DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Department of Zoology was established in the year 1957 with an aim to provide education to the young women of the district at the university level and render them capable of giving greater help to their family, neighborhood and the society at large. The Department has rendered committed service to help the students understand the formation and functioning of living organisms, impart scientific knowledge about the various technologies in life sciences and to create awareness to conserve the environment. The Department offers UG, PG, M.Phil., and Ph.D. Programmes in Zoology. The Department celebrated its Diamond Jubilee in the year 2017. The Zoology Department has excellent teaching facilities including two well-equipped laboratories, remarkable museum, research room and modern educational aids. Endowment Lectures, Conferences, Seminars, Association activities, Wildlife week celebrations, BioexCELLence-Intercollegiate competitions, Science Expo - Science Exhibition, Field visits, Laboratory/Industrial Visits are integral part of the departmental activities, ensuring a holistic education to the students. The students are encouraged to participate in seminars, competitions and club activities organized on and off campus to enrich their knowledge.
PROGRAMMES OFFERED
Academic Programmes
| Degree | Programme | Year of Establishment |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc. | Zoology | 1957 |
| M.Sc. | Zoology | 2007 |
| M.Phil. | Zoology | 2009 |
| Ph.D. | Zoology | 2011 |
UGC CERTIFICATE COURSE - MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNIQUES SINCE 2012
FACULTY PROFILE
Dr. Arockiamary J.S. currently serves as Associate Professor and Head of the Department of PG and Research Department of Zoology, Auxilium College, Gandhi Nagar, Vellore, Tamil Nadu. She has 23 years of teaching experience. She completed her UG, PG and Ph.D. from University of Madras.
Dr. Mary Agnes A, currently serves as an Associate Professor and Head i/c PG Zoology, IQAC Coordinator, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore. She has 23 years of teaching experience. Her research interests include Arachnology, Nanobiology, Medicinal plants and physiology.
Dr. N. Uma Chandra Meera Lakshmi, currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the PG and Research Department of Zoology, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Gandhi Nagar, Vellore, Tamil Nadu. She has 15 years of teaching experience. She completed her UG at Auxilium College, Vellore and PG from Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai. She obtained her Ph.D., in the year 2008 from Ethiraj College for Women, affiliated to the University of Madras.
Ms. Anuradha M., currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the PG and Research Department of Zoology, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Gandhi Nagar, Vellore, Tamil Nadu. She has 04 years of teaching experience. She completed her B.Sc., M.Sc., M.Phil., Zoology at Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore. She is pursuing her Ph.D in Hematologic Malignancy at Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore. She was a Class Topper in Master of Philosophy, Gold Medalist in Master of Zoology, University 4th in Bachelor of Zoology at Auxilium College (Autonomous) Vellore. She has cleared State Eligibility Test for Lectureship. She has published papers in reputed journals. She is a Lead Auditor associated with NSF, Coimbatore for Environment Audits, Green Audits, Solid Waste Management, Health and Hygiene.
Dr.Hannah Elizabeth S., currently serves as an Assistant Professor at in the PG and Research Department of Zoology, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Gandhi Nagar, Vellore, Tamil Nadu. She has 9 yrs & 4 months of teaching experience. She completed her B.Sc Zoology at Auxilium College, Vellore and acquired M.Sc. and M.Phil. at Madras Christian College, Chennai. She obtained her Ph.D from Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore. Her field of Research is Biodegradation and Phytoremediation. She has presented papers in International and National Conferences.
Dr. Vidhya K serves as Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore. She has completed her B.Sc., M.Sc., M.Phil., M.Ed.,. She was awarded with Ph.D., in Zoology at Thiruvalluvar University, Serkadu, Vellore.She has 11 years of experience as a Principal in School and 8 years at College. Her research interest includesstudies on Biodiversity, Bioremediation, Phytoremediation and Microbiology.She has published papers in international journals and conferences. She is a Lead Auditor associated with NSF, Coimbatore for Environment Audits, Green Audits, Solid Waste Management, Health and Hygiene and Subject Expert in National Children Science Congress, TNSF.
Dr. A. Rajalakshmi, currently serves as Assistant Professor in the PG and Research Department of Zoology, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Gandhi Nagar, Vellore, Tamil Nadu. She has 9 years of teaching experience. She completed her UG at AAA College, Walajapet and PG from the University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai. She obtained her Ph.D., in the year 2015 from Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Thirunevelli.
Dr. Anu K. presently working as Assistant Professor at the Department of Zoology, Auxilium College, Vellore. She has 5 years of teaching experience. She completed her Under graduation, Post graduation and Master of Philosophy at Auxilium College. She pursued her Ph.D., in the year 2019 from Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore. Her research area includes Nanotechnology, Cell and Molecular Biology focusing anti-cancerous studies. She has published papers in reputed journals.
Dr. Kavitha R., currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the PG and Research Department of Zoology, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Gandhi Nagar, Vellore, Tamil Nadu. She has 5 years of teaching experience. She completed her B.Sc., and M.Sc., at the University of Madras, Chennai. She obtained her Ph.D., in the year 2016 from the University of Madras, Chennai. She has published papers in reputed journals.
BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS
PLACEMENTS
| S.No | Name of Student | Course | Year of Passing | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | BENAZIR I | PG | 2017 | GRACE MATRICULATION SCHOOL, RANIPET. |
| 2. | DIVYA PRIYA U | PG | 2017 | AUXILIUM MAT. HR. SEC SCHOOL, POLUR. |
| 3. | GEETHA P | UG | 2017 | WILLIAMS MATRIC HR. SEC. SCHOOL, VELLORE. |
| 4. | POORNI A | UG | 2017 | AGS, HEALTH CARE, VELLORE. |
| 5. | PREETHI J | UG | 2017 | ST. JOSEPH MATRICULATION SCHOOL, ARNI. |
| 6. | MARYPHILOMINA S | UG | 2017 | AGS, HEALTH CARE, VELLORE. |
| 7. | NIVEDHA V | UG | 2017 | NATION STAR MORTGAGE NSM (Mr. COOPER),CHENNAI. |
| 8. | AASHIQUE SIDDIQUA A | UG | 2017 | K.H. MATRIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, VELLORE. |
| S.No | Name of Student | Course | Year of Passing | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | SUSITHRA. AS | M.Phil | 2018 | SHRISHTI VIDHYASHRAM, VELLORE. |
| 2. | PAVITHRA V | PG | 2018 | VISION VIDHYASHRAM SCHOOL., VELLORE. |
| 3. | SINDHUJA G | PG | 2018 | OTOMATICS., KATPADI, VELLORE. |
| 4. | PONAZHIL G | UG | 2018 | CHIRSTIAN MEDICAL COLLEGE, VELLORE. |
| 5. | BHUVANESHWARI R | UG | 2018 | CHIRSTIAN MEDICAL COLLEGE, VELLORE. |
| 6. | ANNIE JESLIN.R | UG | 2018 | SUNBEAM SCHOOL, WALAJA. |
| 7. | SOPHIYA L | UG | 2018 | AGS HEALTH CENTRE, VELLORE. |
| 8. | ABIRAMI | UG | 2018 | AGS HEALTH CENTRE, VELLORE. |
| S.No | Name of Student | Course | Year of Passing | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | ASHWINI M. | PG | 2019 | CHIRSTIAN MEDICAL COLLEGE, VELLORE. |
| 2. | RENUKA A | UG | 2019 | CHIRSTIAN MEDICAL COLLEGE, VELLORE. |
| 3. | GIFTA PRIYADHARSHINI.R | UG | 2019 | CHIRSTIAN MEDICAL COLLEGE, VELLORE. |
| S.No | Name of Student | Course | Year of Passing | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | PRIYANKA S.P | PG | 2020 | SUNBEAM MATRIC HR. SEC. SCHOOL, VELLORE. |
| 2. | ISWARIYA S | PG | 2020 | SUNBEAM MATRIC HR. SEC. SCHOOL, VELLORE. |
| 3. | SARANYA V | UG | 2020 | AGS HEALTH CENTRE, VELLORE. |
| S.No | Name of Student | Course | Year of Passing | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | SHRUTHI PRIYA G | PG | 2021 | AGS HEALTH CENTRE, VELLORE. |
| 2. | SELVA MANI P | PG | 2021 | GURUKSHETRA PUBLIC SCHOOL VGM NAGAR, KANCHIPURAM. |
| 3. | GOMATHI S | PG | 2021 | SCHOLARS EDEN, NO: 27 EAST MAIN ROAD, GANDHI NAGAR, VELLORE. |
| 4. | NIRMALA B | UG | 2021 | MARIA HOUSING, VELLORE. |
| S.No | Name of Student | Course | Year of Passing | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | BHUVANESHWARI. J | UG | 2022 | GUHA TECHNOLOGY AND SOLUTIONS, VELLORE. |
| 2. | DHARANI. S | UG | 2022 | AGS HEALTH REVENUE CYCLE, VELLORE. |
| 3. | LATHA E | UG | 2022 | GUHA TECHNOLOGY AND SOLUTIONS., VELLORE. |
| 4. | POOJA S | UG | 2022 | EXDION SOLUTIONS, VELLORE. |
| 5. | RANJENI M | UG | 2022 | GUHA TECHNOLOGY AND SOLUTIONS, VELLORE. |
| S.No | Name of Student | Course | Year of Passing | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | DHARANI B | PG | 2023 | SAI GURUJI MATRIC. HR. SEC. SCHOOL, VELLORE. |
| 2. | DHIVYA K | PG | 2023 | BALAJI MEDITECH, VELLORE. |
| 3. | KANIMOZHI K | PG | 2023 | SRI VIJAY VIDHYALAYA MATRIC. HR. SEC. SCHOOL, TIRUPATTUR. |
| 4. | BHUVANESHWARI J | UG | 2023 | FOXCANN COMPANY, CHENNAI. |
| 5. | PRIYA VH | UG | 2023 | ALLZONE MANAGEMENT, VELLORE. |
ENDOWMENTS
PROGRAMS ORGANIZED
- National Conference on “Conserve and Co-Exist” (NCCC17) was conducted on 07th December and 08th December 2017.Resource Lectures were delivered byDr. Murugan K, Vice Chancellor, Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore, Dr. Sultan Ahmed Ismail, Director, Ecoscience Research Foundation, Chennai, Dr. A.R. Thirunavukkarasu, Former Principal Scientist&Head of Fish Culture Division, CIBA, Chennai. Dr. V. Salom Gnana Thanga, Associate Professor, Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Kerala,Thiruvanathapuram, Kerala, Dr. Deepak Samuel V, Scientist –D, National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Govt. of India, Chennai.
- National Seminar on “Animal Behaviour” was conducted on 29th November, 2019.Resource Lectures were delivered byMs. Zai Whitaker, Joint Director, Madras Crocodile Bank Trust/ Centre for Herpetology, Chennai;Dr. Ravi Chellam, Chief Executive Officer, Metastring Foundation, Bangaluru; Dr. K. Emmanuvel Rajan, Professor & Head, Department of Animal Science, School of Life Sciences, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli; Dr. Kumaraguru Arumugam, Consultant Scientist in Tamil Nadu Forest Department, Tiruchirappalli; Dr.V. Kalaiarasan Project Officer, Chennai River Restoration Trust, RA Puram, Chennai; Dr. N. S. Manoharan, Additional Director, Tamil Nadu Animal Husbandry Department, Chennai.
- National Webinar on “Neutraceutical and Functional Foods, its application and Health Benefits” on 29th May 2020Resource Lectures was delivered by Dr.Jagan Mohan, Professor and Head of the Food Product Development, Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology, Ministry of Food Processing Industry, Thanjavur.
- National Webinar on “Sustainable Living-The Way Forward for Earth’s Sake” on 29th October 2020, addressed by Dr. Sultan Ahmed Ismail, Director, Ecoscience Research Foundation, Chennai.
- International Webinar on “DNA Fingerprinting: Concepts and Applications” on 26th September 2022 addressed byDr.Amaladoss Anburaj, Senior Lecturer/ Education R&D,Student Internship Coordinator/ Medical Biotechnology, School of Applied Science, Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore.
- ScienceExpo-2023 was organized on 13th September 2023, Dr.(Sr).Jaya Santhi.R, Principal, Inaugurated the Exhibition. Students from various Departments and Auxilium School visited the exhibition. Working models with various themes were displayed by the students.
- State Level Intercollegiate Competition “BioexCELLence-3” was organized in collaboration with Nature Science Foundation Coimbatore to celebrate Nature and to provide a platform for the students to express their talents and hidden potentials.
RESEARCH
| Name of the Scholar | Date of Registration | Ph.D. Scholar’s Title of the Thesis | Status (Ongoing/Completed) |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. Jayaseelan | 12.04.2011 | Synthesis of metal and metal-oxide nanoparticles using Tinospora cordifolia leaf extract and its antiplasmodial efficacy against Plasmodium falciparum. | Completed |
| M. Santhosh Kumar | 21.03.2014 | Biogenic Characterization and Eco-friendly method for the synthesis of Palladium Nano particles (Pd Nps) using an aqueous solution of medicinal plants for their anticancer activity against human HeLa Cell Lines. | Completed |
| K.V. Arivizhivendhan | 22.07.2014 | Studies on production, extraction and characterization of prodigiosin from Serratia marcescens using tannery animal fleshing, and application of prodigiosin impregnated matrices to disinfection of contaminated water. | Completed |
| P. Rajiv Gandhi | 10.10.2014 | Bio-Fabrication of metal oxide nanoparticles using botanical extracts and its efficacy on Plasmodium falciparum. | Completed |
| C. Sandhiya | 26.10.2015 | Biosynthesis and Characterization of Gold Nanoparticles using South Indian Medicinal Plants and its Biomedical Applications. | Completed |
| A. Ragmath Bee | 26.10.2015 | Anti-Diabetic Activity of Some Indian Medicinal Plants. | Completed |
| G. Lakshmi Priya | 04.11.2015 | Gastro and Cytoprotective activity of Indian Medicinal Plants against Experimentally induced Gastric Ulcer in Rats. | Completed |
| K. Vidhya | 16.10.2017 | Bioremediation and Application Studies of Chromium Contaminated Water Using Peels of Musa paradisiaca and seeds of Moringa oleifera. | Completed |
| M. Anuradha | 11.05.2018 | Cytogenetic and Molecular Analysis in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia. | Ongoing |
| K. Santhi | 11.01.2019 | Study on Physico-Chemical Parameters and its influence on the Freshwater Zooplanktons in selected Lakes in Vellore. | Ongoing |
| Rebecca Vinolia | 05.03.2019 | Study on diversity and characterization of microbiome in few spiders species. | Ongoing |
| G. Sindhuja | 15.07.2019 | Antidiabetic activity of selected medicinal plants in In-vitro models. | Ongoing |
| A. F. Philomina | 17.02.2020 | Alternative methods to degrade biological waste in soil. | Ongoing |
| A. Yasmin | 24.04.2021 | Green synthesis of Nanoparticles using medicinal plants. | Ongoing |
ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES
| Date | Year | Activity | Resource Person/Judges | No. of Beneficiaries | Nature of the Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.07.2016 | 2016 - 17 | Inauguration of the Zoology Association and Sr. Helen Fernandez Resource Talk on “Carcinoma of cervix, endometrium and ovary”. | Dr. Lathalakshmi, Indra Nursing Home, Vellore. | 174 | B.Sc. Zoology, M.Sc. Zoology |
| 19.08.2016 | 2016 - 17 | "Science Expo 2016" - Exhibition on Physiology. | Ms. Abibeula, Head & Asst. Prof. of Biochemistry, Auxilium College, Vellore. | 174 | B.Sc. Zoology, M.Sc. Zoology |
| 14.10.2016 | 2016 - 17 | Sr. Antoinette Aloysius Endowment Lecture on “Chromatography”. | Dr. Febin Prabhu Dass, Asso. Prof, School of Biosciences and Technology, VIT University, Vellore. | 49 | B.Sc. Zoology |
| 26.10.2016 | 2016 - 17 | Sr. Regina Colombo Endowment Lecture on “Molecular Motors”. | Dr. Kavitha Thirumurugan Prof, School of Bio-Science and Technology, VIT University, Vellore. | 45 | B.Sc. Zoology |
| 30.11.2016 | 2016 - 17 | Guest Lecture on “Behavioural ecology for tiny aquatic organisms”. | Dr. Jiang Shiou Hwang Professor of Institute of Marine Biology, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung Taiwan. | 174 | B.Sc. Zoology, M.Sc. Zoology |
| 14.12.2016 | 2016 - 17 | Sr. Maria Fino Endowment Lecture on “Innovations Inspired by Nature”. | Dr. Jayanthi Abraham, Professor, Dept. of School of Bio Science and Technology, VIT University, Vellore. | 55 | B.Sc. Zoology |
| 16.12.2016 | 2016 - 17 | Sr. Ethelvina Endowment Lecture on “G-protein and the role of cGMP in cardiovascular disease. | Dr. M. Jayanthi, Asso. Prof., Dept. of Biochemistry, Adiparasakthi College, Vellore. | 29 | M.Sc. Zoology |
| 13.02.2017 | 2016 - 17 | Sr. Cleofe Fassa Endowment Lecture on “Antibiotics and Antibiotic Resistance”. | Dr. B. Reena Rajkumari, Asst. Prof. Senior, School of Bioscience and Technology, VIT University, Vellore. | 29 | M.Sc. Zoology |
| Date | Year | Activity | Resource Person/Judges | No. of Beneficiaries | Nature of the students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26.07.2017 | 2017 - 18 | Inauguration of the Zoology Association and Sr. Helen Fernandez Resource Talk on “Drugging the undruggable Ras” | Dr. Charles Jacob Harrys Kishore, Post-Doctoral Scientist, Sylvester comprehensive Cancer Centre, Miami School of Medicine, USA. | 174 | B.Sc. Zoology, M.Sc. Zoology |
| 27.07.2017 | 2017 - 18 | Sr. Cleofe Fassa Endowment Lecture on “Database and Basic Analysis” in Bioinformatics | Dr. Charles Jacob Harrys Kishore, Post-Doctoral scientist, Sylvester comprehensive Cancer Centre, Miami School of Medicine, USA. | 174 | B.Sc. Zoology, M.Sc. Zoology |
| 07.09.2017 | 2017 - 18 | Sr. Regina Colombo Endowment Lecture on “DNA Fingerprinting and its Applications” | Dr. Asha Devi Asso. Prof., School of Biomedical Genetics and School of Biosciences, VIT University, Vellore. | 33 | M.Sc., Zoology |
| 09.09.2017 | 2017 - 18 | State Level Intercollegiate Competition – BioexCELLence | - | 45 | B.Sc. Zoology |
| 12.10.2017 | 2017 - 18 | Sr. Antoinette Aloysius Endowment Lecture on “Recent Advances in Animal Biotechnology and Biomedical Nanotechnology” | Dr. Rajesh Kumar, Research Scientist, School of Bioscience and Technology, VIT University. | 205 | B.Sc. Zoology, M.Sc. Zoology |
| 29.11.2017 | 2017 - 18 | Sr. Maria Fino Endowment Lecture on “Animal Diversity” | Dr. Veni, Asst. Prof. of Zoology, DKM College. | 44 | B.Sc. Zoology |
| 07.12.2017 & 08.12.2018 | 2017 - 18 | National Conference on “Conserve & Co-Exist” | Multiple speakers: Dr. Murugan K, Dr. Sultan Ahmed Ismail, Dr. A.R. Thirunavukkarasu, Dr. V. Salom Gnana Thanga, Dr. Deepak Samuel V. | 170 | B.Sc. Zoology, M.Sc. Zoology, Research Scholars, Faculties |
| 01.02.2018 | 2017 - 18 | Sr. Ethelvina Endowment Lecture on “The colourful world of microbes-Pigment Extraction” | Dr. Jayanthi Abraham, Professor, Microbial Biotechnology Lab, School of Biosciences & Technology SBST, VIT University. | 194 | B.Sc. Zoology, M.Sc. Zoology |
| Date | Year | Activity | Resource Person/Judges | No. of Beneficiaries | Nature of the students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.7.2018 | 2018 - 19 | Inauguration of the Zoology Association and Sr. Helen Fernandez Resource Talk on “Microbes and Environment” | Dr. Aruliah Rajesekar, Asst. Prof. and Ramalingaswami Fellow, Department of Biotechnology, Thiruvalluar University, Serkadu, Vellore | 164 | B.Sc. Zoology, M.Sc. Zoology |
| 23.8.2018 | 2018 - 19 | Sr. Regina Colombo Endowment Lecture on, “Co-Evolution” | Dr. M . Job Gopinath, Asst. Prof. of Zoology, Voorhees College, Vellore | 43 | B.Sc. Zoology |
| 06.09.2018 | 2018 - 19 | Sr. Antoinette Aloysius Endowment Lecture on “Healthcare associated infections” | Ms. Thamariselvi, Guest Lecturer, Oscar College of Paramedical Sciences, Vellore | 44 | B.Sc. Zoology |
| 12.10.2018 | 2018 - 19 | Sr. Maria Fino Endowment Lecture on “Vector Borne Diseases.” | Ms. Jane Sanjeevi, Clinical Nurse Specialist, National Health Services, Northampton, United Kingdom | 49 | B.Sc. Zoology |
| 05.12.2018 | 2018 - 19 | Sr. Ethelvina Endowment Lecture on “Introduction to Bioinformatics” | Dr. Febin Prabhu Dass, Asso. Prof. of Biotechnology, VIT, Vellore | 28 | M.Sc. Zoology |
| 22.01.2019 | 2018 - 19 | Sr. Cleofe Fassa Endowment Lecture on “Carcinogenesis and its prevention” | Mrs. Rosaline Rhenius Professor, Medical Surgical Nursing College of Nursing CMC, Vellore | 28 | M.Sc. Zoology |
| Date | Year | Activity | Resource Person/Judges | No. of Beneficiaries | Nature of the Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24.07.2019 | 2019 - 20 | Inauguration of the Zoology Association and Sr. Helen Fernandez Resource Talk on “Molecular Farming”. | Dr. M .C. Harish, Faculty, Department of Biotechnology, Thiruvalluvar University, Serkadu. | 156 | B.Sc. Zoology, M.Sc. Zoology. |
| 09.08.2019 | 2019 - 20 | Bone Mineral Density Camp | - | 120 | Faculty |
| 21.08.2019 | 2019 - 20 | Sr. Regina Colombo Endowment Lecture on Appendicitis and causes, symptoms and treatment. | Ms. Sujeetha.Y, Nursing Tutor, Oscar Paramedical Institute, Vellore. | 40 | B.Sc. Zoology |
| 10.09.2019 | 2019 - 20 | Sr.Antionette Aloysius Endowment Lecture on Health and Disease trends in India. | Dr. Obed John, Asst. Prof., Community Health, CMCH, Vellore. | 44 | B.Sc. Zoology. |
| 18.10.2019 | 2019 - 20 | Video conference on “Spine Health”. | Dr. Arun Christopher, Musculoskeletal Orthopaedists, Kuwait. | 22 | M.Sc. Zoology. |
| 29.11.2019 | 2019 - 20 | National Seminar on” Animal behaviour” - NSAB 19. Resource Lectures were delivered by Ms. Zai Whitaker, Joint Director, Madras Crocodile Bank Trust/ Centre for Herpetology, Chennai; Dr. Ravi Chellam, Chief Executive Officer, Metastring Foundation, Bangaluru; Dr. K. Emmanuvel Rajan, Professor & Head, Department of Animal Science, School of Life Sciences, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli; Dr. Kumaraguru Arumugam, Consultant Scientist in Tamil Nadu Forest Department, Tiruchirappalli; Dr. V. Kalaiarasan Project Officer, Chennai River Restoration Trust, RA Puram, Chennai; Dr. N. S. Manoharan, Additional Director, Tamil Nadu Animal Husbandry Department, Chennai. | 187 | B.Sc. Zoology, M.Sc. Zoology Research Scholars, Faculties. | |
| 04.12.2019 | 2019 - 20 | Sr. Maria Fino Endowment Lecture on "Animals and Biomimicry". | Dr. V. Rekha, Asst. Prof. in Zoology, D.K.M. College, Vellore. | 50 | B.Sc. Zoology. |
| 10.12.2019 | 2019 - 20 | Sr. Ethelvina Endowment Lecture on “Research Methodology”. | Dr. Febin Prabhu Dass, Asso. Prof., of Integrative Biology, School of Bio Sciences &Technology VIT, Vellore. | 22 | M.Sc. Zoology. |
| 19.12.2019 | 2019 - 20 | Sr. Cleofe Fassa Endowment Lecture on the topic “Enzymes in Clinical Applications”. | Dr. R.Geetha, Asst. Prof. & Head of Biochemistry; Arcot Sri Mahalakshmi Women’s College. | 22 | M.Sc. Zoology. |
| Date | Year | Activity | Resource Person/Judges | No. of Beneficiaries | Nature of the students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02.10.2020 to 08.10.2020 | 2020 - 21 | Wildlife Week Celebration: Interdepartmental Competitions |
Drawing: Mrs. Vidhya M., Lecturer in Zoology, District Institute of Education and Training, Vadalur, Cuddalore. Mr. Pradeep B., Artist, Vadalur, Cuddalore District. Ms. Dhanalakshmi P., Asst. Prof. of Communication Media, Auxilium College (Autonomous) Vellore. Rangoli: Dr. Isabella Rosaline S., Asso. Prof. and Head of Botany, Auxilium College (Autonomous) Vellore. Ms. S. Suganthi, PGT in Biology, Sri Narayani Vidhyashram, Sripuram, Vellore. Essay Writing: Ms. Hannah Elizabeth S., Asst. Prof. of Zoology, Auxilium College (Autonomous) Vellore. Ms. Vidhya K, Asst. Prof. of Zoology, Auxilium College (Autonomous) Vellore. English Poem Writing: Ms. Elizabeth Padma GRD Matric. Hr. Sec., School, Coimbatore. Tamil Poem Writing: Dr. Kumari N., Asst. Prof. and Head of Tamil, Auxilium College (Autonomous) Vellore. Power Point Presentation: Dr. S. Sugantha Kumari, Asst. Prof., of Chemistry, Auxilium College (Autonomous) Vellore. Video Making: Ms. Radhika M., Asst. Prof. of Communication Media, Auxilium College (Autonomous) Vellore. |
322 | UG & PG Students. |
| 07.10.2020 | 2020 - 21 | Inauguration of the Zoology Association and Sr. Helen Fernandez Resource Talk on “Wildlife Biology” | Ms. D. Evangelin, Research Scholar, Wildlife Biologist, Queen Mary’s College, Chennai. | 140 | B.Sc. Zoology, M.Sc. Zoology. |
| 21.10.2020 | 2020 - 21 | Sr. Regina Colombo Endowment Lecture on “Women’s Health and Hygiene” | Ms. Sujeetha Y. Lecturer Arun College of Nursing Vellore. | 40 | B.Sc. Zoology. |
| 29.10.2020 | 2020 - 21 | National Webinar on “Sustainable Living -The Way Forward for Earth’s Sake” | Dr. Sultan Ahmed Ismail, Director, Ecoscience Research Foundation, Chennai. | 140 | B.Sc. Zoology, M.Sc. Zoology. |
| 04.11.2020 | 2020 - 21 | Sr. Antoinette Aloysius Endowment Lecture on “Public Health and Entomology” | Dr. Sharon Cynthnia, Asst. Prof., Govt. Medical College, Adukamparai, Vellore. | 42 | B.Sc. Zoology. |
| 13.11.2020 | 2020 - 21 | Sr. Maria Fino Endowment Lecture on the topic "Fingerprints: A Forensic Tool for Criminal Investigation" | Dr. Sowmya, Asst. Prof. of Criminology, Karunya University, Coimbatore. | 46 | B.Sc. Zoology. |
| 06.02.2021 | 2020 - 21 | Sr. Cleofe Fassa Endowment Lecture on “Current trends and future prospects of herbal medicine” | Dr. Kanagavalli, Asst. Prof. of Biochemistry, Adhiparasakthi Arts and Science College, Kalavai. | 13 | M.Sc. Zoology. |
| 08.02.2021 | 2020 - 21 | Sr. Ethelvina Endowment Lecture on “In-Vitro Fertilization” | Ms. Vidhya, Senior Clinical Embryologist, Garbhagudi IVF Centre, Bangalore. | 13 | M.Sc. Zoology. |
| Date | Year | Activity | Resource Person/Judges | No. of Beneficiaries | Nature of the students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07.09.2021 | 2021 - 22 | Inauguration of the Zoology Association and Sr. Helen Fernandez Resource Talk on “Polycystic Ovary Syndrome – Health Awareness” | Dr. V. Vijayalakshmi, Asst. Prof., Stanley Medical College, Chennai. | 148 | B.Sc. Zoology, M.Sc. Zoology. |
| 09.09.2021 | 2021 - 22 | Sr. Antoinette Aloysius Endowment Lecture on “Barriers for Open Dumping Yard to Prevent Groundwater Contamination” | M. Uma Shankar, Asso. Prof., of Environmental and Water Resources Engineering, School of Civil Engineering, VIT University, Vellore. | 46 | B.Sc. Zoology. |
| 02.10.2021 to 08.10.2021 | 2021 - 22 | Wildlife Week Celebration: Interdepartmental Competitions |
Slogan: Ms. Dhanapackiam.K, Asst. Prof. of History, Auxilium College (Autonomous) Vellore. Essay Writing: Ms.Vidhya.K, Dr.Rajalakshmi.A, Asst. Profs. of Zoology, Auxilium College (Autonomous) Vellore. Tamil Speech: Dr. Kumari .N, Asst. Prof. of Tamil, Auxilium College (Autonomous) Vellore. English Speech: Ms.Hannah Elizabeth S., Asst. Prof. of Zoology, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore. |
100 | UG & PG Students. |
| 07.10.2021 | 2021 - 22 | Virtual Zoo Tour | Dr. N. Uma Chandra, Asst. Prof., of Zoology, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore. | 148 | B.Sc. Zoology, M.Sc. Zoology. |
| 10.11.2021 | 2021 - 22 | Sr. Maria Fino Endowment Lecture on the topic “Post COVID symptoms and Black fungus” | Dr. Glynis Florence Francis MD, ENT Consultant Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences. | 55 | B.Sc. Zoology. |
| 16.03.2022 | 2021 - 22 | Sr. Regina Colombo Endowment Lecture on “Happy Hormones” | Dr. Kunguma Priya Rajkumar, Asst. Prof., Pachaiyappa’s College, Chennai. | 42 | B.Sc. Zoology. |
| 16.03.2022 | 2021 - 22 | Sr. Cleofe Fassa Endowment Lecture on “Clot Blusters to combat cardiovascular diseases” | Dr. Subathra Devi C., Asso. Prof. Senior, SBST, VIT University, Vellore. | 17 | M.Sc. Zoology. |
| 18.03.2022 | 2021 - 22 | Sr. Ethelvina Endowment Lecture on “Multi-Omics Big Data in Biological Research” | Dr. S. Sajitha Lulu, Asst. Prof. of Biotechnology, VIT, Vellore, Tamil Nadu. | 17 | M.Sc. Zoology. |
| Date | Year | Activity | Resource Person/Judges | No. of Beneficiaries | Nature of the students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.08.2022 | 2022 - 23 | Inauguration of the Zoology Association and Sr. Helen Fernandez Resource Talk on “The Amazing World of Birds” | Dr. Malathi.E, Head & Asso. Prof., of Zoology, Queen Mary’s College, Chennai | 170 | B.Sc. Zoology, M.Sc. Zoology |
| 26.09.2022 | 2022 - 23 | International Webinar on “The concepts and applications of DNA Fingerprinting” | Dr. Amaladoss Anburaj, Senior Lecturer/ Education R&D, Medical Biotechnology, School of Applied Science, Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore | 325 | B.Sc. Zoology, M.Sc. Zoology |
| 07.10.2022 | 2022 - 23 | Wildlife Week Celebration: Interdepartmental Competition | Drawing: Ms. Priyanka, Asst. Prof., of Visual Communication, Auxilium College (Autonomous) Vellore | 20 | UG & PG Students |
| 11.09.2022 | 2022 - 23 | Sr. Regina Colombo Endowment Lecture on “Biodiversity and its conservation” | Dr. V. Kiruthiga, Asst. Prof., of Zoology, D.K.M. College for Women (Autonomous) Vellore | 41 | B.Sc. Zoology |
| 18.11.2022 | 2022 - 23 | Sr. Maria Fino Endowment Lecture on "Communicable Diseases" | Mrs. Rajeswari Siva, Professor, Department of Community Health Nursing, CMC Vellore | 45 | B.Sc. Zoology |
| 16.11.2022 | 2022 - 23 | Sr. Ethelvina Endowment Lecture on “Advances, Scopes and Opportunities in Drug Discovery” | Dr. Loganathan Rangasamy, Asso. Prof., CBCMT, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore | 25 | M.Sc. Zoology |
| 21.11.2022 | 2022 - 23 | Sr. Cleofe Fassa Endowment Lecture on “Nanomedicine: Promises and Challenges for Future” | Dr. Arunkumar Pitchaimani, Asst. Prof., Centre for Biomaterials, Cellular and Molecular Theranostics (CBCMT), VIT, Vellore | 25 | M.Sc. Zoology |
| 10.01.2023 | 2022 - 23 | Sr. Antoinette Aloysius Endowment Lecture on “Genetics and Syndromes” | Dr. Catherine Sophia, Asso. Prof. of Zoology, Muthurangam Arts College (Autonomous) Vellore | 50 | B.Sc. Zoology |
| 31.01.2023 | 2022 - 23 | Awareness Program on Cervical Cancer and its Preventive Measures | Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology & Zoology in Association with Department of Gynaecologic Oncology, CMC, Vellore | 44 | B.Sc. Zoology, M.Sc. Zoology |
| 21.02.2023 | 2022 - 23 | Interdepartmental Vegetable carving competition on the topic “The Animals” | Ms. Gowri B.V. Asst. Prof. & Head of Microbiology, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore | 20 | B.Sc. Zoology, M.Sc. Zoology |
| 27.02.2023 | 2022 - 23 | Interdepartmental Essay writing competition was organized on the topic “Join Hands to Save Animals” | Dr. Hannah Elizabeth S., Asst. Prof., of Zoology, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore | 17 | B.Sc. Zoology, M.Sc. Zoology |
| Date | Year | Activity | Resource Person/Judges | No. of Beneficiaries | Nature of the Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28.07.2023 | 2023-24 | Inauguration of the Zoology Association and Sr. Helen Fernandez Resource Talk on “Mind and Body Connectedness”. | Dr.Manoranjitham.S, Professor & Head Psychiatric Nursing Department, Deputy Director (International relations), College of Nursing, CMC, Vellore | 165 | B.Sc. Zoology, M.Sc. Zoology |
| 17.08.2023 | 2023-24 | Sr. Regina Colombo Endowment Lecture on “Endocrine Glands: Anatomy and Physiology”. | Dr.A. Vinodhini, Asst. Prof. of Zoology, D.K.M College for Women (Autonomous) Vellore. | 50 | B.Sc. Zoology |
| 11.09.2023 | 2023-24 | Sr. Antoinette Aloysius Endowment Lecture on “Infertility- Genetic causes and management” | Ms. Vidhya,Senior Clinical Embryologist, IVF Centre, Garbhagudi. | 37 | B.Sc. Zoology |
| 02.10.2023 to 08.10.2023 | 2023-24 | Wildlife Week Celebration: Interdepartmental Competition. | Drawing: Dr.Kavitha.R, Asst. Prof. of Zoology, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore. Essay Writing: Dr.Anu.K, Asst.Prof. of Zoology, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore. Slogan Writing: Dr.Anu.K, Asst.Prof. of Zoology, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore. Speech Competition: Dr.Amudha, Asst. Prof. of English and Dr.Papeetha, Asst. Prof. of Tamil, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore. | 27 Drawing, 23 Essay Writing, 05 Slogan Writing, 18 Speech Competition | UG & PG Students. |
| 23.11.2023 | 2023-24 | Sr. Maria Fino Endowment Lecture on "Helminth Infections". | Mrs. Shandrila Immanuel, Professor and Head, Community Health Nursing Department, College of Nursing, CMC, Vellore. | 40 | B.Sc. Zoology |
| 08.12.2023 | 2023-24 | Sr. Ethelvina Endowment Lecture on “Engineered Cardiac Tissue”. | Dr.Arunkumar Palaniappan, Assistant Professor, CBCMT, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore. | 25 | M.Sc. Zoology |
| 04.01.2024 | 2023-24 | Sr. Cleofe Fassa Endowment Lecture on “Rapid and Area Specific Laser- Assisted Biomineralization” (LAB) Process for Tooth Surface Functionalization” . | Dr. Joseph Nathanael, Associate Professor Senior, CBCMT, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore. | 25 | M.Sc. Zoology |
| 23.01.2024 | 2023-24 | Life Science Quiz Competition | Ms.Anuradha.M, Asst. Prof. of Zoology Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore. | 50 | B.Sc. Zoology, M.Sc. Zoology |
| 01.02.2024 | 2023-24 | Cancer Awareness Program | Mrs. Amala Lucas, Dr. Shreya, Dr.Praveeen, Mrs. Angeline Jebakumari P, Ms. Dharshini, Ms. Princy, Ms LasiyaDepartment of Medical Oncology, Hematology & Hemato-Oncology, Nursing, CMC Vellore. | 145 | B.Sc. Zoology, M.Sc. Zoology |
EXTENSION ACTIVITIES
| Date | Place | No. of Students | Beneficiaries | Staff Accompanied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.08.2016 | Little Flower Home, Pallikonda | 51 | 351 | Dr. Arockia Mary J S and Dr. Uma Chandra N |
| 23.07.2016 | Little Flower Home, Pallikonda | 45 | 470 | Dr. Mary Agnes A and Dr. A.Rajalakshmi |
| 23.03.2017 | Mother Teresa Rehabilitation for Women, Vellore | 42 | 110 | Dr. (Sr.) Regina Mary R and Mrs. Hannah Elizabeth S |
| Date | Place | No. of Students | Beneficiaries | Staff Accompanied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18.11.2017 | Little Flower Home, Pallikonda | 40 | 350 | Dr. Arockia Mary J S and Ms. Hannah Elizabeth S |
| 17.02.2018 | Little Flower Home, Pallikonda | 45 | 345 | Dr. Uma Chandra N and Ms. Divya Priya U |
| Date | Place | No. of Students | Beneficiaries | Staff Accompanied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.12.2018 | Blind School, Vellore | 45 | 76 | Dr. Hannah Elizabeth S and Dr. Rajalakshmi A |
| 13.12.2018 | Government school in Kangeyanallur, Vellore | 41 | 65 | Dr. Uma Chandra N and Ms. Vidhya.K |
| 30.01.2019 | Government school in Kangeyanallur, Vellore | 42 | 65 | Dr. Arockia Mary J S and Ms. Rebecca Vinolia |
| Date | Place | No. of Students | Beneficiaries | Staff Accompanied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.12.2018 | Blind School, Vellore | 45 | 76 | Dr. Hannah Elizabeth S and Dr. Rajalakshmi A |
| 13.12.2018 | Government school in Kangeyanallur, Vellore | 41 | 65 | Dr. Uma Chandra N and Ms. Vidhya.K |
| 30.01.2019 | Government school in Kangeyanallur, Vellore | 42 | 65 | Dr. Arockia Mary J S and Ms. Rebecca Vinolia |
| Date | Place | No. of Students | Beneficiaries | Staff Accompanied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01.03.2023 | Blind School, Vellore | 40 | 75 | Dr. Hannah Elizabeth S & Ms. Anuradha.M |
| 07.03.2023 | Government Panchayat Primary School, Kangayanallur, Vellore | 50 | 70 | Dr. Uma Chandra N and Ms. Vidhya.K |
| 08.03.2023 | Government Panchayat Primary School, Kangayanallur, Vellore | 43 | 70 | Ms. Rebecca Vinolia and Dr. Anu K |
| Date | Place | No. of Students | Beneficiaries | Staff Accompanied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21.11.2023 | Government Panchayat School, Kangeyanallur, Vellore. | 49 | 104 | Dr.Vidhya.K & Dr.Kavitha.R |
| 28.11.2023 | Government Panchayat School, Kangeyanallur, Vellore. | 36 | 91 | Dr. Uma Chandra N & Dr.Anu K |
| 07.12.2023 | Government Panchayat School, Kangeyanallur, Vellore. | 38 | 93 | Dr. Hannah Elizabeth S & Ms.Anuradha.M |
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNAE
- Sudha Ananth, Georgia Health Sciences University Augusta, Georgia.
- Sulochana Stanley, 1970-73 batch- Instructor in Clinical Microbiology, CMC Hospital.
- Hemalatha, 1973-76 batch- Office Superintendent, APCA, RICA, Vellore.
- K.Devi, 1978-81 batch- HOD & Associate Professor in Zoology (Retd.), DKM College, Vellore.
- Prithi Ruba, 1986-89 batch- Scientist University of Gnelph ,Canada.
- Saraswathi, 1990-93 batch-Principal Sarathy B.Ed College, Bangalore.
- Faheema Afzal, 1997-2000 batch- Wing Commander- Indian Airforce.
- Nageshwari, 1973-76 batch – Principal, (Retd.)Vani Vidhyalaya Matric Hr. Sec. School.
- Subashini . C, 2002-05 batch- Medical Assistant CMC.
- Nancy Berlin Janet. C, 2001- 03 batch- Post Doctoral Research Associate at Wasington University St.Louis.
DEPARTMENT MOU
2022
2023
- PAR Life Sciences Pvt., Ltd, Trichy
- Bioberrys Healthcare & Research Institute, Vellore
- Kyntox Biotech India Pvt., Ltd, Karnataka
- Spotdot Bioinnovations Pvt., Ltd, Chennai
- Bionyme, Chennai.
INDUSTRIAL COLLABORATION
- 2022
PAR Life Sciences Pvt., Ltd, Trichy - 2023
Bioberrys Healthcare & Research Institute, Vellore Kyntox Biotech India Pvt., Ltd, Karnataka Spotdot Bioinnovations Pvt., Ltd, Chennai Bionyme, Chennai.
E-CONTENT
| S.No | Title | Author | Youtube URL LINK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mimicry | Dr. UMA CHANDRA MEERA LAKSHMI N | Watch Video |
| 2. | Nereistoxin | Ms. ANURADHA M | Watch Video |
| 3. | Coral Reefs | Ms. ANURADHA M | Watch Video |
| 4. | Bioremediation | Dr. HANNAH ELIZABETH S | Watch Video |
| 5. | Ornamental Fishes | Dr. VIDHYA K | Watch Video |
| 6. | Animal Relationship | Dr. VIDHYA K | Watch Video |
| 7. | Carbohydrate Metabolism | Dr. RAJALAKSHMI A | Watch Video |
| 8. | Bt Cotton | Dr. RAJALAKSHMI A | Watch Video |
| 9. | DNA Repair Mechanism | Dr. ANU K | Watch Video |
| 10. | UV-Vis Spectroscopy | Dr. ANU K | Watch Video |
BEST PRACTICES
- Remedial Coaching.
- Association activities planned and executed for the Holistic learning experience of the Students.
- Organizing periodic Conferences, Seminars and Resource Lectures for the students.
- Regular Lab and Field Visit.