SHRI TILOK JAIN DNYAN PRASARAK MANDAL’S

SHRI ANAND COLLEGE, PATHARDI, DIST:- AHMEDNAGAR

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DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

To impart basic education in Zoology. To develop experimental skills of the students

in the subject. To develop scientific temperament . To prepare the students for admission to higher

studies. To prepare the students for employment in

small scale industries. To motivate the students for self employment.

FACULTY Dr. Wajunjkar A. G., M. Sc., B.Ed., Ph.D.

Associate Professor,

Head of Department

Teaching Experiences:- 23Years

Dr. B.R. Ghorpade, M. Sc., Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Teaching Experiences:- 22Years

NON TEACHING STAFF

Mr. Y M GhodakeLab. Assistant, B.Sc. Experience - 22 years

Mr. S S SharmaLab. Attendant , ITI. Experience- 22 years

PROGRAMME

The department of Zoology, offers B.Sc. (Zoology) programme at Subsidiary Level ( F.Y.B.Sc. &

S.Y.B.Sc.) of University of Pune, since 1991.

CURRICULUM

University of Pune, designs curriculum periodically. Periodicity is about 5 years.

The Department offers the same curricula. The teachers of our college actively

participate in curriculum design process and design the curriculum as per feedback and society needs.

Dr. B.R. Ghorpade, Member of Board of Studies, University of Pune, actively participated in curriculum design process.

COURSES OFFERS

F.Y. B.Sc.-PCBZ, Annual System, 80+20

First Term I Animal Systematics and Diversity -I

II Fundamentals of Cell Biology

III Practical

Second TermI Animal Systematics and Diversity -II

II Genetics

III Practical

COURSES OFFERS

S.Y.B.Sc.- CBZ, Semester System, 40+10 Semester I I General Zoology and Biological techniques-part-I

II Applied Zoology-part-I

III Practical course

Semester III General Zoology and Biological techniques-part-II

II Applied Zoology-part-II

III Practical course

LEARNING RESOURCES

Library- The central Library of college posses 462 Text books, 86 reference books, 03 Journals & 02 periodicals of Zoology.

Computers- The department possesses computers with internet facility for staff & students.

Laboratories- The precise and well ventilated laboratories (61.24 sq.mt) with adequate space and necessary equipments are provided in department.

Other resources- The teaching aids include charts, educational CDs. Models etc.

AVAILABLE STOCK IN DEPARTMENTSr.No. Particulars Quantities

1 Specimens 138

2 Charts 75

3 Slides 58

4 Models 10

5 Research Microscope Trinocular 01

6 Research Microscope Binocular 02

7 Dissecting Compound Microscope 12

8 Dissecting treys 48

9 Dissecting box 01

10 Electrophoresis Apparatus 01

11 Incubator 01

12 Aquarium 01

13 Human Skeleton 01

14 B P Apparatus 03

15 Hemoglobinometer for HB Checking 06

16 W B C Counting Kit 04

TEACHING METHODS

The lecture method is supplemented with- Study tour- The study tour is regular activity of

department. Guest lectures- Department organizes guest lectures of

eminent persons under QIP of Pune University. Modern teaching methods- The teachers of department

occasionally use O.H.P, LCD & Charts in teaching and learning process.,

ICT in teaching – learning- The broad band internet facility of BSNL is available at college. The teachers and students use this facility regularly.

PARTICIPATION OF TEACHERS IN TEACHING, EVALUATION AND OTHER ACTIVITIES

Teaching - Every teacher of department prepares teaching plan for effective teaching learning process. The teachers of department actively involve in evaluation process of University. The faculty is regular & punctual in teaching & learning activities.

Evaluation- The progress of the student is assessed through Tests,

Home assignment and Term end Examination. All the teachers of the department participated in examination and evaluation process of University of Pune

Other Activities- The teachers of the department actively participate in extension activities of the college and worked as Chairman and members of various academic and administrative committees of the College.

STUDENT STRENGTH

Sr. No. Academic Year F.Y.B.Sc. S.Y.B.Sc.

1 2004-05 71 44

2 2005-06 80 27

3 2006-07 63 40

4 2007-08 53 30

5 2008-09 73 27

6 2009-10 91 28

7 2010-11 75 38

8 2011-12 68 38

9 2012-13 66 56

10 2013-14 67 46

RESULTSSr. No. Academic

Year F.Y.B.Sc. % of Student Admitted to Higher studies

S.Y.B.Sc. % of Student Admitted to Higher studies

1 2004-05 91 90

2 2005-06 86 83

3 2006-07 81 80

4 2007-08 85 82

5 2008-09 79 77

6 2009-10 83 81

7 2010-11 87 84

8 2011-12 92 86

9 2012-13 89 85

RESEARCH

A priority area for Research- The priority area of research includes Biodiversity & Environmental Science.

Publications of the faculty- Total 07 Research Papers

Completed Projects- Two projects (Rs. 2,60,000/-) of faculty Students’ projects- Total 37 students participated in this activities

Title of the projects 1.Vermiculture using kitchen waste 2.Effect of leaves extract on the pest (aphids). 3.Effect of plant extract on wound healing 4.Detection of blood groups and counseling on marriages.

FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES

Faculty Improvement Programme

Dr. Walujkar A.G. completed, Ph.D. Under FIP Scheme of UGCDr. B.R.Ghorpade completed, Ph.D.

Refresher/Orientation Programme –

All the teachers of department have completed their Refresher/ Orientation Programme for their career development.

SEMINAR/CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS ORGANIZED

The Dept. of Zoology has organized one day University level seminar on 'Biodiversity of Maharashtra' on 11th Oct. 2008.

Organized two-days State Level Conference on “Advances in Life Science” at Department of Zoology and Botany. Shri Anand College of Arts and Science Pathardi Dist Ahmednagar on 11th and 12th February 2010.

ACHIEVEMENTS OF FACULTY

Ms. A G Walujkar has been awarded Ph.D. degree ( Jan. 2007) on the topic ‘ Hydro-biological Studies of Dam Water From Pathardi Tahsil, Dist:- Ahmednagar, (M.S.), India. from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad.

Mr. B R Ghorpade has been awarded Ph.D degree on the topic ‘Studies on gametogenesis, biochemical profile and fecundity of crab Barytelphusa cunicularis’ on 17th December 2009, from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad

SEMINAR/SYMPOSIA/CONFERENCE/WORKSHOP PARTICIPATION (2003-04 TO 2013-14)

S.N. Name of Faculty Level

International National State University

1 Dr. Walujkar A.G. 01 10 12 06

2 Dr. B.R. Ghorpade 01 08 12 13

PUBLICATIONS OF DR. WALUNJKAR A.G.

Paper Published Hiware, C. J. Ugale, B. J. and Walujkar, A. G. 2004. Studies of some

Physicochemical Characteristics of Jagatunga Samudra from Kandhar, Dist-Nanded (M.S.). Nat. J. of Life Sci. 1(1): 73-75.

Walujkar A.G. , D.N. Nighut , C. J. Hiware , Qualitative and Quantitative Study of Zooplankton of Mohari Reservoir from Pathardi Tahasil, Dist: Ahmednagar, (M.S.), India. Bionano Frontier , Vol.7(1), Jan.- Jun. 2014, 133-135.

Walujkar A.G. & C. J. Hiware, Qualitative and Quantitative Study of Zooplankton in Shirsatwadi Reservoir of Pathardi Tahasil, Dist: Ahmednagar, (M.S.), India., Flora & Fuana , Vol.19., No.01.,2013,106-107.

Walujkar A.G. , C. J. Hiware, D.N. Nighut, Physicochemical Environment of Shirsatwadi Reservoir from PathardiI Tahasil, Dist: Ahmednagar, (M.S.), India. Proceeding of National Conference on Upcoming Trends in Chemical Science, UTCS-2013, 6-7 September 2013, 152-154, ISBN- 978-81-905776-99-9.

PUBLICATIONS DR. WALUNJKAR A.G

Paper Communicated

Walujkar A.G. , D.N. Nighut , Studies on Physicochemical Variation in Shirsatwadi Reservoir of Pathardi Tahasil, Dist: Ahmednagar, (M.S.), India. Communicated to Flora & Fuana , Journal, on 19/09/13

Nighut D.N., A.G. Walujkar , C. J. Hiware, Physico-Chemical Study of Jayakwadi Dam Water, From Paithan, Dist: Aurangabad, (M.S.), India. Communicated to Life Science Bulletin, Journal, on 10/09/13.

 

PUBLICATIONS OF DR. GHORPADE B.R..

Ghorpade B. R. and Patil M. U. (2012): Seasonal variation in RNA content of freshwater crab, Barytelphusa cunicularis in relation to reproduction. Nat Conference on Biodiversity, Biotechnology and climate change. (ISBN 978-93-B1921-23-4) pp 43-46.

Ghorpade B. R. and Patil M. U. (2011): Changes in lipid content of freshwater crab, Barytelphusa cunicularis. Indian Journal of Invert Zoology and Aqua. Biol., Vol. 7(1): 11-14.

Ghorpade B. R. and Patil M. U. (2012): Seasonal variation in DNA content of freshwater crab, Barytelphusa cunicularis in relation to reproduction. Journal of Asso of Zoologists, India. Vol. 5(1): 152-157.

DR B R GHORPADE-MINOR RESEARCH PROJECTS COMPLETED

S. N. Academic Year Amount Sanctioned Rs.

Status

1 2008-10 200000(BCUD)

Completed

2 2008-1060000(UGC) Completed

EXTENSION ACTIVITIES

The students and faculties are actively involved in blood group detection and Hb count camp.

The departmental students and faculties are participated in blood donation camp.

The students and faculties are contributed in extension activities conducted in the college

Poster presentation of F. Y. B. Sc. And S. Y. B. Sc Students was done every year

PARTICIPATION OF TEACHERS IN ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL COUNSELING OF STUDENTS

Individual Counseling -The Faculty members provide guidance to students, for their academic progress, increase the self confidence, improve the subject knowledge & personality development.

Remedial Coaching- The study material & additional guidance is provided to needy & weak students.

VISIT Kundanrishiji Maharajsahab

VISIT PROF. DR. MEENA PATIL HEAD, DEPT. OF ZOOLOGY, DR. B.A.M. UNIVERSITY

GUEST LECTURE ORGANIZATION OF EXPERT LECTURES OF EMINENT ACADEMICIANS

PAPER PRESENTATION AT NATIONAL LEVEL SEMINAR, STATUS OPPORTUNITIES & CHALLENGES IN LIFE SCIENCES- 17—19 SEPT. 2013

CONFERENCES ORGANIZEDBIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION , ADVANCES IN LIFE SCIENCE

PARTICIPATION AS RESOURCE PERSON

HB COUNT CAMP.

EDUCATIONAL TOUR

VERMICOMPOST PROJECT BY DEPT. OF ZOOLOGY

VERMICULTURE BED OF THE COLLEGE

EMINENT ACADEMICIANS AND SCIENTISTS TO THE DEPARTMENT :

Sr. No. Name of Visitor Designation

01 Prof. Dr. Meena Patil) Head, Dept. of Zoology, Dr. B.A.M. University, Aurangabad

02 Prin. Dr. D.K. Mhaske Chairman, BOS in Zoology, University of Pune.

03 Dr. Arun Pandarkar Senate member & Prof. of Zoology

04 Dr. N.R. Sayed Member, BOS in Zoology, University of Pune.

05 Prin. Dr. Laxman Matkar

New Arts, Com. & Sci. College , Shevgaon.

06 Dr. Sudhakar Kurhade New Arts Com.& Sci. College , Ahmednagar.

07 Dr. M.J. Shaikh Head, Vice. Prin. Arts, Sci.College , Sonai

PARTICIPATION OF TEACHERS IN ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE

Name of Teacher Committee

Dr. Walujkar A G College- Staff Academy, Cell against Sexual Harassment,Member NAAC Steering Committee, Nirbhay Kanya Abhiyan, Tour, NSS, Grivence Redresal Cell.Discipline Committee, Ladies Club, Mahila Sabalikaran.

University- Paper Setter, Examiner ,Supervisor

Dr B R Ghorpade College- Member IQAC, NAAC Steering Committee, Co -ordinator Environmental Awareness, Soft Skill Development Programme, Academic Calendar, Tour Member

University-Member Board Of Studies in Zoology, Pune University, Chairman University Syllabus Restructuring Committee, V.C. Nominee, Subject Expert, Chairman, Vigilance Committee, Paper Setter and Moderator , Practical District Co-ordinator

Future Plan

To improve the Zoological Museum in laboratory.

To start short term Vocational Courses like

Vermiculture, Sericulture, Apiculture etc.

To elaborate the research work by Minor and Major

Research Projects.

To start T.Y.B.Sc. Zoology at special level.

Introduction of ICT in teaching method.

The role of the department in higher education is not restricted to teaching of University programmes only. Through the number of practices of our department, sincere effort are made for the moral & intellectual development of students and make them responsible citizens of India.

The department plays proactive role in creating awareness about value of education in drought prone and rural area. THANK YOU