Zoology
- Overview
- Programs Offered
- Activities
- Highlights
- Faculty
Zoology has a particularly long history as a branch of biology. Because of the swift development of biological sciences, there has been recent integration of molecular techniques into conventional fields of biology and has caused a re-integration of zoological disciplines and encouraged a broader than usual approach to zoological questions. Zoology has re-emerged as an interdisciplinary field that covers the broadest spectrum of traits of animal life, from the level of the gene to the level of the ecosystem.
Vision
Education for the evolution of empowered, enlightened, and socially conscious women.
Mission
To empower women by providing knowledge and career-oriented education essential to lead a holistic and fruitful life.
Head of the Department
Ms Rufina Sujatha K G, Associate Prof., M.Sc, M.Phil, B.Ed.
Dual Major Programs
Triple Major Programs
The department started with triple major courses as a part of the State education policy(SEP) in June 2024.
B.Sc. Biotechnology, Botany, Zoology
B.Sc. Biotechnology, Chemistry, Zoology
B.Sc. Biochemistry, Zoology, Microbiology
2023 – 24
- Practical Aspects of Entomology by Yeshwanth B.R.
- Workshop on Bioinformatics by Ms. Deepa Shalini, Alumna of MCC.
- Biological Time keeping- the neuronal and genetic basis of our tick-tock world by Dr. Sheeba Vasu – Chronobiology and behavioural Neurogenetic laboratory, JNCASR Bangalore.
- Careers in Zoological Studies by Shubha Govindarajan- PhD student in Deepa Agashe’s lab, NCBS Bangalore.
- Beyond the Surface: Navigating Abiotic forces in soil health and Air-Quality” by Dr. Helen Roselene Thomas, Associate Prof. and HOD of Environmental Science, MCC.
- Bridging Science and Success- A career Journey in Life science” by Prof. Vimala C M to give a glimpse into the careers and future in life sciences.
- Aspects of Tiger conservation in urban-landscape in India” by using the case study of Bhopal, Mr. Srivastava spoke about tiger and human interaction in Urban Landscape.
- Department of Zoology organised this field trip to Mysore. Students of Third year got to visit Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary and Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens.
- Zoology Association along with Rotaract Club of Mount Carmel College together took students to Science gallery Bangalore’s CARBON exhibition for a planned walk-through with the mediators.
2022 – 23
- An exceptional Webinar by Mr. Nitish K. R, postgraduate in Bimolecular and Biomedical Sciences from Glasgow Caledonian, Scotland, UK.
- The second years and OE students were taken to Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, to understand the role and importance of insects in the ecosystem.
- An educational field trip was conducted to understand the ecology and ecosystem services in forest. A visit was conducted to Tiger Reserve Kali Tiger Reserve and Honey Park.
- Cervical awareness and Cervical Cancer Vaccine – Guest speaker – Dr. N. Sundari.
2021 – 22
- Webinar – Cat or copycat (Intro to biomimicry) on 31st Oct 2021.
- Entrepreneurial opportunities in Zoology- –Dr. Abraham Verghese.
- Antarctica at the center of a changing planet- Dr. Anant Pandey on his experience of Antarctica expedition.
2020 – 21
- Exhibition and poster presentation competition on Human evolution for final year students was organized in 2020.
- Webinar – Cat or copycat (Intro to biomimicry) on 31st Oct 2021.
- Webinar- Genesis (Crispr technology and There is no plant B) on 13th Feb 2021.
- Biological and chemical control of insect pests –Dr. Abraham Verghese.
- Covid awareness drive amongst auto drivers, BMTC bus drivers and conductors was initiated by zoology department. Hamper with face masks, sanitizer and gloves were provided to them under CDP program on 18/3/2021.
2019 – 20
- Sparrow conservation lecture and nest making workshop was conducted on 28/02/2019 as part of National science day activity. School students, teachers and college students participated. Mr J.N Prasad eminent birder and naturalist conducted the workshop.
- Inter collegiate Workshop on Science communication – work shop was conducted by renowned science communicator Dr Anusha Krishnan to give participants a broad view of communicating in science. Students from St Joseph’s college and MES College along with students of Mount Carmel College Autonomous actively participated in the workshop.
- Inter collegiate Workshop on Science communication by renowned science communicator Dr Anusha Krishnan, 3rd Feb 2020.
- On 23rd Feb 2020 a demo workshop was arranged for VI semester Applied Physiology students by renowned well known Gynaecologist and Obstetricians Dr N. Sundari, Professor and at M.S. Ramaiah Medical College and Dr. Anuradha. G Professor at Mallige hospital.
- Webinar under DBT scheme Covid-19 – Unravelling the virus 26th May 2020.
- Inter collegiate Essay and poster making competition on Covid -19 pandemic, it was featured on Govt. of India website as Covid warrior initiative by the institution in June 2020.
- Exhibition and poster presentation competition on Human evolution for final year students was organized in 2019.
2018 – 19
- Exhibition and poster presentation competition on Human evolution for final year students was organized in 2018.
- Microtomy, skill development work shop was conducted by an Alumnus – this helped students to gain experience in making paraffin blocks, processing and slide preparation.
- Young dynamic, energetic and well experienced faculty.
- Excellent infrastructure: building, space, class-rooms, museum and laboratories etc.
- Adequate teaching aids like white boards, LCD projectors, etc.
- Excellent results.
- Excellent facilities for imparting training/workshop to faculty, students and staff of other departments.
- Excellent in teaching and learning environment.
- Curriculum based on feedback from industry, faculty, alumni and students.
- Application oriented teaching.
- Mentors for students, who counsel them in each and every aspect.
- Regular field and industrial visits to encourage students for the better understanding of the subject and pursuing further studies and career.