DBT-STAR COLLEGE SCHEME
The STAR college scheme was initiated by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India in 2008 to support colleges and universities offering undergraduate education to improve science teaching across the country. This Scheme was launched for improving critical thinking and encouraging ‘hands on’ experimental science at undergraduate level in basic science subjects. On a larger perspective, the scheme was initiated envisioning that it shall encourage more students to take up higher education in science. Through this scheme the department identifies colleges with potential for excellence and provides support for developing infrastructure for academics and laboratory activities. This support is in turn expected to invigorate teaching and provide unique exposure of students to experimental science.
Support under the strengthening component of the star college scheme of was sanctioned to five science departments of the college; Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics ((Sanction No: BT/HRD/11/09/2020 dated 05/03/2020) during April 2020.
OBJECTIVES OF THE SCHEME
Objectives: The objectives of the DBT Star College scheme are as follows:
- To strengthen the academic and physical infrastructure for achieving excellence in teaching and training
- To enhance the quality of the learning and teaching process to stimulate original thinking through ‘hands–on’ exposure to experimental work and participation in summer schools
- To provide better library facility to students and teachers
- To promote networking and strengthen ties with neighbouring institutions and other laboratories
- To conduct specialized training programmes for faculty improvement for optimizing technical capabilities
- To increase capabilities of core instrumentation resources by procuring new equipment and upgrading existing facilities
- To provide access and exposure to students to research laboratories and industries in the country
- To help in devising standard curricula and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) / kits for practicals.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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CHAIRMAN |
Dr. BOBY JOSE St, Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Devagiri, Kozhikode |
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DBT REPRESENTATIVES |
Advisor, DBT
Programme Officer Email: garima.g@nic.in |
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EXTERNAL EXPERTS |
Dr. G. Unnikrishnan Professor, Department of Chemistry,
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Dr. Santosh J Eapen Director ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research, Marikunnu P.O., Kozhikode - 673012 Kerala, India |
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FACULTY MEMBERS
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Dr. Jomon Mathew Assistant Professor Department of Chemistry Dr. Manudev K.M Assistant Professor Department of Botany Dr. Jisha Jacob Assistant Professor Department of Zoology Dr. Anjali Jose Assistant Professor Department of Mathematics Dr. Shinto P Mathew Assistant Professor Department of Physics |
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MEMBER-SECRETARY |
Dr. Manoj Mathews Coordinator, DBT Star College Scheme Assistant Professor Department of Chemistry +919400413033 |