BIOTECHNOLOGY

Biotechnology is a multidisciplinary subject which embeds basic principles of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics etc., and finds applications in variety of fields from Medicine to Agriculture and from Environment to Sericulture.

This subject was introduced with an aim to provide scientific and technical solutions to Mankind. The subject has revolutionized since then. Biotechnology scenario in the world is changing rapidly and dynamically. Keeping a beat to the global demands for manpower in this field of Biotechnology.

The department lab is funished with equipment like :

• Laminar air flow cabinet
• Incubator
• Incubator
• Colorimeter
• Vertical and horizontal gel electrophoresis units
• Centrifuge etc.

MICROBIOLOGY

Department of Microbiology is a place of knowledge and ides. The Department offers students the opportunity to learn about the collective achievements of humanity and to acquire skills and knowledge that will make them successful in life and work.

The Microbiology Department has a General Laboratory Equipped to support Students

• Autoclaves
• Digital Top Loading Electronic Weighing Balance
• Water Bath
• Colorimeter
• Digital pH Meter
• Laminar Air Flow Chamber
• Rotatory Shaker
• Compound Microscopes
• 1Binocular Electronic Microscopes

BIOINFORMATICS

Bioinformatics Lab To visualize the connection between DNA, RNA, and protein (i.e. transcription and translation). · To understand how RNA processing.bioinformatics is now being used for a vast array of other important tasks, including analysis of gene variation and expression, analysis and prediction of gene and protein structure and function, prediction and detection of gene regulation networks, simulation environments .

Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary field of science that develops methods and software tools for understanding biological data.

• Biological Products
• Blotting
• Calorimetry / Thermal Analysis
• Cell Biology
• Cell Counting
• Chromatography
• Hematology
• Molecular Biology
• Neurology
• Refrigeration

BIOCHEMISTRY

The department has witnessed an unparalleled transformation both in teaching and research to meet the present-day requirements with the ongoing scientific advancements in the field of Biochemistry.

The major research activities in the department include Protease Inhibitors of high economic value, Bioprospecting of bioactive compounds, Plant secondary metabolite production through in vitro culture, Immunology, Isolation & Characterization of bioactive compounds of both marine & terrestrial origin and their therapeutic potential etc.

The department is well equipped with several sophisticated instruments. With the established facilities in the department, it has organized hands-on training programs benefiting both bachelor's and master's students from various constituent colleges.

Instruments usually used in Bio Chemical Laboratory :

• Spectrophotometer. Centrifuge.
• Microscope.
• pH Meter
• Analytical Balance
• Incubator.
• Autoclave.
• Gel Electrophoresis System

HORTICULTURE

Horticulture enriches our lives by providing such basic requirements as nutritious food, esthetic environment, and emotional well-being. Gardening and other horticultural practices have long been considered as the most favorite leisure activities in American life. This class is designed to provide first-hand experiences in basic horticulture to students interested in the subject.

It is based on the principle of total refraction. Hand refractometers are made with a variety of different scales, the most important being 0-32°, 28-62° and 58 ...

Instruments usually used in Horticulture Laboratory :

• Ladders
• Hydrometer
• Cutting Knife
• Peeling Knife
• Coring Knife
• Pitting knife
• Can Sealer
• Can Opener

AGRICULTURAL

Agricultural Laboratory means a laboratory that performs a standard agricultural soil test, such as that performed by the Clemson Soil Test Laboratory for the purpose of recommending lime and plant nutrients needed or appropriate for good crop or forest production purposes based on Best Management Practices.

Agricultural Laboratory means a laboratory that performs a standard agricultural soil test, such as that performed by the Clemson Soil Test Laboratory for the purpose of recommending lime and plant nutrients needed or appropriate for good crop or forest production purposes based on Best Management Practices.

A laboratory and instrument room is available in the Department of Agronomy with the following equipments/instruments:

• UV-Vis double beam spectrophotometer
• Flame photometer
• Precision weighing balance
• PH meter
• EC meter
• Kjeldahl distillation unit
• Mechanical shaker
• Hot air oven
• Acid digestion Unit Water distillation unit

BOTANY

The museum of the Department of Botany is unique for its collections of various botanical specimens. Here several scientific models, dry and wet preserved specimens of Algae, Fungi, Bryophytes, Pteridophytes, gymnosperms, pathological specimens and Palaeobotanical specimens are displayed in a proper order.

Moreover during botanical excursions many specimens are collected from different ecological habitats and the unique ones are displayed in the museum.

The botanical museum gives a first hand knowledge of the subject and this type of a visual aid creates an everlasting impression in the minds of the students. Moreover the students are also made aware of, how the specimens are collected, preserved and maintained in the museum.

Instruments usually used in Botanical Laboratory :

• Simple Microscope
• Light Microscope (Compound) : ▪ It is so named because it consists of two or more lens systems
• Weighing Balance
• Single Glass Distillation Unit
• Autoclave
• pH Meter
• Incubator
• Simple Microscope

PHYSICS LAB

Physics generates fundamental knowledge needed for the future technological advances that will continue to drive the economic engines of the world . Physics plays a crucial role in the infrastructure of technology and offers trained personnel required to gain benefits of advancements in science.

Physics is one of the most fundamental scientific disciplines, with its main goal being to understand how the universe behaves.

Instruments usually used in physics Laboratory :

• Ammeter
• Thermometer
• Galvanometer
• Barometer
• Anemometer
• Voltmeter
• Caliper
• Micrometer

CHEMISTRY

Chemists study matter and the changes it undergoes to solve some of society's most vexing problems. Some work on medicines to treat cancer and other diseases, while others develop materials to convert the sun's energy to electricity. The purpose of chemistry is to study and explore such objects as vast varieties of materials that constitute nature

Applied Chemistry not only provides technologies for applications but also covers a fundamental aspect of chemistry.

Instruments usually used in Chemistry Laboratory :

• UV/VIS Spectrophotometer
• I.R. Spectrophotometer
• Pallet maker and holder
• KBR discs(for nuzole mull)
• Liquid Cell Holder
• HPLC (Isocratic & Quarternary)
• Type of detector
• Required Columns
• Gas Chromatograph

ZOOLOGY

The Zoology Laboratory provides the students with a suitable environment to develop a detailed understanding of the animal kingdom by exploring the physical, morphological and physiological characteristics of anim als.

Zoology Labs offers the students the facilities to understand the concepts of Zoology through experiential learning. Realizing the variety of requirements

List of Instruments :

• Dissecting Microscope
• Autoclave Labin
• BOD incubator
• Centrifuge
• Colorimeter
• Refrigerator
• Pipettes set
• pH meter
• Incubator
• Hot plate and magnetic stir
• Soxhlet Extractor with heating mantle
• Microwave
• Spectrophotometer
• Weighing balance
• Laminar Air flow

NANOTECHNOLOGY

The Nanotechnology laboratory include synthesis and production of nano-particles, investigation of thermo-physical property enhancement using nano fluids, micro-scale and nano scale fluid flow and heat transfer , carbon nanotechnology, discrete computational modeling, and various other areas of nanotechnology relevant to future Science and Engineering.

Instruments Usually used in Nanotechnology Laboratory :

• Spectro Photometer
• Calorimeter
• Heating Mantle
• Orbital Shaker
• Sonicator
• Centrifuge
• Magnetic Stirrer
• Hot air Oven