DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY
INTRODUCTION
The Department of Biochemistry was established in the year 2016 – 2017, with the objective of imparting quality in the area of Biochemistry, the Bachelor of Biochemistry program is designed to equip the students with the knowledge of research and scientific skill in Biochemistry. A team has been appointed by the University for the Provisional Approval of the course. The team visited on 11.07.2016, comprising of Dr. G. Sudha, Asst. Professor and Head, Department of Biochemistry, Periyar University, Salem as the Subject expert of the inspection committee. We had our Second Continuance of Provisional Affiliation on 06.09.2019. Dr. T. Periyasamy, Associate Professor, Department of Tamil, Periyar University, Salem, is acted as the Coordinator of the Team. Dr. G. Jayanthi, Professor, and Head, Department of Biochemistry, Government Arts and Science College for Women, Krishnagiri, is acted as the Subject Expert for the Continuance of Provisional Affiliation of the Course B. Sc. Biochemistry for the academic year 2017 – 2018. The third Continuance of Provisional Affiliation on 27.07.2018. Dr. T. Palvannan,Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Periyar University, Salem, is acted as the Coordinator of the Team. Dr. V. Manjula, Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Periyar University, Salem, is acted as the Subject expert for Continuance of Provisional Affiliation of the Course B. Sc. Biochemistry for the academic year 2018 – 2019.
The smooth running of the Department is active with the appointed faculty such as Mrs.JSumathi, the Head of the Department & Staff with one Lab Assistant in 2016. In 2017, 1 staff with a lab assistant, and In 2018, 3 staff members with a Lab Assistant, Whereas, In 2019, 3 staff members along with the lab assistant.
ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES
As the course has been established during the academic year since 2018, an association activity for the Department has been decided to widen the knowledge level of the students. The aspects such as communication, various advocacy topics, overall growth, and expansion were focussed on. The Department had an Association with the name “Biochem”.Prof.JSumathi was the Organizing President, Secretary, and Joint Secretary were appointed for the various activities of the academic year.
| Date | Name of the Institution | Seminars/ Conference/ Workshop | Faculties/ Participants/ Students/ Research Scholars | Remarks |
| 06.11.2020 | Gonzaga College of Arts & Science for Women. | National Webinar on ‘Updation and Glimpses of Biochemistry’ |
107 Participated |
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| 01.10.2019 | Gonzaga College of Arts & Science for Women. | National Conference on ‘Recent Trends in Genetic & Molecular Diagnosis in Modern Medicine’ |
270 Participated |
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| 05.10.2018 | Gonzaga College of Arts & Science for Women. | National Conference on ‘Bridging Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Trends and Challenges’ (NCBM’18)
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150 Participated |
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| 20.01.2018 | Gonzaga College of Arts & Science for Women. | National Conference on ‘Recent Trends in Cancer Research’ | 223 Participated | – |
| 07.10.2016 | Gonzaga College of Arts & Science for Women | National Conference on Fabrication of Magnetic Metal Oxide Nanoparticles for Cancer theranostics | 191 Participated | |
| 15.10.2017
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Krishna Arts & Science College, Krishnagiri | Recent Advances in Biotechnology | 12 Participated | – |
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30.08.2016 |
Don Bosco College of Arts and Science, Dharmapuri. | National Seminar on ‘Fusion of Future Chemistry in Medicinal Applications’ |
20 Participated |
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STUDENT ENRICHMENT
The purpose of enrichment is to provide extended learning prospects. It gives students an opportunity to study the concepts with greater depth, and to build social skills. To impart the studies and show that participation in enrichment boosts self-confidence and self-esteem, to make a positive impact.
Intra Collegiate Participation / Presentations
| DATE | NAME OF THE INSTITUTION | PROGRAMME | NAME/ NO.OF STUDENTS | PRIZE/ PARTICIPATION |
| 13.07.2020 |
Gonzaga College |
Quiz Competition | Abirami B | |
| 20.07.2020 | TamillakkiyamThiranarithal | Lavanya T | ||
| 23.07.2020 | Drawing Competition | Girija R Mohanapriya S | ||
| 03.09.2020 | Poem Competition | Jai Preethika S | ||
| 15.08.2020 | Independence Day Speech | Ezhilarasi R | ||
| 23.12.2020 | Christmas Celebration Dance | Bapitha C | ||
| 19.08.2020 | E’ Litra’21 | Fashion Show | ||
| 15.08.2019 |
Gonzaga College |
Sports day Jawline | RamyaManju G | Participated |
| 14.08.2019 | Kho Kho | Sandhiya S Lavanya S Lavanya T | Winner | |
| 20.08.2019 | Discus Throw | RamyaManju G | Participated | |
| 14.08.2019 | Throwball | RamyaManju G Rithika S Monisha G Jai Preethika S | Runner | |
| 17.08.2019 | Kabadi | Monisha G Ezhilarasi R Sandhiya S Jai Preethika S Pavithra R |
Participated | |
| 16.08.2019 | Volleyball | RamyaManju G Monisha G Sandhiya S Nazeerunisha V Jai Preethika S Ramya P Ezhilarasi R |
Participated | |
| 19.8.2019 | Ball Badminton | N.Annie Patricia N V.Rupavathi M.Shurithi N.Anniepetricia T.Lavanya |
Participated | |
| Marchpast | G.RamyaManju | Participated | ||
| Overall championship | G.Monisha | Participated | ||
| 01.08.2019 | Pyramid | S.Sandhiya | Participated | |
| Relay | V.Nazeerunisha | Participated | ||
| 27.07.2019 | Muthamilvizha: Drama | N.Annie Patricia S.Bhuvaneshwari S.JaiPreethika |
1st Prize | |
| Essay | S.Sathya A.Shobana R.Ezhilarasi |
Participated | ||
| Drawing | K.Rajeshwari P.Ramya |
Participated | ||
| 06.09.2019 | Mime | P.Ramya S.S.Ramya M.Swathi D.Kalaiselvi V.Gayathri G.Srividhya S.Sangeetha M.Deepa M.Archana |
2nd Prize | |
| 05.09.2019 | AICUF | P.Ramya M.Swathi G.Srividhya S.Sangeetha M.Deepa |
Participated | |
| 07.09.2019 | Find my cause | S.Bhuvaneshwari N Annie Patricia B.Abirami |
Participated | |
| 27.07.2019 | Essay | V.Rupavathi A.Shobana M.Shuruthi B.Abirami P.Surya R.Girija B.Abirami |
Participated | |
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Gonzaga College |
Waste Property | Girija R Sushma S | Participated | |
| Ball badminton | Lavanya T Bhuvaneshwari S | Participated | ||
| Find my Cause | Abirami B Annie Partricia N | Participated | ||
| Women cell Essay Competition | Abirami B | Participated | ||
| Sports day | Bhuvaneshwari S | Participated | ||
| 28.07.2017 | Gonzaga College |
Muthamizhvizha |
Dance:
M. Deepa V. Gayathri D. Kalaiselvi P. Ramya A. Shobana M. Swathi R. Pavithra M. Reshma |
Participated |
| Drama:
C. Sathiya G. Srividhya N. Nandhini V. Babyagila M. Geetha S. HinaKowser M. Saraidharshini |
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| Fancy Dress:
A.Sendurapriya |
3 Prize | |||
| 18.08.2017 | Eco Club | Group Singing | A.Amreen
T.N.Surya M. Roja A. Sendurapriya
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Participated |
| 12.09.2017
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YRC
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Rate of youth in nation
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M. Saraidharshini
T.N. Surya T. Ashwini M. Gayathri A. Amreen N. Moseema C. Archana P.Ramya |
Participated
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| 15.09.2017 | Women cell | Essay Writing | P.Ramya |
Participated
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| 15.08.2016 | Gonzaga College of Arts and Science for Women |
Independence Day – Group Singing |
M. Saraidharshini
M. Reshma A. Amreen T. Aswini N. Moseema R. Pavithra V. Manjula L. Pritha |
Participated |
| 27.8.2016 | Sports Day: March past | M Saraidharshini
C. Ramya T. Aswini C. Sangeetha |
I Prize | |
| 15.07.2016 | Department of English,Gonzaga College of Arts and Science for Women | G-LITERA’16 | A Amreen
R Pavithra A Sendurapriya
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Participated |
| 27.07.2016
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YRC
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Rate of youth in nation
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M. Saraidharshini
S. Nathiya C. Sangeetha T.N. Surya T. Ashwini B. Iswarya A. Amreen L. Preetha N. Moseema C. Archana |
Participated
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| 18.08.2016 | Eco-club | Group singing | A Amreen
T N Surya M Roja |
Participated
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| 29.08.2016 | Women cell | Essay | S Pavithra | Participated
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INDUSTRIAL VISIT
The main aim of the Industrial Visit is to provide exposure to the students about the practical working environment and get a good opportunity to gain full awareness of industrial practices and adopt the newtechnologies.The purpose of industrial visit lets the students know things practically through interaction, working methods, and employment practices. Moreover, it gives exposure from an academic point of view.
| DATE | VENUE | NO OF THE STUDENTS |
| 13.10.2018 | YERCAUD | 50 |
DEPARTMENT EXTENSION ACTIVITIES
Department of Biochemistry was established on June 18, 2016, with UG. The main objective of the course is to provide deep insight into Biochemistry and equip students with basic biological knowledge, and provide an in-depth exposure to the different research works, which will help the students to get placed in, varied disciplines of life sciences.
- To provide scientific research at the highest international standard, integrating cutting-edge multidisciplinary approaches to solving significant problems in biology and medicine.
- Motivate students to develop as internationally competitive professionals with excellent leadership, communication with teamwork skills.
- To provide opportunities for career development for both students and staff.
- To contribute to the public to lead a better life through extension activities.
- To translate our discoveries into meaningful applications for better healthcare and economic development of the nation
| DATE | NAME OF THE PROGRAM | TITLE |
| 04.01.2018 |
Video Conference
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Evolution and Rationality- Why Evolution is true? |
| 20.07.2018 | Guest Lecture | Phytochemical in Medicinal Plants |
| 16.08.2018 | Blood Grouping Camp | 90 Students are checked their blood group |
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06.09.2017
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Guest Lecture | Gateway for medical science |
| 02.08.2017 | Blood Grouping Camp | 85 Students are checked their blood group |
SUBJECT EXPERT
The Subject expert also referred to as Subject Matter Expert (SME), is a person who has special skills or knowledge on a particular profession or topic. Subject Experts are highly accessed by instructional designers to extract intelligence when developing courseware and learning programs. Helping Your SMEs to Get on Base with Terminal Learning Objectives.
| S.NO | NAME OF THE EXPERT |
| 1 | Dr. J Philip Robinson, Associate Professor, and Head, Coordinator DBT STAR College Scheme, K. S. Rangasamy College of Technology, Tiruchengode. |
| 2 | Dr. PuniethaaPrabhu, Professor, K. S. Rangasamy College of Technology, Tiruchengode. |
| 3 | Dr. M.Suriyavathana, Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Periyar University, Salem. |
| 4 | Dr. V. Manjula, Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Periyar University, Salem. |
| 5 | Dr. T. Palvannan, Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Periyar University, Salem. |
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Dr. G. Jayanthi, Professor and Head, Department of Biochemistry, Government Arts and Science College for Women, Krishnagiri. |
| 7 | Dr. T. Periyasamy, Associate Professor, Department of Tamil, Periyar University, Salem |
| 8 | Dr.G. Sudha, Professor and Head, Department of Biochemistry, Periyar University, Salem |
| 9 | Dr. G.V. Kumar, Assistant Professor PG and Research Department of Biochemistry, Govt. Arts College for Men, Krishnagiri. |
| 10 | Dr. Vivekakalidasan, Department of Material Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore. |
| 11 | Ms. S. Caroline Green, DST-Inspire Fellow St.Joseph’s College (Autonomous) Tiruchirappalli. |
| 12 | Dr. C. Aiyavu, UGC-Raman Fellow, Rajah Sarafoji College (Autonomous) Thanjavur |
| 13 | Dr. S. R. Senthilkumar, Dean, School of Biological Sciences, St.Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli |
FUTURE VISION
- To be recognized as a Centre for Excellence in Biochemistry that provides an atmosphere to acquire skills in identifying the link between biological and human resources and transform it to enhance the quality of life.
