Zoology Department

Teachers Profile

RUPA MUKHOPADHYYA (BOSE)
RUPA MUKHOPADHYYA (BOSE)

M.Sc, Ph.D

Associate Professor (Retired)

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SANJIB GHOSHAL
SANJIB GHOSHAL

M.Sc, NET, PhD

Associate Professor

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ARYYA MITRA
ARYYA MITRA

M.Sc, NET, Ph.D

Associate Professor

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ANTARA BANERJEE
ANTARA BANERJEE

M.Sc, NET, Ph.D

Assistant Professor

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KABITA KUNDU
KABITA KUNDU

M.Sc., NET, PhD

Assistant Professor

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SUDIPTA MANDAL
SUDIPTA MANDAL

M.Sc, NET, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

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UMME KULSUM
UMME KULSUM

M.Sc, NET

Assistant Professor

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BIBHAS KORA
BIBHAS KORA

M.Sc, NET

Assistant Professor

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POULAMI MUKHERJEE
POULAMI MUKHERJEE

M.Sc, GATE, CSIR-UGC NET (PhD pursuing)

SACT-1

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SUMAN BHATTACHARYYA
SUMAN BHATTACHARYYA

MSc. Ph.D

SACT-1

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MAMERE MONDAL
MAMERE MONDAL

M. Sc., NET, PhD (pursuing)

SACT-1

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About

The Honours course in Zoology was introduced in 1955 just after two years Presidency College introduced the same course.
Following the glorious start, Late Professor Sudev Bhushan Ghosh went on searching new teaching talents who were well ahead of their times. Inclusion of many great teachers kick started the forward march of the department down the uphill road of time. The department of Zoology went on producing numerous teachers of distinction, scientist of international standard, education administrator,social reformer and so on. The eventful journey, although far from being complete, has already reached 50 years mark.
With such illustrious past, the department of Zoology is now venturing into a new horizon of academic service by introducing M. Sc. Course in Zoology from the academic year 2005-2006. The forward march, we believe will continue with new challenges being tackled by active involvement of all concerned for many years to come.

Best Practices

Some of the Best Practices followed by the Department of Zoology include:

  1. Student Sensitization Programme at the commencement of First Semester Classes: In a homely gathering, students are introduced to the faculty members and staff by the Head of the Department. A detailed overview of the course is provided, the glorious history & achievements of the Department are shared through PowerPoint presentation. Whereabouts from the students are heard to feel them comfortable in the Department.
  2.  Career counseling is conducted to orient the students so that they can plan their future well in advance.
  3. Student's Seminar is arranged on regular basis for knowledge sharing among students and make them confident in scientific presentations.

Teaching Learning

The “Teaching Learning Methodology” of the Department of Zoology comprises the following aspects:

  1. Implementation & Delivery of the Curriculum Plan through: Departmental Meetings; Elaboration through the E-Prospectus in the College Website; Publishing the Programme & Course Outcomes; The Departmental sensitization Programme at the onset of the Academic Session; Regular Interactions in Classroom & Laboratory; Illustration of the Departmental Academic Calendar and Lesson Plans over E-Shikshak, the LMS Portal.  
  2. Enhancement of the curriculum delivery: Through Add-On Course “Ornamental fish farming and Management” to increase job opportunity of the students 
  3. Continuous Internal Assessment & Evaluation through: Periodical Internal examinations and class tests; Showing of evaluated scripts to students; Distribution of Model Answers; Remedial Classes for weak/slow learners.  
  4. Addressing Cross-Cutting Issues like Conservation of Ecosystem, Biodiversity and Wildlife. Regular field visits with students are also conducted where students learn different techniques of wildlife census like documentation of bird and butterfly diversity through line transect and point count methods, study of insect diversity by pit fall analysis, light trap, use of GPS in habitat mapping, study of forest, grassland, wetland and river ecosystem and so on. During this field visits students get firsthand knowledge on conservation of Ecosystem, Biodiversity and Wildlife. 
  5. Student Centric Approach of Teaching as traditional chalk & talk method, using ICT tools like power point projector, social media groups, online platforms and the LMS portal.

Syllabus

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1 UG CBCS
2 UG NEP
3 PG

Capacity Building

Academic Activities

Add-on Certificate Courses

Name of the Course: Ornamental fish farming and Management

Objective: To develop expertise in ornamental fish farming so that applicants can earn significantly in part-time or full-time basis.

 

Awards

MOUs

Distinguished Alumna

Dr. CHANDRA SEKHAR CHAKRABORTY , Ex. Vice Chancellor ,WBUAFS Kolkata, Former President IAUA New Delhi, Ex. Chairman State Resource Centre.

Dr. GOUTAM BHADRAPoultry Health services, West Bengal poultry Federation.

Dr. CHIRANJIB PALProfessor & Ex-Head, Department of Zoology at West Bengal State University  

Dr. TANMAY BHATTACHARYA, Former Retired Professor of Zoology at Vidyasagar University, Midnapore; Tripura University, Agartala; Viswa Bharati, Santiniketan.

Dr. SAMIRAN CHAKRABARTYEmeritus Fellow (UGC) & Professor of Zoology (Retd.), University of Kalyani, Kalyani 741235, India.

Dr. ASOK KANTI SANYAL, National Fellow, Zoological Society, President, Peoples Association for Science & Environmrnt and works for The Asiatic Society, Kolkata.

Dr. SANJAY PODDAR, Professor, Department of Zoology The University of Burdwan, Golapbag 

Dr. SUSHANTA CHAKRABORTY, Professor of Zoology at Former Dean Faculty Of Science; Professor Of Zoology.

Dr. SOURABH DUBEYScientist, WorldFish 

Dr. ANIRBAN BANERJEEAssistant Professor & Head, Chakdaha College.

Dr. ZARQUA JAMALAssistant Professor at Banwarilal Bhalotia College 

Result

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Student Progression

Departmental Notices

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Research

Project

Facilities

  • The Department has its own seminar library which is quite rich in collection of books (about 300). Students and teachers normally consult the departmental library.
  • There are two laboratories for undergraduate courses, one for honourse course and one for general course. Basic and advanced facilities acquired over the years are: Microscope both Compound and Simple, Camera lucida, Oculometer, Stage micrometer, Overhead projector, Slide projector, , Camera for field study, Incubator for tissue processing, Microtome for tissue section, Colorimeter, pH meter, Digital photo-electric Colorimeter, High speed centrifuge, Tissue homogenizer, Gel Electrophoresis apparatus, Pointer eye piece, Micro-microscope, Projection microscope, Stage micrometer, Field binocular,Centrifuge, Analytical balance, Single pan balance, Digital pan balance, Refrigerators, REMI Tissue homogenizer.
  • The Department has an excellent animal museum with the collection of specimens from each and every phylum, and there are also somerare species. The museum is also well oriented with the presence of animal skeletons & bones, embryos &foetus, and some models of animal. The department has a rich collection of slides for micro-animals, tissues, genetical and biochemical works.
    The Department has eight computer with internet facility provided with LAN connection. Computer and internet facility are frequently used for comprehensive teaching.
  • Lecture method is normally followed. Overhead Projector, LCD Projector for power point presentation, smart class is adopted by the faculties to make the teaching-learning process more interesting.
  • Regular assessment of students is done through class tests, evaluation and parent teacher meetings.
  • Apart from this procedure, remedial classes at regular intervals and home assignments are also arranged by the faculty. The teachers are available beyond class hours and during vacations for academic interaction with students.
  • Extracurricular activities like students seminar, quiz, debates are arranged to promote them in the newer trend of education.
  • Annual excursion/or Field Study according to the syllabus is conducted by the Department regularly, both for Honours and General Students. The survey involves study of faunal diversity in diverse habitats of the Indian sub-continent. For honours students    excursions are conducted every year at ecosystems like, sea shores, National Parks, Reserve forest etc. Field study trip forgeneral students are arranged at any Fishery farm, Poultry farm, Indian Museum, and AliporeZoogarden. The survey reports and field work assignments are evaluated at their final examination of C.U.
  • The students of the department of Zoology take active role in bringing out a wall magazine on various issues related to Zoology included in the curriculum and for advancement of the subject outside the curriculum.
  • The students of the department alsoparticipate in"Students' Fair" or exhibion organized by the college,to put up exhibition stalls in various issues related to faunal diversity in diverse habitats, global warming and its effects, pollution and its adverse role on ecosystem, major alarming diseases etc.
  • The teachers participate in the programmes organized by the UGC Sponsored Career and Counseling cell.
  • The department enjoys top reputation in the College and also in the University with very dedicated faculty members who are highly qualified in their respective fields of specialization.

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Contact Details

UG & PG Department of Zoology

Bangabasi College

19 Rajkumar Chakraborty Sarani

Kolkata-700009

Mobile: 9735861835