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Complex operations: Scientists working on protein purification.
I am pursuing B.Sc. In your columns you have suggested that students of Commerce, Management and even Engineering study add-on programmes and get the benefits. In a similar fashion are there any courses for Science students?
Latika Kalyan
via Email
Pursuing add-on courses and programmes always benefits students. As a Science student you can pursue the following programmes that are being conducted by the St. Joseph’s Post- Graduate and Research Centre ( www.sjc.ac.in): Diploma in Gene Cloning; Certificate in Bio Informatics.
The course curriculum has been designed by experts and the infrastructure has been provided under grants from the University Grants Commission (UGC).
The Diploma in Gene Cloning is a full academic year programme for 120 hours. Classes are conducted during the weekends and on holidays. The course has both practical and theory components, which will help the students to learn the nuances in a better way. Some of the topics covered in the curriculum are: Control of Gene Expression, Cloning Vectors, Gene Cloning Strategies, DNA Amplification, Molecular Biology, Genomics, and Application of DNA Technology.
Certificate in Bio Informatics covers Drug Designing, Genomics (Proteomics) and Computational Biology (Database Bio Computing, Bio Information Software Sequence Alignment, Molecular Structure Visualisation, and Structure Prediction). The programme is conducted over 120 hours.
Both the programmes are open for graduates of Bio-Science, Medicine, Biotechnology and Engineering, and Pharmacy. The students also undertake projects and are guided by the faculty. The students are encouraged to publish papers in various journals. Many of them have got openings in institutes of higher learning worldwide. The centre also produces the popular national journal of plant sciences, Biovistas. For more details contact: Jayarama Reddy, Professor and Coordinator, St. Joseph’s Post-Graduate and Research Centre, 36, Langford Road, Bangalore-560 027. Ph: 22211429, 22274079. Email: biovistas@rediffmail.com
Does BITS Pilani offer correspondence courses? If yes, what are the modalities?
Santhosh
via Email Bangalore
Open and Distance learning (ODL) has become the order of the day. Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) ( www.bits-pilani.ac.in), Pilani, has been offering distance learning programmes from 1988.
The programmes include Computer Applications, Instrument Servicing & Maintenance, Workshop Technology, Nautical Sciences, M.V.S in Computer Operations & Applications, Information Management, Physician Assistant, Footwear Technology, B.S. in Technological Operations, Pharmacy Operations, Industrial Management, Process Engineering, Engineering & Industrial Technology, Optometry, Physician Assistant, Power Engineering, Marine Engineering, Engineering Technology, Information Systems, Ophthalmic Assistant, Industrial Engineering & Technology.
You can pursue the B.S. in Engineering Technology or Information Technology by distance mode for which you would have to contact the Dean ( brnt@bits-pilani.ac.in), Distance Learning Programmes Division, BITS, Pilani, Rajasthan-333 031. Ph: 01596-242210, Fax: 01596-244183.
You can also get your queries directly answered specific to any programme on the following hyperlink: Online query: http://www.bits-pilani.ac.in
/dlp-home/online/
query/query.html
The B.S. in Engineering Technology or Information Technology is a six-semester programme with the following eligibility conditions: employees in engineering industries with about two years’ work experience and a Technical Diploma/B.Sc. or its equivalent with adequate background in Mathematics. Employer consent with suitable mentor availability will be an additional requirement.
My son wants to pursue ERP. He is set to take up the 12th standard examination through NIOS. Please help me to understand the course. Where can I send my son to pursue the course?
Bhaskar Ram Subba
via Email
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is an industry term for the broad set of activities supported by multi-module application software that help a manufacturer or business manage product planning, parts purchasing, maintaining inventories, interacting with suppliers, providing customer service, and tracking orders.
The following are the benefits of an ERP certification:
Understand basic concepts and designs of ERP systems.
Recognise functional modules within an ERP system and their purpose.
Organise the sequence of events in an ERP implementation.
Develop teams for an effective ERP implementation.
Utilise effective transition strategies from legacy systems to new systems.
Determine the best techniques and methods for performing data conversions.
Establish prototyping and testing for reliable ERP installations.
Identify the proper classification of a company’s use of an ERP system for process improvement.
Management of the process of change during and after an ERP implementation.
Properly manage and utilise expensive ERP consultants.
Organise and conduct project planning sessions for long-range planning.
Perform ROI (Return on Investment) calculations for ERP justification strategies.
Understand the critical integration relationships between functional modules.
Recognise how Internet technology is affecting ERP systems and important business process flows.
Use important diagnostic and measurement techniques for tuning systems for peak performance.
Develop a complete understanding of terminology used in the ERP industry.
ERP also helps in the following manner:
Streamline business process flows through the effective integration of people and technology.
Lower operational cost. Ensure adequate return on investment for expensive systems.
Facilitate and manage complex corporate change.
ERP professionals need a certification for effective recognition which will have an impact on their career. You can contact the following for the training and certification requirements:
Aptech Computers (www.aptech-
education.com)
Gates IT Training and Certification ( www.gatestraining.com)
NIIT Net Varsity ( www.netvarsity.com)
PCS Computer Academy ( www.pcsindia.com)
SQL Star International Limited ( www.sqlstarintl.com)
There are many online programmes as well. But since you son has to get initiated into the world of ERP, face-to-face counselling from any of the above organistions will help.
Which are the institutes in Karnataka where metallurgy is being taught?
Pramod Kumar
via Email Mysore
The Department of Metallurgy ( www.met.iisc.ernet.in), Indian Institute of Science ( www.iisc.ernet.in), Bangalore-560 012, Ph: 080-23600120/22932259, and National Institute of Technology (NIT) ( www.nitk.ac.in), Surathkal, Dakshina Kannada, offer programmes in metallurgy.
The IISc’s Department of Metallurgy was established in 1945 and is dedicated to the advancement of education and research in metallurgy and materials engineering. It had initiated teaching programmes at the bachelor’s degree level and master’s degree level in 1947 and 1964 respectively. The department has been recognised as a centre for advanced study by the University Grants Commission since 1990.
You can contact the Chairman of the department and get to know the area of study better.
The Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Surathkal, is one of the oldest departments in that category and has created a niche for itself.
You can contact the Head, Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, on 0824-2474059 and know more about the curriculum.
SHAHEED KHAN
Shaheed_k@yahoo.com
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