About Programme
The objective of BSc Zoology -an undergraduate programme, is to create Zoologists with sound knowledge offundamental and applied Zoology and empower them with employability skills forplacement in wildlife or fishery sector or pursue career as pathological andgenetic technician or establish oneself as a researcher or teacher.
Curriculum of BSc Zoology at Parvatibai Chowgule College is designed to be a knowledge and skills enhancementprocess rather than mere a knowledge gaining process. The programme offerselective courses which are focused on making graduates employable considering the needs of the employment sectors. The teaching methodologies are student centric and focused on making the students independent learners. Information and knowledge dissemination is through ICT supplemented lectures and practicals and active learning methods through group activities, cooperative learning strategies, research based learning, research assignments, research projects,group discussions, case studies, project based learning, class quiz, problem based learning, field based studies and student presentations. These methodologies foster thinking and analytical skills in students and make them understand the importance of team work, enable higher order learning and understandand adopt steps of problem solving. Internships, research project and community outreach are compulsory component of the curriculum. Industry-Academia lectures are conducted to enrich the subject knowledge and narrow the industry-academiagap.
The students completing the course may seek employment in Wildlife, Fishery, Genetic and Research Sectors.Curriculum of BSc Zoology, also facilitates students to look at entrepreneurship opportunities in Pisciculture, Ecotourism and Animal husbandry
Eligibility
The students opting for BSc Zoology programme should have sound base of biology and chemistry. Knowledge of computers is essential. The students should be enthusiastic in carrying outfield based activities, have team spirit and should actively participate in all departmental activities.