PROSPECTUS

2018-19

1. Index & Academic Calendar ................................................................................................1

2. Message from Hon’ble Chief Minister of Assam....................................................................2

3. Message from Advisor & VC’s Desk.....................................................................................3

4 Messages from Director’s Desk.............................................................................................4

5. The College - A Profile......................................................................................................5-6

6. Extra Curricular activities......................................................................................................7

7. ASTU, A Profile............ .......................................................................................................8

8. Course details of ASTU ........................................................................................................9

9. Scopes & Benefits of Geophysics for Earthquake Research Study in North-East......................10

10. Annamalai University, a Profile and its Courses.....................................................................11

11. Important Guidelines for Students........................................................................................12

12. Photo Gallery of Laboratories..............................................................................................13

13. Advisor’s & Board of Trust...................................................................................................14

Index...

Academic Calendar

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: College I-Card issue date : After commencement of classes.

: Commencement of new classes (Odd Sem) : For ASTU (B.Sc) Programs - 16th July.

For ASTU (M.Sc) Programs - 16th August.

For Annamalai Programs - 1st September.

: Commencement of classes (Even Sem) : For ASTU Programs - 3rd January.

: Application for registration : For ASTU - 1st September.

: Issue of University Registration No. : One month prior to 1st sem / 1st year examination

: Examinations : For ASTU - June and December of every year.

For Annamalai - 19th May of every year.

: Result declaration : Within 2 months from the date of exam completes.

: Last date to submit the Assignment / Project : As per notifications of University time to time.

: Issue of Marksheet / Grade Card : Within 1 month from the date of Result Declaration

: Final University Degree : After University Convocation.

Message from Hon’ble Chief Minister of Assam

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Message from the Principal Advisor

Dated : 19-04-2017

I convey my best wishes to all the students (Old and New) of Brahmaputra College,

Guwahati on the occassion of publication of Academic Prospectus, 2017. I wish that the

Prospectus will help the students and guardians to learn about this new institution of Higher

Education.

The College and its management have a dream of becoming a new kind of institution of

higher learning in this part of the country. For example, the college has already started

Applied Physics Programmes at Undergraduate and Post-Graduate levels.

Due to the knowledge Revolution and the ongoing 4th industrial Revolution, Education,

in general and Higher Education in Particular, are facing serious challenges. I wish the

management, teachers and guardians will all co-operate in helping the students in facing

and managing the future challenges.

With best wishes,

Prof. Kulendu Pathak

Ex. Vice-Chancellor

Dibrugarh University

Message from the Vice-Chancellor, ASTU

Brahmaputra College is an affiliated college of Assam Science and Technology University.

With the advent of the new Academic year, it is introducing few more courses thus creating more

opportunities for students to select a subject. Future projections are also included in the new

document.

It is important to have all round development of the character of students during their stay in

the institution. Therefore, the courses need to be innovative and introduce more of skill

development during the period. New teaching methods are being developed that would

particularly be suited for the college. The learning process would be both at theoretical as well as

experienced practical level linked by processes of adaptation and reflection. The combination of

theory and practice would be provided within the courses and would allow the processes of

adaptation and reflection to develop freely ensuring the maximum possible benefit to all. Stress

would be on to gain more tacit knowledge along with explicit knowledge.

We hope to see many more new courses being taken up by the college.

Dr. Dhiraj Bora

Vice-Chancellor

Assam Science and Technology University, Guwahati

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Faculty of Science

Deptt. of Physics

Dr. Bidyut Kr. Das, M.Sc, Ph.D(G.U), Post.Doc(IPR,Gujarat)

Mr. K.K. Nath, MSc, (Applied Geophysics),Ex. Oil G.M

Mrs. Jayashree Medhi, MSc, Ph.D Thesis Submitted in GU

Dr. Nayanmoni Saikia, Ph.D Nuclear Physics Specialist

Ms. Upsana Kalita, M.Tech (Electronics)

Deptt. of Computer Science

Mr. Pinak Lochan Patowary, M.Sc (Comp. Sc.)

Mr. Priyangshu Moni Thakuria, MCA

Deptt. of Zoology

Dr. Prinyanka Kashyap, M.Sc, Ph.D (GU)

Dr. Himadri Kalita, M.Sc, Ph.D (G.U)

Mr. Pankaj Phukan, M.Sc (A.U)

Deptt. of Bio-Technology

Dr. Bharati Sarmah, M.Sc, Ph.D (GU)

Mr. Manoj Sarmah, M.Sc.

Deptt. of Chemistry

Dr. Anup Gurung, Ph. D (NEHU)

Faculty of Humanities

Deptt. of English

Mr. Debajyoti Sarma Borbora MA (English), G.U

Deptt. of Social Work

Ms. Farhana Hussain, MSW

Dy. Registrar

Mr. Angshuman Bharali, B.E (A.E.C)

Librarian

Mrs. Babita Deka

Counselors

Ms. Bijita Borah

Ms. Puja Nath

Ms. Farhana

Message from the Director’s Desk

The Core Team Members

Dear Friends,

Welcome to Brahmaputra College, Guwahati

I am glade to welcome all of you to our enriching Prospectus, which I am sure will serve as an essential interactive tool for all of you to acquaint yourselves with the large and extended Brahmaputra family.

Over more than 15 Years of relentless academic endeavour and brilliance, our college has become a much sought after educational institutions that has successfully moulded generations of students hailing from diverse ethnic, religious, linguistic and social backgrounds. It has produced and continues to produce eminent personalities in myriad walks of life.

Our College has initiated a series of progressive steps to keep pace with the changing times to meet the needs of the students. It can now take pride in the digitalized e- learning solutions in the classrooms and use of student centered learning processes where teachers are more facilitators.

Our guiding principle has been the integral development of students with an all out holistic approach, whereas virtue and knowledge is what we passionately strive for. The net resultant effect being that in both academic as well as co-curricular skills, our students are second to none.

Looking forward to your kind visit to Brahmaputra College.

Mr. Naba Jyoti Bharali

Director &Trustee

OUR NOBLE PURPOSE

The College was founded in 2011 in Guwahati with the noble purpose of enhancing the professional facet of the North-Eastern

region by providing the professional job oriented courses to the aspiring students or individuals in Bachelor degree, Post Graduate

degree and Diploma level to produce more and more professional and technical human resources in this region. The College is

governed by GEANJYOTI NATIONAL FOUNDATION Guwahati which is a registered trust under Government of Assam.

APPROVALS

1. Affiliated to ASSAM SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY, Guwahati.

2. Approved by Government of Assam (Deptt. of Higher Education).

3. Partner Institute of Annamalai University, Tamilnadu.

4. Approved by Ministry of HRD (Deptt. of Higher Education) Govt. of India

AISHE Code : C-55858

5. Associated with NESAC, Deptt. of Space, Govt. of India.

COLLEGE MOTO

“Acquire Knowledge, Be Certified and Get Placed Globally”.

AIM

Our Aim is to be the leading scholastic educational institute that imparts education

of the highest order with a holistic approach to shape the individuals as a precious

human resource.

The College - A Profile

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FEATURES

1. Qualified & Experienced Faculties.

2. Full-time Regular classes from Monday - Saturday

3. Hygienic, secured Hostel for Boys / Girls.

4. Hi-Tech Computer, Physics, Zoology, Chemistry and Electronics Lab.

5. Audio-Visual Classroom.

6. Educational Tours, Sports Activities.

7. Personality Development Classes.

8. Library Facility.

9. Seat Reservation facility for ST / SC. Outstate quota as per

Govt. of India Rule.

10. Bus Service from Ulubari to Sonapur Campus.

Prof. Kulendu Pathak and Dr. Hitesh Deka (V.C of KK Handique

State Open University) with Director of Brahmaputra College.

Dr. Nripen Das Registrar of ASTU, visiting the

Sonapur Campus of the College.

Felicitating to Dr. Dhiraj Bora, Vice-Chancellor of ASTU

by the Director of Brahmaputra College

The Library is enriched with several hundred titles on a variety of subjects, project reports

and a large number of journals. To avail the library facility, a student needs to apply for

Library Card. Library fee of Rs. 2000/- is charged for the entire course. Library Registration

is compulsory for all students. Library fee has to be paid at the time of Admission.

There is a well-equipped computer laboratory loaded with Windows XP/ Windows 7 /

Linux based systems with supplementary sub-systems. Provisions are also made for

language processors for C, C++, Visual basic, Java, SQL Server, ASP. Net, Oracle, Robotics

Engineering etc. Multimedia-based computers are also available. All the systems are

connected in a LAN configuration in Client-Server Architecture.

COLLEGE WEBSITE

The College has its own website where all the relevant information are available. The

admission form can also be downloaded from www.brahmaputracollege.com

FACULTY MEMBERS

The faculty composition is a mix of Doctorates and Post Graduates with outstanding academic and research background in their

respective fields. In addition to regular and core faculty members, there are visiting and part-time faculty members from reputed

Colleges and Universities. The senior and experienced corporate sector executives/ engineers are invited to share their valuable

experiences with the students and faculty members of the college. Senior Professionals from career guidance firms are engaged for

students’ career guidance and counseling.

MODE OF CLASSES

µ Full-Time ( Classes from Monday to Saturday )

µ Shift ( Morning / Day)

CHEMISTRY AND ZOOLOGY LAB

LIBRARY

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INDUSTRIAL VISIT

HOLIDAYS

The College has its individual Holidays list which is available in college administrative office. All students are requested to follow that

particular list.

The college provides industrial visit specially to professional / Science students every

year. This activity is conducted for the development of practical knowledge for the

students.

Every Saturday the College conducts some extra curricular activities for over all

development of students.

FRESHERS’ SOCIAL MEET

Every year the College organises the Freshers social meet . In this function the ’

college welcomes the new students. New and existing students participate in this

event with their hidden talents to make this programme colourful every year.

HOSTEL

Separate hostel facilities for boys and girls are provided near the College campus with all the basic, civic amenities and security.

There are Hostel Wardens, who is the in-charge of the respective hostels for its proper supervision and control. Hostel is

equipped with Furnished rooms, Drinking water facility, T.V, Dining hall and open space to play.

LEGAL MATTERS

All matters in this Prospectus are subject to jurisdiction of Hon’ble Gauhati High Court only with the exclusion of all other courts in

the country. If there is any difference in opinion, doubt or dispute concerning the clauses in the Prospectus, the Registrar or Dean

nominated by Chairman of the Trust in this respect shall be approached for redress.

Extra Curriculers

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SWARASWATI PUJAThe College worships Devi Swaraswati on the day of Basant Panchami every year

at our college campus. In this holy occasion students, teachers and staff members

participate and take blessings of Devi Swaraswati.

The College conducts Annual College Week every year. During these days many

outdoor, indoor games as well as cultural activities are conducted. This year also the

College organized one week-long activities. Students have participated with full

enthusiasm and enjoyed the most. Culture is the foundation of a civilized society.

We strongly believe in this concept. The college truly encourages the students to take part in various cultural activities. Competitions

like singing, dancing, drama, painting, mono-act etc. are organized. On the last day of the college week, we generally celebrate the

cultural function, where we nurture the hidden talents of the students. The cultural function is followed by the Prize distribution

ceremony.

A Profile...

thAssam Science and Technology University is established on 4 January, 2010 by the Act, 2009 and notified by the Govt. of Assam

thvide letter No. ATE.222/2008/48 dated 26 Feb, 2010 that the “Assam Science and Technology University Act 2009” shall come into

force with immediate effect.

OBJECTIVES

1. Regulation of Courses and the Examination system for

both Undergraduate and Postgraduates Programme

including the degree leading to Ph.D. for Science and

Technology discipline for all state and private engineering

colleges in the state of Assam.

2. Introduction of Post Graduate Courses in identified thrust

areas.

3. Establishment of Research and Development Activities.

4. Development of a Data Bank for Natural Resources.

Any other Institution/College of Higher learning of the

state of Assam can be affiliated for BSc, B.Tech, B.Pharm,

B.Arch, MSc, M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Pharm, M.Arch and

Basic Science like Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and

Humanities and Social Sciences.

VISION

1. To provide for instruction and research through its

constituent and affiliated colleges and institutions in the

science and technology education and others professional

subjects and disciplines.

2. To hold examinations and to grant and confer degrees,

diplomas, certificate or other distinction.

3. To determine and provide for examinations for admission

into the colleges under the university.

4. To introduce higher and modern courses in the field of

Science and Technology.

5. To introduce in campus programme based on industries

demand and also in the upcoming fields of Science and

Technology

Assam Science & Technology University, Guwahati

ASTU Administrative CampusJalukbari, Guwahati

First Court Meeting of ASTU in presence of Chief Minister, Assam

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Courses Affiliated to

Assam Science and Technology University, Guwahati

Full-Time Regular Programs

Graduation Programs

Master Programs

COURSE SEMESTERELIGIBILITY DURATION

B.Sc (Applied Physics) 10+2 (in Sc.) with Maths & Physics

10+2 (in Sc.) with Maths

10+2 (in Sc.) with Maths

4M.Sc (Applied Physics) 2 Yrs.B.Sc (Physics) / B.Tech

3 Yrs. 6

B.Sc (Computer Science)

B.Sc (Electronic Science)

3 Yrs.

3 Yrs.

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B.Sc (Zoology) 10+2 (in Sc.) with Biology

10+2 (in Sc.) with Maths & Chem.

3 Yrs. 6

B.Sc (Chemistry) 3 Yrs. 6

B.Sc / B.Tech / BA (Geo)PG Diploma in GIS & RS 1 Yr. 2

New Proposed Programs

COURSE SEMESTERELIGIBILITY DURATION

B.Sc (Bio-Technology) 10+2 (in Sc.) with Biology

B.Sc in Zoology

3 Yrs. 6

M.Sc (Zoology) 2 Yrs. 4

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Scopes & Benefits of Geophysics for Earthquake Research Study in North-East

I. Preamble

GEOPHYSICS is a branch of Earth Science dealing with the physical processes and phenomena occurring in the earth. Geophysics

applies the principles of physics to the study of the earth. This study includes primarily the following major aspects:

- Earth's crust and its interiors

- Earthquake phenomena

- Mineral exploration

II. Geophysics and Earthquakes

Geophysics dealing with earthquakes is termed as Seismology. It is the scientific study of earthquakes and the propagation of elastic

waves through the Earth. A recording of the earth motion as a function of time is called Seismogram. The instrument which records

such motion is called Seismograph/ Seismometer. A scientist who does research in Seismology is called Seismologist.

III. Causes of Earthquakes

Earthquakes are caused by a sudden vertical or lateral movement of rocks along a rupture surface. As per the plate tectonics theory,

the entire surface of the earth is covered by numbers of rigid plates. These plates are slowly moving continuously. While moving

some plates rub against each other, some plates sink beneath each other and some plates pull apart from each other. During the

movement of the plates at certain places, the rock at the edges of the plates get distorted i.e. strain developed. Since the motion of

the plates continues, the strain builds up gradually and finally the rock breaks and the two sides move. The breaking rocks cause a

shaking that radiates out from the breaking point. This shaking can be of different magnitudes. This is the origin of earthquake.

IV. National Centre for Seismology (NCS)

NCS is established by Ministry of Earth Science, Govt. of India, to address all earthquake related

Matter's in the country under one umbrella of the Earth System Science Organization (ESSO). This centre provides effective linkages/

interface amongst various organizations/ institutions working in the field of Seismology. NCS maintains a National Seismological

Network consisting of a total of 82 field observatories including some in North-East for monitoring of seismic activities on

continuous basis. Scientists of NCS are also involved in various research works in Seismology earthquake science. There are five main

divisions under NCS which are as follows:

_ Earthquake Monitoring Services

_ Earthquake Hazard & Risk Management

_ Geophysical observation System

_ Earthquake Process & Modeling

_ Program Planning & Coordination

As per NCS, 29 Indian cities/ towns are highly vulnerable to earthquakes. North-East region falls under the zone-V which is

considered to be the highest damage risk zone. It is understood that there are 20 VSAT based real time monitoring network

seismological stations.

V. North-East vis-à-vis Occurrence of Earthquake

Entire North-East region is tectonically very active and hence seismologically very sensitive. Pasthistory shows the occurrence of

earthquakes of high and small magnitudes as per the Richter scale. A geophysicist having seismology as a specialization can

contribute a lot towards understanding of the earthquake phenomena particularly in the North-East region. There is a good scope

for Seismologist to do research work on this subject in respect of earthquake prediction, epicenter location, process & modeling etc.

Various academic institutions in N-E region may take initiative to include this subject in the course curriculum for the benefit of

students and to help research workers.

VI. Conclusion

1. North-East region of India under seismic zone-V (highly vulnerable to earthquake) needs intensive geophysical study in respect of

seismological phenomena.

2. It is to understand if the geophysical facilities including other related material support/ Man power support is adequate at the

existing seismological stations in North-East.

3. With the help of NCS, more emphasis needs to be given on seismological research work especially for North-East region.

4. Guwahati being a gateway to North-East, needs more seismological attention in respect of earthquake hazard and risk

management.

5. National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI), Hyderabad may be approached for technological updates in the field of

Seismology w.r.t tectonically active North-East region. Above can effectively be executed only when the academic institutions

particularly in Guwahati introduce Geophysics/ Seismology in their relevant course curriculum.

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Annamalai University (Tamil Nadu)

( A State Govt. University with International Standards )

Estd. : 1929

A Profile

Twinning Programs

M.A

M.Sc (Zoo / Chem)

PG Diploma in YOGA

2 Yrs.

2 Yrs.

2 Yrs.

2 Yrs.

1 Yr.

Any Graduate

Any Graduate

B.A

B.Sc

Graduation

COURSE ELIGIBILITY DURATION

MSW

MBA

B.Sc (Zoology) 3Yrs.10+2 (Science)

Signing of MOU between Brahmaputra College andAnnamalai University in Guwahati.

A Meeting of Gauhati University and Annamalai Universitybetween the Vice-chancellors.

In the early 1920s, to serve the downtrodden and to promote Tamil Literature, Rajah Sir S. R. M. Annamalai Chettiar founded Sri

Minakshi College, Sri Minakshi Tamil College and Sri Minakshi Sanskrit College in a rural setup at Chidambaram. In 1928, Rajah

Sir S. R. M. Annamalai Chettiar agreed with the local Government to handover the above said institution for establishing a

University. Thus, on 01.01.1929 Annamalai University was established as per Annamalai University Act 1928 (Tamil Nadu Act 1

of 1929).

Annamalai University Act 2013

The most significant development is the enactment of the Annamalai University Act, 2013 (Tamil Nadu Act 20 of 2013), which

has come into force from September 25, 2013, after obtaining the assent of His Excellency, the President of India.

Accolades

Annamalai University, accredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC in 2014, is one of India’s largest public residential universities with 10

Faculties and 49 departments of study. Sprawling over 950 Acres of land, the University does yeoman service in taking

education to the doorsteps of the people who are otherwise far from access to centres of higher learning. Presently the

University having around Ten Thousand Employees and One Lac Students.

PRESENTATION CLASSES

Presentation is an indispensable segment of our training methodology. In this segment,

every student is given a topic. The student needs to collect information on that

particular topic and he or she has to give a presentation describing the given topic.

Through this, students can learn how to search for information on a particular topic and

by giving presentation in front of teachers and other students, they can improve their

confidence, presentation skills and communication abilities. Normally, every student

has to give one or two presentations on every subject in a month.

COMMUNICATION & SOFT SKILLS

Spoken English, Personality Development, Interview Winning Training

The College offers regular classes on Spoken English, Communication & Soft Skills to

every batch. This course is designed in such a way that all the beginners , non-english

speaking students as well as english speaking students will be interested in the subject

and be benefitted from the subject. To make it more effective, special Audio-Visual

presentations are given and if require study materials are also provided.

COLLEGE UNIFORM

Wearing Uniform from Monday to Friday is compulsory inside the college premises for all students . However, students can wear

informal dresses only on Saturday.

The dress code for boys and girls is given below.

FOR BOYS :

1. Striped light blue Shirt 2. Blackish Blue Trouser

3. Striped Red blue Necktie 4. Black Shoe 5. Blazer (Light Greenish)

FOR GIRLS :

1. Striped light blue Shirt 2. Blackish Blue Trouser

3. Striped Navy blue Necktie 4. Black Shoe 5. Blazer (Light Greenish)

RAGGING- A PUNISHABLE OFFENCE

Students should abide by the rules, conduct and discipline inside the College and in

public places. Ragging is strictly prohibited. If found guilty in any ragging incident, one

shall be liable to expulsion and legal action.

Important Guidelines for Students

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V.C of Annamalai University interacting with Faculties

Felicitating to Vice-Chancellor of Annamalai University

Photo Gallery of Laboratories...

Prize Distribution Ceremony Fresher’s Social Winners FelicitatedCollege Fresher’s Social

The College has a placement division which assists the students in finding jobs after successful completion a course. The placement

division is in touch with prospective employers round the year and identifies job openings and industry trends and guides students

meaningfully. The placement division organises both On-Campus and Off-Campus Interviews.

The placement division is looked after by Placement Officer of the College. He ensures placement assistance for students, keeping in

mind each individual’s ability and area of interest and matching it with the industry’s requirements. The placement cell helps our

students not only to get a good job but also to become self- reliant.

PLACEMENT TRAINING : After completion of the final semester examination, students need to attend a special training of 7-15

days for placement. In this training, students are imparted knowledge of Interview winning skills along with Soft skills, Spoken

English, Personality Development and other necessary information’s. The trainer also guides students in choosing a career suited

to their individual aptitude.

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Notice

Students and Guardians are requested to do

the necessary investigation about the

Course / College / University before taking

admission. College can charge extra tuition

fee from students as it thinks fit.

Once Admission is completed no complain

in terms of cancellation of Admission or

Refund of fees will be entertained.

Director

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Payment

NB : DD in Favour of

Geanjyoti National Foundation, Guwahati

SBI A/C NO : 32117930867

IFS CODE : SBIN0005606

A/C NAME : Geanjyoti National Foundation

Branch : Silpukhuri, Guwahati.

Students and Guardians are requested to do

the Payments in the following modes.

1. Booking Fee : Cash / Online Payment

2. Admission Fee : Cash / DD

3. Library Fee : Cash

4. Uniform Fee : Cash

5. Tuition Fee : DD / Online Payment

6. Examination : DD

7. Certification Fee : Cash /DD

View of the Academic Campus, Sonapur

GEANJYOTI NATIONAL FOUNDATION

President

Mr. Nabajyoti Bharali

Principal Advisor

Prof. Kulendu Pathak

Member

Prof. Bhagawat Duarah

Member Secy.

Mrs. Pallavi Deka, LLB

MemberMr. Ashok Sarma

Retd. G.M, APDCL

Executive MemberDr. Marami Goswami, Ph.D

Associate Professor

MemberMr. K.K Nath

of Oil India Ltd.Ex. G.M

Executive MemberMr. Bhaskar Barman, LLB

Advocate, High Court

Member

Mr. Nilamoni Moral, AFS

Board of Trust

MemberRegistrar

Brahmaputra College

MemberMr. Abhoy Deka

Retd. Govt. Teacher

Organisational Structure

Director

Dean (Professor)

Dy. Dean (Asso Prof.)

Asstt. Professor’s

Teaching Asstt. Teaching Asstt.

Lab Instructor

Asstt. Professor’s

Dy. Registrar

Registrar

Admin. Officer

Clerk

Grade- IV

PRO

Counselor

Finance Officer

Accounts Asstt.

Librarian

Bearer

Dy. Dean (Asso Prof.)

Chairman & Trustee

Science Humanities

Proposed view of Main Campus