Environmental Science

Overview

About the Department

About the Department

The Department of Environmental Science was established in 2001 in association with the Department of Zoology with the objective to address local, national and international environmental problems by educating future generations about the issues and nurturing best environmental practices by preaching, practising and therefore serving generations to come. The Department offers Master and Doctoral programme in Environmental Science. In the year 2010, the post-graduation course in Environmental Science was regularized by the Government of Kerala and by February 2012, four permanent teaching faculties were appointed accordingly. From the next academic year onwards (June, 2012), the Department is bifurcated from Zoology Department as a new Post Graduate Department of Environmental Sciences.

As a relevant subject for the economic and well-being of human society, we can proudly say that the department is doing commendable activities to achieve maximum pass percentage with distinction and to enlighten all the students in the college about the importance of protection and conservation of our natural resources and consequences of unsustainable activities and indiscriminate release of pollutants. As an extension activity, we are doing consultancy services in water and wastewater management and there is a Water and Wastewater Testing Laboratory approved by Kerala State Pollution Control Board working in the Department since 2005, which was then upgraded to commercial category in 2013.

The core emphasis of the department is on Environmental Chemistry, Ecology, Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Environmental Biotechnology and Microbiology, Environmental Impact Assessment, and Environmental Engineering. Recurring ranks and recognition is the prime highlight of the department with efficient faculties excel in various fields.

Department of Environmental Science envisages imparting and gaining knowledge for holistic understanding of the environment and help develop leadership to build a sustainable, environment- friendly world.

The college is located near Southern Western Ghats; considering the geographical location, social setup, proximity to ecologically sensitive areas, and global scenario. Environmental Science opted for the post- graduate level course of this College. As a relevant subject for the economic and well-being of human society, we can proudly say that the Department is doing commendable activities to achieve maximum pass percentage with distinction and to enlighten all the students in the college about the importance of protection and conservation of our natural resources and consequences of unsustainable activities and indiscriminate release of pollutants. As an extension activity, we are doing consultancy services in water and wastewater management and there is a Water and Wastewater Testing Laboratory approved by Kerala State Pollution Control Board working in the Department since 2005, which was then upgraded to commercial category in 2013.

VISION

To develop appropriate technology and skilled human resource for conservation of nature, prevention of pollution and sustainable utilisation of natural resources for development.

MISSION

Facilitate human resource development in environment through education and research.
Establish advanced facilities for promotion of research and sustainable technology development
Impart training to personnel from Government / NGOs / Industries / Institutions as well as to the general public.
Undertake consultancy projects in environmental management, EIA, RS and GIS.

Eligibility for Admissions

B. Sc. Degree in any one of (Botany / Zoology / Chemistry / Environmental Science / Microbiology / Environment Management / Biotechnology /Biochemistry / Agriculture / Horticulture / Forestry / any branch of Life Science/Geology/Geography) or an equivalent examination Environmental branch with an aggregate of 55% marks in the optional subjects. PG Department of Environmental Science and Management is a multidisciplinary course that commenced in June – July under the affiliation of Kerala University. We have successfully completed 21 batches of students. Many of our students have completed their M Phil and Ph. D, and many of them are placed in esteemed institutions. Our department is committed to producing professionally qualified students in their areas of interest. Faculties from the National level and international institutions are rendering classes on different aspects and subjects of utmost importance as part of seminars and MoU. Being a multidisciplinary course, our students have to take part in a number of field activities, paying visits to Ecologically Sensitive Areas and Industries, micro and macro projects during their curriculum.

The department envisages doing transformative and innovative research in the interdisciplinary fields of environmental science and technology. The department would, in the time to come, align and work towards sustainable development goals of the nation. The faculty have diverse research interests and are well-known scientists in their field of interest with international exposure and acclaim. The core emphasis of the department is on Environmental Chemistry, Ecology, Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Environmental Biotechnology and Microbiology, Environmental Impact Assessment, and Environmental Engineering.

The faculty practice novel teaching methods and assess students based on their overall development. The department thrives to organize regular field-work, co-curricular, and extension activities to give students a holistic exposure. The faculty encourage students to take up opportunities in their sector of interest, giving equal and special emphasis to each of the various options available to the students of Environmental Science. The students can also advantage of various associations and organizations which operate out of the department like Placement Cell

Program

M.Sc Environmental Science (Revised Syllabus)

Ph.D Environmental Science (Ph.D Programme - Coursework Programme Structure)

Add-on Course – Hands on Training in Environmental Sample Analysis – Course Duration 30 hrs

Facilities

Advanced Research Centre- Advanced Research Centre in Environmental Science under the faculty of applied science and technology, University of Kerala.
Water quality testing lab - Commercial Licensed Laboratory of Kerala State Pollution Control Board
Advanced laboratory - Laboratory with sophisticated pieces of equipments
Department library – Reference books and Journals available in the department library

Laboratory facilities

Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer
Sound level meter
Orbital / Rotary Shaker – CE Marked Water Distillation System – Mono Quartz
Rectangular Laboratory Hot Plate
Automatic COD Digestion System
Visible Spectrophotometer
Thermal Cycler (PCR)
Water Distillation System – Mono Quartz
UV Visible spectrometer-PC based
Centrifuge Remi PR-24
Eutech Multiparameter equipment for pH, Conductivity, TDS, and Salinity-PC 2700
Digital Colony counter for Bacteriology
Nephelometer
Distilled water plant
Flame photometer
Bacteriological Incubator
Olympus camera mount microscope-CX21i
Colorimeter
Stereoscope

Student strength

M. Sc. First Year - 13 Nos.

M. Sc. Second Year - 13 Nos.

Rank holders

Batch	Name of Candidate	Rank
2001 – 03	Jayesh George	II
2001 – 03	Biju G. Kurup	III
2002 – 04	Jancy K. Thomas	IV
2003 – 05	Nisha Rani	I
2003 – 05	Jibu Alex	II
2004 – 06	Suchitra R.	II

2005 – 07	Athira G.P.	I
2006 – 08	Aswathy S.	II
2006 – 08	Keerthi A.T.	III
2007 – 09	Sabitha Soman	I
2007 – 09	Chitra S.	III
2009 – 11	Meenu V.	I
2009 – 11	Jyothi Ram P.K.	II
2009 – 11	Dhanuja P.A.	III
2010 – 12	Sarika Nandan	II
2010 – 12	Revathy S.S.	III
2011 – 13	Sheebamol B.S.	I
2011 – 13	Shari S. Pillai	II
2011 – 13	Sharika R. Nair	III
2012 – 14	Bhagyalekshmi C.L.	II
2012 – 14	Rincy A.	III
2013 – 15	Anupama J. P.	II
2014 – 16	Harsha Mohan	I
2014 – 16	Asna Nujum	II
2015 – 17	Shimi S S	I
2015 – 17	Nivedi S Mohan	II
2016 – 18	Arunima R	III
2017 – 19	Megha S Dev	II
2017 – 19	Anupama P	III
2018 – 20	Akshara S A	II
2019 – 21	Aswathi Kunjumon	I
2019 – 21	Aiswarya V	II
2019 – 21	Neethu S	III

Notable Alumni

No.	Name	Year of Study	Current Position	Organization
1.	Biju. G	2001 – 2003	Laboratory Assistant	Department of Health
2.	Dr. Brilliant Ranjan	2001 – 2003	Assistant Professor	St. John’s College Anchal

3.	Dr. Kaladevi	2001 – 2003	Assistant Professor	St. John’s College Anchal
4.	Jayesh George	2001 – 2003	High School Assistant	Vivekanada High School Arkkannoor
5.	Sudheer M	2001 – 2003	Technical Assistant	C-DAC Trivandrum
6.	Dr. Anila George	2002 – 2004	Assistant Professor	St. John’s College Anchal
7.	Dr. Alexander T	2002 – 2004	Assistant Professor	St. John’s College Anchal
8.	Jesna Sha	2002 – 2004		BEVCO
9.	Bijoy	2002 - 2004	Secretory	Local Self Government
10.	Divya	2002 - 2004	High School Assistant	GHSS, Venjaranmood
11.	Junaid	2010 - 12	Wetland Specialist	DOECC, Department of Climate Change
12.	Darmanandan.L	2011 -13		KFRI
13.	Najila Shabeer	2013 – 15	Environment Engineer	Muscat Project and Environmental Service IIC
14.	Saranya Prasad	2015-17	GIS Analyst	WIPRO, Trivandrum
15.	Naveena Isak	2015-17	Secretariate Assistant	Secretariate Trivandrum
16.	Saranya Prasad	2015-17	Project Fellow	Kerala Land Use Board
17.	Soorya	2016 - 18	UP Assistant	S N UPS Thevalakkadu
18.	Soorya M S	2016 - 18	District Coordinator	Navakeralam Karmapadhathi – 2 Thiruvananthapuram
19.	Aparna S. Raj	2019 - 21	Young Professional	Navakeralam Karmapadhathi – 2 Thiruvananthapuram
20.	Veena Raj	2017 - 19	UP Assistant	UP School Arippa
21.	Aparna S	2017 - 19	Resource Person	Haritha Kerala Mission
22	Mekha S Dev	2017 - 19	Academic Councillor	Sree Narayana Open University
23	Neethu Ashok O	2019 - 21	Project Associate	Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA) Pandalam Municipality
24.	Sruthi Suresh	2020-22	Project Associate	Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA) Adoor Municipality
25.	Greeshma Gireesh	2020 - 22	Intern	Navakeralam Karmapadhathi – 2 Thiruvananthapuram

Morvin Mathew

2020 - 22

Environmental Technician

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