Botany

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Department Overview

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The Department of Botany, established in 1972 by the Kandaswami Kandar Educational Trust, boasts a rich history. Upgraded to offer postgraduate courses in 1981, it has since expanded its programs to include M.Phil (since 1983) and Ph.D. (since 2010) degrees. As one of the oldest and most reputed departments under Periyar University's affiliated colleges, we take pride in our extensive knowledge and dedicated faculty. Our highly motivated team of well-qualified and subject-specialized academic staff provides students with an exceptional learning experience. We are committed to fostering a love for botany in our students. Through well-equipped, spacious classrooms and laboratories, we encourage them to develop a keen sense of observation and the ability to analyze diverse phenomena using appropriate methods of illustration. Our lectures and practical sessions go beyond mere content delivery. We strive to expose students to the fascinating world of plant adaptations, survival strategies, and growth processes.

AIM :

  • To equip students from rural backgrounds with a high-quality education in plant sciences, fostering awareness of sustainability and biodiversity conservation.

OBJECTIVES :

  • Impart knowledge on various aspects of plant biology.
  • Train students with practical approaches in the field of basic and advanced botany.
  • Produce students with independent and critical thinking with scientific temper in the field of botany.
  • Deliver knowledge on latest developments in Plant sciences with lecture courses, lab courses, and field visits.
  • Aid individuals to develop their intellectual, professional, and personal growth and empower them with suitable jobs, entrepreneurship, or research opportunities in the field of botany.

Faculty Profile

Staff Profile

S.No Name Qualification Designation
01 Dr.G.MALATHI M.Sc., M.Phil., B.Ed., Ph.D. Associate Professor & Head
02 Mr.N.ANBALAGAN M.Sc., M.Phil., B.Ed. Assistant Professor
03 Mr.T.NANDAKUMARAN M.Sc., M.Phil. Assistant Professor
04 Dr.K.K.VIJAYAKUMAR M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D. Assistant Professor
05 Dr.T.MALLIKADEVI M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D. Assistant Professor
06 Dr.T.PONMANI M.Sc., Ph.D. Assistant Professor
07 Dr.S.BHARATHKUMAR M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D. Assistant Professor
08 Dr.S.MAHENDRAN M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D. Assistant Professor
09 Dr.A.SENTHILKUMAR M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D. Assistant Professor
10 Dr.K.YASMIN M.Sc., Ph.D. Assistant Professor

Head of the Department

S.No Name Qualification From To
01 Dr. R. Ponnuraj M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D. 1972 1993
02 Mr. A.Maruthamuthu M.Sc., M.Phil. 1994 2001
03 Dr. K. Sigamani M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D. 2001 2008
04 Mr.D. Balasubramanian M.Sc., M.Phil. 2008 2013
05 Dr. K. Nandakumar M.Sc., M.Phil., B.Ed., Ph.D. 2013 2016
06 Dr. N. Thangaraj M.Sc., M.Phil., B.Ed., Ph.D. 2016 2016
07 Dr. K. Raju M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D. 2016 2023
08 Dr. G. Malathi M.Sc., M.Phil., B.Ed., Ph.D. 2023 Present

Retired Professors

S.No Name Qualification From To
01 Dr. R. Ponnuraj M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D. 1972 1993
02 Mr. A. Maruthamuthu M.Sc., M.Phil. 1974 2001
03 Dr. S. Damodaran M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D. 1974 2006
04 Dr. K. Sigamani M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D. 1975 2008
05 Mr. B. Ramasamy M.Sc., M.Phil. 1976 2003
06 Mrs. TKC. Vasanthkumari M.Sc., M.Phil. 1977 2008
07 Mr. D. Balasubramanian M.Sc., M.Phil. 1980 2013
08 Mr. R. Sukumar M.Sc., M.Phil., B.Ed. 1974 2013
09 Dr. K. Nandakumar M.Sc., M.Phil., B.Ed., Ph.D. 1984 2016
10 Dr. N. Thangaraj M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D. 1991 2023
11 Dr. K. Raju M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D. 1992 2023

Courses Offered

  • Under Graduate : B.Sc Botany
    • Syllabus 2021-2022
    • Syllabus 2023-2024
  • Post Graduate : M.Sc Botany
    • Syllabus 2021-2022
    • Syllabus 2023-2024
  • Research Programme :
    • M.Phil Botany (Full Time / Part Time)
    • Ph.D Botany (Full Time / Part Time)
  • Unaided Courses