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Department Profile:

The Zoology department was established in 1989 and emerged as the best learning center in the college, affiliated to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad. At present, the Zoology department is well furnished with well-qualified staff, which runs UG courses. The current teaching areas in the department include Animal Systematic and Diversity, Cell Biology, Genetics, Fishery Science, Animal Physiology, etc. The department has a well-equipped laboratory with LCD Projectors and consists of various instruments like electrophoresis, pH meter, microtome machine, Oven and Research Microscope etc. The well-equipped laboratory forms the backbone of the department by contributing significantly to the practical adeptness of the students. The overall strength of the students is increasing day by day, the department faculty always putting efforts to inculcate knowledge and research attitude amongst the students. Every year the department actively participates in International, National, State level conferences and Seminars.

Intake

 
Sr No Year Intake Intake Capacity
1 Year 2015-16 0 120
2 Year 2016-17 0 120
3 Year 2017-18 0 120
4 Year 2018-19 0 120
5 Year 2019-20 0 120
6 Year 2020-21 0 120

Teaching Staff

Sr. No.

Name of Faculty

Designation

Qualifications

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1

Dr. Garad V.K.

Professor & Head

M.Sc., Ph.D., B.ed

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2

Dr. Ashok Dasrao Humbe 

Assistant Professor (CHB)

M.Sc. in Zoology, B. Ed., Ph. D

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Courses & Syllabus:

S.N.

Course

Syllabus

1

F.Y.B.Sc.

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2

S.Y.B.Sc.

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3

T.Y.B.Sc.

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Programes & outcomes:

The students completing the B.Sc. programme successfully is expected to have following outcomes.

  1. The students explain the basic principles, concepts in science.
  2. Understanding the issues related to nature and environment.
  3. To understand the practical applications of subject in day-to-day life
  4. Understanding the relationship of man with the environment to make life eco-friendly
 
Sr No Name Of the course Outcomes
1 Protozoa to Annelida ( Z-101 )
  1. Understand the knowledge of animal kingdom and taxonomic status of non-chordate.
  2. Understand the knowledge of parasitic pathogens, the diseases caused by them and how to control them.
2 Cell Biology ( Z-102 )
  1. Understand the structure and functions of procaryotic and eucaryotic cell.
  2. Understand the cell cycle and process of mitosis and meiosis.
  3. To understand the role of cell organelles in living organizms.
  4. Understand the various parts of microscope and their mechanism.
3 Arthropoda to Echinodermata ( Z-201 )
  1. The students understand the taxonomy and anatomy of Arthropods, molluscs and echinoderms.
  2. The students understand the
4 Genetics I ( Z-202 )
  1. Understand the basic concepts of mendelian genetics and its variations.
  2. Understand the mendels work on genetics, Mendels laws and variations.
  3. Understand the various blood groups in man and their inheritance.
  4. The students understand the chromosomal sex determination in various animals.
5 Vertebrate Zoology ( Z-301 )
  1. The students can understand the taxonomic classification of chordates.
  2. Understand the anatomy of few chordates and knows about the evolution of higher chordate animals from lower chordate animals.
  3. The students also understand the some behavioural aspects of amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals.
6 Genetics II ( Z-302 )
  1. The students understands the mechanism of protein synthesis and expression of genes through it.
  2. The students knows about the human genetics and various genetical
    3. diseases occurs due to genetical abnormalities, DNA finger printing technique.
  3. The students can understand the technique of manipulation of gene
7 Genetics II ( Z-302 )
  1. The students understands the mechanism of protein synthesis and expression of genes through it.
7 Biochemistry and Endocrinology ( Z-401 )
  1. Understands the various types of endocrine glands present in the human body.
  2. The students know about the hormones and their role in the physiology, biochemistry and metabolism.
  3. The students also know the hormonal deficiency, their effect on physiology, metabolism.
  4. The students understand the organic compounds, vitamins, enzymes and how they are essential to living organism.
8 Ecology ( Z-501 )
  1. The students understands the basic concepts of ecology.
  2. The students understands the ecosystem, the biotic and abiotic factors of ecosystem and how they play a role in the ecosystem.
  3. Understands the community and the relationship of animals, plants and microbes.
  4. Understands basic concepts of nature.
9 Evolution ( Z-502 )
  1. The students understand the process of evolution during different era.
  2. Understands the theories of evolution considering Darwinism and modern synthetic theory.
  3. Understands the adaptive features of the desert animals.
  4. Understands the modes of speciation, Isolating mechanism.
  5. Understands the adaptive features of aquatic vertebrates.
10 Fishery Science-I ( Z-601 )
  1. The students understand the capture fishery in the country.
  2. The students understand the fresh water, brackish water and marine water fisheries in India.
  3. The students knows the basic knowledge about the fisheries and how it is utilized to start the fishery business i.e. how to capture the fishes, how to market it, how to preserve it.
11 Fishery Science-II ( Z-602 )
  1. Understands the basic requirements essential for fish culture.
  2. The students acquire the knowledge about artificial pond construction, management of ponds, feeding of the fishes, fish diseases and how to control them.
  3. The student knows the techniques of artificial breeding and how to produce the seeds by using this technique.
  4. Understands the use of modern techniques in fish preservation, processing, fish by-products and storage of fish.

Research

Prof. Dr. Garad V. K.
Presently working as Professor and Head in the Department of Zoology in our college. He has more 28 years teaching experience to UG. He has participated and presented his research papers in National Conferences. He has published Eleven (11) research papers in National Journals/ Conference proceedings and published one book. He has organized one National Conference and as a Co-Convener, he has organized Two (2) State level Seminars. He is recognized research guide of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwad Unversity, Aurangabad since 2002. Under his supervision, Three Students are working and Two Students are registered for Ph. D. Degree.

 
Sr No Title Of Paper Name Of Journal Year Of Publication ISSN Number
1 Intestinal Histopathology Of Clarias Batrachus (Linn) Parasitized By Caryophyllaeid Cestode. Journal of inland fish society of India 2002 ISSN0379- 3435
2 Population Dynamics Of The Cestode Parasites From Fresh Water Fish,Channa Species. Journal of association zoology India 2006 Reg.of F.19670
3 On New Species Of Pseudocaryophyllaeus Marathwadensis Cestoda – Caryophyllaeidae,Leuckart From Clarias Batrachuu At Osmanabad. Ecology and fisheries 2015 ISSN0974- 6323
4 Biodiversity Of Fishes From Sangameshwardam Dokewadi International journal of advanced research 2015 ISSN23944072
5 Histopathological Studies Of Basic and applied sciences 2017 ISSN23199318
6 Wallagoattu (Bleeker) Infected With Gangesia Seenghali Hiware 1999 Vidyawarta 2018 ISSN23199318
7 On Lytocestus Bangangesis N.Sp. Cestoda Lytocestidae Hunter From Clarias Batrachusat Osmanabad(M.S) Vidyawarta 2018 ISSN23199318
8 Seasonal Temperature Variation And Their Influence On The Level Of Ph Dissolved Oxygen And Carbon Dioxide In Sina River Water Osmanabad Vidyawarta 2019 ISSN23199318
9 On New Species Pseudocaryophyllaeus Ujjanesis Cestodacaryophyllaeidae Leuckrt From Clarias Batrachus At Solapur Ecology and fisheries 2020 ISSN09746323
10 Stuies On Incidance Of Infection And Intensity Of Infection Of Cestode Stilesia From Capra Hircus Power of knowledge peer review journal 2020 ISSN23204494
11 On A New Cestode Of Genus Gangesia Woodland 1924 From Fresh Water Fish Wallago Attu At Kallamb Dist Osmanabad M.S India Vidyawarta peer reviewed international journal 2020 ISSN93199318

Activities

Sr No Activities
1 Two days the College organized National Conference on “Biodiversity and its conservation” during 30th and 31 January 2015. B.Sc. T.Y students also participated in the Conference.
2 The Department at Baramati, Shivaji University, Kolhapur and Ratnagiri organized Three days study tour for B.Sc. students on 26th to 28th January 2019.
3 Three days study tour for B.Sc. students was organized at Ujani reservoir, Mahabaleshwar, Prawn culture Centres on Murud to Diveagar Road, Shivneri Fort, etc. on 16th to 18th February, 2020.
4 Eleven research papers were published in Peer Reviewed Journal by DR. Garad V. K.

Alumni

Sr No Name Post Place
1 Prof. Dr. Surwase S.S Associate Professor Rajaram College, Kolhapur (MS)
2 Prof. Dr. Jagtap H.S. Associate Professor & Head Shivaji College, Parbhani (MS)
3 Dr. Humbe Atul Associate Professor & Head R.G. Shinde College, Paranda, Dist. Osmanabad (MS)
4 Miss. Adaskar Anjali G. Teacher Z.P. Highschool
5 Mr. Pawar B.S. Teacher Z.P. Highschool

Future Plan

  • Expansion and extension of laboratory
  • To start applied short term courses depending on the local requirement i.e. Poultry farm management, fresh water fish culture
  • To strengthen vermiculture project
  • To establish MOU and linkages with neighboring institutes
  • To inculcate research culture among the students

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