About the Department
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Best Practice(s) of Department: The syllabus is divided term-wise and the lecture schedules are pre-fixed much earlier than the beginning of the session consequently the entire syllabus can usually be completed in time. A good number of class tests and preparatory classes are taken to prepare students for examinations. Students are encouraged to present class seminars and class talks to increase their interest in learning. Field trips, Excursions, In-house seminar etc. is organized every year to enable the students to explore, extend and enrich their learning and their social skills development in the real world. Students are encouraged to participate in different inter-college competitions and seminars to enrich their knowledge.
The teaching methods practiced by the department are as follows –
• Chalk and talk /black , whiteboard-based teaching
• ICT-based teaching
• Home assignment / Open book assignment
• Students‘ seminar and group discussion
During the Covid 19 pandemic-
We arranged online teaching through LMS, used different online teaching apps, and delivered lectures through PowerPoint presentations and audio/ video recordings. We also regularly uploaded our study materials on the LMS of the college website.
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B.SC. (General) in Zoology
Genbank accession no on sequence submission
1. cyp19b MT487758 2. erba MT604214 3. erbb MT604213 4. era MT604215 5. vtg1 MT499882 6. bactin MT476026
1. Biology and culture potential of Chitala chitala. Mitra A., Mukhopadhyay P.K. and Homechaudhuri S. (2018). Astral international publication. Delhi, India xiii+89. ISBN: 9789386071897
Mitra, A.(2016) Chital mach:kichu gyatobyo bisoy. Matsya sambad 1(3)34-37. 2. Mitra A. and Mukhopadhyay P.K. (2012).Chitala chitala an ideal species for aquaculture diversification. Agrovet Buzz 5(3):63-67.
Academic year 2023-2024
Academic year 2022-2023
Academic year 2021-2022
Academic year 2020-2021
Resource person: Dr. Sujay Ghosh Assistant Professor Department of Zoology University of Calcutta discussed on the challenges and progress towards improving health for each individual with down syndrome. Down syndrome (DS) is a birth defect with huge medical and social costs, caused by trisomy of whole or part of chromosome 21. It is the most prevalent genetic disease worldwide and the common genetic cause of intellectual disabilities appearing in about 1 in 400-1500 newborns.
Although the syndrome had been described thousands of years before, it was named after John Langdon Down who described its clinical description in 1866. Scientists have identified candidate genes that are involved in the formation of specific DS features. These advances in turn may help to develop targeted therapy for persons with trisomy 21. Screening for DS is an important part of routine prenatal care. Until recently, noninvasive screening for aneuploidy depends on the measurement of maternal serum analytes and ultrasonography. More recent progress has resulted in the development of noninvasive prenatal screening (NIPS) test using cell-free fetal DNA sequences isolated from a maternal blood sample.He also discussed the situation of the children in this pandemic and how they
are coping. Resource person: Agni Mitra Regional deputy director (Eastern region) wildlife crime control bureau Ministry of environment Forest and climate change Govt of India discussed on recent trends in wildlife crime. He discussed how Wildlife crime has far-reaching and devastating consequences for society, public health and global economics. Often overlooked and under-prosecuted, it is a sophisticated serious crime with high demand driving high prices and violence.The profile of the wildlife criminal has changed.Now they are organized, innovative, well connected, and run global syndicates that commission the mass slaughter and capture of
protected species in all parts of the world. These criminals import and export endangered species for international trade via the same routes they use to smuggle weapon, drugs and other illicit goods. The international characteristics of these crimes and their links with organized crime make the role of police cooperation across borders fundamental to tackling wildlife crime.He also discussed the mitigation policies to protect the wildlife. Resource person: Dr. Tarun Keswani Senior Post Doctoral scientist of albert Einstein College of Medicine New York,USA on recent advances in COVID -19 infection: immunity and vaccines. He pointed out that the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic is a rapidly transmitting and highly pathogenic disease. The spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 binds to the surface of angiotensin-converting enzyme-2 (ACE2) receptors along the upper respiratory tract and intestinal epithelial cells. SARS-CoV-2 patients develop acute respiratory distress, lymphocytic myocarditis, disseminated intravascular coagulation, lymphocytic infiltration, and other serious complications. A SARS-CoV-2 diagnosis is conducted using quantitative reverse-transcription PCR and computed tomography (CT) imaging. He also conversed the way to recognize and eliminate any barriers that affect rapid patient care and public health management against the SARS-CoV-2 epidemic based on the natural history of the disease, its transmission, pathogenesis, immune response, epidemiology, diagnosis, clinical presentation, possible treatment, drug and vaccine development, prevention, and future perspective.
In our post lunch session, we had two speakers.
Resource person: Prof. Rajesh Tandon, Professor, Department of Botany, University of Delhi discussed on how do flowering plants respond to pollination crisis?
Sexual reproduction is the predominant mode of perpetuation for flowering plant species. Successful reproduction is not only the basis of stability of the species in their natural habitat but also for the productivity of the crop plant species. Nearly 90% flowering plants use a wide range of animals and insects for pollination. Flower visitors like bees, butterflies, etc. act as the main pollinators and both the plants and pollinators share a mutualistic relationship. The pollinators benefits by feeding on nectar and pollens from the flower and the plant benefits by dispersal of pollens for successful pollination. But, in recent days, global pollination crisis has become a major concern due to decline in pollinating insects. Habitat degradation, modern agricultural practices, introduced pests and diseases are the major threats for such decline. Hence, to conserve biodiversity, to stop loss of ecosystem services, and to protect crops, pollinator protection is necessary. In his talk, Prof. Tandon vividly discussed about various flowering plant species, their pollinator and pollination modes and their responses to pollination crisis along with beautiful photographs taken in the field. He concluded his talk highlighting the urgent need of protecting pollinator species to conserve wild plants in their natural habitat and to stop further loss of biodiversity.
Resource person: Prof. Abhik Gupta, Pro Vice Chancellor, Assam University Silchar, Professor and former Dean, School of Environmental Sciences. He discussed on COVID-19 and other Zoonotic diseases: some ecological and ethical issues. Zoonotic diseases are those which are transmitted from animals to humans. The pandemic of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) caused by SARS-CoV-2 has also been classified as a zoonotic disease. An early animal to human transmission history of SARS-CoV-2 was found in China where bats were identified as the probable factor. Detailed investigation also found that SARS-CoV was transmitted from civet cats to humans. Similarly MERS-CoV transmission was found from dromedary camels to humans. Presence of SARS-CoV-2 related viruses was also reported in Malayan pangolins. These recent outbreak of COVID pandemic and outbreak of various other zoonotic diseases are cause of increasing human population and various anthropogenic activities which have impacted the environment. The talk highlighted that zoonotic pandemics are related to human activities causing habitat destruction, deforestation, biodiversity loss, pollution, excessive urbanization and global trade of wild animals. Consumption of wild meat, poaching, smuggling, capture and collection of wild animals like pangolins, etc. are also increasing the risk of zoonotic diseases. On the other hand, populations of these threatened animals like pangolins are also getting impacted. Protection of habitat, sustainable use of natural resources and more effective wildlife trade legislation are
required to reduce zoonosis-based pandemics.
In the webinar from all over the India and from abroad around 150 Scientists, Teachers, Students, Academicians and Researchers participated.
Academic year 2019-2020
Academic year 2018-2019
Academic year 2017-2018
Establishment of Fish museum in the department:
The Sundarbans, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a unique and ecologically significant mangrove forest region located in South Asia, primarily in Bangladesh and India. The region is home to a diverse range of aquatic life, including many unique fish species. This fish museum for Sundarban fishes can serve as a valuable tool for conservation, education, and research, helping to protect the unique and biodiverse ecosystem of the Sundarbans. We have more than 50 different types of fish in our museum to date and we are trying to enrich the museum.
Department of Zoology, Sundarban Hazi Desarat College, Pathankhali, South 24 parganas, West Bengal-743611
e-mail: shdcollege1961@gmail.com (College e-mail)
Dr. Anisa Mitra (mitra.anisa@gmail.com)
Mr. Suvajit Mandal (mondalsuvajit400@gmail.com)
Ph Number: + 91 9153549274 (College Office, Head Clerk)
