YA GOVERNMENT COLLEGE FOR WOMEN

About the Department

• Department of Mathematics is one of the oldest Department in Y.A. Govt. College for women, producing  nearly 200 students in every year.
  
• Department of Mathematics was established in the year 1966 under the affiliation of the Acharya Nagarjuna University
  
• BSC course with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry combination was started in 1966. Two posts were sanctioned for Mathematics Department.  The medium of instruction is Telugu.  
  
• Restructured course was started with group combinations of Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science (MPCS) was introduced in the year 1997 with an intake of 30 Students only .
  
• Restructured Course with Group Combinations of Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science (MSCS), and the Restructured course with group combinations of Mathematics, Chemistry, Computer Science (MCCS) was started in 2014-15.
  
• Restructured course with Group Combinations of Mathematics, Data Science and Computer Science (MDCS) was introduced in the year 2021
  
• CBCS Semester pattern was introduced in the year 2015-16 and was revised in the year 2020-21. 
  
• At present Two Staff Members were working in this department.
  
• Department is conducting monthly Assignments and monthly tests and internals to assess the progress of the  students.
  
• Department is also providing Remedial Coaching for the students who are slow in learning Mathematics.
  
• Department  of Mathematics is also conducting Bridge Classes for First Year Students.
  
• Department also supplies Extra Academic inputs to the Students on Certain important topics.
  

 Department Profile

MISSION

• To Empower the Students with Skills, knowledge and mindset needed to Excel in Mathematics, Pursue Higher Education and Contribute to the Development of Analytical and Logical Thinking and to make Mathematics an accessible Journey for all the students.            

Teaching, learning and evaluation

Teaching

• Lecture, Discussion and Various Other Methods form The Backbone Of the Entire Teaching Process.
  
• This Is Further Supplemented By Various Co-Curricular and Extracurricular Activities such as Student Seminars, Guest Lectures, Quiz Competitions, Field Visits, Group Discussions, Etc.,
  
• Teaching Is Aided by PPT Presentations and Subject Related You tube Videos in order to make the Students grasp the Subject easily.
  
• The Internet is used to the Maximum Possible Extent to Aid the Teaching Process.
  
• The Annual Academic Plans are Prepared by the Teaching Staff at the very beginning of each Academic Year.
  
• The Syllabus is Covered as per Plan.
  
• Teaching Diary and Teaching Notes are Maintained by the Faculty.
  
• Study Material is Distributed to the Students.
  
• Firm Adherence to the Academic Plan is Ensured and the Progress is Reviewed Periodically.
  
• The Department Conducts Bridge Classes To First Year Students To Fill The Gaps In Their Knowledge In Grammar, Prasody And Alankaras
  
• Slow Learners in each Class are identified and are given Remedial Coaching.
  
• Curriculum Feedback is taken from time to time and Appropriate Changes are made as Per the Student’s Requirement.
  

Learning

• Students are given a list of Reference Books available in the College Library and also in the Departmental Library that they can Refer in order to Enhance their Understanding of Various Topics.
• Students are also Encouraged to Read the Text Books from the College Library as well as the Departmental Library.
• Students are Encouraged to Discuss the Difficult Topics with the Staff Members.
• Students are Assigned Study Projects which they Complete Under The Guidance of the Faculty.
• Apart From Clearing the Doubts raised by the Students in the Class, Doubt Clarification Session is  arranged after Teaching hours.
• The Slow Learners are identified and they are Encouraged to Write Assignments on the Topics Useful for the University Examinations.

Learning resources

• The Department has its Own Library.
• Digital and Virtual Classrooms are also Utilized for Teaching Purposes.
• Lesson Telecasts in MANA TV Programs are used by the Students.

Evaluation

• The Evaluation and Assessment is done through Mid - Semester Examinations and End-Semester Examinations.
• Apart from these, Slip Tests, Assignments are held immediately after the completion of a Topic. This helps the students to get rid of their Examination fear.
• Pass percentages Achieved by the Department during the past five years in the university examinations are Encouraging.
• The students have been performing consistently well over the past five years.

Student activities

• Study projects: Advanced learners are Assigned Study Projects Every year. The Projects are based on a Topic that is related to the Subject or Research Oriented Topic Related to Society.
  
• Students are Guided by the Faculty and are Encouraged to refer Books in the Library, Browse the internet and Consult anyone who they feel can Enlighten them about the Topics.
  
• This helps the Students in Gaining a Deeper Understanding of the Subject. Also, this Activity gives them Experience in the Research field which helps them in their future Endeavors.

Some of the study projects submitted by the students are given below:

• Magic Matrices
  
• Numerical Problem Solving Ability among Mathematics and Non- Mathematics Students
  
• Finding the Day in a Given Year and Date
  
• Finding Number of Siblings
  
• Finding Kaprekar Constant(6174)
  
• Calendar Month Using Mathematics Symbols
  
• Monographs on Indian Mathematicians
  
• Water resources
  
• Public Relations
• Health & Hygiene
  

Healthy practices

• The top scorers in the University examination are awarded with certificates and cash prizes by our faculty members.

Highlights of the Department:

• Conduction of Social awareness programmes
  
• Interaction between Students to avoid Ragging
  
• Celebration of  National Mathematics Day
  
• Conducting Seminars and Guest Lecturers by Eminent Persons
  
• Participation of Staff Members and Students in  Seminars and Workshops
  
• Presented Papers by Staff Members in National Conferences.
  
• Paper Publications in reputed Journals by Staff Members.
  
• Staff attended OCS & RCS organizedby academic staff colleges of various universities and other Training Programmes
  
• Conduction of Parent Teacher Meetings.
  
• Announcement and distribution of cash-awards to students who secured highest marks in university examinations in maths subject
  
• Participation of Staff & Students in Swatch Bharat Programmes
  
• Participation of students &Staff in Janmabhoomi Programmes
  
• Career Counselling