DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY


Activities (2019-2020)

The Department of Zoology inaugurated its Association lecture on 30.07.2019, in the presence of Dr. Sakthivel Vayapuri, Professor, University of Readings, UK as the chief guest who spoke on the topic, “Treatment in Snake Bite”.

The department organized its first guest lecture on 04.10.2019 titled, “Importance of Wild Life”. Dr. M. Narayanan, Formerly Vice-Principal of St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai was the Resource Person.

The department organized second guest lecture on 21.01.2020 titled, “Feathered Friends of Thamirabarani”. Mr. M.Madhivanan, Coordinator, Agasthiyamalai Community Conservation Centre, Manimuthar, Tirunelveli and Mrs.Siva Sathiyavalli, District Curator, Government Museum, Tirunelveli.The department organized a National Seminar on the theme “Environmental Protection and Sustainability” on 19.08.2019.







Dr. Selvam, Associate Professor, Department of Plant Science, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Dr. V. Arul, Professor and Head, Department of Biotechnology, Pondicherry University, Puducherry and Dr. V. Salom Gnana Thanga Vincent, Professor, Department of Environmental Science, University of Kerala were the Resource Persons.

The department also organized a Medical Camp on 28.02.2020. Determination of hemoglobin content in staff and students was done assisted by Hi–Tech Laboratory, Tirunelveli.

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed with the Government Museum, Tirunelveli, on 05-03-2020 for the purpose of ‘Preservation of Animals’. Hands on training were given to 52 students and 6 teachers.

A Three - day State Level Workshop was organized by the department from 19.12.2019 – 21.12.2019 on the topic, “Animal Preservation Techniques”. Mr. S.M. Kumar, District Science Officer, Mr. Balaram, Mr. Pitchaih, Taxidermist, Chennai Museum, Mr. S. Saravanan, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Tirunelveli were the invited guest speakers . Mr. Asan Ali of II M.Sc., Zoology received financial support from Tamilnadu Agricultural University for a Project Study applied by Dr. S. Mohamed Ramlath Sabura in connection with Student Exchange Programme for the duration of one month.

Industrial Visit

Date Spot No. of Students Participated
11.02.2020 Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary 38
30.09.2019 Dept of Zoology, St.Xavier’s College (for the purpose of creating a Museum) 5-Faculty members of Zoology and Applied Nutrition.
17.10.2019 Fisheries College and CMFRI-Tuticorin 41

Industrial Visits - Department of Applied Nutrition & Public Health

Date Spot No. of students
28.09.2019 Food Corporation of India,VVD Gold Coconut Oil, Diamond Sea Foods, Tuticorin II B.Sc., Zoology
05.03.2020 Aavin Milk Plant, Rediyarpatti. I B.Sc., Zoology

Student Achievements

S.No. Name of the Student / Class Competition/ Event Prize/Position Institution/ Organization Date
1. M.Fathima Ranya III B.Sc., Zoology Poster Presentation International Conference on Entrepreneurship in Microbiology 1st Prize PG& Research Department of Microbiology, Sadakathullah Appa College, Tirunelveli 21.08.2020
2. P.Raja Pavithra III B.Sc., Zoology Poster Presentation International Conference on Entrepreneurship in Microbiology 2nd Prize PG& Research Department of Microbiology, Sadakathullah Appa College, Tirunelveli 21.08.2020
3. K.A. Sumaiya I B.Sc., Zoology Slogan writing 3rd Prize St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai 14.02.2020
4. M.Fathima Ranya II B.sc Zoology Bio Marian Star Quizzle 2nd Prize With Cash St.Mary’s College, Tuticorin. 14.08.2019

Papers Published by Students

S. No. Name Name of the Journal Title of the Article Vol. No., Issue No. Page Nos. Month & Year Citation Index & Impact Factor / ISSN /ISBN/ DOI
1. M.Fathima Ranya Entrepreneurship in Microbiology Invitro Antimicrobial Effects of Vegetables Extract Against Pathogenic Microorganisms 21.08.2019/ Pg No: 26-32/ Paper Id-05-ICEM 19/RD MB/SAC/TVL ISBN- 978-81-938054-9-7
2 P.Raja Pavithra Entrepreneurship in Microbiology Assessment of Antimicrobial Effects of Spider Web Against Human Pathogens 21.08.2019/ Pg No: 20-25 / Paper Id-04-ICEM 19/RD MB/SAC/TVL ISBN- 978-81-938054-9-7

Papers Presented by Students at Various Seminars/ Conference

Name Date/ Venue Theme Title of the paper Sponsor / Organized by International/ National/ State/ Institutional
M.Fathima Ranya 21.08.2020 International Conference on Entrepreneur -ship in Microbiology Invitro Antimicrobial Effects of Vegetables Extract Against Pathogenic Microorganisms PG& Research Department of Microbiology, Sadakathullah Appa College, Tirunelveli International
P.Raja Pavithra 21.08.2020 International conference on entrepreneurship in Microbiology I Assessment of Antimicrobial Effects of Spider Web Against Human Pathogens PG& Research Department of Microbiology, Sadakathullah Appa College, Tirunelveli International

Sports Achievements

S. No. Name Class Event Date Venue Prize
1 Kalavathi.M II B.Sc., Zoo 3000 meters Running 10.03.2020 Sadakathullah Appa College III
2 Kalavathi.M II B.Sc., Zoo 800 meters Running 10.03.2020 Sadakathullah Appa College IV
3 Kalavathi.M II B.Sc., Zoo High Jump- Ht- 1.35 10.03.2020 Sadakathullah Appa College V

NPTEL / SWAYAM / MOOC Courses attended by Students

S.No. Name of the Student Name of the Course Sponsoring Agency Grade Obtained
1. Azma Shameem Ecology and Environment NPTEL 54% (Successfully Completed)
2. A. Genofer Nissa Ecology and Environment NPTEL 45% (Successfully Completed)

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