Zoology

Department Information

Department Name : Zoology

Year of Establishment: U.G. 1982

                                         P.G. (1992-1999) Now not Taught

Name of Programme : B.Sc Zoology, M.Sc Zoology(Not Taught) 

Name of Teaching Staff:
Name Qualification Designation Experience Specialization
Dr. Vyawahare P.M.      (Retired on 2009) M.Sc., Ph.D. Asso. Prof. 39 Years Entomology, Physiology
Dr. Patil V.T.      (Retired on 2013) M.Sc., Ph.D. Asso. Prof. 33 Years Physiology
Dr. Chahande R. D.   (Retired on 2017) M.Sc., Ph.D. Asso. Prof. 30 Years Entomology
Dr. Shinde S. V.      (Retired on 2021) M.Sc., Ph.D. Asso. Prof. 35 Years Physiology
Mrs. Patil V. S.    (Retired on 2022) M.Sc. Asso. Prof. 35 Years Physiology
Dr. Borale R. P.   (1994 till present) M.Sc., NET, Ph.D. Asso. Prof. 30 Years Entomology
Dr. Shinde S.M.   (2019 till present) M.Sc., Ph.D. Asst. Prof. 05 Years Entomology
Non-grant Teaching staff
Name Qualification Designation Experience Specialization
Ms Tejashri R. Patil.      (2019-2020) M.Sc. Asst. Prof. 01 years Entomology
Ms. Bhagyashri N. Patil. (2019-2020) M.Sc. Asst. Prof. 01 years Entomology
Ms. Bhagyashri R. Chaudhari. (2019-2020) M.Sc. Asst. Prof. 01 years Entomology
Mr. Kunal B. Khairnar. (2019-present) M.Sc. Asst. Prof. 04 years Entomology
Mr. Sachin B. Bagul      (2021-22) M.Sc. Asst. Prof. 01 years Environment Sci.
Mr. Manish Rayate (2021-22) M.Sc., SET Asst. Prof. 01 years Entomology
Ms. Divya Nerkar   (2022-23) M.Sc. Asst. Prof. 01 years Entomology
Ms. Dhanashri Pise (2022-23) M.Sc., B.Ed. Asst. Prof. 01 years Entomology
Mr. Narendra B. Padmar (2017-2019 M.Sc., B.Ed. Asst. Prof. 02 years Entomology
Mr. Abhijit B.Vasave     (2017 – present) M.Sc., B.Ed. Asst. Prof. 03 years Entomology
Ms. Jyoti M. Chauhan    (2023-present) M.Sc. Asst. Prof. 01 years Entomology
Non-teaching /Technical staff: (Granted and Non-Granted both)
Name Qualification Designation
Mr. P.S. Mahale (Retired) B.A. Lab Assistant
Mr. V.C. Patil (Retired) XII Lab Attendant
Mr. K. U. Pawara B.A. Lab Attendant
Mr. S. P. Patil B.A. Lab Attendant
 
Achievements: (Details since academic year 2018) For Students- University Rank Holders
Ms.  Mohini Sanjay Khalane ((2021-22) Gold Medal – First University Rank Holders (Zoology) Gold Medal – First University Rank Holders (Overall subject)
Major/Minor Projects:
Name o Faculty Funding Agency Title of the Research Project Duration Total Grant Received
Dr. Rajendra P. Borale RGST, Maharashtra Govt. Tailor-made Functional Polymer Composite as a Bioactive Material for Antipathogenic Applications 02 years (2022-2024) Rs. 3,00,000/-
Faculty participation in FDP/RC/OC:
Sr. No. Name of the Course Place/Organized by Duration
1 Induction/Orientation Programme HRDC Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, Gwalior 25th February 2020 to 16th March 2020
2 Faculty Development Program Teaching Learning Center Ramanujan College University of Delhi 20th April 2020 to 6th May 2020
3 Refresher Programme in Life Sciences Teaching Learning Center, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi 1 – 15 September 2021
Results:
Year       TYBSc-2018-2023 Result %
2018-2019 100%
2019-2020 100 %
2020-2021 100%
2021-2022 90%
2022-2023 100%
Laboratories: Laboratory 1 (Room No.  309) Research Laboratory
  • Size: 30’ X 20’
  • Computer cabin and tabletop for electrophoresis
  • BOD incubator
  • Centrifuge, spectrophotometer, hot air oven, microtome, and other research related instruments.
Laboratory 2 (Room No. 310)
  • Size: 40’ X 30’
  • Chemicals, stains, research microscope and research binocular.
Major and minor research instruments
1.      BOD incubator 2.      Digital thermometer
3.      Lux meter, 4.      Binoculars for field observation
5.      SLR camera (Manual), 6.      pH meter: Pen and analog
7.      Trinocular research microscope, 8.      Photography unit
9.      Projectors: OHP, LCD, Slide 10.  Magnetic stirrer
11.  TDS meter 12.  Bucket centrifuge
13.  Hot air oven, 14.  Colorimeter.
15.  Aquaria 16.  Digital haemoglobinometer
17.  Turbidity meter, 18.  Sacchi disc
19.  Micrometer scale 20.  Microjkedhal distillation plant
21.  Colorimeter. 22.  Microtome
23.  Electrophoresis with power supply 24.  No. of Computers and Internet                   facility             : 02
Certificate course in Zoology “The Basic Concepts of Animal Biology” Students intake capacity: 60
Class / Year  Admitted Students
TYBSc-2020-2021 18
TYBSc-2021-2022 10
TYBSc-2022-2023 08

Best Practices of the Department : Zoo Club

The Zoo Club engages in a variety of activities aimed at promoting wildlife conservation and environmental awareness. From organizing Wildlife Week celebrations and nature walks, to hosting quiz competitions and poster competitions. The Zoo club offers diverse opportunities for students to learn, participate and contribute to conservation efforts. Through these activities, the club aims to achieve several interconnected objectives, all geared towards fostering a deeper understanding, appreciation and active engagement in wildlife conservation and environmental stewardship among students. Additionally, a career guidance lecture provides valuable insights into potential paths in wildlife conservation and related fields. Nature walks through nearby protected forests allow students to connect with nature firsthand, while excursion tours provide immersive experiences in observing wildlife in its natural habitat. The overarching objective of the Zoo Club is to inspire students to become advocates for wildlife conservation, nurturing a sense of responsibility towards protecting our planet’s precious biodiversity. The club’s initiatives not only educate its students but also inspire them to become proactive advocates for wildlife conservation, fostering a sense of responsibility towards preserving our planet’s natural heritage.

Number of Books /Journals of the subject:

List of Journals/Periodicals

  1. Science reporter
  2. Current science
  3. Utter Pradesh journal of Zoology
  4. Indian Journal of experimental biology
  5. Resonance: Journal of science education
  6. Ecology, environment, and conservation
  7. Asian journal of microbiology, biotechnology and environmental science
  8. Entomon