DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY
COURSE OUTCOME
SEMESTER | Paper code/ Title of the course |
LEARNING OUTCOME At the end of the course the students will be able to: |
I SEMESTER |
ZOO 1.1
NONCHORDATA I
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· Explain the diversity of lower invertebrates · Discuss the animal architecture and function during the course of evolution · Create the 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 in lower invertebrates
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II SEMESTER |
ZOO 2.1
NONCHORDATA II
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· 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 the awareness of the economic importance and significance of arthropods and molluscs · Discuss the biological methods of pest management
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III SEMESTER |
ZOO 3.1
CHORDATA I
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· 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. |
IV SEMESTER |
ZOO 4.1
CHORDATA II, COMPARITIVE ANATOMY,AND ORGANIC EVOLUTION
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· Explain the diversity of Aves and Mammals · Discuss the taxonomic position, characteristic features and distribution of different orders of the Aves and Mammals · Obtain comprehensive knowledge of comparative anatomy of chordates and to recognize their evolutionary trends · Gain conceptual understanding of evidences, theories and mechanisms of evolution · Explain the evolutionary history of man
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V SEMESTER |
ZOO 5.1
HUMAN ANATOMY AND MAMMALIAN HISTOLOGY
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· Explain the gross anatomical structure of different organ systems in human · 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 Microtome |
ZOO 5.2
ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY
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· Explain the physiological functions of various organ systems of the mammalian physiology. · Discuss the correlation between histology, anatomy and physiology · Perform, analyze and report on experiments and observations in physiology · Comprehend the study of endocrine system their role in maintaining homeostasis of the human body · Explain the pathological conditions associated with endocrine imbalances · Explain the patho-physiology of common diseases related to organ systems of the body. · Discuss about clinically important diagnostic instruments, their working principle and applications · Gain exposure to research methodologies |
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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 different developmental stages in vertebrates · Discuss the fundamentals of ecology, hierarchy formed by ecological systems and interdisciplinary nature of ecology. · Explain the concepts in community ecology, population ecology and productivity in the ecosystem. · Describe the different types of ecological adaptation in animals · Design, perform and critically analyze the results of various experiments in ecology · Gain fundamental knowledge in the concepts of animal behavior which enable the student to conceptualize learning, communication, migration and biological rhythms |
ZOO 6.2
CELLBIOLOGY, IMMUNOLOGY AND GENETICS |
· Discuss the overview of cells, its structure and components, outline and summarize the transport systems of the cell. · Explain the roles of immune system in maintaining health, immunological response, the way it is triggered and regulated. · Describe the concepts of heredity, chromosomal aberrations, gene regulation and eugenics. · Discuss genetic diseases, its inheritance and importance of genetic counseling · Critically analyse think logically and reason , through solving genetic problems · Explain the techniques in genetic engineering, rDNA technology, and latest advancements in stem cell biology. · Discuss the various tools and techniques employed in genetic engineering. |