About the Department

The Department of Zoology is one of the oldest departments of the college which started its journey in the year 1956. Honours course was introduced later in the year 1997.The Department has well equipped laboratories along with computer cum microscopy lab, different types of models, specimens, charts, permanent slides of various kinds. Well internet connectivity in the department and all relevant software helps the students immensely. A full - fledged departmental library is present as a supplement to the central library of the college to meet all kinds of need of the students. Cordial relationship between the teachers and the students and a hardworking sincere team of faculty members' result in excellent academic results. The department organises various seminars and workshops from time to time. Students of the department take part in various extra co curriculum activities such as cultural programmes, sports, photography competition, state and national level seminars, etc. Alumni of the department have established themselves in different kinds of services; some of them opted for higher studies as well. The department publishes its own magazine 'Zoologica' and numerous wall magazine publications are done time to time by the students also.

1. Name of the department: ZOOLOGY
2. Year of Establishment:
  • Department Established : 1956
  • General Course : 1956
  • Honours Course : 1997
3. Names of Programmes/ Courses offered: B.Sc. Honours.
B.Sc. General.
4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/ units involved Microbiology
Biochemistry
Biotechnology
Environmental Science
5. Annual/ semester/ choice based credit system (programme wise) Semester System as per the
University Curriculum
6. Department Facilities: Well-equipped laboratories
Computer cum microscopy lab
Departmental library
Internet connectivity
Models, specimens, charts & slides

Faculty Profile

Dr. Lina Sarkar

Associate Professor

M.Sc., M.Ed., Ph.D.

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Dr. Sobhana Palit

Assistant Professor

M.Sc., Ph.D.

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Dr. Priyankar Sanphui

Assistant Professor

M.Sc., Ph.D.

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Dr. Biswanath Bhowmik

Assistant Professor

M.Sc., Ph.D.

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Smt. Moumita Ghosh

SACT-II

M.Sc.

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Smt. Sucharita Saha

SACT-II

M.Sc.

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Garbita De

SACT-II

M.Sc.

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Courses Offered

Undergraduate Programs:
  • B.Sc. Honours in Zoology
  • B.Sc. General with Zoology
Special Features:
  • Well-equipped laboratories with modern equipment
  • Computer cum microscopy lab
  • Departmental library with specialized resources
  • Internet connectivity and relevant software

Program and Course Outcomes

Program Outcomes:

Students will gain comprehensive knowledge in animal biology, ecology, physiology, genetics, and biotechnology.

Course Outcomes:

Detailed course outcomes will be available soon as per university guidelines.

Departmental Routine

Departmental routine for both Honours and General courses will be displayed here. Please check with the department for the current academic schedule.

Activities

The Zoology department organizes various academic and extracurricular activities including seminars, workshops, field visits, and nature camps. Students actively participate in cultural programmes, sports, photography competitions, and state/national level seminars. The department publishes its own magazine 'Zoologica' and students regularly publish wall magazines.

Departmental Achievements

Achievements of the Zoology department will be listed here. This includes student placements, research publications, competition results, alumni success stories, and other accomplishments.

Assets

Department assets including laboratory equipment, microscopy facilities, models, specimens, charts, permanent slides, departmental library resources, and computer software will be listed here.

Student Progression

Information about student progression to higher studies (M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.), placements in research institutions, healthcare, environmental organizations, and other career achievements will be displayed here.

WBSU Question Papers

Previous years' question papers for Zoology (Honours and General) will be made available here for student reference.