Department of Zoology
Introduction
Introduction
Department of Zoology has always played leading role in academic and extracurricular activities of the university. The department has well equipped laboratories with latest facilities with highly qualified and well trained and experienced, enthusiastic and devoted faculty members. The teaching has been carried out through multimedia along with different tactics like activities, group discussion etc.
Vision
The vision of Department of Zoology, GCUH is to develop excellence in Animal Science education, research, community and environmental service. Capacity building of students and promoting Animal conservation and ethics in the Modern Era.
Mission
The department of education is committed to equip the prospective teachers and educationists with the up-to-date pedagogical and research skills and disposition to enable them to keep the pace with an ever-changing world.
1- To develop excellence in educating students about foundation of Animal world.
2- To impart skills in applied aspect of Zoology
3- To develop attitude in student to serve community and environment.
4- To develop technical manpower for research and commercialization.
5- To conserve Animal and Nature.
Proposed Academic Programs
BS 4-year Program (Currently offering)
BS 4-year Program in Microbiology (Click here to download Syllabus)
MS/M.Phil. Program
PhD Program
Faculty Members
Dr. Shakeel Ahmed Memon
Assistant Professor
Mr. Dhani Bux Mashori
Assistant Professor
Dr. Aiman Amur
Lecturer
Dr. Bakhtawar Soomro
Lecturer
Faculty Members (Microbiology)
Asim Patrick
Lecturer
Abdul Sami Dahiri
Lecturer
Supporting Staff
Zaheer-ud-din
Senior Lab Assistant
Badruddin Bhatti
Laboratory Assistant
Muhammad Arif
Laboratory Assistant
Activities
Curriculum
Semester -I
| Course ID | Course Title | Credit Hours | COURSE CATEGORY |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG-3101 | Functional English-I | 3cr. | COMPULSORY |
| PAK-3103 | Pakistan Studies | 2cr. | COMPULSORY |
| MAT-3105 | Elementary Mathematics | 3cr | COMPULSORY |
| BOT-3121 | Botany –I | 2cr. | GENERAL |
| BOT-3122L | Botany –I (LAB) | 1cr | GENERAL |
| CHE-3123 | Chemistry-I | 2cr | GENERAL |
| CHE-3124L | Chemistry-I (LAB) | 1cr | GENERAL |
| ZOO-3141 | Animal Diversity-I (Invertebrates) | 3 | FOUNDATION |
| ZOO-3142L | Animal Diversity-I (Invertebrates) (LAB) | 1 | FOUNDATION |
| TOTAL | 18cr |
Semester -II
| Course ID | Course Title | Credit Hours | COURSE CATEGORY |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG-3207 | Functional English-II | 3cr. | COMPULSORY |
| ISL-3209 ETH-3209 | Islamiyat/Ethics | 2cr | COMPULSORY |
| BOT-3225 | Botany –II | 2cr. | GENERAL |
| BOT-3226L | Botany –II (LAB) | 1cr | GENERAL |
| CHE-3227 | Chemistry-II 2 GENERAL | 2cr. | GENERAL |
| CHE-3228L | Chemistry-II (LAB) | 1cr. | GENERAL |
| ZOO-3243 | Animal Diversity-II (Chordates) | 3cr. | FOUNDATION |
| ZOO-3244L | Animal Diversity-II (Chordates) (LAB) | 1cr. | FOUNDATION |
| ZOO-3245 | Cell Biology | 2cr. | FOUNDATION |
| ZOO-3246L | Cell Biology (LAB) | 1cr. | FOUNDATION |
| TOTAL | 18cr |
Semester -III
| Course ID | Course Title | Credit Hours | COURSE CATEGORY |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG-3311 | Functional English-III | 3cr. | COMPULSORY |
| COM-3313 | Introduction to Information & Computer Technology | 2cr. | COMPULSORY |
| COM-3314L | Introduction to Information & Computer Technology (LAB) | 1cr. | COMPULSORY |
| BOT-3329 | Botany-III | 2cr. | GENERAL |
| BOT-3330L | Botany-III (LAB) | 1cr. | GENERAL |
| CHE-3331 | Chemistry-III | 2cr. | GENERAL |
| CHE-3332L | Chemistry-III (LAB) | 1cr. | GENERAL |
| SSC-3333 | Social Sciences | 2 | GENERAL |
| ZOO-3347 | Animal Form & Function –I | 3 | FOUNDATION |
| ZOO-3348L | Animal Form & Function –I (LAB) | 1cr. | FOUNDATION |
| TOTAL | 18cr |
Semester -IV
| Course ID | Course Title | Credit Hours | COURSE CATEGORY |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG-3415 | Functional English-IV | 3cr. | COMPULSORY |
| PSY-3435 | GEO-3435 Psychology/Geography Etc. | 2cr | GENERAL |
| ZOO-3449 | Biochemistry-I | 2cr. | 2FOUNDATION |
| ZOO-3450L | Biochemistry-I (LAB) | 1cr. | FOUNDATION |
| ZOO-3451 | Animal Form & Function-II | 3cr. | FOUNDATION |
| ZOO-3452L | Animal Form & Function-II (LAB) | 1cr. | FOUNDATION |
| ZOO-3461 | Animal Behavior | 3 | MAJOR |
| ZOO-3463 | Biological Technique | 1cr. | MAJOR |
| ZOO-3464L | Biological Technique (LAB) | 2cr. | MAJOR |
| TOTAL | 18cr |
Semester -V
| Course ID | Course Title | Credit Hours | COURSE CATEGORY |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZOO-3553 | Economic Zoology | 2cr. | FOUNDATION |
| ZOO-3554L | Economic Zoology (LAB) | 1cr. | FOUNDATION |
| ZOO-3555 | Biochemistry-II | 2cr. | FOUNDATION |
| ZOO-3556L | Biochemistry-II (LAB) | 1cr. | FOUNDATION |
| ZOO-3557 | Evolution | 2cr. | FOUNDATION |
| ZOO-3565 | Physiology | 3cr. | MAJOR |
| ZOO-3566L | Physiology (LAB) | 1cr. | MAJOR |
| ZOO-3567 | Ecology | 2cr. | MAJOR |
| ZOO-3568L | Ecology (LAB) | 1cr. | MAJOR |
| TOTAL | 15cr. |
Semester -VI
| Course ID | Course Title | Credit Hours | COURSE CATEGORY |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZOO-3659 | Principles of Systematics | 2cr. | FOUNDATION |
| ZOO-3660L | Principles of Systematics (LAB) | 1cr. | FOUNDATION |
| ZOO-3669 | Research Methodology | 2cr. | MAJOR |
| ZOO-3671 | Developmental Biology | 3cr. | MAJOR |
| ZO0-3672L | Developmental Biology (LAB) | 1cr. | MAJOR |
| ZOO-3673 | Genetics | 3cr. | MAJOR |
| ZOO-3674L | Genetics (LAB) | 1cr. | MAJOR |
| ZOO-3675 | Wildlife | 2cr. | MAJOR |
| Z00-3676L | Wildlife (LAB) | 1cr. | MAJOR |
| TOTAL | 16cr |
Semester -VII
| Course ID | Course Title | Credit Hours | COURSE CATEGORY |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZOO-3717 | Biostatistics | 2cr. | COMPULSORY |
| ZOO-3718L | Biostatistics (LAB) | 1cr. | COMPULSORY |
| ZOO-3777 | Molecular Biology | 2cr. | MAJOR |
| ZOO-3778L | Molecular Biology (LAB) | 1cr. | MAJOR |
| ZOO-3700 | Thesis (Research Project) | 3cr. | MAJOR |
| ZOO-3791 | Biotechnology | 2cr. | ELECTIVE |
| ZOO-3792L | Biotechnology (LAB) | 1cr. | ELECTIVE |
| ZOO-3795 | Para-1,/Ento-1/Endo-1/Ebio-1/WCBio-1 | 2 | ELECTIVE |
| ZOO-3796L | Para-1,/Ento-1/Endo-1/Ebio-1/WCBio-1 (LAB) | 1cr. | ELECTIVE |
| TOTAL | 15cr |
Semester -VIII
| Course ID | Course Title | Credit Hours | COURSE CATEGORY |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZOO-3879 | Bioinformatics | 2cr. | MAJOR |
| ZOO-3879 | Bioinformatics | 2cr | MAJOR |
| ZOO-3879 | Bioinformatics | 2cr. | MAJOR |
| ZOO-3880L | Bioinformatics (LAB) | 1cr. | MAJOR |
| ZOO-3881 | Immunology | 2cr. | MAJOR |
| ZOO-3882L | Immunology (LAB) | 1cr. | MAJOR |
| ZOO-3883 | Zoogeography & Paleontology | 2cr. | MAJOR |
| ZOO-3884L | Zoogeography & Paleontology (LAB) | 1cr. | MAJOR |
| ZOO-3893 | Para- II,/Ento- II /Endo- II /Ebio- IIWCBio– II | 2cr. | ELECTIVE |
| ZOO-3894L | Para- II,/Ento- II /Endo- II /Ebio- IIWCBio– II -(LAB) | 1cr. | ELECTIVE |
| ZOO-3897 | Vector Biology | 2cr. | ELECTIVE |
| ZOO-3898L | Vector Biology (LAB) | 1cr. | ELECTIVE |
| TOTAL | 15cr. |