1. Name of Department: Zoology
2 . Year of Establishment 1969
3 . Names of Programmes/Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters, Integrated Ph.D., etc.)
|
UG
|
PG
|
Research
|
Other
|
|
B.Sc.
|
M.Sc
|
M.Phil., Ph.D.
|
Additional 10 credit courses for PG students
· Human Rights and Value Education
· Internet Cyber Security
· Skill Development : Techniques in Biological Sciences
Certificate course in Vermitechnology
Certificate Course in Sericulture (NSQF,UGC)
Certificate course in Beekeeping (YCMOU, Nashik)
|
4 . Names of Interdisciplinary Courses and the departments/units involved:
5 . Annual/Semester/Choice Based Credit System (Programme wise)
|
Annual |
Semester |
Credit System |
NEP-2020 |
|
FY/SY/TY B.Sc./ M.Sc./M.Phil. Ph.D. |
F.Y./S.Y./T.Y.B.Sc., M.Sc. |
M.Sc, M.Phil, Ph.D. |
F.Y. B.Sc./ M.Sc./ Ph.D |
6 . Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments : 03
7 . Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions : NIL
8 . Details of Courses/Programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons : NIL
9 . Number of Teaching Posts
|
|
Sanctioned
|
Filled
|
|
Teaching Posts
|
12
|
12
|
10 . Faculty Profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization
|
Name of the Staff
|
Qualification
|
Designation
|
Specialization
|
No. of Years of
Experience
|
No. of Ph.D.
Students
Guided
|
|
Dr. Vikram R. Kakulte
(Head of the Department)
|
M.Sc., B.Ed. Ph.D. F.S.L.Sc.,F.S.E.Z.R.
|
Assistant Professor
|
Physiology
|
32
|
04
|
|
Dr. Sujata M. Magdum
|
M.Sc. Ph.D, F S L Sc, FLS(London)
|
Assistant Professor
|
Entomology
|
25
|
08
|
|
Dr. Gitanjali B. Nikam |
M.Sc. M.Phil, Ph.D. |
Assistant Professor |
Entomology |
22
|
- |
|
Dr. Mayura S. Patil |
M.Sc. M.Phil. Ph.D. SET |
Assistant Professor |
Entomology |
19 |
-- |
|
Dr. Savita K. Tidame
|
M.Sc. Ph.D.
|
Assistant Professor
|
Entomology
|
15
|
-
|
|
Dr. Kalpana D. Kaldate |
M.Sc. Ph.D. |
Assistant Professor |
Parasitology |
10
|
- |
|
Ms Prajakta A. Dhage
|
M.Sc.,M. Phil., NET, SET |
Assistant Professor |
Zoology |
07 |
- |
|
Dr. Sangita A. Bhamare
|
M.Sc. M.Phil.Ph.D.SET
|
Assistant Professor |
Physiology |
21 |
-
|
|
Dr. Ramanath B. Andhale
|
M.Sc. SET, Ph.D. |
Assistant Professor |
Genetics |
06 |
-
|
|
Dr Jyoti H. Gangurde |
MSc PhD |
Assistant Professor |
Entomology |
10 |
-
|
|
Mr Pratik V Shinde |
M.Sc., CSIR-JRF, NET, SET |
Assistant Professor |
Genetice |
07 |
|
|
Mr Pramod S. Sonawane |
MSc. SET |
Assistant Professor |
Genetics |
04
|
- |
|
Ms Harshada B Bhadange |
MSc. SET
|
Assistant Professor |
Entomology |
03 |
- |
|
*Dr. Sachin A. Gurule
|
M.Sc. Ph.D. |
Assistant Professor |
Entomology |
12 |
03 |
|
*Dr. Ashok K. Yeole
|
M.Sc., M.Phil Ph.D.
|
Assistant Professor
|
Physiology
|
16
|
-
|
|
*Dr. Anirudh P Bhagat
|
M.Sc. NET Ph.D.
|
Assistant Professor
|
Biotechnology
|
10
|
-
|
|
*Dr. Azraj S. Dahihande |
MSc. Ph.D. |
Assistant Professor |
Cell Biology, Ecology |
4
|
- |
|
* Mr. Amol R. Handor
|
M.Sc., SET |
Assistant Professor |
Biodiversity |
06 |
- |
|
* Marked staff transferred from K T H M College |
11 . Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (Programme Wise) by temporary faculty:
|
Programme
|
Total Workload of Department
|
Total Workload of Permanent Faculty
|
Lectures Delivered by Temporary Faculty
|
Practical Classes Handled by Temporary Faculty
|
|
No.
|
%
|
No.
|
%
|
|
B.Sc.
|
217
|
178
|
39
|
17.97
|
40
|
18.43
|
|
M.Sc.
|
78
|
40
|
38
|
48.7
|
16
|
20.5
|
13 . Student -Teacher Ratio (Programme Wise):
|
Level
|
Class
|
Number of Teachers
|
Student : Teacher Ratio
|
|
UG
|
B.Sc. Students Strength (FY/3+SY/3+TY) (183/4+130/3+46) = 150.33
|
12
|
12.52:1
|
|
PG
|
M.Sc Students Strength
(Part-I+ Part-II) (26+14) = 40
|
12
|
3.3:1
|
14 . Number of Academic Support Staff (technical) and Administrative Staff; Sanctioned and Filled
|
Number of Support Staff (Lab Assistant and Lab Attendant)
|
|
|
Sanctioned
|
Filled
|
|
Lab Assistants
|
01
|
01
|
|
Lab Attendants
|
04
|
03
|
15 . Qualifications of Teaching Faculty with DSc/D.Litt Ph.D/MPhil/PG.
|
Qualifications of Teaching Faculty
|
|
Ph.D.
|
M. Phil.
|
PG with SLET/NET/SET
|
PG
|
|
09
|
04*
|
SET-07, NET-02
|
-
|
* One staff with MPhil and NET (both)Qualification
16 . Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received NA
|
Name of the faculty
|
Title of Project
|
Name of Funding Agency
|
Grant Received (Rs)
|
Status (Minor/ Major)
|
|
Dr. Ramnath B. Andhale
|
Pollination efficacy and Diversity of bees pollinators an important for crops economy |
ASPIRE, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune |
2.67,000/- |
Mentorship |
17 . Departmental Projects Funded by DST - FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received
|
Name of the Faculty
|
Title of Project
|
Name of Funding Agency
|
Grant Received (Rs)
|
Status (Minor/ Major)
|
|
Dr. Sujata M. Magdum |
Analysis of Juvenile Hormone and Ecdysteiod titre in Plum-bagin, juglone and menadione treated Dysdercus cingulatus (Pyrrhocoridae: Heteroptera). |
UGC |
1264800 |
Major |
|
Dr Sujata M Magdum |
Investigation on effects of Plumbagin and some related compounds on midgut enzymes in Dysdercus cingulatus(Pyrrhocoridae: Heteroptera) |
BCUD |
200000 |
Minor |
|
Total
|
146800
|
|
|
Name of the Department
|
Heads of Expenditure
|
Name of funding Agency
|
Grant Received (Rs)
|
|
Zoology
|
Equipment, Chemicals and Glasswares, Excursions, Visits, Mini Projects etc.
|
Department of Biotechnology, New Delhi
|
1100000
|
18 . Research Centre/facility recognized by the University: Yes
-
SPPU, Pune recognized Research Center for M.Phil. and Ph.D.
|
Name of the Recognized Research Guide
|
M.Phil./ Ph.D.
|
No of Ph.D. students Guided
|
No of M.Phil students Guided
|
|
Completed
|
Ongoing
|
Completed
|
Ongoing
|
|
Dr Vikram R. Kakulte
|
Ph. D.
|
-
|
04
|
-
|
-
|
|
Dr. Sujata M. Magdum
|
M.Phil/Ph.D.
|
05
|
04
|
03
|
-
|
-
Associate Research Guide of the department:
|
Name of the Recognized Research Guide
|
M.Phil./ Ph.D.
|
No of Ph.D. students Guided
|
No of M.Phil students Guided
|
|
Completed
|
Ongoing
|
Completed
|
Ongoing
|
|
Dr Ravindra N Bhavare
|
M Phil & Ph D
|
-
|
07
|
-
|
-
|
|
Dr Ravindra D Patil
|
Ph.D
|
|
03
|
|
|
|
Dr. Sachin A. Gurule
|
Ph D
|
-
|
03
|
-
|
-
|
|
Dr. Azaraj Dahihande
|
Ph D
|
-
|
02
|
-
|
-
|
|
Dr. Dhanraj B. Goswami
|
M.Phil.& Ph.D
|
-
|
07
|
01
|
01
|
|
Dr. Sanjay M. Nikam
|
Ph.D.
|
-
|
04
|
-
|
-
|
|
Dr. Bhausaheb S. Pagar
|
Ph.D.
|
-
|
03
|
-
|
-
|
|
Dr. S.J. Pawar
|
Ph.D
|
-
|
01
|
-
|
-
|
19 . Publications:
|
Name of the Faculty
|
Research Papers
|
Total Publication
|
Books
|
Edited Book
|
Total Citation
|
H Index
|
Impact Factor
|
|
International
|
National
|
Proceeding
|
|
Dr. Vikram R. Kakulte
|
20
|
07
|
01
|
27
|
32
|
02
|
27
|
2
|
-
|
|
Dr. Sujata M. Magdum
|
20
|
15
|
04
|
40
|
13
|
03
|
73
|
5
|
-
|
|
Dr Gitanjali B Nikam
|
01
|
06
|
-
|
07
|
01
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Dr. Mayura S. Patil
|
07
|
02
|
03
|
12
|
01
|
-
|
01
|
01
|
-
|
|
Dr. Savita K. Tidame
|
12
|
01
|
-
|
13
|
04
|
-
|
49
|
03
|
-
|
|
Dr Kalpana Kaldate
|
02
|
-
|
-
|
02
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Ms Prajakta Dhage
|
05
|
-
|
-
|
05
|
06
|
-
|
37
|
04
|
-
|
|
Dr. Ramnath B. Andhale
|
07
|
01
|
-
|
08
|
10
|
01
|
39
|
04
|
-
|
|
Dr Jyoti.H. Gangurde
|
08
|
00
|
-
|
08
|
03
|
-
|
22
|
02
|
-
|
|
Mr Pratik Shinde
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
03
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Mr. Pramod S. Sonawane
|
01
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
*Dr Ashok Yeole
|
03
|
-
|
-
|
03
|
01
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
*Dr Sachin Gurule
|
09
|
01
|
02
|
12
|
14
|
-
|
148
|
06
|
-
|
|
*Dr. Anirudh P Bhagat
|
07
|
-
|
-
|
07
|
03
|
-
|
22
|
03
|
-
|
|
*Dr Azraj Dahihande
|
-
|
-
|
01
|
01
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
*Mr Amol Handore
|
07
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
03
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Total
|
105
|
32
|
07
|
131
|
99
|
06
|
372
|
25
|
-
|
|
*Marked Transferred recently from K T H M College,Nashik
|
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated:
Non remunerative:
-
Dr Ramnath B. Andhale helping to the researchers for Identification of Native Bees from Maharashtra, India
-
Consultation for fish farming.
21. Faculty as members in
a ) National Committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards:.
|
Name of the Faculty
|
National/International/Other Committee/Editorial Board
|
|
Dr. Vikram .R. Kakulte
|
Life member, Indian Science Congress, Kolkata
|
|
Member, Trends in Bio Sciences(International Scientific Research Journal)
|
|
Member, Society of Life Science, Satna, M.P.
|
|
Member, Society of Entomology and Zoology Research, Dellhi
|
|
Academic Counsellor, Indira Gandhi Open University, New Delhi
|
|
Nominated as IAEC member by CPCSEA,New Delhi in 2024
|
|
Member, Institute of Scholars, New Delhi
|
|
Member of PAC for M.Sc. Zoology Programme offered by Y.C.M.O.U. Nashik
|
|
Dr. Sujata M. Magdum
|
Nominated as Member of School council ,School of Sciences ,YCMOU, Nashik
|
|
Nominated as IAEC member by CPCSEA,New Delhi in 2020
|
|
Nominated as Local wildlife conservation Officer by forest departenyt,Nashik
|
|
Member of Editorial board of Global Society for Basic and applied Sciences
|
|
Member of Editorial board in Journal of Basic Sciences
|
|
Life member of Indian Immunological Society,New Delhi
|
|
Life member of Bionanofrontier,Mumbai
|
|
Life member Zoological Society of India, Bhodgaya, India
|
|
Life member of Society of Life Science,Satna, MP
|
|
Life member of Linnean Society of London
|
|
Life member of Indian Society of Cell Biology (ISCB),Delhi
|
|
Life member of Environmental and Social Welfare Society, Khajuraho, India
|
|
Life member of Global Society for Basic and Applied Sciences, Mumbai, India
|
|
Dr. Gitanjali B. Nikam
|
Member of Departmental NAAC Criteria IV
|
|
Member of F.Y.B.Sc. Admission Committee
|
|
Dr. Mayura S. Patil
|
Coordinator, Zoology Research Center
|
|
Life member of Global Society for Basic and Applied Sciences, Mumbai, India
|
|
Dr. Savita K. Tidame
|
Member, College Examination Committee
|
|
Member Youth Festival Committee
|
|
Member Admission Committee
|
|
Memberof Board of Student Welfare & Earn and Learn Committee
|
|
Member of Vth Criteria of College
|
|
Member co-ordinator of MVP Yuvaspandan Committee
|
|
Incharge of Department Criterion VII
|
|
Member of College Alumni Committee
|
|
Incharge- Democracy, Election & Governance
|
|
Ms Prajakta Dhage |
Member Vishakha Committee
|
|
Member of Vth Criteria of College
|
|
Member of Placement cell
|
|
Member Youth Festival Committee
|
|
Dr Sangita Bhamre
|
T Y B Sc Zoology Admission Committee
|
|
Incharge of Department Criterion VI
|
|
T Y B Sc Additional credits
|
|
Dr. Ramnath B. Andhale |
Co ordinator of Learning Management System
|
|
Members of Sigma XI, USA
|
|
Master trainer, National Bee Board (NBB)
|
|
Reviewer member of International Journal of applied and advanced biology
|
|
Dr Jyoti H Gangurde |
Member, Society of Entomology and Zoology Research
|
|
Mr Pratik Shinde |
Member and Media Co-ordintor IIC(Institution Innovation Council,K T H M College, Nashik)
|
|
Programme Officer NSS
|
|
Member of Criteria VI of college
|
|
Nodal Officer-NFST(National Fellowship for Schedule Tribe Portal)
|
|
Mr. Pramod S. Sonawane |
Memeber, NAAC criteria III
|
|
Member of Departmental NAAC Criteria III
|
|
*Dr Sachin Gurule |
Reviewer member of Journal of Threatened Taxa
|
|
Member, Admission Committee
|
|
*Dr Anirudha Bhagat |
Co-ordinator of Institution Innovation Council
|
|
* Dr Azraj Dahihande |
Member Educator
|
|
*Mr Amol Handore
|
Member, Indian academicians and researchers association (IARA), Guwahati
|
|
Vanyjiv Saurakshan Bahuuddeshiya Sanstha (VJSS), Nashik
|
|
* Marked Transferred recently from K T H M College,Nashik
|
2 . Student Projects:
a) Percentag e of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental/programme: 100% (M.Sc. I & II Year)
b) Percentag e of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research Laboratories/Industry/other agencies: NIL
23 . Awards/Recognitions received by faculty and students
|
Name of Faculty
|
Award/Recognition
|
Year
|
|
Dr. Vikram R. Kakulte
|
"Best SLS Scientist Award"by Life Science Association, India
|
2022
|
|
Best Teacher Award" 2021 by SAVANA, Nashik
|
2021
|
|
"Academic Excellence Award 2020 by Institute of Scholars
|
2020
|
|
Dr Sujata Magdum
|
Best Teacher Award of Savitribai Phule Pune University
|
2024
|
|
Best Paper Presentation award in international Conference
|
2022
|
|
Awardee of “National Education Excellence Achievers Award” for excellence in educational field by “Navbharat Rashtriya Gyanpeeth, Pune, Maharashtra”
|
2022
|
|
Madhavi Shyam Award by ZSI, Satna
|
2019
|
|
Outstanding Researcher and Academic contributor in the field of Entomology
|
2019
|
|
Teacher Summer Fellowship,CCMB,Hyderabad
|
2013
|
|
Dr. Ramnath B. Andhale
|
Best LMS Coordinator awarded by SPPU, Pune
|
2021
|
|
Awarded " Best E-Content Creation in Interdisciplinary" by
SPPU, Pune.
|
2022
|
|
Dr. Jyoti H. Gangurde
|
D.Sc. Doctrine - Insect Biology
|
2020
|
|
*Mr Amol Handore
|
Best Paper Presentation Award in International conference
|
2023
|
-
University Rank Holder Students
|
Year
|
University Rank Holders
|
UG/PG
|
Rank
|
|
2019
|
Sweta Patil
|
UG
|
09
|
|
2014
|
Hasina Ebrar Ansari
|
PG
|
01*
|
|
2012
|
Hasina Ebrar Ansari
|
UG
|
5
|
|
Soni Julian Fernando
|
UG
|
30
|
|
2011
|
Sabah Pravin Javed Ali Khan
|
UG
|
27
|
* The Late Nandu Dixit Memorial Prize. And Smt. Tarabai Karandikar Prize for securing Highest number of marks in Zoology.
-
Corpus Fund (Toppers Scheme) of College
|
Name of Student
|
Class
|
Year
|
Amount
|
|
Sweta Patil
|
M.Sc.
|
2019-20
|
1000
|
|
Zope Aishwarya Avinash
|
M.Sc.
|
2015-16
|
1000
|
|
More Suvarna Dnyaneshwar
|
M.Sc.
|
2014-15
|
1000
|
|
Bagul Kartiki rattan
|
M.Sc.
|
2013-14
|
1000
|
|
Ansari Hasina Ebraar
|
M.Sc.
|
2012-13
|
1000
|
24 . List of Eminent Academicians and Scientists/ visitors to the department
-
Dr. Aswini Pai, Professor and chaiperson, Department of Biology, St. Lawarence University, New York, USA
-
Prof. Kalpana Pai, Professor and Head, Depatment of Zoology, Savitaribai Phule Pune University, Pune.
-
Prof. R.S. Pandit, Professor, Department of Zoology, Savitaribai Phule Pune University, Pune.
-
Dr. Vittal T Mohite,Head Department of Zoology,Thakur College,Kandiwali,Mumbai on 28th Oct 2023
25 . Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding:
|
Title of Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops
|
Funding Agency
|
Year
|
Sanctioned Amount
|
|
7th Day Scientifics Madhumakshika Palan Workshop |
MPKV-Rahuri |
2023 |
82000
|
|
National Webinar on Oilve Ridley Turtle |
Sef finance |
2020 |
15000
|
|
National Webinar of Bee Day-2020 |
Self |
2020 |
00
|
|
National Conference on Prospective and Problems of Biological products in Crops, Animals and Human Life. |
SPPU, Pune |
2018 |
95000
|
|
One day workshop on Syllabus framing at S.Y.BSc Zoology. |
BCUD SPPU Pune |
2014 |
7000
|
|
One day workshop on Syllabus framing at MSc I Zoology.
|
BCUD SPPU Pune
|
2013
|
9000
|
|
State level workshop on "Hands on training in tools and techniques in biochemistry & molecular biology"
|
BCUD SPPU Pune
|
2013
|
25000
|
|
Total
|
228000
|
26 . Student profile programme/course wise:
|
Name of the Course/programme
|
Applications
received
|
Selected
|
Enrolled
|
Pass percentage
|
|
*M
|
*F
|
|
UG
|
|
UG:2019-20
|
77
|
77
|
12
|
73
|
94.36
|
|
UG:2020-21
|
64
|
64
|
14
|
50
|
96.87
|
|
UG:2021-22
|
54
|
54
|
11
|
35
|
78.9
|
|
UG:2022-23
|
58
|
58
|
12
|
45
|
59.18
|
|
UG:2023-24
|
43
|
43
|
10
|
40
|
95.12
|
|
UG: 2024-25
|
46
|
46
|
|
|
|
|
PG
|
|
PG:2019-20
|
24
|
24
|
|
|
|
|
PG:2020-21
|
23
|
23
|
|
|
|
|
PG:2021-22
|
24
|
24
|
|
|
|
|
PG:2022-23
|
24
|
24
|
|
|
|
|
PG:2023-24
|
19
|
19
|
|
|
|
|
PG: 2024-25
|
|
|
|
|
|
M = Male *F = Female RA*= Result Awaited
27 . Diversity of Students
|
Name of the
Course
|
% of students from the same state
|
% of students from other States
|
% of students from abroad
|
|
UG
|
100%
|
-
|
-
|
|
PG
|
100%
|
-
|
-
|
28 . How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc.?
|
Examination
|
NET
|
SET
|
Other
|
|
Students
|
01
|
05
|
09
|
29 . Student progression
|
Student Progression
|
Against % enrolled
|
|
UG to PG
|
22.31
|
|
PG to M.Phil.
|
-
|
|
PG to Ph.D.
|
2.82
|
|
Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral
|
-
|
|
Employed
• Campus Selection
• Other than Campus Recruitment
|
5
13.7
|
|
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment
|
0.8
|
30 . Details of Infrastructural facilities
|
a) Departmental Library
|
No. of Books:00
No of Journals:00
|
|
b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students
|
10 Nodes
|
|
c) Classrooms with ICT facility
|
03 Classrooms, 1 Smart Board
|
|
d) Laboratories
|
04 (UG lab, PG lab, Research lab, Museum)
|
|
e) Sericulture House
|
01 |
31 . Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, Government or other agencies
· An average of 60% students get financial assistance from Central/State Government agencies in the form of a Scholarship / Free ship
· Three students of the department are working under Earn and Learn
· One Student Chitra Gavali receiving the Scholarship from Mahindra Finance
-
Financial Assistance Received by students
|
Name of the Students
|
Amount Received per month
|
Year
|
Agency
|
|
Agnes John Kharat
|
8000
|
2009-11
|
UGC- Project Fellow
|
|
Swapnil P. Thorat
|
8000
|
2010-12
|
UGC- Project Fellow
|
|
Sonali R. Deore
|
14000
|
2012-14
|
UGC- Project Fellow
|
|
Navnath Dalvi
|
14000
|
2011-13
|
UGC- Project Fellow
|
|
Mrunmayee C. Datar
|
16000
|
2010-15
|
DST Inspire JRF
|
|
Kirti Jadhav
|
3000
|
2014-15
|
SPPU Pune
|
|
Seema Gupta
|
3000
|
2014-15
|
SPPU Pune
|
|
Sonali Deore
|
3000
|
2015-16
|
SPPU Pune
|
|
Aboli Gavali
|
3000
|
2015-16
|
SPPU Pune
|
|
Hasina Ansari
|
31000 |
2021-22 |
Mahajyoti-JRF |
|
Pranil Jagdale
|
40600 |
2018-19 |
CSIR-JRF |
|
Pratik Shinde
|
40600 |
2016-17 |
UGC-CSIR-JRF |
|
Snehal Katware
|
31000 |
2019-20 |
SARTHI-JRF |
|
Amol Handore
|
31000 |
2021-22 |
Mahajyoti-JRF |
|
Vaishali Rahane
|
31000 |
2021-22 |
Mahajyoti JRF |
|
Priyanka S. Sangle
|
31000 |
2021-22 |
Mahajyoti JRF |
|
Priyanka S. Jadhav
|
37000 |
2022-23 |
NFSC-JRF |
-
Scholarships received by students under different schemes by SPPU, Pune.
|
Name of Student
|
Scholarship
|
Year
|
Amount
|
|
Yojana Vaidya
|
Avishakar Research
|
2022-23
|
6000
|
|
Yogini Londe and Sanketa Kawade
|
Avishakar Research
|
2022-23
|
6000
|
|
Sonali Vijay Khule
|
Rajashri Shahu Maharaj
|
2016-17
|
18000
|
|
Pradip Dinkar Gavit
|
Rajashri Shahu Maharaj
|
2016-17
|
18000
|
|
Aishwarya Avinash Zope
|
Rajashri Shahu Maharaj
|
2016-17
|
18000
|
|
Priyanka Laxman Pawar
|
Gunawant Shishyavruti
|
2016-17
|
18000
|
|
Nikita Sharad Kare
|
Arthik Durbal Ghatak
|
2016-17
|
6000
|
|
Vilas M. Jagtap
|
Gunawant Shishyavruti
|
2015-16
|
18000
|
|
Aishwarya S. Takate
|
Rajashri Shahu Maharaj
|
2015-16
|
12000
|
|
Aarti Tanaji Tidame
|
Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule
|
2015-16
|
5000
|
|
Priyanka S. Kad
|
Gunawant Shishyavruti
|
2014-15
|
18000
|
|
Manohar B. Gaik
|
Gunawant Shishyavruti
|
2013-14
|
18000
|
|
Archana M. Nikumbha
|
Gunawant Shishyavruti
|
2013-14
|
18000
|
|
Manohar B. Gaikwad
|
Rajashri Shahu Maharaj
|
2013-14
|
18000
|
32 . Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures/workshops / seminar) with external experts :
-
Seminar/workshop organized
|
Title of Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops
|
Funding Agency
|
Year
|
Sanctioned Amount
|
No. of Beneficiary
|
|
One day Workshop on Syllabus framing at the MSc I Zoology.
|
SPPU Pune
|
2013
|
9000
|
55
|
|
State Level workshop on "Hands on training in tools and techniques in biochemistry & molecular biology"
|
SPPU Pune
|
2013
|
25000
|
97
|
|
One day workshop on the Syllabus framing at S. Y. B. Sc Zoology.
|
SPPU Pune
|
2014
|
7000
|
50
|
|
Total
|
41000
|
|
-
Study tours / Field Visit:
|
Year
|
Class
|
Location
|
Date
|
No of Participants
|
|
2023-24
|
T.Y.B.Sc. and M.Sc. |
Science Excursion Mahbaleshwar |
26th -27th February 2024 |
94
|
|
T.Y.B.Sc. |
Visit to Govt Hatacheries |
27/04/2024
|
45 |
|
T.Y.B.Sc.
|
Visit to Baswant Honey |
13/03/2023 |
24 |
|
2019-20
|
T.Y. B.Sc. M.Sc. |
Study Tour Banglore |
2nd Jan 2020 to 10th January 2020 |
45
|
|
T.Y.B.Sc. and M.Sc. |
Science Excursion at Anjeneri hill |
21st August 2020 |
75
|
|
S.Y. B.Sc |
Sericulture Farm, Dhadegaon, Pathardi Phata, Nashik |
27th January 2020 |
165
|
|
2011-12
|
SYBSc
|
Sericulture Farm, Dhadegaon, Pathardi Phata, Nashik
|
16 Feb. 2012
|
120
|
|
2012-13
|
SYBSc
|
Sericulture Farm, Dhadegaon, Pathardi Phata, Nashik
|
28 Jan. 2013
|
130
|
|
2013-14
|
SYBSc
|
Sericulture Farm, Dhadegaon, Pathardi Phata, Nashik
|
24 Feb. 2014
|
142
|
|
2014-15
|
M.Sc. II
|
Field visit to Jawhar and Mokhada
|
22 Sept. 2014
|
40
|
|
SYBSc
|
Sericulture Farm, Dhadegaon, Pathardi Phata, Nashik
|
24 Feb. 2015
|
130
|
|
TY& M.Sc.
|
Study tour to Goa
|
29 Jan. – 5 Feb. 2015
|
25
|
|
2015-16
|
M.Sc.I
|
Water Filtration Plant, Nilgiri Bag Nashik
|
15 Sept. 2015
|
22
|
|
TY/ M.Sc.
|
Study tour to Rajasthan, Bharatpur
|
31 Jan. – 10 Feb. 2016
|
26
|
|
SYBSc
|
Sericulture Farm, Dhadegaon, Pathardi Phata, Nashik
|
12 Feb. 2016
|
142
|
|
2016-17
|
M.Sc. I
|
Water Filtration Plant, Nilgiri Bag Nashik
|
22 Sept. 2016
|
22
|
|
SYBSc
|
Sericulture Farm, Dhadegaon, Pathardi Phata, Nashik
|
25 Jan. 2017
|
157
|
|
M.Sc. II
|
Apiculture Farm, Gangapur Road, Nashik
|
04 Feb. 2017
|
20
|
33 . Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning
-
Active Learning Method: Engaging students through discussions, group work, and hands-on activities helps them take an active role in their learning process.
-
Flipped Classroom: Students learn new content at home through videos or readings and engage in activities or discussions in class, promoting active participation.
-
Formative Assessment: Ongoing assessments help teachers gauge student understanding and adjust instruction accordingly, providing timely feedback.
-
Collaborative Learning: Group activities and peer teaching promote teamwork and communication skills while allowing students to learn from each other
-
Inquiry-Based Learning: Encouraging students to ask questions and explore topics through research and experimentation fosters curiosity and critical thinking.
-
Socratic Method: This dialogical approach uses questions to stimulate critical thinking and engage students in deep discussions about the material.
-
Mindfulness and Social-Emotional Learning: Incorporating practices that support emotional well-being can enhance focus and resilience, positively impacting academic performance.
-
Black board method
-
Dissections displayed using
-
Seminar microscope camera on screen
-
Use of Microslide Projector
-
Research Projects for the
-
Chart, rolling board students
-
PPT Presentations
-
Computer based activities
-
Study Tours / Site Field Visits
-
Laboratory specimens
34 . Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities
· Participation in social justice rally organized by the college.
-
Outreach Programs: Institutions often organize health camps, literacy drives, and environmental initiatives, encouraging students to contribute to community development.
-
Understanding Community Needs: Students gain insights into societal issues and challenges, fostering empathy and a sense of responsibility.
-
Enhanced Self-Esteem: Contributing to meaningful causes can boost students' confidence and sense of accomplishment.
-
Environmental Projects: Participation in sustainability efforts, such as recycling programs or conservation projects, promotes environmental stewardship.
-
35 . SWOT analysis of the department and Future plans:
Ø Strengths
-
Expert Faculty: Highly qualified and experienced faculty members with diverse specializations in zoology.
-
Research Opportunities: Strong emphasis on research, with access to laboratories and field study sites.
-
Curriculum Diversity: A comprehensive curriculum that includes various aspects of zoology, including Gentic, Entomology, ecology, physiology, and conservation.
-
Collaboration: Partnerships with forest and wildlife organizations, research institutions, ZSI, Savitribai Phule Pune University and St.Lawarence university, and conservation bodies.
-
Student Engagement: Active Zoodesk and Zoocarnival student clubs and societies focused on zoology and wildlife conservation.
-
The department has sophisticated instruments viz. Leica Microtome, inverted microscope, Sonicator, Cooling centrifuge (5000 to 30000 rpm), PCR instrument, Automatic tissue processor, Microphotography unit and laminar airflowetc.
-
Zoology is becoming the pivotal subject and its interdisciplinary relevance is increasing.
-
Experience and exercise based teaching-learning
Ø Weaknesses
-
·Limited Resources: Insufficient funding for research projects, field trips, or advanced laboratory equipment.
-
Outdated Facilities: Some laboratories or equipment may be outdated and in need of renovation or replacement.
-
Enrollment Challenges: Difficulty attracting a consistent number of students in a competitive academic environment.
Ø Opportunities
-
The department is recognized Research Centre of SPPU University hence it enables the rural candidates to perceive their research
-
Interdisciplinary Programs: Developing programs that integrate zoology with fields like Apiculture, Sericulture and Vermiculture, biotechnology, and conservation policy.
-
Community Engagement: Increased collaboration with local communities for conservation and education initiatives such as Beekeeping, Sericulture and Agriculturre pond Fisheries training programme for Farmer and other stakeholders.
-
Online Learning: Expansion of online courses and resources to reach a wider audience and adapt to changing educational needs.
-
Grant Opportunities: Accessing funding from governmental and non-governmental organizations focused on wildlife conservation and research.
Ø Challenges
-
· Due to the ban on dissections of animals the students cannot get proper practical skill
-
Environmental Challenges: Rapid environmental changes and biodiversity loss may complicate research and teaching.
-
Public Perception: Misunderstandings about the importance of zoology and biological sciences may affect enrollment.
Ø Future Plans
-
Enhancing Research: Develop targeted research initiatives in key areas like climate change impacts on wildlife, conservation genetics, and sustainable practices. Seek collaborations with environmental organizations.
-
· Apply for new Research Projects to UGC, DST, ICMR & BCUD
-
· Study tours to National Institutes of Zoo, Fisheries, Apiculture and Sericulture.
-
· To establish collaboration and linkages with National and International Institutes.
-
Upgrading Facilities: Advocate for funding to renovate laboratories and purchase modern equipment to improve research and teaching quality.
-
Curriculum Development: Introduce new courses focused on current trends in zoology, such as wildlife management, conservation biology, and biotechnology applications in zoology.
-
Student Engagement Initiatives: Increase opportunities for students to participate in internships, field studies, and research projects, enhancing their practical experience and employability.
-
Outreach Programs: Establish community education programs to raise awareness about local wildlife conservation and promote the importance of biodiversity.
-
Online Course Expansion: Develop and offer online courses and workshops to attract non-traditional students and broaden the department's reach.
-
Alumni Network: Strengthen connections with alumni to create mentorship opportunities, job placements, and funding for department initiatives.
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