Science Academies’ Refresher Course on ‘Action Zoology: The Emerging Trends’

Science Academies’ Refresher Course on ‘Action Zoology: The Emerging Trends’

Sponsored by

Indian Academy of Sciences, Bangalore

Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi

The National Academy of Sciences, India, Allahabad in collaboration with Department of Zoology, University of Allahabad, Allahabad

5–19 September 2012

A ‘Refresher Course in Action Zoology: The Emerging Trends’ for university and college teachers will be held in the Department of Zoology, University of Allahabad, Allahabad from 5 to 19 September 2012.

The main objective of this course is to discuss the application oriented science of Action Zoology namely: physiology, biotechnology, genetic engineering, bioinformatics, radiation biology, molecular cytogenetics and genotoxicity, neurobiology, bio-mathematical modelling, computer application in transformational technology, invertebrates and vertebrates. The lectures will be supplemented by discussion and practical demonstration and emphasis will be on learning so as to be directly useful in teaching at UG and PG levels.

University/degree college/PG college teachers who wish to participate in this course may submit their brief curriculum vitae (including name, date of birth, sex, educational qualifications, teaching experience, courses taught, positions held, postal and e-mail addresses with phone numbers, etc.).

An approval letter from the Head of the Department/relevant authority permitting the applicant to attend the Refresher Course must accompany the application. Participants will not have to appear in any examination during the Refresher Course. All the participants will be given a certificate after completion of this Refresher Course. Women teachers, senior research fellows and guest lecturers are also encouraged to apply.

Selected participants will be provided local hospitality and round trip train fare to Allahabad (3-tier AC) by the shortest route.

Applications may be sent to: Prof. U. C. Srivastava, Course Director, Refresher Course on ‘Action Zoology: The Emerging Trends’, Department of Zoology, University of Allahabad, Allahabad 211 002, U.P. Tel.: 09335 120178, e-mail: ucsrivastava@rediffmail.com.

Last date for receipt of applications: 15 July 2012.