Department of Zoology through its course helps students in understanding of the faunal diversity on our planet. Zoology is important to science and to the world because it safeguards wildlife and promotes conservation through programs like natural rehabilitation and breeding of endangered and even flourishing animals and helps create precedence for the future generation. The main focus of the bachelor programs is on Cell Biology, Genetics, Evolution, Ethology, Biostatistics, Applied Zoology, Ecology, Vertebrates, Immunology and Developmental Biology. A graduate degree in Zoology opens a wide range of career opportunities in the field such as Teaching and Research, Forensics, Indian Forest Services, Indian Administrative Services, including working as Zoo Curators, Museum Curators, Animal and Wildlife Educators, Wildlife Rehabilitators and Conservationist to name a few.
The Department envisions not merely to promote excellence in Zoological studies but also to give women a threshold to scientific learning and research and application of this knowledge to fulfill their social and economic needs.
To create an intellectually stimulating environment with critical thinking and analytical skills along with research and extension activities facilitating understanding of practical skills and knowledge of applied aspects of Zoology to provide a conducive environ for self-employment. To develop an aptitude for observation and understanding of the rich Biodiversity and encourage adoption of new approaches and scientific measures for the conservation of diversity and bio resources.
The Department of Zoology offers the following courses:
S.No | Name of the Course | Duration |
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1 | B.Sc.(Biology)(As an optional Subject) | 3 Years |
2 | Vocational Course(For II Year) on Basics of Ornithology | - |
FLORICANS: THE ZOOLOGY FORUM
The forum aspires to inculcate in the students a connect with the palpable world of flora and fauna that urbanscapes inevitably erode. It envisions a platform for integrated and holistic growth as a responsible member of society. It aims at firing the passion to “follow knowledge like the sinking star beyond the utmost bounds of human thought.”
The forum offers the students a ground to nurture their talents, to explore the world of scientific learning, to provide an ambience for study and research and equip them with tools to hone their skills in the pursuit of Zoological studies.
S.No. | Name | Designation |
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1 | Dr. Mriganka Upadhyay | Associate Professor & Head |
2 | Sr. Swapna John | Assistant Professor |
S.No. | Session | Report |
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1 | 2016-17 | |
2 | 2017-18 | |
3 | 2018-19 | |
4 | 2019-20 | |
5 | 2020-21 | |
6 | 2021-22 |