About the Department
The Department of Anthropology, Sree Chaitanya College, Habra, started its journey towards academic excellence from 1959. Highly efficient faculty members have enriched this department and their work is internationally recognized. A total of 11 faculty members (2 Associate Professors, 5 Assistant Professors and 4- SACT II teachers) including 1 GLI and 2 skilled laboratory staff are working tirelessly for the smooth running of the department and for the best service to the students. The department offers both Undergraduate Program (B.Sc. Honours) since 1979-80 and Postgraduate Programs (M.Sc.) since 2007-08. Infrastructural and laboratory facilities for teaching and research are available in various sub-fields of anthropology, such as osteology, serology, forensic anthropology, palaeoanthropology, prehistoric archaeology, dermatology, comparative technology, etc. In addition to these, there is a small library with a good collection of books and a computer laboratory for the use of the students of the department. The regular fields of socio-cultural anthropology, archaeology, biological anthropology and research are organized. The department organizes seminars and conferences at the state, national, and international levels at different times. Our students have qualified NET/SET exam and are working as a Research Fellow at various universities. Many of them have been working as faculty members of different colleges as well as of different universities. Some of our alumni have worked in Anthropological Survey of India, CRI, and various reputed NGOs.
| 1. | Name of the department: | ANTHROPOLOGY |
| 2. | Year of Establishment: |
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| 3. | Names of Programmes/ Courses offered: |
B.Sc. Honours in Anthropology M.Sc. in Anthropology |
| 4. | Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/ units involved |
Biological Anthropology Socio-cultural Anthropology Archaeology Forensic Anthropology |
| 5. | Annual/ semester/ choice based credit system (programme wise) |
Semester System as per the University Curriculum |
| 6. | Faculty Strength: |
Total: 11 faculty members + 1 GLI + 2 lab staff • 2 Associate Professors • 5 Assistant Professors • 4 SACT-II Teachers |
Faculty Profile
Teaching Faculty
Courses Offered
Undergraduate Program:
- B.Sc. Honours in Anthropology (Since 1979-80)
Postgraduate Program:
- M.Sc. in Anthropology (Since 2007-08)
Syllabus
Anthropology department syllabus will be updated soon as per the university guidelines.
For current syllabus, please contact the department office.
Program and Course Outcomes
Program Outcomes:
Students will gain comprehensive knowledge in various sub-fields of anthropology including biological anthropology, socio-cultural anthropology, archaeology, and forensic anthropology.
Course Outcomes:
Detailed course outcomes for both B.Sc. Honours and M.Sc. programs will be available soon.
Departmental Routine
Departmental routine for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs will be displayed here. Please check with the department for the current academic schedule.
Activities
The department regularly organizes:
- Field trips in socio-cultural anthropology, archaeology, and biological anthropology
- Research projects and practical sessions
- Seminars and conferences at state, national, and international levels
- Guest lectures by experts in anthropology
Departmental Achievements
Achievements of the Anthropology department include:
- Students qualifying NET/SET exams
- Alumni working as Research Fellows at various universities
- Faculty members with internationally recognized work
- Alumni working in Anthropological Survey of India, CRI, and reputed NGOs
Assets
Department assets include:
- Well-equipped laboratories for osteology, serology, forensic anthropology, etc.
- Laboratory facilities for palaeoanthropology and prehistoric archaeology
- Dermatology and comparative technology equipment
- Department library with good collection of books
- Computer laboratory for students
Student Progression
Information about student progression includes:
- Higher studies in anthropology and related fields
- Placements in research institutions
- Faculty positions in colleges and universities
- Employment in government organizations like Anthropological Survey of India
- Career opportunities in NGOs and research organizations
WBSU Question Papers
Previous years' question papers for both B.Sc. Honours and M.Sc. programs in Anthropology will be made available here for student reference.
Gallery
Photo gallery of departmental activities including:
- Field trips and research expeditions
- Laboratory practical sessions
- Seminars and conferences
- Department events and achievements