Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College - Department of Zoology

Profile

The department of Zoology started in the year 1960 at the undergraduate level, was elevated to research level in 2013. The department is reputed for academic excellence and innovations. The department has a dedicated faculty, actively engaged in research activities, receiving grants from reputed funding agencies like University Grants Commission (UGC) and Department of Biotechnology (DBT) for major and minor research projects. The curriculum is revamped once in 3 years to suit the requirements of higher studies and job opportunities. Alumnae of our department have made their mark in various fields around the globe. The department has organized national and international seminars, conferences and workshops, hands-on training in various fields of Biological Sciences. The UGC has sanctioned Community College Scheme for Sericulture in 2015, to augment the entrepreneurial skills for rural women.

Goals

To impart a sound knowledge on faunal Biology to meet the global challenges
To provide an opportunity for the first generation learners to get a basic understanding of Animal Science and prepare them for either higher studies or self-employment

Objectives

To develop entrepreneurial skills in applied Biological Sciences
To facilitate students to meet the expanding job opportunities
To create clean, green awareness

Programmes offered

B.Sc. Zoology

Ph.D. Zoology

Course Syllabus

Research

Research Advisors
Ph.D.
Dr. A.S. Maheswari

Research Projects	Seminars Organized
Major Projects - 3 Minor Projects - 5 Others – Department of Biotechnology STAR College Scheme University Grants Commission– Community College Department of Science and Technology - FIST TAFCORN Funded Project - 1	International - 2 National - 4 Science Academies LW - 3 Regional - 1

Result

University Rank

Year	Rank	Name
2022-2023	5	T. Dharshini
2021-2022	1	S. Brindha
2020-2021	2	K. Madhumitha
2019-2020	2	T. Keerthana
2018-2019	4	R. Amsasundari

Activities

Department

A one day seminar on "Global Science for Global Wellbeing" was organised on09.03.2023. Ms. Tanima Debnath Sarkar, Research Scholar, Department of Zoology, Annamalai University, Chithambaram and Ms. A. Gowthami, Research Scholar, Marine Planktonology and Aquaculture Laboratory, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli were the resource persons
A special lecture was organized on 08.03.2023, Dr. Jayanthi, Assistant Professor, Department of English, Madras Christian College, Chennai delivered a lecture on “Importance of English language for Biological Students”.
International Women’s Day 2023 was celebrated in collaboration with Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram, Chennai on the theme “Yoga for Women” on 08.03.2023
National E Quiz Competition and Drawing Competition were conducted on the occasion of World Wild Life Day on 08.03.2023.
A special lecture was organized on 06.03.2023, Dr. M. Nageswari, Assistant Professor, Department of History, Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College, Tiruchirappalli delivered a lecture on “Women’s Rights in the Indian Constitution”.
A workshop for the parents of children with special needs, organized on the theme “Rejuvenate to Excel” in collaboration with Dolphin Special School and Centre, Tiruchirappalli on 02.03.2023.
A special lecture on “Awareness on Breast cancer and Cervical Cancer” was organisedNational Science Day 2023 was celebrated on 24.02.2023. Mr. Paul Ramesh delivered a special lecture on “Increasing Cosumerism & its Impact on the Environment”
A meeting was organized on 24.02.2023. Dr. S. Usha, Associate Professor & Head, Department of Sanskrit, Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College, Trichy was the resource personDr.M.Jayanthi Endowment Lecture on “Biofertilizer as a tool for agricultural sustainability” was organised on 13.02.2023. Dr. N. Hemashenpagam, Professor, Dept. of Microbiology,Hindusthan College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore delivered the lecture.
Training cum Workshop was organised on “Solid Waste Management (Hand made Paper Product Making)” on 17.02.2023
Industrial Visit to sugar production unit and molasses storageunit, Kothari Sugars and Chemical Pvt. Ltd., Kattur, Lalgudi was organised on 09.02.2023.
A special lecture was organized on World Cancer Day 2023, Ms. S. Santhakumari, III B.Sc., Zoology, Research Department of Zoology, Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College delivered a lecture on “Awareness on Breast cancer and Cervical Cancer” on 06.02.2023
A special lecture on “Millets for Women” was organised in connection with International Year of Millet on 02.02.2023. Ms. R. Manasa, Assistant Professor, Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Yuvaraja’s college (Autonomous), University of Mysore, Karnataka was the resource person.
World Leprosy Day was observed on 30.01.2023 a national level Essay Writing Competition was organized and Ms. S.Ananya of III B.Sc.Zoologydelivered a special lecture on Hansen's disease
An international conference on "Research Trends, Strategies, and Technical Advancements in Biological and Biomedical Sciences for Sustainability (RTSTA’22)" was organised on 14.12.2022& 15.12.2022 in hybrid mode. 166 abstracts were received and the participants presented their papers in 7 parallel tracks. Around 300 scholars participated from 11 states and 6 countries in the conference. Conference proceedings with ISBN was released.
Gandhi Jayanthi was celebrated on 30.09.2022, Dr. Thomas Thevera, Professor & Head, Department of Chemistry, WMO College, Muttil, Wyanad, Kerala delivered a lecture on "Significance of Gandhian principles in Attaining Real Freedom". Dr. S. Usha, Associate Professor & Head, Department of Sanskrit, Coordinator, Centre for Ethics & Human values delivered a lecture.
World Ozone Day under the theme “Impact of Global Warming” was organized on 16.09.2022. Dr.Naveen Krishnan,President, Global Nature Foundation (GNF), Musiri was the resource person.
Dr. M. V. Alli, Associate Professor, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College, Tiruchirappalli delivered a lecture on "Nutrition and Health for Teens" in Connection with National Nutrition Week Celebration on 08.09.2022
Dr. N. Manickam, Research Associate (DBT – Govt. of India), Department of Marine Science, School of Marine Sciences, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli delivered a lecture on “Morphological Taxonomy and Live Feed Importance of Zooplankton” on 07.09.2022.Students were also trained on identifying zooplanktons.
A Therapeutic Aquarium was establishedin the Seagull Special School & Centre on 12.08.2022.
International Women's Day was celebrated on 08.03.2022. G. Kalaivani, Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station, Pudhukottai District andS. Srividhya,Legal cum Probation Officer, District Child Protection Unit, Trichy addressed the students
A national webinar on "Integrating Science and Technology for Sustainable Future" was organised on 07.03.2022.Dr. Hannah Elizabeth, Dean of Science, Department of Zoology, Auxilium College, Vellore and Dr. Shoba Udipi, Hon. Director, Dept. Of Food Science, SNDT, Mumbai were the resource persons
A webinar on "Adolescent Health" was organised on 23.02.2022. Dr. K. Samraj, Research Officer Incharge, Siddha Clinical Research Unit, SVIMS Campus, Tirupati and Dr. S. Rajalakshmi, Research Associate, Siddha Clinical Research Unit, SVIMS Campus, Tirupati were the resource persons
Dr. Kamino Yukio, Former Senior Researcher and Co-ordinator, OISCA International, Japan delivered a lecture on "Ecofeminism Males create crises. Can females minimize their impacts?" on 12.10.2021 and 15.11.2021.
National Energy Conservation Day was celebrated on 11.12.2021.Dr. S. Usha, Associate Professor & Head, Department of Sanskrit, Co-ordinator, Centre for Ethics and Human Values, Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College, Tiruchirappalli and Ms. S. Nakshathra were the resource persons
Gandhi Jayanthi was celebrated on 02.10.2021 and 03.10.2021.Dr. S. Usha, Associate Professor & Head Department of Sanskrit, Co-ordinator, Centre for Ethics and Human Values, Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College, Tiruchirappalli was the resource person
Alumina Webinar Series was organised from 27.09.2021 to 05.10.2021 on "Exploring Science to enrich Knowledge". Dr. S. Bhuvaneswari, Assistant Professor, Bishop Heber college, Tiruchirappalli, Dr. Sakthi Priyadharshini, Guest Faculty, Department of Animal Sciences, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli and Ms. S. Vigneshwari, Assistant Professor, Research Department of Zoology, National College, Tiruchirappalli were the resource persons
Dr. N. Baskaran, Assistant Professor, PG & Research Department of Zoology and Wildlife Biology, AVC College, Mayiladuthurai delivered a special lecture on "Status and Conservation of Asian Elephants in India" on 12.08.2021
In connection with the celebration of “World Environment Day” , “World Endangered Species Day”, “World Menstrual Hygiene Day”, “World Bee Day”, “National Science Day” and “National Energy & Conservation Day” webinars and competitions were organised in 2021
Under the banner Swachh Bharath – Neem saplings are raised in the college nursery and are distributed to the adopted villages and to the local public through student volunteers
A webinar on “Vermibiotechnology: From Soil Health to Human Health” was organised on 27.02.2021
A webinar on “The Role of Honey Bees in Agriculture” was organised on 25.02.2021
A two day science academies’ sponsored workshop on “Biotechnological Developments from Basic Sciences - A Perspective” was organised on 27.01.2021 and 28.01.2021. Prof. K. Muralidhar, Fellow of the three Science Academies, visiting Professor – University of Hyderabad was the Convener
In connection with Wild Life Week Celebration a national webinar on “Biodiversity Management Reforms in India” was organised from 12.10.2020 to 17.10.2020
A National level quiz on “Wild Life and Biodiversity Conservation” was conducted on 13.10.2020
A national level quiz on “General Physiology” was conducted on 01.07.2020
An international webinar on “Recent Advances in Modern Medicine” was organised on 27.06.2020. Dr.T.Annadurai, Instructor, Dept. Pharmacology and Experimental Neuro Science, University of Nebraska Medical Centre, Omaha, Nebraska was the Resource Person
A webinar on “Diagnostic Tests for Covid-19” was organised on 25.06.2020
A one day seminar on “Impact of COVID -19 Pandemic and Immunity” in collaboration with the department of Nutrition and Dietetics was organized on 17.06.2020
An International webinar on “Traditional Functional Foods to Boost Immune Health” was organised on 20.06.2020. Dr. Anto Cordelia Tanislaus Antony Dhanapal, Science, Department of Chemical Science, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia served as the resource person
A webinar on “Impact of COVID-19 on Biodiversity and its conservation” was organized on 10.06.2020
A workshop cum training program on vermicompost production was conducted at Agalanganallur village, Tiruchirappalli under Unnath Bharath Abhiyan Scheme on 18.02.2020
An awareness programme on the importance of raising neem trees was conducted on 10.09.2019
A Lecture workshop on “Trends in Reproductive Technologies for Sustainable Development” under the sponsorship of Science Academies was organized on 21.06.2018 and 22.06.2018

Students

Ms. S. Santhakumari and Ms. S. Gayathri, III B.Sc. Zoology won second prize in the state level intercollegiate extravaganza Rangoli competition in ANIMALIA-2k23 organized by Jamal Mohamed College, Tiruchirappalli in 2022-2023
Ms. S. Ananya and G. Rajarajeswari, III B.Sc. Zoology won second prize in state level intercollegiate extravaganza Quiz competition in ANIMALIA-2k23 organized by Jamal Mohamed College, Tiruchirappalli in 2022-2023
Ms. S. Gayathri, III B.Sc. Zoology won consolation prize in Rangoli competition organized by Dinamalar Daily Magazine in 2022-2023
Ms. S. Gayathri, III B.Sc. Zoology won first prize in Rangoli competition organized by Trichy Food Festival in 2022-2023
Ms. S. Gayathri, III B.Sc. Zoology won first prize in Rangoli Rasaththi competition organized by Snehithi Aha Kondattam in 2022-2023
Ms. K. Madhumitha of III B.Sc. Zoology completed National Online Summer School with 55% score organized by St. Mary’s College, Thoothukudi
Ms. S. Brindha, Ms. S.Nakshathra, Ms. S. Ananya of III B.Sc. Zoology worked as interns in IKS under AICTE from 01.03.2022 to 25.04.2022
Ms. S. Brindha, Ms. S. Nakshathra,Ms. S. Amudha, Ms. R. Haripriya,Ms. S. Juhi Sherin, Ms. R. Jeevitha,Ms. R. Haripriya,of III B. Sc. Zoology completed online course on "Hindu Contributions in the Realm of matter"conducted by Hindu University of Americafrom 15.01.2022 to 19.03.2022
Ms. M. Abirami, Ms. S. Ananya, Ms. T. Dharshini,Ms. K. Ruba Shree,Ms. M. Shanmuga Priya,Ms. H. Vaitheeshwari,of III B. Sc. Zoology completed online course on "Hindu Contributions in the Realm of matter"conducted by Hindu University of Americafrom 15.01.2022 to 19.03.2022
Elakiya and M. Subhashini of II B. Sc. Zoology completed online course on "Hindu Contributions in the Realm of matter"conducted by Hindu University of Americafrom 08.10.2022 to 17.12.2022
Ms. S. Gayathri and Ms.P.Mohanapriya of II B.Sc. Zoology were bestowed with Oviya Kalainila Viruthu 2022 in the state level drawing competition organized by Kaviyarasar Kalaiththamizh Sangam, Namakkal in 2021-2022
Ms. S. Brindha of II B. Sc. Zoology was adjudged as the Campus Ambassador at Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC), IIT, Delhi in 2021
Ms. S. Brindha of II B. Sc. Zoology was selected as a Content Developing Intern - Doubtnut in 2020-2021
Ms. R. Pooja of III B. Sc. Zoology was the Best Outgoing Student at UG Level in 2020-2021
Ms. T. Keerthana of II B. Sc. Zoology won third prize in the state level Online Creativity Contest organized by Enterpreneurship, Innovation and Career Hub, Alagappa University, Karaikudi under the aegis of MHRD RUSA 2.0 Scheme in 2019-2020
Ms. S. Hemalatha and T. Sushmitha of III B. Sc. Zoology were selected as the Best Outgoing Cadets in the year 2018-2019
Students of the department bagged various prizes in Intercolegiate Competitions organised by Jamal Mohammed College, Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli, Anna University, BIT Campus and Srimathi Indira Gandhi College , Tiruchirappalli in 2018-2019
Ms. S.Reshma of III B. Sc. Zoology won second prize in Mr./Ms. Troll and Blind Art in the Intercollegiate Meet organized by PG and Research Department of Biotechnology, Srimad Andavan Arts and Science College, Tiruchirapalli in 2018 - 2019
Ms. M. Akshayaa, III Zoology, won the first prize in Treaure hunt at Intercollegiate level, 27.02.2019 and 28.02.2019 organised by PG & Research Department of Biotechnology, Srimad Andavan Arts and Science College, Tiruchirappalli
Ms. M.Akshayaa, III Zoology, won the first prize in Silence scream at Intercollegiate level, 27.02.2019 and 28.02.2019 organised by PG & Research Department of Biotechnology, Srimad Andavan Arts and Science College, Tiruchirappalli
Ms. M.Akshayaa, III Zoology, won the first prize in Petrist at Intercollegiate level, 27.02.2019 and 28.02.2019 organised by PG & Research Department of Biotechnology, Srimad Andavan Arts and Science College, Tiruchirappalli
Ms. S.Arunachalam, III Zoology, won the first prize in Treaure hunt at Intercollegiate level, 27.02.2019 and 28.02.2019 organised by PG & Research Department of Biotechnology, Srimad Andavan Arts and Science College, Tiruchirappalli
Ms. M.Atchaya III Zoology, won the first prize in Silence scream at Intercollegiate level, 27.02.2019 and 28.02.2019 organised by PG & Research Department of Biotechnology, Srimad Andavan Arts and Science College, Tiruchirappalli
Ms. M.Atchaya III Zoology, won the first prize in Petrist at Intercollegiate level, 27.02.2019 and 28.02.2019 organised by PG & Research Department of Biotechnology, Srimad Andavan Arts and Science College, Tiruchirappalli
Ms. M.Jeevitha Priya, III Zoology, won the first prize in Petrist at Intercollegiate level, 27.02.2019 and 28.02.2019 organised by PG & Research Department of Biotechnology, Srimad Andavan Arts and Science College, Tiruchirappalli
Ms. S.Arunachalam, III Zoology, won the first prize in Petrist at Intercollegiate level, 27.02.2019 and 28.02.2019 organised by PG & Research Department of Biotechnology, Srimad Andavan Arts and Science College, Tiruchirappalli
Ms. C.M. Swathi, III Zoology, received consolation certificate for poster presentation at National Conference on Technologies and Prospects of Fisheries and Aquaculture (NCTPFA), 18.03.2018 & Department of Animal Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli
Ms. J. Sudharshini, III Zoology, won the second prize in elocution at Intercollegiate level at Animalia, 24.01.2018, Jamal Mohammed College, Tiruchirappalli
Ms. C.M. Swathi, III Zoology, won the third prize in paper presentation at Intercollegiate level, Animalia, 24.01.2018, & Jamal Mohammed College, Tiruchirappalli
Ms. R. Renganayaki, II Zoology, won the first prize in essay writing at intercollegiate level at Animalia, 24.01.2018, & Jamal Mohammed College, Tiruchirappalli
Ms. J. Sudharshini, II Zoology, won the second prize in elocution at District level, 24.07.2017 organized by Income Tax Department, Tiruchirappalli
Ms. M. Saranya, II Zoology, won the first prize & the Best Poster Presentation Award at International conference on Conservation of Natural resources, 17.09.2016, Nehru Memorial College, Puthanampatti
Ms. R. Ranjani, a Ph. D., research scholar won the Best Oral Presentation Award at International Conference on Frontiers in Life Sciences – 2016, St. Josephs’ College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, 7.01.2016 and 8.01.2016

Resources

Museum

The department has a Zoological museum and has unique and innumerable collections of common, rare, endangered and threatened species. It has more than 300 specimens, which are exclusively collected by our students. It also has the credit of having rare fossil specimens, skeleton of various animals and different stages of foetus.

Library

The department houses a library with more than 700 books, catering to the needs of the students, besides having a book bank. Special efforts are made to add latest text books and scientific journals to the collection. Research scholars of the department have access to the internet facilities for literature survey purposes.

Laboratory

The department is having Microbiology, Physiology and Virtual lab with well-equipped instruments required for UG, and Ph.D. degree programmes.

Special Instruments

High Speed Homogenizer
Inverted microscope
Microscope with imaging coloured monitor
Orbital Shaking incubator
CO2 Incubator for Animal Cell Culture
UV-Spectrophotometer
Cooling centrifuge
Benchtop Centrifuge, Non-Refrigerated
Laminar Air flow chamber for Microbiology
Autoclave
Hot Air oven
Deep Freezer (–20°)
Distillation unit
Microtome
Soxhlet apparatus
Agarose Gel Electrophoresis unit
Digital Colorimeter
Microwave oven
Microscopes-Simple, Compound, Binocular

Highlights

Hands on Training programme on Paper Recycling through integrated solid waste management is been offered the students of aided & self-financed of our college after college working hours
Training sessons on raising mulberry garden & silkworm rearing conducted for the rural women under UGC sponsored Community College Scheme for Sericulture trade
A collaborative eco green initiative with TAFCORN to raise the neem nursery and to distribute neem saplings to students from villages in the District under the TAFCORN funded project “Green Dream Through Neem”
Hands-on training on Vermicompost production in the vermiyard unit established in the campus
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed with The Organization for Industrial, Spiritual and Cultural Advancement (OISCA) international, South India chapter and Dolphin School, Trichy for carrying out academic activities and extension programme
Linkage with Department of Sericulture, Trichy Region
Students benefit through regular field visits to Tamil Nadu State Sericulture department, grainage unit and private farms for silkworm rearing and mulberry maintenance
Well-maintained museum with diverse collection of specimens, skeletons, embryos and rare fossils
Papers presented in various national and international conferences by faculty members and students
Students secure university ranks in every years