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The Department of Zoology was established in the year 1973 with Non-Major B.Sc. course. In the year 1983, the department introduced the B. Sc.course with Major. The department has a strength of 4 experienced Faculty Members with 2 Ph.D. and 1 pursuing Ph.D. The Department of Zoology publishes a Wall Magazine named "ZOOPHORIA" annually wherein the students of the Department expresses their literary creativity through poems, short stories and prose.

Student intake capacity	: 150
Present student strength (Major)	: 50
Present student strength (Non-Major)	: 40
Present student strength (Higher Secondary)	: NIL
Current Student-Teacher ratio	: 80:3

Mission of the Department

To provide quality education and in-depth knowledge in the field of biological sciences especially animal sciences.
To develop research skill and scientific advancement.
To create awareness regarding nature and biodiversity and help to solve different problems to establish a sound and peaceful environment and life for community and society.
To provide quality education offering skill-based programs and motivate the students for self-employment.
To enhance academic standards and the quality of the higher education system of our country.
The holistic development of the students and make them able to contribute effectively for their welfare and society in this dynamic epoch.

Future Plan of the Department

To collaborate with Fisheries, Sericulture and Animal Husbandry Department
Setting up an animal house, Fish Museum, Preparation of Checklist of Fauna of College Campus/Sivsagar District as a part of Biodiversity study.
To organize lectures on various subjects / topics for the benefits of the students.
Other Certificate courses will be organized on different aspects of environments and applied Zoology.
Modernization of Laboratories.
To organize National Seminar/Conferences/Workshop

Department library

The Departmental Library of Zoology maintains a rich collection of books, which include textbooks and reference books of more than 350 nos. An issue register is maintained for issuance of books to the teachers and students which is reviewed before the end of each academic session. In addition to the regular classes, seminars are arranged every year among the Zoology Major students. Moreover, educational excursions are arranged every year based on the demand of the curriculum.

Total number of Books : 350 (Cell Biology, Embryology, Entomology, Invertebrates Zoology, Vertebrate Zoology, Ecology, Physiology, Bioinformatics, Genetics, Microbiology, Evolution, Practical Zoology, Biostatistics, Dictionary, Information Technology, Fish and Fishery, Taxonomy etc.)
Total number of Journals : 10
Any other : 150 Other subject related books

Best Practices of the department

Create awareness among students for conservation of biodiversity resources of Gargaon College campus and neighboring area.
Develop interest about faunal diversity available in and off College campus.
Develop research skills among students through project works related to animal sciences like biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, ecology, ethnobiology and ethnopharmacology, bioremediation, fish and fisheries, microbial products, preclinical research on herbal drugs, sericulture, toxicology, preparation of microbial consortia etc.

Faculty Members of the Department

DR. RINA HANDIQUE

Associate Professor (HoD)

Vice-Principal, M.Sc., Ph.D.
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PIMILY LANGTHASA

Assistant Professor

M.Sc., B.Ed.
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DR. RASHMI DUTTA

Assistant Professor

M Sc., Ph.D.
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Publications of the Department

ZOOPHORIA: The Department of Zoology publishes a Wall Magazine named "ZOOPHORIA" annually wherein the students of the Department expresses their literary creativity through poems, short stories and prose.

Events of the Department

Contact Us

depttofzoology.gargaoncollege@gmail.com