Department of Zoology and Fishery Science

Welcome to Department of Zoology & Fishery Sci. Dayanand Science College, Latur. The Department of Zoology & Fish. Sci. is one of the oldest department since the establishment of the college i.e. from 1961.

Following dignitories have worked as Head of Zoology & Fish. Sci. Department in chronological order.

Sr.No.	Name	Duration
1.	Shri. Umapati Rao	1961-1963
2.	Shri. Kantrao Bukey	1963-1965
3.	Shri. V.S. Bhale	1965-1998
4.	Shri. S.R. Wadikar	1998-2003
5.	Shri. V.V. Kapse	2003-2004
6.	Dr. R.V. Kirtane	2004-2011
7.	Dr. R.V. Solunke	2011 to till date.

The Department has a highly qualified staff. They are actively engaged in teaching as well as research teaching as well as research.Dr R V Solunke has been elected as a member of Board of studies in zoology in SRTM University Nanded on 26-12-17. Another staff member Dr R V Kirtane nominated as a member of Board of studies in Fishery science in SRTM University on 02-02-18 all staff members participates in different seminars, conferences and workshops They have published research papers in reputed national and international journals

The department is having three well equipped laboratories with all infrastructural facilities. The laboratories are provided with all the necessary equipment along with glassware’s and basic requirements like running water, electricity etc. Multiple copies of compound microscope, Pathological microscope, Binocular microscope, dissecting microscope, soil testing kit, colorimeter, BP measurement, hygrometer, Thermometer, Hemocytometer, camera lucida, centrifuge machine, Fish measuring board, electronic balance, pH meter, stethoscope various charts, animals models, human skeleton model, animal specimen of different phyla, permanent slides. Department has well equipped museum in which formalin preserved animals like marine fishes, python, different snakes species etc. department has equipped aquarium with different ornamental fish species etc. one lab is supported by LCD projector which is used by the staff in process of teaching like animations, PowerPoint presentation presentations, case study videos and computer aided techniques related to syllabus to study different ecosystems, to observe events like bird migrations the dept. organizes field trips, study tours regularly. Few visits are also made to research centers and fish culture farms, wet labs etc. Guest lecturers of expertise from different fields are also arranged. To study Biodiversity and its conservations, workshops like Field Zoology for students of this area had been organized as an attempt of practical approach to improve the overall skill for Apiculture and Aquaculture workshops are organized for farmers and students.

Program specific Outcomes (PSOs) of B.Sc. Zoology

Sr. No.	PSO No.	Programme specific Outcomes (PSOs) of B.Sc. Zoology
1	PSO1	To make aware of natural resources and environment and the importance conserving the same.
2	PSO2	To develop ability for the application of the acquired knowledge in the field of life so as to make our country self-reliant and self-sufficient.
3	PSO3	To appreciate and apply ethical principles to animal sciences research the studies.
4	PSO4	To develop the skill in practical work, experiments, equipment’s and laboratory use along with collection and interpretation of animal material and data.
5	PSO5	To expose themselves to the animal diversity amongst life forms
6	PSO6	To develop an ability to work on their own and to make them fit for the society.
7	PSO7	To develop a scientific attitude to make students open minded, critical and curies.
8	PSO8	To impart knowledge of Zoology (animal sciences) as the basic objectives of education.
9	PSO9	To update curriculum by introducing recent advances in the subject and enable the students to face NET, SET, UPSC and other competitive examination successfully.
10	PSO10	To provide an updated education to the students at large in order to know the importance and scope of discipline and to provide mobility to students from one university or state to other.

Program specific Outcomes (PSOs) of B.Sc. Fishery Science

Sr. No.	PSO No.	Program specific Outcomes (PSOs) of B.Sc. Fishery Science
1	PSO1	To provide skill oriented updated education to the students, to know the scope of importance of the subject.
2	PSO2	To impart basic education in fishery science.
3	PSO3	To update curriculum by introducing recent advances in the subject, enable the student and fish culturist face skill oriented self development.
4	PSO4	To acquire the students with diversities animal life.
5	PSO5	Emphasis on ecological importance of fauna.
6	PSO6	To develop an ability to work hard on their own and make them fit for society.
7	PSO7	Sustainable use of animal’s resources for the betterment of mankind without interfering the ecosystem.
8	PSO8	Making students and fish culturists aware about the recent trends in the development of fishery science.
9	PSO9	To develop the skill in advanced practical work experiments, equipment’s and laboratory use along with collection, preservation and data interpretation of fish and fishing.

UG PROGRAMME
B.Sc. (Zoology)

B.Sc. I Year Syllabus

B.Sc. II Year Syllabus

B.Sc. III Year Syllabus

UG PROGRAMME
B.Sc. (Fishery Science)

B.Sc. I Year Syllabus

B.Sc. II Year Syllabus

B.Sc. III Year Syllabus

PG PROGRAMME

M.Sc. Zoology

M.Sc. I Year Syllabus

M.Sc. II Year Syllabus

	Name	Dr. R. V. Solunke
	Designation	Professor and Head
	Qualification	M.Sc., B.Ed., Ph.D
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	Name	Dr. R. V. Kirtane
	Designation	Associate Professor
	Qualification	M.Sc., B.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D.
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	Name	Dr. Amol Shankarrao Thosar
	Designation	Assistant Professor
	Qualification	M.Sc. (Zoology) B. Ed, Ph.D.
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	Name	Dr. Suraj Satish Kolhe
	Designation	Assistant Professor
	Qualification	M.F.Sc., NET, Ph. D.
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	Name	Mr. Shilesh Bhilka Gavit
	Designation	Assistant Professor
	Qualification	M.Sc.(Zoology) B.Ed. SET.
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	Name	Shinde Rajeshri Chandrakant
	Designation	Lecturer on Contract Basis
	Qualification	M.Sc , B.Ed. , PET.
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	Name	Kamble Anuja
	Designation	Lecturer on Contract Basis
	Qualification	M.Sc(Zoology) , B.ed . PET
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	Name	Miss. T. B. Sonkamble
	Designation	Lecturer on Contract Basis
	Qualification	M.Sc(Zoology), B.ed.
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	Name	Mr. Chitte B.B.
	Designation	Lab Assistant
	Qualification	B.A.
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	Name	Mr. Pande S.M.
	Designation	Lab Attendant
	Qualification	B.A.
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	Name	Mr. Kalunke S.N.
	Designation	Lab Attendant
	Qualification	M.A.
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	Name	Mr.SANGAVE G.A.
	Designation	Lab Attendant
	Qualification	B.A.
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Educational tour

Visit to Maharashtra matsya beej utpadan kendra, Kesapuri Dist-Beed on 24/08/2017 to study and observe Induced Breeding and Hypophysation technoques in Indian Major carps
Visit to pond ecosystem and Bird watching on Kawa dam to watch Migratory birds Flamingo
Visit to Apiculture center Chakur Dist- Latur on 18/02/2018 to study Honey bee and its organization
Visit to College of Fishery Science, Udgir, Dist. Latur
Visit to Pearl Farming Unit at Shahapur, Tq. Tuljapur, Dist. Osmanabad
Visit to Maharashtra Matsyabeej Kendra, Kesapuri, Majalgaon, Dist. Beed

Organized events/work shops, seminars and conferences

Department had Successfully organized one day syllabus workshop on 25^th September 2009.
Department had successfully organized Two day National conference on challenges to Biodiversity Conservation on 5^th& 6^th 2011.
To Provide Practical Application, department had organized a three day field zoology workshop for the degree students of our district.26- 28 October 2012
Work shop on Blue Revolution for farmers and students on 25,26,27 November 2017
Workshop on Skill Enhancement for teachers and students on 6 august 2018 sponsored by UGC CPE & S.R.T.M.U. NANDED
Guest lectures of expertise from different field are organized

Workshop

1.Blue revolution for farmers and fishermen

2.Biodiversity in Marathwada and its conservation

3.Skill enhancement course

Guest Lectures

1. My Antarctica Expedition

2.Anything about snakes

3.The Higher Education system in US and opportunities in Higher Education

4.Wild life day celebration

Educational Tour

1. Visit to Fish Seed Production Center at Majalgaon

2.Visit to Pond Ecosystem at Kavha lake, Latur

3. Educational Tour to Study Apiculture at Chakur

Departmental activities 2023-24

Sr. No.	Name of Program	Program Type
1	“One day workshop on Apiculture”	Workshop
2	“How I Became an Entrepreneur”	Career counselling
3	“ Scientific Rangoli Competition”	Skill based