| Senior College : |
Dr. R. D'Souza, M.Sc., PhD
Ms. Sandhya Radhakrishnan Kadiru |
| Junior College : |
Ms L. Sethi, MSc, BEd
Ms A. Kulkarni, MSc, BEd
Ms R. Patkar, MSc, BEd |
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Zoology is one of the branches of pure sciences dealing with the studies of animal kingdom. Various aspects such as taxonomy, developmental biology, genetics, physiology, evolution, ecology, biochemistry, etc are included in the syllabus at undergraduate level. Also applied biological subjects like biotechnology and bioinformatics have been incorporated in the revised syllabus. Field excursions and study visits organized by the department help the students in better understanding of the subject as well as add to their interest in nature and its conservation.
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The department was started in 1952. Zoology is offered only at the FYBSC and SYBSC levels. Maximum student strength at entry level FYBSc is 40 and SYBSc 20. The department actively participates in the municipal school project. The Educational Programme undertaken for the children of local tribal community of Vangani (Thane District) through Adivasi Ashram Shala, Karav, Vangani is an outreach activity. Both the staff members are involved in EXSP and have guided students for various projects |
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| Dr. Ms. Roshan D'souza : |
Lecturer-in-charge of the department has been working in the college since 20th June 1992. She has completed her Ph..D. Research in 2008 She completed the Mumbai University Minor research project in 2004-2005. Currently she is pursuing another minor research project which has been funded by University of Mumbai. |
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| Ms. Sandhya Radhakrishnan Kadiru : |
| Ms. Sandhya Radhakrishnan Kadiru has been working in the college since 14 th June 2004 |
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| FYBSc : |
| PAPER I |
Diversity of animal kingdom, Life processes, Ecology and Ethology |
| PAPER II |
Molecular basis of life, Biotechnology, Genetica and Evolution |
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| SYBSc : |
| PAPER I |
Wonders of animal kingdom, Developmental biology, Cellular organization, Ecology and Ethology |
| PAPER II |
Biochemistry, Molecular biology, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Genetics and Evolution |
| PAPER III |
Medical parasitology, Economic entomology, Fisheries and Animal Husbandry |
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Students : |
• Developmental Biology of Zebra fish (1997-98)
• Understanding Menopause (2002-03)
• Study of histology of tissues using different staining techniques (07-08)
• Preparation of permanent slides using microtechnique (07-08) |
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Faculty : |
Ms. Roshan D'Souza has completed her Ph.D. research in the field of reproductive physiology. She was awarded the Teacher Fellowship (2005-2007) under FIP Scheme of UGC - Tenth Five Year Plan.
Minor Research Project funded by University of Mumbai Research Grant was completed by Ms. Roshan D'Souza in 2004-05 which won the first prize for poster presentation based on this project. Title of the project: Study of effect of Lytta vesicatoria (Coleoptera) extract on gonads and serological parameters of male albino rat ( Rattus novergicus albinus ) using biochemical and histological analysis.
For the academic year 2008-09, Dr. Roshan D’Souza has received minor research grant from Mumbai University for the research project titled: ‘Evaluation of gonadal toxicity of Cantharis Q in male albino mice’.
The research work carried out by Dr. Roshan D’Souza focuses mainly on the biochemical and histological analysis. She has been trying to improvise the skills of microtechnique of the undergraduate students by guiding them for EXSP research projects whereby learning histology is made interesting.
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ABOUT THE SUBJECT
Biology is also included under the Zoology department. The teachers of Biology emphasize on an interactive teaching and learning process by using various teaching aids. To sensitize the students towards the ecology and environment, films based on such themes are shown to the students as well as resource persons are invited for guest lectures.
Vernacular medium students are given extra remedial teaching in order to understand the concept.It is an ongoing endeavour of the staff members of Zoology –Biology department to make the subject enjoyable and interesting to study. |
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