The Department of Zoology of Catholicate College, established in 1964, envisages moulding young minds with an aptitude in Animal Science, turning them into bright scholars in Zoology. The Under-graduate Degree programme began in 1964 followed by the commencement of Post-graduate degree programme in 1982. Since 1988, the department has been approved as a Research centre. Recently, the M.Phil. Degree programme commenced in 2014. The department has completed four Research Projects and has two On-going Research Projects. The various extension activities of the department include: Sale of Honey (Zoohoney) and ‘Chitone’ – a product of Matsyafed, Training in apiculture, ornamental fish breeding and training in aquarium maintenance and vermiculture. The Department also published a report on viral fever survey in 2007.
The Department has always believed in imparting quality education and the achievements of our students reflect the same. The department has produced students who have moved on to complete their studies in Universities abroad (Australia, Canada, and the USA). Several of them are faculty in different Colleges throughout the State and have completed their doctorates subsequently. The department has four research guides and produced nine Ph.Ds so far. The department has published several papers in various national and international journals. It has collaboration with state fisheries department for breeding ornamental fishes. It has a good museum and an Animal house. Whale’s lower jaw is an exciting scene in the Museum. It also owns a pond for hatching fishes. The department has a total of 345 books in the central library for reference. It also subscribes to eight journals. The department has a good library, reading room and a computer lab. The department has well equipped digital class rooms and laboratories.
Complementary subjects: Botany and Chemistry
Fishery Biology
Environmental Science
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Aquarium Setting and Management
Add-on Course
‘Enviromental Degradation and Human health’ Sponsored by KSCSTE & M.G University Date 14-15 Dec.2007
‘Recent Trends in Biotechnology’ Sponsored by UGC. Date: 02-03 February, 2012.
Study report on ‘Viral fever outbreak in Pathanmthitta 2007’- A joint event of the staff and III DC students of the Department.
Sl. No. | Name | Faculty | Awards/ Recognition | Awarding Body | Year |
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1. | Adarsh M.P. | Student | Best N.S.S. Volunteer of M.G. University | M.G. University | 2009-10 |
2. | Adarsh M.P. | Student | Best N.S.S. Volunteer of State | Kerala State Government | 2009-10 |
3. | Adarsh M.P. | Student | Award for the Best male blood donor in the State | Terumopenball | 2009-10 |
4. | Rajesh Kumar R. | Student | Award for the Best male blood donor in the State | Terumopenball | 2010 |
5. | Shahna Shams | Student | Award for the Best female blood donor in the State | Terumopenball | 2012 |
6. | Amrutha A. | Student | Award for the Best female blood donor in the State | Terumopenball | 2012 |
7. | Shameena S. | Student | Award for the Best female blood donor in the State | Terumopenball | 2015 |
8. | Noble Joseph | Student | Award for the Best male blood donor in the State | Terumopenball | 2015 |
9. | Haritha Krishnan A. | Student | First position in Bird Counting and Checklist uploading in e-bird in association with Common Bird Monitoring Programme | WWF | 2014-15 |
10. | Rekha R. Nair | Student | Second position in Bird Counting and Checklist uploading in e-bird in association with Common Bird Monitoring Programme. | WWF | 2014-15 |
Consultancy services in ornamental fish breeding and rearing; and making of low cost aquarium tanks are provided by the Department.
The department has been identified as satellite centre for culture and breeding by the KAVIL
Academic audit was conducted by Dr. Sanil George, Senior scientist, Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology
UGC- Minor Research Project titled "Pharmaceutical Compounds and its impact on Aquatic Organisms" - By Dr.Rejitha V,Dept of Zoology.