Orientation Program for the 1st Msc Students: Department of PG Studies in Food Science & Nutrition

The Department of PG Studies in Food Science & Nutrition organized an orientation program to the 1st MSc students on 2nd November 2023 which comprised of two sessions. The orientation program began at 10.00 am with a departmental presentation by Ms. Nireeksha V, Assistant Professor , MSc FSN in which she in brief explained the rules & regulations of the college, vision & mission of the department, the course outcome, the syllabus, pattern of evaluation, about the department in terms of infrastructure, activities organized by the department like workshops, certificate courses, outreach & extension programs, webinars, guest lectures & so on.

The first session was taken up by Prof. Naseera S, Associate Professor, Departmrnt of Computer Application on the topic “Fundamental Skills of Word Excel” at 11.30am in the Lecture Hall 1 of MSc FSN department. Prof . Naseera explained the students on the different types of computers like super computers, Mini computers, Micro computers their structure followed by their working how the development took place to the recent modes of technology. She even spoke regarding the hardware & software after which she illustrated about the Ms. Office , different version of it and then oriented the students about how to use various application in word & excel. Followed by which Prof. Naseera educated the students about a few tricks & tips to make the usage of MS Excel simple without knowing the formulas. On the whole she in brief explained various aspects of computer application that are important to develop the soft skills in an individual.

The second session was taken up by Dr. Gawtham Jyosthna, Associate Professor, Department of English, Besant Women’s College at 12.30pm, who oriented the students on the topic “Will to Power”. Dr. Gawtham explained the importance of setting goals in life & the will power to achieve those goals. To have a better understanding of the concept he illustrated the story of KFC, on how it got widely established and increased its brand value over the years by setting realistic goals and continuing to sustain the market value through constant growth & improvement. He educated the students to set up realistic goals & work hard on reaching them as well as emphasis on never giving upon self-improvement in life.

The students found both the sessions extremely useful & interesting & expressed desire for such skill enhancing programs in the form of guest lectures in the future.