Rajkiya Kanya Mahavidyalaya

The Department of Zoology is one of the pioneer departments which came in to existence in Rajkiya Kanya Mahavidyalya ever since this premier institution was established in the year 1977 when the college was taken over by the Government of Himachal Pradesh. The department caters to the need to develop scientific temper amongst the girls students of H P and other states who study here. The syllabus prescribed by the Himachal Pradesh University is followed which aims to expose students to the world of Zoology across a wide spectrum from international to the local, inculcating in them the capacity to “Think global and act local”. The students can see for themselves the Animal diversity displayed by about 800 specimens, slides, models and charts which is amongst the highest in the state. For detailed study the department boasts of an advanced microscope with LCD display, binocular microscopes and compound microscopes and dissection microscopes totalling 100. The modern experiments in Zoology can be performed using the electrophoresis unit. Audio visual equipmens with wi fi facilities are used both by the faculty and students to make e- presentations on the subject

Field visits are conducted to places like the science city, sanctuaries, apiaries, zoo, poultry farms, and research institutes.

Various academic and co curricular activities are conducted throughout the year to shape up small girls into smart and confident women with emphasis on personality development and career building.

The quality of education provided can be assessed from the fact that every year 2-3 students are selected in the MSc course of Zoology. The department is proud of the students it has metamorphosed.

Courses offered in the Department

S.No.	Name of the course	Course Outcome
1	Animal Diversity ZOOL 101 TH DSC	This course is designed to introduce students to the biodiversity of animals. After completion of this course, students will be able to understand the basic characters of different animals categorized as invertebrates and vertebrates along with the practical knowledge.
2	Comparative anatomy and development biology of Vertebrates ZOOL 102 DSC	This course offers deep insight in to the anatomy and embryology of the vertebrates. After completion of this course students will be well conversed with the anatomical details and developmental biology of the animals.
3	Physiology and biochemistry ZOOL 201 DSC	This course is designed to make students understand the physiological and biochemical phenomenon such as digestion, movement, co-ordination, sensory and motor mechanisms, hearing, vision, circulation and reproduction etc.
4	Genetics and Evolutionary biology ZOOL 202 DSC	After studying this course students will be able to understand the hereditary mechanisms involving genes and chromosomes and their regulatory mechanisms. Along with these students will be able to know the various evolutionary mechanisms such as evolution of man and other animals, plants, various adaptations in plants and animals also many other evolutionary phenomena under geological time scale
5	Medical Diagnostics ZOOL 203 SEC	This course will help the students to develop skill to perform hematology and biochemical experiments such as RBC and WBC counts, Hb count, BP monitoring, sugar analysis and urine analysis etc.
6	Apiculture ZOOL 204 SEC	This course is designed to study the rearing of honey bees. After studying this course, the students can start own apiary and become self-employed. They can earn their livelihood by selling bee products such as honey, bee wax and they can also provide bees as pollinators to the farmers during flowering season on rent basis.
7	Applied Zoology ZOOL 301(B) SEC	This course introduces student to the modern tools and techniques of the biotechnology such as cloning vectors, northern and southern blotting and PCR etc. This will equip students to make their career in the field of pharmaceuticals, microbial and biotechnological industry.
8	Aquatic Biology ZOOL 301(C) SEC	This course will acquaint students with fresh water and marine ecosystems such as lakes, rivers, estuaries and oceans as well as management of aquatic resources. After completion of this course students will be able to understand the importance of aquatic flora and fauna and contribute in saving the aquatic life from man-made pollution and other harmful activities.
9	Aquatic Biology ZOOL 301(C) DSE	This course will acquaint students with fresh water and marine ecosystems such as lakes, rivers, estuaries and oceans as well as management of aquatic resources. After completion of this course students will be able to understand the importance of aquatic flora and fauna and contribute in saving the aquatic life from man-made pollution and other harmful activities.
10	Insects, Vectors and Diseases ZOOL 302 (A) DSE	This course is designed to study the insect vectors and diseases caused by them. Studying this course will certainly help the students to identify the insects as vectors and take the precautionary measures to prevent the spread of insects and insect borne diseases.
11	Immunology ZOOL 302 (B)	This course introduces students to the working of the immune system of the body and important terms such as antigens, antibodies and vaccines, their role in defending the body from the pathogens. This course enables students to learn the importance and role of vaccination in boosting our immune system.
12	Reproductive biology ZOOL 302 (C)	This course enables students to learn the male and female reproductive system and associated reproductive technology such as ET, EFT, ZIFT, GIFT etc. This course will make students aware of the usefulness of the techniques like test-tube baby, embryo transfer and relevance of surrogacy.
13	Sericulture ZOOL 303 SEC	This course is designed to study the rearing of silkworms bees. After studying this course, the students can start own sericulture farm and become self-employed. They can earn their livelihood by selling the products such as silk shawls, sarees and other material.
14	Aquarium Fish Keeping ZOOL 304 (A) SEC	This course is designed to study the rearing of silkworms bees. After studying this course, the students can start own sericulture farm and become self-employed. They can earn their livelihood by selling the products such as silk shawls, sarees and other material.
15	Research Methodology ZOOL 304 (B)	This course introduces students to the basics of research which can be very useful in higher studies especially while doing Ph.D. and other research work.

Seats & Eligibility

Student Strength in Zoology (session 2022-23)

CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM IN B.SC WITH ZOOLOGY (ANNUAL PATTERN)

Faculty Profile

Laboratory Staff

Infrastructure Facility

The department has two well equipped laboratories with following articles:

Departmental Activities