Jai Dutt Vaila Freedom Fighter Government P.G. College, Ranikhet Department of Zoology DEPARTMENTAL PROFILE The department came into existence in the year 1982. PG programme was started during session 2015-16. Courses Programme Level of study Eligibility Intake capacity B.Sc. Zoology Graduate 10+2 with Bio 160/semester M.Sc. Zoology Postgraduate B.Sc. in Zoology 20 /semester Ph.D. Zoology Doctorate M.Sc. in 10/laboratory + Field Zoology No. of Teachers sanctioned and present position: Name Designation Qualification Specialization Teaching Experience DR. RAJ KUMAR Asso. Prof. M.Sc., M. Phil., Fish and 22 Years SINGH Ph.D. Fisheries DR. DEEPA Asst. Prof. B.Ed., M.Sc., Entomology 18 Years PANDEY Ph.D. Dr. Niharika Singh Asst. Prof. M.Sc. Ph.D., Entomology 5 Years Bisht INSPIRE Fellow Ms. Poornima Asst. Prof. M.Sc. M.Phil, Fish Biology - Vishwakarma USET, CSIR-NET DR. BHANU Guest M.Sc., Ph.D., SET Fish and 5Years PRATAP SINGH Faculty (Life science) Fisheries KANWAL No. of Non-Teaching Staffs: Name Designation Qualification Nature of duty SMT. PUSHPA Anusevika 8th Standard Full time SHARMA SHRI. KRIPAL Anusevak 10th Full time SINGH NEGI Standard Thrust Areas in teaching and Research of the academic department: Cell and molecular biology Ecology Genetics Immunology Environmental Biology Fish and Fisheries Entomology Biotechnology Biostatistics Bioinstrumentation Animal physiology and biochemistry Non-chordate and chordate Animal behavior Lab support: Sl.No. Name of the Instrument 1 Autoclave 2 Centrifuge 3 Hot Air Oven 4 Microtome 5 Compound Microscope 6 Binocular Research Microscope 7 Laminar Flow 8 Lab Heating Plate 9 Transilluminator 10 Soil Testing Kit 11 Lab Camera (Sony) 12 Rain Guage 13 Multimedia Projector with stand and Screen 14 Digital and Manual Blood pressure meter 15 Haemocytometer 16 Digital Balance 17 Physical Balance 18 pH meter Curricular Aspects: 1. Academic Flexibility: The students enjoy academic flexibility in the form of: Choice based Credit System (CBCS)– The curriculum is designed in such a way that it provides freedom to the students to choose courses from a list of departmental electives. In addition, the students can opt for three courses as open electives from a large pool of courses across Arts, Science, Commerce disciplines Choice of Faculty Member – If the same course is taught by more than one faculty, the students have the liberty to register under a faculty of their choice Students are free to choose their project team mates and supervisors from any School to carry out interdisciplinary projects Students have an option to register for value–added certificate courses, which are offered beyond the regular working hours Integrated teacher education programme provides flexibility to student to exit the programme at the end three years with a B. Sc. degree or continue for two more years to qualify for the M. Sc. degree University provides freedom to introduce new courses as electives in tune with the latest developments 2. Best Practices: Students’ Welfare, Mentor Ward, Value Education, Career Guidance, Placement Cell, , Effective Classroom Teaching, Orientation, Helping Hand Counseling Service, Social Services, Clubs and Associations, Alumni Association, Publications of Students, Student Friendly Ambience, Student Evaluation of Teaching Staff, Promotion of Indian Tradition and Culture, Sports Promotion, Women Cell, Anti Ragging Squad. Teaching Learning Process: a. Flipped Classroom (Inverting your class): The Flipped Classroom Model basically involves encouraging students to prepare for the lesson before class. Thus, the class becomes a dynamic environment in which students elaborate on what they have already studied. Students prepare a topic at home so that the class on the next day can be devoted to answering any questions they have about the topic. This allows students to go beyond their normal boundaries and explore their natural curiosity. b. Design Thinking (Case Method): This technique is based on resolving real-life cases through group analysis, brainstorming, innovation and creative ideas. However, the Case Method prepares students for the real world and arouses their curiosity, analytical skills and creativity. c. Self-learning: Curiosity is the main driver of learning: As a basic principle of learning, it makes little sense to force students to memorize large reams of text that they will either begrudgingly recall or instantly forget. The key is to let students focus on exploring an area which interests them and learn about it for themselves. The results obtained could revolutionize how we think about teaching. The children, who until then did not even know what the internet was, were capable of training themselves in multiple subjects with unexpected ease. A common technique for exploring self-learning is the use of Mind Maps. Teachers can create a central node on a Mind Map and allow students the freedom to expand and develop ideas. For example, if the focus is the Human Body, some students may create Mind Maps on the organs, Bones or Diseases that affect the human body. Later the students would be evaluated according to the Mind Maps they have created and could collaborate with each other to improve each others Mind Maps and come to a more comprehensive understanding of the Human Body. d. Learning through games: Learning through the use of games is one of the teaching methods that has already been explored especially in elementary and preschool education. By using games, students learn without even realizing. Therefore, learning through play, is a learning technique that can be very effective at any age. It is also a very useful technique to keep students motivated. e. Free Online Learning Tools: There is an array of free online learning tools available which teachers can use to encourage engagement, participation and a sense of fun into the classroom. Teachers can create an interactive and dynamic classroom environment using, for example, online quizzes to test student’s knowledge. 3. Evaluation Process & Reforms: Class room presentation by Students, Periodically Class room Tests, Quiz Programmes/Debate in Classes. 4. Best Practices: a. Establishment of Departmental Association to improve communication among students. b. Use of Audio Visual Media and ICT c. Periodically showing educational Movies d. Animated and Power Point Presentations of the Course and Related topics. e. Dialogue Methods 5. Research, Consultancies & Extension: Research, Consultancy and Extension: As per departmental faculty expertise M.Sc. pursuing student in their fourth semester conducting research in the form of dissertation and after PG student can join further Research programmes. 6. Research Projects undertaken by faculty members: Nil CURRICULUM VITAE Dr. Deepa Pandey W/o Mr. J.C. Pandey Anand Niketan Thana Bazar Almora Distt. Almora Phone: +918006350988 OBJECTIVE: To work in an environment that provides opportunity to enrich knowledge and to serve the organization to meet its expectations, and to surpass them. Academic Position Held: Working as Assistant Professor in Department of Zoology, Govt. PG College, Ranikhet, Uttarakhand EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION: Ph. D. :1993, Title of Thesis- “Antifertility study of sum medicinal Plants on female Wistar rat”. Kumaun University, Nainital M.Sc. :1984, Zoology, Kumaun University, Nainital B.Ed. :1985, All Necessary Subjects B.Sc. :1982, Zoology, Botany, Chemistry RESEARCH EXPERIENCE: Supervising one PhD student on the topic “Eco-biological Study of Fresh Water Prawn (Macrobrachium spp.) in Sharda river of Kumaun Region (Uttarakhand)”. Worked as Junior Research Fellow and Senior Research Fellow in a ICMR funded project titled as “Antifertility study of sum medicinal plants on female Wistar rat” at Department of Zoology, Kumaun University, SSJ Campus Almora also worked for Ph.D. project in the same. PUBLISHED PAPERS: . THE ANTIESTROGENICITY OFHIBISCUS ROSA SINENSISFLOWERS ONFEMALE RATS (Him. J. Env. Zool., Vol. 6, 1992, pp. 50-55). Screening Of Two Plant Part Extracts For Changes On The Electrophoretic Patterns Of Testicular And Epididymal Proteins In Male Albino Rats (J. NATCON 4-2-(21-25)1992). ANTIFERTILITY AND ANTIESTROGENIC ACTIVITY OFARISTOLOCHIA INDICALINN. ON FEMALE WISTAR RAT(Him. J. Env. Zool., Vol. 7, 1993,pp. 1-3). Effect OfEmbeliaRibesBurm Extracts On The Reproductive Parts of Female Wistar Rat (J. NATCON 5-2-(25-28)1993). Abortifacient And Antiestrogenic Action of Adhatodavesica leaves on Female Rat. SEMINAR SYMPOSIUM ATTENDED: . International Conference- Cooling The Earth “Tactics For Restoring Climate Order And Saving The Living Planet” . National Workshop On-“ Right To Education” . National Seminar On -“State Of Uttarakhand :Development And Governence” . National Seminar On-“Uttarakhand Rajya Ka ArthikParidrishya: AtitAurVartman” . National Seminar On-“Chemistry Biology Interface: Recent Trends” CURRICULUM VITAE Dr. NIHARIKA SINGH BISHT D/O Mr. B. S. Bisht Lohariya saal Malla (Nawad) P.O.- Kathgharia, Haldwani Nainital, Uttarakhand (263139) [email protected] Mobile : +91-9639853783 Biographical Data: Father’s Name: Mr. B. S. Bisht Mother’s name: Mrs. P. B. Bisht Date of birth : 20th February, 1988 Languages Known : Hindi, English and Kumaoni Academic qualifications: Graduation H.N.B. 2007 Chemistry, I Garhwal University Botany and Zoology Post Kumaun University 2009 Zoology with I Graduation specialization in Entomology Ph.D. Kumaun University 2014 Zoology - Awards: Gold Medal for securing 1st position at University