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The department of Zoology was established in 1968 with Zoology as one optional subject for B. Sc.
Zoology is one of the branch of life science, which deals with the study of animals. The Zoology department since an establishment of Vinayakrao Patil Mahavidyalaya, Vaijapur in 1968, has been serving the science faculty and contributing its efforts in carving an academic face of the college. The prime object of Zoology Department is to provide knowledge of animals to the students and also trying to achieve the goal of propagating the knowledge of animals to the population living in villages for their bright future. The department was established in June 1968 with the beginning of college as one of the Science subject. It was housed in two halls in old college building and when new building was constructed in 1984, this department was shifted. The credit to become the first Principal goes to Dr. G. B. Shinde who being the student of Zoology, act as first Principal and adorned the chair, Head, Department of Zoology Dr. G. B. Shinde, is the one of the Eminent Scientist of cestodology in the world.
Since beginning of the college, Dr. G. B. Shinde was Principal and head of the Department. At present Dr. C. V. Sirsat ( From 15/11/1995 to till today), Dr. P. B. Rokade and Dr. B. N. Jadhav (from 16/06/2017 to till today) are serving in the department.
The department has one well-equipped laboratory for routine practical activities. The development of the department is non-stop running with the development of the college. The department has autonomy up to some extent in deciding Optional Papers, Teaching Methods, Selection of Reference Books, Periodicals, etc. The teachers had freedom to conduct various academic activities.
Scope and importance of the subject:
Zoology is a challenge to an enquiring mind. As per the motives of the subject, the study of Zoology is necessary for pre professional work in Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Veterinary Science, Dietetics, Agriculture, Fishery, Poultry, Sericulture, Apiculture, Conservation of Wildlife, Sanitary Engineering and many other fields. Genetics one of the branches of Zoology, has been a factor in producing better Domestic Animals. This is the web of life in which all plant and animal life fits into a pattern of Environmental Relationships.
Scope:
The scope of Zoology subject in various fields i.e. Research, Paramedical, Competitive exams, Government administration, Education and Self employment.
- Research – Taxonomy, Virology, Biophysics, Animal, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics etc.
- Paramedical – Nutrition, Pathology, Forensic Science, Tissue culture.
- Competitive exams – JRF, SRF, UPSC, MPSC, MBA, Banking.
- Government Administration – Navel, Department of forestry, Marine science, Fishery Science, Zoological survey of India, Ministry of Science.
- Education – Teacher, Professor, Administration, Research.
- Self Employment – Fisheries, Sericulture, Apiculture, Worm culture, pearl culture Aquaculture, poultry farming.
HOD’s Message:
Zoology is a challenge to an enquiring mind. As per the motives of the subject, the study of Zoology is necessary for pre professional work in Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Veterinary Science, Dietetics, Agriculture, Fishery, Poultry, Sericulture, Apiculture, Conservation of Wildlife, Sanitary Engineering and many other fields. Genetics one of the branches of Zoology, has been a factor in producing better Domestic Animals. This is the web of life in which all plant and animal life fits into a pattern of Environmental Relationships. The scope of Zoology subject in various fields i.e. Research, Paramedical, Competitive exams, Government administration, Education and Self employment. Research – Taxonomy, Virology, Biophysics, Animal, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics etc. Paramedical – Nutrition, Pathology, Forensic Science, Tissue culture. Competitive exams – JRF, SRF, UPSC, MPSC, MBA, Banking. Government Administration – Navel, Department of forestry, Marine science, Fishery Science, Zoological survey of India, Ministry of Science. Education – Teacher, Professor, Administration, Research. Self Employment – Fisheries, Sericulture, Apiculture, Worm culture, pearl culture Aquaculture, poultry farming.
Further, our Department of Zoology have two Research Guides and are expertise in Ornithology, Ecology, Fishery Science, Parasitology and Protozoology and their able guidance 9 students are working for Doctor of Philosophy.
Dr. C. V. Sirsat
Head of the Department of Zoology
The programme offered: B.Sc. (Zoology)
Courses offered:
Semester |
Course Type |
Course code |
Paper No. |
Title of Paper |
Marks |
I |
Major Core 1Mandatory |
DSC -I |
I |
Animal Diversity I |
50 |
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Practical Based on DSC -I |
50 |
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Generic /open elective |
GE/OE |
I |
Vector Disease and Management |
50 |
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Skill Enhancement Course |
SEC I |
II |
Animal Micro techniques |
50 |
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Practical Based on SEC -I |
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II |
Major Core 2Mandatory |
DSC -II |
I |
Animal Diversity II |
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Practical Based on DSC -II |
50 |
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Generic/ open elective |
GE/OE |
1 |
Dairy Production Technology |
50 |
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Vocational Skill Course |
SEC I |
II |
Poultry Farming |
50 |
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Practical Based on VSC- I |
50 |
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III |
Optional IDSC I C |
ZOOL 311 |
V |
Developmental Biology |
50 |
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V |
Practical Based on ZOOL 311 |
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ZOOL 312 |
VI |
Ecology |
50 |
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Practical Based on ZOOL 312 |
50 |
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Skill Enhancement Course |
Zool 313 |
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Hematology |
50 |
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IV |
Optional IDSC I C |
ZOOL 411 |
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Biochemistry and Endocrinology |
50 |
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Practical Based on ZOOL 411 |
50 |
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Optional IDSC I C |
ZOOL 411 |
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Evolution |
50 |
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Practical Based on ZOOL 412 |
50 |
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Skill Enhancement Course |
Zool 413 |
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Micro techniques and Practical |
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V |
Optional I DSE 1 A |
Zool 511 |
DSE 1 A 1 |
Animal Physiology I |
50 |
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Practical Based on ZOOL 511 |
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Zool 512 |
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Parasitology I |
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Practical Based on ZOOL 512 |
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Skill Enhancement Course |
Zool 513 |
SEC -3 |
Vermicompost and Vermiculture |
50 |
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VI |
Optional I DSE 1 B |
Zool 611 |
DSE 1 A 1 |
Animal Physiology II |
50 |
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Practical Based on ZOOL 611 |
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Zool 612 |
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Parasitology II |
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Practical Based on ZOOL 612 |
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Skill Enhancement Course |
Zool 613 |
SEC -4 |
Aquarium Fish Keeping |
50 |
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- B.Sc. Second-year Restructured Syllabus (CBCGS-2022) with effect from the academic year 2023-24 View PDF
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Programme Outcomes, Specifics Outcomes, Course Outcomes View PDF
Dr. C. V. Sirsat
(Professor & Head)
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Dr. Pramod Baburao Rokade
(Professor)
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Dr. B. N. Jadhav
(Associate Professor)
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Student Strength:
Time table:
- Academic year 2024-25 View PDF
Student Activities:
Sr. No. |
Year |
Activity |
Date |
Report Link |
1 |
2022-23 |
Eye Checkup, Haemoglobin checkup, and Blood group detection) |
05th September, 2022 |
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2 |
DNA Model Preparation Competition |
10/09/2022 |
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3 |
Environment, Climate Change and Biodiversity |
26th September to 01st October, 2022 |
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4 |
Two Day workshop on Topic- “Role of Vermicompost in Soil Health and Plant Growth” |
23rd September, 2022 |
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5 |
Guest Lecture on “Poisonous and non-Poisonous Snakes” |
06th October, 2022 |
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6 |
National Birds Day Celebration |
12/11/2022 |
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7 |
Celebrating Birth Anniversary of Great Biologist and Father of Evolution “Charles Robert Darwin” & Curricular Oriented Poster Presentation Competition |
13th February, 2023 |
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8 |
Prominent Alumni Interaction |
8th Feb, 2023 |
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9 |
Prominent Alumni Interaction |
11/03/2023 |
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1 |
2023-24 |
World Photography Day |
18/08/2023 |
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2 |
Celebration of World Mosquito Day 2023 |
22/10/2023 |
View Report | |
3 |
Study of Narangi Dam Freshwater Ecosystem |
27/09/2023 |
View Report | |
4 |
National Science Day 2024 |
28/02/2024 |
View Report | |
5 |
Zoological View through Rangoli” competition |
01/09/2023 |
View Report | |
6 |
Guest Lecture on: “Snakes: Myths and Facts” |
06/10/2023 |
View Report | |
7 |
Farewell Function 2023-24 |
18/03/2024 |
View Report | |
1 |
2024-25 |
“International Tiger Day 2024 |
29/07/2024 |
View Report |
2 |
World Mosquito Day 2024 |
22/08/2024 |
View Report | |
3 |
Dairy Farming and Opportunities |
10/09/2024 |
View Report | |
4 |
Blood groups detection camp |
18th September, 2024 |
View Report | |
5 |
Guest lecture on “Basics of Immunology |
23/09/2024 |
View Report | |
6 |
Guest lecture on Blood Coagulation |
26/09/2024 |
View Report | |
7 |
Guest lecture on Enzymes: Classification, inhibition and regulation |
27th September 2024 |
View Report | |
8 |
International Tiger Day 2024 |
29/07/2024 |
View Report | |
9 |
Study Tour Report Harischandragad Wildlife Sanctuary and Kokan Kada |
11/10/2024 |
1 Seminars/conferences/workshops conducted by the Department
Sr. No. |
Year |
Activity |
Date |
Report Link |
1 |
2022-23 |
Eye Checkup, Haemoglobin checkup, and Blood group detection) |
05th September, 2022 |
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2 |
DNA Model Preparation Competition |
10/09/2022 |
||
3 |
Environment, Climate Change and Biodiversity |
26th September to 01st October, 2022 |
||
4 |
Two Day workshop on Topic- “Role of Vermicompost in Soil Health and Plant Growth” |
23rd September, 2022 |
||
5 |
Guest Lecture on “Poisonous and non-Poisonous Snakes” |
06th October, 2022 |
||
6 |
National Birds Day Celebration |
12/11/2022 |
||
7 |
Celebrating Birth Anniversary of Great Biologist and Father of Evolution “Charles Robert Darwin” & Curricular Oriented Poster Presentation Competition |
13th February, 2023 |
||
8 |
Prominent Alumni Interaction |
8th Feb, 2023 |
||
9 |
Prominent Alumni Interaction |
11/03/2023 |
||
1 |
2023-24 |
World Photography Day |
18/08/2023 |
|
2 |
Celebration of World Mosquito Day 2023 |
22/10/2023 |
View Report | |
3 |
Study of Narangi Dam Freshwater Ecosystem |
27/09/2023 |
View Report | |
4 |
National Science Day 2024 |
28/02/2024 |
View Report | |
5 |
Zoological View through Rangoli” competition |
01/09/2023 |
View Report | |
6 |
Guest Lecture on: “Snakes: Myths and Facts” |
06/10/2023 |
View Report | |
7 |
Farewell Function 2023-24 |
18/03/2024 |
View Report | |
1 |
2024-25 |
“International Tiger Day 2024 |
29/07/2024 |
View Report |
2 |
World Mosquito Day 2024 |
22/08/2024 |
View Report | |
3 |
Dairy Farming and Opportunities |
10/09/2024 |
View Report | |
4 |
Blood groups detection camp |
18th September, 2024 |
View Report | |
5 |
Guest lecture on “Basics of Immunology |
23/09/2024 |
View Report | |
6 |
Guest lecture on Blood Coagulation |
26/09/2024 |
View Report | |
7 |
Guest lecture on Enzymes: Classification, inhibition and regulation |
27th September 2024 |
View Report | |
8 |
International Tiger Day 2024 |
29/07/2024 |
View Report | |
9 |
Study Tour Report Harischandragad Wildlife Sanctuary and Kokan Kada |
11/10/2024 |
Placements List- View
Placements | |||||
Sr. No. | Name of the Student placed | Class | Name of the Company | Salary offered per annum (Amount in Rs) |
Graduating year of the Student (Academic years 2019-20, 2020-21 & 2021-22 only) |
1 | Thombre Shubham D | B.Sc. TY | TCS Pune | Rs. 216000 | 2019 -2020 |
2 | Gaware Nikhil N | B.Sc. TY | DMCFS, Pune | Rs. 336000 | 2019 -2020 |
3 | Nilesh Popat Thombre | B.Sc. TY | Self employed | Rs. 200000 | 2019 -2020 |
4 | Pawar Akkash K | B.Sc. TY | R & D Clinkten Lab Mumbai | Rs. 350000 | 2020 -2021 |
Immediate Plans:
In the next 5 Years:
- To Develop research lab for academic research
- To start skill development course
- To start PG in Zoology
In the next 10 Years:
To start well equipped Zoological Museum.
To start well equipped Microbiology and Protozoology lab.
o start orninthological research lab and bird watching centre in this region.
CONTACT:
Dr. C. V. Sirsat
Head of the Department,
Department of Zoology,
Vinayakrao Patil Mahavidyalaya,
Vaijapur, Dist. Aurangabad –
Tel: +91 9421417121
cvsirsat@yahoo.co.in


