Sri Padmavathi Women’s Degree & PG College

Department of Biotechnology

History:

Department of Biotechnology was started during the academic year 2006-07. A new lab was established during 2006. The syllabus is framed by Sri Venkateswara University. Faculty have participated as B.O.S. members, while framing the syllabus. 3 Years B.Sc. programme affiliated to Sri Venkateswara University is offered, under combination B.Sc. (Bt. Z. C) (Biotechnology, Zoology, Chemistry). The classes are commenced effectively from day one during the beginning of the semester and syllabus is completed within term days. For effective translating the curriculum, faculty use advanced teaching methods like power point lectures, animations, virtual labs, etc. Experiments are standardized. Manuals are designed to support the curriculum.

Vision:

To nurture Biotechnology into a premier precision tool of the future for creation of better Health and Wealth for ensuring social justice.

Mission:

Creation of basic infrastructure for Biotechnological studies.
To train the rural youth in the field of Biotechnology to meet the increasing demand in the state and globally.

Faculty Profiles:

HOD

Dr.C. Bhuvaneswari Devi

M.Sc, Ph.D

37 yrs experience

Lecturer

Mrs.T. Hemalatha

M.Sc (Ph.D)

7 yrs experience

Courses Offered:

Group	Sanctioned Strength	1st Year	2nd Year	3rd Year
B.SC( Bt.Z.C)	50	41	33	42

Infrastructure:

1) Laboratories

One lab of dimension (18 X 22 ft.)

Major Equipment in the Department, ( purchased from TTD grants):

Centrifuge (up to 15000 rpm)
shaker water bath
Colorimeter
pH meter
Student Microscope
Haemocytometer
Agarose gel electrophoresis unit
Computer with internet facility
Micropipettes
Hot air oven
Autoclave
Haemoglobinometer
Desk top centrifuge

2) Research Facility:

Research Laboratory is available with 22x22ft.

Equipment available in the laboratory:

Biosafety cabinet
Magnetic stirrer with hot plate
Binocular Microscope up to 100 X
Animal Cell culture facility
Ultra centrifuge
Spectrophotometer,
Spectroflourometer
Electronic Balance
-20 Freezer

3) Books and other resources:

The departmental library harbor’s huge number books and journals which covers general, references , research journals related to the field of biotechnology.

Student Achievements:

Results:

100% results from the beginning of the course from 2006 during their final year course.

Student Awards & Prizes in Co-curricular/Extra curricular

Student Paper presentations :

Pure Earth Environment Conference 2022 (nov)
M. Roshnavi _ Waste water management, STPs -- 3rd prize.
D. Deepika _ Rain water harvesting & recharge of water sources.
K. Naga usha sri _ Water conservation methods& technologies.
K. Deekshitha _ Water management & sustainable use of water.
N. Gayathri _ Hydropower and energy.

Placements :

Placed in pharma companies and other MNCS
Placed in revenue department.
Placed in R &D segment as a junior scientist.
Placed in Q&C segment of food corporation of India.
Opted for Ph.d’s.

Field Visits :

As a part of Eco Club activity visited Rain Water Harvesting-water supply pipe lines to Tirumala at Sreevari Mettu, Chandragiri.

Visited Bio-Fertilizer Preparation Plant RARS Station, S.V. Agricultural University, Tirupati.

As a part of Internship Collobaration with SVIMS visited C-FAR building, SVIMS, Tirupati.

Visited Tummala Gunta, Chandragiri, Thondavada Villages for the purpose of collecting data for community service projects

Seminars/Conferences:

Staff and students participated seminars and conferences at various levels of the country. Students were encouraged to participate activities conducted by APSCHE.

Quiz/Group Discussions:

Quiz and other departmental competitions were conducted on relevant topics.

Extension activities (Biotech Fest)

A science exhibition was conducted on 11-03-2021 in the department of Biotechnology in order to inculcate scientific thoughts in young minds. As a part of this programme a guest lecture was conducted on “ Job opportunities in the field of science and technology” by inviting an eminent professor Dr. V. Kalarani PDF( Canada & USA, CEO, WBIF,DBT-Bionest), Formerly HOD, Department of Biotechnology, SPMVV, Tirupati.

The programme was organized by Dr. C. Bhuvaneswari Devi, HOD, Department of Biotechnology SPWDC, Tirupati. The students exhibited models and charts related to the various fields of Biotechnology like PCR Cycle, Cell organelles, DNA Finger printing , Bioremediation, Steps in gene cloning. The students also performed demonstrations on models like corona vaccine development and sugar analysis by glucometer. The models were kept safe for the NAAC peer visit in the month of May 2021 and peer members visited the lab and appreciated the student activity related to science exhibition.