M.Sc Zoology - Sophia College For Women

Departmental Information - Zoology Zoology is one of the branches of pure sciences dealing with the studies of animal kingdom. Various aspects such as taxonomy, developmental biology, genetics, physiology, evolution, ecology, biochemistry, etc are included in the syllabus at undergraduate level. Also applied biological subjects like biotechnology and bioinformatics have been incorporated in the revised syllabus. Field excursions and study visits organized by the department help the students in better understanding of the subject as well as add to their interest in nature and its conservation. The department was started in 1952. Zoology is offered only at the FYBSC and SYBSC levels. Maximum student strength at entry level FYBSc is 40 and SYBSc 20. The department actively participates in the municipal school project. The Educational Programme undertaken for the children of local tribal community of Vangani (Thane District) through Adivasi Ashram Shala, Karav, Vangani is an outreach activity. Both the staff members are involved in EXSP and have guided students for various projects Biology is also included under the Zoology department. The teachers of Biology emphasize on an interactive teaching and learning process by using various teaching aids. To sensitize the students towards the ecology and environment, films based on such themes are shown to the students as well as resource persons are invited for guest lectures. Vernacular medium students are given extra remedial teaching in order to understand the concept.It is an ongoing endeavour of the staff members of Zoology –Biology department to make the subject enjoyable and interesting to study.