COURSES OFFERED
UG COURSES
PG COURSES
B.Sc Advanced Zoology and Biotechnology
M.Sc Zoology
RESEARCH COURSES
M.Phil Zoology
Ph.D Zoology
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U.G.
P.G.
M.Phil
Sanctioned Strength:
UG: 50 PG : 26
Eligibility Criteria for UG:
Candidates who have passed in +2 Board exams with Physics, Chemistry and Biology / Microbiology /
Botany and Zoology may apply.
Faculty Members involvement in Curriculum Development
Dr.Mrs.Mary Sheela
Curriculum Development:
• Authored two chapters viz “Microbial Nutrition” and “Soil and Agricultural Microbiology” in Microbiology Text Book (Std 11) for State Council For Education and Research Training (SCERT) for Govt. of Tamil Nadu.
Mrs.M.Linnet Naveena Curriculum Development:
• Authored two chapters viz “Microbial Nutrition” and “Soil and Agricultural Microbiology” in Microbiology Text Book (Std 11) for State Council For Education and
Research Training (SCERT) for Govt. of Tamil Nadu.
Awards Received
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Award: Received Best Research Award on Founder’s Day , 2018 (18.07.2018)
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Received third prize for oral presentation during National Conference on “Biomaterials from Microorganism and Medicinal Plants for Human welfare” on 29-30 September 2016 at Vels University,Chennai.
ACHEIVEMENTS
Awards Received
Award: Received Best Research Award on Founder’s Day , 2018 (18.07.2018)
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Received third prize for oral presentation during National Conference on “Biomaterials from Microorganism and Medicinal Plants for Human welfare” on 29-30 September 2016 at Vels University,Chennai.
Faculty Members involvement in Curriculum Development
Dr.Mrs.Mary Sheela
Curriculum Development:
• Authored two chapters viz “Microbial Nutrition” and “Soil and Agricultural Microbiology” in Microbiology Text Book (Std 11) for State Council For Education and Research Training (SCERT) for Govt. of Tamil Nadu.
Mrs.M.Linnet Naveena Curriculum Development:
• Authored two chapters viz “Microbial Nutrition” and “Soil and Agricultural Microbiology” in Microbiology Text Book (Std 11) for State Council For Education and Research Training (SCERT) for Govt. of Tamil Nadu.
Activities
S.No |
Date of the Event |
Title of the Workshop/ Seminar/ Webinar/FDP |
Category National/ International/State) |
Name of expert(s) invited along with name of Institution(s) |
1 |
27/07/2020 to 29/07/2020 |
FDP
A Perspective of Emerging Advances in Life Sciences – 2020’ – Mrs. P. Anandhi, Associate Professor & Head as the Convener, and Dr. Mrs. L. Shakila, Assistant Professor as Co-Convener |
National |
Dr. S. Muthamilarasan, Assistant Professor, Department of Plant Sciences School of Life Sciences, University of Hyderabad, Telangana.
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, Head and Chief Scientist, Central Instrumentation Facility (CIF) CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu
V. Saravanakumar Technical Officer Central Instrumentation Facility (CIF & SAIF) CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India,
DR. Sankarganesh arunachalam, Associate Professor Department of Biotechnology, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (KARE) Krishnankoil, Tamil Nadu
DR. Sankar ganesh devaraj, Dr. D. S. Kothari Post-Doctoral Fellow, Department of Microbial Biotechnology, Bharathiar University Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India |
2 |
11/02/2016 to 13/02/2016 |
CONFERENCE
XV Applied Zoologist Research Association ( AZRA ) and Ethiraj College for Women “Recent Advances in Life Science” |
International |
T.Rabi kumar, IFS, Secretary, National Biodiversity Authority
Dr.Kailash Chandra, Director Incharge, ZSI.
Dr.R.Thandavan, Former Vice Chancellor, University of Madras. Dr.R.W. Alexander Jesudasan, Principal- MCC. |
1/02/2018 to 2/02/2018 |
CONFERENCE
Biodiversity – Strategies for Conservation and sustainable Utilization |
International |
Dr.B. MeenaKumari, Chairman National Biodiversity authority of India, Taramani, Chennai.
Dr.Anand Prakash, General Secretary AZRA.
Dr.R.M.Kathirasan, Director, R &D Annamalai University.
Dr. Azad Ismail Saheb, FISBT, Kuwait |
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07/02/2020 |
Recent Advances in Biodiversity conservation |
National |
Dr. T. Balasubramanian, Vice chancellor, Chettinad University, Chennai and other eminent researchers across the country. |
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3 |
30/06/2020 |
Webinar
Unique adaptations of marine Molluscs” |
Dr. V. Deepak Samuel, Scientist E, Conservation of Coastal and Marine Resources Division, National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM), Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Govt. of India. |
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4. |
09/01/2019 & 10/01/2019 |
Workshop
Aquaculture Practices -Solution for Food and Nutrition Security |
National |
was conducted by our Department on 9th and 10th January, 2020 inaugurated by Dr S.V Alavandi, Principal Scientist and Head, Aquatic Animal Health and Environment Division ICAR-CIBA. |
SPORTS
Name of the Candidate |
Games |
State/National/International |
Place (I/II/III or Runner-Up) |
Year |
Anusha Joy |
Swimming |
State |
I (Champion) |
2016 |
A.Pavithra |
Cricket |
State |
I (Champion) |
2016 |
Anju Lakshmi |
Hand ball and athletics |
State |
Runner –Up |
2016 |
Priyadharshini. V |
Net Ball |
State |
I(winner) |
2016 |
Ramya P |
Kabaddi |
All India and National |
Winner |
2017 |
Devapriya C |
Hockey & Cricket |
state |
Champion |
2017 |
Anjulakshmi |
Hand ball and athletics |
State |
Runner Up |
2017 |
Pavithra B |
Cricket |
State |
Champion |
2017 |
Priyanka S |
Ball Batminton |
State |
Champion |
2017 |
Anju Lakshmi |
Hand ball and athletics |
State |
Runner –Up |
2018 |
A.Pavithra |
Cricket |
State |
I (Champion) |
2018 |
Priyanka S |
Ball Batminton |
State |
Champion |
2018 |
Pavithra B |
Cricket |
State |
Best Bowler Champion |
2019 |
Swetha M.P |
Kabaddi |
Zonal |
Winner |
2019 |
Supraja |
Hockey |
State |
II –Place |
2019 |
Megala .S |
Athletics |
Zone |
– |
2019 |
Beulah.M |
Judo |
State |
– |
2019 |
PLACEMENT DETAILS
Batch |
No. of Students Placed |
Company Name |
2017-2018 |
1 |
EY Global Delivery Services |
2018 – 2019 |
1 |
DST, Inspire Fellowship |
ANY OTHER ACCOLADES:
- Monisha, Ayisha, Pragathi, Aparna – Won overall trophy in Association events at Presidensy College – 2019 to 2020.
- Meiyarasi,Rithika, Srimathi and Ayisha – Won overall trophy in the Association events at JBAS, College -2019 to 2020.
Events
S.No |
EVENTS |
Title |
Name of expert(s) invited along with name of Institution(s) |
Date |
1 |
Association Fest |
Fauna- 2016 |
Dr.R.Kirubaharan, NIOT, Chennai. Dr.Sultan Ahmed Ismail, Ecoscience Research Foundation, Chennai. |
15th September 2016 |
2 |
Association Fest |
Fauna- 2017 |
Dr.K.P.Sanjayan, Dean of Academics, Gurunanak College. Dr.S. Ramalingam, Assosiate Professor, Department of Bitechnology, Anna University. |
12th September, 2017 |
3 |
Association Fest |
Fauna- 2018 |
Dr.Ac. Achiraman, Assistant Professor. Department of WEnvironmental Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University. Dr.G.Dharani, Scientist F, Goup Head, Incharge, Marine Biotechnology Division, Ocean Science and Technology for Island Groups (NIOT). |
3rd September, 2018 |
4 |
Association Fest |
Fauna- 2019 |
Prof. T.Sargunam Stephen,Zoology Department, Govt. Arts College for Men, Nandanam, Chennai. Prof.N.Rajeswara Roa, Department of Applied Geology, University of Madras. Dr. Benitha Golda, Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, WCC, Chennai |
20th September 2019 |
5 |
Association Fest |
Fauna- 2020- Zoonosis |
DR. A. Sangaran, Professor at Department of Veterinary Parasitology, Madras Veterinary College, Tanuvas, Chennai |
27th July, 2020 |
6 |
One day lecture |
South Indian Reptiles |
Doctor S. Ganeshan, Director Guindy Snake Park, Chennai |
3rd August, 2019 |
7 |
Extension activity |
Importance of Rocky shore Fauna and their biodiversity. |
Nanmangalam Forest Visit |
6th September, 2019 |
8 |
Association Fest |
Fauna- 2020- Zoonosis |
DR. A. Sangaran, Professor at Department of Veterinary Parasitology, Madras Veterinary College, Tanuvas, Chennai |
2020 |
9 |
National workshop |
Aquaculture Practices -Solution for Food and Nutrition Security |
Dr S.V Alavandi, Principal Scientist and Head, Aquatic Animal Health and Environment Division ICAR-CIBA. |
9th & 10th January, 2020 |
10 |
Inter Collegiate Quiz |
Fauna – 2019 |
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11 |
Webinar |
Unique Adaptations of Marine Molluscs |
Dr. V. Deepak Samuel, Scientist E, Conservation of Coastal and Marine Resources Division, National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM), Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Govt. of India. |
30th – June 2020 |
12 |
Guest Lecture |
Breast Cancer Awareness Programme |
Mrs. Radhika Santhanakrishnan, Founder, Managing Trustee, Dhanavanthi Trust, Penn nalam and aan nalam. Dr. Sujatha Rajiinikanth, Head, Preventive oncology, Penn nalam. |
FACULTY PROFILE

Mrs. P. Anandhi
Qualification: M.Sc, M.Phil,
Designation: Associate Professor
Years of Experience: UG: 26 PG: 23
Previous Experience: UG:5
Area of Specialization: Cell and Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Email-ID: [email protected]

Dr. Mrs. A.M. Sumithra Bai
Qualification: M.Sc.M.phil.,Ph.D
Designation: Assistant Professor
Years of Experience: UG: 14 PG: 14
Previous Experience: UG: Staff Trust -7 yrs; Temporary staff -1 yr
PG: Staff Trust -6 yrs; Temporary staff -1 yr
Area of Specialization: Invertebrata, Chordata
Email-ID : [email protected]

Dr. Mrs. L. Shakila
Qualification: M.Sc., Ph.D.,
Designation: Assistant Professor
Years of Experience: UG:14 PG: 14
Previous Experience: UG:1
Area of Specialization: Zoology, Toxicology
Email-ID: [email protected]

Dr. Mrs. K. Navaneetha
Qualification:M.Sc., M.Phil., B.Ed., Ph.D.
Designation: Assistant Professor
Years of Experience: UG: 13 PG:13
Previous Experience: UG:2 PG:2
Area of Specialization: Parasitology, Herbal Medicine
Email ID:[email protected]

Dr. Mrs. D. Leelavathi
Qualification: M.Sc.,Ph.D
Designation: Assistant Professor
Years of Experience: UG:13 PG: 13
Previous Experience: UG:3 PG: 3
Area of Specialization: (Genetics, Ethology)
Email-ID : [email protected]
YRC Programme Officer – 2016 to 2018

Mrs. L. Mohanasundari
Qualification: M.Sc.,M.Phil.,SLET,, B.Ed
Designation: Assistant Professor
Years of Experience: UG:06 PG:06
Previous Experience: UG:08PG: 02
Area of Specialization: Biochemistryand Microbiology
Email ID:[email protected]

Dr. Mrs. M. Noornissabegum
Qualification:M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D
Designation :Assistant Professor
Years Of Experience :UG : 5 Years PG : 5 Years
Other Institutional Experience :UG : 6 Years PG : 3 Years
Area Of Specialization : Microbiology & Toxicology.
Email ID: [email protected]

Dr. Mrs. M. Madhavi
Qualification:M.Sc., M.Phil., B.Ed., Ph.D., SLET
Designation :Assistant Professor
Years Of Experience :UG : 5 Years PG: 5 Years
Other Institutional Experience :UG : 1 Years PG: 1 Years
Area Of Specialization : Aquaculture, Animal Reproduction.
Email ID: [email protected]

Dr. Mrs. P. Asha
Qualification:M.Sc., Ph.D.
Designation :Assistant Professor
Years Of Experience :UG : 10 YearsPG : 10 Years
Other Institutional Experience : UG : 2 Years PG: 2 Years
Area Of Specialization : Invertebrate Immunology.
Email ID:- [email protected]

Dr. Ms. K. Anjalai
Qualification:M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D
Designation :Assistant Professor
Years Of Experience :UG : 5 Years PG : 5Years
Area Of Specialization : AQUACULTURE, POULTRY SCIENCE.
Email ID:- [email protected]

Dr.S.DEEPA RANI
Qualification: M.Sc.,M.Phil., M.Ed., Ph.D.,SET.,
Designation : Assistant Professor
YearsofExperience: UG:5PG: 5
Previous Experience: UG:7 PG: nil
Area of Specialization: Nanotechnology, Environmental Toxicology
Email-ID: [email protected]

Dr. Mrs. S. Jeyanthi
Qualification: M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D
Designation: Assistant Professor
Years of Experience: UG: 4 yrs PG: 4 yrs
Previous Years of Experience: Nil
Area of Specialization: MARINE BIOLOGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
E-Mail ID: [email protected]

Dr. S. Shiva Shakthi
Qualification: M.Sc, M.Phil., Ph.D., SET
Designation: Assistant Professor
Years of Experience: UG:5PG: 5
Previous Experience: UG:7 PG: nil
Area of Specialization: Cancer Biology and Protein Purification
Email-ID : [email protected]

Dr. P. Valentina Claudet Baskaran
Qualification: M.Sc, M.Phil, Ph.D., SET
Designation: Assistant Professor
Area of Specialization: Aquaculture and Cryobiology; Biotechnology.
Email-ID : [email protected]

Dr. Vaishnavi. V
Qualification: Ph.D.,SET
Designation: Assistant Professor
Area of Specialization: Immunology and Biochemistry
Email-ID: [email protected]
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES – To be updated
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HOD’S DESK
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Associate Professor
Mrs.P.ANANTHI
The Department of Zoology had its inception in the year 1957. prior to which it was the Natural Science Department that offered Botany and Zoology course for the intermediate degree. After blossoming into a separate department with B.Sc. Zoology as major and allied with Botany and Chemistry, there upon the Department moved towards a steady progress. From this humble beginning the Department has grown into a glorious edifice. The Department was upgraded into a Post Graduate Department in year 1984 and Research Department in 1989 with the introduction of M.Phil and Ph.D. Programme. We are the pioneer in producing maximum number of women doctorates. It is a prestigious Department providing its potential among other institutions. This Department has uncompromising discipline and flawless execution of academic policies that makes the teaching learning environment conducive for each and every student to fulfil their dream.
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