Year of Establishment: 1991
Through enquiry, exploration and experiential learning, the department aims to produce post-graduates fully conversant with biological principles and rigorously trained in skills of reasoning, hypothesis generation, reading and writing, practical techniques and the sound scientific application of research findings, so that they are competent and versatile in dealing with future demands.
Mission Statement
The Department of Zoology is committed to excellence in teaching, research and community service in the fields of animal biology and sustainable management of the environment in India and particularly Melghat, by providing stimulating and supportive conditions for students and staff.
Vision Statement
Through enquiry, exploration and experiential learning, the Department aims to produce post-graduates fully conversant with biological principles and rigorously trained in skills of reasoning, hypothesis generation, reading and writing, practical techniques and the sound scientific application of research findings, so that they are competent and versatile in dealing with future demands.
=> Courses Offered by the Department:
Course Name
Duration
Intake
Admiss. Criteria
Course Structure
Syllabus
M.Sc. (Zoology)
M. Sc.: Specialization: Molecular Biology2 Yrs
30
As per Merit Basis and Category norms through Central Admission Committee.
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Ph.D
6 Yrs
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Programme Outcome, Programme Specific Outcome, Course Ourcome
Attainment
=> Prominant Laboratory Equipments/ Instruments:
1) ELISA Reader with Washer (Erba)
2) Inverted Microscope with photographic system (Magnus)
3) Transilluminator (Genaxy)
4) UV-Vis Spectrophotometer (Systronics)
5) Laminar Flow
6) Cooling Microcentrifuge (Remi)
7) Electrophoresis systems
8) Deep Freezers (-20oC, 4oC)
9) Gel Documentation Systems (Bio Tech)
10) Electrophoresis systems
11) Cooling Microcentrifuge (Remi)
12) Sanitary Napkin machine
=> Ongoing Research Projects:
Sr. No.
Name of Teacher
Title of the Project
Funding Agency
Total Grants Sanctioned (Rs.)
Duration
1
Dr. C.K. Deshmukh (Mentor)
Dr. Kalpana A. Kalaskar (P.I.)Documentation of best conservation practices being followed by tasar silkworm, Antheraea mylitta rearers in villages to improve socio-economic status of the locals giving emphasis on the womenfolk
DST,WOS-B(KIRAN DIVISION)
Rs. 28, 54,000/-
Nov. 2017- Oct. 2020
=> Research Projects Completed:
Sr.
No.Title of the Project
Funding Agency
Amount
Duration
Faculty
1.
Development of an assessment system and evaluative of the ecological status in river Satpuda
U.G.C.
5,63,714
April 2007-March 2010
Dr. G. N. Vankhede
(P.I)
2.
Culicid biodiversity in mosquito borne diseased prevalent Amravati district of Maharashtra
U.G.C.
4,48,000
Feb 2011-Jan. 2014
Dr. H. P. Nandurkar
(P.I)
3.
Development and study of the cladding modified fiber optics intrinsic biosensors
D.R.D.O.
New Delhi21,04,550
May 2011-Nov. 2014
Sh. V.K. Nagale
(Co-Investigator)
4.
Investigate the effects of homeopathic drug: Acid phos on male albino rat
U.G.C.
7,12,800
Aug. 2012-June 2015
Dr. C. K. Deshmukh (P.I)
=> Student Centric activity:
1) Student activities:-
2) Welcome Function
3) Teachers’ Day Celebration
4) Inauguration of Zoological Society
5) Annual Day Celebration
6) Weekly Seminars
=> Student Centric Activities:
1) Wild-Life Week Celebration-2015
2) Seminar and Poster competition
3) Seminars are compulsory
4) Assignments submission
5) Regular Unit tests and Common tests are conducted for student’s evaluation
=> Co-curricular/ Extra Curricular / Extension Activities:
=> Extension: Centre for Wild Life & Environmental Education:
S.N.
Name of the activity
Duration
Target Group
1
Wild Life Week Celebration-2015,Seminar and Poster competition
1-7thOct.2017
University students and Affiliated College Students
2
Wild Life Week Celebration-2015,Seminar and Poster competition
1-7thOct.2015
University students and Affiliated College Students
3
“Green Conference ” conducted under “ Wild Life Week Celebration “ and “Celebration of Vasundhara Festival”with Kirolskar group
1st – 7th Oct 2014
University Students and Affiliated College Students
4
Celebration of MTR foundation Day and Four Decades of Project Tiger :Organized one workshop & Day safari In MTR for students
22/02/2014
Students and forest Guards, staff of MTR, Working group for MTR in Amravati Region
5
List of Problems of the people in rehabilitated village (Wari)
17/1/2013
Rehabilitated people
6
i) Guest lecture by Deepak Apte Topic:” Marine Diversity “ii) Photography Work shop
1st – 7th Oct 2013
The students of all levels
7
Wild Life Week Celebration-2012,Seminar and Poster competition
1st – 7th Oct 2012
University students and Affiliated ollege students
8
1) Wild Life Week Celebration-
i)Seminar and Poster competitions1st – 7th Oct
2011University students and Affiliated College Students
9
“Breast Cancer Awareness and Screening” Indian Women Scientists Association Chapter & in association with Smt Indumati Rathi Foundation, Amravati
Oct. 2010
S. G. B. Amravati University Ladies
=> Area of Consultancy:
Sr. No.
Name of Teacher
Area of Research / Specialization
Specific Area of Consultancy
Remark
1
2
3
4
5
01
Dr. C.K. Deshmukh
Environmental Impact Assesment
Beetle Diversity
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02
Dr. H.P. Nandurkar
Toxicology, Aquaculture
Water analysis for worm identification
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03
Sh. V.K. Nagale
Cytogenetics
Nil
Department of Zoology:
RTM Nagpur, University
Nagpur-440033.
Email ID: [email protected]
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