About the Department
The Department of Zoology was establishedin theyear 1970. In the beginning, there were 2 English medium sections,later in the year 1972 Telugumedium section was started.Department has excellent infrastructure. It has spacious laboratory. Lab is well equipped with instruments like Compound Microscope, Dissecting Microscope, Oven, Incubator, Microtome, Electrical Projection Microscope, Fridge, Binocular, Hot Water bath, Hot plate etc.Zoological museum evokes interests in the students & also visitors. The Department has very rich collection of rare specimens. It has preserved bodies of animals like KhavaleManjar, Owl, Monkey, Duck, Kingfisher, Squirrel, Parrot, tortoise, King Cobra, Shark. Skeleton Fowl Varanus, Rabbit, Frog etc. Educational charts, diagrams, practical instruments related to syllabus are displayed to enhance learning potential the students.
Events of the Department
- Activities
- Seminars/Webinars
- FDPs/Workshops
- Other Events
Report On National Science day 2023
Department of Zoology organized the lab Exposure programe for Govt. Primary School students in the year 2016, in which the teachers and students actively participated and spent the quality time in the department.
Innovative Practices:
1.Aquarium Maintenance: Students will maintain the departmental aquarium.
Guest Lecture
Recent trends in parasitology
The Department of Zoology under the guidance of Dr.Sikander Ali khan and headship of Dr.Hema Rani organized a national seminar on Recent trends in parasitology.
Echinodermates
A seminar titled Echinodermateswas conducted on 18th March, 2021 by Dr. S. Srivani, Associate professor,Sarojini Naidu VanithaMahavidyala
Hypersensitivity
A seminar titled Hypersensitivity was conducted on ****** by Dr. Bhargavi, Vice principal,Sarojini Naidu VanithaMahavidyala
Tuberculosis
A seminar titled Tuberculosis was conducted on ****** by Ms.BlessyMadhukar from World vision Organization
Different Species of Butterflies
A workshop on Different Species of Butterflies was conducted on **** byDr.S.Tej Kumar
Eco Club
A one day workshop on CONSERVATION ENVIRONMENT was organized in the year 2012
Field Trip
Department every year organize the field trips to NEHRU ZOOLOGICAL PARK to study and understand the natural habit and habitat of the animals.
Visit to Center for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB)
Staff along with the students' visit to CCMB on the occasion of the open day of CCMB to inculcate the research interest among the students towards the subject .
Field visit to National Institute Of Nutrition -ICMR on 25-02-2022
On occasion of NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK 2022, a festival was organized by NIN as a part of "AzadiKaAmrithMahotsav Celebrations" commemorating 75th year of Independence. Staff and students have participated in the event.
Visit to OU CAMPUS
To study the different types of species of insects in their habitat. Every year department of zoology organizes a field trip to OU campus.
Visit to Institute of Forest Biodiversity
Department of zoology organized a field trip to "Institute of Forest Biodiversity" to enrich the knowledge of students towards the biodiversity and natural habitat on 07-03-2019
Achievements of the department
- Staff achievements
- Students achievements
a) Mr. Tharun&Pradeep of B.Sc. I styr participated in inter college compititions at Sarojini Naidu VanithaMahavidyalyappt presentation and won I st for Rare species of Snakes.
b) This year students of IIndyr were motivated to participate in the inter college competitions at Aurora degree & P.G college. Mr Rahul &MrAbhinav has won 1stprize in the event scientific movie making.
c) Ms. NafeesaKhatoon is awarded gold medal by OGA in Numaish 2022 as meritorious student.
d) Ms. PoojaParicipated in National science day at keshav memorial colleges. Won Istfirst prize.
e) Ms. NehaMoinuddin of B.Sc.(BZC) final year, working as Technical Assistant at National Institute of Nutrition(NIN).
