PSG College of Arts & Science ‘An Autonomous College - Affiliated to Bharathiar University Accredited with A Grade by NAAC (34 Cycie) College with Potential for Excellence (Status awarded by the UGC) Star College Status Awarded by DBT - MST ‘An ISO 9001 : 2008 Certified Institution ‘Since 1947 UG AIDED PROSPECTUS ecg ee Rasa ‘Avinashl Road, Chil Aerodrome Post, Colmbatore-641 014, Tamil Nadu, INDIA. Bee LLL ee rei Monet ot rea) www.psgcas.ac.in ieeeVision ‘© To Continually strive to upgrade and give a contemporary ‘outlook to our programmes ‘© To Emphasize a strong Academic - Industry Linkage res ‘© To Provide education that gives employment and build healthy characters © To provide value and need based education © To provide quality education and safeguard the interest of the future citizens To provide quality education to inculeate the spirit of love, brotherhood and commitment to national growth We, at PSGCAS Shall strive to imbibe in the customer's knowledge, spirit of love and service through @ Value and need - based education © Continual enhancement of intellectual, cultural and social inputs © Consistent delivery of quality education through up gradation, commitment and team workwe PSG College of Arts & Science g fa { ‘4 pb) UG Aided Programmes|| INSIDER PREAMBLE 3 © CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM. x 5 ‘© STUDENT SUPPORT & PROGRESSION cr 8 ‘* ACCOMMODATION / PLACEMENT & COUNSELLING = 10 © UG PROGRAMMES ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ~ 3 ‘© LIFE / 0B ORIENTED COURSES = 1B © ADDON couRSES 20 © PSGCAS ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE 2D © PURCHASE OF APPLICATION, SUBMISSION, REGISTRATION & SELECTION OD ‘© CERTIFICATES TO BE PRODUCED Pez! SPECTUS 2015 O2 veaiesropammes“Let there be charity so that other people may share my family’s prosperity” said Thiru. P.S. Govindasamy Naidu, the benevolent philanthropist, who believed firmly that “Charity begins at home” and defined charity as “To serve society through development of education, industry and the needy ‘and poor”. Thus was born PSG College of Arts & Science in the year 1947 to the PSG & Sons’ Charities Trust, which was founded in the year 1926, by the four praise worthy sons of Thiru.P'S.Govindasamy Naidu. The four brothers of the PSG family were Thiru PSG Venkataswamy Naidu, Thiru PSG Rangaswamy Naidu, Thiru PSG Ganga Naidu and Thiru PSG Narayanaswamy Naidu. They took “Charity through Education” with great missionary zeal. “The Destiny of a Nation is decided in its classrooms” - PSG College of Arts & Science has proved this prophetic statement with conviction by emerging as one of the premier institutions t Preamble... of higher learning in India. The College has a long standing academic tradition of excellence in research and scholarship. This is coupled with the most advanced facilities for the pursuit of higher learning. The College has a team of experienced and efficient faculty and its academic programmes are challenging and updated. Forty Three Under Graduate and Twenty Six Post Graduate programmes are offered and many of them are unique. M.Phil and Ph.D programmes are offered in nineteen Departments. PSG College of Arts & Science (PSGCAS) has crossed several milestones of development ever since its inception in 1947. The dedication and teamwork of al its stakeholders have won several laurels tothe institution, The College has been recognised as a ‘College with Potential for Excellence’ (CPE) by the apex educational body, University Grants Commission in 2004, It is one among the 47 in the country, one among the 8 in TamilNadu, and the only one under SPECTUS 2015 UG Aided Programmes 0366 GRD aupitorium ee) Bharathiar University in the first phase to attain this status Satellite Interactive Terminal (SIT) of ‘the EDUSAT at PSGCAS Recognizing the progressive and quality initiative of the College in its teaching and learning, the Consortium for Educational Communication (CEC), New Delhi, of the UGC and the ISRO, identified our College for the Satellite Interactive Terminal of the facility, the EDUSAT. It is one among 3 Arts & Science Colleges in the Country to have received this. Through this facility, virtual programmes are received and transmitted to and from the college. The College has conducted several Virtual training programmes on e-content and. Multimedia for teachers in association with CEC. The programmes are conducted through video-conferencing. Further, e-content prepared by our teachers are transmitted from our College using this facility. Virtual Library The National Library & Information Service Infrastructure for Scholarly Content (N-LIST) hhas identified our College to offer the e-library resources under the National Mission in Education through ICT Scheme of the UGC. Very few colleges in the country have this honour. Faculty and students can have free ‘access to over 6,300 e-journals and 51,000 e- books online. * DELNET - online database of 1.3 Crores books with inner library loan facility at 671 e-Journals. * EBSCO-online database of 1200e-Journals with 20 years book issues, Credentials The college has been accredited with A Grade by NAAC (3% Cycle) in February 2014. It also became an ISO 9001:1994 certified institution in 2001. Thereafter it has been upgraded to the ISO 9001:2008, “Star College Status Awarded by DBT-MST, Government ofIndia for Strengthening of Life Science and Biotechnology Education and Training at Undergraduate Level. “Fund for Improvement of S&T Infrastructure in Higher Educational Institutions (FIST) was awarded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India”. Faculty Profile The tradition of academic excellence of PSGCAS is coupled with the most experienced and competent teachers. The College hasa strong team of 376 teaching staff. Among them, 161 have PhD, 204 have MPhil and 11 have NET/SLET qualification and most of them are of national and international repute in their respectiverields, Autonomy The College attained full academic AUTONOMY conferred by the UGC in 1978. It was one of the five colleges in the State of ‘Tamil Nadu to be conferred autonomy in the first phase itsel. It has successfully completed 37 years of autonomy. The College is affiliated to the Bharathiar University and the degrees are awarded by the University. Autonomy Envisaged * Freedom to frame and update its own curriculum and syllabus, and to conductits own examinations. To follow Semester System. To stress on application-oriented theory and practical To include self - study papers, mini and major projects, inplant training, field trips, online tests, ete To conduct the programmes on the basis of a Choice Based Credit System (CBCS), with 80% core courses and 20% Allied and Extra Departmental Courses (EDC) To have Need / skill based, Socially relevant, Job/career oriented, Research-based, Value / ethics based Curriculum. To conduct periodic academicaudits to ensure quality, CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM (CBCS) The academic programmes are conducted on the basis of Choice Based Credit System (C8CS), It provides, Flexibility n combination of courses, Facilities to acquire knowledge in other disciplines also. ‘Scope for choosing courses from different disciplines. Chance to doadditional coursesinany discipline.Details of the credit system for Under Graduate programmes 06 For Branches offering Part I & Part II for Two Semesters For Branches offering Part I & Part II for Four Semesters Part - I Tamil / Hindi / French 6 Part - 1 Tamil / Hindi / French 2 Part - IT English 6 Part - 11 English 2 Part - It Part - 111 1. Core Subjects 86 1. Core Subjects ” 2. Allied 20 2 Allied 20 3. Core Elective 8 3. Core Elective 8 Part -1V Part-1V 1. Value Education (VE) 2 1, Value Education (VE) 2 2, Environmental Studies (ES) 2 2. Environmental Studies (ES) 2 3. Skil Based Subject (SBS) 3. Skll Based Subject (58S) Intemet Security 2 Internet Security 2 4. Non-Major Elective (NME) 4. Non-Major Elective (NME) 1. €0C 2 1. €0C 2 2. On-Line Test (General Awareness) 2 2. On-Line Test (General Awareness) 2 PartV Party 1. Extension Activity (EA) 1. Extension Activity (EA) NCCINSS/Sports/Dept. Activity 2 NCCINSS/Sports/Dept. Activity 2 2. Competence Enhancement (CE) 2. Competence Enhancement (CE) ‘Add-on-Course / Women Studies 2 ‘Add-on-Course / Women Studies 2 Total Credits 140 Total Credits 140 PROSPECTUS 2015ASSESSMENT Under Autonomy, the College follows the system of evaluation with Continuous Assessment (CA) for 25% and End Semester ‘Comprehensive Examination (CE) for 75% for theory subjects. Some subjects have 100% continuous assessment. Practical subjects have 40% CA and 60% CE maris. Transparency in examination is followed, wherein, the students can scrutinize photocopies of their valued answer scriptsisanother unique feature. Research, Extension & Consultancy The faculty members continually upgrade thelr knowledge through research, extension and consultancy activities, “Giving back to the community” is the ultimate ‘aim of education at PSGCAS. Hence, extension activity isan in- built component ofallthe programmes. The College also has signed a number of Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with various reputed Universities and Institutions within and outside India. To name a few, the College is in connection with the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, Triumphant Institute of Management Education Pvt. Ltd. (TIME), Confederation of Indian Industry (cll), The ICT Academy of Tamil Nadu (Membership only), ‘National Testing Service-India (NTS), Apple Green (Director Mr. ‘SM Vasanth), Munster University of Applied Sciences, Munster, Germany, Edinburgh Napier University, UK, ELS Educational Services, TVS Motors, Africa City of Technology, Khartoum, Sudan, TCS, Chennai, Coconut Development Board, Kerala, Rutgers University, USA, Spices Board, Cochin, Monster.com, University of Wyoming, United States, Northwest A & F University, China, Clairon Hotel, Coimbatore, Vijay Park Inn, Coimbatore, NIFT TEA, Tirupur, Vocon Manufacturing PvtLtd, Tirupur, BooManz, Tirupur, BLIZZARD APPAREL NETWORK [BLIZZARD], Tirupur, Madhura Agro Process Pvt Ltd, Coimbatore, CODISSIA, Coimbatore, SIMA, Coimbatore, Rajshree Sugars & Chemicals Ltd., Coimbatore, PSR & Sons, Coimbatore, Ramasamy Chinnammal Trust, Coimbatore, N Dairy Farm (P) Ltd, Chennai, ROOTS Group of Companies and COINDIA, Coimbatore. The College is well embarked in research and extension activities through various funded and collaborative research projects. The faculty members of PSGCAS are currently in collaboration with GMBU eN,, Grosserkmannsdorf/Dresden, Germany, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Universidad Auténoma Metropolitana, Unidad I2tapalapa, Mexico, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary, University of Eastern Finland, Finland, Kyoto Institute of Technology, JAPAN, Roskilde University, Denmark, Samara State University, Russia Federation, University of Westminster,London, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Vietriam, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, Northwest A & F University, China, University of Wyoming, United States, University of Toledo, United States, Africa City of Technology, Khartoum, Sudan, Sudan Academy of Sciences, Sudan and Edinburgh Napier University, UK. Further, the Institution is also providing consultancy services to Nutrine Confectionary, Chaman Lal Setia Exports, Haryana, VW Idayam, Lotte, India Ltd, Malcolm and Elizabeth Adiseshiah Trust, Chennai, WAPCOS, River Water Quality, Nestle, Vanniaperumal & Sons, Rajshree Sugars & Chemical Limited and Southern India Mills Association, Extended programme of employment has been started in the College to help nurture the talents of the students and to develop leadership qualitiesin them. Other co-curricular activities like NSS & NCC have also drawn ‘out the best in them. Our NCC cadets have continuously participated in the Republic Day Parade at New Delhi and won several laurels. One of our cadet was honoured with the Duke of Edinburgh Award for meritorious NCC activities, Our cadets are continuously identified for the “Youth Exchange Programme" to foreign countries. Many PG students have received funding from Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology for their research projects. PROSPECT 08 UG Aided Programmes Special courses in communication skill are offered at the dedicated Communication Skill Centre. * Facility for UG students to write the Comprehensive Examinationin English /Tamilis provided. * Facility to qualify in extra courses, other than those of thelr parent programme is available, * The ‘Centre for HOPE’ helps the student to excel with aptitude, career and personal counselling * All the faculty members participate in academic and personal counselling through the tutorial system and if needed, the students are referred to the Department of Psychology for personal counselling, * Twenty six scholarship schemes are offered to the needy students, * Regular feedback from studentsis obtained. Workshopson “Curriculum, Development, Examination Reforms and Path Finder in Basic Sciences and Humanities’ are conducted for and by the students annually. The recommendations are referred to the various Boards of Studies and appropriate Government bodies for consideration and implementation. This makes the students important stakeholders. * The College is accredited by the Institute of Chartered ‘Accountants of India (ICAl) and Institute of Companies’ Secretaries of India ICSI) IN)UGC Sponsored Programmes The UGC has funded the college under many programmes like Colleges located in Rural/Remote/Border/Hil/Tribal Areas, Colleges with relatively higher proportion of SC/ST & Minorities, Special grant for Enhancement of Intake Capacity in Colleges (Initiative for capacity building), Colleges in Backward Areas, Establishment of UGC Network Resource Centres Equal Opportunity Center in Colleges, Remedial Coaching for ‘SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) & Minorities, Coaching for NET for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) & Minorities, Coaching class for entry in services for SC/ST/OBC {non-creamy layer) & Minorities, and Schemes for Persons with Disabilities and Careerand Counseling ell. Learning Resources The College concentrates on the continual development of infrastructural facilities. The following state-of-the-art facilities are provided on the campus for academic, co-curricular and extra-curriculuaractivities. * 200Classroomswith audio-visual facility. * 48laboratories equipped with the latest equipments * Separate library building with two floors. * Total 26,500 sq.ft with reference section, research section, periodical section, separate stack sections for Arts & Science Departments. Fully computerised library (LAN with 30 systems) with over 1,15,000 books, 225 Journals, 10,299 back volumes, 14,745 Projects, 3,438 CDs and with audio, video and reprographic facilities. Virtual Library with resources from EBSCO, PROQUEST, DELNET & INFLIBNET (N-LIST) with access to over 6,300 e- journalsand 51,000 e-books. * Capitaline Plus Database, CMIE Prowess Database and INDIASTAT.com are subscribed for the benefit ofuses. Implemented with RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology for security purpose. World class audio-video studio equipped with Apple Mac systems. Centralised computer centre with over 1000 terminals, ‘working 18 hours aday. Centralised browsing centre with 20 terminals. 24 Hours internet browsing facility is available in all the departments. Well-equipped languagelaboratory. Practice Workshop (Lab for Commerce students) Book depot and ypewritinginstitute. Statistics Lab. WiFienabled campus. EDUSAT facility is available for creating virtual classrooms across the campus, SPECTUS 201 09 UG Aided ProgrammesFour fully furnished air-conditioned seminar/conference halls * One air-conditioned Boardroom with a seating capacity of 40, * Exclusive reading rooms in selected departments maintained by students. * State-of-the-art Biotechnology lab. * A Broadcasting studio equipped for TV production, audio recordingand dubbing and video editing. * Amulti-media and animation graphics studio, * One air-conditioned Auditorium with a seating capacity of 1500, Central Research Laboratory. Bio-resourceliab. Food Processing Laboratory. * PSGCAS Search (A Journal of Science & Technology) - ISSN 2320-2254 Accommodation * A comfortable Guest House with all facilities Isavailable. * The College provides separate hostel accommodation to boys andgirls * An exclusive hostel is available for International Students with a capacity of 100. + Boyshostel-capacity 700. SPECTUS Girls hostel - capacity 1000. The New Hi-tech Hostel can accommodate 320 lady students. + Thehostelhasan exclusive library for inmates, * Internet facilityis available in the Hostel. + A state-of-the-art dining hall and kitchen enhances the ambience of the ‘home away from home’. Recreational Fa‘ ies * International Standard Hi-tech gymnasium and health club, * Proven facilities for indoor and outdoor games. * Flood-lit Basketball & Volleyball grounds. * Football & Hockey play fields * Ladies’ center, * Video theatre witha seating capacity of 240. + Acanteen serves at subsidized rate * IndoorStadium INNOVATIONS AND BEST PRACTICES * The College has more than 1100 TREES (76 species) with ECO-FRIENDLY GREEN CAMPUS * Has planted more than 4500 saplings around the campus ‘comprising of TEAK, MAHOGANY, NEEM, THESPESIA et, * More than 72 SPECIES of birds have been found in our ‘campus. Among these 58 species reside and 18 of them breed inside the campus, 15 species are migratory {including Golden oriole from Himalayas) * The College has installed solar cells on top of the buildings ensuring an efficient conversion of solar energy to electricity. The College is able to generate 33% of the electricity that is currently being utlized (200 KW covering aroof top of 20,000sq ft.) * The College has a well established effluent treatment plant, to make sure that the wastes generated in the whole college campus is being treated and is not discharged into the natural water systems (Treated water—1.5 MLD) 2015 10 ve niettrogamms* The treated waste water is used in watering the garden to maintain green environment. Solid waste management ~ wood, food, paper, organic ‘wastes—composted—manure for garden. * The campus has a green house and medicinal plants garden, so that the knowledge about the plants could be transferred to the next generation, * The campus has a composting pit and Vermi-compost pit to generate organic fertilizers * Plastic freecampus. * Solar hot water system — 65°C ~ 1,50,000 LPD - worth 2.6 * Rainwater harvesting~Gits-54 acres -200MLD ‘THE CENTRE FOR WOMEN'S STUDIES ‘The Centre for Women's Studies (CWS) of PSG College of Arts & Science is functioning for more than 3 years now. Gender is. not the only basis of oppression in any society. There may be other factors such as race, ethnicity, caste, class and even age due to which a section of agiven society may be oppressed. The Centre for Women's Studies aims at socio- economic ‘empowerment of all categories of women in order to create a society founded on gender equality and social justice. Women's studies is @ scholarly enquiry into the social reality from women's perspective and tries to find explanations and remedies for the unequal position of women in the society. Centre for Women's Studies had joined hands with the already established and functioning Women's Forum - "SHRISTI” and Women Anti-Harassment and Protection Cell (WAHAP) organized various programs and activities for the students and faculty members of the college, Facilities for Extra & Co-Curricular Activities * Calmandserene Yoga Centre for de-stressing, + Paintingclub, * Thinkers Association -Creative Writing. * Nila Mutram -Book Review Club. * Forum for Active Campus Endeavours (FACE), + Manavar Manram & Subject Associations. © Ungalukkoga Naangal (Students to help Students}. + Ecoclub. + RotaractClub, + NsSandNcc. + Srishti-a Women’s Forum * DramaClub. * Challengers’ Club (for the Physically challenged). Health and fitness centre, * Library Extension * Innopreneurs Club Music Club, * Line Light club. + Thirukkural Peravai * Entrepreneurship Development Cell Placement & Counselling ‘The Placement Cell caters to the employment needs of the students and to the well-being of the society through proper guidance and counseling, providing materials and organizing periodic campus interviews. ‘The placements are given by various industries including multinational companies. The main activities ofthe Cell are~ * Helping students get employed. * Arranging campus interviews. + Softskilltraining programmes. * Conducting workshops for competitive examinations like GMAT, GRE, TOEFL and Civilservices. * Publishing placement brochure and sending them to listed companies is a regular annual feature with certain departments. * Extension of employment opportunities for students evenafter graduation, * Coordinating with industries. * Counselling for studying abroad, PR SPECTUS 20 5 UG earoprmmes 1Placement CellAwards * Many awards are instituted for the outstanding students for their academic excellence and co-curricular activities. Students who excelin these areas are honoured on the AWARDS DAY, * Awardsare instituted for the outstanding sports students for their excellenceiin sports and are honoured during the SPORT DAY. Communication / Soft Skills Centre The Programme conducted at the Communication /Soft Sills Centre focuses on the following * Studentsimprove their oral communication skills for professional and social interaction through extensive practice sessions. * Enhancement ofthe oralfiuency bya good exposure to the drills provided, * Strengthening the listening comprehension through their constant focus on given modules. Enriching the vocabulary level by exploring various texts available to them, Responding to the demands of the students, the language learning station is gearing to provide end-to-end solutions. Itisastriking battle for better reading, speaking, listening and writing skill. ‘The teacher, inthis station does advisory, consultative and corrective work with individual students, Students’ Welfare Measures - Group Insurance {As part of student welfare measure, the College is having a Group Insurance Scheme with a leading Insurance Company, covering injuries and death out of accidents upto a limit of Rs. 1,00,000/-. SPECTUS 2015 14 usaidedrogrammesSince 1947 UG PROGRAMMES ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS PROSPECTUS 2015 UG Aided Programmes 151. BA- Sociology * The course provides valuable insights into social factors and the Degree will be an outstanding launch pad for entering theworldof businessindustry and organization Syllabus deals with contemporary social phenomena and social problems in India and other countries and Creates awareness on gender sensitization and develop critical thinkingon various socially relevantissues in our society Designed to develop the technical skills of social research, provide managerial & computer related knowledge. Requirements :Passin +2 PR 16 UG Aided Programmes 2.BA-Economics * Comprehensive syllabus with a focus on current Indian issuesand global economic trends Prepares the students to design effective processes and policies to attain worth societal outcomes and encourages them to advance their studies in global economy, financial economics and economic development. Requirements : Passin+2 3. BA-English * syllabus encourages to develop communication skillsand an, impetusisgiven to Spoken English and Creative Writing * Ultimate platform for the students who are interested to take upanin-depthliterature study Requirements :Passin +2 SPECTUS 20154. BSc- Psychology * Students are provided with an opportunity to learn up-to- date psychological techniques employed globally. * syllabus includes skill-based subjects, compulsory internship and group project and students are oriented towards civil service and the other competitive examinations Requirements: Passin +2 5. BSc- Mathematics + Exceptional training in logical thinking, analytical reasoning and skills * The course includes the subjects like Operation Research, Astronomy, Programmingin¢,lnternetandJava Requirements: Passin +2 with General Mathematics "Note: Physics & chemistry are notofferedas supporting subjects. 6. BSc-Statistics * Students will become well versed in understanding, summarizing and extracting values form data, * Specialization in Information Technology, SPSSand SYSTAT. Requirements: 1) Pass in +2 with General Mathematics 2) Passin+2with Statistics Note: Prefrerence willbe gventostudentswho studied Mathematics 7.BSc- Physics * The course efficiently disserninates the basic knowledge of Physics so as to synthesize and apply scientific understanding forinnovation The course comprises of subjects like Astro Physics, Electronic communication system, Material science and Bio- Nano physics. * Recognized as Star Department by the DBT, Govt. of India under Star College scheme. Requirements : Pass in +2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. 8.BSc-Chemistry * Highly integrated programme designed to offer a thorough understanding of the principles of Chemistry and underlying disciplines * syllabus has advanced topics lke pharmaceutical chemistry, nano andgreen chemistry, * Polymer chemistry andbio- inorganicchemistry * Recognized as Star Department by the DBT, Govt. of India under Star College scheme. Requirements : Pass in +2 with Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics 9.BSc-Botany * The course comprises of applied areas such as molecular biology, genetic engineering, industrial biotechnology and designed to cater to the demands of growing botanical and biotechnology industry. * Specialization in Medicinal plants. * Recognized as Star Department by the DBT, Govt. of India under Star College scheme. Requirements: Passin +2 with Botany or Biology 10. BSc-Zoology * Fascinating, exciting and vibrant Science and the Curriculum includes subjects such as Animal Diversity, Cell Biology, Embryology, Computer applications in Biology, Genetics and Evolution, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Immunology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biostatistics, Microbiology, Plant Biology and Chemistry. * Recognized as Star Department by the DBT, Govt. of India under Star College scheme. Requirements: Passin +2 with Zoology or Biology. 11, BSc - Nutrition, Food Service Management and Dietetics * Three channeled job oriented programme * The student will acquire skills, develop and display values required for modern food technology and health care. Requirements : Pass in +2 with Biology / Botany and Zoology with Chemisty BW aie Prgranmes 712. BSc- Biochemistry * BSc Biochemistry is the most fundamental of the biological discipline and focuses on the basis of life at molecular level. * Onthejob training during summer and Project * Addon coursesin Clinical Laboratory Management Requirements : Pass in +2 with Biology, Chemistry and Maths / Botany & Zoology with Chemistry 13. BSc- Electronics * Students are equipped to become the driving force behind the development of many ofthe modern inventions. * The syllabus emphasizes on the circuit design, Computer Hardware and Software, Electronic Communication aspects, micro processor and embedded concept * Exposure toPLC/Robotic concepts Requirements : Pass in +2 with Maths and Physics or Electronics 14. BCom (Corporate Secretaryship) * Students are ideally trained in labour legislation, company lawand taxation, * Notonlya Bridge Course for ACS but also designedtoCAand lea, Requirements: Passin +2with Commerce and Accountancy. 15.8Com * The course gives practical exposure to business cases and provide the students with grounding in accounting, economics and business statistics. * Specially Designed for becoming accounting professional enablingto complete CA, ICMA, ACS Requirements :Passin +2 with Commerce and Accountancy. * For all programmes : Medium of Instruction is English only. LIFE / JOB ORIENTED COURSES The College provides facility to undergo life / job oriented courses. The following are the courses offered, 1. Personality Development 2. Yoga 3. Ethics & Culture 4, TV Servicing 5. PC Trouble Shooting Repair of Home Appliances English for Competitive Examinations Oral & Written Communication Introduction to Journalism & Communication 10, Food Preservation 11. Office Automation 12. Visual Arts 13. Entrepreneurial Development 14. Programming in C 15. Pattern Making & Garment Construction 16, Embroidery & Surface Design SPECTUS 2015 18 veniettrogammsABOUT THE B.Voc. PROGRAMME The University Grants Comission (UGC) has launched a scheme Con skills development based higher education as part of College/University education, leading to Bachelor of Vocation (B.Voc.) Degree with multiple exits such as Diploma/Advanced Diploma under the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSFQ). The BVoc. programme is focused on Universities and Colleges providing undergraduate studies which would also Incorporate specific job specific job roles and their National Occupational Standards (NOSs) along with broad based general education, Thid would enable the graduates completing B.Voc. to make a meaningful participation in accelerating India's economy by gaining appropriate employment, becoming entrepreneurs and creating appropriate knowledge. Eligibility for admission in B.Voc. The eligibility condition for admission to BVoc. programme shall be 10+2 or equivalent, in any stream. Level of Awards The certification levels will lead to Diploma/Advanced Diploma/BVoc. Degree in one or more vocational areas and willbe offered under the aegis of the University. Diploma (year) INSOF level; Advance Diploma(tiyear) :NSFQllevel;6 BNoc Degree (Ill year) INSFQllevel;7 B.Voc.(Hospitality Management) The objective of this programme is to provide skill based education to those who aspire to fine position in hospitality organization in both the private and public sectors of industry, nationally and Internationally. The course offers practical components, which place emphasis on the development of skills, knowledge and theoretical concepts, as required by employers within this industry. The students are exposed to the wide choice of career opportunities available within the hospitality industry. Apart from imparting communication skill, BNoc. (Hospitality Management) covers a wide variety of skill based subjectslike culinary Arts and Food Service, F&B Service, Restaurant Operation Management, Principle of Banking, Food and Beverage Management etc. BNoc. (Hospitality Management) graduates can find work in catering, conference and events management, the entertainment and leisure sector, facilities management and food service management. There are also revelant roles throughout the public sector in universities, hospitals, transport and thearmed forces. B.Voc. (Food Processing Technology) Revolution in the food and beverage industry in the recent times, coupled with fast paced ifehasresultedin great demands for processed and packed foods. As the consumer food industry's noticing upward trends, the food processing industry is gaining momentum with every passing day, Along with the new and improved food products, the modernization of food processing plants, scientific processing, greater automation, marketing, advertising research and developments has provided a major impetus to ths industry. This has created tremendous need for food technologists, thereby declaring food technology as one of the most lucrative and flourishing career options. Food industries, food research laboratories, food wholesalers, retailers, hospitals, catering establishments provide varied job opportunities to candidates graduating from Boe. in Food Processing Technology. Bachelor of Vocation (B.Voc.) degree in Food Processing Technology is designed such that it meets the requirements of the industry by imparting the necessary aptitude and technical skills with hands-on-training. It focuses on developing trained professionals in food processing industry. The course curriculum offers subjects like cereal, pulse, and oil seed processing, fruit and vegetable processing, dairy processing, poultry, meat and seafood processing etc., apart from Food safety certification training and industrial training modules. UC earoprmmes 19Add-on Courses The thrust of academic learning and living experience on the campus is to cultivate confidence for entrepreneurship. This is supplemented with the conduct of 12 Add-on career oriented courses in the college. They are S.No] Course Department Offering the Course 1. | Funetionalenglish English 2. | Journalism & Mass Communication Communication 3. | Scriptwriting Tamil 4, | Bakery& Confectionery Catering Science & Technology 5. | Apparel Designing & Fashion Costume Design & Fashion 6. | Animation Graphics Electronic Media 7. | Banking & Insurance Commerce 8. | Marketing Management Science 9. | Entrepreneurship Development Management Science 10. Food Processing & Quality Control Nutrition & Dieteties 11. | Diagnostic & Clinical Laboratory Management Biochemistry 12. | Bioinformatics Botany S.No, Course Level Hoursofstudy Credits 1. Certificate 1'Year 300 20 2. Diploma 2"Year 600 40 3, Advanced Diploma 3"*Year 900 60 THE UNIQUE FEATURES OF THESE COURSES ARE : + AnyUGor PG student across the College may opt for any of the above courses. + Minimum Theory hours. ‘+ Maximum Practical Training / Projects hours. ‘+ The total credits and hours of study for Diploma and Avanced Diploma will be cumulative of the previous level course / courses. + Students may opt for certificate / Diploma / Advanced Diploma of the same subject or for 3 separate certificate course of 3 different subjects during each year of study. ‘+ Certificate / Diploma / Advanced Diploma willbeissued on completion by Bharathiar University.PSGCAS ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE To acquire additional qualifications, the College also offers the following diploma / certificate programmes in the evenings, which can be taken by the students along with their regular programmes conducted by the PSGCAS Academy of Excellence. “An Autonomous college is free to start diploma (undergraduate & post graduate) or certificate courses without the prior approval of the university. Diploma & Certificates shall be issued under the seal of the college”. (Ref. Guidelines for Autonomous Colleges During Eleventh Plan Period 2007 - 2012) S.No. | Course Duration 1 | Diploma in Marketing & Advertising Year 2. | Diploma in Airine Travel & Tourism Management Year 3 | Diploma in interior Designing Year 4 | Diploma in Hardware Engg. & Video Device Maintenance Year 5 | Diploma in Multimedia Year 6 | Diploma in Visual Art Year 7 | Diploma in insurance Year 8 | Diploma in Bioinformatics Year 9 | Certificate Course in TV Servicing 6 Months 10 | Certificate Course in ava Programming 6 Months 11 | Certificate Course in C++ Programming 6 Months 12. | Certificate Course in Intelligent Browsing Month 13. | PAT(Performance Appraisal Test) 6 Months 14 | _UGC-SET/ NET Coaching Programme 6 Months CENTRE FOR CONDUCTING COACHING CLASSES. The College is conducting Coaching classes forthe following Professional Courses : 1 | CPT? (cA Programme) 6 Months 2 | IPCc* (CA Programme) 6 Months 3 | Acs** (Foundation Course) 6 Months 4 | ACS** (Executive Programme) 6 Months 5 | icwasss 6 Months * Accredited to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, ** Accredited to the Institute of Company Secretaries of India ‘*** VOU signed with the Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India PROSPECTUS 2015PURCHASE OF APPLICATIONS & SUBMISSION Application for admission shall be made in the prescribed form. The form can be obtained from the College Office by paying Rs. 25/- in person. Separate application shall be submitted for each course. NOTE : There are separate applications for Aided and SelfFinancing Programmes. Candidates are advised to apply in the separate prescribed application forms for aided and self financing programmes. Filled in application forms with (i) photo copy of the +2 ‘mark statement and (i) photo copy of the Community certificate shall be submitted to The Principal, PSG College of Arts & Science, Civil Aerodrome Post, Coimbatore -641 014, within 10 calendar days from the publication of results of the +2 results of the Tamil Nadu Government is published. Applications received after 4.00 pm of the said calendar day will NOT be considered. Registration Each application should be REGISTERED AT THE COLLEGE OFFICE by remitting a sum of Rs.10/by cash cr by Bank Draft drawn in favour of PSG College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore. (Money Order/ Postal Orders will not be accepted). In case of registration by post, the candidate should send the Bank Draft along with the application. Application without registration fee, will note considered, Candidates are advised to make note of both the application number and registration number forfuture reference. PROSPECTUS SELECTION ‘Admission will be made taking into consideration the weighted marks of the candidate and according to the Government Rules of Reservations for Backward, Most Backward and SC/ST communities. 3% of the seats are reserved for Physically challenged candidates and 6 seats nall UG programmes taken together for Children of Ex-Servicemen. The Admission Committee sorts out all the applications received branch-wise and arranges them in the order of weighted marks. The Admission officer calculates the weighted marks of each candidate assessed as per the Government Instructions. Admission will be made in each branch, considering the weighted marks assessed and the community reservation or other reservations prescribed by the Government of Tamil Nadu. Names of candidates selected for admission together with the weighted marks for each person will be put up on the Notice Board for the information of the candidates. The selected candidates will be informed of the selection by post, under certificate of posting. Selected candidates must join the College on the date specified In the admission card. Requisition for postponement will not be considered. However, when a candidate is not able to come for admission, he/she can authorise 2 responsible person with all the Certificates and the “Fees to be remitted (fee for hostel admission also, if needed). ‘The selection list and waiting list will be displayed on the College Notice Board. “FEES as per the Government Norms. Every candidate inthe selection list willbe informed of his/her position by post. Such candidates must be present on the date and time specified along with the certificates and fees toberemitted, looses)The wait listed candidates present on the date specified will be informed whether the admission is confirmed or not. If confirmed, they must join immediately. However, such candidates who have joined some other college, can submit their original certificates later provided they show the original fee receipts of the college where they have joined. In case of candidates not showing the receipts, their selection willbe cancelled and the next candidate in the waiting, ye admitted immediately. Important All admissions made are PROVISIONAL subject to the approval of the Bharathiar University and Directorate Of Collegiate Education. The College has the right to cancel the admission made if any of the documents submitted is found to be false or the qualification of the candidate admitted is not approved by the Bharathiar University or the Government of Tamilnadu. CERTIFICATES TO BE PRODUCED AT THE TIME OF ADMISSION 1, 10” & 12” standard mark statements (ot photo copies). 2. Transfer Certificate original and photo copy) 3. Conduct Certificate from the Head of the Institution last studied (original) 4. Community Certificate (original and photocopy) if the selection is based on Community Quota (not applicable for open competition selection) 5, Twostampsized photographs. 6. Prescribed fees. 7. Eligibility certificate from the Bharathiar University for the candidates who passed qualifying ‘examination other than +2 examination of Tamil Nadu Higher Secondary/CBSE. Those who do not bring any one of the documents. listed above willnot be admitted. Candidates must come along with their parents at the time ofadmission. The admission process will start with the receipt of the filled in applications when the +2 results of the Tamil Nadu Governments published.LIST OF AIDED PROGRAMMES 1 BA Sociology 1, MA Economics 2 BA Economics 2. MA Tamil 3 BA English* 3. MSW — Master of Social Work Lay 4, MIMC Master of Journalism 5 BSc Mathematics* ‘and Mass Communication 6 BSc Statistics 5. MSc Applied Psychology 7 BSc Physics 6. MSc Mathematics 8 BSc Chemistry 7. MSc Statistics 9 BSc Botany 8. MSc Physics 10 BSc Zoology 9. MSc Chemistry 11 BSc Nutrition, Food Service 10, MSc Biochemistry Management & Dietetics 12 BSc — Blochemistry* 11, MSc Food and Nutrition 13 BSc Electronics® 12. MSc Applied Microbiology 14 BCom Corporate Secretaryship* 13, MSc Environmental Science 15 BCom Bachelor of Commerce* 14, MSc Computer Science 15. MCom Master of Commerce = sections also available in self-financing programmes (Get Separate Application) B.Voc. Hospitality Management B.Voc. Food Processing Technology + Tamil + English + Economics + Psychology + Social Work + Communication + Commerce + Mathematics + Statistics + Physics + Chemistry + Food & Nutrition + Biochemistry + Microbiology + Environmental Science + Computer Science + Biotechnology + Electronics + Costume Design & Fashion PROSPECTUS 20 510, 1. 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 1 18, 19. 20, 21, 2, 2B, 2 25. 26. BCom BCom BCom BCom BCom BCom BCom BCom BCom BCom BBA BBA BBA For Reference LIST OF SELF FINANCING PROGRAMMES. English Mathematics Maths (CA) Biochemistry (with Biotechnology specialisation) Biotechnology Visual Communication (Electronic Media) Electronics Microbiology Catering Science & Hotel Management Costume Design & Fashion Computer Science (2 Sections) (A & B) Information Technology Bachelor of Computer Applications (Corporate Secretaryship) (2 Sections) (A & B) (2 Sections) (A & B) e-Commerce Computer Applications (2 Sections) (A & B) (Professional Accounting) (2 Sections) (A & 8) (Accounting & Finance) (Retail Marketing) (Business Process Services) (Financial System) (Foreign Trade) (2 Sections) (A & B) (Information Systems) (Retail Management) 1 MA 2. MSc 3. MSc 4, MSc 5. MSc 6. MSc 7. MCA 8, MIB 9. MSc 10, MSc 11. MSc English Applied Electronics Biotechnology Electronic Media Costume Design & Fashion Giinical Nutrition & Dietetics Master of Computer Applications: International Business Software Systems (5 Years Integrated Course) Botany Zoology BA Bsc Com Mcom Mcom Temi Computer Technology Banking & Insurance Computer Applications Corporate Secretaryship ‘Subject to approval by Bharathiar University * Diploma in Post Harvest Technology + PG Diploma in Human Resource Management (PGDHRM) * PG Diploma in Fitness, Health & Nutrition + PG Diploma in Business Management (PcDBM) * PG Diploma in Bioresource Technology + PG Diploma in Industrial Safety PROSPECTUS 201526 DIPLOMA IN POST HARVEST TECHNOLOGY Salient Features: +. Provide appropriate need based and cost effective post harvest technologies + Hands on experience in large scale food production and value addition tothe following areas +Fruitand Vegetable + Milk and Milk products + Masala Powders and convenience foods + Strengthen the knowledge in product development and quality control + Food Processing Centre - Full fledged plant for fruit and vegetable processing % Laboratories with high-tech equipment or testing + Classrooms with modern facilities Scope + Craftyouto starta small scale food processing industry * Become Trainersto Trainees + Employmentin Food Processing Industries + Eligibility: Minimum-a Passin X Standard + Age : Nolimit + Duration + 10 Months + Supported by : Ministry of Food Processing Industries + Approved by —: Bharathiar University “A Course to Become Ultimate Entrepreneur” PG DIPLOMA IN HEALTH, FITNESS AND NUTRITION ‘The College has the most modern gym at par with international standard, constructed at a cost of 2 crores with 4400 sq. ft. space with vinyl flooring, worid class equipments from PRECOR, USA. Gym has separate rest rooms with showers and lockers facilities for both men and women, It has Tread-mills (C954i), Elliptical (EFX534i), Recumbent and Upright bikes (C842i). Stretch trainers (C240), Individual Strength equipments and separate area for aerobics and free weights. Scope % After completing the Post-graduate Diploma course in Health, Fitness and Nutrition trainers will be able to appear for the International Certifications like ACSM, CSCS and FIA (etc.) + Strength conditioning expert Gym fitnessinstructor Personal trainer Strength & conditioning consultant to elite athletes Eligibility : A graduate in any discipline with 50% marks. Duration : One year Approved by : Bharathiar University pee eae ian’ SPECTUS 2015 UG Aided Programmes,Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC). ISO Certification for total quality management. Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) under cafeteria approach since Pelee Reece Rumer tee Ti RM muCe Encl iia Central Research Laboratory and Bio-Resource Laboratory. Soft Skill Centre and Communication Skills Centre National Testing Service — Regional Field Unit - Regional Language Learning Testing Centre. Public-Private Partnership —IL-FS & PSGCAS training centre for rural women funded by MoRD and MoT. PSGCAS & ICICI Bank-e-learning centre. UGC Sponsored multimedialaboratory and digital studio UGC & ISRO funded Satellite Interactive Terminal—video conferencing facility. UGC funded Digital Language Laboratory Scholarships & Earn While You Learn. Campus company—Food processing Centre funded by the MoFP. Tae SUVaeo eselelct iM Ils ents aC LU eo) + B.Com BPS with TCSLet there be charity so that other people may share my family’s prosperity... ~ Ji. T§. Gosindajoumy Md