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St. Joseph’s College of Engineering
Value Added Cources
Value Added Cources

The Department of Biotechnology conducted a

Value-Added Course on “Drug Discovery” for IV Year

students from 15.09.2025 to 19.09.2025. The
program aimed to provide insights into the stages

of drug discovery, including target identification,

screening, lead optimization and regulatory

aspects. Expert lectures and interactive sessions
helped students understand modern drug

development techniques and recent advances in

pharmaceutical research. The course successfully
enhanced students’ knowledge, skills and career

awareness in the field of drug discovery.

Hands-on training
Hands-on training

Dr. G. Baskar from the Department of

Biotechnology, organized a DST-FIST

supported one-day hands-on training on
Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer on

26th September 2025. The program

provided practical training and skill
development in advanced analytical

techniques to students from various

colleges. The workshop aimed to enhance

understanding of instrumental analysis,
promote hands-on learning, and

encourage scientific curiosity among

participants. The event saw active

participation and engagement from the
students, fostering a collaborative and

interactive learning environment.

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