ZOOLOGY

PROFILE

Vision

• To inculcate and nurture scientific temper, respect and appreciation for nature by providing a wide-spectrum of knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, systematics, ecology, behavior and conservation of different aquatic and terrestrial animals

• Recognizing the essential roles of Science and Biology in the lives of citizen today and tomorrow, we emphasize biological literacy in our teaching and outreach programmes

• To promote social responsibility in our students and encourage them to participate in various community-based activities

mission

• By providing a strong foundation in the concepts of animal structure, morphology, anatomy, physiology and behavior.

• By offering better understanding of ecology, bio-diversity, and a conservation of ecosystem and wildlife.

• To inculcate analytical skill to enable students to pursue higher studies and research in life sciences and other related fields of Z

COURSE OUTCOME

SEMESTER/ TITLE OF THE COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOME
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
• Zoology comprises of the study of animals and their behaviors. The subject helps studentstoknow the animal behavior, the way they live, their needs, the environment of the animals, how they adapt to the changing environment and their needs like nutrition, genetics, characteristics, evolution, physiology, reproduction etc.

• Zoology is a recognized field today and is regarded as the top career choice in India. With the imbalance in the ecosystem today, acute need has been felt to preserve nature and even animals that are on the brink of extinction. Zoologists are in great demand today as many countries feel the need to preserve the wildlife and the
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
At the end of the three year program in History the students will able to:

• Develop deeper understanding of key concepts of zoology at molecular, cellular level, physiology and reproduction at organism level

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

• zoological knowledge in context and show an understanding of the way zoologists think and understand the needs of zoology in shaping our planet
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 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
• Communicate the importance of ecological factors, biodiversity, environmental conservation processes, pollution control and protection of threatened species to the society

• Enhance their scientific temper and scientific thinkingand exhibit creativity in designing, planning, problem solving, model making for various scientific concepts
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 facts, concepts, structures, classification systems and language associated with silicates.

• Demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge related to modern materials chemistry, materials nanotechnology.

• Describe the synthesis of nanoparticles and their characterization using varies techniques.

• Describe the ligand strengths by the stability of the complexes and precipitates formed by the ligands with a given metal ion.

• Discuss the application of organometallic compounds in our day to day to day to life.

• List out the industrial materials and their applications in advanced era.

• Tell the Classification, properties, preparation of explosives.

• Describe the advantages of organic reagents in gravimetric and colorimetric analysis.

• Explain the applications of flame photometry, thermo gravimetric analysis.
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.
SEMESTER/ TITLE OF THE COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME
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 facts, concepts, structures, classification systems and language associated with silicates.

• Demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge related to modern materials chemistry, materials nanotechnology.

• Describe the synthesis of nanoparticles and their characterization using varies techniques.

• Describe the ligand strengths by the stability of the complexes and precipitates formed by the ligands with a given metal ion.

• Discuss the application of organometallic compounds in our day to day to day to life.

• List out the industrial materials and their applications in advanced era.

• Tell the Classification, properties, preparation of explosives.

• Describe the advantages of organic reagents in gravimetric and colorimetric analysis.

• Explain the applications of flame photometry, thermo gravimetric analysis.
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.
PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOME
• Zoology comprises of the study of animals and their behaviors. The subject helps studentstoknow the animal behavior, the way they live, their needs, the environment of the animals, how they adapt to the changing environment and their needs like nutrition, genetics, characteristics, evolution, physiology, reproduction etc.

• Zoology is a recognized field today and is regarded as the top career choice in India. With the imbalance in the ecosystem today, acute need has been felt to preserve nature and even animals that are on the brink of extinction. Zoologists are in great demand today as many countries feel the need to preserve the wildlife and the
At the end of the three year program in History the students will able to:
• Develop deeper understanding of key concepts of zoology at molecular, cellular level, physiology and reproduction at organism level

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

• zoological knowledge in context and show an understanding of the way zoologists think and understand the needs of zoology in shaping our planet

• 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.

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

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

LABORATORY

FACULTY

Mrs. Manjula J

Assistant Professor

M.Sc., M.Phil, K-SET
Manjulaj.nmkrv@rvei.edu.in

Dr. Sharangouda

Assistant Professor

M.Sc., B.Ed., Ph.D

Dr. Hemalatha B N

Assistant Professor

M.Sc., B.Ed., Ph.D

Mrs. Ashwini Nagaraj

Lecturer

M.Sc., B.Ed.,

Ms. Pooja S

Lecturer

M.Sc., KSET

Dr. Shashikala K B

Assistant Professor

M.Sc., Ph.D. KSET