Pacific University: Dr. Isha Sharma, HOD, Department of Zoology, Pacific College of Basic & Applied Sciences

Dr. Isha Sharma is the HOD of the Department of Zoology, in the Pacific College of Basic and Applied Sciences, Pacific University, Udaipur. She has completed her Ph.D. in environmental and developmental toxicology, M.Sc. Zoology (Specialization in Cell Biology) and B.Ed. She has vast experience in research and academics and has published many research articles in reputed journals.

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What are the factors that make this program the best for the students?

“A healthy learning environment and student support facilities”

Unique students centred class and curriculum structure
Modern teaching methods
Positive learning environment
Teacher-student activities, career guidance and feedback system.

What will you say are the “best practices” in the course you’re offering?

“Student counselling, remedial classes and guest lectures”

Regular attendance is graded subject-by-subject, and marks are awarded for improvements in attendance.
Providing guest lectures and webinars to students as part of their overall development.
Throughout the academic year, remedial classes will be offered.
Counselling for both personal and career development.
Presentations and animations to help students understand

What are some valuable insights into the program that you are offering?

“Vast career opportunities as Researcher, scientist and biotechnologist”

A degree from the Department of (Life sciences) Biology will prepare you for graduate school in this field. Students can pursue degrees such as M. Sc., Ph. D., M. Phil. in subjects such as Botany, Zoology, Bio-Chemistry, Biotechnology, Food Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Microbiology, Environmental Sciences, Genetics, Environmental Sciences, and Toxicology. The field of Biological Sciences helps us understand the living world, its functions and its interaction. Students can make their careers with a biology degree and work as:

Research scientist
Pharmacologist
Ecologist
Natutal conservation officer
Biotechnologist
Forensic scientists.

How does the program ensure that students are being prepared for the future?

“We describe an advanced program focused on the training of future graduates”

Development programs for biology students interested in becoming faculty members, forest officers, entomologists, Agriculture officers are conducted. These programs have been successful and have provided advanced teaching experience. We outline an advanced program that focuses on the future training of graduate teaching assistants in pedagogy and mentoring opportunities within the biology department.

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How did you train yourself and the faculty to deliver this program to the students?

“FDP’s and training in modern teaching methods and digital tools”

A study of the teaching and learning knowledge base
Make use of a variety of methods when teaching
Inform students about their performance through assessment
Connect with students, colleagues and seniors
Regular attendance is insured in faculty development programs and training sessions.

How do you tend to build an industry connect with this program?

“Industry interactions during workshops and internships play a pivotal role”

The major of biology offers a variety of career paths, so there are many types of internships students can consider. The field of biology will always have an opening for an internship since the field is always looking for college students with a solid science background. These internships have proven to be beneficial to form industry connections.

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