Departmental Profile
DEPARTMENTAL
PROFILE
DEPARTMENT
OF ZOOLOGY
PDUAM, AMJONGA
1.
Name
of the Department: Zoology
2. Date of Establishment:2017
3. Vision of the Department:
a. Strive
for outstanding academic performance and research in zoology.
b. Lead
in wildlife conservation and biodiversity efforts.
c. Foster
partnerships with local communities for sustainable practices.
d. Encourage
innovative research that addresses ecological challenges.
4. Mission of the Department:
a. Provide
high-quality education in zoology, focusing on theoretical and practical
knowledge.
b. Encourage
research and innovation in various fields of animal science, including
biodiversity conservation, ecology, and environmental sustainability.
c. Promote
awareness about wildlife conservation and ecological balance through outreach
programs and community involvement.
d. Equip
students with practical skills in zoological research, laboratory techniques,
and field studies to prepare them for careers in science and conservation.
e. Foster
an environment of collaboration among students, faculty, and external
organizations
5.
Courses offered and
Seat capacity
|
Course name
|
Seat Capacity
|
|
B Sc. In Zoology
|
20
|
6. Physical
strength
|
Parameter
|
Yes/No
|
Number
|
|
Lab
|
Yes
|
1
|
|
Classroom
|
Yes
|
2
|
|
Dept. Library
|
Yes
|
1
|
|
Instruments
|
Yes
|
>20
|
|
No. of Books in Library
|
-
|
89
|
7.
Present
Faculty Members: 4 (Four)
|
Sl.
No
|
Name of
the Faculty
|
Designation
|
Date of Joining
|
Educational
Qualification
|
Academic Achievement
|
Teaching Experience in permanent post
|
|
1.
|
Dr. Chandralekha Deka
|
Assistant Professor
|
08/08/2017
|
MSc, SLET, B.Ed, M.Phil, PhD,
|
·
Cleared SLET (2008)
·
1st Class
2nd position in MSc (Zoology) under Gauhati University.
|
15 yrs
|
|
2.
|
Bhabajyoti Das
|
Assistant Professor
|
24/09/2022
|
M.Sc., CSIR (NET) JRF, SLET, GATE, PhD
pursuing.
|
·
Cleared CSIR-UGC NET
for Life Sciences in 2019 with AIR 60
·
1st Class
1st Position (Gold medal) in Post Graduate level exam (M.Sc in
Zoology) of Cotton University (2020).
·
Cleared GATE 2021 for
Life Sciences.
·
Cleared SLET 2021 for
Life Sciences.
·
PhD Research Scholar
at Dept. of Zoology, Gauhati University since 2021.
|
2 yrs
|
|
3.
|
Dr.
Awarlin Chetia
|
Assistant Professor
|
17/02/2024
|
M.Sc,
SLET, PhD, PGDCA
|
·
Cleared
SLET (2021) for Life Sciences.
·
PhD from
Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh on 2023.
|
9 months
|
|
4.
|
Dr.
Kabyashree Phukan
|
Assistant Professor
|
|
M.Sc,PhD, NET-JRF, GATE, SLET
|
·
Cleared CSIR-UGC NET
for Life Sciences in 2017 with AIR 57
·
Bholanath Excellent
Award in 2014 during B.Sc
·
1stClass 2ndPosition in Post Graduate level exam (M.Sc in
Zoology) of Dibrugarh University (2016).
·
Cleared GATE 2018 for
Life Sciences.
·
Cleared SLET 2018 for
Life Sciences.
·
Ph.D in Zoology from
Gauhati University (IASST) on 2023.
|
9 months
|
8.
Previous
faculties
|
Sl. No.
|
Name of
the Faculty
|
Designation
|
Educational
Qualification
|
Academic Achievement
|
Service period
|
|
1.
|
Dr. Manash Pratim Borah
|
Assistant Professor
|
MSc., PGDCA, SLET, Ph.D.
|
·
Cleared SLET (2013)
·
1st Class
1st Position in Under Graduate level exam (B.Sc in Zoology) of
Dibrugarh University.
·
Awarded UGC - Post
Graduate Merit Scholarship For University Rank Holders at Undergraduate Level
(2011-2013)
·
Awarded JRF & SRF
under UGC – National Fellowship for OBC, at NEHU, Shillong (2015-2017).
|
2017-2022
|
|
2.
|
Dr. Mitali Chetia
|
Assistant Professor
|
MSc, SLET, PhD,
|
·
Cleared SLET (2012)
·
1ST Class
2nd position in MSc (Zoology) under Gauhati University.
·
Awarded RFSMS
(Research Fellowship in Science for Meritorious Student, 2008-2012)
|
2017-2023
|
9.
Non-Teaching Staff:
|
Name
|
Designation
|
|
Mr. Bijit Das
|
Laboratory Bearer
|
10. Enrolment status for
the last three years in both Major and General Courses:
|
Sl.
No.
|
Session
|
1st Year
(Sem 1 and Sem 2)
|
2nd Year
(Sem 3 and Sem 4)
|
3rd Year
(Sem 5 and Sem 6)
|
Total
|
|
Major
|
General
|
Major
|
General
|
Major
|
|
1.
|
2017-18
|
11
|
14
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
25
|
|
2.
|
2018-19
|
19
|
16
|
11
|
14
|
0
|
55
|
|
3.
|
2019-20
|
19
|
16
|
12
|
16
|
11
|
74
|
|
4.
|
2020-21
|
10
|
16
|
19
|
16
|
12
|
73
|
|
5.
|
2021-22
|
19
|
14
|
10
|
16
|
18
|
77
|
|
6.
|
2022-23
|
10
|
2
|
19
|
14
|
10
|
55
|
|
7.
|
2023-24
|
23 (NEP)
|
---
|
10
|
2
|
19
|
54
|
11. (A) Result of the last
six years: [Sem I-Sem III]
|
Sl.
No.
|
Session
|
Sem 1
|
Sem 2
|
Sem 3
|
|
Appear
|
Passed
|
Percent
|
Appear
|
Passed
|
Percent
|
Appear
|
Passed
|
Percent
|
|
1.
|
2017-18
Major
|
11
|
11
|
100
|
11
|
11
|
100
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
2.
|
2018-19
Major
|
11
|
11
|
100
|
11
|
11
|
100
|
11
|
11
|
100
|
|
3.
|
2019-20
Major
|
17
|
17
|
100
|
17
|
17
|
100
|
11
|
11
|
100
|
|
4.
|
2020-21
Major
|
10
|
10
|
100
|
10
|
10
|
100
|
17
|
17
|
100
|
|
5.
|
2021-22
Major
|
19
|
19
|
100
|
19
|
19
|
100
|
10
|
10
|
100
|
|
6.
|
2022-23
Major
|
10
|
10
|
100
|
10
|
10
|
100
|
19
|
19
|
100
|
(B) Result of the last six years:
[Sem IV-Sem VI]
|
Sl.
No.
|
Session
|
Sem 4
|
Sem 5
|
Sem 6
|
|
Appear
|
Passed
|
Percent
|
Appear
|
Passed
|
Percent
|
Appear
|
Passed
|
Percent
|
|
1.
|
2017-18
Major
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
2.
|
2018-19
Major
|
11
|
11
|
100
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
3.
|
2019-20
Major
|
11
|
11
|
100
|
11
|
11
|
100
|
11
|
8
|
72
|
|
4.
|
2020-21
Major
|
17
|
17
|
100
|
11
|
11
|
100
|
11+1(Arrear)
|
11
|
92
|
|
5.
|
2021-22
Major
|
10
|
10
|
100
|
17
|
17
|
100
|
17+2(Arrear)
|
19
|
100
|
|
6.
|
2022-23
Major
|
19
|
19
|
100
|
10
|
10
|
100
|
10+2(Arrear)
|
12
|
100
|
|
7.
|
2023-24
Major
|
---
|
---
|
---
|
---
|
---
|
---
|
---
|
---
|
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12. Faculty Achievements:
A. Dr Chandralekha Deka
(Assistant Professor)
Orientation Programme – 1(One)
1.
Participated in UGC-sponsored 6th Orientation Programme from
19/04/2011 to 16/05/2011 organized by University of North Bengal, Darjeeling
and successfully completed with Grade
A.
Refresher
Programme– 3 (three)
1. Participated in UGC- sponsored Refresher
Course from 26th November,2012 to 16th December,2012 organized by North-Eastern Hill
University Shillong-793022 and successfully completed with Grade A.
2.
Successfully completed online Four-week MOOC Course in “Understanding
Research Methods” by University of London and SOAS University of London and
offered through Coursera in 2020.
3. Successfully completed online
Inter-disciplinary two-week Referesher Course in “Managing Online Classes & Co-creating MOOCS” organised by Ramanujan College, University of
Delhi from 6th to 20th September, 2023 and secured grade A+.
Faculty
Development Programme– 3 (Three)
1.
Participated in the
one-week Faculty Development Programme on “Behavioural
Remodeling for Enhancing the Classroom Delivery of Teachers” organised by
Electronics & ICT Academy IIT Guwahati held from 19-25 April, 2018 in
association with Bholanath College, Dhubri.
2.
Participated in National Level One Week FDP on Development of
E-content in Teaching and ICT Based Assessment Tools”, jointly organized by
Mazbat College, Udalguri and BSVS Education Learning Centre, Nagpur,
Maharashtra from 12th
June to 17th June, 2020 and successfully completed.
3.
Successfully completed
online FDP on" Meaningful Research and Intellectual
Property Rights."from 04th to 10 July 2022.
Webinar– 2 (Two)
1.
Participated in the Week-long
webinar series on Biodiversity and Climate Change jointly organised by
Nature Learning Centre (NLC), Assam, Climate Change Cell, Assam and Assam
Climate Change Management Society (ACCMS) during 1st -5th
June, 2020 on the occasion of World Environment Day, 2020.
2.
Participated in the International Webinar on “Wildlife Conservation in Global and Local Scenarios with special
emphasis on Rhinos” on 25th September, 2020 organised by
Department of Zoology B N College Alumni Association, Dhubri.
3. Participated in the National Webinar on
“Environment Concerns: Problems And Prospective Solutions” organised by the
IQAC (Internal Quality Assurance Cell) Barnagar College, Sorbhog, Assam, in
collaboration with Assam Science Society, Barnagar Branch on 29th
and 30th June, 2020.
Workshop – 2 (Two)
1. Participated in One day State-level
Workshop on NAAC Awareness Programme,
organized by IQAC, PDUAM,Amjonga, Goalpara, Assam on 15th
February 2022.
2.
Participated in three
days workshop on “Basics of
Bioinformatics” organised by department of Zoology, PDUAM, Behali,
Biswanath, Assam, from 6th to 8th December, 2021.
List of Publications in International
/National Journals/Book Chapter- 3 (Three)
1. Nath,
B, Borah, D.K. and Deka, C.: A study
of plankton diversity in Kumri Beel, Goalpara, Assam, India International
Journal of Life Sciences. 8(1): 145-148 ISSN: 2320-7817(P)/2320-964X (O).
2. Deka,
C andNath, B: A
study on avifaunal diversity and their conservation status of PDUAM, Amjonga
and its surrounding areas. Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences
(JBES); ISSN: 2220-6663 (Print) 2222-3045 (Online) Vol. 22, No. 5, p. 87-91,
2023
3. Nath, B and Deka, C: A study on the
morphometric and biochemical content of egg of Lissemys punctata andersoni
of Dhubri, Assam. Emerging Research Trends in BIO-SCIENCES, Ashok Publication,
ISBN: 978-93-89491-88-3.
Other
Non-Academic Roles
1. Performed Duty as a
Teacher in-charge for field study program to Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary of
B.Sc. 5st Semester Students (Non-CBCS) on for the session, 2019-20.
2. Guided the B.Sc (M)
students Project Work as a Teacher in-charge for the Session, 2017-18, 2018-19,
2019-20, 2020-21, and 2021-22.
B. Mr. Bhabajyoti Das
(Assistant Professor)
Orientation Programme – 1(One)
3.
Participated
in 4-Week Faculty Induction/ Orientation Programme for “Faculty in
Universities/ Colleges/ Institutes of Higher Education” organized by Ramanujan
College, University of Delhi from 20th
Feb-21st March, 2023 and
successfully completed it with Grade
A.
Professional/Faculty
Development Programme–
2 (Two)
1.
Participated in 1 week UGC-Approved
Short-Term Professional Development Programme on ‘Implementation of NEP-2020
for University and College Teachers’ organized by IGNOU during 12th
June to 20th June, 2023 and successfully completed it with Grade A.
2.
Participated in 1 week Online Short-
Term Programme on “Research Method and Research Design” organized by Teaching
Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi (Accredited Grade 'A++'
by NAAC) in collaboration with JANATA COLLEGE OF SERFANGURI, Assam under the
aegis of MINISTRY OF EDUCATION PANDIT MADAN MOHAN MALAVIYA NATIONAL MISSION ON
TEACHERS AND TEACHING from 28th February to 5th March,
2024 and obtained Grade A+.
Participation and Scholarly Presentation in
Conferences:
International-
1 (One)
i.
Presented an Oral paper in the International
Conference on “Challenges & Prospects of Bioresource Conservation in
Eastern Himalaya-with special reference to UN-Sustainable Development Goals” held on 3rd
and 4th May, 2023 at Department of Zoology, Gauhati University.
C. Dr. Manash Pratim Borah
(Assistant Professor): 2017-2022
Orientation
Programme
– 1(One)
·
Participated in OP No.-30, organized by UGC-HRDC, Mizoram
University from 28th
July to 17th August, 2020 and successfully completed with Grade A.
Refresher
Programme– 2 (Two)
·
Participated in Two- weekInterdisciplinary Refresher Course on
“Research Methodology and Data Analysis” organized by TLC, Ramanujan
College, University of Delhi under the aegis of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya
National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT) from 17 to 31 May, 2021 and successfully completed with Grade A.
·
Participated in Two- week Refresher Course on “Life Sciences”
organized by TLC, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi in
collaboration with Miranda House, University of Delhi under the aegis of Pandit
Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT) from 01 to 19 September,
2021 and
successfully completed with
Grade A+
Faculty
Development Programme– 3 (Three)
·
Participated in National Level One Week FDP on Development of
E-content in Teaching and ICT Based Assessment Tools”, jointly organized by
Mazbat College, Udalguri and BSVS Education Learning Centre, Nagpur,
Maharashtra from 12th
June to 17th June, 2020 and successfully completed.
·
Participated in National Level One Week FDP on “Re-think and Redesign
of Curriculum, Teaching methods and Mode of Teaching in Post Covid Scenario”,
jointly organized by, Acharya Nagarjun University, Mumbai, Maharashtra and
Young Researchers Forum, Mumbai from 19th June to 26th June, 2020 and successfully completed.
·
Participated Two Week FDP
programme on “Advance Concept for Developing MOOCS”, organized by TLC, Ramanujan College,
University of Delhi under the aegis of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National
Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT) from 02nd
to 17th July and successfully completed
Webinar– 1 (Two)
·
Participated in one day National Webinar on “The great role of
Botanist in production of high quality authentic Ayurvedic/Herbal mdicine”, jointly
organized by Dept. of Botany & IQAC, EGRA, Sarda Shashi Bhusan College,
Medinipur, West Bengal on 25th June, 2020
·
Participated in one day Webinar on “Use of online resources in
Teaching Learning process”, organized by UKA TARSADIA University, Gujarat,
on 20th May, 2020.
Conferences – 1 (One)
1.
Participated in Three Days Sate Level Conference on “Exploring Start up
Opportunity & Quality Learning Through NEP 2020”, organized by Pandit
Deendayal Upadhyaya Adarsha Mahavidyalay, Tulungia, Bongaigaon from 4th March
to 6th March, 2021.
Workshop – 2 (Two)
1.
Participated in Three-days’Workshop on Stress Management by Effective
Teaching Methods, organized by UGC-HRDC, North-Eastern Hill University,
Shillong from 05
Mar to 07 Mar, 2018.
2.
Participated in One day State-level Workshop on NAAC Assessment and
Accreditation, organized by IQAC, PDUAM Dalgaon, Assamon 02 Nov, 2021.
List
of Publications in International /National Journals/Conferences/Book Chapter- 3 (Three)
1. Sangma,
G.T., Borah, M.P., Turnia, I and
Prasad, S.B. Evaluation of Smokeless Tobaccos-induced Hepatotoxicity and
Nephrotoxicity in Swiss Albino Mice. Toxicology International. Vol. 25(4):
240-252, 2018. (Scopus Indexed Journal).
2. Singh,
N and Borah, M.P.: Elicitor mediated
improvised production of plant secondary metabolites, an effective strategy: A
review. Accelerating Science. Vol. 5.
2019 Pp. 93-106. ISBN-978-93-5382-423-5.
3. Borah, M.P.
and Singh, N.: Bioprospecting of traditionally used insect –as human food and
medicine, Special reference to North-east India. Accelerating Science, Vol.
5. 2019 Pp. 38-47.
ISBN-978-93-5382-423-5.
Other
Non-Academic Roles
·
Performed Duty as a Teacher in-charge for field study program to Pobitora
Wildlife Sanctuary of B.Sc. 1st Semester Students (CBCS) on for the
session, 2020-21.
·
Performed Duty as a Teacher in-charge for field study program to Pobitora
Wildlife Sanctuary of B.Sc. 5st Semester Students (Non-CBCS) on for
the session, 2019-20.
·
Guided the B.Sc (M) students Project Work as a Teacher in-charge for the
Session, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, and 2021-22..
D.
Dr
Mitali Chetia (Assistant Professor): 2017-2023
1. Orientation
programme-116 from 1st to 28th June, 2018 under UGC, HRDC
Gauhati University.
2. Editor
of the book Srotasvini- cascadsing knowledge(ISBN 978-93-87263-61-1).
3. Published
paper on “Toxicological effects of lead acetate exposure in a fresh water
teleost fish, Channapunctatus” (Srotasvini- cascadsing knowledge, ISBN
978-93-87263-61-1).
4. Presented
paper in the National Seminar on “Recent advances in bio sciences” on 21stSept,
2018 organized by Pragjyotish College in collaboration with ZSA.
5. Presented
paper in the national conference on Emerging trends in the area of Biosciences
on 9th April 2018 organized by department of life science, Assam Don
Bosco University, Sonapur, Assam.
6. Participated
in the national webinaron “ Politics of Ethnic Identity, conflicts and state
response in NE India” organized by DEPT of Political Science, Habraghat
Mahavidyalaya, Krishnai, Goalpara, Assam, held on 9th August, 2020.
7. Participated
in the national seminar on “Fish Genomics’ organized by department of Zoology,
Assam Don Bosco University held on 29th August, 2020.
8. Attended
One week national level online FDP on: Online Class Management” held from 6th
July to 11th July 2020 organized by IQAC, Dibru College.
9. Participated
in the online FDP on “Mentoring Pedagogy and teaching for Higher Education”
organized by E and ICT Academy IIT, Guwahati held from 28th June – 3rd
July, 2021.
10. Attended
online two week Refresher Course in “Zoology” from 15-29 December, 2021,
organized by Teaching learning Center, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi.
13. Departmental Library:
·
Established a Departmental Library in 2021 with 89 Books.
14. Journals Subscribed: N/A
15. SWOC analysis of the Department:
a.
Strength.
·
Talented and dedicated faculties.
·
Cooperative
environment, great collaboration and good communication.
·
Excellent undergraduate
curriculum under Gauhati University CBCS
and FYUGP pattern.
·
Well-furnished lab.
b.
Weakness
·
No Internet Facilities
and LAN connection.
·
No Post Graduation and
PhD programmes.
·
No dedicated department
block.
·
Need for additional
sophisticated lab with advance instruments.
c.
Opportunity
·
Build up a departmental
block with dedicated classrooms and advance computer labs.
·
Collaboration with
other colleges and universities to promote research and joint programmes.
·
Increase the enrolment
of students in higher studies and towards Science education.
d.
Challenge
·
Implementation of a
wireless connectivity or Internet for campus to enhance the reach of ICT based
education.
·
Subscription of
scientific journals.
16. Future Plan of the Department:
·
To Introduce of P.G. Course in Zoology
·
To Pursue the affiliating university for recognition
of the skill based Add On Courses already run by the department.
·
To Introduce new Skill Based Courses like
Vermicomposting, Aquarium Making and Apiculture for employability of the students and
entrepreneurship development.
·
To plan and organize more Subject related Extension Activities in the
locality.
·
To build a new advance laboratory with more number of sophisticated
instruments.
·
To increase progression of student to higher education.
·
To organize state/national/International seminar/workshop annually.
