The Department of Zoology at P. R. Thakur Government College offers a comprehensive exploration of the animal kingdom. This field of study delves into various aspects including macro and microstructure, evolution, physiology, adaptation, classification, development, and the dynamic interactions within and between species. Students also explore the distribution of animals and their specific roles within ecosystems.

Launched in the academic session 2020-2021, the Undergraduate Honours Course in Zoology is designed for students eager to examine nature from a close perspective. The department currently accommodates 23 Honours students and is staffed by two full-time faculty members. The curriculum adheres to the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) and the National Education Policy (NEP-2020), as prescribed by West Bengal State University. Additionally, the department offers Zoology as a Generic Elective and Minor subject, and provides a Multi-Disciplinary Course (MDC) in Life Science for students from other Honours departments.

The Department of Zoology fosters an environment conducive to both academic and personal growth. It aims to develop students’ overall personality and prepare them for success in academics and extracurricular activities, while nurturing their potential as responsible citizens. To enhance creative skills, the department organizes seminars and workshops. Furthermore, zoological excursions and field visits are conducted to heighten awareness of ecological and environmental issues.

Faculty members are actively engaged in professional development, participating in various faculty developmental programmes, seminars, and symposia to stay updated with current trends in biology. They also carryout research and regularly publish their findings in respected national and international journals.

The department is equipped with laboratories featuring a wide array of instruments, including BOD incubator, Colorimeter, Centrifuge, Digital Camera, Digital Multi-meter, Digital Slide Callipers, ELISA reader, Field Binoculars, Gel apparatus with power pack, GPS machine, High precision Electronic Balance, High speed centrifuge, Hot air oven, Hygrometer, Magnetic compass, Magnetic stirrer, Microtome machine, Pocket and Bench-top pH meters, Range Finder, Refrigerator (-4°C / -20°C), Semi-auto Analyzer, Simple and Compound microscopes, Tissue homogenizer, Visual Spectrophotometer, Wet & Dry Thermometer, and more. In addition, it houses a well-maintained Zoological Museum with a diverse collection of biological specimens and a departmental library containing approximately 50 reference books on various zoological topics.

Courses offered:

• B.Sc. Hons. in Zoology