COURSES OFFERED
PG COURSES
M.Sc Plant Biology & Plant Biotechnology
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PG 2018
PG 2021
Sanctioned Strength:
PG: 20
ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION:
Candidates for admission to the first year of the degree of Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology courses should be required to have passed B.Sc Botany / Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology course of study for a period of not less than three academic years, passed the examination of all six semesters prescribed.
Student progression (Placement & Higher studies)
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Year |
No of students placed |
No of students taken up higher studies |
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2017-2018 |
3 |
3 |
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2018-2019 |
3 |
6 |
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2019-2020 |
3 |
3 |
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2020-2021 |
– |
3 |
Some of the Research projects undertaken by the final year students as part of the curriculum
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Year |
Title of the Project |
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2017-2018 |
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2018-2019 |
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2019-2020 |
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ACHEIVEMENTS
Activities
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S.No. |
Date of the Event |
Title of the Workshop/Seminar/Webinar/FDP |
Category (National/International/State) |
Name of expert(s) invited along with name of Institution(s) |
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1 |
27th November 2017 |
One day Workshop on “Phytochemical Techniques” |
Regional |
Inaugural by Dr. R.Ravindhran, Associate Professor & Head, Department of Plant Biology and Biotechnology, Loyola College. |
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2 |
28th November 2017 |
Tmt. Keser Chander Endowment Lecture on “Food is Medicine” during our Annual Association ‘LANTANA 2017 |
Regional |
Dr.G. Sivaraman, Chief Siddha Physician, The Arogya Health Care, Chennai. |
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3 |
29th January 2018 |
Interactive Lecture in Botany- Trends and Perspectives |
Regional |
Dr.D. Narasimhan, Associate Professor (Retired), Madras Christian College. Dr. S. Sundaramoorthy, Assistant Director (Plant Pathology), Regional Plant Quarantine Station. |
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4 |
3rd March 2018 |
Carcinoma |
Regional |
Dr. Eshwari Addala, University of Saskatchewan, Canada. |
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5 |
23rd and 24th of July 2018 |
Two days Interdisciplinary Workshop on “Carving skills – “Vegetable Carving” |
Regional |
Dr. Chef. Vinoth Kumar, Sai International Institute of Hotel Management, Chennai. |
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6 |
23rd August 2018 |
Tmt. Keser Chander Endowment Lecture during our Annual association ‘LANTANA 2018 |
Regional |
Dr. K. Rajeshwari, Managing Director, Bioklone Biotech Private Limited, Golden jubilee biotech park, Siruseri, Chennai. |
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7 |
7th and 8th February 2019 |
National Conference and Exhibition on “Herbal Biodiversity and Health Management-New Strategies and Approaches” (HBHM-2019) sponsored by NBA, TNSCST, TANSCHE |
National |
Inaugural: Dr.V.Balakrishnan, Member Secretary, Kerala State Biodiversity Board Presidential Address: Dr. Pushpa Kumari, Scientist, Botanical Survey of India, Kolkatta. Key note Address: Dr. N.Mathivanan, Head, CAS in Botany, University of Madras. Valedictory Address and Plenary Lecture: Dr. Ashok Kumar, Scientist and Head, Forest Research Institute, Dehradun. |
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8 |
9th March 2019 |
Guest lecture on “ Principles of Neuropathy, its role as an alternate system of medicine and its benefits on our Health” |
Regional |
Mrs. N.Hema Bharathi, Neurotherapist Mr. R.Thyagarajan, Neurotherapy Consultant. |
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9 |
25th March 2019 |
Innovative guest lecture on “Pharmacognostic Research updates on Nutraceuticals- The Food Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” |
Regional |
Dr. V. Gopal, Principal, College of Pharmacy Registrar Academic, Mother Theresa Post Graduate & Research Institute of Health Sciences, Government of Puducherry. |
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10 |
19th September 2019 |
Tmt. Keser Chander Endowment Lecture on “Cell Signaling” during our Annual association ‘LANTANA 2019 |
Regional |
Prof. S.Niranjali Decaraj, Professor Emeritus, Former Professor and Head, Department of Biochemistry, University of Madras, Chennai |
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11 |
31st January 2020 |
Corona Pandemic – An insight on Facts and Challenges as an awareness programme |
Regional |
Dr.Vijayalakshmi, Head, Department of Infectious Diseases, Tropical Medicine and Hospital Infection Control, SIMS Hospital, Chennai |
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12 |
17th and 18th February 2020 |
International Multidisciplinary Conference on Biosphere Conservation Emerging Vistas in Sciences, Economics and Tamil Literature (BEST) |
International |
Chief Guest: Dr. N. Mathivanan, Director, CAS in Botany. Release of Conference Proceeding by Amutha Arul , Sub Editor, Africa Tamil Chaaral Journal, Founder L.A.Jeeni Training Centre, Tanzonia, East Africa. |
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13 |
5th June 2020 |
National Webinar organized (Google meet) on Combating ailments by Siddha medicine Acupuncture and Varmam |
National |
Dr.S.Rajareega, M.A, M.D.(Acupuncture), Founder, Green World Trust and Proprietrix, Raasi Organic Farm, Sivagangai. |
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14 |
March 2021 |
Tmt. Keser Chander Endowment Lecture during our Annual association ‘LANTANA 2020 |
Regional |
Dr. S. Paulsamy, Associate Professor and Head, PG and Research Department of Botany, Dean, Academic and R&D, Kongunadu Arts and Science College Coimbatore |
ANY OTHER ACCOLADES:
- I PG students presented posters at “International Conference on Novel Antibiotic Resistance Breakers and Diagnostic Biomarkets” organized by School of Life Sciences, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, 2018.
- I PG student won first prize for Paper presentation held in Kumararani Meena Muthiah College of Arts & Science, 2018.
- I and II PG students exhibited Models in a stall on “Medicinal plants for animal and human health” at the Chennai Science Festival, 2019 at Birla Planetarium Complex.
- II PG students won first and third prizes in Poster presentation at National Conference and Exhibition on “Herbal Biodiversity and Health Management – New Strategies and Approaches (HBHM – 2019), organized by Department of Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology, Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai.
- I and II PG students won overall trophy in the Intercollegiate competitions held in the Department of Plant Biology and Biotechnology, Loyola College, Chennai.
- II PG students participated in the Interactive Session on “Youth and Sustainable Development” with Prof. M.S.Swaminathan from 7th to 9th August 2019, organized by M.S.Swaminathan Research Foundation.
- I PG students were taken on a study tour to Kodaikanal for Plant collection, 2017
- II PG students were taken to Wayanad to visit the M.S.Swaminathan Research Institute, 2018.
- I and II PG students were taken on a study tour to M.S.Swaminathan Research Institute, Wayanad and Regional Agricultural Research Station, Ambalavayal, Wayanad, 2020.
PLACEMENT DETAILS
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Batch |
No.of Students Placed |
Name of the Students Placed |
Company Name |
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2015-2016 |
3 |
Chandravadhani. G |
GLO Links, Anna Nagar East, Chennai –600 102. |
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Suganya. N |
Refrigerators & Home appliances Pvt. Ltd. Anna Salai, Chennai – 600 002. |
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Sindhu. S |
Everwin Matric. Hr. Sec. School, Kolathur, Chennai – 600 099. |
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2016-2017 |
2 |
Raji.R. Nair |
Everwin Vidhyashram, Kolathur, Chennai -600 099. |
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Santhoshima .D |
Pinkz Public School, Arni-Polur Main Road, Kasthambadi, Polur Taluk, Tamil Nadu – 606 903 |
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2017-2018 |
3 |
Shafiqa Kauser. A |
Pon Vidyashram, Mandevelipakkam, Mandaveli, Chennai – 600 028. |
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Deepa. M |
Access Heailthcare, Chennai |
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Swetha. S |
Scientific Publishing Services,Chennai -600 004. |
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2018-2019 |
3 |
Sindhu Bharathi. V |
Miramed Ajuba Solutions Pv Ltd. Tidal Park, Chennai – 600 113. |
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Bhavathi. N |
Apollo Hospitals, 21, Greams Lane, Chennai – 600 006. |
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Sandipta Paul |
Kendriya Vidyalaya, CRPF, Avadi, Chennai – 600 065. |
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2019-2020 |
3 |
Jayashri. D |
Scientific Publishing Services, No. 6 &7, 5th street, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai Chennai – 600 004. |
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Makalakshmi. K |
Scientific Publishing Services, No. 6 &7, 5th street, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai Chennai – 600 004. |
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Saranya |
Spanex Global service, 2nd Floor 6B, PMR Towers, Menambedu Main Road, Ambattur- 600 098 |
FACULTY PROFILE
Dr.T.MYTHILI
Qualification: M.Sc. M.Phil. Ph.D. SET
Designation: Associate Professor and Head of the Department
Years of Experience: UG: 1 PG: 25
Area of Specialization: Phytochemistry, Mycology
Email-ID: [email protected]
Ms. SANJANA JULIAS THILAKAR
Qualification: M. Sc., M. Phil.,SET
Designation :Assistant Professor
Years Of Experience : PG: 6 Years & 5 months
Area Of Specialization : Ecology, Algology.
Email ID: [email protected]
Mrs. S. NARMATHA
Qualification: M. Sc., M. Phil.,SET
Designation: Assistant Professor
Years Of Experience:PG: 6 Years & 5 months
Area Of Specialization: Algology, Pathology.
Email ID: [email protected]
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
ABOUT US
The Department aspires to provide value based education, imparting the ideals of academic excellence, sense of discipline and high ethical values, leading to the development of an integrated outstanding personality.
The Undergraduate course in Botany was established in the year 1964 and upgraded as Postgraduate Department in 1993 under Self Finance Stream. During the year 2003, to cope up with the increasing knowledge in Biotechnology the course was renamed as Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology. With a dedicated band of faculty, the department offers quality education not only to promote the subject knowledge among the students but also to make them a holistic personality.
The department has seen the glory of its growth and development from the day of its inception. As a mark of 25 years of completion a National level Conference and Exhibition on “Herbal Biodiversity and Health Management-New Strategies and Approaches (HBHM)” was organized in February, 2019.
National and International level Conferences, Workshops, Endowment lectures etc. have been organized frequently for the students to update their knowledge in the subjects which also improve their learning ability. It provides a platform for the students to exhibit their presentation and communication skills.
Research project, a part of the curriculum is done by the students in different subjects like Algology, Cytogenetics, Herbal Botany, Molecular Biology, Mycology, Pathology, Physiology, Phytochemistry, Bioremediation, Tissue Culture, Environmental Biology, Nanotechnology, Natural dyeing and Bioinformatics. Students are motivated to participate in the Inter-collegiate competitions conducted by various city colleges and they have won prizes and overall shields.
Internship programme was included in the curriculum as a career development programme which imparts real work experiences that provide students with opportunities to explore the interest and develop professional skills. They have done internship in various reputed organizations like Botanical Survey of India, Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding, Regional Plant Quarantine Station, CLRI, IMPCOPS, Aavin, Government Museum, Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced studies, etc. for a period of 30 days during the vacation.
During the year 2009 – 2010 and 2010 – 2011 two of our student project proposals were accepted and sanctioned under TNSCST projects scheme which add credits to our scientific proficiency.
Our students are serving as administrative officers in Government organizations, held successful position in public and private sectors, positioned as scientists and researchers in renowned institutes, teachers in colleges, schools, women entrepreneur and some are pursuing their higher education.
With the committed band of teachers, we hope that the Department will Bloom, Prosper and reach its greater heights of Success.
Let us Learn and Blossom Together!
Department Email ID: [email protected]
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