Space and Rocket dynamics course

The Department of Physics, St Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Bangalore-560027, in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is conducting a Certificate course in Space and Rocket dynamics.

Topics covered during the course are:Elements of Astronomy and Astrophysics; Rocket dynamics; Solar Physics; Cosmology; Astrobiology

This is an inter-collegiate course of 120 hours duration conducted during week-ends.  This course will be open to BSc students with Physics as one of the major subjects. Selection will be based on an entrance test.

Students successfully completing the course requirements will receive a certificate issued jointly by St Joseph’s College and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

For details contact: Dr (Mrs) Achamma Thomas, Prof & HoD of Physics, St Joseph’s College. Ph: 080-22211429 Ex: 142, 143.

Diploma in Food Safety & Hygiene

All India Institute of Local Self Government Bangalore Branch invites applications from eligible candidates for the 15 months job-oriented course in diploma in food safety and hygiene.

Minimum Qualification: PUC (Science)/Home Science/D.Pharma or equivalent or Sanitary Inspectors Diploma course

Successful candidates will be eligible to get jobs as Food Analysts, Quality Controllers, Food Inspectors, Research Assistants etc., in Government undertakings/Corporate Bodies /private companies etc,

For details contact: Director, All India Institute of Local Self Government, No 1/1, 2nd Main Road, 6th Cross, Gandhinagar, Bangalore - 560 009.
Phone: 080-22261816/22311441/99450 11198
Website:www.aiilsg.org

International engineering course

The International centre of Applied Sciences a body, which is a part of Manipal Education, announced admissions for academic year 2007- 08. Now one can get an international Engineering degree wherein the student has the flexibility to do the first 2 years in India and the final 2 years at any of the listed Universities abroad.

Students also have the opportunities for a paid internship in the USA, UK and Australia. The foundation course at ICAS is according to the international curriculum.

Who is Eligible: Pass 10+2 (CBSE, ICSE, ‘A’ Levels, IB, HSC, OSSD, American High School Diploma or equivalent examination) with a minimum of 50 per cent marks or ‘C’ grade. English, Physics, Mathematics with Chemistry or Biotechnology or Computer Science or Biology as optional subjects. English, Physics, Mathematics with Chemistry or Computer Science or Engineering Drawing or Biology as optional subjects for admission to B. Arch. The total duration of the engineering course is four years.

For details contact: icasadmissions@manipal.edu or log onto www.icas.manipal.edu

BU’s PG courses

Bangalore University has invited applications for admission to Post-Graduate courses offered at Jnana Bharathi Campus, Central College Campus, PG Centre at Kolar and in affiliated colleges for the academic year 2007-08.
Eligible candidates seeking admission to post-graduate courses can obtain application form and prospectus at the branches of State Bank of Mysore listed below, on payment of Rs. 300 for General Merit/ Payment other category candidates and Rs. 150 for SC/ST/Cat-I candidates.

Outstation candidates can obtain application forms through post by sending a self-addressed envelope of A4 size (affixing a stamp of Rs. 50) along with a DD for the requisite amount as mentioned above, drawn in favour of Finance Officer, Bangalore University, Bangalore to Registrar, Bangalore University, Jnana Bharathi Campus, Bangalore-560056.

The application forms and Prospectus are available at branches of State Bank of Mysore viz.,: 1) K.G.Road, 2) Nagarabhavi (Jnanabharathi), 3) Basavanagudi, 4) Indiranagar, 5) Jayanagar 3rd Block, 6) Gowribidanur, 7) Kolar, 8) Koramangala, 9) Malleswaram, 10) Rajajinagar 1st Block.

Filled-in applications should be submitted to the Chairperson / Director / Co-ordinator of the concerned Post Graduate Departments at Jnana Bharathi Campus/ Central College Campus/PG Centre Kolar on or before August 11, 2007 and up to August 17, 2007 with a penal fee of Rs. 50.

IBMB’s part time programmes

The Institute of Biosciences and Molecular Biology (I.B.M.B.) offers various part-time programmes aimed to familiarise and expose undergraduate and post-graduate Life science, and B.Tech Biotechnology students to the modern concepts and techniques in Recombinant DNA Technology, Industrial and Microbial Technology, Gene Cloning Techniques and Immunotechnology.

Admissions for 2007- 2008 are in progress for the various courses at IBMB that includes.
Diploma in Industrial and Microbial Technology; Certificate course in Recombinant DNA Technology (Gene Cloning);

Certificate course in Immunotechnology

The objective of these part-time programmes is to introduce the students to molecular, recombinant DNA techniques and immunotechniques, which have led to the explosion in our knowledge of fundamental biological processes. These courses consist of theory and practical classes, which make the students more competent and equipped with practical skills and prepare the students for professional careers in Life Science or Biotechnology organisations.

For course description and registrations contact IBMB, at 2nd Floor Vandana Arcade, above GK Vale, 8th B Main, 2th Cross, 4th Block Jayanagar, Bangalore-560011 or call 41210193 / 9844058043 / 9845326749.