Zoology Course 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
CHORDATAII,
COMPARITIVE ANATOMY,AND ORGANIC EVOLUTION

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

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
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.