St. Mary's College (Autonomous)
Thrissur
Departments/Biochemistry
Overview
Vision
To provide a firm basis and in-depth knowledge in Biochemistry.
Mission
To create an exciting, dynamic research – centered approach to learn Science.
History of the Department
Biochemistry opens a wonderful world which combines different areas of biology and chemistry. It is the branch of biological sciences concerned with the study of all biochemical reactions and their applications in the living systems. As a part of Biotechnology and Microbiology Curriculum Biochemistry staffs were appointed in our college, from 2000 onwards. Biochemistry as a compulsory subsidiary for BSc. Microbiology and main paper for for MSc Microbiology. BSc Microbiology course was regularized in the year 2010 and permanent faculty was appointed in our department in 2012 February. Now the department consists of 2 faculties.
Department offers a fantastic area of research to the students. Apart from the regular activities we encourage students to think differently and had guided BSc and MSc students for their academic projects. Department also encourages students to convert their work to publications. We are guiding two or three batch of BSc students for their project work and we had guided 11 MSc students both inside and outside the campus. We also provided research help for the students pursuing PhD from various fields of life sciences both inside and outside the campus. PhD students from St. Thomas College Thrissur, Kerala Agricultural university are some among them. Students from various colleges and schools were also mentored for their projects. We established research extension activities with well reputed personalities from various institutes. Department also mentored students for various governmental and nongovernmental funded projects apart from their regular academic projects. Dr. Deepa G Muricken mentored students for YUVA mastermind state level innovation competition and secured prizes for 3 projects. We also extended our hands in framing academic syllabus for the students and also encouraged E-learning activities.
We are making students aware on social and environmental concerns and encourage them to participate in various activities and conduct awareness programs of the concern area. Department also organized national and regional seminars and webinars on relevant topics.
Programme (Courses offered)
BSc Biochemistry Complementary course 1
Total Credits :12 (Internal 20% , External 80%)
| Semester | Code No | Course Title | Hrs/Week | Total Hrs | Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | BCH1C01 | Biochemistry 1 | 2 | 50 | 80 |
| I | BCH1C05 | Biochemistry practicals | 2 | ||
| II | BCH2C02 | Biochemistry II | 2 | 54 | 80 |
| II | BCH1C05 | Biochemistry practicals | 2 | ||
| III | BCH3C03 | BiochemistryIII | 3 | 54 | 80 |
| III | BCH1C05 | Biochemistry practicals | 2 | ||
| IV | BCH4C04 | Biochemistry IV | 3 | 54 | 80 |
| IV | BCH1C05 | Biochemistry practicals | 2 |
MSc Microbiology
| Semester | Code No | Course Title | Hrs/Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | MB1C01 | General Biochemistry and Microbial Metabolism | 4 |
| I | MB2C02 | Biophysics and Instrumentation | 3 |
| I | MB1P01 | Practical I | 6 |
| II | MB2C05 | Principles of Genetics | 5 |
Collaboration/ Linkages
| Collaborating Person | Purpose | Date | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMMRC Calicut | Developing MOOC Course | 2019-2021 | ||
| KFRI (Centre for Analytical Instrumentation) | Hands on training programme | 2020-21 | ||
| Vsense Industry | Product development | 6/3/2020 | ||
| Oxford College of Science | Student project | 2018-19 | ||
| Ms Anupama T V , Kerala Agricultural University |
Discussion on PhD thesis | 2018-19 | ||
| Dr. Lincy Sara Varghese, B K College Amalagiri |
Research work and Publication | 2016-18 | ||
| Dr. Bobby Joseph, Professor, Department of Conservative and Endodontics, Al-Azar Dental College Thodupuzha |
Research work and Publication | 2016-17 | ||
| Dr. Sabu Thomas (Vice Chancellor) Dr. Jiya Jose, M G University |
Research work and Publication | 2016-19 | ||
| Dr. Joyce Jose, St. Thomas College Thrissur |
PhD work of students |
2017-18 |
Research
Seminar / Workshop/ Conference Conducted
| Title | Level | Organising/ Funding Agency | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webinar on “A LINK BETWEEN HEALTH PRACTICES AND LIFE STYLE DISEASES” | National | Department of Biochemistry & Department of Physical Education | 10th June 2020 |
| Seminar on Intellectual Property Rights |
Regional | Department of Biochemistry and Research Forum |
7/11/2018 |
| Webinar on “A LINK BETWEEN HEALTH PRACTICES AND LIFE STYLE DISEASES” | National | Department of Biochemistry & Department of Physical Education | 10th June 2020 |
| Seminar on Intellectual Property Rights | Regional | Department of Biochemistry and Research Forum | 7/11/2018 |
| A UGC sponsored National Seminar on "Microbes for Green Environment" |
National | UGC | 21-22 August 2014 |
Projects
| Name of the Project | Name of the Principal Investigator/Co-investigator | Department | Year of Award | Amount Sanctioned | Duration of the project | Name of the Funding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOOC ‘Basic Concepts in Enzymology’ | Dr. Deepa G Muricken | Biochemistry | 2019-2021 | Running | Running | SWAYAM, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India |
| Isolation and purification of putative lipase from Eupatorium odoratum | Dr. Deepa G Muricken | Biochemistry 1 | 2014-16 | 105000 | 2014-16 | UGC |
| Synthesis of Herbal mosquito repellant | Dr. Deepa G Muricken | Biochemistry | 2015-16 | 8000 | 2015-16 | Malayala manorama & IBS |
| Biogenic wound healing material | Dr. Deepa G Muricken | Biochemistry | 2016-17 | 9500 | 2016-17 | Malayala manorama & IBS |
| Emergency water purification cartridge | Dr. Deepa G Muricken | Biochemistry | 2018-19 | 8000 | 2018-19 | KSTEC Student Project |
| Synthesis of herbal mosquito repellant | Dr. Deepa G Muricken | Biochemistry | 2019-20 | Financial support | 2019-20 | Vsense industry |
Event Calendar
| Event Title | Type | Details | Event Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global hand washing day | Online awareness programme |
Conducted an awareness skit on how to use hand wash properly. The skit was performed by II BSc Microbiology students and released it in social media, YouTube. | 15 October 2021 |
| Invited talk on Reality and Illusion | Online mode |
Resource person-Prof. MRN Murthy, retd. Scientist from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore , professor in IBAB, Bangalore. |
5 August 2021 |
| MOOC Basic concepts in Enzymology |
Online course |
CEC, Swayam portal, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, |
July 2021 onwards |
| Yoga Day Celebration |
Online demonstration and awareness programme |
Resource person- Dr. Aneeja T N , Medical officer Ayush wellness centre, Smt. Renuka Divakaran, Ayush Gramam, Irinjalakkuda |
21/06/2021 |
| Restore God’s own country: Lets start from our home. |
Awareness and demonstration on solid waste management |
NCC St. Mary’s College Thrissur |
4/6/2021 |
| Microbial contamination and water quality | HANDS-ON TRAINING PROGRAMME IN WATER QUALITY | Resource person- Dr. Deepa G Muricken | 22/03/21 |
| Developing online course at EMMRC Calicut | HANDS-ON TRAINING PROGRAMME IN WATER QUALITY | Subject matter expert on the course Basic concepts in Enzymology | 22-26 Feb 2021 |
| Induction Programme (First Year, Microbiology) | Online mode | Conducted a Skit – Gratitude Towards People around Us | 10th and 12th Nov 2020 |
| Different approaches in Vaccine Production | National Webinar | Resource person- Dr. Deepa G Muricken | 26th August 2020 |
| National Webinar on A Link Between Health Practices And Life Style Diseases | Webinar | Resource Person – Dr.Shinomol George,Bangalore, Conducted through G Meet on 10th June 2020 | 10th June 2020 |
| Awareness talk on Nipah and other monsoon diseases | Awareness programme | Dr.Satheesan T V, District programme manager of Health Department Thrissur | 18 June 2019 |
| Awareness talk on Rabies: Prevention and treatment | Awareness programme | Dr Kavya Karunakaran. Junior Administrative medical officer, Thrissur. | 27th September 2019 |
| Salad fest | Awareness programme on nutritional contents in food | Conducted for II BSc Microbiology students | 7th January 2020 |
| Chekutty making workshop | Workshop | Dr. Kavitha S Kumar was the Co-coordinator for the Chekutty making workshop in connection with World Heritage Week-2018 and Quami Ekta Week-2018 organised by Archeological Survey Of India,Thrissur Circle. Venue: St Mary’s College. | 22.11.2018 |
| Cleaning Mission | Social Activity | As a part of UBA inauguration at Madakkathara panchayath, Dr. Deepa G Muricken from Department of Biochemistry and Dr. Binu K, Sociology department, Students of I MSc microbiology, NCC and IIIrd BSc chemistry conducted survey and cleaning mission at the Madakkathara gramapanchayath. | 08.06.2018 |
| Health Survey | Social Activity | In connection with Health department, Thrissur District, Dr. Deepa G Muricken, Biochemistry department, Dr. Jimtha John Microbiology department and III BSc Microbiology students conducted health survey at 12 th ward Thrissur corporation. | 28.06.2018 |
| Cleaning of wells post flood | Social Activity | Dr. Deepa G Muricken, Biochemistry department and sports students of St. Mary’s College conducted the cleaning of well in sports land and super chlorination was continued for a month after the flood disaster. | 06.08.2018 |
| Talk on Intellectual Property rights | Invited Talk | Biochemistry department and research forum conducted a class on Intellectual property rights for PG students of St. Marys College by Dr. Leon Ittiachen, Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Sahrudaya College of Engineering and Technology | 07.11.2018 |
| Sale of Mosquito Repellent | Social Activity | Department formulated the herbal mosquito repellant and sale of herbal mosquito repellent was conducted in our college campus. | 06.07.2017 |
E-content
| Name of Faculty | Platform on which E-Content is developed | Link |
| Dr. Deepa G Muricken | You Tube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqu3s5Iblupycwt5JdMrnNg |
| Dr. Deepa G Muricken | Blog | https://www.blogger.com/u/3/blog/posts/4319672494327514495?pli=1 |
Faculty Profile
| 2021-2022 | 2020-2021 | 2019-2020 | 2018-2019 | 2017-2018 | 2016-2017 | 2015-2016 | 2014-2015 |