Deccan Education Society's
Affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University, UGC - College with Potential for Excellence (CPE) UGC- College of Excellence (CE)
UGC Special Heritage Status, DBT - STAR Status College, DST - FIST Supported Science Departments
NAAC accredited “A” Grade (3.62 CGPA on 4 point scale)
NIRF Ranking : 42nd (2020) 35th (2017) 19th (2018) 27th (2019)
AISHE Code : C - 41431
Department of Biotechnology- Ministry of Science and Technology
Star Status/ STAR Scheme
Objective of the Scheme
Year of Award
List of Departments supported under the Scheme
1 |
Department of Biotechnology |
STAR Status |
2 |
Department of Chemistry |
STAR Status |
3 |
Department of Computer Science |
STAR Scheme |
4 |
Department of Electronic Science |
STAR Status |
5 |
Department of Environmental Science |
STAR Scheme |
6 |
Department of Geology |
STAR Scheme |
7 |
Department of Microbiology |
STAR Status |
8 |
Department of Physics |
STAR Status |
9 |
Department of Statistics |
STAR Scheme |
10 |
Department of Zoology |
STAR Status |
Focus of the Scheme
1 |
Promotion and propagation of Interdisciplinary activities. Establish the concept of Add On Practical’s to enhance Student’s practical skills and go beyond the prescribed curriculum and maximise the number of beneficiaries |
2 |
Create and establish a platform for face to face with scientists, experts in various subjects, theme based lecture series, workshops with researchers and industry and strengthen research and industry activities for undergraduate students. |
3 |
Workshops to strengthen basic techniques and life skills in all subjects. |
4 |
Organize poster competition, exhibitions and PRAYAS- Popularization of Science for the young minds. |
5 |
Strengthening School Education (Maths and Science) through Science Education Initiative (SEI) |
Coordinators for STAR Status/ Scheme
1 |
Department of Biotechnology |
Dr. Dhanashri Godbole |
2 |
Department of Chemistry |
Dr. Parbati Bandyopadhyay |
3 |
Department of Computer Science |
Shri. Jeevan Limaye |
4 |
Department of Electronic Science |
Dr. Madhukar Zambre |
5 |
Department of Environmental Science |
Dr. Preeti Aphale |
6 |
Department of Geology |
Dr. Devdutt Upasani |
7 |
Department of Microbiology |
Dr. Suneeti Gore |
8 |
Department of Physics |
Dr. Alka Deshmukh |
9 |
Department of Statistics |
Smt. Charuta Dabir |
10 |
Department of Zoology |
Dr. Anukriti Nigam |
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Programme Coordinator |
Dr. Samir Terdalkar |
Advisory Committee
1 |
Dr. Ravindrasing Pardeshi |
Principal and Chairman |
2 |
Dr. Garima Gupta |
Scientist “E”, Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, CGO Complex, Lodi Road, Delhi |
3 |
Prof. Arvind Shaligram |
Professor and Head, Department of Electronic Science Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune |
3 |
Prof. Bimalendu Nath |
Professor, Department of Zoology Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune |
4 |
Prof. Satish Pardeshi |
Professor, Department of Chemistry Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune |
5 |
Dr. Dhanashri Godbole |
Department of Biotechnology |
6 |
Dr. Parbati Bandyopadhyay |
Department of Chemistry |
7 |
Shri. Jeevan Limaye |
Department of Computer Science |
8 |
Dr. Madhukar Zambre |
Department of Electronic Science |
9 |
Smt. Preeti Aphale |
Department of Environmental Science |
10 |
Dr. Devdutt Upasani |
Department of Geology |
11 |
Dr. Suneeti Gore |
Department of Microbiology |
12 |
Dr. Alka Deshmukh |
Department of Physics |
13 |
Smt. Charuta Dabir |
Department of Statistics |
14 |
Dr. Anukriti Nigam |
Department of Zoology |
15 |
Dr. Samir Terdalkar |
Programme Coordinator |
DBT STAR College Scheme/ Status
List of Add On Practicals
Course Code |
Name of Course |
BT (1) |
Basic techniques in Plant Tissue Culture
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BT (2) |
Advanced Animal Tissue Culture Techniques
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BT (3) |
Hands on Protein Separation Techniques
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BT (4) |
Propagation of virus in chick embryo model and enrichment and isolation of bacteriophages
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BT (5) |
Basic Cell Biology for Mathematics, Statistics, Physics and Electronic Science Students.
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BT(6) |
Effect of ETBr and UV on laccase production in Fungi Skill: Ability to assess DNA mutagenic effect indirectly |
BT(7) |
Tracking the embryonic development of chick till hatching Skill: Ability to observe and ascertain embryonic development and different embryo staging parameters |
C (1) |
Organic Chemistry
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C (2) |
Physical Chemistry
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C (3) |
Inorganic and Analytical techniques
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C (4) |
Biochemistry
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C (5) |
Enzymology
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C(6) |
“Scientific Graphing” Skill: How to follow acid base titrations pH-metrically. The result of pH Vs ml. of titrant added was plotted on an excel sheet and resultant graphs were plotted in linear, logarithmic and exponential scales by using MS excel. |
C(7) |
Paper chromatography- separation and identification of metal ions using paper chromatography technique Skill: Separation of metal ions using chromatography |
C(8) |
Isolation of lycopene from tomatoes and determination of lambda Max. Skill: Extraction of natural products and use of UV spectrophotometer |
C(9) |
Green synthesis of 4- nitro-2-hydroxy benzoic acid using calcium nitrate Skill: Green synthesis (avoiding the use of nitric acid) |
C(10) |
Learning Chemistry with CHEM Draw software and models Skill: use of CHEM draw software and prepare models and 3D visualization of molecules |
C(11) |
Adulterations in milk Skill: Identify the adulterants in milk samples |
CS (1) |
Modeling and Simulation Tools Learning software tools for report generation of any Science data |
ES (1) |
Use MATLAB for scientific computing
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ES (2) |
Use CAD package for preparation of PCB layout - Analog circuits
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ES (3) |
Study the characteristics of Temperature sensors
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ES (4) |
Introduction to PLC hardware
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ES (5) |
Real World Interfacing for smart Instrumentation
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ES(6) |
Implementation of logic gates on PLC Skill: Logic development for automation applications |
ES(7) |
Implementation of Timers and counters on PLC Skill: PLC programming |
ES(8) |
Implementation of temperature controller using ON-OFF Control on PLC Skill: Implementation on PLC |
EVS(1) |
Waste Water Treatment and ETP Skill: Designing skills and technical skills development |
EVS(2) |
Watershed Management Skill: Case studies discussed and practicals related to Well inventory, Drainage analysis were conducted. |
GEO(1) |
Hands on training practical in Gemmology Skill: Identification of gemstones. |
MB (1) |
Basic Microbial Techniques for Non Microbiology Students
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MB (2) |
Immunological Techniques for Antigen - Antibody Interactions
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MB (3) |
Introduction to Basic Molecular Biology Techniques
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MB (4) |
Pharmaceutical techniques
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MB(5) |
Techniques in molecular biology and immunology. Skill: Plasmid isolation,purification and immuno electrophoresis. |
P (1) |
Introduction to Nanomaterials and Nanoscience
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P (2) |
Basic Course in Observational Astronomy
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P (3) |
Course in Radiation Physics
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P (4) |
Scientific Model Making Understanding the basic principles behind the project/ model making, designing models, engineering drawing of the model and preparing the working model.
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P(5) |
Poisson’s ratio of rubber tube. Skill: Measurement skills of elastic constants |
P(6) |
Boyle’s Law apparatus. Skill: Measurement of pressure and volume. |
P(7) |
Searl’s method for viscosity. Skill: Fluid mechanics |
P(8) |
Fibre optics kit. Skill: Communication through optical fibre. |
P(9) |
Vibration magnetometer and deflection magnetometer. Skill: Measurement of magnetic properties |
P(10) |
Kundt’s tube Skill: Acoustic measurement. |
S(1) |
Using “R” software (Use in three different practical’s) (three levels: beginners, intermediate and advanced) Skill: Use of “R’ software and applications |
Z (1) |
Introduction to General Laboratory Procedures
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Z (2) |
Basic Methods in Cell Biology
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Z (3) |
Haematological Techniques
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Z(4) |
Isolation and identification of bone marrow cells Skill: procedure for isolation of cells, slide preparation and identification |
DBT STAR College Scheme/ Status
List of Hand’s On / Skill Based Programmes
Sr.No |
Title of Workshop/ Seminar |
1 |
Hands On Training programme on “Transformation” and “Basic Bioinformatics Tools” |
2 |
Seminar on “Conservation of Sacred Grooves” |
3 |
Seminar on “Introduction to Big Data Modelling and Management Systems” |
4 |
Seminar on “Intellectual Property Rights” for Science Teachers and Students |
5 |
One Day Workshop on “Scientific Writing” for Science Students |
6 |
One Day workshop on “Microscale Techniques” for Chemistry Students |
7 |
One Day Workshop on “Laboratory Safety Measures” for Laboratory Assistants |
8 |
One Day Workshop on “Instrumentation Maintenance” for teaching and Non Teaching Staff |
9 |
One Day workshop on Use of Various Instruments used in Radiation Dosimetry for Students |
10 |
One Day Seminar on “Medical Dosimetry, Radiation Dosimetry and Radiation Protection” |
11 |
Hands on Workshop on Different Synthesis Methods of Nanoparticles |
12 |
Hands On Workshop on “Chick Embryo YSM (Yolk Sac Model) for Angiogenesis |
13 |
Hands On Workshop on “Stem Cell Technology” |
14 |
Soft Skills Training for Life Science Students
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15 |
One Day Workshop on “Vector Borne Diseases” in collaboration with National Institute of Virology, Pune. |
16 |
Three day observation session of Geminides Meteor showers in December. Observations accepted by the International Meteor Organization. |
17 |
Frontiers in Physics IX – 19th & 20th January 2016, Speakers: Prof. Arun Nigawekar, Former Vice Chancellor, Pune University &Former Chairman, UGC, Prof. Anvar Sukrov, New Castle University, U.K., Dr. Peter Kamphius, CSRIO, Australia, Prof. Ramprasad Mukhopadyha, BARC, Mumbai. Prof. Ajith Kembavi, Former Director IUCAA, Pune, Prof. Sunil Mukhi, Head, Department of Physics, IISER, Pune, Dr. Sudipto Muhuri, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune and Dr. Aparna Deshpande, IISER, Pune. |
Field Visits
Biotechnology |
Outcome: Bird community sampling and preparation of inventory of avifaunal species and their abundance.
Outcome: Students learnt about various adulteration tests for checking milk quality, cheese, paneer and shrikand preparation units. Importance of hygiene and quality maintenance in this plant was observed by students. |
Chemistry |
Outcome: To understand the application of various polymer products in automobile industry.Students thoroughly understood various processes like moulding in manufacturing of different plastic parts of automobiles like mud-guards, indicators, speedometers etc. |
Outcome: To know the different processes the milk undergoes right from its collection from farmers to the packaging. Students understood processes like pasturisation., homogenization of milk. Manufacturing processes in cheese, butter manufacturing, packaging of milk and its products was observed by students. |
Outcome: To understand chemistry behind manufacturing of colours and coatings. Students understood processes like varnish and ink manufacturing, premixing of pigments, resins, solvents, additives during dye manufacturing. Students were made aware of quality control processes and testing of materials. |
Outcome: To understand the chemistry involved in household industries like perfumery , essence stick industry. The manufacturing unit and equipments were studied by students. |
Outcome: To understand the role of nutrients in plant tissue culture. Students identified various macro and micro nutrients essential for plant tissue culture, propagation and filed studies. |
Environmental Science |
Outcome: Wetland Birds studies and on field practical of Light Penetration using secchidisc and identification of wetland birds. |
Outcome: To study and assessplant diversity and species abundance studies. |
Outcome: Visit the Institute and know about various research programmes, different departments of NIO and interact with Scientists. |
Outcome :Students learn about restoration objectives, planning, procedure and implementation of restoration activity. |
Outcome: Students learnt about ex-situ conservation and ecotourism development at village level. Students also learned about importance of mangrove ecosystem to shoreline communities as well as benefits of organic farming. |
Outcome: To study instrumentation techniques and methods of soil collection preservation and analytical techniques. Demo of Mission Soil Health Card of Central Government was exhibited/ demonstrated by the officials and importance of mission was explained to students. |
Outcome : To study waste collection and local transfer of waste for disposal purpose and waste handling and management of Pune city. |
Outcome: To study the renewable energy harnessing techniques. Demonstration of solar cells and actual working of solar panels and monitoring its output through internet. |
Outcome : Identification of migratory bird species inhabiting wetlands near Kavadiphata near Pune. |
Outcome :To study effect of pollution on Mutha River and various social, cultural aspects of river with Pune City. |
Outcome : To understand basics in geological data processing. Students learned about basic techniques of geological aspects and their application in environmental sciences. |
Geology |
Outcome : Data collection for hazard zonation, geophysical investigation and hydrogeological interpretations |
Outcome : Study of geomorphic features and Deccan trap basalts and identification of types of basalts and different geomorphic features in the field |
Microbiology |
Outcome : To study various instruments and its applications in pharmaceutical industry like formulation of drugs and operations of various instrument like tableting machine, HPLC GC-MS etc. |
Physics |
Outcome: To learn new laboratory techniques, manuals, experimental set ups and interaction with their laboratory assistants and attendants. |
Outcome: Exposing FY/TY B.Sc. students to National institutions and exhibitions. |
Outcome: Exposure to science museum and working models. |
Outcome : To work as volunteers on Science Day explaining exhibits |
Statistics |
Outcome : Training for SAS and Introduction of SAS to the faculty of Department of Statistics |
Zoology |
Outcome: To get an insight of Laboratory techniques in practiced in animal tissue culture lab. Learnt various protocols and interacted with the scientist working in the field of animal tissue culture. |
Other Skill Enhancement Programmes
Biotechnology
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Electronic Science
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Environmental Science
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Physics
Programme from Monday, 3rd Dec 2018 to Friday, 7th Dec 2018 (5 days) supported by Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India. Total no. of undergraduate students benefited from interdisciplinary courses including Physics, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology: 35
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Zoology
Introduction to Instrumentation, Principles and Applications No. of beneficiaries: 40 2. A one day hands on workshop on “Techniques In Sericulture” was conducted by Sericulture department, BIAF, Pune. No. of beneficiaries: 120 3. A two day hands-on and add- on workshop on “Amphibians as model system in understanding biological phenomena” in association with department of Zoology, SPPU, Pune. Animal Model: Indian Skipper Frog (Euphlyctiscyanophlyctis). No. of beneficiaries: 35 4. Add on workshop was conducted “First aid in laboratory and Good Laboratory practices” in association with GM College of Paramedical Science, Pune. No. of beneficiaries: 52 5. Two day hands-on/add-on workshop on “Cell Culture “ in association with Cell Culture Laboratory of Dr. DY Patil University, Pune. No. of beneficiaries: 25 6. Four day workshop on Introduction of Python to Programming, and Basic Statistics and R Programming was conducted in association with Department of Computer Science for life sciences students. No. of beneficiaries: 22 |
DBT STAR College Scheme/ Status
Guest faculty/ Face to Face with Scientists
First Phase
Sr. No. |
Name of Guest Faculty |
Affiliation |
Topic |
1 |
Dr. Nutan Malpathak |
Professor, Department of Botany, SPPU, Pune. |
Plant tissue culture techniques and applications |
2 |
Dr. Mohan V. Kulkarni |
Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, SPPU, Pune. |
Protein Analytical techniques |
3 |
Smt. Supriya Patil |
Abasaheb Garware College, Pune |
Development of GUI |
4 |
Shri. Kaustubh Sakhare |
PICT, Pune |
Image Processing in MATLAB |
5 |
Shri. Prashant Baylla |
PROVIZ Instruments, Pune |
Microwind Software for VLSI design |
6 |
Shri. S. S. Dudam |
PICT, Pune |
Communication Protocols for microcontrollers |
7 |
Shri. Mangesh Edake |
Shradhha Engineering, Pune |
RTOS fundamentals |
8 |
Shri. D. V. Kulkarni |
Director, ITI, Pune |
PLC programming |
9 |
Shri. Ashish Bhopale |
Shradhha Engineering, Pune |
SMT and SMD practices |
10 |
Shri. Sushant Patankar |
Department of Microbiology, Biorad Medisys Private Ltd., Pune. |
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11 |
Shri. Madhav Khare |
Director, Shastravahini, Pune. |
Scientific Model Making |
12 |
Smt. Sunita Khare |
Shastravahini, Pune. |
Scientific Model Making |
13 |
Smt. Sherry Chhabra |
Inter University Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics, Pune (IUCAA) |
Introduction to Night sky & use of Stellerium Software |
14 |
Prof. Sulabha Kulkarni |
UGC- Professor, IISER Pune |
Introduction to Nanomaterials and their applications |
15 |
Dr. Dattatraya Late |
Ramanujan Fellow, National Chemical Laboratories, Pune |
Introduction to Nanotechnology |
16 |
Shri. Varun Bhalerao |
Inter University Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics, Pune (IUCAA) |
Handling Telescope Mounts and Fabrication of Reflector and Refractor |
17 |
Shri. Samir Dhurde |
Inter University Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics, Pune (IUCAA) |
Spectrum Analysis |
18 |
Shri. Santosh Agade |
Inter University Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics, Pune (IUCAA) |
Using Astronomy Software for Messiner Objects |
19 |
Smt. Sonal Thorne |
Inter University Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics, Pune (IUCAA) |
Use of Virtual Observatory (VO) and WWT (World Wide Telescope) |
20 |
Dr. Nutan Malpathak |
Professor, Department of Botany, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune |
Plant tissue culture techniques and applications |
21 |
Dr. Mohan V. Kulkarni |
Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune |
Protein Analytical techniques |
22 |
Padmabhushan Padmashree Prof. Madhav Gadgil |
Role of Environmentalists in Today’s World. |
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23 |
Dr. L. S. Shashidhara, |
IISER, Pune |
Evolution Of Human Cognition |
24 |
Dr. Surendra Ghaskadbi
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Agharkar Research Institute, Pune |
Molecular Regulation of Evolution of body plan in animals |
25 |
Dr. Prasad Bhagat, |
National Chemical Laboratory, Venture Centre, Pune |
Overview and History of Eukaryotic Genetics |
26 |
Dr. Lalita Limaye, |
National Center for Cell Science, Pune |
Stem Cells with special reference to Haematopoietic Stem Cells |
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Dr. B. B. Nath, |
Department of Zoology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune |
Modern Chromosomal Genetics: Application & Future Perspectives |
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Dr. Deepti Deobagkar |
Department of Microbiology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune |
Metagenomics and Exploration of Marine Ecosystems |
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Dr. Vasudevan Seshadri, |
National Center for Cell Science, Pune |
Host Factors contributing to Parasite Infection – Malaria |
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Dr. Nagaraj Balasubramanian, |
IISER, Pune |
To stick or not to stick that is the question: The Role of Cell Adhesion in our lives |
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Dr. Sanjeev Galande, |
IISER, Pune |
From Genome to Epigenome: New Perspective for Understanding of Complex Diseases |
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Dr. Maerikar |
Puram Ecovision |
Solid Waste Management |
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Dr. Suhas Waingankar |
CEE, Pune |
Filed Survey techniques |
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Dr. Himanshu Kulkarni |
ACWADAM, Pune |
Watershed Management |
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Shri. Ajunkya Pathak |
VKE, Pune |
Environment Impact Assessment |
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Dr. Girish Jathar |
WOTR, Pune |
Biodiversity and Watershed Management |
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Lokayat, Pune
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Water Crisis- Lecture and Screening of Documentary GMO’s and Garbage Issue Radiation and Environment |
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Second Phase
Biotechnology
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Computer Science
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Electronic Science
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Environmental Science
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Geology
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Microbiology
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Physics
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Statistics 1. Saurabh Chakraborthy, Symphony AI Chennai, Introductory session, model building and App development (3 days) |
Zoology
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DBT STAR College Scheme/ Status
Mini Research Projects/ Dissertations
First Phase
Sr.No. |
Title of Project |
1 |
Ecofriendly Synthesis of nanomaterial and its characterization |
2 |
Synthesis of starch-g-acrylamide hydrogels and its possible applications |
3 |
Study of adsorption of fluorides on groundnut shell ash |
4 |
Phytochemical analysis of C. argenta |
5 |
Synthesis of bioactive pyrazolines by using various catalysis |
6 |
Synthesis of quinolene and its derivatives by using N-doped TiO2 as nonaocatalyst |
7 |
To study the catalytic activity of mixed dicarboxyliate |
8 |
Design, Synthesis and Characterization of ligand and metal complexes with biologically active thiosemicarbazone ligands |
9 |
Synthesis and characterization of Ruthenium(II) complexes of some biologically active thiosemicarbazone ligands |
10 |
Metabolic profiling of C. argenta |
11 |
Synthesis of heterocyclic compunds |
12 |
Ethanol Production by cellulytic bacteria isolated from kitchen and municipal waste |
13 |
Isolation of endophtyic bacteria from tulsi and analysis of their protein content |
14 |
To study medicinal properties of lichen thallus and its isolated mycobiont |
15 |
Optimization of activity of enzymes isolated from carrots and liver |
16 |
Effect of different sound frequencies on development of chick embryo |
17 |
Study of microflora on surface of eggs procured from different sources |
18 |
Screening of antimicrobial activity of different food preservative like sodium benzoate, potassium meta bisulphate and butilated hydroxyl toluene (BHA) |
19 |
E.coli promotion of photosynthesis in chloroplast |
20 |
Which spice inhibits bacterial growth the best |
21 |
Detection of anti-microbial effect of garlic |
22 |
Assessment of the microbial flora on cell phones of science students after laboratory work in college against cell phones of arts and commerce faculty students |
23 |
Application of lactic acid bacteria in improvement of lactose intolerance symptoms |
24 |
Cannibalism: A Social Behaviour in Sporulating Bacillus subtilis |
25 |
Estimation of Antimicrobial Properties of Essential oil based hand sanitizer |
26 |
Biofiltration of Air |
27 |
Waste water treatment for removal of phosphates |
28 |
Study of angiosperms of Pabe Ghat |
29 |
Characterization of nest site selection by white bellied sea eagle |
30 |
Use of statistics in environment conservation |
31 |
Data analysis using psychological tests |
32 |
Projects related to statistical analysis of finance/ social/educational |
33 |
Statistical Analysis of Data related to Economics |
34 |
Medical Statistics |
35 |
Development of fiber optic displacement sensor for sugar concentration measurement |
36 |
To Study the Medicinal Plants (Adathoda vasica, Ocimum sanctum and Asparagus racemasus) for their antibiotic activity |
Second Phase
Biotechnology |
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1 |
Title: To study the behavioral aspects of wild and mutant Drosophila in response to various stimuli Outcome: Students learned handling Drosophila, their identification and behavioral pattern. |
2 |
Title: “Differentiate between organisms present on packaged organic and vegetables from street vendors” Outcome: Students isolated and identified coliforms and compared their presence in all samples. |
3 |
Title: “Effect of certain drugs on chick embryo development” Outcome: Students learned mounting of chick embryo and compare normal and abnormal development in response to various drugs. |
4 |
Title: “Biochemical characterization of unknown strain P2 isolated from kitchen waste” Outcome: Students explored the possible identification of novel organism. |
5 |
Title: “Effect of Agnihotra ash on plant and bacterial growth”. Outcome: Applying traditional knowledge to current science |
6 |
Title: “Phytoremediation”: A tool for controlling pollution Outcome: Application of live plant systems to control pollution |
7 |
Title: “To attempt sea weed cultivation in non- coastal region”. Outcome: Tapping the protein source and mass production in noncoastal region. |
8 |
Title: Extraction of phenolic compounds and alkaloids from the leaves of Papaya (Cauica papaya) Outcome: Students could understand and identify secondary metabolites. |
9 |
Title: Study of the protein profile and comparative antioxidant activity of locally cultivated species of Mushrooms Outcome: Students could learn biotechnology techniques to study the mushroom protein profile |
10 |
Title:Analysis of anti-diabetic properties of Costusigneus. Outcome: Students explored to determine the medicinal potential of natural source at lab level |
11 |
Title: Checking effects of plant extracts on Drosophila culture. Outcome: Study the effect of plant extract on new model system. |
12 |
Title: Soil analysis of four states. Outcome: Students could analyze the physicochemical properties of soil from different sources |
13 |
Title: Effects of different frequency on development of chick embryo Outcome: Students could study the effect of sound on actual live system. |
Chemistry |
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1 |
Title: Evaluation of antibacterial activity of Ibuprofen derivatives. Outcome: Designed and synthesized novel ibuprofen derivatives. The derivatives were characterized using NMR, IR and Mass spectrometry. The derivatives displayed better MIC values with gram negative as well as gram positive bacteria than the control used. |
2 |
Title: Inhibition studies of acetylcholinesterase enzyme using Ruthenium(II) polypyridyl complexes. Outcome: Synthesized Ruthenium(II) polypyridyl complexes of NSAIDs. The complexes were characterized using IR, NMR, Mass spectrometry and cyclic voltammetry technique. The complexes exhibited appreciable inhibition of acetylcholinesterase enzyme. |
3 |
Title: Molecular interactions of ionic liquids based on Choline and amino acid anions. Outcome: Molecular structure , electron density topography , vibrational frequencies and molecular interactions were investigated using density functional approach. |
Computer Science |
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1 |
Title: Smart Attendance System. Outcome: The project has developed smart attendance system for marking attendance of students in classroom (App based). |
2 |
Title: Online medicine billing shop. Outcome: Developed for inventory management of medical shops (App based) |
3 |
Title: Gourmet with love. Outcome: Developed for delivery of food on the basis of calorific values of individuals. |
4 |
Title: Non-linear data structures tutorial. Outcome: It is a tool that can be used to demonstrate the concepts of non-linear data structures. |
Electronic Science |
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1 |
Title: Wi-fi based Adventures Sports health monitoring system. Outcome: Paper present at“International Conference on Internet of Things” organized by New Arts, Science and Commerce College, Ahmednagar. Published in International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR), Vol. No.6, issue no.1, Jan2019, Paper ID: IJRAR 190O036 |
Environmental Science |
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1 |
Title: Environmental Status of Pashan lake, Pune, India. Outcome: Baseline data of flora and bird diversity was generated. Water Quality Index of Pashan lake was calculated which shows pollution status of study area and deterioration of lake ecosystem. |
2 |
Title: Livelihood and ecological status of Melghat tribes and Melghattiger Reserve along with their Ethno botanical knowledge Outcome: Livelihood assessment of Kodgu tribe has been studied. Their traditional knowledge and their role in conservation of medicinal plants were studied. |
3 |
Title: Environmental and social issues nearDandekarPul slum area of Pune city. Outcome: Environmental issues faced by people living in slum areas were studied. A detailed survey was carried out and documented. A video documentary has also been prepared. |
4 |
Title: A comparative study of environmental awareness based on Board of Education and age group (CBSE, SSC and ICSE Boards) Outcome: Present study focused on comparaison of syllabi from different Boards of Education and identified gaps between these Boards for Environmental Education. |
5 |
Title: Effect of different concentrations of dettol on oxygen consumption of Carassiusauratus(locally available freshwater fish species) Outcome: Toxicity studies and effects on breathing rate of Carassiusauratusdue to exposure at different concentrations of dettol were studied. |
6 |
Title: Effect of urbanization on the concentration of black kites Milvus migrans. Outcome: The study revealed reasons like species’ adaptation ability, opportunistic hunting habit, co-existence with humans etc., are responsible for high number of black kites. |
Geology |
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1 |
Title: Hydrogeological mapping in Naigaon area, Purandar to demarcate aquifers. Outcome: Geological log and hydrogeological map was prepared. Two aquifers delineated in the region. |
2 |
Title: Water Quality studies in Naigaon area, Purandar, Pune. Outcome: Water Quality data collected and analysed for 15 different wells in the area. |
3 |
Title: Geophysical studies in Purandar region, Pune. Outcome: Electrical resistivity (Schlumberger method) used for understanding subsurface rock structure in the area |
4 |
Title: Water table data studies in Naigaon area, Purandar, Pune Outcome: Water level data measured and analyzed to understand the flow and behavious of groundwater in the region. |
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Title: Landslide hazard zonation mapping of Diveghat region, Pune Outcome: Structural data collected and slope stability analysis conducted. |
Microbiology (model making) |
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Ion Pumps The model explains: Plasma membrane is a network of lipid and proteins that forms the boundary between the cells content and outside of the cell. It is a semipermeable and regulates the material that enter and exits the cell.Ion selective channels are present in plasma membrane of all cells and in intracellular membranes of eukaryotes.They provide mechanism for moving inorganic ions across membrane. |
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Efflux pump MDR-TB The model explains: Efflux pumps are transport proteins localized and embedded in cytoplasmic membrane of Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria as well as eukaryotic cells and are involved in the extrusion of toxic substrates from within cells into the external environment. |
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Renal transport Na glucose symporter The model explains: The sodium glucose symporter in renal tubules controls the amount of glucose that should be reabsorbed into the blood at the expense of metabolic energy in the form of ATP. |
Physics |
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Title: Designing fiber optic displacement sensor for humidity sensing applications Outcome: Prototype is ready for further experimentation; prototype is ready. |
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Title: Adsorption analysis of heavy metals from aqueous solutions by graphene oxide (GO) composites as a novel adsorbent Outcome: The concentration of Mg changes the morphology of graphene oxide (GO). GO was in the form of thin nanosheets, but on addition of Mg led to formation of rods. Grain size and adsorption increases with addition of magnesium. |
Zoology |
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Title: Scat analysis of Leopards in agro pastoral lands. Outcome: Hair samples of around 10 different species were identified from the scats of leopard collected from Niphad, east forest range. The study revealed that,leopard diet comprised of not only wild animals but also pet and domesticated animals, which indicates the intrusion of this predator in the residential area .Secondary finding were useful to study the predator –prey interactions from the total number of samples being dominated by a particular species from a particular GIS location. |
DBT STAR College Scheme/ Status
Faculty Development Programmes
First Phase
Sr.No |
Title of the Course |
No. of Beneficiaries |
1 |
One Day Workshop on “Plagiarism” for Teachers |
60 |
2 |
One Day Workshop on “Emotional Intelligence” for Teachers and Students |
50 |
3 |
Hands on Workshop on “Techniques in Animal Cell Culture” |
25 |
4 |
One Day Workshop on “Advanced Studies in Petrography and Micropaleantology” |
25 |
5 |
Hands on training Workshop on “Applications of Bioinformatics” |
15 |
6 |
One Day Workshop on Apiculture conducted in collaboration with Central Bee Research and Training Institute, Pune, Government of India. |
60 |
Second Phase
Computer Science |
Skill: Workshop taught about how we can share the knowledge of the subject by conducting small experiments and How mathematics and science subjects can be taught to the students with the help of several experiments. Place: Lucknow No. of teacher participants: 02
Skill: Basic topics in Ruby, ruby data structures, control flow and conditionals, methods and arguments, object oriented concepts etc., Place: Fergusson College (autonomous) No. of teacher participants: 34
No. of teacher’s trained: 02
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Environmental Science |
Anil Agarwal Environment Training Institute, AAETI, Skill : Climate change adaptation and teaching methods Place : Nimli, Rajasthan No. of teacher participants: 08 |
Microbiology |
Skill : LAL test, Sterility testing, synergistic and antagonistic action of drugs on bacteria Place : Pune No. of teacher participants: 12 |
Skill : Plasmid isolation, Purification, Agarose gel electrophoresis, RadialImmunodiffusion and Rocket electrophoresis Place : Pune No. of teacher participants: 13 |
Physics |
Skill : Course enabled participants, through lectures and laboratory sessions, to enhance their skills in experimental physics and facilitate them to introduce the experiments in their respective curricula Place : Bengaluru No. of teacher participants: 01 |
Skill : To orient newly joined Teacher on various aspects of Teaching- Learning, Instructional methodologies, assessment and evolution techniques and use of ICT Place : Pune No. of teacher participants: 03 |
DBT STAR College Scheme/ Status
Outreach activities
Basics of Microscopy , Cell Staining Methods , Clinical Biochemistry and Mounting of Chick Embryo.
Basic Methods used in Microbiology, Sterilization Process and Handling of Microorganisms.
SEI is one of the most prominent activity of teaching maths and science in classrooms of low income schools. Students from Physics (undergraduate) are trained rigorously to teach science and maths to school students and propagate scientific thinking amongst the students. Our students act as ‘Student Volunteers” to carry out this activity. 45 selected interns / fellows received intensive full day training for 3 weeks in the summer vacations. They received pedagogical and content training along with classroom techniques.
These Fellows were placed in the PMC schools for this year to teach Math’s and Science in 43 schools (low income schools, PMC, Pune).
A two day exhibition on Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam is organized twice in a year. The themes included: Early childhood, Education, Career, Work in ISRO/DRDO, Missiles, Poetry & his contribution as President of India.
Celebrating 30 Years of Establishment
of
Department of Biotechnology
Ministry of Science and Technology
Government of India
One day workshop on ‘Technical Writing and Interview Skills’
A one day workshop on ‘Technical Writing and Interview Skills’ was organized on 30th January 2016 at C6 Hall of Department of Chemistry between 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM for the final year students of science faculty.
The detailed program is as follows:
SOP and CV writing |
Mr. Amit Murugkar, Director, Evolve Training and Development, Mumbai |
How to face interview? |
Mr. Sanjeev Sood, Placement Counsellor, RCF, Mumbai |
Technical English |
Dr. Shridhar Gokhale, Ex-Head, Dept. of English, SPPU, Pune |
Scientific Writing |
Dr. Shashidhar, Principal Scientist, National Chemical laboratory,Pune.
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The heads of all the science departments were requested to send the list of interested students to participate in this workshop. 194 students from Biotech, Zoology, Botany, Microbiology, Bio-Chemistry, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Geology and Physics Departments participated in this workshop.
Four interactive sessions were organized during this workshop. The inauguration of the workshop was done in the presence of Hon. Principal Dr. Ravindrasinh G. Pardeshi. In his inaugural speech, Dr. Pardeshi highlighted different initiatives taken by the Fergusson College for the student’s welfare. He also narrated different activities conducted under DBT Star College Scheme. He mentioned the importance of soft skill training for the students entering into professional life.
The first session of the workshop was conducted by Mr. Amit Murugkar, Director, Evolve Training and Development, Mumbai on the topic SOP and CV writing, during which he mentioned the importance of writing a very effective SOP in order to get selected in overseas Universities. He also explained the difference between CV, Bio data and Resume and how to present you through impressive CV. During interactive session, he also discussed about the Dos and Don’ts while writing SOP and CV.
The second session of the workshop was conducted by Mr. Sanjeev Sood, Placement Counsellor, RCF, Mumbai on the topic How to face interview? During this session he guided the audience about how to prepare for interviews. He discussed the general mannerism that should be followed throughout the processes of interview. During the interactive session, he discussed about Dos and Don’ts during the processes of interview.
The third session of the workshop was conducted by Dr. Shridhar Gokhale, Ex-Head, Dept. of English, SP Pune University on the topic Technical English. He explained different aspects of Technical communication. He also demonstrated how to do the effective verbal communication and also how to write grammatically correct sentences. Students also interacted with him at the end of session.
The forth session of the workshop was conducted by Dr. Shashidhar, Principal Scientist, National Chemical laboratory, Pune.During this session, he guided students about the ethics and methodology of scientific writing. He explained different aspects of abstract writing, referencing, title of the paper, authors etc.
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