I.D. No: PU/PN/A.S./009 (1945) | AISHE CODE :C-41377 | PUN CODE :CAAP 010040 | JR. COLLEGE CODE :11.003
Best College Award by Savitribai Phule Pune University
NAAC Re-accredited ‘A’ Grade College
Annasaheb Kulkarni, Department of Biodiversity at Abasaheb Garware college, believes in and imparts ‘borderless education’ to the students by the way of ‘experimental learning’ process. It mainly focuses on research which is supported by prime agencies such as Ministry of environment & Forests (MoEF, GoI), Department of Science & Technology (DST, GoI), Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO-UoP), Department of Biotechnology (DBT, GoI), University of Pune to name a few. We have always promoted out of the box thinking which has helped students reach higher levels in their life such as Antarctic Expedition, Darwin Scholarship, Harvard Field Course at Borneo, Asian Geographic Photography prize etc.
We are proud to claim that many of our students have bagged awards for research at National levels and co-authored more than 15 peer-reviewed publications in reputed National and International Journals. This department also offers Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and currently four students are pursuing their Ph.D. on various crucial topics such as Conservation of threatened species, Bio prospecting and Molecular diversity.
Our Vision
To become a Model for self-support in academics, produce research oriented output and extend globally.
Our Aim
- To create awareness on wide range of career opportunities in the field of Biodiversity
- To impart education beyond the boundaries of classrooms and textbooks
- To extend the scope of potential research and creativity
To establish forward linkages with ongoing research projects
What is Biodiversity?
Biodiversity is the appreciation of variability found among 8 million plant and animal species. The term biodiversity (biological diversity) refers to measuring and studying the variety among the living organisms on Earth which includes different ecosystems and the diversity within the species belonging to those ecosystems.
Nurturing Biodiversity is important as it provides ecological support by maintaining oxygen levels, clean air and ground water levels, pollination of plants, the food chain and overall atmosphere. The livelihood of farmers, fishers and timber workers are dependent on biodiversity. It also has great importance for recreational activities such as bird watching, hiking, camping and fishing. But with every passing day, our rich biodiversity is getting depleted due to many threats such as climate change, loss of habitat, overexploitation, invasion by non-native species, deforestation and pollution caused by humans. Hence as the saying goes ‘the fewer animals we have, the fewer human we will have’, it is our responsibility to take care of this precious biodiversity so that all living organisms including humans can co-exist happily.
M.Sc Biodiversity
Edward O. Wilson has rightly said, “Biodiversity is our most valuable but least appreciated resource.” Biodiversity is the largest source of potential wealth for the country, which unfortunately remains under explored. One of the main reasons for under utilization is the scarcity in the knowledgeable and well informed personnel. The current generation of biologists is largely divided into field-oriented taxonomists and ecologists on one hand and the lab oriented functional and molecular biologists on the other. This division has become a restricted the study in Biodiversity.
- Started in 2003, this course is one of its kinds in Pune University sanctioned under Innovative Programs Scheme of University Grants Commission (UGC).
- Monitoring and Utilization (Credit system) is a two year postgraduate course of University of Pune, comprising of four semesters and is a unique program conducted at Abasaheb Garware College, Pune.
- The curriculum gives holistic coverage to the extremely valuable field of Biodiversity. It bridges the gap between field and laboratory biology which helps students to discover their calibre.
- This course will help to generate wealth through a cautious and sustainable use of the country’s bio resources.
Highlights of the course
Exposure and hands-on experience to the diverse fields such as
- Plant, Animal & Microbial Diversity
- Wild Life and Conservation Biology
- Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
- Environmental Pollution & Environmental Impact Assessment, Laws, Policies
- Bioinformatics and Phylogenetics
- RS-GIS in Biodiversity Studies
- Quantitative Biology & Research Methodology
- Molecular Tools in Biology & Bio analytical Chemistry
- Biodiversity Internship and Dissertation
Uniqueness
This course involves innovative evaluation practices on and off the field.
Course Structure
This course consists of two years and total four semesters. The first year includes field oriented studies while the second year focuses on labs and practical.
The syllabus for each semester is as mentioned below:
- Semester One
- This semester is devoted to taxonomy and diversity of various life forms and emphasizes on basic techniques of exploration of diversity.
- Semester two
- This semester focuses on quantitative techniques in biology, biogeography and population ecology which forms the key component in shaping up of natural systems. It also includes other subjects such as Environmental Journalism and Media and Biodiversity Internship
First two semesters can make a good naturalist and ecologist as they emphasize on conceptual as well as empirical knowledge of the ways in which natural systems work.
- Semester three
- Topics like Environmental laws & policies, Wildlife and conservation biology, Agrobiodiversity and Livestock diversity form the core of the third semester. In this semester, dissertation & understanding research methodology is a vital component because many projects based on natural systems are dynamic and directed to field level research.
- Semester four
- The last semester will expose students to modern techniques like Bioinformatics and Phylogenetics, chemical diversity, understanding Environment Management and Restoration
Third and fourth semester will expose students to various facets of environment, its conservation and utilization. These two semesters will help students acquire a holistic approach towards assessing potential and utilization of bio resources and protection of natural resources.
Considering the fact that dissertation and understanding research methodology is a vital component, the students shall attempt core/compulsory courses (TC) and some noncore/ optional courses (TNC) for theory and compulsory courses for Practical in the respective semesters.
Eligibility Criterion
- B.Sc. with any branch of Life Science, Microbiology, Botany, Zoology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics Geography, Agriculture, Fisheries, Pharmacy, Medicine, Engineering(any branch) etc.
- Clearing the entrance examination.
- A minimum of 50% marks at B. Sc. (45% marks for reserved category) is required to be eligible for M. Sc. admissions.
Future Perspectives/Opportunities
There is tremendous scope for research in biological sciences. The thrust areas of research are as below:
- Bio prospecting
- Biodiversity assessment
- Environmental Microbiology
- Ethnopharmacology
The conservation of biodiversity cannot be like an average nine to five job. It mainly includes working in the field that is staying outdoors, in the forests or sanctuaries among wildlife. They also take care of abandoned or injured animals and ensure that their population size remains healthy.
Some other job opportunities include Aquarist, Herpetologist, Ichthyologist, Marine Biologist, Entomologist, Primatologist, Soil Conservationist, Wildlife Conservationist, Conservation Scientist, Conservation technician, Natural Resource Manager, Agriculture Programme Manager, Sustainability Expert, Nature Conservation Officer and conservation Photographer/Filmmaker Career.
Summary
As humans and as one of the factors causing the loss of biodiversity, we are responsible for innovating new ways to create awareness about the harmful effects of loss of biodiversity on human population and the precautions that need to be taken to avoid the loss. Although there is no way to bring back the species which are already extinct, the biodiversity officers have a very crucial job of discovering new ways to slower the rate of loss of biodiversity.
If you are a nature lover and are willing to live a life full of dauntless adventures and amazing surprises presented by nature, this course is your perfect match. By signing for this course, you will receive ample opportunities to be in nature and reveal its beautiful secrets while protecting and nurturing it.
Physics is all around us. We use Physics on day to day basis. An ancient and vast field of science, Physics encompasses studies about the gigantic bodies such as the stars and planets and smallest bodies such as atoms and electrons. Physics is a fundamental science where physicists study matter, its motion and behaviour through space and time, and other entities related to energy and force. It also includes studies about heat, light, sound, electricity, magnetism, mechanics and atoms.
Physics has existed since the beginning of times. The ancient Greeks were the founders of early Physics as some of the physicists such as Aristotle, Socrates and Plato explored the world around them. The modern-day Physics came into existence in the 1500-1600s because of some renowned physicists such as Copernicus, Galileo and Newton. Many revolutionary inventions such as revolving of earth, gravitational force of the earth, etc. were made during this period.
What do you get to learn during a Physics Degree?
Physics is a gateway into a wide range of sciences and its sub disciplines. Physics mainly based on experiments, measurement and mathematical calculations. Hence, the students opting for Physics degree study the topics such as particle physics, quantum mechanics, quantum optics and electrodynamics and also sub disciplines such as astronomy, cosmology and string theory.
Physics not only generates fundamental knowledge required for further technological advancements but also provides trained personnel to get benefitted from scientific discoveries. It helps us to get better understanding of the subjects which are of substantial importance to other people.
What do you get in the classroom learning for Physics?
The Physics course will bring in copious amount of experiments and research work which also means there would be plentiful theoretical learning and complex mathematics. It will emphasize on fundamentals of Physics as also the modern concepts such as Quantum Mechanics, Classical Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Electrodynamics, Electricity, Statistical Mechanics and Magnetism Optics and waves.
The Department of Physics at MES AGC was established in 1945 and is one of the oldest departments in the college. The Post- graduate program was started in 1993 and since 2012 the department has become a recognized research centre for Ph.D.
The undergraduate degree program helps to lay a strong foundation which can further help to pursue the Master’s degree in Physics. The main aim of the courses is to create a solid ground in Physics studies which would open up ample opportunities for the students to carry out individual research work and development an all-round experience and experience a steep growth in their careers.
General Features are:
- High calibre, experienced and extremely supporting Teaching staff
- Department has separate laboratories for F.Y.B.Sc., S.Y.B.Sc., T.Y.B.Sc. and M.Sc.
- At T.Y.B.Sc. level, department runs Materials Science, Physics of Nano-materials, Lasers and Astrophysics as elective subjects
- Well-developed Laboratory for M.Sc. and Research (Ph.D.)
- Sc. course takes in to account, state-of-art in Physics and its application at all levels
- Sc. course has a high potential with an appropriate balance of theory, experiments and project work
- Department has specialization in Materials Science, Nano Technology and Thin films
- Thin film synthesis and characterization, Sensor testing laboratory, VSM.
- Investigational and exploratory learning on the basis of presentations and Guest Lectures
- Visits to research institutes e.g. BARC etc.
Skills and Competencies required to hone a brighter career
The study of Physics requires an inquisitive mind and a keen interest in mathematics. It also requires tremendous focus, patience, willingness to hard and a ‘don’t give up’ attitude.
Following are some skills required to become a knowledgeable Physicist and pursue a vibrant career in physics:
- Problem solving skill
- Analytical skill
- Versatile and adaptable
- Ability to learn and understand
- Ability to conduct researches, gather information and develop theories
- Knowledge about the usage of computer and ability to prepare technical reports
- Mathematical analysing and modelling skills
- Ability to make decisions and manage time
The Physics curriculum is designed to help students acquire skills to think scientifically, critically and creatively as also communicate ideas and views about physics related topics.
Career prospects in Physics
When we think about career prospects or job opportunities in Physics, it can be a gratifying career as science school teacher to a far-reaching career in NASA or ISRO as a space researcher. Hence, while discussing the careers in Physics, sky is the limit would be an understatement!
A Bachelor’s degree in Physics can prepare you for a wide range of careers like mechanical engineering, sound engineering, data analyst, technical author and other development and research activities.
A Master’s degree can help candidates pursue careers in more intense fields such as healthcare, climatology, meteorology, aeronautics, metallurgy, Geophysics, Nanotechnology, Astronomy, Radiation protection, Clinical science or medical physics, etc. Build basis for competitive and professional examinations.
As a physicist, your job can be noble, as well as very lucrative.
Summary
Modern world would have been a very different place without Physicists. Studying Physics is like going on an exciting adventure that not only inspires people to carry out more researches but also broadens the horizons of knowledge about Nature. It is a challenging field of studies which keeps you on your toes. Hence, study of Physics is a way to appreciate modern technology and use it optimally for the development of society.
It’s the 21st century. A lot of things have changed; people have started believing in breaking the rustic orthodox mentality over the work culture. Taking up an offbeat career is no more an audacious act.
The unorthodox career option let you choose your passion over the old bracketed bounds of career.
Youngsters of today’s are not told to become doctors and engineers extensively, on the contrary, they are seen pursuing their passion and making wonders!
Offbeat career choices drive out the best in you, it exploits the thinnest particle of creativity out of your mind.
Not only you get to pursue your passion, but also you get paid with a handsome amount enclosed in the envelope of contentment.
Beauty and wellness industries are booming up and above these days. People have started paying attention to the wellness aspects and are ready to spend from their pockets. A career in beauty and wellness could bring up a plethora of opportunities to a newcomer.
If you are willing to explore places, meet new people, make good money and you wish to do all this on your terms, beauty and wellness could be the perfect career choice for you.
Here are the top 5 options to excel a career in beauty and wellness industry that you could take up and shine.
Make-Up Artist
It’s all about the makeovers!!!
Understanding how beautiful a person could look and bringing it to reality, connecting these two dots is what the job you have got to do.
Weddings, parties, events and much more, we are surrounded by a lot of occasions. And, when there’s an occasion, there are makeovers, and possibly the chances for the make-up artists to make money.
This is one of the most booming careers after pursuing the right education in the respective art of makeover.
With the right education and practice, you need to become a pro at identifying the skin contour, face shape then takes out the right pallets and beauty products and start with the makeover process. Vending outstanding makeovers would not only earn you money, but the hearts & smiles won would make you feel worth for what you do.
Makeup artistry is a high-on-demand service, specifically during the wedding season. Pre-wedding shoots, wedding make-ups, bridal makeups and much more.
To be honest, a Makeup artist is a career which would never go out of trend!
You can start as a freelancer and take up projects on your own or you can simply opt-out to join a salon to make good sums, monthly.
The job has become way more professional than ever and the artists are making really good money out of it.
A core vocational course in beauty and wellness could surely help you achieve a great career in beauty and wellness.
Hair Stylist
YES, a Hair Stylist!
When it comes to style statement, people are choosing to be very particular about it. This could be the reason which is why this career choice is up surging continuously.
Creativity and innovation is what fuels this profile. Whenever a new trend hits the market, everyone wishes to try it on themselves.
Hairdressing has always been a must-do thing for every one of us, we have to get it done on the some or the other interval of time. When we refer a career in Hair Styling, it undertakes each and everything, right from trimming your hair for an occasion to trying a different hairstyle to match with the looks of a trending cinestar.
The days are not far when there will be dedicated outlets to get your hair cut, to get your hair coloured, get a hair treatment and much more. The world of glamour is whooping new heights every passing day, and this is what makes this career choice unbeatable and immortal.
Talking about the opportunities, after getting a certified education in hairstyling, you could opt-out to work with a chain of the salon. Working with professionals could help you build and enhance your skills. Once you are at a level, where you could invest for a business of your own, you can start with something at your own.
As things are moving online, theses essential services have also started shifting to the doorstep mode. You can start as a freelancer and get connected with some of the online service vendors. This can also help you grab good clients and serve the best with your innovation.
Nail Artist
YES, you heard it right! You can choose to become a Nail Artist.
If you have got a core of creativity and innovation that can stun people, you could nail this career path.
You just have to be very imaginative and passionate to make justice with the job role.
Nail Artist is a promising freelancing profession which is high on demand. With the right amount of knowledge and essence of creativity, you could easily build a well-paid freelancing profession for yourself.
Once you get to the level, where you can invest in infrastructure, you can think of starting with your own Nail Art Studio. Till then, you can work as a freelancer who is known for his/her work.
Remember, your innovation is the key to this business.
Nutritionist
Well, do you wish to do something that could keep you synced with the technical aspects?
If YES, then you should preferably choose to become a Nutritionist.
A nutritionist probably deals with the health and nutrition that can help one to achieve a desired health condition and fitness.
You need to possess deep and thorough knowledge about nutrition and foods. Having referred this as a core technical profession, one needs to understand the fundamentals of the human body, metabolism and nutritional values of edibles.
Coming to the technical part of the job, a nutritionist analyzes the lifestyle, eating habits and metabolism of the person who seeks nutritional guidance. According to lifestyle and metabolic activities, nutritionist designs a meal plan.
Several gymnasium and yoga centres hire nutritionists on priority. Because your health conditions depend almost 70% on what you eat and 30% on how much physical activities you perform to keep your metabolism intact.
You can pair up with multiple fitness centres as a freelance nutritionist or can start your practice as a nutritionist.
People whom you are going to advice are going to trust your knowledge and this makes the technical qualification inevitable. Having a core vocational course done in wellness could suffice to start a career in the nutrition field.
Nutrition industry demands core knowledge and this is what makes it to sit at the top in the list of careers in beauty and wellness industry.
Spa Management
Coming to another technical career choice, Spa Management is surely an option not to be left out.
When we talk about beauty and wellness, Spa and Massage treatments stand no different. You need to pursue the eminent knowledge of essential oils, the significance of each oil, understanding of pressure points in the human body and much more.
It’s all about applying what you learn, to get to the grounds of it, you can enrol to an institute where you can earn the essential wisdom regarding therapeutic spa treatments. During the deal of education, you will get to learn about skin, spa, aromatherapy of essential oils and much more.
To become a skilled professional, you can always take up a job or internship at any renowned spa centre.
MES Abasaheb Garware College is one such a renowned institute that offers a great learning environment for the vocational course in Beauty and Wellness. Building a career with an institute like MES AGC can surely help you lay a strong foundation for a career in Beauty and Wellness industry.
Technology, these days has become the ultimate driving force.
The astounding innovations and the electrifying inventions, we are witnessing all of these wonders around with the grace of technology.
The Artificial Intelligence, Voice Recognition, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and what not?
Sometimes, it’s a riddle that did we create this or are we made out of it?
Yes, the last statement is heavily exaggerated, but the relevance and dependency have actually made us think that way.
Have you ever thought, how reliable are we on the technology and its inventions?
Well, technology has become an integral part of the environment, by far.
We, humans, are seriously unpredictable! Almost half of us are crazy behind the inventions and innovations that the technology has brought to our lives and the remaining are the brains that are wheeling the game called technology.
So, which side are you on?
The user or the creator?
Well, today we are going to discuss a powerful and amusing journey in the garden of technology.
So, let’s begin and hit the ground!
Masters of Computer Applications Program Affiliated to SPPU
We are all introduced to computers in the very initial phase of our learning. Right from the basics to the gut of computers, the journey is very fascinating.
This very course grants you the freedom to explore all the possibilities and experiment against the gravitational bounds of technology.
It opens new doors for innovation and prepares you to become a dynamic creator in the field of computer applications.
Master of Computer Applications is a senior-level, post-graduate program that pioneers professionals to comply with the complex requirements of the IT industry, over and around.
The course structure largely focuses on the planning, designing and building of tedious application software and system software.
MSc Computer Application program under the science faculty affiliated to SPPU covers various aspects from the field of Information Technology, Internet of Things, Computer Science and Industrial training. It’s a two-year course where the students have to undergo four semester exams.
An MSc Computer Application program is a complete professional grooming for students who are willing to make an amazing career in the IT industry. There are various career avenues that an MSc Computer Application graduate can think and excel with such as; Hardware Technology, Software Development, System Engineering, System Development, Application software, Data Analyst etc.
Eligibility Criteria for MSc Computer Applications
As MSc Computer Application is a post-graduation level course, the eligibility criteria are a little different and descent, as compared to other such level courses.
If you wish to excel with Masters of Computer Application with Science faculty, you must have accomplished Bachelor of Computer Applications with Science faculty.
The students who have pursued a Bachelor of Science with any major subject are also eligible to excel their desires in the field of computers.
Also, the students who have accomplished a Bachelor in Vocation Courses (IT) can also give a thought for this rational post-graduation program.
All the aspirants have to undergo college level entrance examination to enroll for the course. The entrance exam phenomenon may differ subject to the institute/university that the aspirant is trying for.
Career Avenues after MSc Computer Applications
According to a study conducted to calculate the growing need of software developers; in 2018 there were 23.9 million software developers in the world. In 2019, this number reached 26,4 million and is expected to grow to 27,7 million in 2023 and 28.7 million in 2024.
The above-stated numbers stand the ground for themselves and clearly showcases the increasing employment demand in the field of Computer Science and Applications.
There are dozens of job profiles available for the graduates in the field of computers. Right from Administration, Network, Development, Quality Assurance, Deployment, Database, Design and so on; you just need to sharpen your skills in the right direction and hold on to the right opportunity.
The average income for a fresher Computer graduate ranges somewhere between 2 lacs to 7 lacs per annum, depending upon the job profile and skillsets.
Some of the interesting career paths after MSc Computer Application degree are:
Software Development
The one who can use the inventions made by the technology to hone innovations is known as the Software Developer.
The Software Developers are the ones who develop complex programs and algorithms which are collectively put together to produce or create software.
The software developers are responsible for the smooth functioning software that use in day to day life.
A software developer writes the lines of codes, test the same on several levels and assembles it all together as a complete piece of software for the final usage.
The average annual pay scale of a software developer is around 4 lakhs.
Software Testing
Well, not all the brains are made to think in the same direction. There are some who are delighted to outspread their perspective and look at the same thing from different angles.
These are the testers!
Software Testing, the other side of software development industry where you are given a piece of working code, which is referred to as a build or a subset of a wholesome software, and you have to analyze the functioning, design and other aspects, to the utmost perfection.
Software Testing job could be tedious at times, but is a must-do thing for every software which is being developed.
The automation angle for testing could be explored to get an edge above the other who are competing in the same race.
The average annual pay scale of a software tester is around 4 lakhs.
Computer Science Research
As we are talking about the research field, let’s set the limit to the sky as there is no gravity to hold you down in terms of innovations, and you fairly hold the chance to become an inventor through your work.
There are “n” number of paths that you may take if the aim is to contribute to the research sector. The key job profiles in the sector may demand you to assess the project blueprints and fix the feasibility errors, in order to mitigate the risks.
As a researcher, you are expected to have a natural zeal to innovate, great analytical skills to drill the possibilities from all the corners and last but not the least the patience to zero on the right solution to meet the final outcome.
Creating something new and having it recorded after your name is something that adds up a lot of value to this very option in the fields of computer science and research.
The average annual salary of a research assistant in India is approximately 6 lakhs.
Web Designing
What looks good would be sold first!
True that!!!
Now that’s what a Web Designer could do for you.
Creating amusing web page designs that can actually attract and get hold of the eyeballs.
A web designer is solely responsible for the look and feel of a website, coming to the technical aspects; a web designer is committed to creating user-friendly and efficient web designs.
As a web designer, you are expected to have a sound knowledge of computer programming as well as graphics design. The sole composition of these skills can make you stand out as a great Web Designer.
To be very apt about the technologies, HTML and JavaScripts are the driving forces for a great web designer.
Web designers most probably work along with the teams and keep up with the designing needs of the clients.
The average annual salary of a research assistant in India is approximately 2.5 lakhs.
MSc in Computer Applications offers a plethora of opportunities to the aspirants who are willing to contribute or be the face of change in the era of globalization.
Having a solid graduation base could be counted as a strong point, but at the same time choosing the rightly complimenting post-graduation program is vitally important.
The apt theoretical knowledge vends you the confidence to express yourself and on the other hand, the on-point practical experience prepares you to perform your best.
Well, I hope the information shared is highly helpful for you to know all the ins and outs of MSc in Computer Applications.
To blend the essence of knowledge and experience altogether, a diverse learning platform is something one should be looking at.
In the city of Pune, there are various educational giants who are offering excellent curriculum through this course, one such institution is MES Abasaheb Garware College.
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