Syllabus of FYUGP-Zoology

Approved in the BOS held on 04th June 2024

DIBRUGARH UNIVERSITY
Dibrugarh, Assam
786004
 FOUR YEAR UNDER-GRADUATE PROGRAMME (FYUGP) IN ZOOLOGY,
DIBRUGARH UNIVERSITY
1. The Preamble:
Present-day zoology is a fusion of the traditional components with the modern aspects of
biochemistry, molecular biology and biotechnology. Over the years, Zoology has shown enormous gain
in information and applications owing to tremendous inputs from research in all its aspects. With the
global need for conservation, field biologists have contributed significantly in assessing and exploring
newer dimensions for animal diversity. New insights on various dimensions of the zoological world have
been gained by utilizing modern tools and techniques for zoological research. Concern for ever-increasing
pollution and climate change is at its highest than ever before. Keeping the above-mentioned
advancements and rich resources in North East India in view, a revised curriculum is offered by Dibrugarh
University at the undergraduate level as per the National Education Policy-2020 so that the undergraduate
Zoology students of Dibrugarh University shall have the benefit of a balanced, carefully-crafted course
structure taking care of different aspects of zoology, namely animal diversity, physiology, cell biology,
genetics, evolution, biochemistry, molecular biology, developmental biology, reproductive physiology,
comparative anatomy, chronobiology, ecology and economic zoology. All these aspects have been given
due weightage over the eight semesters. The undergraduate students need to acquaint themselves with
various tools and techniques for exploring the world of animals. Keeping view of employment
entrepreneurship, skill based courses of sericulture and aquaculture have been introduced. These courses
shall provide the students hands on experience and professional inputs. On the whole, the curriculum is a
source of lot of information and is supported by rich resource materials. It is hoped that a student
graduating in Zoology with the new curriculum will be able to explore the rich animal diversity of North
East India.
2. Introduction:
Dibrugarh University UG syllabus of Zoology is designed as per the guidelines of National
Education Policy-2020. This Four Year Under Graduate Programme (FYUGP) in Zoology consists of
Major (Core) disciplines, Minor disciplines, Multi Disciplinary Generic Elective Courses (GE), Ability
Enhancement Courses (AEC), Value Added Courses (VAC), Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC),
Environmental Education (EE), YOGA, Community Engagement like NCC/NSS, Digital and
Technological solutions, Internship, Field Studies, Research Ethics, Research Projects and Discipline
Specific electives (DSE) to acquaint the students with balanced knowledge on the animal resources,
environment, contemporary issues and entrepreneurship.
The Bachelor of Science in Zoology of Dibrugarh University under NEP-2020 is a programme with
multiple exit options. UG certificate, UG Diploma, UG Degree and UG Degree (Honours with Research)
in Zoology will be awarded to students after successful completion of one, two, three and four years
respectively. It is expected that, on successful completion of this four year programme students will be
skilled in multidisciplinary aspects for exploration and sustainable utilization of natural resources of NE
region of India.

3. Aims of Four Year Under-Graduate Programme (FYUGP) in Zoology:

1. To introduce the students with the rich world of animal diversity with a focus on biodiversity
of North east India.
2. To enable the students to explore the potential of natural resources for human welfare and their
use in a sustainable way.
3. To develop capabilities of students for critical evaluation of contemporary issues related to
environment and conservation.
4. To generate skilled human resources for biological entrepreneurship.
4. Graduate Attributes of the FYUGP in Zoology:
Disciplinary Knowledge
The graduates should have the ability to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and
understanding of both the theoretical and applied components of animal science and allied areas of study
in a multidisciplinary context.
Students should have the ability to connect relevant disciplines, and recent trends in biological
and contemporary issues.
Communication Skills
The graduates in Zoology should have the ability to present and express information, thoughts,
experiments and results clearly and concisely for effective communication of any issues related to animals
and nature.
Moral and Ethical Awareness/Reasoning
Ability to recognise ethical issues that are pertinent to one's work and pledge not to engage in
unethical behaviour such as plagiarism, copyright and infringement of intellectual property rights; ability
to appreciate recent developments in various fields and one’s research with honesty and integrity in all
aspects.
Multicultural Competence
Ability to correlate and compare recent developments in various branches of animal science
worldwide; ability to collaborate research in various fields of biology with other researchers from allied
organisations; acquisition of knowledge on traditional practices of different ethnic communities.
Information/Digital Literacy
The graduates of Zoology should have the ability to utilize Information and Communications
Technology (ICT) tools, biological databases and computer and softwares in solving biological problems.
Reflective Thinking and Problem Solving:
After completion of graduation in Zoology the students will be able to understand the value of
animal diversity, need for conservation of animals, bio-prospecting and sustainable utilization of natural
resources for human welfare.
Critical Thinking
The graduates of Zoology should be competent for critical analysis of problems related to animals
and nature, sustainable uses of biological resources and their conservation strategies.
5. Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)
1) Formulate strategies to achieve sustainable development in harnessing biological resources.
2) Evaluate environmental problems and design innovative solutions.
3) Demonstrate an attitude to employ multidisciplinary approaches for problem solving.
6. Programme Outcomes (POs)
1) Develop ideas to assess and inventorize existing biological resources of this region
2) Formulate innovative strategies for conservation of biogenetic resources for human welfare
3) To explore and validate ethnobiological knowledge of Northeast India
4) To provide solutions for existing societal problems using biological knowledge
5) Develop research skills to solve complex biological issues and achieving SDGs
6) Execute good communication skills for disseminating knowledge of biological sciences
7) To promote the attitude to work as a team appreciating ethical values
7. Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs)
1) Evaluate the diversity and evolution of organisms
2) Analyze the fundamentals of life-sustaining processes
3) Design strategies for issues concerning public health and human welfare
4) Critically analyze the environmental issues and develop strategies to address them
5) Formulate measures to mitigate climate change effects
Semester Course Code Course Course Name Credit
I ZOO-C-01 CORE-I Animal Diversity I 4

ZOO-MIN-01 Minor I Animal Diversity I- Minor 4

ZOO-GEC-01 GEC – 1 Natural resource management 3

AEC 1 Modern Indian Language 4

ZOO-VAC-01 VAC 1 Understanding India 2

ZOO-SEC-01 SEC I a) Freshwater Aquaculture/ 3

b) Apiculture
Total 20

II ZOO-C-02 CORE-II Animal Diversity II 4

ZOO-MIN-02 Minor II Animal Diversity II – Minor 4
ZOO-GEC-02 GEC II Wildlife Conservation and Management 3

AEC II English Language and Communication 4

Skills
ZOO-VAC-02 VAC II Environmental Science 2
ZOO-SEC-02 SEC II a) Sericulture/ 3
b) Aquarium Fish Keeping
Total 20
III ZOO-C-03 Core-III Cell Biology 4
ZOO-C-04 Core-IV Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates 4

ZOO-MIN-03 Minor-III Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates 4

ZOO-GEC-03 GEC-III Insect vectors and Diseases 3

ZOO-SEC-03 SEC-III a) Vermicomposting/ 3
b) Medical Diagnostics
ZOO-VAC-03 VAC III Digital and Technological Solutions / Digital Fluency 2

Total 20
IV ZOO-C-05 CORE-V Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 4

ZOO-C-06 CORE-VI Animal Physiology 4

ZOO-C-07 CORE-VII Genetics and Evolutionary Biology 4

ZOO-C-08 CORE-VIII Lab Course on C-V,VI,VII 4

ZOO-MIN-04 Minor-IV Fundamentals of Animal Physiology 4

TOTAL CREDIT 20
V ZOO-C-09 CORE-IX Developmental Biology 4
ZOO-C-10 CORE-X Animal Behaviour and Chronobiology 4

ZOO-C-11 CORE-XI Animal Biotechnology and 4

 techniques in biology
ZOO-MIN-05 Minor-V Animal Biotechnology and techniques in biology- 4
Minor
ZOO-FS/PRJ Field Study/ Internship/Community 4
Engagement-NSS/NCC

TOTAL CREDIT 20
VI ZOO-C-12 CORE-XII Animal Physiology : Controlling and Co-ordinating 4
Physiology
ZOO-C-13 CORE-XIII Animal Ecology and Wildlife Management 4

ZOO-C-14 CORE-XIV Bioinformatics and Biostatistics 4

ZOO-C-15 CORE-XV Lab Course on C-XII,XII,XIV 4
ZOO-MIN-06 Minor-VI Animal Physiology : Controlling and Co-ordinating 4
Physiology –
Minor
TOTAL 20
 SEMESTER I

Title of the Course : Animal Diversity I

Course Code : ZOO-C-01
Nature of the Course : CORE I
Total Credits 04
Distribution of Marks : 100 [60 End (Theory: 45, Practical: 15) + 40 IA]

COs:
1) Describe different phyla in animal kingdom
2) Organize the organisms in different categories based on morphological characteristics
3) Analyze the interrelationship among different species and genera within each group of
animals
Learning Outcomes:
1) Understand the various phyla in Animal Kingdom
2) Compare various organisms based on morphology
3) Classify different groups of animals

Mapping of CO with Bloom’s taxonomy

Knowledge Remember Understand Apply Analyze Evaluate Create

Dimension
Factual
Conceptual CO1 CO2, CO3
Procedural
Metacognitive

Mapping of Course outcomes to Programme outcomes

CO/PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 AVERAGE

CO1 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.14
CO2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.14
CO3 3 2 3 1 1 2 2 2.0
AVERAGE 3 2 2.3 1.7 1.7 2 2
3 for highest correlation, 2 for moderate correlation, and 1 for lowest correlation

MODES OF IN-SEMESTER ASSESSMENT:

• One Theory exam
• One Practical exam
• Group Discussion/Seminar/Viva/Assignments

Attainment strategy:
• Continuous evaluation through in and end semester theory examination
• In and end semester practical examination based on identification of supplied
specimens.
 • Submission of practical file with record of studied specimens
• Submission of collected specimens
• Viva-voce examination

UNIT CONTENT L T P Total

1 Protista, Parazoa and Metazoa 10 2 - 12

General characteristics and Classification up to
Classes
Structural organization & nutrition of Amoeba
,Euglena, and Paramecium.
Locomotion and Reproduction in protista (Protozoa)

2 Porifera, Cnidaria& Ctenophora 7 1 - 8

General characteristics and Classification up to
classes with examples
Canal system in sponges and Evolutionary
significance

3 Platyhelminthes & Nemathelminthes 7 1 - 8

General characteristics and Classification up to
classes
Life cycle of Taenia solium, Fasciola hepatica and
Ascaris lumbricoides
Parasitic adaptation in Helminths.

4 Introduction to Coelomates, Annelida and 8 1 - 9

Arthropods
Evolution of coelom and metamerism
General characteristics and Classification up to
classes
Excretion in Annelida. Respiration in
Arthropoda

5 Onychophora& Mollusca and Echinodermata 7 1 - 8

General characteristics
Classification up to classes
Torsion and detorsion in Gastropoda
Water-vascular system in Asteroidea
6 1) Study of the following specimens: - - 15 15
Protista: Amoeba, Euglena, Plasmodium,
Paramecium
Cindaria: Obelia, Physalia, Millepora, Aurelia,
Tubipora, Corallium, Alcyonium, Gorgonia,
Metridium, Pennatula, Fungia, Meandrina,
Madrepora and One specimen/slide of any
ctenophore
Annelids: Nereis, Aphrodite, Chetopterus,
Pheretima, Hirudanaria
Arthropods:Limulus,Belastoma, Palamnaeus,
Daphnia, Palaemon, Cancer, Brachionus, Bombyx,
Periplaneta, Samia ricini. Antherae spp.Termite
and honey bee.
Helminths: Ascaris, Taenia, Fasciola.
Molluscs:Chiton,Dentalium,Pila,Doris,Helix,Unio,
Sepia, Octopus and Nautilus.
Echinoderms: Pentaceros, Asterias, Ophiura,
Echinus, Antedon
2) Study of Sycon(T.S. and L.S.), Hyalonema,
Euplectella,Spongilla
3) Study of whole mount of Euglena, Amoeba and
Paramecium, Binary fission and Conjugation in
Paramecium.
4) Study of mouth parts of Periplaneta
5) Study of adult Fasciola hepatica, Taenia solium
and their life cycles (Slides/micro- photographs)
6) Study of adult Ascaris lumbricoides and its life
stages(Slides/micro-photographs).
7) Study of septal nephridia in earthworm, digestive
system of Periplaneta (virtual).

39 6 15 60

Suggested Readings
1. Ruppert and Barnes, R.D. (2006). Invertebrate Zoology, VIII Edition. Holt Saunders
International Edition.
2. Kingsley J. Text Book of Vertebrate Zoology Publisher: Nabu Press ISBN:
9781171586524, 1171586523
3. Barnes, R.S.K., Calow, P., Olive, P.J.W., Golding, D.W. and Spicer, J.I. (2002). The
Invertebrate
 SEMESTER I

Title of the Course : Animal Diversity I Minor

Course Code : ZOO-MIN-01
Nature of the Course : Minor-I
Total Credits 04
Distribution of Marks : 100 [60 End (Theory: 45, Practical: 15) + 40 IA]

COs:
1. Describe different phyla in animal kingdom
2. Organize the organisms in different categories based on morphological characteristics
3. Analyze the interrelationship among different species and genera within each group of
animals
Learning Outcomes:
1. Understand the various phyla in Animal Kingdom
2. Compare various organisms based on morphology
3. Classify different groups of animals

Mapping of CO with Bloom’s taxonomy

Knowledge Remember Understand Apply Analyze Evaluate Create

Dimension
Factual
Conceptual CO1 CO2,CO3
Procedural
Metacognitive

Mapping of Course outcomes to Programme outcomes

CO/PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 AVERAGE

CO1 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.14
CO2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.14
CO3 3 2 3 1 1 2 2 2.0
AVERAGE 3 2 2.3 1.7 1.7 2 2
3 for highest correlation, 2 for moderate correlation, and 1 for lowest correlation

MODES OF IN-SEMESTER ASSESSMENT:

• One Theory exam
• One Practical exam
• Group Discussion/Seminar/Viva/Assignments

Attainment strategy:
• Continuous evaluation through in and end semester theory examination
• In and end semester practical examination based on identification of supplied
 specimens.
• Submission of practical file with record of studied specimens
• Submission of collected specimens
• Viva-voce examination

UNIT CONTENT L T P Total

1 Protista, Parazoa and Metazoa 10 2 - 12
General characteristics and Classification up to
Classes
Structural organization & nutrition of Amoeba
,Euglena, and Paramecium.
Locomotion and Reproduction in protista (Protozoa)

2 Porifera, Cnidaria& Ctenophora 7 1 - 8

General characteristics and Classification up to
classes with examples
Canal system in sponges and Evolutionary
significance

3 Platyhelminthes & Nemathelminthes 7 1 - 8

General characteristics and Classification up to
classes
Life cycle of Taenia solium, Fasciola hepatica and
Ascaris lumbricoides
Parasitic adaptation in Helminths.
4 Introduction to Coelomates, Annelida and 8 1 - 9
Arthropods
Evolution of coelom and metamerism
General characteristics and Classification up to
classes
Excretion in Annelida. Respiration in
Arthropoda
5 Onychophora& Mollusca and Echinodermata 7 1 - 8
General characteristics
Classification up to classes
Torsion and detorsion in GastropodaWater-vascular
system in Asteroidea
6 1) Study of the following specimens: - - 15 15
Protista: Amoeba, Euglena, Plasmodium,
Paramecium
Cindaria: Obelia, Physalia, Millepora, Aurelia,
Tubipora, Corallium, Alcyonium, Gorgonia,
Metridium, Pennatula, Fungia, Meandrina,
Madrepora and One specimen/slide of any
ctenophore
Annelids: Neries, Aphrodite, Chetopterus,
Pheretima, Hirudanaria
Arthropods:Limulus,Belastoma, Palamnaeus,
Daphnia, Palaemon, Cancer, Brachionus, Bombyx,
Periplaneta, Samia ricini. Antherae spp.Termite
and honey bee.
 Helminths: Ascaris, Taenia, Fasciola.
Molluscs:Chiton,Dentalium,Pila,Doris,Helix,Unio,
Sepia, Octopus and Nautilus.
Echinoderms: Pentaceros, Asterias, Ophiura,
Echinus, Antedon
2) Study of Sycon(T.S. and L.S.), Hyalonema,
Euplectella,Spongilla
3) Study of whole mount of Euglena, Amoeba and
Paramecium, Binary fission and Conjugation in
Paramecium.
4) Study of mouth parts of Periplaneta
5) Study of adult Fasciola hepatica, Taenia solium
and their life cycles (Slides/micro- photographs)
6) Study of adult Ascaris lumbricoides and its life
stages(Slides/micro-photographs).
7) Study of septal nephridia in earthworm, digestive
system of Periplaneta (virtual).
39 6 15 60

Suggested Readings
• Ruppert and Barnes, R.D. (2006). Invertebrate Zoology, VIII Edition. Holt Saunders
International Edition.
• Kingsley J. Text Book of Vertebrate Zoology Publisher: Nabu Press ISBN:
9781171586524, 1171586523
 SEMESTER I

Title of the Course : Natural resource management

Course Code : ZOO-GEC-01
Nature of the Course: Generic Elective Course-I
Total Credits 03
Distribution of Marks: 100 ( 60 End + 40 IA)

COs:
1. Distinguish between renewable and non-renewable resources
2. Analyse threats to natural and biological resources of NE India
3. Examine management strategies for sustainable utilization of resources
Learning outcomes:
1. Differentiate natural and biological resources of NE India
2. Identify the threats and issues related to the natural resources
3. Execute conservation and management strategies for natural resources

Mapping of CO with Bloom’s taxonomy

Knowledge Remember Understand Apply Analyze Evaluate Create

Dimension
Factual
Conceptual CO1, CO2,
CO3
Procedural
Metacognitive

Mapping of Course outcomes to Programme outcomes

CO/PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 AVERAGE

CO1 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.14
CO2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.14
CO3 3 2 3 1 1 2 2 2.0
AVERAGE 3 2 2.3 1.7 1.7 2 2
3 for highest correlation, 2 for moderate correlation, and 1 for lowest correlation

Modes of internal assessment:

1. Internal examination
2. Group discussion/ Home assignments
Attainment strategy:
• Continuous evaluation through in and end semester theory examination
UNIT CONTENT L T P Total

1 Natural resources: Definition and types. 7 - - 7

Natural
resources of NE India. Renewable and non-
renewable sources of energy.
2 Sustainable utilization of land and water 15 - - 15
resources: Soil degradation and management; water
resources (Freshwater, marine, estuarine) wetlands;
Threats and management strategies and their
management.
3 Biodiversity: Definition, types, significance, threats, 8 - - 8
management strategies, CBD, Bioprospecting

4 Contemporary practices in resource management: 15 - - 15

EIA, GIS, Participatory Resource Appraisal,
Ecological Footprint with emphasis on carbon
footprint, Resource Accounting; Waste management.
National and international efforts in resource
management and conservation.

45 - - 45

SUGGESTED READINGS:

1. Vasudevan, N. (2006). Essentials of Environmental Science. Narosa Publishing House,

New Delhi.
2. Singh, J. S., Singh, S.P. and Gupta, S. (2006). Ecology, Environment and Resource
Conservation. Anamaya Publications, New Delhi.
 SEMESTER I
Title of the Course : Freshwater Aquaculture
Course Code : ZOO-SEC-01-A
Nature of the Course : SEC I a
Total Credits : 03
Distribution of Marks : 100 [60 End (Theory: 45, Practical: 15) + 40 IA]

COs:
1. Analyze concept of freshwater aquaculture.
2. Evaluate the technique of fish rearing, transportation and the technique of
induced breeding.
3. Discuss the maintenance of fish health.
Learning Outcomes:
• Understand the freshwater aquaculture concept.
• Analyze fishing gears and induced breeding techniques.
• Identify fish diseases.

Mapping of CO with Bloom’s taxonomy

Knowledge Remember Understand Apply Analyze Evaluate Create

Dimension
Factual
Conceptual CO1, CO3
Procedural CO2
Metacognitive

Mapping of Course outcomes to Programme outcomes

CO/PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 AVERAGE

CO1 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1.8
CO2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.1
CO3 3 2 2 1 1 2 2 1.8
AVERAGE 3 2 2.0 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7

3 for highest correlation, 2 for moderate correlation, and 1 for lowest correlation

Modes of internal assessment:

1. One theory Internal examination
2. One practical Internal examination
3. Viva-voce/ Home assignments
Attainment strategy:
• Continuous evaluation through in and end semester theory examination
• In and end semester practical examination
• Submission of practical file
• Viva-voce examination
Course content

Total
UNITS CONTENTS L T P
Hours
Introduction to Aquaculture, Basic concept of 5 1 - 6
extensive, intensive and superintensive
aquaculture, monoculture, polyculture and integrated
1 farming.

Rearing of Larval and brood fishes, Traditional and 7 1 - 8

Chinese hatcheries, feed preparation for carps and
2 catfishes, Live food culture, Transportation of fish
seeds and brooders.

Concept of induced breeding, ornamental fish, Captive 7 1 - 8

breeding of carp, catfishes, Diagnostic characters of
brood fishes and ornamental fishes, Breeding of carps
and catfishes in simulated environments,
Standardisation of hormonal doses.
3

Maintenance of fish health and prophylactic measures, 6 2 - 8

Diagnostic of common fungal, bacterial, protozoan and
ectoparasites, Control measures for common fish
4 diseases, Role of immunostimulants in aquaculture.

5 Practicals: - - 15 15
1) Study of fishing gears
2) Basic symptoms of fish
diseases
3) Demonstration of
Induced Breeding

TOTAL 25 5 15 45
 Where, L: Lectures T: Tutorials P: Practicals

SUGGESTED READINGS
• D. Kapoor, R. Dayal and A.G. Ponniah: Fish Biodiversity of India,
NBFGR Publication, Lucknow.
• R.H. McConnell: Ecological Studies in Tropical Fish Communities,
Cambridge University Press.
• Matty: Fish Endocrinology.
• T.K. Govindan: Fish Processing Technology, Oxford & IBH, New Delhi
• Fish and Fisheries - S.S. Khanng
• Fresh Water Aquaculture – Rath
• Hand Book of fish and Fisheries - ICAR
SEMESTER I

Title of the Course : APICULTURE

Course Code : ZOO-SEC-01-B
Nature of the Course : SEC Ib
Total Credits : 03
Distribution of Marks : 100 [60 End (Theory: 45, Practical: 15) + 40 IA]

COs:
1. Discuss the concept of apiculture
2. Analyze bee rearing process and tools used in bee keeping
3. Analyze the bee diseases
Learning Outcomes:
• Understand about apiculture
• Apply the knowledge the bee rearing process for commercial purposes
• Identify the health of bees
Mapping of CO with Bloom’s taxonomy

Knowledge Remember Understand Apply Analyze Evaluate Create

Dimension
Factual
Conceptual CO1, CO2,
CO3
Procedural
Metacognitive

Mapping of Course outcomes to Programme outcomes

CO/PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 AVERAGE

CO1 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.14
CO2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.14
CO3 3 2 3 1 1 2 2 2.0
AVERAGE 3 2 2.3 1.7 1.7 2 2
3 for highest correlation, 2 for moderate correlation, and 1 for lowest correlation

• One theory Internal examination

• One practical Internal examination
• Viva-voce/ Home assignments
Attainment strategy:
• Continuous evaluation through in and end semester theory examination
• In and end semester practical examination
• Submission of practical file
• Viva-voce examination
 Total
UNITS CONTENTS L T P
Hours
Biology of Bees 5 - - 5
1 History, Classification and Biology of Honey
Bee species, Social Organization of Bee Colony, Bee
plants

Rearing of Bees 5 - - 5
Artificial Bee rearing (Apiary), Beehives –
2
Newton and Langstroth, Bee Pasturage, Selection of
Bee Species for Apiculture, Bee Keeping Equipment,
Methods of Extraction of Honey (Indigenous and
Modern)
Diseases and Enemies 10 - - 10
3 Bee Diseases and Enemies
Control and Preventive measures

Bee Economy and Entrepreneurship in Apiculture 10 - - 15

Products of Apiculture Industry and
4 its Uses (Honey, Bees Wax, Propolis), Pollen etc
Bee Keeping Industry – Recent Efforts, Modern
Methods in employing artificial
Beehives for cross pollination in horticultural gardens
5 1) Draw a diagram by observing mouth parts of a - - 15 15
worker bee under microscope.
2) Check a bee colony and note variations in the size
and shape of a worker, drone and queen.Measure the
body size (length of body and wing size)
3) Note special features of fore leg, middle leg and
hind leg of the worker bee and wing coupling
apparatus
4) Follow a returning forager and observe its
activities in side a colony in an observation hive.
5) Check a brood frame containing brood and honey
and differentiate between: sealed brood and sealed
honey; sealed worker and drone brood if present
Remove sealed frames of honey, uncap using
uncapping knife and extract honey using honey
extractor
TOTAL 30 - 15 45
 SEMESTER II

Title of the Course : Animal Diversity II

Course Code : ZOO-C-02
Nature of the Course : CORE II
Total Credits 04
Distribution of Marks : 100 [60 End (Theory: 45, Practical: 15) + 40 IA]

COs:
1. describe different phyla in animal kingdom
2. organize the organisms in different categories based on morphological characteristics
3. analyze the interrelationship among different species and genera within each group of
animals
Learning Outcomes:
1) understand the various phyla in Animal Kingdom
2) compare various organisms based on morphology
3) classify different groups of animals

Mapping of CO with Bloom’s taxonomy

Knowledge Remember Understand Apply Analyze Evaluate Create

Dimension
Factual
Conceptual CO1 CO2,CO3
Procedural
Metacognitive

Mapping of Course outcomes to Programme outcomes

CO/PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 AVERAGE

CO1 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.14
CO2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.14
CO3 3 2 3 1 1 2 2 2.0
AVERAGE 3 2 2.3 1.7 1.7 2 2
3 for highest correlation, 2 for moderate correlation, and 1 for lowest correlation

MODES OF IN-SEMESTER ASSESSMENT:

• One Theory exam
• One Practical exam
• Group Discussion/Seminar/Viva/Assignments

Attainment strategy:
• Continuous evaluation through in and end semester theory examination
• In and end semester practical examination based on identification of supplied
specimens.
 • Submission of practical file with record of studied specimens
• Submission of collected specimens
• Viva-voce examination

UNITS CONTENTS L T P Total

Introduction to Chordates: General characteristics 10 1 - 11

and outline classification Protochordata: General
characteristics of Hemichordata, Urochordata and
1 Cephalochordata; Study of larval forms in
protochordates; Retrogressive metamorphosis in
Urochordata
Origin of Chordata: Theories of origin of
chordates, Advanced features of vertebrates
over Protochordata
Agnatha and Pisces: 8 1 - 9
Agnatha: General characteristics and classification of
2 cyclostomes up to class with example
Pisces: General characteristics of Chondrichthyes and
Osteichthyes, classification up to order; Osmoregulation

Amphibia & Reptilia 8 1 - 9

Amphibia: Origin of Tetrapoda (Evolution of terrestrial
ectotherms); General characteristics and classification
up to order; parental care in Amphibia; Reptilia: General
3 characteristics and classification up to order; Affinities
of Sphenodon; Poison apparatus and Biting mechanism
in snakes

Aves & Mammals 8 1 - 9

Aves: General characteristics and classification up to
order Archaeopteryx-- a connecting link; Principles
and aerodynamics of flight, Flight adaptations
4 Mammals: General characters and classification up to
order; Affinities of Prototheria; Adaptive radiation
with reference to locomotory appendages

5 Zoogeography 7 - - 7
Zoogeographical realms, Theories pertaining to
distribution of animals, Plate tectonic and Continental
drift theory, distribution of vertebrates in different
realms
 6 1. To study the following specimen: - - 15 15
Protochordata; Balanoglossus, Herdmania,
Branchiostoma, Colonial Urochordata. Sections
of Balanoglossus through proboscis and
branchiogenital regions,
Fishes; Scoliodon, Sphyrna, Pristis, Torpedo,
Chimaera, Mystus, Heteropneustes, Labeo,
Exocoetus, Echeneis, Anguilla, Hippocampus,
Tetrodon/ Diodon, Anabas, Flat fish,Channa
spp. Puntiusspp. Trichogaster,
Heteropneusteus spp., Clarias spp., Mystus spp.
Amphibia; Ichthyophis/Ureotyphlus, Necturus,
Bufo, Hyla, Alytes, Salamandr
Reptilia; Chelone, Trionyx, Hemidactylus,
Varanus, Uromastix, Chamaeleon,
Ophiosaurus, Draco, Bungarus, Vipera, Naja,
Hydrophis, Zamenis, Crocodylus
Aves; Study of six common birds from different
orders.
Mammalia; Sorex, Bat (Insectivorous and
Frugivorous), Funambulus, Loris, Herpestes,
Erinaceous.
2. Dissection of weberian ossicles of Mystus, pecten
from Fowlhead .
3. To study and prepare a chart of keys of
identification of poisonous and non- poisonous
snakes.
4. Study of animal organ system: Urinogenital
System of fish (locally available fish).
5. Sections of Amphioxus through pharyngeal,
intestinal and caudal regions. Permanent slide of
Herdmania spicules, Placoid and Cycloid Scales
in Fishes, Types of beaks and claws.
6. To submit a Project Report on any related topic
to larval forms.

TOTAL 41 4 15 60

Suggested Readings
• Young, J. Z. (2004). The Life of Vertebrates. III Edition. Oxford universitypress.
• Pough H. Vertebrate life, VIII Edition, PearsonInternational.
• Darlington P.J. The Geographical Distribution of Animals, R.E. Krieger PubCo.
• Hall B.K. and Hallgrimsson B. (2008).Strickberger’s
• Evolution. IV Edition. Jones and Bartlett PublishersInc.
 SEMESTER II

Title of the Course : Animal Diversity II Minor

Course Code : ZOO-MIN-02
Nature of the Course : Minor II
Total Credits 04
Distribution of Marks : 100 [60 End (Theory: 45, Practical: 15) + 40 IA]

COs:
1) describe different phyla in animal kingdom
2) organize the organisms in different categories based on morphological characteristics
3) analyze the interrelationship among different species and genera within each group of
animals
Learning Outcomes:
1. understand the various phyla in Animal Kingdom
2. compare various organisms based on morphology
3. classify different groups of animals

Mapping of CO with Bloom’s taxonomy

Knowledge Remember Understand Apply Analyze Evaluate Create

Dimension
Factual
Conceptual CO1 CO2,CO3
Procedural
Metacognitive

Mapping of Course outcomes to Programme outcomes

CO/PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 AVERAGE

CO1 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.14
CO2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.14
CO3 3 2 3 1 1 2 2 2.0
AVERAGE 3 2 2.3 1.7 1.7 2 2
3 for highest correlation, 2 for moderate correlation, and 1 for lowest correlation

MODES OF IN-SEMESTER ASSESSMENT:

• One Theory exam
• One Practical exam
• Group Discussion/Seminar/Viva/Assignments

Attainment strategy:
• Continuous evaluation through in and end semester theory examination
• In and end semester practical examination based on identification of supplied
specimens.
• Submission of practical file with record of studied specimens
• Submission of collected specimens
• Viva-voce examination
UNITS CONTENTS L T P Total

Introduction to Chordates: General characteristics 10 1 - 11

and outline classification Protochordata: General
characteristics of Hemichordata, Urochordata and
1 Cephalochordata; Study of larval forms in
protochordates; Retrogressive metamorphosis in
Urochordata
Origin of Chordata: Theories of origin of
chordates, Advanced features of vertebrates
over Protochordata
Agnatha and Pisces: 8 1 - 9
Agnatha: General characteristics and classification of
2 cyclostomes up to class with example
Pisces: General characteristics of Chondrichthyes and
Osteichthyes, classification up to order Osmoregulation

Amphibia & Reptilia 8 1 - 9

Amphibia: Origin of Tetrapoda (Evolution of terrestrial
ectotherms); General characteristics and classification
up to order; parental care in Amphibia ; Reptilia:
3 General characteristics and classification up to order;
Affinities of Sphenodon; Poison apparatus and Biting
mechanism in snakes

Aves & Mammals 8 1 - 9

Aves: General characteristics and classification up to
order Archaeopteryx-- a connecting link; Principles
and aerodynamics of flight, Flight adaptations
4 Mammals: General characters and classification up to
order; Affinities of Prototheria; Adaptive radiation
with reference to locomotory appendages

5 Zoogeography 7 - - 7
Zoogeographical realms, Theories pertaining to
distribution of animals, Plate tectonic and Continental
drift theory, distribution of vertebrates in different
realms
 6 1. To study the following specimen: - - 15 15
Protochordata; Balanoglossus, Herdmania,
Branchiostoma, Colonial Urochordata. Sections
of Balanoglossus through proboscis and
branchiogenital regions,
Fishes; Scoliodon, Sphyrna, Pristis, Torpedo,
Chimaera, Mystus, Heteropneustes, Labeo,
Exocoetus, Echeneis, Anguilla, Hippocampus,
Tetrodon/ Diodon, Anabas, Flat fish,Channa
spp. Puntiusspp. Trichogaster,
Heteropneusteus spp., Clarias spp., Mystus spp.
Amphibia; Ichthyophis/Ureotyphlus, Necturus,
Bufo, Hyla, Alytes, Salamandr
Reptilia; Chelone, Trionyx, Hemidactylus,
Varanus, Uromastix, Chamaeleon,
Ophiosaurus, Draco, Bungarus, Vipera, Naja,
Hydrophis, Zamenis, Crocodylus
Aves; Study of six common birds from different
orders.
Mammalia; Sorex, Bat (Insectivorous and
Frugivorous), Funambulus, Loris, Herpestes,
Erinaceous.
2. Dissection of weberian ossicles of Mystus, ,
pecten from Fowlhead.
3. To study and prepare a chart of keys of
identification of poisonous and non- poisonous
snakes.
4. Study of animal organ system: Urinogenital
System of fish (locally available fish).
5. Sections of Amphioxus through pharyngeal,
intestinal and caudal regions. Permanent slide of
Herdmania spicules, Placoid and Cycloid Scales
in Fishes, Types of beaks and claws.
6. To submit a Project Report on any related topic
to larval forms.

TOTAL 41 4 15 60

SUGGESTED READINGS
• Young, J. Z. (2004). The Life of Vertebrates. III Edition. Oxford universitypress.
• Pough H. Vertebrate life, VIII Edition, PearsonInternational.
• Darlington P.J. The Geographical Distribution of Animals, R.E. Krieger PubCo.
• Hall B.K. and Hallgrimsson B. (2008). Strickberger’s Evolution. IV
Edition. Jones and Bartlett PublishersInc.
SEMESTER II

Title of the Course : SERICULTURE

Course Code : ZOO-SEC-02-A
Nature of the Course : SEC II a
Total Credits : 03
Distribution of Marks : 100 [60 End (Theory: 45, Practical: 15) + 40 IA]

COs:
1. Analyze the concept of sericulture.
2. Evaluate the rearing technique and associated tools.
3. Examine the diseases and learn the control measures.

Learning outcomes:
• Understand the concept of sericulture
• Apply the rearing techniques and tools for commercial purposes
• Identify diseases of the silkworm

Mapping of CO with Bloom’s taxonomy

Knowledge Remember Understand Apply Analyze Evaluate Create

Dimension
Factual
Conceptual CO1, CO3
Procedural CO2
Metacognitive

Mapping of Course outcomes to Programme outcomes

CO/PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 AVERAGE

CO1 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.14
CO2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.14
CO3 3 2 3 1 1 2 2 2.0
AVERAGE 3 2 2.3 1.7 1.7 2 2
3 for highest correlation, 2 for moderate correlation, and 1 for lowest correlation

Modes of internal assessment:

• One theory Internal examination
• One practical Internal examination
• Viva-voce/ Home assignments

Attainment strategy:
• Continuous evaluation through in and end semester theory examination
 • In and end semester practical examination
• Submission of practical file
• Viva-voce examination

Total
UNITS CONTENTS L T P
Hours
Sericulture: Definition, history and present status; 5 - - 5
Silk route
Types of silkworms, Distribution and Races
1 Exotic and indigenous races, Hybrids
Mulberry and non-mulberry Sericulture
Life cycle of Bombyx mori, Antheraea assamensis
Structure of silk gland and
secretion of silk; Sex linked
traits

Rearing of silkworms: 5 - - 5
Mulberry silkworm rearing : Selection of mulberry
2 variety and establishment of mulberry garden
Rearing house and rearing appliances
Disinfectants: Formalin, bleaching powder, RKO
Silkworm rearing technology: Early age and Late
age rearing. Types of mountages Spinning,
harvesting and storage of cocoons
Non mulberry silkworm rearing: Host plants of non
mulberry silkworm, maintenance of host plants of
Antheraea assamensis, rearing technology of
Antheraea spp and Samia cynthia ricini

Pests and diseases: Pests of silkworm: Uzi fly, 10 - - 10

Apanteles, dermestid beetles and vertebrates.
Pathogenesis of silkworm diseases: Protozoan, viral,
fungal and bacterial.Control and prevention of pests
and diseases
3

Entrepreneurship in sericulture: 10 - - 15
Prospects of Sericulture in India:
Sericulture industry in different states,
employment, potential in mulberry and non-
mulberry sericulture.
4 Visit to various sericulture centres.

5 Practicals - - 15 15
• Study of life cycle of different silkworms
• Sex separation in larva, pupa and adult of
silkworm
• Anatomy of Silkworm:
 • A)Digestive system b) Silk gland
• Identification of common insects associated
with sericulture industry
• Identification of different diseased silkworms
based on external symptoms (Grasserie,
Flacherie, Muscardine and Pebrine)
• Identification of permanent slide of bacteria,
spores of Pebrine, spores of Muscardine

• Identification and study Sericulture products :

Silk Yarn different types, Pupae
• Visit to field and farmers rearing house/ silk
reeling establishments

30 - 15 45
TOTAL
Where, L: Lectures T: Tutorials P: Practicals
-

SUGGESTED READINGS
□ Handbook of Practical Sericulture: S.R. Ullal and M.N.
Narasimhanna CSB, Bangalore
□ Silkworm Rearing and Disease of Silkworm, 1956, Ptd.
By Director of Ptg., Stn. & Pub. Govt. Press,Bangalore
□ Appropriate Sericultural Techniques; Ed. M. S. Jolly, Director, CSR &
TI,Mysore.
□ Handbook of Silkworm Rearing: Agriculture and
Technical Manual-1, Fuzi Pub. Co. Ltd.,
Tokyo,Japan1972.
□ Manual of Silkworm Egg Production; M. N. Narasimhanna, CSB,
Bangalore1988.
□ Silkworm Rearing; Wupang—Chun and Chen Da-Chung, Pub. By
FAO, Rome1988.
□ A Guide for Bivoltine Sericulture; K. Sengupta, Director, CSR & TI,
Mysore1989.
□ Improved Method of Rearing Young age silkworm; S.
Krishnaswamy, reprinted CSB, Bangalore,1986.
 SEMESTER II

Title of the Course : AQUARIUM FISH KEEPING

Course Code : ZOO-SEC-02-B
Nature of the Course : SEC II b
Total Credits : 03
Distribution of Marks : 100 [60 End (Theory: 45, Practical: 15) + 40 IA]

COs:
1. Analyze the concept of aquarium fish keeping.
2. Discuss ornamental fishes and their importance.
3. Evaluate the technique of fish feed preparation.
Learning Outcomes:
• Explain the concept of fish keeping in aquariums
• Discuss about ornamental fishes
• Formulation of fish feeds

Mapping of CO with Bloom’s taxonomy

Knowledge Remember Understand Apply Analyze Evaluate Create

Dimension
Factual
Conceptual CO1, CO2,
Procedural CO3
Metacognitive

Mapping of Course outcomes to Programme outcomes

CO/PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 AVERAGE

CO1 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.14
CO2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.14
CO3 3 2 3 1 1 2 2 2.0
AVERAGE 3 2 2.3 1.7 1.7 2 2
3 for highest correlation, 2 for moderate correlation, and 1 for lowest correlation

Modes of internal assessment:

• One theory Internal examination
• One practical Internal examination
• Viva-voce/ Home assignments
Attainment strategy:
• Continuous evaluation through in and end semester theory examination
• In and end semester practical examination
• Submission of practical file
• Viva-voce examination

Total
CONTENTS L T P
UNITS Hours
 Introduction:The potential scope of Aquarium Fish 5 - - 5
Industry as a Cottage Industry, Exotic and Endemic
1
species of Aquarium Fishes

2 Biology: Common characters and sexual dimorphism 5 - - 5

of Fresh water and Marine Aquarium fishes such as
Guppy, Molly, Sword tail, Gold fish, Angel fish, Blue
morph, Anemone fish and Butterfly fish, Botia,
Gourami, Channa bleheri,
Channa barca
3 Food and feeding : Use of live fish feed organisms. 10 - - 10
Preparation and composition of formulated fish feeds
Live fish transport - Fish handling, packing and
forwarding techniques

4 Transportation and maintenance: General Aquarium 10 - - 15

maintenance – budget for setting up an Aquarium
Fish Farm as a Cottage Industry, Scope of aquarium
fish industry in NE India

5 Practicals - - 15 15
1) Management of aquarium environment
2) Collection of ornamental fishes
3) Acclimatization of fish
4) Preparation of feed and Feeding of aquarium fish

TOTAL 30 - 15 45

Where, L: Lectures T: Tutorials P: Practicals

SUGGESTED READINGS

1. G. Helfman, Bruce B. Collette, D.E. Facey, B. W. Bowen: The

Diversity of Fishes: Biology, Evolution, and Ecology, John Wiley &
Sons
2. R. J. Wootton: Fish Ecology, Springer
3. W. Vishwanath, W.S. Lakra and U.K. Sarkar: Fishes of North East
India, NBFGR Publication, Lucknow
4. Handbook of Fisheries and Aquaculture – ICAR
5. Ornamental Fish culture and Aquarium Maintenance – AO Dholakia
 SEMESTER III
Title of the Course : Cell Biology
Course Code : ZOO-CORE-03
Code : CORE-III
Total Credits : 04
Distribution of Marks : 100 [60 End (Theory: 45, Practical: 15) + 40 IA]

COs:
1) differentiate the structure and functions of cellular components
2) evaluate the cell division mechanism and cell cycle.
3) analyze cell signalling mechanism.

Learning Outcomes:
1) understand the cell structure and functions of cell organelles.
2) analyze cell division and cell cycle mechanisms.
3) interpret the cell signalling mechanisms.

Mapping of CO with Bloom Taxonomy

Knowledge Remember Understand Apply Analyze Evaluate Create
Dimension
Factual
Conceptual CO1, CO3 CO2
Procedural
Metacognitive

Mapping of Course outcomes to Programme outcomes

CO/PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 AVERAGE

CO1 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.14
CO2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.14
CO3 3 2 3 1 1 2 2 2.0
AVERAGE 3 2 2.3 1.7 1.7 2 2
3 for highest correlation, 2 for moderate correlation, and 1 for lowest correlation

Modes of internal assessment

1. One internal examination (theory)
2. One internal examination (Lab)
3. Viva-voce/Group discussion/Home assignments
Attainment of Cos:
1. Continuous evaluation through in and end semester theory and practical examinations
2. Laboratory practices on cells, cellular organelles and cellular processes
3. Practical record book/field book
Total
CONTENTS L T P
UNITS
 Overview of cell: Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells 8 2 - 10

Plasma Membrane and Cytoskeleton: Various models of plasma

1
membrane structure, Transport across membranes: Active and
Passive transport, Cell junctions: Tight junctions, Desmosomes,
Gap junctions, Structure and Functions: Microtubules,
Microfilaments and Intermediate filaments

2 Endomembrane System: Structure and Functions: 8 - - 8

Endoplasmic Reticulum, Golgi Apparatus, Lysosomes
3 Mitochondria and Peroxisomes: Mitochondria: Structure,Semi- 8 1 - 9
autonomous nature, Endosymbiotic hypothesis Mitochondrial
Respiratory Chain, Chemi-osmotic hypothesis,Peroxisomes

4 Nucleus: Structure of Nucleus: Nuclear envelope, Nuclear pore 8 1 - 9

complex, Nucleolus Chromatin: Euchromatin and Heterochromatin
and packaging (nucleosome).

5 Cell Division and Cell Signalling 8 1 - 9

Mitosis, Meiosis, Cell cycle and its regulation, GPCR and Role of
second messenger (cAMP).

6 Lab activities - - 15 15
1. Preparation of temporary squash of any suitable material to
study various stages of mitosis.
2. Study of various stages of meiosis.
3. Preparation of permanent slide to demonstrate:
Mucopolysaccharides by PAS reaction, Proteins by
Mercurobromophenol blue/FastGreen, DNA by Feulgen
reaction, DNA and RNA by MGP.
4. Preparation of permanent slide to show the presence of Barr
body in human female blood cells/cheek cells.

40 5 15 60

Textbooks
1. Karp G., Cell and Molecular Biology: Concepts and Experiments, 7th Edition (John Wiley
& Sons, Inc., 2013).
2. Scott, M. P. et al, Molecular Cell Biology, 6th Edition (W. H. Freeman, 2007).
3. Alberts, B. et al., Molecular Biology of the Cell, 5th Edition (Garland Publishing, 2008).
4. Becker, W. M. et al., The World of Cell, 8th Edition (Benjamin Cummings, 2011).
Suggested Readings
1. Molecular and Cell Biology (Schaum’s Outlines series special Indian edition) by W.
D.Stansfield, J. S.C. Colome, R. J. Cano and R. N. Sharan (2010), McGraw Hill Education.
2. Cooper, G. M. and Hausman, R. E., The Cell: A Molecular Approach, 5th Edition (ASM
Press and Sinauer Associates, Inc., 2009).
 SEMESTER III

Title of the Course : Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates

Course Code : ZOO-C-04
Nature of the Course : Core IV
Total Credits : 04
Distribution of Marks : 100 [60 End (Theory: 45, Practical: 15) + 40 IA]

Course Outcomes:
1. Discuss the anatomy of different systems in Vertebrates
2. Analyze the structural modifications in anatomy of different groups
Learning Outcomes:
• Describe the anatomy of different systems in Vertebrates
• Compare the structural modifications in anatomy of different groups

Mapping of CO with Bloom Taxonomy

Knowledge Remember Understand Apply Analyze Evaluate Create
Dimension
Factual
Conceptual CO1, CO2
Procedural
Metacognitive

Mapping of Course outcomes to Programme outcomes

CO/PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 AVERAGE

CO1 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.14
CO2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.14
CO3 3 2 3 1 1 2 2 2.0
AVERAGE 3 2 2.3 1.7 1.7 2 2
3 for highest correlation, 2 for moderate correlation, and 1 for lowest correlation

Modes of assessment
1. One internal examination (theory)
2. One internal examination (Lab)
3. Viva-voce/Group discussion/ Home assignments

Attainment strategy:
• Continuous evaluation through in and end semester theory examination
• In and end semester practical examination
• Submission of practical file
• Viva-voce examination
 Total
UNITS CONTENTS L T P
Hours
8 1 - 9
Integumentary System: Structure, functions and
1 derivatives of integument

Skeletal System: 8 1 - 9
Overview of axial and appendicular skeleton, Jaw
2
suspensorium, Visceral arches

Digestive System and Urinogenital System 8 1 - 9

3 Alimentary canal and associated glands, dentition
Succession of kidney, Evolution of urinogenital ducts,
Types of mammalian urinogenital system

Respiratory System: 8 1 - 9
Skin, gills, lungs and air sacs; Accessory respiratory
organs
4
General plan of circulation, evolution of heart and
aortic arches

5 Nervous System and Sense Organ 8 1 - 9

Comparative account of brain
Autonomic nervous system, Spinal cord, Cranial
nerves in mammals
Classification of receptors
Brief account of visual and auditory receptors in man

6 Practicals: - - 15 15
Dissection of fish (carp) to study efferent and
afferent branchial system(subject to permission)
Study of placoid, cycloid and ctenoid
scales through permanent slides
/photographs. Study of Disarticulated skeleton of
Frog, Varanus,Fowl,Rabbit.
Study of Mammalian skulls: One herbivorous and
one carnivorous animal
Study of structure of any two organs (heart, lung,
kidney, eye and ear) from video recording (may be
included if dissection not permitted)
TOTAL 40 5 15 60
Where, L: Lectures T: Tutorials P: Practicals

SUGGESTED READINGS:
- Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates by RK Saxena
- Anatomy of the Vertebrates by George C Kent
- Modern Textbook of Zoology by RL Kotpal
 SEMESTER III

Title of the Course : Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates

Course Code : ZOO-MIN-03
Nature of the Course : MINOR
Total Credits : 04
Distribution of Marks : 100 [60 End (Theory: 45, Practical: 15) + 40 IA]

COs:
1. Discuss the anatomy of different systems in Vertebrates
2. Analyze the structural modifications in anatomy of different groups
Learning Outcomes:
• Describe the anatomy of different systems in Vertebrates
• Compare the structural modifications in anatomy of different groups

Mapping of CO with Bloom Taxonomy

Knowledge Remember Understand Apply Analyze Evaluate Create
Dimension
Factual
Conceptual CO1, CO2
Procedural
Metacognitive

Mapping of Course outcomes to Programme outcomes

CO/PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 AVERAGE

CO1 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.14
CO2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.14
CO3 3 2 3 1 1 2 2 2.0
AVERAGE 3 2 2.3 1.7 1.7 2 2
3 for highest correlation, 2 for moderate correlation, and 1 for lowest correlation

Modes of internal assessment

• One internal examination (theory)
• One internal examination (Lab)
• Viva-voce/Group discussion /Home assignments

Attainment strategy:
• Continuous evaluation through in and end semester theory examination
• In and end semester practical examination
• Submission of practical file
• Viva-voce examination
 Total
UNITS CONTENTS L T P
Hours

8 1 - 9
Integumentary System: Structure, functions and
1 derivatives of integument

Skeletal System: 8 1 - 9
Overview of axial and appendicular skeleton, , Visceral
2
arches

Digestive System and Urinogenital System 8 1 - 9

3 Alimentary canal and associated glands, dentition
Succession of kidney, Urinogenital ducts, Types of
mammalian urinogenital system
Respiratory System: 8 1 - 9
Skin, gills, lungs and air sacs; Accessory respiratory
organs
4
General plan of circulation, evolution of heart
5 Nervous System and Sense Organ 8 1 - 9
Comparative account of brain
Autonomic nervous system, Spinal cord,
Brief account of visual and auditory receptors in man
6 Practicals: - - 15 15
Dissection of fish (carp) to study efferent and
afferent branchial system(subject to permission)
Study of placoid, cycloid and ctenoid
scales through permanent slides
/photographs
Study of Disarticulated skeleton of Frog, Varanus,
Fowl,Rabbit
Study of Mammalian skulls: One herbivorous and
one carnivorous animal
Study of structure of any two organs (heart, lung,
kidney, eye and ear) from video recording (may be
included if dissection not permitted)
TOTAL 40 5 15 60
Where, L: Lectures T: Tutorials P: Practicals
SUGGESTED READINGS:
- Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates by RK Saxena
- Anatomy of the Vertebrates by George C Kent
- Modern Textbook of Zoology by RL Kotpal
SEMESTER III
Title of the Course : INSECT VECTORS AND DISEASES
Course Code : ZOO-GEC-03
Nature of the Course : GEC III
Total Credits : 03
Distribution of Marks : 100 ( 60 End + 40 IA)

Course Outcomes:
1. Analyze the concept of insects as vectors of diseases
2. Evaluate the general features of insects
3. Examine the role of different insects in transmission of diseases
Learning Outcomes:
• Explain the concept of insects as vectors of diseases
• Analyze insect features and their role in disease transmission

Mapping of CO with Bloom Taxonomy

Knowledge Remember Understand Apply Analyze Evaluate Create
Dimension
Factual
Conceptual CO1, CO2
Procedural
Metacognitive

Mapping of Course outcomes to Programme outcomes

CO/PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 AVERAGE

CO1 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.14
CO2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.14
CO3 3 2 3 1 1 2 2 2.0
AVERAGE 3 2 2.3 1.7 1.7 2 2
3 for highest correlation, 2 for moderate correlation, and 1 for lowest correlation

Modes of internal assessment

• Internal examination
• Viva-voce
• Group discussion/ Home assignments

Attainment strategy:
• Continuous evaluation through in and end semester examination
• Viva-voce examination
• Submission of Assignments
 Total
UNITS CONTENTS L T P
Hours
Introduction to insects: General features of insects; 6 1 - 7
Morphological features- Head, Eyes, Antenna,
Mouthparts
1

Concept of Vectors: Brief introduction of Carrier and 5 1 - 6

Vectors (mechanical and biological vector), Reservoirs,
2 Host-vector relationship, Vectorial capacity,
Adaptations as vectors, Host Specificity

7 1 - 8
Insect as vectors: Classification of insects up to orders,
detailed features of orders with insects as vectors –
Diptera, Siphonaptera, Siphunculata, Hemiptera
3

Dipterans as important insect vectors – Mosquitoes, 8 1 - 9

Sand fly, Houseflies; Study of mosquito-borne
diseases – Malaria, Dengue, Chikungunya, Viral
4 encephalitis, Filariasis; Control of mosquitoes Study
of sand fly-borne diseases – Leishmaniasis,
Phlebotomus fever; Control of Sand fly Study of house
fly as important mechanical vector, Control of house
fly

5 Siphonaptera and Siphunculata as disease vectors: 8 1 - 9

Fleas as important insect vectors; Host-specificity,
Study of Flea-borne diseases – Plague, Typhus fever;
Control of fleas. Human louse (Head, Body and Pubic
louse) as important insect vectors; Study of louse-
borne diseases –Typhus fever.
6 Hemiptera as Disease vectors: Bugs as insect vectors; 5 1 - 6
Blood-sucking bugs; Chagas disease, Bed bugs as
mechanical vectors, Control and prevention
Measures
39 6 - 45
TOTAL
Where, L: Lectures T: Tutorials P: Practicals

SUGGESTED READINGS:
• Imms, A.D. (1977). A General Text Book of Entomology. Chapman & Hall, UK
• Chapman, R.F. (1998). The Insects: Structure and Function. IV Edition,
Cambridge,University Press, UK
• Pedigo L.P. (2002). Entomology and Pest Management. Prentice Hall Publication.
• Mathews, G. (2011). Integrated Vector Management: Controlling Vectors of Malaria
and Other Insect Vector Borne Diseases. Wiley-Blackwell
SEMESTER III
Title of the Course : VEMICOMPOSTING
Course Code : ZOO-SEC-03-A
Nature of the Course : SEC III a
Total Credits : 03
Distribution of Marks : 100 [60 End (Theory: 45, Practical: 15) + 40 IA]

COs:
1) describe the biology of some important species of earth worms used in vermiculture
2) demonstrate skills on production of vermicompost.
3) analyze benefits and problems with vermiculture and vermicompost

Learning Outcome:
1) identify the earthworm species used in vermiculture
2) understand the benefit of vermiculture
3) display the skill of vermicompost production
4) interpret the problems associated with the vermicomposting technique

Mapping of CO with Bloom’s taxonomy

Knowledge Remember Understand Apply Analyze Evaluate Create

Dimension
Factual
Conceptual CO1
Procedural CO2 CO3
Metacognitive

Mapping of Course outcomes to Programme outcomes

CO/PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 AVERAGE

CO1 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.14
CO2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.14
CO3 3 2 3 1 1 2 2 2.0
AVERAGE 3 2 2.3 1.7 1.7 2 2
3 for highest correlation, 2 for moderate correlation, and 1 for lowest correlation

Modes of internal assessment:

1. One internal examination (Theory)
2. Practical exam and Viva-voce
3. Group discussion/ Home assignments
Attainment strategy:
• Continuous evaluation through in and end semester theory examination
• In and end semester practical examination
• Submission of practical file
• Viva-voce examination
 CONTENTS L T P Total

UNITS Hours

Introduction to vermiculture 7 - - 7
Vermiculture - definition, meaning, history,
1 economic importance, value in maintenance of soil
structure, role as four r's of recycling (reduce, reuse,
recycle and restore), Role in bio transformation of the
residues generated by human activity and production
of organic fertilizers, Useful species of earthworms,
local and exotic species of earthworms

2 Biology of certain important earthworm native to 8 - - 8

NE India
Taxonomy Anatomy, physiology and reproduction
of Lumbricidae. Vital cycle: alimentation,fecundity,
annual reproducer potential and limit factors (gases,
diet, humidity, temperature, PH, light, and climatic
factors).

3 Process of Vermicomposting 7 1 - 8
Small scale earthworm farming for home gardens -
earthworm compost for home gardens
Conventional commercial composting - earthworm
composting larger scale (pit, brickand, heap systems)
Earthworm farming, extraction (harvest),
vermicomposting harvest and processing.
Vermiwash collection, composition and use.
Enemies of earthworms, sickness and worm's
enemies; frequent problems – prevention and
fixation.

4 Applications of vermiculture 6 1 - 7
Benefits of vermicompost, Use of vermicompost in
agriculture,Basic characteristics of earthworm
suitable for vermicomposting,Problems in
vermicomposting, vermicomposting of dairy waste.

5 Practical activities - - 15 15

1. Key to identify different types of earthworms.

2. Study of Life stages & development of
earthworms.
3. Study of Vermiculture, Vermiwash&
Vermicompost equipments, devices.
4. Preparation vermibeds, maintenance of
 vermicompost & climatic conditions.
5. Study of verms diseases & enemies
6. Field trip- collection of native earthworms &
their identification

TOTAL 28 2 15 45

SUGGESTED READINGS

• Vermitechnology by A. Mary Violet Christy

• A textbook of Vermicompost by Keshav Singh
• The worm farmer’s handbook by Rhonda Sherman
• Vermicomposting Principles, practice and benefits by Maximallian Schiller
• Vermiculture and Organic farming by TV Sathe
• Vermicompost production by Dr. S Rehan Ahmad
• Commercial vermiculture by Peter Bogdanov
SEMESTER III

Title of the Course : MEDICAL DIAGNOSTICS

Course Code : ZOO-SEC-03-B
Nature of the Course : SEC III b
Total Credits : 03
Distribution of Marks : 100 [60 End (Theory: 45, Practical: 15) + 40 IA]

COs
1. Analyze the concept of medical diagnostics
2. Compare the basic diagnostic tools and techniques.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the concept of medical diagnostics

• Distinguish between various diagnostic methods

Mapping of CO with Bloom’s taxonomy

Knowledge Remember Understand Apply Analyze Evaluate Create

Dimension
Factual
Conceptual CO1
Procedural CO2
Metacognitive

Mapping of Course outcomes to Programme outcomes

CO/PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 AVERAGE

CO1 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.14
CO2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.14
CO3 3 2 3 1 1 2 2 2.0
AVERAGE 3 2 2.3 1.7 1.7 2 2
3 for highest correlation, 2 for moderate correlation, and 1 for lowest correlation

Modes of internal assessment:

1. One internal examination –Theory and Practical
2. Viva-voce
3. Group discussion/ Home assignments
Attainment strategy:
• Continuous evaluation through in and end semester theory examination
• In and end semester practical examination
• Submission of practical file
• Viva-voce examination
 Total
CONTENTS L T P
UNITS
Introduction to Medical Diagnostics: Importance of medical 5 1 - 6
diagnostics.Blood composition, Preparation of blood smear and
Differential Leucocyte Count (D.L.C) using Leishman's stain,
1
Platelet count using haemocytometer, Erythrocyte Sedimentary
Rate (E.S.R), Packed Cell Volume (P.C.V.).
2 Urine Analysis: Physical characteristics; Abnormal constituents 10 2 - 12
Tumours: Types (Benign/Malignant), Detection and metastasis;
Medical imaging: X-Ray of Bone fracture, MRI and CT Scan
(using photographs).
3 Non-infectious diseases: Causes, types, symptoms, complications, 10 2 - 12
diagnosis and prevention of Diabetes (Type I and Type II),
Hypertension (Primary and secondary), Testing of blood glucose
using Glucometer/Kit
Infectious diseases: Causes, types, symptoms, diagnosis and
prevention of Tuberculosis and Hepatitis

4 Practicals: - - 15 15

1) Introduction to various tools

involved in medical
diagnosis
2) Determination of sugar in
urine and blood
3) Determination of
erythrocyte sedimentation
rate
4) Study of ECG (PQRS)
5) Study of heart functioning
6) Whole blood count.
7) Urea estimation in urine.

TOTAL: 25 5 15 45

Where, L: Lectures T: Tutorials P: Practicals

SUGGESTED READINGS
- Park, K. (2007), Preventive and Social Medicine, B.B.Publishers
- Godkar P.B. and Godkar D.P. Textbook of Medical Laboratory
Technology, II Edition, Bhalani PublishingHouse
- Cheesbrough M., A Laboratory Manual for Rural Tropical
Hospitals, A Basis for TrainingCourses
- Guyton A.C. and Hall J.E. Textbook of Medical Physiology,Saunders
- Robbins and Cortan, Pathologic Basis of Disease, VIIIEdition,Saunders
- Prakash, G. (2012), Lab Manual on Blood Analysis and
Medical Diagnostics, S. Chand and Co.Ltd.
SEMESTER IV
Title of the Course : Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Course Code : ZOO-C-05
Nature of the Course : CORE V
Total Credits : 04
Distribution of Marks : 100 ( 60 End + 40 IA)

COs:
1. differentiate the biomolecules of living organisms, their interactions for perpetuation of
life
2. analyze structure-function relationships of nucleic acids and protein
3. distinguish between replication, transcription and translation in prokaryotes and
eukaryotes
4. interpret the gene expression mechanisms

Learner Outcome:
1) identify the various biomolecules and understand their function
2) differentiate the cellular processes such as replication, transcription and translation
3) understand gene expression mechanism

Mapping of CO with Bloom’s taxonomy

Knowledge Remember Understand Apply Analyze Evaluate Create

Dimension
Factual
Conceptual CO4 CO1,
CO2, CO3
Procedural
Metacognitive
Mapping of Course outcomes to Programme outcomes

CO/PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 AVERAGE

CO1 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.14
CO2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.14
CO3 3 2 3 1 1 2 2 2.0
AVERAGE 3 2 2.3 1.7 1.7 2 2
3 for highest correlation, 2 for moderate correlation, and 1 for lowest correlation

Modes of internal assessment

1. Internal examination
2. Viva-voce/Group discussion/Home assignments
Attainment of Cos:
1. Continuous evaluation through in and end semester examinations
2. Submission of assignments
 Total
UNITS CONTENTS L T P
Hours
Introduction to Biochemistry, scopes; chemical basis of 8 2 - 10
life, functional groups; water as solvent, ionization of
1 water, weak acids; pH, buffer solution; types of
chemical bonds in biological systems and types of
biomolecules (Macro and small molecules) and
functions. Laws of thermodynamics, concept of free
energy, endergonic and exergonic reactions, coupled
reactions, redox reactions, ATP- structure and role as
energy currency molecule.
Proteins: Classification and functions of proteins. 8 2 - 10
Amino acids, properties, and functions. Peptide bonds
2
and peptide groups; structural organization of protein-
primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary. The
structural and functional relationship of protein-
Ribonuclease-A, myoglobin, hemoglobin; protein
denaturation and renaturation.

Carbohydrates: Sources, and biological functions; 8 2 - 10

Classification- monosaccharide, disaccharide, and
polysaccharide. Classes and structure of mono and
disaccharides, glycosidic bond: Stereoisomerism,
3
mutarotation, anomer, epimer etc.; glycoproteins and
glycolipids.
Lipids: Structure, classification, and biological
functions of lipids; storage and membrane lipids,
lipoprotein. Fatty acids: classification; saturated,
unsaturated, polyunsaturated; essential and non-
essential fatty acids.
Enzymes: 8 2 - 10
Structure of enzyme: holoenzyme, apoenzyme,
cofactors, coenzymes and prosthetic group;
4
Classification of enzymes; Features of active site,
substrate specificity, mechanism of action (activation
energy, lock and key hypothesis, induced-fit theory),
Michaelis-Menten equation, enzyme inhibition and
factors affecting enzyme activity.
 5 Nucleic acids: Types and functions of DNA, RNA; 8 2 - 10
constituent monomers (nucleotides and nucleoside),
DNA as genetic material, Structure of DNA and tRNA
DNA replication: Chemistry of replication, DNA
polymerases, synthesis of leading and lagging strands
Prokaryotic transcription: RNA polymerase,
promoters, sigma factors, initiation, elongation, and
termination (Rho-dependent and independent),
Eukaryotic transcription: types of RNA polymerases
6 Translation: Translation in prokaryotes and 7 3 - 10
eukaryotes: Ribosome, tRNA, amino-acyl tRNA
synthetases, genetic code, translation-initiation,
elongation, termination, and ribosome recycling.
Regulation of gene expression in prokaryotes:
Transcriptional regulation in bacteria: regulation of lac
and trp operons in bacteria

47 13 - 60

SUGGESTED READING

• Cox, M.M and Nelson, D.L. (2008). Lehninger’s Principles of Biochemistry, V

Edition, W.H. Freeman and Co., New York.
• Berg, J.M., Tymoczko, J.L. and Stryer, L. (2007). Biochemistry, VI Edition,
• W.H. Freeman and Co., New York.
• Murray, R.K., Bender, D.A., Botham, K.M., Kennelly, P.J., Rodwell, V.W. and
Well, P.A. (2009). Harper’s Illustrated Biochemistry, XXVIII Edition, International
Edition, The McGraw- Hill Companies Inc.
• Hames, B.D. and Hooper, N.M. (2000). Instant Notes in Biochemistry, II Edition,
BIOS Scientific Publishers Ltd., U.K.
• Watson, J.D., Baker, T.A., Bell, S.P., Gann, A., Levine, M. and Losick, R. (2008).
Molecular Biology of the Gene, VI Edition, Cold Spring Harbor Lab. Press, Pearson
 SEMESTER IV
Title of the Course : Animal Physiology
Course Code : ZOO-C-06
Nature of the Course : CORE VI
Total Credits : 04
Distribution of Marks : 100 ( 60 End + 40 IA)

COs:
1. Describe the different systems of vertebrates
2. Distinguish between the mechanisms of various physiological systems
3. Examine the body parameters based on the knowledge
Learning outcomes:
• Compare the various physiological systems
• Analyze the mechanisms involved in the systems
• Apply the knowledge to correlate various parameters of the body

Mapping of CO with Bloom Taxonomy

Knowledge Remember Understand Apply Analyze Evaluate Create

Dimension
Factual
Conceptual CO1, CO2
Procedural CO3
Metacognitive

Mapping of Course outcomes to Programme outcomes

CO/PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 AVERAGE

CO1 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.14
CO2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.14
CO3 3 2 3 1 1 2 2 2.0
AVERAGE 3 2 2.3 1.7 1.7 2 2
3 for highest correlation, 2 for moderate correlation, and 1 for lowest correlation

Modes of internal assessment

• Internal examination
• Viva-voce/Group discussion/ Home assignments

Attainment of COs:
• Continuous evaluation through in and end semester examinations
• Submission of assignments
 Total
UNITS CONTENTS L T P
Hours

Digestive System, Urinogenital System and 12 2 - 14

Excretory System
Alimentary canal and associated glands, dentition
1 Structural organization and functions of
gastrointestinal tract and associated glands;
Mechanical and chemical digestion of food;
Absorptions of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, water,
minerals and vitamins; Hormonal control of secretion
of enzymes in Gastrointestinal tract.
Succession of kidney, Evolution of urinogenital ducts,
Structure of kidney and its functional unit; Mechanism
of urine formation

Respiratory System 8 2 - 10
Brief account of gills, lungs, air sacs and swim bladder
2 Mechanism of respiration, Pulmonary ventilation;
Respiratory volumes and capacities; Transport of
oxygen and carbon dioxide in blood; Respiratory
pigments, Dissociation curves and the factors
influencing it.

Blood 7 1 - 8

Components of blood and their functions; Structure and

functions of haemoglobin Haemostasis: Blood clotting
system, Kallikrein-Kinninogen system, Complement
3 system& Fibrinolytic system, Haemopoiesis Blood
groups: Rh factor, ABO and MN

Circulatory System 8 2 - 10
Evolution of heart and aortic arches, Coronary
circulation; Structure and working of conducting
myocardial fibers. Origin and conduction of cardiac
4 impulses, Cardiac cycle; Cardiac output and its
regulation, nervous and chemical regulation of heart
rate. Electrocardiogram.
5 Reproductive system 7 1 - 8
Histology of testis and ovary; comparative structure of
male and female reproduction in human; physiology of
male and female reproduction in human, Puberty,
menstrual cycle. Methods of contraception in male and
female, pregnancy and lactation

52 8 - 60
 SEMESTER IV

Title of the Course : Genetics and Evolutionary Biology

Course Code : ZOO-C-07
Nature of the Course : CORE VII
Total Credits 04
Distribution of Marks : 100 ( 60 End + 40 IA)

COs:
1) Interpret the basic patterns of inheritance
2) Evaluate genetic disorders and mutations
3) Relate evolutionary forces leading to the variations and diversification of species
4) Examine evidences ranging from fossil records to molecular data and to establish
phylogenetic relationships of species.

Learning Outcome:
1) Understand the concept of inheritance
2) Analyze mutations and genetic disorders
3) Examine forces of evolution
4) Interpret evidences of evolution

Mapping of CO with Bloom’s taxonomy

Knowledge Remember Understand Apply Analyze Evaluate Create

Dimension
Factual
Conceptual CO1
Procedural CO3,CO4 CO2
Metacognitive

Mapping of Course outcomes to Programme outcomes

CO/PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 AVERAGE

CO1 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.14
CO2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.14
CO3 3 2 3 1 1 2 2 2.0
AVERAGE 3 2 2.3 1.7 1.7 2 2
3 for highest correlation, 2 for moderate correlation, and 1 for lowest correlation

Modes of internal assessment

• Internal examination
• Viva-voce/Group discussion/Home assignments
Attainment of Cos:
• Continuous evaluation through in and end semester examinations
• Submission of assignments
 Total
UNITS CONTENTS L T P
Hours
Mendelian Genetics and its Extensions 9 1 - 10
Principles of inheritance, Incomplete dominance and
co-dominance, Multiple alleles, Lethal alleles,
1 penetrance and expressivity, Epistasis, Phenocopy,
Pleiotropy, Polygenic Inheritance, Sex-linked, Sex-
influenced, and Sex-limited characters inheritance and
sex determination.

Linkage, Crossing Over and ChromosomeMapping 9 1 - 10

and sex determination
2 Linkage and crossing over, Cytological basis of
crossing over, Recombination frequency as a measure
of linkage intensity, two-factor and three-factor crosses,
Linkage map, Coefficient of Coincidence and
Interference, Gene mapping
Basis of sex determination: Genetic and environmental;
Sex determination human; Mechanism
of dosage compensation. Comparison of nuclear and
extranuclear inheritance, maternal effects with
examples.

Chromosomal and gene mutation and Extra- 9 1 - 10

chromosomal Inheritance
Types of gene mutations, Mutagens: Physical and
chemical, molecular basis of spontaneous and induced
mutations, Chromosomal aberrations: Structural
3 Variations in chromosomes, Aneuploidy & Polyploidy.
Transposons and its significance

Historical Review of Evolutionary Concepts and 9 1 - 10

Beginning of Life and Evidences of Evolution
Lamarckism, Darwinism, Neo-Darwinism,
4 Chemogeny, RNA world, biogeny, endo-symbiotic
theory, Palaeontological: geological time scale;
phylogeny of horse; Molecular: neutral theory of
evolution, example of globin gene family, rRNA/Cyt c.
 5 Process and Product of Evolution 18 2 - 20
Variations: Heritable variations and their role in
evolution Qualitative studies: Natural selection, types
of natural selection, artificial selection, kin selection,
adaptive resemblances, sexual selection, frequency
dependent selection. Quantitative studies: Natural
selection.Hardy-Weinberg law , genetic drift(founder’s
effect, bottleneck phenomenon), migration and
mutation (genetic load), Speciation: micro-
evolutionary changes, species concept, isolating
mechanisms. Mass extinctions (events, causes and
effects), Primate characteristics and phylogeny from
Dryopithecus leading to Homo sapiens, molecular
evidences of modern human.

54 6 - 60

.
Suggestive readings
1. Snustad, D.P., Simmons, M.J. (2009). Principles of Genetics. V Edition. John Wiley
and Sons In.
2. Klug, W.S., Cummings, M.R., Spencer, C.A. (2012). Concepts of Genetics. X
Edition. Benjamin Cumming
3. Pierce, B. A. (2012). Genetics-A Conceptual Approach. IV Edition. W. H. Freeman
and Company
4. Anthony J.F. Griffiths, Susan R. Wessler, Richard C. Lewontin, Sean B. Carroll
(2007). Introduction to Genetic Analysis. 9th Edition. W H Freeman.
5. Roberts, A. (2018) Evolution: the human story, Dorling, Kindersley Ltd.
6. Hall, B.K. and Hallgrimson, B. (2013). Evolution. V Edition, Jones and Barlett
Publishers.
7. Campbell, N.A. and Reece J.B. (2011). Biology. IX Edition. Pearson, Benjamin,
Cummings.
8. Barton N.H., Briggs D.E.G., Eisen J.A., Goldstein D.B. and Patel N.H., (2007) 1st Ed.
Evolution, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press.
 Title of the Course : Lab Course on C-V,VI,VII
Course Code : ZOO-C-08
Nature of the Course : CORE VIII
Total Credits : 4
Distribution of Marks : 100 (60 END + 40 IA)

COs:
1. Analyze biochemical solutions
2. Estimation of DNA
3. Examine the principles of gene interactions
4. Differentiate between various fossils, homologous and analogous organs
5. Distinguish between blood groups and analyze blood parameters

Learning Outcome:
• Compare biochemical solutions
• Analyze DNA
• Discuss the principles of gene interactions
• Compare between various fossils, homologous and analogous organs
• Understand the blood groups and test blood parameters

Mapping of CO with Bloom Taxonomy

Knowledge Remember Understand Apply Analyze Evaluate Create
Dimension
Factual
Conceptual
Procedural CO1, CO2, CO5
CO3, CO4
Metacognitive

Mapping of Course outcomes to Programme outcomes

CO/PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 AVERAGE

CO1 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.14
CO2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.14
CO3 3 2 3 1 1 2 2 2.0
AVERAGE 3 2 2.3 1.7 1.7 2 2
3 for highest correlation, 2 for moderate correlation, and 1 for lowest correlation

Modes of internal assessment

• Internal examination
• Viva-voce/Group discussion/Home assignments
Attainment of Cos:
• Continuous evaluation through in and end semester examinations
• Submission of assignments
• Submission of practical record book
UNIT CONTENT Practical
1 1. Preparation of 15
different
biochemical
solutions, dilutions,
preparation of
buffer solutions etc.
2. Qualitative tests of
carbohydrates,
proteins and lipids,
ascorbic acid, free
phosphate
3. DNA extraction by
phenol chloroform
method and
Estimation by
Diphenylamine
method
4. Quantitative
estimation of RNA
by Orcinol method
5. Study of DNA
replication
mechanisms
through
photographs (rolling
circle, theta
replication, and
semi-discontinuous
replication)
2 1. Study of Mendelian 15
Inheritance and
gene interactions
(Non Mendelian
Inheritance) using
suitable examples.
Verify the results
using Chi-square
test.
2. Project on
Epigenetic,
Eugenics, Euthenics
and Euphenics.
3. Study of Human
Karyotypes (normal
and abnormal)
4. Pedigree analysis of
some human
inherited traits
3 1. Study of fossils 15
(types, forms and
dating) from
models/pictures
2. Study of homology,
analogy and
homoplasy from
suitable specimens
4 1. Determination of 15
Blood groups, RBC
Count and WBC
count
2. Study permanent
slides of Ovary and
Testes.
3. Preparation of
haemin and
hemochromogen
crystal
TOTAL 60
 SEMESTER IV

Title of the Course : Fundamentals of Animal Physiology

Course Code : ZOO-MIN-04
Nature of the Course : Minor
Total Credits : 04
Distribution of Marks : 100 (60 End + 40 IA)

COs:
1. Describe the different systems of vertebrates
2. Distinguish between the mechanisms of various physiological systems
3. Examine the body parameters based on the knowledge
Learning outcomes:
• Compare the various physiological systems
• Analyze the mechanisms involved in the systems
• Apply the knowledge to correlate various parameters of the body

Mapping of CO with Bloom Taxonomy

Knowledge Remember Understand Apply Analyze Evaluate Create
Dimension
Factual
Conceptual CO1, CO2
Procedural CO3
Metacognitive

Mapping of Course outcomes to Programme outcomes

CO/PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 AVERAGE

CO1 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.14
CO2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.14
CO3 3 2 3 1 1 2 2 2.0
AVERAGE 3 2 2.3 1.7 1.7 2 2
3 for highest correlation, 2 for moderate correlation, and 1 for lowest correlation

Modes of internal assessment

• Internal examination
• Viva-voce/Group discussion/Home assignments
Attainment of COs:
• Continuous evaluation through in and end semester examinations
• Submission of assignments
 Total
UNITS CONTENTS L T P
Hours
Digestive System, Urinogenital System and 12 2 - 14
Excretory System
Alimentary canal and associated glands, dentition
1 Structural organization and functions of
gastrointestinal tract and associated glands;
Mechanical and chemical digestion of food;
Absorptions of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, water,
minerals and vitamins; Hormonal control of secretion
of enzymes in Gastrointestinal tract.
Succession of kidney, Evolution of urinogenital ducts,
Structure of kidney and its functional unit; Mechanism
of urine formation

Respiratory System 8 2 - 10
Brief account of gills, lungs, air sacs and swim bladder
2 Mechanism of respiration, Pulmonary ventilation;
Respiratory volumes and capacities; Transport of
oxygen and carbon dioxide in blood; Respiratory
pigments, Dissociation curves and the factors
influencing it.
Blood 7 1 - 8

Components of blood and their functions; Structure and

functions of haemoglobin Haemostasis: Blood clotting
system, Kallikrein-Kinninogen system, Complement
3 system& Fibrinolytic system, Haemopoiesis Blood
groups: Rh factor, ABO and MN

Circulatory System 8 2 - 10
Evolution of heart and aortic arches, Coronary
circulation; Structure and working of conducting
myocardial fibers. Origin and conduction of cardiac
4 impulses, Cardiac cycle; Cardiac output and its
regulation, nervous and chemical regulation of heart
rate. Electrocardiogram.

5 Reproductive system 7 1 - 8
Histology of testis and ovary; comparative structure of
male and female reproduction in human; physiology of
male and female reproduction in human, Puberty,
menstrual cycle. Methods of contraception in male and
female, pregnancy and lactation

52 8 - 60
 SEMESTER V

Title of the Course : DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY

Course Code : ZOO-C-09
Nature of the Course : CORE IX
Total Credits : 04
Distribution of Marks : 100 [60 End (Theory: 45, Practical: 15) + 40 IA]

COs:
1. Examine the basic principles and concepts the developmental processes from a single
cell system to a multi-cellular system
2. Distinguish the embryonic and post embryonic developmental processes
3. Analyze the development of a single fertilized egg to mature into a fully developed
complex organism
Learning Outcome:
• Describe developmental processes of biological system
• Compare various embryonic developmental processes
Mapping of CO with Bloom Taxonomy

Knowledge Remember Understand Apply Analyze Evaluate Create

Dimension
Factual
Conceptual CO1,CO2,CO3
Procedural
Metacognitive

Mapping of Course outcomes to Programme outcomes

CO/PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 AVERAGE
CO1 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.1
CO2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.1
CO3 3 2 3 1 1 2 2 2.0
CO4 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 2.0
AVERAGE 3.0 2.2 2.2 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7
3 for highest correlation, 2 for moderate correlation, and 1 for lowest correlation

Modes of internal assessment

• One Theory Internal examination
• One Practical Internal examination
• Viva-voce/Home assignments
Attainment of COs:
• Continuous evaluation through in and end semester examinations
• Submission of assignments
 • Submission of practical record book

Total
UNITS CONTENTS L T P
Hours
Introduction 10 1 - 11
Historical perspectives and basic concepts: Phases of
development, Pattern formation, Differentiation and
1 growth, Cytoplasmic determinants and asymmetric cell
division

Early Embryonic Development 10 1 - 11

Gametogenesis: oogenesis, spermatogenesis; Types of
2 eggs, Egg membranes;
Fertilization (External and Internal), Changes in
gametes, Blocks to polyspermy; Planes and patterns of
cleavage; Types of Blastula; Fate maps; Gastrulation in
frog and chick, Embryonic induction and organizers.

3 Late Embryonic Development Fate of Germ Layers; 10 1 - 11

Extra-embryonic membranes in birds; Implantation of
embryo in humans, structure, types, and functions of
placenta.

Post Embryonic Development 10 2 - 12

Metamorphosis and its hormonal regulation in
amphibians and insects; Regeneration:
brief concept of regeneration, epimorphosis,
4 morphallaxis and compensatory regeneration (with one
example each); Ageing: concepts and theories.
Teratogenesis: Teratogenic agents and their effects on
embryonic development.

5 Lab Course - - 15 15
1. Study of whole mounts and sections of
developmental stages of Amphibia through
permanent slides: Cleavage stages, blastula,
gastrula, neurula
2. Study of whole mounts of developmental stages
of chick through permanent slides (Hamburger
and Hamilton Stages): Stage 3 (Intermediate
Streak)-13 hours, Stage 4 (Definitive Streak)-18
hours, Stage 5 (Head Process)-21 hours, Stage
7- 24 hours, Stage 8-
28 hours, Stage10-33 hours, Stage 11-40
 hours, Stage 13-48 hours, Stage 19- 72 hours
and Stage 24-96 hours of incubation

40 5 15 60

Suggestive readings
1. Slack, J.M.W. (2013) Essential Developmental Biology. III Edition, Wiley- Blackwell.
2. Gilbert, S. F. (2010) Developmental Biology. IX Edition, Sinauer Associates, Inc.
Publishers, Sunderland, Massachusetts, USA
3. Carlson, B.M. (2007) Foundations of Embryology. VI Edition, Tata McGraw-Hill
Publishers.
4. Balinsky B. I. and Fabian B. C. (2006). An Introduction to Embryology. VIII Edition,
International Thompson Computer Press.
 SEMESTER V
Name of course: Animal Behaviour and
chronobiology
Nature of the Course : CORE X
Course Code : ZOO-C-10
Total Credits : 04
Distribution of Marks : 100 [60 End (Theory: 45, Practical: 15) + 40 IA]

Course outcomes:
1. Analyze behaviour patterns to the brain, genes, and hormones, as well as the
surrounding ecological and social environments
2. Interpret the concept of chronobiology.
3. Evaluate the phenomena of seasonal migration and hibernation
Learning Outcomes:
• Distinguish various behaviour patterns of animals
• Understand chronobiology concept
• Analyze different behaviours such as migration and hibernation
Mapping of CO with Bloom Taxonomy
Knowledge Remember Understand Apply Analyze Evaluate Create
Dimension
Factual
Conceptual CO1 CO2
Procedural CO3
Metacognitive

Mapping of Course outcomes to Programme outcomes

CO/PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 AVERAGE

CO1 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.14
CO2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.14
CO3 3 2 3 1 1 2 2 2.0
AVERAGE 3 2 2.3 1.7 1.7 2 2
3 for highest correlation, 2 for moderate correlation, and 1 for lowest correlation

Modes of internal assessment

• Internal examination (Theory and practical)
• Viva-voce/Group discussion/Home assignments
Attainment of COs:
• Continuous evaluation through in and end semester examinations
• Submission of assignments
 Total
UNITS CONTENTS L T P
Hours
Introduction to Animal Behaviour 10 1 - 11
Origin and history of Ethology; Brief profiles of Karl
Von Frish, Ivan Pavlov, Konrad Lorenz, Niko
1 Tinbergen, Proximate and ultimate causes of behaviour

Patterns of Behaviour and Communication 10 1 - 11

Stereotyped Behaviours (Orientation, Reflexes);
2 Individual Behavioural patterns; Instinct vs. Learnt
Behaviour; Associative learning, Habituation,
Imprinting. Importance of communication; Role of
Chemical, Tactile, Auditory, Visual stimuli in
communication.

3 Social and Sexual Behaviour 10 1 - 11

Concept of Society, Social insect, bee communication
and the senses; Altruism, Hamilton Rule, Sexual
Behaviour: Sexual dimorphism, Mate choice, Intra-
sexual selection (male rivalry), Inter-sexual selection
(female choice), Sexual conflict in parental care.

Introduction to Chronobiology 10 2 - 12
Historical developments in chronobiology; Biological
oscillation: the concept of Average, amplitude, phase
and period. Adaptive significance of biological clocks.
4 Types and characteristics of biological rhythms: Short-
and Long- term rhythms; Circadian rhythms; Tidal
rhythms and Lunar rhythms; Circannual rhythms;
Photoperiod and insects.Relevance of biological
clocks; Chronomedicine, Chronotherapy.

5 Lab Course - - 15 15
1. To study nests and nesting behaviour of the
birds and social insects.
2. To study the taxis behaviour in insect larvae.
3. To study colouration pattern in fishes.
4. To study habituation in mosquito larvae
5. Observation of animal architects: Termites,
wasp, Harvester ant and any bird.

40 5 15 60

Suggestive Readings:
• Alcock, J. (2013) Animal Behaviour, Xth Edition, Sinauer Associates Inc., USA.
• Manning, A. and Dawkins, M. S, (2012) An Introduction to Animal Behaviour, VIth
Edition, Cambridge University Press, UK
• McFarland, D. (1985) Animal Behaviour, Pitman Publishing Limited, London, UK
• Binkley, S. (2020). Biological clocks: Your owner’s manual. CRC Press.
• Vinod Kumar (2017): Biological Timekeeping: Clocks, Rhythms and Behaviour.
 SEMESTER V
Title of the Course : Animal Biotechnology and techniques in Biology
Course Code : ZOO-C-11
Nature of the Course: CORE XI
Total Credits 04
Distribution of Marks: 100 [60 End (Theory: 45, Practical: 15) + 40 IA]

COs:
• Describe the principle, practices and application of biotechnology.
• Explain the basic concept of genetic engineering.
• Improve the students in the field of biotechnology for application in every field of
science like engineering, research, commercialization and academics.
Learning Outcomes:

• Discuss the principle, practices and application of biotechnology.

• Discuss the basic concept of genetic engineering.
• Make the students aware about the field of biotechnology for application in every
field of science like engineering, research, commercialization and academics.

Mapping of CO with Bloom Taxonomy

Knowledge Remember Understand Apply Analyze Evaluate Create

Dimension
Factual
Conceptual CO1, CO2 CO3
Procedural
Metacognitive

Mapping of Course outcomes to Programme outcomes

CO/PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 AVERAGE

CO1 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.14
CO2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.14
CO3 3 2 3 1 1 2 2 2.0
AVERAGE 3 2 2.3 1.7 1.7 2 2
3 for highest correlation, 2 for moderate correlation, and 1 for lowest correlation

Modes of internal assessment

• Internal examination
• Viva-voce/Group discussion/Home assignments
Attainment of COs:
• Continuous evaluation through in and end semester examinations
• Submission of assignments
Section A

Unit 1: Recombinant DNA technology (Lecture 8)

Introduction to biotechnology; Restriction Endonucleases (History, Types I-IV, biological role

and application); Cloning Vectors; types

Unit-2:Gene Cloning (Lecture: 8)

Recombinant DNA technology, Bacterial Transformation and selection of recombinant clones, PCR
mediated gene cloning, DNA libraries, cDNA libraries, colony hybridization; Somatic cell nuclear
transfer.

Unit-3: Techniques in Biology (Lecture 15)

Working Principle and uses of Optical Microscopy (Resolving Power, brightfield, darkfield), electron
microscopy. Centrifugation, Spectrophotometry-UV-Vis. Precautions. Blotting techniques-
Southern, Northern, Western. DNA sequencing techniques.

Unit-4: Animal Cell culture (Lecture 6)

Concept of cell culture, media, applications of animal cell culture, precautions.

Unit-5: Applications of Biotechnology (Lecture: 8)

Pest resistant (Bt-cotton); herbicide resistant plants (RoundUp Ready soybean); Transgenic crops with
improved quality traits (Flavr Savr tomato, Golden rice); transgenic animals; Role of transgenics in
bioremediation (Superbug); edible vaccines; Industrial enzymes (Aspergillase, Protease, Lipase);
Genetically Engineered Products–Human Growth Hormone; Humulin; Biosafety concerns.

Section B (15 lectures)

Lab Course
1. Demonstration of spectrophotometer, microscopes, autoclave, microscope,
colourimeter, pH-meter, electrophoresis, and centrifuge etc.
2. Study of steps of genetic engineering for production of Bt cotton, Golden rice, Flavr
Savr tomato through photographs.
3. Restriction digestion and gel electrophoresis of plasmid DNA.
4. Demonstration of animal cell culture technique through photographs/animation
5. Separation of amino acids by paper chromatography
 SEMESTER V
Title of the Course : Animal Biotechnology and techniques in Biology- Minor
Course Code : ZOO-MIN-05
Nature of the Course: MINOR
Total Credits 04
Distribution of Marks: 100 [60 End (Theory: 45, Practical: 15) + 40 IA]

COs:
• Describe the principle, practices and application of biotechnology.
• Explain the basic concept of genetic engineering.
• Improve the students in the field of biotechnology for application in every field of
science like engineering, research, commercialization and academics.
Learning Outcomes:

• Discuss the principle, practices and application of biotechnology.

• Discuss the basic concept of genetic engineering.
• Make the students aware about the field of biotechnology for application in every
field of science like engineering, research, commercialization and academics.

Mapping of CO with Bloom Taxonomy

Knowledge Remember Understand Apply Analyze Evaluate Create
Dimension
Factual
Conceptual CO1, CO2 CO3
Procedural
Metacognitive

Mapping of Course outcomes to Programme outcomes

CO/PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 AVERAGE

CO1 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.14
CO2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.14
CO3 3 2 3 1 1 2 2 2.0
AVERAGE 3 2 2.3 1.7 1.7 2 2
3 for highest correlation, 2 for moderate correlation, and 1 for lowest correlation

Modes of internal assessment

• Internal examination
• Viva-voce/Group discussion/Home assignments
Attainment of COs:
• Continuous evaluation through in and end semester examinations
• Submission of assignments
Unit 1: Recombinant DNA technology (Lecture 8)

Introduction to biotechnology; Restriction Endonucleases (History, Types I-IV, biological role

and application); Cloning Vectors; types

Unit-2:Gene Cloning (Lecture 8)

Recombinant DNA technology, Bacterial Transformation and selection of recombinant clones, PCR
mediated gene cloning, DNA libraries, cDNA libraries, colony hybridization; Somatic cell nuclear
transfer.

Unit-3: Techniques in Biology (Lecture 15)

Working Principle and uses of Optical Microscopy (Resolving Power, brightfield, darkfield), electron
microscopy. Centrifugation, Spectrophotometry-UV-Vis. Precautions. Blotting techniques-
Southern, Northern, Western. DNA sequencing techniques.

Unit-4: Animal Cell culture (Lecture 6)

Concept of cell culture, media, applications of animal cell culture, precautions.

Unit-5: Applications of Biotechnology (Lecture 8)

Pest resistant (Bt-cotton); herbicide resistant plants (RoundUp Ready soybean); Transgenic crops with
improved quality traits (Flavr Savr tomato, Golden rice); Transgenic animals; Role of transgenics in
bioremediation (Superbug); edible vaccines; Industrial enzymes (Aspergillase, Protease, Lipase);
Gentically Engineered Products–Human Growth Hormone; Humulin; Biosafety concerns.

Section B (15 lectures)

Unit 6: Lab Course

1. Demonstration of spectrophotometer, microscopes, autoclave, microscope,

colourimeter, pH-meter, electrophoresis, and centrifuge etc.
2. Study of steps of genetic engineering for production of Bt cotton, Golden rice, Flavr
Savr tomato through photographs.
3. Restriction digestion and gel electrophoresis of plasmid DNA.
4. Demonstration of animal cell culture technique through photographs/animation
5. Separation of amino acids by paper chromatography
 SEMESTER VI
Title of the Course : Animal Physiology : Controlling and Co-ordinating
Physiology
Course Code : ZOO-C-12
Nature of the Course : CORE XII
Total Credits : 04
Distribution of Marks : 100 ( 60 End + 40 IA)

COs:
1. Examine the internal working of organs and organ systems.
2. Evaluate the functioning of various organ systems such as muscular, nervous, and
blood in vertebrates.
3. Explain endocrine system and its role in integration.
Learning Outcomes:
• Discuss the working of organ and organ systems
• Analyze the functioning of the various systems
• Describe the role of endocrine system

Mapping of CO with Bloom Taxonomy

Knowledge Remember Understand Apply Analyze Evaluate Create
Dimension
Factual
Conceptual CO1 CO2, CO3
Procedural
Metacognitive

Mapping of Course outcomes to Programme outcomes

CO/PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 AVERAGE

CO1 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.14
CO2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.14
CO3 3 2 3 1 1 2 2 2.0
AVERAGE 3 2 2.3 1.7 1.7 2 2
3 for highest correlation, 2 for moderate correlation, and 1 for lowest correlation

Modes of internal assessment

• Internal examination
• Viva-voce/Home assignments
Attainment of Cos:
• Continuous evaluation through in and end semester examinations
• Submission of assignments
 Total
UNITS CONTENTS L T P
Hours
Tissues: 10 1 - 11
Structure, location, classification and functions of
1 epithelial tissue, connective tissue, muscular tissue and
nervous tissue

Bone and cartilage: 10 1 - 11

2 Structure and types of bones and cartilages, Ossification,

bone growth and Resorption

3 Muscle 10 1 - 11
Histology of different types of muscle; Ultra structure
of skeletal muscle; Molecular and chemical basis of
muscle contraction; Characteristics of muscle twitch;
Motor unit, summation and tetanus

Nervous system 10 2 - 12
Types of nerves and nervous system, Structure of
neuron, resting membrane potential, Origin of action
potential and its propagation across the myelinated and
4 unmyelinated nerve fibers; Types of synapse, Synaptic
transmission and, Neuromuscular junction; Reflex
action and its types - reflex arc

5 Endocrine System Comparative account of endocrine 15 3 - 15

glands in vertebrates, Histology of pineal, pituitary,
thyroid, parathyroid, pancreas, adrenal; hormones
secreted by them and their mechanism of action;
Classification of hormones; Mode of hormone action,
Hypothalamus and principal nuclei involved in
neuroendocrine control of endocrine system, feedback
mechanism.

45 8 - 60

SUGGESTED READINGS
• Kardong, K.V. (2005) Vertebrates' Comparative Anatomy, Function and Evolution. IV
Edition. McGraw-Hill Higher Education.
• Kent, G.C. and Carr R.K. (2000). Comparative Anatomy of the Vertebrates. IX Edition. The
McGraw-Hill Companies.
• Hilderbrand, M and Gaslow G.E. Analysis of Vertebrate Structure, John Wiley and Sons.
• Walter, H.E. and Sayles, L.P; Biology of Vertebrates, Khosla Publishing House.
• Tortora, G.J. - and Derrickson, B.H. (2009). Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, XII
Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
• Widmaier, E.P., Raff, H. and Strang, K.T. (2008) Vander 's Human Physiology, XI Edition.,
McGraw Hill
• Guyton, A.C. and Hall, J.E. (2011). Textbook of Medical Physiology, XII Edition,Harcourt
Asia Pvt. Ltd/ W.B. Saunders Company
• Berg, J. M., Tymoczko, J. L. and Stryer, L. (2006). Biochemistry. VI Edition. W.H Freeman
and Co.
 SEMESTER VI
Title of the Course : Animal Ecology and Wildlife Management
Course Code : ZOO-C-13
Nature of the Course : CORE XIII
Total Credits : 04
Distribution of Marks : 100 ( 60 END + 40 IA)

COs:
1. Describe an understanding of ecological principles and processes.
2. Evaluation of the essential elements, concepts and skills related to wildlife
conservation and management.
Learning Outcomes:

• Discuss ecological principles and processes.

• Examine the essential elements, concepts and skills related to wildlife conservation
and management.

Mapping of CO with Bloom Taxonomy

Knowledge Remember Understand Apply Analyze Evaluate Create

Dimension
Factual
Conceptual CO1 CO2
Procedural
Metacognitive

Mapping of Course outcomes to Programme outcomes

CO/PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 AVERAGE

CO1 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.14
CO2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.14
CO3 3 2 3 1 1 2 2 2.0
AVERAGE 3 2 2.3 1.7 1.7 2 2
3 for highest correlation, 2 for moderate correlation, and 1 for lowest correlation

Modes of internal assessment

• Internal examination
• Viva-voce/Group discussion/Home assignments
Attainment of COs:
• Continuous evaluation through in and end semester examinations
• Submission of assignments
 1. Introduction to ecology (Lectures 10)
Definitions; ecology, habitat, Ecozone, biosphere, ecosystems, resistance and resilience,
autecology, synecology, biome, Liebig’s law of minimum, Shelford’s law of tolerance,
ecotype, ecological niche.
2. Ecology of populations and community (Lectures 10)
Concept of population, metapopulation; characteristics of population; density,
dispersion, natality, mortality, life table, survivorship curve, age structure, population
growth, limits to population growth, population interactions; parasitism, mutualism,
commensalism, symbiosis, Community characteristics: species richness, dominance,
diversity, abundance.
3. Ecosystem ecology (Lectures 10)
Concept of ecosystem; structure and function of ecosystem; producer, consumers,
decomposers, energy flow, food chain, food web and ecological pyramids.
4. Introduction to wild life (Lectures 10)
Values of wild life; threats, conservation ethics, importance of conservation, world
conservation strategies.
5. Evaluation and management of wild life (Lectures 10)
Habitat analysis; physical parameters; topography, geology, soil and water; biological
parameters; food, cover, forage, browse and cover estimation, basics of remote sensing
and GIS, HIS, CDI, SDI.
6. Protected sites and management (Lectures 10)
Important features of protected areas in India
National parks and sanctuaries, community reserves and Tiger Reserve.
Setting back succession, grazing, logging; mechanical treatment; advancing the
successional process. Preservation of general; genetic diversity; ecological restoration.
Suggested Readings:
• Ecology and Environment: P.D. Sharma, Rastogi Publications.
• Ecology (Amerind). By Odum • Fundamentals of ecology (W. B. Saunders).
by Odum
• Ecology (W. H. Freeman & Co., NewYork).by R. E. Ricklefs & G. Miller.
• Environmental Science (W. B. Saunders) by Turk & Turk
• Ecology, individuals, populations and communities (Blackwell Science
Oxford). By M. Begon, J. L. Harper & C. R. Townsend.
• The book of Indian animals (Oxford Univ. Press). By S. H. Prater
• Essentials of Biogeography, by H.S.Mathur, Pointer Publ. Jaipur.
• Fundamental of Ecology; SK Agarwal. Ashis Publication House, New Delhi.
• Biodiversity (Academic Press). By E. O. Wilson.
 SEMESTER VI

Title of the Course : Bioinformatics and Biostatistics

Course Code : ZOO-C-14
Nature of the Course : CORE XIV
Total Credits : 04
Distribution of Marks : 100 (60 END +40 IN)

COs:
1. Analyze computational tools and databases that facilitate investigation of molecular
biology and evolution-related concepts
2. Evaluate computational approach for critical analysis and interpret the results of their
study.
3. Examine the fundamental concepts of biostatistics.
4. Apply the various statistical methods and software tools for understanding data
analysis in biological sciences.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Compare computational tools and databases that facilitate investigation of molecular
biology and evolution-related concepts
2. Analyze computational approach for critical analysis and interpret the results of their
study.
3. Understand the fundamental concepts of biostatistics.
4. Apply the various statistical methods and software tools for understanding data
analysis in biological sciences.

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Knowledge Remember Understand Apply Analyze Evaluate Create

Dimension
Factual
Conceptual CO4 CO1,CO3 CO2
Procedural
Metacognitive

Mapping of Course outcomes to Programme outcomes

CO/PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 AVERAGE

CO1 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.14
CO2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.14
CO3 3 2 3 1 1 2 2 2.0
AVERAGE 3 2 2.3 1.7 1.7 2 2
3 for highest correlation, 2 for moderate correlation, and 1 for lowest correlation

Modes of internal assessment

• Internal examination
• Viva-voce/Group discussion/Home assignments
Attainment of COs:
 • Continuous evaluation through in and end semester examinations
• Submission of assignments

Unit 1: Introduction to Bioinformatics: (Lectures 8)

Introduction, Biological Databases, Classification of Biological Databases, Biological
Database Retrieval System.
Unit 2: Biological Sequence Databases (Lectures 12)
National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI): Tools and Databases of NCBI,
Database, Entrez, Sequence Submission to NCBI-GenBank, Nucleotide Database, Protein
Database, Gene Expression Database. EMBL Nucleotide Sequence Database (EMBL-ENA):
Introduction, Sequence Retrieval, Sequence analysis tools. DNA Data Bank of Japan (DDBJ):
Introduction, Resources at DDBJ, Protein Information Resource (PIR), UniprotKB: Swiss-
Prot, TrEMBL: Introduction and Salient Features.
UNIT-3: Sequence Alignments & Molecular Phylogeny (Lectures 10)
Introduction, Concept of Alignment, Global and Local Alignments, Pairwise Sequence
Alignment (PSA), Multiple Sequence Alignment (MSA), Scoring Matrices, Percent Accepted
Mutation (PAM), Blocks of Amino Acid Substitution Matrix (BLOSUM), Basic Local
Alignment Search Tool (BLAST), Methods of Phylogeny, Consistency of Molecular
Phylogenetic Prediction.
UNIT 4- Introduction to Biostatistics and Statistical Data (Lectures 10)
Concept of statistics and its Applications in biological sciences, Sampling methods; Primary
and secondary data; Qualitative and quantitative data; Discrete and continuous data

UNIT- 5: Descriptive Statistics and Probability (Lectures 10)

Statistical population and samples, Measures of Central tendency and Dispersion - Mean,
Median and Mode, Variance, Standard Deviation and Standard Error; Coefficient of
Variance. Normal, Binomial Skewness and Kurtosis.

UNIT- 6: Statistical tests: (Lectures 10)

Null and Alternative hypotheses, t Tests, Correlation Coefficient, Confidence Intervals and
Confidence levels
 SEMESTER VI
Title of the Course : Lab Course on C-XII,XIII,XIV
Course Code : ZOO-C-15
Nature of the Course : CORE-XV
Total Credits 4
Distribution of Marks: 100 (60 END + 40 IA)

COs:
1. Distinguish between haemin crystals of different species
2. Evaluate muscle twitch and reflex action
3. Examine sections of neurons and glands
4. Differentiate between various fauna
5. Critically Analyze ecosystem parameters and different behaviours in an ecosystem
Learning Outcome:
• Compare haemin crystals of different species
• Analyze muscle twitch and reflex action
• Discuss various neuron structure and glands
• Compare between different fauna
• Understand the components of an ecosystem

Mapping of CO with Bloom Taxonomy

Knowledge Remember Understand Apply Analyze Evaluate Create

Dimension
Factual
Conceptual
Procedural CO1, CO2, CO5
CO3, CO4
Metacognitive

Mapping of Course outcomes to Programme outcomes

CO/PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 AVERAGE

CO1 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.14
CO2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.14
CO3 3 2 3 1 1 2 2 2.0
AVERAGE 3 2 2.3 1.7 1.7 2 2
3 for highest correlation, 2 for moderate correlation, and 1 for lowest correlation

Modes of internal assessment

• Internal examination
• Viva-voce/Group discussion/Home assignments
Attainment of Cos:
• Continuous evaluation through in and end semester examinations
 • Submission of assignments
• Submission of practical record book
UNIT CONTENT Practical Lectures
1 1. Preparation of haemin and haemochromogen 20
crystals
2. Recording of simple muscle twitch with
electrical stimulation (or Virtual)
3. Demonstration of the
unconditioned reflex action
(Deep tendon reflex such as knee jerk
reflex)
4. Examination of sections of mammalian
nerves, different types of muscles.
5. Study of permanent slides of Bone, Cartilage,
Tissues, Neurons, Pituitary, Pancreas,
Adrenal, Thyroid, Hypothalamus and
Parathyroid
2 20

1. Identification of mammalian fauna, avian

fauna, herpeto- fauna, fish fauna
2. Demonstration of basic equipment needed in
wild life studies by pictures.
3. Study of an aquatic ecosystem:
Phytoplankton and zooplankton,
Measurement of area,
temperature, turbidity/penetration of light,
determination of pH, and
Dissolved Oxygen content
(Winkler’s method).
4. Study on Symbiosis in (Termite and
Trychonympha, hermit crab and sea
anemone)-virtual.
5. Study of Camouflage on leaf insect,
chameleon.
6. Observation of animal architects: Termites,
wasp, Harvester ant and any bird.
7. Breeding and parental care in Amphibia/Fish,
Rehabilitation of injured animals

3 1. To compute Coefficient of Variance 20

from data collected and measure
variability.
2. To collect data on different parameters
(e.g. height/weight) of animal/plant
samples and test for significance,
difference between mean, mode and
median.
3. Retrieval of DNA, RNA, protein
sequences and structures from the
biological databases and to create
various datasets.
4. Perform pairwise and multiple sequence
alignments from the generated datasets
in Experiment 1, using online/offline
tool.

TOTAL 60
SEMESTER VI
Title of the Course : Animal Physiology : Controlling and Co-ordinating
Physiology -Minor
Course Code : ZOO-MIN-06
Nature of the Course : MINOR
Total Credits : 04
Distribution of Marks : 100 ( 60 End + 40 IA)

COs:
1. Examine the internal working of organs and organ systems.
2. Evaluate the functioning of various organ systems such as muscular, nervous, and
blood in vertebrates.
3. Explain endocrine system and its role in integration.
 Learning Outcomes:
• Discuss the working of organ and organ systems
• Analyze the functioning of the various systems
• Describe the role of endocrine system

Mapping of CO with Bloom Taxonomy

Knowledge Remember Understand Apply Analyze Evaluate Create

Dimension
Factual
Conceptual CO1 CO2, CO3
Procedural
Metacognitive

Mapping of Course outcomes to Programme outcomes

CO/PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 AVERAGE

CO1 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.14
CO2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2.14
CO3 3 2 3 1 1 2 2 2.0
AVERAGE 3 2 2.3 1.7 1.7 2 2
3 for highest correlation, 2 for moderate correlation, and 1 for lowest correlation

Modes of internal assessment

• Internal examination
• Viva-voce/Home assignments
Attainment of COs:
• Continuous evaluation through in and end semester examinations
• Submission of assignments

Total
UNITS CONTENTS L T P
Hours
Tissues: 10 1 - 11
Structure, location, classification and functions of
1 epithelial tissue, connective tissue, muscular tissue and
nervous tissue

Bone and cartilage: 10 1 - 11

2 Structure and types of bones and cartilages, Ossification,

bone growth and Resorption
 3 Muscle 10 1 - 11
Histology of different types of muscle; Ultra structure
of skeletal muscle; Molecular and chemical basis of
muscle contraction; Characteristics of muscle twitch;
Motor unit, summation and tetanus

Nervous system 10 2 - 12
Types of nerves and nervous system, Structure of
neuron, resting membrane potential, Origin of action
potential and its propagation across the myelinated and
4 unmyelinated nerve fibers; Types of synapse, Synaptic
transmission and, Neuromuscular junction; Reflex
action and its types - reflex arc

5 Endocrine System Comparative account of endocrine 12 3 - 15

glands in vertebrates, Histology of pineal, pituitary,
thyroid, parathyroid, pancreas, adrenal; hormones
secreted by them and their mechanism of action;
Classification of hormones; Mode of hormone action,
Hypothalamus and principal nuclei involved in
neuroendocrine control of endocrine system, feedback
mechanism.

52 8 - 60

SUGGESTED READINGS
• Kardong, K.V. (2005) Vertebrates' Comparative Anatomy, Function and Evolution. IV
Edition. McGraw-Hill Higher Education.
• Kent, G.C. and Carr R.K. (2000). Comparative Anatomy of the Vertebrates. IX Edition. The
McGraw-Hill Companies.
• Hilderbrand, M and Gaslow G.E. Analysis of Vertebrate Structure, John Wiley and Sons.
• Walter, H.E. and Sayles, L.P; Biology of Vertebrates, Khosla Publishing House.
• Tortora, G.J. - and Derrickson, B.H. (2009). Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, XII
Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
• Widmaier, E.P., Raff, H. and Strang, K.T. (2008) Vander 's Human Physiology, XI Edition.,
McGraw Hill
• Guyton, A.C. and Hall, J.E. (2011). Textbook of Medical Physiology, XII Edition,Harcourt
Asia Pvt. Ltd/ W.B. Saunders Company
• Berg, J. M., Tymoczko, J. L. and Stryer, L. (2006). Biochemistry. VI Edition. W.H Freeman
and Co.