PREAMBLE
The area of Genomics is becoming very important in biological, biomedical, industrial and agricultural sciences by providing newer tools in gathering information on genome diversity of organisms. This new field is also expected to provide solutions in biomedical research by creating possibilities to new therapies for genetic and microbial diseases including AIDS and tuberculosis. Because of its immediate and considerable impact, there is demand for highly qualified and trained manpower in this field. Therefore, a new Post-Graduate course “M.Sc. Genomics” has been started from the Academic year 2002-2003 onwards.
M.Sc. course on “Genomics” is proposed as a part of “University of Excellence on Genomic Sciences” programme with the support from the University Grants Commission. Young students with high academic standards in Bachelors degree are selected through a national level entrance test conducted by the University. This course with an orientation towards basic and applied research in Genomic sciences, are provide opportunity to the young talented students with an ambition of becoming scientists of international standard. The students joining this course are taught fundamental subjects during the first year and specialized subjects in genomic sciences during the second year. In the third semester of the course, students carry out research project work in the area of Genomic sciences.
A maximum of 15 students will be admitted to this course each year (As per UGC recommendations 40% of the seats will be allotted to other state candidates ie. Other than Tamil Nadu candidates).
Semester pattern under CBCS system and continuous assessment and evaluation methods will be followed in this course
ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION
Candidates with the degree of Bachelor of Science in any branch of Life Sciences (Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Genetics or equivalent), Physical and Chemical Sciences (Physics, Chemistry), Medicine, Veterinary and Agriculture from any recognized Indian or Foreign University. Students with B.Tech. Degrees in Biotechnology, Computer Science, Information Technology and Bioinformatics, with Biology at +2 level are also qualified to apply.
Candidates with the degree of Bachelor of Science in any branch of Life Sciences (Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Genetics or equivalent), Physical and Chemical Sciences (Physics, Chemistry), Medicine, Veterinary and Agriculture from any recognized Indian or Foreign University. Students with B.Tech. Degrees in Biotechnology, Computer Science, Information Technology and Bioinformatics, with Biology at +2 level are also qualified to apply.
MODE OF SELECTION
The selection of the candidate is based on the marks secured in entrance test (50 marks) and seminar presentation (50 marks). The Entrance test will cover the areas of Microbiology, Biochemistry, Molecular biology, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics at Bachelor degree level. The short-listed candidates will be called for interview at Madurai.
Selection of candidates is based purely on merit and following the State Government Reservation Policy.
COURSE STRUCTURE
The course duration is for two years, under CBCS system (please refer CBCS guidelines). The course Co-ordinator and the Departmental council decides all about the course structure and implementation. The core courses will be offered during the semester specified. The elective courses will be offered any semester depending on the workload of the teachers available during that period.
CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM (CBCS)
The Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) is an innovative instructional package developed to suit the needs of Indian Students keeping pace with the developments in Higher Education in the light of liberalization and globalization of our economy. One of the greatest merits of this CBCS system is the flexibility it offers to the students to choose from variety of interdisciplinary elective courses according to their interest and aptitude, to enhance their individual career plans.
The unique feature of the Choice Based Credit System is that the syllabi for the core and elective subjects are updated every year to the changing needs of the market in comparison to the conventional system. This system provides opportunities to promote interdisciplinary approach in mastering an area of study. Further it offers greater autonomy to the teaching departments and eliminates compartmentalization of knowledge. Many core subjects are designed by cross-fertilization of different subjects.
This CBCS system provides greater opportunity to students to prepare themselves for competitive examinations conducted by UPSC, TNPSC, MNC’s and Banks. Another important feature of this system is that departments identify the student advisors from among the teachers to help the students to choose electives, in taking internal assessment, assistance in getting scholarships and shaping the over all personality of the students and career guidance. The advisors take care of the individual students allotted to them.
EVALUATION
For each theory and practical course 40% of the total marks are allotted to internal assessment and 60% for university examination. The pass mark for each subject is 45% of the external evaluation and aggregate of internal and external should be 50% marks.
The course instructor carry out the internal assessment for each course. This consist of at least two mid-term tests and one comprehensive examination at the end of the semester.
The duration for theory examination is 3 hours and for practical examination is 6 hours. The conduct of supplementary examination is according to the university CBCS regulations.
The project dissertation carries a total of 100 marks (60 is given by the external examiner and 40 is given by the internal examiner). Students must carry out projects individually. The candidate who does not pass in the project evaluation should resubmit the project report in the subsequent semester examinations.
DETAILS OF COURSE FEE
On receipt of intimation of provisional selection, candidates should pay the prescribed fees. Selected candidates who do not pay their fees within the time specified on the admission intimation will forfeit the seats offered.
Any fees and excess fee once paid will not be refunded or adjusted or transferred under any circumstances
A. Tuition fees Rs.1,200/- (per year) or (Rs. 650/- per semester)
B. Laboratory fees Rs. 4,000/- (per semester)
C. Special fees (per year)
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