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
- 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
- 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
- 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.