Department of Zoology
Scope and Importance
Faculty Members
Programs offered
Department Profile
Laboratories
Achievements
Placement
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Scope and Importance
Studying Zoology holds significant scope and importance for several reasons:
- Understanding Biodiversity: Zoology allows us to explore and understand the vast diversity of animal life on Earth. It helps us categorize and document different species, contributing to our knowledge of the natural world.
- Conservation: Zoologists play a crucial role in wildlife conservation. They study endangered species, ecosystems, and the impacts of human activities on wildlife. Their findings inform conservation efforts to protect species and their habitats.
- Human Health: Zoological research contributes to advancements in medicine and biotechnology. For example, studying animal physiology can lead to discoveries that benefit human health, such as new drugs or medical procedures.
- Agriculture and Food Production: Understanding animal behaviour and genetics is essential for improving livestock management and food production. Zoological research helps develop more efficient farming practices.
- Environmental Management: Zoologists study the impact of pollution, climate change, and habitat destruction on animal populations and ecosystems. Their research informs environmental policies and strategies for sustainable resource management.
- Education: Zoology provides a foundation for science education. Zoologists often become educators, inspiring the next generation of scientists and conservationists.
- Biotechnology and Genetics: Zoological research contributes to our knowledge of genetics and DNA. This knowledge is vital in fields like genetic engineering and cloning.
- Biodiversity Conservation: With the on-going loss of species due to habitat destruction and climate change, zoologists play a key role in identifying endangered species and developing conservation strategies to protect them.
- Ecosystem Functioning: Understanding the roles animals play in ecosystems helps us comprehend how these systems function. This knowledge is vital for maintaining ecological balance and ensuring the health of our planet.
- Scientific Discovery: Zoology contributes to our understanding of evolutionary processes, behaviour, and adaptation. This knowledge has broader implications for biology as a whole and helps answer fundamental questions about life on Earth.
In summary, studying Zoology has a wide-ranging scope and importance that extends beyond the realm of pure science. It has practical applications in conservation, human health, agriculture, and environmental management, making it a field of study that directly impacts our world and our understanding of it.
Faculty Members
Sr. No. | Name | Mr. Sampat Rambhau Khairnar | |
1. | Designation | Head, Assistant Professor | |
Qualification | M.Sc., M.Phil., NET, SET, B.Ed., DCA | ||
e-mail id | srkhairnar@mvpkkwcollege.ac.in** | ||
Experience | 14 Years | ||
Area of Interest | Environmental Science, Entomology, Animal Diversity, Genetics. | ||
2. | Name | Mr. Sarika Ramnath Varpe | |
Designation | Assistant Professor | ||
Qualification | M.Sc., B.Ed, DMLT, Ph.D.(Pursuing) | ||
e-mail id | srvarpe@mvpkkwcollege.ac.in | ||
Experience | 10 Years | ||
Area of Interest | Entomology, Lepidoptera, Pathology, Physiology, Malacology | ||
3. | Name | Mr. Sandeep Sampat Kale | |
Designation | Assistant Professor | ||
Qualification | M.Sc., B.Ed., SET,, Ph.D.(Pursuing) | ||
e-mail id | sskale@mvpkkwcollege.ac.in | ||
Experience | 14 Years | ||
Area of Interest | Entomology, Cell Biology, Environmental Sciences, Malacology | ||
4. | Name | Mr. Swapnil Shivajirao Kendale | |
Designation | Assistant Professor | ||
Qualification | M.Sc., B.Ed, SET, Ph.D.(Pursuing) | ||
e-mail id | sskendale@mvpkkwcollege.ac.in | ||
Experience | 10 Years | ||
Area of Interest | Entomology, Lepidoptera, Hydrobiology, Developmental Biology, Biochemistry | ||
Other | YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@swapseducation3915 | ||
5. | Name | Mrs. Snehal Rohidas Katware | |
Designation | Assistant Professor | ||
Qualification | M.Sc., NET, SET, Ph.D.(Pursuing) | ||
e-mail id | srkatware@mvpkkwcollege.ac.in | ||
Experience | 05 Years | ||
Area of Interest | Genetics, molecular biology, Entomology, Biochemistry, Evolution | ||
6. | Name | Mrs. Dipti B. Purkar | |
Designation | Assistant Professor | ||
Qualification | M.Sc. | ||
e-mail id | sbpurkar@mvpkkwcollege.ac.in | ||
Experience | 03 Years | ||
Area of Interest | Embryology, Entomology, CellBiology | ||
7. | Name | Dr. Pawar Punam Subhash | |
Designation | Assistant Professor | ||
Qualification | M.Sc., Ph.D. | ||
e-mail id | pspawar@mvpkkwcollege.ac.in | ||
Experience | 07 Years | ||
Area of Interest | Genetics, Physiology, molecular biology, Entomology, Biochemistry, Evolution |
Programs offered
Sr. No. | Course Name | Start Year | Duration (Years) | Type | Intake Capacity |
1 | B.Sc. | 1967 | 3 | Full Time | 120 |
2 | M.Sc. | 2022 | 2 | Full Time | 24 |
Department Profile
Laboratories
Achievements
Name of Faculty | Award / Degree | Year |
Mr.S.R.Khairnar | “Ideal Teacher Award” by Sahitya Ratna Bahuuddeshiy Seva Samiti Maharashtra Rajya | 2022 |
Mrs.S.R.Varpe | “Ideal Teacher Award” by Mahavir Internal Nashik. | 2023 |
“Ranragini Purskar” by Manusaki Foundation, Niphad. | 2023 |
Placement
Sr. No. | Name of student | Position | Year | Name of the Employer |
1. | Jadhav Priyanka | Assistant Teacher | 2017-18 | Late B.P. Patil, Pimpalgaon Baswant. |
2. | Bhalerao Akshda | 2017-18 | Syntel Private Ltd in Pune | |
3. | Thombare Tejas | Assistant Professor | 2018-19 | Parul university, Gujarat |
4. | Gangave Arti | Clinical Research coordinator | 2019-20 | HCG Manavta Cancer Center |
5. | Gare Snehal | Data Entry Operator | 2019-20 | Data Metrics, Nashik. |
6. | Tidke Pooja Shivaji | Assistant Professor | 2019-20 | SNJB College Chandwad |
7. | Kale Priyanka Ambadas | Assistant Professor | 2020-21 | SNJB College Chandwad |
8. | Gangurde Satyam | Civilians Grounds man | 2022-23 | Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. |
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