Envisions to inculcate among students the highest values of life, science education, respect for nature and concern for ethical values through good and scientific educational practices.

To impart to the students the contemporary advancements in life sciences.

To impart a global perspective and such skills among students that benefit    humanity.

Department of Zoology was functioning as a collegiate department since the inception of The American college as a second grade college in 1881.. Zoology was offered as a Part II subject to B.A. degree Group II in 1913. Postgraduate department of Zoology was added under Madras University in July 1959. B.Sc., special Zoology was offered from 1969 under Madurai Kamaraj University. Post graduate department was recognized as Research center in 1982. M.Phil., program was started from July 1987. UGC recognized Zoology specialization in Biotechnology with financial assistance.