Year of Establishment - 1958
When the Department of Zoology celebrated its Diamond jubilee in 2017, it was a cherished journey that started 60 years ago in 1958 launching the B. Sc. Degree program in Zoology and Professor Annamma George as the Head of the Department. Later in 1998, the department included a Vocational Degree Course with Zoology as the core subject and Food Microbiology and Biochemistry as Vocational and Complementary subjects respectively. Our department shows its brilliancy across the globe through the alumnae, whose excellent career testify to its merit. Today the department offers two undergraduate courses (B Sc Zoology Model I & B Sc Zoology Model II), complementary course (For B Sc Botany & BSc Family and Community Science), Open Course (Human health & Sex education), and an elective course (Pest & Waste Management for Wellness).
The department has a well set ‘Zoology Museum’ with a good collection of bottled and stuffed specimens of non-chordates and chordates in addition to two highly equipped zoology labs, a microbiology lab and a project & computer lab. The department library is helpful to widen student’s knowledge regarding Zoology. The Aquariums in the zoology class rooms accentuate its liveliness. The department employs varied and cutting edge technologies to impart knowledge and propel learning to its pupil, that includes, but is not limited to, classroom lectures using audio-visual aids, social media channels, laboratory demonstrations, field trips, visit to scientific institutions, study tours, nature camps, as its key teaching methodologies.
Our vibrant and inspiring group of teachers aim for highest possible standards of excellence and have been instrumental in the fructification of couple of UGC funded projects, five KSCSTE funded student projects, all in the span of the past four years. Apart from MOUs with Gandhi Smaraka Grama Seva Kendram, Alappuzha and Tropical Institute of Ecological Sciences (TIES), Kottayam since 2018, the department has an active Zoology Association (OIKOS) and a Friends of Fauna (FOF) Nature club and Biodiversity club. In 2021, another MOU wassigned with UniBiosys Biotech Research Labs, to enrich research skills among students. The Department also has been publishing a manuscript magazine OIKOS since 1998 to nurture the skills of its students. The Department has been publishing an annual newsletter since 2018 covering all the key departmental activities. The zoology department has bagged the “Best Zoology Association Award” and the “Best Manuscript Magazine Award” instituted by The Zoological Society of Kerala, many times.
The students are also encouraged to develop soft skills and extracurricular activities by facilitating trainings like Certificate course “Apiculture”. Intra-collegiate and intercollegiate academic and non-academic programs, power point presentation competitions (Voyage) and alumna lectures are conducted frequently to inculcate and develop in young minds, a scientific curiosity and reading habit. Our Friday charity collections initiated by students not only extends a helping hand to the needy but also imbibes in our students the culture of giving back to the society.
The Zoology department in addition to holding its rich tradition of inculcating good values in students, also strives to accomplish the very motto of the college “Empowerment of Women” as one of our core objective. We believe the knowledge imparted will work as enablers to empower our young women and prepare them to carve out a better future.
Renowned Alumni
Dr. Latha Thomas, Assistant Professor, University of Belize, Central America.
Dr Molly J Aryankalyil, Scientist, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, USA.
Smt Jovitta Thomas, Deputy Manager, World Bank Deputy, Kabul, Afganisthan.
M S Aleyamma , Rtd Additional Director, Public Relations Department, Govt of Kerala, TVM.
Dr Kuleena George, MRCOG, 14 FAIRLIGHT DRIVE, BRANT GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, UK.
Mrs. Mini M John, Thahasildar, Land Acquisition, Tirur, Malappuram Dist.
Mrs. Smitha Jose, Microbiologist, Hawai, USA.
Prof Molly Cherian, Associate Professor, Veterinary College, Mannuthy.
Smt Sara Chandy, HOD of Microbiology, Sri Rama Krishna College, Chennai.
Mrs. Chinnu Janardanan, Forest Range Officer, Kothamangalam Division.
Dr Sr Jessy M Antony, SH, Senior Consultant, Obstetics & Gynacology, SH Medical Center, Alleppy.
Dr. Ninu Thomas, Assistant Professor, St. Thomas College, Kozhencherry.
Dr. Anu P. Sebastian, Assistant Professor, Assumption College, Changanacherry.
Mrs. Leemol Binu, Food Safety & Hygiene Officer, Global Village, Dubai, UAE.
Mrs. Smitha Mathews, Assistant Professor, Assumption College, Changanacherry.
Mrs. Hima Tom, Assistant Professor, Assumption College, Changanacherry.
Ms. Raveena Ravi, Dairy Farm Instructor, Dairy Extension Unit, Palai.
Ms. Deepthi G. Nair, Assistant Professor, MSM College, Kayamkulam
Dr. Roshmi Thomas, Assistant Professor, S. D. College, Alapuzha.
Ms. Aiswarya Lekshmi, Healthcare Scientist at Meninggococcal Reference Unit for UK Health & Security Agency.
The World Environment Day 2022 was celebrated by the Department of Zoology in association with the Nature Club, Biodiversity Club and NSS Unit of the College on June 9th 2022 at John Paul II Indoor Court. The presidential address was given by Dr. Anita Jose, Principal. The invited talk was delivered by Ms. Divya Soman, Senior Research Fellow, Forest Economics Department, Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi, Thrissur, on the topic “Only One Planet”. Ms. Divya explained about the importance of ecosystem restoration and she inspired the audience to realize the spark in everyone to conserve the nature. Ms. Divya Soman then distributed ecofriendly pen and pencil made up of re-cycled paper. After the talk there were cultural programs organized by the students of Department of Zoology. A sale of Guppy and vegetable seeds was also arranged by the students of Department of Zoology.
The department observed World Environment Day by organizing an intradepartmental competition for the students- ‘Trash to treasure’. The competition was conducted on June 19, 2024 at 2PM. 5 students participated in the competition and following are the prize winners.
First prize: Sr. Anshamol Abraham (III Dc Model I)
Second prize: Theresa Sebastian (III Dc Model I)
Third prize: Helen Elsa Teju (III Dc Model II)
Consolation prizes: Arsha Shibu (III Dc Model I)
Cismy Liza Jin (III Dc Model I)
Freshers’ Day was celebrated on 6th July 2024 by the second-year students of the department to welcome the first-year students. The first-year students introduced themselves and interacted with their seniors during the programme. All the students actively participated in the various games and other activities.
The inauguration of the Zoology Association was on 19th July 2024. The chief guest was Dr.Monichan K K, Associate Professor and HoD, Department of Zoology, St. Berchmans’ College, Changanassery. Dr. Monichan delivered a lecture on “Wetland of Kuttanad: Haven to birds and fishes” as part of the inauguration. The release of the Department Newsletter – “Zooanthus” and the manuscript magazine – “Oikos” for the academic year 2023-2024 was also done during the event.
As part of Inauguration of Zoology Association, Dr. Monichan K K, Associate Professor and HoD, Department of Zoology, St. Berchmans’ College, Changanassery delivered a lecture on the topic “Wetland of Kuttanad: Haven to birds and fishes”. He focussed on the importance of wetlands and the need to conserve them. He talked about several indigenous birds and fishes which make Kuttanad a biodiversity rich area. The talk was very informative.
