Department of Zoology

The phylum Chordata consists of both invertebrate and vertebrate chordates. It is a large and diverse phylum. It includes some 60,000 species. Chordates range in length from about a centimeter to over 30 meters (100 feet). They live in marine, freshwater, terrestrial, and aerial habitats. They can be found from the equator to the poles.

Study of life in relation to its surroundings

Tourism industry is recognized as an imperative contributor to employment and wealth creation, economic growth, environmental protection and serving to conserve the natural and cultural heritage assets. The main aim of the course is  to provide essential knowledge of ecotourism and its allied services. The expected outcomes: 1. Improved understanding on sustainable community based tourism 2. Strengthened skills to promote/manage ecotourism in at local level as a self-employment and entrepreneurship 3. Developed skilled youths on ecotourism and nature conservation and 4. Stronger networking for inter-sectoral coordination and opportunities for promotion and development of ecotourism based activities

Ecotourism refers to responsible tourist activities that conserve the environment and assist the local population. It involves protecting the natural environment as well as empowering the people living within the ecosystem. With the ongoing debate on minimizing climate change and conserving the environment, ecotourism has become a popular choice for many people to travel the world. The principles of ecotourism include reducing the adverse impacts of tourism on the environment, empowering the communities involved, financing conservation efforts, and providing cultural and educational knowledge. The concept of ecotourism rose from the fact that the constant flow of tourists is not always good for the environment since human activities gradually degrade the ecosystem.

Practical course in Physiology and Immunology

Molecular biology overlaps the fields of biology and chemistry and mainly aims at developing an understanding of the interactions between the various systems of a cell, including the interrelationship of DNA, RNA and protein synthesis as well as with uncovering the manner in which these interactions are regulated.

Objectives:

1. To create appreciation on diversity of life on earth

2.    To study the scientific classification of invertebrate fauna.

3.    To learn the physiological and anatomical peculiarities of some invertebrate phyla through type study.

4.    learn the evolutionary significance of various invertebrate fauna

Add-on course framed for UG students of Sacred Heart College, Thevara, aimed to promote entrepreneurship in Aquaculture and Aquariculture. The course aims to provide skill development in utilizing the aquatic resources in an environment friendly manner to generate income from cultivating edible and ornamental fishes.

Biodiversity is the foundation of a vast array of ecosystem services essential for human well-being (see Figure 2).2 Ecosystems support all forms of life, moderate climates, filter water and air, conserve soil and nutrients and control pests. Species (animal and plant) provide us with food, building materials, energy and medicines. They also provide vital services such as pollination, waste assimilation, water filtration and distribution of seeds and nutrients. Genetic diversity enables us to breed higher-yield and disease-resistant plants and animals and allows the development or natural evolution of breeds and races that thrive under a variety of environmental conditions.3 For instance, genetic variability in a species allows adaptation over time to changing climatic conditions. The cultural services that ecosystems provide include recreational, aesthetic and spiritual values that are vital to individual and societal well-being

The phylum chordata is named for the notochord, a longitudinal, flexible rod between the digestive tube and the nerve cord; in vertebrates, this is the spinal column. The chordates are also characterized by a dorsal nerve cord, which splits into the brain and spinal cord.

A chordate is an animal of the phylum Chordata. During some period of their life cycle, chordates possess a notochord, a dorsal nerve cord, pharyngeal slits, and a post-anal tail: these four anatomical features define this phylum

The Microbiology and Immunology course is designed by the embedding history as well as latest developments in virology, bacteriology and immunology for the welfare of mankind

Sanitation refers to public health conditions related to clean drinking water and adequate treatment and disposal of human excreta and sewage. .Sanitation systems aim to protect human health by providing a clean environment that will stop the transmission of disease, especially through the fecal–oral route.

World's economic growth  has been clouded by a degrading physical environment and the growing scarcity of natural resources that are essential for sustaining further growth and eliminating poverty. It is no coincidence that the poorest areas of the country are also the most environmentally-stressed regions, with eroded soils, polluted waterways, and degraded forests. Simultaneously, rapid growth has unleashed greater public awareness and an unprecedented demand for the sound management of natural resources including air, water, forests, and biodiversity. Environmental sustainability is rapidly emerging as the next major development and policy challenge for the country, and will be central to the 12th Five Year Plan which is currently under preparation. Environmental Management offers research and opinions on use and conservation of natural resources, protection of habitats and control of hazards, spanning the field of environmental management without regard to traditional disciplinary boundaries. 

Genetics is a field of biology that studies how traits are passed from parents to their offspring. The passing of traits from parents to offspring is known as heredity, therefore, genetics is the study of heredity. This introduction to genetics takes you through the basic components of genetics such as DNA, genes, chromosomes and genetic inheritance. Genetics is built around molecules called DNA. DNA molecules hold all the genetic information for an organism. It provides cells with the information they need to perform tasks that allow an organism to grow, survive and reproduce. Heredity is what makes children look like their parents. During reproduction, DNA is replicated and passed from a parent to their offspring. This inheritance of genetic material by offspring influences the appearance and behavior of the offspring. The environment that an organism lives in can also influence how genes are expressed.