Departments
Zoology and Applied Genetics
The Department of Zoology was incepted in 1994 for undergraduate program, with the aim of imparting quality education to young minds. The Department of Genetics was started with undergraduate program in the year 2000 and PG course in Applied Genetics in 2003. Presently, the two departments have amalgamated into “The Department of Zoology and Genetics”.
Scope of the subject:
Vision
To create and improve the all round competency of the students, so as to enable him/her to become a functional contributing member of society
COURSES OFFERED:
Under Graduate program: Bachelors of Science
The under Graduate degree course is three years programme (6 semesters), affiliated to Bangalore University , Bangalore and recognized by Govt. of Karnataka.
Post Graduate Program: Masters of Science
M.Sc Applied Genetics: The Post Graduate is a two year program ( 4 semesters), affiliated to Bangalore University, Bangalore and Recognized by Govt. of KARNATAKA
SYLLABUS LINK
FACILITIES:
The Department has well equipped five spacious laboratories for Genetics and for Zoology. The Department has assemblage of various facilities to conduct experiments and research in Molecular Genetics, Human Genetics, Genomics, Immunology, rDNA technology and Drosophila Genetics. The Department has set up a Zoological museum comprising models pertaining to human skeletal system and mammals, specimens of vertebrates and invertebrates and aquarium
ACTIVITIES
The Department, with the aim of conducting basic research and introducing research arena for the igniting minds, offers unique training in all aspects of Genetics by providing Bridge course, problem based learning (PBL), Workshops, Enrichment programme, Guest lectures and in house projects for undergraduate and postgraduate student.In order to bridge the gap between academics and industy, regular industrial and field trips are arranged. The postgraduate students are exposed to industrial work culture through collaborative projects.
Apart from academic activities, the Department also conducts annual Department Fest GENESIS, where in the students will get a platform to showcase their talent.
AWARENESS PROGRAM:
To carry out a mass awareness campaign about cancer and its warning signs, and to dispel the myths that people believe; an awareness program on cancer was conducted
BRIDGE COURSE
Bridge course is offered to the newly admitted students before the commencement of the regular classes. It aims at bridging the gap between subject studied at their previous level and the subjects they have chosen. This gives the students confidence and skills for the successful transition to new curriculum. The Department designs the Module which provides the insight in to the subject, Best practice to be followed in Lab, preparation of chemicals, SOP of instruments and also provides career guidance for the future.
DEPARTMENT FEST - GENESIS
Genesis is the science fest conducted by the Department of Zoology and Genetics, it’s a fun filled day where in students apply their knowledge to play the exciting activities .It not only enhances the ability of students but also give them an exposure to think and engage out of the curriculum
INDUSTRIAL VISIT
The Department of Zoology &Genetics, The Oxford College of Science arranges Industrial and institutional visit for the final year PG and UG students.
Industrial Visit Bridge the gap between classroom theoretical training and practical learning in a real-life environmentand also it provides an opportunity for students to ask questions related to their area of interest.
| S No | Resource Person | University/Institutes | Topics |
| 1. | Dr. ShailajaHitalmani | Scientist,GKVK, UAS, Bangalore | DNA markers and marker assisted selection |
| 2 | Dr V PreethaTilak | St John’s Medical College And Research Center | Prenatal Diagnosis and Genetic Counselling |
| 3 | DrShobha K | Kidwai Memorial Institute Of Oncology | Breast and Cervical cancer |
| 4 | Marie selvi | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | Quantitative Genetics and its application |
| 5 | DrManojMojamdar | Majumdar- Shaw Cancer Center | Artificial and bioartifivcial skin in wound healing |
| 6 | DrGeethaVishwanathan | St Joseph’s College Bangalore | Dermataglyphics and its application in Medicine. |
| 7 | VasanthiPalanivel | Polyclone Pvt Ltd | Stem Cells and its application |
| 8 | Dr. Purushothama H. | International Stem cells Service Ltd | Stem cells- Laboratory to Bed Side |
| 9 | Dr. S. Krishna Murthy | Surgical Oncologist, Kidwai Memorial Institute Of Oncology | Awareness on Cancer |
| 10 | RiyazAkthar | Med Genome | Identificationnof Human chromosomes Next Generation Sequencing |
| 11 | PomarHarshavardhan | Medgenome | G Banding |
| 12 | ShubamDutta | Director, Syncorp, clincarePvt.Ltd | Clinical Research |
LIST OF ADD ON PROGRAMS
LIST OF GUEST LECTURE
LIST OF WORKSHOPS
List of PBL
IN HOUSE PROJECTS
| GLIMPSES OF INHOUSE PROJECT |
| Identification of polymorphism by DNA fingerprinting using RAPD method in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) |
| DNA fingerprinting of landraces in rice (Oryzae sativa L.) using microsatellite SSR markers. |
| Role of MTHFR (Methylene TetrahydrofolateReductase) A1298C gene polymorphism and folic acid pathway in congenital heart diseases(CHD) |
| Genetic manipulation of tobacco plant using WGA gene through Agrobacterium mediated transformation. |
| Screening for a common W24X auditory gene (GJB2) mutation among prelingual hearing impaired from South India. |
| Genetic manipulation of tomato plant with WGA gene through Agrobacterium mediated transformation. |
| SSR marker based genetic diversity analysis of salinity tolerance in landraces of rice (Oryza sativa L.). |
| Molecular screening of blast resistant gene in rice (Oryza sativa L.) landraces using SSR markers |
| Identification of polymorphisms in the gout associated ABCG2 transporter using SNP analysis. |
| Genetic diversity study for drought tolerance of landraces of rice (Oryza sativa L.) with drought specific SSR markers. |
| Identification of polymorphism by DNA fingerprinting using RAPD in chilies (Capsicum annuum). |
| Genetic manipulation of tomato plant with Annexin gene through Agrobacterium mediated transformation. |
PROBLEM BASED LEARNING AND JOURNAL CLUB
PBL is a student-centered pedagogy in which students learn about a subject through the experience of solving an open problem and find a solution for the problem. This PBL activity was designed for students to check their knowledge in the subject.The teams were monitored during the intra-team discussions in order to gain a sense of the level of discussion occurring, monitor team dynamics and individual student participation, and to provide insights. It is conducted in each semester.
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
| Name of the student | Name of the exam | year |
| GawadeRupesh | CSIR-JRF, GRE | 2007 |
| Patel Hiren | CSIR-JRF | 2009 |
| IyerGirija | CSIR-JRF | 2008 |
| Pranaya Joshi | CSIR-JRF | 2009 |
| AditiVyas | CSIR-JRF | 2008 |
| ShettyMihir | GRE | 2010 |
| ShettyMadhur | GRE | 2010 |
| MD. RiyazAkhter | CSIR-JRF | 2013 |
| BharathiyaPradeep | CSIR-JRF | 2013 |
| SanojNaik | CSIR-JRF | 2014 |
| ChintaSidharthan | INSPIRE CSIR-JRF, | 2013 2015 |
| IyerGayatriRangarajan | CSIR-JRF, INSPIRE | 2015 |
| Bothe Thockchom | CSIR-JRF | 2019 |
RANK HOLDERS
SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM:
The Department of Zoology and Genetics conducted a workshop on cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), in association with “Guardians of Heart”_ Manipal Hospital, Bangalore (an initiative from TOSSEC) to create awareness about cardiac emergency.
WORKSHOPS &ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
Workshops provide an extended forum for small groups to exchange ideas on a specific topic of common interest. Department of Zoology and Genetics has been recognized for conducting workshops for both undergraduates and Post graduates on Application based techniques. Workshops are held twice a year for each discipline area.
Glimpses of the Events 2022-2023
