About the Department
The Department of Zoology ever since its inception in 1989 is actively involved in teaching and facilitating undergraduate degree courses in: CBZ- Chemistry, Botany, Zoology and CZBt- Chemistry, Zoology and Biotechnology.
The department is well equipped with a museum having bottle specimens, many preserved reptiles, birds and mammals. The museum is also having a rich collection of bones and skeletons for practical purposes. The students also utilize the internet facility and projector assisted classrooms in the department. The department is highly motivated for enrichment of life sciences.
Aims
The specific learning goal for zoology at undergraduate level is to provide students with a working knowledge of fundamental principles of zoology that will provide a foundation.
Academic Prospects
Students can pursue higher studies in the following domains:
• M. Sc. Zoology
• M. Sc. Applied Zoology
• Post Graduate Diploma in Life Science
• M.Sc. Microbiology
• M.Sc. Biotechnology
Job Opportunities
In the following areas:
• Academic researcher
• Animal nutritionist
• Ecologist
• Environmental consultant
• Marine scientist
• Nature conservation officer
• Research scientist (life sciences)
• Science writer
• Zoologist
• Marine Biologist
• Toxicologist
Vijaya College
Since 1989
Vijaya College, Jayanagar, erstwhile BHS First Grade College took its genesis in July 1989 under the BHS Managing Committee's(now BHS Higher Education Society) holistic awning. What ideated in 1988 germinated and took form in 1989 as BHS First Grade College.
The college motto 'Excellence in education' shines bright with the students' achievements in academics and extracurricular activities. With a humble inception, brick by brick the institution set out to add value to education and purpose to the courses offered. The college offers about 12 courses in the three faculties- Humanities, Commerce and Management and Science. Given the present day demands and to make education more relevant and practical the college introduced the BBM and BCA course...