Biochemistry

Department of Biochemistry

The department was established in the year 2004. The department of biochemistry has ventured to provide a process of creative ventilation for the students of its fraternity. Courses offered- Microbiology, biochemistry, botany (MBB)The department has well furnished library. It maintains a ledger to record and issue books. Staffs of the department have participated in many national and state level seminars, conferences and workshops. The department has also conducted various extension programmes. The department releases the magazine “BIORHYTHM” every year.

Curriculum Combinations :

Biochemistry, Botany (BB)
Biochemistry, Microbiology (MB)
Biochemistry, Psychology (BP)

Course Highlights :

Experienced and trained faculty, Well equipped research lab.
Workshop(Biochimera), seminars and webinars.
The departmental library has a good collection of books as well as e-journals and e- contents related to the subject and various competitive exams.
Visit to industries, research centers.
Research Projects and Certificate course.
Career-guidance program , Placement program and student centered programmes.
Annual department magazine- Biorhythm

Teaching Faculties :

Sl. No.	Name	Designation	Qualification	Photo
1.	Dr. Usha B	Asst. Professor & H.O.D	M.Sc, M.Phil, Ph.D
2.	Ms. Vidhyashree	Lecturer	M.Sc

Academic Results of the year 2021-22 :

Course	Results
I B.Sc	100%
II B.Sc	100%
III B.Sc	100%

Research :

The Department guides the students to take up research projects and encourages the students to present and publish the results of their work in Seminars/ Conferences and in reputed journals. The research areas include,

Phytochemical analysis, Preparation of wine and analysis
Chromatography techniques, Electrophoresis
In vitro Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory studies
Water analysis and purification of water by proteins

Extension Activities :

Department conducts awareness programme on human diseases for the student community.

Career in Biochemistry :

Modern medicine is marching along in great big strides, riding on the incredible success that biochemistry has enjoyed for about a century now. This interdisciplinary study reduces biological processes (reproduction, aging, genetics) to their chemical identity for easier comprehension. It’s not all internal though; external environmental influences have large effect on all living things and biochemists must tackle that mystery as well. The biochemist must embrace a large field of study at both micro-levels (studying carbohydrates, enzymes and fats and their functions at the cellular level) and macro-levels (studying respiration, metabolism) and more or less everything else related to the biological process.

Biochemistry career opportunities can be virtually limitless: private research institutions, hospitals, government agencies, social and non-profit organizations all hunt for good biochemists. Their goals are usually similar – to research, experiment, conduct trials and find cures for diseases like cancer and AIDS and even mental disorders. Pharmaceuticals keep a sharp eye out for biochemistry professional. Private R&D jobs are among the most lucrative options for a newly minted biochemist.

The great demand in this field means that even a trainee can command a pay check of anything between Rs. 8000 – Rs. 150000. Add experience and the figure skyrockets. MNCs and other private bodies offer a higher salary.

Placement :

Students are given placement training through the placement cell of the college and placed in various reputed companies.

Alumni :

Alumni are the great strength and supporter for the progress of the department.
Alumni of the department are working in higher positions as Lecturers, Teachers, entrepreneurs, scientists, Lab Assistants, Research Associates in Pharma Companies.