Department of
Zoology
Post Graduate and Research Department of Zoology
The Zoology department became established with B,Sc degree in the year 2013. The M.Sc. degree course was launched in 2017, upgrading it to the postgraduate level and also M.Phil Zoology is started in the year 2018 onwards. The zoology department is also a recognized research center with affiliation to Periyar University since 2018. In our department labs are there having with all necessary substances sufficient microscope and clinical devices also for in the practical lessons.
A properly hooked up animal museum is arranged for retaining specimen’s and fashions for specific animals which might be most beneficial to the scholars. A permanent museum keeper is appointed to appearance after the museum well and to preserve the registers and information of the dissection fabric. At present, our department achieved 05 Gold medals 36 University ranks in under graduate, post graduate and M.Phil programme level.
OBJECTIVE
- To acquire knowledge in different areas of animal science.
- To expose students to the field of life sciences via tasks on vermin composting, Bee maintaining, Bio pesticide, Organic control.
- To expose students to the field of life sciences via tasks on vermin composting, Bee maintaining, Bio pesticide, Organic control.
- To offer a modular course of lectures and associated seminars research project and practical classes in zoological Domain.
- To provide professional training in effective verbal and written communication skills related to zoological field.
- Our objective is to provide opportunities in employment and research in Government and Private sectors.
- Our objective of curriculam is also taught for Poultry Science, Diary Science, Human health and hygiene, Sericulture, Apiculture, Aquaculture, Biotechnology and Clinical Nutrition have been provided.
- Practical included in the syllabus will improve the skills of the students in Microscopy, Observations, and drawing and Laboratory techniques.
Vision
- To provide a broad multidisciplinary courses in zoological field.
- Our vision is to achieve excellence through high quality education and research relevant to local, regional and national needs.
- To train students in a wide range of science- based skills that provide the learning base for future careers in disciplines such as health sciences, agricultural, environmental management and the emerging bio technologies.
- To promote Research and improve publications in zoological field.
Mission
- Our mission is to provide high exceptional education dedicated to constructing minds with conviction, integrity, social and ethical duty. We are devoted to teaching the scholars beyond the confines of a class room to make them higher individuals and develop their personalities, allowing them to stand the demanding situations of the cutting-edge global.
- To awaken an awareness of the need to explore, understand and conserve animal diversity.
- To train students in zoological sciences and to equip them to apply themselves meaningfully in any activity requiring zoological expertise.
- To make our students employable in diverse field related to zoology.
- To provide a wide-spectrum comprehension of the anatomy, physiology, systematic, ecology, behavior and conservation of terrestrial and aquatic /marine animals.
- To maintain a high level of scientific excellence in zoological research.
- To constantly improve the quality of research in zoological and allied field.
Eligibility UG
- A candidate who has passed Higher Secondary Examination in academic or vocational stream with Biology (Botany/Zoology) under higher secondary board of examination, Tamil Nadu or an examination accepted as Equivalent thereto.
Eligibility PG
- A candidate who has passed the three year B.Sc., Examination with Zoology will be eligible for admission to M.Sc Course.
Pass Percentage (2018-2025):
| Year | B.Sc | M.Sc | M.Phil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | 100% | – | – |
| 2019-2020 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2020-2021 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2021-2022 | 100% | – | – |
| 2022-2023 | 100% | 100% | – |
| 2023-2024 | 100% | 100% | – |
| 2024-2025 | 100% | 100% | – |
University Gold Medalist: 05 (2013-2023)
| S.No | Programme | Name of the Gold Medalists | Rank | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | M.Phil | Mr. R. PARASURAMAN | 1st – Gold Medal | 2019 |
| 2. | M.Sc | Ms. R. SIVANMATHY | 1st – Gold Medal | 2020 |
| 3. | B.Sc | Ms. S. HEMALATHA | 1st – Gold Medal | 2022 |
| 4. | B.Sc | Ms. R.KAVINDHRA | 1st – Gold Medal | 2023 |
| 5. | M.Sc | Ms.R.YAMINI | 1st – Gold Medal | 2023 |
University Rank Holders 36
| S. NO. | Course | Name of the student | University Rank | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B. Sc., Zoology | Ms. S. Gomathi | III | 2017 |
| 2 | Ms. K. Soniya | IV | ||
| 3 | Ms. M. Kanimozhi | V | ||
| 4 | Ms. M. Pavithra | VI | ||
| 5 | Ms. M. Megala | VII | ||
| 6 | Ms. T. Aruna | VIII | ||
| 7 | B. Sc., Zoology | Ms. K. Jothika | VI | 2018 |
| 8 | Ms. P. Gayathri | VIII | ||
| 9 | Ms. S. Gowsalya | IX | ||
| 10 | B. Sc., Zoology | Ms. K. Raveena | X | 2019 |
| 11 | Ms. G. Anandhi | III | ||
| 12 | Ms. M. Meena | VII | ||
| 13 | Ms. M.Siva priya | VIII | ||
| 14 | Ms. M. Indira | IX | ||
| 15 | Ms.S. Saraswathi | X | ||
| 16 | B. Sc., Zoology | Ms. A. Jothy | II | 2020 |
| 17 | Ms. S. Gowsalya | III | ||
| 18 | Ms. R. Ramya | V | ||
| 19 | Ms. M. Sivaranjani | VII | ||
| 20 | Ms. T. Tamilarasi | VIII | ||
| 21 | B. Sc., Zoology | Ms. R. Yamini | II | 2021 |
| 22 | Ms.. K. Umabharathi | III | ||
| 23 | Ms.. M. Prabavathi | V | ||
| 24 | Ms. P. Ponmalai | VII | ||
| 25 | B.Sc., Zoology | Ms. S. Saranya | II | 2022 |
| 26 | Ms. M. Devisri | III | ||
| 27 | Ms. G. Snega | IV | ||
| 28 | Ms.G. Priyanga | VI | ||
| 29 | B.Sc., Zoology | Ms.S.Vaishnavi | VII | 2023 |
| 30 | M.Phil | Mrs. M. Lavanya | II | 2019 |
| 31 | M.Sc., Zoology | Ms. P. Gayathri | VII | 2020 |
| 32 | M.Sc., Zoology | Ms. P. Abirami | II | 2021 |
| 33 | Ms. D. Gayathri | VIII | ||
| 34 | M.Sc., Zoology | Ms.T.Sowmiya | II | 2023 |
| 35 | Ms.M.Prabavathi | III | ||
| 36 | Ms.K.Umabarathi | IV |
M.Phil., Awarded / Ongoing from the Department
| S.No | Name of the M.Phil., Scholars | Name of the Guide | Title of the Thesis / Broad Field of Research | Awarded / Ongoing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mrs.S. Padmapriya | Dr. M. Muthumani | Arsenic Induced Oxidative Stress Mediated Toxicity in Catla Catla | Awarded |
| 2. | Mr.S. Muthu | Dr. M. Muthumani | Lead Induced Oxidative Stress Mediated Toxicity in Cirrhinus Cirrhsus | Awarded |
| 3. | Mr.S. Murugesan | Dr. M. Muthumani | Mercury Induced Oxidative Stress Mediated Toxicity In Catla Catla | Awarded |
List of Faculty Members in Institution Level Committees / Board of Studies / Various University Bodies
Mrs.G. Kokila
Details of Membership & Activities
- Theory Paper Valuation Examiner in Periyar University from 2015 to 2023.
- Practical External Examiner in Periyar University from 2015 to 2023.
Dr.G. Gowri
Details of Membership & Activities
- Question paper setter UG Zoology – Vellalar College for Women, Thindal, Erode.
Awards Won by Faculty Members
| S.No | Faculty Name | Year | Award | Organization Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr.G. Gowri | 2019 | Budding scientist Award | Annamalai University, Chidambaram. |
| 2. | Dr.G. Gowri | 2021 | Best female faculty Award | IVCBMNG-Meghalaya, India. |
Facilities
| Facilities | Laboratories | Class Rooms | Seminar Hall | Computers |
LCD/ Projector |
Books in Library | Journals in Library |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 350 | 3 |
List of essential equipments in the Department
- Autoclave
- Weighing balance
- Centrifuge
- Spectrophotometer
- Hot plate
- PH meter
- Microscope( Compound and dissecting)