The Department of Zoology is a pioneer department that came into existence in the year 2014. The courses offered by the Department are affiliated with Himachal Pradesh University Shimla and Sardar Patel University, Mandi (HP). The department caters to the need to develop a scientific temper among the students. The department offers students a comprehensive understanding of animal diversity through specimens, slides, models, charts, and interactive activities. Additionally, the department organizes field trips and hands-on experiences in natural habitats, providing students with real-world exposure to different ecosystems and their inhabitants. Field visits to animal breeding centers, fishery farms, sanctuaries, apiaries, zoos, and research institutes are conducted.
The department offers programmes that provide holistic education, employability, and scientific temper to the students empowering them to become responsible and environmentally conscious citizens. Zoology as a career provides a number of specializations because of which the students are presented with a plethora of career options.
VISION
- To inculcate amongst the students the highest values of life, respect for nature, and sound acquisition of knowledge of animal sciences through quality educational practices and research.
- To inculcate respect for nature and concern for ethical values among students by developing a scientific attitude.
MISSION
- To create awareness among the students to understand and conserve animal diversity.
- To develop infrastructural facilities and introduce tools and techniques in relevant fields.
- To prepare responsible trained manpower in animal sciences, teaching, and research.
OBJECTIVES
- To facilitate higher education and research in Zoology.
- To provide students with familiarity with animal classification schemes and associated taxonomy.
- To equip students with adequate practical knowledge in the fields of apiculture, aquaculture, sericulture, and medical diagnostics.
- To inculcate entrepreneurial skills among the students.