ST. MARY'S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), THRISSUR

Affiliated to University of Calicut

Re-accredited by the NAAC with A+ Grade (3.41) - 4th Cycle

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Departments/Biology

Overview

Vision

To prepare students to achieve academic excellence through a modern curriculum, experiential learning and extracurricular activities by delivering an intellectual ambience by fully integrated instruction and research and thereby prepare them to contribute to our understanding of life.

Mission

To serve the world by advanced understanding of living organisms and their interactions with the environment through research, to provide high-quality biology education with an emphasis on experiential learning and problem solving, and to build public understanding of the living world through educational outreach activities for learners.

Motto: Feed the World, Heal the World, Fuel the World

History of the Department

The department of Biology was established in St. Mary’s college during the academic year 2020-2021. The department was flagged off with M.Sc. Biology program on 17th March 2021. The course running in an aided pattern has an uptake of 10 students. Students from various disciplines like botany, zoology, microbiology, biotechnology, biochemistry can procure the degree. The syllabus is designed to suit interdisciplinary outcomes with subjects like molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, ecology, microbiology, biophysics etc. Practicals are also enriched to meet the contemporary research and development requirements. The course follows Choice Based Credit Semester System (CBCSS). 

Programme (Courses offered)

Major Programmes

Sl. No

Name of the Programme

Aided/Self Financing

Duration

Student Strength

1

M.Sc. Biology

Aided

2 Years

21

Achievements

Academics

Name of the student

Rank /Award

Organization

Level

Date/Year

SREESHNA K 

I

St.Mary’s College 

University 

2024

JASHEEDHA V J 

III

St.Mary’s College 

 

University 

 

2024

 

ARCHANA HARIDAS

IV

St.Mary’s College 

University 

2024

ANJALI V R

IV

St.Mary’s College 

University 

2024

ANASWARA T S

V

St.Mary’s College 

University 

2024

KAVYA SANTHOSH

V

St.Mary’s College 

University 

2024

ANAGHA SREENIVASAN 

VI

St.Mary’s College 

University 

2024

ASWATHI N 

VIII

St.Mary’s College 

University 

2024

LAIBY LAWRANCE

VIII

St.Mary’s College 

University 

2024

RESHMA P R 

X

St.Mary’s College 

University 

2024

SISIRA JOY

I

St.Mary’s College 

University 

2023

GOPIKA M P

II

St.Mary’s College 

University 

2023

SEETHALAKSHMI V P

III

St.Mary’s College 

University 

2023

SONAMOL C H

III

St.Mary’s College 

University 

2023

ANANNIA JOSEPH

IV

St.Mary’s College 

University 

2023

SREESHMA P V

V

St.Mary’s College 

University 

2023

ROSEMARY K C 

VI

St.Mary’s College 

University 

2023

JUMANA KARADAN

VI

St.Mary’s College 

University 

2023

SHANA SHAJI

VI

St.Mary’s College 

University 

2023

SREELAKSHMI V C 

IX

St.Mary’s College 

University 

2023

ROSE GAYATHRI JOSE 

 X

St.Mary’s College 

University 

2023

Jaharin J

State Eligibility Test

LBS Centre for Science and Technology, Kerala     

State

2022



Placements

Name of the Student

Batch

Institution

Designation

Sreeshna K

2022-2024

Veta Genomics 

Molecular Biology Trainee 

Anannia Joseph

2021-22

Vilvah, Coimbatore

Junior Associate quality Chemist

Anjali PT

2020-21

Amala Institute of medical Sciences

Hospital Management Trainee

Sisira Joy

2020-21

 TNJFU-IFPGS, Chennai  

Project Technical Support Position I

Rosemary KC

2021-22

Federal Bank

Officer – Junior Management Grade I

Rosemary KC

2021-22

Zifo

Associate Analyst




Collaboration/ Linkages

Name of the Institution

Purpose

Date

Veta Genomics

Placement, Internship, Training, Student Projects

2023



Event Calender

Event Title

Type

Details

Event Date

Alumini Talks 

Interactive session 

Organized an interactive session with alumni and students regarding their experiences in their professions.

25-11-2024

Health the Right way 

School visit and an Awareness class

Conducted  an awareness for students of GLPS Mukkatukara about importance of personal hygiene and its related diseases.

24-10-2024

Association Inauguration

Invited Talk

Women’s health in traditional indian system of medicine by Dr.Anjali N.V ,MD,PhD senior medical officer sreedhareeyam ayurvedic Eye Hospital and Research Centre.

29-08-2024

Prioritize your mental Health

Invited Talk

Talk by Dr. Deepa Francis M, HOD, Department of Psychology,  St. Thomas College, Thrissur

12-01-24

Infographics Making Competition

Intercollegiate Competition 

In association with IIC, in connection with National Energy Conservation Day On the theme “Save Energy, Sustain Life”

14-12-2023

Glimmers

International Day of Persons with disabilities

Community extension Programme  

7-12-23

Association Inauguration

Invited talk

Adopting your research based on societal impacts by Fr. Jijo Francis, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Zoology, Christ College (Autonomous) Irinjalakuda.

11-10-2023

Adopt a tree

To inculcate Environment protection awareness among students

Adopting a plant by the 2023-25 Batch of students

11-09-2023

KS - Motivation For Young Minds

Birthday celebration of Kamala Sohonie

Screening a short film about Kamala Sohonie

20-06-2023

Plant A tree Challenge

World Environment Day 2023

Planting saplings, Share photos, Posted in social platforms and a short message was delivered

05-06-2023 & 06-06_2023

Implementing one idea for providing Shelter to the life around us

World Habitat Day

Awareness challenge

02-11-2022

Idea Hackathon

World Environmental health day 2022

On strategies for healthier environment

19-10-2022

Association Inauguration

Invited talk

Invited talk on the importance of water quality indexing and Bioremediation

07-10-2022

Mango sapling exchange and Exhibition on GI tagged Kuttiattoor Mango

National Mango Day

Awareness Programme 

22-07-2022

How to make Eco-friendly shoppers Bag

International Plastic Bag free Day

Workshop

04-07-2022

Journal club Inauguration and impact lecture

Journal club Inauguration

Lecture on climate change in an ecologist’s perspective By Asharaj, Assistant Professor , SCMS

24-06-2022

Campus Cleaning 

World Environment Day 

Cleaning Campus in association with Suchitwa Mission, Thrissur

06-06-2022

“Oikos Campus”

National Science Day 2022

Mobile Photography Contest Capture the most eco-friendly space in our home campus

28-02-2022 

Department of Biology – Association Inauguration

Invited talk on Cytogenetics basics and its applications in diagnosing genetic disorders

Invited talk by Dr. Suresh Kumar R, Scientist B, Jubilee Centre for Medical Research, Thrissur.

28 January 2022

Share facts on drugs, save lives

International day against drug abuse  - observation 

Poster presentation competition 

26th June 2021

“Lokathe purathaakunna vaayana”

National reading day - observation 

Webinar by Dr. Gisha Varghese

19th June 2021

Plant the Tree, Heal the World

World environment day - observation 

Plant a tree challenge 

5th June 2021

E-Content

Name of the Faculty

Title of the content

Type of the Content

Link 

Dr.Anu P A

Air pollution

Video You tube

https://youtu.be/FNeLEb4YBeg

Dr.Anu P A

Natural resources

Video You tube

https://youtu.be/ih5BoLSKwg8

Dr.Anu P A

Apoptosis

PPT

https://www.slideshare.net/AnuSreejith2/apoptosis-164884949

Dr.Anu P A

SCP

PPT

https://www.slideshare.net/AnuSreejith2/single-cell-protein-229034878

Dr.Anu P A

Bio-derived polyethylene

PPT

https://www.slideshare.net/AnuSreejith2/bio-derived-polyethylene

Dr.Anu P A

Biodiesel

PPT

https://www.slideshare.net/AnuSreejith2/biodiesel-229457287

Dr.Anu P A

Degradative plasmids

PPT

https://www.slideshare.net/AnuSreejith2/degradative-plasmids-amp-superbug-for-oil-spills

Dr.KayeenVadakkan

Genetic codon

PPT

https://www.slideshare.net/mobile/kayeenvadakkan/genetic-codon

Dr.KayeenVadakkan

Types of RNA

PPT

https://www.slideshare.net/kayeenvadakkan/types-of-rna-138251643

Dr.KayeenVadakkan

Urea cycle

PPT

https://www.slideshare.net/kayeenvadakkan/urea-cycle-138251987

Dr.KayeenVadakkan

Pentose phosphate pathway

PPT

https://www.slideshare.net/kayeenvadakkan/pentose-phosphate-pathway-138251636

Dr.KayeenVadakkan

Nitrogen metabolism

PPT

https://www.slideshare.net/kayeenvadakkan/overview-of-nitrogen-metabolism

Dr.KayeenVadakkan

gluconeogenesis

PPT

https://www.slideshare.net/kayeenvadakkan/gluconeogenesis-138251255

Faculty Profile

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