:: Department of Zoology ::
Courses Offered:
| Course |
Category |
Duration |
| B.Sc Animal Science & Biotechnology |
Aided |
3 years |
|
| M.Sc Zoology |
Aided |
2 years |
| M.Phil Zoology |
Research |
Full Time |
| Ph.D Zoology |
Research |
Full Time |
Faculty Details:
| Name & Designation |
Area of Interest / Specialisation |
| Aided |
Dr.A.A.Sivakumar M.Sc,Ph.D,PGDEE, M.Ed,FAZ, FSESc,FIAES.,
Principal & HoD |
Environmental Biology,Ecology,Evolution. |
|
Dr K. Kamalaveni M.Sc, M.Phil, Ph.D.,
Reader & HoD (officiating) |
Physiology,Immunology,Microbiology |
Dr. K. Shanthi M.Sc,M.Phil,Ph.D.,FSESc.,
Reader |
Embryology,Physiology,Chordata. |
|
Dr N. Saradhamani M.Sc,M.Phil,Ph.D.,
Reader |
Environmental Biology, Ecology, Invertebrata. |
|
Dr B.Dhanakkodi M.Sc,M.Phil,B.Ed,Ph.D,BL
Reader |
Parsitology, Vector Control. |
|
Dr T.Thangaraj M.Sc,Ph.D,MS.,
Reader
| Cell & Molecular Biology,
Biotechnology,Applied Entomology |
|
Dr R.Jeyaraaj M.Sc,Ph.D,BEd,FAZ.,
Reader |
Vermitechnology ,Applied Entomology |
|
Dr K.Logankumar M.Sc,M.Phil,Ph.D,FAZ.,
Reader |
Applied Entomology,Sericulture,
Environmental Biology. |
|
Dr S.Ravisankar M.Sc,Ph.D,Dip.PO,RBA in ABI
Reader |
Applied Entomology |
|
Dr S.Logaswamy M.Sc,M.Phil,Ph.D, FAZ, FIAES,DCom.,
Reader |
Invertebrata,Chordata,Environmental Biology |
|
Dr M.Manimegalai M.Sc,M.Phil,Ph.D.,
Reader |
Applied Entomology,Environmental
Biology,Sericulture |
Dr M.Lekeshmanaswamy MSc,M.Phil, Ph.D, B.Ed.,
Lecturer |
Biotechnology,Microbiology,
Limnology |
Dr R.S. Mohanraj M.Sc, M.Phil, Ph.D.,
Lecturer |
Applied Entomology |
Selvi S. Subhashini M.Sc,M.Phil
Lecturer |
Biotechnology,Microbiology |
Seminars / Conference / Symposia/ Workshop Conducted :
| Date |
Convener/
Co-ordinator |
Topic |
Sponsoring
Agency |
Amount(Rs) |
15-2-02
&
16-2-02 |
Dr.T.Kulandaivelu &
Dr.P.VenKatesan |
Resent Trends in restoration of Aquatic environment and biodiversity of insects |
UGC&DST |
60,000 |
| |
| 6-3-04 |
|
Student community in environmental management |
Environment cell division & Green Mother trust |
- |
| |
| |
Dr.T.Thangaraj |
Sericulture technology transfer to SC/ST population |
UGC |
75,000 |
| |
5-8-04
to
7-8-04 |
Dr.R.Jeyaraaj |
Vermitechnology for Eco-friendly waste management |
UGC |
75.000 |
| |
22-8-05
to
23-8-05 |
Dr.R.Jeyaraaj |
Vermitechnology transfer to NSS program officers |
UGC |
90,000 |
| |
8-2-06
&
9-2-06 |
|
Applications of Digital Technology as an alternative to the use of animals in animal science curriculum. |
International
center for
alternative
in Research
&Education,
Chennai |
5,000 |
| |
Seminars / Conference / Symposia/ Workshop to be Conducted :
| Date |
Convener/
Co-ordinator |
Topic |
Sponsoring
Agency |
Amount(Rs) |
4-6-07
to
7-6-07 |
Dr.R.Jeyaraaj &
Prof. C.A. Edwards |
Vermitechnology in Human Welfare |
Indo-US Science & Technology Forum,ICMR |
4,00,000 |
| |
| 2007 |
Dr.K.Logankumar &
Dr. s. Logasamy |
Screening of some medicinal plants in the Nilgiri Biosphere for the mosquitocidel
property against the chikungunya Vector,(CULICIDAE:DIPTERA) |
UGC |
5,70,100 |
| |
Research Projects :
| Date |
Convener/
Co-ordinator |
Topic |
Sponsoring
Agency |
Amount(Rs) |
| Major Projects |
| 1989-91 |
Dr.M.Aruchami ,
Dr.A.A.Sivakumar,
Dr.T.Thangaraj,
Dr.S.Ravisankar. |
Integrated Environmental Research
on Kaveri basin |
Department of Environment & forest |
5,41,000 |
| |
| 1990-93 |
Dr.M.Aruchami ,
Dr.T.Thangaraj,
Dr.A.B.Borkovec,
Dr.T.J.Kelly
|
Integrated Environmental Research
on Kaveri basin |
Purification & Characterization of PTTH from the Tobacco cut worm, Spodoptera litura |
11,34,000 |
| |
| 1992-95 |
Dr.T.Thangaraj
|
The pro phenol oxidaseActivating system-A recognition mechanism to fungi and Bacteria in the Silk worm ,Bombyx mori. |
UGC |
6,000 |
| |
| Minor Projects |
| |
Dr.T.Kulandaivelu
|
Studies on the Cytomorphological variation in Grasshoppers |
UGC |
1,41,000 |
| |
| |
Dr.K.Kamalaveni
|
A research project on Myzus percicae |
UGC |
10,000 |
| |
| 1982 |
Dr.K.Shanthi |
Studies on the influence of chitinous waste materials on plant –parasitic nematodes |
UGC |
10,000 |
| |
| |
Dr.T.Thangaraj |
Purification of Phenolxidase in the liverfluke , Fasiola gigantica |
UGC |
5,000 |
| |
| 1995 |
Dr.M.Manimegalai |
Studies on enzymes associated with egg formation in the mosquito, Culex quinquefasciatus |
UGC |
12,000 |
| |
| 2004 |
Dr.K.Logankumar,
Dr.S.Logasamy
|
Studies on the Efficacy of a botanical insecticide, Sweitenia mcarophylla(Maliaceae)on the growth and development of the domestic mosquito,Culex quinquefasciatus |
UGC |
95,000 |
| |
| 2005 |
Dr.M.Manimegalai
Dr.N.R Ponnammal
|
Studies on the control of mosquito, Culex quinquefasciatus using fence plant parts as biocides |
UGC |
80,000 |
| |
| 2005 |
Dr.R.Jeyaraaj |
Vermitech-A potential Eco-friendly technology for Solid waste management |
UGC |
90,000 |
| |
Student Projects :
| Date |
Name of the
Staff |
Topic |
Sponsoring
Agency |
Amount(Rs) |
| 2004-05 |
Dr.R.Jeyaraaj |
Enhancing the bio-diesel potential
of Jetropha curcas using vermitechnology |
TNSCST |
5,000 |
| |
| 2005-06 |
Dr.R.Jeyaraaj |
Designing of vermibin for Eco-friendly
domestic waste management |
TNSCST |
5,000 |
| |
| 2005-06 |
Dr.K.Kamalaveni |
Formation of low cost feed using Azolla an protein supplement and its influence on food utilization in fishes. |
TNSCST |
5,000 |
| |
Refresher Course Conducted :
| Date |
Convener/
Co-ordinator |
Topic |
Sponsoring
Agency |
Amount(Rs) |
22-11-04
to
26-11-04 |
Dr.S.Ravishankar |
Refresher Course in Zoology for Govt. College teachers. |
Govt.of Tamilnadu |
30,000 |
| |
Job Opportunities:
The Department provides multiple opportunities in various fields
- Scientist postings in Public and Private Research Laboratories.
- Research Postings in Defence institutions .
- Public Sector Enterprises Jobs.
- Lecturers/School Teachers in Educational Institutions.
- Union Public service & Tamilnadu Public Service postings.
- All India Civil Services postings.
- Agro-industrial Jobs.
Syllabus:
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