| S.No | PSO | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | PSO1 | Understand the basic concepts, fundamental principles, and the scientific theories related to various scientific phenomena and their relevance in the day-to-day life. |
| 2. | PSO2 | Identify a range of invertebrate and vertebrate animals. |
| 3. | PSO3 | Acquire Information from core subjects in the biological sciences, including cell biology, developmental biology, genetics, ecology, Biotechnology and evolution. |
| 4. | PSO4 | Gain knowledge of animals and their interactions with the environment. |
| 5. | PSO5 | Develop skills in basic laboratory Techniques. |
| 6. | PSO6 | Obtain Employability particularly for a career in Zoology and relevant Post- Graduate study. |
| S.No | PSO | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | PSO1 | Develop working knowledge of facts and concepts in a specific area of biology. |
| 2. | PSO2 | Understand and create awareness of relevant theories, paradigms, concepts and principles of zoology. |
| 3. | PSO3 | Express the scientific method through the use of hypothesis testing in the design and implementation of an experiment. |
| 4. | PSO4 | Comprehend the evolutionary history, main characteristics and physiological functions of major animal groups. |
| 5. | PSO5 | Understand the relationships between elements of animal biodiversity and the physical, biological, and cultural environments. |
| 6. | PSO6 | Gain knowledge of the wide range of solutions that animals have evolved to adapt to their environment. |
| 7. | PSO7 | Undertake a quantitative and qualitative approach to acquiring, analyzing and interpreting data. |
| S.No | Programme | Download |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | B.Sc. Zoology - I Year | ![]() |
| 2. | B.Sc. Zoology - II Year | ![]() |
| 3. | B.Sc. Zoology - III Year | ![]() |
| 4. | M.Sc. Zoology - I Year | ![]() |
| 5. | M.Sc. Zoology - II Year | ![]() |
| S.No | Programme | Commencement Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | B.Sc. Zoology | 1958 |
| 2. | M.Sc. Zoology | 1984 |
| 3. | Ph.D in Zoology | 1990 |
| S.No | Date | Programme |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ph.D. Viva Voce candidate Mr. C. Shiva Shankar, Research Scholar, Guide: Dr. D. Kumar, Assistant Professor of Zoology, VHNSNC, External Examiner: Dr. M. Tamil Selvi, Associate Professor & Head, Department of Zoology, V.V. Vanniperumal College for Women, Virudhunagar, Venue: VHNSN College, Virudhunagar, Syndicate letter no.: | |
| 2. | The Department of Zoology organized a guest lecture titled “The Deepseeker Mindset: Cultivating Curiosity Beyond the Surface.” The lecture was delivered by Dr. K. Jotheswari, Assistant Professor of Business Administration, VHNSN College, Virudhunagar. | |
| 3. | The Department of Zoology organized a guest lecture on "Animal Models to Understand the Pathogenic Mechanism of Disease Progression." The lecture was delivered by Dr. K. Emmanuvel Rajan, Head, Department of Animal Science, and Dean, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli. | |
| 4. | III B.Sc. Zoology and PG Zoology students, Industrial visited to Vermicompost Industry, Vadipatti, Madurai. | |
| 5. | The PG Zoological Society organised its Valedictory Function on the topic “Life Style Diseases and Quality Management.” The resource person was Mrs. S. Udhaya Geetha, Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Science & FSQM, VHNSN College. | |
| 6. | The Department of Zoology organised a Parents-Teachers Meeting for the II B.Sc., III B.Sc., and II M.Sc. students. | |
| 7. | The Department of Zoology and the Department of Microbiology, in association with the Yuvaraj Singh Foundation, Mumbai, organised an inter-departmental competition titled ONCOQUEST: The Cancer Awareness Quiz. | |
| 8. | The Department of Zoology organised a State-Level Inter-Collegiate Competition titled “ZooMany 2026”. | |
| 9. | The Department of Zoology organised a Guest Lecture Programme on “Aquatic Vaccine Development.” The session was delivered by Dr. T. Citarasu, Associate Professor, Centre for Marine Science and Technology, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Rajakkamangalam, Kanayakumarai District. | |
| 10. | The Department of Zoology organised a guest lecture on the topic “Zoology Museum - Amazing One” The resource person was Dr. K. Nagarajan, Former Head and Associate Professor, Department of Zoology, VHNSN College, Virudhunagar. | |
| 11. | The UG Zoology Association organised its Inaugural Function with an inaugural address by Mr. P. Govindarajan, PG Assistant in Zoology, Kalaimagal Hr. Sec. School, Thiruthangal, on the topic "Country Chicken Farming. | |
| 12. | The PG Zoological Society organised its Inaugural Function on the topic “From Darwin to Data: The Role of AI in Zoology.” The resource person was Mrs. A. Mareeswari, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Applications, VHNSN College. | |
| 13. | The Department of Zoology organised a Parents-Teachers Meeting for the I Year UG and PG students. | |
| 14. | The Department of Zoology organised a Guest Lecture Programme on “Integrative Computational Strategies in Drug Discovery: From Data to Therapeutics.” The session was delivered by Dr. M. Karthikeyan, Department of Microbiology, PSG College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore. | |
| 15. | The Department of Zoology organised an Invited Alumni Talk on "Career Opportunities in Life Sciences" for UG and PG students. The session was delivered by Mrs. A. Puvaneswari, alumna of the 2006–2008 M.Sc. Zoology batch, presently serving as a Science Teacher at Koomankulam Sithyvinayagar Vidyalayam, Vavuniya, Sri Lanka. | |
| 16. | The Department of Zoology organised a Two-days State level Workshop on "Mass Cultivation of Spirulina", Resource Person: Dr. G. Manivannan, Assistant Professor, Research Unit, Department of Psychiatry, Saveetha Medical College, SIMATS, Thandalam, Chennai. (25.07.2025 & 26.07.2025) | |
| 17. | On the Occasion of World Chimpanzee Day, The Department of Zoology organised a Intra-Department Quiz Contest. | |
| 18. | The Department of Zoology, in association with the Tamil Nadu State AIDS Control Society (TANSACS), ART Center, and HIV Ullor Nala Sangam at Government Hospital, Virudhunagar, jointly organized a `Support for HIV Patients` program. (Donation and Distribution of Nutritious Foods by Department of Computer Science). | |
| 19. | Department of Zoology organised a Intra Departmental Mega Quiz Contest. | |
| 20. | Department of Zoology organised a Guest Lecture on "Demystifying India`s Toughest Examination" A Primer on Civil Services Examination", Resource Person: Dr. T. Prabhushankar, IAS, Managing Director, Metropolitan Transport Corporation, Chennai. | |
| 21. | Department of Zoology organised Inauguration ceremony of B. Thangaraj Gunalan (Zoology Alumni 1979-1982) "Edible Fish Culture Cement Tank". | |
| 22. | Department of Zoology organised Inauguration of Horse Skeleton & 1st Batch B.Sc. Zoology Record to be displayed in Zoology Museum (Alumni activity). | |
| 23. | II B.Sc. Zoology students one day field trip to Nannagaram, Tenkasi. | |
| 24. | Department of Zoology organised a Guest Lecture programme on "Public Health Significance of Rabies", (World Rabies Day Awareness Programme), Resource Person: Dr. M.S. Murugan, Assistant Professor, Veterinary University Training & Research Centre, Rajapalayam (DBT-Star college UG Component Strengthening Scheme). | |
| 25. | Department of Zoology organised Inter-College Workshop on "Mulberry Plantation & Silkworm Rearing", Chief Guest: Dr. T. Selvakumar, Basic Tasar Silkworm Seed Organisation, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. | |
| 26. | Department of Zoology organised a Parent Teachers meeting for the II and III B.Sc. Students. | |
| 27. | The Department of Zoology organized a Parent-Teacher Meeting for first-year B.Sc. and M.Sc. students. | |
| 28. | The Department of Zoology organised inauguration of the renovated Zoology Conference Hall, Inauguration by: Dr. N. Inbamani, Former HOD of Zoology (1997-2000), VHNSNC. | |
| 29. | Ph.D. Viva Voce candidate Mr. T. Bharathi (P5906), Research Scholar, Guide: Dr. A. Baskar, Department of Zoology, SBK College, Aruppukottai, Venue: VHNSNC, Syndicate letter no.: | |
| 30. | Kshatriya Vidhyasala Centenary School students visited our College Zoology department museum. | |
| 31. | Ph.D. Viva Voce candidate Mr. G. Rameshkumar (P3119), Research Scholar, Guide: Dr. P. Prema, Assistant Professor, External Examiner: Dr. S. Bragadeeswaran, Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Venue: VHNSN College. | |
| 32. | Ph.D. Viva Voce candidate Mr. G. Rameshkumar (P3119), Research Scholar, Guide: Dr. P. Prema, Assistant Professor, External Examiner: Dr. S. Bragadeeswaran, Annamalai University, Parangipettai, Venue: VHNSN College. | |
| 33. | Department of Zoology - PG Zoology Society Valedictory Function, topic: Success Awaits, Resource Person: Dr. P. Sundara Pandian, Principal, VHNSN College. | |
| 34. | Department of Zoology organised Workshop on Bird Watching and Survey (Sponsor DBT-Star College UG component strengthening programme) | |
| 35. | Celebration of "National Science Day", Department of Zoology cordially invites all the teaching, non teaching staff and students to pay a visit to "Zoology Museum" | |
| 36. | Department of Zoology organised "Ornamental Fish Tank Construction & Decoration". | |
| 37. | Department of Zoology, PG Society organised a Inter Departmental Competition Dumb Charades, Vegetable carving, Speak about animals, Selfie with Pet and Animal song. | |
| 38. | Department of Zoology - PG Zoology Society Inaugural Function, topic: Research Opportunities in Abroad", Resource Person: Dr. Kannan Balakrishnan, Postdoctoral Researcher, Cleveland Clinic Florida Research and Innovation Center, Port Saint Lucie, Florida. | |
| 39. | Department of Zoology organised a Workshop on "Ornamental Fish Culture and Fish Tank Construction" | |
| 40. | Department of Zoology organised Inter-Departmental One Day Workshop on Automated Bee Hive Using Internet of Things. | |
| 41. | Department of Zoology organized (National Wild Life Week - 2022) Webinar on "Biodiversity of Andaman and Nicobar Islands) (Under DBT-STAR College Scheme for strengthening UG Science scheme) Resource Person: Dr. C. Sivaperuman, Scientist E & Officer-in-charge, Zoological Survey of India, Andaman Nicobar Regional Centre, Port Blair. | |
| 42. | Department of Zoology organized Guest Lecture on "Opportunities in Aquaculture", (Under DBT-Star College Strengthening UG Science Scheme) Resource Person: Dr. R. Singaravel, Director, Dr. S. Ramakrishnan, Director, Aqua Care Biological Private Limited, Chennai. | |
| 43. | Department of Zoology, Fish Spa - Inauguration. | |
| 44. | Department of Zoology organised (Under the DBT-Star College-Strengthening UG component scheme) One-day Hands-on Training in "Silk Cocoon Handicrafts". | |
| 45. | Department of Zoology organized Intra Departmental Ornamental fish tank competition. | |
| 46. | Department Zoology - PG Zoological Society Inaugural Function, Topic: Immune Boosting Food, Resource Person: Mrs. S. Balasaraswathi, Assistant Professor, V.V. Vanniaperumal College for Women, Virudhunagar. | |
| 47. | Department of Zoology organized (Under DBT - Star College - Strengthening UG component Scheme) Intra-Departmental Competition "Ornamental Fish Tank". | |
| 48. | Ph.D. Colloquium - candidate Mr. G. Rameshkumar (P3119), Research Scholar, Guide: Dr. P. Prema, Asst. Prof. of Zoology, VHNSNC, External Examiner: Dr. A. Palavesam, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University. venue: VHNSN College. | |
| 49. | Department of Zoology and ROAR Rajapalayam jointly organized (Under the DBT Star College Scheme) a One Day Workshop on Identification and Observation of Butterflies and Birds. | |
| 50. | Department of Zoology organized Charles Darwin Day - Quiz competition. | |
| 51. | Department of Zoology organized "BLOG writing competition" from 17.07.2021 to 31.07.2021. | |
| 52. | Department of Zoology organized "e-Quiz on "World Population day". | |
| 53. | Department of Zoology organized "e-Quiz on "World Environment day" from 04.06.2021 to 05.06.2021. | |
| 54. | Department of Zoology and VHNSNC Alumni Association jointly organized Guest Lecture programme on "How to Write a Thesis", Resource Person: Dr. G. Manivannan, Department of Microbiology & Biotechnology, N.M.S.S. Vellaichamy Nadar College, Nagamalai, Madurai. | |
| 55. | Under the DBT - Star College sanctioned the Department of Zoology organized Hands on Training in "Ornamental Fish Culture Techniques" | |
| 56. | Department of Zoology organized National Science Day Celebration - A awareness programme on "Nest for Sparrow". | |
| 57. | Department of Zoology organized A Virtual Workshop on "Advanced PCR Techniques" Programme Coordinator: Dr. N. Raman on 10.02.2021. | |
| 58. | Department of Zoology organized Hands on Training in "Mushroom Cultivation", Convener: Dr. K. Nagarajan, Head & Associate Professor, Organizing Secretary: Dr. B. Govindarajan on 27.01.2021. | |
| 59. | Department of Zoology organized a National level Webinar on "Human Health and Infectious Diseases" | |
| 60. | Department of Zoology organized Guest Lecture topic: Let`s Talk Bird and Its Conservation on 09.03.2020 | |
| 61. | Department of Zoology, PG Zoological Society Extraordinary meeting, Awareness Program on "Silk Mark Scheme and Scenario on Indian Silk" on 28.01.2020. | |
| 62. | Department of Zoology - PG Zoological Society Inaugural Function, topic: உலகம், உயிர்களின் தோற்றம் குறித்தான செம்மொழிப் பதிவுகள், Resource perons: Mr.P.K.Periasamyraja, Asst. Prof. in Tamil, VHNSNC on 04.10.2019. | |
| 63. | Department of Zoology organised Guest Lecture programme, topic: Current Scenario of Biodiversity, Resource Person: Dr. M.P. Jeyasekhar, Department of Zoology, Scott Christian College, Nagercoil. | |
| 64. | UG Zoology Association Extra Ordinary Meeting, topic: Wonders Never Cease, Resource Person: Dr. SP. Sevarkodiyone, Associate Professor & Head, Department of Zoology, Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi. | |
| 65. | Ph.D. Viva Voce candidate Ms. S. Subha Ranjani, Research Scholar, Guide: Dr.P.Prema, Asst. Prof. in Zoology, VHNSNC, External Examiner: Dr.J.A.Johnson, Scientist-E, Dept. of Habitat Ecology, Wild Life Institute of India, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, venue: Dept. of Animal Science, (RNG), M.S. University, Tirunelveli. | |
| 66. | Ph.D. Viva Voce candidate Mr.N.Alagumanikumaran, Asst. Prof. in Zoology, Guide: Dr.P.Prema, Asst. Prof. in Zoology, VHNSNC, External Examiner: Dr.A.Palavesam, Manomaniam Sundaranar University, Thirunelveli, venue: VHNSN College. | |
| 67. | Ph.D. Viva Voce candidate Ms. V. Nithyakalyani, Guide: Dr. M. Kannan, Asst. Prof. in Zoology, VHNSNC, External Examiner: Dr. G. Guru Subramanian, Mizoram University, Aizawl, venue: Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. | |
| 68. | UG Zoology Association Inaugural Function, topic: Apiculture, Chief guest: Dr. M. Tamilselvi, Associate Professor, Department of Zoology, VVV College for Women, Virudhunagar. | |
| 69. | Department of Zoology, UG Zoology Association & PG Zoological Society Valedictory Function, topic: Bright Future, Resource person: Mr. K. Marimuthu, Tahsildar, Virudhunagar. | |
| 70. | Department of Zoology organized State Level Seminar on "Current Strategies in Forest Resources Management". | |
| 71. | PG Zoological Association Inaugural Function, Inaugural Address: Mrs. M.V. Prabhavathi, M.F.Sc., Assistant Director of Fisheries, Virudhunagar, Topic: Fisheries in Tamilnadu: An Overview. | |
| 72. | UG Zoology Association, Inaugural Function, topic: Spirulina Culture, resource person: Dr.G.Manivannan, SVN College, Madurai. | |
| 73. | Department of Zoology, PG Zoological Society Valedictory Function, Address by: Dr.N.Ashok Kumar, Director SF Courses, VHNSN College. | |
| 74. | Ph.D. Viva Voce candidate Ms.S.Poornima, SFR College, Sivakasi, Guide Dr.J.Kasthuri, Department of Zoology, SFR College, Sivakasi, Venue: VHNSN College. | |
| 75. | UG Zoology Association Valedictory Function, topic: Role of Banks in Entrepreneurship, Resource Person: Mr.P.S. Bose Pandian, Manager, Pandyan Grama Bank, Sulakkarai Medu Branch. | |
| 76. | Department of Zoology Career Oriented Programme Topic: Workshop on "Silk Cocoon Handicrafts, Chief Guest: Mr.&Mrs.Kamala Chidambaram, Lion (Ind) International Agencies, Salem. | |
| 77. | Department of Zoology, PG Zoological Society Inaugural Function, Topic: Entrepreneurship in Zoology. | |
| 78. | Department of Zoology organized Guest Lecture Programme (UGC-Autonomous Grant), Topic: African Cat fish and Snake head fish breeding and seed production, Chief Guest: Dr.K.Marimuthu, Senior Associate Professor, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic & International Affairs, AIMST University, Malaysia. | |
| 79. | Department of Zoology UG Association Inaugural Function, Topic: Motivating Personalities, Resource Person: Dr. G. Hezekiah Raja, Head & Asst. Prof. of Commerce (SF), VHNSN College. | |
| 80. | Department of Zoology Celebrated of Mosquito Eradication Day, Topic: How to escape from mosquito bite? | |
| 81. | Department of Zoology organized Guest Lecture Programme (UGC-Autonomous Grant), Topic: Current Status of Vector Borne Epidemics in India, Chief Guest: Dr.T.Mariappan, Scientist `F` (Senior Deputy Director), Centre for Research in Medical Entomology (ICMR), Madurai. | |
| 82. | Ph.D. Viva Voce candidate Mr.S.Thangapandiyan, Guide Dr.P.Prema, Department of Zoology, VHNSN College, External Examiner: Dr.S.Ravikumar, Alagappa University, Thondi, Venue: VHNSN College (Autonomous), Virudhunagar. | |
| 83. | Department of Zoology - UG Zoology Association & PG Zoological Society Valedictory Function, Topic: Free From Diseases, Chief Guest: Dr.P.Dineshkumar, Green Life Siddha Hospital, Achampathu, Madurai. | |
| 84. | Department of Zoology organised UGC (Autonomy Grant) Sponsored State Level Seminar on "Conservation of Biodiversity for Sustainable Future" Convener: Mr.V.Shanmugavelu. | |
| 85. | Ph.D. Viva Voce candidate Ms.M.Selvarani, Guide Dr.P.Prema, Department of Zoology, VHNSN College, External Examiner: Dr.V.Arul, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, Venue: VHNSN College (Autonomous), Virudhunagar. | |
| 86. | PG Zoological Society Inaugural Function, topic: Insect and Human Society, Inaugural Address: Dr.B.Ravichandran, Asst. Prof. of Zoology, Sri. SRNM College, Sattur. | |
| 87. | UG Zoology Association Inaugural Function, Topic: Natural Foods, Medicine and Yoga, Inaugural Address: Mr.M.Kanagarajan, C.Y.N.S., Naturopathy, Aruppukottai. | |
| 88. | Department of Zoology Career Oriented Programe - Advanced Sericulture Two day workshop on Silk Cocoon Handi Crafts, Chief Guest: Mr & Mrs. Kamalam Chidambaram, Lion (Ind) International Agencies, Salem, on 14-09-2015 and 15-09-2015. | |
| 89. | Ph.D. Viva Voce candidate Mr.K.Nagarajan, Guide Dr.S.Kannan, MKU, Madurai, External Examiner: Dr.R.Ramanibai, University of Madras, Chennai, Venue: MKU, Madurai. | |
| 90. | The Department of Zoology organised an Alumni Lecture Series on the topic “Exploring Research Opportunities.” The resource person was Mr. M. Nirmal Kumar (UG and PG Alumnus, 2019–2024 Batch), Research Scholar, Department of Genetic Engineering, SRM University, Chennai. |
| S.No | Date | Programme | Resource Person |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jewellery items from Silk Cocoon | Mrs. K.Rani, Silk Cocoon Handicraft trainer | |
| 2. | Guest Lecture on topic Immune Boosting Food | Mrs. S. Balasaraswathi Assistant Professor of Home Science V.V. Vanniaperumal College for Women Virudhunagar | |
| 3. | Types of Birds | Dr. R. Nikhil, Paediatrician, AKPS Hospital, Virudhunagar |
| S.No | Year | Guide Name | Scholar Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2023 | Dr. P. Prema | Dr. G. Rameshkumar |
| 2. | 2023 | Dr. P. Prema | Dr. P. Viji |
| 3. | 2019 | Dr. M. Kannan | Dr. J. Neena Priya |
| 4. | 2019 | Dr. M. Kannan | Dr. M. Subbulakshmi |
| 5. | 2019 | Dr. P. Prema | Dr. S. Subha Ranjani |
| 6. | 2018 | Dr. P. Prema | Dr. N. Alagumanikumaran |
| 7. | 2018 | Dr. M. Kannan | Dr. V. Nithyakalyani |
| 8. | 2017 | Dr. M. Kannan | Dr. V. Sekar |
| 9. | 2016 | Dr. P. Prema | Dr. M. Selvarani |
| 10. | 2016 | Dr. P. Prema | Dr. S. Thangapandiyan |