Department of Biochemsitry / உயிர் வேதியியல்

Department of Biochemsitry

Year of Establishment
U.G - Bio Chemistry	:	1997
P.G -Bio Chemistry	:	2000
M.Phil-Bio Chemistry	:	2009

Scope of the Courses

“The Scope of Biochemistry is as vast as life itself”
Every aspect of life-birth, growth, death involves Biochemistry.
The Discipline of biochemistry serves as a torch light to trace the intricate complexities of biology, besides unraveling the chemical mysteries of life.
Biochemistry is the subject of unity in the diversified living kingdom.
Advances in biochemistry have tremendous impact of human welfare.

Department Highlights

Department has established UG, PG & M.Phil Courses.
Academic excellence has been proved by producing university ranks. Our department has so far produced about 17 university ranks in both UG & PG Courses under Thiruvalluvar & Madras University.
Every year association activities are taken by our department staff in turn together with student secretaries both for UG/PG.
The association of the department conducts seminars, journal club meeting, Guest lectures and Quiz program to enrich the knowledge of the students, which aspires and prosecutes them for further study in the field.
First of its kind in the history of our college, PG dept of Biochemistry and Nutrition have come forward to form an inter disciplinary approach “THE ISBN” (Inter Society for Biochemistry and Nutrition) to evoke new spirits of innovation and development in the field of Science.
Education Tours, Industrial Visits and EDP Programmes, Programmes has been organized every year

Teaching Highlights

The department of Biochemistry has a legacy in terms of reaching greater heights in academic excellence and a dedicated band of teachers striving ceaselessly to impart knowledge to the students by means of Lectures, OHP Presentation, CD’s, Internet, Project, Models, Charts, by conducting Seminars, exhibitions, Guest lectures, State level & National level Seminars.

Projects

Student’s projects for the PG course and M.Phil research activities are carried out in the department, Prizes were won by the students for their best projects at winter symposium conducted by CMCH.

Course Highlights

Students attaining a degree in Biochemistry receive an excellent preparation for a scientific career. The knowledge gained by studying Biochemistry is applicable to many areas including Biotechnology, Medicine & Agriculture. Biochemistry graduates also possess knowledge & expertise in Laboratory techniques & Analysis in areas such as

Biotechnology
Antibiotics
Molecular Genetics
DNA Analysis
Toxicological & Environmental Testing

Subject offered

Molecular Biology & Novel molecular Diagnostics
Drug Development
Stem cell Therapies
Genomics
Human Physiology
Gene Therapy
Intermediary Metabolism
Analytical Biochemistry
Enzymology
Biomolecules

Non-major Paper

Hygiene & Health protection
Principles of Biochemistry
Nutritional Biochemistry

Skill Based Paper

Medical Lab Technology

Elective

Immunology
Biostatistics Advanced Clinical Biochemistry
Plant Microbial Biochemistry
Cell dynamics

Job opportunities

With a degree in Biochemistry, an individual would find a vast list of careers available. Industries where a Biochemist would work include:

In Private Sector

Biotechnology / Food & Drink (Includes brewing ) / Health & Beauty care / Medical Instrument companies / Research companies & Laboratories.

In Public Sector

Agriculture & Fisheries
Hospitals
Universities, Colleges
Public Health Entities
Blood Service
Forensic Science
Overseas Development
Environment Pollution Control.

DEPARMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY

B.Sc., Biochemistry

Program Objective

To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the molecular machinery of living things

To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles that govern the structures of macromolecules and their participation in molecular recognition

To use modern laboratory skills and apparatus to obtain reproducible data from biochemical experiments

To develop analytical and critical – thinking skills

To implement experiment protocols that allows independent exploration of biological phenomena through scientific methods.

Programme Educational Objectives

An ability to apply fundamental knowledge related to pure sciences in an interdisciplinary manner for providing innovative solutions to need based problems for global impact.

An ability to critically analyze scientific data, draw objective conclusions and apply this knowledge for human welfare.

Students will be able to demonstrate, expertise and have an ethical perspective on areas related to Biochemistry.

An ability to properly understand the technical aspects of existing technologies that help in addressing the biological and medical challenges faced by humankind.

Promoting lifelong learning to meet the ever evolving professional demands by developing ethical, inter personal and team skills.

Programme Outcomes

To assume, inquire and analyse, apply logical principles, validate assumptions, solve problems, integrate knowledge and widen perspective. To promote originality of ideas.

To understand that communication comprises attentiveness and listening, reading and comprehension, to communicate and gather information through oral and written formats

Harness cognitive ability, elicit and appreciate views of others, mediate disagreements, promote interdependence and help reach conclusions in group settings.

To learn to accomplish tasks at hand with proficient skills in teamwork, to master academic integrity and intellect independence.

Demonstrate empathetic social concern and equity centred national development, and the ability to act with an informed awareness of issues and participate in civic life through volunteering.

Understand the issues of environmental contexts and sustainable development.

Acquire the ability to engage in independent and life long learning.

Students will be able to analyze, plan biochemical and molecular techniques to generate and test hypothesis, using statistical methods from experimental data.

Students will be able to apply and effectively communicate scientific reasoning and data analysis in both written and oral forums.

Apply contemporary research methods, skills and techniques to conduct independent inquiry in a chosen scientific discipline.

Programme Specific Outcomes

Gain the knowledge on the molecular architechture of Eukaryotic cells and organelles, including cell membrane structure and dynamics.

Understand the relationship between the properties of macromolecules and cellular activities, cell metabolism and chemical Composition

Students gain knowledge about the structural – functional relationships of Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic acids, and Carbohydrates and their role in metabolic pathways.

The tools used in Analytical Biochemistry will help the students to improve their potential applications in medical science.

Demonstrate an understanding of structure and metabolism of macromolecules and understand the regulation and disorders of metabolic pathways.

Acquire thorough knowledge in biochemical techniques, immunology, physiology and Biotechnology.

Acquire knowledge and awareness on basic informatics tools and to extract or retrieve information from Biological databases

Gain proficiency in laboratory techniques in both biochemistry and molecular biology, and be able to apply the scientific method to the processes of experimentation and Hypothesis testing.

Learn to work as a team as well as independently to retrieve information, carry out Research investigations and results interpretation.

Develop the ability to understand and practice the ethics surrounding Scientific Research

And to realize the impact of science in society and plan to pursue research.

UG Syllabus

SEMESTER - I

S.No	Part	Study components		Ins hrs\week	Credit	Title of the paper	Syllabus
S.No	Part	Course title		Ins hrs\week	Credit	Title of the paper	Syllabus
1	I	Language	Paper I	6	4	Tamil –I	View
2	II	English	Paper I	6	4	English - I	View
3	III	Core theory	Paper I	5	5	Concepts in biotechnology	View
4	III	Core practical	Prac I	3	0	Concepts in biotechnology and Cell biology	View
5	III	Allied theory	Paper I	5	4	Biochemistry	View
6	III	Allied practical	Prac I	3	0	Biochemistry and microbiology	View
7	IV	Environmental studies		2	2	Environmental studies	View

SEMESTER II

S.No	Part	Study components		Ins hrs\week	Credit	Title of the paper	Syllabus
S.No	Part	Course title		Ins hrs\week	Credit	Title of the paper	Syllabus
8.	I	Language	Paper II	6	4	Tamil paper II	View
9.	II	English	Paper II	4	4	English paper II	View
10.	III	Core	Paper II	5	5	Bio-Organic Chemistry	View
11.	III	Core	Practical I	3	3	Cell biology & Bio-organic Chemistry	View
12.	III	Allied	Paper II	4	4	Chemistry-II	View
13.	III	Allied	Practical I	3	2	Chemistry Practical	View
14.	IV	Value education		2	2	Value Education (Gen Awareness)	View
15.	IV	Soft skill		2	1	Soft skill	View

SEMESTER III

S.NO	PART	STUDY COMPONENTS		INS HRS/	WEEK CREDIT	TITLE OF THE PAPER	SYLLABUS
S.NO	PART	COURSE TITLE		INS HRS/	WEEK CREDIT	TITLE OF THE PAPER	SYLLABUS
16.	I	Language	Paper III	6	4	Tamil –III	View
17.	II	English	Paper III	6	4	English -III	View
18.	III	Core	Paper III	4	4	Analytical Techniques-I	View
19.	III	Core	Practical II	3	0	Analytical Techniques & Biochemical Preparations	View
20.	III	Allied	Paper III	4	4	Microbiology I	View
21.	III	Allied	Practical II	3	0	Microbiology Practical
22.	IV	Skill Based	Paper I	2	2	Medical Laboratory Technology – I
23.	IV	Non Major Elective I	Paper I	2	2	Diagnostic Biochemistry I	View

SEMESTER IV

S.NO	PART	STUDY COMPONENTS		INS HRS/	WEEK CREDIT	TITLE OF THE PAPER	SYLLABUS
S.NO	PART	COURSE TITLE		INS HRS/	WEEK CREDIT	TITLE OF THE PAPER	SYLLABUS
24.	I	Language	Paper IV	6	4	Tamil paper -IV	View
25.	II	English	Paper IV	6	4	English –IV	View
26.	III	Core	Paper IV	4	4	Analytical Techniques-II	View
27.	III	Core	Practical II	3	3	Analytical Techniques & Biochemical Preparations	View
28.	III	Allied	Paper IV	4	4	Microbiology II
29.	III	Allied	Practical II	3	2	Microbiology Practical
30.	IV	Skill Based	Paper II	2	2	Medical Laboratory Technology – II	View
31.	IV	Non Major Elective II	Paper II	2	2	Diagnostic Biochemistry II	View

SEMESTER V

S.NO	PART	STUDY COMPONENTS		INS HRS/	WEEK CREDIT	TITLE OF THE PAPER	SYLLABUS
S.NO	PART	COURSE TITLE		INS HRS/	WEEK CREDIT	TITLE OF THE PAPER	SYLLABUS
32	III	Core	Paper V	5	5	Enzymes & Enzyme Techniques	View
33	III	Core	Paper VI	4	4	Human Physiology	View
34	III	Core	Paper VII	4	4	Genetics & Molecular Biology	View
35	III	Core	Practical III	5	0	Colorimetric Estimations & Enzyme kinetics
36	III	Core	Practical IV	4	0	Hematology and Urine analysis
37	III	Elective	Paper I	3	3	Biostatistics	View
38	III	Elective	Paper II	3	3	Hormonal Biochemistry	View
39	IV	Skill Based III	Paper III	2	2	Applications of Computer in Biology	View

SEMESTER VI

S.NO	PART	STUDY COMPONENTS		INS HRS/	WEEK CREDIT	TITLE OF THE PAPER	SYLLABUS
S.NO	PART	COURSE TITLE		INS HRS/	WEEK CREDIT	TITLE OF THE PAPER	SYLLABUS
40	III	Core	Paper VIII	5	5	Nutrition and Plant Biochemistry	View
41	III	Core	Paper IX	4	4	Intermediary Metabolism	View
42	III	Core	Paper X	4	4	Biotechnology	view
43	III	Core	Practical III	5	3	Colorimetric Estimations & Enzyme Kinetics	View
44	III	Core	Practical IV	4	3	Hematology and Urine analysis	View
45	III	Elective	Paper III	3	3	Immunology	View
46	III	Elective	Paper IV	3	3	Clinical Biochemistry	View
47	IV	Skill Based	Paper IV	2	2	Bioinformatics	View
48	V				3	Extension Activity

DEPARMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY

M.Sc., Biochemistry

Program Objective

To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the molecular machinery of living things
To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles that govern the structures of macromolecules and their participation in molecular recognition
To use modern laboratory skills and apparatus to obtain reproducible data from biochemical experiments
To develop analytical and critical – thinking skills
To implement experiment protocols that allows independent exploration of biological phenomena through scientific methods.

Programme Educational Objectives

An ability to apply fundamental knowledge related to pure sciences in an interdisciplinary manner for providing innovative solutions to need based problems for global impact.
An ability to critically analyze scientific data, draw objective conclusions and apply this knowledge for human welfare.
Students will be able to demonstrate, expertise and have an ethical perspective on areas related to Biochemistry.
An ability to properly understand the technical aspects of existing technologies that help in addressing the biological and medical challenges faced by humankind.
Promoting lifelong learning to meet the ever evolving professional demands by developing ethical, inter personal and team skills.

Programme Outcomes

To assume, inquire and analyse, apply logical principles, validate assumptions, solve problems, integrate knowledge and widen perspective. To promote originality of ideas.
To understand that communication comprises attentiveness and listening, reading and comprehension, to communicate and gather information through oral and written formats
Harness cognitive ability, elicit and appreciate views of others, mediate disagreements, promote interdependence and help reach conclusions in group settings.
To learn to accomplish tasks at hand with proficient skills in teamwork, to master academic integrity and intellect independence.
Demonstrate empathetic social concern and equity centred national development, and the ability to act with an informed awareness of issues and participate in civic life through volunteering.
Understand the issues of environmental contexts and sustainable development.
Acquire the ability to engage in independent and life long learning.
Students will be able to analyze, plan biochemical and molecular techniques to generate and test hypothesis, using statistical methods from experimental data.
Students will be able to apply and effectively communicate scientific reasoning and data analysis in both written and oral forums.
Apply contemporary research methods, skills and techniques to conduct independent inquiry in a chosen scientific discipline.

Programme Specific Outcomes

Gain the knowledge on the molecular architechture of Eukaryotic cells and organelles, including cell membrane structure and dynamics.
Understand the relationship between the properties of macromolecules and cellular activities, cell metabolism and chemical Composition
Students gain knowledge about the structural – functional relationships of Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic acids, and Carbohydrates and their role in metabolic pathways.
The tools used in Analytical Biochemistry will help the students to improve their potential applications in medical science.
Demonstrate an understanding of structure and metabolism of macromolecules and understand the regulation and disorders of metabolic pathways.
Acquire thorough knowledge in biochemical techniques, immunology, physiology and Biotechnology.
Acquire knowledge and awareness on basic informatics tools and to extract or retrieve information from Biological databases
Gain proficiency in laboratory techniques in both biochemistry and molecular biology, and be able to apply the scientific method to the processes of experimentation and Hypothesis testing.
Learn to work as a team as well as independently to retrieve information, carry out Research investigations and results interpretation.
Develop the ability to understand and practice the ethics surrounding Scientific Research
And to realize the impact of science in society and plan to pursue research.

PG Syllabus With effect from 2019 – 2020

M.SC BIO CHEMISTRY

SEMESTER - I

S.NO	STUDY COMPONENTS		INS HRS/	WEEK CREDIT	TITLE OF THE PAPER	SYLLABUS
S.NO	COURSE TITLE		INS HRS/	WEEK CREDIT	TITLE OF THE PAPER	SYLLABUS
1	Core	Paper-I	4	4	Analytical Biochemistry	View
2	Core	Paper-II	4	4	Human Physiology & Nutritional Biochemistry	View
3	Core	Paper-III	4	4	Biomolecules	View
4	Elective	Paper-I	3	3	Molecular Biology	View
5	Core	Practical I	5	0	Quantitative analysis & Biochemical Techniques	View
6	Core	Practical II	5	0	Enzyme Kinetic studies	View
7	Core	Practical III	5	0	Isolation, Estimation of Biomolecules & Microbial Techniques
8	Self Study (Optional)		2	Nutraceuticals and Nutrigenomics		View

SEMESTER - II

S.NO	STUDY COMPONENTS		INS HRS/	WEEK CREDIT	TITLE OF THE PAPER	SYLLABUS
S.NO	COURSE TITLE		INS HRS/	WEEK CREDIT	TITLE OF THE PAPER	SYLLABUS
10	Core.	Paper-IV	3	3	Enzymology	View
11	Core	Paper-V	3	3	Intermediary Metabolism	View
12	Core	Paper-VI	4	4	Ecology, Evolution & proteomics	View
13	Elective	Paper-II	3	3	Plant Biochemistry and Developmental biology	View
14	Compulsory paper	2	2	Human Rights
15	Core	Practical I	5	5	Quantitative analysis & Biochemical Techniques	View
16	Core	Practical II	5	5	Enzyme Kinetic studies	View
17	Core	Practical III	5	5	Estimation of Biomolecules & Microbial Techniques	View
18	Core	Paper VII	4	4	Hormonal Biochemistry	View

SEMESTER - III

S.NO	STUDY COMPONENTS		INS HRS/	WEEK CREDIT	TITLE OF THE PAPER	SYLLABUS
S.NO	COURSE TITLE		INS HRS/	WEEK CREDIT	TITLE OF THE PAPER	SYLLABUS
19	Core	Paper VIII	4	4	Immunology	View
20	Core	Paper IX	4	4	Research Methodology	View
21	Elective	Paper III	3	3	Advanced Clinical Biochemistry	View
22	Core	Practical IV	5	0	Biochemical Analysis of Blood, Immunological & Molecular methods	View
23	Core	Practical V	5	0	Hematological methods & Urine Analysis
24	Core	Practical VI	5	0	Computational Biology.	View
25	Self Study (Optional)			2	Health Care Management	View

SEMESTER - IV

S.NO	STUDY COMPONENTS		INS HRS/	WEEK CREDIT	TITLE OF THE PAPER	SYLLABUS
S.NO	COURSE TITLE		INS HRS/	WEEK CREDIT	TITLE OF THE PAPER	SYLLABUS
26	Core	Paper X	6	6	Molecular Genetics	View
27	Elective	Paper IV	3	3	Biotechnology and Bioinformatics	View
28	Core	Practical IV	5	5	Biochemical Analysis of Blood, Immunological & Molecular methods	View
29	Core	Practical V	5	5	Hematological methods and Urine Analysis
30	Core	Practical VI	5	5	Computational Biology	View
31	Project		6	6	Project/ Dissertation

Equipments in the Lab ( Give details): (added during 2016 -2017)

S.No	Instruments	No	Purpose
1	Hot Air Oven(Incubator)	1	Drying biological substances, dry glass wares
2	Vortex Mixer	2	To mix the contents
3	Laboratory Centrifuge	3	To separate subfractions in liquids
4	Photo Electric Colorimeter	2	To quantify the biological samples
5	Chromatography Cabinet	2	To separate biological components
6	Rough Balance With 2kg Weight	2	For weighing the substances
7	Chemical Balance	10	For weighing the substances
8	Electric Water Bath (12 Holder)	2	To maintain optimum temperature
9	Ph Meter Opto Precision Digital	2	To measure hydrogen ion concentration of buffers
10	Digital Colorimeter	9	To estimate the amount of Substances
11	Distillation Set Up Glass(1000ml)	1	To collect distilled water, and to distill chemicals
12	Incubator	2	To maintain temperature
13	Refrigerated High Speed Centrifuge	1	To separate subcellular fraction and to separate supernatants for estimations
14	Desicator ‘8’	1	To store the biological compounds
15	Decicator ‘5’	2	To store the biological compounds
16	Dhona Electronic Balance	2	To Weigh the substance in mgs
17	Component Microscope	6	To focus the slide
18	Microjeldhal Apparatus	1	To measure the amount of nitrogen
19	High Speed Homogenizer	2	To distrupt the animal and plant tissues
20	Digital Flourimeter	1	To estimate the vitamins and minerals in biological fluids
21	Digital Balance(Top Loading)	2	To weigh the substances in both gms and mgs
22	pH Meter Pen Type	1	To measure the hydrogen ion concentration of buffers
23	Flame Photo Meter(Calcium Filter)	1	To Measure Na⁺,K⁺ , Ca and Li levels in serum
24	Electrophoretic Apparatus	2	To Separate Biological Compounds Under Electrical Field
25	Hemo Meter	6	To measure the Hb Level of Blood
26	Urinometer	1	To measure the specific gravity In Urine
27	Column Chromatography Apparatus	1	To separate biological components

Unaided

Name	Staffcode	Designation	View Profiles
Dr.V. Prabha	308BCUA01	Assistant Professor and Head	Click Here
Dr.B. Hebsibah Elsie	308BCUA02	Assistant Professor	Click Here
Dr.S. Asha	308BCUA03	Assistant Professor	Click Here
Mrs. G. Nithya	308BCUA04	Assistant Professor	Click Here
Dr.K.Shoba	308BCUA05	Assistant Professor	Click Here
Mrs. T. Nalini	308BCUA06	Assistant Professor	Click Here

2020-2021

S.No	Name and Nature of programme	Date of the Programme	Title/Topic	Report
1.	National level webinar	22.2.2021	“Role of Biochemistry in Health care management During Covid pandemic”	View
2.	Seminar	17.3.2021	“Self employment opportunities for women”	View
3.	Free Vital Health check up	3.4.2021	“Vital Health Checkup”	View

2019-2020

S.No.	Name of the Programme	Date of the Programme	Title/Topic	Report
1.	Motivational speech programme	28.08.2019	Motivational speech	View
2.	One day Workshop	16.12.2019	Computational Analysis of mall Molecules and Molecular Modeling	View
3.	Awareness programme	28.02.2020	personal hygiene, corona virus,merits and demerits of using cell phones	View

2018-2019

S.No.	Name of the Programme	Date of the Programme	Title/Topic	Report
1.	Awareness camp	28.09.2018	Diabetes mellitus	View
2.	Exhibition Cum Guest Lecture	09.10.2018	R3-reduce Reuse recycle	View
3.	Workshop	07.02.2019	Computational Analysis of small Molecules and Molecular Docking	View

2017-2018

S.No.	Name of the Programme	Date of the Programme	Title/Topic	Report
1.	Work shop	12.09.2017	Organic farming	View
2.	Guest lecture	26.07.2017	Youth provocation talk	View
3.	International conference	15.02.2018	Current trends and Emerging challenges in Biological sciences (CTECBS)-2018	View

2016-2017

S.No.	Name of the Programme	Date of the Programme	Title/Topic	Report
1.	Workshop	28.09.2016	First aid and road safety	View
2.	Workshop	09.02.2017	Adulteration	View
3.	Guest Lecture	21.02.2017	Role of a biochemist in health care	View