Certificate Course In Zoology
Zoology is aimed at priming the students for their future careers and study in the fields of biological sciences. The students are prepared for pursuing their post-graduate studies. They would also be able to take up entrepreneurship related to biological sciences. Additionally, the students could chose to join public or private sectors like fishery, forestry, wildlife conservation, agricultural research, health services, environmental management and restoration.
The students to become reasonably self-sufficient thereby increase their employability. Acquisition of these skills by students will open better opportunities for them in the fields of higher studies and research in addition to increasing their employability.
| Sr. No | Name of the course | Duration | Eligibility | Intake | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Certificate Course In Aquarium Keeping | 30 hrs | 12th | 15 | 2019-20 |
| 02 | Certificate Course In Vermiculture And Vermicomposting | 30 hrs | 12th | 20 | 2020-21 |
| 03 | Certificate Course In Apiculture | 30 hrs | 12th | 20 | 2021-22 |
| 04 | Certificate Course In Aquarium | 30 hrs | 12th | 20 | 2022-23 |
01. Certificate Course In Aquarium Keeping
Aquarium keeping is by far the most popular hobby, with small pet shops coming up for sale of a variety of ornamental fish. In common practice, aquarium hobbyists keep glass tanks with different species of fish. Maintaining a fish tank in a healthy state requires. Through this course the students would be able take up aquarium keeping as a source of income.
1) This certificate course is intended to train the students in aquarium keeping starting with
the very basic aspects of aquarium fabrication, their setting and maintenance.
2) The course on Aquarium keeping is an attempt at acquainting the students with the inner
workings of fabrication, installation and maintenance of home aquarium.
3) There has been an increasing trend of keeping ornamental fish among the general public.
4) Knowledge of aquatic ecology, fish biology, species compatibility and their reproductive strategy.
12th
Unpaid course
Total numbers of seats 15
30 Clock Hours
Introduction to Aquarium Keeping,
Aquarium – Definition, Shape and size
Types of aquarium- wooden, Steel, fibre glass, plastic acrylic, iron frame, full glass, garden pool etc.
Construction of aquarium,
Design and fabrication
Materials - Aluminum/ Iron angle, Hack sow, blade, drilling machine, Hammer, glass,glass cutter, tape, file, set square, angle cutter, sticky tape, aquarium cement, silicon tube, silicon gun etc.
Setting of Aquarium
Selection of place for aquarium, table or stand, cover for aquarium, light, watering, planting,
preparation of bed-sand, gravels, rocks, coarals, back glass painting or poster, Aquarium
accessories-Aerator, air-stone, toys, filtration, hand net, rubber tube and connectors.
Thermometer, heater etc.
Maintenance
Water parameters/ test and monitor, cycling of water
Cleaning of aquarium, light management Food of feeding- live food and dry food/Preparation of supplementary food for aquarium fishes
Aquarium fishes
Significance of aquarium
1. Economic aspects of aquarium keeping are also covered in this course.
2. This skill is more self-employability oriented.
3. The students would be able take up aquarium keeping as a source of income.
4. Indulge students passion
5. Develop skills to work in a commercial aquarium, zoo, or marine conservation.
6. Create and manage feature aquariums in offices, shopping centres or other commercial locations
2. Fresh water aquarium, Dawes, J.A., Roberts Royee Ltd. London
3. A Text Book of Pisciculture and Aquarium Keeping- DhananjayJadhav, Mohan Babre.
4. Hand Book of Fish aquarium- Hiware and Sonwane,
5. A Text Book of Pisciculture& Aquarium Keeping- H. S. Jagtap, S. N. Mukherjee & V. K.Garad.,Daya Publishing House, New Delhi.
6. Practical Manual of Pisciculture and Aquarium Keeping- H. S. Jagtap, S. N. Mukherjee & S. S. Nanware, Daya Publishing House, New Delhi
7. The complete book of the Fresh water aquarium-Vincent Hargreaves
8. How to maintain your fresh water aquarium-ThomsRiggson
9. The Complete aquarium Book- NilliamT.innes
02. Certificate Course In Vermiculture And Vermicomposting
Aristotle has said, “Earthworms are intestines of the earth.” The importance of earthworms in organic waste management and recycling cannot be under-emphasized. Vermiculture and vermicomposting are the best and environment friendly methods for producing nutrient rich manure for home gardening and agriculture. The course on vermicomposting aims at imparting sufficient understanding and skill to the student for an economically viable activity. Vermiculture is environment friendly since earthworms feed on anything that is biodegradable, vermicomposting can aid in garbage disposal problems. No imported inputs are required, worms are available locally and organic matter for feeding are abundant locally as market wastes, grasses, used papers and farm waste.
1) The objective that the learners should be able to do vermiculture in a systematic way.
2) Able to get hands on experience in all related activities till vermicomposting.
3) This will increase the awareness and skill availability in the need of the day viz. organic farming.
12th
Unpaid course
Total numbers of seats 20
30 Clock Hours
1. Vermiculture – Definition, History, scope and economic importance.
2. Earthworms-Taxonomic Position and Diversity of different species of earthworms.
3. Eiseniafetida- Systematic position, Morphology and Life cycle.
1. Common species for Vermiculture; Environmental requirements; culture methods
2. Applications of Vermiculture.
3. Earthworm Pests and Diseases.
1. Vermicomposting Materials
2. Types of vermicomposting:
a) Small Scale Vermicomposting
b) Large Scale Vermicomposting
3. Methods of Vermicomposting: Bed Method, Pit Method.
4. Phases and Steps of Vermicomiposting.
1. Harvesting
2. Nutrient Content of Vermicompost
3. Advantages of Vermicompost
4. Vermiwash, Preperation and Applications
5. Prospects of vermi-culture as self employment venture
1. Understanding the role of worm farming in Modern Farming.
2. Understanding the potential of vermicompost as an alternative to chemical fertilizers.
3. Role of vermicultre in maintaining the health of soil and humans.
4. Economic importance of vermiculture
5. Role of Vermiculture in protecting the environment and managing the waste.
1. R.K. Bhatnagar& R.K. Palta- Earthworm Vermiculture and Vermicomposting, Kalyani Publishers, No. 1, Mahalakshmi
Street, T. Nagar, Chennai -600 017.
2. P.K. Gupta - Vermi Composting for Sustainable Agriculture. AGROBIOS (India), Agro House, Behind Nasrani Cinema,
Chopasani Road, Jodhpur – 342 002.
3. Sathe, T. V.-Vermiculture and Organic Farming. Daya Publishing House
4. Bhatt J.V. & S.R. Khambata (1959)- Role of Earthworms in Agriculture. Indian Council of Agricultural Research,
New Delhi.
5. Kevin, A and K.E.Lee (1989)- Earthworm for Gardeners and Fisherman” (CSIRO, Australia,Division of Soils)
6. Rahudakar V.B. (2004)-GandulkhatashivayNaisargeekParyay, Atul Book Agency, Pune.
7. Satchel, J.E. (1983)- Earthworm Ecology Chapman Hall, London.
8. Wallwork, J.A. (1983)-Earthworm Biology. Edward Arnold (Publishers) Ltd. London.
03. Certificate Course In Apiculture
Aquarium keeping is by far the most popular hobby, with small pet shops coming up for sale of a variety of ornamental fish. In common practice, aquarium hobbyists keep glass tanks with different species of fish. Maintaining a fish tank in a healthy state requires. Through this course the students would be able take up aquarium keeping as a source of income.
1. To learn about life history and social structure of honey bee species.
2. To study bee rearing and farming methods and the equipment involved.
3. To learn about apiculture benefits and different byproducts & their economic scope.
4. To study the different bee diseases and predators and their control measures
12th
Unpaid course
Total numbers of seats 20
30 Clock Hours
Biology Of Bees
1. History, Classification and Biology of Honeybees.
2. Social Organization of Honey bees.
Rearing Of Honey Bees
3. Artificial Bee Rearing (Apiary), Bee hives- Newton and Langstroth, Bee Pasturage, Selection of Bee Species for apiculture, Bee keeping equipment, Methods of extraction of honey (Indigenous and Modern) and procedures used in keeping of artificial bee hives.
Diseases And Enemies
4. Bee diseases and enemies, Control and preventive measures.
Economy Of Bees And Entrepreneurship
5. Products of Apiculture industry and its uses (Honey, Bee wax, Propolis, Pollen etc.).
6. Bee keeping industry- Recent efforts, Modern methods in employing artificial believes for Cross pollination in horticulture gardens.
1. Ability to understand and describe the life stages and social organization of honey bee species.
2. Ability to correctly explain and perform bee rearing, farming and harvesting practices.
3. Appreciate the economic importance of derivative benefits and byproducts of apiculture.
4. To identify and take remedial measures against the different bee diseases and predators.
2. Apiculture - Bisht D. S., ICAR Publications.
3. Bee Keeping in India - Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi
04. Certificate Course In Aquarium
Aquarium keeping is by far the most popular hobby, with small pet shops coming up for sale of a variety of ornamental fish. In common practice, aquarium hobbyists keep glass tanks with different species of fish. Maintaining a fish tank in a healthy state requires. Through this course the students would be able take up aquarium keeping as a source of income.
1) This certificate course is intended to train the students in aquarium keeping starting with the very basic aspects of aquarium fabrication, their
setting and maintenance.
2) The course on Aquarium keeping is an attempt at acquainting the students with the inner workings of fabrication, installation and maintenance
of home aquarium.
3) There has been an increasing trend of keeping ornamental fish among the general public.
4) Knowledge of aquatic ecology, fish biology, species compatibility and their reproductive strategy.
12th
Unpaid course
Total numbers of seats 20
30 Clock Hours
Introduction to Aquarium Keeping,
Aquarium – Definition, Shape and size
Types of aquarium- wooden, Steel, fibre glass, plastic acrylic, iron frame, full glass, garden
pool etc.
Construction of aquarium
Design and fabrication
Materials - Aluminum/ Iron angle, Hack sow, blade, drilling machine, Hammer, glass,
glass cutter, tape, file, set square, angle cutter, sticky tape, aquarium cement, silicon tube,
silicon gun etc.
Setting of Aquarium-
Selection of place for aquarium, table or stand, cover for aquarium, light, watering, planting,
preparation of bed-sand, gravels, rocks, coarals, back glass painting or poster, Aquarium
accessories-Aerator, air-stone, toys, filtration, hand net, rubber tube and connectors.
Thermometer, heater etc.
Maintenance
Water parameters/ test and monitor, cycling of water.
Cleaning of aquarium, light management
Food of feeding- live food and dry food/
Preparation of supplementary food for aquarium fishes.
Aquarium fishes
Significance of aquarium.
1. Economic aspects of aquarium keeping are also covered in this course.
2. This skill is more self-employability oriented.
3. The students would be able take up aquarium keeping as a source of income.
4. Indulge students passion
5. Develop skills to work in a commercial aquarium, zoo, or marine conservation.
6. Create and manage feature aquariums in offices, shopping centres or other commercial locations.
After successful completion of the teaching of 30 clock hours, the students will be evaluated. There will be a multiple choice questions exam of 40 marks. The question paper will consist of 20 MCQs carrying two marks each. Student should secure minimum 40% marks to qualify the examination. The end examination will be in offline mode.
1. Guide to keeping and breeding the aquarium fishes (1968). Bombay aquarium Society, Mumbai.
2. Fresh water aquarium, Dawes, J.A., Roberts Royee Ltd. London
3. A Text Book of Pisciculture and Aquarium Keeping- DhananjayJadhav, Mohan Babre.
4. Hand Book of Fish aquarium- Hiware and Sonwane
5. A Text Book of Pisciculture& Aquarium Keeping- H. S. Jagtap, S. N. Mukherjee & V. K.Garad.,Daya Publishing House, New Delhi.
6. Practical Manual of Pisciculture and Aquarium Keeping- H. S. Jagtap, S. N. Mukherjee & S. S. Nanware, Daya Publishing House, New Delhi
7. The complete book of the Fresh water aquarium-Vincent Hargreaves
8. How to maintain your fresh water aquarium-ThomsRiggson
9. The Complete aquarium Book- NilliamT.innes