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29. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new
program(s)? If so, give the methodology.
Yes. Biotechnology is a fast growing field in Biological sciences. There was a growing
demand for CZBT program. An extensive survey was undertaken by the department from the
students, parents and alumni before starting the program.
30. Does the department obtain feedback from faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-
learning-evaluation? If yes, how does the department utilize it?
a. The department of Zoology conducts Board of studies (BOS) meetings every year to revise
the syllabus and to get feedback. The members are the faculty of the department, University
nominee, subject experts, an alumnus and a representative from industry. They critically
examine the theory and practical syllabi, question paper pattern and evaluation methods.
b. Students on staff, curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation and what is the
response of the department to the same?
Students on staff – Every year the college conducts online teacher evaluation by students. The
students compulsorily evaluate all the teachers handling their classes. The report is given to
the staff by the Principal.
c. Alumni and employers on the programmes and what is the response of the department to
the same?
Feedback from alumni and employers are taken and necessary action is taken either regarding
the curriculum or teaching learning processes
31. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10)
List of distinguished alumni
1. Dr. Neil Lobo - Pasteur Institute, USA
2. Sripriya - Max Plank University, Germany
3. Abhilash Dwaraknath – Max Planck University, Germany
4. Maurice Stanley – University of Cork, Ireland
5. Priyesh Mohanthy – NCBS, Bangalore
6. Fr. Sebastian – Missionaries of Sacred Heart , France
7. Avinash Krishnan – A Rocha, Wildlife Conservation
8. Naren Srinivasan – Wildlife Conservation, working in Amazon forests
9. Aravind –
10. Dr. Namratha Sheshadri – Post doctoral fellow, University of New Jersey

32. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar)
with external experts.
The department conducts many programs through the Natural Science Association
Workshop in Bioinformatics for final year B.Sc students
Lectures by eminent scientists and doctors
Science exhibition
Biodiversity, Conservation and health care lectures
Certificate courses
33. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes.
1. Class room teaching – Student centered learning, chalk and talk, power point
presentations, heuristic aptitude of teaching.
2. Seminars, group discussions, projects and quiz.
34. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly met and
learning outcomes monitored?
1. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) – Tests, projects, assignments
2. End semester examination
35. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities. Outreach
programmes, fields trips. - NA
36. Give details –
Creating awareness regarding pollution among public.
Cleanliness drive in public places like Lalbagh, Cubbon Park etc.

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