
The UG department of Biochemistry was established during the academic year 1994 – 1995. The department has a well equipped and upgraded laboratory as per the curriculum. It is also provided with sufficient textbooks, reference books and journals to meet the students’ requirement in the library. The students association “BIOMICS” organizes seminars by eminent personalities and conducts intercollegiate events to bring out their hidden talents. The department has qualified and dedicated team of faculties who strive for the students’ curricular and co-curricular excellence.
ABOUT THE COURSE
The U.G. program in Biochemistry was established during the academic year 1994-1995. Biochemistry is an interdisciplinary field that favourably complements other Biological and Physical Sciences. It seeks to describe the living world in terms of its Cellular and Molecular structures and transformations thereof. It deals with animals, plants and microbes both in health and disease states as well as their interactions at the molecular level.
ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION
HSC passed with Chemistry / Biology / Botany / Zoology / Biochemistry are eligible for admission.
DURATION OF THE COURSE
The duration of the course is three years which includes six semesters with two semesters per year. Each semester has ninety working days followed by examinations at the end of each semester. The odd semesters shall consist of the period from June to November of each year and the even semester from December to April of each year.
ACADEMIC PROGRESSION
The students imbibe a wide knowledge in the fields of Enzyme Technology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Human physiology, Immunology and Nutritional Biochemistry. They are practically well trained in Clinical Biochemistry and Biochemical Techniques with an additional training on hospital laboratory techniques which enhances the confidence levels within students. The students are also encouraged to take part in curricular, co- curricular and extra-curricular activities which shapes them in their overall development.
CAREER PROGRESSION
A Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry allows students to enter the job market directly or go on to post graduation in Biochemistry, Genetics, Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Molecular biology, Cell biology, Clinical chemistry, Animal science, Nutrition, Plant science, or other Biomedical sciences and Biotechnology. Students may find job opportunities in biotechnology companies, pharmaceutical companies or government agencies, working in laboratory or Clinical research, quality control, production, information systems, marketing, or technical sales. Entry into other specialized professional programs like Biomedical engineering, Medical lab/imaging sciences are also possible.
University recognition no. -- A1/V/94- 95/402 letter dt 02.09.1994
ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES
The department association serves as a platform for various kinds of co-curricular activities. The activities of the department are carried out by the association named “BIOMICS”. The association organizes seminars by eminent personalities, intercollegiate competitions and industrial visits to places which suit students curriculum. The students enthusiastically participate in the association activities.
ENZCRYPTA – 2011-2012
The Departments of Biochemistry & Microbiology together organised an intercollegiate fest “ENZCRYPTA – 2012” on 17th February 2012.
The fest was inaugurated by Dr.,Former Vice Chancellor of Vel’s University. About 40 students from various colleges participated .Dr. S. Vijayalatha,Assistant Professor, P.G. Dept. of Biochemistry, Ethiraj College For Women, Chennai , was invited to judge the events like Poster presentation and Just a minute . Our Secretary Dr.S.P. Rajagopalan presided over the valedictory function and gave away the prizes to the winners.
BIOMICS 2013 -2014
The Departments of Biochemistry & Microbiology together organised a Seminar on “Herbs used in Traditional Practices”. The Guest Speaker was Dr.A.Saraswathy, Director, Captain Srinivasa Murthy Research Institute for Ayurvedha& Siddha, Chennai.
The session was followed by the lecture delivered by Mrs.Sangeetha, Asst.Prof., Department of Experimental Medicine, Dr.M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, on “Prevention of Common infectious Diseases”.
”BIOMICS – 2014” was conducted on 10th January 2014. Dr.A.SARASWATHY, Ph.D., Director, Captain Srinivasa Murthy Research Institute for Ayurveda & Siddha and Drug Development, Arumbakkam, Chennai, delivered an inspiring speech on “Herbs used in Traditional Practices”. The association also encourages the students to participate in various activities and competitions conducted by other institutions.
A Glimpse of “BIOMICS” 2014
BIOMICS 2014-2015
The Departments of Biochemistry & Microbiology together organised an Inter collegiate fest on 16th February 2015. The fest was inaugurated by Mrs.S.Sethukarasi, Co-ordinator, StemCell Donor Registry, Chennai. The students had an eye opening session on Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Donation.
This was followed by many competitions like Rangoli, Quiz, Model Exhibits, Poster Presentations & JAM. Our Secretary Dr.S.P. Rajagopalan presided over the valedictory function and gave away the prizes to the winners.
BIOMICS 2015-2016
The Departments of Biochemistry & Microbiology together organised science day celebrations, Chief guest Dr. Jayadev, department of toxicology, Ministry of Health and Science, Canada give a seminar, the session was followed by workshop on basic techniques in phytochemical analysis.
BIOMICS 2017 - 2018
The two day National Conference on “Recent Trends and Developments in Health & Chemical Sciences” was organised by the PG & Research Department of Biochemistry, Departments of Microbiology, Chemistry and Psychology on 30/01/2018 & 31/01/2018 at the College Auditorium. The conference was inaugurated by Dr.K.Mohana Krishnan, Director, Apple Plus Hospital, Professor in Microbiology, SMKMCH, Senate Member, TN Dr.M.G.R. Medical University and released the proceedings of the conference on day one. 74 titles were published in the proceedings, with papers from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andra Pradesh and Delhi.
On Day one, the inauguration was followed by Session I on Biochemistry. Dr.S. Subramaniam , Director, Regenix Super Speciality Labs, Chennai, was the chairperson. He gave a lecture on the topic “Recent Trends in Clinical Laboratory Techniques”. Session II was on Microbiology. Dr.B. Ganesh, Scientist – D, Assistant Director, National Institute of Epidemiology, ICMR, Chennai, was the Chairperson. He delivered a lecture on “The current development and future perspective in Genomics“. On day two, the programme started with Session III on Chemistry. Dr. E. Murugan, Professor & Head, Department of Physical Chemistry was the Chairperson. He gave a lecture on “Drug Delivery” . Next was the Session IV on Psychology. Dr. V.D. Swaminathan , Professor of Psychology & Head i/c of Social Work, was the Chair person, who spoke on “Cognitive Neuro Disorder- Beyond Biochemistry”.
Dr. Niranjali Devaraj, Professor & UGC-BSR Fellow, Department of Biochemistry, University of Madras, was the Chief Guest for the Valedictory Function. Five papers were selected as best papers in each discipline and was awarded Rs.1000 as cash award for each.
BIOMICS 2018 -2019
One Day “INTERCOLLEGIATE FIESTA – BIOMICS 2K19” was Organized by the Department of PG and Research Department of Biochemistry and Department of Microbiology. Theme of the program was to “Beat Plastic Pollution”
The “INTERCOLLEGIATE FIESTA – BIOMICS 2K19 was inaugurated by our Principal madam Dr.C.N. Eswari, Prof. Mangai, Head PG & Research Department of Biochemistry and Prof. Manjula Devi, Head Department of Microbiology.
Chief guest for the valedictory function was Dr.B.R.Latha, Professor & Head, Department of Veterinary Parasitology, Madras veterinary College, Chennai.
Workshop – Foldscope instruments
A One Day Workshop on “Foldscope instruments” was organized by the Department of PG and Research Department of Biochemistry and Department of Microbiology on 12.02.2019. The resource person for the day was Dr.Veena Gayathri, Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Stella Maris college.
BIOMICS 2019 – 2020
The PG & Research Departments of Biochemistry & Microbiology together organised two day National seminar on “Recent Trends on Life sciences” on 4th and 5th October 2019. The Seminar was inaugurated by Dr. Hannah Rachel Vasanthi, Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Pondicherry University. The students had an eye opening session on Phytochemicals for Type -2 Diabetes ---A Reverse Pharmocology Approach.
The second session was about Role of Nutraceuticals in Metabolic disorders, by Dr. M.Rajadurai, Asst. Prof, Dept of Food Technology, Ramaiah University of Applied sciences, Bangalore.
The second Day started with the session on Naturetic peptides and its receptor system by Dr. Elangovan Vellaichamy, Prof and Head, Dept of Biochemistry, University of Madras, followed by session on Barcoding Life: DNA Taxanomy, by Dr.S.Janarthanan, Prof and Head , Dept of Zoology, University of Madras. Dr.S.P. Rajagopalan, our Honourable Secretary presided over the valedictory function.
DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY
SYLLABUS & SCHEME
The department adheres to the syllabus prescribed by the University of Madras on Choice Based Credit System (CBCS).
Year / Semester | Category | Title of the paper | Credits |
I year – I Semester | Part I | Language Paper - I | 3 |
Part II | English Paper - I | 3 | |
Part III Core Paper - I | Nutritional Biochemistry | 5 | |
Allied Paper - I | Chemistry - I | 3 | |
Part IV Basic Tamil / Adv. Tamil / Non Major Elective - I | Health and Nutrition | 2 | |
Soft Skills - I | 3 | ||
Iyear – II Semester | Part I | Language Paper- II | 3 |
Part II | English Paper - II | 3 | |
Part III Core Paper - II | Cell Biology | 5 | |
Part III Core Paper– III | Practical I | 4 | |
Allied Paper - II | Chemistry- II | 3 | |
Allied Practical | Practical I & II | 4 | |
Part IV Basic Tamil / Adv. Tamil / Non Major Elective - II | Human Diseases and Preventive Aspects | 2 | |
Soft Skills - II | 3 | ||
IIyear - III Semester | Part I | Language Paper - III | 3 |
Part II | English Paper- III | 3 | |
Part III Core Paper - IV | Chemistry of Biomolecules - I | 5 | |
Allied Paper III | Microbiology - I | 3 | |
Part IV | Environmental Studies | 2 | |
Soft Skills - III | 3 | ||
IIyear - IV Semester | Part I | Language Paper - IV | 3 |
Part II | English Paper- IV | 3 | |
Part III Core Paper - V | Chemistry of Biomolecules - II | 5 | |
Part III Core Paper - VI | Practical - II | 4 | |
Allied Paper - IV | Microbiology - II | 3 | |
Allied Practical | Practical III & IV | 4 | |
Part IV | Environmental studies | 2 | |
Soft skills - IV | 3 | ||
III year – V Semester | Part III CorePaper - VII | Enzymes | 5 |
Part III CorePaper - VIII | Metabolism | 5 | |
Part III CorePaper - IX | Analytical Biochemistry | 5 | |
Part III Core Elective - I | Physiology | 5 | |
Part IV | Value Education | 2 | |
III Year -VI Semester | Part III CorePaper - X | Clinical Biochemistry | 5 |
Part III CorePaper - XI | Molecular Biology | 4 | |
Part III CorePaper - XII | Practical III | 4 | |
Part III CorePaper - XIII | Practical IV | 4 | |
Core Elective - II | Immunology | 5 | |
Core Elective - III | Biotechnology | 5 | |
Part - V Extension Activities | 1 |
Name | Qualification | Designation | Areas of interest |
Ms. S. Mangai | M.Sc., M.Phil., SLET., (Ph.D.) | Associate Professor & Head | Cell & Molecular Biology |
Dr. S. Suganthi | M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph,D., NET. | Associate Professor | Diabetes Mellites |
Ms.R. Shanmuga Vadivu | M.Sc., M.Phil., | Assistant Professor | Molecular Biology |
Ms. B. Jothi | M.Sc., M.Phil., | Assistant Professor | Nutritional Biochemistry |
Ms. R. Rajithia | M.Sc., M.Phil.,SET | Assistant Professor | Immunology |
Dr. K. Mahalakshmi | M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., SET | Assistant Professor | Pharmocology & Toxicology |
Dr. K. J. Umadevi | M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., | Assistant Professor | Phytochemistry, Oncology |
Ms. D.Ramya | M.Sc., M.Phil., | Assistant Professor | Biomolecules |
PAPER PRESENTATIONS
Academic Year:
Sl. No
|
Name of the Staff |
Month & Year |
Geographic Level(National /International |
Title |
Institution |
ISBN |
1. |
S. Mangai |
March 1-2, 2013 |
International Conference on Emerging Trends and Challenges in Science and Technology |
Production And Characterisation Of Phb From Bacillus SubtilisIsolated From Soil |
Bhaktavatsalam Memorial College for Women, Chennai |
978-93-81430-95-8 |
2 |
S.Suganthi |
March 1-2, 2013 |
International Conference on Emerging Trends and Challenges in Science and Technology |
Effect Of Andiographis Paniculata On Ccl4 Induced Stress And Hepatotoxicity Albino Rats |
Bhaktavatsalam Memorial College for Women, Chennai |
978-93-81430-95-8 |
3 |
R.Shanmuga Vadivu |
March 1-2, 2013 |
International Conference on Emerging Trends and Challenges in Science and Technology |
Protective Effect Vitis Vinifera Skin Isoproterenol Induced Myocardial Infraction In Rats |
Bhaktavatsalam Memorial College for Women, Chennai |
978-93-81430-95-8 |
4 |
B.Jothi |
March 1-2, 2013 |
International Conference on Emerging Trends and Challenges in Science and Technology |
Antifungal Activity Of Lectin From Celastrus Paniculatus |
Bhaktavatsalam Memorial College for Women, Chennai |
978-93-81430-95-8 |
5 |
R.Rajitha |
March 1-2, 2013 |
International Conference on Emerging Trends and Challenges in Science and Technology |
Evaluation Of Plant Compounds For Antifungal Activity Against Fusarium Moniliforme |
Bhaktavatsalam Memorial College for Women, Chennai |
978-93-81430-95-8 |
6 |
Dr.K.Mahalakshmi |
March 1-2, 2013 |
International Conference on Emerging Trends and Challenges in Science and Technology |
Phytochemical Screening And Anti Bacterial Activity Of Indigofera Aspalathoides Vohl |
Bhaktavatsalam Memorial College for Women, Chennai |
978-93-81430-95-8 |
7. | Dr.K.J.Umadevi | Jan 2014 | National | In vivo assessment of anticancer efficacy of the Aegle marmelos (L) leaves in DEN induced cancer model | Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College For Women | - |
ACADEMIC PROFICIENCY
Academic Proficiency or Overall Topper prize is awarded to the student who has secured the highest percentage in the University Examinations in the department during her period of study.
List of Overall Toppers
S.No | Name of the candidate | Batch |
1. | R. Surekha | 2007-2010 |
2. | S. Kalpana | 2008-2011 |
3. | S. R. Sreecharulatha | 2009-2012 |
4. | V.Tamil Selvi | 2010-2013 |
The Department is proud to have produced University Rank holders.
S.No | Name of the candidate | Rank | Batch |
1.. | S. R. Sreecharulatha | V | 2009-2012 |
2. | M.E. Irine Alish | VI | 2009 - 2012 |
3. | V.Tamilselvi | IX | 2010-2013 |
4. | S.Priya | X | 2010-2013 |
5. | K. Devika | VII | 2011-2014 |
6. | M. Muhamed Rajibu fathimuthu | IV | 2011-2014 |
7. | E. Mayuri | III | 2012-2015 |
8. | Aswathy S. Nair | I | 2012-2015 |
WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS, FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES
National
Sl.No
|
Name of the Staff
|
Month & Year
|
Geographic Level(National/International
|
Title
|
Institution
|
1 | S. Mangai | Feb 15 -16, 2013 | National Workshop | Research Methodology and Statistical Tools | Bhaktavatsalam Memorial College for Women, Chennai |
2 | R. Shanmugavadivu | Feb 15 -16, 2013 | National Workshop | Research Methodology and Statistical Tools | Bhaktavatsalam Memorial College for Women, Chennai |
3 | B. Jothi | Feb 15 -16, 2013 | National Workshop | Research Methodology and Statistical Tools | Bhaktavatsalam Memorial College for Women, Chennai |
4 | R. Rajitha | Feb 15 -16, 2013 | National Workshop | Research Methodology and Statistical Tools | Bhaktavatsalam Memorial College for Women, Chennai |
5 | Ms.S.Suganthi | Nov- Dec 2013 | National | Orientation Course (General) | UGC Academic Staff College, University of Madras, Chennai |