Department of Zoology

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

=> Courses Offered by the Department:

Course Name	Duration	Intake	Admiss. Criteria	Course Structure	Syllabus
M.Sc. (Zoology) M. Sc.:  Specialization: Molecular Biology	2 Yrs	30	As per Merit Basis and Category norms through Central Admission Committee.	Click Here
Ph.D	6 Yrs			Click Here
Programme Outcome, Programme Specific Outcome, Course Ourcome
Attainment

Facilities

=> 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

Research

=> 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 Delhi	21,04,550	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 competitions	1st – 7th Oct 2011	University 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	--
02	Dr. H.P. Nandurkar	Toxicology, Aquaculture	Water analysis for worm identification	--
03	Sh. V.K. Nagale	Cytogenetics	Nil

Contact

Department of Zoology: RTM Nagpur, University Nagpur-440033. Email ID: [email protected]