Department of Botany

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പ്ലാസ്റ്റിക് മാലിന്യ നിർമാർജ്ജനം- ബോധവൽക്കരണം WWF സർ സയ്യിദ് കോളജ് ബോട്ടണി വിഭാഗവും ഭൂമിത്ര സേന ക്ലബും സംയുക്തമായി കടലിൽ തള്ളുന്ന പ്ലാസ്റ്റിക് മാലിന്യ നിർമാർജ്ജനം, അതുപോലെ അവയുടെ ഉപയോഗം കുറക്കാനുള്ള മാർഗ്ഗ നിർദ്ദേശങ്ങൾ, ബോധവൽക്കരണം എന്നിവയെ അടിസ്ഥാന മാക്കി ഒരു വർഷം നീണ്ടു നിൽക്കുന്ന പ്രോജക്ട് ഉത്ഘാടനം ചെയ്യപ്പെട്ടു. WWF കേരള റിസർച്ച് ഓഫീസർ ശ്രീ ശിവകുമാർ മുഖ്യ അതിഥി ആയി.

HSTTP- Refresher Course in Biology

Sir Syed college hosted a 10 day residential refresher course in Biology for the higher secondary school teachers of Kerala from 16 to 25 February 2024. The course was inaugurated by Dr. Ashraf TP, Syndicate member of Kannur University. The course offered various theoretical and practical sessions on different topics related to Biology and was coordinated by the PG and Research Department of Botany of Sir Syed College. The Programme was jointly organized by the Higher Education Department, General Education Department and Directorate of Higher Secondary Education.

Nutrimizala-Harvesting Ceremony

III Sem BSc Botany Result (2022-25)

Inauguration of Centre for Mangrove Studies and Satellite Nursery

The Department of Botany in association with Wildlife Trust of India, Kannur Kandal Project is starting a Centre for Mangrove Studies and a Satellite Nursery at Sir Syed College Thaliparampa on 7th February 2024. Dr. K. V. Sankaran, Former Director, KFRI will inaugurate the function afterwards there will be an invited lecture on the topic "Restoration of Mangrove Ecosystems" by Dr. P. Sujanapal, Principal Scientist, Silviculture Division, KFRI.

V SEM BSc Botany Result (2021-24)

Hands on Training in Mushroom Cultivation

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Mangrove Restoration-Narath Panchayath

സർ സയ്യദ് കോളേജ് ബോട്ടണി വിഭാഗം, ഭൂമിത്ര സേന ക്ലബ്, WTI, NCC, NSS എന്നിവയുടെ ആഭിമുഖ്യത്തിൽ നാറാത്തു പഞ്ചായത്തിൽ കണ്ടൽ തൈകൾ വെച്ച് പിടിപ്പിച്ചു. നാറാത്തു ഗ്രാമപഞ്ചായത് പ്രസിഡന്റ് പരിപാടി ഉദ്ഘാടനം നിർവഹിച്ചു. കോർഡിനേറ്റർ ഡോ ശ്രീജ പി ആവശ്യമായ നിർദേശങ്ങൾ നൽകുകയും ചെയ്തു

Field Trip-24

A one day field trip was conducted for the fourth Sem BSc Botany students (2022-2025) in the mangrove forest of Payyannur, Kannur.

CSIR-UGC NET/JRF Coaching-2023

Free crash course for CSIR-UGC NET/JRF in Life science was organized in association with the Directorate of Minority Welfare.

Botanical Garden Visit-BSI Scientists

Institute Visit-Goa University

Students of BSc and MSc Botany visited Goa University as part of their Study tour.

Orchids-the marvelous plants for income

A one workshop was organized by the Department of Botany, Sir Syed College on Orchid cultivation practices. Sri. Rajan K, Rtd. HM of Chooliyad ALP School and the President of Flowers Club, Kannur was the resource person.

II SEM BSc Botany Result (2022-25)

AZALEA-23 Botany Association Inauguration

AZALEA-23 Botany Association Inauguration for the academic year 2023-24.

Field Trip-23

Students of MSc Botany, Sir Syed College visited the Herbarium and Botanical garden of University of Calicut.

Field Trip-23

A field visit to Madayippara of Kannur District was conducted for the final year MSc Botany students of Sir Syed College.

Tribute to Dr. Abdul Jaleel V-2023

A commemoration Day of Dr. Abdul Jaleel V was organized by the Department of Botany, Sir Syed College. Dr. AK Pradeep, Assistant Professor of Botany, University of Calicut delivered the Memorial Lecture on the topic 'Floristic Diversity of India'.

World Mangrove Day

World mangrove day was celebrated by the Department of Botany, Sir Syed college in association with Wildlife Trust of India. The theme was Raising awareness about mangroves and their importance as self-sustaining ecosystems in Kannur through restoration.

Felicitation to the Rank holder and toppers-2023

A felicitation meeting was organized to honor the Kannur University Second Rank holder in BSc Botany (2020-23) Ms. Rishada. Awards were also given to the A+ and A grade holders.

PBR Updation-Kurumathoor Panchayath

Institute Visit-23

An institute visit was conducted for the V Sem BSc Botany students (2021-24) at MBGIPS, Calicut, Kerala.

Planting Mangroves at V-Pra Kayal

Department of Botany organized a Mangrove Plantation Campaign at V-pra Kayal in association with Wild Life Trust of India and Rotary Club of Pazhayangadi.

Field Trip-23

A three day study tour was conducted for the I Sem MSc Botany (2022-24) students at Wayanad and Ootty.

Institute Visit-AMU New Delhi

As a part of Study tour Students of BSc Botany (2020-23) Visited Aligarh Muslim University, New Delhi.

Contribution to the Library

Book written by Botany Alumnus Late Dr. Kamarudheenkunju was donted to the department by Ms Nisreen M, our former Faculty.

HSSTTP

HSST training Programme (10 days) was organized by the Department of Botany in association with Directorate of General Education.

Magical Mangroves

An awareness program entitled "Lessons on Mangrove Conservation" was conducted on 2nd December 2022, by Department of Botany in assocoation with Nature Club and Microvision at Sir Syed Institute for Technical Studies.

Study Tour

A one day study tour was conducted for the III Sem PG students of Botany at University of Calicut, Malappuram, Kerala on 22nd November 2022.

Second International Conference on Plant Functional Biology (ICPFB-22)

The Department of Botany, Sir Syed College and Department of Botany, Kannur University jointly organized a two day International Conference on "PLANT FUNCTIONAL BIOLOGY" at Cherussery Auditorium, Kannur University, Thavakkara. The Conference was financially assisted with KSHEC under ERUDITE- Scholar in Residence scheme and the IQAC of Sir Syed College and Kannur University. The Conference was inaugurated by Honourable Vice Chancellor of Kannur University, Prof. Gopinath Ravindran. ERUDITE lecture was delivered by Prof. Om Parkash Dhankher., College of Natural Sciences, Stockbridge School of Agriculture, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, USA.

Alumni Visit

Alumni batch of 2014-2016 visited and contributed different types of garden plants (indoor and outdoor) to the Department of Botany, Sir Syed College on 20th October 2022.

Field Trip

A field trip was conducted for final year PG Students (2021-2023) at Madayippara, Kannur District on 16th October 2022.

Field Trip

A one day trip was conducted for the Final year B. Sc Botany students at Pythalmala, Kannur District on 26th August 2022.

Freedom Walk through Nature With 75 Children

Department of Botany, Sir Syed College in association With Rotary Club, Payangadi, Scouts and Guides, Moothedath High School and NCC Unit Co-operative Arts and Science College, Madayi on 13th August 2022.

Tribute to Dr. Abdul Jaleel V

Commemorative Speech of Late. Dr. Abdul Jaleel V, Former HOD of Botany, Sir Syed College was done by Dr. KP Prasanth, HOD of Botany, SN College Kannur on 10th August 2022.

Nature Camp

A one day Nature Camp was conducted at Kannavam Forest, Kannur District by the Department of Botany and Bhoomitrasena Club of Sir Syed College on 18th March 2022.

Urjakiran-21

Sir Syed College in association with Energy Management Centre and Centre for Environment Management organized a seminar on the focal theme 'Go Electric' on 24th December 2021. Mrs. PrasannaTP, Development Standing Commitee Chairperson, Taliparamba Municipality inuagurated the function. Dr. Ismail Olayikkara, Principal of Sir Syed College, presided over the function. Dr. TP Nafeesa Baby, was the resource person.

National Webinar on TRENDS IN PLANT SCIENCES

Dr. V Abdul Jaleel and Dr. K Raveendran Memorial Three Day National Webinar on TRENDS IN PLANT SCIENCES was organized by the Department of Botany, Sir Syed College on August 10-12, 2021.

World Nature Conservation Day

Sri. Cheruvayal Raman (Guardian of Native Paddy) delivered a lecture on the Topic ‘Conservation of Nature through Botanical Garden’ on 28th July 2021 in connection with the World Nature Conservation day celebration.

Felicitation to the NET/JRF holders

A Felicitation meeting was organized to the University toppers and CSIR-UGC NET/JRF holders (2020-2021) of Botany Department on 12th March 2021.

Orientation to the freshers

An Orientation program was organized by the Department of Botany, Sir Syed College for the newly joined I Sem B. Sc Botany Students (2020-2023) on 20th January 2021.

Tribute to Dr. Abdul Jaleel V

Tribute to Dr. Abdul Jaleel V and release of book 'Jaleelianus' by Prof. (Dr.) MK Janarthanam, Dean, Faculty of Science, Central University, Goa was organized by the Department of Botany, Sir Syed College on 10th August 2020.

International Webinar-DOCTRINA 2020 on Plant Functional Biology

Department of Botany in association with KSHEC, IDIS and IQAC of Sir Syed College organized a three day webinar during 5-7th June 2020. Prof. Govindjee Govindjee, Professor Emeritus of Biophysics, Biochemistry and Plant Biology, University of Illinois, US was the ERUDITE Scholar.

Interaction with Intellectuals

Dr. Kunhikannan, Director, IFGTB, Coimbatore interacted with the students on 07th February 2020 as a part of Walk With a Scholar program.

Dr. K. Raveendran Memmorial Lecture & Endowment Award Distribution

Dr. K. Raveendran Memmorial Lecture & Endowment Award Distribution was organized by the Dept. of Botany on 07th February 2020.

National Seminar on Challenges of Sustainable Agriculture in India

Department of Botany, Sir Syed College organized a two day national seminar on Challenges of Sustainable Agriculture in India Sponsored by Directorate of Environment and Climate Change, Govt. of Kerala during 22-23 January 2020.

Felicitation to the Winners of Kannur University Kalotsavam-2020

A Felicitation meeting was organized by the Department of Botany to the winners and participants of various items in the Kannur University Kalotsavam 2020. 1. Athira T.C. (M. Sc Botany)- Nadan pattu group: Second position 2. Anfas V.P. (B. Sc Botany)- Duff muttu: Second position 3. Jinu Kunjumon P. (B. Sc Botany)- Natoti Nritham group: Second position 4. Rangeeth M. (M. Sc Botany)- Natoti Nritham group: Second position 5. Nayana Lakshmanan (B. Sc Botany)- Oppana: First position 6. Aiswarya P.V. (B. Sc Botany)- Oppana: First position 7. Muhthasim KV (B. Sc Botany)- Duff muttu: Second position

Sastrapatham-2020

Sir Syed College jointly organized by the Samagra Shiksha Kerala and the Department of Higher Secondary Education during 11-13th January 2020.

Endowment Award Distribution

Endowment Award Distribution to the Botany toppers-Prof. Abidal Beevi and Nisreen M

Botany Association Inauguration

Dr. Reshma P.T, Trainer, Motivational speaker inaugurated the 2019-20 activities of Botany Association.

First Place in Intercollegiate Swimming Championship

Shafeeque S (I sem Botany) won first place In the Kannur University Inter Collegiate (Inter-zone) Championship for Swimming (Men) 4 x 100 Mts Freestyle Relay for the academic year 2019-2020.

Kannur University-Tennis Tournament winners (Boys)

Athul Fawaz, II DC Botany (Right) won the Kannur University Tennis Tournament for Boys.

Shasthrajalakam

Organized jointly by Sir Syed College in association with SIET, Kerala

HSST Transformation Programme

10 days refresher programme for Higher Secondary School Teachers at Sir Syed College sponsored by Higher Education Department, Kerala.

Nadeel Utsavam-2019

Nadeel Utsavam" jointly organized by Mathrubhumi, SEED Club and Bhumitrasena Club of Sir Syed College.

Kaipad Rice cultivation

Kaipad Rice cultivation by students in association with Mathrubhumi Seed under Bhoomitrasena Club.

World Environment Day Celebration-2019

World Environment Day celebration was organized by the Department of Botany, sir Syed College sponsored by KSCSTE, Trivandrum.

Workshop on Plant Taxonomy and Horticultural Practices-2019

Workshop on Plant Taxonomy and Horticultural Practices for biology lab attenders of varoius schools in the Kannur District, Kerala were organized during 18-19 January 2019.

URJA KIRAN-2018

Urja Kiran jointly organized by CED, Trivandrum and Sir Syed College. (14/12/2018)

SEED Certificate of Commendation-2017

SEED Certificate of commendation was received by Manager of Sir Syed College Adv. P Mahamood.