Vivekanandha Arts and Science College for Women

      Vivekanandha


   College of Arts and Sciences for Women (Autonomous)
   'A+' Grade by NAAC || ISO 9001:2015 Certified
   DST-FIST & DST-PG CURIE Sponsored
   Approved by UGC Act 1956 under Section 2(f)&12(B) and AICTE
   Affiliated to Periyar University, Salem

PG AND RESEARCH DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY


ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Microbiology, Vivekanandha College of Arts & Sciences for Women (Autonomous) was established in 1995 with a view to provide knowledge, skill and services in microbiology. Department presently runs four academic programmes B.Sc Microbiology, M.Sc Applied Microbiology, M.Phil Microbiology and Ph.D Microbiology. The Department is one of the pioneer Departments in colleges affiliated under Periyar University.

The alumni of the department occupy positions of great responsibilities in colleges, hospitals, R&D institutes, pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Department has excellent infrastructure for teaching and research. Department has produced 6 doctorates, More than 100 M.Phil Scholars and thousands of undergraduate and post graduate students.

The electronic class rooms are equipped with ceiling-mounted LCD projector, screen and audio system for the use of computer aided teaching.

Department is provided with separate sophisticated laboratories for UG, PG, M.Phil and Ph.D courses with well-established infrastructure facilities.

The Department is focused to maximize the usefulness of every academic activity of standardize the education. Research/job oriented advanced papers are introduced to strengthen the curriculum, designed by potential experts from academic and industrial fields.

VISION

    To provide the learners with the best learning experience in Microbiology by providing standard education and enabling the students to become entrepreneurs and socially responsible.

MISSION

  • Offering meaningful education and research according to the need of the society by way of introducing advanced papers in the curriculum
  • Developing young students with active and creative minds in the field of microbiology
  • Promoting updated practical skills by providing modern equipment and facilities
  • Enabling the students to become entrepreneur by applying the microbial technology
  • Motivating learners to contribute to sustainable development of nation through environmental protection and social responsibility