Botany(Aided)

From The HOD's Desk

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.

History

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

Be a Department producing creative and research oriented Botanists with a clear and concise knowledge of the subject, in the context of global issues and environmental challenges.

Objectives

To enable the learners to acquire a thorough understanding of the different branches of Botany.

To instil values in students to work with proper ethical and moral values.

To train the learners to have innovative thinking and motivate them towards research.

To nurture students’ potentials to the fullest and encourage them to excel always.

Premiers

S.No

Name

Designation

Working duration

Experience

Photo

1

Sr. Emile

Assistant Professor

1965-1975

11 years

Department HOD

1965-1975

11 years

Principal

1965-1969

5 years

2

Sr. Geraldin

Assistant Professor

1965-1978

14 Years

Department HOD

1975-1978

4 Years

3

Dr. Mary Anselem Xavier

Assistant Professor

1966-1977

12 Years

4

Mrs. R. Susila Mary

Reader

1971-2002

31 Years

Department HOD

1978-2002

25 Years

5

Mrs. T. Kamala

Associate Professor

1977-2014

38 Years

6

Dr. A. Roseline

Assistant Professor

1978-1985

8 Years

7

Dr. A. Stella Roselin

Associate Professor

1978-2012

35 Years

Department HOD

2002-2012

11 Years

8

Dr. S. Thadedus Maria Ignatiammal

Associate Professor

1978-2014

36 Years

Department HOD

2012-2014

3 Years

9

Dr. Sr. Rosalie

Associate Professor

1982-2010

29 Years

Principal

2000-2004, 2007-2010

9 Years

10

Dr. C. Jespin Ida

Associate Professor

Faculty Profile

S.No Name Qualification Designation Google Site

1

Dr. Sr. P. Leema Rose

M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

2

Dr. A. Anami Augustus Arul

M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.

Head & Assistant Professor

3

Dr. Bojaxa A. Rosy

M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

4

Dr. A.R. Florence

M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

5

Dr. J. Albino Wins

M.Sc., M.Phil., PGDIPR., Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

6

Dr. J. Celin Pappa Rani

M.Sc., M.Phil.,Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

7

Dr. S. Kala Vetha Kumari

M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

8

Dr. M. Vincy

M.Sc., M.Phil., B.Ed.,Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Academic Activities

Academic Activities
  1. Seminar/ Workshop organized by the Department
  • National Seminar on “ Horticultural hype: Herbs for health and hormony” on 21-2-2014.
  • Regional Workshop on “Bonsai” on 6-2-2015.
  • National Seminar on “Bioresources” on 16-12-2015.
  • National Seminar on “Environment Sustainability-The present Scenario” on 30-1-2018
  1. Dr.Sr. Rosalie’s Endowment lecture organized by the Department
  • Endowment lecture on “ Seaweeds and their therapeutic values” on 9.10.2013
  • Endowment lecture on “Biodiversity in Kanyakumari District” on06.01.2015
  • Endowment lecture on “Stem Cells Techniques” on 26.8.2016
  • Endowment lecture on “ Western Ghats and its importance” on 16.10.2017.
  1. Association meetings

Department of Botany conducts association meetings every semester. Experts are invited to deliver lecture on their areas of interest.

  1. Industrial Visits

Nature of activity

Date

Report

Horticulture Field visit

13.08.2015

Athmanilayam, Cheruvarkonam and Nikki Bonsai Garden, Thuckalay.

 

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

 

  1. Internship Programme

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

Highlights

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

Prominent Alumnae

S.No

Name

Photo

Period of Study

Present Status

1

M. Glory

1980-1983

Associate Professor and HOD in St. Mary's College, Tuticorin

1

Mrs. M. Usha

1980-1983

Associate Professor and Head in Sree Devi Kumari Women's College

1

D. Lathis Hema

1991-1994

Quality Assurance Engineer, Oracle, U.S.A

1

B.P. Vanitha

2011-2014

Village Administrative officer, Thiruvallur

1

B. Sahaya Visvini

2011-2014

Tata Consultancy Service, Mumbai

1

A. Jacintha Tamil Malar

1987-1990

Associate Professor in St. Mary's College, Tuticorin

1

R. Medo Marina

1986-1989

Assistant Professor in Women's Christian College, Nagercoil

1

V. Mary Kensa

1994-1997

Assistant Professor in S. T. Hindu College, Nagercoil

1

N. Maybel Starlin

1986-1989

Assistant Professor, Nesamony Memorial Christian College, Marthandam

1

H. Prabhavathy

1983-1986

Assistant Professor and H.O.D in Swami Vivekananda College, Agastheeswaram

1

S. Sivakama sundari,

1992-1995

Assistant Professor of Botany, Arignar Anna College, Aralvoimozhi.

1

C.K.Usha Rani

1984-1987

Assistant Professor of Botany, Arignar Anna College, Aralvoimozhi

1

V.Vanitha

1986-1989

BT Assistant Government high school Vellamadam

1

Kiruba Helen S

1990-1993

Assistant(science) Govt Hr Sec School Kethanur TIRUPPUR District

1

Sheela P.S MSc, MEd, M. Phil

2010-2013

BT Assistant St. Joseph’s Convent He. Sec. School Nagercoil

1

S.Sahaya Praveena

1997-2000

Junior Assistant, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli 627 012

1

Dr. C. Baby Shalini

2006-2009

Nazareth Marcoschis College, Pillayanmanai, Nazareth

1

S. Malarvizhi

1987-1990

PG Assistant in Botany, Government Higher Secondary School, Chenbagaramanputhoor

1

Ms. Amena Jose

2003-2006

St. John Bosco Girls Hr.Sec.School, Hosur

1

Dr .Rejila Manikandan

1990-1993

Assistant professor School of Natural Resources Management and Environmental Science Haramaya university Ethiopia

1

Ms. Mary Anancia Cecily

1980-1983

P G Assistant Little Flower Hr. Sec. School

1

Ms. Punitha. V

2005-2006

Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Nagercoil

1

Dr. D. Vijiaya Kumari

1976-1979

Associate Professor Vivekanantha College Agastheeswaram

1

Dr. R. Meena

1974-1979

Associate Professor Vivekanantha College Agastheeswaram

1

Ms. V. Divya

2013-2016

Probationary Clerk in the Syndicate Bank. Kallukutom

1

Ms. Priya P

2017-2018

RMS International School Teaching Panakudy.

1

Ms. E,Mary Jacetta.

1987-1990

St Mary Goretty HSS Manalikarai

1

Mary Sugitha Raja

1987-1990

Teacher, B. M. C school, Mumbai

1

Ms. K.Stella Rani

1987-1990

Government High school, Cheramangalam.

1

Mrs. Shanthy Selva

1987-1990

St. Edward's premier convent school, Shimla(H.P)

1

Ms. M.M.Shylaja

1987-1990

Nutrich Wellness Centre,Opp. Scott Christian College, K.P.Road, Nagarcoil _629003

1

Ms. Latha

1987-1990

PGAssistant, Bishop Arockiaswamy Higher secondary school ,Maravankudierrupu

1

Ms. Sumina M. F

2005-2006

Officer, Dairy Government Institute, Trivandram

1

Ms. Arockia Badsheeba. M

2005-2006

Assistant Professor, Muthayammal College of Arts and Science, Rasipuram

1

Ms. Ramya. G

2006-2007

Assistant Manager, Indian Bank , Dharmapuri.

1

Ms. Asha. G

2010-2011

Assistant Professor, Nadar Saraswathi College, Theni.

1

Ms. Bahavathi. S

2012-2013

Research Fellow TNAU, Coimbatore

1

Ms. JayaShri. S. S

2014-2015

Patent Associate, TeKIP Knowledge, Consulting Pvt, Ltd, Bangalore

1

Ms. Nishawlini Abishaw. A

2015-2016

Senior Research Fellow Central Island Agricultural Research Institute (CIARI) NRM Division Garachama Port Blair Andaman & Nicobar Island, Pin – 744105.

1

Ms. Kayathri. S. N

2016-2018

RKN GYAN JOTHI Public School, Chengalpattu.

1

Ms. K.Gladys Leesa Mary

1981-1984

PG.Asst, Botany Govt Hr.sec school Mettur dam Salem dt

1

Ms. M.P.Amala Rani

1981-1984

Secondary Grade Asst Teacher,P U P.S . Zameen Kottampatti.pollachi.Coimbatore District.

1

Ms. S. P. Graceline Lynda,

1981-1984

B.T.Asst, Govt. High school , Moolachi, Kk dt.

1

Ms. G. Amudha,

1981-1984

Principal Sivaram nursery and primary school

1

Dr.S.Hepsibha

1981-1984

PG.Asst.Botany Christucoil LMS HSS Palliyadi, KK.Dist.

1

Ms. S.C.Selvathangam

1981-1984

B T Assistant Government High School Mannivakkam Chengalpat District

1

Ms. Mini

1981-1984

Assistant Registrar, (Exams XII) Kerala University

1

Ms. F. Davin Lalitha Mary

1981-1984

P G Asst, Christ King Girls Hr. Sec. School, East Tambaram, Chennai -59.

1

Ms. E.Vimala Jothy

1981-1984

B T Assistant,Jai Gopal Garodia Govt Girls Hr Sec School, Virugambakkam, Ch 92