Zoology

Deparment of Zoology  was established in 1985-1986

Zoology or animal biology relates to animal kingdom including the structure, embryology, evolution, classification, habits and distribution of animals both living and extinct. The nature of Zoology has undergone a sea change in recent past .It has ceased to be a more descriptive subject. Zoology has become more analytical with the availability of advanced chemical techniques and physical tools. Though DNA recombinant technology and newer methods of diagnosis of diseases and disorders, it has become possible to speed up the recovery of ailing people.

Strengths of the Department:

  • Committed, motivated innovative, dedicated to the core for the upliftment of the education system and welfare of the students.
  • Latest infrastructure matching with the requirements of the present scenario whether recent books, e-books and journals in the library or well equipped two spacious labs, store and a faculty room which cater to the needs of the students for in-depth analysis.
  • To keep abreast with the recent and the latest knowledge on various aspects of the subject, the department keeps organising the workshops, seminars and extension lectures in which scholars par excellence are invited to enlighten the faculty members as well as the students.
  • The insightful and innovative approach of the teachers has led the institution to establish the Central Research Lab.
  • Faculty members do not miss any opportunity to attend national/international /workshops organised by different universities.
  • Increasing academic and research activities in the department motivated UGC to permit the college to start medical lab technology course.
  • Emulating the good works being done by the teachers,the inspired students excelling multidimensionally in academics (university positions and distinctions), sports, cultural activities, NCC, NSS etc.
  • To make the students well acquainted with the animals in there in natural surroundings, we frequently take them out to some places where nature is plenty like zoological parts and fish farms etc.
  • Alumni of the department grace various positions in almost all the departments.

Why study Zoology?

Although firmly rooted in the animal sciences a degree with zoology equips you with an array of skills, including lab and field works which could open doors to a wide choice of careers like

  • Jobs in schools, colleges, institutes and universities, animal research centres, museums, zoological parks and fish farms
  • Federal agencies
  • Ecological consulting companies
  • Toxicologists
  • Aquaculture and animal nutrient companies
  • Environmental and Bio-technical regulatory agencies
  • Environmental consultant
  • Environment impact specialist
  • Conservation and protecting endangered animals in their habitats
  • Archaeologist
  • Biological photographer
  • Genetisist
  • Marine biologist
  • Meteorologist
  • Government agencies
  • Zoological Survey of India