Library
The
Department has a library, with a good collection of
books, supported by the National Board for Higher Mathematics
(NBHM). There are about 1575 books on various topics
of Mathematics and Computer Technology including the
volumes on latest topics on Computer Technology. Books
on general topics like Numerical Ability, Verbal and
Non Verbal Reasoning, Puzzles etc are also available.
There are 7 journals subscribed and about 18 back volumes
of the Mathematical Reviews.
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Books
in the Department library |
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Journals/Periodicals
Subscribed |
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Internet
Connection 128 Kbps |
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Computers |
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Over Head Projectors |
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LCD
Projector |
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Printers |
Scholarships of the Department |
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Scholarships
worth Rs. 22,000 to students of B Sc / M Sc students
of Mathematics |
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Prof
Raj aratnam Memorial Award ofRs 10000/- to the best
outgoing student of B Sc Mathematics. |
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Half
fee concessions to students of MCA |
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Fee
waiver to semester topper of the MCA University
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Activities of the Department |
The
teachers in the department played an important role
in restructuring the UG and PG syllabi of the M G University.
The syllabi of the PG and UG programs in Mathematics
of the M G University were restructured in two workshops
organized by the department in the college.
Utmost importance is being given to impart the
subject in its depth with emphasis on the foundations.
Teachers use LCD & OHP and other ICT enabled methods
of teaching besides the usual lecture method.
Under the auspices of the Mathematics Association
and the MCA Association, the students organize various
extra curricular activities. They take part in inter
collegiate competitions and other games of mental and
verbal skills, which contribute to the holistic development
of the individual. The students bring out a manuscript
magazine every year. As an innovative activity, crossword
puzzles in Mathematics are being formulated. The Mathematics
Association conducted an inter school quiz competition
on December 4, 2004. The students are also made aware
of the various problems facing the society at large.
Community extension activities are also arranged. A
Regional Seminar on Rain Water Harvesting was conducted
on November 27, 2004. Members from Educational Institutions
of the District facing water shortage and members the
neighbouring Block/Grama Panchayats and the students
of the department participated. “Edit – 2003”,
a three-day technical extravaganza was held in association
with the Computer Society of India, Cochin Chapter,
by the students of MCA.. Exhibition by leading software
firms in Cochin, quiz competitions for schools and colleges,
Software project presentations, Face-to-Face etc. were
the major items.
The
Department produced the first Ph.D. in Mathematics from
a research centre in an affiliated college of the M.G.
University. There are 12 research scholars doing research
in the department. Two members of the present staff
- one member (retd) and another from a neighbouring
college serve as research guides in the department.
Eleven research papers have been published during the
last five years. The thrust areas of research include
Fuzzy Mathematics, Fuzzy Economics, Graph Theory, Statistical
Computation and Bayesian Inference, History of Mathematics
and Stochastic Process.
The
Old Students and Friends of the Department have instituted
20 scholarships worth Rs. 22, 900.00. The scholarships
are awarded every year on merit at entry level, merit
at University and College examinations and on merit
cum need basis. Special financial aid of full/ half
fee concessions is offered to the students of economically
backward classes with good academic record. The semester
topper of the MCA university examinations is awarded
fee waiver scholarship for the succeeding semester.
The
Department has 76 computers (with two full fledged computer
labs), 3 overhead projectors, one LCD projector, 7 printers
including one laser printer and an audio system with
amplifier, speakers, cordless and collar microphone
etc.
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The
Department aims at becoming a nationally recognized
Centre of Excellence in the field of Mathematical
Sciences
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To
develop the Research Centre and to establish
networking with other renowned research institutes
and to pursue collaborative research activities
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In
addition to preparing students committed to
academic excellence, it also aims at providing
curricular and extra curricular opportunities,
which contribute to the social awareness and
social responsibility
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To
develop the Department library into a digital
library.
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To
develop the Placement Cell of the Department.
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To
hold regular coaching for UGC NET and other
competitive examinations.
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Thrust
Areas |
| Fuzzy
Mathematics |
| Fuzzy
Economics |
| Graph
Theory |
| Statistical
Computation |
| Bayesian
Inference |
| Outlier
Analysis |
| History
of Mathematics |
| Number
of Research Scholars |
15 |
| Research
Publications |
11 |
| Ongoing
Research Projects |
2 |
| Total
UGC PG Assistance generated in the IX & X plan
period |
Rs.
4.5 lakhs |
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UGC/AICTE
sponsored National Seminars |
3 |
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Workshops |
2 |
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Regional
Seminars |
3 |
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Ms
Shibi Joseph secured second rank in M Sc Mathematics,
1999 |
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Ms
Sheeja T N secured first rank in M Sc Mathematics,
2000 |
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Ms
Manjusha R secured second rank in M Sc Mathematics,
2001 |
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Ms
Deepthy Divakaran secured third rank in B Sc Mathematics,
2003 |
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b ) Student Achievements |
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CSIR/UGC-JRF |
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Ms.
Manju Menon, Ms. Sheeja T K |
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Ms.
Anu V Kuncheria, Mr. Deepak U, Ms Anu John |
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