Department Of Zoology
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State Level Seminar on Conservation –Task Ahead 2020 (CAT 2020) held on 25-01-2020
Guest Lecture Programme – “Enemies of China & Insect Vampires”
State Level seminar cum Panel Discussion on “Human - Animal Coexistence” held on 23.01.2019
National Seminar on “Biodiversity At its Cross Roads” on 24.01.2018
VISION
The Department, being a centre of excellence in teaching and research in zoology, envisions fostering critical thinking and learning process, science education, highest values of life infuse ethical values, holistic development of student for their welfare and society at the central point and stride towards sustainable future.
MISSION
- To impart holistic and advanced knowledge on Zoology to enrich the students meeting the global competence through academic excellence.
- To provide specialized skills to the students to excel in their careers and also to serve society.
- To infuse ethics, values, and responsibility to the students for the conservation of fauna, there by creating sustainable environment.
- To develop an attitude among the students towards applications for the welfare of the mankind, thereby promoting Eco protection.
- To inculcate awareness on the issues on local environmental problems, job demand through field visits and discussions, online courses and web resources.
History/ Timeline
- The Department of Zoology was carved out of the then existing “Natural Science Department” in the year 1966 when B.Sc., Zoology Major Course was started.
- In the year 1991 affiliation for M.Sc., Zoology was secured under the self-financing stream of the Madura College (Evening) from MADURAI KAMARAJ UNIVERSITY and temporarily stalled since 2015 and likely to start.
- The crowning glory came in 1994 when the Department was recognized as a Centre for Research in Zoology by the MADURAI KAMARAJ UNIVERSITY.
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Infrastructure
Laboratory
The department has a well-equipped laboratory with equipments like: GelDoc, Research (Stereo – Binocular) Microscope, Photomicrography, Collection kits, BOD incubator; Refrigerator, Spectrophotometer, Colorimeters, pH meters, Balances (including Monopan), Centrifuges (including high speed), Assemblies for chromatography and Electrophoresis.
Library
The departmental library has a total of 1862 books (1662 purchased under autonomous, UGC/special fee grant and 200 under self finance grant)
AV Aids
Facilities for AV Aids include slide projectors, OHP’s Public address system, Paxiscope, Models, Preserved specimens, Charts, smart class rooms etc.,
Faculty (Aided Stream)
| AIDED FACULTIES | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Designation | Date of Join | Area of Specialization | Profile |
 Dr.S.Dinakaran |
Associate Professor & Head | 19.05.2000 | Biodiversity, Molecular systematic of Aquatic insects | View Profile Publication Link |
 Dr.L.D.Devasree |
Assistant Professor | 20.02.2008 | Fish Immunology | View Profile |
 Dr.R.Eswaran |
Assistant Professor | 20.02.2008 | Entomology, Ecology | View Profile |
| Dr.B.Latha | Assistant Professor | View Profile | ||
 Dr.C.Selva Kumar |
Assistant Professor | 02.03.2018 | Aquatic Entomology | View ProfilePublication Link |
| AD-HOC FACULTIES | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Designation | Area of Specialization | Profile | |
| Prof.P.Sumathi | Assistant Professor | |||
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UG Syllabus
2017-20 Batch
2020 OBE
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| S.NO | TITLE OF THE ACTIVITY | DATE (S) | BENEFICIARIES |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | National Seminar on “Biodiversity At its Cross Roads” | 24.01.2018 | UG Students of the Department of Zoology |
| 2. | Extension Activity Programme - Zoology | 27.10.2018 | UG Students of the Department of Zoology |
| 3. | State Level seminar cum Panel Discussion on “Human - Animal Coexistence” | 23.01.2019 | UG Students of the Department of Zoology and Researchers of Tamil Nadu |
| 4. | Symbionts | 20.03.2019 | Department Students |
| 5. | Guest Lecture Programme | 10.09.2019 | UG Students of the Department of Zoology |
| 6. | Guest Lecture Programme – “Enemies of China & Insect Vampires” | 25.01.2020 | UG Students of the Department of Zoology |
| 7. | State Level Seminar on Conservation –Task Ahead 2020 (CAT 2020) | 31.01.2020 | UG Students of the Department of Zoology & Research Scholars |
| S.No | Name of the student with Reg. No | Company / Organization where placed | Designation | Date of Appointment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BHUVANESWARI R 2015ZBC006 |
Alien Global Services | Business Development Executive | 11-06-2018 |
| 2 | RIZWANA PRAVEEN K
2015ZBC036 |
Alien Global Services | Business Development Executive | 11-06-2018 |