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Department of Zoology
The Department of Zoology offers a well-structured undergraduate programme that equips students with comprehensive knowledge of animal life — from cellular biology to ecology and fishery sciences. The department provides theory and practical training using modern zoological tools, models, charts, and laboratory equipment, fostering scientific temperament and research-oriented skills among students.
Head of department
Dr. Sanjay Suryawanshi
M.Sc., Ph.D. (Zoology) | Associate Professor
department shedule
Mon – Tue
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed- Thu
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
2nd and 4th Sat
Open
Sunday
Closed
What We Offer
Programmes Offered
Curriculum
Teaching Syllabus
Programme Outcomes
Course / Outcome
Outcome Statements
Paper I — Protozoa to Annelida
Life cycle and classification of animals; development and control measures; cell organelles — structure and functions; scope of cell biology.
Paper II — Cell Biology
Components and types of cells and organelles; energy generation and tissue organisation; coordination between organelles; mitotic cell division.
Paper IV — Arthropoda to Echinodermata & Protochordata
Major concepts across Zoology disciplines; characters and development of animals; use of modern zoological tools, models, and charts.
Paper V — Genetics I
Heredity and variation; role of genetics in evolution; Mendelian inheritance; genetic disorders; chromosomal role and genic inheritance.
Paper VII — Vertebrate Zoology
Life cycle and development of vertebrate animals; general characters, embryology, and placenta of mammals.
Paper VIII — Genetics II
Gene control and expression; DNA structure and function; replication, transcription, and translation; population genetics; chromosomal inheritance; modern genetic technology in medical science.
Paper XI — Animal Physiology
Fundamental processes controlling body functions; integration of organ system regulation; mechanisms from cellular to whole-animal level; life-regulating processes.
Paper XII — Biochemistry & Endocrinology
Digestion and absorption of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids; fat bodies, fatty acid metabolism; biochemistry and physiology of endocrine function.
Paper XV — Ecology
Ecological systems at different spatial and temporal levels; abiotic and biotic factors; food chains, food webs, ecological pyramids; ecological succession and ecosystems.
Paper XVI — Fishery Science I
Fish culture, pond management, transport of fish seeds; harvesting, preservation, processing, and fish pathology; field and laboratory practical work.
Paper XIX — Evolution
Evidences and theories of evolution; role of genetics; Hardy-Weinberg law; natural forces in evolution; speciation; heredity and variation.
Paper XX — Fishery Science II
Definition and history of fisheries; brackish water, major reservoir, and capture fisheries
Upon completion of the B.Sc. Zoology programme, graduates will be able to:
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