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Teaching of Biology up to Intermediate level in Science College was started in 1941. Teaching of Zoology B.Sc. (Pass) and B.Sc. (Honours) started in 1945 and 1948 respectively. M.Sc. Teaching started in 1948. The Department of Zoology, Patna University was established in 1948 and till 1952 it was a part of Science College, Patna and later on in July 1952 it got the status of University Department. The Department is housed in the Ground Floor of the Biology Building of Science College.

The University Department has one Air Conditioned Lecture Theatre and two M.Sc. Laboratories (one for M.Sc. Part-I and other for Part-II). The classes M.Sc. Part-I (both theory and practical) are held in Part-I laboratory whereas Part-II theory classes are held in the Lecture theatre and practical classes in M. Sc. Part-II laboratory. Department Library, Electron Microscope Laboratory, Dark room, Museum, Store and Research laboratories of Physiology and Biochemistry, Cytology and Environmental Biology are located in the same building. The Departmen of Zoology, Science College has one Lecture theatre, one undergraduate laboratory, one Honours laboratory, as well as a Store.

In late seventies an Annex Building known as New Biology Building came into existence. The University Department of Zoology also occupies the ground floor of the building. The Research Laboratories of Fish and Fisheries, Entomology, Parasitology and Cell and Molecular Biology besides a Seminar Hall are located in this Building. Each laboraory has an adjancent chamber for the respective faculty members. Besides this the Department provides Chamber for each faculty member in old Biology Building and New Biology Building.

The University Department imparts teaching for M.Sc. degree in Zoology. The students are offered specialized teaching in four different fields of Zoology, namely Cell and Molecular Biology, Entomology, Environmental Biology, and Fish and Fisheries. Facilities are also available for research in various fields of Zoology leading to Ph.D. and D.Sc. degree. The department has well equipped Physiology and Biochemistry lab, Cell and Molecular Biology lab, Entomology, and Environmental Biology laboratory. Some of the important equipment available are Gas Liquid Chromatograph, High Pressure Liquid Chromatograph, Refrigerated Centrifuge, Cryocut, ELISA and Ultra Microtome etc

Zoology is the oldest seat of learning imparting instructions at the Postgraduate level in Pakistan. The Postgraduate Programme at the Department was launched in 1908. In addition, it was the first centre to start teaching Zoology in this part of the Subcontinent until 1920 when the University of the Punjab established its Department of Zoology. The Zoology Department of the University of the Punjab was also housed in the building of the Department of Zoology at the then Government College Lahore and continued functioning here till 1963. During these years, the Zoology faculties of Government College Lahore and the University of the Punjab jointly managed the Postgraduate Programme.

In 1963, the Department of Zoology initiated its independent MSc Zoology Programme as a result of the untiring efforts of Dr. Nazir Ahmad (who had been promoted to Principal, Government College Lahore), Prof. Naseer-ud-Din Ahmad (Professor and Chairperson, Department of Zoology) and Dr. Ahsanul Islam (Professor of Zoology). Since the Department of Zoology had been affiliated with the University of the Punjab during all these years, it offered courses approved by the Board of Studies in Zoology of the University of the Punjab.

After attaining the status of an autonomous institution in 1997, and that of a University in 2002, curricula were upgraded and modernised in accordance with international standards.

As a research-led unit, the Department of Zoology enjoys a National reputation for research excellence that attracts the highest calibre students and researchers and academics from different parts of the country. Some of the world’s leading academics are also invited for guiding research in their fields.

The department is committed to maintain an intellectually stimulating environment that offers high standard of research facilities and a broad and innovative skills development scope for the researchers.

All the faculty members are engaged in Research & Development and under each of them a good number of students have received their Ph. D. degree and many are still pursuing heir Ph. D. studies in respective fields.

In today’s competitive world, everybody needs to have an edge and the Department of Zoology has an enviable reputation for making sure our postgraduates are successful competitors in obtaining jobs in academic as well as in other fields.

The two year taught Master Degree course has been divided into 4 Semesters, each semester having 500 marks. Students are allowed to have a special paper of their interest in the 4th Semester course.

There are five special papers viz.
Animal Ecology & Wildlife Biology
Animal Physiology & Biochemistry
Cell & Molecular biology
Entomology
Fish Biology & Fishery Science

The of Zoology, Gauhati University is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge, learning and understanding in the service of society. This department has became a centre of research most closely in touch and sympathetic with the rich biodiversity, culture and tradition of this region. This department has been among the top university department in terms of Teaching & Research. The department has a clear vision, excellent staffs, researchers and good relations with the sister department of its affiliated colleges.
HISTORY

The  of Zoology, Gauhati University , established in 1963. The Department of Zoology of the University of Gauhati is one of the leading Department and acclaimed both at national and international level. The Department has earned distinction in many areas of academic excellence. The Department has been a recipient of UGC SAP- Phase-I as well as DST, FIST programme. The department has produced both NET and SET qualified candidates in addition to other distinctive work, which has been submitted to various academic bodies.
Functioning of the Department

Besides normal P.G. teaching in the department, faculty members are seriously engaged in research programmes. On going projects and Ph. D. activities of the department are in very good shape. Lectures and seminars on various fields of the subject were been conducted very often round the year.
The P.G. syllabus has been revised and is implemented in the academic session.more..

Facilities & Assets
Laboratory facilities

The Department is having six laboratories viz.
Cell & Molecular biology laboratory
Animal Ecology & Wildlife Biology laboratory
Entomology laboratory
Fish Biology & Fishery Science laboratory
Physiology & Biochemistry laboratory
One general laboratory for the other semesters

Other than the said laboratories the department is having one Computer Lab, one cell culture lab and one Central Instrumentation Center.

Zoology had its origin in the Department of Botany in 1969-70. With the rapid advances in the field of animal science, it was felt necessary to extend it into an independent and full-fledged Department. Thus the Department of Zoology started functioning in the middle of 1972. Late Professor Dr. Mustafizur Rahman was appointed the first Headed. Since then the Department of has developed at a fast rate to its present state with a view to meeting the growing demand for trained personnel in the fields of classical as well as applied Zoology. Many changes have taken place over the last three decades.

Many of the ex-students have found careers in academic and research organizations, while other have already secured important positions in the public and private sectors of the country. The exchange of ideas between staff and students is encouraged through seminars where research findings are presented and discussed.

Zoology came into being after the bifurcation of the Department of Zoology and Entomology in 1972. The Fisheries section of the Department was separated as an independent Department of Fisheries in 1994, which was merged again in 2002 and the Department was renamed as the Department of Zoology and Fisheries. The Department then existed at three centres – in the ground floor of the Biological wing. Small Animal Colony, and Fisheries Research Complex with modern facilities to work in the areas of Fisheries, vertebrate Pest Management, Reproductive Biology, Parasitology and Immunodiagnostics. With the creation of the Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University in 2006, the Fisheries section and Small Animal Colony have been shifted to that University and the Department has been renamed as the Department of Zoology. At present, the Department exists at the ground floor of the Biological Wing and the second floor of the main building of theCollege of Basic Sciences & Humanities. The Resident Instruction Programme in Zoology comprises undergraduate instruction for the students of College of Agriculture and College of Home Science and post-graduation instruction leading to M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Zoology.

The postgraduate students are trained in Agricultural Ornithology, Rodent Control, Fisheries, Functional Faunal Biodiversity, Reproductive Biology, Parasitology and Immunodiagnostics. At present, the emphasis is on development, commercialization and transfer of technologies for (i) effective, efficient and eco-friendly methods of vertebrate and (non-arthropod) invertebrate pest management, (ii) functional (nutritional , pharmaceutical, and bioindicative) aspects of faunal biodiversity in inland aquatic ecosystems, (iii) Fisheries (iv) Vermicomposting, (v) Reproductive Biology (fertility regulation and use of biomarkers), and (vi) Immunodiagnostics.

The faculty of the Department is actively involved in running several research projects sponsored by different funding agencies like ICAR, UGC, SRTT and Punjab State Govt. besides extending transfer of technology services. The Department is also running Zoological Society, which is a corporate member of the International Society of Zoological Sciences, China.

At the graduate level, the Department of Zoology offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees that prepare students for careers in conservation, management, biomedical, academic, and a variety of other professional opportunities. Faculty members have expertise in the areas of ichthyology, ecology, molecular biology, genetics, fisheries biology, aquaculture, invertebrates (including entomology), neurobiology, endocrinology, animal behavior, wildlife biology, mammalogy, conservation biology, evolutionary biology, systematics, ornithology, developmental biology, population biology, stream ecology, limnology, toxicology, herpetology, biometrics, and physiological ecology. The department maintains modern research facilities (including molecular laboratories, specimen collections, and computer workstations) in the Life Science II and Life Science III buildings on the SIUC campus, as well as at various off-campus field sites. Department faculty are involved with various academic and research programs, including the Biological Sciences Program, the Fisheries and Illinois Aquaculture Center, and the Cooperative Wildlife Research Laboratory.

Top ranking: Historically, the Zoology program has ranked at or near the top for number of majors in the College of Arts and Science and in the University, and Miami’s Department of Zoology remains among the largest undergraduate programs in Zoology in the nation.

Strong faculty/student collaborations: Faculty concentrate on quality and effectiveness in teaching as well as research. Even introductory classes are taught by senior faculty. Students have many opportunities for internships through faculty connections with organizations such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Argonne National Laboratory. Undergraduates have the opportunity to do extensive research projects, to publish their work in scientific journals, and present their research at national and international conferences.

A broad range of courses: One of the program’s many strengths is its diversity in curriculum and research, with areas of study ranging from animal behavior to physiology to molecular biology to ecology. This breadth gives students hands-on experience in research, publication, and presentation. Miami emphasizes a full range of systematics courses in entomology (the study of insects), ichthyology (fishes), herpetology (reptiles and amphibians), ornithology (birds), and mammalogy (mammals). With the awareness of biodiversity and ecological concerns today, a sound knowledge of the taxonomy of different species is crucial to understanding these concerns. Many colleges and universities have reduced or eliminated these courses from their curriculums.

Excellent career and professional preparation: The department is extremely successful in placing its graduates in appropriate employment and in preparing them for career-long accomplishments. In addition to working on campus, many of our students participate in summer internships off-campus at places such as the Cincinnati Zoo, the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago, and the Argonne National Lab.

Work experience: The Department of Zoology employs numerous students during the academic year and the summer. Responsibilities range from performing routine office duties, conducting laboratory experiments, providing assistance in laboratory classes, caring for animals, and maintaining museum specimens. We encourage you to submit your application for employment in the spring for the upcoming academic year.

Outdoor wildlife reserve: Adjacent to campus, the reserve and its adjoining areas contain more than 1,000 acres of diverse habitats, including streams, flood plains, farm ponds, forests, a pine plantation, and grasslands

The Ecology Research Center: Located two miles from campus, this is a 178-acre area of diverse habitats, including a 1,000-square-foot building which contains a bioenergetics laboratory, a controlled environmental chamber, animal room facilities, and basic ecological equipment. There are also outdoor areas for research, several newly constructed experimental ponds, experimental vegetation plots, replicate aviaries, prairie research plots, and a modern precipitation chemistry and weather station.

Top-notch facilities: The Department of Zoology is located in Pearson Hall, a state-of-the-art biological sciences building boasting excellent research and animal care facilities and equipment. The electron microscope facility, one of the best in the nation, includes both transmission and scanning electron microscopes in two labs. Computers are used in all of the biological science first-year course labs, and many divisions of the department, such as neuroanatomy and endocrinology, have their own computer labs. In the genetics laboratory, computers are tied into national data bases enabling students to study the work of top researchers. The laboratories accommodate research in behavioral studies, aquatic and animal studies, biochemistry, and physiology.