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Women's Christian College Women's Christian College: Prospectus 2017-2018 Prospectus 2017-2018
Women's Christian College Women's Christian College: Prospectus 2017-2018 Prospectus 2017-2018
Prospectus 2017-2018
Since 1915
Doveton House
circa 1798
Lighted to Lighten
Programs Offered
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WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
CHENNAI
Women's Christian College, Chennai ranked 10th at the All India level among the best
colleges in the Arts and Science category in the NIRF rating by the Ministry for Human
Resource Development was founded in 1915 by the combined effort of 12 Missionary
Societies from Britain, Canada and the United States of America. The mission of the college
is to provide “a complete, meaningful and relevant education to women so that they are
intellectually well-trained, morally upright, socially aware and spiritually inspired.”
Autonomous since 1982, WCC is affiliated to the University of Madras and has been
accredited by NAAC with an ‘A’ Grade in 2005 and 2012. The College was awarded the
prestigious status of College with Potential for Excellence by the University Grants
Commission (UGC) in 2016, a fitting testimony to the remarkable progress made in the last
century.
The heritage Doveton House, historic academic blocks, six residential halls and the multi-
facility Library enhance teaching-learning experience. Home to more than a 100 species of
trees, both indigenous and exotic, the 20-acre green campus is a treasure-trove of diverse
flora and fauna providing an ambience conducive to fostering holistic education. WCC offers
a wide range of metacognitive and need-based programs at the Undergraduate, Postgraduate
and Research levels to women from national and regional communities and varied socio-
economic backgrounds. The College designs its curriculum, administers examinations and
evaluates its students efficiently. Offering its students the Choice Based Credit System
(CBCS), WCC caters to the wide range of interests among students. The Degree is conferred
by the University of Madras.
The American Transfer Program (ATP) with Concordia College, New York, USA & Britain
Transfer Program (BTP) with Middlesex University, London, UK are International programs
introduced in the last decade. Candidates securing admission in WCC will be considered for
transfer if they fulfill the requirements for the Program.
Each academic year is divided into two Semesters: June to October & November to April
Working Hours
Each session begins with worship in the College Chapel at 07.45 a.m. for Shift I & 12.15 p.m.
for Shift II.
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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS: (BA / BSc / BCom / BBA / BCA)
The Bachelor's Degree Program requires SIX SEMESTERS of study. Among other
requirements, a student has to earn a minimum of 142 credits to acquire a Degree. The
Undergraduate Program is divided into FIVE parts.
2. Supporting
3. Elective
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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
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MAJOR PROGRAMS COURSE HIGHLIGHTS SCOPE
Numerical Methods
BSc Mathematics Operations Research Postgraduate Degrees in
Mathematical Statistics Mathematics, Actuarial
Eligibility: Discrete Mathematics Science, MBA, MCA.
Graph Theory
Higher Secondary or Astronomy Careers in Teaching, Banking,
equivalent with Number Theory & Statistics, IT & Management.
Mathematics Cryptography
Service Learning
Project
Learner Designed courses
BSc Physics Statistical Physics Postgraduate Degrees in
Probability & Theory of Errors Physics Applied Physics,
Eligibility: Quantum Mechanics Biophysics, Geophysics,
Relativity & Mathematical Medical Physics, Marine
Higher Secondary or Physics Physics, Renewable Energy,
equivalent Experimental Physics & Nuclear Physics, MSc, PhD
with Workshop Technology Astrophysics (integrated
Physics, Chemistry & Spectroscopy course), MBA, MCA, MSW, IT.
Mathematics Nanoscience &
Nanotechnology Careers in IT, Banking, DRDO,
Biomedical Instrumentation ISRO, DAE.
Microprocessor 8085
Learner Designed Courses
Internship / On-the -Job
Training
BSc Chemistry Biochemistry Postgraduate Degrees in
Spectroscopy Chemistry.
Eligibility: Analytical Chemistry
Bio-inorganic Chemistry Careers as Agricultural &
Higher Secondary or Industrial Chemistry Analytical Chemists,
equivalent Pharmaceutical Chemistry Biochemists, Cosmetic
with Polymer Science Chemists, Environmental
Chemistry & Physics, Nanoscience Chemists, Food Chemists, Geo
(Preferably with Chemists, Instrumentation
Project
Mathematics) specialists, Medicinal
Chemists, Petroleum Chemists,
Pharmaceutical Chemists,
Polymer Chemists, Forensic
Scientists, Occupational health
and safety Specialist, Science
Journalist, Academicians/
Research Scientists.
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MAJOR PROGRAMS COURSE HIGHLIGHTS SCOPE
BSc Plant Biology & Genetics & Molecular Biology Postgraduate Degrees in
Plant Biotechnology Ecology, Phytogeography & Botany, Plant Biology,
Remote Sensing Microbiology, Biotechnology,
Eligibility: Fundamentals of Gardening Genetics, Environmental
Bioprocess Technology Science, Forestry, Genetic
Higher Secondary or Fundamentals of Food Engineering,
equivalent Microbiology
Botany, Zoology / Basics in Nanotechnology Careers in Lab Technology,
Biology / Bio Statistics and Forestry, Genetics,
Microbiology / Bio Informatics Horticulture, Floriculture &
Biotechnology Medicinal Plants & Teaching.
with Ethnobotany
Chemistry Forestry
Project &
On-the-Job Training
BSc Advanced Zoology Cell Biology & Biochemistry
& Biotechnology Classical & Molecular Genetics Postgraduate Degrees in
Plant & Animal Cell Zoology, Genetics, Biomedical
Eligibility: Biotechnology Genetics, Biochemistry,
Immunology Microbiology, Life Sciences,
Higher Secondary or Environmental Biotechnology Environmental Biology,
equivalent Zoology, Field Zoology & Animal Bioinformatics, Marine
Botany / Biology / Behaviour Biology.
Microbiology / Biology of Man & Economic
Biotechnology Zoology Careers as Scientist,
with Biophysics, Biostatistics & Researcher, Lecturer, Medical
Chemistry Bioinformatics Transcriptionist, Medical
Coder.
Learner Designed Courses
Service Learning &
On-the-Job Training
BSc Psychology Introduction to Health
Eligibility: Psychology Postgraduate Degrees in
Higher Secondary or Behaviour in Organisations Psychology, MSW, HRD, MBA
equivalent with Social Psychology and Civil Services.
General Mathematics / Counselling Psychology
Biology/ Zoology / Introduction to Careers as Assistants to
Psychology / Sociology Cyberpsychology Psychologists, Teachers in
/ Advanced English Abnormal Psychology Special Schools, Counsellors.
(30% seats allotted for Project
Psychology)
Commerce group are
not eligible to apply
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MAJOR PROGRAMS COURSE HIGHLIGHTS SCOPE
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NON-MAJOR ELECTIVES
Beginner’s Tamil (Compulsory for students who have NOT studied Tamil upto Std X /
XII as per the regulations of the Govt. of Tamil Nadu), Advanced Tamil (Compulsory for
students who have studied Tamil upto Std X but have chosen Hindi / French under
Part I Language), Prathmik Hindi, Paryatan Hindi (Travel for Tourism), Creative Writing,
Understanding Cinema, Foundation Mathematics, Linear Programming, Popular Astronomy,
Workshop Technology, Fundamentals of Photography, Astrophysics, Dyeing & Printing of
Textiles, Forensic Science, Cosmetics & Personal Grooming, Vegetable Gardening, Mushroom
Cultivation, Basics in Food Microbiology, Basics in Bird Watching, Aquarium Keeping, Human
Genetics, Hand Embroidery, Introduction to Psychological Disorders, Cultural & Heritage
Tourism, Tourism & Hotel Management, Web Commerce, Internet Basics, Statistics using ‘R’
and Home Economics.
SKILL BASED COURSE
Journalism–Tamil, Tourism–Tamil, Job Oriented Tamil, Hindi Pravesh, Sambhashaniya
Hindi, Essentials of English Usage, Spoken & Presentation Skills, Personality Enrichment–A
Literary Humanistic Approach, Graphic Design & Layout, Quantitative Reasoning, Logical
Reasoning, Computing Skills in Physics, Computers in Chemistry, Enhancing Life Skills – A
Transactional Analysis Approach, Computer Fundamentals for Biologists, IT Tools for
Biologists & Bioinformatics, Enhancing Personality, Effective Presentation Skills,
Preparatory Course in Professional Development, Management of a Preschool, IT Tools &
Web Design, Relationship Building Skills and Entrepreneurship for Women.
DURATION
PROGRAM DEPARTMENT COURSE FEE
(Hours)
Certificate Course in Quantitative Aptitude Mathematics 25 Rs.500/-
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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
BCom (Computer Applications) Accounting & Management Can pursue CA, ACS, ICWAI,
Business & Company Law MBA, MCom, MHRM.
PC Software & Tally
Eligibility: E-Commerce & MIS Career in IT & ITES Sectors
75% Marks in Core Papers in Multimedia & Web Design
Higher Secondary or equivalent C, Oracle & Visual Basic
with Enterprise Resource Planning
Accountancy and Commerce Income Tax
(Maths not required)
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MAJOR PROGRAMS COURSE HIGHLIGHTS SCOPE
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MAJOR PROGRAMS COURSE HIGHLIGHTS SCOPE
BCA C & C#
Multimedia & Web Postgraduate Degrees in
Technologies MCA, IT & MBA.
Eligibility: Java & Advanced Java
Higher Secondary or equivalent Oracle & .Net Programming Placement opportunities
Data-Mining & Data in Banking, IT & ITES
with Industries.
Warehousing
Mathematics Software Testing
Mobile Computing
Android Programming &
Android lab
Big Data & Cloud Computing
Fuzzy Logic & Information
Security
Project
BSc Information Technology C, C++, Java, C#, Web Can pursue MSc IT, MCA.
Technology using PHP
Eligibility: Linux Programming Careers in IT & ITES
Higher Secondary or equivalent Android Applications Sectors.
Desktop Publishing
with
Digital Forensics
Mathematics / Business Data Warehousing & Data
Mathematics / Statistics Mining
Security in Computing,
Cloud Computing
Internship & Internal Project
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MAJOR PROGRAMS COURSE HIGHLIGHTS SCOPE
NON-MAJOR ELECTIVES
Beginners Tamil*, Advanced Tamil**, Hindi Parichay, Prathamik Hindi, Corporate Social
Responsibility, Quantitative Skills, Human Rights, Tourism, Retail Management, Crisis
Management, Design Principles, Organizational Behavior, Advertising Basics, Ethics in
Information Technology and Internet Basics.
* Compulsory for students who have NOT studied Tamil upto Std X / XII
** Compulsory for students who had studied Tamil in school but have chosen
Hindi / French under Part I
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OTHER ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
The following courses are compulsory for all Undergraduate students. Attendance and the
required credits are mandatory for award of Degree.
(OR)
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I Physical Education (OR) NCC 40 1
Physical Education
Physical Education is compulsory. Students may
choose from any of the following activities: Basketball,
Ball Badminton, Badminton, Cricket, Chess, Football,
Volleyball, Handball, Throw ball, Table Tennis, Tennis,
Athletics, Aerobics, Taichi, Silambam, Yoga, Karate,
Floor Exercises and Brass Band.
(OR)
II Extension Activities :
Students can choose any one of the Service Oriented
Programs - National Service Scheme (NSS), Rotaract, YI 50 1
and Eco-club.
CLUBS : Students are encouraged to explore and develop their talents and
interests through participation in various Clubs – Music, Dance, Quiz,
Debate and Dramatics which provide opportunities for cultural and
social interaction.
COLLEGE CHOIR : The College Choir is trained by a professional conductor. The
choristers perform within the College and outside on several
significant occasions.
COLLEGE PLAY : The Annual College Play provides opportunities for students in
theatre production.
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POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS
The Masters Degree is a FOUR SEMESTER Program. Students must earn a minimum of 91
credits to acquire a Degree. The Program includes Core, Skill-based & Elective courses.
Internship, Project, Placement, Case Studies and Research form an integral component of the
Program. Students are encouraged to participate in Seminars, Conferences, Workshops and
Summer Training Programs organized at the regional, national and international levels.
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MAJOR PROGRAMS COURSE HIGHLIGHTS SCOPE
MPhil PROGRAMS
PhD PROGRAMS
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SELF FINANCED – SHIFT II
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MAJOR PROGRAMS COURSE HIGHLIGHTS SCOPE
Differential Equations
Programming in C++
Numerical Methods
Internship & Project
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MAJOR PROGRAMS COURSE HIGHLIGHTS SCOPE
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MPhil PROGRAM
BIOTECHNOLOGY
PhD PROGRAM
Web Multimedia, Web Design, Forensic Science, Cosmetics & Personal Grooming,
Mathematical Finance, Networks, Games & Decisions, Basic Discrete Mathematics, Women &
Media, Film Appreciation, Everyday Physics, Medical Physics, Lasers & Applications,
Nanoscience, Research Methodology, Organizational Behavior, Rudiments of Web Design,
Energy Physics, Children’s Literature, Women’s Studies, Mathematical Soft Computing &
Information Security, Dynamics of Personal & Managerial Effectiveness, Applications of
Computers in Biology, Practical Biotechnology and Cyber Security.
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FACILITIES ON CAMPUS
CHAPEL
The Chapel situated at the geographic center of the College, is a quiet and beautiful place of
worship. Morning Devotion for Shift I and Afternoon Devotion for Shift II is conducted on all
working days before the commencement of classes. Christian students are expected to
participate.
LIBRARY
The Information Resource Centre of the college is housed in a spacious building which
provides a congenial atmosphere for quiet reading. The large number of books, journals and
magazines available here provide sufficient reading material on all subjects. The fully
automated Library services and the online public access catalogue provide quick access to
the information. Photocopying and Internet Facilities are provided for students at a nominal
fee. Students have access to e-journals and e-books through EBSCOHOST, Questia, and NLIST
even from remote locations. The research carrels in the reference section provide research
ambience in the Library. The Digital Library provides access to the Institutional Repository
of the College.
HOSTELS
The College has six Resident Halls with limited accommodation. The ambience and the
facilities provide students with ample opportunities to excel in academics and extra-
curricular activities. The hostel fosters community-living, enabling residents to experience
varied cultures and ethnic traditions.
AMENITIES
The Canteen, Nescafe Kiosk, R.O. Plant, Convenience Stores, Infirmary, Xerox and DTP Center
with STD & ISD facilities and IOB Extension Counter with ATM cater to the needs of the
College community. The campus is WiFi enabled.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Government Scholarships for BC / MBC / SC / ST communities are provided. Management
Scholarships are available on merit-cum means basis. Children of missionaries / pastors /
evangelists will be given special consideration.
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STUDENT UNION
The Student Senate elected by the student community helps organize various College
activities with guidance from the Principal & faculty and ensures active participation of
students.
DRESS REGULATIONS
Students are expected to dress modestly in salwar suits / trousers & shirts avoiding short,
sleeveless, flimsy or tight clothes. Strict disciplinary action will be taken if dress code is
violated.
MOBILE PHONES
Mobile phones should NOT be used on campus. Violation will incur suspension from
classes.
ADMISSION PROCEDURE
Applicants should submit Online Application Forms through our college website
www.wcc.edu.in
Selected candidates will be informed by email and the list of provisionally selected
candidates will be displayed on the College Website.
Withdrawal: Students who intend to discontinue from the College should submit a
requisition letter from their parents to the Principal. Transfer Certificate will be issued only
after all dues are settled. Original Transfer Certificate submitted at the time of admission
will not be returned once college commences.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Ragging
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has framed regulations to curb ragging in
Higher Educational Institutions in order to prevent and eliminate this unhealthy
practice in Colleges. WCC strictly adheres to the policy and will initiate disciplinary
action on students indulging in ragging.
Donations
The College does NOT accept donations for admissions. If admission has been
promised on payment of money, kindly bring it to the notice of the Principal
immediately. Suppression of information and violation will lead to cancellation of
admission.
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AMERICAN TRANSFER PROGRAM (ATP)
Women’s Christian College and Concordia College, New York, USA will jointly recruit 10 -15
students for the academic year 2017 for ATP. Students who are interested should fulfill
admission criteria of WCC to enroll for one of the following programs: English, Psychology,
Commerce, Economics, Management Studies and Visual Communication. Students selected
for ATP will study at WCC for the first two years and then transfer to Concordia College, New
York to complete their American UG Degree.
BENEFITS OF ATP
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BRITAIN TRANSFER PROGRAM (BTP)
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