous College where multidisciplinary teaching and research have established permanent roots. The dept is running under self-financing scheme since 2002 for UG classes and since 2005 for PG classes. It strives to set a benchmark in quality higher education with an emphasis on preparing the students to face the world outside in a dignified manner. Considering recent innovations and rapid growth of microbiological approaches an applications in human and environmental sustainability, the postgraduate curricular is designed to promote all round development of students by inculcating a spirit of inquest, discipline and adventure through various academic and co-curricular activities.
The department has sufficient infrastructural facilities in terms of two well equipped laboratories and classrooms for PG, which can take care of 40 PG students, one central instrument room for the Ph. D scholars and one UG laboratory. The research laboratory houses apart from regular and routine microbiological equipment variety and advanced instrument like column chromatography, electrophoresis facilities, fementers, high speed refrigerated centrifuge, shaking incubator, laminar air flow stations, deep fridge and BOD incubators. The department is also equipped with e-classroom.
Research project supported by the department has undertaken minor research projects supported by funding agencies like UGC & CGCOST. Several research papers have been published in various national and international journals apart from presentations in local and outstation institutes. Apart from the syllabus, the department organizes guest lectures, workshops, seminars, group discussions, quiz programme, project work, industry visit, poster presentation etc. to install scientific temper and technical skills among students. Rahul Kumar student of Batch 2013-14 has been awarded INSPIRE Scholarship; a DST funded scholarship is undertaking cutting edge research on contemporary issues. Students go to various reputed research institutions to undertake project work for partial fulfillment of their PG course. The department has also signed an MOU with Dept. of Microbiology, Govt. ERR college of Science, Bilaspur (CG), to undertake Project work.
Students are directed for R&D activities related to their courses. Extension camp and social awareness campaigns are regularly arranged in the department. VA Mycorrhizal, Rhizobium and Cyanobacteria based bio fertilizer formulations are being in progress in the department.
Over the years the department has established itself as a centre of higher learning promoting teaching and research.
Vision
To get the students familiar with the important inhabitants of earth “the microbes” and their activities central to human welfare.
Mission
1. Provide a sound academic background for an overall development of personality for a successful career in Microbiology
2. Provide an environment which fosters continuous improvement and innovation in the subject
3. Inculcate in students the right skills oriented towards self development, community orientation and civic responsibilities in their outlook
3. Develop an orientation towards the national and global needs as responsible citizen
Thedepartment has its own library maintained for PG students. The text books areissued for 02 books per student on weekly basis and the reference books andjournals may be referring as and when required daily.
Thedepartmental wealth as learning resource is as follwes:
1. Text books andReference books - 275
2. Soft Copies of Books - 38
3. Animation CDs - 04
4. Laboratory Manuals UG and PG - 07
5. Xerox Copies of Books - 15
7. Research Journals - 08 (Since 2007)
8. Proceedings of National Seminar - 11
9. Souvenir of National Seminar - 29
A Teacher-Parent Association is established in the department to look after over all development of PG students, to discuss their problems and to give them suggestions reading co-curricular, extra curricular activities conducted in the college or other institution. The Head of the Department issue notices regarding events and activities help the students to prepare for and motivate them to take part. The information’s regarding student's family background, previous academic records and hobbies are registered.
Activity: Parents meeting and feedback collection
Date: 16.01.2016
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Name of faculty involved |
Dr. Pragya Kulkarni, Mrs. Priti Mehta, Mrs. Geetika and Ms. Deepika Yadav |
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Participants |
Parents of P.G. Students |
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Brief report |
The departments of Microbiology has organized a Parents meeting on 16.01.2016 with a view to get them aware of the facilities provided and achievements of the department and also get their feedback about the progress of their ward as well as to discuss their problems. |
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Out come |
The parents get aware of available seats for PG classes, admission procedure, subject scope, teaching method adopted in the department, available instruments and their uses, result analysis and achievements of alumni.
The following are some common suggestions given by the parents -
Availability of water for working in lab and drinking should be made regular, information regarding competitive exams and other exams and possibilities of employment should be given, city bus facility should be provided for the students who come from remote area.
All together 22 parents attended the meeting and be pleased about the role of the department in overall development of the students. |