Dept. of Studies in Zoology

About the Department

 The department was started in the year 2014-15.  Since its inception the students output has been 150+. The department has a healthy and students friendly environment.  Focus of the faculty has been on improvement of student’s mental and intellectual growth, for which curricular and co-curricular activities are carried out throughout the year. The students are also trained for competitive exams like K-SET, CSIR-NET, IFS and other competitive exams.  Career counselling sessions are also organized on regular basis for students benefit.

The Post-Graduate course covers both basic and applied aspects of Zoology.  For completion of the course students undertake projects wherein they are trained for both laboratory work and field exposure, which in turn makes them and excellent Zoologist.

The students also undertake filed visits, study tours to places of Zoological, environmental importance like National parks, Wildlife sanctuaries, marine and fresh water ecosystems.  The department aims to undertake visits to places of Biodiversity importance like Andaman and Nicobar islands, which would greatly enhance their interest and knowledge in the field of Zoology.

The Department of Zoology has received grants from various agencies such as UGC and RUSA (Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan) to develop infrastructural facilities. The department has planned to undertake interdisciplinary research programs in neuroendocrinology, reproductive biology, genetics and entomology.

Vision

To be center of excellence through the process of learning, teaching and research in animal sciences.

 Mission

To develop competent and responsible zoologists.

To inculcate new tools and techniques for high quality research.

To create awareness regarding protection and conservation of environment.

To train students who would become teachers par excellence and excel in quality research and innovations.

Programs Offered :

Sl No

Programmes

Nature & Duration

Eligibility

1

M.Sc Zoology

Two Years

BSc Degree

2

Ph.D

Three to Five Years

M.Sc in Zoology

3

D.Sc

One Year

Ph.D. Any Research who has awarded Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)degree in the disciplines of Science, Engineering Technology and others related areas by this university or degree recognized equivalent from any other university may present his/her candidacy for the degree of Doctor of Science (D.Sc.)

Course structure :

Sl.No.

I Semester

II Semester

1

ZOO 1.1- Animal Systematics and  Biology of Non-Chordates

ZOO 2.1- Advanced Cell Biology

2

ZOO 1.2- Biology of Chordates

ZOO 2.2- Genetics and Molecular Biology

3

ZOO 1.3- Basic and Applied Entomology

ZOO 2.3- Developmental Biology

4

ZOO 1.4- Biochemistry and Instrumentation

ZOO 2.4- Animal Physiology

 

Practical Papers

5

ZOO 1.5- Animal Systematics and  Biology of Non-Chordates

ZOO 2.5- Advanced Cell Biology

6

ZOO 1.6- Biology of Chordates

ZOO 2.6- Genetics and Molecular Biology

7

ZOO 1.7- Basic and Applied Entomology

ZOO 2.7- Developmental Biology

8

ZOO 1.8- Biochemistry and Instrumentation

ZOO 2.8- Animal Physiology

Sl.No 

III Semester

IV Semester

1

ZOO 3.1- Animal Biotechnology

ZOO 4.1- Endocrinology and Biology of Reproduction

2

ZOO 3.2- Parasitology and Immunology

ZOO 4.2- Environmental Biology

3

ZOO 3.3- Evolutionary Biology and  Ethology

ZOO 4.3- Biodiversity, conservation and Biostatistics

4

ZOO 3.4- Applied Zoology

ZOO 4.4- Project Work/Dissertation

5

ZOO 3.5- Economic Zoology (OPEN ELECTIVE)

 

 

Practical Papers

6

ZOO 3.6- Animal Biotechnology

ZOO 4.5- Endocrinology and Biology of Reproduction

7

ZOO 3.7- Parasitology and Immunology

ZOO 4.6- Environmental Biology

8

ZOO 3.8- Evolutionary Biology and Ethology

ZOO 4.7- Biodiversity, conservation and Biostatistics

9

ZOO 3.9- Applied Zoology

Study Tour/Field Visit

Faculty Details :

Sl.No.

Name

Qualification

Designation

Specialization

01

Dr. Renuka C Khaple

M.Sc., Ph.D.

Assistant Professors & Co-ordinator

Neuroendocrinology, Reproductive Biology and Biodiversity

02

Dr. Ambarisha Chabbi

M.Sc., Ph.D., KSET

Assistants Professors

Neuroendocrinology, Reproductive Biology of Vertebrates and Stress Physiology in Fish

03

Dr. Sreenivasa G

M.Sc., Ph.D., KSET.

Assistant Professors

Human Genetics, Molecular Cytogenetic and Entomology

04

Mrs. Reshma M D

M.Sc., KSET

Assistant Professors

Entomology and Ecological Studies

Activities :

Co-curriculum activities :
1. Seminars organized

Invited talk on “Biostatistics and Its Application in Biological Science” held on 7th November, 2019.

2. Webinars organized :
The Department has hosted webinars to enhance the knowledge of study in areas such as: Recent Trends and Innovations in Life Sciences 29th September, 2016.

One day live Webinar Workshop on “Career Opportunities in Zoology” and “Preparations for KSET and CSIR-NET” was conducted on 2nd June, 2020.

Distinguished online lecture on “Pollinating Insects and their Conservation” was conducted on 25th June, 2020.

Live interactive Webinar on “Social behavior of Bats” was conducted on 23 June, 2021.

Live interactive Webinar on “Life of Butterflies” was conducted on 27 June, 2021.

Live interactive Webinar on “Aquaculture and its Entrepreneurship” was conducted on 2nd July, 2021.

3. Mentorship (mentor-mentee list) :

Sl.No

Register No

Name of the Students

Teachers

01

19ZOO001

Abdul Mujahid I

 

 

 

 

 

Mrs. Reshma M D

02

19ZOO002

Anusha K T

03

19ZOO003

Anusha M

04

19ZOO004

Archana R

05

19ZOO005

Asfiya Khanum

06

19ZOO006

Ashraff M

07

19ZOO007

Chethana J R

08

19ZOO008

D Akshata

09

19ZOO009

Divya H M

10

19ZOO010

Girish D S

11

19ZOO011

Jayanna T

    12

19ZOO012

Jeevitha B L

 

 

Dr. Renuka C Khaple

13

19ZOO013

Kruthika G S

14

19ZOO014

Lavanya R Byadagi

15

19ZOO015

Lingaraju N

16

19ZOO016

Pooja B

17

19ZOO017

Pooja C R

18

19ZOO018

Pooja Nandihalli

19

19ZOO019

Rahasya rai K G

20

19ZOO020

Santhosh Hadi

 

 

Dr. Ambarish Chabbi

21

19ZOO021

Sharavathi J D

22

19ZOO022

Sheetal Kalal

23

19ZOO023

Shivanna T

24

19ZOO024

Shreekanth B H

25

19ZOO025

Shwetha D H

26

19ZOO026

Vignesh H S

27

     ZO181009

Indira P Gollar

Sl.No

Register No

Name of the Students

Teachers

01

ZO202001

A M  Pooja

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. Ambarish Chabbi

02

ZO202002

Anusha U M

03

ZO202003

Bharati

04

ZO202004

Bhoomika J

05

ZO202005

Fouziya tabassum Z

06

ZO202006

Harsha M S

07

ZO202007

Harshitha B K

08

ZO202008

Tanuja S S

09

ZO202029

Vaishnavi B

10

ZO202030

Vanditha K Chavan

11

ZO202031

Varun B

12

ZO202012

Pooja B G

 

 

 

Dr. Renuka C Khaple

      13

ZO202013

Puttamma R

14

ZO202014

Radha Reddy

15

ZO202015

Rakshitha M

16

ZO202016

Rohini H

17

ZO20217

Sahana S Kolkur

18

ZO202018

Salma S Bannikoppa

19

ZO202019

Sanober N

20

ZO202020

Sharat channabasappa sahukar

21

ZO202021

Shirisha O

22

ZO202022

Sowmya V

 

 

 

 

 

Mrs. Reshma M D

23

ZO202023

Srilakshmi J

24

ZO202024

Suma S Marigowdar

25

ZO202025

Sumathi K

26

ZO202026

SummaiyA B

27

ZO202027

Tanuja P R

28

ZO202028

Tanuja S S

29

ZO202029

Vaishnavi B

30

ZO202030

Vanditha K Chavan

31

ZO202031

Varun B

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