B.N. Bandodkar College of Science
announces
One Day National Conference

DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY

Aim and Objective of the seminar

Insects form the largest animal group. Though we observe and know
certain common insect types, there are many fascinating things about
insects that many of us do not know. Sometimes we have misconceptions
even about certain common insects. If we develop a habit to be a good
observer, we can know much about the insects. To promote and
encourage observational studies on insects, we have arranged a one
day seminar on “Wonderful World of Insects”.

Through the present seminar we wish to encourage the school and
college students and nature lovers to participate in small projects such
as poster making, insect photography, and observational studies on
insect life cycle, behaviours, habits etc.

Insecta is a very important, diverse and wonderful group. There is a
great variety of insects which have different kinds of life habitats. Many
insects are harmful to plants, animals and man, but there are useful
insects too. The insects have medicinal value, they are diagnostic in
forensic studies. Predatory and parasitic insects are useful in Biological
control of pest. These aspects have made them economically important.
The insects afford endless opportunities for exploration. These studies
appeal both children and adults of different age groups.
Participation in the projects and the seminar will not only help in
developing greater appreciation for insects but also keen sense of
observation of nature. This in long run will develop responsible and eco
friendly citizens of India.

One can participate in the seminar in three sections

• Poster making - To give interesting information on insects which
  may be based on own observations or from books, internet etc.
  Maximum two posters on poster paper (20”x30”).
• Insect Photography - One can present photographs of insect /insect
  activity. The photos should be taken by the participant.
  Size of the photo : 8” x 10”. Max. No. of photos 5 per participant.
• Project presentation - One can give Audio Visual presentation of the
  project one has carried on insects. The project should be observation
  oriented and not experimental. e.g. study of insect diversity, study of
  life cycle of insect, behaviourial study etc. (time limit for presentation
  8 min.)
• The best entries from each Section will be selected for the final
  presentation scheduled on 3 Dec. 08.
• All the above presentation can be in Marathi / Hindi / English.

 

Who can participate?

• School / College students as individuals or group (maximum five
  persons in a group)
  
• Any individual / group who have done observational studies on
  insects.

Seminar Date : 3rd Dec 2008

Venue : Thorle Bajirao Peshave Sabhagruha,
Jnanadweepa,Thane College Campus, Thane.

Last date for submission of poster, photo, presentation, CD : 3rd Nov 2008

Registration fee : Rs. 400

Mode of Payment : Cash or D.D. should be drawn in favour of
The Principal, B.N. Bandodkar College of Science, Thane.

Facilities provided : Slide & CD Projector / Poster & Photo display stands.

Seminar Programme : The details will be announce by 10 Nov. 2008.
The updates will be available on www.vpmthane.org

Preparatory workshops :

1st Workshop - 16 Jan. 2008
2nd Workshop - 26 Aug. 2008

The preparatory workshops are arranged to provide guidance regarding
the study projects that can be taken up. Teacher/Student representatives
of schools, colleges, NGOs or other individuals can participate
in these workshops .For participation they should inform the contact
persons at least 7 days before the workshop.

The workshop will include :

• Exhibition of sample posters and photos.
  
• Lectures by guiding persons regarding observational projects.

These will give guidelines/ideas regarding the project topics, methods
etc. It is expected that based on the guidelines given the participants will
plan their activity (poster making, photography, observational projects),
execute it and do their presentation in the final seminar on 3rd Dec 2008.

Principal
Dr. (Mrs.) M. K. Pejaver
B.N. Bandodkar College of Science, Thane

Convener
Dr. R. P. Athalye
Reader & HOD, Zoology Deptt.
Tel : 25436941

Organizing Secretary
Dr. (Mrs.) V. D. Manjramkar
Lecturer, Zoology Deptt.
Tel : 9892071298

Advisory Committee
Dr. V. V. Bedekar	Chairman, Vidya Prasarak Mandal, Thane
Dr. (Mrs) M. K. Pejaver	Principal
Mrs. M. P. Akolkar	Vice-Principal (Degree College)
Mr. R. T. Kulkarni	Vice-Principal (Jr. College)
Dr. P. V. Joshi	Professor (Retired), Pune University
Dr. (Mrs.) M. N. Mukharjee	Reader & Head, Zoology Dept. R. K. Talreja College, Ulhasnagar
Mr. Isaac Kehimkar	General Manager, Production, BNHS, Mumbai
Dr. Goldin Quadros	Education Officer, WWF, Mumbai
Dr. Vaishali U. Somani	Editor, Nisargavarta WWF, Mumbai Lecturer, M. D. College, Mumbai
Dr. Amol P. Patwardhan	Research Co-ordinator, CAT, Mumbai

Organizing Committee

Dr. (Mrs.) N. N. Patil	Mr. M. J. Amrutkar
Dr. (Mrs.) S. V. Mahajan	Mr. P. M. Soyanke
Mr. S. D. Rathod	Mr. P. R. Jagatap
Dr. ( Mrs.) P. N. Kurve	Mr. D. D. More
Dr. K. M. Pariya	Mr. S. S. Nikam
Dr. (Mrs) S. P. Bendigeri	Mr. V. B. Shigwan
Dr. (Mrs.) M. U. Borkar	Mr. V. G. Shelavale
Dr. S. D. Joshi	Mr. Y. V. Desle
Mr. H. V. Naniwadekar	Smt. S. D. Sarangadhar
Mrs. S. R. Pawale	Mr. S. R. Sathe
Mrs. P. D. Jambhulkar	Ms. Sonal B. Salvi (G.S.)
Mr. A. S. Pardhi

Organized by
Department of Zoology
Vidya Prasarak Mandal's
B.N. Bandodkar College of Science,
‘Jnanadweepa’, Chendani,
Thane (W) - 400601, Maharashtra


Contact Persons :
Dr. R.P. Athale,
Dr. (Mrs) N.N. Patil,
9821292822
Dr. (Mrs) V.D. Manjramkar,
Deptt. of Zoology Staff
Tel. : 2533 6507 ext.142
email : zoobnb@vpmthane.org



Conferences/Workshops/Seminars conducted till October 2007

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1. Creeks, Estuaries and Mangroves Pollution and Conservation
28th - 30th Nov. 2002, conducted by Zoology Department
2. Human, Health & Nutrition - A Biotechnological Approach
12th - 13th December, 2004, conducted by Botany Department
3. Einstein’s Theories & Present Scenario
17th - 19th November 2005, conducted by Physics Department
4. Linux Thane 2006
24th - 25th November 2006, conducted by I.T. Department




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1. Laboratory Safety
30th January 2004, conducted by Chemistry Department
2. Vedic Mathematics
5th December 2005, conducted by Physics Department
3. Statistics for Nonstatistian
27th - 29th September 2005,conducted by Statistics Department
4. Financial Mathematics
26th August 2006, conducted by Mathematics and Statistics
Departments
5. Refreshing Chemistry for Biologist 2006
conducted by Chemistry Department
6. Contaminants in Food and Beverage
6th October 2007, conducted by Chemistry Department

 

CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM

The payment should be made in the form of Cash/ DD/ Pay order of a nationalized bank drawn in favour of Principal, VPM's Polytechnic, Seminar A/C, payable at Thane.