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FACULTY OF MARINE SCIENCES

CENTRE OF ADVANCED STUDY IN MARINE BIOLOGY

The Centre of Advanced Study (CAS) in Marine Biology is a reputed Marine Institute in India which is actively engaged in teaching, research and extension activities in Marine Sciences. The advantage of the Centre is the ideal location and easy access to different biotopes such as estuary, mangrove, backwaters and coastal waters. Despite being located 12 Km. away from the main campus Annamalai University in a rural setting, the Centre made rapid strides in various facets of Marine Science. This Centre, the brain child of the Eminent Scientist (Late) Prof. R.V. Seshaiya, was established during 1957 as a field laboratory for the Department of Zoology, Annamalai University at Parangipettai. The status of a separate department to this station was conferred by the Annamalai University in 1961. In October 1963, this department was recognized for its outstanding research contribution by the University Grants Commission (UGC) as the Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Biology and the Commission continues to extend generous assistance till-date. The main laboratory building of this Centre was declared open by the first Chairman of UGC, Dr. C.D. Deshmukh. Right from the inception through the fledgling Marine Biological Station days, till now, this Centre has been the cynosure of the scientific eyes the world over.

  Considering the remarkable research contributions made, UGC identified and recognized this Centre for implementing COSIST Programme in 1987 besides the routine plan assistance upto XI plan period. In addition, the UGC also supported the Centre under SAP from 1984 to till date. The Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India established Environmental Information System (ENVIS) Centre during 1992, is one among the 76 Centres and assigned the Centre to document the present status of coastal biodiversity along the east coast of India. The Ministry of Earth Sciences (Formerly known as Department of Ocean Development), Government of India, established Ocean and Atmospheric Science & Technology Cell (OASTC) and based on the accomplishments the Cell has been upgraded as DOD-Centre of Excellence in Marine Biology during 2004. Further the Ministry of Science and Technology, New Delhi has identified the Centre for support in Level–1 category under the Funds for Improvement of Science and Technology infrastructure in Universities and higher educational institutions (FIST). The Department of Biotechnology is supporting the Centre for the conduct of a two year Post Graduate Course on “Marine Biotechnology” from 2002 to till date. The Centre has successfully completed more than 150 research projects and 48 research projects funded by various national and international funding agencies are in operation.
  Recognising the expertise and excellent scientific achievements of the Centre, the United Nations University having its Head Quarters in Tokyo signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Annamalai University to conduct Training Workshop on Methodologies for Assessing Biodiversity of Coastal Ecosystems from 2000 from trainees from developing Countries in Asia.
  The Central Instrumentation facility for all staff, scholars and students is equipped with major analytical instruments like ICP, HPLC, HPTLC, Microbial Identification system, GCMS, CHNS&O analyzer, Fluorescent Microscope, Elisa Reader, 2D Gel electrophoresis, Scintillation Counter, UV-VIS Spectrophotometer, Spectrofluorometer, High speed refrigeration centrifuges, Mercury analyzer, PCR, RT-PCR, Gel documentation system, freeze dryer, etc. Other facilities include Cell and tissue culture facility, Seawater circulation system, Marine Botany research laboratory, Plankton identification and culture facility, Aquaculture demonstration ponds, cage culture materials, Gene bank of rare mangrove species and all physical oceanographic field instruments and INCOIS potential fishing zone electronic display board. The library houses very good collection of text books (nearly 7,000) and more than 10,000 volumes of journals (both national and international) dealing with research in Marine Science. An excellent display and reference collections of authentically identified specimens of the flora and fauna of this area collected over a period of 40 years are maintained in the Museum. A two hundred capacity Air-conditioned full furnished auditorium fitted with 2 LCD projectors is available for conduct of meetings, Viva-voce examinations, symposia, seminars etc. A Seaworthy boat fitted with diesel engine is available for field collections. The Centre has access to broad band dedicated 2 mpbs internet connectivity with 75 terminals, colour copier and scanner. Abstracting services and E-journals are also available.
  In recognition of the academic accomplishments achieved, the University elevated this Centre as a separate FACULTY from the academic year 2010-2011.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES

  The Centre is offering diversified Academic Programmes (M.Sc.) such as Marine Biology & Oceanography, Coastal Aquaculture, Marine Biotechnology, Marine Food Technology, Marine Microbiology, Ocean Science & Technology, Marine Pharmacology and Marine Chemistry in the field of Marine Science.

ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION: M.Sc. Marine Biology & Oceanography: A Graduate Degree in Zoology / Botany / Plant Science & Technology / Plant Biology & Plant Biotechnology / Plant Science / Animal Science / Animal Science & Biotechnology / Advanced Zoology & Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Industrial Fish and Fisheries / Microbiology / Environmental Science as main and Chemistry as main and Zoology as ancillary with a minimum of 50% of marks in Part–III offered by the UGC recognized Universities / Academic Institutions.

M.Sc. Coastal Aquaculture: A Graduate Degree in Zoology / Botany / Plant Science & Technology / Plant Biology & Plant Biotechnology / Plant Science / Animal Science / Animal Science & Biotechnology / Advanced Zoology & Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Industrial Fish and Fisheries / Microbiology / Environmental Science as main and Chemistry as main and Zoology as ancillary or B.F.Sc., B.Sc. Agriculture with a minimum of 50% of marks in Part–III offered by the UGC recognized Universities/Academic Institutions M.Sc. Marine Biotechnology: A Graduate Degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry / Human Genetics / Applied Genetics / Microbiology / Industrial Microbiology / Industrial Fish and Fisheries / Agricultural Microbiology / Plant Science & Biotechnology / Animal Science & Biotechnology / Plant Biology & Plant Biotechnology / Plant Science / Animal Science with not less than 60% marks in Part–III offered by the UGC recognized Universities / Academic Institutions. M.Sc. Marine Food Technology: A Graduate Degree in Food Technology / Biochemistry / Human Genetics / Applied Genetics/ Microbiology/ Industrial Microbiology / Agricultural Microbiology/ Biotechnology / Plant Science & Biotechnology / Animal Science & Biotechnology / Plant Biology & Plant Biotechnology / Plant Science / Animal Science / Industrial Fish and Fisheries / Aquaculture / B.F.Sc. with not less than 55% marks in Part–III offered by the UGC recognized Universities/ Academic Institutions. M.Sc. Marine Microbiology: A Graduate Degree in Microbiology / Industrial Microbiology / Agricultural Microbiology / Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Human Genetics / Applied Genetics / Plant Science & Biotechnology / Animal Science & Biotechnology / Plant Biology & Plant Biotechnology / Plant Science / Animal Science / Food Technology / Industrial Fish and Fisheries / Aquaculture / B.F.Sc. offered by the UGC recognized Universities/ Academic Institutions. M.Sc. Marine Pharmacology: A Graduate Degree in Pharmacy / Biochemistry /Human Genetics/ Applied Genetics / Microbiology / Industrial Microbiology / Agricultural Microbiology / Biotechnology / Plant Science & Biotechnology / Botany /Animal Science & Biotechnology / Zoology / Chemistry / Plant Biology & Plant Biotechnology / Plant Science / Animal Science with not less than 55% of marks in Part–III by the UGC recognized Universities / Academic Institutions. M.Sc. Marine Chemistry: A Graduate Degree in Chemistry as main subject or Zoology / Animal Science & Biotechnology / Plant Science & Biotechnology / Physics / Biochemistry / Microbiology / B.Sc. Geology as the main subject with Chemistry as ancillary subject with not less than 55% of marks in the main and ancillary subjects offered by Academic Institutions / Universities recognized by the UGC. N.B. In case of SC/ST candidates a pass is the minimum for all Programmes. Method of Selection: (All P.G.Programmes) Candidates will be selected based on the marks obtained in Part–III and the marks obtained in the interview. The qualifying examinations marks under the Part-III will be reduced to 200 and the marks obtained by the candidates at the interview out of 30 marks will be added. The date of interview will be announced later to all the eligible candidates by post. The normal semester period are;

    Odd semester: July to November (90 working days)
    Even semester: December to April (90 working days)
    Medium of Instruction: English

Duration: Two academic years – Full time – July to April Semesters: An academic year is divided into two semesters, (i.e.) odd semester and even semester Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)

  The Choice Based Credit System was introduced from the year 1999–2000. The Post-graduate programmes offered by this faculty are four semester programmes that would lead to the Post graduate degree in the respective subjects. These programmes offer a package of certain courses and some elective courses that allow for effective interaction among students from different disciplines. The novelty of the programmes consists in the inter-disciplinary curriculum with a pronounced accent on frontier areas of knowledge. Under this system, the programme comprises several courses which are referred to in terms of the credits they are worth, and the grading of students according to their performances.

Structure of the Programme The Master’s Programme will consist of i. Core courses which are compulsory for all students ii. The students can choose elective courses from the programmes approved in other departments of the same Faculty and from the Faculties of Science, Indian Languages, and Education. iii. Elective subjects are allotted after counseling, by a committee consisting of the Heads of the Departments under the Chairmanship of the Dean. iv. Dissertation/ Project work / Practical training / Field work, which can be done in an organization, Government, Industry, Firm, Public Enterprise, etc., approved by the department concerned. v. All the ten faculties enjoy a reputation across the country for their distinguished record of effective teaching at the higher level, continuing research and manpower yield.

  Reservation of Seats Reservation of seats for candidates belonging to ST / SC / MBC / BC / OC communities will be made as per rules and regulations of the Government of Tamil Nadu. Among the above reservations, 3% seats have been included for differently abled persons as per norms laid down by Government.

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