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LUNGLEI GOVT.COLLEGE

DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY

1. Brief history of the Department : 1978 

• As Pre-University Course in Science was started in 1972,Courses in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics were initially started while Biology Department was introduced in 1978 where Zoology was introduced as one of the Papers in Biology.
• At present the Department is offering UG (B.Sc Zoology Core) level Programme and in the meantime the Department is also involved in an Interdisciplinary courses by engaging classes in Multi Disciplinary Course (MDC: Fundamentals of Biology) ( I Sem BA)

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2. Number of Teaching posts/Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization. etc., : �

Ms Vanthangpuii HOD (Parasitology)

Mrs.H.Lalhmangaihzuali HOD (Entomology)

Mr.H.Lalthangliana

(Genetics)

Mr.R.Lalrochama

(Endocrinology & Repro. Bio)

Mrs.Rebecca Lalduhawmi

(Endocrinology & Repro. Bio)

2. Rank Holders :

Under the Mizoram University we have 12 Rank holders in the University (U.G) Examination during the Assesment period and 23 till now as stated below : 

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Rebek Vanlalsangi Vanlalruati Lianhna�5^th Rank 2008 9^th Rank 2008

Laldikkimi Khiangte Juliet Lalsiamliani Lalmuanawma Renthlei

3^rd Rank 2005 1^st Rank 2006 2^nd Rank 2008

PC Zorammawii Phoebe Lalmalsawmi�6^th Rank 2009 7^th Rank 2009

PC Lalduhawmi � 9^th Rank 2013

R.K Lalremtluangi 2^nd Rank 2016

Rosy Lalthangzovi

8^th Rank 2016

F.Nghakliana Vanchamliana Chhangte F.Malsawmdawngliana 3^rd rank 5^th rank 6^th rank

Mary MS Dawngliani Lalruatfeli Ananya Ryang

9^th rank 1^st rank 3^rd rank

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Lawmsangzuali 7^th Lalmalsawma 5^th Lallawmsangi 8^th B.Lalthlengliani 2^nd

LH Lalhriatpuii 4^th VL Remruati 5^th Sanjita Das 7^th

We are proud of our Rank Holders

3. Student Profile 2024 (Zoology Major):

Student Profile 2024 (Zoology Major):

No. of Students

Course / Class

4. Examination Result/ Pass percentage :

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The performance of Final Semester students (Core students) of the Department in the University (U.G) Examination for the last seven (7) years was somewhat satisfactory which are given below;

Students Progression 2018- 2024 ( Total passed : 65)

5. Department Activities :

5.1 Field Study, Nature Walk & Sample Collection :

As per a Course in Zoology Field visit to Farm/ Zoo/ Park/Sanctuary/places of ecolgical interest is included in the Practical Paper Course No. ZL XXIV B ( Ecology & Wildlife). Accordingly, Field Visit to places of zoological interests organised from time to time.

And also Nature walk and sample collection ( soil, water, etc) organised for final Semester students. The main objective of the trip is to collect soil samples from different sites to determine their water holding capacity, textures etc. and also to collect water samples for estimating the dissolved oxygen content and free Carbon dioxide as provided in the practical syllabus.

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9 Core students with 1 Teacher Guide went for a Fieldtrip to ‘Castle of Queen Beinou’ at Siaha District during 15^th-`17^th April, 2021

The Field trip conducted during January 18-19, 2023 includes places of visit includes Sialsuk tlang, Govt.Serchhip College Campus, Dilpui within Thenzawl Vety Farm, Tuiri hiau and Vantawng falls.

Water & soil samples collection near Tlawng River on 27.04.2023

Field Study trip at Thenzawl & adjacent areas

5.2. Students Exchange Programme :

Students Exchange Programme organised on 27.3.2024 wherein Zoology Core students ( VI Semester) from Lunglei Govt.College had a trip to Govt.Serchhip College. Interactions by way of discussions and presentation on selected topics arranged for the students. Faculty from both the Colleges witnessed the Programme.

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5.3. Departmental Seminar :

Organised from time to time for Final Semester Students. Students give powerpoint presentation on selected topics under the guidance of Faculty members in the Department.

Final students giving Powerpoint presentatio on selected topics

6. Details of Laboratory / Infrastructural facilities :

a) Laboratory :

The Department has a Separate Laboratory and at present basic required facilities like instruments, chemicals, specimen etc. are available for BSc Courses in Zoology and necessary procurement is done from time to time as per the availability of funds for the same. The Department Laboratory is equipped with a short throw Digital Projector as funded by RUSA and the Department is looking forward to have the Laboratory more equipped with basic ICT facilities which are needed for Departmental seminar, special Lectures and as audio-visual aids, etc. for the practical classes.

Separate Faculty Room

Faculty Cabin at Laboratory

CLASS ROOM & LABORATORY

Core Room (Inside)

Class Room with subject related flow charts/diagrams

Instruments & Chemicals

Laboratory Room equipped with Digital Projector

b) Library :

Dept . of Zoology has around 1000 number of books available for the faculty as well as the students in the College Library.

c) Internet facilities for Staff & Students :

Campus Wi-fi is available for Teachers and students. Network Resource Centre is also available for Students.

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Departmental Shelves at College Library

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7. Other Activities :

(a) Students’ enrichment programmes like Observation of important days/Week , local field study, lectures on selected topics, etc. conducted from time to time. Biohub Extension activities from GZRSC, Aizawl & students exchange Prog. with Govt.Serchhip College conducted in recent years .

(b) To enhance teaching methods and improve student learning we conducted Home assignment, Viva voce, regular Practical classes, Department/ Class Seminar, etc.

(c) The faculty members are also involved in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities like Environment Conservation, participation in workshops, NSS activities, participated as Judges/ Resource persons in Dist.level Students Science Congress/Seminar/ INSPIRE Award / NEET Coaching, Mizo Academy of Sciences activities, etc.

Strength &

Weaknesses

Dedicated & Regular faculty members with full strength

Good Student –Teacher relationship with regular Counselling,

felicitation prog.

Remoteness of location, far from Univ.campus

Shortage of Fund for Field study & Lab.staff

8.SWOC ANALYSIS :

Opportunities &

Challenges

Separate Faculty Room enhances

easy consultation & counselling for students

Installation of more IT friendly Instruments at Smart Room/Lab

More Special Lectures, Seminar and Extension activities

Collaboration with related Depts in the State Govt.of Mizoram and other such Institutions.

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