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L. Bindu ¹, S. R. Nikam ²

Affiliations
1 Zoological Survey of India, M. Block, New Alipore, Kolkata-700 053, IN
2 Department of Zoology, Marathwada University, Aurangabad, IN

Abstract

A total of 82 species (56 named and 26 unnamed) of coccidian parasites belonging to two genera, viz., Eimeria and Isospora have been found to occur in Maharashtra from various hosts, such as, in fishes (2 named and 9 unnamed species), reptiles (4 named species), birds (9 named and 14 unnamed species) and mammals (41 named and 3 unnamed species). Amongst the named coccidian parasites, five species viz., Eimeria knowlesi, E. hemidactyli, E. columbae, E. debliecki and E. zuernii constitute first report from Maharashtra state, while out of 26 unnamed species more than 10 species reported herein may be new species and need further study. Highest diversity of parasitic species (44 named and unnamed species) was recorded from mammalian hosts. The highest number of these coccidian parasites belongs to the genus Eimeria (48 named and 18 unnamed species) and less than one-fifth of the total eimeriid coccidian diversity listed from the genus Isospora (8 named and 8 unnamed species). Most of these coccidian parasite species were recorded from Marathwada region of Maharashtra state. Prevalence and pathogenicity of some of these species have also been discussed.

Keywords

Coccidia, Eimeria, Isospora, Maharashtra.

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S. R. Nikam ¹, S. S. Bhusnoor ¹, V. B. Bhosle ¹, A. S. Saraf ¹

Affiliations
1 Mechanical Department, K J Somaiya College of Engineering, Mumbai, IN

Abstract

Present paper reports effect of experiential teaching learning method on performance of students. In order to involve student in teaching learning process visit to research laboratory at IIT Bombay was arranged and knowledge gained through this visit is assessed through presentation, group discussion and quiz. Student feedback for self assessment is also taken. It has been observed that this teaching learning method helped students to understand course in better way which is confirmed from their internal assessment as well as in end semester examination result. Also from students self assessment feedback it is noted that their level of understanding in a given topic has improved. This experiential learning method helped in increasing attainment level of Course outcome and related Program outcome.

Keywords

Experiential Learning, Course Outcome, Program Outcome.

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S. S. Bhusnoor ¹, S. R. Nikam ¹, A. S. Saraf ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Mechanical Engineering, K J Somaiya College of Engineering, Vidyavihar, Mumbai – 400077, IN

Abstract

Climate change represents a serious threat to public health, environment, economic prosperity, and national security. It is necessary to increase public awareness related to causes of climate change and its adverse effects. Hence there is a need to enhance research, develop and promote green technologies, and prepare current students to become future environmental leaders. The focus of this study is to provide awareness of climate change and promote environment and health protection through the development of a biodiesel production facility and use of biodiesel in automotive vehicles to the undergraduate students. This hands on training (Biodiesel Production and its utilization), to the students has increased their interest in learning the course and same is reflected in their results and this activity also helped in attaining wide range of Programme outcomes at different levels.

Keywords

Biodiesel, Transesterification, Program Outcomes, Learning Interest, Fuel Economy and Health Effect.

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