History of Department

It was established in 1989. The department initially had very few students .  The department saw gradual increase in the number of students opting for Zoology.

 

Aim

• To inculcate zoology in an effective and lucid way to student .
• To motivate the student to make careers in animal science.

Objectives

• To encourage the students to have thorough knowledge and awareness in the subject of Zoology.
• To make them confident in handling of the scientific equipments.

Best Practices

• Wild life Week is observed from 1- 8th October
• visits of students to fishery, apiculture sericulture institutes.
• Monitoring performance of students through home assignments, tests and viva for practical course.
• Encouraging student for curricular activity such as wall magazine, model preparation, drawing competition.
• Experiential learning by projects, model preparation, ZOORBIT.

• Biodiversity documentation of local fauna

• Bird watching and wildlife observation, Bird feeder and water pots placed in campus during summers

• Collection and identification of insects and other invertebrates

• Use of tools like GPS, field guides, and mobile apps for species recording

• Areas of research include:

  • Biodiversity and wildlife conservation

  • Parasitology and mites

  • Environmental monitoring

  • Animal physiology and ecology

  Students also present their work through seminars, posters, and conferences.

• The department organizes  guest lectures by experts from research institutes, and environmental organizations.

  Topics often include:

  • Wildlife conservation

  • Biodiversity documentation tools (e.g., iNaturalist)

  • Environmental sustainability

  • Career opportunities in zoology

    Students are trained to use modern tools and technologies for biodiversity studies.

          iNaturalist for species documentation

    • Digital microscopes and imaging

    • Online biodiversity databases

    • GIS and ecological data tools

      The department organizes study tours to:

      • National parks and wildlife sanctuaries

      • Research institutes and museums

      • Zoological parks and aquariums

      • Virtual museum visits

      These tours provide exposure to real-world applications of zoology.

 

Highlights

• Well qualified staff, actively involved in teaching and research.
• Implementing star college scheme funded by DBT.
• State level seminar organized on Biodiversity: Protection, preservation and remediation
• Staff is recognized as M. Phil. / Ph. D. research guide in subject of Zoology and Environmental Science
• Published papers in national and international journals
• Reviewed Animal Biotechnology Pearson Publication
• Published Text books and chapter in reference books
• Minor Research projects completed funded by UGC and BCUD
• delivered invited talk in Aerobiology Conference
• Subject expert lecture in Course work for Research Scholars
• Vitamin A deficiency in school children , Biodiversity and lifestyle related disorders survey in adopted village under NSS

Activities

• Memorandum of Understanding with 1. ROSS Lifesciences, Bhosari Pune 2. GSBAS, Mumbai 3. Dr. BAMU Department of Zoolgy, Ch. Sambhajinagar
• Wild Life Week  1- 8th Oct 
• Diagram competition for FY and SYBSc. Students
• Science exhibition
• Study tour to Central Bee Research and Training Institute and Dept. of Entomology, Biocontrol Laband Vermiculture Unit of M. Phule Agriculture College.
• Guest lecture on Palynology and Bees 
• ZOORBIT as Zoology Day display of models, posters and projects by students of SYBSc. Zoology
• Submission of report on biodiversity of any 05 animals/ insects/ fishes found in surrounding areas
• Nature's  trail
• Open day for School students
• Vermiculture in campus
• Butterfly garden newly set up

Students achievement

1. PhD declared of one students  in subject of Environmental Science
2. Research activities related to Environmental Studies (EVS) are being carried out in the department.
3. Gauri Jadhav SYBSc Zoology received Consolation prize in National Science Exhibition held in Poona College 
4. The students of S. Y. B. Sc. actively participated in Inter- collegiate model, photography competition in ZOOPLANET held by N. Wadia College
5. The students participated in the Intercollegiate Zooplanet Model competition held by N. Wadia College.
6. Students won prize in Model competition in Intercollegiate Zoology Festival organized by the Department of Zoology, N. Wadia College