The subject Zoology was incorporated as one of the fundamental essential subject in the college
level and got affiliation to Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, with 16 seats in +3 stages in
the year 2016 vide Order No-5752/RDE, dt. 11.05.2017. The meeting held on 27.04.2016, Zoology
became the affiliated Hon's subject in +3 stages with 16 seats vide Utkal University.
From the Academic session 2019 – 20, the seats in Zoology Hons. increases to 32 vide order No.
3871 dt. 24.05.2019.
From the time of its inception the department moves on its path of success to achieve academic
excellence. The department equipped with three experienced faculty members and one demonstrators
to impart teaching in honours as well as General elective subjects. Our teachers are dedicated,
hardworking and committed for quality teachings and quality development of students.
OBJECTIVES OF THE DEPARTMENT:
1. To encourage research activities among the students.
2. To enrich academic improvement of the students & teachers.
3. To conduct seminar & workshop for clear understanding of different topics.
4. To arrange study tour & picnic once a year to enhance student activities in different field.
5. To develop leadership qualities among our students through participating in N.C.C, N.S.S,
Red-Cross & Sports activities.
6. To conduct welcome & farewell ceremonies for mutual co-operation among students & teachers.
7. To provide well-furnished laboratory for use of students.
8. To provide Smart class room learning experience.
Faculty
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Dr. Swati Pattanaik
Lecturer in Zoology
M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D. M.Sc (Zoology) – 2002, Utkal University M. Phil. (Zoology) - 2003,
Utkal University P
The department organized one Seminar in “An Overview of Economic Development of People through
application of Zoology” on dt. 07.04.2019 in which eminent resource person; Dr. Chitta Mishra,
Reader in Zoology, Badamba College. 13 No. of students presented their paper in this Seminar.
The department organized one webinar in “An Overview on COVID – 19 Pandemic & its Modality of
Diagnosis” on dt. 07.11.2021 in which eminent resource persons; Dr. Gautam Patnaik, MD
(Microbiology), Research Scientist, Dept. of Molecular Medicine, JNU, New Delhi & Microbiology
Consultant cum Joint Director, Health & FW Director, Govt. of Odisha; and Mr. Sunil Swick Rout ,
Biotechnologist, ICMR-RMRC, BBSR, were invited. The topic of the seminar is usually chosen from the
syllabus keeping in view the question pattern of university examinations for the benefit of the
students. Inter-disciplinary faculty member are also participate in the seminar. Our faculties are
also participate in the seminars, workshops, conferences, organized by different colleges and
universities.
CEREMONIES:
Students of our department observe teachers day on 5th September every year with great enthusiasm to
pay respect to their teachers as well as respectable homage to noble soul Dr.S.Radhakrishnan.They
also celebrate independence day, Republic day,Ganesh Puja and Saraswati Puja, Welcome and Farewell
every year.
CEREMONIES::
Students of our department observe teachers day on 5th September every year with great enthusiasm to
pay respect to their teachers as well as respectable homage to noble soul Dr. S. Radhakrishnan. They
also celebrate independence day, Republic day, Ganesh Puja and Saraswati Puja, Welcome and Farewell
every year.
Plan & Programme for the session 2021-22:
1. Observation of Teacher’s Day-
2. Welcome Ceremony cum Seminar- 16th March,, 2022
3. Celebration of Ganesh Puja & Saraswati Puja
4. Field trip to Nandankanan, Regional Museum of Natural History and other resource centers.