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Objectives of the Course:

1. To inspire knowledge across diverse fields of Zoology.

2. To know the life cycles and mode of reproduction of economically important insects.

3. To develop Entrepreneurship skills among our students by providing in-depth knowledge in subjects like Sericulture,

Apiculture, Aquaculture etc.

4. To equip our students with good quality to appear for competitive examinations

5. To make students understand the need and importance of Zoology in developing a beautiful earth for all in future.

6. To empower our students with practical skills to comprehend the Physiology and

other functions of each and every vital systems.

Course Outcomes of the course

Part –I

Paper-I

Group A: Non-Chordate

C01-Knowledge of classification of Non-chordates along with studies on various physiological

functions and interactions of non-chordate organisms with type specimens.

Group B: Cell Biology and Genetics, Molecular Biology

C01-Students gain knowledge of different biomolecules and biochemical processes of cells.

C02-Gather basic concepts of Cell Biology along with various cellular functions.

C03-Idea about Mendelian, non-Mendelian inheritance, genetic disorder, gene mutations and

sex determination.

C04- Basic concepts of Molecular Biology along with functions of DNA and RNA

Group C: Developmental Biology

C01-Basic concepts of developmental biology regarding developmental processes of chick.

PART – II

PAPER II

Group A: Chordate

C01-Knowledge of classification of chordates along with studies on various physiological

functions and comparative anatomy of organs of chordate with examples

Group B: Ecology, Animal Behavior, Biodiversity and Wildlife

C01-Imparts knowledge to the student regarding various factors of ecology, types of ecosystem,

population and community characteristics and dynamics

C02-Gains knowledge in the areas of animal behavior, wildlife, biodiversity and conservation

Biology

Group C: Histology, Endocrinology, Animal Physiology & Biochemistry

C01-Knowledge of different biochemical processes of cells

C02-Students are taught the detailed concepts of circulation, respiration, the functioning of

nerves of animals

C03-Gain knowledge about hormones and endocrine mechanisms

PAPER – III

Laboratory Course (all Groups)

CO1-Identifications of non-chordate and chordate specimens (fresh and preserved)

CO2-Students are able to identify bones, histological sections

CO3-Identification of zooplanktons

CO4-Gain skill about histological slide preparation, staining and mounting

CO5-Students are able to identify parasites from rectal and fecal contents of animals

PART – III

PAPER – IV

Group A: Applied Zoology

CO1-Understands concepts of fisheries, sericulture, apiculture, poultry, dairy

Group B: Evolutionary Biology

C01-Develops concepts regarding various theories and experiments about organic evolution

C02- Understands the complex evolutionary processes and behavioural pattern of various

animals

CO3-This course helps students to gain fundamental knowledge about concept of species and speciation

Group C: Parasitology & Immunology

C01-Students gain knowledge about various disease related vectors and their impact on human

CO2-Imparts knowledge about types of immunity, antigens-antibodies and their properties,

vaccines, diseases

Group D: Laboratory course

CO1-Students gain skill about determination of water pH and handling of pH meter

CO2-students gain skill about determination of free CO2 content of water and dissolved O2 content of water

CO3- Identification of preserved specimen of applied importance