ICRAAZ’24
Recent Advances in Applied Zoology
Organised by the Department of Advanced Zoology & Biotechnology
B.Sc. Advanced Zoology & Biotechnology
About us
The Department of Advanced Zoology and Biotechnology caters to the challenging demands of the learners in the emerging field of Biotechnology by developing an inclusive learning environment. The Department began as an offshoot of Natural Science and started functioning as a full-fledged independent unit in the year 1922 offering Zoology at Major and Ancillary levels. In the year 1982, the Department introduced new, innovative need-based courses in the curriculum utilising the freedom given under Autonomy. In 1994 the department was chosen by the UGC to offer Biotechnology as a Vocational Training Course at the UG level, on an interdisciplinary basis. The curriculum is tailored to provide a strong foundational understanding of concepts in development of organisms, dynamics of cells, basics of Genetics, Biochemistry and Immunology, ecological interactions with environmental implications coupled with tools in Bioinformatics.This prepares students to apply their knowledge to specialisations in diverse and rapidly evolving areas of Biology and Biotechnology. The Vocational Training Program has enabled the department to have links with industries, state of the art laboratories, reputed hospitals and research departments of universities and research foundations.. The Learner Designed Courses offer advanced learners to earn extra credits in a self-learning mode with guidance from a faculty facilitator. From 2004, Choice Based Credit System is introduced wherein students have the option to choose from a wide variety of courses offered by the parent and other departments.
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FACULTY
Dr. Vanitha Williams
Head & Associate Professor
Courses Taught: Biology of Animals Practical, Human Heredity& Applied Genetics, Human Heredity & Applied Genetics Practical, Developmental Biology Practical, Animal Physiology, Plant and Animal Cell Biotechnology, Classical & Molecular Genetics, Immunology, Immunological Techniques, Biology of Man, Field Zoology
Email Id: vwilliams@wcc.edu.in
Dr. Annie Rubens
Assistant Professor
Courses Taught: Biology of Animals I, Microbial Techniques, Behavioural Genetics Practical, Animal Physiology Practical, Plant and Animal Cell, Biotechnology, Culture Techniques, Economic Zoology, Biology of Animals II, General Zoology, Community Health & Hygiene, Practical, Biology of Man, Animal Behaviour
Email Id: arubens@wcc.edu.in
Dr. Benitha Golda D
Assistant Professor
Courses Taught: Biology of Animals Practical, Microbiology, Behavioural Genetics, Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, Enhancing Personality, Bioinformatics &Nutrigenomics, Cytogenetics & Biochemistry Practical, Community Health & Hygiene, Human Genetics, IT Tools for Biologists and Bioinformatics, Environmental Biology, Environmental Biology Practical, Environmental Studies
Email Id: benithagolda@wcc.edu.in
Dr. Jancy Merlin R
Assistant Professor
Courses Taught: Biology of Animals Practical, Biology of Animals III, Human Heredity & Applied Genetics, Human Heredity & Applied Genetics Practical, Biochemistry, Basics of Bioinformatics, Biophysics & Biostatistics, Bioinformatics &Nutrigenomics, General Zoology Practical, Cytogenetics & Biochemistry Practical, Immunology, Immunological Techniques
Email Id: jancymerlin@wcc.edu.in
Dr. Judia Harriet Sumathy V.
Assistant Professor
Courses Taught: Biology of Animals I, Biology of Animals Practical, Microbiology, Microbial Techniques, Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, Developmental Biology Practical, Culture Techniques, Biophysics & Biostatistics
Research Guide
Email Id: judiaharriet@wcc.edu.in
Dr Lyndsay Priscilla A
Assistant Professor
Email Id: lyndsaypriscilla@wcc.edu.in
FACILITIES
Bioinformatics Lab with 20 systems and a server.
Orbital Shaker
Phase Contrast Microscope
Stereo Zoom Microscope
ACTIVITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT
Highlights
On 17th February, 2021, the Bioimage club organised an activity ‘Shades & Strokes’ for the students to hone their drawing skills. Ms. Sharel Christina. W, Class III AZBT taught the students tips for drawing, shading, and colouring birds step-by-step using colour pencils.
On 15th of February, 2021, the Bioimage club of the Department of Advanced Zoology and Biotechnology joined the global event, ‘Great Backyard Bird Count’ (GBBC). Students of Class III AZBT participated enthusiastically in the event.
National Level Online Quiz in Zoology via Google forms in two-time slots : 11.00 am – 12.00 pm and 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm held on 6th of February, 2021
Zoobilate 2020 – An Exhibition organized by the department for school students was held on 14th February, 2020. Dr. Lilian I Jasper, Principal & Secretary, WCC inaugurated the event. The exhibition was kept open for students of other departments and staff of WCC as well.
Wildcalls 2020 – An intercollegiate cultural event of the department was held on 12th February, 2020. Dr. Mary Pearl Ravikumar inaugurated the event.
Competition on Comic Strip Design – 9th December 2019
Moth Speak: Winged Beauties of the Night –
Date: 22nd to 26th of July, 2019.
THE Week had the following events :
- Day Mothing – 23rd& 24th July, 2019
- Moth Match – 24th July, 2019
- Moth Awareness Rally – 25th July, 2019
- Moth Photography and Haiku – 26th July, 2019
- Sale during Moth Week – 26th July, 2019