Zoology

Department of Zoology

Overview

DIGITAL REPOSITORY & video lessons - View

The Department of Zoology was established in 1985  along with the college. Initially, it had two teaching positions and one museum keeper, totalling 3 sanctioned posts, offering a three-year B.Sc. (BZC) program in both English and Telugu mediums. Currently, there is one permanent lecturer in the department. The faculty members are well-qualified, talented, experienced, and dedicated to their duties. The department boasts a well-equipped lab with sufficient glassware, equipment, instruments, and chemicals. The syllabus is framed by the affiliated university and followed each academic year. Additionally, the department offers certificate courses to help students gain skills for self-employment or entrepreneurship.

Number of Sanctioned Posts

Faculty Profile

Publications/Books/Journals of the Department:

• Publications during the period: 00

Participation in Institutional, Social Responsibility, and Extension Activities:

The faculty actively participates in institutional responsibilities, assisting in increasing student admissions and supporting administration through various committees. Sri G Damodara Rao is a member of the IQAC. As part of social responsibility, faculty members engage in public awareness activities on communicable diseases such as HIV/AIDS, Covid-19, Malaria, Dengue, and Amoebiasis by organizing seminars and rallies. Students are encouraged to participate in these programs.

The department participates in various extension activities through NSS and RRC, including clean and green initiatives, Swachh Bharat, blood donation drives, and community service programs.

Infrastructure Facilities:

• Departmental Library
• Internet facilities for staff and students with computer access
• Classrooms equipped with ICT, virtual, and digital facilities
• Well-equipped laboratory

Teaching Methods to Improve Student Learning Ability:

• PPT, digital classrooms, online classes through Google Classroom, Teachmint, and YouTube lessons
• Handwritten and digital assignments
• Student seminars
• Guest lectures
• Group discussions
• Quiz programs
• Student study projects

SWOC Analysis and Future Plans:

Strengths:

• Efficient, well-experienced, and qualified faculty
• SLET qualified faculty
• Well-established laboratory
• Consistent and progressive pass percentage

Weaknesses:

• Socio-economic background of many students
• Majority of students are first-generation learners

Opportunities:

• Improve enrolment rates
• Maximize the use of ICT in the teaching-learning process
• Explore new job-oriented courses

Challenges:

• Sustaining quality while ensuring access
• Increasing placements in industries and labs
• Generating resources for research facilities
• Encouraging more students to pursue PG in Zoology

Future Plans:

• To start multidisciplinary programs and courses