Department of Zoology: St.Pious X Degree & PG College for Women, Hyderabad: One of Leading Colleges in Hyderabad

Snehapuri, Opp. HMT Bus stop,

Nacharam Road,Hyderabad,Telangana,India

Mobile: +91 7680924460

Welcome to Department of Zoology

About

Department of Zoology was established in the year 1993. Department of Zoology organizes co-curricular activities every academic year in collaboration with A.P forest Department, ITC WOW, ARPF, GMERF, CEE & SAYEN to make learning beyond the classroom and fun oriented activities include seminars, workshops & guest lectures.

Objectives

Objectives of our Department are as follows:

To provide a strong foundation in the concepts of animal structure, function and behaviour.
To provide practical skills and knowledge of applied aspects of Zoology which can pave the way for self-employment opportunities in Aquaculture, Apiculture, Vermiculture & Sericulture.
To provide a strong foundation for a better understanding of current advances in Zoology and its practical significance.
To inculcate critical thinking and analytical skills to enable students to pursue higher studies and research in Life Sciences or related fields of Zoology.

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Dept. of Computer Science

Dept. of Chemistry

Dept. of Biochemistry

Dept. of Microbiology

Dept. of Botany/Biotech

Dept. of Zoology

Dept. of Genetics

Business Management

The Department of Zoology offers the following programs:

Under Graduate

B.Sc. MZC (Microbiology, Zoology, Chemistry)

HOD
Mrs. Dr.Grace Beena Paul
M.Sc., B.ED. (Ph.D.)
gracebpaul[at]rediffmail.com
dr.gracebeenapaul[at]stpiouscollege.org
Achievements:
- On 14^th Dec, 2018 Mrs .Grace Beena Paul head dept of Zoology was awarded Bharat VidyaRatan award by International Business Council New-Delhi for Academic Excellence.
- UGC sanctioned Travel grant for presenting Research paper at Australia. Appointed for the post of Associate Editors of “Journal of Entomology and Zoological studies.”

Other Faculty:

Ms.Boppidi Persis
M.Sc.(Zoology)

Achievements

Staff Achievements:

As an editorial member of Journal of Entomology,Research Reviewed the article “ Utilization Of Black Soldier Fly ( Hermatia illucens) prepupae in development of bio-packaging film.
Dr. Grace Beena Paul Head Dept of Zoology was consulted by Telangana Higher Education Commissioner to evaluate Zoology, State level student study projects.-JIGNASA 2022. There were all together 69 Degree student projects from all over the state of Telangana.The evaluation was based on relevance, objectives, Methodology, result analysis and presentation of their projects.
On3^rdAugust 2021, Dr.Grace Beena Paul was confirmed and appointed as one of the Editors of International Journal of Entomology Research (Indexed Journal, Referred Journal, Peer Reviewed Journal-ISSN 2455-4758, Impact factor RJIF 5.24)
Dr.Grace Beena Paul, received Paul received Novel Research award, certificate of Merit for Academic Contribution in Life Sciences in the year 2020.
Dr.Grace Beena Paul, received Letter of appreciation from ITCWOW for recycling old paper for the years 2018-20.
Dr.Grace Beena Paul, received an OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR AWARD 2019 for remarkable contribution in the field of Zoology by International Institute of Organized Research.
Dr.Grace Beena Paul, received BEST TEACHER AWARD on Teacher’s Day 2019 by National Solidarity Council.
Dr.Grace Beena Paul, , received cash award by the Principal Sr. Rev.Velangini, Management, for Faculty Excellence, for receiving several Awards at the National and International Level for the year 2018-2019, during Farewell programme held on 30^thApril, 2019.
Dr.Grace Beena Paul, received Women in Education award was presented by Bible Society of India on the occasion of Women’s day 2019.
Dr.Grace Beena Paul, On 23^rd
Dr.Grace Beena Paul, received Doctor of Letters from SAARC Countries Higher Education IEU in 2018
Mrs. Grace Beena Paul, received an award, as an AMBASSADOR FOR ENVIRONMENT by NIER New Delhi for taking up environmental initiatives at state, National and International level, 2018.
Mrs. Grace Beena Paul, received BEST TEACHER AWARD from CEE & FEE and WRIGLEYS for Environmental sustainability,2019.
Mrs. Grace Beena Paul, Head dept of Zoology was awarded Bharat VidyaRatan award by International Business Council New-Delhi for Academic Excellence, held on 14^th Dec, 2018.
Mrs. Grace Beena Paul, received sponsorship from Australian Entomology society to attend and to present Research paper at Melbourne ,Australia 26th-30th November 2016.
Mrs. Grace Beena Paul, received an award from ITC Ramky for recycling 6.7 tonnes of old books.
Mrs. Grace Beena Paul, ITC Ramky-WOW (Paper industry.) For Sensitizing the Youth towards Environment Sustainability activities such as Workshops ,exhibitions and Seminars and Rallies last 15yrs.
Mrs. Grace Beena Paul, was awarded Doctorate in Letter ( D. Litt ) from International Economics University, SAARC Countries in recognition of academic achievements on 24th Nov, 2018.
Mrs. Grace Beena Paul, UGC released Travel grant of Rs 1,56,800 to visit Australia,to present research paper in the year 2017.
Mrs. Grace Beena Paul, received Best Teacher Award from SAYEN and CEE at Lucknow on 27.11.2017.
Mrs. Grace Beena Paul, received Letter of appreciations from A.P (Andhra Pradesh) Forest Department in the year 2011.

Students:

On 23^rd Feb, 2019 Ms.SudhaSree of III MZC was awarded with cash prize by the management on the occasion of Silver Jubilee Celebration for outstanding performance in semesters examination for securing total 9.86 CGPA.
Appreciation letter for collecting 63 tons from ITC WOW

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Projects

Staff:

Dr.Grace Beena Paul (Ph.D) is working on “Eco-biological studies of plants ,insects and Phytonematodes in an Artificial Ecosystem” at Osmania University.
OU Centenary celebrations Award, Sponsorship from 47^th AGN, Entomological Society of Australia & New Zealand.

Students:

2021-22

Group 1 Identification and Isolation of nematode affecting Tomato
Group 2 Identification of 5 Arthropod pests and their control
Group 3 Study 5 butterfly larva and their Behaviour
Group 4 Effect of plant extracts on the larvae of Aleurodicus dispersis
Group 5 Study of Pila as a Bio indicator of pollution and it's use in Pharamaceutical industry.

2017-2021

IMZC, 13 Student Research Projects were submitted for the Academics Year 2018-19
‘Immunological status of Pila globosa during aestivation and active period’ by K.Neharika , K.Jyothi and K.Pranaya (I-MZC)
Water pollution & its impact on human health.
Identification of Invertebrates of the Campus & their Ethology.
Effects of Plants extracts on Ditylenchus dipsaci-Root knot, nematode of tomato in an artificial ecosystem.

Research & Publications

Mrs.Grace Beena Paul working on ‘Eco-biological studies of plants. insects and phytonematodes in an artificial ecosystem’. Department of Zoology, Osmania University, and NIN.

Paper Presentations

14^th &15^th October, 2022:Dr.Grace Beena Paul Head Department of Zoology along with M.Trisha and P.Sanjana of IIMZC has Presented the Paper on the topic – “Indian Knowledge System Into The Curriculum” in NAAC sponsored National e-Conference on "Implementation of NEP in Higher Education Institutions" organized by Internal Quality Assurance Cell of St. Pious X Degree & PG College for Women, Nacharam, Hyderabad.
18^th-19^th Dec 2021:Dr.Grace Beena Paul presented a Research Paper titled "The effect of plant extracts on Aleurodicus disperses infesting Psidium guajava,an Insect - Plant Interactions.Out of 80 Research papers Dr.Grace Beena Paul was appreciated as the 3rd Best oral presentor by the Dean of Sciences Osmania University,at the National Symposium.
3^rdSept 2021: Dr.Grace Beena Paul presented a research paper on Paplio demolous and citrus interactions and Management at an International E-conference Applied Biosciences for sustainable Development organized by Departments of Microbiology and Biochemistry, St.Pious X Degree & PG College for Women.
Dr.Grace Beena Paul published a research paper on “COVID 19 and SDG’S-Good Health and well-being in a Healthy Environment” in International E-Publication of the book titled “Impact of Lockdown on Education,Economy & Environment in India”.ISBN 978-93-89817-31-7. Dr.Grace Beena Paul served as a member of the Editorial Board of the International E-Publication.
On 26th – 27^th Apr, 2019 Faculty Mrs. Alka Jha presented paper ‘BioaerosolDetection, Identification and Impact studies in indoor & outdoor environment in Nacharam at two das National Seminar on Health, hygiene & Sanitation organiesd by Dept. of Zoology & Microbiology at Little Flower Degree College, Uppal.

Dr.Mrs. Grace Beena Paul presented a paper on:

Myrmica rubra as “Ecosystem Engineers and Predators, Anthills as hotspots of Nutrients.” At Melbourne, Australia on 27.11.2016 -01.12.2016
Effects of Plants extracts on Ditylenchus dipsaci-Root knot,nematode of tomato in an artificial ecosystem at St.Pious X Degree and PG College.

UG Zoology Course Outcomes

Events

Departmental Events 2017-21 Departmental Events 2021-22

Events 2022-23

Fieldtrips:

The Department of Zoology and Genetics along with the students, On November 4, 2022 visited to FOREST COLLEGE AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE, Siddipet along with Dr. Grace Beena Paul and Mrs. Mubeen Begum. Mrs. Shailaja Head Department of Entomology gave briefing about the mission and vision of their institution is to emerge as a world class institution for forestry education, Research management and Outreach.

National Quiz

The Department of Zoology and Genetics conducted he online Quiz at the intercollegiate level on 28th July 2022 to Celebrate “World Nature Conservation Day”. The theme for the year was “Cut Down On plastic Use” and 91 Students enthusiastically participated in the quiz.

Seminars/FDPs/Conferences Attended

Dr. Grace Beena Paul and Ms .Sukanya attended a two day FDP on e-content on July 15th & 16th 2022 organised by IQAC of St. Pious X Degree and PG College for Women.

Club

ZOOIC

Department of Zoology organised Zooic club activity for the year 2018-19. All the students of I, II and III MZC students participated in this activity. Chief guest Rev. Sr.Velangini inaugurated the programme and awarded the subject toppers of I , II and III MZC of the year 2017-18 with cash prize. Sanjana from III MZCand Kavya of IIMZC were awarded with cash prize for their excellent performance as class representatives.
Zooic Club activity : One day workshop in collaboration with Butterfly Conservation Society (BCS)
Campus cleanup programme by Zooic Club.
Awarding Zoology toppers : Awarded toppers with Cash prize as Zooic club activity

Lab/Facilities

Department of Zoology is well equipped with the Laboratory facilities for all I,II & III MZC students . An array of Museum specimens is the highlight of the Department.