Self Study Report, May 2015 Page 290
St. Albert’s College, Ernakulam
Department of Mathematics
1. Name of the department : MATHEMATICS
2. Year of Establishment : 1947
3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D.,
Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.)
Ph.D Course Work (2012)
Research Leading to Ph.D (1998)
M.Sc Mathematics (1964)
B.Sc.Mathematics (1947)
4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved
Course Department
B.Sc. Chemistry
B.Sc. Vocational Chemistry Chemistry
B.Sc. Physics Physics
B.B.A Management
M.Sc. Space Science Space Science (Physics)
M.Sc. Aquaculture Aquaculture
M.Sc. Zoology Zoology
M.B.A Management
B.Voc. Vocational
5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise)
Programme System
B.Sc Mathematics CBCSS
M.Sc Mathematics CSS
Course Work Semester and Grading
Ph.D Semester and Grading
Self Study Report, May 2015 Page 291
St. Albert’s College, Ernakulam
6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments
Complementary Course for B.Sc Chemistry
Complementary Course for B.Sc Physics
Complementary Course for B.Sc Voc.Chemistry
Complementary Course for B.B.A
M.Sc Space Science
M.Sc Zoology and M.Sc Aquaculture
M.B.A
Quantitative Aptitude (Mathematics) for CPT Conducted by Commerce
Dept.
7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign
institutions, etc.
Nil
8. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons
Nil
9. Number of Teaching posts
Particulars Sanctioned Filled
Professors - -
Associate Professors 3 3
Asst. Professors 6 6
Statistics
Particulars Sanctioned Filled
Asst. Professors 1 0
Self Study Report, May 2015 Page 292
St. Albert’s College, Ernakulam
10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization,
(D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,)
Name Qualification
Designation Specialization No.of
Years of Experience
No.of Ph.D Students
guided for the last 4
yrs
Sri.N.Ramachandran
M.Sc Head & Asso.Prof.
Combinatorics & Differential
Equation 33 -
Sri.Edwin Tomson M.Sc, M.Phil
Asso.Prof. Real Analysis & Coding Theory
25 -
Dr.Alexander Mendez
M.Sc, B.Ed Asso.Prof
Graph theory &
Cryptography 24 -
Dr.Shery Fernandez
M.Sc, M.Phil & Ph.D
Assis.Prof.
Fuzzy Mathematic &
Functional Analysis
9 -
Dr. Sabu M.C M.Sc,M.Phil & Ph.D
Assis.Prof.
Differential Geometry &Linear Algebra
9 -
Sri.Bernard K.A M.Sc Assis.Prof. Real Analysis 2 -
Smt. Golda Mary Joseph
M.Sc, M.Phil
Assis.Prof. Abstract Algebra
3 -
Smt. Jeema Jose M.Sc, M.Phil
Assis.Prof. Graph Theory 3 -
Smt.Divya Mary Daise S M.Sc Assis Prof Fuzzy Algbera 4 -
11. List of senior visiting faculty
Dr.Souriar Sebastian(Retd.Prof. St.Albert’s Co llege, Ernakulam)
Prof.V.P.G Marar (Retd. Prof. St.Albert’s College, Ernakulam)
Prof. P.B.Surendran (Retd. Prof. St.Albert’s College, Ernakulam)
Dr.Mathew Varkey(TKM College of Engineering, Kollam)
Dr.Romeo P.G (CUSAT)
Self Study Report, May 2015 Page 293
St. Albert’s College, Ernakulam
12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled(programme
wise) by temporary faculty
Programme % of Lectures and
Practical Classes
B.Sc. Mathematics 20
M.Sc. Mathematics 10
Course Work 0
Ph. D. 0
13. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise)
B.Sc. Mathematics : 25 : 1 M.Sc. Mathematics : 12 : 1
14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff;
sanctioned and filled
Nil
15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil / PG.
Name Qualification
Sri. N.Ramachandran M.Sc.
Sri. Edwin Tomson M.Sc., M.Phil.
Dr. Alexander Mendez M.Sc., B.Ed & Ph.D.
Dr. Shery Fernandez M.Sc., M.Phil & Ph.D.
Dr. M.C Sabu M.Sc., M.Phil. & Ph.D.
Sri. Bernard K.A M.Sc.
Smt. Golda Mary Joseph M.Sc., M.Phil.
Smt. Jeema Jose M.Sc., M.Phil.
Self Study Report, May 2015 Page 294
St. Albert’s College, Ernakulam
16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International
funding agencies and grants received
Ongoing Minor Project
Sl.No: Name National/International Funding
Agency
1 Dr. M.C. Sabu National UGC
Recently Granted Minor Project (2015)
Sl.No: Name National/International Funding
Agency
1 Sri. Edwin Tomson National UGC
2 Dr. Alexander
Mendez National UGC
3 Dr. Shery
Fernandez National UGC
4 Mr. Bernard K A National UGC
Completed Minor Project
Sl.No: Name National/International Funding
Agency
1 Dr. Shery Fernandez (2011) National UGC
2 Dr. Sabu M C (2011) National UGC
17. Departmental projects funded by DST - FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and
total grants received
Funding Agencies Total Grants Received
UGC Rs. 29804
Self Study Report, May 2015 Page 295
St. Albert’s College, Ernakulam
18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University
Rev. Dr.A.O.Konnully Memorial Research Centre Recognized by
Mahatma Gandhi University in 1998
Centre for Ph.D Course Work Recognized by the University in 2012
19. Publications:
a) Publication per faculty 41/9
∗ Number o f papers pub lished in peer reviewed journa ls (na t iona l /
international) by faculty and students
Dr.Souriar Sebastian :24 nos
Sri.Edwin Tomson : 2 nos
Dr .Alexander Mendez : 5 nos
Dr. Shery Fernandez : 6 nos
Dr.Sabu : 7 nos
∗ Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web o f
Science, Scopus, Humanit ies Internat iona l Complete, Dare Database
- Internationa l Socia l Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.)
Prof. Alexander Mendez : 2 nos
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated
IGNOU
Sri. N Ramachandran
Dr. Sabu M C Ms. Neethu Jacob
AIM
Dr. Sabu M C
Sri. Alexander Mendez Ms. Neethu Jacob
CA
Sri. Alexander Mendez Dr. Shery Fernandez
Sri. Bernard K.A
CUSAT Prof. Edwin Tomson
SC/ST Employment Guidance Bureau
Prof. N Ramachandran
NAVADARSAN Dr. Sabu M C
Self Study Report, May 2015 Page 296
St. Albert’s College, Ernakulam
Other Programs conducted to generate income
1. Certificate Course in Numerical Ability
2. Bridge Course
21. Faculty as members in a) National committees : 4
b) International Committees : 3 c) Editorial Boards : 8 22. Student projects
a. Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter
departmental/programme : 100%
b. Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the
institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/ other agencies : 0
23. Awards / Recognitions received by faculty and students
Annexure XV
Students
Name Awards/Recognitions
Amith Peaceable (I.B.Sc ) Gold medal in Tent Pitching (National, 2013)
Mahendra Nath (I.B.Sc ) Gold medal in Tent Pitching (National, 2013)
Milna Maria Mendez 4th Rank for M.Sc (M.G.University, 2011)
Rasiya 6thRank for M.Sc (M.G.University, 2011)
Remya 8th Rank for M.Sc (M.G University, 2011)
Shincy David 10th Rank for M.Sc (.G.University, 2011)
Dejisha Devasy 10th Rank for M.Sc (.G.University, 2011)
Self Study Report, May 2015 Page 297
St. Albert’s College, Ernakulam
Anjali Varghese (I.B.Sc ) Second Prize in 19th Mathematics Camp(CMS, 2013)
Don Thomas (I.B.Sc ) Qualified CPT
Aynosh Michael(III.B.Sc ) Union Chairman, St.Albert,s College
Arun Rajesh (III.B.Sc ) UUC, M.G.University
Sreejith K R Kerala Cricket Team Member
24. List of eminent academicians and scientists / vis itors to the department
Prof. P Veeramani - IIT Madras
Prof. P Vinodkumar - Head, RSET
Dr.T.P.Johnson - CUSAT
Mr.Vijay - USA
25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of
funding a) National
Seminar Source of Funding
Fractals and Chaos 2010 UGC
Applications of Fuzzy Mathematics in
Image Processing & Medical Diagnosis, April 2013 UGC
Exact Solutions of Einstein’s Field Equations 2014 UGC
a) International - Nil
26. Student profile programme/course wise:
Name of the
Course/programme
(refer question no. 4)
Applications
received
Selected Enrolled
Pass
percentage *M *F
B.Sc Mathematics (2013) 33 11 22 97
B.Sc Mathematics 2014 28 11 17 100
Self Study Report, May 2015 Page 298
St. Albert’s College, Ernakulam
M.Sc Mathematics 18 0 18 78
27. Diversity of Students
Name of the
Course
% of
students
from the
same state
% of students
from other States
% of students
from abroad
B.Sc Mathematics 100% 0 0
M.Sc Mathematics 100% 0 0
Ph.D Course Work 100% 0 0
28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations
such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc.?
Dominic P Joseph - 2013 DECEMBER CSIR NET
Jineesh - 2012 DECEMBER CSIR NET
Bernard K A - 2010 JUNE CSIR NET
Don Thomas - 2013 JUNE CPT
29. Student progression
Student progression
Against % enrolled
UG to PG 31
PG to M.Phil. 0
PG to Ph.D. 0
Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral 0
Employed
• Campus selection
• Other than campus recruitment
10
45
Entrepreneurship/Self-
employment 4
Self Study Report, May 2015 Page 299
St. Albert’s College, Ernakulam
30. Details of Infrastructural facilities
a) Internet facilities for Staff & Students
Two Computers with Internet are provided for Staff and Students
b) Class rooms with ICT facility
Laptop-1 (DELL)
LCD projector-Sharp note vision -1
White board -1 nos.
c) Computer Lab
Computers – 8 nos
Fan- 3 (Sealing fan-1, Wall mount -2)
Tube – 5 nos
Fixed tables can keep 15 sets of computers
Length of the Lab - 6 m
Breadth of the Lab -5 m
Revolving chair-12 numbers
31. Numbe r of students receiving financial assistance from college,
university,
Government or other agencies
Higher Education Scholarship - 02
Central Sector Scholarships - 02
Post Matric Scholarship - 15
Mohammed Koya - 05
Muslim Nadar - 01
State Merit - 01
College Endowments - 06
32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops
/ seminar) with external experts
Self Study Report, May 2015 Page 300
St. Albert’s College, Ernakulam
Special Lectures
1. Lecture on Anti-Harasment Bill For Womens
2. Talk on Online Teaching and E-Learning
Enrichment Programme
Expert Lecture on “Multivariate Calculus and Fourier Transforms”
33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning
Seminar Oriented
Project Oriented
Participatory
ICT Supported
34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension
activities
Food Festival Conducted by M.Sc Students
Visit to Relief Settlement, Palluruthy by teachers and students of the Dept.
Conducted CSIR – NET Coaching
Conducted Bridge Course for weak students
Remedial Coaching
35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans
Strengths
A very well Known Centre of Research in Mathematics since the period of Rev
Dr.A.O.Konnully who was the first person to receive Ph.D in Mathematics from
Kerala University
Department has coherent group of very qualified teachers who are also resource
persons and Master Trainers for the programs like Nurture, Inspire, Census ,
Elections etc
Students are trained in Numerical Ability, Communication Skills, Social
Awareness Programs, Personality Development programs other than usual U.G
Self Study Report, May 2015 Page 301
St. Albert’s College, Ernakulam
and P.G
Very well placed Alumni
MOU with NAVADARSHAN for training students in mathematics and
preparing them for Mathematics Olympiad and NTSE
Weaknesses
Latest information on the subject are not obtained due to the lack of Journals and
e - Journals
Opportunity
New Courses (Integrated Degree and Add On Courses) to enhance Job
Opportunity
Improve the relations with the industries related to Subject
Giving Classes for Numerical Skills, Communication Skills, Personality
Development and Social Awareness on Regular Basis
Conducting programs like Nurture, Inspire and Training for O lympiads
Improving Academic Quality of the faculty members by attending FIP’s
CHALLENGES
IISc, IIT’s etc are starting regular Degree courses
Vacancies of faculty members are not filled
Evaluation standard, conduct of Exams, results announcements of our
University and Autonomy to neighboring colleges
Lack of library use by the Students
Shortage of Company’s in the campus placement depending upon the subjects
Actions Planned to mitigate the threats
Start New Courses According to latest trend
Fill the vacant posts of teachers
Compete for Autonomy
Encourage students to use library