Kongunadu Arts And Science College, Coimbatore

Bachelor of Arts (BA English Special)

Kongunadu Arts And Science College, Coimbatore offers 3 Years Full Time Bachelors Degree in Bachelor of Arts (BA English Special)

Bachelor of Science (BSc Information Technology)

kongunadu College Of Arts And Science, Coimbatore offers 3 Years Full Time Bachelors Degree in B.Sc Information Technology

Bachelor of Computer application (BCA)

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

Kongunadu Arts and Science College, a College with a difference introduced BSc Computer Science course in the year 1988, with an intake of 30 students, which has grown to 60 as on date. An additional section was introduced for the benefit of the students in the year 1999 with an intake of 40 students and now the strength is 60.

During the academic year 1994-95, the Department crossed another milestone with the introduction of the prestigious and most sought -after course, MCA. The student intake of 30 has now been enhanced to 60.
BCA programme was introduced in the academic year 2000-2001 with an intake of 40 students. The strength has since been increased to 60. An additional section in BCA was introduced in the academic year 2007-2008 with an intake of 50 students.

Keenly observing the explosive developments in the field of Information Technology, the visionaries of the College Management introduced 2 new courses namely, BSc Computer Technology (CT) with an intake of 50 students, and MSc Computer Technology with an intake of 25 students from the academic year 2007-08 to serve the student community in particular and the country in general.

BSc Information Technology (IT) was introduced with an intake of 50 students in the academic year 2008-09. PGDCA (Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications) was also introduced in the academic year 2008-2009 for the benefit of the students who are from other disciplines.
The Department also conducts Job Oriented Courses (JOC) and Career Oriented Programmes (COP), enabling the students to match global standards in their field.

Objectives

To develop quality IT professionals by providing concept oriented subject knowledge supplemented with practical orientation.
To develop the all round personality of the student by inculcating the values of honesty, sincerity, team spirit and work culture.
To provide comprehensive knowledge in various fields of computer science.
To facilitate the application of the fundamentals of computer science by the students to solve software-oriented computing problems.
To instill in students an appreciation of learning and the need to remain abreast of changing technology throughout their careers.
To help students develop oral and written communication skills.
To create an awareness of the prevailing concepts in computing and their realization in current platforms and tools.
To teach computer science concepts using contemporary industry computing tools and adhering to industry standards.

The future champions of the IT field are being groomed at the KASC Computer Center. The Department boasts of a well-equipped computer center with state-of-the -art infrastructure. Totally there are 500 systems connected with various servers.
Global communication in the competitive business world has become essential as the introduction of electronic commerce and other web based applications has a greater impact today. The Department provides Internet access to all its students.

Bachelor of Business Management (BBM)

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

The Department of Business Management was established in the year 1997. The Department moulds the students to face the global competences in the changing business environment. Our Department mainly focuses on enlightening the students by updating them with the knowledge of latest industrial and market developments.

The Department enables the students to develop their career by motivating them to participate in various inter-collegiate competitions. The Department has also conducted several seminars and conferences. It has organized a number of workshops and Personality Development programmes for the budding managers of today. The department was instrumental in introducing job-oriented courses, certificate courses and innovative courses like BBM(Computer applications).BBM(CA) Deparment was established in the year 2002 and it functioned independently from 2004 onwards. Both the Deparments paved attention on Personal counseling to the students who seek special concentration in various thrust areas of the business.The major objective of the Department is to achieve 100% results and placements for the students.
The newsletter SYNERGY has been published continuously since the establishment of the deparment till now. The magazine highlights on students' achievements, soft skills in different areas and department activities.

The deparment holds 7 faculties with MPhil and 4 MBA degree. Few sessions is conducted using power point presentation through LCD projector. Each concept is illustrated in detail with real time data, picture and graphs. These enhance the understanding on the part of the students. The department has a laptop apart from a computer for easy accessibility of the staff members. Students handle their project presentations with the aid of LCD projector in the air-conditioned conference hall of the college.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Students have shown their talents in various activities since the establishment of the departments and have brought laurels. They have also participated and won prize in sports held at various colleges under Bharathiar University. They have shown their talents in various inter collegiate competitions. They have shown their participation in YRC, NSS, and NCC activities also.

AUDITORIUM

The very spacious Kongunadu Auditorium (9782 sq.ft) which is completely furnished with radial light is the venue of international and national Seminars, Conferences, Workshops and College Day functions & Meetings etc. It accommodates 1200 seats and wears an elegant look.

DEPARTMENT ACHIEVEMENTS

The newsletter SYNERGY has been published continuously since the establishment of the department. The magazine AVANTGRADE has been published by the department of BBM CA every year. The magazine highlights students achievements, soft skills in different areas and department activities.

Bachelor of Science (BSc Computer Science)

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

Kongunadu Arts and Science College, a College with a difference introduced BSc Computer Science course in the year 1988, with an intake of 30 students, which has grown to 60 as on date. An additional section was introduced for the benefit of the students in the year 1999 with an intake of 40 students and now the strength is 60.

During the academic year 1994-95, the Department crossed another milestone with the introduction of the prestigious and most sought -after course, MCA. The student intake of 30 has now been enhanced to 60.
BCA programme was introduced in the academic year 2000-2001 with an intake of 40 students. The strength has since been increased to 60. An additional section in BCA was introduced in the academic year 2007-2008 with an intake of 50 students.

Keenly observing the explosive developments in the field of Information Technology, the visionaries of the College Management introduced 2 new courses namely, BSc Computer Technology (CT) with an intake of 50 students, and MSc Computer Technology with an intake of 25 students from the academic year 2007-08 to serve the student community in particular and the country in general.

BSc Information Technology (IT) was introduced with an intake of 50 students in the academic year 2008-09. PGDCA (Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications) was also introduced in the academic year 2008-2009 for the benefit of the students who are from other disciplines.
The Department also conducts Job Oriented Courses (JOC) and Career Oriented Programmes (COP), enabling the students to match global standards in their

Objectives

To develop quality IT professionals by providing concept oriented subject knowledge supplemented with practical orientation.
To develop the all round personality of the student by inculcating the values of honesty, sincerity, team spirit and work culture.
To provide comprehensive knowledge in various fields of computer science.
To facilitate the application of the fundamentals of computer science by the students to solve software-oriented computing problems.
To instill in students an appreciation of learning and the need to remain abreast of changing technology throughout their careers.
To help students develop oral and written communication skills.
To create an awareness of the prevailing concepts in computing and their realization in current platforms and tools.
To teach computer science concepts using contemporary industry computing tools and adhering to industry standards.

Library

The Library acts as a storehouse catering to the growing information needs in this knowledge era. The Library has a collection of 9500 text and reference books in various fields of computer science and is enriched by a number of national and international journals and magazines.

Bachelor of Science (BSc Bio Chemistry)

DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY

Vision

To be recognized as a centre for excellence in Biochemistry that provides an atmosphere to acquire skills in identifying the link between biological and human resources and transform it to enhance the quality of life.

Mission

To provide a broad-based understanding of the concepts and principles of Biochemistry.
To identify local and global issues that need intervention by a Biochemist and to develop intelligent strategies and Biochemical approaches to problem- solving.
To provide opportunities to get hands- on experience in Research-oriented education in Biochemistry.
To enhance Programming and Application skills in Bioinformatics and Drug Designing Molecular Biology and Biotechnology.
To provide opportunities for students to secure Apprenticeship in industries and service agencies.
Entrepreneurship in Biochemistry-related areas.

OVERVIEW

The Department of Biochemistry (UG) was established in the year 1985. The Department offers a PG Degree in Biochemistry from the academic year 1995 and MPhil and PhD Research Programmes from the year 2000.
The main objective of the Department is to inculcate the basic concepts and applications of Biochemistry in the student and to flourish in the field of research and development. The secret of the success of this department lies in its academic environment and the close ties between teachers and students. Since its very inception, the department has produced a number of bright scientists who are now pursuing their careers in India and abroad. Periodical research has been the hallmark of its faculty members. The Department has optimized all the resources to improve the quality of education.

The Department is known for its enviable commitment to the development of the students into well-rounded individuals who can take on leadership roles in the industry, the academic field or in government services. The Department has highly qualified faculty members who specialize in various fields of research. The course curriculum is based on UGC model syllabus. The students of this Department are exposed to most of the emerging areas in this (post) genomic era through the curriculum and also through various field visits, off- campus training and summer programs in reputed institutes. The syllabi are updated to suit the novel developments in the arena of Biochemistry. The curriculum provides opportunities for interdisciplinary research. For MSc students, participation in research is highly encouraged. Students are also provided a Career Oriented Programme in Medical Laboratory Technology sponsored by UGC, a certificate course conducted along with their degree course. It is obligatory for students to do their short- term industrial training programme towards the end of the first year.
The Department has produced University ranks continuously from the year of inception till date. Many of our alumni are our renowned scientists staying in other countries, performing their PDF in reputed universities.

LABORATORY

The Biochemistry Department has 3 Laboratories -1 for UG, 1 for PG and 1 for Research, which are equipped with PC- based Double Beam Spectrophotometer, Semi Auto Analyzer (Miracle), Digital Visible Scanning Spectrophotometer Flash Evaporator , Laminar Air Flow Chamber, Muffle Furnace, Orbitory Shaker, Refrigerated High Speed Cooling Centrifuge. Flame Photometer, Ultracentrifuge, Double Distillation Unit, Hot Air Oven, Incubators, Spectrophotometer, Autoclaves, Thermostatic water baths, Transilluminator, Electrophoretic apparatus, Chromatographic units and Digital electronic balances, Distillation apparatus and other basic equipment needed for Biochemistry practical and research work are available in the Department.

Bachelor of Science (BSc Plant Biology)

DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY

The Department of Botany was established in the year 1979 with Pre-University Course. Currently, it is offering UG Degree in Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology, and PG in Botany.

INFRASTRUCTURE

The Department has 6 laboratories in total, of which two are meant for PG, one for UG and three for research programmes, which include one Ministry of Environment and Forests, New Delhi-sponsored Tissue Culture Laboratory and one Microbiology Lab established under Career-Oriented Programme. A widely recognised herbarium with around 3000 species of angiosperm is maintained by the Department.

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

In addition to teaching, all the staff members are actively involved in the research activities in their area of specialization like Plant Taxonomy, Pharmacognosy, Plant Ecology, Environmental Biology and Conservation Biology, Seed Technology, Microbiology and Medicobotany. They have produced 109 M. Phils. and 15 PhDs. so far. Currently, 6 M. Phil. and 20 PhD. scholars are doing research work in the Department. So far 164 research articles have been published by the staff members and research scholars of the Department. A total number of 18 research projects (More Details...) funded by various agencies have been completed by the faculty members and one project is under progress.

AWARDS AND HONOURS

In the Silver Jubilee year (2003-2004) one of the staff members, Dr.S.Paulsamy was honoured by the college management by presenting Best Teacher Award for his outstanding contributions to the academic area.
In the year 2005-2006, the final PG Botany students bagged the first eight ranks at Bharathiar University level and received Best PG Department award. Based on overall performance, the UG Department also received the Best Department Award from the management in the year 2004-2005. Three research scholars are receiving merit scholarships from The Directorate of Collegiate Education, Tamil Nadu, Chennai. So far 4 MSc. students have received Student Project Fund from Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology. Many students of the Department are well-placed in reputed companies/organizations at both national and global levels.

Bachelor of Science (BSc Chemistry)

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

The department has been a comprehensive learning center of Chemistry giving Under Graduate, Post Graduate, M.Phil and Ph.D Research programmes. The specialty of this department lies in its very rich alumni strength.
The Department of Chemistry was established in 1975 as a government-aided undergraduate department, offering B.Sc. Chemistry.

It has a well-established academic track record of having produced more than 1000 B.Sc Chemistry graduates. (32 batches) All the members of faculty are highly qualified and well experienced.

The Department has three Laboratories.

The Department offers very useful elective subjects including (i) Polymer Chemistry (ii) pharmaceutical Chemistry (iii) material Chemistry and nanotechnology (iv) textile Chemistry (v) spectroscopy (vi) Retrosynthesis analysis (vii) Nanoscience (viii) Metal ions in biological system . Besides, the Department offers an interesting skill based subject on "Chemical and Microbiological Examination of packaged (mineral) water".
One of the top 10 alumni of the Department, Dr. S. Umapathy, Professor of Inorganic & Physical Chemistry, IISc, Bangalore, was a recipient of Bhatnagar Award in the year 2004.
Our alumni, Scientist in USA, Dr. Mathiazhagan, has instituted a scholarship in his name.

One of our alumni, Mrs. R. Manimekalai, Assistant professor & Head i/c, Department of Chemistry (P.G), Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore – 29 sponsoring silver medal for meritorious academic performance from alumni association.
It is strongly felt that the Chemistry students of undergraduate classes generally lack depth in the basic concepts of the subject. To overcome this impasse, a novel scheme is offered in the proposed new syllabus.

The Postgraduate Programme was started in 1994 offering M.Sc Degree in Chemistry under the unaided stream. It was upgraded to a recognized research department in the year 2000.

The PG students are also encouraged to pursue their course project in the research laboratory of the department.
4 of our members of the undergraduate and postgraduate teaching faculty are recognized research guides and are sincerely involved in initiating the students into the charms of teaching, research and extension activities in Chemistry.

University Rank holders C. Kavitha: 1995-1997 (I Rank), T. Vandana: 1996-1998(I Rank), V. Sangeetha: 1997-1999 (II Rank), R. Sangeetha: 2001-2003 (II Rank), V. R. Sreeja: 2002-2004 (II Rank), N. Babitha: 2002-2004 (III Rank), S. Poornima: 2003-2005 (IV Rank).
Co-ordination Chemistry

Bachelor of Science (BSc Physics)

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS

The Department of Physics was started in the year 1973 and has crossed many milestones in its development. It has a team of dedicated staff members who are striving their best to achieve academic and research excellence. The staff strength at the inception of the course was three. But currently it has gone up to 12 due to the addition of UG and PG programmes. The Research Programme was started during 2000. Within a short span of time, the research activities have grown by leaps and bounds.

Bachelor of Science (BSc Mathematics)

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS

The Department of Mathematics is one of the most promising departments in the institution. It has been established right from the inception of the college, with faculty strength of 20, catering to the needs of the Under Graduate and Post Graduate Courses in Mathematics. The Department was started in 1973 and progressed steadily to postgraduate level.In 2000, it introduced the research programmes leading to MPhil and PhD. in Mathematics. Under Graduate Course in Mathematics with Computer Application was started in 2004.

Objectives

To provide strong Mathematical background to Graduates and Post graduates to cope with the needs arising from emerging trends at National and International levels.
To provide basic and advanced skills to students in computer software enabling self - reliance and maximization of capabilities.
To enable students to play vital roles in the fields of Mathematics at the local level and remain globally competitive.
To undertake significant research project individually at PG and Research levels.

To popularize and project in proper perspective the scope of Mathematics so as to attract young talents to take up teaching and research careers in Mathematics

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

The Commerce Department is staffed by experienced, dedicated and highly qualified teachers. It has a reader-friendly, well-stocked, modern library. The very up-to-date computer centre (with an enviable student-machine ratio) conducts excellent practical classes. Teachers are always at hand to advise and help all students.

The Department focuses on the multi-faceted human resource development of the students who come to this temple of learning, anticipating academic achievements that will assure them excellent career prospects in life.
The department imparts the most competitive professional training to the students in spite of the constraints of the conventional syllabus.
In order to cater to the career needs of the students today, the department has launched a number of Add on Programmes, incorporating frontier professional areas like E-Banking, E-Marketing, and Security Analysis.
The project work of the post-graduate students has been effectively linked with the professional, performative, personnel and financial frontiers of modem industry and banking so as to enable the students to enhance practical information and experience in these spheres where new career prospects and challenges await them.

Frequent interface with Industry and Banking has become indispensable for effective education in the Commercial Discipline in our times. Pure theoretical knowledge being 'inadequate, the department spearheaded twenty seminars in diverse but relevant spheres like information technology, legal rights of women, E-banking, communication skills, personality development and stress management.

Bachelor of Commerce in Chartered Accountant (BCom CA)

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

The Commerce Department is staffed by experienced, dedicated and highly qualified teachers. It has a reader-friendly, well-stocked, modern library. The very up-to-date computer centre (with an enviable student-machine ratio) conducts excellent practical classes. Teachers are always at hand to advise and help all students.

The Department focuses on the multi-faceted human resource development of the students who come to this temple of learning, anticipating academic achievements that will assure them excellent career prospects in life.
The department imparts the most competitive professional training to the students in spite of the constraints of the conventional syllabus.
In order to cater to the career needs of the students today, the department has launched a number of Add on Programmes, incorporating frontier professional areas like E-Banking, E-Marketing, and Security Analysis.
The project work of the post-graduate students has been effectively linked with the professional, performative, personnel and financial frontiers of modem industry and banking so as to enable the students to enhance practical information and experience in these spheres where new career prospects and challenges await them.

Frequent interface with Industry and Banking has become indispensable for effective education in the Commercial Discipline in our times. Pure theoretical knowledge being 'inadequate, the department spearheaded twenty seminars in diverse but relevant spheres like information technology, legal rights of women, E-banking, communication skills, personality development and stress management.

CA - Coaching Programmes

Parallel professional training for ICWA, CA, CS etc is wholeheartedly encouraged by the department alongside the mainstream education. Students undergo professional training inside the campus along with their pursuing regular graduate and postgraduate studies in Commerce. The department has maintained a consistent record of academic distinction in university examinations.

Bachelor of Arts in English (BA English)

Bachelor of Arts in English (B.A English)

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH

The Department of English was established in the year 1973 and BA English Literature course was started in the year 1983. The Department offers MPhil and PhD as Part Time Programme. From 1986-87, the Department has been producing excellent results in the University Examinations. The students of BA English Literature achieved 100% result in Bharathiar University Examinations held in April 2005.

All the members of teaching staff are highly qualified- 5 Teachers with Ph D and one Teacher with M Phil degree. Two UGC-sponsored National-Level Seminars- one on "Comparative Literature and Literary Theory" and another on Drama- "Dynamics of Heroism" were conducted in August 2003 and September 2003 respectively.

The Staff of the Department have produced 12 PhDs and 11 MPhils under Part Time programme and several M Phils under the distance education stream.
The staff adopted a student from a socially and economically weaker section. He completed his UG and PG course in Chemistry. Now, he is working as a lecturer in Chemistry in Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam.

The teachers serve as members of various committees such as the College Committee, Research Committee, Sports Committee, Staff and Students' Welfare and Grievance Redressal Committee, etc.
The Department offers "Professional English and Personality Development" as Extra-departmental course.
The Department achieved 100% result in Part II English in April 2006 under the autonomous system.

The MA English with Computer Applications Course( Un-Aided) was started in the year 2003-04.This course enriches the students not only in their communicative skills but also in the use of Computers and the Internet. The course instills in the students the flexibility, analytical skills and confidence needed to be effective thinkers and problem solvers. The study of English Literature and Language is fundamental to liberal education. The course guides students in the study of literary works- poems, plays, fiction, essays and helps in the development of communication skills. The core curriculum is designed to enable students to become informed citizens and active members of society.

Most of the members of faculty have registered for PhD. The Alumni Association meets regularly and most of the Alumni are well placed.
A Research Club - STARS (Scholars' Transformation After Research Studies) was inaugurated on 18-9-2007. The staff and students present papers every month.

The Department offers BEC (Business English Certificate) from 2005 onwards.
There is a very good Language Lab and students make use of it.

Master of Commerce (MCom)

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

The Commerce Department is staffed by experienced, dedicated and highly qualified teachers. It has a reader-friendly, well-stocked, modern library. The very up-to-date computer centre (with an enviable student-machine ratio) conducts excellent practical classes. Teachers are always at hand to advise and help all students.

The Department focuses on the multi-faceted human resource development of the students who come to this temple of learning, anticipating academic achievements that will assure them excellent career prospects in life.
The department imparts the most competitive professional training to the students in spite of the constraints of the conventional syllabus.
In order to cater to the career needs of the students today, the department has launched a number of Add on Programmes, incorporating frontier professional areas like E-Banking, E-Marketing, and Security Analysis.
The project work of the post-graduate students has been effectively linked with the professional, performative, personnel and financial frontiers of modem industry and banking so as to enable the students to enhance practical information and experience in these spheres where new career prospects and challenges await them.

Frequent interface with Industry and Banking has become indispensable for effective education in the Commercial Discipline in our times. Pure theoretical knowledge being 'inadequate, the department spearheaded twenty seminars in diverse but relevant spheres like information technology, legal rights of women, E-banking, communication skills, personality development and stress management.

Master of Science (MSc Bio Chemistry)

DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY

Vision

To be recognized as a centre for excellence in Biochemistry that provides an atmosphere to acquire skills in identifying the link between biological and human resources and transform it to enhance the quality of life.

Mission

To provide a broad-based understanding of the concepts and principles of Biochemistry.
To identify local and global issues that need intervention by a Biochemist and to develop intelligent strategies and Biochemical approaches to problem- solving.
To provide opportunities to get hands- on experience in Research-oriented education in Biochemistry.
To enhance Programming and Application skills in Bioinformatics and Drug Designing Molecular Biology and Biotechnology.
To provide opportunities for students to secure Apprenticeship in industries and service agencies.
Entrepreneurship in Biochemistry-related areas.

OVERVIEW

The Department of Biochemistry (UG) was established in the year 1985. The Department offers a PG Degree in Biochemistry from the academic year 1995 and MPhil and PhD Research Programmes from the year 2000.
The main objective of the Department is to inculcate the basic concepts and applications of Biochemistry in the student and to flourish in the field of research and development. The secret of the success of this department lies in its academic environment and the close ties between teachers and students. Since its very inception, the department has produced a number of bright scientists who are now pursuing their careers in India and abroad. Periodical research has been the hallmark of its faculty members. The Department has optimized all the resources to improve the quality of education.

The Department is known for its enviable commitment to the development of the students into well-rounded individuals who can take on leadership roles in the industry, the academic field or in government services. The Department has highly qualified faculty members who specialize in various fields of research. The course curriculum is based on UGC model syllabus. The students of this Department are exposed to most of the emerging areas in this (post) genomic era through the curriculum and also through various field visits, off- campus training and summer programs in reputed institutes. The syllabi are updated to suit the novel developments in the arena of Biochemistry. The curriculum provides opportunities for interdisciplinary research. For MSc students, participation in research is highly encouraged. Students are also provided a Career Oriented Programme in Medical Laboratory Technology sponsored by UGC, a certificate course conducted along with their degree course. It is obligatory for students to do their short- term industrial training programme towards the end of the first year.

The Department has produced University ranks continuously from the year of inception till date. Many of our alumni are our renowned scientists staying in other countries, performing their PDF in reputed universities.

Master of Science (MSc Chemistry)

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

The department has been a comprehensive learning center of Chemistry giving Under Graduate, Post Graduate, M.Phil and Ph.D Research programmes. The specialty of this department lies in its very rich alumni strength.
The Department of Chemistry was established in 1975 as a government-aided undergraduate department, offering B.Sc. Chemistry.

It has a well-established academic track record of having produced more than 1000 B.Sc Chemistry graduates. (32 batches) All the members of faculty are highly qualified and well experienced.
The Department has three Laboratories.

The Department offers very useful elective subjects including (i) Polymer Chemistry (ii) pharmaceutical Chemistry (iii) material Chemistry and nanotechnology (iv) textile Chemistry (v) spectroscopy (vi) Retrosynthesis analysis (vii) Nanoscience (viii) Metal ions in biological system . Besides, the Department offers an interesting skill based subject on "Chemical and Microbiological Examination of packaged (mineral) water".
One of the top 10 alumni of the Department, Dr. S. Umapathy, Professor of Inorganic & Physical Chemistry, IISc, Bangalore, was a recipient of Bhatnagar Award in the year 2004.

Our alumni, Scientist in USA, Dr. Mathiazhagan, has instituted a scholarship in his name.
One of our alumni, Mrs. R. Manimekalai, Assistant professor & Head i/c, Department of Chemistry (P.G), Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore – 29 sponsoring silver medal for meritorious academic performance from alumni association.
It is strongly felt that the Chemistry students of undergraduate classes generally lack depth in the basic concepts of the subject. To overcome this impasse, a novel scheme is offered in the proposed new syllabus.

The Postgraduate Programme was started in 1994 offering M.Sc Degree in Chemistry under the unaided stream. It was upgraded to a recognized research department in the year 2000.

The PG students are also encouraged to pursue their course project in the research laboratory of the department.

Master of Science (MSc Zoology)

DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY

The Department of Zoology was started in the academic year 1974-1975 with the undergraduate course, and bears the badge of seniority. In 1977, for the first time among all the colleges in Tamil Nadu, SERICULTURE was introduced as an ancillary subject along with Botany and Chemistry. The Department has now grown into titanic proportions offering MSc. since 1981-82 and the research degrees MPhil and PhD. The Department specializes in the fields of Entomology and Environmental Toxicology.

Since the first batch of students, so far 1235 undergraduates, 546 postgraduates, 145 MPhil and 23 PhD scholars have successfully taken their respective degrees. The Department holds the unique distinction of having an all-doctorate faculty who are research guides for MPhil and PhD scholars.

Future Plans

In the near future, the Department plans to introduce cocoon and silk processing with the support of trainer staff. Sericulture is to be introduced as the major subject at the undergraduate and also at the postgraduate level. The department also intends to train the students in ornamental fish culture and Aquaculture. There is also a plan to label the biological indicators to identify the polluted environment and to work out solid waste management in detail. Field training in pest and vector control in the context of biological controls will be imparted. In addition to this, students will be trained in Vermiculture and Apiculture, i.e bee hive maintenance and culture.

Faculty Participation

The Department takes special care to update the spheres of knowledge and thus the faculty members have so far attended 172 seminars/conferences and 68 workshops /refresher courses. In addition to this, the faculty members have published 262 research papers so far in National and International journals.

Master of Science (MSc Botany)

DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY

The Department of Botany was established in the year 1979 with Pre-University Course. Currently, it is offering UG Degree in Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology, and PG in Botany.
The courses offered and the affiliated strength for student admission is provided below.

INFRASTRUCTURE

The Department has 6 laboratories in total, of which two are meant for PG, one for UG and three for research programmes, which include one Ministry of Environment and Forests, New Delhi-sponsored Tissue Culture Laboratory and one Microbiology Lab established under Career-Oriented Programme. A widely recognised herbarium with around 3000 species of angiosperm is maintained by the Department.

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

In addition to teaching, all the staff members are actively involved in the research activities in their area of specialization like Plant Taxonomy, Pharmacognosy, Plant Ecology, Environmental Biology and Conservation Biology, Seed Technology, Microbiology and Medicobotany. They have produced 109 M. Phils. and 15 PhDs. so far. Currently, 6 M. Phil. and 20 PhD. scholars are doing research work in the Department. So far 164 research articles have been published by the staff members and research scholars of the Department. A total number of 18 research projects funded by various agencies have been completed by the faculty members and one project is under progress.

Master of Science (MSc Physics)

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS

The Department of Physics was started in the year 1973 and has crossed many milestones in its development. It has a team of dedicated staff members who are striving their best to achieve academic and research excellence. The staff strength at the inception of the course was three. But currently it has gone up to 12 due to the addition of UG and PG programmes. The Research Programme was started during 2000. Within a short span of time, the research activities have grown by leaps and bounds.

Master of Science (MSc Mathematics)

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS

The Department of Mathematics is one of the most promising departments in the institution. It has been established right from the inception of the college, with faculty strength of 20, catering to the needs of the Under Graduate and Post Graduate Courses in Mathematics. The Department was started in 1973 and progressed steadily to postgraduate level.In 2000, it introduced the research programmes leading to MPhil and PhD. in Mathematics. Under Graduate Course in Mathematics with Computer Application was started in 2004.

Objectives

To provide strong Mathematical background to Graduates and Post graduates to cope with the needs arising from emerging trends at National and International levels.
To provide basic and advanced skills to students in computer software enabling self - reliance and maximization of capabilities.
To enable students to play vital roles in the fields of Mathematics at the local level and remain globally competitive.
To undertake significant research project individually at PG and Research levels.

To popularize and project in proper perspective the scope of Mathematics so as to attract young talents to take up teaching and research careers in Mathematics.

Master of Computer Applications (MCA)

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

Kongunadu Arts and Science College, a College with a difference introduced BSc Computer Science course in the year 1988, with an intake of 30 students, which has grown to 60 as on date. An additional section was introduced for the benefit of the students in the year 1999 with an intake of 40 students and now the strength is 60.

During the academic year 1994-95, the Department crossed another milestone with the introduction of the prestigious and most sought -after course, MCA. The student intake of 30 has now been enhanced to 60.
BCA programme was introduced in the academic year 2000-2001 with an intake of 40 students. The strength has since been increased to 60. An additional section in BCA was introduced in the academic year 2007-2008 with an intake of 50 students.

Keenly observing the explosive developments in the field of Information Technology, the visionaries of the College Management introduced 2 new courses namely, BSc Computer Technology (CT) with an intake of 50 students, and MSc Computer Technology with an intake of 25 students from the academic year 2007-08 to serve the student community in particular and the country in general.

BSc Information Technology (IT) was introduced with an intake of 50 students in the academic year 2008-09. PGDCA (Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications) was also introduced in the academic year 2008-2009 for the benefit of the students who are from other disciplines.
The Department also conducts Job Oriented Courses (JOC) and Career Oriented Programmes (COP), enabling the students to match global standards in their field.

Objectives

To develop quality IT professionals by providing concept oriented subject knowledge supplemented with practical orientation.
To develop the all round personality of the student by inculcating the values of honesty, sincerity, team spirit and work culture.
To provide comprehensive knowledge in various fields of computer science.
To facilitate the application of the fundamentals of computer science by the students to solve software-oriented computing problems.
To instill in students an appreciation of learning and the need to remain abreast of changing technology throughout their careers.
To help students develop oral and written communication skills.
To create an awareness of the prevailing concepts in computing and their realization in current platforms and tools.
To teach computer science concepts using contemporary industry computing tools and adhering to industry standards.

The future champions of the IT field are being groomed at the KASC Computer Center. The Department boasts of a well-equipped computer center with state-of-the -art infrastructure. Totally there are 500 systems connected with various servers.
Global communication in the competitive business world has become essential as the introduction of electronic commerce and other web based applications has a greater impact today. The Department provides Internet access to all its students.

Master of Arts (MA English)

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH

The Department of English was established in the year 1973 and BA English Literature course was started in the year 1983. The Department offers MPhil and PhD as Part Time Programme. From 1986-87, the Department has been producing excellent results in the University Examinations. The students of BA English Literature achieved 100% result in Bharathiar University Examinations held in April 2005.

All the members of teaching staff are highly qualified- 5 Teachers with Ph D and one Teacher with M Phil degree. Two UGC-sponsored National-Level Seminars- one on "Comparative Literature and Literary Theory" and another on Drama- "Dynamics of Heroism" were conducted in August 2003 and September 2003 respectively.

The Staff of the Department have produced 12 PhDs and 11 MPhils under Part Time programme and several M Phils under the distance education stream.
The staff adopted a student from a socially and economically weaker section. He completed his UG and PG course in Chemistry. Now, he is working as a lecturer in Chemistry in Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam.

The teachers serve as members of various committees such as the College Committee, Research Committee, Sports Committee, Staff and Students' Welfare and Grievance Redressal Committee, etc.
The Department offers "Professional English and Personality Development" as Extra-departmental course.
The Department achieved 100% result in Part II English in April 2006 under the autonomous system.

The MA English with Computer Applications Course( Un-Aided) was started in the year 2003-04.This course enriches the students not only in their communicative skills but also in the use of Computers and the Internet. The course instills in the students the flexibility, analytical skills and confidence needed to be effective thinkers and problem solvers. The study of English Literature and Language is fundamental to liberal education. The course guides students in the study of literary works- poems, plays, fiction, essays and helps in the development of communication skills. The core curriculum is designed to enable students to become informed citizens and active members of society.

Most of the members of faculty have registered for PhD. The Alumni Association meets regularly and most of the Alumni are well placed.
A Research Club - STARS (Scholars' Transformation After Research Studies) was inaugurated on 18-9-2007. The staff and students present papers every month.

The Department offers BEC (Business English Certificate) from 2005 onwards.
There is a very good Language Lab and students make use of it.

DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

Welcome to the Department of Biotechnology of Kongunadu Arts and Science College, a family of

Enthusiastic students
Committed teachers
and
Independent thinkers

working and learning together to shape the future.
One of the major departments in the college, the Department of Biotechnology started as an undergraduate department in 1996 and was upgraded to the postgraduate level in 2002. It became a full-fledged Research Department in 2003.

The students quench their thirst for knowledge under the guidance of 10 committed faculty members whose diverse research areas include Biochemistry, Microbiology, Bioprocess Technology, Plant Tissue Culture, Animal Tissue Culture, Bioinformatics and Pharmaceuticals. The general goal of the department is to serve the nation through advancement of knowledge through research and education of students in science and technology.

POINTS OF PRIDE

The department has produced 344 BScs., 158 MScs, 8 MPhils., and 1 PhD., from the time of its birth.
The enthusiastic and hard- working students of Biotechnology have brought fame to the department by securing 17 university ranks at the under-graduate level, bagging university first rank for three consecutive years. The MSc. students achieved 9 University ranks, of which two were university, obtained in different years. Most of our research scholars’ dissertations were graded as highly commendable.
No task can be attained without a strong infrastructure. The department has installed the following hi-tech instruments to optimize research work:

MILESTONES

The department has conducted a number of seminars and workshops at the National and International level on the cutting edge developments in Science.
The Microbial Service Cell of the department, which is functioning actively, maintains about 20 bacterial strains.