பாரதியார் மகளிர் கலை அறிவியல் கல்லூரி

BHARATHIYAR

Arts & Science College for Women

Affiliated to Periyar University - NAAC 'A+' Grade - 2(f) & 12(B) UGC Act 1956
Deviyakurichi -636112, Thalaivasal (T.K), Salem. Ph:+91 94427 00889

Department of ZOOLOGY

About the Department

The love for all living creature is the most attribute of man

Charles Darwin

Department of Zoology is functioning in our college since from 2015. A Post Graduate course was added from 2018. Zoology is one the fascinating subjects and the foundation stone for the modern biological sciences such as Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Human Genetics, Microbiology, Nano-biotechnology etc. Our aim is to focus on the scheming of curriculum which will facilitate and endow to the upcoming zoologists cum scientists with application oriented knowledge. The Department emphasis on laboratory component in the teaching prospectus and research projects. Well equipped laboratory along with the smart class room pave the way for young zoologist in our department. The Department has highly qualified, experienced and dedicated facilitators with excellent teaching experience.

Vision

  • To the one of the excellent Departments in the state animal science learning, teaching and research.
  • Envisions inculcating the highest values of life, science education and respect for nature and concern for ethical values among the students through good and scientific educational practices.
  • An enduring commitment to improve the quality of the life of rural women.

Mission

  • To impart to the students the contemporary advancements in life sciences.
  • To impart a global perspective and such skills among students that benefit humanity.
  • To achieve excellent teaching and research.
  • To develop the student to appreciate nature.
  • To promote leaders in the field of life science.
  • To develop the attitude of the students to concentrate on applied science aspects.
  • To make students with responsibilities towards society and achieve relevance of their studies for the betterment of mankind.
  • To impart knowledge and skills in Zoological Science.

Courses offered

  • B.Sc., Zoology
  • M.Sc., Zoology

Annual Plan

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Student Toppers

S.No. Name Batch Rank Photos
1. S.MANIMOZHI 2015-2018 III

Faculty Profile

S.N0 FACULTY NAME QUALIFICATION DESIGNATION
1 Dr.G.SHOBANA M.Sc., M.Sc., B.Ed., Ph.D., HEAD CUM ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
2 P.SASIREKA M.Sc., M.Ed., M.Phil(SET) ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
3 Dr.L.SUVETHA M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
4 C. KALAIVANI M.Sc., M.Phil., ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
5 Dr.V.VANITHASRI M.Sc., Ph.D., ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
6 A. UDHAYA SURIYA M.Sc., ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Lab Assistant Profile

S.N0 FACULTY NAME QUALIFICATION DESIGNATION
1 J. SARANYA B.Sc., LAB ASSISTANT
2 T. MALARKODI B.Sc., LAB ASSISTANT

Lab Infrastructure

Zoology Lab provides scientific study of the animal kingdom, along with its evolution, diversity and environment. Our Zoology lab is well equipped with all necessary facilities for higher studies. The equipments are based on the latest technology. Practical work involves building knowledge of both the structure of different kinds of animals and how they function, and the complex relationships that govern how animals relate to each other and their surroundings. Zoology also provides fundamental information on three areas of our society, the environment, food production and human health.

The high tech lab highlights the major concerns of modern zoology in relation to environmental and medical biology, and introduces the young scientists to cell biological and other analytical techniques, fieldwork and computer-aided data handling procedures.

Some important practical covered during the session may be mentioned as Dissection of Animal, Permanent slide preparation ,embryological physiological & cytological experiments, Study of bones, pests, insects & plant, nematodes & edible fishes & parasites, counting of blood cells, study of ecosystem, immunology, biotechnology, animal behaviour, toxicology.

Laboratory has a good arrangement of equipments like Binocular Microscope, Hemoglobinometer, pH meter, Colorimeter, Waterbath, Haemocytometer, Centrifuge , Incubator , Microtome etc.

Achievements

Highlights

  • S. Manimozhi student of Zoology Department secured 3rd rank in B.Sc Zoology University Examination in the year of 2018.
  • Our Department student M. Karthika, B.Sc., Zoology won Gold Medal in University Examination.
  • We applied Student Project Proposal to Tamil Nadu State Council for Higher Education, Chennai.
  • We celebrated Science Day celebration on February 28th, 2016.
  • We conducted Village adaptation Programme about Dengue awareness Programme in Thedavur on 11th August 2018.
  • We celebrated International Elephant Day on 16th August 2019. We conducted various competition like Essay Writing – Man Animal Conflict, Chart Preparation – Elephant Life, Habit and Habitat, Drawing – Elephant life.
  • Our department Students has participated in the Science Exhibition on Climate Action Special.
  • Our Department Students participated and presented a paper in International and National level conference.
  • Our students and staff Participated in 103 Indian Science Congress and we got a chance to meet Honorable Prime minister Mr. Narendra Modi at Mysore. We visited the historical places like Birundhavanam Garden and Mysore Zoo.
  • Our department student got appreciation certificates and Medal from Leprosy foundation.
  • Our Department Student got Best out gone Award 2015.
  • We organized TNSCST Sponsored National conference in our Department.

Students Achievement Details

ACADEMIC YEAR 2015-2016

  • 9 students from our department participated in the Tamil Nadu State Level Seminar on 11th September 2015 at Naga Institute of Para Medical Science.
  • D. Suriya has participated in the poetry competition on Gandhi Jayanthi and Abdulkalam Birthday Celebration during 1st October 2015
  • 21 students from our Department participated in 103rd Indian Science Congress Association at University of Mysore held on 3rd to 6th January 2016 at Mysore.
  • 7 students from our Department participated in oral presentation in Frontiers in Bioprocess technology and microbial ecology (FBTME-2016) held at Periyar University Salem.

ACADEMIC YEAR 2018-2019

  • 25 students from our Department has participated in National conference on Impact of climate change on Biodiversity Conservation Issues and perspectives at Bharathiyar Arts and Science College for women, Deviyakuruchi during 20th and 21st February 2019.
  • Our Department student M. Karthiga has secured First Rank with Gold Medal in University Examination.
  • Four students from our Department have participated in Rangoli and Zoo chef competition in Animalia held at PG and Research Deapartment of Zoology Jamal Mohamed College, Thiruchirappalli during 10th October 2019.

Staff Achievement

ACADEMIC YEAR 2015-2016 (JUNE TO MAY)

  • Dr. G. Shobana and Dr. G. Durgadevi presented a paper in 103rd Indian Science Congress Association conducted by University of Mysore from 3rd to 7th January in Mysore.
  • One day Faculty development program attended by Dr. G. Shobana on 2nd February, 2016 at Knowledge Institute of Technology, Salem.
  • On 9th September 2015 our faculty member Dr. G. Durgadevi presented a paper and won Second Prize and Best Presentation Award on 6th National level paper presentation organized by Department of Zoology, Mercy College Palakkad, Kerala.
  • Dr. G. Durgadevi presented a paper in KL University Vijayawada (Gundur) Andhra Pradesh conducted by the Department of Biotechnology from 14th Dec to 16th December 2015.
  • Our staff members organized and participated in the National Science Day on 29th February, 2016.
  • Dr. G. Shobana, Dr. A. Agnes Deepa and Mrs. P. Sasireka has participated in one day National level workshop (Multidisciplinary) on Academic Writing Techniques and tools for college Teachers and Research Scholars Organized by PG Research Department of Commerce, Arignar Anna Government Arts College, Vadachennimalai, Attur on 30th August 2019.
  • Mrs. P. Sasireka, Dr. S. Revathi, Dr. L. Suvetha, Dr. P. Mohana and Dr. A. Agnes Deepa has participated in Two days National Workshop on Emerging trends in Biodiversity Conservation organized by the PG Research Department of Zoology, NKR College of Arts Science College, Namakkal on 12th Sep 13th September, 2019.
  • Dr. G. Shobana and Dr. P. Mohana participated Two days Faculty Development Programme Organized by Periyar University, Salem on 13th Sep 14th September 2019.
  • Dr. P. Mohana has participated State Level Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights organized by Cauvery College for women, Trichy Sponsored by Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology, Chennai and Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi on 26th Sep 27th September, 2019.
  • Our Department faculty Dr. L. Suvetha and Dr. S. Revathi has participated in 4th National Conference on Frontiers in Ecobiological Sciences and its Application held on October16-18, 2017 organized by School of Life sciences, Periyar University, Salem.
  • Dr. S. Revathi has participated in the workshop on Agricultural Practices and their impact on Environment – The Way Forward organized by Department of Botany, Bharathiyar Arts and Sciences College for Women on 19th July 2019.

Highlights

  • We organized and celebrated (Science Day celebration) on 28th February, 2016.
  • We applied Student Project Proposal to Tamil Nadu State Council for Higher Education, Chennai.
  • Our Student S. Manimozhi has secured 3rd rank in the University Examination of the year 2018.
  • Our Department student M. Karthika, B.Sc., Zoology got Gold Medal in the University Examination.
  • We conducted Village adaptation Programme about Dengue awareness in Thedavur on August 11, 2018.
  • We celebrated International Elephant Day on 16th August, 2019. We conducted various competitions like Essay Writing – Man Animal Conflict, Chart Preparation – Elephant Life, Habit and Habitat, Drawing – Elephant life.
  • Our Departments Students participated in the Science Exhibition on Climate Action Special. Our department students done wonderful work in exhibition.
  • Our department Students participated and presented paper in International and National level conference.
  • Our students and staff Participated in 103 Indian Science Congress and we got a chance to meet the Honorable Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi at Mysore. We visited the historical place like Birundhavanam Garden and Mysore Zoo.
  • Our department student got appreciation certificates and Medal from Leprosy Foundation.

Paper Publication

  • Our department faculty Dr. G. Shobana has published a research paper titled A Survey of ectoparasites on Mammals in Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Chennai, South India The Animalia, International Journal of Zoology. Vol No1. January 2016. PP: 42-47.
  • G. Shobana has published a Research paper titled A survey of Ectoparasites on Poultry of Villuppuram District, South India The Animalia, International Journal of Zoology. Vol No2. January 2017. PP: 14-17
  • G. Shobana has published a Research paper titled A survey of Ectoparasites on Mammals in Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Chennai, South India in the Journal of International Journal of Current research in Life Science, Vol 07, PP.1285-1288, March, 2018.
  • Dr. S. Revathi has published a Research paper titled Evaluation of Anti Cancer Potential of Pyrogallol in Murine Model of Colon Cancer in Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, Volume 20, Issue 9, September 2019, Page 2645-2651,

Programme Organized

Year Name of the workshop/ seminar/ conference Number of Participants Date From – To
2021-2022 SEMINAR ON RECENT ADVANCES IN BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE 120 19.01.2022
2020-2021 Green Manure and Vermicomposting 75 18.02.2021
2020-2021 Fingerprint Authentication 154 11.02.2021
2020-2021 Webinar On Probiotics In Human Wellness 280 20.06.2020
2019-2020 Wild Life Conservation:Issues And Challenges In India 250 28.05.2020
2019-2020 State level seminar on Advanced Techniques in Green Nano Technology 350 18.09.2019
2019-2020 Biomarkers as Tools for Environmental Toxicology 100 23.08.2019
2018-2019 TNSCST Sponsored Conference on Impact of Climate Change on Biodiversity Conservation Issues and Perspectives 285 20.02.2019 & 21.02.2019
2018-2019 Recent Trends in Statistical Tools and its Applications 72 19.09.2018
2017- 2018 An Enrichment Workshop on Intelluctual Property Rights 55 12.03.2018
2017- 2018 National Conference on Advances in Biological Technigues 100 07.09.2017
2016-2017 National Seminor an Human Health and Preventive methods 50 05.10.2016

Department Activities

Programme organised in our Department
Year Name of the workshop/ seminar/ conference Number of Participants Date From – To
2022-23
2022-2023 National Science Day Celebration 105 28.02.2023
2021-22
2021-2022 SEMINAR ON RECENT ADVANCES IN BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE 120 19.01.2022
2020-21
2020-2021 Green Manure and Vermicomposting 75 18.02.2021
2020-2021 Fingerprint Authentication 154 11.02.2021
2020-2021 Webinar On Probiotics In Human Wellness 280 20.06.2020
2019-2020 Wild Life Conservation:Issues And Challenges In India 250 28.05.2020
2019-20
2019-2020 State level seminar on Advanced Techniques in Green Nano Technology 350 18.09.2019
2019-2020 Biomarkers as Tools for Environmental Toxicology 100 23.08.2019
2018-19
2018-2019 TNSCST Sponsored Conference on Impact of Climate Change on Biodiversity Conservation Issues and Perspectives 285 20.02.2019 & 21.02.2019
2018-2019 Recent Trends in Statistical Tools and its Applications 72 19.09.2018
2017-18
2017- 2018 An Enrichment Workshop on Intelluctual Property Rights 55 12.03.2018
2017-2018 National Conference on Advances in Biological Technigues 100 07.09.2017
2016-17
2016-2017 National Seminor an Human Health and Preventive methods 50 05.10.2016
2015-16
2015-2016 National Science Day Celebration 75 28.02.2015

Contact

Department of Zoology,
Bharathiyar Arts & Science College for Women
Deviyakurichi, Thalaivasal (T.K),
Salem District,
Tamilnadu. Pin code: 636112.
Phone:9047673999, 9629047828
Email:bharathiyarzoo2015@gmail.com