ACTIVITIES FOR 2019-20
Report on Guest Lecture :
The Department of Zoology and Microbiology has organized a guest lecture on “Inheritance of Genetic Disorders” for the students of BSc (MZC,MBC,BZC)- I,II,III years in AV Room on 25thSeptember 2019 at 2-4 pm.
The speaker for the lecture was Dr. Usha Dutt presently Working as Cytogeneticist in the Diagnostics Division of Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD), Hyderabad, India.
In her lecture, Dr. Usha Dutt discussed about the inheritance of Genetic Disordes. She also explained about the
- The different types of inheritant traits usually we see, its emergence and its inheritance mode to next Generation.
- Also, discussed about the single line on palm of infants , Turners syndrome and so on.
- The lecture greatly emphasized on the concept of applicability of Genetics in predicting the next Generations .
- She has guided the students for the future aspects in the field of Genetics.
- She Concluded the topic with the home message “Do not Depend on Horoscope Matching depend on Genetic Mapping”
Report on Visit to Orphanage
The Department of Zoology & Microbiology organized an outreach programme to visit an orphanage named Rainbow home for Girls at Sitaphalmandi on 30th June,2019 with the motto to help the needy, hopeless girls with the free food, stationary, and clothes . Students of BSc. MZC,BZC,MBC –II & III participated in this programme. Students interacted with the orphan girls and conducted many fun games .This event made the students satisfied as they could see smiles on the face of orphan girls. As a part of this Programme students of our College donated their Old clothes , used books and needy things required for girls.
Report on Power point Presentation Competition on Group –B Streptoccocal infections in Infants.
July is Group-B Strept awareness month . In connection to that the Department of Zoology & Microbiology has conducted an in-House power point presentation competition for Bsc. MZC & MBC Students entitled “Group-B Streptococcal Infections in Infants” under the club-FLAGELLA on 23rd & 24th July 2019. The judges for this competition were Mrs. A.Ch.Pradyutha (Head Department of Zoology & Microbiology ) and Dr. N.VijayaLaxmi (Assistant Professor , Zoology ) . Overall 20 groups from MZC & MBC have participated in this Competition. Students have gathered information and also the different ways to put them across. Power point presentation has given them a chance to provoke their intelligence , Research and Creativity. The power presentation was followed by question answer round. Before announcement of results the judges gave their comments and words of wisdom to them so as to improve further their presentations and move on to higher level. The prize winners include :
- Bhavya- MBC-II Year(Winner )
- Sravani Reddy –MBC-II Year(Winner )
- Neha Jabeen –MZC-II(Consolation Prize)
Report on Interdepartmental Activities
The Department of Microbiology has participated in interdepartmental activity with the Department of Chemistry on topic Entitled “Antimicrobial Activity of Various synthetic compounds isolated by MSc.Students”. In this regard the students ( MSc. Organic Chemistry) have synthesized chemical compounds and these chemical compounds were tested for their activity against microorganisms by Agar-well assay Method under the guidance of Microbiology Department . The Students have acquired knowledge on how one can test the effect of chemical compound on Microorganism, the extent of microorganism responding to the Chemical compound. Head of the Department of Zoology And Microbiology, Faculty members have assisted the students.
Report on – ROAD A HEAD( Awareness Programme on How to apply & write MSc.Entrance)
The Department of Zoology & Microbiology have organized an interactive session on topic “ROAD A HEAD” by the passed out students who secured good ranks in various Universities of the academic year 2016-19 on 14/08/19 in AV Room . In this Session the students of BSc (BZC, MZC,MBC –III ) have participated. The session has started with the brief introduction of the session by The Vice Principal- Dr.Achyutha Devi And Head of the Department - A.Ch.Pradyutha. Senior students Ms. Viola and Meghana have shared their few experiences studying in this college and continued with discussing about the strategy to getting into Central and State Universities. Students have actively participated and clarified their queries about the mode of exam, Notification details, admission norms and so on . Senior students have also emphasized on the study plan to get in through the Entrance Exams and also suggested readings were provided.
Report on Open day Science Exhibition
The Department of Zoology and Microbiology has organized an Open Day Science Exhibition for Government school children, at R.B.V.R.R. Women’s College on 31st August, 2019.
The open day Science day Exhibition is inaugurated by Muthyam Reddy , Secretary Sudharshan Reddy , Principal K.Sarada , VicePrincipal Dr. J.Achyutha Devi and HOD A.Ch.Pradyutha.
In this exhibition, 50-60 projects were displayed covering different fields of Zoology and Microbiology that educated the students about Science and created awareness on recent developments in the subjects.
More than 1000 students from different schools i.e Telangana Model School, Madapati Hanumantha Rao Girls High School, Burgula Rama Krishna Rao School, Hanuman Vyayamshala have visited the open day exhibition. The students were overwhelmed and showed great interest towards science.
It helped in developing their scientific temper.
Report on Awareness Session for Non Teaching Staff:
The Department of Zoology & Microbiology has conducted an awareness session on ‘SAFE DISPOSAL AND MAINTAINENCE OF STERILTY ’ in Microbiology lab . The session was addressed by our College alumni B.Sushmitha working as Project Guide at CDFD(Centre for DNA FINGERPRINTING & DIAGNOSTICS) , Uppal. In the session she explained
- The importance of maintaining microbe free environment in lab
- The process of discarding cultured media of Microorganisms.
- Explained the importance of wearing masks and gloves during lab .
- How to arrange the chemicals of high toxic , reactive
ACTIVITIES FOR 2018-19
Report on Guest lecture
The Department of Zoology and Microbiology has organized a guest lecture on “Chemical Messengers of the body” for the students of BSc(MZC,BZC)- I,II,III years in AV Room on 19th January 2019.
The speaker for the lecture was Dr.VijayaSaradhini presently working as Director of RIM, Adilabad . She worked as Consultant Biochemist in the field of Quality Control at CDR hospitals and Care hospitals, Hyderabad
In her lecture, Dr.VijayaSaradhini discussed about the Hormones and its effect on Humans life. She also explained that
Hormonal imbalance plays an important role in diseases.
Hormones are used to communicate between organs and tissues for physiological regulation and behavioral activities, such as digestion, metabolism, respiration, tissue function, sensory perception, sleep, excretion, lactation, stress, growth and development, movement, reproduction, and mood.
In her talk she emphasized the importance of hormones in day to day life and also discussed about the diet to be taken to overcome the imbalance caused by hormones.
Also she discussed or stressed the importance of thyroid disorders since they have been to be more common now- a- days.
She has guided the students for the future aspects in the field of Zoology and also in research.
Report on Workshop
The Department of Zoology and Microbiology has conducted a 2- day Workshop on “BASIC TECHNIQUES IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY “ in association with IIT-Kharagpur on 10/01/19 & 11/01/19.The technical experts Dr.Gopi Suresh and Mr.Kranthi from CCMB & IICT were present for the demonstration.
The workshop was attended by the students of our College (BSc. MZC,MBC,BZC –I,II,III) and other colleges ( AMS College, St. Pious Degree & PG college, S N.Vanitha Mahavidyala, A.K. Navajeevan Degree & Pg College ).
The main objective of this workshop is to equip students with basic knowledge and skills required to function in Molecular Biology lab.
Day-1 : The workshop was started with the presentation on Basic techniques in Molecular biology ,which was continued by discussion between the students and the experts. Hands on practice was given by dividing them into batches.
Day-2 : The results and queries were discussed further between the experts & Students .The workshop has ended with the selection of 7 students for the National level competition going to be held at IIT-Kharagpur based on their handling skills and IQ level.
List of selected students 2nd Round :
| SNo. | Name of the Participant | Group | College |
| 1. | R.R.Viola | MZC-III | R.B.V.R.R. Women’s College |
| 2. | K.Sushma | MZC-III | R.B.V.R.R. Women’s College |
| 3. | K.Meghana | MZC-III | R.B.V.R.R. Women’s College |
| 4. | V.Rithika | MZC-II | R.B.V.R.R. Women’s College |
| 5. | V.Harini | BZC-II | R.B.V.R.R. Women’s College |
| 6. | S.Harshitha | MZC-I | R.B.V.R.R. Women’s College |
| 7. | Yesasvi | Msc.Microbiology | S.N.V.M.Vidyalaya |
Report on Guest lecture
The Department of Zoology and Microbiology has organized a guest lecture on “Plant microbe interactions” for the students of BSc(MZC,MBC,BZC)- I,II,III years in AV Room on 21stDecember 2018.
The speaker for the lecture was Dr.Sk.Z.Ali presently working with the Department of Microbiology , Agri- Biotech foundation as Assistant professor having specialization in Agricultural Microbiology research for the past 6 years.
In his lecture, Dr.Sk.Z.Ali discussed about the plant and microorganisms interactions. He explained that
The root microbiota is the community of diverse microorganisms that are associated with the plant roots.
The roots are rich in variety of substances, mucilaginous materials ,variety of carbon sources that provides an excellent environment for the growth of varied types of microorganisms. The plants and microbes in a friendly manner for getting mutual benefits.
Also, Plant—microbe interactions can be friendly or hostile. Densely colonized soil contains beneficial Mycorrhizal fungi and Rhizobia, which associate with roots and provide plants with mineral nutrients and fixed nitrogen, respectively, in exchange for carbon.
The lecture greatly emphasized on the concept of applicability of plant microbe interactions in the development of Agriculture sector.
He has guided the students for the future aspects in the field of microbiology and Agricultural microbiology.
ACTIVITIES FOR 2017-18
EXTENSION LECTURE ON TROPICAL DISEASES IN DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY & MICROBIOLOGY- ON 28-08-2023
| BY-Prof.Vanitha Das Chairperson B.O.S Department Of Zoology, Hyderabad, Telangana |
Tropical Diseases
Some of the organisms that cause tropical diseases are bacteria and viruses, terms that may be familiar to most people since these types of organisms cause illness common all over.
Less well known are those more complex organisms commonly referred to as parasites. All of these types of agents may be referred to generically as pathogens — meaning any organisms that cause disease.
In the temperate climate zones, many familiar viral and bacterial diseases are spread directly from person to person, by airborne routes of transmission or by sexual contact. In the tropics, respiratory diseases (such as measles, respiratory syncytial virus, tuberculosis) and sexually transmitted diseases are also of great importance.
Viruses
Viruses are minute infectious agents that generally consist only of genetic material covered by a protein shell. They only replicate within cells, which provide the synthetic machinery necessary to produce new virus particles.
Arboviruses (ar‘bow)
The term “arboviruses” is short for “arthropod-borne viruses”. Arthropods include many of the medically important bugs (mosquitoes, ticks, flies, etc.) that may transmit pathogens to humans. Arboviruses are of special relevance as tropical diseases.
Dengue (deng‘ee) fever, caused by a mosquito-borne flavivirus, is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, Asia and Australia. In its acute form, dengue is characterized by flu-like symptoms including severe pain in the head, eyes, muscles and joints.
Yellow fever is another arboviral disease, characterized by fever, hemorrhage, and often fatal liver complications. It is limited to tropical South America and Africa, where it is sometimes epidemic in spite of the existence of a safe and effective vaccine.
Rotavirus (row‘ta)
Rotavirus causes watery diarrhea and vomiting, primarily in young children. These viruses are distributed worldwide and transmission is usually due to contact with infected individuals or fecally contaminated objects.
AIDS
The human immunodeficiency viruses (HIV) associated with the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) have become widespread in developing nations.
By 1996, over 13 million adults were living with HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa, representing about 60% of the global number of infected individuals. The spread of HIV in this region has been exacerbated by recent crises, such as natural disasters and armed conflict, with resulting mass population movements.
Ebola (ee-bow‘lah)
Ebola virus causes fever, severe headache, backache, vomiting, diarrhea, and severe hemorrhaging. The method by which Ebola is transmitted in nature, and what animal is its natural host, remains unclear.
It has been estimated that 5 to 15% of infected individuals develop disease. Pulmonary tuberculosis is the most common manifestation worldwide, and is associated with fatigue, weight loss, coughing and difficulty in breathing. Several drugs are available, but drawbacks include the need for lengthy treatment and increasing development of drug resistance by the bacteria.
Parasites
Parasites are organisms that live within or on another organism, the host, at whose expense they obtain some advantage such as nourishment. This group of pathogens includes the protozoa (single-celled organisms more complex than bacteria) and the helminths(multicellular organisms commonly referred to as worms).
Malaria (mah-lair‘ee-ah)
Over 300 million people develop clinical cases of malaria each year, and one to three million of them die. Many of these are children living in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Almost half of the world’s population lives in an area where they are at risk of contracting the disease. Malaria is caused by protozoa of genus Plasmodium. Each of the four species of malaria parasite that infect man causes a somewhat different form of the disease.
Malaria caused by P. falciparum is the most dangerous form and accounts for the One quarter or more will develop cardiac damage that may result in heart failure and sudden death; others may develop digestive disorders.
Filariasis (fil-ah-rye ‘ ah-sis)
Filarial diseases are rarely life threatening or acute; they are, however, extremely debilitating and disfiguring, and make affected individuals dependent on others or on
Trichomonas vaginalis (trih-koh-moh‘nas) a sexually transmitted protozoan parasite, which causes vaginal and urinary tract inflammation and, in women, has been associated with adverse outcomes of pregnancy.
These parasites further rob their human hosts of blood and nutrients; it is easy to understand how they can affect the physical and mental development of children and the ability of adults to work.
Workshop organized by the Department of Zoology & Microbiology for 2017-18
Workshop on “SCIENCE, ICT & THE GLOBAL CLASSROOM”A WORLD OF EXPLORING POSSIBILITIES”
About the Workshop
ICT in todays Science in modern world make activities easier and more productive. It enhance students overall learning experience in numerous ways.
Theme of the Workshop
Science was to be taught through three themes – The nature and function of science, Science content, and Methods & skills. Information and technology education was divided into three subject areas – Information studies, Creativity , the Practical use of knowledge, and design using technology.
ICT can be used to strengthen procedural knowledge and could reduce both the time and resources constraints in practical work.
ICT tools add value to science lessons in two ways; through the intrinsic properties of ICT, such as time saving or handling data, and through potential learning benefits from the manner in which ICT is used in the classroom.
For effective use of ICT in Science the following factors will be important:
- ICT is usually used in alignment with existing pedagogical practice,
- ICT can be used to support the development of procedural knowledge, and
- Teachers need technical and advisory support for using ICT in science teaching.
Conclusion
The teacher who used ICT the most in science had a strong student-centred approach but also had a strong background in ICT itself.
| Chief GuestProf.K.Prathap ReddyHoD; Department Of ZoologyUniversity College Of Sciences OU | Guest SpeakerDr.Mohan Rao Rtd Principal & HOD in Zoology of N.B.Science College, Charkaman, Hyderabad;ICT Training Officer for Teachers |
| 1. | Dr.Mohan Rao Lecture in Workshop | |
| 2. | The Faculty with the Dignitaries | |
| 3. | InterCollageate Faculty in the Workshop |
The Departments regularly conducts Extension lectures, Seminars, Workshops Fests and Study tours.
The Departments has organized a Seminar on “Frontiers in Cell Biology” in the year 2012-13
An Inter-collegiate Life Science Exhibition ‘Explorica 2K15’ organized in connection with Diamond Jubilee celebrations of the college.
The Department of Life Sciences organized A Two day Intercollegiate Life Sciences Fest “EXPLORIKA-2K15 on 5th & 6th February 2015.
The Fest was inaugurated by Prof.S.Jeelani; Director for Distance Education and Visual learning, Central University ,Hyderabad.The Fest was lively displayed with fun and frolic with lively events. The fest was the platform to encourage and enhance the abilities of students to bring awareness and showcase the originality of Life Sciences. The launching of logo, Eco-club inauguration, Rare medicinal tree planatation was done. The students from 35 colleges have participated and won prizes in various events such as Power point presentations, Quiz, Debate, Music, Biodiversity skits and colourful Exhibits.
The Journalism students for the first time initiated their project work with this fest. The Staff and students have involed with commitment , motivation and dedication and made the event successful.
The Departments of Zoology and Microbiology organized a seminar on “Emerging Trends in Biosciences: Healthcare Excellence” on 20th Aug 2015 at College Auditorium.
The object of the seminar was to create interest on the importance of Biosciences and Healthcare. The seminar was a platform for the Students, Young Scientists and Faculty to interact with Medical Professionals, Academicians, Nutritionists and Scientists from various institutions, to discuss on various current issues and opportunities and create awareness and Research aptitude for UGC Students, Research Scholars towards faster development on recent Advances and Technologies.
Health is a complete physical, mental, physiological and social well being. Physical well being requires proper nutrition, immunity, Stress Mangement:Fittness&Yoga etc..
Seminar Themes include:
- Frontiers in Biosciences with reference to Healthcare
- Nutrition and Health Interventions
- Drug Resistance in Bacteria
- Stress Management-Yoga & Fitness
The invited experts in different areas shared their views on the Recent Trends in Bioscience: Healthcare Excellence.
The representatives from Research Institutions, Educational Institutions, and Medical Colleges were attended to present their Lectures.
Students and Faculty represented from various Colleges and participated in the seminar.
Resource Persons Prof.. K. S. Ratnakar, Director, Global Medical Education and Research Foundation (GMERF), Dr.Acharya Nagarjun,Chairmen Board of Studies, Department of MicroBiology, Osmania University Special Invitee:Ms. Tejaswini Manogna , Medico-Osmania Medical College,Young Achiever & Recipient of Prime Minister Medal Awardee,Dr. Sreedhar, Associate Professor, Osmania Medical College
Dr. D. S. Murthy, Associate Professor, Osmania Medical College,Prof. S.Jeelani
Director Distance Education& Virtual Learning-University of Hyderabad,Prof. Sujita Mathur , Head, Dept of Zoology , Osmania University graced the occasion.
Question Bank Workshop is conducted in the year 2015 for Internal assessments in Theory & Practicals
Regular Activities
Board of studies meetings conducted annually for framing of curriculum according to modern trends.Internal assessments in theory & practicals ,Field trips & Industrial visits are organized,Project works – introduced for final year students, Regular conduction of Extension lectures ,Seminar by students &Seminars organized frequently by the Departments
2016-17
An extension Lecture on Present Status of AQUACULTUREin Telangana State on 1-09-2023
| BY-Dr.SaralaDevi Additional Director of Fisheries Hyderabad, Telangana |
Fisheries is a subject related to fish through which the mankind gains food , health, wealth , sport , status etc,.
- Fishery may involve the capture of or raising fish through fish farmingor aquaculture. wild fish
- Directly or indirectly, the livelihood to million of people. As per the FAO over 500 million people in developing countries depends on fisheries and aquaculture.
- Aquaculture is the fastest growing food production sector with an annual growth of around 7 per cent.
- Recognising the economic, social, nutritional, environmental and aesthetic importance of inland fisheries and aquaculture
- The Centrally Sponsored Scheme –“Development of Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture” provide assistance to fish farmers through State Governments, with the objective of developing various components of inland fisheries and aquaculture that include development of freshwater, brackish water, cold water, reservoir fisheries and also to encourage integrated fish farming
Fisheries resources in India
- Marine and Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture constitute the main components of the fisheries sector in India. Aquaculture is practiced in both fresh water and brackish water. Apart from this , ornamental fisheries sector is also a good livelihood opportunity
DevelopmentSchemes
- Stocking fish seed on 100% grant / 50% subsidy in reservoirs and tanks.Supply of inputs like fish seed, feed, manures, nets and boats on 50% subsidy to fishermen.Strengthening of Govt. fish seed farms.Establishment of fish markets and Retail outlets in GramPanchayats and Municipalities. Establishment of Community halls.Subsidy for construction of fish/prawn ponds and inputs.
Welfare Schemes
Group Accident Insurance scheme to fishermen and ex-gratia Relief- cum- savings scheme to reservoir fishermen for the reservoirs under licensing system Assistance for construction of houses to fisherman Organizing fishermen/women Co-op. Societies
- Regulatory Activities
Leasing of water bodies to FCSs for the development of fisheries.Conservation of fish, regulation of mesh size in licensed reservoirs as per fisheries act. Organizing the Fishermen Co-operative societies as per the APCS act 1964.
- Governance Challenges
Lack of community management system, Lack institutional arrangement.Lack enabling policy support,Lack of marketing channels and infrastructure.Lack of post harvest processing & value
- Diversification
Brackishwater aquaculture in India is constrained because of its dependence on a singe species of shrimp.There is an urgent need to diversify into other species of shrimps, shell fishes and fin fishes.Large scale demonstration of sea bass culture is being taken up with the financial support of NFDB.Similar efforts are required to popularize other technologies available
Summary
Nanobiotechnology, bionanotechnology, and nanobiology are terms that refer to the intersection of nanotechnology and biology. Given that the subject is one that has only emerged very recently, bionanotechnology and nanobiotechnology serve as blanket terms for various related technologies. The impact of nanotechnology extends from its medical, ethical, mental, legal and environmental applications, to fields such as engineering, biology, chemistry, computing, materials science, and communications.
Applications of bionanotechnology are extremely widespread. In sofar as the distinction holds, nanobiotechnology is much more commonplace in that it simply provides more tools for the study of biology. Bionanotechnology, on the other hand, promises to recreate biological mechanisms and pathways in a form that is useful in other ways.Major benefits of nanotechnology include improved manufacturing methods, water purification systems, energy systems, physical enhancement, nanomedicine, better food production methods, nutrition and large-scale infrastructure auto-fabrication Nanotechnology’s reduced size may allow for automation of tasks which were previously inaccessible due to physical restrictions, which in turn may reduce labor, land, or maintenance requirements placed on human.
Naobiontechnology (sometimes referred to as nanobiology) is best described as helping modern medicine progress from treating symptoms to generating cures and regenerating biological tissues. Three American patients have received whole cultured bladders with the help of doctors who use nanobiology techniques in their practice. Also, it has been demonstrated in animal studies that a uterus can be grown outside the body and then placed in the body in order to produce a baby. Stem cell treatments have been used to fix diseases that are found in the human heart and are in clinical trials in the United States.
Artificial proteins might also become available to manufacture without the need for harsh chemicals and expensive machines.
Meanwhile, nanotechnology application to biotechnology will also leave no field untouched by its groundbreaking scientific innovations for human wellness; the agricultural industry is no exception.Recently, the use of microorganisms to synthesize functional nanoparticles has been of great interest. Microorganisms can change the oxidation state of metals. These microbial processes have opened up new opportunities for us to explore novel applications, for example, the biosynthesis of metal nanomaterials.
Potential risks include environmental, health, and safety issues; transitional effects such as displacement of traditional industries as the products of nanotechnology become dominant, which are of concern to privacy rights advocates. These may be particularly important if potential negative effects of nanoparticles are overlooked
