About the Department

Zoology is intended to develop aptitude for learning about the biology and significance of fauna ranging from single cell to multi-cellular systems. Zoology emphasizes on Faunal diversity, Animal physiology and Evolutionary Biology, also includes Biochemistry, Physiology, Developmental Biology and Molecular Biology....
The department of Zoology is constituent entity of the faculty of science Guru Teg Bahadur Khalsa College of Women affiliated with Punjab University Chandigarh was established in 2019 with the introduction of B.Sc. medical aiming to provide quality education to students and to contribute the development of animal science and zoological studies.
Department is enriched with faculty with Ph.D. degree having research specialization with Parasitology, Physiology and Reproductive Physiology. Being a part of this illustrious department, we are privileged to invite you explore the webpages, wherein we have showcased the different facets of activities undertaken by our department.
Aims & Objectives
- The specific learning goals for General Zoology are to provide students with a working knowledge of fundamental principles in zoology that will provide a foundation for their later advanced course work in more specific biological subjects.
- As General Zoology is a basic course, students will become familiar with animal classification schemes and associated taxonomic group diagnostic characteristics as well as developing an understanding of and ability to apply basic zoological principles.
- The laboratory and lecture sections of the course are highly integrated and directed toward teaching students the principles of animal evolution, classification, form and function.
Highlights
- Highly competent, efficient and student-friendly faculty.
- Well-equipped lab with modern instrumental facilities.
- Frequent seminars, Workshops, Quiz Competitions, Debates, PowerPoint Presentations and the Celebrations of important International Days & National Science Day etc. are also organized by the Department.
- Faculty Development Programmes.
- Teaching and learning through smart class-rooms.
- Experimental demonstrations.
- Short workshop cum hands on training for students on different fields of Biological Science.
- Most of the faculties are actively involved in research and their new findings on the frontier of human knowledge have been published and brought out in reputed National and International Journal.
- Arrangement of university visits to provide the students with the practical knowledge.
- Emphasis on practical knowledge and field work along with theoretical knowledge.
- Periodic Tests, Assignments, MST’s to evaluate the performance of the students.
- Extensive use of the library and other learning e-resources.
Future Aspects
- Under Graduate Degree in Zoology opens a wide range of career opportunities in the field as teaching and research forensics.
- Indian Forest Services.
- Administrative services including working as Zoo Curator, Museum Curator, Animal and Wildlife Educators, Wildlife Rehabilitators and Conserve Rationalist.
- Research Project Assistants
Courses Offered
B.Sc. Medical
(Pass Course)
Seats | |
Eligibility | 10+2 Medical |
Duration | |
Syllabus |
3rd & 4th Sem. 5th & 6th Sem. |