Department of Zoology
About the Department
Name of Department :Department of Zoology
Mahatma Gandhi Vidyamandir’s,
KBH Art’s, Science & Commerce College, Nimgaon
Tal.Malegaon, Dist. Nashik. - 423212
- Year of Establishment : 2019
- About the Department:
- Job opportunities for Zoology students: Zoology graduates have great demand in most of the Research Field :
- Vision: 1) To inculcate the Highest Value Of Life, Respect To Nature and Acquisitions Of Knowledge Of animal Science among the Students in this dynamic era.
- Mission: Theme- Aspire , Hard Work , Achieve The Goal.
- Goals: 1) Conducting educational tour to the various places to gain knowledge of habit and habitat of the wild life
The Department of Zoology was established in '2019'.The Department runs the Program me in Zoology at undergraduate level. Apart From the Academic, the Faculty From the department Constantly Keeps motivating Students For Co- Curricular and extra curricular activities.
The Department is enriched with rare Collection Of Specimen in the museum, well equipped labs and library. The Department has qualified, experienced and highly motivated teachers involving themselves in teaching and extension activities. The departmental laboratory include equipment such as Digital weighing Balance meter, Compound microscope, Dissection Microscope, Water Path,Microtome , incubator
1) JRF
2) Research Assistant
3) Scientist
4) Project Assistant
5) Entomology
6) Field Officer
7) Fisheries
8) Vermiculture
1)To achieve excellent teaching and research.
2)To develop the Student to appreciate nature
3)To Promote leaders in the field Of Life Sciences.
2) To Create awareness of INSITU Conservation Of Wild Life
3) Enhance services to the community.
Curriculum Revised
| SrNo | Class | Subject | When revised(Year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | F.Y.B.Sc | Zoology | 2019-20 |
| 2 | S.Y.B.Sc | Zoology | 2020-21 |
2019 Pattern
| Sr. No. | Year | Course | Paper | SEM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | F.Y.B.Sc | Theory | ZO 111 Animal. Diversity -I ZO 112 Animal Ecology |
I |
| F.Y.B.Sc | Theory | ZO 121 Animal Diversity II ZO 122 Cell Biology |
II | |
| 2 | F.Y.B.Sc | Practical | ZO 113 Zoology Practical | I |
| Practical | ZO 123 Zoology Practical | II | ||
| 3 | S.Y.B.Sc | Theory | 1) ZO 231 Animal Diversity III 2) ZO 232 Applied Zoology I |
III |
| Theory | 1)241-Animal Diversity lV 242- Applied Zoology II |
IV | ||
| 4 | S.Y.B.SC | Practical | 1)ZO 231 Zoology Practical | III |
| Practical | ZO 241 Zoology Practical | IV |
Faculty
Faculty of the Department
| SrNo | Photo | Name of Faculty | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Prof.Ankita Pawar | Msc,Zoology |
Paper Published in Journals
| Sr.No | Teachers Name | Research Publication | Paper Title Date | International/ National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr.Ujjan.B.Kadam |
Student admitted at Degree (U.G.)
| Year | Class | Total Students Admitted |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-2020 | F.Y.B.Sc Zoology | 91% |
| 2020-2021 | FYBSC Zoology SYBSC Zoology |
91% |
| 2021-2022 | F.Y.B.SC Zoology S.Y.B.SC Zoology |
129% 71% |
| 2022-2023 | F.Y.B.SC Zoology S.Y.B.SC Zoology |
46% 57% |
Results:
2019-2020
| Class | First /Dist. | First Class | Second Class | Pass Class | Fail | Total Pass | Total St. | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F.Y.BSc ZO 111-(Sem-1) | ||||||||
| F.Y.BSc ZO 112-(Sem-1) | ||||||||
| F.Y.BSc ZO 113(Sem-1) | ||||||||
| F.Y.B.Sc BO-122 (Sem-2) | ||||||||
| F.Y.BSc ZO 121(Sem-2) | ||||||||
| F.Y.BSc ZO 122(Sem-2) | ||||||||
| F.Y.B.Sc ZO 123 (Sem-2) | ||||||||
| S.Y.BSC ZO 231 ( Sem -3) | ||||||||
| S Y.BSC ZO 232 (Sem-3) | ||||||||
| SY.BSC ZO 233 ( Sem 3) | ||||||||
| SY.B.SC ZO 241 ( Sem 4) | ||||||||
| S.Y.BSC ZO 243( Sem 4) |
2020-2021
| Class | First /Dist. | First Class | Second Class | Pass Class | Fail | Total Pass | Total St. | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F.Y.BSc ZO 111-(Sem-1) | ||||||||
| F.Y.BSc ZO 112-(Sem-1) | ||||||||
| F.Y.BSc ZO 113(Sem-1) | ||||||||
| F.Y.B.Sc BO-122 (Sem-2) | ||||||||
| F.Y.BSc ZO 121(Sem-2) | ||||||||
| F.Y.BSc ZO 122(Sem-2) | ||||||||
| F.Y.B.Sc ZO 123 (Sem-2) | ||||||||
| S.Y.BSC ZO 231 ( Sem -3) | ||||||||
| S Y.BSC ZO 232 (Sem-3) | ||||||||
| SY.BSC ZO 233 ( Sem 3) | ||||||||
| SY.B.SC ZO 241 ( Sem 4) | ||||||||
| S.Y.BSC ZO 243( Sem 4) |
2021-2022
| Class | First /Dist. | First Class | Second Class | Pass Class | Fail | Total Pass | Total St. | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F.Y.BSc ZO 111-(Sem-1) | 29 | 29 | 21 | 04 | 01 | 85 | ||
| F.Y.BSc ZO 112-(Sem-1) | 36 | 32 | 14 | - | 01 | 85 | ||
| F.Y.BSc ZO 113(Sem-1) | 09 | 18 | 53 | 05 | - | 85 | ||
| F.Y.B.Sc BO-121 (Sem-2) | 14 | 46 | 20 | 01 | 03 | 88 | ||
| F.Y.BSc ZO 122(Sem-2) | 41 | 34 | 04 | - | 05 | 88 | ||
| F.Y.BSc ZO 122(Sem-2) | 03 | 15 | 68 | 02 | - | 88 | ||
| F.Y.B.Sc ZO 123 (Sem-2) | 01 | 01 | - | - | - | 02 | ||
| S.Y.BSC ZO 231 ( Sem -3) | 01 | 01 | - | - | 02 | |||
| S Y.BSC ZO 232 (Sem-3) | - | - | 02 | 02 | ||||
| SY.BSC ZO 233 ( Sem 3) | 02 | 02 | ||||||
| SY.B.SC ZO 241 ( Sem 4) | 02 | |||||||
| S.Y.BSC ZO 243( Sem 4) | 01 | 01 | 02 |
2022-2023
| Class | First /Dist. | First Class | Second Class | Pass Class | Fail | Total Pass | Total St. | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F.Y.BSc ZO 111-(Sem-1) | ||||||||
| F.Y.BSc ZO 112-(Sem-1) | ||||||||
| F.Y.BSc ZO 113(Sem-1) | ||||||||
| F.Y.B.Sc BO-122 (Sem-2) | ||||||||
| F.Y.BSc ZO 121(Sem-2) | ||||||||
| F.Y.BSc ZO 122(Sem-2) | ||||||||
| F.Y.B.Sc ZO 123 (Sem-2) | ||||||||
| S.Y.BSC ZO 231 ( Sem -3) | ||||||||
| S Y.BSC ZO 232 (Sem-3) | ||||||||
| SY.BSC ZO 233 ( Sem 3) | ||||||||
| SY.B.SC ZO 241 ( Sem 4) | ||||||||
| S.Y.BSC ZO 243( Sem 4) |
Zoology E-Content Development :
| Sr.No | Teachers Name | Topic | Class | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prof. Pawar A.V. | Animal Diversity I | F.Y.B.SC | https://drive.google.com/file/d/18aTKavImLQ5rttP0DE_ZeEBb3SAfH_Bv/view?usp=anddrivesdk |
| 2 | Introduction To Ecology | F.Y.B.SC | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k2SFeMEienNBy2RvNybrqi_XKExYjijG/view?usp=drivesdk | |
| 3 | Ecosystem | F.Y.B.SC | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kajO2LEICm6J3ZRfxfocx0C-Y5Us9KYS/view?usp=drives | |
| 4 | Phylum chordata | S.Y.B.SC | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mg-1nPNsZnY9z6ihcUk1EQfh-e6izbUZ/view?usp=drivesdk |
Teaching Methods
- 1.Use of chalk-talk method.
- 2.Lecture Method
- 3.Group Discretion
- 4. Practically working
Zoology Best Practices :
Vermicomposting :
Goal:
- To use college organic waste like litter for vermicomposting
- The use of vermicompost to flora of college campus
- To guide the enable the farmer to produce nutrient rich compost from the available farm waste and thereby to improve soil fertility
- Vermicomposting is an excellent method of recycling of Farm and home waste.
- To establish Vermi composting units at Farmyard:
- Vermicomposting is the scientific method of making compost, by using earthworms.
- They are commonly found living in soil, feeding on biomass and excreting it in a digested form.
- Vermiculture means “worm-farming”. Earthworms feed on the organic waste materials and give out excreta in the form of “vermicasts” that are rich in nitrates and minerals such as phosphorus, magnesium, calcium and potassium.
- Vermicompost is earthworm excrement, called castings, which can improve biological, chemical, and physical properties of the soil.
- The main objective of vermicomposting project is to produce organic manure. Agricultural wastes, wastes from dairy and animal farms are usually dumped into at places resulting in a foul mess. By vermicomposting these wastes, they are not only utilized efficiently but also help in making a value-added product
The Practice:
- To prepare compost, either a plastic or a concrete tank can be used. The size of the tank depends upon the availability of raw materials.
- Collect the biomass and place it under the sun for about 8-12 days. Now chop it to the required size using the cutter.
- Prepare a cow dung slurry and sprinkle it on the heap for quick decomposition.
- Add a layer (2 – 3 inch) of soil or sand at the bottom of the tank.
- Now prepare fine bedding by adding partially decomposed cow dung, dried leaves and other biodegradable wastes collected from fields and kitchen. Distribute them evenly on the sand layer.
- Continue adding both the chopped bio-waste and partially decomposed cow dung layer-wise into the tank up to a depth of 0.5-1.0 ft.
- After adding all the bio-wastes, release the earthworm species over the mixture and cover the compost mixture with dry straw or gunny bags.
- Sprinkle water on a regular basis to maintain the moisture content of the compost.
- Cover the tank with a thatch roof to prevent the entry of ants, lizards, mouse, snakes, etc. and protect the compost from rainwater and direct sunshine.
- Have a frequent check to avoid the compost from overheating. Maintain proper moisture and temperature.
Evidence of Success:
- After the 24th day, around 3000 to 4000 new worms are introduced and the entire raw material is turned into the vermicomposting.
- Develops roots of the plants.
- Improves the physical structure of the soil.
- Vermicomposting increases the fertility and water-resistance of the soil.
- Helps in germination, plant growth, and crop yield.
- Nurtures soil with plant growth hormones such as auxins, gibberellic acid, etc.
- Vermicomposting is an eco-friendly process that recycles organic waste into compost and produces valuable nutrients
Problems Encountered and Resources Required :
- 1.It is a time-consuming process and takes as long as six months to convert the organic matter into usable forms.
- 2.It releases a very foul odour.
- 3.Vermicomposting is high maintenance. The feed has to be added periodically and care should be taken that the worms are not flooded with too much to eat.
- 4.The bin should not be too dry or too wet. The moisture levels need to be monitored periodically. They nurture the growth of pests and pathogens such as fruit flies, centipede and flies
Zoology Infrastructural Facilities :
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1) Computers (01)
2) Department Staff Room
3) Printer
4) Cupboards (03)
5) Departmental Library
6) Internet Facility
7) Books issnes Register
8) Process Charts
9) Burette
10) Pipette
11) Vacuum evaporator
12) pH-meter
15) Colorimeter
16) Distillation assembly
17) Slides
18) Specimen
Zoology Swoc Analysis
- Strength:- 1)Significant number of laborious students.
- Weakness:- 1)Research activity Should be increased
- Opportunities:- 1)Good Opportunities For Zoology Students Of Placement in lectureship, Research, Forest Department.
- Challenges:
Motivate The Students .
Creating awareness about self employment.
To train the academically Weaker Student to Perform well in academic and help them to pursue higher education. - Future Plans: 1.To Start TYBSC Zoology
2) Guest Lecture are arranged
3) Dedicated staff of the Department.
4) Well-equipped library with sufficient number of books.
5) Good interaction between Faculty and Students.
2)No Special Program
3)Lab infrastructure Should be increased
2) They Can Start Small Scale industries Such as Poultries, Sericulture , Apiculture, Fisheries, Pearl Culture, Aquaculture
2.To Start Certificate Course in Sericulture.
3.To Develop New Zoology Lab