Overview :

The department of commerce has been functioning since 1994 offers B.Com, B.COM (CA), M.Com, M.Phil and Ph.D Programmes. The department is manned by academically well qualified faculty. Since its inception, the department caters commerce education to the students with diverse social and economic background. The department facilitates students to develop good communication skills, learn recent advancement in the relevant field and to encourage participation in various intra – college and inter – collegiate competitions and imbibe business and moral ethics. To make its students versatile and employable, the department has been conducting conferences, seminars, guest lectures, industrial visits, personality enrichment and internship training programmes.

Courses Offered

• B.Com (3 Years)
• B.Com (CA) (3 Years)
• M.Com (2 Years)
• M.Phil Commerce [FT/PT]
• Ph.D Commerce [ FT/PT]

Overview :

The department of Computer Science & applications is supported by a team of well-qualified faculty members specializing in diverse areas of computer science. The department is committed to provide quality education, by imparting in-depth subject knowledge, practical exposure and training in cutting-edge technologies to face the demands of the growing IT industry.

Courses Offered

• B.Sc Computer Science
• BCA Bachelor of Computer Applications
• B.Sc Information Science
• M.Sc Computer Science
• MCA (Master of Computer Applications)
• M.Phil. Computer Science (FT/PT)

Overview :

“Biochemistry reveals what living things are made of and how they work, beginning at the level of atoms and working up through the genes and proteins to the cells, tissues and organs of multicellular life” The Department of Biochemistry offers programmes at Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Research level. The undergraduate programme was started in the year 1994, the postgraduate programme in 1997 and M.Phil Programme in 2014.The syllabus covers a wide range of subjects in the field of Biochemistry and is multidisciplinary in nature incorporating the branches of Microbiology and Biotechnology to enable the students to scope up with the recent developments in the field of Biological Sciences.

Similarly practical’s are also scheduled as with the recent developments in the field of Biochemistry. Every year, the department produces consistent Good results, University Gold Medals and University Ranks in both Undergraduate and Postgraduate programme with all the out gone students having secured their degrees. The department has a team of dedicated and experienced faculty which is a highlight. Our alumni are well placed in reputed companies while some are pursuing research and few are employed in diagnostic centers. Students are encouraged to participate and present papers in Seminars and conferences.

Courses Offered

• B.Sc Biochemistry( Three years)

A pass in HSC with Biology / Botany / Zoology / Chemistry / Physics / Agriculture / Diary Science (Vocational Stream)

• M.Sc Biochemistry(Two years)

Bachelors degree in Biochemistry / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Chemistry / Zoology / Botany

• M.Phil Biochemistry(Full time – one year, Part time – two year)

M.Sc Biochemistry with 55% of marks

Overview :

The Department of Business Administration at PGP College of Arts and Science was established in the year 1994. It is a three year Under- Graduate programme and two year Post – Graduate for students who wish to pursue their education in management. The course aims at explaining the business environment of the public and private sectors. It helps the student to develop decision making ability in real time business situations. It also focuses on developing operational and analytical skills in students to tackle business problems in different sectors. A wide range of opportunities open in front of the students once the course is completed. The best part about the programme lies in the fact that the students get a general overview about the various tactics of managing and running a commercial organization.

Our Department Strengths:

• The Staff are actively involved in research. The Department organizes Conferences every year and conducts workshops and seminars for the staff and students regularly. The Staff Retreat is a unique feature of the Department when all the members of the staff go out for one day to retrospect, relax and plan for the ensuing year.
• In order to meet the challenging needs of the corporate world environment, it is not just sufficient for a student of commerce to be sound theoretically but must also be exposed to the outer world in a dynamic way to face practical situations. Industrial Visits are organized by the department which bridges this gap.
• The Department has the following innovative practices aimed at enhancing and sustaining overall quality of teaching and learning.
• To Conduct Bridge course for UG Students.
• Conduct Short term Add on courses for UG and PG Students.

Courses Offered

• BBA (3 Years)
• MBA (2 Years)
• M.Phil (FT/ PT)

Overview :

The department of Microbiology was started in 1994 with UG programme. PG programme was incepted in 1998 and M.Phil programme was started in 2014. The department has an association "Pasteur Association'' under which talents of students are exposed. Students graduated from our department are well employed in diagnostic laboratories and research centres both in our country and abroad. The department pioneers for and innovates excellence in teaching and research by modernized laboratories and qualified faculty. The curriculum emphasises on the modern developments in Molecular Biology, Pharmacogenetics and Biotechnology.

Courses Offered

• B.Sc Microbiology
• M.Sc Applied Microbiology
• M.Phil Microbiology (FT/PT)

Overview :

Mathematics is considered to be the foundation of all sciences. The department was established in the year 1994 from the inception of the college and allied mathematics has been taught to various courses. On the basis of the increased demand, B.Sc Mathematics was started in the year 2003 and M.Sc Mathematics in 2004. It was recognized as a Research Centre in 2016 when it is started offering M.Phil Programme. The department has “Ramanujan Association” under which talents of students are exposed. There is committed band of Faculties engaged in the mission of training the young mind to achieve the vision of the department.

Courses Offered

• B.Sc Mathematics
• M.Sc Mathematics
• M.Phil Mathematics (FT/PT)

Overview :

The Department of Tamil supported by a team of well-qualified faculty members specializing in diverse areas of Tamil. The department is committed to provide quality education, by imparting in-depth subject knowledge.

Genesis of the Department

The Department was established in 1994, and has evolved into a strong academic and research base with introduction of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Courses and Research Levels.

Course offered

• BA Tamil (3 Years)
• MA Tamil (2 Years)
• M.Phil Tamil (FT/PT)
• Ph.D Tamil (FT/PT)

Overview :

The Department of English has been run meticulously, with the motto of developing the competence over English language and the literary knowledge of the students from the rural background, since its inception in 1994 in our Institution. The Department is very keen on instilling students not only with better language but also with the essence of literature in life. Having established a name as the department that nourishes the skills and talents of the students, we incubate the students’ talent with many intra-collegiate programmes and encourage them to participate in various intercollegiate competitions. The students of the department have been encouraged to do online courses in MOOC such as NPTEL, Swayam, and Coursera.

Course offered

• B.A English (3 Years)
• M.A English (2 Years)
• M.Phil English (FT/PT)

Overview :

Established in 1994, PGP College of Arts and Science house the School of Hotel Management & Catering Science and is affiliated to Periyar University. 5 Star hotels Le Royal Meridien, Chennai and Le Meridien, Coimbatore belong to PGP Group. Our students are trained in these hotels and are also placed there. Our students are employed all over the world.

Course Details

• B.Sc., Hotel Management and Catering Science (3 Years)
• Eligibility 12th pass
A comprehensive hotel management programme which gives the student the opportunity to learn all in any particular stream of his/her interest, which includes Food production, Bakery and confectionary, Food and Beverage service, Front office, Housekeeping and tourism.
Every student is given an orientation on marketing & sales, F & B Management, computer applications, nutrition and Food science, Dietetics, Effective communication, personality Development, Entrepreneurial skills, spoken English, French and Hindi.
• FULL TIME CERTIFICATE COURSES
(Offered by LE ROYAL MERIDIEN, Chennai)
(Duration 1 years, Eligibility 10th pass or fail )
(no age limit) 1. One year Diploma in FOOD PRODUCTION
2. One year Diploma in FOOD & FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE
3. One year Diploma in FOOD PRODUCTION
4. One year Diploma in BAKERY & CONFECTIONARY
5. One year Diploma in FRONT OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
6. One year Diploma in HOUSEKEEPING ADMINISTRATION
7. One year Diploma in HOSPITALITY EVENT MANAGEMENT

• PLACEMENT
The hospitality industry overall provides a diverse range of experiences. It is often considered as one of the most exciting career avenues, but there is a lot of work and effort involved behind the scenes. However, with the positive growth of this industry, students with an inclination towards this career have a bright future ahead. Regular campus programme for training and placement in our own luxury five star le royal Meridien Chennai & le Meridien Coimbatore. Our students are employed all over the world.

Overview :

The Department of Chemistry was established in 2005 with a vision of providing the scientific knowledge among the students in rural areas around Namakkal. The Department was upgraded as PG Department in 2007. The Department was promoted as Research Department in the year of 2014. The faculty members have Doctorate Degree in their subject and they were worked as PDF in various countries. The Department of Chemistry has very good Laboratory for UG, PG and Research Scholars.

Course offered :

• B.Sc Chemistry (3 Years)
• M.Sc Chemistry (2 Years)
• M.Phil Chemistry (FT/PT)
• Ph.D Chemistry (FT/PT)

Overview :

Physics is the most fundamental of all the sciences because the ideas of physics underlie the other basic sciences as well as engineering and modern technology. The world of physics ranges from the smallest particles of subatomic matter to the galaxies. Physicists conduct research into the fundamental laws of nature or use existing knowledge about the physical world to develop applications and to design new products.

A degree in physics prepares the student for a career in physics or related job in industry, a governmental lab, teaching, as well as for further graduate study. The Department of Physics offers a complete undergraduate curriculum in physics as well as courses in physics for those who are majoring in other disciplines. The department established in 1995. Department offers Courses in Physics to the Graduate, Post Graduate and Research Levels.

Course Details

• B.Sc Physics (3 Years)
• M.Sc Physics (2 Years)
• M.Phil Physics (FT/PT)

Overview :

The PGP College of Arts and Science offer Master Degree in Food Processing. The department of Food Processing is one of the vibrant science departments established in the year 2001 to meet the demands of the growing Food Processing Sector. This has an immense scope on processing and preservation of food to fulfil the consumer satisfaction. Our students are encouraged to train themselves at various food industries like dairy, meat, sugar, fruits, vegetables and confectionery. They acquire knowledge during the course of study and the training helps to implement in any area and bring out their views as projects at the end of the course, which would be greatly helpful for them to select their future career in their field of interest.

Our students have proved their academic excellence by securing University ranks. Many guest lectures and seminars by experts in the field of Food Processing are arranged to provide knowledge in basic and recent advancement in the field of study. They are motivated to participate and present papers in various National and International conferences, Workshops etc. Our alumni are placed in the various Food Processing industries like

• Meat processing of India ,Kerala
• Spice Board , Kerala
• Ibacco ice cream Industry, Bangalore
• Britannia industry ,Perundurai
• Manna Foods ,Madurai
• Lazza Ice Cream Industry ,Bangalore
• AAVIN milk producers, Erode
• Hatsun milk industry ,Salem & Kanchipuram
• Diet Industry , Gulf
• Govt wheat flour Industry, Gulf
• Milk powder industry , Singapore
• Christy Foods Pvt Ltd , Tiruchengode
• Shakhty Dairy Industry,Pollachi & Dindugal
• Research & Development ,Kerala & Madurai
• Nila Sea Foods,Tuticorin
• Hygenic officer,Turkistan
• Hyper Pvt Ltd , Bangalore
• Parayil foods, Kerala
• Rebel Foods Pvt Ltd, Bangalore

Courses Offered:

• M.Sc Food Processing (2 years)
• M.Phil Food Processing (FT/PT)

Overview :

Major role of Biotechnology courses in agriculture, medicine, food production. In late 20th & early 21st century the field expanded to include new and diverse science such as genomics, recombinanant gene technologies, applied immunology & development of pharmaceutical therapies and diagnostic tests.

Applications:

In major industrial areas, health care (medical) crop production & agriculture, non food use of crops and other products. e.g., biodegradable plastic, vegetable oils, bio fuels & environmental uses.

Placements:

Our students placed in various fields in Medical coding in Coimbatore, Erode, Clinical Laboratory, Analytical Lab (Muthur), Sugarcane Industries (TNPL, Pugalur).

Courses Offered

• B.Sc Biotechnology (3 years)
• M.Sc Biotechnology (2 years)
• M.Phil Biotechnology (FT/PT)

Overview :

Electronics is the study of electricity (the flow of electrons) and how to use that to build things like computers. It uses circuits that are made with parts called components and connecting wires to do useful things. The science behind Electronics comes from the study of physics and gets applied in real-life ways through the field of electrical engineering. Many people can name several simple electronic components, such as transistors, fuses, circuit breakers, batteries, motors, transformers, LEDs and bulbs, but as the number of components starts to increase, it often helps to think in terms of smaller systems or blocks, which can be connected together to do something useful. The department established in 1995. Department offers Courses in Electronics to the Graduate and Post Graduate.

Courses Offered

• B.Sc Electronics and Communications (3 Years)
• M.Sc Electronics and Communications (2 Years)