Meenakshi College for Women (Autonomous)
Kodambakkam, Chennai 600 024
(Affiliated to the University of Madras)
Computer Center and Laboratories
Abhinava Vidyatheertha Computer Center
The Central Computing Facility of the college is named Sri Abhinava Vidyatheertha Computer Center and is spread across a beautifully furnished 7,500 sq. ft. area on the second floor of the College building. The Computer Center houses state-of-the-art computing facilities and is a pride of the College.
Facilities in the Computer Center
Centralized air-cionditioning for the Computer Center and air-conditioning for the Computer Laboratories
The Computer Center has
112 high-end PCs
A seminar area with a seating capacity of 150 equipped with as many chairs with writing planks and
1 high-end PC
Ceiling-mounted LCD projector
Wall-mounted retractable screen
White board
Promethean Interactive White Board - connected to the PC in the seminar area and used to capture lecture notes written on the board
A library and reading area with convenient desks for reading
A specially air-conditioned Server Room with 7 powerful physical servers and 7 virtual servers
A specially air-conditioned UPS Room
The Department Faculty Room connected to the Computer Center
The HoD's room
Computers for each Faculty member of the Department of Computer Science
11 UPS systems with a total capacity of about 100 kVa
Printers
HP Laserjet printers
HP Photosmart printer-scanner-copier
Xlink Kintex -7 FPGA Embedded kit.
Bharathi Theertha Computer Laboratory
A Computer Laboratory that has 81 thin client systems and connected to the Computer Center through optical fibre network.
Vidhusekhara Bharathi Computer Laboratory
A Computer Laboratory that has 50 thin client systems and connected to the Computer Center through optical fibre network.
Networking
50 mbps leased line from Tata Communications Ltd. gives 24-hour internet connectivity
Optical fiber connectivity between the Center and other Computer Laboratories
All computers on campus are connected via wired network
15 powerful Network Switches
Firewall – Juniper Firewall SRX Gateway 240, a powerful firewall to protect the entire college network
Wireless Routers for Wi-Fi connectivity
Software
System Software
Microsoft Campus Agreement Program
Windows Operating System (server and desktops)
Visual Studio .NET
Microsoft Office
SQL Server (Database package)
Python 3.3.0 (Open Source)
Scilab 5.4.0 (Open Source)
Red Hat Linux (licensed)
Symantec Antivirus (licensed)
Apache Tomcat Web Server 5.5 (open-source)
BEA Weblogic Server 8.1 (open-source)
JDK 1.6 (open-source)
Eclipse 3.4 (open-source)
MASM 8086 microprocessor assembler (freeware)
Application Software
Controller of Examinations software - "Adhyaksha" (Developed In-house)
Online testing and evaluation software - "Pariksha" (Developed In-house)
Admissions Software (Developed In-house)
TC Printing Software (Developed In-house)
Autolib for Library data access
CoRMS - IT and Non-IT Asset Management software
Other Salient Features
All Departments are equipped with high-end PC connected through a wired network to the internet backbone.
All Departments have access to printing facilities through the network.
The Office of the Secretary, the College Office, the Office of the Controller of Examinations, the Placement Cell Office and the Extension Services Office have high-end computer systems connected to the internet backbone.
7 High-volume Multi-function Laserjet Printers are available in select locations like the Office of the Controller of Examinations, College Office and Office of the Secretary.
Research Projects
# | Project Title | Project Type | Funding Agency | Fund | Years | Principal Investigator |
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1 | Background Radiation survey in and around Koodankulam | Minor Research Project | Department of Atomic Energy, Govt. of India | Rs. 54,000/- | 1987-88 | Dr. Lakshmi K. S. |
2 | Radon, Thoron measurement in dwelling of Madras City | Major Research Project | Department of Atomic Energy, Govt. of India | Rs. 3,50,000/- | 1989-92 | Dr. Lakshmi K. S. |
3 | Background Radiation Survey along the East Coast of Tamilnadu | Major Research Project | Department of Atomic Energy, Govt. of India | Rs. 6,04,400/- | 1992-95 | Dr. Lakshmi K. S. |
4 | Characterization of blood under storage by spectral measurements | Minor Research Project | UGC | Rs. 74,800/- | 2005-07 | Dr. Sankari G. |
5 | Studies on the Environmental Radiation along the East Coast of Tamil Nadu after Tsunami | Major Research Project | Department of Atomic Energy, Govt. of India | Rs. 15,00,000/- | 2007-12 | Dr. Lakshmi K. S. |
6 | Effectiveness of Environmental Management Systems in Industry | Minor Research Project | UGC | Rs. 42,500/- | 2008-10 | Dr. Geetha R. |
7 | Methodology Issues Pertaining to Provision of Micro Credit and Designing of Livelihood to Borrowers in Tamil Nadu | Major Research Project | UGC | Rs. 5,63,700/- | 2011-12 | Dr. Lavanya Vedagiri Rao |
8 | Socio Economic Impact of TB on Public Health - A Mathematical Model | Minor Research Project | UGC | Rs. 40,000/- | 2005-07 | Dr. Geetha P. V. |
9 | Effective Management of Campus Waste and Creating Awareness of Vermiculture through Demonstration Pits | Minor Research Project | UGC | Rs. 65,000/- | 2006-08 | Dr. Sethukarasi C. |
10 | Impact of Natural Disaster on Women in Tamil Nadu with Special Reference to Tsunami 2004 (An Explorative Study) | Minor Research Project | UGC | Rs. 65,000/- | 2004-06 | Ms. Radhamani P. V. |
11 | A study of the Socio Economic Profile of Slums in Chennai City | Minor Research Project | Malcolm & Elizabeth Adhiseshaiah Trust | Rs. 50,000/- | 2001-02 | Ms. Kalyani K. N. |
12 | A Study of Inter District Disparities in Tamil Nadu | Minor Research Project | Malcolm & Elizabeth Adhiseshaiah Trust | Rs. 50,000/- | 2002-03 | Dr. Karpagam M. |
13 | A Study of Thiru Vi. Ka. Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai | Minor Research Project | Malcolm & Elizabeth Adhiseshaiah Trust | Rs. 50,000/- | 2003-04 | Dr. Karpagam M. |
14 | A Study of Health care Provision in Tamil Nadu | Minor Research Project | Malcolm & Elizabeth Adhiseshaiah Trust | Rs. 50,000/- | 2004-05 | Ms. Kalyani K. N. |
15 | Status of Infrastructural Facilities in neighbourhood development – A Case Study of Kodambakkam and Vadapalani | Minor Research Project | Malcolm & Elizabeth Adhiseshaiah Trust | Rs. 50,000/- | 2005-06 | Ms. Padma N. |
16 | A Study on the Status of Elderly in India | Minor Research Project | Malcolm & Elizabeth Adhiseshaiah Trust | Rs. 35,000/- | 2006-07 | Ms. Kalyani K. N. |
17 | A Study on the Impact of Students’ Socio Economic Background on Educational Attainment | Minor Research Project | Malcolm & Elizabeth Adhiseshaiah Trust | Rs. 15,000/- | 2007-08 | Dr. Karpagam M. |
18 | Environmental Policy For Water Pollution Abatement – An Asian Perspective | Minor Research Project | UGC | Rs. 70,000/- | 2008-09 | Dr. Karpagam M. |