ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY THE DEPARTMENT - COMPUTER SCIENCE

• Interaction - intercollegiate competitions for computer science students.
• Conducted Workshop for syllabus restructuring(F.Y. B.SC. COMP. SC.) under faculty improvement program of Pune university.
• State level seminar on "Evolution of cyber threads and need of increased security" under quality improvement program of Pune university.

ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY THE DEPARTMENT - MICROBIOLOGY SCIENCE

• The department conducted “Genetic Engineering” Workshop for College Teachers at Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Ganeshkhind, Pune-53 under Quality Improvement Programme of University of Pune, on 12 – 13 March 2005.
• The department conducted the Symposium: “Recent Trends in Life Sciences” for College Teachers at  Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Ganeshkhind, Pune-53 under Quality Improvement Programme of University of Pune (Jan 2007).
• Guest lectures of renowned Scientists and academicians from institutes such as National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS), National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) and Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) and Departments of University of Pune and personnel from industry (from Serum Institute) are arranged throughout the year.
• Students are encouraged to participate in annual Science Exhibition  and Poster Competition conducted by the college.
• Department conducts Rangoli competition and Salad decoration competition for students based on Microbiology as a theme, during Science Exhibition.
• Educational Visits: are conducted to various Research Institutes, Blood Bank, Effluent Treatment Plant and Water Treatment Plant as mentioned in the syllabus.

Workshops

• Revision of B.Sc. (Computer Science) , MCA Syllabus
• Revision & Re-structuring of Biotechnology Syllabus
• Revision of FY & SY B.Sc. (Botany)
• Revision of FY & SY B.Sc. (Mathematics)
• Revision of FY & SY B.Sc. (Microbiology)
• Revision of FY & SY B.A. (History)
• Workshop for Administrative Staff

State Level Seminars

• The Evolution of Cyber threats & Need for increased Security (2008-2009)
• Can India export higher education(2006 - 2007)
• Use of IT in field of Social Sciences(2007 - 2008)

National Seminars

• Zoology (Progress in modern techniques & development in Bio- Business 2007-2008)
• Arts & Commerce (Skill Development for Enhancing the Employability of Arts & Commerce students 2008-2009) Conferences : Innovation 2008( Regional research Conference for College teachers Commerce & Management)

ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY THE DEPARTMENT - CHEMISRY SCIENCE

Guest lectures by eminent Professors and Scientists

• Prof. R. S. Mali, Ex vice Chancellor, Noth Maharashtra University
• Prof. M. S. Wadia, Professor Emeritus, Department of Chemistry, University of Pune
• Dr. Anup Ranade, I. P., Nycomid Pharma, Mumbai
• Dr. Vedavati Puranik, Scientist, National Chemical Laboratory, Pune
• Dr. Pathare, Dr. Gijare, (Career guidance)

The Department of Chemistry sends M. Sc. students for the summer project at many esteemed research institutes such as Bhabha     Atomic Research Centre, National Chemical Laboratory, HEMRL and also to some industries like Deepak Nitrite, Glaxo, RCF etc.

Every year poster and project competition for students is arranged.

Science exhibition is arranged every year for B.Sc. and M. Sc. Students.

Industrial visits in order to develop a practical approach in students.

Visits to National Chemical Laboratory and University of Pune

Seminars are arranged for M. Sc. students in order to develop their presentation skill.

Students also handle variety of Chemistry related softwares such as Chemwind, ISIS draw, Chemdraw and Origin.

Students Alumni Association is celebrated every year on December 31. It is a very prestigious function of our department where all present and past students meet and share their feelings.

 Chemiad coaching for F. Y. B. Sc. General and Biotechnology students. Every year our students get rank in Chemiad- a university level competition.

Remedial coaching is given to students as per the need.

PLACEMENT IF APPLICABLE

ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY THE DEPARTMENT - BIOTECHNOLOGY SCIENCE General information about the Department: The Department of Biotechnology came into existence with the commencement of BSc Biotechnology course during the academic year 2002-2003 as per the Pune University norms and M. Sc. (Biotechnology) course in the academic year 2007-08. Four batches of degree students have passed since then with almost 100% result. The Department already has three well-established laboratories for conducting B. Sc & M.Sc. (Biotech) courses, with a built up area of 5,800 sq. ft. There are instrument rooms, media preparation room, and separate inoculation and incubation rooms for animal and plant tissue culture. A separate well equipped laboratory, an instrument room, inoculation and culture rooms (Total built up area of 2,500 sq. ft.) is available exclusively for conducting MSc classes and Practicals. There is well-stocked departmental library with about 700 books and journals. SALIENT FEATURES OF THE DEPARTMENT Qualified, skilled, dedicated staff with hands-on research experience in interdisciplinary sciences. Visiting faculty from reputed research institutes, industries and Universities. Spacious laboratories with best infrastructure and equipments. A separate well stocked departmental library with reading room. Internet access for the students with all the software's required for the curriculum. Guest lectures by experts, seminars, exhibitions, quiz competitions etc. for overall development of the students. Research training in various reputed Biotechnology institutes and industries. Excellent curriculum including Theory, Practicals and Research project. OUR VISION To continuously upgrade knowledge and technical base, to be always at par with the global advancement so that the national interest of our country is taken care of. OUR OBJECTIVES Our aim is to bestow the students with all the research skills required to take up independent research Our research programs include projects in cutting edge research areas To instill the sense of achieving excellence in the students. To groom the students to meet futuristic challenges and national interests. To develop skills in literature review, to write scientific reports and publications METHODS OF INSTRUCTION Regular classroom lectures with visual and other teaching aids. Home assignments. Tutorials. Regular practicals with personalized attention to each and every student Seminars and Presentations. Interactive visits to various biotechnological institutions and industries. Assign independent research projects. Compilation and presentation of research data. Bioinformatics Lab Workshop on Biotechnology

Biotechnology Laboratories

ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISRY

Department of Chemistry is the oldest science department in our college established in 1993. Taking into the consideration the growing interest of the subject, we have started M.Sc. Organic Chemistry course since the academic year 2006-07. The objective of the department is not only to enrich students academically, but also in their all round development. Salient features Qualified, experienced and dynamic staff Well equipped laboratories Healthy student-teacher interaction Student projects at esteemed research organizations and industries Departmental library Special efforts for placements

Chemistry Laboratories Instruments

Activities Science exhibition Chemquiz Study tours Chemiad guidance Students� seminars Alumni

Science Exhibitions Alumni meet and Khandenavami poojan

Campus interviews Our students appeared for the campus interviews in various companies. The students are placed mainly in the following companies Innova Synth., Deepak Nitrite Pvt Ltd Lupin Pharmaceuticals Prabhat Group of Industries Morde Foods, Manchar GVK Biosciences, Hyderabad        In addition to this, two students have joined for Ph. D.

Campus interviews Extension activities and study tours

Linkages with Agharkar Research Institute, Pune Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai Fergusson college, Pune National Chemical Laboratory, Pune National Centre for Free Radical Research, Pune S.P. College, Pune University of Pune Guest lectures  Prof. R. S. Mali, Ex vice Chancellor, Noth Maharashtra University  Prof. M. S. Wadia, Professor Emeritus, Department of Chemistry, University of Pune  Dr. Anup Ranade, I. P., Nycomid Pharma, Mumbai  Dr. Vedavati Puranik, Scientist, National Chemical Laboratory, Pune  Prof. Dr. B.S.M. Rao, Raja Ramanna Fellow, National Centre for Free Radical Research, Pune

Our shining stars (Students’ achievements) Best student Trophy 2006 : Mr. Sushrut Bhanushali Best class award T.Y.B .Sc.(Chemistry):  2005 and 2007 T.R. Ingale best poster award in inter college competition –Mr. Shekhar Shinde Award in inter college Lecture competition – Ms. Kanchan Gore Best poster award in national seminar – Shailesh kate and mahendra lahote Leela Poonawala Foundation fellowship – Ms. Siddhida Deo, Ms. Swati Dhapte Inter college quiz competition conducted by ISSER: Padmini Pillai, Our students appeared for campus interviews in following companies. The students have placed  mainly in the following companies Innova Synth., Deepak Nitrite Pvt Ltd Lupin Pharmaceuticals Prabhat Group of Industries Morde Foods, Manchar GVK Biosciences, Hyderabad ������ In addition to this, two students have joined for Ph. D.