Zoology

LEARNING OUTCOME

At the end of the course the students will be able to:

I SEMESTER

ZOO  1.1

NONCHORDATA I

·       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

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 the 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.

IV SEMESTER

ZOO 4.1

CHORDATA II,

COMPARITIVE ANATOMY,AND ORGANIC EVOLUTION

·       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

V SEMESTER

ZOO 5.1

HUMAN ANATOMY AND MAMMALIAN HISTOLOGY

·       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

·       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

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.