1. Programmes Offered

(c) M. Phil. Zoology
(e) Ph. D.

2. Profile of the Department

Zoology Department

The School of Studies in Zoology was established in 1971 as one of the teaching departments of the Jiwaji University. The mandate of the School is to conduct teaching and research programmes leading to M.Sc., Ph.D. and D.Sc. degrees in Zoology. The specilizations offered at M.Sc. level are Aquatic Ecology and Aquaculture, Endocrinology, Entomology, and Cell and Molecular Biology. The Department has initiated following self-supporting courses which have already gained good reputation:

a) PG Diploma in Clinical Pathology & Diagnostic Technology
b) M.Sc. in Neuroscience

The School has got well qualified and trained (in India and abroad) faculty. The School is well known for excellent research work in various fields of Zoology and allied disciplines. The Department has established several national and international collaborations. Most of the faculty members have visited other countries for conducting their research work and for participation in international seminars/symposia/conferences/workshops and other academic activities under various programmes. More than 25 research projects have been sanctioned to the School by various agencies like UGC, DST, DAE, DRDO, DOE, ICMR, ICAR, MPCST, etc. and approximately grants worth one crore of Rupees have been received so far. A good number of candidates have completed their research work from the School and have obtained D.Sc. (one), Ph.D. (<100), and M.Phil (56) degrees. At present 2 Post-Doctoral Research Scholars and around 20 Ph.D. Scholars are working in various fields. The School is equipped with good teaching and research facilities including sophisticated instruments and well maintained library.

The Department has received a Material Equipment Grant of GTZ, Germany. Recently the Department has been selected for: (1) Departmental Research Support under Special Assistance Programme (SAP) of the University Grants Commission, New Delhi for a period of five years with thrust area Aquatic Biology. Prof. D.N. Saksena is the Coordinator of the programme. (2) Funds for Improvement of Science & Technology Infrastructure (FIST) scheme of Department of Science & Technology (DST), New Delhi.

3. Teaching Staff

(a) M. Sc. Zoology

M. Sc. Zoology Practical Laboratory

1. Eligibility :

For M.Sc., B.Sc. with Zoology as one of the subjects with 50% marks in aggregate. For M.Phi. M.Sc. in Zoology or allied subjects with 55% marks in aggregate.

2. Available Seats :

M.Phil 12, M.Sc.  Open =  30 , Payment Seats= 05.

3. Mode of Selection :   Please see General rules

4. Course Structure

The course for Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Zoology comprises four semesters of six months duration each. Each semester includes four theory papers and two practical courses. The first and second semesters include all compulsory courses, while the third and fourth semesters consist of both compulsory and one of the optional (specilization) courses offered to the students. The allotment of specilization to the students will be made on the basis of merit cum choice. The number of seats available in each special group are limited to seven only.

The students are required to participate in study excursions of short and/or long-term duration organized by the School.

First Semester Zool./101 : Structure & Functions of Invertebrates Zool./102 : Quantitative Biology & Bioinformatics Zool./103 : Molecular Cell Biology & Genetics Zool./104 : Tools & Techniques for Biology Zool./105 : Practical - Invertebrates, Quantitative Biology & Bioinformatics Zool./106 : Practical - Molecular Cell Biology, Genetics & Tools & Techniques		Second Semester Zool./201 : General & Comparative Animal Physiology Zool./202 : Biomolecules & Structural Biology Zool./203 : Population Ecology & Environmental Physiology Zool./204 : Biosystematics, Taxonomy & Evolution Zool./205 : Practical - Physiology & Biochemistry Zool./206 : Practical - Ecology, Environmental Physiology, Systematics, Taxonomy & Evolution
Third Semester Zool./301 : Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates Zool./302 : Genes & Differentiation Zool./303 : Specilization Zool./304 : Specilization Zool./305 : Practical - Vertebrates and Genes & Differentiation Zool./306 : Practical - Specilization		Fourth Semester Zool./401 : Animal Behaviour Zool./402 : Biology of Parasitism & Vertebrate Immune System Zool./403 : Specilization Zool./404 : Specilization Zool./405 : Practical - Animal Behaviour, Biology of Parasitism & Immunology Zool./406 : Practical - Specilization
Optional Special Papers
(A) Fish Biology and Fisheries A. Fish Biology and fisheries Zool./303 (A): Fish Structure & Function Zool./304 (A): Fish Morphology & Anatomy Zool./306 (A): Practical- Fish Biology Zool./403 (A): Taxonomy, Systematica & Ecology of Fishes Zool./404 (A): Pisciculture & Economic Importance of Fishes Zool./406 (A): Practical- Fish Biology & Fisheries (C) Endocrinology Zool./303 (C): Comparative Endocrinology Zool./304 (C): Endocrine Physiology Zool./306 (C): Practical - General & Comparative Endocrinology Zool./403 (C): Male Reproductive Endocrinology Zool./404 (C): Female Reproductive Endocrinology Zool./406 (C): Practical - Reproductive Endocrinology (E) Aquatic Biology and Aquaculture Zool./303 (E): Aquatic Ecology & Resources Zool./304 (E): Fish Biology & Physiology Zool./306 (E): Practical - Aquatic Biology & Fish Biology Zool./403 (E): Fisheries & Pisciculture Zool./404 (E): Aquaculture Zool./406 (E): Practical - Pisciculture & Aquaculture		(B)Entomology Zool./303 (B): General Entomology & Insect Morphology Zool./304 (B): Insect Anatomy & Physiology Zool./306 (B): Practical- General Entomology Zool./403 (B): Insect Taxonomy, Ecology & Development Zool./404 (B): Applied entomology Zool./406 (B): Practical- Applied entomology (D) Cell Biology Zool./303 (D): Methods in Cell & Molecular Biology Zool./304 (D): Cellular Structure & Molecular Organization Zool./306 (D): Practical - Cell Biology - I Zool./403 (D): Neurobiology, Ageing & Immunology Zool./404 (D): Chromosomes, Genes & Genetic Engineering Zool./406 (D): Practical - Cell Biology - II

Project of Life Science with 50% marks in aggregate.

b) M.S.c (Molecular and Human Genetics)      Please See Course Structure

M.Sc. Molecular & Human Genetics
Genetics, since its establishment as an important branch of Science in the early 19th century has innervated almost every branch of biology. It has occupied an indispensable position in the scientific investigations for understanding the structure and function of the core element of life, the genetic material or DNA. Since the time of Mendel great advancements have been made in our knowledge in the science of genetics, beginning from the analysis of simple Mendelian Factors to the Molecular Genetics. The mega Human Genome Project (HUGO), involving a number of international laboratories, is an illustration of the fact that genetics is not only a science of basic research, but has direct and significant implications in human health and thus the life expectancy.
The most significant feature of this course is its comprehensive coverage of the two major aspects of the science of genetics, the basic principles and their applications in human welfare (clinical & biotechnological prospects), both are tightly interrelated. To obtain maximum benefit of biotechnological and clinical applications a sound knowledge on the basic principles and techniques in molecular and human genetics is highly desirable. A comprehensive knowledge on these aspects will, therefore, prove greatly advantageous to the students of genetics in tackling the problems both at the level of medical therapy as well as carrying out detailed molecular investigations in the areas of molecular biology & biotechnology, independently or in combination. In view of the above facts and the immense need of such a study program, School of Studies in Zoology, Jiwaji University, Gwalior, has prepared a comprehensive teaching and training course on various applied, molecular and clinical aspects of genetics.

Expertise Available:
The teaching shall be done by highly qualified faculty members from various departments of the university as well as from research organizations from Gwalior and outside.

Scope & Job Opportunities :

There is a wide acceptance to these students both in Indian Universities as well as private sectors. Some of the prominent Universities such as Delhi University (Delhi), Banaras Hindu University (Varanasi), University of Hyderabad (Hyderabad), Guru Nanak Dev University (Amritsar), Punjab University (Chandigarh), etc., are already running master degree courses in human genetics, molecular genetics or genomics. In addition, several national research institutes such as, CCMB (Hyderabad), CDFD (Hyderabad), IIMS, NII & ICGEB (New Delhi), TIFR & CRI (Mumbai), NCS (Pune), etc. whose major emphasis is in the area of genome science, require students with good theoretical and technical knowledge in molecular genetics and human genetics.

Eligibility : Candidate must have passed B.Sc., in any branch of biological sciences including medical graduates (MBBS), with atleast 50% marks in aggregate.

No. of seats : Open = 08,  Payment = 05

Mode of Selection : Through common Entrance Test

Course Coordinator - Dr. P.K.Tiwari
Contact: pk_ tiwari@hotmail.com / pktiwari@sancharnet.in

Telephone number of the Department : 0751-2230783
E-mail address of the Department : soszool@rediffmail.com
Fax number of the Department : 0751-2341450