Facilities

Practical Laboratory

The Department of Zoology is well equipped with two laboratories for performing Zoology and Aquaculture practical and students’ Research projects. Laboratory facilities include space for teacher demonstrations, student laboratory activities, student discussion, and safe storage space. The labs have charts and models which enhance and enrich the learning process.

Museum

The department has a well-maintained museum with a collection of about 2000 diverse animals that belong to various phyla. A good number of fin fishes, shellfishes and seaweeds beautify the museum.

Instrumentation Lab

The department has to its credit a well-equipped Instrumentation Lab. The available facilities include sophisticated laboratory equipment such as spectrophotometer, Centrifuge, Laminar Airflow chamber, Autoclave, Hot air Oven, Incubator, Binocular stereo microscopes, Trinocular research microscope with Micro photographic facility, dissection microscopes, electronic balance, pH meter, Refrigerator etc.

Ornamental Fish Hatchery Unit

The department has an ornamental fish hatchery with 11 concrete tanks for rearing and breeding of fishes.

Field Study

The Department of Zoology always shows a long-standing commitment to provide real, hands-on, learning opportunities for our students. Students visit biodiversity hotspots, fishing harbours, National and state-level research institutes, Wildlife sanctuaries, fish feed manufacturing units, shrimp hatcheries, fish hatcheries, fish farms, wetlands, mangrove forests, aquarium complex, fish processing units etc. during their three-year graduate studies.

On Job Training

As per the MG University syllabus, students have to undergo two-week intensive training programme in National or State level fisheries institutes. Subject experts from various fields of fisheries and aquaculture conduct classes. Practical sessions and study visits are also arranged along with theory sessions.

Zoology Association

The Zoology Association stands to encourage research, education and extension activities in Zoology. The association provides space for the development of both students and faculty. It particularly tries to inspire students to reach the frontiers of Biological Sciences. The association conducts various activities, arranges seminars, publishes newsletters and promotes cultural activities of students.