Department of Zoology | Ramkrishna Mahavidyalaya

About the Department

The Department of Zoology is one of the coveted departments of the Ramkrishna Mahavidyalaya, Kailashahar founded in the year 2006. The department is established to pursue higher education in the field of zoological sciences. It currently offers undergraduate subjects in Zoology (Major/Honours) and Zoology (Minor/ General) for the course of Bachelor of Science.

The curriculum of Zoology covers the form, function, and behaviour of animals and elucidates general biological principles. It is well-structured with theory-based papers along with practical sessions to provide hands on experience to the students and help them comprehend scientific concepts easily. In addition to the curriculum skill enhancement training also provided to the students in the field of aquaculture, vermicomposting technology, wildlife biology etc. so that students can equip with the skill and experience they need to assert themselves in the global marketplace.

Thrust areas in research of the department are fish biology, fish disease, biodiversity and wildlife conservation. The faculty members of the department receive research grants from different agencies including UGC and DBT..

Year of Establishment: 2006

Name of HOD (i/c): Mr. Dipak Das

Subject/ Course /stream available for UG: B.Sc. (Honours & Pass)

Students Sanctioned Capacity (3 Semesters): Honours – 90 Pass - 225

Students Strength at a glance:

Sem/Year	Honours	Pass
1^st Sem/2^nd Sem	08	48
3^rd Sem/4^th Sem	15	69
5^th Sem/6^th Sem	15	45

Faculty Strength at a glance

Faculty	Number
(a) Professor	Nil
(b) Associate Professor	Nil
(c) Assistant Professor	01
(d) PGT	Nil
(e) Guest Faculty	02

Strength, Weakness, Opportunities & Threats analysis (SWOT) of the dept.

Our strength

Committed, qualified & competent faculty members
Use of ICT enabled technology in delivering lectures
Adequate support from teachers to slow learners

Our weakness

Shortage of laboratory equipment.
Lacking of trained laboratory technician
Shortage of enough books, magazine etc.

Our opportunities

Passing out students can find their place as a zookeeper, animal caretaker, research technician, research scientist, conservation scientist etc and may also build their carrier as entrepreneur.

Our Threats

Increase student enrollment and ensure regular attendance in the class
Create interest about the subject among the students
Incorporation of value added courses

Mr. Dipak Das

Designation	Assistant Professor & HOD(i/c)
Qualification	M.Sc.
Specialization	Fisheries and Wildlife Biology
Contact	9862798332
Email	zoodip86@gmail.com
CV	Download PDF/Word

Dr. Animesh Dey

Designation	Assistant Professor
Qualification	M.Sc., SLET, Ph.D.
Specialization	Ecology and Biodiversity
Contact	9863052594
Email	Deyanimesh2007@gmail.com
CV	Download PDF/Word

1. Field study was conducted at Manu River near Vaidhyanath Sethu, Srirampur, Kailashahar to observe different aquatic animals dated on 16.11.2016

2. Study tour was conducted at Fish Breeding Centre and Prawn hatchery in District fishery training centre, Kumarghat,Unakoti,Tripura dated on 16.11.2017

3. Study tour was conducted at Panisagar Sericulture Cluster, Panisagar, North District, Govt. of Tripura dated on 16.11.2018

4. Demonstration of FOLDSCOPE’ to the students on the occasion of National Science Day (28.02.2019) under the research scheme sponsored by Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India

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