BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE
INTRODUCTION
At Department of Biology, you’ll find diverse disciplines, prestigious faculty with a breadth of experience in biological process, and next- generation resources and equipment here. We are committed to providing students with a broad exposure to biological process system and a deep experiential learning of biology at primary, high school, and higher secondary schools environments and day to day activities with green club association.
INNOVATION
BorBy setting problem to students as assignments, the curriculum provides scope for flexibility & ensures innovation. Conduct of classroom, seminars, workshops, collection of plants, small projects etc., help to provide participatory approach and hemistich learning to enhance the creativity among the students.
Bio Science Club
Biology Club is in practice by conducting special days every year to provide heuristic approach to the prospective teachers like March 22nd World Water Day, April 7th World Health Day, April 22nd World Earth Day and June 5th World Environment Day with different theme.
| Course | Year Established |
|---|---|
| Biological Science | 2009 |
Students Admitted
| Course | Admission Year | Admitted |
|---|---|---|
| B.Ed. Biological Science | 2009-2010 | 10 |
| 2010-2011 | 13 | |
| 2011-2012 | 10 | |
| 2012-2013 | 12 | |
| 2013-2014 | 11 | |
| 2014-2015 | 7 | |
| 2015-2017 | 1 | |
| 2016-2018 | 5 | |
| 2017-2019 | 5 | |
| 2018-2020 | 10 |
Faculty Profile
| Name | Dr.Mrs J NIRMALA |
| Qualification | B.Sc (BOTANY), M.Sc (BOTANY), M.Phil (BOTANY),M.Sc. Psychology B.Ed., M.Ed., PhD (BOTANY)., |
| Designation | Assistant Professor in Biological Science. |
Publications :
International Papers:
- Nirmala J Morphological and systematic studies on kedrostis foetidissima(jacq.)cognInternational journal of current microbiology and applied science ISSN2319-7706 volume 2. number 10 (2013)pp560-571
- Nirmala J studies on the antibacterial activity of plant extract of kedrostis foetididssima (jacq.)cogn international journal of current microbiology and applied science ISSN 2319 -7706 volume 4 number 7(2015)pp 779 -786.
- Nirmala J Anatomical studies of kedrostis foeditissima (jacq.)cogn. Cucurbitaceae international journal of current research in Bio sciences and plant biology.ISSN 2349-8080 volume 2number 7 2015 pp 217-223.
- Nirmala J extraction and characterization of silver nano particles synthesized using plant extract of kedrostis foeditissima (jacq.)cong ISSN2319-7706 volume 4 number4 2015 pp41-47.
- Nirmala J pharmacognostical and histo chemical analysis of entire plant of kedrostis foetidissime (jacq)cogn. Cucurbitaceae international journal of current research and academic review ISSN.2347-3215 volume 3 number 7 2015 pp91-100
- Nirmala J stdy of anti- diabetic activity of kedrostis foetidissima (jacq.)cogn international journal of current research and academic review ISSN2347-3215 volume 3 number 7 2015 pp 50-55.
- Nirmala J study skills and academic achievement of the hostel students in different schools in Chennai international journal of law and social sciences. ISSN2393-4277volume 1 number 8 2016pp70-75.
Presented papers:
- Studies on the cytogenetic effect of sugarcane effluent on the root meristem of Allium Cepa, state level symposium on 11 Feb 2014.
- Biofertilizer for sustainable Agriculture in DG Vaishnav College Biodiversity in Ramagiri National seminar on 21 Feb 2014 in Queen Marys College.
- Study on Antibacterial activity of Kedrostis foetidissima (Jacq) Cong. International conference on Medicinal plants and Herbal Drug for Human welfare ICMP 2015) 28 30 Jan 2015.
- Additionally Presented a paper on Ethnobotanical study of traditional medicinal plants used by indigenous people of Chittoor Dist. AP. North area.
- International symposium on medicinal plants and Herbal drugs in Human and wealth global perspective 29th to 31st Jan in the year 2016.
- And Presented a paper on Synthesis of Silver nanoparticles in Kedrostis foetidissima (Jacq) Cogn. On International conference on ICEWEST 2015, 5 6th Feb 2016.
- Presented a paper on Invitro studies on Anti-Diabetic activities of Kedrostis and their efficacy of silver nano L6 cell line on National conference on Biomaterials from Micro-organisms and medicinal plants for human welfare , conducted from 29th to 30th Sep. 7 National and International research papers were published on different journals.
- Participated and exhibited my projects on National Science day at Presidency college, Ch-2, 2002. Participated in the UGC sponsored National seminar on Human resource management from 25th 26th 2010 at NKT college of Education for women.
- Participated in the 1st International congress of the society for Ethnopharmacology (ICSE 2014) at Sri Ramachandra University on 7th 9th March 2014.
- Also Participated in 3rd National conference on recent trends in Industrial Pharmacognosy 9 April 2014 MTG & RHG, A Government of Puducherry institution, Puducherry 60.
- Attended various lectures, seminars and PhD viva held at CLRI and many other colleges where International level and state level seminars were conducted.
- Ph.D Project Organized by Presidency College, Chennai based on the Title, " Studies on HistoChemical, Pharmacological and Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles in Kedrostis foetidissima (Jacq) Cogn " , under the guidance of Dr. R. Pandian.
- M.Phil Project was Organized by Pachaiyappa's College, Chennai on the topic Of “Studies on the Cytogenetic effect of Sugarcane effluent on the root meristem of Allium Cepa ” was guided by Dr. Umarajan.
- Further M.Ed Project was by St. Christopher's College of Education, Vepery, Chennai under Dr Mano Stella Title `` Study skills and Academic Achievement of the hostel students in different Schools in Chennai with the guidance from Dr. Stella Mano .
- And also M.Sc Project in Presidency College, Chennai - 5 on the title " National textile based on science day exhibition " , under the guidance of Dr. Kaliyaperumal, Presidency College, Ch 5.
Extra Curricular Activities:
- Completed certificate courses of spoken English intermediate M2 course 2017
- Completed certificate course in scripture and interpretation, mission and ecumenism, and Christian discipleship
- Participated in a training program on Educational technology united board for Christian higher education in Asia & St. Christophers college of education.
- Participated and won 1st and 3rd Prizes in Many Essay, Story writing competition.
Academic Achiements:
- Resource person in the year 2020 for the topic NEXT GEN TECHNO FACULTY organised in CSI Bishop NewBigin College of Education.
- Resource person in Science Techno 2022 at Rezeena Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Kilpauk, Chennai - 10.
| Name | Dr.Mrs V REGINA |
| Qualification | B.Sc (BOTANY), M.Sc (BOTANY), M.Phil,M.Sc. (Psychology) B.Ed.,M.Ed., Ph.D., PPA.,DCA. |
| Designation | Assistant Professor of Biological science |
Publications :
International Papers:
- Dr.V.Regina and Dr.M.Govindan(2022) “ Teachers Encouragement and Academic Achievement of IX th Standard Students.”INT-JECSE ISSN 1308-5581.
- Dr.V.Regina and Dr.M.Govindan(2021) “ Academc Stress among the Ninth Standard Students”.JPSP-2023-OPS-373 ISSN 2717-7564.
- Dr.V.Regina and K.M.Uma Rajan (2012) “Phytochemical analysis, antioxidant and antimicrobial studies of fruit rind of Couroupita guianensis (AUBL)” INTJ CURR SCI pg. 262-267. ISSN: 2250 -1770.
- Dr.V.Regina and K.M.Uma Rajan (2012) “Pharmacognostical, Preliminary phytochemical, GC-MS and docking analyses of fruit rind of Couroupita guianensis (AUBL)”INTJ CURR SCI. 3:101-107. ISSN: 2250-1770.
- Dr.V.Regina (2014) “Docking Analysis of Fruit Rind of Couroupita guianensis Aublet” AARJMD 19 (1):574-584.ISSN:2319-2801.
- Dr.V.Regina (2014) “Pharmacognostical Studies of Various Parts of Couroupita guianensis Aubl.” INT.J.CURR.RES.BIOSCI. PLANT BIOL. 1(3):17-26. ISSN:2349-8080.
- Dr.V.Regina and K.M.Uma Rajan (2014) “In-vitro assay for Cytotoxicity activity in ethonolic extract of Fruit rind of Couroupita guianensis Aubl”INT.J.CURR.MICROBIOL.APP.SCI. 3(10):169-176.ISSN:2319-7706.
- Dr.V.Regina and K.M.Uma Rajan( 2015) “Acute Toxic and Cytotoxic Studies of Ethanolic Extract of Fruit Rind of Couroupita guianensis” International Journal of Research Studies in Biosciences (IJRSB) Volume 3, Issue 10, PP 116-122 ISSN 2349-0357 (Print) & ISSN 2349-0365(on line).
National papers:
- Dr.V.Regina (2018) “Pharmacological Studies on fruit rind of Couroupita guianensis” National Seminar (NCAPS) PPSRF-pp44.
- Dr.V.Regina (2015) “A Frame work for ReOning Education for Sustainable Development Through Technology And Enhancing The Quality of Learning With Learners”National Seminar-Monograph.(NAAC)-(IQAC)Stella Matutina College of Education.
- National Seminar on Instructional EScience to prepare the post Millennials for 2025.ISBN- 978-81-928689-3-6.
- National Seminar on Impact of Education in Knowing the self and reaching the peak on 10-11-2018.ISBN-978-1-73107-115-6.
- Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) two days National Seminar on Skill Development and Goal Setting Strategies for Urban and Rural Students.ISBN-978-93-5335-075-8
Extra Curricular Activities:
- Managed cultural fest of Schools and colleges.
- Worked as editorial board of the schools and colleges.
- Participated in story writing, poem and drama writing competitions in various Schools and colleges.
- Worked as faculty advisor and Academic supervisor.
- Serving as Christian Education Resource person of the Diocesan of Madras, for Human Growth and Development part I AND II.(SSTTCC)
Awards:
- Best Teacher Awardee in the School level during 2008-2009 in St.John’s International School,Palanjur,Poonamallee.
- Dr.Radhakrishnan Award “ASIRIYAR SEMMAL” 2017, From Tamil araitchi institute,Mylapore.
- “ABDUL KALAM IGNITES AWARD” 2017 FROM Lions Club Madras City.District 324-A5, CLUB NO: 71375.
- Invited as a Guest Speaker for the Nazareth College of Education for Women to the IInd College Day Celebration on 27/04/2018.
- Invited to be the Resource Person to conduct an in-service programme in Meston B.Ed. college on,”Science Teaching as on today’s requirements”on 31/7/2018.
- 15 years of service as a PG Assistant in Botany in a various esteemed institutions and worked as Head of the Biology Department served as reviewer for Samacheer Kalvi.,Best Teacher Awardee and also 5 years of service as a Lecturer in various reputed colleges for UG and PG students, From 2012 till now producing teacher trainees.
- Awarded First Prize in essay writing competition in Tamil.
- United board for Christian higher education in Asia-To lead not to lead advanced higher education leadership seminar for south Asia-attended 18-22 April 2017 –Christ institute of management, lavasa, Pune
- Attending periodical meeting in green school programme of CSI
- One day conference on start policy and skill development for employment –an initiative by state universities 10 th July 2018 at Anna university Chennai
- Building Christ communities towards a borderless consultation on education and empowerment on 19th and 20th july 2018
- Resource Person on the topic: Education Towards: overcoming Creed, Caste and Class.
- Organised 5th International Eco-Conference on Greening the Globe for Sustainable living. -IEC-GGSL 2019-ISBN: 978-93-5382-371-9.1st-4th August 2019.
Brief detail about the Laboratory
- Biological Science Laboratory.
- Museum-(5 Specimens)
List of Major Equipment:
- Microscopes
- Skeletal System
- Aquarium
- Terrarium
- Vivarium
- Specimens & Models.
College First Rank Holders
| Name | Academeic Year | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Mrs.Sujitha | 2015-2017 | 935/1150 |
| Ms.s.Jeba Shalini | 2009-2010 | 830/1000 |
| Ms.Meha srinivasan | 2010-2011 | 840/1000 |
| Mrs.Philomena Selvakumari | 2012-2013 | 852/1000 |
| Mrs.Rajalakshmi | 2013-2014 | 838/1000 |
| Ms. Kalaivani | 2014-2015 | 825/1000 |
Download Question Bank
| Subject | Download Link |
|---|---|
| PEDAGOGY OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE |  |