The Department of Anatomy & Histology had gained an independent identity since the inception of the Assam Veterinary College in 1948. Dr. U. Nagendra was the founder Professor & Head of the Department. Since the inception, the Department had 10 Professor and Head whose dynamic administration had always been a glory for the Department as well as to the institute. Being the basic subject for the UG programme, the Department of Anatomy teaches and provide sound full knowledge about the Animal body and its formations with which they have been able to treat the animal as successful Veterinary Doctors. Besides, BVSc & AH degree Programme the department has been imparting MVSc Programme from 1981 and PhD Programme from 1988 onwards under the assigned system. The Department has successfully completed several non-project research programme and various funded research projects. The Department is also imparting expertise pertaining to anatomy for Gauhati Medical College, Directorate of Forensic Science and Department of Forest etc.Currently, as per the new VCI syllabus, MSVE 2016, the Department has a credit hour of 7(4+3).
UG Courses
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Course No.
Course Title
Course Credit
Syllabus
1
VAN
*
Veterinary Anatomy
7(4 + 3)
* courses are compulsory
Masters Courses
#
Course No.
Course Title
Course Credit
Syllabus
1
VAN 601
Comparative Osteology and Arthrology
3(1 + 2)
2
VAN 602
Comparative Splanchnology
4(2 + 2)
3
VAN 603
*
Myology, Angiology, Neurology and Aesthesiology of Ox
4(1 + 3)
4
VAN 604
Gross Anatomical Techniques
2(0 + 2)
5
VAN 605
Theory and Practice of Histological and Histochemical Techniques
3(1 + 2)
6
VAN 606
General Histology and Ultrastructure
4(3 + 1)
7
VAN 607
*
Systemic Histology and Ultrastructure
4(3 + 1)
8
VAN 608
*
Developmental Anatomy
4(3 + 1)
* courses are compulsory
PhD Courses
#
Course No.
Course Title
Course Credit
Syllabus
1
VAN 701
*
Myology, Angiology, Neurology and Aesthesiology of Equine, Canine and Porcine
DBT-ALSBT Hub sponsored project on "Formulation and immunological assessment of a few M-cell targeted bacterial protein delivery vehicles", project cost Rs.7.35 Lakh
ASTEC sponsored project on "Application of molecular, Microscopic and Ultrastructural Techniques on Study of Body Hair for Species identification of wild Animals",
Assam Science Technology and Environment Council sponsored project on "Application of molecular, Microscopic and Ultrastructural Techniques on Study of Body Hair for Species identification of wild Animals of Assam", project cost Rs.300000 Lakh
NECBH, DBT, GOVT. OF INDIA sponsored project on "Effect of Lead poisoning in Anatomical and Molecular Changes in Certain Visceral Organs of Adult Pati Ducks in Assam", project cost Rs.489670 Lakh
NECBH, DBT, GOVT.OF INDIA sponsored project on "Effect of Lead poisoning in Anatomical and Molecular Changes in Certain Visceral Organs of Adult Pati Ducks in Assam", project cost Rs.489670 Lakh
Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, New Delhi sponsored project on "DBT Twinning research project on “Species Identification of Wild Herbivores based on Molecular, Microscopic and Ultrastructural Characterization of Hair samples", project cost Rs.79.345 Lakh
DBT, GOVT. OF INDIA sponsored project on "Species Identification of Wild Herbivores based on Molecular, Microscopic and Ultrastructural characterization of hair samples", project cost Rs.7209992 Lakh implemented in 2018.
Directorate of Project Elephant, Ministry of Environment & Forests, Paryavaran Bhawan, C G O Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi. sponsored project on "Anatomical Study on the Asian elephant of Assam", project cost Rs.4.00 Lakh implemented in 2003. (PI/Co-PI/Associated Scientist : Dr. Munmun Sarma)
Dr. Anil Deka recieived PEARL Foundation Best Assistant Professor Award in Veterinary Science in NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SMART SUMMIT-2016
(SCIENCE, MEDICINE, AGRICULTURE, RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY) ON DECEMBER 10,2016
ORGANIZED BY THE PEARL- A FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION EXCELLENCE, MADURAI, INDIA
AT FORTUNE PANDIAN HOTEL, MADURAI.
DR. ANIL DEKA received YOUNG SCIENTIST AWARD in XXXI ANNUAL CONVENTION OF INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF
VETERINARY ANATOMIST AND NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM, HYDERABAD, 21-23 DECEMBER, 2016.
Dr. Anil Deka received BEST PAPER AWARD IN ANATOMY OF WILD AND ZOO ANIMALS in XXXIII ANNUAL CONVENTION OF INDIAN ASSOCIATION
OF VETERINARY ANATOMIST AND NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM, AIZAWL, 28-30 NOVEMBER, 2018
DR. KAMAL BEHARI DEV CHOUDHURY received DR. M.A. SRIVASTAVA GOLD PLATED SILVER MEDAL
& AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING Ph.D. RESEARCH IN ANATOMY DURING YEAR 2018 in XXXIV ANNUAL CONVENTION & NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM
OF INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF VETERINARY ANATOMIST, 28-30 NOVEMBER, 2019.
Dr. Munmun Sarma received SINGH MEMORIAL NATIONAL RAM ANIMAL WELFARE AWARD
2020 Lifetime Achievement Award conferred to Dr. Munmun Sarma in Recognition od Significant and Outstanding
service/ Contribution in the Field of Animal Welfare by PASHUDHAN PRAHAREE
on 29th July, 2020
Dr. Munmun Sarma received INSPIRING
LADY VETERINARIAN AWARD 2021 was conferred to Dr. Munmun Sarma, Professor,
Anatomy under ACADEMICIA by PASHUDHAN
PRAHAREE on 8TH March, 2021