Guwahati College

Faculty

OVERVIEW

The Department of Zoology was established in the year 1984 for H.S. (Science) Course and subsequently, it became an independent department imparting teaching at the undergraduate level in 1987 with the introduction of 3 years degree (General) Course. The Department of Zoology is now almost 36 years old. Since 2001 the Department is offering B.Sc Degree programme in Zoology. The programme pattern is of Credit and Semester System consisting of six semesters.

In the Department the students are given an opportunity to gain advanced knowledge of zoology, biodiversity, conservation and management in the context of research, environmental, economic and social development in a globalised world. The students of the course gain invaluable practical experience in laboratory facility, field trips, and through engaging with stakeholders who are directly involved with real-world research and conservation.

Presently, the Department is under the dynamic leadership of 4 Faculty members. With their creative guidance, and dedication the Department is attaining new heights in terms of teaching and infrastructural development in modern/applied teaching and research. Faculty members of the department are actively involved in various research areas at the undergraduate level.

VISION:

To take a leading part in regional development through higher education in the form of teaching, training for skill development, research, consultancy, collaboration, and extension services to the community at large. The department promotes the holistic development of the student and makes them able to contribute effectively to their welfare and society in this dynamic era.

MISSION:

Our mission is to offer high-quality education dedicated to building minds with social and moral responsibility and to developing research aptitude and scientific advancement. We are committed to educating students beyond the confines of a classroom to make them better individuals and develop their personalities, enabling them to face the challenges of the modern world.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:

• To provide comprehensive training in theoretical and practical Zoology and Applied Biology to students.
• To inculcate the spirit of Higher education & research in Zoology.
• To establish a center of excellence in undergraduate study in Zoological Science.
• To impart students with adequate practical skills and knowledge that will enable them .
to function productively in society and motivate the students for self-employment in applied branches of Zoology.
• To motivate students to conduct seminars, and workshops on the topics included in the curriculum. It helps in achieving academic excellence and exposure.
• To develop the attitude of the students to concentrate on applied science aspects and prepare responsible trained manpower in animal sciences, teaching, and research.
• Conducting educational tours to give exposure to the students by visiting National parks, Biosphere Reserve, Dairy industry, Sericulture, Fisheries, Poultry farms, zoos etc.
• To Inculcate the spirit of resource conservation and love for nature.
• To produce leadership in science and technology.
• To prepare responsible trained manpower in animal sciences, teaching and research.