Department of Biology was established in 1967 to serve the students of B.Sc. Life Sciences with the appointment of Dr. LN Johri for Zoology. The Zoology Department separated from the parent Department of Biological Science in 1969 and a new course of B.Sc. Agrochemical and Pest Management was introduced. Later B.Sc. (Honours) Zoology course was sanctioned in 1993 laying the foundation of the present Department, which is the “crowning glory ” of this college.
Since then, this department strives for excellence in all the areas of teaching and developing a holistic personality of the students. We can proudly boast that the Zoology department is not only one of the best departments of the college but also of Delhi University.
It maintains a conducive climate and provides a platform where every student is encouraged to realize his or her full potential. As Oscar Wilde once said, “ Success is a science, if you have the conditions, you get the results”. So, here, in this Department, a fertile ground is laid down where the students can bloom.
This feat is achieved with the help of well-accomplished faculty and support staff. It is a happy blend of experience and youth with freshness and enthusiasm. The faculty consists of six permanent and eight ad-hoc members who are not only highly qualified but very co-operative and eager to teach and guide the students with their expertise in their respective fields. We also have a very co-operative, helpful, and well-trained support staff with 8 permanent 4 contractual laboratory staff. Our labs are modern and fully equipped for smooth conduct of practical exercises. We also have facilities for carrying out small research projects by the teachers as well as the students. This Department offers courses in Honours, Programme and Applied Life Sciences streams.
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Dr. Rajni Arora Associate Professor : Ph.D, NET, M.Sc, B.Sc (Hon) : rajniarora@ss.du.ac.in, rajnii_aroraa987@yahoo.com View Profile |
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Dr. Tanushri Saxena Associate Professor : Ph.D, M.Phil, M.Sc., B.Sc : tanushrisaxena@ss.du.ac.in View Profile |
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Dr. (Ms.) Neera Mehra : M.Sc, Ph.D : neeramehra@ss.du.ac.in View Profile |
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Dr. Surendra Kr. Sagar Assistant Professor : Ph.D., M.Sc, B.Sc, CSIR(NET-JRF) : ssagar.du@yahoo.com View Profile |
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Dr. Surender Kumar : M.Sc, Ph.D : drsurenkum@gmail.com View Profile |
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Dr. Gauri Mishra Assistant Professor : Ph.D, M.Phil : gaurimishra@ss.du.ac.in, gaurishukla1@gmail.com View Profile |
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Dr. Manas Kumar Dhal : Ph.D, M.Phil, M.Sc : manasdhal@ss.du.ac.in, manaskdhal@gmail.com View Profile |
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Dr. Pushpa Singh : Ph.D, M.Sc : pushpa@ss.du.ac.in View Profile |
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Dr. Smita Shukla : Ph.D., M.Phil, M.Sc, B.Sc : Smitashukla1972@gmail.com View Profile |
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Dr. Bipin Kumar Aggarwal Assistant Professor : Ph.D., M.Sc : aggarwalbk@gmail.com, bipin@ss.du.ac.in View Profile |
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Mr. Bhagat Singh Assistant Professor : Ph.D pursuing (DTU), M.Phil, M.Sc. (Zoology), CSIR/UGC-NET, B.Ed : bhagat@ss.du.ac.in View Profile |
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Dr. Mukesh Kumar Assistant Professor : M.Sc. Ph.D. : mukesh@ss.du.ac.in View Profile |
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Dr. Akanksha Singh Assistant Professor : CSIR/UGC(NET-JRF), M.Sc, B.Sc.(Hons.) Zoology : akanksha@ss.du.ac.in, akanksha11195@gmail.com View Profile |
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Mr. Preetam Singh Assistant Professor : JRF, GATE, M.Sc, B.Sc : preetam@ss.du.ac.in View Profile |
Many of our students are persuing research in Indian & Forigen Universities and serving at prestigious positions at different institutions.
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Mr. Ashok Kumar Sharma |
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Mr. Rajesh Khatri |
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Mr. Satish Kumar |
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Mr. Kulbir Singh Negi |
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Mr. Aman Kumar |
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Mr. Pankaj Saxena |
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Mr. Jitender Singh Rawat |
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Mr. Deepak Goswami |
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Mr. Asif Iqbal |
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Ms. Baby
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Mr. Pankaj Giri
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Mr. Samir Khan
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Course Structure B.SC (HONOURS) ZOOLOGY
SEMESTER |
PAPER |
PAPER NAME |
Paper Code |
Semester 1 |
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I |
CORE 1 |
Non-chordates I: Protista to Pseudocoelomates |
32231101 |
CORE 2 |
Principles of Ecology |
32231102 |
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GE 1 |
Animal Diversity |
32235902 |
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Semester 2 |
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II |
CORE 1 |
Non-chordates II: Coelomates |
32231201 |
CORE 2 |
Cell Biology |
32231202 |
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GE 2 |
Human Physiology |
32235907 |
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Semester 3 |
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III |
CORE 1 |
Diversity of Chordates |
32231301 |
CORE 2 |
Physiology: Controlling and Coordinating Systems |
32231302 |
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CORE 3 |
Fundamentals of Biochemistry |
32231303 |
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GE 3 |
Food, Nutrition & Health |
32235906 |
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SEC |
Medical Diagnostics |
32233903 |
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Semester 4 |
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IV |
CORE 1 |
Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates |
32231401 |
CORE 2 |
Physiology: Life Sustaining Systems |
32231402 |
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CORE 3 |
Biochemistry of Metabolic Processes |
32231403 |
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GE 4 |
Animal Cell Biotechnology |
32235901 |
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SEC |
Sericulture |
32233905 |
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Semester 5 |
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V |
CORE 1 |
Molecular Biology |
32231501 |
CORE 2 |
Principles of Genetics |
32231502 |
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DSE 1 |
Immunology |
32237909 |
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DSE 2 |
Computational Biology |
32237905 |
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Semester 6 |
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VI |
CORE 1 |
Developmental Biology |
32231601 |
CORE 2 |
Evolutionary Biology |
32231602 |
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DSE 3 |
Animal Biotechnology |
32237903 |
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DSE 4 |
Parasitology |
32237906 |
Course Structure B.SC LIFE SCIENCES
SEMESTER |
PAPER |
PAPER NAME |
Paper Code |
Semester 1 |
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I |
CORE 1 |
Animal Diversity |
42231102 |
Semester 2 |
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II |
CORE 1 |
Comparative Anatomy and Developmental Biology |
42231202 |
Semester 3 |
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III |
CORE 1 |
Physiology and Biochemistry |
42234301 |
SEC |
Medical Diagnostics |
42233903 |
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Semester 4 |
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IV |
CORE 1 |
Genetics and Evolutionary Biology |
42234406 |
SEC |
Aquarium Fish Keeping |
32233902 |
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Semester 5 |
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V |
DSE |
Animal Biotechnology |
42237903 |
SEC |
Apiculture |
32233902 |
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Semester 6 |
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VI |
DSE |
Immunology |
42237904 |
SEC |
Public, Health and Hygiene |
42233904 |
Course Structure B.SC APPLIED LIFE SCIENCES
SEMESTER |
PAPER |
PAPER NAME |
Paper Code |
Semester 1 |
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I |
CORE 1 |
Animal: Form, Structure and Function |
42171102 |
Semester 2 |
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CORE 1 |
Cell and Cellular Processes |
42171202 |
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Semester 3 |
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III |
CORE 1 |
Biochemistry and Immunology |
42174307 |
SEC |
Insect Toxicology |
42173911 |
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Semester 4 |
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IV |
CORE 1 |
Molecular Biology and Development Biology |
42174407 |
SEC |
Biotechnological Control of Pest |
42173907 |
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Semester 5 |
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V |
DSE |
General Entomology |
42237907 |
SEC |
Biological Control of Pest |
42173909 |
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Semester 6 |
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VI |
DSE |
Applied Entomology |
42237908 |
SEC |
Use of Nuclear Technology for Agro-pest Management |
42173915 |
DR. TANUSHRI SAXENA |
Innovative Project on" Where Chemistry meets Culture: Estimation of the nutrient content of food cooked by different methods and its impact on the health of people of various regions of India." (SSNC- 204) (2013-14). |
DR. GAURI MISHRA |
Innovation Project on “The study of conflict in the selected verses of Mahabharata and its Contemporary Relevance” (SSN-304), (2015-2016). |
DR. GAURI MISHRA |
Convenor, of Ad-on course entitled “Culture Techniques in Biology” held from 23rd March to 2nd April 2015 at Swami Shraddhanand College, Delhi |
DR. S.K. SAGAR (Convenor) |
Department of Zoology in collaboration with Vigyan Prasar, DST Organized a workshop headed by Nimish Kapoor (Scientist ‘E’) and Dr. Jagdeep Saxena (Chief Scientist, ICAR, PUSA) on “Communicating Science to the masses through different media”, on 4th Oct 2016. |
DR. SURENDRA KUMAR |
Convened, a Symposium on “Biotechnology and Human Health” headed by Dr. M. Husain (Professor, JMI University), held on 17th January 2018. |
DR. GAURI MISHRA |
Convened a seminar, headed by Dr. Anil Kumar Mishra on the topic “Targeted Imaging and Therapy to Emperor of all Maladies” at Swami Shraddhanand College, on 7th March 2019. |
DR. GAURI MISHRA |
Convened a UGC-sponsored 10-day Add-on course entitled “Facets of Research in Biology”, from 5th – 18th February 2020. |
DR. RAJNI ARORA (Convenor) |
Organized a Webinar, headed by Prof. Rita Singh (Dept. of Zoology, DU) on the topic “COVID-19 Pandemic: Susceptibility and Prevention” on 21st May 2020. |
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She has been awarded the “Best Award for College Teachers” by Delhi State for the year 2018-19. |
75th Independence Day Celebration
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