Department Of Zoology

This department was established in the year 2016.The key to understanding biology is understanding basic Zoology concepts. Zoology teachers should have a well-rounded education. Students are provided knowledge on understanding the Zoology terminology, identifying the characteristics of living organisms, and the classification of living organisms.

“Learning by doing is a cardinal principle of teaching Zoology” Practical work is an essential component of learning Zoology. The department of Zoology has well equipped lab where all practical work related to high school and higher secondary school level are carried out and enable the students to develop proper skills in handling equipment and manual.

To become efficient biology teachers, the students are encouraged to do the activities like Preparation of demonstration and instructional card.
Collection of Poster and Herbarium. Displaying daily news about biology in bulletin board. Field trips are arranged to Botanical Park and Zoological Park.
Science forum is organized to discuss latest discoveries and inventions on Zoology and to obtain knowledge about latest noble laureates of Zoology.
Science club is established to motivate the students to exhibit their contribution on science exhibition.

Objectives

To offer a modular course of lectures and associated seminars research project and practical classes in zoological Domain.
To provide professional training in effective verbal and written communication skills related to zoological field.

Vision

To provide a broad multidisciplinary course in zoological field.
To achieve excellence through high quality education and research relevant to local, regional and national needs, and through cooperation with leading researchers and educators to balance its teaching and research activities both nourishing one another.
To train students in a wide range of science- based skills that provide the learning base for future careers in disciplines such as health sciences, agricultural, environmental management and the emerging bio technologies.
To promote Research and improve publications in zoological field.

Mission

To awaken an awareness of the need to explore, understand and conserve animal diversity.
To train students in zoological sciences and to equip them to apply themselves meaningfully in any activity requiring zoological expertise.
To make our students employable in diverse field related to zoology.
To provide a wide-spectrum comprehension of the anatomy, physiology, systematic, ecology, behaviour and conservation of terrestrial and aquatic /marine animals.
To maintain a high level of scientific excellence in zoological research.
To constantly improve the quality of research in zoological and allied field.
To involve the department in community-based and outreach activities whenever and whenever possible.

Eligibility

Under Graduate:

A candidate who has passed Higher Secondary Examination in Academic or vocational stream with Biology (Botany/Zoology) under higher secondary board of examination, Tamil Nadu or an examination accepted as Equivalent thereto.

Faculty

Mrs.G.KOKILA, M.Sc., B.Ed., M.Phil., Assistant Professor