DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY

  1. Name of the department: BOTANY
  2. Year of Establishment: 1978
  3. Names of Programmes offered: B.Sc,
  • B. Sc., (BZC)   – Botany, Zoology, Chemistry

Staff Details

 

Dr.K.Srilakshmi

 LECTURER-INCHARGE​

The SVKP & Dr. KS Raju Arts & Science College has been started in the year 1974 at Penugonda, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh with graduate level courses, later introduced several post-graduate level courses like MBA, MCA , P.G. Department of Zoology , P.G Department of Biotechnology and P.G. Department of Botany is the latest P.G. course which is introduced in July 2006 as part of the U.G. Botany.Due to the tremendous response by the student and demand management had been decided to start the M.Sc (Botany) course in this campus, in and around the province no colleges offering P.G. level. The department has spacious accommodation furnished with well-equipped laboratories  and department library to meet all the requirements of higher learning of its students.The department has earned the status of a model faculty of its kind in the entire Andhra University area with its high academic standards,  faculty members are doctoral degree holders from  Indian prestigious educational institution NCERT ( National Council for Education and Research) and best infrastructure facilities, congenial atmosphere and systematic approach of teaching and learning. It is not an embellishment to say that it is the liberal funding and best managerial organization enable the department to be what it is today even established in very recently.

Even though the department is contributing its share of promoting and motivating research activities in the campus and trying to establish Model Department in both research and teaching. Most of the students from telugu medium, rural and economically weaker section of the society. Even in these challenging circumstances the department is striving to keep pace with those advanced courses by imparting quality education.

The department has been trying to work with sincere zeal by faculty even it’s a self-financed course and going to introduce the certificate courses and render services with the following concepts of future need in education in the field of life sciences.

Providing additional curriculum related to biotechnology ,bioinformatics and Aeromatic  as tool for multiplying the quality out put of the basic necessities towards achieving and securing the overall welfare of the students.

DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS

  1. Present scenario and the unique nature of the surrounding environment the revised syllabus to suit the present day need by inserting additional inputs with student centered
  2. Thought provoking teaching aids with modern gadgets
  3. Modular courses content
  4. Intensive field work collections of local pond to know about the area and familiar for the distribution and patterns
  5. Well equipped laboratory
  6. The department included the following in curriculum to inspire the endeavors of the merit students in their academic pursuit.
  7. Student seminars
  8. Compilation of literature related to important topics from reference books
  9. Study project works under the guidance of staff members with research experience
  10. Provide recent trends in life sciences

The department aims at promoting post-graduation education with distinctive features that could fill the needs and requirements of various organizations in a global competitive environment.

OUR VISION

The vision of the department is to think big and to achieve the same with the hard work of the faculty and students, as told by his highness Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the President of India.

OBJECTIVES

  • Predict future trends in the life sciences and train the students to meet them with best     teaching methods
  • To Create spirit, initiation and drive in students for rapid growth
  • To take an advantage of expert’s articles on concept development and problem solving
  • To build confidence by conducting self tests and by making to study success stories of eminent persons of life sciences

Planning more infrastructure with the co-operation of management to develop the department as a model department in the Andhra University region.

Our Shared Values for Accomplishment

  • Student – Teaching relationship
  • Student focus
  • Positive Thinking
  • Co-operative learning

Focus and introduce the research applications on students.

Achievements 

  • Museum with rare collection.
  • Campus Biodiversity.
  • Herbal garden with endangered species.
Name
Qualification
Designation
Specialization
Profile
K. Sasi Kumar
M.A., M.Phil.,
Selection Grade Lecturer
Twentieth Century  English Literature
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P.Y. Krupavaram
M. A.,
Senior Lecturer
Twentieth Century  English Literature
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P. Malleswari
M.A., B.Ed.
Lecturer
Literary Criticism
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Publication per faculty :
  1. Sasi Kumar – 03
 Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international) by faculty and students : National – 2, International – 01
  1. A paper on “Communication Skills” was published in National Research Journal- Voice by Department of English, BN College, Dhubri, Assam in 2011 with ISSN : 22309934
  2. A paper on “Dalit Women’s Writing : A new voice of Anger” was published in National Research Journal – Voice by Department of English, BN College, Dhubri, Assam in 2015 with ISSN : 22309934.
  3. International Journal of Academic Research, Vol.3, Issue 10 (4), October, 2016 with impact factor 4.535
  • Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers : 01
  1. A paper on “Nihilistic Philosophy in John Barth’s Early Novels – A study” was published in ‘Transculturalism-A critique’ with ISBN:978-8192211-6-8, Dhubri, Assam in 2012.
P.Y. Krupavaram – 04
  • Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international) by faculty and students : International – 04
  1. A paper on “A wonderful detective writer” was published in International Journal of Academic Research, Vol.1, Issue 3 (1), September, 2014
  2. A paper on “Behind the success of Harry Potter” was published in International Journal of Academic Research, Vol.2, Issue 2 (1), April – June, 2015
  3. A paper on “Methods of Teaching English” was published in International Journal of Academic Research, Vol.2, Issue 4 (7), October – December, 2015 with impact factor 3.075
  4. A paper on “Poverty and Human Rights” was published in International Journal of Academic Research, Vol.3, Issue 10 (4), October, 2016 with impact factor 4.535
 Malleswari – 01
 Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international) by faculty and students : International – 01
  1. International Journal of Academic Research, Vol.3, Issue 10 (4), October, 2016 with impact factor 4.535
  • National : The department of English in collaboration with Social Sciences organized a two day UGC sponsored national seminar on “Human Rights Education : Perspectives and Prospects” on 20th & 21st August, 2016.
  • The Department of English conducted essay writing competition to UG students in district level TST – 2016 (Talent Search Test) organised by IQAC in collaboration with District Resource Centre (DRC), West Godavari District on 11-11-2016 on the eve of National Education Day.

K.Sasi Kumar

  • Attended a One Day National Workshop on “Outcome based Education (OBE)- Possibilities and Challenges” on 22-11-2019 held at Akkineni Naggeswara Rao College, Gudivada
  •  Attended a UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Role of IQAC Towards Quality Enhancement and sustenance from NAAC Perspective” in Collaboration with NAAC, Bengaluru from 29-11-2019 to 30-11-2019 at Government Arts College (A) Rajahmundry
  • Attended a 7-Day Teacher Training Programme (FDP) on “Usage of ICT in Teaching Learning Process” held at MVN JS & RVR College of Arts and Science, Malikipuram EGDt from 02-12-2019 to 09-12-2019.
  • Attended a Two Day International Seminar on “Social, Ethical& Cultural Values as Depicted in Drama” held at Sri YN College(A) Narsapur from 13-12-2019 to 14-12-2019.
  • Attended a Two day National Workshop on “Quality Assessment Sustenance and enhancement-A journey with NAAC” from 27-02-2019 to 28-02-2019 held at Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Govt. Arts College,Yanam.
  •  Attended a UGC sponsored two day national Seminar on “Decoloniosation of English content in higher education” on 22nd and 23rd February, 2019 held at P R Govt. College, Kakinada.
  • Attended a national seminar on “P VSunil Kumar Lietrature-A Perspective” on 2nd and 3rd February 2019 held at SVKP & Dr. K S Raju Arts & Science College, Penugonda.
  • Attended a three day regional level interactive workshop on “ English Reading and writing skills for English and non-English fatuity” held at SCIM Govt Degree college Tanuku from 09-11-2017 to 11-11-2017.
  • Attended a Two Day National Seminar on “Ambedkar and Indian democracy” on 30th & 31st March,2017 at SKSD Mahila kalasala College, Tanuku in Colloboration with centre for Ambedkar studies, University of Hyderabad and AUPG Centre ,Tadepalligudem.
  • Attended a one day interactive workshop on “Undergraduate English Language Teaching: Intervening Methods and Techniques” held on 16th December, 2016 at Adikavi Nannaya University, Rajamahendravaram.
  • Attended a UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Human Rights Education : Perspectives and Prospects” on 20th & 21st August 2016 at S.V.K.P & Dr.K.S. Raju Arts & Science College, Penugonda.
  • Attended a UGC Sponsored Teacher Orientation and Retraining Programme from 25-07-2016 to 01-08-2016 at S.K.S.D Mahila Kalasala, UG and PG (Autonomous), Tanuku.
  • Attended a one day UGC State level Seminar on “Shakespearean Play and its Universality” on 9th February, 2016 at Ideal College of Arts and Sciences, Kakinada.
  • Attended a National Seminar on “Portrait of Child in Literature” on 9th & 10th October, 2015 at M.V.N.J.S & R.V.R. College of Arts & Science, Malikipuram.
  • Attended a National Seminar on “Writers of Godavari Districts- Literature” on 19th & 20th September, 2015 at S.V.K.P & Dr.K.S. Raju Arts & Science College, Penugonda.
  • Attended a workshop on “Maximising the Class room Experience through teacher development on 24th & 25th August, 2015 at A.B.N & P.R.R College of Science, Kovvur.
  • Attended a National Seminar on “Mother Tongue Vs English” on 10th and 11th December, 2014 at K.G.R.L College (A) & PG Courses, Bhimavaram.
  • Attended a UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “English Language Teaching in India: Toward the Elimination of the Inability to Speak and Write Effectively, a Research Perspective” on 28th & 29th November, 2014 at Sri Velagapudi Ramakrishna Memorial College, Nagaram, Guntur Dist.
  • Attended a two day UGC Sponsored National Workshop on “Communication Skills with Special Reference to Presentation Techniques” on 16th & 17th February, 2013 at Ideal College of Arts & Sciences (A), Kakinada.
  • Attended a UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Communication Skills- Need of the Community” on 25th &26th August, 2012 at S.K.B.R. College, Amalapuram.

P.Y.Krupavaram

  • Attended a One Day National Workshop on “Outcome based Education (OBE)- Possibilities and Challenges” on 22-11-2019 held at Akkineni Naggeswara Rao College, Gudivada
  • Attended a Two day National Seminar on “An impact of Developmental Programmes for social Transformation of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes” from 29-11-2019 to 30-11-2019 held at Kakaraparthi Bhavanarayana College, Vijayawada
  •  Attended a UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Role of IQAC Towards Quality Enhancement and sustenance from NAAC Perspective” in Collaboration with NAAC, Bengaluru from 29-11-2019 to 30-11-2019 at Government Arts College (A) Rajahmundry
  • Attended a 7-Day Teacher Training Programme (FDP) on “Usage of ICT in Teaching Learning Process” held at MVN JS & RVR College of Arts and Science, Malikipuram EGDt from 02-12-2019 to 09-12-2019.
  • Attended a Two Day International Seminar on “Social, Ethical& Cultural Values as Depicted in Drama” held at Sri YN College(A) Narsapur from 13-12-2019 to 14-12-2019.
  • Attended a Two day National Workshop on “Quality Assessment Sustenance and enhancement-A journey with NAAC” from 27-02-2019 to 28-02-2019 held at Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Govt. Arts College,Yanam.
  •   Attended a UGC sponsored two day national Seminar on “Decoloniosation of English content in higher education” on 22nd and 23rd February, 2019 held at P R Govt. College, Kakinada.
  •  Attended a national seminar on “P VSunil Kumar Lietrature-A Perspective” on 2nd and 3rd February 2019 held at SVKP & Dr. K S Raju Arts & Science College, Penugonda.
  • Attended a three day regional level interactive workshop on “ English Reading and writing skills for English and non-English fatuity” held at SCIM Govt Degree college Tanuku from 09-11-2017 to 11-11-2017.
  • Attended a Two Day National Seminar on “Ambedkar and Indian democracy” on 30th & 31st March,2017 at SKSD Mahila kalasala College, Tanuku in Colloboration with  centre for Ambedkar studies, University of Hyderabad and AUPG Centre ,Tadepalligudem.
  • Attended a one day interactive workshop on “Undergraduate English Language Teaching : Intervening Methods and Techniques” held on 16th December, 2016 at Adikavi Nannaya University, Rajamahendravaram.
  • Attended a UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Human Rights Education : Perspectives and Prospects” on 20th & 21st August 2016 at S.V.K.P & Dr.K.S. Raju Arts & Science College, Penugonda.
  • Attended a UGC Sponsored Teacher Orientation and Re-training Programme from 25-7-2016 to 01-08-2016 at S.K.S.D. Mahila Kalasala, UG and PG (Autonomous), Tanuku.
  • Attended a one day UGC State level Seminar on “Shakespearean Play and its Universality” on 9th February, 2016 at Ideal College of Arts and Sciences, Kakinada.
  • Attended a National Seminar on “Portrait of Child in Literature” on 9th & 10th October, 2015 at M.V.N.J.S & R.V.R. College of Arts & Science, Malikipuram.
  • Attended a National Seminar on “Writers of Godavari Districts – Literature” on 19th & 20th September, 2015 at S.V.K.P & Dr.K.S. Raju Arts & Science College, Penugonda.
  • Attended a workshop on “Maximising the Class room Experience through teacher development on 24th & 25th August, 2015 at A.B.N & P.R.R College of Science, Kovvur.
  • Attended a one day Regional workshop on “Development of student support services” on 28th February, 2015 at School of Distance Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.
  • Attended a one day Regional workshop on “Development of student support services” on 10th January, 2015 at School of Distance Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.
  • Attended a National Seminar on “Mother Tongue Vs English” on 10th & 11th December, 2014 at K.G.R.L College (A) & PG Courses, Bhimavaram.
  • Attended a UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “English Language Teaching in India: Toward the Elimination of the Inability to Speak          and Write Effectively, a Research Perspective” on 28th & 29th             November, 2014 at Sri Velagapudi Ramakrishna Memorial College, Nagaram, Guntur Dist.
  • Attended a National workshop on “Technology and Student Support Services-Role of Study Centre Personnel” on 21st & 22nd June, 2014 at School of Distance Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.
  • Attended a two day National workshop on “Quality Assurance in Distance Education – the Role of Study Centers” on 23rd and 24th March, 2013.
  • Attended a two day UGC Sponsored National Workshop on “Communication Skills with Special Reference to Presentation Techniques” on 16th & 17th February, 2013 at Ideal College of Arts & Sciences (A), Kakinada.
  • Attended a UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Communication Skills – Need of the Community” on 25th &26th August, 2012 at S.K.B.R. College, Amalapuram.

P.Malleswari :

  • Attended a One Day National Workshop on “Outcome based Education (OBE)- Possibilities and Challenges” on 22-11-2019 held at Akkineni Naggeswara Rao College, Gudivada
  •  Attended a 7-Day Teacher Training Programme (FDP) on “Usage of ICT in Teaching Learning Process” held at MVN JS & RVR College of Arts and Science, Malikipuram EGDt from 02-12-2019 to 09-12-2019.
  • Attended a Two Day International Seminar on “Social, Ethical& Cultural Values as Depicted in Drama” held at Sri YN College(A) Narsapur from 13-12-2019 to 14-12-2019.
  •  Attended a UGC sponsored two day national Seminar on “Decoloniosation of English content in higher education” on 22nd and 23rd February, 2019 held at P R Govt. College, Kakinada.
  •  Attended a national seminar on “P VSunil Kumar Lietrature-A Perspective” on 2nd and 3rd February 2019 held at SVKP & Dr. K S Raju Arts & Science College, Penugonda.
  • Attended a three day regional level interactive workshop on “ English Reading and writing skills for English and non-English fatuity” held at SCIM Govt Degree college Tanuku from 09-11-2017 to 11-11-2017.
  • Attended a one day interactive workshop on “Undergraduate English     Language Teaching: Intervening Methods and Techniques” held on 16th,      December, 2016 at Adikavi Nannaya University, Rajamahendravaram.
  • Attended a UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Human Rights Education : Perspectives and Prospects” on 20th & 21st August 2016 at S.V.K.P & Dr.K.S. Raju Arts & Science College, Penugonda.
  • Attended a one day UGC State level Seminar on “Shakespearean Play and its Universality” on 9th February, 2016 at Ideal College of Arts and Sciences, Kakinada.
  • Attended a National Seminar on “Portrait of Child in Literature” on 9th & 10th October, 2015 at M.V.N.J.S & R.V.R. College of Arts & Science, Malikipuram.
  • Attended a National Seminar on “Writers of Godavari Districts- Literature” on 19th & 20th September, 2015 at S.V.K.P & Dr.K.S. Raju Arts & Science College, Penugonda.
  • Attended a National Seminar on “Mother Tongue Vs English” on 10th & 11th December, 2014 at K.G.R.L College (A) & PG Courses, Bhimavaram.
  • Attended a two day UGC Sponsored National Workshop on “Communication Skills with Special Reference to Presentation Techniques” on 16th & 17th February, 2013 at Ideal College of Arts & Sciences (A), Kakinada.
  • Attended a UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Communication Skills- Need of the Community” on 25th &26th August, 2012 at S.K.B.R. College, Amalapuram.

Sl. No.

Academic Year

Name of the Course / Programme

(refer question no. 4)

Applications received

Selected

Enrolled

Pass Percentage

*M

*F

1.

2011–12

I B.A., B.Sc., & B.Com.,

433

433

243

190

58.39%

  

II B.A., B.Sc., & B.Com.,

431

431

242

189

64.35%

2.

2012–13

I B.A., B.Sc., & B.Com.,

461

461

253

208

67.82%

  

II B.A., B.Sc., & B.Com.,

418

418

235

183

71.32%

3.

2013–14

I B.A., B.Sc., & B.Com.,

490

490

294

196

71.40%

  

II B.A., B.Sc., & B.Com.,

432

432

230

202

73.08%

4.

2014–15

I B.A., B.Sc., & B.Com.,

529

529

310

219

85.28%

  

II B.A., B.Sc., & B.Com.,

462

462

270

192

85.86%

5.

2015–16

I B.A., B.Sc., & B.Com.,

497

497

251

246

93.02%

  

II B.A., B.Sc., & B.Com.,

506

506

294

212

85.33%

Year

Appeared

Passed

Pass %

2011-2012

419

311

74

2012-2013

437

339

76

2013-2014

444

317

71

2014-2015

489

417

85

2015-2016 (1st Sem.)

462

316

68

2015-2016 (2nd Sem.)

430

400

93

2015-2016 (3rd  Sem.)

394

330

84

2016-2017 (1st Sem.)

539

474

88

2016-2017 (2nd  Sem.)

510

418

82

2016-2017 (3rd  Sem.)

394

330

84

2017-2018 (1st Sem.)

509

439

86

2017-2018 (2nd  Sem.)

509

377

74

2017-2018 (3rd Sem.)

478

459

96

2018-2019 (1st  Sem.)

559

487

87

2018-2019 (2nd Sem.)

543

461

85

2018-2019 (3rd Sem.)

469

406

86

2019-2020 (1st Sem.)

680

671

99

2019-2020 (2nd Sem.)

650

592

91

2019-2020 (3rd Sem.)

526

485

92

  • Participated in all phases of Janma Bhoomi Programmes
  • AIDS Awareness Programmes
  • Clean & Green Programme and Swachh Bharat
  • Participated in Vanam-Manam Programme
  • Conducted Training classes in English for Teaching & Non-Teaching staff of the college
  • The Faculty offers consultancy to the local School Teachers and junior college lecturers
  • Teaching Grammar and Phonetics in Local Schools.
  • Providing Material / Guidance to students appearing for competitive exams / M. A., English / AUCET / ICET / EDCET.

Sl. No.

Name and Designation

Date

Topic

1.

Sri Y. N. Sanjeeva Rao, Retd. Principal S.V.K.P & Dr. K. S. Raju Arts & Science College, Penugonda

12-09-2011

English and Communication Skills

2.

Smt.A. Rani, Lecturer in English, ABN & PRR College, Kovvur

21-12-2012

Spoken English

3.

Smt.S. Usha Rani, Lecturer in English, SKSD Mahila Kalasala, Tanuku

20-12-2013

Phonetics

4.

Sri T.S. Rajesh, Lecturer in English (Rtd.), SKBR College, Amalapuram

08-01-2014

Effective Communication

5.

Sri M. Sunil Gavaskar, Director, Pragna Educational Society, Jangareddigudem

10-09-2014

Communication Skills and Memory Techniques

6.

Sri V.V. Subba Rao, Lecturer in English, SMBTAV & SN Degree College, Veeravasaram

30-09-2015

Communication Skills

7.

Sri B.P. Jaganadha Rao, Professor in English (Rtd.), Osmania University, Hyderabad

06-02-2016

Communication Skills

Strengths:

  • Well experienced and highly qualified faculty
  • Well equipped Language Lab with 30 Computers with internet facility.
  • Department Library with 200 books

 Weaknesses :

  • Students of rural background with poor communication skills

 Opportunities:

  • To flourish in Multi National Software Companies with good communication skills, English is essential.
  • Ever since there has been an increasing demand for English teachers and English lecturers in public and private institutions.
  • English is a part in almost all competitive examinations.
  • Proficiency in English is an advantage to the translators.

 Challenges:

  • To empower academically backward students and avoid the dropouts.
  • To develop the fluency in English as most of the students are with rural background.

 

 To organize national level seminars / workshops with the assistance of UGC, New Delhi.

  • To engage classes on Grammar and Phonetics to the local schools.