DKM College for Women (Autonomous)
D.K.M College For Women (AUTONOMOUS)
Affiliated To Thiruvalluvar University
CGPA of 3.22 out of 4 in the 4th Cycle
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D.K.M College For Women
( AUTONOMOUS )
Affiliated To Thiruvalluvar University
D.K.M College For Women
( AUTONOMOUS )
Affiliated To Thiruvalluvar University
Department of Zoology
About the Department
The Department of Zoology was established in 1973 with a Pre university course. The UG course in Zoology under aided stream was started in 1976 and upgraded to the Research Department in the year 2013. The PG Course in Zoology was started in 2016. The integrative focus of the department reflects the importance of strong disciplinary approaches in teaching and research to the student community. The Department also strives for Excellence and synergy in coordinated programmes, teaching and service. The Department of Zoology also offers certificate courses in Clinical Laboratory Technology, Sericulture and Yoga for youth empowerment
PROGRAMS OFFERED
- B. Sc Zoology
- M.Sc Zoology
- Ph.D (Full time & Part time)
Department Of Zoology Syllabus
INFRASTRUCTURE AND EQUIPMENTS IN THE LABORATORY
Well equipped lab facilities are available for the students to carry out their practical and theory classes.
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Well equipped Lab |
To dissect and understand the anatomical structures of various organisms.
With the help of the instruments students can do various experiments on their own.
They can identify the morphological structures of the spotters and slides
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2. |
Computer with printer |
The details of various activities of the departments were filed. |
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3. |
Dept. Library with 300 books |
Library books are constantly used by the students for their references, to do their assignments and seminars. |
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4. |
Dept. Book bank with 26 books. |
Books are utilized by the students for writing essays and to participate in quiz programmes organized by other departments. |
| S.No | Name of the Equipment | Purpose |
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1. |
Kymograph |
To find out the muscle twitch, contraction & relaxation of the heart. |
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2. |
Refrigerator with Stabilizer |
For preservation of chemicals and specimen. |
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3. |
Digital pH Meter |
To determine the pH of the biological samples |
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4. |
Anemometer |
To find out the velocity of the wind. |
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5. |
Haemocytometer |
To count the total number of RBCs and WBCs in the blood samples |
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6. |
Aneroid Barometer |
To monitor the pressure variation in the atmosphere. |
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7. |
Triple Beam Balance |
For accurate weighing of chemicals. |
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8. |
Projection Microscope |
To magnify the objects. |
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9. |
Hot water Bath |
To boil the biological samples. |
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10. |
Centrifuge |
To isolate specific samples from crude samples based on their mass weight. |
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11. |
Compound microscope |
For magnification of Spotters of the slides. |
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12. |
Over Head Projector |
Used for presentation of objects while teaching. |
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13. |
Stage Micrometer |
To measure the size of microscopic objects. |
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14. |
Ocular Micrometer |
To measure the size of microscopic objects. |
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15. |
Specimen Preservator |
To Preserve Specimens. |
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16. |
Gas Stove |
To heat water for practicals |
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17. |
Trinocular Microscope |
For magnification of images in three dimensions |
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18. |
Sphygmomanometer |
To find out the blood pressure. |
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19. |
Haemoglobinometer |
To estimate the Haemoglobin content |
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20. |
Autoclave |
To sterilize laboratory equipments & biological samples under high pressure. |
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21. |
Hot Air Oven |
To sterilize laboratory equipments through high temperature. |
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22. |
Digital BP Apparatus |
To find the blood pressure through digital monitor. |
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23. |
Spectrophotometer |
To find out the presence of compounds from the extracts. |
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24. |
Agarose Gel Electrophoresis |
To separate the compounds based on molecular weight of the molecule in an electric field. |
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25. |
Thin layer paper and column chromatography |
To separate the proteins and used for the quantitative estimation of aminoacids. |
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26. |
Blotting Technique-
Southern, Western blotting
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To detect mRNA, DNA and proteins from samples. |
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27. |
Deioniser with reverse osmosis
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To test the salt content of samples. |
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28. |
PCR Machine
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To amplify DNA fragments isolated from organisms and propagate DNA for gene manipulation. |
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29. |
Column Chromatography |
To separate and purify enzymes. |
| S.No | Name | Qualification | Designation | Photo | Profile Link |
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1 |
Dr.D.Sasikala |
M.Sc., M.Phil., B.Ed., Ph.D.,
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Associate Professor and Head
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2 |
Dr.V.Kiruthiga |
M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.,PGDNBT |
Assistant Professor |
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3 |
Dr.V.Rekha |
M.Sc., Ph.D., |
Assistant Professor |
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4 |
Dr.A.Vinodhini |
M.Sc., Ph.D., |
Assistant Professor |
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5 |
Dr.G.Vidhya |
M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.,SET. |
Assistant Professor |
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6 |
Dr.S.Vijayakumari |
M.Sc.,M.Phil., B.Ed.,Ph.D., |
Assistant Professor |
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Seminar/Conference /other programmes organised during the academic year 2024-2025
| S.No | Name and Nature of Programme | Date of the Programme | Title/Topic | Report |
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1 |
Inauguration of Tamil Nadu Science Forum Vellore District- TNSF-DKMC Student Chapter |
19.07.2024 |
Inauguration of Tamil Nadu Science Forum Vellore District- TNSF-DKMC Student Chapter |
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2 |
Seminar |
20.08.2024 |
National Scientific Temper Day (NSTD) |
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3 |
One day International Seminar |
10.02.2025 |
Recent Advance in Disease and Diagnosis – RADD- 2025 |
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4 |
Zoology Association |
12.02.2025 |
Biotechnology process for large scale production of therapeutic proteins |
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Seminar/Conference /other programmes organised during the academic year 2023-2024
| S.No | Name and Nature of Programme | Date of the Programme | Title/Topic | Report |
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1 |
Wild Life Week Celebration |
05.10.2023 |
Drawing Competition- Logo Designing Competition- Amirthi Zoological Park Quiz Competition- Environment, Forests and Wildlife |
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2 |
Association Meeting |
26.02.2024 |
YOUR FUTURE |
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3 |
International Webinar |
25.09.2023 |
CONSERVATION OF INSECTS |
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4 |
Extension Activity at Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Sekkanoor village |
05.02.2024 |
Exhibition to create “Awareness on Human and Environmental health” |
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5 |
One day Seminar |
22.09.2023
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AQUATECH |
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6 |
National Science Week Celebrations |
29.02.2024 |
Exhibition and Science Games |
Seminar/Conference /other programmes organised during the academic year 2022-2023
| S.No | Name and Nature of Programme | Date of the Programme | Title/Topic | Report |
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1 |
Wild Life Week from 26.09.2022 – 29.09.2022 |
26.09.2022 – 29.09.2022 |
Wildlife week celebrations |
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2 |
Association meeting |
01.03.2023 |
Development, characterization and application of fish cell line |
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3 |
Extension Activity at Sekkanoor Village on |
18.03.2023 |
Exhibition to create “Awareness on Human and Environmental health” |
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4 |
Guest Lecture Program on
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19.04.2023 |
Awareness on millets and its value-added products
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Seminar/Conference /other programme organised during the academic year 2021-2022
| S.No | Name and Nature of Programme | Date of the Programme | Title/Topic | Report |
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1 |
Association Meeting |
02.03.2022 |
Clot-buster enzymes |
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2 |
National Webinar |
10.08.2021 |
Emerging trends in biosciences |
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3 |
Webinar |
26.04.2022 |
Intellectual property rights |
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4 |
Science Week |
22.02.2022 to 25.02.2022 |
Science Week Celebration |
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5 |
International Webinar |
05.01.2022 |
Climate change and sustainability |
