DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY

The Department with DST Star College Scheme, aims to provide high-quality education and training programs at undergraduate levels, equipping students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and critical thinking abilities for careers in Zoology and related fields. The Department offers B.Sc. Medical and B.Sc. Medical with vocational subject Bioinformatics. The Department has well qualified, experienced and dedicated faculty who works as a team to continuously assess and improve Departmental programmes, embrace innovative methodologies to meet evolving needs and challenges in the field of Zoology, nurturing a culture of innovation, excellence, and continuous learning. It also has two well equipped laboratories with latest instruments such as UV/Vis Spectrophotometer, Trinocular and Binocular Olympus Microscopes, Microtome, Centrifuge, Autoclave, Hot Air Oven, Tissue Homogenizer, DO Meter etc. Additionally well maintained Zoology Museum which displays variety of animal specimens under all Phyla of Animal Kingdom for ensuring deep understanding of biodiversity, skeleton & skulls for practical studies. It has its own Department Library with more than 600 books.

The Department foster collaborations with other academic institutions, Pathology Labs., and non-profit organizations to leverage resources, expertise, and networks for enhanced research and provide platform for students to interact with the experts. The Department also has Environment Club to increase awareness among students and the broader College community about environmental issues, including climate change, pollution, biodiversity loss, and sustainable development with the aim to instil a sense of responsibility towards environment. Various co-curricular and extra-curricular activities including Health Check Up Camps, Visits to Laboratories and field trips to Zoological Parks, Guest lectures, Debate, Power Point Presentation, Poster making, Slogan Writing & Quiz competitions are organized by the Department. Further, a Vermicomposting unit is maintained by the Department for solid waste management, and to train students for Eco-friendly ways of preparation of organic compost. The main objective of the Department is to provide comprehensive support and mentorship to students, including research opportunities, career guidance, and professional development activities, to ensure their success and fulfilment in the field of Zoology.

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