B.Sc and M.Sc Food Science and Nutrition

Department of Food Science and Nutrition

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Overview

The Department of Nutrition and Dietetics was started in the year 2003 offering the course B. Sc. in Food Science and Nutrition with well - equipped laboratories. Post Graduate course in Food and Nutrition was started in the year 2004.

The department also extends the activities of research by offering Master of Philosophy in Food and Nutrition from the year 2005 and Doctorate of Philosophy from the year 2016 onwards. The Department has qualified and well experienced faculties.

Courses

B.Sc. Food Science and Nutrition
M.Sc. Food & Nutrition
M.Phil. Food & Nutrition (Full/Part Time)
Ph.D. Food & Nutrition (Full/Part Time)
Diploma in Food Safety and Quality Control

Duration

3 Years

Commencement

July

Intake

Eligibility

HSC with (a) Chemistry, Botany, Biology, Zoology, Home Science, Biochemistry, Computer Science & Child Care (b) Vocational Course: Nutrition Dietetics

Duration

6 Months

Commencement

September

Intake

Duration

2 years

Commencement

July

Intake

Eligibility

B.Sc with Home Science / Family and Community Science / Nutrition & Dietetics / Food Science & Nutrition / Food Service Management & Dietetics / Food Quality Control / Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics with Chemistry / Biochemistry at ancillary level & all group of science in UG level (Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology and Chemistry).

Duration

1 year(FT) / 2 years(PT)

Commencement

November

Eligibility

M.Sc Food & Nutrition with 55% or above.

Duration

2 Years for M.Phil / 3 Years for M.Sc Food & Nutrition Graduates

Commencement

June & November

Eligibility

M.Sc / M.Phil Food & Nutrition with 55% or above.

Vision

To educate and to mould more scholars in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics with its vast scope and versatile applications in the field of study.

Mission

To enhance the overall personality of our students by providing quality education, internship training and research facilities.

Funds & Grants Received

S.No	Co-Ordinator/Investigator	Project Title	Funding Agency	Amount
01.	Dr. Daniel Robert	National seminar on Palm Oil in Food Applications.	Malaysian Palm oil board Mumbai	Rs.12,000/-

Academic Activites (2019-20)

Guest Lecture / Invited Lecture

The Department has "NUTRIZEAL ASSOCIATION" which performs various activities.

S.No	Date	Name and Designation of the Resource Person	Topic	Venue	Beneficiary
1.	17-Jun-19 – 21-Jun-19	A.Manoj Jabakumar Ministry of women & child development Food & Nutrition Board, Government of India	Fruits and Vegetable Preservation-Hands on Training Programme	Foods lab Dr N.G.P ASC ,CBE	III B.Sc Food Science and Nutrition Students
2.	05-Jul-2019	Mr. Sugathan S Nair	Guest Lecture On Quality Assurance Requirements In Food As Per Fssai And Awareness On The Fssai Licensing & Initiatives	Seminar hall VIII Dr N.G.P ASC ,CBE	Food science nutrition department students
3.	30-Jul-2019	Gurdeep Kaur Shetty Registered Dietician, AIIMS,Joint Secretary, IDA-Delhi	Hands on training – Newer Tool for Dietary Assessment and Planning	Kambar Arangam Dr N.G.P ASC ,CBE	I M.Sc Food and Nutrition & I M.Sc Microbiology Students
4.	3-Sep-2019	Mrs. Fatima Rosan	Guest lecture on RDA Requirements of School Going Children and their Growth and Development	Seminar hall VII Dr N.G.P ASC ,CBE	I M.Sc Food and Nutrition students
5.	13-Sep-2019	Mrs.Vijayalakshmi, ICDS employee	Guest lecture and workshop on personal hygiene	Nutrition Lab Dr N.G.P ASC ,CBE	I B.Sc Food Science and Nutrition Students.
6.	05-Dec-2019	Ms. Athira Devi, Dietician, Government Tribal Specialty Hospital, Kerala	Guest lecture on Malnutrition among Children	II Msc., CLASS ROOM Dr N.G.P ASC ,CBE	Department of Food Science and Nutrition Students
7.	01-Aug-19	Dr. Meenakshi Priya, Obstetrician & Gynecologist, Nova Fertility Center, Coimbatore.	Guest lecture on Prevalence of PCOD Symptoms in Women, Nutritional Problems and Complications during Prenatal and Postnatal	Kambar Arangam Dr N.G.P ASC ,CBE	150 Students

Seminar /Workshop Conferences organized

S.No	Date	Nature of Event	Number of External Participants	Title of the Event	Name & Designation of the Speakers	Name & Affiliation Chair & Co-chair	Funding Agency	Total Funding
1.	17-Jun-19 – 21-Jun-19	Guest lecture and hands on training	I B.Sc Food Science and Nutrition Students (63)	Fruits and Vegetable Preservation-Hands on Training Programme	A.Manoj Jabakumar Ministry of women & child development Food & Nutrition Board, Government of India	III B.Sc Food Science and Nutrition	-	-
2.	24-Jun-19	workshop	I B.Sc Food Science and Nutrition Students. (63)	In house training on baked products	III B.Sc Food Science and Nutrition Students	III B.Sc Food Science and Nutrition Students	-	-
3.	28-Jul- 19	Workshop	I B.Sc Food Science and Nutrition Students. (63)	Workshop on Instrument Demonstration Techniques	III B.Sc Food Science and Nutrition Students	III B.Sc Food Science and Nutrition Students	-	-
4.	30-Jul- 19	Workshop& guest lecture	I M.Sc Food and Nutrition & I M.Sc Microbiology Students (75)	Hands on training – Newer Tool for Dietary Assessment and Planning	Gurdeep Kaur Shetty Registered Dietician, AIIMS Joint Secretary, IDA-Delhi	I M.Sc Food and Nutrition	-	-
5.	22-Aug- 19	Workshop	II B.Sc Food Science and Nutrition Students (63)	. Hands on Training – Formulation of Healthy Nutritious Snack for School Going Children	III – B.Sc., & I – M. Sc Students	I M.Sc Food and Nutrition	-	-
6.	04-Sep-19	Workshop	I B.Sc Food Science and Nutrition Students (65)	Workshop on physical fitness	Ms.Almos sajeeth	I M.Sc Food and Nutrition	-	-
7.	13-Sep-19	Guest lecture and workshop	I B.Sc Food Science and Nutrition Students. (65)	Guest lecture and workshop on personal hygiene	Mrs.Vijayalakshmi, ICDS employee	I M.Sc Food and Nutrition	-	-

Extension Activities

S.No	Date	Nature of the extension	Place	Students involved
1.	26-July-19	Oath taking ceremony –Breast feeding week celebration regarding	Dr.N.G.P Arts and Science College	7000 students
2.	06-Aug- 19	Food Expo for the community	ICDS and CDPO SS Kulam	30 Students of food science and nutrition department
3.	03 -Aug- 19 to 04-Aug- 19	Creating a poster on importance of breastfeeding through social media	-	-
4.	08-Feb- 20	Nutritional Assessment and health education for Transgender	Kovundampalayam	20 Members
5.	07-Feb- 20	Releasing pamphlet about deworming	Dr.N.G.P Arts and Science College	-
6.	10-Feb- 20	Awareness on importance of deworming among school children	N.G.P School	50 students
7.	26-Jul-19	Oath taking ceremony –Breast feeding week celebration regarding	Dr.N.G.P Arts and Science College	7000 students
8.	31-Jul-19	Educating Pre and postnatal mothers and intra departmental competition for PG Students	Dr.N.G.P Arts and Science college	220 students
9.	01-Aug-19	Educating pre & post natal mothers in community	Suburban health centre peelamedu	30 students
10.	01-Aug-19	Guest lecture on Prevalence of PCOD Symptoms in Women, Nutritional Problems and Complications during Prenatal and Postnatal	Dr. Meenakshi Priya, Obstetrician & Gynecologist, Nova Fertility Center, Coimbatore.	150 students
11.	02-Aug-19	Educating pre & post natal mothers	Urumandam palayam	33 students
12.	03-Aug-19 to 04-Aug-19	Creating a poster on importance of breastfeeding through social media	-
13.	05-Aug-19	Nutrition education for pregnant and lactating mother in government hospital	Government hospital	60 students
14.	06-Aug-19	Rally-Awareness about the importance of breastfeeding among the community	Women’s Polytechnic college to VOC Park	400 students -220 studnets of food science and nutrition department & NSS Volunteers of DR.NGPASC.
15.	06-Aug-19	Food Expo for the community	ICDS and CDPO SS Kulam	30 Students of food science and nutrition department
16.	07-Aug-19	Intra departmental Competition for students	Dr.N.G.P Arts and Science college	50students of food science and nutrition department
17.	07-Aug-19	Educating pre and post natal mothers in KMCH	KMCH	40 students of food science and nutrition department
18.	08-Aug-19	Inter departmental competition	Dr.N.G.P Arts and Science college	220 Students of food science and nutrition department
19.	03-Aug-19	Importance of nutrition for school children	Government elementary school, Karuparayanpalayam	30 Students of food science and nutrition department
20.	07-Aug-20	Releasing pamphlet about de-worming	Dr.N.G.P Arts and Science College	7000 students
21.	08-Feb-20	Nutritional Assessment and health education for Transgender	Kovundampalayam	20 Members
22.	10-Feb-20	Awareness on importance of de-worming among school children.	N.G.P School	50 students

Awards and Prizes for Staff

S.No	Name of the Staff	Name of the Award	Awarded by	Cash Prize (if any)	Date
1	Dr.S.Daniel Robert	Best Senior Faculty award -2019	Novel Acadamy	-	-
2	Dr.S.Daniel Robert	Best Mentor Award 2020	Dr.N.G.P Arts and Science College	-	26-Feb-20
3	Ms. R.Shivani	Best Teacher Award 2020	Dr.N.G.P Arts and Science College	-	26-Feb-20
4	Mrs.Roshan Varkey	Best Mentor Award 2020	Dr.N.G.P Arts and Science College	-	26-Feb-20

Staff Participation

S.No	Date	Name of the Faculty	Name of the Workshop	College
1.	11-Feb-20 & 12-Feb-20	Ms.P.Kaneeshwari	Workshop on value added products on muringa and mushroom	TNAU CBE
2	27-May-19 to2-Jun-19.	Ms.P.Kaneeshwari	NAAC Accreditation Framework and Outcome Based Education Assessment Methodology,	Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore,
3.	11-Feb-20 & 12-Feb-20	Ms.P.Ashwini	Workshop on value added products on muringa and mushroom	TNAU CBE
4.	18-Feb-20 & 19-Feb-20	Ms. R.Shivani	Workshop on preparation of pickle and spice powders	TNAU CBE
5.	18-Feb-20 & 19-Feb-20	Ms.C.Abinaya	Workshop on preparation of pickle and spice powders	TNAU CBE

Students Counseled

S.No	Name of the class	Number of Students
1	I B.Sc.,II.B.sc,III BSC	189
2	I M.Sc.,&II M.Sc	70

Students Participation

S.No	Date	Name of the Students	Event	College	Inter Collegiate / Inter Departmental	Prizes won
1.	12-Oct-19	Dencili Verginiya L	Poster presentation	Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore	Inter Departmental	1^st prize
2.	12-Oct-19	Clareen Cecily C	Poster presentation	Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore	Inter Departmental	1^st prize
3.	08-Aug-19	Priya J	Cooking competition	Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore	Inter Departmental	2^nd prize
4.	03-Sep-20	Vinoshini R	TRIKNET event	Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore	Inter Departmental	1^st prize
5.	7-Jan-20	National Designer Fest Zori – 2020	KSR ASC, Thiruchengode	Inter Collegiate	Participation
6.	15-Dec- 20	Kovai marathon 2019 – Cancer is curable at KMCH, Coimbatore	KMCH, Coimbatore	Inter Collegiate	Participation
7.	4-Oct- 19	Tamil oratorical ( Kaviyarasar Kalai Tamil Sangam) at	Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore	Inter Departmental	Participation
8.	12-Oct-19		INDIA-QUIZ	Kumaraguru Institute, Coimbatore	Inter Collegiate	Participation
9.	4-Oct- 19	Ann Mary Gagarin	Fashion Show	Sasurie College of Arts and Science, Tiruppur	Inter Collegiate	2^nd prize
10.	4-Oct- 19	National Designer Fest Zori – 2020	KSR ASC, Thiruchengode	Inter Collegiate	Participation
11.	12-Oct-19	Vijitha V	INDIA-QUIZ	Kumaraguru Institute, Coimbatore	Inter Collegiate	Participation
12.	12-Oct-19	Trisha S N	INDIA-QUIZ	Kumaraguru Institute, Coimbatore	Inter Collegiate	Participation
13.	12-Oct-19	Joselin Jain J	INDIA-QUIZ	Kumaraguru Institute, Coimbatore	Inter Collegiate	Participation
14.	12-Oct-19	Kavee Priyaa C N	INDIA-QUIZ	Kumaraguru Institute, Coimbatore	Inter Collegiate	Participation
15.	12-Oct-19	Dharani R P	INDIA-QUIZ	Kumaraguru Institute, Coimbatore	Inter Collegiate	Participation
16.	12-Oct-19	Sri Rahavi V	INDIA-QUIZ	Kumaraguru Institute, Coimbatore	Inter Collegiate	Participation
17.	12-Oct-19	Translation event	Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore	Inter Departmental	Participation
18.	15-Dec- 20	Anupriya B	Kovai marathon 2019 – Cancer is curable	KMCH, Coimbatore	Inter Collegiate	Participation
19.	4-Oct- 19	Tamil oratorical ( Kaviyarasar Kalai Tamil Sangam)	Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore	Inter Departmental	Participation
20.	01-Feb-20	One day lecture on Popularization of Science,	PSGR Krishnammal, Coimbatore	Inter Collegiate	Participation
21.	15-Dec- 20	Sindhu R	Kovai marathon 2019 – Cancer is curable	KMCH, Coimbatore	Inter Collegiate	Participation
22.	15-Dec- 20	Thirumaran P	Kovai marathon 2019 – Cancer is curable	KMCH, Coimbatore	Inter Collegiate	Participation
23.	15-Dec- 20	Sundareswari V	Kovai marathon 2019 – Cancer is curable	KMCH, Coimbatore	Inter Collegiate	Participation
24.	15-Dec- 20	Kaviyasri N	Kovai marathon 2019 – Cancer is curable	KMCH, Coimbatore	Inter Collegiate	Participation
25.	15-Dec- 20	Tamilanchali A M K	Kovai marathon 2019 – Cancer is curable	KMCH, Coimbatore	Inter Collegiate	Participation
26.	15-Dec- 20	Malavika G	Kovai marathon 2019 – Cancer is curable	KMCH, Coimbatore	Inter Collegiate	Participation
27.	15-Dec- 20	Dhanyadurai	Kovai marathon 2019 – Cancer is curable	KMCH, Coimbatore	Inter Collegiate	Participation
28.	15-Dec- 20	Maya S	Kovai marathon 2019 – Cancer is curable	KMCH, Coimbatore	Inter Collegiate	Participation
29.	15-Dec- 20	Pon Sangamitra G	Kovai marathon 2019 – Cancer is curable	KMCH, Coimbatore	Inter Collegiate	Participation
30.	01-Feb-20	Sneha R	One day lecture on Popularization of Science,	PSGR Krishnammal, Coimbatore	Inter Collegiate	Participation
31.	01-Feb-20	Sowmiyakandaswamy	One day lecture on Popularization of Science,	PSGR Krishnammal, Coimbatore	Inter Collegiate	Participation
32.	01-Feb-20	Praveen Kumar R	One day lecture on Popularization of Science,	PSGR Krishnammal, Coimbatore	Inter Collegiate	Participation
33.	01-Feb-20	Surendhar R	One day lecture on Popularization of Science,	PSGR Krishnammal, Coimbatore	Inter Collegiate	Participation
34.	4-Oct- 19	Malathi M	Tamil oratorical ( Kaviyarasar Kalai Tamil Sangam)	Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore	Inter Departmental	Participation
35.	11-Feb-20	Sanchitha M	Face painting	Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore	Inter Departmental	Participation
36.	11-Feb-20	Sowmitha N	Face painting	Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore	Inter Departmental	Participation
37.	4-Oct- 19	Aishwarya Lakshmi P	Treasure Hunt	SNS College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore	Inter Collegiate	Participation
38.	01-Feb-20	Arthi.C	kuralum naanum	PSGR Krishnammal, Coimbatore	Inter Collegiate	1^st prize
39.	27-Dec-19	Tamil speech	PSGR Krishnammal, Coimbatore	Inter Collegiate	2^nd prize
40.	15-Oct-19	Tamil speech	PSGR Krishnammal, Coimbatore	Inter Collegiate	1^st prize
41.	24-Aug-19	Tamil speech	PSGR Krishnammal, Coimbatore	Inter Collegiate	1^st prize
42.	4-Oct- 19	60 seconds to fame	Sankara College	Inter Collegiate	2^nd prize
43.	07-Feb-19	Tamil speech	Sankara College	Inter Collegiate	3^rd prize
44.	13-Jul-19	Tamil speech	PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore	Inter Collegiate	2^nd prize
45.	24-Aug-19	Extempole	GKNM Hospital, Coimbatore	Inter Collegiate	1^st prize
46.	19-Feb-20	variety entertainment	KPRCAS, Coimbatore	Inter Collegiate	1^st prize
47.	19-Feb-20	Tamil speech	KPRCAS, Coimbatore	Inter Collegiate	3^rd prize
48.	12-Feb-20	Surya.S	Pencil sketching	Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore	Inter Departmental	1^st prize
49.	16-Feb-20		Quiz Competition,	Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore	Inter Departmental	3^rd prize
50.	11-Feb-20	G.Ragavi	Poster presentation	Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore	Inter Departmental	3^rd prize
51.	11-Feb-20	Dona David	Poster presentation	Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore	Inter Departmental	3^rd prize
52.	11-Feb-20	Madhumita.R	Quiz Competition	Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore	Inter Departmental	3^rd prize
53.	07-Mar-20	Anju P K	Paper presentation	Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore	Inter Departmental	Participation
54.	07-Mar-20	Archana R	Paper presentation	Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore	Inter Departmental	Participation
55.	07-Mar-20	Arthyka S M	Paper presentation	Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore	Inter Departmental	Third prize
56.	07-Mar-20	Deepika S	Paper presentation	Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore	Inter Departmental	Participation
57.	07-Mar-20	Dharshini A N	Paper presentation	Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore	Inter Departmental	Participation
58.	07-Mar-20	Gigitha G	Paper presentation	Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore	Inter Departmental	Participation
59.	07-Mar-20	Gomathy S	Paper presentation	Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore	Inter Departmental	Participation
60.	07-Mar-20	Gowsalya R	Paper presentation	Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore	Inter Departmental	Participation
61.	07-Mar-20	Heavana Rincy Miriam V	Paper presentation	Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore	Inter Departmental	Participation
62.	07-Mar-20	Hindhuja I	Paper presentation	Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore	Inter Departmental	Participation
63.	07-Mar-20	Janani A	Paper presentation	Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore	Inter Departmental	Participation
64.	07-Mar-20	Jesindha Leela J	Paper presentation	Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore	Inter Departmental	Second prize
65.	07-Mar-20	Madhumitha K B	Paper presentation	Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore	Inter Departmental	Participation
66.	07-Mar-20	Manchal R	Paper presentation	Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore	Inter Departmental	Participation
67.	07-Mar-20	Manthra K S	Paper presentation	Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore	Inter Departmental	Participation
68.	07-Mar-20	Nikhila Rajan K P	Paper presentation	Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore	Inter Departmental	Participation
69.	07-Mar-20	Priya Dharshini M	Paper presentation	Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore	Inter Departmental	Participation
70.	07-Mar-20	Priya Dharshini S	Paper presentation	Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore	Inter Departmental	Participation
71.	07-Mar-20	Rajarajeswari N	Paper presentation	Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore	Inter Departmental	Participation
72.	07-Mar-20	Reshma R	Paper presentation	Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore	Inter Departmental	1 st prize
73.	07-Mar-20	Rohini S	Paper presentation	Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore	Inter Departmental	Participation
74.	07-Mar-20	Ruba S	Paper presentation	Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore	Inter Departmental	Participation
75.	07-Mar-20	Sandhya Sivadas	Paper presentation	Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore	Inter Departmental	Participation
76.	07-Mar-20	Sherin P	Paper presentation	Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore	Inter Departmental	Participation
77.	07-Mar-20	Sivaranjani J	Paper presentation	Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore	Inter Departmental	Participation
78.	07-Mar-20	Sorna Rathina Priya G K	Paper presentation	Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore	Inter Departmental	Participation
79.	07-Mar-20	Sornamugi M	Paper presentation	Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore	Inter Departmental	Participation
80.	07-Mar-20	Sreelakshmi M C	Paper presentation	Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore	Inter Departmental	Participation
81.	07-Mar-20	Sruthy V	Paper presentation	Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore	Inter Departmental	Participation
82.	07-Mar-20	Vidhya C	Paper presentation	Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore	Inter Departmental	Participation
83.	07-Mar-20	Nithya Shree	Paper presentation	Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore	Inter Departmental	Participation

Archive (2015-2019)

Faculty Details

01. Associate Professor and Head

Dr. D. Sridevi
M. Sc., M.P hil., PGDHM., Ph.D.

drsridevi@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 15 years | Industry: Nil

Specialization

Food and Nutrition

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02. Professor

Dr. S. Daniel Robert
M. Sc., Ph.D., PGDHSM.

danielrobert@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 24 years | Industry: 11 Years | Research: 18 years

Specialization

Nutrition and Dietetics

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03. Assistant Professor

Dr. S. Uma Maheswari
M. Sc., M. Phil., Ph.D., DPE., UGC-NET /SLET.

umamaheswari@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 7 years | Research: 5 years

Specialization

Food Science and Nutrition

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04. Assistant Professor

Ms. P. Kanneshwari
M. Sc., M. Phil.

kanneshwari@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 11 Months | Industry: 2 years

Specialization

Nutrition, Dietetics

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05. Assistant Professor

Ms. R. Shivani
M.Sc., NET.

shivani@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 1 Year

Specialization

Advanced Nutrition and Food Microbiology

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06. Assistant Professor

Ms. C. Abinaya
M. Sc.

cabinaya@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 11 Months

Specialization

Food Service Management and Dietetics

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B.Sc., Food Science And Nutrition

Programme educational objectives

The Curriculum is designed to attain the following learning goals which students shall accomplish by the time of their graduation:

To enable the students to implement the basic food science in operation.
To provide basic knowledge and practice to enhance the quality of life though the improvement of human health and nutritional status.
To develop skill and techniques in food preparation with conservation of nutrients and palatability using cooking methods generally employed.
To help the students to contribute proper utilization of foods and prevent food ravages.
To understand the prevalence of malnutrition in Indian scenario and gain knowledge on effective methods to combat malnutrition.

Programme outcomes

On the successful completion of the programme, the following are the expected outcomes.

PO Number	PO Statement
P01	Acquire knowledge and develop aptitude in Food Science and Nutrition intended for potential career opportunities.
P02	Build self-empowerment in food Science and Nutrition and develop effective communication skills sufficient for entry in pre professional practice.
P03	Apply skills by planning, implementing and evaluating diet to the community in the current scenario.
P04	Interpret and utilize nutrition techniques in developing novel products to improve the health status of society and promote entrepreneurism.
P05	Develop professional attributes and portfolio in Food Science and Nutrition that are adopted to serve in diverse professional and community organizations.

M.Sc., Food Science And Nutrition

Programme Educational Objectives

The Curriculum is designed to attain the following learning goals which students shall accomplish by the time of their graduation:

To provide advanced knowledge on food science and nutrition to enhance the quality of life through the improvement of human health and nutritional status
To enable the students to implement the basic food science in operation.
To develop skills and techniques in food preparation with conservation of nutrients and palatability using cooking methods generally employed.
To help the students to contribute proper utilization of foods and prevent wastes.
To understand the prevalence of malnutrition in our Country and gain knowledge on effective methods to combat malnutrition.

Programme outcomes

On the successful completion of the programme, the following are the expected outcomes.

PO Number	PO Statement
P01	To develop the knowledge of the students in the area of human nutrition, food science, food product development, food safety and quality management.
P02	Apply recently advanced novel foods in medical nutrition therapy and recommend the physical activity to manage the common diseases and metabolic disorder to achieve the fitness and well being.
P03	Familiarize with the problems and plan, implement, monitor and evaluate interventional programs related to food and nutrition and security to the community.
P04	To build entrepreneurial values, attitudes, quality and desire in developing innovative food products by fulfilling quality parameters, used to meet the consumer needs nutritionally and commercially viable.
P05	To develop skills and techniques for the students to become professionals in service industries.

Notable Personalities Visited Our Department

S.No	Name	Company Name
01.	Mr.Sajesh Thipplikkad Food Safety and Training Consultant	Aspire Middle East Training Institute, Abu Dhabi
02.	Dr.K.Balasubramaniam Technical Head	Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services (P) Ltd
03.	Ms. Teena Gupta Assistant Manager ,Nutritionist	PEPSICO
04.	Dr. Malathy Venkatesan Dr. N. Ramasubramanian Director N.R.Facilitators	PFNDAI Protein Foods & Nutrition Development Association of India
05.	Mr. B. Raghuramaiah	Food Ingredient Specialties' Pvt. Ltd
06.	Mr. Satish Govindan	Manager –Training & Development (food vertical)Nist Institute Private Limited
07.	Mr.K.Vetriselvan John	Program Manager,World Vision India,Coimbatore Urban Development Program
08.	Mr.Babu Jacob	Senior Regional Sales Manager, Hexagon Nutrition
09.	Mrs.M.Anandhi	Demonstration Officer, Community Food and Nutrition Board,Madurai.
10.	Dr.R.Kathirvan	Designated Officer, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India,FSSAI,Coimbatore
11.	Achash Rathan Kumar	Sports Nutritionist, QUA Nutrition, Bangalore

Best Practices

Food Industry Internship

The internship to the industries will make the students to gain knowledge and understand more on what they learn in the respective subjects in the class rooms. The industries educate and train the students on the food processes and analysis and also taught on the nature of the work and solving tribulations. It develops the students to be more informative and highly skilled personalities.

Journal club activities

The journal club is conducted for the Post Graduate students and final year Under Graduate Students weekly once on every Wednesday. Every week two students have to present the recent research works related to their curriculum with the guidance of the faculty members. It updates the students on the recent research innovations and investigations. This will also create interest on research works.

Dietary Internship in KMCH

Dietetics and Clinical nutrition a major thrust areas in the curriculum, students need to boost up their knowledge and to make them more comprehensive they are driven to undergo one month dietary internship to Kovai Medical Centre Hospital, an immense multispecialty hospital. This internship period will make them well trained and qualified on all phases of nutrition and dietetics.

Nutrition Education to Community

It is necessary that the students should serve the community. As it is Nutrition and Dietetics department, the students are made to do nutrition intervention programs on healthy foods and food safety to the residents of nearby villages, school and college students. It furnishes vast information about the health status of our community and equips the students to gain knowledge about the thrust area Nutrition through lifecycle.

Celebration of Mother Festivals

The department celebrates Breast feeding week, Nutrition Week, World food day, World Diabetes day, World Dietetics day yearly and also conducted Food and Health EXPO. These celebrations make the students to understand the importance of these days and significance of food, nourishment and diet therapy for the individuals.

Value Added Courses

Apart from the academic course all the undergraduate and post graduate students are made to complete the value added courses to equip themselves on their thrust areas. They are also provided course completion certificate to the students' which adds additional qualification to them.

S.No	Batch	Semester	Course	Total Students
01.	2018-2021	I	Certificate course in Pickle Making	50
02.	2016-2019	V	Certificate course in Jam and Jelly Making	50
03.	2013-16 UG	V	Food Safety and Management Systems	29
04	2014-17 UG	III	Food Safety and Management Systems	48
05.	2015-17 PG	V	Food Processing	15
06.	2014-2016 PG	III	Advanced Food Technology and Processing	05
07.	2014-17 PG	II	Food Safety Management System	11
08.	2012-15 UG	VI	Food Safety Management System	15
09.	2013-15 UG	IV	Millets Based Value Added Products	29

Students Achievements

S.No	Date	Student Name	Event	Organizer/Venue	Prize
Academic Year 2018-2019
1.	17-Aug-18	K. Karthikeyan, P. Gautham, D. Sandeep III B. Sc. (FSN)	Documentary	Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology, Thanjavur	I
2.	25-Jul-18	Arthi I B . Sc. (FSN)	Oratory	Hindusthan College	I
3	5-Sep-18	Karthikeyan and Sandeep. D III B. Sc. (FSN)	Biozenith (Biochemistry)	Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College,(autonomous)	I
4	10-Jul-18	Keerthana, III B.Sc. (FSN)	Poster Presentation - One Day Seminar on Palm Oil Processing	Department of Nutrition and Dietetics	I
5		Dona David, I B.Sc. (FSN)	Poster Presentation –One Day Seminar on Palm Oil Processing	Department of Nutrition and Dietetics	II
6		Kiruthika, I B.Sc. (FSN)	Poster Presentation –One Day Seminar on Palm Oil Processing	Department of Nutrition and Dietetics	III
7	4-Sep-18	Reshma Ramesh, I B. Sc. (FSN)	Cookery Competition	Nutrition and Dietetics	I
8	14-Aug-18	Dona David, I B.Sc. (FSN)	English Essay	Independence Day Celebration	I
9	15-Aug-208	Dhakshana I B.Sc. (FSN)	Solo dance	Independence day celebration	I
Academic Year 2017-2018
01.	21.07.2017	Anusha Elsa Babu, Anjana Joy, Fazil	Paper Presentation	Centre For Bioscience and Nanoscience Research, Coimbatore.	III
02.	21.07.2017	Kaavya Sree V, Janani A, Irshad	Paper Presentation	Centre For Bioscience and Nanoscience Research, Coimbatore.	Best paper Award
03.	24.07.2017	Mohammed Naseeh, Anas	Quiz	Dept. of Computer Science, Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore.	I
04.	24.08.2017	Gautham.P	Product Launch Event	Dept. of Commerce, Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore	I
05.	15.09.2017	Gautham.P, Karthikeyan. K, Sandeep.D	Idea Presentation Event	Dept. of Bio-tech, Rajalakshmi engineering college, Chennai	II
Academic Year 2016-2017
01.	05.10.2016-06.10.2016	Geetha.S, Ramya.P	Paper presentation on National Conference on Changing disease profile; Challenges facing Basic& Transitional Research in India	Dr. NGP Arts and Science college (Autonomous)	II
01.	05.10.2016-06.10.2016	Rekha.K and Susmi Satheesh		Dr. NGP Arts and Science college (Autonomous)
02.	16.12.2016	Subash.S and Gilbert Zass	Cookery-World Food Day	Karunya University	I
		T.P. Arjunraj and M.Rajeshwari	Poster Presentation- World Food Day		I
		Sushmi Satheesh and Janani	Quiz- World Food Day		II
03.	23.12.2016	T.P.Arjun	NGP FEST 2016- cartooning	Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College	I
		Sushmi Satheesh and S.Sreya	NGP FEST 2016 -Paper Art		III
		K.karthigeyan and P.Gautham	NGP FEST 2016 -Quiz		II
04.	06.01.2017	T.P. Arjunraj and P.Ramya	Inter-Departmental Meet - Model Making	Department of Microbiology Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science college (Autonomous)	I
04.	06.01.2017	Arjunraj and A.Nitin	Inter-Departmental Meet - face painting		I
05.	18.01.2017	T.P.Arjun and S.Akshaya	Dr.Purani Endowment Lecture -Poster Presentation	Department ofMHM Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College	II
06.	27-1-2017& 28-01-2017	T.Rekhakrishna and Susmi Satheeshkumar	Inter Collegiate Meet Hillario- Fireless Cooking	Nandha Arts and Science College	I
08.	28.01.2017	P.O.Varun	Poster Presentation- UGC Sponsored National Level Seminar on Emerging Trends in Food Technology	Arulanandar College, Madurai	I
09.	24.02.2017	Geetha.S and Ramya.p	Cookery Competition- Intercollegiate Meet	Sri Jeyendra Sarawathi Maha vidhyalaya College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore.	I
11.	23.02.2017	Anusha Elsasa Babu Sowmiya	Quiz Program Intercollegiate Meet	Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore	III
12.	24.02.2017	Sathiyapriya and Rekhashree	Cookery Competition- Inter Department Competition	Department of IT, Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College (Autonomous)	I
13.	27.03.2017	Varun.P.O. and Akchay.K.Chandran	National Seminar on “Recent Trends in Food Processing & Technology” Poster ,Quiz competition	PSG College of Arts and Science	I
		N.Mini and Shilpa Joy			II
		K.Preethi and Radhika			III
Academic Year 2015-2016
01.	19.8.2015	Geetha. S Bhuvava Shankari.D, III BSc.Food Science & Nutrition(CA)	Quiz	Dept. of Computer Applications, Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College	I
02.	21.9.2015	Susmi Satheesh Dheeraja Devi. V, III BSc.Food Science & Nutrition(CA)	Paper Presentation	Dept. of Computer Applications, Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College	II
03.	23.9.15	P. Ramya Bhuvana Geetha Priya, III BSc.Food Science & Nutrition(CA)	Model Exhibition	Dept. of Biotechnology, Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College	II
04.	23.9.15	Faheema Afsin Rekhakrishna, III BSc.Food Science & Nutrition(CA)	Paper Presentation	Dept. of Biotechnology, Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College	III
05.	29.9.2015	Amrutha	Accessory Making	Dept. of CDF, Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College	II
06.	29.9.2015	Bharathy.K	Essay Making	Dept. of Tamil, Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College	III
07.	29.9.2015	Gnancy Marilyal.A	Poetry	Dept. of English, Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College	III
08.	29.9.2015	Kavisneha.P	Quiz	Dept. of English, Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College	I
09.	29.9.2015	Sangavi.S	Quiz	Dept. of English, Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College	I
10.	29.9.2015	Alisha George	Accessory Making	Dept. of CDF, Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College	II
11.	6.10.15	Faheema Afsin Rekhakrishna Susmi Satheesh Abhinaya Arumugham Dheeraja Devi. V Rajeshwari, III BSc.Food Science & Nutrition(CA)	Product Launch	Dept. of Biochemistry, Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College	II
12.	6.10.15	Susmi Satheesh Dheeraja Devi. V III BSc.Food Science & Nutrition(CA)	Poster Presentation	Dept. of Biochemistry, Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College	II
Academic Year 2014-2015
01.	15.08.2014	Rekha Krishnan, I B.Sc. Food Science & Nutrition(CA)	Independence Day Celebration –Solo Song	Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College	II
02.	17.10.14	Sajneetha Sukapriya	Project named"Formulation and Nutrient analysis of Stevia (Stevia incorporated in Value added products)"	Sarah Tucker College, Tirunelveli	I
03.	November 2014	Magathi Manoharan , III B.Sc Food Science & Nutrition(CA)	Great Debate	British High Commission, New Delhi	Runner
04.	22.12.2014	R.Varsha, Swathi S Menon, Shilpa Joy, Anu Pavithra, Shilpa, Ashwini, Swathi, Arsha	NGP Fest - Group Dance	Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College	I
05.	22.12.2014	R.Varsha Shanoop C.P , III B.Sc Food Science & Nutrition(CA)	NGP Fest - Quiz	Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College	II
06.	22.12.2014	Magathi Manohran III B.Sc Food Science & Nutrition(CA)	NGP Fest - Logo Designing	Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College	III
07.	22.12.2014	Magathi Manohran III B.Sc Food Science & Nutrition(CA)	NGP Fest- Chinese Whispering	Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College	II
08.	10.02.2015	PREETHI K, RUBINI P, PRINCY J III BSc.Food Science & Nutrition(CA)	District Level Competition on Salad Preparation	Nirmala College for Women	I
09.	25.2.2015-27.2.2015	MAGATHI MANOHRAN, III BSc.Food Science & Nutrition(CA)	National Level Competition on “Salad Mania”	Karunya University	I

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Dr. D. Sridevi M. Sc., M.P hil., PGDHM., Ph.D.

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Dr. S. Daniel Robert M. Sc., Ph.D., PGDHSM.

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Dr. S. Uma Maheswari M. Sc., M. Phil., Ph.D., DPE., UGC-NET /SLET.

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Ms. P. Kanneshwari M. Sc., M. Phil.

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Ms. R. Shivani M.Sc., NET.

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Ms. C. Abinaya M. Sc.

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Dr. D. Sridevi
M. Sc., M.P hil., PGDHM., Ph.D.

Dr. S. Daniel Robert
M. Sc., Ph.D., PGDHSM.

Dr. S. Uma Maheswari
M. Sc., M. Phil., Ph.D., DPE., UGC-NET /SLET.

Ms. P. Kanneshwari
M. Sc., M. Phil.

Ms. R. Shivani
M.Sc., NET.

Ms. C. Abinaya
M. Sc.