Welcome To SMDBSC, MIRAJ

The Department of Zoology was established in 1974. Former Principal Dr. Mrs. Shailaja Abhay Kumar Salunkhe Madam was the first Head of the department. She is the pioneer founder of member of establishment of TY B.Sc. Zoology department. Presently total five faculty member are working in the department Dr. Sunil Prakash Kamble is the Head of department.

The department is well equipped with necessary practical instruments. We have departmental library and also zoological specimen museum.

 

Courses Offered
Sr NoCourse NameDurationIntake CapacityCertificate Authority
1 B.Sc.(Zoology) 3 Years 20 University
Teaching Learning Method
Sr NoMethod Name
1 Lecture Method
2 Practical Demonstration
3 Power point Presentations
4 Audio - Videos
5 Discussion Method
6 Project Work
7 Classroom Seminars
 
Facilities
Sr NoFacility Name
1 No. of Laboratories:- 02(Lab-1: 27x24 Square feet for B.Sc.-I & II And Lab-2: 18x18 Square feet for B.Sc.-III )
2 Research Instruments:-Colorimeter,Spectrophotometer,Electrophoresis Unit,Microtome,Centrifuge,PHmeter,Incubeter,Laminar air flow,oven,Water bath etc.
3 Internet Facility
4 Departmental Libray
5 Specimens
6 Models
7 Charts
8 Question Bank
 
Result
Sr NoYearPassing Percentage
1 2018 -19 62.06
2 2019 - 20 100
3 2020 - 21 100
4 2021 - 22 95.65
5 2022 - 23 53.33

Conference/Seminar/Workshop/Webinar organised
Sr NoNameWorkshop/WebinarYear
1  Teachers Training Programme on “Climate Change and Sustainable Development Goals”  Workshop 2019-20
2  One Day Webinar on “Future Enlightening Competence for Science Graduates.”  Webinar 2020-21
3  One Day Webinar on “Antimicrobial Resistance and Post Covid-19 Challenges.”  Webinar 2020-21
  1. Group Discussion activity on 31stAug, 2017, on topic ‘Environmental pollution’ for the B.Sc. part III students. Students actively participated in this activity; they discussed about the Concept, causes, and preventive measures against pollution and shared their views and ideas over it.
  1. Wallpaper exhibition on date 12thSept, 2017: The programme was inaugurated by Chief Guest, Honourable Principal Dr. Udaysinh ManePatil. All the students from B. Sc. Part I, II, and III actively participated in this programme. They exhibited their ideas through the various wallpapers including topics Insect world, Zika virus, Snakes, Beetles, Sea birds etc. 
  1. Study tour to Mahabaleshwar, Wai and Dhom on date 14thSept, 2017 (As per syllabus, B. Sc. Part III) The students visited Apiculture, Sericulture and Fishery centres with visit to historical temples and places full of natural beauty in the Mahabaleshwar. 
  1. Farewell Function on Date 10thMarch, 2018: The function was arranged by the students of B. Sc. Part III, at that time Chief Guest Dr, Sunil P. Kamble, Head, Department of Zoology, in his speech wished good luck to students for their bright future, also hope that students will continue holding up top position in the university. 
  1. Gurupornima Celebration on date 27thJuly, 2018: The programme arranged by the students of B. SC. Part III. At that time Chief Guest Honourable Principal Dr. Udaysinha Mane-Patil, enlightened all the students by telling significance of this tradition, value of education in our society. Dr, Sunil P. Kamble, H.O.D. Department of Zoology also told about importance of guru through his motivational speech.
  1. Study tour to Mahabaleshwar, Wai and Dhom on date 18thSept, 2018: Sc. Part III Students with Respected Head, Dr. S. P. Kamble and Dr. Shilpa Khairmode, visited the fishery centre, Sericulture and Apiculture centre run by government. Which proved fruitful for clearing the concept, to get insight into the facts. With this they visited Mapro garden, Venna lake, Mahabaleshwar temple as well. 
  1. Three days Science Exhibition on date 15thand 17th Jan, 2019: The programme was inaugurated by Honourable Principal Dr. Udaysinh ManePatil, Shikshanmaharshri Dr. Bapuji Salunkhe College, Miraj. All the students exhibited their ideas, concept and knowledge through the various posters, models and art work etc. The exhibition aimed to inculcate scientific attitude, research mindedness and presentation skill in students. 
  1. Study tour to Dapoli, on date 12thand 13thFeb, 2019 As per syllabus of B. Sc. Part II Students with Respected Head, Dr. S. P. Kamble and Mrs. Asha Potalwad, visited the places including Harne port, Goat farming , Emu farming, Duck farming, Poultry, Dairy farming unit, Entamology museum from Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Kokan Krushi vidyapith explored by the students.  
  1. Seminar activity on date 27thAug, 2019: The department arranged the Seminar activity on date 27thAug, 2019, for B. Sc. III students. As per allotted topics students actively participated and presented their unit very nicely.
  1. Teacher’s day Celebration on date 5thSept, 2019: The programme arranged by the students of B. SC. Part III. At that time Chief Guest Dr. Sunil P. Kamble, Tells the students the importance of Teachers and motivated the students and all.
  1. One Day University level Workshop on “Revised Syllabus in Zoology (CBCS) at B. Sc.II, Semester IV, Paper VIII with Practical.” Organized by Shivaji University, Kolhapur on 14th   September, 2019, attended by Dr. Smt. Khairmode S.P. and Dr. Smt. Kengar A.A. 
  1. Visit to Dr. Chauthai pathology laboratory, for COC-CMLT course practical, on 31st Aug, 2019: In this academic year, Department of Zoology started the COC-CMLT course. As per the syllabus regarding the practical Department organised a visit to  Chauthai pathology laboratory for the students. In that visit the technicians provided the knowledge about the instruments and techniques. 
  1. Poster presentation programme on occasion of 'Wildlife week' on date 7th Oct, 2019: The programme was inaugurated by Chief Guest, J. L. Bhosale Sir, H.O.D. Department of Physics, Shikshanmaharshri Dr. Bapuji Salunkhe College, Miraj. All the students from B. Sc. Part I, II, and III actively participated in this programme. They exhibited their ideas through the various topics and show their concern for wildlife and its conservation. 
  1. Visit to Shreenidhi Diagnostic center, for COC-CMLT course practical, on 14th December 2019: As per the CMLT syllabus regarding the practical Department organised a Visit to Shreenidhi Diagnostic center for the students. 
  1. Study tour to Sindhudurg, Tarkarli, Devbag, Kunakeshwar and Devgad: As per syllabus of B. Sc. Part II, the department of Zoology organised a Study tour on 19thand 20thDecember, 2019. The places including Sindhudurg fort with shore, Tarkarli beach, Kunkeshwar rocky shore and Devgad fish market etc. explored by the students. 
  1. Study tour to Amboli, Shiroda, Malwan, Sindhudurg and Kunakeshwar: As per syllabus of B. Sc. Part II, the department of Zoology organised a Study tour on date 6thand 7thJanuary, 2020. The places including Amboli ghat, Malwan, Sindhudurg fort with shore, Kunakeshwar's rocky shore with variety of flora and fauna studied by the students. 
  1. International conference on 'Cancer biology: Basic sciences to transitional research', Department of Stem cell and Regenerative medicines and medical biotechnology Centre for Interdisciplinary research and D.Y. Patil Medical College, D.Y. Patil education society, Kolhapur, on 17th and 18th January, 2020. This conference was attended by Dr. Sunil P. Kamble, H.O.D. Department of Zoology and Mr. Nasir Shaikh, with the participation for presentation of research paper orally. 
  1. Two days Science Exhibition on date 16thand 17thJan, 2020: The programme was inaugurated by Honourable Principal Dr. Udaysinh ManePatil. All the students from B. Sc. Part I, II, and III actively participated in this programme. They exhibited their ideas, concept and knowledge through the various posters, artificial and live models etc. The exhibition aimed to inculcate scientific attitude, research mindedness and presentation skill in students.
  1. One day teacher's training programme organised by the Department of Zoology in association with the climate reality project, New Delhi, India, On 13thFeb 2020: The programme was inaugurated in presence of the Chief guest honourable Principal Mrs. Shubhangi Gavade (Secretary Shri Swami Vivekanand Shikshan Sanatha, Kolhapur), Honourable Principal, Dr. Udaysinh ManePatil (Shikshanmaharshi Dr. Bapuji Salunkhe College, Miraj), Respected resources persons from Climate reality project team:Mr. Aditya Pundir, Dr. Nandini Deshmukh and Miss Sheetal Antil.
  1. 'Avishkar Competition, 2019-2020, held at Padmvibhushan Dr. Vasantraodada Patil College, Tasgaon, on 30th Dec, 2019. It was attended As a Guest of honour and Expert by Dr. S.P. Kamble, H.O.D., Department of Zoology. The program was inaugurated by Honourable Dr. S.P. Kamble, H.O.D., Department of Zoology. The projects, demos and posters evaluated by him. 
  1. One day national conference on 'Recent trends in applied Zoology', organised by Department of Zoology, Kisan Veer Mahavidyalaya, Wai, in association with Shivaji University, Kolhapur, On 22th Feb, 2020. This conference was attended by Dr. Smt. Shilpa Khairmode, Faculty, Department of Zoology, with the participation for presentation of research through poster.
  1. Department of Zoology started the COC-CMLT course: The examination of the first batch held on date 28th and 29th Feb, 2020 (Theory) and 2nd March, 2020 (Practical).
  1. The 'Farewell programme, COC-CMLT, 2019-2020, organised by the students from first batch of CMLT course, Department of Zoology, On 14 March, 2020: Respected H.O.D. Dr. S. P. Kamble Sir, enlightened the idea and applications behind the CMLT course. In the presidential speech, Honourable Principal, Dr. Udaysinh Manepatil Sir, appreciated the efforts, congratulate the Department and motivated students by sharing educational experiences and focused on earning new skill and courses with the traditional education. The certificates were handed to students by the Honourable Principal, Dr. Udaysinh Manepatil Sir. 
  1. Awareness programme regarding Covid-19 pandemic: Departmental faculty motivated the students from class B.Sc. I, II and III perform public awareness regarding Covid-19 pandemic. The students showed their interest with the creation of rangoli, posters and making collage with maintainace of social distancing. 
  1. A Webinar entitled “Future Enlightening Competence for Science Graduates”, organized by Department: For this webinar Resource person was Mr. Jagtap Digambar Popat, who focused on various fields which can be selected for better career and future after graduation in science. Also gave guidance regarding how to crack various competitive exams for admission in reputed institutions.  
  1. Department of Zoology organized an online Awareness Quiz: On the occasion of World Environment Day 5 June 2021 is being celebrated under the theme "Reimagine. Recreate. Restore, Ecosystem Restoration. It creates awareness about biodiversity, organisms and their role in environment, conservation, restoration of biodiversity, protecting and preserving the wealth and species, habitats, ecosystems on the earth. 
  1. 'Studying Bird diversity in Sangli-Miraj area': Due to Covid 19 pandemic situation, as per the syllabus of B. Sc. III, in the month of January, 2021, with the permission and as per the notification by Respected Head, Department of Zoology, Dr. S. P. Kamble and under the guidance of Staff members Mrs. Asha Potalwad, Dr. Shilpa Khairmode, Dr. Asha Kengar and Mr. Nasir shakih, students have visited their nearby places in Sangli - Miraj.
  1. Publication by Dr. Sunil Kamble, Head, Department of Zoology, Dr. Mrs. A.A. Kengar and Respected M.S. Hujare, P.D.V.P. College, Tasgaon: Entitled, 'Impact of human causes for river pollution in India with special reference to Panchaganga river near Inchalkaranji, Maharashtra. Octa Journal of Environmental Research, Internationl peer reviewed journal, Available online http://WWW.sciencebeingjournal.com, Vol. 8(4): 124-131, Dec., 2020.
  1. Farewell function, B.Sc. III on date 26th August, 2021: The program was presided by Respected Head, Dr. S. P. Kamble Sir and Chief guest Dr. V. D. Suryavanshi Sir, IQAC Coordinator, with the staff Mrs. Asha Potalwad, Dr. Shilpa Khairmode, Dr. Asha Kengar and Mr. Nasir Shakih and non-teaching staff.
  1. 'Studying Bird diversity in Sangli-Miraj area': As per the syllabus of B. Sc. III, Zoology, Shivaji university, Kolhapur, Department of Zoology organised a short tour for 'Studying Bird diversity in Sangli-Miraj area', in the month of February 4th, 2022, at early morning, Students have visited their nearby places in Sangli - Miraj. They have done the study regarding Biodiversity of Birds.
  1. Publication by Dr. Sunil Kamble, Head, Department of Zoology and Dr. Mrs. A.A. Kengar: Entitled, 'Assessment of fish's heterogeneity from Panchganga river, Ichalkaranji area, M.S. India. International journal of Zoology studies. Available online WWW.zoologyjournals.com, Vol. 7(1): 29-34, 9th March, 2022. ISSN: 2455-7269.
  1. Sc. III, farewell function on date 15th June, 2022: The program started with Shikshanmaharshi Dr. Bapuji Salunkhe's Pratima pujan and offering flowers. The program was presided by Respected Head, Dr. S. P. Kamble Sir and Chief guest Dr. V. D. Suryavanshi Sir, IQAC coordinator, with the staff Mrs. Asha Potalwad, Dr. Asha Kengar and Mr. Nasir Shakih and non-teaching staff.
  1. Teacher’s day celebration on 5th September: The function took place in the auditorium of the college. All the departments of the college were beautifully decorated by the students for Teachers’ Day. The students of various departments taking part in a function for the teachers. 
  1. ZOOFEST-2022: The programme including Poster, rangoli and essay competition organised on date 18th and 19th October 2022, under the guidance Respected Head Dr. Sunil Kamble Sir. The basic theme of the program revolves around the center of wildlife and its conservation, with focus on conservation of biodiversity as well. The program started with Shikshanmaharshi Dr. Bapuji Salunkhe's and Sanstha Mata Smt. Sushiladevi Salunkhe's Pratima pujan by Honorable Principal Prof. (Dr.) Satish Ghatage Sir, with offering of flowers by Respected Head Dr. Sunil Kamble Sir. The convener for the present program was Respected Head Dr. Sunil Kamble Sir and the Coordinators were Smt. Asha Potalwad, Dr. Smt. Asha Kengar, Dr. Smt. Shilpa Khairmode and Miss Summaiyya Mirajkar.
  1. Study tour to Mahabaleshwar, Wai and Dhom on date 01/12/2022: Students visited the fishery centre, Sericulture and Apiculture centre run by government. This proved fruitful for clearing the concept, to get insight into the facts. With this they visited Mapro garden, Venna lake, Mahabaleshwar temple as well.
Sr NoNameCurrent working Status
1 Mr.Sachin Shelke NET JRF(Assistant Professor)
2 Ms.Pranali Zamake Assistant Professor
3 Ms.Priyanka Aedake Police
Departmental Publications
Sr NoNameNo. of Research Papers Published
1 Dr. Kamble S. P. 8
2 Smt.Potalwad. A. V. 6
3 Dr.Smt.Kengar.A.A 17
4 Dr.Smt.Khairmode.S.P 8
5 Mr.Shaikh.N.F 1
  • 1. Felicitation of Respected Principal and secretary of Swami Vivekanand Shikshan Sanstha, Kolhapur Dr. Shubhangi Gavade Madam Chief guest of “One day teacher’s training programme on Climate reality”.
  • 4. Dr. Sunil P. Kamble Head, Department of Zoology felicitate Principal Dr. Udaysinh Mane-Patil Sir on the occasion of inauguration of ‘Science Exhibition’.
  • B.Sc. -III year student visit Lokur Hospital as a part of practical fulfilment of CMLT.
  • Miss Gouri Suryawanshi B.Sc.-III year student delivering the seminar on ‘Lac-Operon’.
  • B.Sc.-III year student Miss Priti Mali felicitates Head of Zoology Department Dr. Sunil P. Kamble Sir on the occasion of ‘Teacher’s Day Celebration’.
  • Principal Dr. Satish Ghatge, Examiners, staff and students observing the Rangolies made by the students.
  • 2. Principal Dr. Udaysinh Mane-Patil Delivering welcome speech of “One day teacher’s training programme on Climate reality”.
  • 5. Respected Principal Dr. Udaysinh Mane-Patil observing Grape Varieties demonstrated by B.Sc.-III year student.
  • B.Sc. -III year student visit Dr. Ajay C. Chouthai’s laboratory as a part of practical fulfilment of CMLT.
  • Miss Manasi Pardeshi B.Sc.-II year student giving lecture to B.Sc.-I lecture as a part of Teacher’s Day celebration.
  • Group Photo of B.Sc.-III year students of farewell function.
  • Mr. Digamber Jagtap delivering lecture in webinar entitled as “Future enlightening competence for science graduates.
  • Study tour visit of B.Sc.-III student at Govt. Fishery Center Wai-Dhome.
  • 3. Dr. Sunil P. Kamble delivering introductory speech “One day teacher’s training programme on Climate reality”.
  • 6. Study tour of B.Sc.-II year student at Sindhudurg Fort.
  • Study tour of B.Sc.-II year student at Koyana Dam.
  • B.Sc.- II and B.Sc.- III year student visit Patwardhan poultry farm as a part of practical syllabus.
  • Inauguration of ‘ZOOFEST’ by Principal Dr. Satish Ghatage Sir.
  • Dr. Sunil Kamble Head, Department of Zoology felicitate Principal Dr. Udaysinh Mane Patil Sir on the occasion of ‘Gurupornima’