DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY 
The Department of Zoology is an academic department that focuses on the scientific study of animals, from their structure and behaviour to their evolution and interactions with the environment. The department was
established in 1945. The department runs the undergraduate course in Zoology (Senior College), and also it is involved with teaching at the XI and XII Standard (Junior College).The Zoology Department is located on the second floor of the main educational building. The department is a vital part of many universities and research institutions, offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in zoology.
Mission and Objectives: The primary mission of the Department of Zoology is to advance our understanding of the animal kingdom through research, teaching, and outreach. The department's objectives include:
- Providing students with a comprehensive education in zoology, encompassing the principles of biology, ecology, evolution, and conservation.
- Conducting cutting-edge research in zoology, addressing local, national, and global challenges related to animal health, conservation, and sustainability.
- Fostering collaborations with other academic departments, research institutions, and industries to promote interdisciplinary research and knowledge transfer.
- Promoting public awareness and appreciation of the importance of zoology in addressing global challenges and improving human well-being.
The Department of Zoology has research focus areas that include:- Fishery Science
- Animal Physiology
- Ecology and Conservation Biology
- Evolutionary Biology and Genetics
- Wildlife Biology and Management
- Animal Behaviour and Welfare.
Best Practices: Versatility in teaching-learning strategies is always adopted with free hands with the aim of shaping up valued personalities. Active learning strategies such as tutorial classes, group discussions, book reviews, e-assignments, presentations and seminars are emphasized. Learning in the field is accomplished through regular educational excursions especially for the skill enhancement courses in zoology like apiculture, sericulture and aquaculture which gives an insight to students regarding various career options through zoology. Scientific talks with eminent scientists are organized for reinforcement of students. The department has Zoology Association under which various activities related to students’ academic growth are undertaken.
Future Goals:- Running certificate courses for Undergraduate and general public interested in Zoology.
- Master degree in Zoology.
Prof. Dr. Nirbhay Sudhir Pimple, Ph.D., FSIESRPHead, Department of Zoology
Staff Details| Photo | Name | Qualification | Experience | CV |
|---|
 | Dr. Nirbhay Sudhir Pimple,Professor and Head | M. Sc.,SET, Ph.D. B. Ed. | 18 years | View |
 | Amita Chandrabhan Naik | M.Sc. SET | 18 Years | View |
Temporary Staff Details| Photo | Name | Qualification | Experience | CV |
|---|
 | Dr.Parna Bhadra | M. Sc., Ph.D. | 07 years | View |
 | Ms. Sneha Shashikant Shirse | M. Sc.,NET, SET | 05 years | View |
 | Ms. Amruta Vijay Tangade, | M. Sc. ,SET, | 05 years | View |
 | Dr. Shruti Paripatyadar | M. Sc., NET, Ph.D. | 03 years | View |
 | Mr.Shriraj Jakhalekar | M. Sc., NET, | 03 years | View |
Zoology Association: It is the democratic activity of the students, by the students, for the students. Eminent National as well as international persons are invited to share their knowledge with the students. The students actively participate in organization of the workshops, seminars, exhibitions, Film shows etc. The photographs taken by the students are displayed in the exhibition.
Field visits: Zoology is the subject to be learnt in the field. The Field visits are organised to explain various ecosystems such as forest, aquatic and grasslands. The national Parks, Sanctuaries and Sea Shores are explored to have the first-hand experience. The students get hands on knowledge about the fauna in various ecosystems. Our Faculty as well as resource persons in the field explain various ecosystems as well as different animal types.
Corporate Connections:Faculty of the department who are doing research work have their own collaborations with other research institutions such asAgharkar Research Institute (ARI), PuneNational Chemical Laboratory, PuneIISER, PuneNational Centre for Cell Sciences (NCCS), PuneDepartment of Zoology, SPPUZoological Survey of India (ZSI), WRS, Pune
There is no special admission procedure for admission with respect to 11th, 12th, F.Y., S.Y. and T.Y. classes. The admission is given by the college office. For T. Y. B. Sc. Zoology course the students seeking admissions are given the admissions. However, if number of students applying for the course exceeds the intake capacity, the admission shall be given on the merit.
Student Capacity| Class | Intake |
|---|
| F.Y.B.Sc | 240 |
| S.Y.B.Sc | 120 |
| T.Y.B.Sc | 25 |
COURSES OFFERED IN ZOOLOGY: M.E.S’ Abasaheb Garware College is an Automomous College, which has embraced National Education Policy for the Undergraduate and Post Graduate students. The College presently runs NEP-1 and NEP-2 at UG and PG level.For Zoology subject the college offers the following courses:
- F.Y.B.Sc.
- S,Y.B.Sc.
- T.Y.B.Sc.
With multiple entry and exist for the students as per the National Education Policy norms.The department runs
Certificate Course in Association with Ministry of Social welfare and small scale industry (Government of India), which promote the students to be entrepreneur and start their own business. The following two courses which are skill based and par with the National Education Policy are conducted once a year in the month of January and February.
- Certificate Course in Apiculture.
- Certificate Course in Aquarium Management.
FUTURE ACADEMIC EXTENSION PLAN:Master degree in Zoology (M.Sc.)Inaugaration-of-Certificate-Course-in-Apiculture-2024-2025.pdf DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES 2024-2025
INAUGURATION OF ZOOLOGY DEPARTMENT E-MAGAZINE: ZOO-VERSE
LaboratoryThe department has three well equipped laboratories with the equipment required for various experiments in the syllabus. Students have open access to various equipment.The departmental teaching and learning process is supported with an elaborate collection of dry as well as wet preserved specimens, fossils, models, charts, permanent microscopic slides and collection of CDs.Collaborative Research CentreDepartment has a well established Collaborative Research Centre. There is a special research laboratory that is used to carry out research in various fields. Recently the research lab is expanded and renovated with modern amenities. Further, New equipment such as Digital pH meter, Electronic balance, -200c storage,Spin win micro centrifuge, Refrigerated Centrifuge, Autoclave, verticle as well as Horizontal Gel electrophoresis apparatus, Thermal Cycler etc. is added to this laboratory from the funding received from BCUD, UGC, DST and DBT from time to time. The undergraduate students that are interested in research are encouraged to carry out small simple projects.Departmental libraryThe department has library of its own with text books and reference books. The books are issued to the students and students are benefited by the library resource available at the department itself.Student representatives maintain the library under the supervision of two staff members. Some of the reference books are made available for reading and students can sit in the department and read the booksUse of ICTThe department has 3 computers, internet connections, 2 DLPs, OHP, a C-MOS eye-piece camera for microscope and educational CDs. This facility is used from time to time as a teaching aid, for better understanding of the subject.
