Welcome to Zoology Department
Zoology department of Shivaji Science College has been there ever since its inception. The department has a big laboratory consisting of all the required utilities to perform practical and research in zoology. The teachers of Zoology department play a vital role in promoting the research work in zoology.
Department has newly constructed and well equipped research laboratory, recognized by R.T.M. Nagpur University. Presently 4 students are working in the laboratory for their Ph.D. work.
Department received grants from UGC for minor and major projects. One minor project (Rs. 100,000/-) is recently completed and one Major project (Rs. 98,0000/-) is ongoing.
Departmental results are improved in the semester system syllabus, as 8 students of Sem-II secured above 80% marks in zoology, in university examinations.
Throughout year department conduct various activities such as Nutrition Awareness programme, Healthy dish competition, Aids awareness week, poster competitions, Study tours, earn and learn scheme for the needy students, activities of environment cell, animal welfare programmes, etc.
Interdisciplinary science research journal of college is published every year from zoology department, which provides publication facility of research papers to faculties and students in lower cost.
DEPARTMENT FEATURES
- M.Sc. with a specialization in Animal Physiology
- PhD Programme
- Departmental Library.
- Well equipped UG and PG laboratories.
- Independent UG and PG laboratories.
- Curriculum that stimulates learning and research.
- Organizing events like World Sparrow Day and Wetland Day to raise awareness about animal conservation.
- Conducting workshops and seminars to educate the public and students about zoology and its importance.