Faculty of Zoology---(Biotech,Bioinfo,Microbiology)

Department of Zoology was established in 1954 with PUC. Later started at undergraduate (B.Sc) level with English Medium. From 1970 Zoology is being taught at Intermediate and B.Sc level in English & Telugu Media.

Courses Offered

• B.Z.C (Botony, Zoology, Chemistry)
• M.Z.C (Microbiology, Zoology, Chemistry)

Acitivities for the academic year

1. To conduct symposium and discussions with students in the class room on some of the important chapters to improve communication skills.
2. To conduct quiz on some chapters to improve students knowledge about objective type, Short answer type questions to face competitive examinations.
3. To conduct zoological tours to develop the practical knowledge of students to visit fish farms etc..
4. Writing tests and preparation of notes by students to improve knowledge.
5. Any other programme according to the necessity.

A Bsc course with Bio-tech,Bio-info and chemistry is started in the year 2000.

Biotechnology

The practical work is spread over three labs in our college (Bio-Chemistry, Genetics & Microbiology). The other subjects offered along with our subjects are Chemistry and Bio-informatics. The additional subjects in first and second year are Communicate skills in English and Entrepreneurship development respectively. The course has well qualified faculty members comprising of the following:

Faculty Name qualification Experience Ph.No

• Mrs.K.Pranitha, M.Sc(Chemistry)
• M.Sc(Biotechnology)
• Elizabeth,M.Sc(Biotechnology)
• Ms.Radhika,M.Sc(Biotechnology)

Bio-informatics

Bio-informatics is the application of computer technology to the management of biological information.Computers are used to gather share,analyze and integrate biological and genetic information which can then be applied to gene based drug discovery and development.
Further scopes of Bioinformatics are: Protonics (study of proteins) Genomics(Study genomes of different organisms)pharma-Biotech(development of drugs)Agri-Biotech(Agricultural research)and pharmacogenomics(individualized medicine tailored to genetic profiles).Bioinformatics has a significant growth potential and is expected to grow into a market worth $4.2 billion by 2006 in India and $10 bilion by 2006 globally.

MicroBiology

The course comprising of the following Faculty memebers

• Ms.Saraswathi.D, M.Sc
• Ms.Sunitha.P, M.Sc.

FACULTY DETAILS
            

S. No	Faculty Name	Qualifications	Experience	Other Responsibilities
1.	Dr. V. Aruna	M. Sc, Ph.D	23 yrs	HOD, Convener A.V. Committee, Member, Lab Fee Committee, Member, Research Committee
2.	Mrs. M. Madhavi	M. Sc, B. Ed (SLET)	7 yrs	Under FIP programme
3.	Mrs. S. Anitha	M. Sc (SLET)	7 yrs	Member, Placement Cell Committee Member, Remedial Classes
4.	Dr. J. Achyutha	M. Sc, Ph.D	16 yrs	Co-Convener, Student Council Committee
5.	Mrs. J. Saritha	M. Sc	8 yrs	-
6.	Mrs. Glory Margaret	M. Sc	5 yrs	Doing part time Research Work
7.	Ms. P. Srilatha	M. Sc, B. Ed	1 yr	-