- The Department of Zoology was established in 1981and Biotechnology was introduced in 2005.
- Zoology is the branch of biology concerned with the study animals and animal kingdom. It is also known as animal biology. The study of zoology includes the interaction of animal kingdom in their ecosystems such as classification, habits, structure, embryology, distribution, evolution, and extinct species.
- Biotechnology is the use of an organism, or a component of an organism or other biological system, to make a product or process for a specific use. The basics of biotechnology refer to the application of technology to use living systems and organisms in developing new solutions for human needs. This process uses different techniques that have created a breakthrough in genetic studies and research.
- In the recent years, Biotechnology has created a lot of buzz and gained popularity leading to a rush in the number of students who are looking forward to pursuing Biotechnology as a career.
Aims of the department:-
- To motivate and guide students with quality education in Zoology and Biotechnology.
- To give them a wide spectrum of latest technology and new branches associated with Zoology & Biotechnology as a subject.
- To develop scientific skills.
Special Features:-
- 100 percent results with merit positions in the university.
- Conducts awareness activities and local field trips to various scientific organizations.
- Provides career counselling and career guidance to the students.
- The department has a library of 1127 books. It also has a book bank which offers free books to the students.
- The department has well equipped laboratory with large number of major and minor instruments to perform all the required experiments for UG, PG and Ph.D.
- Apart from conventional class room teaching, the students are taken on local excursion to familiarize them with local flora.
- Separate instrumentation room with autoclave, incubator, hot air oven, UV-VIS Spectrophotometer, Digital pH meter, colorimeter, colony counter, water bath etc.
- Separate inoculation chamber with laminar air flow.
Research Facilities:-
- Staff of the Biotechnology and Zoology Department offers Research based Job Oriented Project (JOP) training to UG students and six month dissertation, Internship, training to UG and PG students of Biotechnology and Zoology with nominal charges.
- The students are motivated to go in the field of research, by encouraging them for internship, trainings and dissertation further authenticating their work in the form of publication.
- The faculty also conducts sessions with the students to explain the values for self growth and follow ethics for the betterment of society. Owing to good coordination, knowledge and talents are disseminated through a series of inter disciplinary programmes and activities for the all-round growth of students.
Courses offered:-
We offer courses as mentioned below which are recognized by Barkatullah University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
- NEP (Major/Minor/Elective/Open elective)
- Major- Zoology/ Biotechnology
- Minor- Zoology/ Chemistry/ Botany/Microbiology
- Elective - Zoology/ Chemistry/ Botany/Microbiology
- Open Elective- Human Diseases / Apiculture
- Options for course combination
- B. Sc. (Botany - Chemistry - Zoology)
- B. Sc. (Biotechnology - Chemistry - Microbiology)
- B. Sc. (Biotechnology - Chemistry - Zoology)
- Post Graduation in Zoology is running with specialization in Ichthyology / Wild Life Conservation/Cytology and Environment since 2006
- Post Graduation in Biotechnology was started in 2009
Skill Enhancement Courses (Dissertation/ Internship/ Projects)
These courses are open for students of other colleges also..!
- Hands on Skill Development Training Program
- Training Programmes(Short-term and Long-term)
- Water quality assessment
- Immunology – ELISA, Electrophorosis
- Haematology - RBC/WBC count, blood group testing, Hb %, DLC etc
- Dissertation
- Basic Techniques in Biotechnology
- Plant Biotechnology
- Biofertilizer
- Food Microbiology
Departmental Library:-
Zoology- 425 Books
Biotechnology- 46 Books
Central Library:-
Zoology- 1331 Books
Biotechnology-398 Books
No. of Major / Minor Instruments:-
Zoology- 40
Biotechnology- 28
Faculty Members:
Dr. Asha Agarwal
Associate Professor, Zoology
(Retd. On 31 Oct 2023)
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Dr. Rupa Guha Nandi
Associate Professor, Biotechnology
Head, Zoology and Biotechnology
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Dr. Sunita Yadav
Associate Professor
Zoology
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Dr. Renu Shrivastava
Associate Professor
Zoology
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Mrs. Anusree S Nair
Guest Faculty
Biotechnology
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Lab Technitian:
Mrs. Neelu Shrivastava
Lab Technitian
Zoology and Biotechnology
Faculty Profile:-
|
Name |
Qualification |
Designation |
Specialization |
Experience |
Research |
Dr. Asha Agarwal
(Retd. On 31 Oct 2023) |
Ph.D., M.Sc. |
In-charge Principal,Faculty Head, HoD |
Ichthyology and Biodiversity |
41 yrs |
|
Dr. Rupa G. Nandi |
Ph.D., M.Sc. |
HoD,
Associate Professor |
Biotechnology |
19 yrs |
|
Dr. Sunita Yadav |
Ph.D., M. Phil.,
M.Sc., B.Ed., PGDCA,
DCA,
PGDHE |
Associate
Professor |
Ichthyology and Toxicology |
23 yrs |
Research Guide in Bioscience and Zoology BU, Bhopal |
Dr. Renu Shrivastava |
Ph.D., M.Sc., M.A.(Education), B.Ed.,PGDHE |
Associate
Professor |
Cytology and Endocrinology |
14 yrs |
Research Guide in Zoology BU, Bhopal |
Mrs. Anusree S Nair |
M.Sc., DET |
Guest Faculty |
Biotechnology |
3 yrs |
|
Awards/Recognitions received by faculty
Dr. Asha Agarwal |
Appreciation & Guest of Honor, M.P.C.S.T. Government of M.P. & Madhya Pradesh Science Centre Bhopal in a “Nature Study Camp Workshop” 2017
|
Dr. Rupa. G. Nandi |
Awarded Associate Fellowship by International Society of Biotechnology.
Global award 2019 for distinguished Professor and excellence in educational services.
Teachers innovation award 2019.
Awarded Fellow membership FWRA by World Researchers Association.
|
Dr. Sunita Yadav |
Won II prize in paper presentation in 2017 at an International Conference on "Make in India" at Career College Bhopal. |
Dr. Renu Shrivastava |
Awarded Honorary Fellowship (F.S.L.Sc.) from Society of Life science. |
Highlights of the Department:-
- Department in collaboration with Environmental Cell planted trees in the college campus.
- Department also organized a science exhibition.
- Every year department released its annual newsletter entitled “Bioilluminati”.
- Department established a “Vermi-Compost and Polythene Biodegradation Pit” in the College premises.
- Department organized educational tour to get the students closer to the natural environment and habitat of animals.
- Special Effort made for Weaker Students :
- Counselling
- Extra Class
- Provide Study material in Hindi and English
- Career guidance
- Department organized various guest/expert lecture
- Career Guidance and Placement
- Every Year 100% result in UG and PG classes
