KONGU ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, (AUTONOMOUS), ERODE – 638 107 DBT Star College Scheme
Programme Completion Report (2020-2021)
I. ORIENTATION PROGRAMME
Orientation S.No Organizing Department Programme Topic Date Beneficiaries Programme Outcome Programme Assessed the current Entrance Test for 1. All Star Departments Diagnostic Test 25.06.2020 320 students knowledge of the Students I UG students through online exam Induction Program for I UG students - by The Programme facilitated DBT Advisory Committee comprehensive External Experts understanding of the distinctive features of DBT Star College Scheme and its effective utilization. Dr R Rajendran The Experts explained the Associate Professor, benefits of various Department of Induction 2. All Star Departments 26.08.2020 320 students programmes to be Microbiology, Programme implemented by the PSG College of Arts & College under the Star Science, Coimbatore College Scheme and advised them to use those opportunities effectively and actively involve in all the innovative activities.
II. SEMINAR/CONFERENCES ORGANISED
S.No Organizing Department Resource Persons Programme Topic Date Beneficiaries Programme Outcome
Dr. Sivaprakash Ramalingam Senior Scientist, CSIR -Institute of Genomics Faculty members and and Integrative Biology Research Scholars (IGIB) from various Life New Delhi. Science disciplines Dr. Parthasarathy were enlightened with Ramakrishnan the Emerging Principal Scientist, CSIR- Technologies in the Indian Institute of Toxicology field of Genome A Two-Day Faculty Research, Lucknow. Editing, Development Faculty members Computational Program on 26.05.2020 and Research Analysis and Biochemistry and Dr.Krishnaveni Mishra " Impact of & scholars from 1. SUMOylation. Biotechnology Professor and Head, Emerging 27.05.2020 various colleges Department of Biochemistry, Technologies on and universities Critical Thinking and School of Life Sciences, Life Sciences" (150 Members) its impact were University of Hyderabad, elaborated. Telangana
Dr. Anupama Harshal W Consultant (Science Communication and Public Engagement), MANAV – HUMAN ATLAS, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune This International Dr.DineshV.Subramanian, Seminar focused on Research Lecturer the impact of Two –Day Scholars, IIBIT – Federation University transition to Fourth International Faculty members Adelaida, Australia Industrial Revolution. Virtual Seminar 06.11.2020 from Science Participants were 2. Computer Science Dr.Viral V Kapadia on & and Engineering, benefited with Faculty of Technology & “Industry 4.0 07.11.2020 People from innovative ideas, Engineering The Digital Industry and methodologies and The Maharaja Sayajirao Convergence” Students University of Baroda (1467 ) approaches that Vododara, Gujarat processes to latest smart technology Participants’ acquired understanding of Dr. P. Elumalai, methodologies, tools Professor & Head, and evaluation Department of Green Energy frameworks relevant Technology, Madanjeet to energy storage National Virtual School of Green Energy device. Participants Seminar on Technologies, Pondicherry were also provided “Emerging Participants from University, Puducherry knowledge on recent Technologies in various 3. Physics 21.12.2020 developments of Dr. Sarath Chandra Veerla, Energy Devices Institutions functional intelligent Associate Professor, and Functional (290 ) materials for Department of Humanities Biomaterials” biological and Basic Sciences, Godavari Institute of Engineering and applications. Technology (Autonomous), Researchers were Rajahmundry, Andhra further motivated to Pradesh explore Research in the current trending domain.
Prof. R. Ramaraj, FNA., One day Virtual Participants were able FASc., FNASc., National Seminar Faculty and to understand that Biochemistry, Professor of Eminence and on Students from Nanotechnology can 4. Biotechnology and DAE Raja Ramanna Fellow “Nanotechnology 29.03.2021 various solve major health Physics (Professor and Head (Retd.) and its Institutions problems, increase Dept. of Physical Chemistry) Applications” (154) the efficiency of School of Chemistry, energy consumption Madurai Kamaraj University, and aid in cleaning Madurai the environment.
2. Dr. V. Subramanian, FASc., FNASc., Chief Scientist and Head Researchers were Centre for High Computing motivated to explore CSIR - Central Leather further in the current Research Institute, Adayar trending research Chennai areas in the
3. Dr. V. Veena, Nanotechnology Assistant Professor, field. Department of Biotechnology, Rava University, Bangalore
III. GUEST LECTURES
Organizing S.No Resource Persons Programme Topic Date Beneficiaries Programme Outcome Department Dr.R.VimalNishant Guest Lecture Students were oriented to II UG and III Vice-Principal Am I Happy with utilize the Covid -19 UG Students of 1. Mathematics Excel College For Commerce Myself… 24.04.2020 Lockdown period KASC (During COVID- effectively and Happily. and Science (200) Komarapalayam, Namakkal 19 Lockdown) Webinar Lecture Participants gained Series on knowledge on recent Dr.Parthasarathi Ramakrishnan “Practising developments and (Alumni) Biochemical Faculty application of data- 2. Biochemistry Principal Scientist, Applications 05.05.2020 Members and analytical tools in CSIR- Indian Institute of Using 100 Students computational biology to Toxicology Research, Lucknow Computational explore biological Biology’ systems.
Prof.Murugavel Students acquired Webinar on Professor II & III B.Sc., knowledge on the basics ‘Maxwell’s 3. Physics Indian Institute of Technology, 07.05.2020 Physics of Electrodynamics and Equations in Chennai students Maxwell’s equations. Electrodynamics’ (100) They also understood the applications of electromagnetism like MRI & Magnetic memories The students gained knowledge about the various possible Dr.S.Johnson Retnaraj Webinar on Molecular Tools that are Samuel, “Molecular Tools UG Students of used for diagnosing Scientist C, for the Effective 4. Biotechnology 13.05.2020 Biotechnology COVID 19. International Research Centre, Diagnosis of (150) They were also Sathyabama Institute of Science COVID 19” and Technology, Chennai addressed about the molecular mechanism that takes place during the time of infection. Students acquired Dr.C.Rengasami II & III B.Sc., knowledge on New Associate Professor in Physics Webinar on Physics advanced materials and 5. Physics Kongu Engineering College, 20.05.2020 ‘ Smart Materials’ students its applications for Perundurai (100) sophisticated human life
style
Dr.D.Easwaramoorthy II PG and III Webinar on Students gained Assistant Professor (Senior) UG Students of “Convergence, knowledge about 6. Mathematics School of Advanced Sciences 21.05.2020 KASC Continuity and Its convergence and (140) Vellore Institute of Technology, Applications” continuity.
Vellore . Dr.K.N.Raghavan Professor Webinar on II PG and III Students got an insight Elected Fellow of the National “The Line of Best UG Students of 7. Mathematics 26.05.2020 about curve fitting with Academy of Sciences (India) Fit: A Linear KASC Linear Algebra approach. The Institute of Mathematical Algebraic (120) Approach” Sciences (IMSC), Chennai Webinar on Students had a better Dr.G.Nagamani II PG and III Stability Analysis of understanding about Gandhigram Rural Institute UG Students of 8. Mathematics Dynamical System 29.05.2020 stability analysis of (Deemed to be University) KASC dynamical system in Gandhigram, Dindigul. (133) differential equations Dr. Prashanth Kumar Inauguration of Kandalla, Creauctus Association The Mechanism of Staff Scientist and Senior Activities 2020-2021 UG Students of Human Immunological and a special talk on 9. Biotechnology Postdoc, 16.07.2020 Biotechnology responses against Viral ‘Immunological Infections were detailed Stem cell and Macrophage (150) responses of through Animations in Biology Lab, Technical Humans against virtual mode. University Dresden, Germany Viral Infections’ Inauguration of Students were given the Mr.PraveenThirumurugan Cyber Crews Students UG Students of details about Online Software Development Association Activities Computer Learning and 10. Computer Science Engineer, ‘Online Learning 18.07.2020 Science Opportunities in IT Sector Caterpillar Incorporation, and Opportunities in Department and the courses to assist Chennai IT Sector’ (222) them for skill development Dr.V.Anbarasu Associate Professor Guest lecture II & III B.Sc., Students acquired 11. Physics Department of Physics ‘Necessity of Physics 24.07.2020 Physics students knowledge about various PSG College of Arts & Science for Various Sectors’ (101) sectors in Physics. Coimbatore Dr.M.Azhagappan II PG, II UG Students gained HoD, Department of Mathematics Webinar on and III UG knowledge on the 12. Mathematics 25.07.2020 Controller of Examinations Fundamentals of Students of basic concepts of Yadava College,Madurai. Linear Algebra KASC (249) Linear Algebra Dr. Karthikeyan Venkatachalam Guest Lecture on Assistant Professor, “Biochemistry- The lecture gave a new UG and PG Department of Food Technology, The Backbone of insight about the role and Biochemistry 13. Biochemistry Faculty of Innovative Agriculture Food Science and 07.08.2020 importance of Students and Fisheries, Biochemistry in Nutrition Technology” (180) Prince of Songkla University, Food Technology SuratThani, Thailand
Orientation First Year UG This programme boosted Dr.R.VimalNishant Programme for First the confidence level of the Year Students Students of Associate Professor & Vice- Computer students and makes them 14. Computer Science Principal, Excel College of ‘Stunning 25.08.2020 Science stress free. It improved Commerce and Science, Success’ Department (87) their decision making skills Kumarapalayam for their successful goal achievement Orientation Jci Senator B.Nayagan First Year UG Programme for First This programme turned to Zone Trainer , JCI Erode Students of Year Students be a better guidance for 15. Mathematics Jasmine 25.08.2020 Mathematics ‘இஇஇஇஇ the students towards goal Department World Record Holder இஇஇஇஇஇஇஇஇஇ setting for a better career. (54) பபபபபபபபப’
Orientation Programme – Part II Orientation Students were motivated Mr.Karthick Subramaniam Programme Students and for goal setting and career (Alumni) - Faculty prospects 16. Biochemistry Scientist 27.08.2020 ‘Scope and Career members Students became aware of Product and Process Development Prospects in (100) the scope and importance GlaxoSmithKline Biochemistry’ of Biochemistry in the United Kingdom Professional world. Dr. T.Venugopal Orientation Professor of Mathematics Programme for First First Year UG Controller of Examinations Year Students - Students of Students understood the 17. Mathematics Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Life With Math 28.08.2020 Mathematics way in which Mathematics Viswa Mahavidyalaya (SCSVMV) Department can be applied in real life. Deemed to be University, (54) Kanchipuram. The importance of Personal . Alumni Guest UG Students of Ms. P.Abirami Skills, Ethics, Family 18. Biotechnology Lecture series : 30.10.2020 Biotechnology Relationship, Friendship, Alumni (2011-2014 Batch) இஇஇஇஇஇஇ (100) Societal behavior was addressed. Alumni Guest The students were Ms.R.Nila Lecture series: explained about the UG Students of Alumni (2014-2017 Batch) ‘Application of significance of 19. Biotechnology 06.11.2020 Biotechnology Nanotechnology and its Scientific Curator, Curadigm Nanotechnology in (100) application in the field of Datalytics Agriculture and Agriculture and Environment’ Environment Dr. T.P. Sumangala Virtual Guest Assistant Professor in Physics lecture on B.Sc., Physics School of Advanced Studies Students understood the 20. Physics ‘Application of 06.11.2020 students applications of Magnetic Vellore Institute of Technology, magnetic (100) Materials in everyday life Vellore Materials’
Students were given information about the Mr.G.Gowri Sankar Alumni Guest scope of Biotechnology, Alumni (2015-2018 Batch) Lecture series: UG Students of the field to be chosen in II M.Sc Biotechnology 21. Biotechnology ‘Career 13.11.2020 Biotechnology Post graduation, areas of School of Applied Sciences Opportunities in (100) Research, Project Reva University Biotechnology’ Funding and Jobs in Bengaluru different Life Science sectors. Students were addressed Ms.M.Kowsalya about the various Alumni (2013-2016 Batch) Alumni Guest pigments produced by UG Students of Research Scholar Lecture series : different strains of 22. Biotechnology 20.11.2020 Biotechnology Department of Biotechnology ‘Colors from Bacteria, the methods to (100) K.S.Rangasamy College of Arts Bacteria’ isolate the pigments, and Science (Autonomous) application of pigments in textiles etc.,
Students acquired knowledge on the the Alumni Webinar relevance of Ms. Indhira Kumaresan (Alumni) Lecture Series – I Biochemistry in the (2003-2006 Batch) ‘Functional UG Students of Fast Moving Consumer 23. Biochemistry Cosmetic Researcher and Biochemistry-Applied 26.11.2020 Biochemistry Goods Industry(FMCG) Fragrance expert Strategies in FMCG (100) right from product Michigan, USA industry’ development to performance testing and fine tuning of existing and new products.
Alumni Guest The importance of Mr.Bharath Somasundaram Lecture series: Nucleic acid sequencing, Alumni (2010-2013 Batch) ‘Next Generation UG Students of NGS methods and its JRF – RUSA 2.0 BEICH Project 24. Biotechnology Sequencing in 27.11.2020 Biotechnology application in recent Department of Biotechnology Cancer Research’ (100) cancer research was Bharathiar University explained. Coimbatore
Alumni Webinar Students came to Dr. Arul J Duraisamy (Alumni) Lecture Series – II UG Students of understand the basis of (2003-2006 Batch) ‘Mitochondrial DNA Mitochondrial DNA damage 25. Biochemistry 03.12.2020 Biochemistry Genomic Variant Analyst damage and and also the current research (100) PerkinElmer Health Sciences Pvt.Ltd its implications’ in treatment of Chennai, India mitochondrial disorders. Mr. A.Pragadeeswaran (Alumni) Alumni Webinar (2013-2018 Batch) Lecture Series – III UG Students of Students acquired Scientist 26. Biochemistry ‘Bioprocess Technology from12.12.2020 the knowledge in the field of Mammalian Cell Culture Upstream Biochemistry view of Biochemist’ Bioprocess technology Biocon Research Limited (100)
Bengaluru, India Mr.R.Gowtham Krishnan, Guest Lecture Nature of Waste water, Alumni (2009-2012 batch) Alumni Guest UG its Hazardous Effect ETP Manager Lecture series: Biotechnology 27. Biotechnology 05.12.2020 and the methods for Dollar Apparels limited, ‘Biological Process Students treating the effluent SIPCOT,Perundurai. of Effluent (100) water were described. Treatment’ Mr.N.Saravana Kumar Guest Lecture Alumni (2011-2015 batch) UG The basic, Career Alumni Guest Senior Client partner Biotechnology Opportunities in 28. Biotechnology Lecture series : 11.12.2020 Access Healthcare,Coimbatore. Students Medical coding field Fundamentals in (100) was elaborated. Medical Coding
The students were detailed on the main goal Mr. Ashok Dhinakaran, Webinar of replication, the UG Doctoral Research Candidate, Replication elements of replication, Biotechnology 29. Biotechnology Nanobio Interface Facility pattern in 06.02.2021 enzymes involved and Students Ryerson University, Toronto Prokaryotes and the process, the (100) Eukaryotes difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic pattern. Career This programme fosters Mr.Thiagarajan Final year Development the students with Thirunavukkarasu Computer Programme - diverse range of job 30. Computer Science Director 06.02.2021 Science Webinar on opportunities and T.I.M.E Institute Students Higher Studies in higher studies for their Erode (96) India and Abroad career development Guest lecture This programme Mr.RajkumarRamasamy Skill Development Final year improved the skills of Founder and Programme (SDP) 18.02.2021 students of students in the area of 31. Computer Science Chief Executive Office on “Internet & B.Sc.,(CS) Opportunities and Ask My Ads and UCFER Marketing – 19.02.2021 (191) Challenges in Internet Coimbatore Opportunities and Marketing Challenges” The students were given an overview on Guest Lecture the availability of Ms. Vanitha Selvarajan UG ‘Biomaterials in different Biomaterials Doctoral Research Candidate, Biotechnology 32. Biotechnology Department of Pharmacy Diagnostic and 13.03.2021 that are currently used, Students National University of Singapore, Therapeutic their properties and the (100) Singapore Applications’ mode of application in Diagnosis and Therapeutics. Dr.S.Anuradha Professor and Head Students of Students got interested in PG and Research Department of Mathematics 33. Mathematics PI day celebrations 14.03.2021 the Mathematical Mathematics Department Special Talk constant PI Hindusthan College of Arts and (159) Science, Coimbatore The role of textile structures and biomaterials in health UG Students of care, types of Biotechnology & Mr T.Suresh Ram Guest Lecture on Biotechnology biomaterials for 34. Costume Design and Care 4 U India Pvt.Ltd 18.03.2021 ‘Medical Textiles’ and CDF medical applications Fashion Tirupur (100) and key properties of medical textile products were explained. Guest Lecture The program Webinar Series on Students and enlightened about our Dr. Sulthan Ahmed Ismail “Sustainable Faculty association with nature 35. Biochemistry Director (Former) Living the way 19.03.2021 members and provided great Ecoscience Research foundation, forward for Earth (100) insights on protecting Chennai sake” the environment from ecological imbalance. The program also voiced concern over the important responsibility of every single human to safeguard the environment for earth’s sake. Dr.P.Sathya Virtual Guest Students cognized II & III B.Sc., Assistant Professor lecture on the fundamental Physics 36. Physics Department of Physics ‘Fundamentals of 22.03.2021 knowledge over students Salem Sowdeswari College Electricity for electricity for practical (100) Salem Physicists’ applications Students were able to understand the basics Mr. V. Prem Kumar of Probiotics, their Guest Lecture on UG Senior Executive benefits, side effects, ‘Probiotics and its 23.03.2021 Biotechnology 37. Biotechnology Sunsberg Life Science Private current research in the Commercialized Students Limited, field, large scale Products’ (100) Puducherry production process and the job opportunities . Students came to know Guest Lecture about the life style of Webinar Series on Students and the army people and
Dr. S. Krishnakumar “Role of Life Faculty gained knowledge 38. Biochemistry 27.03.2021 Senior Technical Officer DRDO, Sciences in members about the role of
Chennai Defence Sector” (100) biochemists in various aspects such as nutrition, health etc. Students gained Dr. Sharmila Narayanan knowledge on the types Post-Doctoral Fellow, UG Guest Lecture on of diseases associated Department of Oncology Biotechnology 39. Biotechnology ‘Life style 30.03.2021 with unhealthy life University of Saskatchewan, Students Disorders’ style, the causes, Canada (100) prevention and their risk reduction.
IV. INTER DISCIPLINARY ACTIVITIES
Organizing S.No Resource Persons Programme Topic Date Beneficiaries Programme Outcome Department Dr.Palanivel Ganesan, Assistant Professor, The students were Nanotechnology benefited with the Research Centre, UG Biotechnology and Biochemistry & Webinar on information on the 1. Department of 20.05.2020 Biochemistry students Biotechnology ‘Food Technology’ latest approaches in Biomedical Chemistry, (100) Food Technology and Konkuk University, its thrust areas.. South Korea
The webinar focused on the types of bees, its Dr.S.Balaji, life cycle, honey Assistant Professor, UG Biotechnology and production and the Biochemistry & Department of Zoology, Webinar on 2. 21.05.2020 Biochemistry students methods to be followed Biotechnology Ayya Nadar Janaki “Apiculture” (100) during bee keeping. Ammal College of Arts
and Science, Sivakasi Entrepreneurial Prospects were also explained Dr.N.Thilagavathi Assistant Professor I UG Students of Simpler and interesting Department of Biochemistry, Webinar on Biochemistry, ways to comprehend Chemistry the subject was clearly 3. Biotechnology and “Joy of Learning 28.08.2020 Biotechnology and Thiruvalluvar described. Physics Chemistry” Physics Government Arts (120) College, Rasipuram
Dr.A.Sukesh Students were Students of Mathematics, Assistant Professor IDP – Webinar explained about the Physics, Biochemistry and 4. Mathematics Government College of Applications of 15.10. 2020 Biotechnology free open source Engineering Geogebra – A FOSS (150) software Geogebra and Kannur, Kerala its wide applications.
Students explored the Inter-Disciplinary Ms.Reena Ravi effective techniques to (IDP) Principal HR Final Year Students of enhance employability Skill Development CSR & Diversity & B.Sc(CS, CT& IT) & skills to market 5. Computer Science Programme on 20.10.2020 Inclusion BCA themselves in an ‘Enhancing Infosys BPM, (220) interview and make a Employability Bengaluru link from learning to Skills’ earning.
Mr. B.Ganapathy Special Activity – Subramaniam Guest Lecture Students are given Technical Project Final Year Students of ‘Guidance on guidance to organise, Manager B.Sc(CS, CT& IT) & 6. Computer Science Project 24.10.2020 plan and Automation Practice BCA Development’ develop projects Lead (250) effectively. CEI, India Pvt Ltd,
Chennai
Students paid tribute to the Mathematics legend Dr.T.Kavaskar Intra Department Ramanujam Assistant Professor in Programme rd Students of Mathematics The programme Mathematics 133 Rananujan Day 7. Mathematics 22.12. 2020 Department addressed the current Central University of Celebrations (361) trends followed in Tamilnadu Competitions and applying the concepts of Thiruvarur Special Talk Mathematics in various fields. Students were motivated to explore Ebenezer Chellasamy and gain knowledge Edwin in the domain of Interdisciplinary B.Sc., Physics students Resident Scientist Astronomy and Guest lecture on & B.Sc., Mathematics 8. Physics Indian Institute of 01.02.2021 related discoveries. Astronomical Students Astrophysics, They were enriched Discoveries (175) Kodaikanal with the knowledge on the current opportunities in this domain Inter-Disciplinary Mr.D.J.Nareshwaran The students were Programme (IDP) Final Year Students of Technical Manager, given a broad Placement B.Sc(CS, CT, IT, Securities Software & knowledge about the 9. Computer Science Development 27.02.2021 Mathematics) & BCA Consulting (SS&C) skills required for Programme on (150) Incorporation, placement in IT “Tuning Towards Hyderabad companies IT Industry” Mr.C.Surendar Technical Head- Students came to know Development, Introduction to R – 19.03.2021 to Students of KASC 10. Mathematics the utility of the open Kovai Consultancy Software 20.03.2021 (225) Services, source software R . Coimbatore
V. WORKHOP / HAND ON TRAINING
S.No Organizing Department Resource Persons Programme Topic Date Beneficiaries Programme Outcome
Students learnt about sterilization of culture media, glassware and plastic ware to be used Mr. A. Krishnamoorthy One Day Workshop for microbiological Students and Faculty Ms. M. Valarmathi on “Microbiological work. 1. Biochemistry 23.02.2021 members Mr. A. Ajith Techniques” (45) They were also trained Deepaa Micro Lab, in the basic skills of Erode Handling and use of microscopes for the study of microorganisms. Mr.S.Nanda Kumar & Hands-on Workshop The students were Mr. K.Jeeva on 08.03.2021 II B.Sc(CS) students given training to create 2. Computer Science Senior Software “Android & (62) and manage Android Engineer, Application 09.03.2021 Applications. Ascentz Technologies, Development” Coimbatore. Mr.S.Alagupandi Second Year UG Technical Head, Hands-on Workshop Students were 08.03.2021 Students of Training, on introduced to SPSS 3. Mathematics & Mathematics Aakkam Indutrial ‘Data Analysis using 09.03.2021 Department software for data Training and Research SPSS’ ( 119) analysis. Institute,Coimbatore The students were trained to handle microorganisms required for their lab Hands on Training work. Ms.N.Kanchana II UG Biotechnology On Basic screening test 4. Biotechnology Sudha Micro Lab 09.03.2021 Students ‘Clinical Erode (49) and identification of Microbiology’ microorganisms from clinical samples using differential media, staining & biochemical test were taught. Students were exposed New Technology, II B.Sc Physics to the components in Workshop on 09.03.2021 Mobile Service and Students smartphones and 5. Physics ‘Smart Phone & Training Institute (45) gained working and Servicing’ 10.03.2021 Coimbatore troubleshooting knowledge The students gained an insight on Food preservation in the current scenario was Ms M.Thamarai Selvi II UG Students of well understood by the Assistant Professor, Biotechnology, students. Biotechnology and Department of Food One day workshop on CSHM, BCA, Techniques for 6. Catering Science and Processing Technology, ‘ Food Preservation 10.03.2021 Mathematics, preventing the growth Hotel Management PSG College of Arts Techniques’ English, B.Com of bacteria that spoils and Science, BBA(CA) food were highlighted Coimbatore (53) The merits and demerits of food preservatives that are currently being used were explained. Dr. S. Jayachandran Agricultural Officer This workshop gave Tamil Nadu students practical Agricultural One Day Hands on II UG exposure on the Department, Workshop on 7. Biochemistry 12.03.2021 BiochemistryStudents various stages in the Chennimalai “Vermicomposting” (48) production of Mr. S. Ramesh Vermicompost and its Agriculturist and applications. Vermicompost Trainer Bhavani. Gained practical Mr.P.Kalaimani Workshop on I B.Sc., Physics knowledge on PCB Service Engineer ‘Electronic 8. Physics 19.03.2021 Students board soldering and Thilagavathi Components and (27) learnt the construction Electronics,Erode Measurements’ of electronic circuits Mr.S.P.Senthil Subramaniam Workshop on Students gained the I B.Sc., Physics Service Engineer ‘Digital Storage operating knowledge 9. Physics 20.03.2021 students Mighty Electronics Oscilloscope and of Oscilloscope and its (27) Equipments Applications’ utility Corporation,Coimbatore The workshop Mr. Dinesh Kumar equipped the students Shesha Farm fresh A one day workshop I UG Biotechnology with skills required to 10. Biotechnology Mushroom, on 22.03.2021 Students handle instruments, the Tirupur ‘Bioinstrumentation’ (47) working principle, the do’s and don’ts of an instrument Students were given hands on training in Azolla cultivation
One Day Hands on Mr. C. Vijayan, UG Biochemistry They were also Workshop on appraised on the 11. Biochemistry Director, 24.03.2021 Students “Azolla Cultivation” AIMS Agro Vision, (50) economic importance
Salem of Azolla as an efficient feed substitute and also as sustainable feed for dairy cattle.
VI. FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
(A). ORGANISED
S.No Organizers Resource Persons Programme Topic Date Beneficiaries Programme Outcome
Dr.Dhenesh V Faculty members were FDP on Subramanian explored with ‘Use of Innovative Lecturer, Faculty Members innovative and effective Teaching Methods to 1. Computer Science IIBIT Federation 09.05.2020 of KASC teaching methods to enhance Teaching University, (132) enhance Teaching and and Learning in Adelaide, Australia Learning in Higher Higher Education’ Education Mathematics in association with Dr.R.Ravanan Faculty members were Institute for Regional Joint FDP Workshop on 120 exposed to the 2. 20.10.2020 Statistics and Director, Chennai ‘Introduction to SPSS’ Faculty members applications of SPSS in Analytical Region, Chennai research. Research The Faculty members were elaborated on the Mr. M. Maharaj biological principles for Service Engineer Faculty members cultivating microorganism FDP on The Precision of Biotechnology in Fermentor, the 3. Biotechnology ‘Fermentor 30.09.2020 Scientific Co, and Biochemistry fermentor design, Handling’ Coimbatore (12) parameters critical to fermentation and harvesting methods were highlighted Lt Dr.N.Mythili FDP on Faculty members were Assistant Professor of Preparing for the explored the fundamentals English, Associate Faculty Members Paradigm Shift: of crafting strategy, 4. Computer Science NCC Officer (SW), 10.10.2020 of KASC Strategic Planning implementing processes, Sri Vasavi College, (84) for Culture of and the elements of a Erode Transition productive culture.
The faculty members gained knowledge in PO,PSO,CO for Outcome Based Education Curriculum Frame Work. Dr. M.G. Sethuraman The FDP emphasised the Professor need for improving Department of professional knowledge, DBT Star Chemistry KASC Faculty skills, abilities, values and 5. Departments Gandhigram Rural Faculty Development 20.02.2021 Members attitudes for successful Institute Programme on (150) implementation of OBE. (Deemed to be ‘Outcome Based It enabled faculty to apply University) Education the knowledge and skills Dindugul Learning Outcome- gained in this FDP to the based Education development of Curriculum Frame Curriculum and Course Work’ Assessment besides Restructuring pedagogical tools in their respective programmes.
(B) ATTENDED
Certificate Course/FDP S.No Faculty Attended Programme Topic Date Organisers Programme Outcome /Workshop
Mrs.T.Radha Faculty, Diploma in Human Learnt the various Certificate 07.04.2020 1. Biochemistry Anatomy and Physiology https://www.alison.com/ concepts of Human Course Department (Revised) (83%) anatomy and Physiology
Mrs.T.Radha Diploma in Acquired knowledge in Faculty, Certificate 2. Environmental 28.04.2020 https://www.alison.com/ waste management Biochemistry Course Management (85%) strategies Department
Certificate Course Mrs.T.Radha on Productivity and Learnt the concepts of Faculty, Waste Management – Certificate 3. 28.04.2020 https://www.alison.com/ recent energy conservation Biochemistry Lean and Course systems Department Environmental Perspectives (84%)
Learnt about greenhouse effect and natural cycles Mr.G.Karthikeyan Diploma in of environment and Faculty, Certificate 4. Environmental 28.04.2020 https://www.alison.com/ acquired the adequate Biochemistry Course Management (83%) knowledge in different Department energy management systems
Dr.C.Deepa Online Workshop on Updated the knowledge with Dept Coordinator/ Book and Article School of Education, respect to creative methodologies and 5. Biotechnology Publishing and Workshop 29.04.2020 Gurunanak Dev approaches to be followed Department Springerlink Platform University, Amristar during book and article Demonstration publishing.
Acquired knowledge about importance of Mr.G.Karthikeyan different types of Faculty, Certificate Course on nutrients, How food Biochemistry Introduction to Human Certificate energy is measured, how 6. 05.05.2020 https://www.alison.com/ Department Nutrition (Revised) Course non-nutritive components (96%) that provide health benefits and learnt the various methods of nutritional research
Dr. S. Nagarajan C. Kiruthica 24.04.2020 G. Priyadharsini Online Gained knowledge in Basics of Documentation 25.04.2020 Stella Maris College 7. Faculty, National documentation using using Latex 29.04.2020 (Autonomous), Chennai Mathematics Workshop Laren 30.04.2020 Department
N. Priyanka Able to appreciate and Faculty, Indo Global Group of 27.04.2020- apply the R programming 8. Mathematics R Programming FDP Colleges, New 01.05.2020 from a statistical Department Chandigarh perspective
Gained more knowledge Mr.G.Karthikeyan Certificate Course on about mitosis, meiosis, Faculty, Certificate 9. Biology - Cell Division 05.05.2020 https://www.alison.com/ embryonic stem cells, and Biochemistry Course (Revised) (88%) how cells divide and Department replicate during cell cycle Learnt the basic philosophy of Outcome Based Education, Assessment and FDP on Department of evaluation Dr.N.Sangeetha ‘ Engineering and 11.05.2020 Management Studies and Understood the taxonomy Faculty, 10. Management Teaching FDP - Mechanical Engineering, of Teaching, Learning and Biochemistry Pedagogy – an Industry 16.05.2020 Sri Sairam Institute of Assessing the outcomes Department prospective’ Technology, Chennai Acquired knowledge about the scope for continuous improvement and to propose corrective measures Ms.R.Chitra & e-FDP Ms.P.Visali Shri Vaishnav FDP facilitated to learn ‘Materials Science : 11.05.2020- different synthesis and 11. Faculty, FDP Vidyapeeth Synthesis and 15.05.2020 characterization techniques Physics Department Vishwavidyalaya Characterization’ in the current research field
G. Priyadharsini N. Priyanka Workshop on For Creating a better Faculty, Mathematical Science 11.05.2020 - Sree narayana Guru 12. Workshop strategic plan for the CSIR Mathematics for CSIR- 15.05.2020 College, Coimbatore NET Mathematics exam. Department NET/SET/GATE
Dr.C.Deepa Dept Coordinator/ Biotechnology Enriched the knowledge 13.05.2020 Department of Zoology, in association with bee Department Online Course on Certificate 13. to Ayya Nadar Janaki keeping, bee rearing and Apiculture course Ms.R.S.Cindhu 15.05.2020 Ammal College, Sivakasi applications of bee Faculty, products. Biotechnology Department The challenge faced by the academic sectors due International FDP on to the pandemic was Ms.R.S.Cindhu Impact of Covid 19 on 16.05.2020 Hindusthan College of elaborated and the need Faculty, 14. Higher Education FDP to Arts and Science, of awareness was Biotechnology Institutions Challenges 22.05.2020 Coimbatore discussed. The measures Department and Responses to be adopted at post pandemic was clearly insisted. The main objective of the Ms.R.S.Cindhu conference was to create Faculty, awareness about the Biotechnology International e- Department of various available Department Conference on Biotechnology, SNMV 18.05.2020 Biotechnological 15. ‘Novel Biotechnological Workshop College of Arts and -21.05.2020 techniques to be Mr.G.Karthikeyan Approach to Sustain in Science College, efficiently utilized to Faculty, Pandemic Scenario’ Coimabatore sustain in the pandemic Biochemistry scenario and to Department successfully overcome it. Dr.C.Deepa
Dept Coordinator/ Updated the knowledge in Biotechnology the field of Department 15.05.2020 Association of Indian Certificate Course Nanotechnology and about 16. – Biologists (AIB), on Bionanotechnology Certificate the significance of Ms.R.S.Cindhu 11.06.2020 Chennai Course Bionano materials and its Faculty, efficient applications in Biotechnology various means. Department Faculty member acquired Dr. K.G.Santhiya Department of Computer Online FDP on knowledge on the Faculty, 20.05.2020 - Science and Engineering, 17. ‘Data Science FDP fundamentals of data Computer Science 24.05.2020 Kongu Engineering using Python’ science with every topic Department College. handled using Python. Dr.A.K.Vidya Program Coordinator/ Acquired knowledge on Biochemistry the recent trends and need Department of DNA barcoding Department of techniques in various Dr.N.Sangeetha 22.05.2020 State Level Workshop on Biotechnology, aspects like preserving 18. Faculty, Workshop - ‘DNA Barcoding’ Islamiah College, natural resources, Biochemistry 24.05.2020 Department Vaniyambadi understanding the genetic data of individuals and the Ms.R.S.Cindhu significance of gene based Faculty, view. Biotechnology Department Learnt the need to imbibe the indigenous knowledge Dr.N.Sangeetha FDP on 25.05.2020 heritage of our land and Faculty, ‘ Indigenous Knowledge Sri Ayyappa College for 19. FDP - promote it for the benefit Biochemistry system and Modern Women, Kanyakumari 29.05.2020 and well being of the next Department Education’ generation. . Members were trained on digital entrepreneurial Dr.R.Pushpalatha National level FDP on process that concerns Faculty, ‘ Digital 29.05.2020 - Bon Secours College for digitalization in 20. FDP Computer Science Entrepreneurship and 02.06.2020 Women, Thanjavur organizational Department Investment’ management processes and digital start-up establishment. Member gained knowledge in Baics of Machine Learning, Dr.R.Pushpalatha Madanapalle Institute of National FDP on Issues and Case studies, Faculty, 05.06.2020 - Technology and Science, 21. ‘Introduction to FDP Descriptive and Computer Science 07.06.2020 Madanapalle, Andhra Machine Learning’ Inferential statistics Department Pradesh which is most essential for any learning algorithms. Dr. S. Nagarajan Faculty, District Institute of Gained knowledge in Workshop on 17.06.2020- 22. Mathematics Workshop Education and Trianing, applying Geogebra for ‘Geogebra’ 20.06.2020 Department Krishnagiri Teaching Mathematics
Members acquired knowledge about Critical Thinking, Group Communication, Problem Solving, Creativity & Innovation, Dr.N.Sangeetha Time Management, National Level 22.06.2020 Faculty, Central University of Risk-Taking, Mentoring, 23. ‘Science Leadership Workshop - Biochemistry Punjab Team Work, Coping up Workshop’ 28.06.2020 Department with mental stress as a Scientist, Flexibility, Helping Ph.D Students for emotional well- being, Decision Making, Active Listening & Empathy, Women in Science, Cross-cultural Communication, Lab Culture etc. Got in depth understanding of Mathematics subject and its applications and improve the efficiency of Mr.S.Suresh FDP on the delivery of the Faculty, How to Crack CSIR – 24.06.2020 - Dr.N.G.P Institute of 24. FDP subject matter. Mathematics NET and SET in 26.06.2020 Technology The FDP has also Department Mathematics helped the faculty members understand the teaching methods appropriate for their department.
Mr.D. Sivakumar Need and International Workshop Vellalar College for Faculty, 26.06.2020 - implementation of 25. on Reinforcement of Workshop Women (Autonomous), Mathematics 02.07.2020 quality education is Quality Education Erode Department explained.
Dr.C.Deepa Dept Coordinator/ The course helped to Biotechnology upgrade the skills in Department efficient handling of Certificate Course Certificate 29.06.2020 – digital tools and to bring 26. on Digital Teaching ICT Academy Ms.R.S.Cindhu Course 04.07.2020 out innovations in Techniques Faculty, teaching methods for the Biotechnology better understanding to Department the student community
This FDP provided knowledge in the Mr.S.Suresh FDP on Mathematical modeling of Faculty, Mathematical Modelling 29.06.2020 to Kumaraguru College of 27. FDP Data Analytics and Mathematics for Data Analytics and 05.07.2020 Technology Engineering with suitable Department Engineering illustrations.
Dr.R.Pushpalatha Members were trained to FDP on S.A. Engineering Faculty, 16.06.2020- manage unlock down in 28. ‘Managing the Unlock FDP College, Computer Science 23.06.2020 India during this COVID Down in India’ Chennai Department 19 pandemic situation
Mr. D.Gopinath Kaypeeyes College of Members were trained Faculty, Online FDP on 24.06.2020- 29. FDP Arts and Science, with the programming Computer Science ‘Python3.4.3’ 29.06.2020 Kothagiri. skills of Python 3.4.3 Department 5 Day Industry Focus Mr.P.Ramesh Programme on Faculty member explored Dept Coordinator/ ‘The Role of Engineers 22.06.2020- www.reynlab.com with new ideas to improve 30. Computer Science Workshop in Making India a Five 26.06.2020 www.unitieup.com Indian Economy on The Department Trillion Dollar Role of Engineers
Economy’ Mr.P.Ramesh Dept Coordinator/ This course benefited the Computer Science Certificate Course on faculty members to change Department Certificate 29.06.2020- the teaching style to meet the 31. Digital Teaching ICT Academy Dr.K.G.Santhiya Course 04.07.2020 demands of this new digital Techniques Faculty, world and help to achieve Computer Science their teaching goals. Department Dr.C.Deepa Enriched the skills in Dept Coordinator/ FDP on developing MOOC courses, 02.07.2020 - Ramanujan College, Content creation and Latest 32. Biotechnology Advanced Concepts for FDP 20.07.2020 University of Delhi Technologies to be opted Developing MOOC Department while designing a course.
Member acquired One Week FDP on Ms. M.Geetha knowledge in effective ‘Effective Design and design and delivery of Faculty, 06.07.2020- Jhulelal Institute of 33. Delivery of Curriculum FDP OBE which deals with Computer Science 10.07.2020 Technology, Nagpur in Outcome Based PO, CO,PSO for Department Education’ curriculum design.
Learnt the role of microbiologists to solve Mr.R.Rasu, FDP on Department of the problems caused by Dr.N.Sangeetha ‘Responsibilities of Microbiology, microbes, or exploit their Faculty, 08.07.2020 34. Microbiologists in FDP KSR College of Arts and abilities, develop new Biochemistry -10.07.2020 Combating Pandemic Science (Autonomous), technologies and Department Diseases’ Tiruchengode improve our lives in
general with microbes . This FDP sensitized on Ms. P.Thenmozhi IQAC, various aspects of Faculty, Online Faculty 15.07.2020- 35. FDP JagadambaMahavidyalay teaching-learning, Computer Science Induction Programme 19.07.2020 a, Achalpur evaluation and research Department for the faculty member Five Day FDP on Member gained ‘Contemporary Mr.S.Jaganathan GSSS Institute of knowledge on Research Methodology Faculty, 20.07.2020- Engineering and Contemporary 36. and FDP Computer Science 24.07.2020 Technology for Women, Research Methodology LaTeX for Research Department Mysore and LaTeX for Research Documentation’ Documentation.
Dr.N.Sangeetha Members learned how to FDP on 20.07.2020 Faculty, Sri Ayyappa College for make the country and its 37. ‘Self Reliant India FDP - Biochemistry Women, Kanyakumari citizens independent and Mission’ 24.07.2020 Department self-reliant in all senses.
Ms. C. Radhamani The applications of Modern Mathematical Faculty, Training 10.08.2020 - Kumaraguru College of modern Mathematical 38. Tools in Calculus and Mathematics Programme 14.08.2020 Technology,Coimbatore tools in Calculus and Analytics Department Analytics is learnt Department of Members acquired Dr.N.Sangeetha FDP on Aeronautical knowledge about the Faculty, ‘Emerging Technologies 30.07.2020 Engineering, Malla number of potentially 39. FDP Biochemistry in Structural and Fluid -01.08.2020 Reddy College of useful phenomena Department Modelling and Analysis’ Engineering and involving movement of Technology, Hyderabad fluids and learnt the elementary calculations for engineering application of fluid motion.
Acquired ability to apply knowledge of engineering, science and mathematics to design and conduct experiments in the field of Aeronautical Engineering.
Ms.C.Radhamani Mr.S.Suresh Workshop on Staff members attained Dr.M.Lalitha SPSS Master Class 07.02.2021 - ESSGEE DIGISKILLS knowledge in SPSS and 40. Statistical Package for Workshop Ms.G.Priyadharsini 15.02.2021 Mumbai how to apply SPSS in conducting Research Faculty, analysis Mathematics and Data Analysis Department Faculty member Members acquired Dr.A.K.Vidya knowledge about the Two Day National level Program different aspects of Workshop on ‘Public Coordinator/ PFMS system. Financial Biochemistry 17.03.2021- Vellalar College for Members learned how to 41. Management System Workshop Department 18.03.2021 Women, Erode operate and resolve (PFMS) with special issues relating to all the Non-Teaching Staff reference to TSA and schemes to which members EAT module’ 1.Mrs.E.Rani institutions would be 2.Mrs.R.Chitra receiving funds.
VII. FACULTY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
(A). ORGANISED
S.No Organizers Resource Person Programme Topic Date Beneficiaries Programme Outcome
Non teaching Mr.A.Balachander Faculty Improvement members of Non teaching members 1. Biotechnology Sasti Institution Programme on 28.09.2020 Biotechnology and were trained to handle Avinashi ‘Instrument Handling’ Biochemistry advance instruments. (3) Non Teaching Staff were Faculty Improvement oriented with Laboratory Mr.M.Robert Programme on “Hands Safety Aspects such as Non-Teaching Fire Safety Trainer on Workshop in Electrical safety, Fire safety, 2. Biochemistry 27.03.2021 Staff members Jai Balajee Fire Laboratory Safety Laser use safety etc., and (20) Engineering Aspects” acquired knowledge in Chithode, Erode usage of the various types of chemicals in the lab .
VIII. COMPETITION FOR STUDENTS
S.No Organizing Department Event Programme Topic Date Beneficiaries Programme Outcome
Helped to recall National Level Online 13.05.2020 – Outside 1. Mathematics Online Quiz Competition Mathematical concepts Mathematics Quiz 20.05.2020 Participants during Covid Period. (1215) Faculty Members National level Online 15.05.2020 – 2. and Students Cyber Quiz – I 21.05.2020 (912) Faculty Members Provided Platform for Online Quiz Competition National level Online 22.052020 – 3. Computer Science and Students the participants to brush Series Cyber Quiz – II 28.05.2020 (914) up their IT Brain Faculty Members National level Online 29.05.2020 – 4 and Students Cyber Quiz – III 30.05.2020 (289) This activity provided a platform Thinkfest 12.10.2020 & Computer Science for the students to 5. Computer Science Intra-Dept. Competitions (Intra-Dept. 22.10.2020 Students exhibit and share Competitions) their knowledge in science & technology Students enthusiastically participated in various competitions such as Competitions Essay writing, Poster Conducted presentation, Working Models, Quiz Essay writing competition& Content Poster creation contest. Presentation Competitions Science motivated the students Exhibition to understand the Quiz competition importance of Content creation innovations in contest. Science & DBT Star Departments National Science Day Students of Technology 6. 01.03.2021 Celebrations KASC Interactions during the pandemic situation have boosted the Scientific spirit of the students. Faculty and Students of our College who have volunteered for humanitarian service and made a remarkable Best Citizen Award contribution to the Society during Covid Pandemic were honored with Responsible Citizen Award.
IX .EXTENSION ACTIVITY
Nature of Extension S.No Organizing Department Programme Topic Date Beneficiaries Programme Outcome Activity
This camp was conducted for Teaching and non teaching staff and Research scholars as a RT-PCR COVID Testing preventive step in the Camp in association with Health Awareness Faculty members organization. 1. Biochemistry 27.01.2021 Health Department, Programme (80) Doctors gave an Erode District awareness talk on spread of Covid-19 virus, and explained the importance of wearing masks and social distancing.
Public was made General Public aware of the Awareness on Covid 19 Health Awareness 2. Biotechnology 24.03.2021 of Nanjanapuram importance of COVID Vaccination Programme (30) 19 Vaccination
After gaining good theoretical and practical knowledge Physically by Mushroom Challenged Skill Development Cultivation training 3. Biotechnology Mushroom Cultivation 27.03.2021 students of Programme programme, students Kongu Arima gained confidence in (32) their entrepreneurial skills.
27 inmates of Tamilnadu Students were involved Special Talk on Prevention Health Awareness Association for in social activities and 4. Mathematics and Safety Measures 18.02.2021 Blind and 40 COVID-19 awareness Programme during COVID -19 Students and was given to the TAB Faculty members inmates. of KASC. Students were given awareness on the importance of Education and nutrition for healthy living and Donbosco School, Mathematics & Skill Development better future.. 5. Tribal Welfare Program 22.03.2021 Kadambur Biochemistry Program (30) Educational kits were also donated to the students during the program.