DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY Name of the department: BOTANYYear of Establishment: 1978Names of Programmes offered: B.Sc,B. Sc., (BZC) – Botany, Zoology, Chemistry infrastructure Staff Details Dr.K.Srilakshmi LECTURER-INCHARGE ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT 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 HIGHLIGHTSPresent scenario and the unique nature of the surrounding environment the revised syllabus to suit the present day need by inserting additional inputs with student centeredThought provoking teaching aids with modern gadgetsModular courses contentIntensive field work collections of local pond to know about the area and familiar for the distribution and patternsWell equipped laboratoryThe department included the following in curriculum to inspire the endeavors of the merit students in their academic pursuit.Student seminarsCompilation of literature related to important topics from reference booksStudy project works under the guidance of staff members with research experienceProvide recent trends in life sciencesThe 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 VISIONThe 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.OBJECTIVESPredict future trends in the life sciences and train the students to meet them with best teaching methodsTo Create spirit, initiation and drive in students for rapid growthTo take an advantage of expert’s articles on concept development and problem solvingTo build confidence by conducting self tests and by making to study success stories of eminent persons of life sciencesPlanning 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 AccomplishmentStudent – Teaching relationshipStudent focusPositive ThinkingCo-operative learningFocus and introduce the research applications on students.Achievements Museum with rare collection.Campus Biodiversity.Herbal garden with endangered species. STAFF PROFILE NameQualificationDesignationSpecializationProfileK. Sasi KumarM.A., M.Phil.,Selection Grade LecturerTwentieth Century English LiteratureView Profile P.Y. KrupavaramM. A.,Senior LecturerTwentieth Century English LiteratureView Profile P. MalleswariM.A., B.Ed.LecturerLiterary CriticismView Profile Publications Publication per faculty : Sasi Kumar – 03 Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international) by faculty and students : National – 2, International – 01A paper on “Communication Skills” was published in National Research Journal- Voice by Department of English, BN College, Dhubri, Assam in 2011 with ISSN : 22309934A 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.International Journal of Academic Research, Vol.3, Issue 10 (4), October, 2016 with impact factor 4.535Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers : 01A 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 – 04A paper on “A wonderful detective writer” was published in International Journal of Academic Research, Vol.1, Issue 3 (1), September, 2014A paper on “Behind the success of Harry Potter” was published in International Journal of Academic Research, Vol.2, Issue 2 (1), April – June, 2015A 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 3.075A 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 – 01International Journal of Academic Research, Vol.3, Issue 10 (4), October, 2016 with impact factor 4.535 Seminars/Conferences/Workshops organized 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. Seminars/Conferences/Workshops Attended K.Sasi KumarAttended 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) RajahmundryAttended 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.KrupavaramAttended a One Day National Workshop on “Outcome based Education (OBE)- Possibilities and Challenges” on 22-11-2019 held at Akkineni Naggeswara Rao College, GudivadaAttended 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) RajahmundryAttended 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. Student Strength Programme Wise Sl. No.Academic YearName of the Course / Programme(refer question no. 4)Applications receivedSelectedEnrolledPass Percentage*M*F1.2011–12I B.A., B.Sc., & B.Com.,43343324319058.39% II B.A., B.Sc., & B.Com.,43143124218964.35%2.2012–13I B.A., B.Sc., & B.Com.,46146125320867.82% II B.A., B.Sc., & B.Com.,41841823518371.32%3.2013–14I B.A., B.Sc., & B.Com.,49049029419671.40% II B.A., B.Sc., & B.Com.,43243223020273.08%4.2014–15I B.A., B.Sc., & B.Com.,52952931021985.28% II B.A., B.Sc., & B.Com.,46246227019285.86%5.2015–16I B.A., B.Sc., & B.Com.,49749725124693.02% II B.A., B.Sc., & B.Com.,50650629421285.33% Result Analysis YearAppearedPassedPass %2011-2012419311742012-2013437339762013-2014444317712014-2015489417852015-2016 (1st Sem.)462316682015-2016 (2nd Sem.)430400932015-2016 (3rd Sem.)394330842016-2017 (1st Sem.)539474882016-2017 (2nd Sem.)510418822016-2017 (3rd Sem.)394330842017-2018 (1st Sem.)509439862017-2018 (2nd Sem.)509377742017-2018 (3rd Sem.)478459962018-2019 (1st Sem.)559487872018-2019 (2nd Sem.)543461852018-2019 (3rd Sem.)469406862019-2020 (1st Sem.)680671992019-2020 (2nd Sem.)650592912019-2020 (3rd Sem.)52648592 Best Practices Participated in all phases of Janma Bhoomi ProgrammesAIDS Awareness ProgrammesClean & Green Programme and Swachh BharatParticipated in Vanam-Manam ProgrammeConducted Training classes in English for Teaching & Non-Teaching staff of the collegeThe Faculty offers consultancy to the local School Teachers and junior college lecturers Extension Activities Teaching Grammar and Phonetics in Local Schools.Providing Material / Guidance to students appearing for competitive exams / M. A., English / AUCET / ICET / EDCET. Guest Lectures Sl. No.Name and DesignationDateTopic1.Sri Y. N. Sanjeeva Rao, Retd. Principal S.V.K.P & Dr. K. S. Raju Arts & Science College, Penugonda12-09-2011English and Communication Skills2.Smt.A. Rani, Lecturer in English, ABN & PRR College, Kovvur21-12-2012Spoken English3.Smt.S. Usha Rani, Lecturer in English, SKSD Mahila Kalasala, Tanuku20-12-2013Phonetics4.Sri T.S. Rajesh, Lecturer in English (Rtd.), SKBR College, Amalapuram08-01-2014Effective Communication5.Sri M. Sunil Gavaskar, Director, Pragna Educational Society, Jangareddigudem10-09-2014Communication Skills and Memory Techniques6.Sri V.V. Subba Rao, Lecturer in English, SMBTAV & SN Degree College, Veeravasaram30-09-2015Communication Skills7.Sri B.P. Jaganadha Rao, Professor in English (Rtd.), Osmania University, Hyderabad06-02-2016Communication Skills SWOC Analysis Strengths:Well experienced and highly qualified facultyWell 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. Future Plans To organize national level seminars / workshops with the assistance of UGC, New Delhi.To engage classes on Grammar and Phonetics to the local schools.