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'''Gokhale Education Society’s

H.P.T. Arts & RYK Science College, Nashik-422005 (M. S)''' http://www.hptrykcollege.com/ DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY PROFILE Brief History of Department Of Zoology

Gokhale Education Society was established in 1918 by late Prin. T. A. Kulkarni, HPT Arts College was established in 1924. The Science stream, RYK Science College was added in 1948. Science stream was started in 1948 when Zoology was one of the subjects at first year. The college was renamed HPT Arts and RYK Science College in 1974. Late Dr. S. M. Gadgil B. Sc., M. B. B. S. was appointed as Head, Department of Biology from June 1948 & was continued on the same post till June 1964. Dr. A. R. Phatak was appointed as Head of Department of Zoology in June 1966 when teaching of S. Y. B. Sc. started & continued as Head of this Department till December 1998. T. Y. B. Sc. started in his regime in 1971. With the help of management Department received permanent affiliation from Maharashtra State government and also from University of Pune. After Retirement of Dr. Phatak, Dr. S.R. Gudsoorkar took charge of HOD and Vice Principal, Department has started M. Sc. Zoology in 2005 with Genetics as a special subject. In April 2007 Dr. T. B. Nikam Lead the Department as HOD and Vice principal. At present Dr. C. S. Jawale is working as HOD. Objectives of the Department

To motivate students to conduct seminars/workshops on the topics included in the curriculum. It will help in achieving academic excellence.

To expose students to the field of Life sciences through — field projects on Vermiculture, Beekeeping, bio-pesticide, Drosophila genetics, Biological control and Ecological Science. It will help to create awareness on environment friendly technologies.

To promote students to create self-study material, Didactic material, which will be useful to them, to use it during seminar presentation. Seminar activities will help in boosting confidence and developing communication skill

To invite Human Resource Management Institutes for campus interview of students. This will help them to find job opportunities immediately after graduation.

To motivate students for field research and laboratory research, research projects are assigned on the topic relevant to the subject. This will inculcate research aptitude in the students.

To create environment conservation awareness through field visits, nature camps, visits to wildlife sanctuaries and research laboratories. This will help in creating respect for nature and exposure to advance research work.

We strictly observe the teaching schedule; timely conduct of examinations, preparing teaching plans and its execution, Departmental meetings of teaching and non-teaching staff.

We always encourage and appreciate innovative teaching methods for effective subject communication. It helps in refinement of the academic programs for development of holistic approach in students.