Post on 20-Mar-2017
Rajiv Gandhi Govt. Degree College, Chaura maidan,Shimla-4
Principal- Dr Raja Ram Chauhan
Department of ZoologyYear of Establishment-1994Courses offered : Under Graduate Courses Choice Based Credit System : Semester wise (Introduced in 2013)
Deptt. Of Zoology (in Old Building-ground floor)Deptt. Of Zoology -
Now
Vision Of The Department
• To develop well integrated individual • To conserve Biodiversity
Science Gallery(Diplaying exhibits of students)
Teaching Posts: 02 Assistant Professor Prof Nidhi Dhatwalia M Sc. Gold Medalist MPhil PhD CSIR-UGC JRF-Net Qualified
Prof Shweta SharmaM Sc. MPhil (Gold Medalist) Phd CSIR-UGC-Net Qualified
Dr Nidhi Dhatwalia
• Research Papers • Karyotypes of 21 species of Aphids from Northwestern Himalyas. The Journal of Cytology and
Genetics 4 2003; 1_9• A note on Aphids species infesting some plants of economic importance in Himachal Pradesh
(Short Communication); Pest Management and Economic Zoology; 11(2); 203-205, 2003 • Cytogenetic studies on willowaphids.Cytologia.74(2) :125-131 ,2009• Aphids – ant association in willow aphids. Indian Journal of Entomology. 71(4): 320-323(2009).
• Research papers(In Communication): • Biology of Cavariella aegopodii on Salix babylonica in India. • Biology of Tuberolachnus salignus on Salix babylonica in India.• Mating behavior of Cavariella aegopodii.
• Membership• Member of Journal of Cytology and Genetics and Genetics (India)• Member of Japan Mendel’s Society • Member of Entomological society of India
Dr Shweta Sharma
Research Paper• Published paper entitled “Efficacy of Chlorophyll in on Tobacco induced Chromosomal
Aberrations in Rats” in International Journal of Advanced Technology in Engineering and Science with Impact factor of 1.012
• International Conference: Participated in International Conference, Global Meet Of Biologist (GMB-2012) and Satellite Conference on Vector Control and Management: Present Status and Future Strategies in Hyderabad (26-28 December,2012) and was conferred with Best Poster Award for research presentation entitled “Protective Effect of Indole-3-Carbinol in reducing Genotoxicity Induced by PAHs (7, 12-DMBA) in Rats
• Participated in National Symposium on Nanobiotechnology (NSNT- 2012) held at Indian Institute of Technology(IIT)- Mandi, HP on 1-2 June (2012) and presented Poster “Efficacy of Chlorophyllin in reducing Genotoxicity Induced by 7, 12-DMBA in Rats”.
Membership• Permanent Member of Him Science Congress Association (HSCA), Himachal Pradesh• Life Member of Zoological Society Of India
Technical Staff Post: 02
Sh Rishi Dev, JLA Sh Trilok Chand, LA
Strength Of Department
Well Qualified and competent
Staff
Well equipped lab Team work
Inquistive students
Post Accredition Initiative
• Quality enhancement & Sustenance Measures taken to meet the goal• Systematic and organized framework (syllabus,
practicals, Assignment, charts, etc.) • Quality services provided : well equipped lab• Regular career Counseling of students pics• Optimum use of learning resources ppt pics• Fostering Leadership qualities in students• Promote and preserve wellness of students•
Scheme of Examinations for every major /minor and additional course:End semester examination 50 marks Time 3 hrsMid-term test after 48 teaching days 15 marksMid-term test after 90 teaching days 15 marksAssignments/seminar (with power point presentation) 15 marks Time 30 minsMinimum 30 min. durationClass Room Attendance 05 marksPracticals of every major/minor/additional course 50 marks Time 3 hrs
BSCZOO0621 Fish Biology 40 3+1=4
BSCZOO0622 Environnent Management
40 3+1=4
BSCZOO0623 Biodiversity 40 3+1=4
RGGDC - Shimla -4Zoology Department
Time Table (2016)
Time
9-10a.m. 10-11a.m. 11-12 noon
12-1pm 1-2pm 2-3pm 3-4pm
Semester - 2 Major /Minor practical (1-6)
Major /minor practical (1-6)
Minor Zoology Room No -11
Major -1 and Major -2 Zoo lab (1-6)
Semester -4 Major -3 (4-6) Zoo- lab
Major 1 and 2 Zoo- lab
Minor Zoo (4-6) Room no. 101
Major 1/2/3 Minor Practical
Practical
Semester -6 Additionalcourse 1/2 (1-6)
Additional coursePractical
Major 1/2 Zoology lab (1-6)
Major -1/minor practical
Major -2 practical
Systematic and organized framework (syllabus, practicals, Assignment etc.)
Practical's
Classroom teaching –through charts and delivering lectures
Optimum use of learning resources
Different Assignments given to students
Assignments
Different Projects given to students
Quality services provided : well equipped lab
Specimen
Compound Microscope
Skeleton
Chemicals
Oven
Aquarium
Fostering Leadership qualities in students
2011-Onwards
Glimpse of Various Activities organised by
Zoology Deptt
Science Day: Debate (Nov,2011)
Various extension activities (2011)Sept : Employment opportunities in Zoology
Science & meditation
2012: Aug-Quiz Compeition organized by Zoology Deptt
Sept,2012: Tree Plantation –NSS Committee member Dr Meenakshi (Deptt Zoology)
Career Counseling in Life SciencesSept,2012
Dec,2012 Science Day Poster Making, Slogan writing, declamation Science exhibition
NSS Blood Donation Camp Nov,2013
NSS Committee member Dr Meenakshi (Deptt Zoology)
Aug,2013: Tree Plantation –NSS Committee member Dr Meenakshi (Deptt Zoology)
March-2o15 ,Prize Distribution
Women’s Day March- 2015Prof Shweta and Prof Nidhi Member of Women’s Cell
Thalassemia awareness programme,Dec-2015
Thalassemia awareness programme, Dec-2015(Poster making , Declamation,Essay writing were main activities)
Prof Nidhi delivering lecture on Thalassemia
Organised by Life Science Society
Speakers during progrm
Poster made by participants
Prof Shweta Sharma delivering informative lecture on Cancer to National Cadet Corps , Dec-2015
With Chief Guest Dr RajaranmChauhanNCC Convener Prof. Sunil Gautam
Field Visit to Central Potato Research Institute(CPRI),Shimla (September-2015)
with Prof Shweta Sharma
• To Have First Hand Knowledge of Molecular Biology Tools Techniques • To make them aware of work environment of these lab…
Museum CPRI Electron Microscope
PCR
Gel Electrophoresis
Sequencer
Women’s day Celebrated on 8th March-2016 Prof Nidhi Dhatwalia women’s cell member
Science Day Celebrated on 15th March ,2016Chief Guest was our Principal Dr Raja Ram Chauhan
Poster making , Models, Declamation,Power Point Presentation were main activities
Students explaining exhibits to Chief Guest
Zoology Students giving Power Point Presentations
Zoology Students demonstrating about Blood group Testing
Faculty Of Science with Chief GuestStudents of Major Zoology bagged First Prize in Poster making and Power point PresentationsAnd consolation Prizes
Science day was jointly organised by All Faculty of Sciences
Soil Testing Lab was Inaugrated By Our Principal Dr Raja Ram chauhan In Deptt.Of Botany,16th March ,2016
Prof Nidhi Dhatwalia –Member of Soil Testing Lab.
Result Year : 2011-2012 Annual System
Class Pass PercentageBSc I 77.27 %
BSc II 100 %
BSC III 100 %
Class Pass Percentage
BSc I 55.55 %
BSc II 78 %
BSC III 100 %
Year : 2012-2013 Annual System
Class Pass PercentageBSc II 84.32 %
BSc III 98.33 %
Year : 2013-2014 Annual System
Year : 2014-2015 Annual SystemClass Pass Percentage
BSc III 100 %
ADMISSION BY ROLL ON BASIS
CBCS (Choice Based Credit System) RUSA Scheme was launched in College in 2013 ,comprising of Six semester to be completed in Three Years duration in all college of Himachal Pradesh
Student Teacher Ratio is 45:1
Future Perspective in ZoologyAlthough firmly rooted in life sciences, a degress in Zoology equips you with aaray of
skills, including lab and field work leading to wide choice in careers
Zoology
Ecologist
Research Scientist
Nature Conservation Officer
Marine Scientist
Environmental Consultant
Biomedical Scientist
Higher Education Lecturer
Toxicologist
Zoo and Aquarium
Careers
Career Couselling in Zoology
Making Students aware with wider choice in Zoology
Future Plans
• More Field visits to be organised for the students
• Equiping lab with audio visual aids to facilitate learning process
• Conducting awareness compaign among students on the need of conserving animal species diversity
• Preparing Projects/Reports on animal flora from different localities in H.P.
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