Berhampur varsity set for two new PG courses

BERHAMPUR: Berhampur University will introduce post-graduate courses in Geo-Physics and Marine Microbiology from this year. The Centrally-approved job oriented courses will be introduced in the state. Each of these self financed courses will cost Rs 20,000 a year. "Ten students will be admitted to each of these courses," vice-chancellor B K Sahu said.
The two courses will be launched by Ocean Atmospheric Science and Technology Cell (OASTC) under the Union ministry of earth science. The OASTC has been set up at BU to undertake research on different marine aspects and the Chilika lake. The Centre has provided Rs 1.30 crore to built infrastructure for running these courses, the VC said. "The university is currently purchasing equipment for the laboratory," he added. BU has sent a proposal to the University Grants Commission (UGC) for sanctioning the course. "Once UGC accepts our proposal, the courses will not be self financed any more. Then UGC will provide funds for establishing a separate building and other infrastructure for these courses," Sahu said.
Prospects of Geophysics and marine microbiology are very bright because petroleum, natural gas and pharma industries are flourishing in the country, Sahu said. BU will tie up with companies for getting their students recruited. BU will hold discussions with Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, Hindustan Petroleum, Reliance and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation regarding field work of geophysics students. Likewise, discussions will be held with reputed pharma houses for marine microbiology students, said a senior university official.
Source: Times of India