Greetings
from the Department of Botany.
It
gives me immense pleasure to lead the Department of Botany. The very motto of
our department is to provide quality education. With the constant support of
the management, selfless service of the teaching and support staff and
cooperation from the student community, the Department strives for excellence
in teaching, learning, research and extension activities. The excellent
infrastructure; well-equipped laboratories; participation of students in
curricular and extracurricular activities; interaction among students, parents,
staff and alumnae along with Career Guidance Cell and all other
Associations and Clubs ensure a bright future to our students.
The
Department has great dreams and lofty plans which we hope to achieve with the
support of the stakeholders and the grace of God. As we take our strides with
commitment and confidence, we are sure to raise the department to greater
levels of excellence and fulfill the expectations and needs of the society.
Thanks and Regards,
Dr. A. Anami Augustus Arul, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.,
Assistant Professor and Head of the Department,
Department of Botany,
Holy Cross College(Autonomous),
Nagercoil – 4.
Mail id : botany@holycrossngl.edu.in
INTRODUCTION
The
Department of Botany was established in 1965, initially with Pre University
Course, and in 1966, a three- year Degree Programme of B.Sc Botany with
Chemistry and Zoology as the ancillaries was added. The first Principal of the
College and pioneering sister, Sr. Emile was the first Head of the Department.
P.G. Biotechnology (SF) was introduced in 2003, and the department became a
Research Centre in 2009. The Postgraduate course in Botany (SF) was started in
2015. From 2018, the department is offering two value added courses to UG
students (Mushroom Culture Technology & Hydroponics). The department has
nine efficient and dedicated faculty and 4 support staff who strive to offer
the learners holistic development, academic excellence and research orientation.
VISION
Vision To impart knowledge with
professional zeal and devotion for plant science
MISSION
Providing student – centered and
profession- oriented higher education that bestows academic environment to
create intellectuals with scientific temperament, in the context of global
issues and environmental challenges.
OBJECTIVES
ü To
enable the learners to acquire a thorough understanding of the different
branches of Botany.
ü To
instil values in students to work with proper ethical and moral values.
ü To train the learners to have innovative thinking and motivate them towards research.
ü To nurture students’ potentials to the fullest and encourage them to excel always.
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S.No |
Name |
Designation |
Working duration |
Experience |
Photo |
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1 |
Sr. Emile |
Assistant Professor |
1965-1975 |
11 years |
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Department HOD |
1965-1975 |
11 years |
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Principal |
1965-1969 |
5 years |
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2 |
Sr. Geraldin |
Assistant Professor |
1965-1978 |
14 Years |
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Department HOD |
1975-1978 |
4 Years |
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3 |
Dr. Mary Anselem Xavier |
Assistant Professor |
1966-1977 |
12 Years |
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4 |
Mrs. R. Susila Mary |
Reader |
1971-2002 |
31 Years |
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Department HOD |
1978-2002 |
25 Years |
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5 |
Mrs. T. Kamala |
Associate Professor |
1977-2014 |
38 Years |
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6 |
Dr. A. Roseline |
Assistant Professor |
1978-1985 |
8 Years |
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7 |
Dr. A. Stella Roselin |
Associate Professor |
1978-2012 |
35 Years |
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Department HOD |
2002-2012 |
11 Years |
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8 |
Dr. S. Thadedus Maria Ignatiammal |
Associate Professor |
1978-2014 |
36 Years |
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Department HOD |
2012-2014 |
3 Years |
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9 |
Dr. Sr. Rosalie |
Associate Professor |
1982-2010 |
29 Years |
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Principal |
2000-2004, 2007-2010 |
9 Years |
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10 |
Dr. C. Jespin Ida |
Associate Professor |
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| S.No | Degree | Programme Name | Establish Year |
| 1 | B.SC. | BOTANY | 1966-1967 |
| 2 | M.SC. | BOTANY (S.F) | 2003 - 2004 |
| 3 | PH.D. | BOTANY | 2009 - 2010 |
Department of Botany conducts association meetings every semester. Experts are invited to deliver lecture on their areas of interest.
Nature of activity | Date | Report |
Horticulture Field visit | 13.08.2015 | Athmanilayam, Cheruvarkonam and Nikki Bonsai Garden, Thuckalay.
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Study tour Educational | 13.10.2015 - 15.10.2015 | Ooty, Malampuzha dam and Cochin |
Horticultural field visit | 19.10. 2016 | Athmanilayam, Cheruvarkonam |
Field Visit | 20. 3.2016 | Kanya Milk Processing Unit at Palapannai Junction, Nagercoil; Ponmalai near Chunkakadai and Centre for Marine Science and Technology, Rajakkamangalam. |
Educational tour | 21.09.2016 to 25.09.2016 | Munnar and Cochin |
Algal collection | 24.10. 2016 | Idinthakari, Thoothukudi and Kutthankuzhi Oovari |
Algal collection | 27.10.2015 | Vattakottai and Rasthakadu |
Horticultural field trip | 17.07.2017 | Athmanilayam, Cheruvarkonam |
Taxonomical field trip | 22.07.2017 | Ponmudi Hills, Kerala |
Laboratory Visit | 4.08.2017 | CMST, Rajakkamangalam |
Educational tour | 15.09.2017 to 18.09.2017 | Bangalore, Mysore and Coorg |
Algal collection | 02.03.2018 | Arockiapuram Coast and Kanyakumari |
Year | Nature of activity |
2015 - 2016 | St.John's Hospital, Palliyadi Vivek Laboratories, Nagercoil |
2016 - 2017 | Shree Ever Green Biotech (Producers of Quality Tissue Culture Plants), Hosur Vivek Laboratories, Nagercoil |
2017 - 2018 | CMST, M.S University, Rajakkamangalam |
Under H.Bot. Scheme 4 financially marginalized children from Kurusady are being supported – 2014 - 2015 onwards
Christmas visit to Government primary School at Vadaku Surankudy - 2015-2016
Provided study material to selected school children at Kurusady - 2015-2016
Achievements by Students
Sujanya Jesus – M.Sc. project in National Institute of Material Science, Japan in 2015 with 1 lakh stipend.
Shimna and J. Lincy won the Chief Minister trophy for basket ball tournament, Chief Minister trophy District Level weight lifting women
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S.No |
Name |
Photo |
Period of Study |
Present Status |
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1 |
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1980-1983 |
Associate Professor and HOD in St. Mary's College, Tuticorin |
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2 |
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1980-1983 |
Associate Professor and Head in Sree Devi Kumari Women's College |
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3 |
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1991-1994 |
Quality Assurance Engineer, Oracle, U.S.A |
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4 |
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2011-2014 |
Village Administrative officer, Thiruvallur |
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5 |
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2011-2014 |
Tata Consultancy Service, Mumbai |
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6 |
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1987-1990 |
Associate Professor in St. Mary's College, Tuticorin |
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7 |
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1986-1989 |
Assistant Professor in Women's Christian College, Nagercoil |
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8 |
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1994-1997 |
Assistant Professor in S. T. Hindu College, Nagercoil |
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9 |
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1986-1989 |
Assistant Professor, Nesamony Memorial Christian College, Marthandam |
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10 |
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1983-1986 |
Assistant Professor and H.O.D in Swami Vivekananda College, Agastheeswaram |
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11 |
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1992-1995 |
Assistant Professor of Botany, Arignar Anna College, Aralvoimozhi. |
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12 |
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1984-1987 |
Assistant Professor of Botany, Arignar Anna College, Aralvoimozhi |
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13 |
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1986-1989 |
BT Assistant Government high school Vellamadam |
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14 |
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1990-1993 |
Assistant(science) Govt Hr Sec School Kethanur TIRUPPUR District |
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15 |
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2010-2013 |
BT Assistant St. Joseph’s Convent He. Sec. School Nagercoil |
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16 |
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1997-2000 |
Junior Assistant, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli 627 012 |
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17 |
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2006-2009 |
Nazareth Marcoschis College, Pillayanmanai, Nazareth |
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18 |
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1987-1990 |
PG Assistant in Botany, Government Higher Secondary School, Chenbagaramanputhoor |
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19 |
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2003-2006 |
St. John Bosco Girls Hr.Sec.School, Hosur |
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20 |
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1990-1993 |
Assistant professor School of Natural Resources Management and Environmental Science Haramaya university Ethiopia |
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21 |
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1980-1983 |
P G Assistant Little Flower Hr. Sec. School |
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22 |
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2005-2006 |
Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Nagercoil |
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23 |
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1976-1979 |
Associate Professor Vivekanantha College Agastheeswaram |
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24 |
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1974-1979 |
Associate Professor Vivekanantha College Agastheeswaram |
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25 |
2013-2016 |
Probationary Clerk in the Syndicate Bank. Kallukutom |
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26 |
2017-2018 |
RMS International School Teaching Panakudy. |
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27 |
1987-1990 |
St Mary Goretty HSS Manalikarai |
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28 |
1987-1990 |
Teacher, B. M. C school, Mumbai |
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29 |
1987-1990 |
Government High school, Cheramangalam. |
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30 |
1987-1990 |
St. Edward's premier convent school, Shimla(H.P) |
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31 |
1987-1990 |
Nutrich Wellness Centre,Opp. Scott Christian College, K.P.Road, Nagarcoil _629003 |
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32 |
1987-1990 |
PGAssistant, Bishop Arockiaswamy Higher secondary school ,Maravankudierrupu |
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33 |
2005-2006 |
Officer, Dairy Government Institute, Trivandram |
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34 |
2005-2006 |
Assistant Professor, Muthayammal College of Arts and Science, Rasipuram |
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35 |
2006-2007 |
Assistant Manager, Indian Bank , Dharmapuri. |
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36 |
2010-2011 |
Assistant Professor, Nadar Saraswathi College, Theni. |
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37 |
2012-2013 |
Research Fellow TNAU, Coimbatore |
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38 |
2014-2015 |
Patent Associate, TeKIP Knowledge, Consulting Pvt, Ltd, Bangalore |
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39 |
2015-2016 |
Senior Research Fellow Central Island Agricultural Research Institute (CIARI) NRM Division Garachama Port Blair Andaman & Nicobar Island, Pin – 744105. |
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40 |
2016-2018 |
RKN GYAN JOTHI Public School, Chengalpattu. |
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41 |
1981-1984 |
PG.Asst, Botany Govt Hr.sec school Mettur dam Salem dt |
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42 |
1981-1984 |
Secondary Grade Asst Teacher,P U P.S . Zameen Kottampatti.pollachi.Coimbatore District. |
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43 |
1981-1984 |
B.T.Asst, Govt. High school , Moolachi, Kk dt. |
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44 |
1981-1984 |
Principal Sivaram nursery and primary school |
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45 |
1981-1984 |
PG.Asst.Botany Christucoil LMS HSS Palliyadi, KK.Dist. |
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46 |
1981-1984 |
B T Assistant Government High School Mannivakkam Chengalpat District |
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47 |
1981-1984 |
Assistant Registrar, (Exams XII) Kerala University |
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48 |
1981-1984 |
P G Asst, Christ King Girls Hr. Sec. School, East Tambaram, Chennai -59. |
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49 |
1981-1984 |
B T Assistant,Jai Gopal Garodia Govt Girls Hr Sec School, Virugambakkam, Ch 92 |
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50 |
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1994-1997 |
Associate Professor, Department Of Botany, S.T.Hindu College, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District |
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51 |
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1983-1986 |
Associate Professor And Head, Department Of Botany, Vivekananda College, Agastheswaram, Kanyakumari District. |
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52 |
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1987-1990 |
Eco Club Co-Ordinator, Kanyakumari District |
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53 |
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2014-2016 |
Senior Patent Associate, Tekip Knowledge Consulting Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru, Karnataka. |
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54 |
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1991-1994 |
Director, Pest Ö Touch (Pan India Presence), Bangalore. |
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55 |
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Post Doctoral Fellow, University Of Newcastle, Australia. |
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56 |
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2019- 2022 |
Swayam Sevak |
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57 |
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2011-2014 |
Village Administrative Officer, Kalkulam Taluk. |
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58 |
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2012-2015 |
Ph.D., Research Scholar, University Of Madras, Madras |
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59 |
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1991-1994 |
Qa Engineer, Oracle, California, USA |
