Department of Oceanography & Coastal Area Studies
Constituent Department of Alagappa University, Karaikudi
About Department of Oceanography & Coastal Area Studies
Background, academic mission, and departmental profile
The Department of Oceanography and Coastal Area Studies was established in 1998 to cater the need of manpower in the field of marine research, technology and industries. It is situated in a satellite campus of 8 acres at Thondi, coastal town which is 60 km away from the main campus.
Courses Offered :
=> M.Sc., (Marine Biology)
=> M.Phil., (Marine Biology - Regular)
=> Ph.D., (Marine Biology - Full Time / Part Time )
Placement Details :
=> Department of Marine science
=> Fisheries Survey of India
=> National Institute of Oceanography
=> Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute
=> Central Food Technology Research Institute
=> Central Institute of Fish Technology
=> Central Institute of Brackish Water Aquaculture
=> Department of Ocean Development
=> Zoological Survey of India
=> National Remote Sensing Agency
=> Aquaculture Industries & Sea food processing Industries
Activities :
=> Sediment Sampling
=> Water Sampler and Plankton Net
=> Intertidal Collection
=> Aquaculture
=> Sea Farming
Department Library :
=> Text books - 242
=> Encyclopedia - 44
=> Manuals - 56
=> Bulletins - 64Department Library
=> Journals subscribed by the Department.
=> Indian Journal of Marine Science.
=> Journal of Current Science.
=> Journal of Aquatic Biology.
=> Aquaculture.
=> Internet Facility is available.
Department of Oceanography & Coastal Area Studies
Thondi Campus - 623 409
Tamilnadu,
India
Telephone : 04561 - 243320
Fax : 04561 - 243320
Programs & Courses Offered
Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department
=> M.Sc.
(Marine Biology)
=> M.Phil.
(Marine Biology
Regular)
=> Ph.D.
(Marine Biology
Full Time / Part Time )
Placement Details :
=> Department of Marine science
=> Fisheries Survey of India
=> National Institute of Oceanography
=> Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute
=> Central Food Technology Research Institute
=> Central Institute of Fish Technology
=> Central Institute of Brackish Water Aquaculture
=> Department of Ocean Development
=> Zoological Survey of India
=> National Remote Sensing Agency
=> Aquaculture Industries & Sea food processing Industries
Activities :
=> Sediment Sampling
=> Water Sampler and Plankton Net
=> Intertidal Collection
=> Aquaculture
=> Sea Farming
Department Library :
=> Text books
242
=> Encyclopedia
=> Manuals
=> Bulletins
64Department Library
=> Journals subscribed by the Department.
=> Indian Journal of Marine Science.
=> Journal of Current Science.
=> Journal of Aquatic Biology.
=> Aquaculture.
=> Internet Facility is available.
Department of Oceanography & Coastal Area Studies
Thondi Campus
623 409
Tamilnadu
India
Telephone : 04561
243320
Fax : 04561
243320
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Common queries about Department of Oceanography & Coastal Area Studies
Where is the Department of Oceanography & Coastal Area Studies located?
The Department of Oceanography & Coastal Area Studies is an academic teaching department of Alagappa University, Karaikudi, located in Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India.
How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?
Admissions to courses offered by Department of Oceanography & Coastal Area Studies are conducted as per Alagappa University, Karaikudi guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.
What qualifications are awarded by Department of Oceanography & Coastal Area Studies?
Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Alagappa University, Karaikudi.