Mahatma Gandhi Vidyamandir's

Arts, Science & Commerce College, Manmad

"Affiliated To S.P. Pune University -Re- Accredited With 'A' Grade By NAAC"

Zoology

Introduction

The Department of Zoology of the College is considered to be one of the best of its kind in the University. It was established in the year 1991. It places a strong emphasis on under-graduate teaching having started T.Y. B.Sc. as special subject from A.Y. 2016-2017. The faculty members are specialized in academic areas; Animal Physiology, Endocrinology, Entomology, Fisheries, Biological Diversity, Environmental science etc. The Department is also involved in active research activities like Innovative Major and Minor Research Projects funded by UGC and Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune. The up gradation of the infrastructure is an ongoing process in the Department. Students are also exposed to hands-on research in addition to their usual curricular activities through the "Avishkar" for new innovations. The Department has its own computer, LCD projector with internet connection, departmental library with a collection of the good books, research/ review papers from scientific journals, Nature/Science documentaries and films. The Department of Zoology has been organizing seminars, workshops and conferences frequently. It also have vermiculture unit in the botanical garden. Regular consultation and guidance is provided to students and farmers to use the vermicompost as bio-fertilizer. The department of zoology has started the guppy fish breeding centre in college premises with the help of local Municipal Corporation. Guppy fishes are supplied to students, staff members and local people for controlling mosquito population in their residential regions. Faculty members are giving emphasize on modern teaching aids like LCD projector, animations, field visit, practical demonstrations, field based assignments, organizes field trips/educational tours as per the curriculum of University for the students. The department also provides textbooks for economically weaker students. Recently, college has started new paramedical diploma course under community college with the collaboration of zoology department. Zoology department also have social responsibility with scientific approach.

Names of Programs/Courses offered

UG PG M.Phil./Ph.D.
Bachelor of Science - Associate research guide is available

Annual/ Semester/Choice based Credit System

Annual Semester Credit System
- F.Y. B.Sc.:- I & II Semester
S.Y. B.Sc.:- III & IV Semester
T.Y.B.Sc.:- V & VI Semester
 F.Y. B.Sc. and S.Y. B.Sc. & T.Y.B.Sc.

Programs Offered

Names of Programs /Courses Offered

Programs Offered Courses Offered Intake capacity Average strength
UG Bachelor of Science 360 271

F.Y. B.Sc.(Zoology)

Semester-I Semester -II
Subject Code Name of Subject Subject Code Name of Subject
ZO-111 Animal Diversity-I ZO-121 Animal Diversity-II
ZO-112ester Animal Ecology ZO-122ester Cell Biology
ZO-113 Zoology Practical Paper ZO-123 Zoology Practical Paper

S.Y.B.Sc.(Zoology)

Semester-III Semester -IV
Subject Code Name of Subject Subject Code Name of Subject
ZO-231 Animal Diversity-III ZO- 241 Animal Diversity-IV
ZO-232 Applied Zoology-I ZO-242 Applied Zoology-II
ZO-233 Zoology Practical Paper ZO-243 Zoology Practical Paper

T.Y. B.Sc.(Zoology)

Semester -V Semester -VI
Subject Code Name of Subject Subject Code Name of Subject
ZO 351 Pest Management ZO 361 Medical & Forensic Zoology
ZO 352 Histology ZO 362 Animal Physiology
ZO 353 Biological chemistry ZO 363 Molecular Biology
ZO 354 Genetics ZO 364 Entomology
ZO 355 Developmental Biology ZO 365 Techniques in Biology
ZO 356 Parasitology ZO 366 Evolutionary Biology
ZO 357 Zoology Practical Paper 1 ZO 367 Zoology Practical Paper 1
ZO 358 Zoology Practical Paper 2 ZO 368 Zoology Practical Paper 2
ZO 359 Zoology Practical Paper 3 ZO 369 Zoology Practical Paper 3
ZO 3510 Aquarium Management ZO 3610 Environmental Impact Assessment
ZO 3511 Poultry Management ZO 3611 Project

Mahatma Gandhi Vidyamandir’s

Arts, Science & Commerce College Manmad Tal. Nandgaon,

Dist. Nashik-423104 (MS)

Department of Zoology

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP)

Responsibilities of Head:

  • The role of Head of Department is challenging, fulfilling and hopefully enjoyable. It provides an opportunity to develop the department.
  • Head of Department is responsible for the development of all aspects of the department.
  • Plays role model and leads to provide direction and focus, whilst allow creative solutions which may arise.
  • Monitors over Academic, research and innovations.
  • Staff development and student learning experiences.

Some key functions are :

  • 1. To Look over the admissions of students
  • 2. Departmental Meeting
  • 3. Workload Distribution
  • 4. Framing Teaching Plan
  • 5. Framing Departmental Time Table
  • 6. Framing Academic Calendar
  • 7. Supervision over regular theory and practical’s as per the scheduled time table of college and departmental teaching plan.
  • 8. Practical’s are conducted according to the guidelines of Board of Studies.
  • 9. Identifying advance and slow learners
  • 10. Extra classes for slow learners
  • 11. More advance study material to advance learners
  • 12. Conducting and Supervising seminars of T.Y. B.Sc. students.
  • 13. Organizing field visits, educational, excursion tours for students and other events as per the academic calendar.
  • 14. Organizing conferences, seminars, workshops relevant to syllabus and research culture.
  • 15. Organizing, celebrating different important days functions as per the academic calendar.
  • 16. Organizing guest lectures.
  • 17. Organizing community services based activities, like HIV, Addiction, Health, etc,.. awareness programs.
  • 18. To look over the maintenance, requirements of department.
  • 19. To conduct departmental meetings and record keepings.
  • 20. To look over syllabus completion, internal assessment exams of the students.
  • 21. Staff and Students complaint resolving.
  • 22. Organizing Staff, Parents and Students meet.
  • 23. Monitor staff for adhering the duties assigned to them.
  • 24. Feedback from students
  • 25. Department results and all administrative work .
  • 26. To implement the rules, norms suggestions from Authorities from time to time.
  • 27. Reporting to Hon’ble Principal from time to time.

    • Objective / Outcomes of the Department:

    • To inculcate scientific approach in the students
    • To make environment/nature loving - conservating students
    • To become a good educationalist with kindness within.
    • To apply the knowledge gained by studies to their day to day life- Apiculture, Sericulture, Vermiculture, Fisheries, Pest control etc…
    • To be socially responsible

    Dr. J.D. Vasait Dr.

    Head, Department of Zoology Principal

    Arts, Science & Commerce College Manmad Nashik-3

    Email: zoology.mgvmanmadcollege@gmail.com

    Dr. A.V. Patil Principal

    Faculty Profile with Name, Qualification, Designation, Specialization

    Sr. No. Faculty photo Name Qualification Designation Profile
    1 Dr.J.D.Vasait M.Sc. Ph.D. Head of the Department & Professor view
    2 Dr. Pawansing Babusing Pardeshi M.Sc. Ph.D. Assistant Professor view

    Support Staff

    Name Qualification Designation
    Mr. A. B. Mahale B.A. Lab. Assistant

    Projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received: Dr.J.D.Vasait

    Title of the Project Name of the Funding Agency Amount Sanctioned Duration of the Project
    Some toxicological effects of an organophosphorous insecticide monocrotophos on the edible fish species Nemachilus botia University Grants Commission (W.R.O.) Pune 30000 2 years
    Freshwater fish diversity in western Ghats B.C.U.D. University of Pune 200000 2 years
    Freshwater fish diversity in northern western Ghats University Grants Commission, New Delhi 510000 2 years

    Publications

    Name of the Faculty Research Papers Books Patent
    International National Conference
    Dr.J.D.Vasait 07 07 - 02 -
    Dr. Pawansing Babusing Pardeshi - 05 04 - 01

    Participation in Conference/Seminar/Workshop

    Name of the Faculty Inter National National State
    Presented Paper/poster Attended Presented Paper/poster Attended Presented Paper/poster Attended
    Dr.J.D.Vasait 06 - 10 - 08 -
    Dr. Pawansing Babusing Pardeshi 02 - 03 03 06 05

    Other information of Department

    Name of Faculty Awards / Recognitions Year
    Dr.J.D.Vasait Best Teacher Award 2020
    Dr.J.D.Vasait Recognized Research guide in Zoology 2021
    Dr. Pawansing Babusing Pardeshi Appreciation for contribution to social responsibility by Maji vidhyarthi sangh pimpalgaon (Hareshwar)Tal.Pachora Dist.Jalgaon 2021

    Faculty as members

    Name of the Faculty National /International/ Other Committee / Editorial Board/Reviewer
    Dr.J.D.Vasait Member, Indian Fisheries Association , Mumbai
    Dr. Pawansing Babusing Pardeshi Lions club of Manmad Pride

    Linkages with external bodies

  • Sanjivani Bahuuddeshiya Seva bhavi sanstha, Aurangabad
  • Nishkarsh Labortaory, Manmad
  • Research Centre in Zoology, MSG College, Malegaon
  • Paul Hebert Centre for DNA Barcoding and Biodiversity Studies Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad, India
  • Manmad Municipal Corporation

    • Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized by the department

    Title of Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops Funding Agency Year
    Emerging Trends and Challenges in Life Sciences: A Biotechnological Approach Savitribai Phule Pune University 2018
    Workshop on - Sericulture Savitribai Phule Pune University 2019
    Chemical Pesticides and Impact on Environment and Human Health: The Urgent Need for Exploration in Agriculture” Savitribai Phule Pune University 2020
    Workshop on Avishkar Savitribai Phule Pune University 2022

    List of eminent academicians and scientists / industrialist visited to the department

    Name of the eminent personality Institute
    Dr. Baban Ingole (Scientist) National oceanography Centre, Goa
    Dr. K.B. Shejule Head of the Department of Zoology, BAMU, Aurangabad
    Dr. C.J. Hiware Former Director of Sericulture, Nagpur

    Industry Tour/Field Visits/Excursion Tours

    Industry tour/Field visits/excursion tours Year
    Field visit to Patnadevi Forest for to Study Biodiversity 08 th September 2017
    Excursion tour to Bhandardara for to Study Biodiversity & Aquatic Biodiversity 17 th February 2018
    Industrial visit to Food Corporation of India (FCI), Manmad for the study of pest management. 31 st August 2018
    Field visit to Jategaon, Nandgaon for to Study Biodiversity. 12 th September 2018
    Excursion tour to Nandur Madneshwar for to Study Biodiversity of Birds 13 th February 2019
    Field visit to Gautala Sanctuary Forest for to Study Biodiversity 13 th September 2019
    Field visit to Wagdardi Dam for to Study Biodiversity of Birds & Aquatic Biodiversity 11 th February 2020
    Field visit to Wagdardi Dam for to Study eutrophication & Aquatic Biodiversity 2 nd December 2022

    Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning

  • Special Guest Lectures
  • Interactive Teaching-learning
  • Animations
  • Field visit
  • Use of LCD Projectors
  • Demonstration of Instruments
  • Question Raising and Solving
  • Hands-on Training on Instruments
  • Assignments
  • Seminars
  • MCQ solving
  • Regular tutorials
  • Group discussion :- SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans

    • Strength

  • Well-equipped laboratory.
  • Guppy fish breeding center.
  • Vermiculture unit.
  • Faculty members are Ph.D. degree holders and Research guide
  • Department has received major research grant of U.G.C. and Minor research grant by BCUD Pune University.
  • State level prize in Avishkar Competition.
  • Organizes seminars, workshops, conferences etc.
  • Educational visits of FY/SY/TY B.Sc. students.
  • Conducts HIV/AIDS awareness rally in Manmad city.
  • Conducts Blood donation and Hemoglobin checkup camp in the college.

    • Weakness

  • Full time faculty shortage due to government policies.
  • Due to shortage of water in Manmad, courses such as Fishery science, Sericulture etc. cannot be implemented.

    • Opportunities

  • To start PG course.
  • To start Research Centre.
  • To start society oriented applicable certificate courses.
  • To start guidance cell for farmers regarding vermiculture

    • Future plan

  • To recognize as research lab by University for research.
  • To develop an apiary in college premises.
  • To develop skill to rescue snakes in nearby area.
  • To develop sericulture unit, Plantation of Mulberry trees.