Gemmology

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COLLEGE RUN COURSES:

This course is targeted towards candidates interested in joining the clinical research industry as Clinical Research Assistants / Associates (CRAs).

Curriculum: The curriculum is focused on providing basic and practical knowledge on clinical research & the regulations governing it, coupled with exposure to case studies and good communication & organizational skills required to conduct clinical research.

The curriculum is primarily focused on:

·     Fundamentals of ICH GCP & Ethical Guidelines governing Clinical Research

·     Clinical Research Regulations

·     Drug Development Process

·     Clinical Study Start-up Activities

·     Clinical Study Monitoring

·     Clinical Study Management and Tracking

·     Clinical Study Close-out

·     Quality Assurance

·     Pharmacovigilance

The course will also cover basics of:

·         Data Management and Statistics involved in clinical research

·         Role of Information Technology in clinical research, including the use of e-CRFs

·         Inter-personal skills & communication skills

Lectures will be conducted by prominent industry professionals (listed below), particularly from multinational Pharmaceutical companies and Clinical Research Organizations and will be followed by case studies, group discussions and workshops.

The faculty consists of the following personalities established in the field of Clinical Research.

Course eligibility:

·        Students with a minimum of bachelor's degree in any biological sciences will be eligible to apply for the course, however, students with a master’s degree will be given preference.

·        A maximum of 30 students will be selected for each batch, based on their academic background and a screening interview.

Structure & evaluation:

The course will be conducted in the St. Xavier's College campus and will comprise of coursework of 4 hours on Saturdays (2pm – 6pm) and 6 hours on Sundays (9am – 3pm) for 24 weeks.  During the course, students are expected to complete 4-6 hours of assignments every week. At the end of the course, a written assessment test will be administered to the students.

All students from each batch will be recommended for internship positions to the clinical research industry for a period of 4 months. At the end of the internship, each student will be asked to submit a report and make a presentation to the group. Evaluation will be made based on the written test and the presentation, judged for its content & delivery.

Course Fees:

·        Total: Rs. 69,000/- cosolidated (This includes tuition fees, course materials & handouts, refreshments during lectures, videoconferencing, as applicable, and lecture room facilities)

How to apply:

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Candidates may apply by filling in the prescribed form available on the web site or at the treasurers office, and submitting it to the Treasurer, St. Xavier's College, along with the required documents and payment of an application fee of Rs. 100/-. The last date for receiving application forms is 25^th June 2008.

Selection will be based on a personal interview to be conducted in the first week of July. Selected candidates would be informed by email and would have to pay the above fee, in cash or by demand Draft in the name of The Bombay St. Xavier’s College Society, at the time of admission, to the Treasurer, St. Xavier's College, Mumbai 400 001. The fee may be paid in 2 installments of Rs. 40,000/- at the time of admission and the balance in the month of August 2008.

Lectures will commence from 12^th July 2008.

Contact details:

For questions, please send an email to x_crg2008@yahoogroups.com

or

Dr. Sheela Donde, Course Co-ordinator

at (022) 22622799 or caiuslab@vsnl.com; sheela.donde@xaviers.edu 

or

Ms. Aditi Hazra, Course Director

at 9870037082 or aditihaz@gmail.com

DIPLOMA  IN FORENSIC SCIENCE

Conducted through the Dept. of Zoology & Forensic Science, this Program has been in much demand since its inception in 2004.

 The program was initiated by Dr. Vaman Rao, erstwhile Head of Dept, and Ms. Riva Pocha, (M.S. Forensic Science, U.S.A.), as an answer to a growing curiosity in the science of crime scene investigation, and its potential as a viable career option.

 Until recently, Forensic Science was a lesser known discipline heard of only behind the closed doors of the scientific community, far from the reach of the common man. With the increasing number of deviant crimes and high profile cases in Indian society today, this applied science is acquiring an importance as a means to assist in prudent investigation thereby contributing to a more expectant Criminal Justice System. Knowledge of ones rights combined with the understanding of how to optimize the use of evidence at a crime scene ensures justice, even if delayed, will no longer be denied.

 This program recognizes that Forensic Science is no longer limited to crimes against the human body or property alone. Today crimes as varied as breaches in IT security & cyber crime, bank fraud, terrorism and wildlife offences are common place in the forensic world. Hence the program is constantly improving itself to provide the latest and most relevant information to the students.

 We provide opportunities to conduct short research projects and field internships under our faculty guidance, and our faculty is always ready to assist with career guidance for the student to pursue a future in forensics. However we do not provide job placements.
 

 Activities:

• Interactive lectures with senior members of the local police, legal fraternity & eminent forensic scientists
• “Forensic Mosaic…putting together the pieces” annual two day seminar to expose students to interactions between professionals in science, law & policing in India
• Internship with Mumbai Police (Zone I) , private sector industries and Detective agencies.

• Field visits to the State Forensic Science Laboratory-Mumbai, High Court, &

Talegaon medical college

• Student participation in college fests, poster competitions & inter-collegiate debates

• We have initiated a Diploma in Cyber Forensics (DCF) and a follow-up Cyber crime Ivestigator Workshop (CCI) in association with A.S.C.L., Pune & the Xavier Knowledge Centre. In April 2008 we will begin a Diploma in Ethical Hacking under the same collaboration. 

Duration: Nine months  (part time) – June to May or November - October
 

Cost: Registration – Rs. 200     Course fees - Rs. 20,000

 Timings: Three evenings a week (Mon-Tues-Wed) or (Thurs-Fri-Sat)    4.00 - 6.00 pm Lectures & Practicals

 Eligibility: Preferably science (biology or chemistry) background, with a minimum of 60 % in qualifying exam (HSC or equivalent). Admissions are merit based.

Next Batch: Registration closes June 21, 2008. Classes begin July 3rd 2008 and will run on the Thu-Fri-Sat schedule.
 

 Further information please contact:    

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