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Department of ECONOMICS

Department of Economics was established in the year 1956 and has the distinction of teaching the subject for the students of all streams. Economics is offered as a core subject for BA and as an open elective subject for B. Com and B. Sc. Year after year, the department has been successfully producing quality conscious and bright youngsters who are stepping out as enthusiastic citizens. The main goal of the department is to create a spirit of socio-economic consciousness and ethical values among the present generation. At present, there are 2 faculty members in the department teaching Economics.

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Programmes Offered Under NEP

BA Programme

Economics, History
Economics, Sociology
Economics, Political Science
Economics, Psychology

Open electives offered for B. Com Programme

I semester- Indian Economy Prior to Economic reforms
II Semester- Contemporary Indian Economy
IV Semester- Economics of Human Development

Open electives offered for B. Sc Programme

I Semester- Managerial Economics
II Semester- Indian Economy Prior to Economic reforms
III Semester- Economics of Human Development

Teaching staff

Vision

Creating productive human assets and empowering them to face the challenges of the real world.

Mission

To popularize the study of Liberal Arts, especially Economics and help the students understand the need for preparedness for facing competitive exams like IAS, IES, IFS, KAS and also to face the global challenges.

Best Practices of the Department

Organizing A D Shroff Memorial Elocution competition annually in association with Forum of Free Enterprises, Mumbai
Department library kept open for students with 350 volumes
Conduct of certificate course in Human Resource Management
Providing study materials and having informal discussion and guidance to the students attempting Economics paper in regional language (Kannada)
Giving personal attention in teaching Mathematical Methods for Economists for BA students
Department faculty counsels the students and parents whenever they approach.

Faculty Achievements

Dr. Veena Nagaraj and Smt. Vanitha. R won the “Best Paper Award” for article presented on “Hospitality Economics” in an International conference held at La Marvella Sarovar, Bangalore during 2018

Smt. Vanitha. R won the “Best Paper Award” for article presented on “How empowered are women in an unorganized sector” in a National conference held at MLA Academy of Higher learning, Bangalore during 2018

Smt. Vanitha. R won the “Best Paper Award” for article presented on “Agro-tourism” in a National conference held at Mount Carmel College, Bangalore during 2019

Guest lecture on “Relevance of Development Theories in Contemporary World at St. Francis College, Bengaluru by Dr. Mohammed Ashfaq Ahamed during 2024

Department Activities

The Department of Economics conducts industrial visits, seminars, lectures, elocution competition, collage competition, humanities fest, National handloom day and awareness talks such as eradicate corruption, significance of body language etc. The department also invites eminent speakers to deliver talks on current affairs in Economics. The department in collaboration with Mysore Education Society conducts Nobel Insight Lecture on Economic Sciences every year.

Industrial visit to M/s Karnataka Silk Industrial Corporation and Sandal Oil factory at Mysore

Elocution Competition in association with Forum of Free Enterprises, Mumbai

Collage Competition on Make in India

Nobel Insight Lecture on Economic Sciences

National Handloom Day

Department of HISTORY

The Department of History was established in the year 1957. It mainly flourished under the leadership of Prof. Venkatakrishna Iyengar, Prof. Parimala, Prof. Sumithra, Prof. Sheshadhri, Prof. Manjunath and Prof Dr. Ramanjaneya P. At present the Department is ably run by Smt. Maheshwari N Kumar, Head of the Department. The Department of History is dedicated to help students understand the present-day scenarios of the world through the tales of the past. With each session covering different areas of history that altered with the future to come, we encourage students to learn the dynamicity of the world around them. The curriculum is crafted carefully knitting information into tales, trajectories, and theories. The aim is to expose students to the information that helps them trace the causes and effects that have led to the world as we know it today.

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Programmes Offered Under NEP

BA Programme

HE (History, Economics)
HP (History, Political Science)
HS (History, Sociology)

Open electives offered for B. Com Programme

I semester:

Cultural History of Karnataka (CE300 to CE1000) – Part 1
Introduction to Archeology
History & Historians

II Semester

Cultural History of Karnataka (CE1100 to CE1750) – Part 1
Manuscript- ology
India as seen by Foreign Travelers

IV Semester:

Introduction to Epigraphy
Freedom Movement in Karnataka (1800 to 1947)

Open electives offered for B. Sc Programme

I Semester:

Cultural History of Karnataka (CE300 to CE1000) – Part 1
Introduction to Archeology
History & Historians

II Semester:

Cultural History of Karnataka (CE1100 to CE1750) – Part 1
Manuscript- ology
India as seen by Foreign Travelers

III Semester:

Introduction to Epigraphy
Freedom Movement in Karnataka (1800 to 1947)

Open electives offered for B. Com Programme

I semester- Indian Economy Prior to Economic reforms
II Semester- Contemporary Indian Economy
IV Semester- Economics of Human Development

Open electives offered for B. Sc Programme

I Semester- Managerial Economics
II Semester- Indian Economy Prior to Economic reforms
III Semester- Economics of Human Development

TEACHING STAFF

Vision

To encourage students to appreciate the evolution through which mankind has found its way to be what it is today. Thus, instigating them to find a deeper understanding of the political, social, economic, literary, and an overall humanitarian situation.

Mission

To provide a solid basis for comprehending the historical processes’ dynamics.
To provide a platform where people can analyze problems with a critical mindset.
To help provide scope for further studies in History for interested students. ∙ To emphasize the importance of history to better understand their present.
To encourage a feeling of community by using historical narratives to build a sustainable future.

Best Practices of the Department

We encourage our students to undertake peer teaching activities and be mentors to the upcoming batch of students.
We also aim to provide practical exposure which helps students to understand and explore various opportunities in the subject.
We also facilitate visits to places with historical significance which enables the students to understand history better.
We ensure students have access to adequate resources both in English & Kannada that would help them approach university examinations as well as other competitive examinations.

Department Activities

The Department of History conducts visits to places with historical significance, heritage walks, seminars, lectures, humanities fest, and National handloom day. It also association with Mythic Society, Bangalore and encourages the students towards gaining practical exposure of the subject.

Inter-collegiate Fest “Abyudhaya” organized by Department of Humanities

Historical visit to Shivana Samudra, Somanathapura, Talakad, Bailakuppe, Ajantha & Ellora.

Heritage Walk

Visit to Mythic Society, where the students gained knowledge about “Digitalization of Inscriptions”

Hands on training for students on Digitalization of Inscriptions

Department of JOURNALISM

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Programmes Offered

Psychology-Journalism, Optional English- Journalism(PJOE)

TEACHING STAFF

Vision

READ, WRITE, ANALYSE AND REPEAT

Mission

To equip budding journalists with opportunities to gain practical experience with media equipment and inculcate a sense of responsibility and work ethics.

Best Practices of the Department

Mock press activity
News reading

Faculty Achievements

BOE member of BCU and other autonomous universities

Department Activities

Department of sociology

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Programmes Offered

History-Sociology, Economics-Sociology

teaching staff

Vision

Our vision is to socialize, sensitize and support the students
To promote scientific understanding of society

Mission

To train up human resources
To develop logical thinking among students
To sensitize students to take various social activities

Best Practices of the Department

Focus on learner centric methods of teaching.
Role play is an activity conducted regularly in our class room.
Distribution of paper bags during festivals in and around Malleshwaram.

Faculty Achievement

BOE member of BCU and other autonomous universities

Department Activities

Sociology offers a distinctive and enlightening way of looking and understanding the social world in which we live and which shapes our lives. Sociology looks beyond normal, taken-for-granted views of reality, to provide deeper, more illuminating and challenging understandings of social life.

Department of COMMERCE

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Programmes Offered

B.com (Regular)
Specialization: Accountancy, Finance, Marketing , Human resource

teaching staff

Vision

Providing quality education and creating opportunities towards meeting the needs of global competencies.
Creating research activities which enhances the department’s excellence .

Mission

Enabling the students to be competent and to face the challenges of the corporate world by imparting quality and value based business education. The department strives to enhance the quest for excellence, skills, attitudes, and creativity in students. It creates human approach based on dedication and selfless commitment.
To impart innovative techniques of teaching, continuous evaluation of teachers and students performance, setting up of bench mark in providing quality education.
Inculcate empathy & emotional Stability.

Best Practices of the Department

Periodical mentoring of the students,
Regular parent teacher meetings,
Regular departmental meeting.
The annual magazine of the department.

Faculty Achievements

Sindhu Bhairavi G. U

Have been the 6th State topper at 2nd PUC
Have won the following awards-
As a student- Prathibha Puraskara, Kadala Muttu
As a faculty- Daari Deepa from Nelasogadu cultural association
Completed Vidhwath in Bharathanatyam
Have been invited as a judge for inter-collegiate fests held at Surana College and Jain College
Have been a resource person for a webinar titled ‘Decoding the language of Bharathanatyam’ by the Department of Commerce, MESCACS and a seminar titled “ Team building activity- Attitude is the key to personality” at St. Claret College and has performed in a special programme titled GURU NAMANA which was relayed live on YouTube.

Pavithra.C

Best cadet award from St. Miras High school
Best outgoing student for the academic year 2020-2021 from Mount Carmel College.
Research report on capital budgeting technique which was part of my M.com programme was selected to be published in Mount Carmel college Journal.
Best paper and Best paper presentation award from VET institute of ARTS and SCIENCE for paper titled “A study on impact of artificial intelligence on the recruitment and development of employees in MNC’s with special reference to Bengaluru”.
Resource person at a webinar on personality development –“ DO WHAT YOU ARE” at VET institute of ARTS and SCIENCE

Department Achievements

National and International conferences
A video during the pandemic by the teachers of the department to the students.
Ranks in the university.
Participation of students in the intercollegiate commerce and management fests and having won prizes including overall trophies.
Research paper presentations by faculty and students.
Academic achievements of the students , the large number of centum scorers.
55 plus webinars
A series of seminars every year.
National and International conferences
Avideo during the pandemic by the teachers of the department to the students.
Ranks in the university.
Participation of students in the intercollegiate commerce and management fests and having won prizes including overall trophies.
Research paper presentations by faculty and students.
Academic achievements of the students , the large number of centum scorers.
55 plus webinars
A series of seminars every year.

Department Activities

Inter-collegiate fest “CHAKRAVYUH”

This is the mega Inter- collegiate fest Commerce and Management fest, the pride of the commerce dept. MES ACS.

OBJECTIVES OF CHAKRAVYUH:

Provide a platform for students to showcase their organizing, hosting and managerial skills.
Students had the opportunity to interact with peers from renowned institutions, learn from industry experts and witness friendly competitions of the peers.

Parivarthan

Business And Bestowal

Industrial visit

Vanijya Vedi

Budget presentation

Business Taxation Workshop FY 2019-2020

Department of physics

The department was established in the year 1969. At present there are 5 teaching faculty members who are qualified and committed to facilitate students to learn Physics and to develop their analytical thinking. Physics is offered as a core subject for B.Sc students and as an open elective for BA and B.COM students. There are three well-equipped exclusive Physics labs for all BSc students, 2 skilled support staff are involved in maintaining all the three laboratories. The faculty have held various positions such as IQAC Coordinator, MES Co-operative Society-Board of Directors and prominent portfolios such as Admission Committee Convenor, Examination Cell Convenor, Staff Secretary, Member-Library Committee, Time table Committee, Placement cell, Science Club, IT Cell and Member-IQAC and also members of BOS and BOE of BU, BCU and various other universities and autonomous institutions. Department is instrumental in conducting workshops to discuss blowup syllabus (NEP). The main goal of the department is to kindle intereset in students to takeup research in physics and to inculcate scientific temper. The department has two thrust areas of research namely:

Physics Education Research
Material Science

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Programmes Offered

Combinations with Physics as a core subject in B.Sc.:

PC (Physics, Chemistry)
PM (Physics, Mathematics)
PS ( Physics,Statistics)
PE ( Physics, Electronics)
PCs (Physics, Computer Science)

Open electives in Physics for BA & BCOM students:

Physics for all
Energy Sources
Optical instruments
Climate science
Astronomy

teaching staff

non-teaching staff

Vision

To train and create a human resource of disciplined and motivated students who would pursue science as a career and help in uplifting the lives of our countrymen and build a strong and vibrant India.

Mission

To make students appreciate the nuances of Physics and teach it in a such a manner that it will help them not only appreciate the inherent beauty of the subject but also provide them with necessary skills to pursue it as a career and also to inculcate in them the spirit of scientific temper.

Best Practices of the Department

Providing Laboratory Manuals (all semesters)
Students are taken to visit Physics laboratories at IISc campus on open day every year.
Conducting National Graduate Physics examination (NGPE) for students from the past 36 years.
Feedback from external practical examiners
Department movement register.
Student Satisfactory Survey
Faculty of the department of Physics: Posts course material, Lab experiments and other information on Department web page/YouTube channel for students to access Online.

Faculty Achievements

Dr. D. Usharani was awarded with second prize for presenting paper titled ‘Connecting Physics ideas:An innovative method of instructions’ – Poster presentation in XXXIV ANNUAL IAPT CONVENTION-2019 & NATIONAL SEMINAR on Recent Advances & Innovations in Physics Teaching & Research (RAIPER – 2019) held in Allahabad in November 2021.
Dr. D. Usharani was awarded with best paper award for the paper titled ‘A need for refinement in the continuous and comprehensive assessment of learners at the undergraduate level of studies’ – organized by centre for Educational and social studies (CESS), at NIAS, Bengaluru in August 2018

Department Achievements

National and International conferences
A video during the pandemic by the teachers of the department to the students.
Ranks in the university.
Participation of students in the intercollegiate commerce and management fests and having won prizes including overall trophies.
Research paper presentations by faculty and students.
Academic achievements of the students , the large number of centum scorers.
55 plus webinars
A series of seminars every year.
National and International conferences
Avideo during the pandemic by the teachers of the department to the students.
Ranks in the university.
Participation of students in the intercollegiate commerce and management fests and having won prizes including overall trophies.
Research paper presentations by faculty and students.
Academic achievements of the students , the large number of centum scorers.
55 plus webinars
A series of seminars every year.

Department Activities

The Department of Physics conducts various activities for the students like Quiz competition, Poster making, Lecture contest, Regular visits to Research centers and Astronomical observatories. The department of Physics in collaboration with MES management conducts nobel insight lecture in Physics every year.

Students of final B.Sc hosting different Activities to first and Second B.Sc students

Charan Reddy and Sai Thushar of final B.Sc presenting poster on “Nobel prize in Physics – 2023”

Jahnavi of 2nd B.Sc presenting poster on “Nobel prize in Physics – 2023”

Prof. Deshmukh giving a talk on ‘Atto second pulses’ during Nobel insight lecture series – 2023

Muskan pandey of 2nd B.Sc presenting poster on topic “Dark matter and its implications”

Charan Reddy and Sai Thushar of final B.Sc presenting poster on topic “Dark matter and its implications”, Prof Sarmista Sahu, Judge for Poster making competition

Dr Appaji Gowda addressing the gathering in the inauguration of One day workshop on Blowup of V Semester syllabus (NEP)

Department of chemistry

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Programmes Offered

Combinations with chemistry as one subject:

PC (Physics, Chemistry)
CZ (Chemistry, Zoology)
BC (Botony, Chemistry)
CBt (Chemistry, Biotechnology)

teaching staff

non-teaching staff

Vision

IGNITE, IMBIBE, INNOVATE

Igniting young minds to imbibe scientific temper through innovative and logical thinking.

Mission

To equip students with knowledge and skills in Chemistry, inculcate values, allow students to realize their full potential and thus shape them into future academicians, researchers and entrepreneurs, in addition to being socially responsible human beings with a scientific bent of mind.

Best Practices of the Department

Department is sustainable for its cleaning agents. Bio-enzymes are synthesized in the department and used for cleaning purposes. This provides an environment friendly, zero-waste and cost-effective method for cleaning.
All the students are regularly involved in seminars on various curricular topics. This activity focuses on building public speaking and interpersonal soft skills.
Creating awareness on eco- friendly/ zero waste approach to celebrate festivals like Holi, Diwali through various competitions/ team activities.
Fully equipped research lab helps faculty and students to explore and facilitate in research activities.
Regular faculty student interactions enabling a good rapport – career advices, research activities, job opportunities.
Students are always the epicentre of all our department activities, students are encouraged to organise / volunteer these programmes which hones their leadership and team building capabilities.
We strive to organise visits to industries/ institutions/organisations which help them understand and relate to the practical applications of the concepts studied in class.
Strong Alumni network – Our alumni often extend their support to guide/mentor our students to post graduation jobs/ opportunities.

Scope of subject after graduation

HIGHER EDUCATION:

M.Sc Inorganic Chemistry
M.Sc Organic Chemistry
M.Sc Analytical Chemistry
M.Sc Industrial Chemistry
M.Sc Drug Chemistry
M.Sc Pharmaceutical Chemistry
M.Sc Physical and Material Chemistry
M.Sc in agricultural Chemistry
MBA/PGDM in agriculture Management
PG Diploma in Dairy technology
PG Diploma in Horticulture
PG Diploma in Floriculture
PG certificate in Fruit Production
PG Diploma in Agriculture
M.Sc Forestry
M.Sc in agricultural and food engineering

JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

Licensed pharmacist
Junior research Associate
Lab Assistant
Pharmaceutical Executive – vital role in the healthcare industry, focusing on medication therapy management and patient care.
Analytical Chemist
Chemical technicians
Chemistry Teaching
Forensic Assistant Scientists – opportunities to work in laboratories, crime investigation, quality control, or other areas where precise chemical analysis and identification are required.
Quality control chemists
Hazardous material management Chemist

GOVERNMENT JOBS:

Lab Technician (Government Medical Colleges)
Medical Data Entry operator (Healthcare /hospital)
Laboratory Assistant (Public Service Commission)
Forensic Science (Demonstrator)/ (Government Medical College)
Institute of Nano Science and Technology (Junior research Fellow)

COMPETITIVE EXAMS:

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) NET: CSIR NET is conducted by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research for candidates seeking Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and eligibility for Lectureship in universities and colleges.
National Eligibility Test (NET): NET is conducted by the University Grants Commission (UGC) for determining the eligibility for Assistant Professor or Junior Research Fellowship in Indian universities and colleges.
Combined Defense Services (CDS) Exam: For those interested in joining the Indian Armed Forces, the CDS exam conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) includes papers related to science, including chemistry.
State Public Service Commission Exams: Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) or other state public service commissions may conduct exams for various government jobs. Chemistry graduates may be eligible for positions in the state government.
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Exams: ISRO conducts various exams for recruitment in different positions. Some positions may require a background in chemistry.

TEACHING CERTIFICATION OR EDUCATION:

If you have an interest in education, you can consider obtaining a teaching certification or pursuing a degree in education to become a chemistry teacher at the secondary or post-secondary level.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP:

Consider starting your own venture, especially if you have innovative ideas or solutions related to chemistry. This could involve developing new products, processes, or services.

DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES

Department of MATHEMATICS

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Programmes Offered

With Mathematics as a core subject for NEP-2021 Scheme:

Physics, Mathematics
Mathematics, Computer Science
Mathematics,Statistics

teaching staff

non-teaching staff

Vision

Inspire, Invigorate, Illumine

Mission

The Department as a team committed to revive the spirit of Mathematics in young minds.
Generate meritorious, dedicated Mathematics teachers.
Emphasis the significance of Mathematics in all walks of life.
Exposing students to National level conferences, seminars and workshops.
To inculcate moral values, commitment in work and discipline in lifestyle.
Encourage the staff to take up research work and to update with the current software skills needed for their teaching.

Best Practices of the Department

Felicitating centum achievers.
Celebrating National Mathematics day, Fibonacci day, pi day through Aganitha club(Mathematics club).
Department Library having books donated by faculty

Department of computer science

The Department was started in 1990 with B.Sc. PMCs (Physics, Mathematics and Computer Science) combination. Subsequently, MSCs (Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science) was introduced in 2000 and EMCs (Electronics ,Mathematics and Computer Science) in 2018.

The Department strives to provide faculty with an open environment that fosters professional and personal growth.The Department prepares the students for successful careers in the computing professions by providing them a strong theoretical and practical background.

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Programmes Offered

B.C.A
B.Sc combinations with

- Computer Science as major in the NEP
- Computer Science and Physics
- Computer Science and Mathematics
- Computer Science and Statistics
- Computer Science and Electronics

teaching staff

non-teaching staff

Vision

To produce globally competent graduates who contribute to nation building

Mission

Provide a strong academic foundation with technical knowledge to fulfill the needs of the globalized IT industry
To provide an environment to foster continuous learning which enables the students to adopt to the newly emerging technologies
To inculcate professional ethics, integrity and human values

Best Practices of the Department

Peer learning for students in Computer Science labs.
The department takes feedback from the External Practical examiners regularly and their suggestions are analyzed and incorporated.
The students are insisted on maintaining an “Error Log” for the programs practiced during the lab sessions to enable them to master the art of debugging.
Department conducts Bridge course for students of I B.Sc. who are from non-Computer Science branches in PUC to help them to compete at par with students from Computer Science branches of PUC.
Poster Presentation: The first year students present posters in groups .This helps them to get connected with the subject better.
Seminar: Second year students present papers or participate in seminars on “Latest trends in IT”.

Faculty Achievements

Mrs. Sajini G has been awarded PhD on 1st Aug,2023 -“Development of feature extraction algorithms and statistical approaches for forensic linguistics in Indian Regional Languages” by VTU, Belagavi.

DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES

The Computer Science Department in association with the Department of Electronics celebrates International e-Waste day every year.

Release of Aakriti eNewsletter 2023

It is heartening to share that our alumnus’ family (Smt. N Sharada Memorial scholarship) has commenced a scholarship for 2 highest achievers in Computer Science subject from the first NEP batch -2021.Bhumika U and Ritvik S.Rao have received the scholarship on 3rd July 2023 from the donor N.Madhav in the presence of their family members.

Department conducted a workshop in association with PG Department of Mathematics on AWS -Cloud Computing by Mr. Mahesh and team from Amazon web services , Aug 4th 2023

Awareness program on Cyber Crime and Cyber Bullying was conducted by CEN Cyber Police station , North division Inspectors Mr.Nagaraj, Mr.Vinayaka and Forensic Data Analyst Chiranjeevi K Mall on Aug 7th 2023.

Computer Literacy day was celebrated on 29th November 2022,as a part of which Students and faculty of the Department imparted knowledge about the importance and fundamentals of Computers to the students of Govt. Primary School,Malleswaram. Our college donated 5 systems to the school.

Department of biotechnology

Department of Biotechnology was established in the year 2007.
The department comprises of teaching faculty members and a support staff.
Students are benefited with individual attention and numerous opportunities of research project an industrial experience.
There is well designed framework for assessment including seminars, model making, chart making.
The department also takes initiative to sensitize students towards social responsibilities through visits to orphanages and old age Homes.

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Programmes Offered

B.Sc. Biotechnology, Zoology (ZBT)
B.Sc. Biotechnology, Chemistry (CBT)

Both the combinations of B.Sc. ZBT and CBT which is under NEP in Karnataka started in 2021.

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non-teaching staff

Vision

Our Vision is to produce competent bioechnologists who are effective contributors towards growth of agriculture,industry, medicine and environment.

Mission

To Instill spirit of innovation and creativity in young generation with research knowledge.
To create awareness about potential of biotechnology and its applications

Best Practices of the Department

Research Institute visit to IWST (Institute of Wood Science and Technology), Industry Visit to Domaine Sula Vineyards
The Department organised a talk on “IPR in Biotechnology and GI” and IPR Fest
Visit to Orphanage “Sri Chowdappa Geetha Ashrama”/ Visit to Old age home “Vaishnavi Trust”
Workshop on Job and Career opportunities after BSc. and MSc. Biotechnology.
Speaker: Dr. Seshadri Ramaswamy.
Celebrated “World Environment Day” in association with OISCA and Rotary and conducted Poster Competition on the topic: #Beat Plastic Pollution.
Outreach Activities: Conducted in MES Kishora Kendra campus for primary school students

Department Activities

Department of botany

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Programmes Offered

B.Sc Botany and Zoology(BZ), B.Sc Chemistry and Botany

teaching staff

Vision & MISSION

To explore and not exploit the plant World

Student-Centered and Profession-Oriented Education
Bestowing Academic Environment
Promoting Creative Relationships

Best Practices of the Department

To enhance students practical skill through field trips
To train the students to understand with experiential learning and practical approach.

DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES

Field Trip: It aims at putting scientific theory into practice through one of our many exciting fieldwork trips
Training Programmes: It is an planned sequence and combination of activities designed to equip students with knowledge and skills to become better professionals with hands on training.
Lectures: Educational talk on different topic pertaining to syllabus
Plantation camp
Career Orientation

Department of electronics

The Department of Electronics was established in 1988. The strength of the department lies in the team of highly motivated and qualified faculty.
The aim of the department is to provide the necessary theoretical background and practical experience in the subject of Electronics.
The spacious laboratory is well equipped with computers with various circuit simulation software for students. It provides personalized attention to the needs of every student. The number of students taking the subject of Electronics is around 50.
The students actively participate in various workshops conducted by the department and design interesting projects during the curriculum. The students are well equipped with the skills with which they can enter into any software/hardware companies or pursue their higher studies.

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Programmes Offered

College offers following combinations in B.Sc with Electronics as one of the Core subjects:

PE (Physics, Electronics)
ECs(Electronics,Computer Science)
ME (Mathematics, Electronics)

Eligibility Criteria: Students who have passed PUC/ 10+2 ( PCMB /PCME/PCMCs) /ITI / Diploma (Electronics / Electrical / Medical Electronics / Computer Science / Telecommunications) or equivalent are eligible for opting Electronics in UG program.

teaching staff

non-teaching staff

Vision

To establish a congenial learning environment to enable students to face challenges in the field of Electronics and hence staying in tune with the advancing technological revolution.

Mission

To impart a firm theoretical foundation together with excellent practical training.

The scope of electronics

Department of psychology

The Department of Psychology was established in the year 2000. The Department offers courses under Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science streams –Psychology, Journalism and Psychology, Optional English in B.A and Psychology, Zoology in the B.Sc programmes.

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non-teaching staff

Vision

Our aim is to prepare students to take up Psychology as a profession by equipping them with the basic knowledge, skills and appropriate attitudes to match the ever-changing demands of this fast-paced world.

Mission

To provide a safe, inclusive and interactive learning environment for holistic development of students.

Best Practices of the Department

Encouraging and assisting students to present papers in seminars & conferences.
Encouraging students to engage in internships to obtain hands-on training in counseling, assessment, case history taking, HRM which will enable them to strengthen their academic and professional career.
Conducting awareness programmes on Suicide Prevention and Mental Health every year since 2018.
Screening subject-related movies and Video Clips (Still Alice, Sybil, A beautiful mind, Anniyan to name a few -on themes of Alzheimer’s disease, Schizophrenia, Dissociative Identity Disorder etc)
A collection of audio cassettes is maintained to facilitate learning for visually impaired students.
Field visit to NIMHANS Brain museum is organized since 2018.
Faculty counsel students, staff and parents whenever approached.

INTER-COLLEGIATE FEST

Inter collegiate fests are conducted under the banner of the Psychology club “Swagnan-Know Thyself” to help students interact with their peers by conducting events such as Quiz, meme making, poster presentation, debate etc to name a few.

FACULTY Achievements

Faculty members present and publish their research papers at National and International conferences. They constantly upskill themselves by taking up courses on emerging areas in the field. They participate in seminars, Faculty Development programs, workshops etc. Mrs. Aneetha Srikumar is a committee member of NEP Syllabus Framing committee for Psychology. Faculty members are in the panel of Board of Examiners of BCU and Autonomous Colleges across Bengaluru.

Department Activities

The Department of Psychology conducts workshops, lectures and seminars, awareness programs on World Suicide Prevention Day, World Mental Health Day, International Yoga day. The department organizes field visits to NIMHANS brain museum, to hospitals and rehabilitation centers for students to obtain practical exposure in the various fields of Psychology. The Department also invites eminent speakers to deliver talks on varied Psychological themes.

Department of Statistics

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Programmes Offered

MS (Mathematics and Statistics)
ES (Economics and Statistics)
SCs (Statistics and Computer Science)

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Inter-Collegiate Fest

Department conducts intercollegiate and interclass competitions where Students participate in intercollegiate fest and has bagged the prize.

Best Practices of the Department

Interactive sessions
Project Presentation
R software demonstration
Peer Teaching

Department Activities

Students take practice in various activities such as poster presentation, talks, project presentation, etc.

Department of ZOOLOGY

Department of Zoology was established in the year 1969. Students are inculcated with general awareness, sensitivity and ability to apply knowledge acquired through the curriculum, to daily life and larger social issues. Students who graduate from the department are sensitive to the environment and have an insight into methods of conservation of all natural resources. The department has two laboratories. At present, there are 5 faculty members in the department. The student strength is 150.

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Programmes Offered

Combinations with Zoology as a subject:

BZ (Botany, Zoology)
CZ (Chemistry, Zoology)
ZBt (Zoology, Biotechnology)
ZPy ( Zoology, Psychology)

Scope of the subject after graduation: Most of the students pursue their higher education in Zoology or any other related discipline like Botany, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Genetics etc or B.Ed course. The graduate student can work in Pharmaceutical companies and other related companies. And also can take up Competitive exams for Administrative posts like IAS, KAS, IFoS, IPS.

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Vision

To excel the students’ expectations in every possible aspect by providing the best quality of education.

Mission

To ensure the delivery of excellent teaching by incorporating innovative methods.

Best Practices of the Department

News ‘N’ Views – Newspaper cuttings posted by students
Laboratory manuals – Study material for students
Spiritus – Articles contributed by students

Faculty Achievements

Dr. ANIL.G.B

Specialization-Zoology and Apiculture Awarded Ph.D degree in March 2023

Dr. ASHEERA BANU SANGLI

Specialization- Zoology & Environmental Toxicology

Awards:

JUNIOR SCIENTIST AWARD-2004 by National Environmental Science Academy New Delhi.
ENVIRONMENTALIST AWARD-2005 by National Environmental Science Academy New Delhi
DISTINGUISHED FACULTY IN SCIENCE-2017 by Venus International Faculty Awards
THIRD BEST ORAL PAPER PRESENTATION PRIZE AWARD in “International Web Conference on “Recent Advances in Freshwater Aquaculture ( RAFA 2021)”, Organised on 21ST and 22ND January 2021 by Department of Zoology., M S P Mandal’s Sunder Rao Solanke Mahavidyalaya., Majalgoan,Beed. India, in collaboration with NEAQUSA, ABRF, GESA. For the paper entitled “Influence of pH on lethal toxicity of para chlorophenol, para chloroaniline and para nitrophenol to freshwater fish Lepidocephalichthys guntea “
INDO ASIAN – FRANK RATTRAY INNOVATIVE SCIENTIST AWARD 2021 by REd Talks (Research Educational Talks) International Academic Excellence Awards and RPMRES Institute of Higher Education and Research on February 20th 2021
INNOVATIVE RESEARCH NATIONAL AWARD -2023 presented by harshawardhan publication private limited maharastra on 18th September 2023
DR SARVEPALLI RADHAKRISHNAN DISTINGIUSHED ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN ZOOLOGY AWARD 2023 awarded by Centre for Professional Advancement on 5th September 2023

Membership in various Science Organisations:

Life Membership Indian Science Congress Association
Life Membership National Environment Science Academy
Life Membership Society for Advanced Biological Science
Membership Bangalore University Zoology Teachers Forum
Annual Membership Research Educational Talks International 2021

Examination work : As Member, Board Of Examiners, Paper setter, paper Valuer, Reviewer, Revaluer,

Dr. S. DEVI THANGAM

Zoology Insect Ecology and Biodiversity

Awards:

Insect Environmentalist Award (Senior Category) 2022- Rashvee- International Phytosanitary Research and Services, Bangalore
Biodiversity / Conservation Award – 2020- Dr. B. Vasant Raj David Foundation Chennai
2013- Award of excellence to Insect Studies under students category – Insect Study and Conservation Network, Bangalore.

Member of Professional Body:

Life member of Association For Advancement of Pest Management in Horticultural Ecosystems (AAPMHE)

Editor:

Insect Environment (Quarterly journal ISSN 0975-1963)
Guest Editor- Water -Special Issue ;Aquatic Ecosystems and Water Resources Management: An Entomological Perspective

International Visits to:

“National Park Tara” at Mokra Gora, Serbia, Europe from October 26-29, 2015 to Present a paper in III World Biodiversity Congress.
Visited Harvard University USA in July 2016

Ms.ARPITHA K.S.

Specialization- Zoology

BANGALORE UNIVERSITY GOLDEN COMMEMORATION PROF S.N. KATARKI CHAIR MAN MIRANDA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION ENDOWNMENT PRIZE 1ST RANK B.Ed STUDENT AWARD FOR 1 ST Rank in B.Ed.
KARNATAKA SAHITYA PARISHAD KARPOORA RAMA RAO JANMASHATABDI DATTI PRASHASTI FOR SECURING FIRST RANK IN B.Ed on September 5th 2023 in Bangalore

English
Hindi
Kannada (UG)
Sanskrit

Department of ENGLISH

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Programmes Offered

Generic English – BA (all 4 semesters)
Generic English – B.Com (all 4 semesters)
Generic English – BSc (all 4 semesters)
Discipline Specific Core – 1st year –1. Introduction to Indian Literature & 2. Indian Literature in Translation
Discipline Specific Core – 2nd year – 1. British Literature & 2. Translation Studies
Discipline Specific Core – 3rd year – 1. Life Narratives 2. Women’s Narratives 3. Literary Criticism.
Creative Writing and Critical Thinking BSc & B.Com 1. Short Stories 2. Poetry 3. Drama (1-3 Semesters)

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Vision & Mission

To promote critical thinking, a sense of social responsibility, cultural awareness and ethical conduct in students to make them worthy citizens of a democracy

Best Practices of the Department

Power point presentations made by the students to earn their internal marks (compulsory for all courses B.A, B.Sc. B.Com, DSc & Open Elective students)
Scheme of valuation maintain for all question papers, set for internal assessment test for all courses during the semester.

Faculty Achievements

Dr. Veena Nagaraj and Smt. Vanitha. R won the “Best Paper Award” for article presented on “Hospitality Economics” in an International conference held at La Marvella Sarovar, Bangalore during 2018

Smt. Vanitha. R won the “Best Paper Award” for article presented on “How empowered are women in an unorganized sector” in a National conference held at MLA Academy of Higher learning, Bangalore during 2018

Smt. Vanitha. R won the “Best Paper Award” for article presented on “Agro-tourism” in a National conference held at Mount Carmel College, Bangalore during 2019

Guest lecture on “Relevance of Development Theories in Contemporary World at St. Francis College, Bengaluru by Dr. Mohammed Ashfaq Ahamed during 2024

Department Activities

English Club organizes Talks, Seminars, Inter-class and Inter Collegiate competitions every year
Creative Corner, a wall magazine showcases the literary talent of the students.
Out-reach programs like visit to orphanage, old age homes, academic excursions to Regional Institute of English, National Institute of Advanced Studies conducted
Screening of films based on prescribed texts like plays and novels ∙ The department conducts Nobel Insight lecture series (initiated by the management) every year after announcement of Nobel Prize in literature.

Student’s participation in Quizitch

Dept. creative corner magazine Meraki unveiled by guests

Nobel Insight Lecture Series 2022

Literary club event ‘Samvada’

Creative corner event Once Upon a Time

Students participation in Bangalore Literature Festival-2023

Department of Hindi

Hindi is Offered for all the Three Courses – B.A., B.Sc. & B.Com.

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Vision

The vision of the department is to create resourceful students, who can contribute to the sustainable development of Hindi in our society by learning the preliminary concepts of various disciplines like literature, language, poetics, etc. Learning of Hindi Language and literature can fully impart the cultural facet of Bharat and Students can be made aware of the streams of our cultural ethos. It moulds the learners as responsible, committed and enlightened citizens of the nation, transforming them in to a librated individuals.

Mission

Creating awareness about Hindi Language and Literature to Hindi learners, in south India which are Non-Hindi speaking areas. To disseminate basic information and adequate knowledge about the new trends in Hindi Language and literature. To empower the learners to explore career appropriate ambience leading to creative and critical thinking among them.

Best Practices of the Department

“EKALAVYA PURUSKAR” is given to the highest marks achiever in Hindi, in all the four semesters, from BA/BSc/BCom stream every year with a cash prize of Rs. 5000/-, a momento & a certificate.
“PRAMA PRIYA SHISHYA PURUSKAR” is given to selected students for their dedication, punctuality and hardwork throughout 4 semesters.
“SHATHAK PURUSKAR” is given to centum scorer in Hindi in any semster, with a smart watch, a memento & a certificate.

Faculty Achievements

“EKALAVYA PURUSKAR” is given to the highest marks achiever in Hindi, in all the four semesters, from BA/BSc/BCom stream every year with a cash prize of Rs. 5000/-, a momento & a certificate.
“PRAMA PRIYA SHISHYA PURUSKAR” is given to selected students for their dedication, punctuality and hardwork throughout 4 semesters.
“SHATHAK PURUSKAR” is given to centum scorer in Hindi in any semster, with a smart watch, a memento & a certificate.

Dr. MANJUSHREE MENON

MINOR RESEARCH PROJECT completed sponsored by UGC under XII plan.
Appointed as the member of the Board of Studies by Bangalore University & Bengaluru City University.
Appointed as the Chairperson for the Annual Scheme UG examiniation conducted by Bangalore University.
Appointed as the Chairperson for the Semester Scheme UG Examinations conducted by Bengaluru City University.

Dr. B. RAVINDRA NAIK

Received “Kalam Sadhak” award from “Brijalok Sathitya Kala Samskriti Academy” Agra in the year 2021.
Selected by UGC National Fellowship (JRF-SRF) for Higher Education, Govt. of India.

Department Activities

All the activities conducted are student centric

BHASHA UTSAV- Every year various competitions are held and prizes distributed during the function.

A TALK-A Talk is organised for the students based on the syllabus.

Department of KANNADA

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Programmes Offered

BA, Bsc, Bcom

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Department of SANSKRIT

The department of Sanskrit was established in the year 1958 by Prof. M P L Sastry.The department offers courses under Bachelor of Arts,Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Science

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Vision & Mission

To enlighten our students with Indian Knowledge System[IKS]
To make Sanskrit a vibrant field of multidisciplinary research.

Best Practices of the Department

Inter collegiate events are conducted on account of Gita Jayanti celebration every year.
Sanskrit students are sent from the Department to teach Govt school students some activity like painting etc.
Encouraging students to present papers in seminars, inter collegiate competitions.
Sharing good speakers videos with students to motivate them.
Faculty counsel students, mentees whenever approached.
Inter – class competition are conducted by the Department

Faculty Achievement

BOE Membership in i) BU ii)BCU iii) As external BOE member in MLAC Dr. S Radhakrishnan Awardee

Department Activities

Intercollegiate fests are conducted under the platform like Gita Study Circle [Gita Jayanthi celebrations] Sanskrit day etc. to encourage students to participate in competitions like Gita recitation, quiz, essay writing, speech, poster making etc..

Avirbhava-inter collegiate fest

Paper presentation in national level

Counseling mentees

Saraswati Pooja

Hands on training for students on Digitalization of Inscriptions

Mathematics
Kannada

Post Graduate Department of Mathematics

The Post Graduate Department of Mathematics is established in the year 1987, formerly affiliated to Bangalore University is now under Bengaluru City University.
The department got upgraded as Research Centre in applied mathematics due to its active involvement in research in the year 2005.
The primary focus of this Centre is to inculcate research culture in students and faculty.
Till date 34 batches of students have been successfully completed the M.Sc. program from the department.
Seven students are conferred with Ph. D. from the research Centre.
Presently three students are pursuing Ph. D.
The Department encourages the students for research, cultural and sports activities along with academics.

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Programmes Offered

M. Sc. in Mathematics
Ph. D. in Mathematics

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Vision

To develop and expand innovative research programs.
To develop a range of resources and strategies to provide the highest level of quality services possible to the research community that positions our research center for a successful future.
To expand regional, national and international collaborations with Industries, government and academic institutions.
To obtain research funding from different agencies.

Mission

Help students to reach global standards in academics.
Encourage students and faculty to publish quality research papers in Scopus indexed journals.
Provide opportunities for faculty to gain knowledge in teaching methodologies

INTER-COLLEGIATE FEST

Intercollegiate competitions on the eve of National Science Day Organized by Reva University on 9th & 10th March 2022 won second prize for spell bee and third prize for documentary

Intercollegiate Science Fest on the eve of National Science Day Organized by BMS College for women in association with Karnataka Rajya Vignana Parishat on 28th February 2022. Bhavan K B of Sr. M. Sc. won first prize for lecture Competition

BEST PRACTICES OF THE DEPARTMENT

Organizing workshops and seminars. Creative Corner: M. Sc. Students will prepare and display charts on different applications of Mathematics

Faculty Achievements

Dr. Asha C. S

Recognized research guide from Bengaluru City University and VTU

Dr. Tejasuwini M.

Secured 4Th rank in B.Sc. from Bangalore University. Awarded gold medal for scoring 7 times centum in Mathematics subject of B.Sc. degree.
Secured 3rd rank in M.Sc. from Bangalore University.

DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES

Student Induction Program
Creative Corner
National Mathematics Day
National Science Day
Matrubhasha Divas
Workshops and seminars
Freshers Day
Sarswati Pooja
Fare well

PG Department of Kannada

The PG Department of Kannada was established in 2005 , keeping in view the art, culture, literature, research of Kannada. The college is affiliated to Bengaluru city university. The department is thriving hard in order to provide mastery over the subject to the students.

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Programmes Offered

PG KANNADA

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Vision

To obtain research funding from different agencies.

Mission

Enhancement of research in collaboration with other research centres.

INTER-COLLEGIATE FEST

Student Participation in intercollegiate activities :

2nd MA Students Participated in one day National Seminar on “Sree Ramayana Darshanam” , organized by National College, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru on 28-02-2018
2nd MA Students participated in one day state level seminar on ‘Gnanapeeta prashasti puraskruta Chandrashekhara Kambaarara Sahitya’ organized by KLE College, Rajajinagar, on 16-10-2018. Our student Mamatha G was adjudged as the “Best Presenter”.
2nd MA Students participated in one day National Level Seminar on folk poetic – “Maleya Mahadeshwara” organized by the Kannada Study Center, Bengaluru University on April 28th 2018.
2nd MA Students participated in “One day Research Writing Workshop” organized by Udaya Banu Higher education center on December 02nd 2018.

BEST PRACTICES OF THE DEPARTMENT

Research based on field study related to folk culture.

DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES

One day study trip to Malavalli, Halaguru, Boppegowdanapura, Chikkalluru and ‘Manteswamy and Siddappaji’ Temples.
‘Jagadagala Mantapa’ – Vachana saahitya mattu Prajaaprabhutva organized by Sidda Mangala Seva Trust and M E S Kannada UG and PG Department on 31st July 2018.
Epigraphic study trip to Bengaluru Government museum guided by K R Ganesh on October 28th 2018.
MES College of ACS – Kannada UG and PG Departments organized a one day literature workshop on Kuvempu study along with Kuvempu Bhasha Bharati, Bengaluru on November 2nd 2018.
The departments of languages of M E S college organized ‘Matrubhasha divasa’ on February 21st 2019.
Inscriptional study tour to Shravanabelagola, Beluru and Halebidu on April 4 th 2019. Guided by Dr.K.R.Ganesh.
Epigraphy study tour to Doddabeguru guided by K R Ganesh on May 1 st 2019.
Book release function authored by Dr.Ramakrishnaiah on November 26, 2021.
The department organized one day webinar on “Literature and world culture” on 6-11-2020. RESOURCE person : Dr.B.A. Annadanesh HOD, Department of PG MLAWC Bengaluru.

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Department of ECONOMICS

Programmes Offered Under NEP

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Smt. Vanitha. R

Dr. Mohammed Ashfaq Ahamed

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Department of HISTORY

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Smt. Maheshwari N Kumar

Ms Thejeshwari S

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Department of JOURNALISM

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TEACHING STAFF

Sangeetha R

Vaishnavi V

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Department of sociology

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Anupama S

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Department of COMMERCE

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Deepa Dharshini G P

Indu Y

Dr.Yeshwanth Kumar C.K

Madhuri M J

Jyothsna KV

Sindhu Prabhakara N

Swetha Sarathy S

Pallavi. P

Shilpa K P

Sindhu Bhairavi G. U

Nischitha H

Pavithra.C

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Department of physics

Programmes Offered

teaching staff

Dr. D. Usharani

S Rajeswari

Dr. Syed Habeebulla Hussain

K N Prathibha

Dr. Kamalashri N

non-teaching staff

Mrs. Kavitha V

Mr. Babu G N

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Department of chemistry

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