DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY
DEPARTMENTAL PROFILE
1. Name of the Department : Anthropology Department
BACKGROUND
The department of Anthropology under both science and arts stream started in July, 1994 .The department started with three teachers and one laboratory bearer. The first batches of higher secondary and TDC students appeared in the final examination in 1996. From 1996 onwards numbers of students in Anthropology is increasing rapidly and are passing with flying colours. Each year 25 to 65 numbers of students are carrying letter marks in the subject. The major course in TDC class was introduced in the year 2009 with ten seats. And the number of seats has increased to 25 numbers. Till date many students have completed higher studies and engaged in different jobs.ogy
EQUIPMENTS AND FACILITIES
The build up area of the department is 990 sq. ft. It consists of staff room, a laboratory cum museum and two class rooms.
LABORATORY
The department has a well equipped laboratory. For practical there are sufficient numbers of loose bones and human skull besides two complete skeleton. The anthropometric instruments are also available in the department. For the prehistoric part collection of both artificial and original tools of Stone Age culture and a few pottery collection are there in the laboratory
MUSEUM
Department has tried to collect museum specimen as far as possible .Different types of fishing , hunting and agricultural implements are there in the museum. weaving implements and fabrics of different communities of North-East India has also been included in the collection.
LIBRARY
There is a library in the department. There are about sixty numbers of books in the departmental library which includes both text books and references. The journal of Gauhati University have also been subscribed by the department.
LEARNING RESOURCES OF THE DEPARTMENT
1. Classroom facilities: Besides two classrooms there are museums cum laboratory in the department. The classroom are equipped with black board and a projector has been installed in the laboratory.
a. Library: There is a library in the Department with 34 numbers of books, two numbers of journal and question banks. There are photocopies of some rare books which are now out of the market.
b. Computer is available in the department.
c. Laboratory: The department is equipped with a full fledged laboratory for physical, prehistoric as well as technology practical.( Detail of the equipments furnished herewith).
d. Museum: The department has collected fishing, hunting and agricultural implements of different ethnic groups of north east India, different types of dresses and fabrics. And also models of houses of different tribes and castes of the region..
PUBLICATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT:
1. Anthropic – Annual news letter - published by the teachers.
2. Nirobodhi- Wall Megazine –published by the students .
3. Nirobodhi- Hand written magazine of students.
PART II : Strength of the students :
FIELD WORKS / EXTENSION WORKS OF THE DEPARTMENT FIELDWORKS Each year department has conducted field study. The students of H.S. classes are trained to
Session: 2020-2021
Collect information through survey scheduled method in the field and the students of T.D.C. classes are given lesson on field methodology by actual work on the field. Data related to different socio-economic conditions are collected by the students through different methods such as survey schedule, participant observation, direct observation, interview and case study methods and after compiling and analysis of data they prepare a report on different topics such as agricultural cycle implements, marriage, family structure etc. or simply on socio-economic aspects of the villagers of respective fields.
OTHER WORKS GROUP DISCUSSION:
Group discussion is held on the topic “Importance of fieldwork in Anthropology & Methods & technique of data collection” in each session.
Power point presentation Powerpoint presentation was done by the students of 3rd semester and 5th semester on 22nd/23rd and 18th March,2021 respectively.
LIBRARY WORKS Major students are assigned to do library works. A topic from their syllabus is selected and students are asked to write on it.
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES 3rd Semester students conducted environmental study and prepared a project report as per syllabus.( Paper HC 3026)
MUSEUM STUDY Students of 5th semester students conducted museum study in the Mayang Ethnographic Museum, Mayang of Morgan district Assam
Plan of the Department 1. Collection of museum objects of different tribes of North-East India. 2. Photographic documentation of all the important festivals, dances and Fairs of Morigaon district of Assam in phase manners.
Profile of Department of Chemistry
Date
of Establishment: 1985
Programme
offered: Honours and General in Chemistry
Faculty
Details: 04
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Sl.
No. |
Name
of the Faculty |
No. of programmes |
Qualification/year |
Publication upto 2021(Books,Chapters, Articles
in journals) |
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OP |
RC |
STC |
PG |
MPhil |
PhD |
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1. |
Sri P. J. Mahanta |
1 |
2 |
1 |
MSc/1991 |
Nil |
Nil |
List
enclosed (1) |
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2. |
Dr. A. Sarma |
1 |
2 |
1 |
MSc/1990 |
Nil |
PhD/2005 |
List
enclosed (2) |
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3. |
Dr. M.Iman |
- |
- |
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MSc/2008 |
Nil |
PhD/2015 |
List
enclosed(3) |
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4. |
Dr. Swagata Baruah |
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M.Sc/2012 |
Nil |
PhD/2019 |
List
enclosed(4) |
Details of Laboratory Assistant: 01
Sri
Bapdhan Kalita
Infrastructure: Laboratory: 03; Others:
03; Research Lab: 02; Class Rooms: 04
Enclosure-1
(Sri Pushpa Jyoti Mahanta)
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Papers:
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(i)Kalita,B.K.,and Mahanta,P.J.
International Journal of Engineering Science and Innovative Technology,
2016,5(3),111.
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Enclosure-2
(Dr. Arunima Sarma)
Thesis Title: Designing a Novel Adsorbent from Neem (Azadirachta Indica) Leaves And Investigating its Characteristics for Treatment of Synthetic Effluents
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Any other information
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(i)
The Neem Mission
Award 2005 for developing adsorbents from Neem leaves for removal of toxic
metals from water. (ii)
Indian Patent on use
of Neem Leaf Powder as an adsorbent(Patent Number201371) |
List of Books
1. Arunima Sarma, Krishna
G Bhattacharyya. Biosorbent from Neem (Azadirachta
indica) leaves. 441 pages. Lambert Academic Publishing,
Heinrich-Bocking-Str. 6-8, 66121, Saarbruken, Deutschland/Germany. ISBN
978-3-659-41717-7.
3. Arunima
Sarma, Krishna G Bhattacharyya Comprehensive Environmental Studies. 634 pages,
First edition 2015. Indian edition
published by Narosa Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.,22 Delhi Medical Association Road,
Daryaganj, New Delhi 110 002. 2015. ISBN 978-81-8487-345-0.
4. Arunima
Sarma Edited Book.Hydrology and Water Quality Management.376 pages.Published in
2013. Morigaon College, Morigaon.2013. ISBN 978-81-927242-0-1.
5. Arunima Sarma Edited Book. Anthropogenic Threats
to Biodiversity.Volume 1. Morigaon College, Morigaon.2015. 978-81-927242-1-8.
List
of publications
1.Bhattacharyya Krishna G
and Sarma Arunima, Adsorption characteristics of the dye, Brilliant Green, on
Neem Leaf Powder. Dyes and Pigments, 57 (2003) 211 – 222 (Elsevier).
2.Bhattacharyya Krishna G
and Sarma Arunima, Azadirachta Indica leaf powder as an effective biosorbent
for dyes: a case study with aqueous Congo Red solutions. J. Environ.
Management, 71, 217-229, 2004 (Elsevier).
3.Bhattacharyya Krishna G
and Sarma Arunima, Adsorption of Pb(II) from aqueous solution by Azadirachta
Indica (Neem) leaf powder. J. Hazardous Materials, 113 (1-3), 97-109, 2004
(Elsevier).
4.Sharma Arunima and
Bhattacharyya Krishna G, Adsorption of Chromium (VI) on Azadirachta indica
(Neem) leaf powder, Adsorption, 10, 327 -338, 2004 (Kluwer Academic).
5. Bhattacharyya Krishna G
and Sharma Arunima, Kinetics and thermodynamics of Methylene Blue adsorption on
Neem (Azadirachta indica) leaf powder, Dyes and Pigments, 65(1), 51-59, 2005
(Elsevier).
6. Sharma Arunima and
Bhattacharyya Krishna G, Utilization of a biosorbent based on Azadirachta
indica (Neem) leaves for removal of water soluble dyes, Indian J Chemical
Technology 12, 285 – 295, 2005.
7.Sharma Arunima and
Bhattacharyya Krishna G, Azadirachta indica (Neem) leaf powder as a biosorbent
for removal of Cd(II) from aqueous medium, J Hazardous Materials 125, 100 –
110, 2005 (Elsevier).
8.Bhattacharyya Krishna G
and Sharma Arunima, A new role of the Neem Tree in greening the environment:
removal of colour from effluents, in Chemistry for Green Environment (ed. M M
Srivastava and Rashmi Sanghi), Narosa Publishing House, New Delhi 2005, pp. 257
– 276.
9. Sarma Arunima and
Bhattacharyya Krishna G, Removal of dyes from aqueous solution using Neem Leaf
Powder: A case study with Methylene Blue. Proc. International Conference on
Industrial Pollution and Control Technologies (ICIPACT2001), 7–10 December
2001, JNTU, Hyderabad. Pp. 342 – 346.
10. Sarma Arunima and
Bhattacharyya K G, Neem Leaves as a possible adsorbent for pollutants in
aqueous medium – a case study with methylene blue. Indian J. Environ.
Protection 21, 899 – 902, 2001.
1. Sarma Arunima and
Krishna G Bhattacharyya, Removal of hexavalent chromium from waste water using
a low cost adsorbent made from Neem Leaves, Proc. XII National Conference on
Environment, Tehri-Garowal, June 2003, pp. 477 – 484.
2. Sharma Arunima and
Bhattacharyya Krishna G, Treatment of artificial wastewater containing Cd(II)
using Neem (Azadirachta indica) leaves, Proceedings of International Conference
on Advances in Industrial Wastewater Treatment, Anna University, Chennai,
India, 9-11 February 2005, pp. 111 – 120.
3. Sarma Arunima and
Bhattacharyya Krishna G, Adsorptive interactions of three water-soluble organic
dyes (Brilliant Green, Congo red and Methylene Blue) with Azadirachta indica
(Neem) leaves, presented and published in the Proceedings of 10th International
Conference COLORCHEM04, May 23–27, 2004, Špindlerův Mlýn, Czech Republic.
4.Sarma Arunima and
Bhattacharyya Krishna G, A new role for the Neem tree in greening the
environment: Removing toxic metal ions (Pb2+, Cd2+, Cr6+) from effluents using
Neem leaves, Proceedings of the National Seminar on Pollution in Urban
Industrial Environment, RRL, Bhubaneswar, Allied Publishers, New Delhi, 2005,
pp. 206-211.
5. Sarma Arunima and
Bhattacharyya Krishna G, Characterization of a biosorbent prepared from the
leaves of the Neem Tree (Azadirachta Indica), Proceedings of International
Conference on Chemistry and Environment, 2005 (Indore, December 22 – 24, 2005),
pp. 212 – 216.
6. Krishna G
Bhattacharyya, Jyotirekha Sarma and Arunima Sarma, Biosorption of commercial
dyes on Azadirachta indica leaf powder: A case study with a basic dye Rhodamine
B. Ind. Eng. Chem. Res. 2008, 47, 5433–5440.
7.Krishna G.
Bhattacharyya, Jyotirekha Sarma, Arunima Sarma Azadirachta indica leaf powder
as a biosorbent for Ni(II) in aqueous medium. Journal of Hazardous Materials
165 (2009) 271–278.
8.
Sarma Arunima and
Bhattacharyya Krishna G, Interactions of Pb(II), Cd(II) and Cr(VI) with a
biosorbent made from Neem (Azadirachta
indica) leaves: Kinetics and Thermodynamics, International J Environment
and Pollution 34 (2008) 374 – 399.
9. Krishna G.
Bhattacharyya, Jyotirekha Sarma, Arunima Sarma Adsorption of Cu (II) on a cellulosic biosorbent, Azadirachta indica leaf
powder: application in water treatment, Journal Adsorption Science and
Technology 28 (2010) 869 – 883.
10. Krishna G.
Bhattacharyya, Jyotirekha Sarma, Arunima Sarma .Biosorption of Acid Blue 25 on Azadirachta indica (NEEM) leaf
powder. World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2011: Bearing
Knowledge for Sustainability .pp- 3927-3940.
ISBN (print): 978-0-7844-1173-5.
11.Krishna G.
Bhattacharyya, Arunima Sarma,Prava
Baruah. Biosorption of Cd(II), Pb(II)
and Ni(II) on Magnifera Indica Leaf Powder : an equilibrium study. pp.
1782-1795. World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2011: Bearing
Knowledge for Sustainability . ISBN (print):
978-0-7844-1173-5.
12. Arunima Sarma Krishna
G. Bhattacharyya, Prava Baruah. Sorption Dynamics and Process Development
for Removal of Copper from Aqueous Solution using a biosorbent based on Mango
tree leaves. Pp. 4453-4468. World Environmental and Water Resources Congress
2011: Bearing Knowledge for Sustainability .
ISBN (print): 978-0-7844-1173-5.
13.Arunima Sarma, Krishna
G. Bhattacharyya, Prava Baruah .Removal of Cd(II) ions from aqueous
solution by using low cost bisorbent
prepared from Mango leaf powder; batch and column process. pp. 265-278.
Hydrology and Water Quality Management (20 – 22 Sept, 2012, Morigaon College)
ISBN(Print): 978-81-927242-0-1
14.Arunima Sarma,
Sarangapani Bora.Biosorption of Fluoride onto Azadirachta indica (Neem) leaf powder : equilibrium study ,the
effect of some common ions.pp. 299-311. Hydrology and Water Quality Management
(20 – 22 Sept, 2012, Morigaon College) ISBN(Print): 978-81-927242-0-1
15. Arunima Sarma ,Krishna
G. Bhattacharyya, Jyotirekha Sarma. Decolourization of water contaminated with
dyes: a case study with three dyes. pp. 344-353. Hydrology and Water Quality
Management (20 – 22 Sept, 2012, Morigaon College) ISBN(Print):
978-81-927242-0-1
16. Arunima Sarma ,Krishna
G. Bhattacharyya .Removal of fluoride
from spiked water in batch or static mode and also in the column or dynamic mode. Desalination and
Water Ttreatment. 2015.1-15.doi 10-1080.1944.3994.2015.1095128.
Enclosure-3
(Dr. Mushid Iman)
Thesis
title: Fabrication and Property evaluation of
Jute reinforced Soy flour/ Starch Bio-nanocomposites
MSc.
Dissertation title: Effect of particle size
of Styrene-Butylacrylate emulsion on exterior paint properties
List
of Publications:
In Journals
1.
Iman, M. and Maji, T.
K. Effect of crosslinker and nanoclay on starch and jute fabric based green
nanocomposites. Carbohydrate Polymers, 2012, 89 (1), 290–297. (01448617)
2. Iman, M.
and Maji, T. K. Effect of crosslinker and nanoclay on jute fabric reinforced
soy flour green composite. Journal
of Applied Polymer Science, 2013, 127
(5), 3987–3996. (00218995)
3.
Iman, M., Bania, K. K. and Maji, T. K. Green jute based crosslinked soy
flour nanocomposites reinforced with cellulose whiskers and nanoclay. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, 2013, 52 (21),
6969−6983. (08885885)
4.
Iman, M., Manhar, A., Mandal, M. and
Maji, T. K. Preparation and characterization of zinc oxide and nanoclay
reinforced crosslinked starch/jute green nanocomposites. RSC Advances, 2014, 4 (64), 33826–33839. (20462069)
5.
Iman, M., Mandal, M. and Maji, T. K.
Synergistic effect of ZnO and nanoclay on crosslinked jute reinforced soy flour
green nanocomposites. Journal
of Composite Materials, 2016, 50,
723-737. (00219983)
6.
Banik, N., Iman,
M., Hussain,
A., Ramteke, A., Boruah, R. and Maji, T. K. Soy flour
nanoparticles for controlled drug delivery: effect of crosslinker and
montmorillonite (MMT). New
Journal of Chemistry, 2013, 37
(12), 3981−3990. (11440546)
7.
Iman, M., Mandal, M. and Maji, T. K.
Study of uv stability and physical properties of
jute/soy flour green nanocomposites. Advances in
Materials Science and Engineering, 2018, 2 (1), 1−9. (16878434).
In Books
1.
Iman, M. and Maji, T. K. Jute: An interesting
lignocellulosic fibres for new generation applications. In Lignocellulosic Polymer Composites: Processing, Characterization and
Properties, Thakur, V. K., Ed.; John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ,
USA, 30 October, 2014. (ISBN: 978-1-118-77357-4)
2.
Iman, M. and Maji, T. K. Bionanocomposites: A
greener alternative for future generation. In Green Biorenewable Biocomposites: From Knowledge to Industrial
Applications, Thakur, V. K., Kessler, M. R., Eds.; Apple Academic Press,
Canada, 28 January, 2015. (ISBN: 9781771880329)
In Conference
1.Iman,
M and Maji, T. K., Effect of Crosslinker
and Nanoclay in Jute-reinforced-Starch composite, National Conference on Smart
Nanostructures, January 18-20, 2011, Tezpur University, Assam, India.
2.Iman,
M and Maji, T. K., Effect of Crosslinker
and Grafting on the properties of Jute-reinforced-Soy flour composite, National
Seminar on Recent Advances in Synthesis and Catalysis, February 10-12,
2011, Dibrugarh University, Assam, India.
3.Iman,
M and Maji, T. K., Effect of Nanoclay on
the properties of Jute-reinforced-Starch-g-MMA composites, National Conference on
‘Chemistry, Chemical Technology and Society’, November 11-12, 2011,
Tezpur University, Assam, India.
4.Iman, M and Maji, T. K., Property Evaluation of Biodegradable
Composites based on Cellulose microcrystalline powder and Natural Polymer, International
Conference on Nanomaterials & Nanotechnology, December 18-21, 2011,
University of Delhi, Delhi, India.
Enclosure-4
(Dr.
Swagata Baruah)
Thesis Title: ‘Studies on Ruthenium
Catalyzed C-H Activation and Functionalization reactions of Salicylaldehydes,
1-Phenyl-2-pyrazolin-5-ones and Phthalic Anhydrides’
Papers:
(i) Partha Pratim Kaishap, Swagata Baruah, Kommuri Shekarrao,
Sanjib Gogoi, Romesh C. Boruah, A facile
method for the synthesis of steroidal and nonsteroidal 5-methyl pyrazolo[1,5-
a]pyrimidines. Tetrahedron Lett. 2014, 55 3117.
(ii) Swagata
Baruah, Partha
Pratim Kaishap and Sanjib Gogoi. Ru(II)-Catalyzed C–H activation and
annulations of salicylaldehydes with monosubstituted and disubstituted alkynes.
Chem. Commun., 2016, 52, 13004.
(iii) Swagata
Baruah, Somadrita Borthakur and Sanjib Gogoi
.Directing group assisted copper-mediated aroylation of phenols using 2- bromoacetophenones. Chem. Commun., 2017, 53, 9133.
(iv) Swagata
Baruah, Pallabi
Saikia and Sanjib Gogoi, Ru(II)-Catalyzed and Ligand-Controlled C−H
Activation and Annulation via 1,2-Phenyl Shift: Synthesis of Quaternary Carbon-Centered
Pyrimidoindolones. Org. Lett. 2018, 20, 3753−3757.
(v) Somadrita Borthakur, Swagata Baruah, Bipul Sarma and Sanjib Gogoi, Pd(II)-Catalyzed
Synthesis of Alkylidene Phthalides via a Decarbonylative Annulation Reaction. Org. Lett.
2019, 21, 2768−2771.
Swagata Baruah,
Sabera Sultana, Pratiksha Bhorali, Pallabi Saikia and Sanjib Gogoi,
Ru(II)-Catalyzed Cascade Decarbonylative Annulation and Dehydrogenative
Alkenylation Reactions: Synthesis of Phthalide. Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry, DOI: 10.1039/D1OB00019E.
Department of Mathematics
About the Department:
The department of Mathematics was established in 1985 with Miss Deepa Saikia as the founder Head. The major course was started in 1992 and since then Department has been contributing a lot towards mathematics education in Morigaon district. This department has a rich history with regard to results and has produced many successful alumni. Students of this department are seen to pursue their higher studies in institutions like IIT, NEHU, Assam University, Sikkim University, etc. along with the parent university Gauhati University. Mr. Prafulla Kumar Bora is the present head of the department. One of our faculty members Dr. Lilakanta Borthakur was appointed as Principal of Moirabari College in March/2013 and presently he is serving as Principal in our College since 2015. Dr. Borthakur awarded “Indira Gandhi Sadbhabawana Award” in 2008.
The Department maintains a well stocked departmental library and one well equipped computer laboratory. In 2019 the departmental library was named after Late (Dr.) Narendra Nath Bhagowati.
Most of the faculty members are involved in many research works and published their research articles in the internationally reputed Journals and conference proceedings. The major thrust areas for research are Fuzzy Algebra, Mathematics Education, Dusty Plasma, Meteorology, Complex Analysis and Algebra. The department has hosted a National Seminar on Mathematics Education in 2012 and two webinars on “Academic Social Media” and on “Beauty of Mathematics: Presence of Mathematics in Nature” in 2020. The department hosted first Alumni meet of the students in 2018, who had Mathematics as a subject in graduation (major and general). The National Mathematics day on 22nd December and the International Mathematics day (π- day) on 14th March are celebrated in the department regularly.
Course offer and seats: B.Sc. Honours, B.A. Honours and B.Sc. Regular.
No. of major seats available: 30
Departmental Publication:
i. Aryabhatta - wall magazine which is published annually.
ii. Zero to Zenith-On the occasion of Alumni meets.
Participation in Institutional Social responsibility and extension activities:
Students participated various activities like flood relief etc. The faculty members are either Conveners or members of number of cells engaged in carrying out all round activities of the college. One of our faculty members Dr. Ranjit Kumar Kalita is now serving as coordinator of IQAC of our College.
Other activities of the department (Field study/ Excursion etc.):
According to our university course curriculum mathematics department does not have an excursion or field study programme except for environmental study. In spite of this, the department has organised educational tour now and then.
Best Academic performer award:
From 2016, one of our faculty members Dr. Simarekha Bhagowati has been sponsoring “Best Academic performer award in Mathematics”. Rs. 10,000 is given to the student(s) who secured highest marks in major (Mathematics) from the department in the final examination (List).
Exhibition/seminar/popular talk/training among students:
Department organize class seminar on regular basis among major students. Students are encouraged to participate in different workshops, popular talks, different competitive examinations and training programmes like MTTS. Information regarding these is shared in the departmental WhatsApp group.
Future Plan:
i) Introduction of PG classes.
ii) To arrange special classes for competitive examinations like JAM.
iii) To organize workshops/seminars for teachers as well as students.
iv) To collaborate with other institutions for exchange research.
v) To have a well equipped computer laboratory.
vi) To have interactive sessions with young guests.
DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY
About the Department:
The department of Botany was established in 1985 with Mr.Jagat Chandra Saikia as the founder Head. The major course was
started in 1997 and since then Department has been contributing a lot towards botany education in Morigaon
district. This department has a rich history
with regard to results and has produced many successful alumni. Students of
this department are seen to pursue their higher studies
in institutions like IIT, NEHU, Assam University,etc. along with the parent
university Gauhati University. Mr. Jagat Chandra Saikia is the present head of the department. The
Department maintains a well stocked departmental library and one well
equipped computer laboratory.
The BSc (Hons/Regular) Botany at Morigaon College offers a
comprehensive study of a range of
biological disciplines. Students explore the structure, growth and variety of
algae, plants, and fungi for use in
research and industry. The BSc (Hons/Regular) Botany curriculum is aligned with the rising needs of the
industry as well as research. Our young and dynamic students are encouraged to develop their research abilities and
theoretical skills that can be implemented in contemporary science.
Course offer and seats:
B.Sc. Honours
and B.Sc. Regular.
Departmental Publication:
i) Wall Magazine named “ Birina
“ is inaugurated yearly on the
auspicious eve of Teachers’ Day.
Participation
in Institutional Social
responsibility and extension activities:
Students participated various
activities like Enviromental awareness programme, AIDS awarness
programme, video documentaries on water conservation which has also been awarded 1st position in water conservation awareness
documentaries at state level etc. The faculty
members are either Conveners or members of number of cells engaged in carrying out all round activities of the college.
One of our faculty members Mr. Jagat Chandra Saikia (Head of the Department) is now serving
as a coordinator of B.Voc Food processing department of our College.
Other activities of the
department (Field study/
Excursion etc.):
According to our university course curriculum botany department have an
excursion and field study programme
including environmental study as well. In spite of this, the department has organised
various educational tour now and then.
Exhibition/seminar/popular talk/training among students:
Department organize class seminar on regular basis among major students.
Students are encouraged to participate in different workshops, popular talks, different
competitive examinations and training programmes. Information regarding these is shared in the departmental WhatsApp group.
Mission and Vision of the department :-
MISSION- To impart student
centric quality education in Plant Science.
VISION- To explore plant world, generate
knowledge and produce
human resources in Plant Science.
Best practices of the department:
i) Develop and enhance skills of students through
introduction of add-on course such as Horticulture and Vocational course
such as B.Voc (Food processing).
ii) Imparts awareness of the students against Health
Hazards and Environmental Hazards
iii) Provision for transition of curriculum from static to dynamic on selected topic
through activity based works.
iv) Provision for special
attention to timid and slow learners
v) Secure ecosystem services of plants through
maintenance of green campus in the institute.
vi) Exploration of medicinal
plants used by Tiwa tribes of Morigaon
district, Assam.
Future Plan:
i) Introduction of PG classes.
ii) To organize workshops/seminars for teachers as well as students.
iii) To collaborate with other institutions for student exchange research
programme .
iv) To have a well equipped
computer laboratory.
v) To have interactive sessions with young guests.
DEPARTMENTAL PROFILE
2. Date of Establishment 1985
3. Date of starting of major course 1997
4. Infrastructure of the department: Number of classroom : 05 Number of laboratory: 03 Number of library 01 Number of museum 01 Others: (a) Herbarium Library (b) Phytoplankton Tank (c) Identified Plant Species collection Board (d) Green House
1. Name of the Department : Botany
Learning Resources of the of the department a. Classroom facilities
1. Two short hand projectors
2. One portable projector
3. One digital board
b. Laboratory with list of major equipments
1. Spectrophotometer - 01 No.
2. Autoclave - 02
3. Refrigerator -01
4. Electrical microscope -01
5. Compound microscope -10
6. Simple microscope -10
7. Chromatographic apparatus -05
8. Camera lucida -02
9. Digital balance – 02
10. Chemical balance -03
11. Incubator - 01
12. Hot air oven - 01
13. Microtome - 02
14. Water bath - 05
15. Colorimeter - 01
16. Centrifuge machine - 01
Total Equipments= 48
c. Departmental Library
Total Nos of books in Departmental Library = 387 Total Nos of Journals = 03
List of journals:- 1. Journal of Genetics (Publisher - Indian academy of science; Springer)
2. Bignyan Jeuti ( Publisher- Assam Science Society)
3. Aranya (Departmental Annual Journal )
d. Museum with list of objects:-
1. DNA Model
2. Transcription Model
3. Incomplete Dominance
4. RNA Model
5. Recombinant DNA Model
6. Plant Cell
7. Bacteriophage (2 Models)
8. Bacterial Conjugation
9. Lytic Cycle of Bacteriophage
10. Lysogenic Cycle of Bacteriophage
11. Mitosis and Meiosis ( 3 Models)
12. Mendel’s Dihybrid Cross Model
13. HIV & AIDS Model
e. Computer facilities:- 1. Two Desktops ( Acer & Compaq) 2. One Laptop (HP)
f. Others :- 1. Herbarium Library 2. Phytoplankton Tank 3. Identified Plant Species collection Board 4. Green House 5. B.Voc Course on Food Processing
7. Publications of the Department :- a. Wall Magazine named “ Birina “ is inaugurated yearly on the auspicious eve of Teachers’ Day. b. Annual News Letter/ Booklet named “ Aranya” ( First publication 2016-17)
8. Mission and Vision of the department :- MISSION- To impart student centric quality education in Plant Science. VISSION- To explore plant world, generate knowledge and produce human resources in Plant Science.
9. Best Practices of the Department :-
• Develop and enhance skill of students through introduction of courses such as Horticulture and B.Voc (Pood processing) • Imparts awareness of the students against Health Hazards and Environmental Hazards
• Provision for transition of curriculum from static to dynamic on selected topic through activity based works.
• Provision for special attention to timid and slow learners
• Secure ecosystem services of plants through maintenance of green campus in the institute.
Personal Profiles of Teaching Staff
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1. Mr. Jagat
Chandra Saikia, M,Sc. |
Associate Professor (HOD) |
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2., Mrs. Ami
Devi ,M,Sc. |
Associate
Professor |
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3. Mr. Trideep Chetia M.Sc,M.Phil. (Pursuing) |
Assistant Professor |
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4. Mr. Ankur
Jyoti Borah, M.Sc. |
Assistant
Professor |
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5. Ms. Luishma
Bordoloi, M.Sc. |
Assistant Professor |
Personal Profile of Non-Teaching Staff
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1.Mr. Ghanendra Nath |
Lab Assistant |
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2. Mr. Seniram
Medhi |
Lab Bearer |
Career Opportunities:-
·
Plant Taxonomist
· Scientist
· Microbiologist
· Environmentalist
· Geneticist
· Teacher
· Biodiversity expert
·
Researcher
· Forest Ranger