ABOUT COLLEGE
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Overview:
- The Department of Zoology has been handling Zoology for B.Sc. BZC at undergraduate level from the year of establishment since 1969
- The department has one well qualified and highly experienced permanent faculty member (Dr.D.Sujatha) and one Contract faculty member (R.Nirupama)
- Guest lectures are conducted regularly with an aim to expose the students to latest trends in various research fields
- The department also offers certificate courses in Seasonal diseases and Vermiculture for interested students.
- The department has well equipped lab
- The department is rich good number of specimens that are maintained in the museum from the year establishment.
- Regular field visits are part of the curriculum so as to expose the students to natural and realistic environment.
- University Seminars, Department Exhibitions, Student Poster presentations and Certificate courses are conducted often in various new and innovative areas for the up gradation and up-to-date knowledge in various fields.
- The students drop out are very less. Majority of the students opt for higher studies in various reputed
- The faculty participated in national and international Webinars and Faculty Development Programmes and seminars on a regular basis.
- Various Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning
Teaching Methods adopted to Improve student learning:
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Power point presentations
- Class Seminars
- Practical Demonstrations
- Mentor for CSP Projects
- Group Discussions
- Quiz programmes
- Study Assignments
- Guest lecturers
- Study projects
- Remedial coaching for slow learners
- Mentoring method
- Lecture Method
- Black board teaching
- LMS
- Field trips
- Zoological tour
Details of Infrastructural Facilities:
- Departmental Library consists of 100 Books
- Beeruva iron -4
- Beeruva wooden -4
- Display iron – glass Beeruva - 4
- Computer (01), Printer cum Scanner (01)
- Internet facilities for Staff & Students.
- ICT facility:
- Laboratories – 1 Lab.
SWOC Analysis
Strengths
- Representation by faculty members in Board of Studies contributing to curriculum design and implementation
- Wide range of extension, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities
- Student feedback analyzed and used for improvement in all processes
- Optimum utilization of resources
- Teaching aids for ICT enabled teaching
- Student-friendly services
- Gender-friendly premises
- Eco-friendly premises
Weaknesses
- Limitation of space in zoology Lab
- No separate room for Zoology Museum
- Diverse student community with poor socio-economic background
- Paucity of time for the teachers for research work
- Most of the students are of first generation
- No Feedback mechanism
Opportunities
- Exploring possibility of collaborative research with research institutions
- Exploring the starting of new Job-oriented courses
Challenges
- Keeping pace with the rapid changes in higher education
- Sustaining quality along with access
- Providing resources for marginalized students
- Generation of resources for upgradation of infrastructure
Future Plans
- To improve enrolment of students.
- To start multidisciplinary job oriented courses.
- To a conduct a national seminar/Workshop/Symposia.
- To apply for projects.
- To establish Research Centre in the department.
Details of the Department:
| Sanctioned Teaching Staff | 02 Posts |
| Lab Staff | 02 Posts |
| Student Strength | 75 |
| No. of Laboratoris | 01 |
| Staff Room | 01 |
Courses Offered:
- The department run B.Sc.,(BZC) from its inception in Telugu Medium.
- The department run B.Sc.,(BZC) English medium ( 2021 batch on wards)
Department Highlights:
Department Best Practices:
- Making of Dustbins by Students and Distrbuted overall college
- Plantation and clean & Green by students
- AIDS day Rally
- Preparation of Vermicompost
Student Strength for Last Five Years:
| S.No | Academic Year | Student admitted strength in B.Sc. BZC |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2017-18 | 33 |
| 2 | 2018-19 | 24 |
| 3 | 2019-20 | 29 |
| 4 | 2020-21 | 23 |
| 5 | 2021-22 | 28 |