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 in India and is sub-divided into 6 modules:

Module 1: Clinical Research Guidelines and Regulations (11 credits)
Module 2: Clinical Trial Planning and Design (9 credits)
Module 3: Clinical Trial Conduct, Compliance and Quality Assurance (9 credits)
Module 4: Pharmacovigilance (4 credits)
Module 5: Data Analysis & Management in Clinical Research (10 credits)
Module 6: Clinical Research Management (5 credits
 

Structure & evaluation:

 The course will be taught via lectures, discussions, group assignments, case studies, workshops and field visits conducted by prominent industry professionals. These include national and international faculty with 5-10 years of hands-on clinical research industry experience, who currently work in senior positions in multinational pharmaceuticals or contract research organizations.

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 10 hours of assignments every week.

The course content has been designed to cover the requirements of a Diploma such that a minimum of 120 credits (1 credit = 10 contact hours) has to be completed by each student:

o        24 weekend lectures (Saturday- 4 hrs, Sunday-6 hrs): 24 credits

o        Home assignments and assessments (10 hrs per week): 24 credits over 24 weeks

o        4-month industry internship program or dissertation project: 64 credits

All students from each batch will be recommended for internship positions to the clinical research industry for a period of 4 months or assisted with job placements. Evaluations and grading will be made based on objective and subjective written tests at the end of each module and the final presentation made by every students, judged for its content & delivery.

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.

Course Fees:

·        Total: Rs. 70,000/- cosolidated (This includes tuition fees, course materials & handouts, refreshments during lectures, videoconferencing, as applicable, and lecture room facilities)

How to apply:

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. 300/-.

The selection of students will be based on a screening test and interview.  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 2010.

Lectures will commence from 17^th July 2010.

Contact details: Click here for the Xavier's clinical research website and admission form download

For questions, please send an email to

Dr. Sheela Donde, Head, Dept of Life Science

sheela.donde@xaviers.edu 

Ms. Aditi Hazra, Course Director

aditihaz@gmail.com

Dr Rahul Sohoni, Course Co-ordinator

rahul.sohoni@gmail.com 

• Telephone contacts:

• Caius Lab: +91 22 22622799

• Dr. Rahul Sohoni: +91 9820736757

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 OPENS: 17 March 2010
LAST DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 10 JULY 2010

FOR REGISTRATION, CONTACT:
Dr. Pushpa Sinkar - 022-22620662
Ms. C. Samyukta - 9821949966

Registration forms and brochures avaiable between 11 am to 3 pm at the Dept of Zoology and Forensic Science, St. Xavier's College. Payment of fee is to be made only through DD in favour of Bombay St. Xaviers College Society.

 Further information please contact:      : Tel - 2262 0662/5

Diploma in Gemmology: