The Department of Oceanography and Coastal Area Studies is the only one of its kind in Tamil Nadu and it was established in the year 1998 to cater to the requirement of manpower generation in the field of marine research, technology and industries. The Department is situated in a satellite campus extending over 13 acres at Thondi about 60 km away from the main campus. The Department is spread along the wave front having the facility of boat landing jetty. The Department has talented, motivated and well-trained staff members with expertise on multi-disciplinary aspects viz., Geological, Physical, Chemical and Biological Oceanography, Marine biotechnology, Marine microbiology, and Marine pharmacology. Our University is distinctly projecting Oceanography as the course admitting graduates from various disciplines so that the country will have skilled manpower to concentrate on the future requirements in the sphere of marine science and marine engineering. The department has published more than 250 research papers in SCI journals. The department has been nationally recognised by various funding agencies through the schemes such as UGC-SAP(Level I, Phase I 2016-2021and DST-FIST (Level I, Phase I 2018-2023).
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B.Sc. Chemistry / Special Chemistry / Industrial Chemistry / Textile Chemistry / Electro-Chemistry / Applied Chemistry / any other Specialization in Chemistry as main subject of study (or) any two of following subjects : Maths, Physics, Botany, Zoology, Computer Applications, Microbiology, Textile Chemistry, Electro-Chemistry, Applied Chemistry as ancillary subjects with a minimum of 55% in Part III (for SC/ST candidates 50%). Admission process is through entrance examinations
The Eligibility criteria for M.Sc. Oceanography and Coastal Area Studies, B.Sc., in Zoology / Botany / Chemistry / FisheryScience / EarthScience / Physics / Agriculture / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Geology / Aquaculture / Marine Biology / Applied sciences or equivalent thereof in the related disciplines at least 50% marks for SC/ST 45% marks
A Pass in Higher Secondary (+2) with Biology or Bio-Maths (with 50% marks for others and for SC/ST 45% marks )
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The department has well equipped Wet lab facilities for culturing marine organisms like fin fish, shell fish breeding, larval development and related aspects. Since the department is situated in the wave front of Palk Bay, the open sea far
2001 batch of MSc (Oceanography and Coastal Area Studies)
Assistant Director ( Technical) at Export Inspection Council, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, New Delhi.
My college days at Department of Oceanography, Alagappa University are the best part of my life. My department encouraged me to explore my talent & potential by providing an exceptional integrated learning environment.
I am really grateful to my professors especially who have changed my whole aspect towards learning.
I’m happy to be part of alumni of the department and involved in upgrading activities of Alagappa University.
I express my heartfelt thanks to the institution for giving me the perfect opportunity to explore myself. I am grateful to be part of such an institution.
Looking for to work with my university.
Senior Marine Biologist Assystem Radicon
Saudi Arabia.
I am glad to share my testimonial, reflecting on the profound gratitude I hold for the Department of Oceanography and Coastal Area Studies (OCAS). My passion for the deep blue waters and their captivating inhabitants, especially coral reefs, has been a lifelong pursuit. My journey into the depths of oceanic knowledge commenced at OCAS, a true beacon of enlightenment. As an MSc student of the first batch, I was fortunate to be guided by esteemed professors who imparted invaluable wisdom despite resource constraints. Beyond the classroom, our educational odyssey included frequent field trips, allowing us to actively contribute to the establishment of the marine museum. OCAS has not only deepened my understanding of the ocean's intricacies and the enchantment of coral reefs but has also catalyzed my personal growth. From a non-swimmer to an experienced SCUBA diver with over 2500 dives worldwide, my transformation is a testament to OCAS's profound impact on my academic and personal journey.Looking for to work with my university.
2011 batch M.Sc., Marine Microbial Technology
Assistant Manager (Quality Assurance), JRJ Sea foods India Pvt Ltd, Kottaipattinam, Tamilnadu.
My college days at department of Oceanography, at Thondi Campus, Alagappa University are the best part of my life, My department encouraged me to my talent & potential by providing and exaptational integrated learning environment. I am really grateful and special thank to my all professors especially who have changed my whole aspect towards learning, I am very happy to part of alumni of the department and involved in upgrading activities of Alagappa University. I learn of lot of Research experience in this institution on that studying to useful my careers. I express my heartful thanks to institution for giving me the perfect opportunity to explore my life. I am grateful to be part of such an institution.
(2003 -2006) batch of M.Sc.,M.phil., in Oceanography and Coastal Area Studies
This is sathya from Pudukottai,I completed my M.Sc.,M.phil., in Oceanography and coastal area studies (2003 -2006),here it gives me immense pleasure to give feed back about our department ,In marine science we study all aspects of ocean that’s why it’s. interdisciplinary,In the dept of oceanography and coastal area studies teaching method and qualifications of the faculties are good, well as one of the self financing universities, alagappa is best for the marine studies, have good lab facilities for students,good alumni networking, best hostel facilities in natural environment also often they conduct field work for the students to gain their practical knowledge ,the dept provides many schemes for the students to have the maximum opportunity for education so as a oceanographer am pridefully say we are fortuitous to have such an excellent environment for the marine science and coastal area studies. Thank you
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