I Semester- ZOO 1.1

NONCHORDATA I

• Explain the diversity of lower invertebrates.

• Discuss the animal’s architecture and function during the course of evolution.

• Create awareness of the economic importance and significance of invertebrates.

• Discuss human health and diseases caused by various parasites by understanding their mode of transmission, treatment, and preventive measures.

• Identify the diversity of lower invertebrates.

• Develop a deeper understanding of key concepts of zoology at the molecular and cellular levels and physiology and reproduction at the organismal level.

• Describe the role of taxonomy and systematics in animal studies and gain in-depth knowledge of animals, including invertebrates and vertebrates.

• Place zoological knowledge in context, show an understanding of the way zoologists think, and understand the role of zoology in shaping our planet.

• Comprehend, interpret, and generalise evolutionary relationships among and between different animal groups.

• Correlate between the various animal habitats, their behaviour, and the course of evolution.

• Learn the skills of handling various scientific equipment and designing and performing laboratory experiments.

• Explore various applied fields with the knowledge of sericulture, apiculture, fisheries, poultry, vermiculture, dairy farms, etc.

• Communicate the importance of ecological factors, biodiversity, environmental conservation processes, pollution control, and the protection of threatened species to society.

• Enhance their scientific temper and scientific thinking and exhibit creativity in designing, planning, problem solving, and model making for various scientific concepts.

II Semester – ZOO 2.1

NONCHORDATA II

• Explain the diversity of higher invertebrates.

• To appreciate the diversity in higher invertebrates, including arthropods, molluscs, and echinoderms.

• Identify and appreciate the unique characters of different arthropods, molluscs, and echinoderms.

• Create awareness of the economic importance and significance of arthropods and molluscs.

• Discuss the biological methods of pest management.

III Semester – ZOO 3.1

CHORDATA I

• Explain the diversity of protochordates and chordates.

• Identify the taxonomic position of chordates and their diversity and distribution.

• Identify and distinguish between poisonous and non-poisonous snakes by observing characteristic features.

• Gain insights about the economic importance and significance of Pisces and pisciculture.

• Discuss the composition and significance of snake venom.

• Comprehend, interpret, general evolutionary relationships among and between different animal groups

• Correlate between the various animal habitats, their behavior and during the course of evolution

• Learn the skills of handling various scientific equipment, designing and performing the laboratory experiments

• Explore various applied fields with the knowledge of sericulture, apiculture, fisheries, poultry, vermiculture, dairy farms etc.

IV Semester -ZOO 4.1

CHORDATAII,

COMPARITIVE ANATOMY,AND ORGANIC EVOLUTION

• Discuss the taxonomic position, characteristic features, and distribution of different orders of aves and mammals.

• Obtain comprehensive knowledge of the comparative anatomy of chordates and recognise their evolutionary trends.

• Gain a conceptual understanding of the evidence, theories, and mechanisms of evolution.

• Explain the evolutionary history of man.

V Semester – ZOO 5.1

HUMAN ANATOMY AND MAMMALIAN HISTOLOGY

• Explain the gross anatomical structure of different organ systems in humans.

• Describe the histological details of different organs in mammals.

• Discuss the correlation between histology, anatomy, and physiology.

• Apply skill-based knowledge of histological techniques.

• Explain the working principle and application of the microtome.

ZOO 5.2

ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY

• Explain the physiological functions of various organ systems in mammalian physiology.

• Discuss the correlation between histology, anatomy, and physiology.

• Perform, analyse, and report on experiments and observations in physiology.

• Comprehend the study of the endocrine system and its role in maintaining homeostasis in the human body.

• Explain the pathological conditions associated with endocrine imbalances.

• Explain the pathophysiology of common diseases related to organ systems of the body.

• Discuss clinically important diagnostic instruments, their working principles, and their applications.

• Gain exposure to research methodologies.

VI Semester – ZOO 6.1

DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY,ENVIRONMENTALNILOGYAND ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR (ETHOLOGY)

• Explain the developmental process that leads to the development and differentiation of the body.

• Explain the different developmental stages in vertebrates.

• Discuss the fundamentals of ecology, the hierarchy formed by ecological systems, and the interdisciplinary nature of ecology.

• Explain the concepts of community ecology, population ecology, and productivity in the ecosystem.

• Describe the different types of ecological adaptation in animals.

• Design, perform, and critically analyse the results of various experiments in ecology.

• Gain fundamental knowledge of the concepts of animal behaviour that enable the student to conceptualise learning, communication, migration, and biological rhythms.

ZOO 6.2

CELLBIOLOGY, IMMUNOLOGY AND GENETICS

• Discuss the overview of cells, their structure and components, and outline and summarise the transport systems of the cell.

• Explain the roles of the immune system in maintaining health, the immunological response, and the way it is triggered and regulated.

• Describe the concepts of heredity, chromosomal aberrations, gene regulation, and

• Discuss genetic diseases, their inheritance, and the importance of genetic counselling.

• Critically analyse, think logically, and reason through solving genetic problems.

• Explain the techniques in genetic engineering, rDNA technology, and the latest advancements in stem cell biology.

• Discuss the various tools and techniques employed in genetic engineering.