Zoology Department Information
About The Department
This being a new college , initial toddler journey of this department began in May, 2015 when the first honours batch took admission. The department had three new teachers as well , Dr Prantik Hazra , Mr. Mintu Deyashi and Dr. Tuhin Subhra Sarkar (Assistant Professors , WBES). Dr. Prantik Hazra was the first faculty member and acted as first head of the department. These three teachers bearing the initial hardships laid the foundation of the new department.
Presently department has five full time faculty members, one non-teaching staff, Sk. Aminur Islam, who is a postgraduate in mathematics. Students hail mostly from semi-urban or rural areas. The first B.Sc batch passed out in 2018 . Since then 24 students out of total 38 students passed out ( as on 2023 ) , have secured more than 60% marks. 15 students have got admission into M.Sc courses under different universities. 2 students have qualified NET/GATE .
The admission seat capacity is 24 at present . Marks on attendance is an aspect of CBCS syllabus system of West Bengal State University, Barasat. The department emphasizes on regular attendance of students for better learning and impart of education.
Marks on attendance is an aspect of CBCS/NEP syllabi system of West Bengal State University, Barasat. The department emphasizes on regular attendance of students for better learning and impart of education . Field trips are part of the curriculum .
The department is still in formative stages and with proper administrative support , would progress further , shine and do proper justice to the great name of this college, hopefully in future .
B.Sc. Honours Zoology
BSc_Zoology under NEP syllabus 2023 - Sem I
Orientation for NEP_2020 Structure under WBSU- Click here to download
BSc_Zoology under NEP syllabus 2023 - Sem II
BSc_Zoology Minor under NEP syllabus 2023 - Sem II
BSc_Honours_Zoology_Syllabus_2021-22 (CBCS)
BSc_General_Zoology-22 (CBCS)
Old Question papers
Zoology_NEP_Sem1 past questions (Click here for PDF)
Programme Outcome and Course Outcomes
Zoology Programme Outcome for NEP (Click here for the PDF)
Zoology_Course Outcome for NEP (Click here for the PDF)
Zoology Programme Outcome for CBCS system (Click here for PDF)
Zoology Course Outcome for CBCS (Click here for PDF)
Zoology Programme Outcome for 1+1+1 system (Click here for PDF)
Zoology Course Outcome for 1+1+1 system (Click here for PDF)
Intake capacity
| Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC-A | OBC-B | PWD (UR) | EWS |
| 24 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Infrastructure facilities of the department
Department has three functional class rooms each attached with white and glass boards . There are three LCD projectors which are regularly used in these classes . The department is wifi enabled . Students and teachers use internet facility . Department also has one large practical room with air conditioning system. Basic instrumental facilities with colorimeter , uv-spectrophotometer , electronic balance , centrifuge , refrigerator , deep fridge and incubator exist.
Teaching facility
Teachers teach using both traditional and modern means using personal laptops and LCD projectors . Learning tools are changing . So apart from the departmental seminar library, students are regularly given and encouraged to read pdf /ppts/ word files . Students being largely from Bengali medium background , are encouraged to improve their understanding and writing of English . This is required since most of the books on Zoology are in English . Finding it convenient, students tend to gather , what they perceive as knowledge, from the internet now a days. They are cautioned and given guidance on this as everything floating across the internet, is not knowledge. Since teaching is also associated with teacher and student relationship, students are encouraged to
come and remain attached to class room teaching more.
Assessment
Types of assessment , which may be a class test, viva during a class or just the questions , to be followed/applied, also depends on the type of student. Newly admitted students from Bengali medium find it difficult to grasp the subject. By the time they reach fourth semester, they are more mature and better learners. In CBCS , the internal component of the practicals were assessed on a continual basis. However, in the NEP, the internal component of the practical examination is held at the end of the semester .
Field Visits by the Department
Zoology being a field oriented subject , department undertakes field visits regularly for better learning and inculcate interest in the subject. This also fulfills the requirements of CBCS syllabus, WBSU.
| Year | Visits |
| 2018 | 11.12.18 - Ecopark butterfly garden visit with students of BSc Pt II (G)
19.11- 22.11.18 - Henry Island with students of Sem I |
| 2019 | 20.2.19 – Ecopark Poultry fair with students of Sem I and II
21.11.19 – visit to CKBS with students of Sem I |
| 2022 | 12.03.22 – Alipore zoo with students of Sem 2nd , 4th and 6th Sems 13.11-18.11.22 – visit to Dooars, North Bengal , with students of Sem III and V 02.12.22 - Visit to Chintamoni Bird sanctuary , Narendrapur , with students of Sem I, III and V 05.09.22 – students of Sem V attended workshop on techniques of histopathology at Uluberia college |
| 2023 | 09.02.23 - students of Sem III and V attended Kolkata International poultry fair 25.03.23 – students of Sem III and V attended one day seminar “Ecopark bird event” at Ecopark, Newtown |
Click here to download the field related photos chronologically
A few moments from the field
Departmental events/activities
The department of zoology organises several events and activities for the students. The following are the details of some of the recent events organised by the department.
| Date | Details |
| 15.9.2022 | Students’ ( Sem 5) seminar |
| 15.03.2024 | Students' (Sem5) Seminar |
| 09.12.2016 13.10.2023 |
Publication of students’ wall magazine BIOS |
| 27.07.2022 | Semester 6 farewell programme |
| 19.12.2023 | Semester 6 farewell programme |
Students’ health status study : Department is conducting a study on the health status of the students . The study consists of testing blood groups, hemoglobin levels , BMI , blood pressure and sugar levels . Since obesity of adolescents is increasing and is of growing global concern , the study acts as a check and caution to the students. The study presently starts at Sem 4 level as some of the tests are part of their practical syllabus. This in future, would be extended to
and begin from Semester 1 level .
Some moments of the departmental events
