Department of Zoology

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Department of Zoology

  • Started
    2019
  • Intake
Ms. Kavita Prakash Amkar

Ms. Kavita Prakash Amkar

Head of Department

The Zoology Department was established in year 2019 with the sole aim of providing training in practical and conceptual skills in Zoology.

At present one full time contractual faculty and one visiting faculty are working in the department as well as 17 students are pursuing their undergraduate studies. Ms. Kavita Amkar is the current Head of the Zoology Department. B.Sc. course with a combination of Chemistry, Botany and Zoology is offered by College.

Vision

  • To provide quality education to the students from remote, rural, underdeveloped areas of Konkan and especially to the economically and socially backward sections of society.

Mission

  • To train students in Zoological sciences and to equip them to apply themselves meaningfully in any activity requiring zoological expertise.

Aims and Objectives

1. Enable the students to acquire knowledge of Zoology and Zoological terms.

2. To train students in a wide range of science-based skills those provide the learning base for future careers in disciplines.

3. To develop an ability to make accurate observation of animals so as to classify and identify them.

4. To develop an ability to make accurate observation of animals so as to classify and identify them.

5. To create awaress among the students and society about importance of natural resources, their conservation and sustainable development.

6. To create awaress among the students and society about importance of natural resources, their conservation and sustainable development.

Salient Features Of Department

  • Faculty with expertise in various sub-disciplines of Zoology such as animal physiology, biotechnology, ecology, genetics, molecular biology, entomology and more.
  • Programs covering a broad spectrum of zoological sciences.
  • Undergraduate degree programs in Zoology.
  • Comprehensive curriculum covering fundamental and advanced topics in animal sciences.
  • Laboratories for practical sessions.
  • Butterfly Garden
  • Collaboration with other departments for interdisciplinary studies.
  • Regular seminars, workshops, and conferences to facilitate knowledge exchange and keep students and faculty updated on the latest developments in Zoology.
  • Faculty publication in reputable scientific journal.
  • Initiatives related to plant & animal biodiversity conservation and sustainable practices.
  • Integration of modern technologies in teaching.
  • Opportunities for students to engage in projects or fieldwork.
  • Support for students presenting their research at Avishkar competition.