ZOOLOGY DEPARTMENT

About the Department

The Department of Zoology was established in 1969 at Koppal Karnataka. The syllabus is aptly supported by Honors Programmes and Research Projects. Students find the subject easy and interesting because of the vast resource materials available in the Department. Their involvement in the Extension Programmes of the Department lends hands on experience to their study of Zoology. All co-curricular programmes are designed to re-enforce the basic concepts of Biology in the students. Department has also offers beekeeping and vermitechnology certificate course. Field visits provide avenues for staff and students to view nature in its own setting and to learn from it.

VISION

To mould graduate into good Naturalists and Environmentalists, excellent in the knowledge Morphology, Anatomy, Physiology of animals and Biotechnology

MISSION

  • Nourish and nurture the knowledge and skills in all aspects of Animals.

  • Develop an attitude among the students towards applications for the welfare of the mankind.

  • Conservation of fauna and flora, thereby promoting Eco protection.


OBJECTIVES

To study the diversity, ecology and ethology of Fauna.

To develop a scientific approach and integrate knowledge and applications of the various subdivisions of Zoology.

To work on projects and apply this knowledge to appreciate /conserve our natural heritage.

To pursue higher studies in the subject and take up related careers


Programme : B.Sc. Zoology

Programe Outcome (PO):

  • Zoologists know the Diversity of Animals, love for creatures and care about animals.

  • They study, analyse and observe wildlife to develop preservation strategies.

  • Monitor environmental effects on animal populations.

  • Embryology and organ formation of animals and human also.

Programme Specific Outcome (PSO):

  • Learnt Laboratory Techniques.

  • Health and Hygiene, Disease prevention methods, Treatment for some diseases of animals and man.

  • Understand the key anatomical and physiological attributes of each animal group.

  • Thorough knowledge of Medical Plants and Ecofriendly Environment.

Course Outcome (Learning Outcome):

  • Graduates have a thorough knowledge of animal cells, tissues, organs and functions of various systems.

  • Chemistry of biological molecules.

  • Heredity and Genetic Disorders in man.

  • Biotech organisms (GMOs) and their need to meet food requirement of human population.

  • Applied subjects- Sericulture, Apiculture, and Medical Laboratory Technology for self-employment.

  • Developed practical skills and knowledge of Biostatistics for conducting research in the laboratory and fields.


Scope after B.Sc. in Zoology

B.Sc. in Zoology is an undergraduate course in Zoology. Zoology is the branch of science which deals with the study of animal kingdom including the evolution, structure, classification, embryology, habits and distribution of all the animals. This course is offered for candidates who are interested in the study of animals. The minimum time required to complete the course is three years. These three years are further again divided into six semesters. Candidates who have completed their higher secondary level of education in Science with biology as one of the papers are eligible for the course. After completing the course candidates can either opt for higher studies or they can search for jobs. There are numerous higher study options for graduates in B.Sc. Zoology. Graduates in Zoology can also find various job opportunities. They are of high demand in many organizations both in India and abroad.

Scope of Zoology

  1. MSc. Zoology / Applied Zoology
    Biotechnology / Microbiology
    Medical Microbiology / Biochemistry/     Genetics/ Entomology

  2. Post Graduate Diploma in Life Science

  3. M.Phil., Ph.D.

  4. NET / SET of UGC for Lectureship

  5. CSIR for Research

  6. B,Ed. for High School Teacher Job

Software or Management Courses

  1. MCA

  2. MBA

  3. PGDM

  4. Short term courses in Software by institutions like GNIT or Oracle

Career Options:

  1. Indian Forest Service (Indian Forest Service Exam)
    Job in Reserved Forests and Wildlife sanctuaries, ZSI (    Zoological Survey of India).

  2. Civil Services Exam (UPSC) once in a year

  3. KAS EXAM

  4. Any Private Job

Various sectors for Zoologists:

  1. Colleges / Schools

  2. Agricultural / Fish Farms / Aquaculture Farms / Hatcheries

  3. Medical Laboratories

  4. Museums

  5. Pharmaceutical Companies

  6. Environmental Agencies

  7. Hospitals