HISTORY OF THE DEPARTMENT:

1. Department of Zoology was established in the year 1973 and is affiliated to Osmania University, the department has 15 undergraduate programs.
2. The courses offered in the department are BZC till the year 2015. The restructured course in Biotechnology is introduced to the parent Department Zoology during the year 2018. This is in combination with Zoology and Chemistry as Bt.Z.C in English medium. In 2019 new combinations have been introduced with zoology as one of subject they are ANZC, MBZ, BTBZ, ANBZ. In 2020 Computer science is added to the department and in 2021 Psychology course is also added.
3. Department of Zoology organizes co-curricular activities every academic year to make learning beyond the classroom and fun oriented activities include seminars, workshops & guest lectures.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:

Nature is ever inviting investigation; her forces are in constant operation about us, but she hides the truth. We would like the students be as seekers after truth, as ones striving to get a glimpse into the mysteries of life.

1. To encourage scientific thinking among students because Science, with its numerous applications, plays a role in nearly every phase of our life.
2. To make student learn (the science) about animals by observation and reasoning through classroom teaching, laboratory practical, field trips and any other ways.
3. To make students aware of their responsibilities towards Society and Nature.
4. To provide a strong foundation for a better understanding of current advances in Zoology and its practical significance.
5. To inculcate critical thinking and analytical skills to enable students to pursue higher studies and research in Life Sciences or related fields of Zoology.

COURSES OFFERED:

1. BZC (BOTANY ZOOLOGY CHEMISTRY)
2. BTZC (BIOTECHNOLOGY ZOOLOGY CHEMISTRY)
3. BTBZ (BIOTECHNOLOGY BOTANY ZOOLOGY)
4. ANZC (APPLIED NUTRITION ZOOLOGY CHEMISTRY)
5. ANBZ (APPLIED NUTRITION BOTANY ZOOLOGY)
6. MBBTZ (MICROBIOLOGY BIOTECHNOLOGY ZOOLOGY)
7. MBZC (MICROBIOLOGY ZOOLOGY CHEMISTRY)
8. MBZCS (MICROBIOLOGY ZOOLOGY COMPUTER SCIENCE)
9. ANPSYZ (APPLIED NUTRITION PSYCHOLOGY ZOOLOGY)
10. CZCS (CHEMISTRY ZOOLOGY COMPUTER SCIENCES)
11. MBZAN (MICROBIOLOGY ZOOLOGY APPLIED NUTRITION)
12. MBZPSY (MICROBIOLOGY ZOOLOGY PSYCHOLOGY)
13. BZCS (BOTANY ZOOLOGY COMPUTER SCIENCES)
14. BZPSY (BOTANY ZOOLOGY PSYCHOLOGY)
15. MBZ (NICROBIOLOGY BOTANY ZOOLOGY)

STUDENT STRENGTH (2021-2022):

FIRST YEAR: 197

SECOND YEAR: 187

THIRD YEAR: 164

 

DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY

STUDENT STRENGH 2021-2022

GROUP	COURSE CODE	FIRST YEAR	SECOND YEAR	THIRD YEAR
BZC (Botany Zoology Chemistry)	445	67	103	100
BTZC (Biotechnology Zoology Chemistry)	489	05	10	____
BTBZ (Biotechnology Botany Zoology)	342	16	12	16
ANZC (Applied Nutrition Zoology Chemistry)	464	01	_____	14
ANBZ (Applied Nutrition  Botany Zoology)	340	22	15	20
MBZ ( Microbiology  Zoology  Botany)	341	____	____	14
MBBTZ (Microbiology  Zoology  Biotechnology)	448	17	07	____
MBZC (Microbiology  Zoology Chemistry)	457	18	20	____
MBZCS (Microbiology  Zoology Computer Science)	450	21	01	_____
ANPSYZ (Applied Nutrition Psychology Zoology)	453	02	_____	____
CZCS (Chemistry Zoology Computer Sciences)	479	01	_____	_____
MBZPSY (Microbiology Zoology Psychology)	591	05	_____	_____
BZCS (Botany Zoology Computer Sciences)	614	11	05	_____
BZPSY (Botany Zoology Psychology)	602	02	_____	____
MBZAN (Microbiology Zoology Applied Nutrition)	499	09	16
Total		197	189	164

PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES: PSO OF B. SC., ZOOLOGY

1. PSO1 Demonstrated a broad understood of animal diversity, including knowledge of the scientific classification and evolutionary relationships of major groups of animals.
2. PSO2 Recognized the relationships between structure and functions at different levels of biological organization (e.g., molecules, cells, organs, organisms, populations, and species) for the major groups of animals.
3. PSO3 Characterized the biological, chemical, and physical features of environments (e.g.,terrestrial, freshwater, marine, host) that animals inhabit. Explained how animals function and interact with respect to biological, chemical and physical processes in natural and impacted environments.
4. PSO4 Explained how organisms function at the level of the gene, genome, cell, tissue, organ and organ-system. Drawing upon this knowledge, they are able to give specificexamples of the physiological adaptations, development, reproduction and behavior ofdifferent forms of life.
5. PSO5 Understood the applied biological sciences or economic Zoology such as sericulture,Apiculture, aquaculture, Industrial microbiology, rDNA technology and medicine for their career opportunities.

COURSE OUTCOMES OF ZOOLOGY

I-YEAR -SEMESTER I

TITLE: ANIMAL DIVERSITY-INVERTEBRATES-  CODE: 116

On completion of the courses students will be able to

1. CO1 Know the basic concept of biosystematics and procedure in taxonomy.
2. CO2 Identify the taxonomic status of the entire non-chordates
3. CO3 Describe the general biology of few selected non-chordates useful to mankind.
4. CO4 Know about some of the important and common protozoans, helminthes of parasitic nature causing diseases in human beings.
5. CO5 Understand the importance of metamerism in annelids.
6. CO6 Described the social life and economic importance of insects.
7. CO7 Understood the physiology of pearl formation
8. C08 Describe the advanced characteristic features of cephalopod molluscs.
9. CO9 Know the evolutionary significance of larval forms of echinoderms and their resemblance to chordates.

I-YEAR -SEMESTER II

TITLE: ANIMAL DIVERSITY- VERTEBRATES- CODE: 216

On completion of the courses students will be able to

1. CO1 Identify the taxonomic status of the entire chordates and have knowledge of the evolutionary model of each group.
2. CO2 Understand the ecology of some important fishes, amphibians reptiles, birds and mammals.
3. CO3 Understand the comparative anatomy and development systems of chordates.
4. CO4 Know some of the very important phenomena in Chordates.
5. CO5 Know about the conservation and management strategies of the chordate fauna.

 

II-YEAR -SEMESTER III

TITLE– ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY & ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR- CODE: 316

On completion of the courses students will be able to

1. CO1 Understand the composition of food and mechanism of digestion, absorption and assimilation.
2. CO2 Gain knowledge of respiration and excretion and understand the mechanism of transport of gages and urine formation.
3. CO3 Understand the mechanism of circulation and composition of blood.
4. CO4 Understand the mechanism of neuromuscular coordination and the mechanism of osmoregulation in animals and endocrine system and their function.
5. CO5 Understand the menstrual cycle and the role of hormones in male and female reproductive systems.
6. CO6 Understand the various Behaviors of animals.

II-YEAR -SEMESTER IV

TITLE– CELL BIOLOGY, GENETICS & DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY -CODE: 416

On completion of the courses students will be able to

1. CO1 Have acquired knowledge of principles and working mechanisms of microscopes.
2. CO2 Understand the mechanism of mitosis and meiosis.
3. CO3 Prepare slides of onion root tips to see different mitotic stages.
4. CO4 Understood the different stages of chick embryo.
5. CO5 Appreciate the process evolution evolutionary relationship among animal groups by direct observation of fossil specimen
6. CO6 Understand the theories of classical genetics and blood group inheritance in man.
7. CO7 understand that the genetic variation is through linkage and crossing over, chromosomal aberrations and sex determination.
8. CO8 Understand the genetic defects and inborn errors of metabolism and genetic counseling and role of inbreeding and outbreeding.

III-YEAR -SEMESTER V

TITLE –DSE-I IMMUNOLOGY AND ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY-CODE: 516

On completion of the courses students will be able to

1. CO1 Understand the concept of immunity and the difference between innate and acquired immunity
2. CO2 Gain knowledge of immune responses
3. CO3 Understand the importance of immunodeficiency and autoimmune disorders.
4. CO4 Attain knowledge in the history, branches and scope of biotechnology and gene transfer technique.
5. CO5 Understand the recombinant technology, gene integration into the vector and with host genome and creation of transgenic animals.
6. CO6 Attain knowledge about in-vitro fertilization and embryo transfer.
7. CO7 Understand the principle and applications of biotechnology techniques – DNA finger printing, Southern blotting, Western blotting, DNA sequencing (Sanger method).
8. CO8 Describe the applications stem cells and and their applications in medicine
9. CO9 Learn about the animal cell culture.

III-YEAR -SEMESTER VI

TITLE- DSE-II ECOLOGY, ZOOGEOGRAPHY AND EVOLUTION. CODE: 616

On completion of the courses students will be able to

1. CO1- Understand Environmental Pollution and appreciate its control measures
2. CO2- To understand importance of conservation of wildlife and endangered species and the methods of conservation
3. CO4- Identify Zoogeographical regions with their climatic and faunal peculiarities
4. CO5- Acquire knowledge about the evolutionary history of earth – living and nonliving.
5. CO6- Acquire basic knowledge about evolutionary concepts and theories.
6. CO7- Study the distribution of animals on earth, its pattern, evolution and causative factors.

ACTIVITIES OF ZOOLOGY DEPARTMENT 2018-19

1. Blood Group Identification:

Zoology department organised Blood grouping test to non-zoology Students. To create awareness about blood grouping among non-Zoology Students. 30 students participated in the program.

2. Blood Donation Awareness Program

Blood donation awareness programme is conducted by Zoology department on 15th and 16th April 2019. Staff nurse Kavitha from Sarojini Devi Govt. Eye Hospital explained about safe blood and about blood donation importance to the students. Around 31 students participated in the program.

3. Awareness program on Tobacco Free Campus:

Department of zoology conducted awareness program on tobacco free campus in the college on 18-2-2019 to BSc students of I, II, III year.

4. Quiz on Zoology

Quiz program organized in the department of Zoology on the topic “General Zoology” for first, second and third year Zoology Students on 13-03-2019. 15 students have participated in the competition.

5. Extension lecture on Vectors and GM organisms.

By Dr.y.venkateswarulu, Department of biotechnology, GDCK delivered a lecture on “Biotechnology vectors and GM Organisms” on 19-03-2019. He gave an elaborate talk on the type of vectors used in generating GM organisms, type of GM organisms made so far and their uses. Student gave an attentive audience. 28 students participated in the seminar.

6. Field trip to Nehru Zoological Park

First year Zoology Students visited Nehru Zoological Park, Hyderabad observed the Behaviour of different animals in the zoo park and recorded the observations in their field notes. 26 students participated in the field trip.

7. Field trip to sewage treatment Plant:

Third year students visited sewage water treatment plant at Hussain Sagar,       Hyderabad. On 25-04-2019 Students observed the process of sewage treatment.

Student Study Project 2018-19

III year BZC students submitted a student study project titled “Avian Diversity of the Ameenpur Lake in Medak District, Telangana state” under the supervision of Dr. Shyam Sunder. 5 students participated in the project.

ACTIVITIES OF ZOOLOGY DEPARTMENT 2019-20

1. Quiz:

Quiz program organized in the department of Zoology on the topic “General Zoology” for first, second and third year Zoology Students on 07-11-2019. 15 students participated in the Quiz.

2.  Awareness program on AIDS:

The department of Zoology has organized AIDS awareness programme in association with Telangana Aids Control Board. Essay writing competitions on “preventive measures of HIV-AIDS among youth” was conducted by the Zoology department for first, second and third year students on 10-01-2020. 100 students participated in the competition.

3. Student health organizing committee

Students were grouped to form a committee called “Student Health Organizing Committee” and to create awareness on various health issues among students. Some of the students performed a skit on “Awareness on Aids” on 20-01-2020.

4. Student Study Projects 2019-20

Students have submitted study projects under the supervision of Dr. Shyam Sunder (Lecturer in Zoology). The names of the projects are

• Sewage water treatment process by III BZC student and
• Monsoon Influence on Malaria Distribution and Preventive Measures by I, II BZC students. The project on Malaria got first prize in the state level jignasa competition.

JIGNASA 2019-20

ZOOLOGY – 1st PRIZE

PROJECT

MONSOON INFLUENCE ON MALARIA DISTRIBUTION AND PREVENTIO

MEASURES

Investigators :

1. S. Ajay – IIBZC – 1140-18-445-052 A. Shruthi – IIBZC – 1140-18-445-006 B. Sravanisree – IIMZC – 1140-18-457-002 P. Chandana Lahari – IIMZC – 1140-18-457-018 V. Sunil –IIBZC – 1140-18-445-059 G. Srija – IANZC – 1140-19-464-006 Supervisor: Dr. R.Shyamsundar lecturer in Zoology, Govt.Degree College, Khairatabad

ACTIVITIES OF ZOOLOGY DEPARTMENT 2020-21

1. Online quiz program:

Department of zoology conducted online quiz program for students of II and III year during pandemic on the topic digestion on 23-09-2020.

2. Orientation Program for First year students:

Department of Zoology conducted orientation program for first year students on 08-12-2020 through online mode.

3. Online quiz program:

Department of zoology conducted online quiz program for students during pandemic on the topic Invertebrates on 12-02-2021

 

4. Online quiz program:

Department of zoology conducted online quiz program for students during pandemic on the topic Excretion for II year on 12-02-2021

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5. Student seminar by Nandini IIyr BZC

The seminar is conducted online during Pandemic on the Topic Enzymes on 10-11-2020.

6. Student Seminar by Nikhath Tasleem of IIyr ANZC

The seminar is conducted online during Pandemic on the Topic Krebs cycle on 9-11-2020.

7. Student Seminar by Soumya of IIyr ANZC

The seminar is conducted online during Pandemic on the Topic Homeostasis on 5-11-2020.

8. Student Seminar by Sahitya maram of IIyr ANZC

The seminar is conducted online during Pandemic on the Topic Glycolysis on 4-11-2020.

ACTIVITIES OF ZOOLOGY DEPARTMENT 2021-22

1. Student seminar by Bhanu Nandan of Iyr MZPSy:

The seminar is given by the student on the Topic Elphidium on 29-10-2021.

2. Awareness Program on AIDS on occasion of World AIDS Day

Department of Zoology , Biotechnology, Bhagya committee in collaboration with Telangana State AIDS Control Society, conducted an awareness program on AIDS on 01-12-2021, the speakers Dr. Mehervani chaduvula and Dr. C Sreedhar gave a presentation on how AIDS spreads and the Preventive measure to students and staff of GDC Khairatabad.

Staff involved in Program is Ms Suprabha Panda, Dr. Anuradha, Dr. K Vijaya Prasada Rao from department of Zoology.

Students participated: 82

3. Orientation program on Medical coding and MS excel

Department of Zoology conducted orientation program on Medical coding and MsExcel in collaboration with ARISE Foundation affiliated to Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan, Ministry of Youth affairs & sports on 13-12-2021 which is a part of certificate course offered by the department for the students of all BSc Lifesciences. Speaker’s B. kiran kumar coordinator of the program and  P Neelakanteshwar Trainer of Ms excel, Srikant Joshi Trainer of Medical coding Participated in the program.

Staff involved in program is Suprabha Panda, Dr. P Anuradha, Dr. Vijaya Prasada Rao.

Number of students Participated: 89

4.  Student seminar by K venkat harish Chandra of IIyr BZC:

The seminar is given by the student on the Topic Circulation on 14-12-2021.

5. Student seminar by Mohammad Suleman of IIyr BZC:

The seminar is given by the student on the Topic Nervous system  on 14-12-2021.

6. Student seminar by Uzma Tabassum of IIyr BZC:

The seminar is given by the student on the Topic Excretory System on 15-12-2021.

7. Student seminar by M Shiva Prasad of IIyr BZC:

The seminar is given by the student on the Topic Excretion on 15-12-2021.

8. Extension lecture on “Career opportunities in Life Science’s”

Department of Zoology and microbiology conducted an Extension lecture on “Career opportunities in Life Science’s” for the students of all BSc life sciences on 07-01-2022. The resource person is Dr. Vikas Sharma from Department of Biotechnology, University College of science, Saifabad. He is also organizer of “Microbiogen academy”. Students gained knowledge from his lecture and tips for preparation for MSc entrance examinations for state and central universities.

Number of students Participated: 80

Staffs involved in the program are Ms Suprabha Panda, Dr. Anuradha P, Dr. K Vijaya Prasada Rao.

9. Quiz Program:

Department of Zoology conducted quiz program for students of first year on 12-02-2022, the topic of quiz is Invertebrates. 28 students participated in quiz.

10. Extension Lecture on “Hypothyroidism and Polycystic ovarian syndrome: An emerging Problem in young women”

Department of Zoology of IPGDC Nampally conducted a webinar on “Hypothyroidism and Polycystic ovarian syndrome: An emerging Problem in young women” on 14-02-2022. Ms Suprabha Panda HOD of Department of Zoology of GDC Khairatbad is invited as resource person to deliver the lecture to the students of IPGDC.

11. STUDENT GROUP STUDY PROJECT 2021-22

A study on the ecological succession state of few surface water bodies

(Lakes and Ponds) in Hyderabad

Submitted to the Collegiate Education for Jignasa  2021-2022 Submitted by

Supervisor: Dr. K. VIJAYA PRASADA RAO

Our project got selected for state level for state level and we were awarded second prize.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS:

Most of the students approximately 50% were in higher education, and some are preparing for civil’s and groups. Some got jobs in Indian Army and some were in Private sector.

• 1. Ramanjeyulu of Life science got gold medal in NCC rifle shooting.
• 2. Boomalingam of 2017-2020 batch in now working in Indian Army.
• 3. Anil Kumar of 2017- 2020 batch Joined Indian Army as Nursing Assistant.
• 4. Borige Ramakrishna of 2017- 2020 batch as Constable in BSF.
• 5. Ravinder of 2017- 2020 batch Joined Indian Army in General duty.
• 6. C. Sreekanth of BZC of 2016-2018 batch joined M.Sc Zoology in Osmania University.
• 7. S. Parusharamulu of BZC of 2016-2018 batch joined M.Sc Zoology in Osmania University.
• 8. M. Divya of BZC of 2016-2018 batch joined M.Sc Zoology in Osmania University.
• 6. A Satyanarayana of 2017- 2020 batch Joined Indian Army as Rifleman.
• 7. M Anusha of BZC 2018-2021 batch is now pursuing MSc Zoology at PG center, Wanaparthy, Palamuru University.
• 8. S Ajay Kumar of BZC 2018-2021 batch is now pursuing BEd at P Narayan Reddy college of Education, Pebbair.
• 9. G Rana Prathap of BZC 2017-2020 batch is now pursuing BEd at Mangalpally.

RESULT ANALYSIS OF DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY (2015 T0 2021)

SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS OF STUDENTS

Gender wise student enrolment

Total Faculty Members in Zoology department : 3

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Student Study Projects 2019-20

 Students have submitted study projects under the supervision of Dr. Shyam Sunder (Lecturer in Zoology). The names of the projects are

• Sewage water treatment process by III BZC student and
• Monsoon Influence on Malaria Distribution and Preventive Measures by I, II BZC The project on Malaria got first prize in the state level jignasa competition.

JIGNASA 2019-20 ZOOLOGY – 1st PRIZE PROJECT

MONSOON INFLUENCE ON MALARIA DISTRIBUTION AND PREVENTIO MEASURES

<h3>Investigators :</h3>

1. Ajay – IIBZC – 1140-18-445-052 A. Shruthi – IIBZC – 1140-18-445-006
2. Sravanisree – IIMZC – 1140-18-457-002
3. Chandana Lahari – IIMZC – 1140-18-457-018 V. Sunil –IIBZC – 1140-18-445-059
4. Srija – IANZC – 1140-19-464-006

Supervisor: Dr. R.Shyamsundar lecturer in Zoology, Govt.Degree College, Khairatabad