DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGYARYA VIDYAPEETH COLLEGE

COMPILED BY HODDR.CHHANDASHREE BHUYAN,ARYA VIDYAPEETH COLLEGE,2016

YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT

1962

OBJECTIVE AND MISSION THE PRIME OBJECTIVE :To guide and

prepare the youths of the region and outside the region in such a manner that they are able to get ample scope after the completion of their three-year degree course.

THE MISSION: To prepare each and every student of the department to compete at the National and International level in their parent as well as the elite subjects so that they fully organise themselves to serve the Nation and the society in future.

HISTORY AND PRESENT STATUS

GENESIS: 1962 MAJOR:1965 ARYA VIDYAPEETH COLLEGE ZOOLOGICAL

SOCIETY,1970 NOW ZSA FIRST CLASS PENETRATED IN 1974 8 FIRST CLASS FIRSTS LAST FIRST CLASS FIRST OF NON-

SEMESTER WAS FROM AVC,2011 PRESENTLY THE SEMESTER SYSTEM

PREVAILS

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENTAL INFRASTUCTURE

PERMANENT FACULTY

EARLIER PROJECTS 4 PROJECTS COMPLETED BY DR.SAIBAL

SENGUPTA OUR EX-FACULTY1. SURVEY OF SERPETOFAUNA OF KAMRUP

DISTRICT OF ASSAM(ASTEC , RS.89,000/-)2. STUDY OF AMPHIBIAN DIVERSITY OF NAMERI

NATIONAL PARK AND PAKHUI WILDLIFE SANCTUARY(ATREE , RS.67000/-)

3. STUDY OF THE AMPHIBIAN DIVERSITY OF DIBRU SAIKHOWA NATIONAL PARK(DST, RS.6,21,696/-)

4. STUDY OF THE AMPHIBIAN FAUNA OF ASSAM(MoEF, RS.10,25,880/-)

SUPPORTING STAFF• SATYA HALOI : since 2009•MANJU DAS : since2014

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

Started in the year 1962. Honours course started in 1965. The Zoological Society of Assam, which is now well known as the

Zoological Society of Assam, started in this department in the year 1970.

Course of study: Higher secondary and Degree Pass and Major Courses. In addition there is a certificate course in Bioinformatics in collaboration with DOEACC now N.I.E.L.I.T.

The wall magazine of the Dept. has brought out the 27th issue this year

Space in the Department:3432sq.ft Students have excelled in all fields, academic as well as in other

fields The Department maintains a rich collection of local and exotic fauna

in an effort to develop an Ecotherm Diversity Museum Extension activities with other Universities

DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS cont

The Departmental Library has a stock of nearly 700 books issued regularly to the Major students. There are 48 e-books

The Department has a Research Laboratory.This laboratory has grown as a center of Herpetology and maintains a database of Amphibians and Reptiles of Assam

Dr.Saibal Sengupta ex-faculty is a Research Guide of Gauhati University

Faculties are involved in regular research and are publishing in National and International research arenas with more than 60 publications.

Various Seminars and Popular Talks are held in the Department on a regular basis

The Departmental brings out a magazine ‘Aryazoon’ The Department has a rich Alumni . The nodal department of Biotech hub and Bioinformatics is

Zoology .

SWOC ANALYSIS (earlier) Strength Efficient faculties Library equipped with syllabus and reference books e- library Energetic and co-operative students Rich human resource Weakness Lack of separate class rooms for Major students Poor infra-structure, less faculty, no washroom Opportunities Department is capable to undertake interdisciplinary

courses and PG courses if proper infra structure is provided Digital class- room can be developed if infra- structure is

provided Challenges Infra- structure

SWOC ANALYSIS (NOW) Strength Efficient faculties Library equipped with syllabus and reference books e- library(48 e-books) Energetic and co-operative students Rich human resource Digital classroom installed Best practices Weakness Lack of sufficient bearers Opportunities Department is capable to undertake

interdisciplinary courses and PG courses Challenges To introduce PG courses

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REPRESENTATION OF THE RESULTS OF THE STUDENTS FROM THE YEAR 1999 TO 2016

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GRAPH SHOWING THE TRENDS IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THE STUDENTS

(X axis: years from 1999 onwards, Y axis : Percentage of First classes )

ADD-ON COURSES BIOINFORMATICS IS THE ADD ON COURSE

UNDER THIS DEPARTMENT. THE NODAL TEACHER OF OUR DEPARTMENT IS DR.R.BORTHAKUR

OBJECTIVE OF THE CENTRE: Bioinformatics stand at the interface

of molecular biology and information science where it promises to provide critical tools for managing the immense volume of biological information.

 

DETAILS OF THE COURSE:

The college offers a certified course and a diploma course in Bioinformatics with eligibility 10+2 with biology as subject.

The certified course is executed in collaboration with N.I.E.L.I.T society, Govt of India and diploma course is according to Gauhati University norms with six months and one year respectively.

 

HERPETOLOGY LAB The herpetological research laboratory of Arya Vidyapeeth

College is recognized as a premier laboratory in the country for carrying out research on different aspects of amphibians and reptiles.

So far, the laboratory has produced more than 70 research papers published in national and international journals of excellence.

Eleven scholars have obtained Ph.D. from this laboratory under Gauhati University and Assam University.

New species have been described from this laboratory(Fejarvarya sengupti).

HERPETOLOGY LAB cont.. Several research projects are completed sponsored by

ASTEC, DST, MoEF, ATREE etc. National and international scholars used to visit the laboratory for research.The laboratory conducted DST sponsored School of Herpetology. Led by Dr. Saibal Sengupta, research workers of this laboratory have conducted collaborative research works with Universiti of Malayasia, Villanova University (USA), Museum fur Naturkunde (Germany), Kyoto University (Japan), Indian Institute of Science, Wildlife Institute of India, Delhi University, North Orissa University, Assam University and Gauhati University.

PRESENT STATURE OF THE RESEARCH LAB

In view of the Superannuation of Dr.Saibal Sengupta, who was the Principal Investigator of the Herpetological Research Laboratory of A.V.C which is housed in the Research room of the Department of Zoology, Dr.Chhandashree Bhuyan HoD jointly with Dr.Jayanta Gogoi,Asst.Prof of the Department of Zoology were appointed In-charge of the Lab vide letter no.AVC/2016/4614 dated 17th September,2016

INSTITUTIONAL BIOTECH HUB: NODAL DEPT. ZOOLOGY(Co-ordinator:Dr.S.Paul)

Initiative launched by Department of Biotechnology, Government of India under the special scheme for North Eastern India.

Purpose: to promote education and research in Biotechnology and to attract young students to build career in different fields of biotechnology.

From 2010 Zoology is the Nodal Dept.GB vide resolution No. 10(a) dated 30/03/2013.

The sister departments areAnthropology,Botany & Chemistry

BIOTECH HUB cont… The IBT Hub has conducted Training and Workshops for

both in-house and neihbouring college students in different aspect of the subject Biotechnology.

It has also extended its activity to neighbouring schools through Outreach Programmes on day to day life utility of Biotechnology as well popularising the subject.

It has also established academic linkages to different institutions through invited lectures.

The Hub has also conducted project works of students of neighbouring as well as in- house students besides conducting practicals for BSc and MSc students of the college. Apart from this it has also catered PhD students of Gauhati University

ROOM INFRASTRUCTURE 5 Classroom-cum-Labs 1 Instrumentation room 1 Advance instrumentation room 1 Girls’ washroom 1 Boys’ washroom 1 Reading room 1 Faculty room with individual half

chambers 1 Utility room 2 Teachers’ washroom Informative corridors

PUBLICATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT

Living Planet Aryazoon List of Alumni on the occasion of

Golden Jubilee Book of Abstracts of the National

Seminar 2009 Proceedings of the National Seminar Daily thoughts on white board

PUBLICATIONS OF TEACHERS

All the publications are compiled in a spiral bounded book form for future reference

Both academic and non-academic publications of the present teachers are compiled

BEST PRACTICES Introduction of Class Representatives(CR)in

Major: This has enabled the smooth functioning of the classroom management in academics as well as extra-curricular fields.

Knowledge halls and theme walls Introduction of Note-making Sessions: After

course completion we have introduced a system of note making in collective groups with the supervision of a Faculty member. Here students bring their own books, take out library books and question papers.This was introduced in 2015 and the results are tremendous.

Induction to the new Department

BEST PRACTICES cont… Introduction of official WhatsApp group: All

the Major Semesters have an official WhatsApp group which enables the HoD to be in contact with the students 24x7. This is the example of optimal and positive use of technology and social networking.

Introduction of Aprons in Practical Classes: From the Session 2016-17 onwards ,it has been made mandatory for the students to wear aprons for safety and cleanliness.

Introduction of F.A Box Keeping in view of the new syllabus.

BEST PRACTICES cont… Introduction of Daily Thoughts: A white

board has been placed in the corridor with the heaviest foot-fall to elucidate on daily thoughts for the anguish young minds. This is maintained by the senior most Major batch.

Introduction of a new name for the Freshmen Social and Parting: The name ZOORYAN has been officially announced for marking the cultural events which will accordingly carry a suffix. Eg., ZOORYAN FRESHERS’ 2016, ZOORYAN PARTING 2016, ZOORYAN CULTURAL RALLY etc.

FUTURE ROADMAP POST GRADUATE COURSE

UNDER GU ADD ON COURSES ON FORESTRY

& WILDLIFE, IPR, INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE SYSTEM, BIODIVERSITY EVALUATION AND AQUARIUM MANAGEMENT.

BEST PRACTICES in Pictures

BEST PRACTICES

BEST PRACTICES note making

BEST PRACTICESnote making

BEST PRACTICES conducting Animal quiz

ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

PHOTO GALLERY

PHOTO GALLERYGB PRESIDENT SIR INAUGURATING THE 27TH ISSUE OF OUR WALL MAGAZINE 2016

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PLANTATION PROGRAM IN COLLABORATION WITH WWF

SWACCH BHARAT ABHIYAN

SWACCH BHARAT ABHIYAN

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