Department of Zoology
Department Introduction
The Department of Zoology was established in 2014.
The Department of Zoology, a discipline of natural sciences, meets the need of training persons in a vast basic and interdisciplinary framework concerning Animal Sciences. The Department has earned international recognition for academic excellence and prominence in various fields of research like Cell, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Developmental Biology, Entomology, , Parasitology and Fisheries.
A Zoology graduate B.Sc. (Hons.) 4 years has a diverse experience and competence to serve or learn further in education, health, agriculture, industry and environment sectors.
The Department has one of the most highly trained Faculty of Zoology comprising of 2 Associate Professor, 1 Assistant Professors and 3 Lecturers
The main degree programs in the department, associate degree BS (2 years program), BS (4 years program), MS/M.Phil (2 years program), and Ph.D. (Regular program).
Vision
The department promote the discovery and broad knowledge about the biology of animals, evolution and their environments. The holistic development of the student and make them able to contribute effectively for their welfare and society in this dynamic era.
We are a friendly, independent practice based in the Department of Zoology for the Promotion of our students to higher education and state of the art research in house and in collaboration with national and international community.
Mission
Our mission is to offer high quality education dedicated to building minds with social and moral responsibility. We are committed to educating the students beyond the confines of a class room to make them better individuals and develop their personalities, enabling them to face the challenges of the modern world.
Objectives
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 provide a comprehensive training in theoretical and practical Zoology and Environmental Biology to students.
To equip students with adequate practical skills that will enable them function productively in society.
To produce leadership in science and technology.
To sensitize human society for animal welfare, conservation and protection of biodiversity.
To create awareness of INSITU conservation of wild life.
Programs Offered
PhD: Zoology
▼Program Introduction
The Department of Zoology was established in 2014.
The Department of Zoology, a discipline of natural sciences, meets the need of training persons in a vast basic and interdisciplinary framework concerning Animal Sciences. The Department has earned international recognition for academic excellence and prominence in various fields of research like Cell, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Developmental Biology, Entomology, , Parasitology and Fisheries.
A Zoology graduate B.Sc. (Hons.) 4 years has a diverse experience and competence to serve or learn further in education, health, agriculture, industry and environment sectors.
The Department has one of the most highly trained Faculty of Zoology comprising of 2 Associate Professor, 1 Assistant Professors and 3 Lecturers
The main degree programs in the department, associate degree BS (2 years program), BS (4 years program), MS/M.Phil (2 years program), and Ph.D. (Regular program).
Vision
The department promote the discovery and broad knowledge about the biology of animals, evolution and their environments. The holistic development of the student and make them able to contribute effectively for their welfare and society in this dynamic era.
We are a friendly, independent practice based in the Department of Zoology for the Promotion of our students to higher education and state of the art research in house and in collaboration with national and international community.
Mission
Our mission is to offer high quality education dedicated to building minds with social and moral responsibility. We are committed to educating the students beyond the confines of a class room to make them better individuals and develop their personalities, enabling them to face the challenges of the modern world.
Eligibility Criteria
BS (Hons.) 4 years equivalent degree with minimum CGPA ≥ 3.0 out of 4.0 / first division as per HEC rules.
No third division in the whole career
Candidates without thesis in MS/MPhil/equivalent can be admitted but they have to complete deficiency of 06 credit hours research thesis.
The candidates must have to qualify the written test with 70% marks for PhD and 50% for MS/M.Phil/Equivalent.
The candidates must have to qualify the written test with 70% marks for PhD and 50% for MS/M.Phil/Equivalent.
Courses Offered
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
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Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) Zoology
▼Program Introduction
The Department of Zoology was established in 2014.The Department of Zoology, a discipline of natural sciences, meets the need of training persons in a vast basic and interdisciplinary framework concerning Animal Sciences. The Department has earned international recognition for academic excellence and prominence in various fields of research like Cell, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Developmental Biology, Entomology, , Parasitology and Fisheries.
Vision
The department promote the discovery and broad knowledge about the biology of animals, evolution and their environments. The holistic development of the student and make them able to contribute effectively for their welfare and society in this dynamic era.
We are a friendly, independent practice based in the Department of Zoology for the Promotion of our students to higher education and state of the art research in house and in collaboration with national and international community.
Mission
The zoologist can be employed in the following areas and fields
- Provincial Fisheries Departments
- Conservation & Forest Management
- National Institute of Oceanography
- Wildlife Conservation and Management
- WWF Scientists
- Pakistan Agriculture Research Council
- Honey Bee Research Institute
- Sericulture Department
- Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission
- Healthcare Department
- Livestock Departments
- Pest Control industry
- Forensic Department
- Diagnosing Genetic Disorders
- Toxicologist
- Taxidermy
Eligibility Criteria
-BS 4years in Zoology subject from a recognized University (16 years of education; 130 credit hours) as per HEC Rules.
Courses Offered
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | |
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| Semester- 1 | |||
| Zoo 7101 | Advance Analytical Techniques | 5(4+1) | |
| Elective 7102 | Elective 7102 | 4(3+1) | |
| Elective 7103 | Elective 7103 | 4(3+1) | |
| Elective 7104 | Elective 7104 | 4(3+1) | |
| Semester- 2 | |||
| 7202 | Applied Statistics | 5(4+1) | |
BS (Zoology)
▼Courses Offered
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester- 1 | |||
| ZOO-5106 | Animal Diversity-I (Invertebrates) Cr. 4(3+1) | 4(3+1) | View Contents |
| ICP-5104 | Ideology &Constitution of Pakistan | 2(2+0) | |
| SS-5105 | Science and Society | 2(2+0) | |
| CHM-5103 | Analytical Chemistry | 3(2+1) | |
| ENG-5102 | English-I:Functional English | 3(3+0) | |
| MAT-5101 | Quantitative Reasoning I | 3(3+0) | |
| Semester- 2 | |||
| ENG-3201 | English-II: Expository writing | 3(3+0) | |
| ZOO-3202 | Animal Diversity: Chordates | 4(3+1) | View Contents |
| CHM-3203 | organic chemistry | 4(3+1) | |
| ISL-3201 | Islamic Studies / Ethics | 2(2+0) | |
| Semester- 3 | |||
| ENG-5301 | English-III: Technical writing & presentation skills | 3(3+0) | |
| COM-5301 | Introduction to Computer | 4(3+1) | |
| BOT-5301 | Botany-III (Diversity OF Plants) | 4(3+1) | |
| CHM-5302 | Physical chemistry | 4(3+1) | |
| ZOO-5304 | Animal Form & Function–I | 5(4+1) | |
| ZOO-5203 | Cell Biology | 4(3+1) | |
| BOT-4201 | Botany-IV Plant systematic | 4(3+1) | |
| Semester- 4 | |||
| Zoo-6411 | Biological techniques | 4(3+1) | |
| ZOO-6202 | Animal behavior | 4(3+1) | |
| ZOO- 6402 | General Biochemistry | 5(4+1) | |
| ZOO-6404 | Animal Form & Function-II | 5(4+1) | |
| Semester- 5 | |||
| Zoo-E105 | Economic Zoology | 4(3+1) | |
| ZOO-5509 | Physiology | 5(4+1) | |
| ZOO-5507 | Ecology | 4(3+1) | |
| ZOO- 5506 | Evolution | 2(2+0) | |
| Semester- 6 | |||
| Zoo 6718 | Synopsis & Research Methodology | 2(2+0) | |
| Z00 6713 | Principles of Systematics | 2(2+0) | |
| 6613 | Developmental Biology | 5(4+1) | |
| 5614 | Genetics | 5(4+1) | |
| 5615 | Wildlife | 3(2+1) | |
| Semester- 7 | |||
| ZOO-6716 | Environmental Biology | 5(4+1) | |
| Zoo 6717 | Zoogeography & Paleontology | 10(7+3) | |
| Zoo-- | Zoo-Elective | 5(4+1) | |
| Elective 2 | Zoo. elective 2 | 4(3+1) | |
| Semester- 8 | |||
| Zoo 6819 | Bioinformatics | 4(3+1) | |
| Zoo. E | Field Experience | 3(3+0) | |
| Zoo.cap | Capstone project | 3(3+0) | |
| Zoo-Elective | Zoo-Elective | 4(3+1) | |
Associate Degree B.S (Zoology), Post ADP/BSc
▼Program Introduction
BS Zoology associate degree program which has been designed to address the future challenges to the world and prepares graduates to help in identifying and suggesting solutions.
Vision
We are a friendly, independent practice based in the Department of Zoology for the Promotion of our students to higher education and state of the art research in house and in collaboration with national and international community.
Mission
Our mission is to offer high quality education dedicated to building minds with social and moral responsibility. We are committed to educating the students beyond the confines of a class room to make them better individuals and develop their personalities, enabling them to face the challenges of the modern world.
Eligibility Criteria
F.Sc. with 50 % marks
Courses Offered
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester- 1 | |||
| CHM-5103 | Analytical Chemistry | 3(2+1) | |
| ENG-5102 | English-I: Functional English | 3(3+0) | |
| MAT-5101 | Quantitative Reasoning I | 3(3+0) | |
| SS-5105 | Science and Society | 2(2+0) | |
| ICP-5104 | Ideology &Constitution of Pakistan | 2(2+0) | |
| ZOO-5106 | Animal Diversity: Invertebrates | 4(3+1) | |
| Semester- 2 | |||
| ENG-3201 | English-II: Expository writing | 3(3+0) | |
| ZOO-3202 | Animal Diversity: Chordates | 4(3+1) | View Contents |
| CHM-3203 | organic chemistry | 4(3+1) | |
| ISL-3201 | Islamic Studies / Ethics | 2(2+0) | |
| Semester- 3 | |||
| ENG-5301 | English-III: Technical writing & presentation skills | 3(3+0) | |
| COM-5301 | Introduction to Computer | 5(3+2) | |
| ZOO-5304 | Animal Form & Function–I | 5(4+1) | |
| ZOO-5203 | Cell Biology | 4(3+1) | |
| CHM-5302 | Physical chemistry | 4(3+1) | |
| Semester- 4 | |||
| Zoo-6411 | Biological techniques | 4(3+1) | |
| BOT-4201 | Plant systematic | 4(3+1) | |
| ZOO-6202 | Animal behavior | 4(3+1) | |
| ZOO- 6302 | General Biochemistry | 5(4+1) | |
| ZOO-6204 | Animal Form & Function-II | 5(4+1) | |
| Zoo-6405 | Project/internship | 2(2+0) | |
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