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