Zoology

About the Department

P.G. Department of Zoology was started during the academic year 2017-18 with a student strength of 25. Management of the college took brisk steps to fulfil the basic needs of the department viz., faculty, laboratory facilities, museum specimens, ICT enabled classrooms, necessary equipments, chemicals and glasswares. At present the department is equipped wit h basic infrastructure. Presently seven dedicated and well qualified faculty members are working in the department, among them three of the faculty members are Ph.D., holders and have cleared UGC-CSIR NET/ KSET. Another four faculty members have cleared KSET. All the faculty members are actively involved in research and academic activities.

Programme offered

M.Sc., Zoology (2 years) CBCS Scheme.

Curriculum

Detailed Syllabus for Zoology (2018-2019 to 2021-2022)

Eligibility for admission

Candidates with Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Zoology as a Major / Optional subject or B.Sc Ed with CBZ (RIE Scheme) or Equivalent from any recognized University by UGC with an aggregate of minimum 55% (50% in case of SC/ST Category-1) or equivalent grade

Eligible Candidates need to submit the filled-in applications along with entrance exam marks to the College and also to the University of Mysore as per University Notifications.

Programme objective

To provide the students with basic concepts of Zoology.
To develop analytical and problem solving skills among the students.
Encourage the students to develop skills related to research and academic activities.
To develop the ability to identify the thrust areas of research and to encourage the students to take up innovative research projects.

Programme outcome

Imbibe the knowledge with facts and figures related to Zoology.
Understand the basic concepts, fundamental principles, and the scientific theories related to various scientific phenomena and their relevance in the day- to-day life.
Identify, formulate, research literature, and analyze complex problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematical, biological, physical and chemical sciences.
Will able to think creatively to propose novel ideas in explaining facts and figures or providing new solution to the problems.
Develop scientific outlook not only with respect to Zoology but also in all aspects related to life.
Realize that interdisciplinary knowledge in other faculties can influence evolving new scientific theories and inventions greatly and effectively.
Imbibe ethical, moral and social values in personal and social life leading to highly cultured and civilized personality.
Develop various communication skills such as reading, listening, speaking, etc.
Realize that acquiring knowledge is a continuous process and in combination with untiring efforts and positive attitude and other necessary qualities leads towards a successful life.

Infrastructure Facilities

The department is equipped with ICT enabled classrooms and two well
equipped student laboratories with internet facilities. One of the laboratories is provided with overhead projector to enable the students to visualize virtual dissection software and online applications related to anatomy of animals, animal phylogeny and evolution, proteomic and genomic web tools. Department also houses a well furnished museum with a good collection of specimens to cater the student needs.

Learning Resources

Central library with reference books (3,548) journals and INFLIBNET sources
E-Journals, CD’s
E-learning resources (Virtual dissection softwares)
Department Library
Laboratory experiments
Museum
Brain storming Lectures, Workshops, Seminars, Symposium, Conference
Field Visits

Placements

Batch	Sl. No.	Name of the Company / Organization / Departments	No. of Candidates Placed
2018-19	1	Holy Saint P. U. College, Bilagi	01
	2	St. Joseph’s Central School, Yelwal	01
	3	Srinidhi Public School, Javgal, Arsikere.	01
	4	My School Page, Bangalore	01