Mathematics and Statistics

The Department of Mathematics was established in the year 1948.

               A high standard is maintained in the department when it comes to developing young minds. Efficiency in teaching couples with good moral conduct. The availability of the faculty to the students, even out of class hours is emphasized. The Department is also well equipped with new sophisticated devices for the betterment of the students in their learning process. The teachers are deputed to participate in orientation courses, refresher courses organized by universities, UGC, AIACHE etc. 

               The department caters to the over-all development of the students through counseling sessions, various competitions, seminars, personality development programmes and special tuitions for weak students. Many students of the department are members of NSS and NCC and take part in camps and other social welfare programmes.

OUR STARS

• Mrs. M Indira, M.Sc (1961 - 1995)
• Sr. Emeline, M.Sc, M.Phil, B.Ed (1967 - 1998) (Principal from 1986 - 1998)
• Smt. Vijayalakshmi A.R , M.Sc (1965 - 1999)
• Smt. Mary Varghese , M.Sc, B.Ed (1968 - 1999)
• Smt. N Dharmambal, M.Sc (1968 - 2002)
• Sr. Christabelle, M.Sc, M.Phil, B.Ed (1981 - 2011) (Principal from 2005 - 2011)

VISION

Courses offered

• B.Sc Mathematics with Physics and Statististics as complementary subjects and "Operations Research" as the choice based paper for the sixth semester.

The faculty of the department also handles complementary (Maths/Statistics) classes for
         

•   B. Sc Computer Applications
•   B. Sc Chemistry
  
•  B. Sc Physics
•  B.A Sociology
•  B.A Economics
• M.A Economics
• M.Sc Home Science 

          The Department offers "Applicable Mathematics"  for the open course during the fifth semester.

Publications  |   Regular Activities |  Students' Achievements

ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES 2012-13

The Mathematics Association of St.Teresas's College, Ernakulam began its activities on 12-06-2011 in the auspicious presence of the Head of the Department Mrs. Teresa Felitia and staff advisor Mrs. Rosa K. J.

On behalf of World Environment Day celebrations a competition on 'BEST OUT OF WASTE' was conducted for the students of the department on 20-06-2012 . 19 teams participated

In collaboration with Kerala Mathematics Association ,a one day seminar was organized on the topic 'Fuzzy Mathematics, Near Sets and Cryptography 'on 23-06-2012 (Saturday). The seminar was officially inaugurated by Dr.Sr. Teresa , Principal, St.Teresa's College. Retiring teachers  of KMA were felicitated after the seminar

   A talk  on How to attain Academic excellence  was conducted by Father Joseph, Holy Family Church, Nazareth on 4-07-2012 (Wednesday) for third year students.      

              The formal inauguration of the Mathematics Association was on 1-08-2012. The association was inaugurated by Dr. Beena Job, Associate Professor, Department of English, St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam. Smt. Teresa Feletia, Head of the Department of Mathematics, St. Teresa's College presided the function. The report of the activities until that date was approved by the chief guest.

Kumari Nisha P. Joseph, M.G. University topper for the CBCSS degree examination for the year 2011-2012 was also fecilitated during the function.

 As part of the  Independence Day Celebrations a class on 'Civic Sense' was conducted for the students of the department on 14-08-2012 (Wednesday) by Mr. Joshy P. V. , Professor,Rajagiri College of Social Sciences. The session was informative and it helped to increase civic sense among the students.

 ·                     The Onam celebrations of the Mathematics Association was organized  on 17-08-2012 .Onam message  was given by Smt. Teresa  Feletia, Head of the Department of Mathematics. All the students and teachers had dressed up  traditionally for the event. A malayalimanka title  competition and various games were organised to fill the day with joy and enthusiasm.                              

 ·                     The teachers of the department was honoured as part of Teacher's Day celebrations  on              5-09-2012. Interesting puzzles and games made the function colourful.

 ·                     The Department of Mathematics organized a Mathematics Day 'ARITHMOI 2012' on 19-12-2012 .The function was inaugurated by Dr. Sabu, Associate Professor, Mathematics Department, St. Albert's College, Ernakulam.     

The inaugural function was followed by a quiz competition for various colleges  guided by the chief guest  Dr. Sabu, St. Albert's College, Ernakulam.

               A talk on Srinivasa Ramanujan by Dr. Vijayakumar,Professor, Department of Mathematics, CUSAT began at 2.00pm. All the students of our Department attended the session

 A talk  on How to improve our potentials and talents was conducted by Father Joseph, Holy Family Church, Nazareth on 13-12-2012 (Thursday) for second year students.      

  Arcs and Curves , a geometric pattern making competition was conducted for the students of department on 22-01-2013  at 10.30 am

On behalf of  the Republic Day celebrations the  Mathematics Association conducted a quiz on 'India ' on 30-01-2013

An interesting class on Flower Arrangement was conducted for the third year students on  5-02-2013  by Dr. Leena Leon, Assistant Professor, Department of Home Science, St.Teresa's College. The class was interesting and it helped to increase the love towards nature

Further classes have been arranged for the students of the department  in the month of February and March.

EXTENSION ACTIVITIES 2012-13

INAUGURATION

                                The extension work of Mathematics & Statistics Department was inaugurated on 1^st August 2012  at Udayamperoor Parish hall. Prior to that a meeting was conducted on   6^th July ,2012  by the Heads of the departments of Mathematics & Statistics  Smt. Teresa Felitia P. A and  Smt.Rosa K. J with the parish priest Rev.Fr.Sebastian Moonukootungal,  Our Lady of Perpetual Health, Udayamperoor in his office . Five student representatives from  the department and representatives of the Education Council of the parish also attended the meeting. In that meeting we discussed the plans of the extension activities  for  the academic year 2012-13.

The Head of the Mathematics Department Smt. Teresa Feletia P.A. felicitated the gathering. The Mathematics Association Secretary Ms. Nikitha J Bhaskar gave the programme chart of the extension activities planned for this academic year :

 ·         Soft Skill Development

 ·         Women Empowerment

         Environment

Socio-Economic  Survey

 A two day socio-economic survey was conducted on 17^th and 18^th of August 2012 at Udayamperoor.

The survey was conducted in collaboration with the Education Council of the parish of Our Lady of Perpetual Health, Udayamperoor and the family unit wing of the same. The purpose of the survey was categorized as follows: Financial status of the families,  Health Conditions of the individuals, Educational Quality of children.A questionnaire was prepared accordingly and 80 students along with 4 teachers from the Department conducted the survey.The survey was analysed  by Prof . Jose M C, Dept of Statistics, S.B college , Changanacherry.After studying the result of the survey the department and the parish authorities decided to conduct free coaching classes for academicaly backward children, free medical camp for financialy backward group in collaraboration with Medical Trust Hospital, Ernakulam and a talk by an expert on general health problems of women like Blood sugar, Malnutrition, Breast Cancer etc.

                    As a first step we started the coaching classes. On  8/9/2012 , ten students and two teachers conducted the first class on Mathematics. According to the classes in which the students are studying they were divided into different sections. Special coaching classes on Mathematics for the school students at Udayamperoor  were conducted so as to motivate and create interest in the subject

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION

On 18^th December 2012 our Department celebrated Christmas in the House of Providence, an old age home at  Kacheripady. The second year students and some teachers from Mathematics Dept took part with joy in the celebrations.

                           The students performed several cultural activities and games to entertain the inmates. We also distributed some basic amenities to them .

Seminar on Effective Parenting and Flower arrangement

                                    As part of TROP, on 13/01/2013 we conducted a talk on 'Effective Parenting and Flower arrangement' at Udayamperoor. The seminar was intended for the women of the locality. Dr.Leena Leon, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Home Science, St.Teresa's College was the resourse person. In her talk she emphasized on the subjects like Gender sensitization, Equal distribution of responsibilities to all family members and how to mould socially  and morally enlightened citizens of tomorrow.

                                    The second  session was a flower arrangement demonstration class. In this she demonstrated different types of  fresh flower arrangements. The session was very interesting and highly beneficial to all participants. She also discussed on various cooking recipes.

Free Medical Camp

On 9/2/2012 , 90 students of the Mathematics Department along with Smt. Teresa Felitia and Ms Jean Mary Mycle visited the locality to distribute the notices about the details of the medical camp among the people.Smt Ajitha Salim, Udayamperoor Panchayath President, was also present and extended all help and cooperation to organize the camp

In collaboration with Medical Trust Hospital and the Care Udayamperoor, the Department of Mathematics conducted a free medical camp for the financially backward sections of Udayamperoor locality on 17/2/2012. The Free medical camp was conducted at Coir Society , Muthira parambu from 9.00am to 1.00pm. The features of the medical camp were

1. Expert medical check up in General Medicine and Ophthalmology.

2. Free medical check up.

3. Free Cataract surgery for deserving and financially backward patients.

The medical camp was inaugurated by Srimati. Ajitha Salim, Udayamperoor Panchayath President. Shri T. C Shibu, Block Panchayath Member and Shri T. P Ajimon, (CARE Secretary) spoke on the occassion. 141 patients attended the camp and were given free medical checkup

Talks,Seminars And Workshops

contact no: 0484 2380688

email : mathematics@mail.teresas.ac.in

         stcmaths@gmail.com

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Diamond Jubilee Activities

Association Activities 2010-2011