M.Phil Zoology - PC Jabin Science College

Department of Zoology Introduction Establishment of Department with brief History K.L.E society's P.C. Jabin Science College is the single faculty science college, started in the year 1957 to impart need based and moral education to the students of north Karnataka. In the year 1971 Department of Zoology was bifurcated and started functioning independently. Prof. C.J. Savanurmath was the founder Head of the Department and successfully led the Department till 1979. During his tenure, the Departments saw a phenomenal academic development and a well set museum was established. Infrastructure of the Department Today the department has well organized infrastructure with highly qualified and experienced staff, well equipped Laboratories, a spacious staff Room, a classic Museum, the Computer Room, a Store Room and an Administrative office Room. The Departmental Library is also set and books are issued to the students regularly. SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE DEPARTMENT The department museum has a rare and precious Zoological treasure, a mounted life size elephant skeleton. It is the first of its kind in Karnataka state and fourth in the country. Students Projects Projects during the year 2008-09 (BSR Student project financed by UGC) Water Analysis of three water bodies The health an socio assessment of tuberculosis patients of particular province. Zooplankton diversity of different water bodies in Hubli city. Staff Projects: Hydrobiological study of some water bodies in Hubli Town – Smt S.B. Patil.