Short Term Course On Engineering And Management In Fisheries And Aquaculture

Short Term Course On Engineering And Management In Fisheries And Aquaculture


Short Term Course On Engineering And Management In Fisheries And Aquaculture
(April 29 - May 9, 2008)

AGRICULTURAL & FOOD ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Indian Institute of Technology
Kharagpur-721302

INTRODUCTION
Engineering is the activity of using scientific understanding and technical knowledge to create useful devices and processes. Management is the activity of delivering them to people at an affordable price. Thus, for survival of any industry, a blend of engineering and management principles play a key role. In the field of aquaculture and fisheries, a wide variety of activities such as site selection, design and construction of farms, facilities, equipment; design and construction of fishing vessels, fishing gear, cage systems for mariculture; formulation and manufacture of feed; processing and value addition of fish; environmental protection etc. require inputs of engineering and management.

OBJECTIVE
The objective of this course is to introduce the fundamental tools and techniques of engineering and management that can be applied to enhance the productivity, profitability, and sustainability of fisheries and aquaculture.

COURSE CONTENTS
Planning and Design of Aquacultural Farms.
Engineering Principles of Pond Water Quality Management.
Principles of Fishing Vessel and Fishing Gear Design.
Design of Aquacultural Facilities and Equipment.
Science and Engineering Interface in Fisheries and Aquaculture.
Engineering Principles in Processing and Preservation of Aqua-products.
Operations Research in Fisheries and Aquaculture.
Modeling Techniques in Fisheries and Aquaculture.
Application of Biotechnology in Fisheries and Aquaculture.
Application of Statistics and Computers in Fisheries and Aquaculture.
Economics and Financial Management in Fisheries and Aquaculture.
GIS and Remote Sensing in Fisheries and Aquaculture.
Research Methodologies in Fisheries and Aquaculture.
Fisheries and Aquacultural Engg Lab.
Field Visits.
Special Lectures.

ELIGIBILITY
Scientists in fisheries and aquaculture institutes, teachers in colleges and universities involved in education and research in the field of fisheries and aquaculture, officials in fisheries departments and directorates, banks, government and private organizations are eligible to apply. Entrepreneurs in the field of fisheries and aquaculture with a BSc degree are also eligible. However, a few students in the level of MSc, PhD and postdoctoral will be accepted provided they have physics and mathematics in their Higher Secondary or Intermediate level.

COURSE FEE
A course fee of Rs. 4500/- is to be paid by 15th March along with pre-registration-application by Demand Draft drawn in favour of 'CEP-STC, IIT Kharagpur', payable at Kharagpur.

ACCOMMODATION & FOOD
Accommodation will be arranged in Visveswaraya Guest House inside IIT campus. The charges towards accommodation and food will be Rs 3,500/- to be paid in cash by the participants after arrival to IIT Kharagpur.

HOW TO APPLY?
Pre-registration-application may be sent on a plain paper enclosing a personal data sheet including name, date of birth, indicating male/female, official designation & address, contact address, telephone number & mobile number, educational qualification and work experience, bank draft details (name of bank, draft number, amount, date etc). Students applying should mention name of college, course of study, roll number and application should be through institution. The completed application should be sent by speed post to the course co-ordinator by 15th March 2008. The pre-intimation regarding interest of participation and other communication may be made to the course co-ordinator through Email or telephone.

SPONSORSHIP
Organisations donating Rs 25,000/- and above will be considered as sponsors. Sponsoring organizations may depute their officials for the course as follows:

Sponsorship:
Rs.25000/- (2)
Rs.50000/- (5)

IMPORTANT DATES:
Last date for receiving Application March 15, 2008
Last date for confirmation of acceptance April 15, 2008
Date of Registration April 28, 2008


CONTACT:
PROF C K MUKHERJEE,
Course Coordinator
Short Term Course on Engineering and Management in Fisheries & Aquaculture,
Agricultural & Food Engineering Department, IIT Kharagpur -721302.
Email: ckm@agfe.iitkgp.ernet.in. Phone: (03222) 283136, 09434709779

PROF B C MAL
Head
Agricultural & Food Engineering Department, IIT Kharagpur -721302
Email: bmal@agfe.iitkgp.ernet.inPhone: (032222) 282244

IIT KHARAGPUR

Short Term Course On Emotional Intelligence: Optimising Human Performance At The Work Place


IIT KHARAGPUR
Short Term Course On Emotional Intelligence: Optimising Human Performance At The Work Place
(25-27, April 2008)

Objectives Of The Course
"Intelligence Quotient (IQ) gets you hired but Emotional Quotient (EQ) gets you promoted". This popular quote by Times Magazine during late Nineties has made the concept of emotional intelligence more popular among people by highlighting its multiple implications and applications. The uses and utility of emotional intelligence in home, school and workplace have benefitted thousands in many disciplines. This course is designed to sensitise the participants about the concept, theory and applications of emotional intelligence. The participants will get to know the added advantage of EQ-the software of the brain over the hardware (IQ). This programme will also explore how our hearts rule over our heads for creative creation. It will also focus on how various principles of emotional intelligence guide us in different contexts of life. The awareness about the credo of emotional intelligence will develop insights into self-regulation and realization of one's optimum potentials for better performance. The participants will come to know about many unknowns of life, which will further help them to enhance their awareness to be effective on their roles. The course will offer useful lessons with the help of practical exercises, games, audio-visual instruments, case studies, classroom interaction to show the road map how to foster emotional intelligence in organisation for achieving optimal performance.

Course Content
Ice Breaking
Self-Awareness: Knowing about Unknowns
Emotional Intelligence (EI): An Overview
Culture and Emotional Intelligence
Assessments and Intervention of EI
Interpersonal Communication
Developing Resilience
Assertiveness
Anger Management & Stress Inoculation
Emotional Creativity
Impression Management
Conflict Management
Leadership Effectiveness through EI
Creating Emotionally Intelligent Organisation

Faculty
Highly experienced faculty from IIT Khragpur will be involved in this programme to enrich and educate the participants on various topics covered within the scope of the EQ. A couple of young and innovative faculty from IITKGP will also be involved to share their creative thoughts and academic-industry experience to light up this programme.

Eligibility
Emerging scholars, counsellors, and consultants having interest in OB/HRD/HRM are eligible. Executives at all levels with experience in the HR functions will find this programme very enlighting and useful. However, Teachers, Trainers and Managers will extract maximum from this course and will find this programme more educative and thought provoking.

Course Fees: Rs. 7500/-
Course fees cover accommodation, lodging and course materials. Course fees are to be paid by bank draft drawn in favor of 'CEP-STC, IIT Kharagpur' payable at Kharagpur.


How to Apply
Interested participants should download the application form and submit the completed application form to the coordinator at coordinator's mailing address.

Mailing Address
Dr. Rabindra Kumar Pradhan
Coordinator,
STC on Emotional Intelligence: Optimising Human Performance at the Work Place, Dept of H.S.S.,
Indian Institute of Technology
Kharagpur- 721302, West Bengal, India
Tel: 03222-282346 (o), 03222-282347 (R), Mob: 9434703900. Fax:03222-255303/282280
Email: rkpradhan@hss.iitkgp.ernet.inrabi_pradhan@yahoo.co.uk

Important Dates
Last date for receiving application: 10 April, 2008
Intimation to Participants: 15 April, 2008
Course Dates: 25-27 April, 2008

Enhance Your Career with Master’s Degree from CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY, U.S.A.

MSIT (Software Engineering and Embedded Software Engineering) from SSN School of Advanced Software Eng (SSN SASE) and Carnegie Mellon University, USA

MSIT degree with Specializations in Software Engineering and Embedded Software Engineering offered by SSN School of Advanced Software Engineering (SSN SASE) & Carnegie Mellon University.

SSN SASE, a not-for-profit educational institution off Chennai, has been founded by Dr. Shiv Nadar, Chairman HCL Technologies, to bring world class education to India.

THE PROGRAM:
Fully residential MSIT degree program of one and a half years duration.
Specialization in Software engineering or Embedded software engineering.
First year at SSN SASE
Faculty of SSN SASE and practicing professionals conduct he courses using Carnegie Melton Courseware
Remaining six months at Carnegie Mellon University, U.S.A.
MSIT degree is conferred by Carnegie Mellon University, U.S.A.

REQUIREMENTS:
Graduate or Post Graduate degree in engineering with at least 70% score.
Valid GRE on or before May 2008 and TOEFL on or before July 2008
Preference for industry experience
Students in final semester can also apply

HOW TO APPLY:
Download form available at their website: www.sase.ssn.edu.in/
Application fee: Rs.1500/-
Last Date for receipt of application: 5th April 2008
Comprehensive Graduate Admission Test (C – GAT) on 13th April 2008 in Chennai, Delhi, and Mumbai.

100% placement (last batch average salary about US $90000 p.a.)
Scholarship for all selected candidates
Easy loan facility.

Contact:
Coordinator, SSN SASE, New #211, V.M. Street, Mylapore, Chennai=600004.
Mobile: +91 9444182269
Telefax: +91-44-27475063/ 64/ 65 Ext. 271 Fax Ext. 230
Email: sase.admissions@ssn.edu.in

VINAYAKA MISSIONS UNIVERSITY

MBBS, BDS, BHMS, BSc (N), B.P.T., B.A.S.L.P., B.Opt., B.Pharm., B.O.T. ADMISSION NOTIFICATION: 2008-2009 from VINAYAKA MISSIONS UNIVERSITY

VINAYAKA MISSIONS UNIVERSITY
(Deemed Under Section 3 of the U.G.C Act, 1956)
SALEM, TAMIL NADU.


ADMISSION NOTIFICATION: 2008-2009

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for admission to the following Degree courses.
1. M.B.B.S
Issue of Entrance Application form: 07.03.2008
Last date for receipt of filled in Application Form: 19.04.2008
Date of All India Common Entrance Examination: 16.05.2008
Application Cost: Rs.1000/-(In person); Rs.1100/- (By Post)

2. B.D.S.
Issue of Entrance Application form: 07.03.2008
Last date for receipt of filled in Application Form: 19.04.2008
Date of All India Common Entrance Examination: 16.05.2008
Application Cost: Rs.1000/-(In person); Rs.1100/- (By Post)

3. BHMS, BSc (N), B.P.T., B.A.S.L.P., B.Opt., B.Pharm., B.O.T.
Issue of Entrance Application form: 07.03.2008
Last date for receipt of filled in Application Form: 05.05.2008
Date of All India Common Entrance Examination: 17.05.2008
Application Cost: Rs.600/-(In person); Rs.675/- (By Post)

HOW TO OBTAIN APPLICATION FORM & PROSPECTUS
1. By sending a DD for the amount indicated above drawn in favour of “VINAYAKA MISSIONS UNIVERSITY” payable at Salem along with a request letter giving complete address & Name of the Programme.
2. By paying cash as stated as above in person at any one of the following addresses.
3. Application Form can also be downloaded form the website: www.vinayakamission.com and sent along with a DD as stated above.

For further details contact in person write to:
ADMISSION CELL, VINAYAKA MISSION,
213 (160), Poonamallee High Road, Kilpauk, Chennai-600010. TAMIL NADU.
Ph: 044-28364700/701/703, 30520090, 30520091. Fax: 044-28364708.

THE REGISTRAR, VINAYAKA MISSIONS UNIVERSITY,
Sankari Main Road (NH 47), Ariyanoor, Salem –636308. TAMIL NADU.
Ph: 0427-3987000, 2477316/317. Fax: 0427-2477903

REFERENCE: The New Sunday Express (CBE), Dated: 2.3.2008. p.3

Association of Managements of Unaided Private Medical and Dental Colleges, Maharashtra

AMUPMDC: MEDICAL COMMON ENTRANCE TEST: Admission to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BPTh, BOTh and BSc-Nursing courses in the State of Maharashtra.

AMUPMDC
Association of Managements of Unaided Private Medical and Dental Colleges, Maharashtra

AMUPMDC OFFICE:
Shreeji House, 75 Mint Road, Fort, Mumbai:1. &


B-53, Mittal Court, Opp. Vidhan Bhavan, Nariman Point, Mumabi-21.
Tel: +91-22-22641602/03, Fax: _91-22-22841362
Email: contact@amupmdc.org

Web: www.amupmdc.org

MEDICAL COMMON ENTRANCE TEST:
Asso CET-2008

Common Entrance Test (Asso CET-2008) will be held on Sunday 4th May 2008 for the academic year 2008-2009 for admission to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BPTh, BOTh & BSc-Nursing courses in the State of Maharashtra.

Application forms will be available from 1st March 2008 to 31st March 2008 at:
1. List of Private Medical and Dental Colleges
2. Select branches of Punjab National Bank
3. Other Notified centers displayed on website: www.amupmdc.org

Candidates who wish to apply online for the ASSO CET 2008 can visit http://assocet.eapl.info

The brochure and Examination fees is to be paid by using credit card/ ITZ cash card / Net Banking facility.

Last date for submission of filled forms is 31.03.2008.

DR. A.M. Vare (Competent Authority)

For details regarding Examination Centers, Eligibility Criteria, Examination Patter refer to brochure or visit their website: www.amupmdc.org or contact at AMUPMDC Office.

Reference: The Sunday Express (CBE) Dated: 2.3.2008. p.3

THE TAMIL NADU DR. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

Admission to the Post Graduate Degree Course in Immuno Haematology and Blood Transfusion 2008-2009 from DEPARTMENT OF TRANSFUSION MEDICINE

THE TAMIL NADU DR. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
No.69, Anna Salai, Guindy, Chennai-600032.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSFUSION MEDICINE
Applications are invited for admission to the Post Graduate three year M.D. Degree Course in Immuno Haematology and Blood Transfusion for the academic year 2008-2009.

Those who wish to apply for admission to the said Post Graduate Degree Course to be conducted in the Department of Transfusion Medicine of this University, may download application form and the prospectus from the University website www.tnmmu.ac.in which will be available from 03.03.2008 to 14.03.2008.

Detailed information are available in the prospectus.

REGISTRAR

Visit also at: www.tn.gov.in

REFERENCE: The Sunday Express (CBE) Dated: 2.3.2008. p.7

HINDUSTHAN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

M.B.A / M.C.A ADMISSION OPEN (2008-2009) from HINDUSTHAN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

HINDUSTHAN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Approved by AICTE, and Affiliated to Anna University and Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.
AN ISO 9001: 2000 Certified


M.B.A / M.C.A ADMISSION OPEN (2008-2009)

Hindusthan College of Arts & Science
Hindusthan College of Engineering & Technology

Salient Features: National level seminar, Personality development programmes, Practical exposure through mini projects & regular market interaction, Wi-fi enabled campus, Out standing placement record, Well equipped Audio visual, Air conditioned class rooms, Unlimted leased line internet connectivity.

For Admission Contact:
The Trust Office, Behind Nava India, Avinashi Road, Coimbatore-28.
Email:admin@hindusthan.net

www.hindusthan.net
Hot Line: 98431-33333, 2561644, 2561633.

B.Tech-Marine Engineering, B.Sc. NAUTICAL SCIENCE (3 YEAR), DIPLOMA NATUTICAL SCIENCE, GP Rating Admission Opened from INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ACADEMY

B.Tech-Marine Engineering, B.Sc. NAUTICAL SCIENCE (3 YEAR), DIPLOMA NATUTICAL SCIENCE, GP Rating Admission Opened from INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ACADEMY

Great demand for the Marine Engineers & Captains of the Ship in the International Shipping Companies Earn more than USD 10,000$ p.m.

The Merchant navy mainly deals with transporting cargo from one place to another place. It has different types of vessels namely Cargo liners, Containers, Tankers, Bulk Carriers, Passenger Ships etc. The ships will be operated by various officers called CAPTAIN (Head of the ship in Deck side) & his Junior Officers, CHIEF ENGINEER (Head in the Engine Side) & his Junior Engineers, GP crews (To assist the Officers). The Interested candidates can join the ship after completing one of the following courses as a junior level (Deck Cadet, Engineering Cadet). With further sea experience & further examination, one can be promoted to Captain level in Deck Side & Chief Engineer level in Engine Side.

IMA is conducting the following courses (Residential)
100% ASSURED PLACEMENT FOR OFFICERS COURSES

B.Tech-Marine Engineering ( 4 years)
This course leads to become a Chief Engineer of Ship.

Course commences on 1st August.
Eligibility: 10+2 with MPC 60% & 50% in English (Spectacles are allowed & No color Blindness)

Joining the ship as Firth Engineer Cadet (Starting Salary 800$)
After 6 months Sea Experience & Passing MEO Class IV exam Promoted as 4th & 3rd Engineer (3000$ Salary)
After 12 months Sea service & Passing MEO Class II exam will be Promoted as Chief Engineer (10000 $ Salary)


B.Sc. NAUTICAL SCIENCE (3 YEAR)
This course leads to become Captain of the ship.

Course commences on 1st August.
Eligibility: 10+2 with MPC 60% & 50% in English (6x6 in each eye & No colour Blindness)

Joining the ship as Office Cadet Starting Salary 800$ - 1200 $
After 1 Year Sea Experience & Passing 2nd mate exam Promoted as 2nd Officer (3000$ Salary)
After Further Sea Experience & Passing Chief mate exam Promoted as Chief Officer (5500$ Salary)
After Further Experience will be Promoted as Captain (10,000 $ Salary)


DIPLOMA NATUTICAL SCIENCE ( 1 YEAR)
This course leads to become Captain of the ship.
B.Sc-Nautical Science Degree will be awarded by IGNOU Course commences on 1st Aug & 1st Feb
Eligibility: 10+2 with MPC 55% & 50% in English (6x6 in each eye & No Color Blindness)

Joining the ship as Officer Cadet Starting Salary 300$ - 400$
18 months Sea service & Passing DLP by IGNOU & Passing 2nd mate Exam promoted as 2nd officer.
After Further Sea Experience & Passing Chief mate exam Promoted as Chief Officer (5500$ Salary)
After further experience will be Promoted as Captain (10000 $ Salary)

GP Rating – (6 months)
Course leads to join as Deck/Engine Crew

Course Commences on 1st July/Jan
Eligibility: Min. 10th Pass with 40% Av., 40% marks in Eng. At 10th or 12th Std. 6x6 in each Eye & No color Blindness Max. Age limit 25 years.

36 months Sea service & with certain other qualifications, eligible to appear for 2nd Mate exams.

After getting promotion to 2nd Officer & with further sea service & Exams, GP Rating can be promoted to Captain level.


INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ACADEMY
Approved by D.G. Shipping, Government of India. ISO 9001 Certified & Graded as “Very Good by ICRA.
Office: 41, Giri Road (Off G.N. Chetty Road), T. Nagar, Chennai-600017.
Ph: 044-43502120, 43502320, 43502520, 28583484, 28418511, 42000090, Telefax: 28510122
Campus: 41, Jamin Korattur, Pudhuchatiram, Chennai-602107. Ph: 044-26810940, 26810950. Mobile: 09841053930, 09841812150, 09841021504, 09841812565, 09841075140.

Fore more details visit: www.ima-maritime.com
Email: imamaritime@vsnl.net.

Admission starts from 15 March onwards. Batch commences on 1st of August every year. Please rush for your booking. Only limited seats are available.