Faculty
Professor & Head
Dr. C.R. Girija, M.V.Sc., Ph.D.
Associate Professors
Shri. R. Ganesan, M.Sc.(Stat.), P.G.D.Adv.Comp.Software (on Ph.D. study leave)
Dr. Lydia D.C., M.V.Sc., Ph.D.
Courses Offered
| Course Code | Course Title |
Credits |
| AGB 111 | Biostatistics and Elementary Computer Applications | 2+1 |
| AGB 121 | Principles of Genetics and Population Genetics | 2+1 |
| AGB 211 | Principles of Animal Breeding including Avian | 1+1 |
| AGB 221 | Livestock Breeding Systems | 1+1 |
Facilities
A) Laboratory Facilities
1. A fully equipped research laboratory for carrying out cytogenetics work.
2. A fully furnished laboratory for conducting UG practicals.
3. Laboratory for biochemical polymorphism studies.
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B) Equipments available
1. Photomicroscope with automated and digital Camera suitable for dark
field, bright field, phase contrast and fluorescence microscopy
2. Refrigerated centrifuge
3. Electronic analytical balance
4. Electrophoresis system (horizontal and Vertical) with power pack suitable
for poly acrilamide and agarose gel electrophorosis
5. BOD incubator
6. Laminar air flow (Harizontal)
7. Trinocular modular research microscope with CCTV camera.
8. Ultra low deep freezer (-70 Deg. C)
9. All Quartz double distillation apparatus with water softner
10.Autoclave vertical
11.Hot air oven
12.Research centrifuges and Refrigerators
13.Digital pH meter with automatic temperature compensation
14.Slide projector
15.Two personal computers with Dot Matrix Printer, Inkjet Printer and Scanner.
C) Audio Visual Teaching aids available
1. Video cassettes on structure of chromosomes and genes
and the application of genetics to human welfare
2. Charts on cell division, structure of chromosomes, linkage and
different type of gene actions and on various other topics of
genetics and breeding
3. Slides on different stages on mitosis and meiosis
D) Computer Centre
The computer centre of the department is acting as the central
computer facility for the college which is catering the needs of
the staff, students and administration. Computer training is
provided to the students and office staff of the college.