Workshop Cum Internship on “Instrumentation and Analytical Techniques in Chemistry” in collaboration with Shree ICON Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Vijayawada.
Talk on “Reforms in higher education – youth empowerment” organised By Quality Assurance Cell, APSCHE in collaboration with Ch SD St Theresa’s college for women (A) ELURU
Dr CA Jyothirmayee, HODept of Chemistry gave a talk on the “History of the college and NEP 2020”. Nearly 650 intermediate students participated in the program and got awareness regarding the higher education and future prospects. Future citizens and young minds are inspired and motivated.
The Department of Chemistry club FOCUS celebrated ozone day on September 16 th 2023. The theme of world ozone day 2023 is “Montreal protocol: fixing the ozone layer and reducing climate change”. Dr .V.Nagalakshmi gave awareness to the students about the importance of Ozone layer, causes and consequences of depletion of ozone layer, control measures and the role of chemistry students to aware the people in their surroundings about ozone layer. A power point presentation competition was conducted for the students, five groups enthusiastically participated in it. The faculty of chemistry and students participated in the program.
Dr.V.Nagalakshmi attended as a university nominee to Boards of Studies in chemistry of V S M College (A), Ramachandrapuram on 12.09.2023 at 10.00 A.M through offline mode.
Dr CA Jyothirmayee, HO Dept of Chemistry was invited by APSCHE-AC-I-as Chemistry, Subject Committee member for the Preparation of syllabus for General UG Programmes with effect from 2023-24 in accordance with NEP 2020 and revised curricular structure of UGC. The Major change in the proposed curriculum is a shift from three majors to single Major along with multiple entry and exit options. Workshop was held at Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada from 11th May to 13th May, 2023.
Both the departments of Chemistry of Ch SD St Theresa's college for women and Govt Degree College, ELURU signed MOU on 17 th July, 2023 for future "Students and Staff academic exchange programs". Dr CA Jyothirmayee and Dr Udaya Lakshmi played active role in the event. Principal Dr Sr Mercy of Ch SD St Theresa's college for women(A) and Dr G. Giri Babu, Principal Govt Degree College, ELURU congratulated the department members for the initiation. As a part of MOU a training program on “ Qualitative analysis and Quantitative analysis” was organised by the Department of Chemistry on 17 th July, 2023. Nearly 25 students of II BSc, Government Degree College, ELURU attended the training program and got benefitted. Dr CA Jyothirmayee, HO Dept of Chemistry gave the introduction. Dr M Rama and Dr N Gayatri Devi demonstrated the Qualitative analysis of the organic compound by adopting the systematic procedure. Dr V Naga Lakshmi explained and demonstrated the instrumental analysis. Dr Udaya Lakshmi, HO Dept of Chemistry, Government Degree College, ELURU accompanied the students.
Dr V Nagalakshmi, Associate Professor in Chemistry published a textbook - Basic concepts of Chemistry.
Dr. M. Rama, Department of Chemistry attended Board of studies meeting at Maris Stella College(A), Vijayawada on 21 st June as a management nominee to discuss on the implementation of Single Major program for UG students in Degree colleges from 2023 academic year.
On 23 rd June 2023,Department of Chemistry organized a guest lecture cum workshop on Analytical determinations using UV-Visible spectrophotometry for the subject project students. UV-VIS spectrophotometry is an instrumental technique used for chemical analysis. It is used for qualitative as well as quantitative analysis. This technique has several applications for a large number of compounds. It is used to observe the optical behavior of chemical compounds, identification of various species, and quantification of specific analytes. UV-Vis spectrophotometer is used for the quantitative determination and measurement of different analytes i.e. organic, inorganic, biological molecules etc. Dr. K. Nagaraju, Professor, Sir CR Reddy College of Pharmaceutical sciences, Eluru, enlightened the students regarding the construction, basic principle involved, the preparation of sample and spectral analysis using UV visible spectrophotometry. He demonstrated the working of UV-VIS spectrophotometry and all the students had excellent hands on experience which enabled 50 students to present the Subject project excellently. The Students took active participation and involved effectively in the workshop. The workshop enabled the students for the phytochemical analysis, determination of Elements, Total Phenolic Content present in the malted and non-malted millets using UV-Visible spectrophotometry.
I BSc, MPC students took part in Community service project and they were guided by the faculty of the Department of Chemistry. The title of the CS Project is “the impact of environmental pollution and plastic waste on the health and hygiene of the residents” . As the students are involved in the survey of the community, they got an idea on the overview of the community and the problems in their area. They created awareness regarding the impact of environmental pollution and plastic waste on the health and hygiene and the remedies. 30 students of I BSc, MPC completed the CS Project Viva- voce on 1 st July, 2023. 50 students of II BSc were guided by the by the faculty of the Department of Chemistry for the Summer short term internship. Ten projects are taken up. The title of the project is “The estimation of phytochemicals in malted and unmalted millets using UV-Visible spectrophotometry”. As the phytochemicals aid the function of the immune system, protect cells and DNA from damage that may lead to cancer, reduce inflammation, slow the growth rate of some cancer cells and help regulate the hormones this topic was selected. Different millets are taken like Barnyard millets, little millets, Foxtail millets, Proso millets, Kodo millets, Sorghum millets, Finger millets, Pearl millets, Quinoa millets, Andukorralu and the phytochemicals are estimated using titrimetry and UV-Visible spectrophotometry. Because of the internship students developed real time technical skills, managerial skills and communication skills.
Dr K Sarna Latha of Department of Chemistry published a book - Solid and hazardous waste management, First edition publeshed by AGPH Books.
Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events. Earth Day is a celebration of the earth and our environment. It is a historical event that takes place every year. The purpose of Earth Day is to bring awareness to the environmental issues our planet faces and to promote solutions for a sustainable future. Participating in this global event raises awareness of the importance of protecting our planet and its natural resources. The theme for Earth Day 2023 is “Invest in Our Planet.” As a part of World earth day celebrations, awareness program “ Srujanotsav” was conducted by the Department of Chemistry in the form of Mime: Save water – Save life and a dance performance on –Save trees. Water is a priceless gift for humanity by nature. Life is possible on earth due to water. Clean water and Water-saving is becoming an important global issue as water demand increases but water supply is likely to become less yet to be paid to population growth and climate change. Water is a crucial natural resource without which, there would be no life on Earth. This is why it is important to conserve and sustainably use it for the health of human society, life support systems and maintaining ecosystem services of the planet earth. III BSc students performed a Mime – Save water- Save life. Trees play a critical role for people and the planet. Trees cool our urban centers. Trees are essential for healthy communities and people. Investing in trees will result in sustainable cities with happier and healthier people. We must act now for a better world by saving and planting trees. II BSc students performed a dance – Save trees.
In 1986, the Government of India, designated February 28 th as National Science Day to commemorate the announcement of the discovery of the “Raman Effect”. This year's edition is being celebrated under the theme of “Global Science for Global Wellbeing”, in light of India's G20 presidency.
Department of Chemistry organized 15 Days Workshop Cum Internship on “Instrumentation and Analytical Techniques in Chemistry” in collaboration with Shree ICON Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Vijayawada from 18th Jan to 3rd Feb 2023. The objective of the workshop is to train the staff and students with advanced analytical techniques. This included a detailed theoretical background, practical training and a critical understanding of the laboratory-based techniques they apply during their research projects. The course delivered an in-depth examination of the specific analytical techniques relevant to their research project. Mr Narendra and Mrs Rajeswari from “ Shree ICON Pharmaceutical Laboratories”, Vijayawada are the resource persons. Nearly 60 students and 10 Faculty members are trained and given hands – on experience. These Analytical techniques are used for the detection, identification, characterization, and quantification of chemical compounds. These methods are commonly used in biology for research, development, and quality control of pharmaceutical products.
