Undergraduation Category: science

St. Columba’s College in Hazaribagh offers a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Honours program in Physics. This three-year undergraduate course is structured into six semesters, aiming to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of fundamental and advanced physics concepts, as well as practical laboratory skills.

Program Highlights:

• Curriculum: The program covers various branches of physics, including mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, and optics. Students engage in both theoretical studies and hands-on laboratory sessions to develop problem-solving and analytical skills essential for careers in physics and related fields.

• Faculty: The Physics Department is led by experienced faculty members, including Dr. Tushar Kr. Mohanta and Dr. Puran Saw, who are dedicated to guiding students through their academic journey.

• Eligibility: Candidates who have completed their Higher Secondary/Intermediate (10+2) education with a science stream are eligible to apply for this program.

• Seat Capacity and Fees: The program accommodates up to 120 students, with a total course fee of approximately ₹3,600.

St. Columba’s College in Hazaribagh offers a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Honours program in Mathematics. This undergraduate course spans three years, divided into six semesters, and is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of mathematical theories, analytical techniques, and their practical applications. The program accommodates up to 150 students, with a semester fee of ₹2,000.

The curriculum covers various branches of mathematics, including algebra, calculus, geometry, differential equations, and statistics. Students engage in both theoretical studies and practical problem-solving sessions, fostering critical thinking and analytical skills essential for careers in mathematics and related fields. The program also emphasizes research, encouraging students to undertake projects that contribute to advancements in mathematical sciences.

Established in 1899, St. Columba’s College is a government institution affiliated with Vinoba Bhave University. It is accredited by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The college is located at Heranganj, NH 33, Ranchi Patna Road, Hazaribag, Jharkhand, India.

St. Columba’s College in Hazaribagh offers a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Honours program in Chemistry. This undergraduate course spans three years, divided into six semesters, and is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of chemical principles, laboratory techniques, and their applications. The program accommodates up to 120 students, with a total course fee of approximately ₹10,000.

The curriculum encompasses various branches of chemistry, including organic, inorganic, physical, and analytical chemistry. Students engage in both theoretical studies and practical laboratory sessions, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential for careers in chemical sciences. The program also emphasizes research, encouraging students to undertake projects that contribute to advancements in the field of chemistry.

The Chemistry Department is staffed by experienced faculty members, such as Assistant Professor Deepak Kumar, who guide students through their academic journey.

About the Department

The department of Geology was established in the year 1981, with a view to impart knowledge in the field of geology, mines & minerals. As the state harbours several major mineral resources such as Coal, Iron ore, Bauxite, Uranium, Limestone, Dolomite, Pyroxenite, Mica, Quartz and Quartzite; it was important to enlighten the inhabitants of the town with the knowledge of these resources. Department offers a three-yearbachelor degreecourse (B.Sc.) in Geology as honours&general/pass courseunder choice based credit system (CBCS).

About the subject

Geology as a subject is mostly concerned with the study of solid Earth. The course of the subject covers a wide spectrum of different core areas, and also known as ‘geoscience’ or ‘Earth science’. Geology is the study of the structure, evolution and dynamics of the Earth and its natural mineral and energy resources. Geology investigates the processes that have shaped the Earth through its 4500 million (approximate!) year history and uses the rock record to unravel its formation. Since the subject is generally concerned with the natural resources, it has direct relevance to the needs of society and eventually in building of one’s nation.

Geologists use a wide variety of methods to understand the Earth’s structure and evolution, including field work, rock description, geophysical techniques, chemical analysis, physical experiments, and numerical modelling. In practical terms, geology is important for mineral and hydrocarbon exploration and exploitation, evaluating water resources, understanding of natural hazards, the remediation of environmental problems, and providing insights into past climate change. Geology is a major academic discipline, and it plays an important role in geotechnical engineering field.

As a subject it covers the fundamental aspects of different sub-branches of geology such as mineralogy, petrology, volcanology, mineral exploration, atmospheric sciences etc., which are covered over the course duration.

B.Sc. Geology Eligibility Criteria

In order to pursue the B.Sc. Geology course, the candidates will have to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria as mentioned below:

• The candidate must have passed class 12th or equivalent from a recognized board.
• The candidates must have studied mathematics/physics/chemistry/biology/biotechnology/computer science as the main subjects in class 12^th.
• The admission of the candidate is purelymerit-based, through online chancellor’s portal.

St. Columba’s College in Hazaribagh offers a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Honours program in Zoology. This undergraduate course spans three years, divided into six semesters, and is designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of animal biology, including their structure, function, behavior, and evolution. The program accommodates up to 50 students, with a semester fee of ₹2,000.

ncompasses various branches of zoology, such as genetics, ecology, physiology, and taxonomy. Students engage in both theoretical studies and practical laboratory sessions, fostering critical thinking and analytical skills essential for careers in biological sciences. The program also emphasizes research, encouraging students to undertake projects that contribute to the field of zoology.

The Zoology Department is led by experienced faculty members, including Dr. Manoj Kumar, who guide students through their academic journey.

The premier  St. Columba’s College,  was established  in the year 1899. The department was established in the year 1954 and the first H.O.D was Prof. R.R.Prasad, since then the department has flourished well catering quality education.Later post graduate teaching in M.Sc (Botany) was also started here in the year 1983 , but this was discontinued after the establishment of V.B.U in the year 2000.

Vision

• To be a centre of excellence for plant and microbial sciences.
• To conduct innovative research, teaching and outreach on the patterns and processes of life with a focus on plants and their environments.
• To explore and not to exploit the plant world.

mission

To generate knowledge and produce researchers, leaders and graduates in various fields in plant sciences, microbial sciences and biotechnology capable of providing solutions to industrial, health, agricultural and environmental challenges

To provide a student-centered and professions-oriented higher education that bestows academic environment to demonstrate and promote creative, intellectual inquiry with positive relationships among students,