Government Holkar (Model, Autonomous) Science
College, Indore (M.P.)
(Name of the Department- Zoology)
Part A - Introduction
Class – B.Sc. III Year- 2024 Session- 2024-25
Semester
Course Type (Subject) – Minor
1 Course Code S3- ZOO2T
2 Course Title Physiology and Biochemistry
3 Pre – requisite (if any) To study this course a student must have had the
subject Zoology in Class B.Sc. I year.
4 Course Outcomes Upon completion of the course students should be able to
(CO) 1. Remember the functioning of organs at the cellular level
and up to the system level.
2. Understand the inherent disorders and deficiencies
necessary for the harmony of different body systems.
3. Identify the functions of biomolecules and apply this
knowledge to understand their role in metabolism.
4. Apply the foundational principles needed for research
and employability skills.
5. Explain the basics of health biology through an
introductory study of physiology
5 Credit Value 4 Credits
6 Total Marks Formative Assessment (CCE) – 40 Minimum Pass
Marks Marks – 35
Summative Assessment (End
Semester Exam) – 60 Marks
Total 40+60= 100 Marks
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Part A - Introduction
Class – B.Sc. III Year- 2024 Session- 2024-25
Semester
Course Type (Subject) – Minor
Course Code S3- ZOO2T
Course Title Physiology and Biochemistry
Part – B Content of the Course
Total no. of lectures – As per UGC rules (1 Credit = 15 Lectures)
S. No. Topics No. of
Lectures
Introduction and Historical background of Physiology and Biochemistry
Biomolecules and Regulatory mechanism.
1. Contribution of Indian Scientists.
1.1 Contribution of Charak
1.2 Contribution of Sushrut
2. Biomolecules
2.1 Micro and Macro molecules 19
I 2.2 Water and Buffer System
3. Enzymes
3.1 Definition and General Properties
3.2 Nomenclature and Classification and Functions
3.3 Mechanism and Regulation of Enzyme action
3.4 Co- Enzyme
4. Vitamins and Minerals
4.1 Types and Sources
4.2 Biological importance
4.3 Deficiencies and Disorders
Keywords/ Tags: Biomolecules, Buffer System, Enzymes, Vitamins.
Metabolism, physiology and Regulation
1. Protein
1.1 Structure, Nomenclature, Classification and Biological importance.
1.2 Metabolism- Deamination, Decarboxylation, Transamination of amino acids and
ornithine cycle. 19
2. Carbohydrates
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2.1 Structure, Nomenclature, Classification and Biological importance.
2.2 Metabolism- Glycogenesis, Gluconeogenesis, Glycogenolysis, Glycolysis, Citric
Acid Cycle and Electron Transport Chain.
3. Lipids
3.1 Structure, Classification and Biological importance.
3.2 Metabolism- Beta oxidation of fatty acids.
4. Physiology of Digestion, regulation and disorders
5. Homeostasis and Basal Metabolic rate (BMR)
6. Thermoregulation
Keywords/ Tags: Protein, Carbohydrates, Krebs cycle, Digestion, Homeotherms
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Part A - Introduction
Class – B.Sc. III Year- 2024 Session- 2024-25
Semester
Course Type (Subject) – Minor
Course Code S3- ZOO2T
Course Title Physiology and Biochemistry
Part – B Content of the Course
Total no. of lectures – As per UGC rules (1 Credit = 15 Lectures)
S. No. Topics No. of
Lectures
Respiration, excretion and Immune System
1. Respiration
1.1 Mechanism- Inspiration and Expiration
1.2 Physiology- Exchange and transport of gases ( oxygen and carbon dioxide),
Chloride shift, role of respiratory pigment.
1.3 Disorders- Apnea, Hypoxia, Asphyxia, Carbon monoxide poisoning, Bronchitis,
Asthma
2. Excretion
III 2.1 Physiology- urea, Urine formation and Counter Current mechanism 18
2.2 Excretory products, disorders
2.3 Osmoregulation
3. Immunity
3.1 Innate and acquired Immunity
3.2 Immune cells and Immunoglobulins
3.3 Antigen responses
Keywords/ Tags: Chloride shift, Excretion, Urea, Immunity, Antigen.
Neuromuscular Co-ordination
1. Nerves
1.1 Structure and types of Neurons
1.2 Physiology of nerve impulse conduction
IV 1.3 Neuromuscular disorders- Epilepsy, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease
2. Muscles 16
2.1 Structure and type of muscles
2.2 Physiology of muscles contraction and its Biochemistry
2.3 Muscular disorders- Fatigue
Keywords/ Tags: Neuron, Impulse conduction, Muscle
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Part A - Introduction
Class – B.Sc. III Year- 2024 Session- 2024-25
Semester
Course Type (Subject) – Minor
Course Code S3- ZOO2T
Course Title Physiology and Biochemistry
Part – B Content of the Course
Total no. of lectures – As per UGC rules (1 Credit = 15 Lectures)
S. No. Topics No. of
Lectures
Hormones, Endocrine system and Reproductive physiology
1. Hormones
1.1 Definition and Classification
1.2 Mechanism of hormone action
2. Endocrine system
2.1 Structure, Functions and disorders of Pituitary gland
2.2 Structure, Functions and disorders of Thyroid and Parathyroid gland
V 2.3 Structure, Functions and disorders of Adrenal gland 18
2.4 Structure, Functions and disorders of Thymus gland, Pineal gland and Pancreas
3. Reproductive Physiology
3.1 Physiology of reproduction
3.2 Sex Hormones
Keywords/ Tags: Hormones, Pituitary gland, Thyroid gland, Adrenal gland, Sex
Hormones
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Part A - Introduction
Class – B.Sc. III Year- 2024 Session- 2024-25
Semester
Course Type (Subject) – Minor
Course Code S3- ZOO2T
Course Title Physiology and Biochemistry
Part – C Learning Resources
Text Books, Reference Books, Other Resources
Suggested Readings: Text Books:
Reference Books:
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Part – D Assessment and Evaluation
Internal Assessment: Continuous External Evaluation (Summative
Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE)/ Assessment):
Formative Assessment: 40 Marks End Semester Exam:60 Marks
Formative Assessment shall be based on – Time: 03 hours
Quiz, Seminar, Presentation, Written test,
Case Study, Project, Assignment etc.
The division of marks is as follows:
Test I 20 Marks Section (A): 5 5 x 1= 5
Objective Questions
(1 mark each)
Test II 20 Marks Section (B): 5 Short 5 x 7 = 35
Best two test Questions out of
Marks = (20 + eight questions (200
20) words each) (7
Marks each)
Test III 20 Marks Section (C): Two 2 x 10 = 20
long questions out of
four questions ( 500
Words each) (10
Marks each)
Total Internal Assessment 40 Marks Total External 60 Marks
(CCE) Marks Evaluation (Theory)
Marks (A+B+ C)
For Major, Minor, Open Elective, Foundation and Vocational
1.
Courses, Part D will be as per the scheme of marks given.
Note;-
The student should secure 35% marks in Internal Assessment
2.
(CCE) and External Evaluation (theory) combined.
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Government Holkar (Model, Autonomous) Science
College, Indore (M.P.)
(Name of the Department- Zoology)
Part A- Introduction Practicals
Class – B.Sc. III Year- 2024 Session- 2024-25
Semester
Course Type (Subject) – Minor
1. Course Code S3- ZOO2P
2. Course Title Physiology and Biochemistry
To study this course a student must have had the subject
3. Pre-requisite (if any)
Zoology in Class B.Sc. I year.
Upon completion of the course students should be able to
Course Outcomes
4.
(CO)
them a flow of research and writing skills.
5. Credit Value 2 Credits
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Part B- Content of the Course
Total no. of lectures – As per UGC rules
Lab Assignments
1. Qualitative estimations of Protein, Carbohydrates and Lipids.
2. Study of effect of temperature and pH on salivary amylase activity.
1. 3. Study of enzymatics activity of Tripsin and Lipase.
4. Detection of ammonia, urea and uric acid.
5. Estimation of Hemoglobin using haemometer.
6. Preparation of haemin crystals.
2. 7. Preparation of blood smear, study and identification of blood cells.
Determination of ABO blood groups, RBC,WBC counting
8. Measurement of blood pressure using Sphygmomanometer.
3. 9. Principles and uses of instruments- Sphygmomanometer, Stethoscope, Biochemistry
analyzer.
10 Study of endocrine glands through histological slides of Pituitary gland, Adrenal gland,
Thyroid gland, Pancreas, testis, Ovary, Spleen and Thymus.
11 Study of histological slides of organ systems of mammalian Oesophagus, Stomach,
4. Duodenum, Ileum, Rectum, Liver, trachea, lungs and kidney.
Keywords/ Tags: Protein test, Hemoglobin, Blood groups, Endocrine glands,
Mammalian Systems.
As per suggested…
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Part – C Learning Resources
Text Books, Reference Books, Other Resources
Suggested Readings:
Text Books:
Reference Books:
Suggested Digital Platforms Web Links: -
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Part D- Assessment and Evaluation
Suggested Continuous Evaluation methods:
Internal Assessment/Formative Examination(A): 40 Marks
Lab Record 15 Marks
Attendance in the Lab 05 Marks
Assignments (It can be in different modes) 20 Marks
End Semester External Evaluation (B): 60 Marks
Viva Voce on Practical 10 Marks
Practical Record File 10 Marks
Experiments 40 Marks
Total Marks (A+B) (40 + 60 =100
Marks)
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Part D – Assessment and Evaluation
Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods:
Internal Marks External Assessment Marks
Assessment
Class Interaction/ 15 Viva Voce on Practical 10
Quiz
Attendance 05 Practical Record File 10
Assignments 20 40
(Charts/model Marks
Seminar/ Rural
Service/
Technology 12
Dissemination /
Report of
Excursion/ Lab 08
Visits/ Survey
Industrial Visit )
08
04
08
Total 40 60
Any Remarks/Suggestion: Visit to National Parks/Sanctuary/Zoo/and nearby forest area.
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