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Department of zoology

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DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY

Dept. History:

The science faculty was establishment at opening of the college in 1968. For further augmentation in scientific knowledge the department of the Physics & Zoology simultaneously started in year 1984. In order to fulfil scientific need and to increase the horizon of life science of ruler students. So, the department of Zoology had been started in Jurisdiction of Shivaji University, Kolhapur.

Vision :

1.	To prepare students for BMT, DMLT, Environmental entrance exam and exams of biotechnology. 
Mission :
1.	To centralize the applications of Zoology, Biostatastics and Applied Zoology.

SWOT Analysis :-

S W O T Analysis of the Department

Strengths

1.	Qualified and Experienced staff 
2.	Computer with Internet and Printer Facility for staff and Degree students.
3.	Separate B.Sc III & B.Sc II labs with store room.
4.	Adequate number of chemicals and sophisticated equipments Ex. E.C.G Machine.
5.	Staff is engaged actively in research.
6.	The beneficial Project work Ex.Vermicomposting,Rearing and propogation of Guppy.
7.	Farmers Library/Cell with Journal Agrobios,Baliraja.
8.	Mulberry and Tussar Sericulture extension (Continued)
9.	Biovisual charts adequate-No.55.
10.	Bridge course for MCVC students.
11.	Remedial Course for SC, ST, NT, VJNT students.

Opportunities

1.	Implementation of UGC Major Research Project
2.	Organization of State level, National level and International level Conferences.
3.	Starting of P.G course.
4.	Recognisation of M.Phil and Ph.D Laboratory.
5.	Portable vermicomposting pits/organic farming.
6.	Rearing of Mosquito fish and Guppy.
7.	Indoor Aquaculture Practice-Maintenance of Aquarium.
8.	Short term certificate course on sericulture for undergraduates.
9.	Organization of National Science day.

Future Plan

1.	To apply for P.G. course provided sufficient number of students.
2.	To involve maximum number of students in an   applied project work.
3.	Organic farming-Extension lectures for farmers.
4.	Coaching for preparation of portable vermicomposting pits.
5.	Awaring farmers about Pest control by biological method in Krishna river basin
6.	Routine Socio economical useful project work for degree students.
7.	Study of Biodiversity within in premises and Sagareshwar sanctuary..                           
8.	Genetic Counseling for youth..

Facilities:-

1.	Spacious, well equipped andwell-furnished two laboratories.- Total area-115sq. meters. 
2.	Computer facilities- 2 Computers with internet facilities.
3.	Departmental Library- No. of books- 54.
4.	Zoological museum-No. of Specimens 		–280
a.	Non- chordate		- 113
b.	Chordates		- 166
c.	Stuffed animals	- 07
5.	Modern equipment’s and instruments which include Digital field Camera(DSR), ECG machine, 
        Electrophoretic Unit , Soxhlet Unit, Research microscope&Slide projector, pH meter.
6.	LCD projector for PowerPoint presentation.
7.	Interacting teaching with the help of charts.
COC/Short Term Course name and syllabus: 
Short Term Course- Self financed Course-Vermicomposting
As per Life Long Learning Department curriculum from Shivaji University, Kolhapur

Activities-

1)	Zoological excursion at sea-shore / sanctuary / Aquatic ecosystem.
2)	Seminars for B.SC. III students.
3)	Projects for B.Sc. III students.
4)	Surprise Tests for B.Sc. II and B.Sc. III students.
5)	Applied Zoology tours – Fish Farming, Dairy Farming, Portray Farming, Emu Farming, Sericulture & goat 
         farming.
6)	Timely publication for mural Wallpaper (Animalia).

Faculty Name	Qualification	Designation	Profile
Mr.Aundhkar Arvind Raghunath	M.Sc., M. Phil.,	Head and Associate Professor	View
Dr. Bhosale Tanaji Shivaji	M.Sc., M. Phil., Ph. D.	Associate professor	View
Mr.Mane Abhijit Bhagwan	M.Sc.	Assistant Professor	View
Dr. Suvarna Bhagwan Pol	M. Sc., B. Ed., M. Phil., Ph.D.	Assistant Professor	View

Sr.no	Name of Person	Description	Details	Link
1	Dr. Tanaji S Bhosale & Mr. Abhijit B Mane	Abstract Book of National Conference on Conservation & Biodiversity Banking (NCCBB 2020)	Editor for Abstract Book (NCCBB-2020)	View
2	Mr. Mane Abhijit Bhagwan	A Text Book of B.Sc - II as per CBCS pattern Published by Nirali Publication	Author for Text Book on B.Sc.-II (CBCS) Pattern	View
3	Dr. Bhosale T.S.	Member of Board of Studies in Zoology shivaji University, Kolhapur	Recognition Letter	View
4	Prof. A.B Mane	Dnyanjyoti	State Level Award	View

Sr.no	Name of Events	Date
1	National Conference on Conservation And Biodiversity Banking ( NCCBB 2020)	17/01/2020
2	Mr Mane A B as a Resource Person at varoius Colleges	06/09/2019
3	Participation of B.Sc III students in College Level Avishkar Competetion	28/09/2019
4	Visit of Swami Ramanand Vidyalaya Students to Department	17/09/2019
5	Distribution of Household things to flood affected Non-Teaching Staff by B.Sc - III Students	06 / 09 / 2019
6	B.Sc - III Online Diagnostic Test	31 / 07 / 2019
7	Identification of Snakes	16 / 7 / 2019

Sr.no	Name of Person	Title	Project/Papers/Books Published

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Guest Lecture
Guest Lecture
Online diagnostic test for B.Sc.III Zoology students held on 31/07/2019
Online diagnostic test for B.Sc.III Zoology students held on 31/07/2019
Online diagnostic test for B.Sc.III Zoology students held on 31/07/2019
world snake day 16 july,2019
Poisonous and non poisonou snakes 16 july, 2019
Explanation of celebration of snake day
Superstitions about snakes
Involvement of B.Sc.III students
Involvement of B.Sc.III student

Sr.No	Date	Department	Activity Name	Link
1	07-04-2020	zoology	Workshop 3	View Report
2	06-04-2020	zoology	Workshop 2	View Report
3	05-04-2020	zoology	Workshop	View Report

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