NATIONAL SEMINAR / WORSHOPS

National Seminar on Current Issues and Challenges in Life Science

(25^th March, 2015)

 One day National Seminar on Current issues and challenges in Life Science was organized by Dept. of Sciences on 25^th March, 2015. Dr. Deepak Wadhawan, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Zoology, DAV College Jalandhar was the chief resource person. He talked about the entomological diversity and the challenges faced in research field. Students of undergraduate classes attended the lecture and all faculties of sciences were highly benefited from the talk.

National Seminar on Understanding Breast Cancer

(6^th April, 2016)

The seminar commenced at 10:00 AM, with after brief introduction of the Dr. Mokshi. Dr. Pradeep Garg, Assistant Professor, GGS Medical College, Faridkot, took up the podium and went on to discuss breast cancer in its depth which included an elaborate dialogue on its causes, symptoms, treatment options, self-examination and preventative measures. He dismantled all myths and overcame taboos concerning breast cancer and gave students the entire spectrum of the topic on basis of factual accuracy.

In compliance to the Pink theme of the campaign, students and the managing team were dressed accordingly. This promoted unity on part of the audience to stand together in the face of breast cancer, creating awareness among them and encouraging them to pass on this important and valuable information to their female peers and family members. Brochures on understanding Breast Cancer and pink ribbons were also distributed among the audience.A question & answer session was held towards the end of the seminar which further dismantled certain myths the students held about breast cancer and addressed any other personal queries that they had.

National Workshop on Application of Biostatistics in Medical and Biological Research 

(21^st -23^rd September, 2016)

                                                                              

Department of Zoology organized Three Day Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Sponsored National workshop on "Application of Biostatistics in Medical and Biological Research" from 21^st to 23^rd September, 2016 at Dev Samaj College for Women, Ferozepur. Bio Statistics is the branch of statistics which is deducing the scientific data which is created in the health sciences and is mainly used for receiving a data and make valid inferences to solve the problems in research in the field of Biology. The resources persons included eminent personalities from ICMR. Dr.Ajit Mukherjee, Scientist F, ICMR, New Delhi, Dr. Smita Asthana MD, Course coordinator Scientist D, Biostatistics and Epidemiology Training Center, NICPR, ICMR, Noida and Dr. Satyanarayana, (Course Director) Scientist G, National Institute of Cancer Prevention & Research (ICMR), Noida were the resource persons. Students of post graduate classes of Zoology were highly benefited from it.

State Level Workshop on Cancer Awareness And Prevention

(18^th to 21^st October, 2016)

Department of Zoology organized Four Day State level workshop on “Cancer Awareness and Prevention” in collaboration with Capitol Hospital, Jalandhar from 18^th to 21^st October, 2016 at Dev Samaj College for Women, Ferozepur. The main resource persons were Dr. Manzoor Ahmed, Dr. Shivani Shouri, Dr. Debu Biswal and Dr. Himanshu from Capitol Hospital who made students aware of the fact that life style choices impact our overall health and that many types of cancer are directly associated with unhealthy habits. Students of all streams (Science, Arts, Commerce) attended the lectures delivered by resource persons and the lectures ended with round of discussion where students got satisfactory replies for their queries related to cancer.

National Conference-Advancement in Life Sciences, Impact of Emerging Technology

(6^th -7^th March,  2017)

2 Day UGC sponsored Conference on Advancement in Life Sciences, Impact of Emerging Technology dated 6^th -7^th March,  2017was organized by Department of Zoology. Eminent personalities working in different fields of life sciences took part in it and bestowed students with knowledge. Expertise talked about latest trends, challenges and advancements in research methodology of life sciences. The list of resource persons is huge which included Prof . Dr. DV Rai, Vice Chancellor, Shobhit University, PU, Saharanpur, UP, Prof. Dr. NR Kalla, Ex-Chairperson, Dept of Biophysics, PU, Chandigarh, Prof. Dr. Sukhbir Kaur, Chairperson, Dept of Zoology, PU, Chandigarh, Prof. Dr. Sanjeev Puri, Coordinator, centre for stem Cell Research, PU, Chandigarh, Prof . Dr. Anish Dua, Dept of Zoology, GNDU, Amritsar, Prof. Dr. PK Pati, Ex-Chairperson, Dept of Biotechnology, GNDU, Amritsar, Ms. Radha Saini, Vice-Principal of Sant Mary Nursing College Hoshiarpur & UICC Fellow Geneva, Dr. Naveen Kaushal, Assistant Professor,  Dept of Biophysics, PU, Chandigarh, Dr. Ashok Kumar, Assistant Professor,  Dept of System Biology & Bioinformatics, PU, Chandigarh and Dr. Monika Sharma, Assistant Professor,  Dept of Biophysics, IISER, Mohali. Students of undergraduate and post graduate classes enthusiastically attended the lectures. Poster Presentation was also held. 

Entomological Technique used in Teaching & Research

(10th April, 2018)

National Workshop on “Entomological technique Used in teaching & Research” dated 10th April, 2018. Dr Deepak Wadhawan, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Zoology, DAV College, Jalandhar was the resource person. The live demonstrations of insect dissections enriched the skills of students. Students of postgraduate classes attended the lecture and were highly benefited from the workshop.

Workshop on Fish Farming and Fisheries

(10-14^th Sept, 2018)

The Department of Zoology has various activities which improves the skill and provides hand on training for the undergraduate and postgraduate students. Department of Zoology, DSCW organized one day and five day training programme on “Fish Farming”. 42 participants including 2 male from Punjab attended the training. The participants were given insight into technical know how for fish farming practices including pond preparation, stocking and post-stocking management with special reference to water quality and health management, fish feed formulation and feeding strategies, fish processing and value addition etc.

Specialized lectures and demonstration with respect to Pangas Culture, Inland Saline Water Aquaculture, Ornamental Fish Culture, Azolla Culture and Integrated Fish Farming with livestock and agriculture were also delivered during the training programme. Visit to the fish farms of progressive fish farmers along with modern fish market, Ferozepur were also arranged for more practical knowledge.

The participants were delighted to meet Mr. Satnam Singh, Farm Superintendent, Government Fish Breeding Farm, Malwal, Ferozepur and Mr. Rajeshwar Sharma , CEO Fish Farmer Development Program who motivated the trainees to adopt the fish farming in a holistic approach by harvesting quality fish along with its value addition through product development for higher economic gains.

State Level Workshop on Prawn Farming

(15^th Sept, 2018)

P. G Department of Zoology, DSCW organized a State Level Training on “Prawn Farming: Culture and Harvesting” dated 15th September, 2018 at Fisheries and Prawn Farm, Village-Bahadur Khera, Malout. Mr. Rajveer Singh from same village informed students about the importance of Prawn Farming. He delivered a lecture on the preparation of specific breed of prawn, its diet, harvesting and marketing policies.