B.Sc.Computer Science

The Department of Computer Science was established in the year 2002 and is one of the earliest Computer Science department in the Kannur University. Currently, it has 11 faculty members and over 120 students working towards their Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. In addition, it actively participates in select off-campus programmes. The department attracts high quality students from all over India and has an impressive placement record. While many graduates choose to join some of the best institutions of higher learning in the world, some choose to chase their dream taking a path that is less travelled like taking the social welfare route or liberal arts based vocations. One of the strengths of the department is its strong entrepreneurial culture and many students have successfully involved themselves in creating entrepreneurial ventures some of which have gone fully commercial within a short span of time.

Duration  :  6 semesters
Sub           :  Mathematics and Statistics
Eligibility :  +2 Science or equivalent with Mathematics
Seats        :  35

Objective

• To uplift the contributions to the world of technology by making our students up-to-date and apt.
• Not only to make them eligible to get a job, but also to prepare them to be an entrepreneur.
• Practice results in perfection. Here practical classes are as important as theory classes.
• Club activities to make learning more active and attractive both in and out of syllabus.
• Real time scenario is more important in the field of technology, and for that the students have high end computers, softwares and high speed internet availability with an intranet.

Features

• Industrially experienced and academically qualified teachers.
• Air conditioned lab facility, with best computers available in the market.
• High speed internet facility with Optical fiber connection.
• Intranet to enter real time scenario.
• Job opportunities in MNC’s, Government sectors and also as an entrepreneur.

B.Sc.Microbiology

The Department of Microbiology was started in the year 2002 with a vision to deliver quality education in most modern and recent science disciplines tailored specifically for the educationally backward north Malabar region. The idea was to enable people of this region make use of the massive career potentials offered by these progressing science arena. The courses are premeditated to mold such professional Microbiologists to cope with the competency and aptitude demanded by the modern Science sectors globally. Till date, 13 batches of under graduates and 11 batches of Post graduates have successfully finished their courses and most of these students were placed in various organizations in India and abroad. The Department provides state of the art facilities furnished with well-designed laboratories, sophisticated instruments and a reference library with a torrent of vivid books and reference materials. The unparalleled faculty, well qualified and highly experienced with their unique specialization areas, field training experience, and motivational skills adds up to the success of the Department. For the real aspirants of professional Microbiology graduation, the Department of Microbiology of Sir Syed Institute for Technical Studies stands out as a bonafide destination.

Duration  :  6 semesters
Sub           :  Chemistry & Physiology
Eligibility :  +2 Science or Equivalent with Biology
Seats        :  35

Objective

• To educate and train students in the field of Microbiology.
• To impart basic skills and knowledge for further education in this field.
• Provides ample laboratory time to build lab experience.
• Prepare them for higher education, through seminar, researches, presentations and lab works.

Features

• Qualified and highly experienced faculty with their unique specialization areas & field training experience.
• Research level laboratory with instruments like UV spectrometer, PCR, ELISA plate reader, Phase contrast & Stereo microscopes etc.
• Reference library with books and reference materials with a focus on research.
• Special hands-on training in Clinical microbiology.
• Interactive tutorial system with special focus on personality improvement.
• Curricular activities like Industry visits, Seminars, Symposiums and exhibitions.

B.Sc.Biochemistry

The Department of Biochemistry was started in the year of 2008 and had been offering BSc. Biochemistry degree in life science, with subsidiary subject- Biotechnology and Microbiology. The department also provides Biochemistry as a complementary subject for BSc. Biotechnology and post-graduation courses (MSc. BT & MB). The department offers excellent lab facilities for the students, to mold them to pursue a good career in different fields like: Research /Diagnostic /Industrial/ Hospitals and specialty laboratories. The department is proud of its distinction as the best performing dept. of the university in Academic excellence.

Duration  :  6 semesters
Sub           :  Biotechnology & Microbiology
Eligibility : +2 Science or equivalent with Biology & Chemistry
Seats        :  25

Objective

• To promote basic understanding and provide ample practices in Biochemical field.
• To enable students to learn different opportunities in the field of science and technology.
• To train students for acquiring better understanding of lab equipment.
• To develop the student's personality as a whole to become tomorrow's competent professionals.
• Real time scenario is more important in the field of technology, and for that the students have high end computers, softwares and high speed internet availability with an intranet.

Features

• Faculty with academic experience and qualification.
• Innovative Curriculum with 50% of time in laboratory training.
• Better practical sessions with high grade equipment.
• Students completing this course has progressed to PG programmes and also been placed in National and Multi-National Companies, also in government sectors.

B.Sc.Biotechnology

Biotechnology is one of the top career choices made by students in India. There are a lot of career opportunities in this field. Graduates can seek employment in chemical industries, agricultural sectors, pharmaceutical and manufacturing industries. Professionals in this career can also opt for teaching jobs in universities and colleges. Bio-technologists can seek employment in research laboratories, which are run by government or private sector. Professionals can seek job opportunities in private sectors such as food processing and agro based industries, pharmaceutical firms and aquaculture. Environmental experts are also employed in different government agencies and private institutions. Biotechnologists can also opt for science writer in media houses. The department has full-fledged and fully equipped research and teaching facilities that include Molecular Biology Laboratory, Cell and Tissue Culture Laboratory, Microbiology and Biochemistry laboratories. The department also holds the required equipments in modern Biotechnology like PCR, Automated electronic gel electrophoresis system, Spin Column based DNA & RNA purification system, Vacuum manifold technology, Semi dry blotting system, Recombinant protein purification system etc. The center is also equipped with water and soil testing facilities. The Department of Biotechnology has been functioning with 2 programmes (B.Sc. Biotechnology & M.Sc. Biotechnology) under Kannur University.

Duration  :  6 semesters
Sub           :  Biochemistry & Microbiology
Eligibility :  +2 Science or equivalent with Biology
Seats        :  25

Objective

• To educate and train students in industrial Biotechnology.
• To impart basic skills and knowledge for further education in the field of Biotechnology.
• Provides ample laboratory time to build lab experience.
• Prepare them for higher education, through seminar, researches, presentations and lab works.

Features

• Interactive teaching sessions.
• 60% of time in laboratory training.
• Weekly seminars on advanced topics.
• Mandatory research project at the end of term.
• Biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry.
• Higher degree in India or abroad.

B.Sc Psychology

The Department of Psychology was started in the year of 2020 and had been offering BSc. Psychology degree with subsidiary subject- Physiology and Statistics. Psychology as a discipline focuses on the study of psychological processes and behaviours of individuals there by contributing towards individual and social well being. The issues and concerns of the world today have significant behavioural components and there solution will necessarily involve the applications of psychological principles. A student of psychology programme has to acquire skills and that would help them in their personal growth and development. The courses are based on disciplinary developments and relate to both Indian cultural ethos and contemporary realities.

Psychology students gradually aware of their own personality, motivation, aptitude, and other mental process allowing them to become more introspective and appreciate the uniqueness of others. This encourage empathetic engagement which improves their personal and professional lives. Depending on their advanced studies and personal interests , they would be well-positioned to pursue in both the arts and science.

Duration  :  6 semesters
Eligibility :  +2 or equivalent from the recognized board.
Sub           :  Physiology & Statistics
Seats        :  25

Objective

• Understand the nature and basic concepts of individual differences, cognitive processes and social behavior.
• Analyze and evaluate the psychological process behind human behavior in social, community, clinical and organizational setting through self- development practices, experiments, psychometric testing, field exposures.
• Conceptualize the importance and role of experimental, clinical, counselling, health and positive psychology.
• Practice scientific inquiry and critical thinking in the process of understanding human behavior.
• Assimilate the nature and reasons of human behaviour with reference to his/ her environment and demonstrate ethical and social responsibility in a diverse world.

Features

• Faculty with academic and practical experience.
• Innovative Curriculum
• IT lab and library facility with internet availability.
• Advanced pedagogical practices
• Community Service
• An opportunity to complete directed research project and write a supervised dissertation under the guidance of a faculty.
• Students completing BSc has opportunity to PG degree in various areas of Psychology in India and Abroad.
• Employability
• Students Friendly

BBA

The Department of Management Studies is a premier wing of Sir Syed Institute for Technical Studies with a clearly defined approach for creating quality managers and entrepreneurs required to face the challenges of the corporate sector. The department offers undergraduate courses in BBA (Business Administration) that is challenging and specifically designed to develop and enhance career opportunities and to contribute in the dissemination of academic and applied knowledge in business management.
The department has a reputation for innovative programme design, up-to-date curriculum, quality courseware, personalized instruction and strong industry interface. In a short span of time, business administration course has grown impressively and achieved widespread recognition from industry and academic circle. The programme is designed to provide knowledge and skills, both functional and integrative, in the field of business with emphasis on leadership, entrepreneurship and ethics. In order to incorporate the mission of the institute the department focuses on developing an entrepreneurial society with professional orientation and global outlook deep-rooted in social sensitivity.

Duration  :  6 semesters
Eligibility : +2 or equivalent with Commerce or business studies. For non-commerce aggregate 45% marks
Seats        :  40

Objective

• To promote basic understanding of business and management practices in 21st century organizations among students.
• To enable students to learn different key managerial practices followed by the corporate in the international market.
• To train students for acquiring good communication, interpersonal and entrepreneurial skills.
• To develop the student personality as a whole to become tomorrow's competent professionals.

Features

• Faculty with academic and industrial experience.
• Innovative Curriculum.
• Better Placement prospectus.
• Students completing BBA has progressed to PG programmes in MIB/MBA and also been placed in National and Multi-National Companies.

Bcom with CA

This programme is of recent origin and only a few colleges are offering this course. Along with commercial subjects students are imparted with knowledge in computer language and programmes .We have a well-equipped computer lab.

Duration  :  6 semesters
Eligibility : +2 or equivalent with Commerce or business studies. For non-commerce aggregate 45% marks.
Seats        :  50

Objective

• To enable students to learn different key business practices which is in the national and international market.
• To train students for acquiring good communication, interpersonal and entrepreneurial skills. To develop the student personality as a whole to become tomorrow's competent professionals.

Features

• Faculty with academic and industrial experience.
• Innovative Curriculum.
• Better Placement prospects.
• Students completing B.Com. have undergone programmes and also been placed in National and Multi-National Companies.
• Students are given an opportunity to sharpen their skills in team management, leadership, time management through an out-bound programme.

Bcom Finanace

This programme is focused on financial aspects of business, financial management. Income Tax, GST, service Tax are taught under this programme. Those who wish to pursue studies in finance and Accounting are benefitted by this course.

Duration  :  6 semesters
Eligibility : +2 or equivalent with Commerce or business studies. For non-commerce aggregate 45% marks.
Seats        :  40

Objective

• To enable students to learn different key business practices which is in the national and international market.
• To train students for acquiring good communication, interpersonal and entrepreneurial skills.
• To develop the student personality as a whole to become tomorrow's competent professionals.

Features

• Faculty with academic and industrial experience.
• Innovative Curriculum.
• Better Placement prospects.
• Students completing B.Com have undergone programmes and also been placed in National and Multi-National Companies.
• Students are given an opportunity to sharpen their skills in team management, leadership, time management through an out-bound programme.

BA English

English language and literature enhances language acquisition and at the same time provides endless job opportunity for the job seekers, in and out of India. The subject also provides learners an insight into the paradigm shift that is happening around the world through social media based language learning. Here a student can develop and delve deep into the world of literature and can achieve success in all walks of life.

Duration  :  6 semesters
Sub           :  Journalism & British history
Eligibility : +2 or equivalent with any stream
Seats        :  30

Objective

• Being a language of global importance, learning English paves way for infinite opportunities in career development, and we make sure that we provide it for our students.
• The course has been designed in such a way as to make the learning process enjoyable and rewarding for the students.
• To make the class room a learner-centered, breaking from the teacher oriented class room.
• Exercises and tasks are assigned to students to make them proficient in the language as well as making them aware of the major trends in English department.

Features

• Provides quality English education.
• Help students to grow their maximum level and to develop self-confidence through interaction.
• Kindle leadership qualities by providing a sound background in life skill education and other language trainings like group discussions, debates etc.
• Job oriented grooming under the proper guidance of well qualified faculty members.
• An atmosphere for the overall growth giving emphasis on discipline, politeness, manners and courteous behavior.
• IT lab and library facility with internet availability.

BA Economics

In our Institution the BA. Economics was started in 2013.Various programmes and classes are conducted by the department in coordination with the faculty members, and other resource persons. Economics comes close to the understanding of the practical life of humans. The growth and power of the economies of the world may be explained and would also depend on the intellect of the economists. Hence, economists have the privilege in their hands in shaping the future of the world. Well trained economists are in huge demand not only in India but also across the world for rapidly globalizing economic scenario.

Duration  :  6 semesters
Sub           :  Population Studies & Development Economics
Eligibility : +2 or equivalent with any stream
Seats        :  40

Objective

• To demonstrate students’ knowledge of the fundamental and technical concepts of economics.
• To train students to apply the basic theories of economics in critical thinking and problem solving.
• To enable the students to demonstrate a sense of responsibility and a capacity to do service.
• To develop understanding of career options available and establish career objectives.

Features

• Faculty which is the best that economic society can provide.
• Innovative and interactive Curriculum with Computer lab facility.
• Better Placement opportunities on both public and private sectors.
• Students completing this stream has progressed to PG programmes and also been placed in National and Multi-National Companies.

Bcom Marketing

Marketing has gained importance in this modern era .All business activities start with marketing. Today everything needs marketing. Under this programme students are imparted knowledge in various aspects of marketing

Duration  :  6 semesters
Eligibility : +2 or equivalent with Commerce or business studies. For non-commerce aggregate 45% marks
Seats        :  40

Objective

• To enable students to learn different key business practices which is in the national and international market.
• To train students for acquiring good communication, interpersonal and entrepreneurial skills.
• To develop the student personality as a whole to become tomorrow's competent professionals.

Features

• Faculty with academic and industrial experience.
• Innovative Curriculum.
• Better Placement prospects.
• Students completing B.Com have undergone programmes and also been placed in National and Multi-National Companies.
• Students are given an opportunity to sharpen their skills in team management, leadership, time management through an out-bound programme.

Bcom Co-orperation

This is a traditional programme which is there in almost all aided colleges. Under this programme students are able to learn the history of corporation, accounting etc. The real advantage is that there are openings in a number of co-operative organizations. There is no need of undergoing a separate co-operative training.

Duration  :  6 semesters
Eligibility : +2 or equivalent with Commerce or business studies. For non-commerce aggregate 45% marks
Seats        :  50

Objective

• To enable students to learn different key business practices which is in the national and international market.
• To train students for acquiring good communication, interpersonal and entrepreneurial skills.
• To develop the student personality as a whole to become tomorrow's competent professionals.

Features

• Faculty with academic and industrial experience.
• Innovative Curriculum.
• Better Placement prospects.
• Students completing B.Com. Have undergone programmes and also been placed in National and Multi-National Companies.
• Students are given an opportunity to sharpen their skills in team management, leadership, time management through an out-bound programme.

M.Sc.Computer Science

Evolutionary changes in the field of education world over have not much reduced the importance of traditional under graduation programmes. These courses have and will have continued utility in academia. The Department of Computer Science was established in the year 2002 and is one of the earliest Computer Science departments in the Kannur University. Currently, it has 11 faculty members and over 120 students working towards their Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. In addition, it actively participates in select off-campus programmes.

Duration  :  4 semesters
Eligibility : B.Sc. In following subjects with not less than 50% marks or equivalent GPA Core Course/Part III excluding subsidiaries/Complimentary Courses. Computer Science/Electronics/Physics/Statistics at degree level or any degree with physics and Mathematics at HSE Level.
Seats        :  30

Objective

• To uplift the contributions to the world of technology by making our students up-to-date and apt.
• Not only to make them eligible to get a job, but also to prepare them to be an entrepreneur.
• Practice results perfection. Here practical classes are as important as theory classes.
• Club activities to make students more active towards learning both in and out of syllabus.
• Real time scenario is more important in the field of technology, and for that the students have high end computers, softwares and high speed internet availability with an intranet.

Features

• Industrially experienced and academically qualified teachers.
• Air conditioned lab facility, with best computers the market can provide.
• High speed internet facility with Optical fibre connection.
• Intranet to enter real time scenario.
• Job opportunities in MNC’s, Government sectors and also as an entrepreneur.

M.Sc.Microbiology

Post Graduate Department of Microbiology is a prestigious and prominent division under the Kannur University and offers a Post Graduate Degree (M.Sc. Microbiology) and an Undergraduate Degree (B.Sc. Microbiology). Heap of university ranks bagged by our students at the M.Sc. & B.Sc. examinations in the past few years itself reflects the reward for our motto -“uncompromised in quality of education and adamant in discipline”. Microbiology is a contemporary segment of Science evolving with high end career prospects across the globe. Microbiologists get trained about such tiny organisms like virus, bacteria, fungus, algae and parasites and their interaction with human beings and environment. The enormous research conducted in the arena of Microbiology has led to the emergence of diversified branches of Microbiology such as Medical Microbiology, Food Microbiology, Industrial Microbiology, Agricultural Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology etc., to name a few. The scope of Microbiology is endless and it proposes job opportunities across numerous zones including, but not limited to health care institutions, food industries, dairies, pharmaceutical companies, agriculture sector, research field, waste water and sewage treatment plants, beverages, bottled water plants and the like.

Duration  :  4 semesters
Eligibility : Bachelors Degree in any of the subjects such Biotechnology/ Chemistry/ Biochemistry/ Zoology/ Botany/Plant Science/ LifeScience/ Microbiology or any other subjects with Microbiology/ Biotechnology as one of the subjects of study at UG level with not less than 50% of marks or equivalent GPA in core course/ Part III excluding Complimentary Course /subsidiaries.
Seats        :  20

Objective

• To educate and train students in the field of Microbiology.
• To impart basic skills and knowledge for further education in this field.
• Provides ample laboratory time to build lab experience.
• Prepare them for attain a better future, through proper higher education by seminar, researches, presentations and lab works.

Features

• Qualified and highly experienced faculty with their unique specialization areas & field training experience.
• Research level laboratory with instruments like UV spectrometer, PCR, ELISA plate reader, Phase contrast & Stereo microscopes etc.
• Reference library with books and reference materials with a focus on research.
• Special hands-on training in Clinical microbiology.
• Interactive tutorial system with special focus on personality improvement.
• Curricular activities like Industry visits, Seminars, Symposiums and exhibitions.

M.Sc.Biotechnology

With the vision “To promote education and research in different avenues of Biotechnology for the benefit of students and society” the PG department of Biotechnology was started in the year 2004. The department with a superior academic environment aims at providing opportunity for higher education. The members of the faculty are highly qualified and have specialization in different fields. This department maintains an excellent record of accomplishments, by securing 25 university ranks since 2007. Four of our students have successfully completed their research and have been awarded PhD till June 2018. CSIR/ICAR/NET/JRF has been awarded to 7 of our students. Also 10 of our students have bagged CSIR/INSPIRE/DBT/KSTEC fellowships. During the past 14 years around 40 PG dissertations under different areas of Biotechnology were brought out by this department. Apart from this two gene sequences have been deposited in Gene Bank in the year 2011 and 2016 respectively. The department has organized several seminars, symposiums, Training programmes and exhibitions since 2008. The department has full-fledged and fully equipped research and teaching facilities that include Molecular Biology Laboratory, Cell and Tissue Culture Laboratory, Microbiology and Biochemistry laboratories. The department also holds the required equipments in modern Biotechnology like PCR, Automated electronic gel electrophoresis system, Spin Column based DNA & RNA purification system, Vacuum manifold technology, Semi dry blotting system, Recombinant protein purification system etc. The centre is also equipped with water and soil testing facilities.The Department of Biotechnology has been functioning with 2 programmes (B.Sc Biotechnology & M.Sc Biotechnology) under Kannur University.

Duration  :  4 semesters
Eligibility : Eligibility : Bachelors Degree in any of the subjects such Biotechnology/ Chemistry/ Biochemistry/ Zoology/ Botany/Plant Science/ LifeScience/ Microbiology or any other subjects with Microbiology/ Biotechnology as one of the subjects of study at UG level with not less than 50% of marks or equivalent GPA in core course/ Part III excluding Complimentary Course /subsidiaries.
Seats        :  20

Objective

• It acts as a stepping stone for aspiring students willing to pursue research and employment opportunities in academia or industry.
• Hands-on training and mandatory research projects help students by providing knowledge and technical experience of problem-solving in a research environment.
• M.Sc. students feel confident while facing technical issues, interviews etc.
• Most of the M.Sc. Biotechnology graduates seek either higher degree by research or employment.

Features

• Interactive teaching sessions.
• 60% of time in laboratory training.
• Weekly seminars on advanced topics.
• Mandatory research project at the end of term.
• Biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry.
• Higher education opportunities in India or abroad.