Year of Establishment: 2012
Head of the Department: Prof Fayaz Ahmad Shah
Teaching Faculty
| S.NO |
Name of the Faculty |
Designation |
Qualification |
No. Of Research Ppapers |
No. of book Chapters |
| 1 |
Prof. Fayaz Ahmad Shah |
Assistant Professor/Head |
M.Sc (CSIR NET JRF AIR 69), SET, M.Ed |
7 |
1 |
| 2 |
Dr. Mohd Amjid |
Lecturer |
M.Sc, P.hD |
|
|
| 3 |
Dr Younus Ahmad |
Lecturer |
M.Sc, P.hD |
|
|
| 4 |
Dr Sheema Tabassum |
Lecturer |
M.Sc, P.hD |
|
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Programme Offered
Honours in Zoology (Under NEP 2020)
Programme Overview
Bachelor of Science in Zoology (4 year Zoology Honours) is a professional full time degree programme which deals with Animal biology. This course offers an amalgamation of understanding the animal world from outside as well as at the molecular level. The course essentially revolves around the comprehensive study of Animal Biodiversity, Physiology, Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology, Genetics, Immunology, Gene Technology & Human Welfare, Ecology, Evolutionary & Developmental Biology, Chronobiology, Environment Management, Entomology, Ichthyology, Parasitology and Wildlife.
Scope and Importance:
To meet the aspirations of the students of this region Teaching at Department of Zoology commenced since 2012. The mission of the Department is established to train the students desirous of learning, understanding, teaching and practicing various aspects of Life Sciences. Courses are designed to take care of both the classical and contemporary aspects of Zoology.
Students are engaged in learning about the functions and evolution of diverse biological systems as well as the methods by which biologists study nature, at all levels of our curriculum. Almost every course has weekly laboratories, taught by the high qualified experienced and full-time faculty members, where students learn to become biologists by making original observations, asking questions about life processes, and designing and testing hypotheses. Scientific communication skills are emphasized in all biology courses, as students read and evaluate research articles in scientific journals, write laboratory reports according to the standards of professional scientific writing, and participate in frequent opportunities for oral presentations and critical discussion.
Department of Zoology has a diverse museum and well established Lab. The faculty of the department solicits technical assistance and expertise from research Institutions like SKUAST Kashmir, Department of Agriculture and Apiculture Govt. of J&K.
Programmes Mission and Objectives
Mission
v To create receptive mind-set among the students of the department through field study, project work, study tour etc.
v By engaging students in various activities like community health services.
v Equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for careers in research, conservation, education, and related fields.
Objective
v To impact research oriented learning process through seminars, journal publication, and by making them participate in various state level and national seminars.
v Integrate knowledge from various biological sciences to provide a holistic understanding.
v Develop skills in scientific research methodologies and data analysis.
Couse Structure Honors Zoology
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S.No
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Semester
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Credit Structure
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1
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1st (First)
|
ZOL122J
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INTRODUCTION TO SYSTEMATICS AND NON-CHORDATES
|
4+2
|
|
2
|
2nd (Second)
|
ZOL222J
|
INTRODUCTION TO CHORDATES
|
4+2
|
|
3
|
3rd (Third)
|
ZOL322J
|
COMPARATIVE ANATOMY OF VERTEBRATES
|
4+2
|
|
4
|
4th (Forth)
|
ZOL422J1
|
COMPARATIVE PHYSIOLOGY OF VERTEBRATES
|
3+1
|
|
ZOL422J2
|
FUNDAMENTALS OF IMMUNOLOGY
|
4+2
|
|
ZOL422J3
|
FUNDAMENTALS OF PARASITOLOGY
|
4+2
|
|
5
|
5th (Fifth)
|
ZOL522J1
|
ANIMAL ECOLOGY
|
3+1
|
|
ZOL522J2
|
CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
|
4+2
|
|
ZOL522J3
|
FUNDAMENTALS OF ENTOMOLOGY
|
4+2
|
|
6
|
6th (Sixth)
|
ZOL622J1
|
ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR
|
3+1
|
|
ZOL622J2
|
PRINCIPLES OF ANIMAL GENETICS
|
4+2
|
|
ZOL622J3
|
FUNDAMENTALS OF ICHTHYOLOGY
|
4+2
|
|
7
|
7th (Seventh)
|
ZOL722J1
|
ANIMAL DEVELOPMENT
|
3+1
|
|
ZOL722J2
|
BIO-TECHNIQUES AND BIOSTATISTICS
|
4+2
|
|
ZOL722J3
|
FUNDAMENTALS OF WILDLIFE BIOLOGY
|
4+2
|
|
8
|
8th (Eighth)
|
ZOL822J1
|
EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY
|
3+1
|
|
ZOL822J2
|
ECONOMIC ZOOLOGY
|
4+2
|
|
ZOL822J3
|
APPLIED ZOOLOGY
|
4+2
|
Deaprtmental Facilities
Laboratory Facility
The department of Zoology is having two well-equipped practical laboratories with smart board facility. The scientific equipments include the Advanced microscopes (with digital image analyser), Centrifuge, Electrophoresis Unit, Digital PH meters, Binoculars, TLC Chamber, Autoclave, Centrifuge etc.
ICT Enables Smart Classrooms
The has well equipped smart classroom for extension lectures conducted for the students of varios streams.
Departmental Museum
The department of Zoology is having good collection of animal specimens which are preserved in the form of museum. It comprises about 1000 specimens right from group Invertebrate to Vertebrata.
Career Prospects:
- Assistant Professor/Research Scientist/10+2 Lecturer/One of the most favoured optional subjects in civil services.
- ZOO-Museum curator/Fisheries Inspector/ FCI Technical officer/Zoological Survey of India/ Career in NEET Coaching academies.
- Entrepreneurship in Beekeeping/Sericulture/Vermi-Composting/ Aquaculture/Fish Farming.
Capacity Building
- Field Trips: Organized to conservation sites such as Dachigam Natio, Asola Wildlife Sanctuary to make students learn how ecological conservation can restore the environment back to its original glory.
STUDENT PROGRESSION
2. PG selections during Session 2025
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S.No
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Name of theStudent
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Registration No
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Campus Allotted
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01
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Sheikh Wasil
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11861-TC-2021
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Main Camps Kashmir University
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02
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Sadiya Mir
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11824-TC-2022
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Main Camps Kashmir University
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03
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Shahid Qadir
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11912-TC-2022
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Main Camps Kashmir University
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04
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Semran Amin
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11811-TC-2022
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GDC SOPORE
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05
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Yawer Jalal
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11869-TC-2021
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GDC SOPORE
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06
|
Darakshan
|
11806-TC-2022
|
GDC SOPORE
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07
|
Ayman Zahara
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11809-TC-2022
|
GDC SOPORE
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2. Batch 2023 Student namely Aisha Mushtaq Slected for Inter-State Volleyball Tornament.