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KASTURBA GANDHI DEGREE & PG COLLEGE FOR WOMEN

WEST MARREDPALLY, SECUNDERABAD, TELANGANA - 500026

(Sponsored & Managed Jointly by the Osmania Graduates’ Association And The Exhibition Society, Hyderabad)

About:

The Zoology department was started from the inception of the college in the year 1973. The Department is furnished with two spacious well equipped labs. The department has constantly been upgrading the laboratories to facilitate practical training. One of the remarkable features of the department is Museum of rare animals. Learning resources of the department are library, laboratories. Modern teaching methods in practice other than the lecture method are LCD projector and PPT presentation.

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Objectives:

  • To promote students for self-employment through aquaculture, sericulture, apiculture, bio-fertilizer and vermi culture.
  • To provide a strong foundation for better understanding of current advance in Zoology and its practical significance.
  • To inculcate a strong critical thinking and analytical skills to enable students to pursue higher studies and research in life sciences or related fields of Zoology

Best Practices:

ORGANIC COMPOST MAKING

Organic compost has been initiated by the Department of Zoology in Kasturba VanavatikaPark on 15/12/2020 and as a result around 82kgs of compost has been generated on Feb 2021. As it is a continuous process, the second cycle of Compost is also been generated.

VERMICULTURE

The Department of Zoology started Vermiculture on 19th January, 2021 in the Zoology lab.

NAME QUALIFICATION DESIGNATION EXPERIENCE
Mrs. D. Jyothi M.Sc. H.O.D, Assistant Professor 20 Years
Mrs. M. Suseela Sundari M.Sc. Assistant Professor 19 Years
Ms. G. Saritha M.Sc. Assistant Professor 1 Years
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Faculty Achievements

  • Ms. D.Jyothi of Department of Zoology published a book “Immunologyand Animal Biotechnology” by S Publications with the ISBN no- 978-93-93401-17-5 in 2022.
  • Ms. Suseela Sundari .M of Department of Zoology published a book “Immunologyand Animal Biotechnology” by S Publications with the ISBN no- 978-93-93401-17-5 in 2022.
  • Ms. Suseela Sundari . Assistant Professor of Zoology Department has secured Gold Medal in M.Sc; Zoology from Manonmaniam Sundaranar University in April 1993.
  • Dr.R.K. Devi attended as a Co delegate in SIMLA 16TH Annual Conference of South India Medico legal association on 27th to 29th September 2019.

Students Achievements

  • Ms.Swathi , Ms. Malavika , Ms. Mani Varshini of MZC I Year Won first First Prize in Case Study Competiton conducted by Keshav Memorial Institute of Commerce & Science on 07/05/2023.
  • Ms. Kranthi Priya of CNDZ I Year got Third Prize in Miscellaneous Competition held at Keshav Memorial Institute of Commerce & Science on 07/05/2023.
  • Ms. M. Varshini of MZC secured 13th rank in Pondicherry University P.G Entrance Examination 2020.
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  • Ms. Shivani and Ms.Kathyayini of MZC III Year participated and won First prize in Poster Presentation Competition on the occasion of “National Science Day” conducted by Department of Zoology, S.N. Vanita Maha Vidyalaya.
  • Ms. Roshanara and Ms. Vineela of CNDZ II Year participated and won Second prize in Model Making Competition on the occasion of “National Science Day Celebrations” conducted by Department of Zoology, S.N. Vanita Maha Vidyalaya.
  • Ms. Raja Rajeswari of BZC secured 71st rank in P.G. Entrance Examination 2022.
  • Ms. K Veena Madhuri of BZC secured 267th rank in P.G Entrance Examination 2021.
  • Ms. Aamani of BZC joined SP Jain school of global management, Dubai.
  • Ms. Suman of BZC secured 9th rank in University of Hyderabad P.G Entrance Examination 2020.
  • Ms. G. Sandhya of BZCsecured 24th rank in P.G Entrance Examination 2020.
  • Ms. B. Pravallika of BZCsecured 36th rank in P.G Entrance Examination 2020.
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  • Ms. Amrita Goutam of BZC III Yr represented Department of Zoology and won the consolation prize in JAM event of on the occasion of “National Science Day Celebrations” conducted by the Department of Chemistry, Osmania University on 26/2/2019. She achieved 45th rank in P.G Entrance Examination in 2019.
  • Ms. Sai Sree, Ms .Amrita Goutam and Usha Sree Represented Department of Zoology and won first prize in Science Quiz Competition on the occasion of “National Science Day Celebrations” conducted by the Department of Chemistry, Osmania University on 26th Febuary 2019.
  • Ms. Y. Nikitha of MZC III yr presented paper on PCOS on 11/8/2017 under the guidance of Dr. R.K Devi.
  • M.N.V. Vaishnavi of BZC III Year student presented paper and won the second prize under the guidance of D.Jyothi in the Two-Day National Seminar on Environment, Bio-Diversity, Climate Change and Human Health on 25th September 2019 Organized by Dept. Of Zoology, Nizam College , OU, Hyd.
  • Shivani Shukla Of B.Sc BZC III year student presented paper under the guidance of K.Suseela Sundari in the Two Day National Seminar on Agriculture , Fisheries and food security in the context of Climate changes on 25th September 2019 organized by Dept . Of Zoology, Nizam College, O.U, Hyd
  • Amrita Goutam achieved 45th rank in P.G Entrance Examination, in 2019.
  • BZC final year students Amrita Goutham and Saisree presented a paper under the guidance of Dr. R .K. Devi on “Water conservation and vector borne Diseases prevalent in the Catchment area of urban slum in Lothukunta” in Two day National seminar organised by Little Flower Degree College on 26th and 27th April 2019.

Paper Publication

  • Dr.R.K Devi , paper publication , Topic- Domestic violence on women in Addagutta area paper accepted for publication . Acceptance number IJFMP_11457_2020 .pdf in INDIAN journal of Forensic Medicine and pathology.
  • Dr.R.K.Devi presented paper in Two day National Seminar on waste water management in Little Flower Degree College on 26/27April 2019 paper accepted in December 2019 impact number 0.888.Impact factor 3.125Accepted in IJPBS, International journal for Pharmacy and Biological Science mail id www.ijpbs.com
  • Organized Field Trip to to Mrugavani National Park on 25/08/2022.
  • Organized Field Trip to Indira Park on 28/10/2021.
  • Organized Field Trip to RASTRAPATI NILAYAM on 9th January 2020 - Students observed a rich Biodiversity of open spaces of forest cover, Parks, gardens.
  • Organized Field Trip to Nehru Zoological Park on 21st August 2019 - The students observed the different world of wild animals
  • Organized Field trip to Vanasthali Harina National park in 2017 - The highlights are Snake show and Butterfly garden.
  • Ms. D. Jyothi and Ms. Suseela Sundari M.attended Faculty Development program on “Molecular and Cytogenic techniques” organised by Department of Zoology, S.N. Vanita Maha Vidyalaya from 27/02/2023 to 04/03/2023.
  • Ms. D. Jyothi, HoD have attended FDP on "Emerging and Re-Emerging Infectious Diseases " on 6/5/2020 organised by Department of zoology , Little Flower Degree College, Secunderabad
  • Ms. D. Jyothi, HoD have attended an international FDP on "Teaching through the Pandamic" on 18/05/2020 organised by IQAC, Sardar Patel College, Secunderabad
  • The department faculty have attended all the FDP's conducted by the college

WALK OUT OF DIABETES

  • Departments of Zoology, Botany & Nutrition organized One day workshop “Walk out of Diabetes”, at Kasturba Gandhi Degree and PG College for Women on 22/11/2021. The profit gained from the workshop was donated to Amrutha Varshini Deaf and Dumb school, West Marredpally.
  • SELF EFFICACY SELF ESTEEM -The Department of Zoology had organized a workshop for students on Self-efficacy and Self- esteem on 13th and 16th February 2021.
  • Ms. D.Jyothi and Ms. K.Suseela Sundari, participated in Two Day Workshop “Hands on Training on Bio Analytical Techniques & Bioinformatics “conducted by the Dept. Of Biochemistry, Bhavan's Vivekananda college, Secunderabad, on 22nd and 23rd November 2019.
  • R.K. Devi attended as a Co-delegate in SIMLA 16TH Annual Conference of South India Medico legal association on 27th to 29th September 2019.
  • Ms. D.Jyothi and Ms. K.Suseela Sundari participated in the 2-Day National Seminar on Environment, Bio-Diversity, Climate Change and Human Health on 25th and 26th September 2019 organized by Department Of Zoology, Nizam College,O.U. Hyderabad.
  • NAVARANG 2K23 - As a part of Navarang the Department of Botany and Zoology organized “Science-O- Memory” competiton on 9/5/2023.
  • NAVARANG 2K21- Department of Zoology & Botany organized Best click Photography competition on 22/09/2021.
  • GANESH CHATURTHI QUIZ COMPETITION - The Department of Zoology, Botany & Environment club jointly organized online quiz competition on the account of Ganesh Chaturthi on 9 & 10th September 2021.
  • PRAKRITI 2021- Team Vanavatika (Botany, Zoology & Green club) organized National level online competitions for UG, PG & other students on the occasion of World Environment Day on 05/06/2021.
  • Botany & Zoology department jointly organized National Level Online Competitions for UG students on the occasion of World Environment Day on 5th June 2020. More than 250 students participated from all over India. Cash prizes were given to the winners and E-Certificates issued to all the participants.
  • COLLEGE FEST NAVRANG 2K20 - The Department of Zoology & Botany jointly
    organized Best Out Of Waste as a part of Intercollegiate Competition Navrang 2K20 on 2nd March 2020
  • Department organized “Best out of waste” Competition in Zoology Lab for life science students on 17/02/2020 from 2.00-3.00 PM .
    students preparing articles from waste and throw away materials.
  • The Department of Zoology Conducted a Guest lecture on “All about Teeth”, on 18/4/2023 by Dr.M.Saatmika, Dental surgeon at Universal Dental Hospital, Secunderabad The speaker emphasizes on the various types of teeth and functions of teeth.
  • Organized a Guest lecture on Oral hygiene by DR. Chandrakala, BDS, Cosmetic Surgeon , Partha Dental Clinic, on 25th January 2020.
  • Organized a Guest lecture on Eye care for Adolescent by DR. Advaith, M.B.B.S., M.S. (O Ph), FMRF, Cornial and Refractive Surgeon on 20th March 19.
  • Organized Guest lecture on Antigen-Antibody Reaction by DR. JyothiLakshmi, Associate Professor, HOD of Microbiology, Gandhi Medical College on 16th March 19.
  • Departments of Zoology, Botany & Nutrition organized A health camp in association with Vijaya Diagnostic Centre at Kasturba Gandhi Degree & P.G College for Women for faculty, non-teaching staff and Parents on 01/12/2021.
  • As a part of community connect , A free Eye camp organised by Sai Jyothi Opticals in Zoology department, K.G.C.W on 05th Febuary 2020 - They screened 20 children and 2 staff members of oral school for deaf and dumb Marredpally.About 70 members, including staff and students availed their services.
  • Partha Dental Clinic Marredpally organized a free dental camp for the staff and students of Kasturba Gandhi Degree and P.G.College on 24th and 25th January 2020 - About 160 members attented and got benefited by the camp.
  • A free Eye camp conducted by Sai Jyothi Opticals West Marredpally , for Teaching staff, Non-teaching staff and students of College on 20th March 2019 - About 200 members got benefited by the camp.
  • Assembly proceedings organized on 17/02/2020 the highlights include Zoological facts and riddles , myths and misconceptions about the Covid-19, Significance of stem cells and applications of stem cells in curing human diseases .
  • Assembly proceedings organized on 11-09-2018 the highlights include the prediction of weather forecasting by animals, awareness of Eco-Friendly Ganesha.
  • Assembly proceedings organized by the department on 06-02-2018. The highlights of the assembly are importance of human organs and their functions with models and myths and miss-conceptions of Snake bites.
  • International Webinar organized by Department of Zoology & Botany with IQAC on “Management of Covid- 19: Clinical Perspective” by Dr. Mitanala Datta Amara Sai, Hospitalist, Michigan, USA on 17th August 2020.

Students of Zoology Department have participated in online internship through “Learn to upgrade” on “FORENSIC SCIENCE” and “CLINICAL RESEARCH”. Students got DBT recognized NSDC associated certificates.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between both the Zoology Departments of Kasturba Gandhi Degree and PG College for Women and Sardar Patel College on 22/11/2021.

COMMEMORATIVE DAYS

BIOCLUB ACTIVITY

WORLD OZONE DAY As a part of Bio club activity the Department of Zoology Commemorated World Ozone day on 16/09/2021.

  • Team Vanavatika (Botany, Zoology & Green club) organized Haritha Haram on 9/08/2023, 10/08/2022 & 16/07/2021
  • Team Vanavatika celebrated the World environmental day on04/06/2022 The theme of the day was “ONLY ONE EARTH”.
  • The team Vanavatika, commemorated International Day of Forest on 21/03/2022 to celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests.
  • The team Vanavatika, commemorated World Water Day on 22/02/2022. The theme of the event was “SAVE BLUE LIVE GREEN”.

AWARENESS PROGRAMES

  • Department of Zoology conducted an awareness program on Mosquito Borne diseases to Non- teaching staff of KGCW on 16/08/2022.
  • Department of Zoology organised a community connect program to create awareness on Mosquito borne diseases like Dengue, Chikungunya, Malaria to the students of Sardar Patel College on 20/09/2022.
  • As a part of Bio Awareness program, Zoology Department organized an Exhibition of Endangered species on the occasion of National Science Day on 27/02/2021.
  • GANESH CHATURTHI AWARENESS PROGRAM 2022
  • As a part of Community Connect, Team Vanavatika organized Ganesh Chaturthi Awareness Program on 30/08/2022 at Shankar Vidhyalaya School, Marredpally.

SUSTAINABLE LIVING IDEAS – AWARENESS

  • PROGRAM 2023
  • Team Vanavatika conducted an awareness program on sustainable living ideas on 15/5/2023 to neighbouring community.
  • Team Vanavatika in collaboration with Isha foundation organized the event “Save Soil” on 27/05/2022. The volunteers of Isha foundation held an interactive session.
  • Team Vanavatika in Collaboration with ITC Team organized ‘Do Not Waste - Donate Waste’ Program on 27/11/2021.

Paper-1: Animal Diversity-Invertebrates

I- YEAR SEMESTER- I

On completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • Elucidate and classify groups of invertebrates viz…Protozoa, Porifera, Coelenterate, Platyhelminthes, Nemathelminths, Annelida, Arthropoda, Mollusca and Echinodermata.
  • Characterize and classify up to order level with some special features, organs, pathogenicity, parasitic adaptations, life history and significance of invertebrates.
  • Recognize and evaluate traits that are similar and distinct among invertebrates groups.
  • Understand in vertebrates which help the students to appreciate the rich variety of animals on the earth and may even take action to protect them and ensure their survival.

Paper-2: Animal Diversity- Vertebrates

I –YEAR SEMESTER- II

On completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • Understand the phylum Chordate while differentiating characters of Urochordata, cephalochordata, Cyclostomes, Pisces, Amphibian, Reptiles, Aves and Mammals.
  • Understand the external morphology and sexual dimorphism in chordates.
  • Study and illustrate various systems, adaptation and dentition in Mammals.
  • To understand the origin and evolutionary relationship in different subphylum of chordates.
  • Describe unique characters of urochordates, cephalochordates and fishes.

Paper-3: Animal Physiology & Animal Behaviour

II YEAR SEMESTER-III

On completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • Elucidate functions of the entire animal body including nutrition, respiration, circulation, excretion, nerve physiology along with its structure, function, process and control.
  • Outline the basic control processes of the nervous systems and explain how this drives muscle movement and sensory perception;
  • Understand the mechanism of enzyme action and other related information.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of key concepts in animal behavior
  • Describe different types of behavior including Innate and Acquired types of behavior with physiology and phylogeny of learning.

Paper-4: Cell Biology, Genetics and Developmental Biology

II- YEAR SEMESTER- IV

On completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • Gain knowledge of different biomolecules and biochemical processes of cells.
  • Study the basic concepts of Cell Biology along with various cellular functions.
  • Give overview on Mendelian, non-Mendelian inheritance, genetic disorders, gene mutations and sex determination.
  • Gather knowledge of fundamental genetics to understand how organisms, populations and species evolve.
  • Apply the concept behind genetic disorder, gene mutations- various causes associated with inborn errors of metabolism.
  • Analyze the process of organogenesis of selected organs, development of extra embryonic membranes, the nature and physiology of placenta.

Paper-5: Immunology and Animal biotechnology

III-YEAR SEMESTER – V

On completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • Elucidate tissues, cells and molecules involved in host defense mechanisms.
  • Understand types of immunity .Interactions of antigens, antibodies, complements and other immune components.
  • Provide overview about immune system and allows the student to create insight as how to improve their immune system and good health.
  • Understand types of hypersensitivity reactions and auto immune diseases.
  • Accomplish understanding the culture of animal cells in artificial media.
  • Study the use of recombinant DNA technology, genetic manipulations and in a variety of industrial processes.

Paper-6 Ecology, Zoogeography and Evolution

III-YEAR SEMESTER–VI

On completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • To acquire knowledge about the evolutionary history of earth - Abiotic and Biotic factors.
  • To enumerate basic understanding about evolutionary concepts and theories.
  • To study the distribution of animals on earth, its pattern, evolution and causative factors.
  • To understand how Evolution reflects the adaptations of organisms to their changing environments.

Paper VI - Optional paper

Title - Tools and Techniques in Biology

III-YEAR SEMESTER–VI

On completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • Demonstration of Various techniques used in biological sciences
  • Describes the types of Microscope and their use.
  • To Enumerate the Principles and use of analytical instruments: Centrifuge, spectrophotometer, PH meter.
  • To elucidate Chromatography and its types, Electrophoresis, PCR and ELISA
  • To Understand the Computational tools in the field of Biology

Skill Enhancement Course (SEC)

Sericulture

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

  • Provide an overview of silk worm rearing, mulberry cultivation, pests and diseases associated with silk worm, mulberry and various process involved in silk production.
  • Understand agro based cottage industry in India that enables them to get self-Employment.
  • Comprehend the study of silkworms both physiological as well as commercial purposes including the various processes involved in the formation of silk.
  • Gain knowledge about various systems study of silkworms and cocoons.
Vermiculture

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

  • Study the cultivation of earthworms mainly for the purpose of using them to make vermicompost from organic waste by earthworms.
  • Differentiate types of earthworms and biology of composting earthworms.
  • Illustrate different vermiculture techniques.
  • Study the applications and economic value of vermiculture.
G.E Preventive medicine

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

  • Study preventive medicine that aims at the method of control of diseases which are physical and mental.
  • Understand the concept of germ theory.
  • Define WHO definition of health dimensions, epidemiological triad.
  • Illustrate Agent host and environment relationship is discussed.
  • Compare dimensions of health and spectrum of diseases.

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