About The Department
“The love for all living creatures is the most noble attribute of man. - Charles Darwin”
Zoology is one of the most popular branches in Science that involves the study of animals and their biological processes. Candidates in this discipline are basically taught regarding Animal Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Evolution, Ecology, Behavior, Animal Biotechnology and Wild Life Conservation. There are numerous career opportunities for candidates who opted Zoology in the public and private sectors. Candidates find jobs as Animal Behaviorist, Conservationist, Wildlife Biologist, Zoo Curator, Wildlife Educator, Zoology faculty, lab technicians. A zoologist can play a key role in innovate new diagnostic kits, therapeutics; discover new drugs, bio- pesticide by testing on animals in different pharmaceuticals companies. Therefore, there is an increase demand for zoologists in India and globally. Students will learn from interactive smart classrooms and equipped lab facilities. They will explore by field visits, nature camps, tracking and wild- life study.
Programme
An undergraduate course in Zoology, designed according to the CBCS system, offers various combinations of the animal world. The syllabus designed by the BoS in Zoology of the SGGU is followed. The syllabus broadly comprises of various topics like Taxonomy, Evolution, Ethology, Ecology, Forensic Science, Toxicology, Physiology, Genetics, Ichthyology, Economic Zoology, Biochemistry, Histology, Anatomy, Parasitology, Osteology, Entomology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Haematology, Animal diversity (nonchordates and chordates) etc. Certificate Course in Conceptual Foundation in Zoology is offered for the interested students. It also gives awareness towards conservation of Nature, Natural Resources and Living Organisms.
- Conceptual Foundation in Zoology
The department has a post graduate centre of SGGU with specialization in Zoology under the CBCS system. The department has well equipped laboratories necessary for imparting quality education. It also has a few modern equipment used for different purposes
Head Of Department
Smt. N. A. Vohra
Head Of Department
Faculty Members
Mr. A. N. Chauhan
Assistant Professor
Ms. Sushma Ravat
Assistant Professor
Ms. Dhruvi Kamleshkumar Patel
Assistant Professor
Ms. Prasanna Sangada
Assistant Professor
Ms. Abha Hathila
Assistant professor (Temporary full time)
Non-Teaching Staff
Smt. M. M. Nagar
Lab Assistant
Mr. R. B. Makwana
Lab Peon
Ms. Rutu R. Rathod
Lab Assistant
Mr. Tejas Pravinkumar Upadhyay
Lab Assistant
Mr. Alpesh Parmar
Peon