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Department of Zoology

INTRODUCTION TO DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY :

The Department of Zoology was started in 1992 offering B.Sc. Zoology. In 2001 the department was upgraded into a postgraduate department and started offering M.Sc. Zoology with specialization in Environmental Biology and Entomology. In 2005 the department becomes university recognized centre for Higher Learning and Research. The department has well equipped laboratories for under-graduate, post-graduate and Ph.D. courses, separate laboratories for Post-Graduation specialization. Classrooms and laboratories are updated for an effortless learning experience. The department has an excellent museum which includes many rare specimens. The departmental library has a good collection of textbooks, reference books, encyclopedia and journals of national and international reputes. Other facilities include Instrumentation Room, Computer Room with Broadband Internet Connection. The department has everything not only to run under-graduate and post-graduate courses but also to undertake research activities. Besides teaching activity in the department, faculty members are engaged themselves in co-curricular activities too.


HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DEPARTMENT :

  • Dr. Pravin Charde has been appointed as a Member of Gorewada Biodiversity Project, Forest Department and Government of Maharashtra.
  • Consistently excellent results of under-graduate and post-graduate courses.
  • Total 30 research students have been awarded Ph.D. degree
  • Patent approved on the invention, “A Process for Recovery of Biosurfactant from Fermented Combination of Distillery Waste with Whey and Food Processing Wastes Using Egg Shell. (Authors – Dr. Kirti Vijay Dubey and Dr. Pravin Natthuji Charde) Application No. 201621031395 A, Date of Publication: 16th March, 2018.


COURSES :

B.Sc. Zoology

Course Semester Paper & Practicals Marks Total Marks
Theory Internal Practical
B.Sc. 1st Year ZOOLOGY Semester-I Paper-I 50 10 150
Paper-II 50 10
Practical 30
Semester-II Paper-I 50 10 150
Paper-II 50 10
Practical 30
B.Sc. 2nd Year ZOOLOGY Semester-III Paper-I 50 10 150
Paper-II 50 10
Practical 30
Semester-IV Paper-I 50 10 150
Paper-II 50 10
Practical 30
B.Sc. 3rd Year ZOOLOGY Semester-V Paper-I 50 10 150
Paper-II 50 10
Practical 30
Semester-VI Paper-I 50 10 150
Paper-II 50 10
Practical 30
Grand Total 900

M.Sc. Zoology

Course Semester Paper & Practicals Marks Total Marks
Theory Internal Practical Seminar
M.Sc. 1st Year ZOOLOGY Semester-I Paper-I 80 20 625
Paper-II 80 20
Paper-III 80 20
Paper-IV 80 20
Practical-I 100
Practical-II 100
Seminar 25
Semester-II Paper-I 80 20 625
Paper-II 80 20
Paper-III 80 20
Paper-IV 80 20
Practical-I 100
Practical-II 100
Seminar 25
M.Sc. 2nd Year ZOOLOGY Semester-III Paper-I 80 20 625
Paper-II 80 20
Paper-III 80 20
Paper-IV 80 20
Practical-I 100
Practical-II 100
Seminar 25
Semester-IV Paper-I 80 20 625
Paper-II 80 20
Paper-III 80 20
Paper-IV 80 20
Practical-I 100
Practical-II 100
Seminar 25
Grand Total 2500

B.Sc. Zoology Syllabus Link:

https://www.nagpuruniversity.ac.in/links/Syllabus/UG/Faculty_of_ Science/Syllabus_for_B.Sc_Zoology_semester_Pattern_2013.pdf

M.Sc. Zoology Syllabus Link:

https://www.nagpuruniversity.ac.in/links/Syllabus/ Faculty_of_Science/016_CBCS_Syllabus_M.Sc.Zoology.pdf

B.Sc. Zoology, Name of Theory Papers

B.Sc. Zoology
1. Semester-I: Paper – I : Life and Diversity of Animals-Nonchordates (Protozoa to Annelida)
Paper -II : Environment Biology
2. Semester-II: Paper - III : Life and Diversity of Animals- Nonchordates (Arthropoda to Hemichordata) Paper - IV : Cell Biology
3. Semester-III: Paper - V : Life and Diversity of Animals-Chordates (Protochordata to Amphibia)
Paper - VI : Genetics
4. Semester-IV Paper - VII : Life and Diversity of Animals-Chordates (Reptilia, Aves and Mammals)
Paper - VIII : Molecular Biology and Immunology
5. Semester-V: Paper - IX :General Mammalian Physiology I
Paper - X : Applied Zoology I (Aquaculture and Economic Entomology)
6. Semester-VI Paper - XI : General Mammalian Physiology II
Paper - XII : Applied Zoology II (Biotechniques, Microtechnique, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics and Biostatistics)

M.Sc. Zoology, Name of Theory Papers & Practicals

M.Sc. Semester-I
1. Paper -I Structure & Function of Invertebrates
2. Paper -II General Physiology
3. Paper -III Cell Biology & Genetics
4. Paper -IV Advanced Reproductive Biology
5. Practical -I Structure & Function of Invertebrates & General Physiology
6. Practical -II Cell Biology, Genetics & Advanced Reproductive Biology
M.Sc. Semester-II
1. Paper –I - (V) Structure & Function of Vertebrates
2. Paper -II – (VI) Comparative Endocrinology
3. Paper -III – (VII) Molecular Biology & Biotechnology
4. Paper -IV – (VIII) Advanced Developmental Biology
5. Practical -I – (III) Structure & Function & Vertebrates & Comparative Endocrinology
6. Practical -II – (IV) Molecular Biology, Biotechnology and Developmental Biology
M.Sc. Semester-III
1. Paper-I – (IX) Parasitology & Immunology
2. Paper-II – (X) Special Group : Environmental Biology-I [Ecosystem & Communities]
3. Paper-III - (XI) Special Group : Environmental Biology-II [Adaptations, Population Dynamics & Animal Behaviour]
4. Paper- IV – (XII) Subject Centric –I: Wildlife & Avian Biology
5. Practical –I – (V) Parasitology & Immunology
6. Practical –II – (VI) Special Group : Environmental Biology
M.Sc. Semester-IV
1. Paper-I – (XIII) Biotechniques, Biostatistics, Ethnology, Toxicology & Bioinformatics
2. Paper-II – (XIV) Special Group : Environmental Biology –III [Environmental Pollutions & Aquaculture]
3. Paper –III – (XV) Special Group : Environmental Biology –IV [Man And Environment]
4. Paper –IV – (XVI) Subject Centric-II : Radiation & Chronobiology
5. Practical –I – (VII) Special Group : Environmental Biology
6. Practical –II – (VIII) Project Work
RESEARCH AREA :

Staff members of the department and other associated research supervisors work in more than one theme. They are engaged in research that cut across theme boundaries. Staff members, research supervisors and research students are engaged in research activities such as Biodiversity and Aquatic Ecology, Limnological studies of various water bodies, Avian Biodiversity, Birds Reproductive Behaviour, Insect Ecology, Insect Reproductive Physiology and Endocrinology, Mammalian Reproductive Physiology.

STUDENT- TEACHER ACHIEVEMENTS :

  • Dr. Pravin Charde is the Principal of UGC sponsored Community College of Textile and Fashion Designing.
  • Four UGC sponsored B.Voc. Courses have been started under the leadership of Dr. Pravin Charde.
  • Dr. Pravin Charde has appointed on Academic Council of the Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur under Section 32(3)(f) of the Maharashtra Public Universities Act, 2016 for Five Years Duration vide RTMNU/GA/34 Dated 31st January, 2018
  • Dr. Pravin Charde has successfully guided 7 Ph.D. students in Zoology and 3 in Environment Science
  • Dr. Pravin Charde has been honored as an Ambassador of Goodwill for Israel and recognize as a true friend of Israel.
  • Dr. Pravin Charde has been felicitated by the Hon’ble Governor of Maharashtra for contribution in establishment of Biodiversity Park at Raj Bhawan, Nagpur.
  • Dr. Pravin Charde has received Lifetime Achievement Award by Vishwashanti Multipurpose Society, Nagpur on the occasion of 2nd International Conference held at Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • Dr. (Mrs). J.B. Tirpude has received First prize in poster competition in National Conference organized by St. Francis De Sales College, Nagpur
  • Dr. (Mrs). J.S Dahegaonkar has received second prize in poster competition in National Conference organized by St. Francis De Sales College, Nagpur

RESEARCH PROJECTS :

Sr. No. Title of the Project Funding Agency Principal Investigator/Co-Investigator Status
1. Studies on the larval morphology, cephalic & segmental chaetotaxy, gamma irradiation and chemosterilant-induced histopathological effects on gonads and inherited sterility in fruit piercing moth, Eudocima materna (Linnaeus) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) UGC,New Delhi Dr. Anil Mohite Ongoing
2. Studies on histomorphological and physiological effects of some plant origin Insect Growth Regulators (IGRs) and synthetic IGR Diflubenzuron (Dimilin) on Gram pod borer, Heliothis armigera (Huebner) (Lepidoptera : Noctuidae). UGC,New Delhi Dr. Anil Mohite Completed
3. An Assessment of the Avian Biodiversity of Gorewada Forest and Reservoir, Nagpur (M.S.) Dept. of forest, MS Mr. Raju Kasambe Completed
4. Ecology and Breeding behavior of Indian Grey Hornbill Ocyceros birostris. UGC,New Delhi Dr. Pravin Charde Completed
5. An Assessment of the Aquatic Fauna and Physico-chemical Parameters of Gorewada Reservoir, Nagpur (M.S.) Department of Forest, M.S. Dr. Pravin Charde Completed
6. Climate change and its impact on Agriculture crops of Nagpur district of Vidarbha region UGC,New Delhi Dr. Pravin ChardeMr. A.P. Lambat Completed
7. Ptilocronology-Feather study and biology of Coturnix coturnix –quail bird UGC,New Delhi DDr. Pravin Charde Completed

Zoology Project : MRP Final Report DR. A.S. Mohite.pdf

LABORATORY FACILITY :

Department of Zoology has separate laboratories for undergraduate and Postgraduate courses. Laboratories are well equipped with glass wares, chemicals, instruments as well as updated with LCD projector facility for virtual learning of practicals, specifically dissections. Post-graduation students have broadband internet facility for preparation of seminars and dissertation work. The total built-up area of Zoology department is 410.31sq/mt, out of which undergraduate and postgraduate laboratories comprises the area of 249.38sq/mt. Following Major Instruments and Equipments are available in the department.


  • UV Spectrophotometer
  • Digital Microphotography Assembly
  • Ultracentrifuge
  • High Resolution Digital Camera
  • Digital Handy Video Camera
  • Digital and SLR cameras
  • Research Microscopes
  • Dissecting Binoculars
  • BOD Incubator
  • Spectrophotometer
  • Electrophoresis Instrument
  • Microscope with camera attachment for microphotograph




WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS/GUEST LECTURES ORGANISED :

  • Guest Lecture on 'Biodiversity conservation' by Dr. Amir Dhamani, Principal, Gramgeeta Mahavidyalaya, Chimur, dated 28th February, 2020.
  • Guest Lecture on 'Bee Conservation for Food Security' by Dr. B. S. Rahile, Associate Professor, Department of Zoology, Shivaji Science College, Paoni, dated 6th February, 2019.
  • Five days training workshop on 'Bee Keeping' organized by Department of Zoology and Botany in association with Divisional office, KVIC, Nagpur, dated 11th to 15th February, 2019.


  • National Conference on “Recent Trends in Life Sciences, Material Sciences and Home Sciences” dated 4th October, 2015.

Guest Lecture on 'Bee Conservation for Food Security' by Dr. B. S. Rahile, Associate Professor, Department of Zoology, Shivaji Science College, Paoni dated 6 th February, 2019.


Guest Lecture on 'Biodiversity Conservation' by Dr. Amir Dhamani, Principal, Gramgeeta college, Chimur, dated 28th February, 2020.


TEACHING FACULTY MEMBERS :

Sr. No. Name of Faculty Member Qualification Designation Work Experience (in years) Research Area
1. Dr. Pravin N. Charde M.Sc., Ph.D. Principal 28 MRP, Ornithology, Limnology and Aquatic Biology, Environment sci.
2. Dr. Anil S. Mohite M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D. Professor & Head 25 Entomology, Aquatic Biology
3. Dr. (Mrs.) Jyoti S. Dahegaonkar M.Sc., Ph.D. Assistant Prof. 22 Entomology, Physiology
4. Dr. (Mrs.) Jayashree B. Tirpude M.Sc., Ph.D. Assistant Prof. 22 MRP
5. Dr. Ajay V. Dorlikar M.Sc., NET, Ph.D Associate Prof. 15 Fisheries, Aquatic Biology, MRP

NON-TEACHING STAFF :

1. Mr. Devesh Hatwar: Laboratory Assistant

2. Mr. Diwakar Surjuse: Laboratory Attendant

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:

  • Educational excursion to Bengaluru-Coorg-Mysore from 9th to 15th January, 2018.


  • Educational visit to Krishi Vigyan Kendra Sakoli, District Bhandara and Fish Seed Production Centre, Shivanibandh dated 21 August, 2019.


  • Educational visit to Raj Bhavan Biodiversity Park on dated 6th February, 2019.


  • Recreational visit of M.Sc. Zoology students at Shivtirth Agro park on dated 8th February, 2018


RESEARCH PAPERS :

  • Total 25 research papers have been published in National/International journals during last five years.
  • Total 19 research papers have been presented in National/International conferences during last five years
DEPARTMENT REPOSITORY :

  • Departmental library contain 272 text books and reference books, Journals, Ph.D. thesis and M.Sc. dissertations.
  • Vast number of seminar copies with electronic version in the form of power point presentations
  • All the teachers have their self prepared PPTs on Undergraduate and Postgraduate topics of syllabus
PHOTOS :


CONTACTS :

Dr. Anil Mohite
Professor and Head,
Sevadal Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur
Cell : +91 9822 469496
Email : anil.mohite64@gmail.com


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