Departments - Dr. MGR University, Chennai

Department of Computer Applications

To expand both educational and research programs in a complementary approach, responding to the pressing needs of society To provide the needed human capital and to upgrade the existing work force within both the computing industry and computer-dependent organizations To provide research leadership in exploring new directions and new developments in computing and its application areas Courses Offered : => Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) => BCA- ANIMATION AND MULTIMEDIA => B.SC - BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (ANIMATION AND VISUAL COMMUNICATION)

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Department of Management Studies

The Department of Management Studies was started in 1993 initially affiliated to the University of Madras and subsequently to Anna University. In 2003; the college was awarded Deemed University status and the department started functioning as an independent entity. Courses Offered : => Master of Business Administration (MBA) Eligibility : Three years Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline. Must have a qualification from any college recognized by the Association of Indian Universities. For part-time courses, preference will be given to students with work experience.

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Department of Transfusion Medicine

Courses Offered : => MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) Eligibility : The Intermediate examination in science of an Indian University/ Board or other recognised examining body with Physics, Chemistry and Biology which shall include a practical test in these subjects and also English as a compulsory subject. Infrastructure : => Central Laboratory => Central Library => Hostels => Nurses / Staff Quarters => Intensive Care Unit => Health Camps => Seminars => Nursing Services Facilities :

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Department of Transfusion Medicine

Courses Offered : => MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) Eligibility : The Intermediate examination in science of an Indian University/ Board or other recognised examining body with Physics, Chemistry and Biology which shall include a practical test in these subjects and also English as a compulsory subject. Infrastructure : => Central Laboratory => Central Library => Hostels => Nurses / Staff Quarters => Intensive Care Unit => Health Camps => Seminars => Nursing Services Facilities : => Full-fledged licensed blood bank.

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Department of General Medicine

Besides access to all equipment and facilities the Department of General Medicine gives the students practical understanding of ECG, EEG and EGG machines, Spirometer and treadmill to assess cardiac, cerebral and respiratory functions. Courses Offered : => MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) Eligibility : The Intermediate examination in science of an Indian University/ Board or other recognised examining body with Physics, Chemistry and Biology which shall include a practical test in these subjects and also English as a compulsory subject.

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Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging

Some of the latest hi-tech equipment and sophisticated instrumentation for diagnostic procedures have been made available. Treatments of various ailments are vitally dependent on the accuracy of diagnosis. Some of the equipment have been imported from world class manufactures of medical diagnostic instruments. Courses Offered : => MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) Eligibility :

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Department of Pediatrics

Courses Offered : => MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) Eligibility : The Intermediate examination in science of an Indian University/ Board or other recognised examining body with Physics, Chemistry and Biology which shall include a practical test in these subjects and also English as a compulsory subject. Infrastructure : => Central Laboratory => Central Library => Hostels => Nurses / Staff Quarters => Intensive Care Unit => Health Camps => Seminars => Nursing Services Facilities :

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Department of Micro-Biology

The M.B.B.S. students in their second year of the course will be taught Microbiology with the aim of understanding various microorganisms causing disease in humans. This specialty of Clinical Microbiology includes the various divisions like Bacteriology, Immunology, Virology, Parasitology and all branches of Microbiology. Courses Offered : => MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) Eligibility :

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Department of Pathology

The department is well equipped with the necessary infrastructure, adequate specimens for museum, slides for study, audio visual aids and a departmental library. The diagnostic wing has full-fledged units of Histopathology, Hematology, Cytology and Clinical Pathology. The common lecture halls, library and clinical laboratories are taken maximum advantage of in providing an exemplary learning environment, our motto being ‘Pathology in pictures’. The department is furnished with imported microscopes, microtome, automatic cell counters and computers for diagnostic purposes.

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Department of Pharmacology

The objective of the department is to develop an innovative teaching programme imparting knowledge and skills in pharmacology so as to enable the students to become doctors, trained in the scientific use of drugs who will be well versed with the rational use of drugs. Well equipped laboratories are available for practical training in Experimental Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacy. A clinical pharmacology unit for bed side learning will also be provided.

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Department of Community Medicine

The goal of the National Health Policy is to achieve ‘HEALTH FOR ALL’. To attain this essential goal, various National Health programmes are being implemented, offering promotive, preventive and curative services for the entire population of the country. With this end in view our teaching programme is so adapted as to mould the students into community physicians, who will be experts not only in individual patient-care but also in community health care. Courses Offered : => MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) Eligibility :

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Department of Bio-Chemistry

An understanding of Biochemistry is vital for the understanding of the physiology of life. With this objective the university's teaching programme has been tailored to suit the undergraduate student’s needs. Integrated teaching involving pre-clinical and clinical departments provides an innovative approach. To fulfill these goals we maintain state-of-the-art laboratories equipped with semi-autoanalysers, blood gas analysers, spectrophotometers, get electrophoretic apparatus, flame photometers and chromatographic chambers.

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Department of Physiology

The Department of Physiology has experienced faculty, well-equipped laboratories, a seminar hall and demonstration halls. The department library has numerous books and journals for the use of the staff as well as students. The prominent features of this department is the Research Laboratory with equipments like Cycle Ergo-graph, Physiography, Sirometers, Masso’s Engograph and Benedict-Roth Apparatus. The students participate in small Experimental Research Projects during their first year of study. Courses Offered : => MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)

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Department of Anatomy

The Department of Anatomy teaches the structure of the human body region wise by actual dissection of cadavers. This is supported effectively by theory classes stressing the applied and clinical aspects including histology and applied anatomy. Active involvement of other non-clinical and clinical departments will be integrated into the teaching programme. Students will be initiated and encouraged at an early stage to learn the basics of research methodology. Courses Offered : => MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) Eligibility :

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Department of Physical Education

Physical Education is part of a wider process of education. One view of education is that it is a process that seeks to transmit, evaluate and enrich aspects of culture. Sports as a cultural form are valued all over the world. It plays a vital role in everyday life. Sporting activities can provide a healthy and enjoyable leisure pursuit throughout ones life, assist in social and community aims, build up civic and national pride and create an impact on the economy. Courses Offered : => Doctoral Programme in Physical Education & Health Science Future Plan:

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Department of Chemistry

This department was originally created to be a service department to Engineering courses in Dr. M.G.R. Engineering College. But ever since the upgradation of the status to Deemed University, the department has expanded to its true potential to run even P.G course in polymer chemistry. Collaborative research programmes can be undertaken, which will help in registering patents of commercial value. This would enable the department to be self-sustaining. In near future we hope that the department would be ranked one among the best in India. Courses Offered : => B.SC Chemistry

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Department of Physics

The department of physics offers two semester physics course for I Year - B.Tech.(2010-2014) B.Tech students. The department conducts theory & practicals for I Year B.Tech students in their I semester & Material Science in the II semester. The syllabus that is framed for the I year is such that it forms a strong foundation for them to understand the engineering subjects. The department aims at developing the learning skills of the student not only in the classroom but also in the laboratory. Emphasis is laid on instilling a scientific temperament in students. Courses Offered :

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Department of Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics came into existence purely as a service department when Dr.M.G.R. Engineering College was started in 1988 – affiliated to the University of Madras. Subsequently in the year 2003, when the college was upgraded into a Deemed University by the UGC, the department of Mathematics was given an independent status and was granted the permission to conduct a two-year Post-Graduate Programme, M.Sc (Industrial Mathematics). Courses Offered : => B.Sc Mathematics => M.Sc Industrial Mathematics => M.Phil Industrial Mathematics

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Department of English

The Department of English is a service department established in 2003 to impart Education in Communication skills in English for all the branches of English in the I Year & for a few branches in the II year. Courses Offered : => M.A in English Literature & Linguistics => M.A in Journalism and Media Communication => M.Litt in Applied Linguistics => P.G Diploma in Soft Skill for Engineers Infrastructure : => Hi-tech English Language Lab. => 35 computers with headphone attached => Audio – visual Lab => T.V. & DVD Players

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Department of Chemical Engineering

Achieve global standards in Chemical Engineering Education Adopt recommendations of AIChE (American Institute of Chemical Engineering) Revitalization Of Chemical Engineering Curriculum as laid down in their NSF (National Science Foundation) document. Courses Offered : => B.Tech - Chemical Engineering => M.Tech - Chemical Engineering => M.Tech - PETROLEUM REFINING and PETROCHEMICAL Infrastructure : => Chemistry and Technical Analysis Lab => Heat & Mass Transfer Operations Lab => Mechanical Operations Lab => Reaction Engineering Lab

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Department of Civil Engineering

Civil Department was started in the year 2002 with a sanctioned intake of 90 students. Our department has highly qualified and motivated staff members. Most of our staff members are doing research activities. Courses Offered : => B.Tech - Civil Engineering => M.Tech - Construction Engineering & Management => M.Tech - Environmental Engineering => M.Tech - Structural Engineering => M.Tech - Transportation Engineering => M.S. & Ph.D. Infrastructure : => Fluid Mechanics And Machinery Lab => Strength Of Materials Lab => Concrete Lab => Soil Mechanics Lab

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Department of Biotechnology

The Department of Biotechnology was started in the year 2003 with an objective of generating trained manpower in Biotechnology with disciplinary skills from Chemical engineering, Computer Science and Management Skills.

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Department of Instrumentation and Control Engineering

The Department of INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROL has been providing leading edge to engineering education since 1993. The department is one of the most prominent and leading departments of the university with state of art infrastructure, modern and contemporary laboratories, advance teaching technologies and up to date equipment. Courses Offered : => B.Tech - Instrumentation and Control Engineering (Full Time) => B.Tech - Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering (Full Time) => B.Tech - Bio Medical Instrumentation Engineering (Full Time)

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Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering

This department was established in 1988. It was accredited in 2002 by the NBA and awarded B-grade. The ECE department has had excellent academic progress over the past one decade with highly motivated students and well qualified faculty members. All the programs of ECE department have been approved by NAAC and UGC. The department has research scholars actively working in different emerging research areas. Courses Offered : => B.Tech - Electronics and Communication Engineering => B.Tech - Electronics and TeleCommunication Engineering => M.Tech - Applied Electronics

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Department of Mechanical Engineering

The Mission of the Department is to impart Technical knowledge to the students, to inculcate human values and morals and to make them holistic professionals, so that they are globally acceptable. Mechanical Engineering Department is also striving to evolve an engineering education system where Mechanical Engineers with cognitive and inquisitive skills are developed who can make unique and innovative contributions to assist in nation building. Courses Offered : => B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering => M.Tech - Design Engineering => M.Tech - CAD / CAM

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Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Started in 1993 offering a B.E. program in Electrical & Electronics Engineering approved by AICTE with an intake of 60. The B.E. program was accredited by National Board of Accreditation in the year 2002. In the year 2003 the college was elevated to the status of Deemed to be University. In the year 2007 the college was elevated to the status of University with B+ Grade in NAAC. Courses Offered : => B.Tech - Electrical and Electronics Engineering => M.Tech - Power Systems => M.Tech - Power Electronics and Drives Laboratories : => Electrical Machines Lab

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Department of Information Technology

B.Tech. Information Technology was approved by AICTE in the year 2001 affiliated under Anna University. The sanctioned strength in the year 2001 was 40 students and it was increased to 60 students in the year 2002. Then in 2003 the UGC recognized Dr. M.G.R University with an intake of 160 students. M.Tech IT was approved by UGC in the Year 2010. Courses Offered : => B.Tech Information Technology => B.Tech IT and Business Computing => B.Tech IT and Media Entertainment => B.Tech IT and Visual Communication => M.Tech Information Technology Laboratories :

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Department of Computer Science & Engineering

The Department of Computer Science & Engineering aims to impart high quality education to post-graduate and under-graduate students as well as to carry out cutting edge technology in research on various disciplines of Computer Science and Engineering. The Department offers four undergraduate programmes, four post-graduate programmes, one five year integrated programme and a dual degree programme. All the programmes focus on preparing the students for wide range of IT careers and Research equipping them with unique experience - moulding tomorrow's technocrats with high caliber.

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