Department of Zoology

1. Goals/Objectives of Department:-

Zoology is the study of animals in all its aspects, from cells to populations and from neurons to behaviour. The Department tries to achieve the overall goals and objectives of the college and also focuses on the following special departmental objectives:-
To train majority of rural girl students in a wide range of science-based skills that provide the learning base for future careers in disciplines of teaching , research and management such as health sciences, agriculture, fisheries, environmental management and emerging biotechnology.
Provide quality education and inculcate the spirit of resource conservation and love for nature.
To motivate the students for self employment in various applied branches of Zoology.
Impart value based education and make them members of civil society and provide opportunities for professional and personal development through curricular and co- curricular activities
Student conduct field studies through projects in the various aspects such as Fisheries, Biodiversity and Wild life, Insects collection etc.
To offer associated seminars and practical classes, supported by supervisions where appropriate.
To provide constructive feedback on their progress, individual student is assessed throughout the year in their written work, practical work, project work and participation in various curricular and co- curricular activities organised time to time.

2. Future Career Prospects:-

Zoology is a subject for the B.Sc. students of Medical stream. It is the branch of science which deals with the study of animal kingdom including the classification, structure, distribution, development, heredity, embryology, and evolution of all the animals. This subject is offered for candidates who are interested in the study of animals. Department aims to provide the students with the knowledge of proper ethical and professional practices relevant to Zoology. After completion of B.Sc (Medical) candidates can opt for further higher studies such as:

Master of Science in Zoology
Master of Science in Applied Zoology (Fisheries, Environmental science, Ecology, Entomology)
Master of Philosophy in Zoology
Doctorate of Philosophy in Zoology

There are lots of job opportunities available both in public and private sections inIndiaand abroad. Some different employment areas are as follows-