Our department student Ch.Sai kumar III B.Sc selected in campus interview

                                         

                        Report on Biotechnology Field Trip

The Department of Biotechnology & Biochemistry of  MVN JS & RVR College of Arts and Science, Malikipuram, collaboration with Zoology department  conducted a field trip to state Institute of Fisheries Technology (SIFT), Kakinada on 10.02.2016 to study and observe the practical methods and techniques  which they follow on shrimp and fish diseases identification and pathogen investigation. At 11 AM the teaching staff Sri. S Venkata Ratnam, (HOD of Zoology) Smt. BKRM Nischaladevi (Lecturer in Zoology), myself A.S.N.D.Prasad (lecturer in Biotechnology) nonteaching member Smt Aruna along with 12 students of II.B.Sc. (CBCBT) and 20 students of III B.Sc (CBZ) reached the institute and met Sri Venkateswara rao, Fisheries officer. He introduced the staff of SIFT and instructed them to guide us in the institute. Sk. Dilshad gave a lecture on shrimp Culture. She explained that the boom in Tiger shrimp ( penaeus monodon)  culture that marked phenomenal growth in early 1990s was halted from 1994 due to unplanned development and outbreak of white spot disease problems .With the permission of Government of India  to allow import of SPF( Specific pathogen free) brood stock of Litopenaeus vannamei in 2009, the shrimp farming again reached new heights in Andhra Pradesh.

Smt Sk Dilshad told that Andhra Pradesh is first in aquaculture production from brackish water and fresh water resources and fourth in Marine fish production in India.

The students visited various laboratories present in SIFT. Our students acquired knowledge in  the following labs in SIFT.

1.      Microbiology and Histopathology Lab.

2.      PCR (Polymer chain Reaction) Lab.

3.      Soil and water analysis Lab.

4.      Feed Analysis Lab.

5.      Engine Lab.

6.      Navigation Lab.

Microbiology Lab consists latest equipment to detect white spot syndrome virus (WSSV). Dilshad said it causes severe damage to shrimps in the culture. Resource person Smt. Sk. Dilshad explained the pathogens cause white spot disease.

At PCR Lab Smt. Bharathi explained that in disease prawns how to extract, Amplify and Detection of DNA. Sophisticated equipment being used to detect DNA.

Sri Nagababu, Fisheries Inspector gave demonstration on detection of P^H, presence of nitrate, nitrites and ingredients of soil and water UV spectrophotometer, soil ph pen are using in soil and water analysis lab.

Smt. Azizunnisa Fisheries Development officer in Feed Analysis lab demonstrated estimation of protein and other materials in the feed of shrimps and fishes. Various Engines were displayed in the engine lab, training classes conducting to operate and repairs of engines. The engines vary from small to large size depending upon the type of mechanized boats.Gears were arranged in a special room. There are number of gears. Gill net, Bag net, stake net, purseet net etc. were displayed.

In Navigation Lab students given training on Navigation. Life saving apparatus, Fire extinguishers, communication signals are displayed in systematic manner. Different types of crafts like catamarans, shoeboat, Mechanised boat, Teppa, Royya boat etc are displayed.

A very good museum and aquariums are maintained in SIFT. Abundant number of Fishes and prawns arranged as specimens. Aquariums are categorized with different sizes of fishes.

Finally with this trip our students felt wonderful experience and gained knowledge on PCR technique, water & soil analysis, feed analysis and pathological techniques . They studied latest techniques to detect the pathogenic diseases generally occur in shrimps and fishes. We sincerely thanked the staff of SIFT Kakinada for the valuable information on aquaculture and disease investigation methods, shared with our students.        

Photo gallery

Group photo at the time starting from college with cotton banner made by our biotechnology students in part of Green Policy (Say to No Flex)

SIFT Entrance gate

Conference hall- Smt SK Dilshad gave lecture

 Smt. Azizunnisa explained feed analysis techniques in Feed Analysis Lab

Fluorescent microscope at Microbiology lab

Agarose Gel Electrophoresis at PCR Lab

Myself and sri.SVRatnam along with students at Histopathology Lab

At PCR Lab Smt. Bharathi explaining Technique

Outside the PCR lab myself and students

Mr.Nagababu explained water sample analysis techniques at Water & Soil analysis Lab

Group Photo at time of end 

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Guest lecture on’’ Role of Youth in Protection of Ozone Layer’’

By

Mr.A.SND. Prasad Lecturer in Biochemistry

On the eve of

World Ozone Day 

Paper Clippings of Guest Lecture on Girls- Health Problems & Precautions

Organized by

Women Empowerment Cell and Nutrition & Health Club

Resource Person: Dr. K. Nalini _{MBBS. DGO.,}

Date : 01/09/2015

Just A Minute(JAM) programme on the eve of

National Farmers’s Day 23/12/2015

Organised by biotech & Botany departments

Eenadu e paper 24/12/2015

Government jobs after B.Sc in Biotechnology

B.Sc in Biotechnology is an under graduate course which can be completed in 3 years. This course deals with the study of general concepts concerning the field of Biotechnology. Aspirants who have completed this course can expect a promising career ahead. These graduates can work in various areas in the Public sector. These people can expect very good remuneration also in this sector. There are different higher study options also offered in the area of Biotechnology for B.Sc in Biotechnology graduates. This additional qualification will enable these graduates to work in a variety of job profiles.


Jobs in Government Sector

B.Sc in Biotechnology graduates has several job opportunities in the Government sector. Numerous job openings suitable for these graduates are available in various areas in the Government sector. Some of the popular job profiles avalable for B.Sc in Biotechnology graduates are.

Scientific assistant
Biostatistician
Clinical Research Manager
They can also engage as Research analyst, Medical affairs Director and also Calibration Technician.

Some of the widespread regions in the Government sector that offers numerous job opportunities for these aspirants include the following.

Agriculture sector
Chemical firms
Colleges
Universities
Media houses
Research labs
They can also work in the following areas as well.

Aquaculture sectors
Pharmaceutical firms
Food processing industries
Some of the top Government sector undertakings that recruit these graduates  include the following.

Biotech Consortium India Limited
All India Biotech Association (AIBA)
Rajiv Gandhi Center for Biotechnology (RGCB)
Teaching Profession in Government Sector after B.Sc in Biotechnology

Aspirants who have completed this degree have a lot of employment opportunities in the teaching field as well. They can look for openings as lecturers or assistant professors in various colleges and Universities. They are paid good remuneration as well in this field. After gaining sufficient practice and knowledge in the field they will get promoted to senior positions which will reflect in their salary packages as well.

How to prepare for all these exams?

To get into any of the Government firm, aspirants have to undergo several exams organized by SSC, UPSC and also PSC. To clear these exams they have to set up a proper study plan well before the commencement of these tests. They have to go through prescribed text books and get an idea about the core areas included in the tests. They have to practice similar type questions giving importance to time management. They can get the guidance under a good coaching institute as well.

Coaching Centers for Competitive Exams for Government Jobs

TIME, Excellent Coaching Centers, Chemistry Point, Success Point, Brilliance College etc are a few of the career guidance centers in which students can join so as to prepare for various competitive exams.