Evaluative Report of the Departments

16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received: Nil

17. Departmental projects funded by DST - FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received: Nil.
18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University: Nil
19. Publications:
∗ a) Publication per faculty:

Name of the Faculty	Title of the paper	Total number of papers
Dr Kamal Sarma	Sarma, K. and M. M. Goswami: Organal Distribution of Endohelminthes parasites in three snakehead fish species of Deeparbeel, Assam, India. Aquacult., 12(2): 159 – 166 (2011). ISSN - 0972 – 2262. Sarma, K. and M. M. Goswami: Seasonal occurrence of Endohelminthes fish parasites of Channa gachua (Ham - Buchanon) in a fresh water wetland of Kamrup District in Assam. J. Natcon., 23(2): 239- 246 (2011). ISSN- 0970 – 5945.	02
Dr Manash Barthakur	1. Hypoglycemic activity of water extract of Scoparia dulcis in alloxan induced diabetic rats. Manash Barthakur and Jeetendra Goswami . Indian Vet. J (2007):84: 1032-1034 2. Seperation and identification of chemical constituents from pharmacologically important traditionally used anti-diabetic plant- Scoparia dulcis. Manash Barthakur. Ad. Plant Sci.(2008) 21(1) 341-342 3. Ascorbic acid as a possible protective agent against caffeine induced cellular stress on albino rat erythrocytes. Manash Barthakur, M Das and S Dey. Biomedical Letters (1999):60:191-201 4. Pankaj Kalita and Manash Barthakur (2013); Microanatomical deformation after PTZinduced seizure in mice brain. International Journal of Pharmacy. ISSN 2249-1848; CODEN: IJPNL6.	03

∗ Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national /

international) by faculty and students: Nil

∗ Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.): Nil

∗ Monographs
∗ Chapter in Books
∗ Books Edited
∗ Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers
∗ Citation Index
∗ SNIP
∗ SJR
∗ Impact factor
∗ h-index
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated: Nil
21. Faculty as members in
a)National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards….:

1. 
   Dr Manash Barthakur –
   
2. 
   Life member of Indian Association of Nuclear Chemistry and Allied Science, LM-1190
   

22. Student projects

1. 
   Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental/programme:
   

Following ongoing short term projects are undertaken by the students in the Department--

Sl. No	Title of the Project	Date of implementation	Duration	Teacher Incharge	Name of the student
1.	Study of Ascorbic Acid in three different Fruits	25.03.2014	1^1/2 months	Mr. Pankaj Kalita	Nita
2.	Determination of Ascorbic Acid in three different Fruits (comparative study)	Do	1^1/2 months		Chayanika
3.	Estimation of protein in Mammalian Blood	Do	1^1/2 months		Rim Jim
4.	Estimation of Glucose in Mammalian Blood	Do	1^1/2 months		Madhusmita
5.	Detection of Lipid in Mammalian Blood	Do	1^1/2 months	Dr Manash Barthakur	Ivasri
6.	Comparative study of Haemoglobin in mammalian Blood	Do	1^1/2 months		Wahidul
7.	Effect of Pesticide on fish brain	Do	2 months		Himakshi
8.	Estimation Of Carbohydrate in Mammalian Blood	Do	1^1/2 months		Ashimjyoti
9.	Dissolve O2 in pond Water	Do	1^1/2 months	Mr L.C. Deka	Sita
10.	Study of Dissolve CO2 in two different aqatic habitat	Do	1^1/2 months		Sunita
11.	Excretory material in relation to the growth of Muga Silk worm	Do	1^1/2 months	Mr. Suresh Deka	Himadri
12.	Determination of Growth rate of Muga worm	Do	1^1/2 months		Nilakshi
	Study of stored grain pest of Kamrup District		1 month		Biju
13.	Study of Aquatic plant in two different water bodies	Do	1 month	Dr Kamal Sarma	Imdad
14.	Study of fish parasite in two different fish groups	Do	1 month		Hirakjyoti
15.	Study of physicochemical characteristics of pond water	Do	1 month		Jayasri
16.	Seasonal variation of Gonadial development of certain freshwater fish species		2^1/2 months		Rana
17.	Fish groups of Rangia Subdivision		1 month		Dibya
18.	Ornamental fish group of Rangia Subdivision.		1 month		Dhanjit
19.	A study of FCO2 and DO in macrophyte infested pond		1 month		Karabi Devi

b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e. in Research laboratories/Industry/ other agencies: Nil

23. Awards / Recognitions received by faculty and students :

1. 
   Faculty member Dr Manash Barthakur is awarded the ‘National Associateship’ during the session 2013-14
   

3. 
   Students of 3^rd year Class adjudged the Best Group in Cultural Procession Competition in Youth Festival of the College during 2012-2013.
   

24. List of eminent academicians and scientists / visitors to the department :

1. Dr. Mrigendra Mohan Goswami, Ex Head & Professor, Department of Zoology, Gauhati University, Date of visit - 19^th January, 2013

2. Dr Amalesh Dutta, Ex Head & Professor, Department of Zoology, Gauhati University. Date of Visit – 21^st October, 2013

3. Dr. Dhirendra Kr. Sarma, Ex Head & Professor, Department of Zoology, Gauhati University. Date of visit – 16^th November, 2012

3. Mr Prabal Sarma, Noted Entrepreneur, Ornamental fish, Guwahati.

Date of Visit – 19^th January, 2013

Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding:

a) National

^{b) International}
26. Student profile programme/course wise:

Session	Name of the Course/programme (refer question no. 4)	Applications received	Selected	Enrolled		Pass percentage
				*M	*F	Major	General
2009- 2010	B.Sc part-1 (M)	21	15	05	10	100%	77%
2010-2011	B.Sc part-1(M)	29	29	21	08	100%	100%
2011-2012	B.Sc 1^st sem(M)	95	78	73	15	75%	100%
2012-2013	B.Sc 1^st sem(M)	99	95	78	17	70%	80%
2013-2014	B.Sc 1^st sem(M)	115	110	84	26	-	Result not declared

*M = Male *F = Female

27. Diversity of Students: The Department is admitting students only from the state where it is situated during the last four years.

Name of the ^Course	% of students from the same state	% of students from other States	% of students from abroad
B.Sc	100%	0%	0%-

28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc.? : Data not available

29. Student progression

Student progression	Against % enrolled
UG to PG	2009-10-------- Nil 2010-2011----- 10% 2011-2012----- 20% 2012-2013----- 33%

30. Details of Infrastructural facilities

a) Library – One. 315 nos. of books are available in the Departmental Library and the student of the department can procure books for reading.

^{b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students – One computer with Internet facility is available in the Department.}
c) Class rooms with ICT facility – A set of LCD projector with a Screen is available in the Department. Moreover the New computer Room, Auditorium and three additional classrooms are provided with ICT facilities. These facilities are used as and where necessary.

d) Laboratories: Two.

^{31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university,}

Government or other agencies : Students

32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops /

seminar) with external experts : Departmental Talks on different subject & course related

topics are arranged time to time in the Department. Following are the special lectures /

workshops/ seminar organized in the College with external Experts-

1. 
   Symposium on “Entrepreneurship Development and Modern Practices in Fishery Management”, organised by Zoology Department in collaboration with Pandu College, Guwahati. Date of the event – 19^th January, 2013
   
2. 
   Student of the 6^th semester participated in three days workshop on “Tools and techniques used in Biotechnology and Molecular Biology with special emphasis on Protein chemistry, drug designing and Immunological techniques” held on 15^th, 16^th and 17^th November, 2012 organized by Institutional level Biotech hub and Star college scheme, Pub Kamrup College
   
3. 
   Students of 4^th and 6^th semester participated in the workshop on Hands on Training on “Molecular Biology with special Emphasis on PAGE and PCR” organised by Institutional Biotech Hub, Pub Kamrup College held on 21 and 22 March,2014.
   

33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning

• 
  Lecture method
  
• 
  Modern teaching aids used in classroom instruction:
  

The use of modern multi-media teaching aids like LCD, OHP, models and computer

systems are usually employed in class room instructions as well as other student

learning experiences.

• 
  The students are also encouraged to use computer software packages for meaningful
  

analysis of the experimental data collected/acquired by them.

• 
  Inter departmental Teaching is encouraged to give learning stimulus to the students
  

34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities: 1. To give exposure all the semester students are encouraged participation in Cultural activities like Drawing Competition, Science Model Competition, Cultural procession Competition, preparation of Wall Magazine.

2. Two Students from 4^th Semester participated in 3rd ‘Indian Student Parliament’, a 3 day National conclave (non- political) held at MIT School of Government, Pune, on 10 to 12 January, 2013.

3. Students of 6^th semester visited “National Pig Research Centre” on 19^th of February, 2014, situated at Rani, Kamrup (Assam).

35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans and program
Strength –

1. 
   Experienced Faculty members
   
2. 
   Additional Laboratory facility in terms of Institutional Biotech Hub.
   
3. 
   Computer with Internet facility
   
4. 
   Departmental Library
   
5. 
   Faculty Common Room with lavatory facility
   
6. 
   Student enrolment satisfactory
   
7. 
   Good Academic environment
   

Weakness –

1. 
   Insufficient faculty members
   
2. 
   Inadequate laboratory space
   
3. 
   Non spacious Zoological Museum Room
   
4. 
   Library Books not sufficient
   
5. 
   Insufficient Faculty common Room Space
   

Opportunities-

1. 
   Increasing number of students at entry level
   
2. 
   Advance Research oriented Laboratory in the form of Institutional Biotech Hub
   
3. 
   Availability of teaching learning tools in the form of ICT facility
   
4. 
   Regular support and monitoring of the Authority
   

Future Plans

a. To introduce PG Course

b. Involving the Department in more research programmes

c. Publications from the Department

d. Arranging Seminars/Workshops at National level

e. Arranging Special Lectures with Academicians.

A Brief Profile

of

Institutional Level Biotech Hub

Sponsored by

Department of Biotechnology

Government of India



Pub Kamrup College

Baihata Chariali

Kamrup, (Assam)

PIN- 781381

Biotech hub is a cluster of facilities for biotech research, training, collaboration and manufacturing biological, pharmaceuticals and food products. It is a centre where different equipments will be available related with biological science research. The aim of the biotech hub is to attract young talents to pursue career in biological science.

Biotechnology is a field of Applied Biology that involves the use of living organisms and bio-processes in engineering, technology, medicine and other fields. Department of Biotechnology provides the financial support for establishment of biotech lab with basic set of equipments. Department of Biotechnology establishes two types of Biotech hub in NE states: The State Biotech Hub and Institutional Biotech Hub. Besides Biotech park is also established in some places for initiating advance research. State Biotech hub is a Nodal Centre sponsored by DBT, Govt. of India, with the mandate of research, training and outreach programmes involving selected Colleges and DBT Institutional Level Biotech Hubs.

Institutional Level Biotech Hub, Pub Kamrup College is established in the year 2011 with full financial support from Department of Biotechnology following terms and conditions and accordingly memorandum of agreement was signed between Govt. of India and Pub Kamrup College. The Newly constructed Building for biotech hub was inaugurated by Honourable State Education Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma. The Institutional Biotech Hub, Pub Kamrup College aims to provide facilities for research, development and training in the area of plant tissue culture, biochemical studies of protein, histochemical and histopathological studies of animal tissues, enzyme purification and separation and identification of different plant constituents. Institutional biotech hub Pub Kamrup College has provisions for three types of activities –

A. Hands on Training for students researchers and enthusiastic teachers on basic equipments for biotech research,

B. organizing outreach programme in different schools and

C. provides facilities for research and development in the field of biochemistry, plant tissue culture and histochemical and histological studies in animal tissues.

Resources and additional information available in the Biotech hub:

1. 
   Staff of Institutional Level Biotech Hub, Pub Kamrup College
   

9. 
   Dr Manash Barthakur. M. Sc., Ph. D. (Coordinator, IBTHub, PKC)
   

Associate Professor

Dept of Zoology

Pub Kamrup College

ii. Dr Dipak Konwar. M. Sc., Ph.D (Asstt. Coordinator, IBTHub, PKC)

Assistant Professor

Dept of Botany

Pub Kamrup College

iii. Mr Pankaj Kalita, M.Sc. (Biotech), (SLET qualified), (Ph.D. pursuing)

Senior Research Fellow (Contractual)

Institutional Level Biotech Hub

Pub Kamrup College

iv. Mr Khargeswar Nath

Laboratory Care Taker (Contractual)

Institutional Level Biotech Hub

Pub Kamrup College

Presently (w.e.f. 12^th September,2013 to 14^th March, 2013), as Dr Manash Barthakur has left the college for attending DBT National Associateship Programme at National Brain Research Centre, Manesar, Haryana, Dr Kamal Sarma, HoD, Zoology department, PKC, is in-charge of the Coordinator of the Institutional Level Biotech Hub of this college.

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