Sindhu Swadhyay Sanstha (CEMAS)

Oceanography deals with a fascinating marine world. It is an applied branch of interdisciplinary science where mathematics, physics, chemistry, geology and biology intersect. It essentially includes a study of the global oceans; from shallow coastal areas to the deepest ocean trenches, from the tropics to the polar seas. Traditionally, Oceanography has been divided into four separate but related branches: Physical Oceanography, Chemical Oceanography, Geological Oceanography and Biological Oceanography or Marine Ecology. These sub-disciplines are interrelated, as well as being closely aligned to other fields such as Meteorology/Atmospheric Science, Geophysics and Ocean Engineering.

Physical oceanography involves the study of the physical properties of sea water (temperature, density, salinity etc.), Ocean dynamics and the interaction between the ocean and the atmosphere. Chemical oceanography involves the study of the composition of seawater, nutrient cycles and biogeochemistry of ocean. Biological oceanography deals with the study of various biological processes, marine organisms including invertebrates and vertebrates and their interactions with the ocean environment. Geological oceanography focuses on the structure, features, and evolution of the ocean basins.

Oceanographers use a variety of tools to study the ocean which includes sophisticated underwater sampling devices operated on Research Vessel. Sampling involves collection water samples, sediment and marine organisms. Autonomous sampling systems such as buoys and gliders are also utilise to collect the continuous data over time. Remote sensing from aircrafts and satellites allows oceanographers to get a global view of some significant parameters. Modelling allows oceanographers to look at the past and predict the future state of the ocean (e.g. circulation, air-sea interactions, sustainability of fisheries, quality of water and marine life etc.).

Fishery Technology primarily deals with Fishery and Industrial Fishery. Fishery involves harvesting of aquatic resources ( commercially important fin fish and shell fish) from inland, brackish and marine environments (Capture Fishery) and production in controlled environments (Aquaculture) encompassing various culture practices, fishing vessels and equipments as well as fishing gears and methods. It is related to catching of inland and marine fishes for commercial purposes. It involves aquaculture, gears, navigation, oceanography, aquarium management, breeding, processing, export and import of seafood, special products and by-products.

Industrial fishery includes advance techniques of processing and packaging of fish and fish products (value added and by-products). The infrastructures and instrumentation of processing units, management, logistics and transportation, marketing are also an integral part.

A Masters of Science in Zoology with specialization in Oceanography and Fishery Technology provides an academic foundation in the primary sub-disciplines of Oceanography and advanced knowledge and skills required in Fishery Technology. There are plenty of career opportunities in government as well as private sector for both the subjects. As the number of students who pursue Oceanography is relatively small, many unique opportunities exist in this field. This course may be helpful to acquire the marine science position in a government agencies helping to establish marine policies or performing fisheries management. Also, in a research setting, one can be absorbed as a field or data technician. If one chooses to further specialize or go on to a career in research, will have the academic foundation necessary to pursue a doctoral degree in the chosen field.

In India, many prestigious institutions like CSIR-NIO, NCPOR, CMLRE, ICAR-CIFT, ICAR-CMFRI, ICAR-CIFE and many state universities like University of Mumbai, Goa University, CUSAT, CUFOS, University of Hyderabad, Anna University, Bharathidasan University, Tamil Nadu Fisheries University, Karnataka University, Dharwad (Karnataka), Pondicherry University, Port Blair offer Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programme in Oceanography or Marine Science/Biology. Aspirants need to qualify the competitive examinations like NET-JRF/NET or GATE in order to get admitted in these national level research institutes. Almost all universities those offer Ph.D. programme, conduct their own Entrance Tests for admission. Marine plankton ecology, Coral ecology, marine invertebrates and vertebrates, marine benthic life, Bioprospecting, Toxicology, marine production and deep sea processes are some of favourite research areas amongst biological oceanographers.

Graduate and Post Graduate degree holders can also apply for the post of research assistant or project assistant/fellow in such research institutes and universities; which can cater a direct exposure to the research setting in the respective field. After earning the doctoral degree in Oceanography, one can also enrol for Post-Doctoral degree in India or abroad. Doctoral Degree with good publications in National and International peer-viewed Journals can be considered as minimum criteria for opting the position of Scientist in reputed and premium research institutes. Aspirants can also build their career in Academics as Assistant Professor in colleges and universities after qualifying the eligibility criteria.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) can also be done in Fishery Science and Technology, Aquaculture etc. Aspirants can choose programmes that fit with their research interests in subject areas viz. fish nutrition, fish pathology, water quality & management, aquaculture, fish systematics (taxonomy), breeding technology, hatchery production and management, fish processing and preservation, production of value-added or by-products from fishes and shell fishes etc. Many of the ICAR institutes, state universities and agricultural universities offer Ph.D programmes in areas like fisheries, aquaculture and industrial fisheries (Fish Processing Technology).

Post-graduates in Fishery Science and Technology are available with a variety of employment opportunities, including central and state government agencies, academic institutions and aquaculture farms. Government agencies and fishery based-industries recruit positions like aquaculture assistant, fish/shellfish culturist, hatchery technician, biological science technician, fish research assistant etc. In India, every coastal state has its fisheries department, it recruits fisheries graduates and post graduates for the posts like Assistant Fisheries Development Officer (AFDO)/ Fisheries Extension Officer (FEO) and District Fisheries Development Officer. Aspirants can also seek for posts in Central Government institutions /agencies like Marine Product Export Development Authority (MPEDA), Fisheries Survey of India (FSI) etc.

Fishery Technology also provides a direct avenue in the industries dealing with fish and fish products processing (value added and by-products) as Unit Supervisor/ Manager, Quality Control Analyst, Fish Processor, Aquaculturist, Farm Assistant/ Manager etc. The pay varies according to the type of job and specialization of the candidate. Further, the university’s curriculum is such a well designed that it imparts the comprehensive knowledge and skills to set up own business boosting the self-employability. Aspirants can also think about the entrepreneurship or self-employment in fisheries-related business.

In many foreign countries like USA, UK, Canada, Thailand, Malaysia, South Korea, China, Japan, Australia and many European countries have higher demand for potential fisheries professionals in the aquaculture. Highly qualified fisheries personnel get promising job opportunities with attractive salary and perks. They can also be appointed as Assistant Director, Research Assistant and Fisheries Inspector etc. in foreign government establishments.

M.Sc. Zoology (Oceanography and Fishery Technology) as per NEP

Syllabus Part I

Syllabus Part II

Admission

Eligibility criteria: Bachelor of Science degree with Zoology subject (i.e. up to the third year B. Sc. level) examination or an examination of another University recognized as equivalent thereto.

Total Intake: 30 Seats

Admissions Procedure :

1. Students are required to fill up the online pre-Registration form by visiting the following website: http://muadmission.samarth.edu.in/ All documents should be scanned and uploaded along with the application form
2. Application form fee is to be paid online only
3. The student whose name appears in the admission merit list are required to login using their/student account and pay the admission fee online.
4. After paying the admission fees, the student will have to submit/send the fee receipt and original marksheet and other documents, caste certificate, caste validity, Non-Creamy layer certificate as applicable, to the department.

Students from other University (Other than Mumbai University) are required to submit -Attested photocopy as well as original Statement of marks, Migration certificate, Eligibility form (to be filled in the office during the time of admissions), transfer certificate at the time of admissions. The admission of the Candidates failing to pay the fees or submitting the requisite documents within the specified time span stands cancelled. Admissions are strictly on the basis of merit.

1) Classrooms – 3

2) Laboratory –   3

3) Library        – 1

4) Faculty Room – 3

5) HOD Room –    1

6) Store room  –  1

7) Chemical room –  1

8) Administrative room –  1

 

Sr No.	List of instruments available at the department
1	Bacteriological Incubator
2	Vertical Autoclave
3	Power supply for Electrophoresis
4	Centrifuge
5	Rotary Shaker
6	Vertical Deep Freezer
7	Water Bath
8	pH meter
9	Colorimeter
10	Hot Air Oven
11	Vortex Mixer
12	Monocular Microscope
13	Magnetic Stirrer

Dr.Mrs. Varsha Kelkar-Mane (MSc, PhD FRSC)
Dy., Director, Centre of Excellence in Marine Studies (CEMAS),
Sindhu Swadhyay Sanstha (SSS), University of Mumbai.

Administrative Staff –

Staff Name-

Sindhu Swadhyay Sanstha—

1) Sachin Subhash Rasam – Jr. typist Clerk

2) Ravindra More – Peon

 

Centre for Excellence in Marine Studies—

1) Prashant A. Sawant -Jr. typist Clerk

2) Vishal Belsare – Peon

 

Visiting faculties

1. Dr Vivek Sonwane
2. Ms Priyanka K. Singh
3. Snehal Tambe
4. Bhushan Bhoir

University of Mumbai, Sindhu Swadhyay Sanstha, M.Sc. Zoology Part I Fee Structure (Regular), Faculty – Science and Technology
Subject- Zoology ( Oceanography and Fishery Technology) Unaided Course, Intake capacity – 30 Seats, Academic Year – 2024-25
M.Sc. Zoology Part I	University of Mumbai		Other University within Maharashtra		Other University outside Maharashtra		J & K	NRI
Fee Component	General/EWS (Regular)	Reservation Category SC/ST/NT/SBC/OBC (Regular)	General/EWS (Regular)	Reservation Category SC/ST/NT/SBC/OBC (Regular)	General/EWS (Regular)	Reservation Category SC/ST/NT/SBC/OBC (Regular)
Tution Fee	16500	0	16500	0	16500	16500	16500	82500
Form and Prospectus Fee	100	0	100	0	100	100	100	100
Other fees/Extra curricular activities	250	0	250	0	250	250	250	250
Caution Money	150	0	150	0	150	150	150	150
Library Deposit	250	0	250	0	250	250	250	250
Laboratory Fee	17000	0	17000	0	17000	17000	17000	17000
Library Fee	1000	0	1000	0	1000	1000	1000	1000
Registration Fess	1000	0	1000	0	1000	1000	1000	1000
Registration Form Fess	25	0	25	0	25	25	25	25
Laboratory Deposit	400	0	400	0	400	400	400	400
NSS Ekak	10	0	10	0	10	10	10	10
Gymkhana	200	0	200	0	200	200	200	200
Admission Processing Fees	200	200	200	200	200	200	200	200
Vice Chancellor Fund	20	20	20	20	20	20	20	20
Magazine	100	0	100	0	100	100	100	100
Identity Card	80	0	80	0	80	80	80	80
Group Insurance	40	40	40	40	40	40	40	40
Student welfare	50	80	50	80	50	50	50	50
University Sports And Cultural Activities	36	0	36	0	36	36	36	36
Development Fee	800		800		800	800	800	800
Utility	250		250		250	250	250	250
Computer/Internet	500		500		500	500	500	500
E-Suvidha	50	50	50	50	50	50	50	50
E-Charges	20		20		20	20	20	20
Disaster Relief Fund	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10
University Entrepreneurship Development Cell Activity	10	0	10	0	10	10	10	10
Eligibility cum Enrolment Fee (if applicable)	0	0	400	400	500	500	500	500
TOTAL	39051	400	39451	800	39551	39551	39551	105551

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Sindhu Swadhyay Sanstha (CEMAS)
University of Mumbai
1^st Floor, Health Centre Building,
Vidyanagari Campus,
Kalina, Santacruz (E), Mumbai – 400 098
Email :- sindhuswadhyaysss@mu.ac.in