logo

Post Graduate and Research Department of Zoology

About the Department

B.Sc., Zoology Degree course was started during the academic year 1973 – 74 and M.Sc., Zoology was started in the year 1987 – 1988 and M.Phil., Course in 2006–2007. The Department was recognized as a Research Center for doing Ph.D., in 2010-2011. The Department was obtained star college scheme in 2021.

Department Highlights

The Department of Biotechnology, New Delhi and Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology have recognized the department to conduct Research Projects.

The Indian Academy of Sciences, Bangalore, Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi and the National Academy of Sciences, Allahabad, had conducted Lecture-workshop for Academicians, Students and Research Scholars-2008.

UGC sponsored Refresher Course on Rural Biotechnology besides organizing many Symposia/Workshop at the regional level every year.

The Madurai Kamaraj, Karpagam, Bharathiar, Mother Theresa and the Mononmaniam Sundaranar Universities have recognized the department to conduct Research Programmes under the guidance of the faculties.

The principal areas of research – Sericulture, Vermiculture, Microbial bioremediation, Biodiversity and Research Methodology in leading National publishing companies.

Our faculties are recognized as International and National resource persons in their respective fields.

The Tamil Nadu State Government has recognized the faculties of the Department by conferring State Government Award.

Under Graduate and Post Graduate students of the Department have received Best Paper Presentation Award for Scientific Paper presentations in National Seminars.

Faculties have received several awards from recognized scientific bodies and organizations.

Vision

Unravel hidden research potentials & Entrepreneurial avenues in Zoology.

Bring a behavioural change in subject knowledge, scientific aptitude and instrumental skills to attract students with best calibre.

Raise students to international standards.

Mission
Strategic plans foe translating goals and objectives by curriculum design, good teaching methods and evaluation.

Academic and research collaborations.

Bio track – A forum to update knowledge.

Hands on training at Bio industries.

Objectives

To motivate scientific aptitude and skill development to pursue higher studies with excellence in research.

✔ Bio-based industrial hands on training to develop entrepreneurial skills for self-employment.

✔ Dissemination of research findings and cater to the needs of the society.

UG Programme offered

B.Sc., Zoology

PG Programme Offered

M.Sc., Zoology

Research Programmes Offered

M.Phil, Ph.D. (Full Time / Part Time)

Certificate Courses Offered

1. Gandhian Thought

2. Photography

3. Vermitechnology

4. Sericulture

5. Dairy Farming

6. Apiculture

7. Mushroom Culture

S.No Name Photo Designation Profile
1 Dr. K. Rameshkumar Assistant Professor & Head (i/c)
2 Mr. R. Muthupandi Assistant Professor
3 Dr. M. Pavunraj Assistant Professor
4 Dr. T. Ramesh Assistant Professor
Management / Self Financing
4 Dr. K. Kamatchi Assistant Professor
5 Dr. S.Selvaraj Assistant Professor
6 Dr. S. Krishnamoorthy Assistant Professor
7 Dr. R. Ashokkumar Assistant Professor

Research

Bioremediation Practical work, experimentation and research activities are an integral part of teaching and learning in Zoology. Hence several laboratories have been established in the Department of Zoology. These labs are providing necessary facilities to the students to understand the methods and procedures used in various branches of Zoology. The labs equip the students with fundamental skills and techniques used in the fields of taxonomy, biodiversity, Entomology, Toxicology, Bioremediation, Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Phytochemistry, Nematology and Nanotechnology. Different research projects are being implemented in collaboration with national and international research institutions.

Department museum plays an important role in research. It includes a demonstration room for dedicated teaching purposes and many collections of important specimens. The faculty members are on hand to assist students at all levels.The department library is open to all students. It has a vast array of books and journals both for undergraduate study and postgraduate research.

Sl.No Facilities Number List
1 Research Guides No of  Guides 4
2 Library Books No of Books Available 4483
3 Journals No of Books Available 7
4 Computers No of PCs
Laptops
PC:15

Laptops:1

5 Printers No of Printers 1
6 Internet Bandwidth 100mbps

Department Library

Sl.No List of Subjects Number of Books
1 Biochemistry 289
2 Biodiversity 19
3 Bioinformatics 139
4 Biophysics 76
5 Biostatistics 124
6 Biotechnology 475
7 Cell Biology 272
8 Chordate 177
9 Computer Application 25
10 Developmental Biology 129
11 Ecology 396
12 Endocrinology 26
13 Entomology 131
14 Evolution 158
15 Fishery Biology 132
16 General Biology 445
17 Genetics 323
18 Immunology 159
19 Invertebrate 187
20 Microbiology 374
21 Nanotechnology 37
22 Nematology 09
23 Parasitology 24
24 Physiology 168
25 Research Methodology 182
26 Sericulture 57
27 Toxicology 66
28 Veterinary Science 122
TOTAL

4721

Please click on the below links to view the syllabus
UG Syllabus (B.Sc.,)

Academic Batch Syllabus
2015 – 18
2016 – 19
2017 – 20
2018 – 21
2019 – 22
2020 – 23
2021 – 24
2022 – 25
Please click on the below links to view the syllabus

PG Syllabus (M.Sc.,)

Academic Batch Syllabus
2015 – 17
2016 – 18
2017 – 19
2018 – 20
2019 – 21
2020 – 22
2021 – 23
2022 – 24
Please click on the below links to view the Previous Year CIA Test Question Papers of UG
Academic Year Odd Semester
Even Semester
2018 – 2019 CIA Examinations I

CIA Examinations II

CIA Examinations III

CIA Examinations I

CIA Examinations II

CIA Examinations III

2019 – 2020 CIA Examinations I

CIA Examinations II

CIA Examinations III

CIA Examinations I

CIA Examinations II

CIA Examinations III

2020 – 2021 CIA Examinations I

CIA Examinations II

CIA Examinations I

CIA Examinations II

2021 – 2022 CIA Examinations I

CIA Examinations II

CIA Examinations III

CIA Examinations I

CIA Examinations II

Please click on the below links to view the Previous Year CIA Test  Question Papers of PG
Academic Year Odd Semester
Even Semester
2018 – 2019 CIA Examinations I

CIA Examinations II

CIA Examinations III

CIA Examinations I

CIA Examinations II

CIA Examinations III

2019 – 2020 CIA Examinations I

CIA Examinations II

CIA Examinations III

CIA Examinations I

CIA Examinations II

CIA Examinations III

2020 – 2021 CIA Examinations I

CIA Examinations II

CIA Examinations I

CIA Examinations II

2021- 2022 CIA Examinations I

CIA Examinations II

CIA Examinations III

CIA Examinations I

CIA Examinations II

B.Sc., Zoology Details

Academic Year Month and Year No. students Appeared No. students Passed Result(%)
2014-2015 April 2015 10 6 60
2015-2016 April 2016 20 15 75
2016-2017 April 2017 18 9 50
2017-2018 April 2018 26 22 84.62
2018-2019 April 2019 28 25 89.29
2019-2020 April 2020 14 13 92.86
2020-2021 April 2021 27 27 100

M.Sc., Zoology Details

Academic Year Month and Year No. students Appeared No. students Passed Result(%)
2014-2015 April 2015 4 1 25
2015-2016 April 2016 2 2 100
2016-2017 April 2017 1 1 100
2017-2018 April 2018 1 1 100
2018-2019 April 2019 3 3 100
2019-2020 April 2020 5 5 100
2020-2021 April 2021 7 7 100

Association/Club

Eco – Club

DNA Club

Name of the Programme 2016-2017 2017-2018
Bio-track Meet 2 3
ZOOFEST- Inter-Collegiate Meet 1 1
Seminars/Conference 1
Workshop 3
Academic Field Visit 2 2
Academic Industrial Visit 2 2

Extension Activities

Mushroom Culture

✔ Sericulture

✔ Apiculture

✔ Aquaculture

✔ Vermitechnology

Dairy Farming

Placement & Job Opportunities

Please click on the links below to view the year wise selected student list.

Academic Year 2015 – 16

Academic Year 2016 – 17

Academic Year 2017 – 18

Academic Year 2018 – 19

Details of MoUs Signed

S.No. Date of Signing MoU Name of the Organization MoUs Activities Conducted
1 13.10.2021 VIBIS Natural Honey Bee Farm, Kadachanendhal,
Madurai
Click Here 1
2 16.10.2021 S.S. Vermicompost Industry (Reg. SSI, 332428702/04),
Pandiyarajapuram, Madurai.
Click Here
3 19.10.2021 Sustainable-Agriculture and Environmental Voluntary Action(SEVA) (Reg.No.136/92),Viratipathu, Madurai. Click Here
4 28.10.2021 Veterinary University Training and Diagnostic Centre,Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animals Sciences University (TANUVAS),Thiruparankundram, Madurai. Click Here
5 11.11.2021 Department of Sericulture, Government of Tamil Nadu, Namakkal. Click Here 1
6 17.11.2021 Antenna Trust (Reg.No.2093/95),Kadachanenthal, Kathakinaru (PO), Madurai. Click Here
7 04.12.2021 ELIES BIOTECH, Food &
Agricultural Biochemistry products and Eco-Benign Solutions, Veerappampalayam,  Erode.
Click Here
8 04.12.2021 GuruRamraj Biological Private Limited, Dindigul. Click Here
9 04.12.2021 Nethaji Snake Trust,
Registered office at Annai Homeo Clinic, Usilampatti
Click Here 1

Details of LOCs Signed

S.No. Date of Signing LOC Name of the Organization LOCs Activities Conducted
1 28.10.2021 Department of Zoology, Sri Meenakshi Govt. Arts College for women (Autonomous), Madurai. Click Here
2 15.11.2021 SDepartment of Zoology, Sri Parasakthi College for women, Courtallam Click Here 1
3 17.11.2021 Post Graduate and Research Department of Zoology, The American College, Tallakkulam, Madurai Click Here
4 09.12.2021 Department of Biotechnology and Botany, Sri Kaliswari College, Sivakasi Click Here 1
5 21.12.2021 Saiva Bhanu Kshatriya College, Aruppukottai, Virudhunagar. Click Here 1

Academic Practices

To update our curriculum for every year .

To motivate the students to participate seminars, conferences, symposia etc.,

To motivate the students to do research activities viz projects.

To encourage the students to apply summer research fellowships programme.

To provide internet facility, Library accessibility, handling of instruments

To organise SDP, FEP, workshops, webinars, seminars, conferences and symposia for students and staffs.

To arrange alumni meet periodically.

To conduct Dissection Monitoring Committee Meeting for every year.

Extension Activities

To develop entrepreneurial activity skill

To arrange field visit, Industrial visit, Institutional visit

To create awareness on tree plantation, personal hygiene, environmental awareness for public.

To organise VISETORM once in two years to school students.

Extra-Curricular Activities

To conduct a Biotrack Meet on every Thursday.

To motivate the students to participate intercollegiate competitions.

To motivate the students to organise seminars/ conferences / biotrack meet / Zoo fest

Consultancy Services

Bio-entrepreneurial Training to farmers and students

✔ NCBI- DNA Sequence submission

✔ Environmental Impact Assessment

Creation of Butterfly Garden

Mushroom Culture

S.No. Year Total Cost
1 2015 – 2016
8794.00
2 2016 – 2017 8305.00
3 2017 – 2018 2230.00
4 2018 – 2019 6220.00
5 2019 – 2020 635.00
6 2020 – 2021
7 2021 – 2022
8 2022 – 2023 3846.00
Total 30,030.00

Vermiculture

S.No. Year Total Cost
1 2015 – 2016
2220.00
2 2016 – 2017 2830.00
3 2017 – 2018 1620.00
4 2018 – 2019 1210.00
5 2019 – 2020 540.00
6 2020 – 2021
7 2021 – 2022
Total 8420.00

Fish culture

S.No. Year Total Cost
1 2016 – 2017 10140.00
2 2021 – 2022 82280.00
3 2022 – 2023 41965.00
Total 1,34385.00

Future Plans of the Department

Increase instrument facilities to do world class research in par with reputed institutions

Up gradation of class rooms as ICT enabled class rooms.

Practical training to students and creating employment opportunities.

Inculcate research aptitude and make them to pursue higher studies.

Participation of more students in Summer Research Fellowship Programmes.

Make all the students self-employable by unrevealing animal husbandry practices.

Preparing students to meet competitive examinations.

Knowledge up gradation by interaction with subject experts and alumni.

Extension activities to local population (Students, Farmers and
Un-employed youth).

Documentation of traditional knowledge.

Make the campus pollution free and conserve biodiversity.

Notable Alumni

Dr. Karuppiah Muthumani
Assistant Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Dept. of pathology and Laboratory Medicine
505 Stellar-Chance Labs
The Wister Institute
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Email: muthuman@mail.upenn.edu

Dr. PERAMAIYAN RAJENDRAN
Senior Research Scientist (Hypoxia Research Group)
Dept. of Biomedical Science
INHA Medical University
Incheon, Korea-402751
Email: peramaiyanrajendran@gmail.com

Dr. MUNIYANDI SINGARAVEL
Associate Professor
Madurai Kamaraj University
Madurai-India
Email: m_singaravel@yahoo.com

Dr. M. RAMESH
Professor & Head
Unit of Toxicology
Dept. of Zoology
Bharathiar University
Coimbatore
Email:mathanremesh@yahoo.com

Dr. R. BABU RAJENDRAN
Professor & Head
Dept. of Environmental Biotechnology
Bharathidasan University
Email: remaswamybr@gmail.com

Dr. C. ARULVASU
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Zoology
University of Madras
Chennai
Email: arulvasu2005@yahoo.co.in

Dr. MUTHURAJU SANGU
Senior Lecturer
Dept. of Neuroscience,
School of Medical Science
University of Sains Malaysia (USM)
Kota Bharu, Kelantan
Malaysia.
Email: muthuraju67@gmail.com

RAJA RAM
Consultant at Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency
Renewable & Environment
Research Assistant in Periyar University