Jyoti Vihar, Burla-768019, Orissa
ADMISSION OPEN FOR 2011-12
ADVERTISEMENT AGAINST VACCANCY AFTER FIRST ROUND ADMISSION
LAST DATE OF APPLICATION: 8/8/2011
About the Department:
A Centre for Food Science and Technology has been established at the University in collaboration with Department of Home Science, School of Life Sciences and School of Chemistry. Presently, the following facilities are available at the three collaborating departments which will cater to the requirements of the students of this programme.The course is a balanced one,comprising science and engineering papers during the semesters.
FACILITIES
Ø State of art laboratory facilities
Ø Eminent faculty members
Ø Internet connected (24 x7) campus
Ø Supported by Ministry of Food processing Industries, Govt. of India
Ø Hands on training in wet lab and dry lab experiments
Ø Industry oriented project at end semester
Ø Department will be tied up with several Food and beverage industry for training and placement
Scope & Career Prospects:
The food industry is the fifth largest industry in the country. Currently, it generates employment for about 20 lakhs people and will generate new jobs to the extent of 2.5 lakhs every year. It is estimated that the ratio of various types of jobs available in today’s scenario in the country are: i). Factory production: 60%; ii). Research & Development (R&D): 15%; iii). Government laboratories: 3%; IV). Teaching: 2%; v). Other jobs: 20%. The stepping-in of multi-national companies (MNCs) has further increased job prospects and lucrative salary packages in this industry. There is a plethora of opportunities for Food technologists and Food Scientists, mainly in institutions like processing industries, hotels, food industries, quality control, hospitals, packaging industries, distilleries, bakery industries, soft drink factories, product design, pharmaceutical industry, biochemical engineering, spice, cereal and rice mills etc. Some of the exciting opportunities available as a career in Food Science include; new product development and product improvement; food packaging; technical service and sales; food safety; and regulatory food inspection and quality control.
About the Curriculum
1. (M.TECH –FOOD SC & TECH.)
M.Tech. In Food Science & Technology is an interdisciplinary Programme and will run at the department of Home Science in collaboration with the School of Life Sciences and School of Chemistry from the Academic Session 2011-2012 on self financing basis.
This M. Tech course is full-time credit-based (Total 80 Credit Hours) and of two years duration. It comprises of four semesters, consisting of theory and practical papers, Term paper, Industrial tour, Seminar and Project. The semesters are comprise of-
FOOD ENGINEERING (UPSTREAM,DOWNSTREAM),
POSTHARVEST PROCESSING,
FOOD CHEMISTRY,
FOOD MICROBIOLOGY,
FERMENTATION TECHNOLOGY ETC
Elective Papers to be floated are
- Protein Technology
- Technology of Dairy Products
- Technology of cereals, pulses and oilseeds
- Post harvest management of fruits and vegetables
- Bakery and Confectionary Technology
- Beverages and Snacks food Technology
Intake capacity: 20
Eligibility: A candidate having Master Degree in any Science Subject with minimum 45% marks or B.E and B. Tech degree holder in related subjects of four years study with a minimum of 45% marks or equivalent CGPA are eligible
2. (M. Sc. –FOOD SC & NUTRITION.)
M.Sc In Food Science & Nutrition is an interdisciplinary Programme and will run at the department of Home Science from the Academic Session 2011-2012 on. self financing basis. This M. Sc course is full-time credit-based (Total 80 Credit Hours) and of two years duration. It comprises of four semesters, consisting of theory and practical papers, Term paper, Seminar and Dissertation work. Elective Papers to be floated are
- Nutrition through lifecycle
- Problems in Human Nutrition
- Food Processing Technologies
- Food Service Management
- Nutrition & Health .
Eligibility: Any Science Graduate or any Technical/ Professional Graduate (MBBS, BE, B, Tech, BSc Ag, B.Pharma, B.Sc Home Science, and other related subjects of four years study after +2 Science )of Sambalpur University or of any other University as equivalent there to with a minimum of 45% marks is eligible. Graduates with Home Science Honours/ Pass along with P.G Diploma, Diploma, or Certificate Course in any of the subjects like Food & Nutrition/ Nutrition & Health Education/ Nutrition & Dietetics/ Hospital & Health Management and other related subjects with a minimum of 45% marks at Graduation level are also eligible.
EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE
Ø AUTOCLAVE
Ø COOLOIN CENTRIFUGE
Ø DEEP FREEZER
Ø ELECTROPHORESIS
Ø FREEZE CONCENTRATION
Ø FREEZE DRYER
Ø HUNTER-Lab COLOUR FLEX
Ø HOT AIR OVEN
Ø INCUBATOR & HOT AIR OVEN
Ø LAMINAR AIR FLOW
Ø MECHANICAL DRYER
Ø MILIPORE WATER PURIFIER
Ø ORBITAL SHAKER INCUBATOR
Ø OTHERE ACCESSORIES
Ø PACKAGING MACHINE
Ø PAPER ELECTROPHORESIS & CHROMATOGRAPHY
Ø pH METER & WEIGHING BALANCE
Ø PROJECTION MICROSCOPE
Ø ROTARY VACUUM EVAPORATOR
Ø SPECTROPHOTOMETER
Ø TLC
Ø WATERBATH SHAKER
How to Apply: Application form & prospectus can be downloaded from the website: www.suniv.ac.in on payment of RS.450/- draft drawn in favour of the Chairman, P.G. Council, Sambalpur University, payable at state Bank of India Jyoti Vihar Branch (code 6672) or. Filled in application along with the required documents and draft should reach the Admission Cell,P.G central office, Sambalpur University on or before 08.08.2011.
Contact Person:
1.CO-ORDINATORCENTRE FOR FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY,
Sambalpur University, Jyoti Vihar, Burla-768019, Sambalpur, Phone:+91-663-2432258/2542361
Email:bkm_su@rediffmail.com , Cell: 09861133954
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