About Department

The Department of Zoology came into existence since, 2004-05 as a basic unit of the faculty of Science under the affiliation of University of Mumbai. The aim of the Department is to provide a quality education to students in all aspects of Animal Science and Zoological Studies. The Department of Zoology offers an Undergraduate course; Bachelor of Science (B.Sc Zoology) with Semester based examination. The Department has qualified, experienced and dedicated faculty members.
Zoology is the study of Animals where the students receive a highly widespread exposure to all the levels of animal functions and their diversity. A graduate degree in Zoology opens a broad variety of career opportunities in the field of Teaching and Research, Forensic Science, Indian forests services, Animal and Wildlife educator, rehabilitators and conservationists, Research Projects Assistance in higher specialized studies. In addition, there are numerous opportunities in India and abroad in the field of research in Biodiversity, Ecology, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Science.

Goals & Objective

The crucial goal of the department is to teach a quality education in the subject of Zoology as a basic science and its applied component as Fishery Biology to the students from nearby locality in Mumbra.
The Department is having the following Goals and Objectives:

  • To facilitate higher education and research in the field of Life Science i.e. Zoology.
  • To develop infrastructural facility and introduce a new tools and techniques in relevant field.
  • To provide a comprehensive training in theoretical and practical Zoology and Environmental Biology to students.
  • To provide quality education offering skill based programs and motivate the students for self employment in applied branches of Zoology.
  • To motivate students to conduct seminars, workshops on the topics included in the curriculum. It will help in achieving academic excellence and exposure.
  • Conducting educational tour to giving exposure to the students by visiting Animal park, dairy industry, Sericulture, fisheries, poultry forms, zoo etc.
  • To motivate students to conduct seminars, workshops on the topics included in the curriculum. It will help in achieving academic excellence and exposure.
  • To create awareness of INSITU and EXSITU conservation of wild life and Bio-diversity.
  • To develop research aptitude and a scientific advancement.

Faculty Member

Name: Dr. Shaikh Nusrat Jahan
Qualification: Ph.D. in Zoology
Designation: HoD Assistant Prof.
Experience: 3 years
Class Taught: FYB.Sc, SYB.Sc, TYB.Sc.
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Name: Parinita Kumari
Qualification: Ph.D.(Pursuing) CSIR UGC NET,B.ED
Designation: Assistant Prof.
Experience: 11 years
Class Taught: FYB.Sc, SYB.Sc, TYB.Sc.
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Name: Usama Dilawar Shadivan
Qualification: M.Sc. In Life Sciences (Specialization- Bio-chemistry)
Designation: Assistant Prof.
Experience: 4 years
Class Taught: FYB.Sc, SYB.Sc, TYB.Sc.
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Name: Firdous Habib Sayyed
Qualification: M.Sc. In Life Sciences (Specialization- Bio-chemistry)
Designation: Assistant Prof.
Experience: 4 years
Class Taught: FYB.Sc, SYB.Sc, TYB.Sc.
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Name: Qureshi Bushra Mahak Shakil
Qualification: B.Sc
Designation: Lab Assistant
Name: Ayaz munteyaz khan
Qualification: SSC
Designation: Lab Attendant

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