MODEL CURRICULUM FOR ZOOLOGY
IN UNDER GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMME
CBCS SYLLABUS SCHEDULE 2015 - 2016
Year
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Semester Paper No.
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II
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IV
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V
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* VI A
* VI B
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* VIII A
* VIII B
Title
Animal Diversity of Non Chordates (T)
Animal Diversity of Non Chordates (P)
Animal Diversity of Chordates(T)
Animal Diversity of Chordates (P)
Cell Biology, Genetics and Evolution(T)
Cell Biology, Genetics and Evolution (P)
Embryology, Physiology and Ecology(T)
Embryology, Physiology and Ecology (P)
Animal Biotechnology (T)
Animal Biotechnology (P)
Sericulture (T)
Sericulture (P)
Aquaculture (T)
Aquaculture (P)
Medical Diagnostics (T)
Medical Diagnostics (P)
Applied Zoology (T)
Applied Zoology (P)
Immunology (T)
Immunology (P)
* One elective subject VI A or VI B in V Semester and
One elective subject VIII A or VIII B in VI Semester.
Hours Credits
04
02
04
02
04
02
04
02
04
02
04
02
04
02
04
02
04
02
04
02
03
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ZOOLOGY SYLLABUS FOR I SEMESTER
ZOOLOGY - PAPER - I
ANIMAL DIVERSITY - NONCHORDATES
Periods : 60
1.1
1.2
1.3
Max. Marks : 100
Unit - I
Brief history, significance of Diversity of Non Chordates
Protozoa
1.2.1 General characters
1.2.2 Classification of Protozoa upto classes with examples
1.2.3 Elphidium (type study)
Porifera
1.3.1 General characters
1.3.2 Classification of Porifera upto classes with examples
1.3.3 Sycon (type study)
1.3.4 Canal system in sponges
Unit - II
2.1
Coelenterata
2.1.1 General characters
2.1.2 Classification of Coelenterata upto classes with examples
2.1.3 Aurelia (type study)
2.1.4 Polymorphism in coelenterates
2.1.5 Corals and coral reef formation
2.2
Platyhelminthes
2.1.1 General characters
2.1.2 Classification of Platyhelminthes upto classes with examples
2.1.3 Fasciola hepatica (type study)
Unit - III
3.1
Nemathelminthes
3.1.1 General characters
3.1.2 Classification of Nemathelminthes upto classes with examples
3.2
Annelida
3.2.1 General characters
3.2.2 Classification of Annelida upto classes with examples
3.2.3 Hirudinaria granulosa (type study)
3.2.4 Vermiculture - Scope, significance, earthworm species, processing,
vermicompost, economic importance of vermicompost
Unit - IV
4.1
Arthropoda
4.1.1 General characters
4.1.2 Classification of Arthropoda upto classes with examples
4.1.3 Prawwn (type study)
4.1.4 Peripatus - Structure and affinities
4.2
Mollusca
4.2.1 General characters
4.2.2 Classification of Mollusca upto classes with examples
4.2.3 Pearl formation in pelecypods
4.2.4 Torsion in gastropods
Unit - V
5.1
Echinodermata
5.1.1 General characters
5.1.2 Classification of Echinodermata upto classes with examples
5.1.3 Water vascular system in star fish
5.2
Hemichordata
5.2.1 General characters
5.2.2 Classification of Hemichordata upto classes with examples
5.2.3 Balanoglossus - Structure and affinities
5.3
Nonchordata larval forms
5.3.1 Amphiblastula
5.3.2 Ephyra
5.3.3 Trochophore
5.3.4 Nauplius
5.3.5 Glochidium
5.3.6 Bipinnaria
5.3.7 Tornaria
Suggested Readings
1. L.H. Hyman ‘The Invertebrates’ Vol I, II and V. – M.C. Graw Hill Company Ltd.
2. Ruppert, Fox and Barnes, ‘Invertebrate Zoology’ - A functional Evolutionary approach. Thomas
publishers. Indian Edition.
3. E.L. Jordan and P.S. Verma ‘Invertebrate Zoology’ S. Chand and Company.
4. R.D. Barnes ‘Invertebrate Zoology’ by: W.B. Saunders CO., 1986.
5. Barrington. E.J.W., ‘Invertebrate structure and Function’ by ELBS.
6. Sedgwick, A ‘A student textbook of Zoology’ Vol-I, II and III – Central Book Depot, Allahabad.
7. Parker, T.J. and Haswell ‘A text book of Zoology’ by, W.A., Mac Millan Co. London.
ZOOLOGY MODEL PAPER FOR I SEMESTER
ZOOLOGY - PAPER - I
ANIMAL DIVERSITY - NONCHORDATES
Time : 3 hrs
Max. Marks : 75
I. Answer any FIVE of the following :
Draw labelled diagrams wherever necessary
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
II. Answer any FIVE of the following :
Draw labelled diagrams wherever necessary
9.
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11.
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ZOOLOGY PRACTICAL SYLLABUS FOR I SEMESTER
ZOOLOGY - PAPER - I
ANIMAL DIVERSITY - NONCHORDATES
Periods : 30
Max. Marks : 50
Observation of the following slides / spotters / models
Protozoa
: Elphidium, Entamoeba histolytica
Porifera
: Spongilla, Euspongia, Sycon, Sycon - T.S and L.S
Coelenterata
: Aurelia, Obelia - colony and medusa, Physalia, Velella,
Corallium, Gorgonia, Pennatula
Platyhelminthes
: Planaria, Fasciola hepatica, Fasciola larval forms - Miracidium,
Redia, Cercaria, Echinococcus granulosus
Nemathelminthes : Ascaris - Male and female, Ascaris T.S
Annelida
: Neries, Heteroneries, Aphrodite, Trochophore larva
Arthropoda
: Mouth parts of male and female Anopheles and Culex, Mouth
parts of housefly, Mouth parts of Scorpion, Nauplius, Mysis,
Zoea larvae, crab, prawn, Scolopendra, Sacculina, Limulus,
Peripatus
Mollusca
: Chiton, Murex, Sepia, Loligo, Octopus, Nautilus, Glochidium
larva
Echinodermata
: Antedon, Ophiothrix, Echinus, Clypeaster, Cucumaria Asterias,
Bipinnaria larva
Hemichordata
: Balanoglossus, Tornaria larva
Demonstration of dissection / dissected / virtual dissection :
1. Leech / Prawn / Scorpion / Crab - Digestive system
2. Prawn - Appendages
3. Prawn / Scorpion / Crab - Nervous system
4. Pilia / Unio - Digestive system
5. Mounting of Statocyst
6. Mounting of Radula
Laboratory recod work shall be submitted at the time of practical examination.
One species is to be adopted for demonstration compulsorily by the faculty.
Computer aided techniques should be adopted as per UGC guide lines.
An “animal album” containing photographs, cut outs, with appropriate write up about the above
mentioned taxa. Different taxa/ topics may be given to different sets of students for this purpose.
These need not be repeated as drawings by the album maker.
Suggested manuals
1. Practical Zoology- Invertebrates
S.S.Lal
2. Practical Zoology - Invertebrates
P.S.Verma
3. Practical Zoology
K.P.Kurl
ZOOLOGY SYLLABUS FOR II SEMESTER
ZOOLOGY - PAPER - II
ANIMAL DIVERSITY - CHORDATES
Periods : 60
Max. Marks : 100
Unit - I
1.1
1.2
General characters of Chordata
Prochordata
1.2.1 Salient features of Cephalochordata
1.2.2 Structure of Branchiostoma
1.2.3 Affinities of Cephalochordata
1.2.4 Salient features of Urochordata
1.2.5 Structure and life history of Herdmania
1.2.6 Significance of Retrogressive metamorphosis
Unit - II
2.1
2.2
Cyclostomata
2.1.1 General characters of Cyclostomata
2.1.2 Comparision of the Petromyzon and Myxine
Pisces
2.2.1 General characters of Fishes
2.2.2 Classification of fishes up to sub - class level with examples
2.2.3 Scoliodon - External features, Digestive system, Respiratory system,
Heart, Brain
2.2.4 Migration in Fishes
2.2.5 Types of Scales
2.2.6 General Account of Dipnoi
Unit - III
3.1
Amphibia
3.1.1 General characters of Amphibian
3.1.2 Classification of Amphibia upto orders with examples.
3.1.3 Rana hexadactyla - External features, Digestive system, Respiratory
system, Heart, Brain
3.1.4 Parental care in amphibians
3.2
Reptilia
3.2.1 General characters of Reptilia
3.2.2 Classification of Reptilia upto orders with examples
3.2.3 Calotes - External features, Digestive system, Respiratory system,
Heart, Brain
3.2.4 Skull in reptiles
Unit - IV
4.1
Aves
4.1.1 General characters of Aves
4.1.2 Classification of Aves upto subclasses with examples.
4.1.3 Columba livia - External features, Digestive system, Respiratory system,
Heart, Brain
4.1.4 Migration in Birds
4.1.5 Flight adaptation in birds
Unit - V
5.1
5.2
5.3
Mammalia
5.1.1 General characters of Mammalia
5.1.2 Classification of Mammalia upto sub - classes with examples
5.1.4 Brief account of Archaeopteryx
Comparision of Prototherians, Metatherians and Eutherians
Dentition in mammals
Suggested Readings
1. E.L.Jordan and P.S. Verma ‘Chordate Zoology’ -. S. Chand Publications.
2. Mohan P.Arora. ‘Chordata – I, Himalaya Publishing House Pvt.Ltd.
3. Marshal, Parker and Haswell ‘Text book of Vertebrates’. ELBS and McMillan, England.
4. Alfred Sherwood Romer. Thomas S. Pearson ‘The Vertebrate Body, Sixth edition, CBS college
Publishing, Saunders College Publishing
5. George C. Kent, Robert K. Carr. Comparative Anatomy of the Vertebrates, 9th ed. McGraw
Hill.
6. Kenneth Kardong Vertebrates: Comparative Anatomy, Function and Evolution, 4th ed,
‘McGraw Hill.
7. J.W. Young, The Life of Vertebrates, 3rd ed, Oxford University press.
8. Harvey Pough F, Christine M. Janis, B. Heiser, Vertebrate Life, Pearson, 6th ed, Pearson
Education Inc.2002.
ZOOLOGY MODEL PAPER FOR II SEMESTER
ZOOLOGY - PAPER - II
ANIMAL DIVERSITY - CHORDATES
Time : 3 hrs
Max. Marks : 75
I. Answer any FIVE of the following :
Draw labelled diagrams wherever necessary
1. Amphioxus
2. Placoid scale
3. Quill feather
4. Prototheria
5. Anadromous migration
6. Draco
7. Emu
8. Apoda
II. Answer any FIVE of the following :
Draw labelled diagrams wherever necessary
9. Explain the life history of Herdmania
OR
Explain the origin and general characters of chordates
10. Compare the characters of Petromyzon and Myxine
OR
Describe the structure of heart of Scoliodon
11. Describe the brain of Rana hexadactyla
OR
Explain the external features of Calotes
12. Write an essay on flight adaptations in birds
OR
Explain the respiratory system of Columba livia
13. Compare the characters of Metatheria and Eutheria
OR
Write an essay on dentition in mammals
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ZOOLOGY PRACTICAL SYLLABUS FOR II SEMESTER
ZOOLOGY - PAPER - II
ANIMAL DIVERSITY - CHORDATES
Periods : 30
Max. Marks : 50
Observation of the following slides / spotters / models
Protochordata
: Herdmania, Amphioxus, Amphioxus T.S. through pharynx
Cyclostomata
: Petromyzon, Myxine
Pisces
: Pristis, Torpedo, Channa, Pleuronectes, Hippocampus,
Exocoetus, Eheneis, Labeo, Catla, Clarius, Auguilla,
Protopterus
Placoid scale, Cycloid scale, Ctenoid scale
Amphibia
: Ichthyophis, Amblystoma, Siren, Hyla, Rachophous
Axolotal larva
Reptelia
: Draco, Chemaeleon, Uromastix, Vipera (Daboiea) russeli,
Naja, Bungarus, Enhydrina, Testudo, Trionyx, Crocodilus
Aves
: Passer, Psittacula, Bubo, Alcedo, Columba, Corvus, Pavo,
Collection and study of different types of feathers : Quill, Contour,
Filoplume, down
Mammalia
: Ornithorthynchus, Tachyglossus, Pteropus, Funambulus,
Manis, Loris, Hedgehog
Osteology
: Appenducular skeletons of Varanus, Pigeon
Rabbit - Skull, skeleton of fore limbs, hind limbs and girdles
Demonstration of dissection / dissected / virtual dissection :
1. V, VII, IX, X cranial nerves of shark / locally available fishes
2. Arterial system, venous system of Shark / Calotes / Fowl / Rat
3. Digestive system of fish
Laboratory recod work shall be submitted at the time of practical examination
One species is to be adopted for demonstration compulsorily by the faculty.
Computer aided techniques should be adopted as per UGC guide lines.
An “animal album” containing photographs, cut outs, with appropriate write up about the above
mentioned taxa. Different taxa/ topics may be given to different sets of students for this purpose.
These need not be repeated as drawings by the album maker.
Suggested manuals
1. Practical Zoology – Vertebrata
2. A manual of Practical Zoology – Chordata
S.S.Lal
P.S.Verma
ZOOLOGY SYLLABUS FOR III SEMESTER
ZOOLOGY - PAPER - III
CYTOLOGY, GENETICS AND EVOLUTION
Periods : 60
Max. Marks : 100
Unit - I
1.1
1.2
Cytology - I
1.1.1 Electron microscopic structure of animal cell
1.1.2 Plasma membrane - Fluid mosaic model
Functions of plasma membrane
1.1.3 Structure and functions of cell organelles - Endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi
body, Ribosomes, Lysosomes and Mitochondria
Cytology - II
1.2.1 Nucleus
1.2.2 Chromosomes - Structure, types, functions, giant chromosomes
Unit - II
2.1
Biomolecules
2.1.1 Carbohydrates - Structure of glucose
Classification of carbohydrates
2.1.2 Proteins -
2.2
General properties of amino acids
Classification of proteins
2.1.3 Lipids - Classification of lipids
Nucleic acids
2.2.1 Deoxyribo Nucleic Acid - Structure, replication
2.2.2 Ribo Nucleic Acid - Structure, types
Unit - III
3.1
Genetics - I
3.1.1 Introduction to Genetics- Mendel’s work on transmission on traits and
principles of inheritance
3.1.2 Incomplete dominance and codominance
3.1.3 Deviation from Mendelian Inheritance - Lethal alleles, Epistasis, Pliotropy
and polygenic inheritance
3. 1. 4 Linkage and Crossing over and chromosomal mapping - Linkage and crossing over,
Reconbination frequency as a measure of linkage intensity, two factor
and three factor crosses, interference and coincidence, somatic cell Genetics an alternate approach to gene mapping an.d human karyotyping
Unit - IV
4.1
Genetics - II
4.1.1 Sex linked inheritance - X linked recessive and X linked dominant XY
linked and Y linked inheritance, Sex ninfluenced and sex limited genes
4.1.2 Extra chromosomal inheritance - Introduction to extra chromosomal inheritance and
its meaning , Inheritance of kappa particles in Paramoecium and
shell coiling in Limnaea
4.1.3 Mutations - Chromosomal - deletion, duplication, inversion, translocation,
aneuploidy and polyploidy, Gene Mutations - Induced versus Spontane
ous mutations, Back versus Suppressormutations.
Unit - V
5.1
Evolution
5.1.1 Chemical origin of life and its experimental verification.
5.1.2 Theories of Evolution - Modern synthetic theory and Hardy Weinberg Equilibrium.
5.1.3 Forces of Ecolution - Selections, Genetic drift, Gene flow, Genetic load,
Gene interactions, Preferential mating
5.1.4 Organic variations, Sexual selection and Artificial selection
5.1.5 Isolating mechanisms
5.1.6 Speciation (Allopatric and Sympatric)
5.1.7 Extiction - Mass extinction, (causes, five major extinctions and role of
extinction in Evolution).
Suggested readings
Lodish, Berk, Zipursky, Matsudaria, Baltimore, Darnell ‘Molecular Cell Biology’ W.H. Free
man and company New York..
Gardner, E.J., Simmons, M.J., Snustad, D.P. (2008). Principles of Genetics. VIII Edition.
Wiley India.
Snustad, D.P., Simmons, M.J. (2009). Principles of Genetics. V Edition. John
Wiley and Sons Inc.
Klug, W.S., Cummings, M.R., Spencer, C.A. (2012). Concepts of Genetics. X Edition. Benjamin
Cummings.
Russell, P. J. (2009). Genetics- A Molecular Approach. III Edition. Benjamin Cummings.
Griffiths, A.J.F., Wessler, S.R., Lewontin, R.C. and Carroll, S.B. Introduction to Genetic
Analysis. IX Edition. W. H. Freeman and Co.
Ridley, M. (2004). Evolution. III Edition. Blackwell Publishing
Barton, N. H., Briggs, D. E. G., Eisen, J. A., Goldstein, D. B. and Patel, N. H. (2007).
Evolution. Cold Spring, Harbour Laboratory Press.
Hall, B. K. and Hallgrimsson, B. (2008). Evolution. IV Edition. Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Campbell, N. A. and Reece J. B. (2011). Biology. IX Edition, Pearson, Benjamin, Cummings.
Douglas, J. Futuyma (1997). Evolutionary Biology. Sinauer Associates.
Minkoff, E. (1983). Evolutionary Biology. Addison-Wesley.
James D. Watson, Nancy H. Hopkins ‘Molecular Biology of the Gene’
Jan M. Savage. Evolution, 2nd ed, Oxford and IBH Publishing Co., New Delhi.
Peter Volpe, E. Understanding Evolution, 5th ed, Universal book stall, New Delhi.
Neil A. Cambel., Jane B. Reece. ‘Biology, 7th ed, Cimmings’
De Robertis & De Robertis ‘Cell and Molecular Biology’ by: Saunders College.
James D. Watson, Nancy H. Hopkins ‘Molecular Biology of the Gene’
P. Arora. ‘Molecular Biology’ Himalaya Publishing House Pvt.Ltd.
Edward Gasque ‘Manual of Laboratory Experiments in Cell Biology’W.C. Brouh Publishers.
Mohan P.Arora , ‘Biomolecules’, Himalaya Publishing House Pvt.Ltd.
Wayne M. Becker, Lewis J. Kleinsmith, The world of the Cell. 5th ed, Pearson Education
ZOOLOGY MODEL PAPER FOR III SEMESTER
ZOOLOGY - PAPER - III
CYTOLOGY, GENETICS AND EVOLUTION
Time : 3 hrs
Max. Marks : 75
I. Answer any FIVE of the following :
Draw labelled diagrams wherever necessary
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
II. Answer any FIVE of the following :
Draw labelled diagrams wherever necessary
9.
OR
10.
OR
11.
OR
12.
OR
13.
OR
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5x10=50
ZOOLOGY PRACTICAL SYLLABUS FOR III SEMESTER
ZOOLOGY - PAPER - III
CYTOLOGY, GENETICS AND EVOLUTION
Periods : 30
Max. Marks : 50
I. Cytology
1. Preparation of temporary slides of Mitotic divisions with onion root tips
2. Observation of various stages of Mitosis and Meiosis with prepared slides
3. Mounting of salivary gland chromosomes of Chiranomous
II. Genetics
1. Study of Mendelian inheritance using suitable examples and
2. Study of linkage, recombination, gene mapping using the data
3. Problems on Genetics - Mendelian inheritance, Linkage and crossing over, Sex linked
inheritance
4. Study of human karyotypes
III. Evolution
1. Study of fossil evidences
2. Study of homology and analogy from suitable specimens and pictures
3. Problems on Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium
4. Phylogeny of horse with pictures
5. Macroevolution using Darwin finches (pictures)
IV. Visit to natural history museum and submission of a report / submission of a
Report based on collected Genetic Data
Suggested manuals
Manual of laboratory experiments in cell biology
Edward,G.
ZOOLOGY SYLLABUS FOR IV SEMESTER
ZOOLOGY - PAPER - IV
EMBRYOLOGY, PHYSIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY
Periods : 60
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
Max. Marks : 100
Unit - I
Developmenal Biology and Embryology
1.1.1 Gametogenesis
1.1.2 Fertilisation
1.1.3 Types of eggs
1.1.4 Types of cleavages
Development of Frog upto formation of primary germ layers
Formation and functions of Foetal membrane in chick embryo
Development, types and functions of Placenta in mammals
Unit - II
2.1
3.1
Human Physiology - I
2.1.1 Elementary study of process of digestion
2.1.2 Absorption of digested food
2.1.3 Respiration - Pulmonary ventilation, transport of oxygen and carbondioxide
2.1.4 Circulation - Structure and functioning of heart, Cardiac cycle
2.1.5 Excretion - Structure of nephron, urine formation, counter current mechanism
Unit - III
Human Physiology - II
3.1.1 Nerve impulse transmission - Resting membrane potential, origin and
propogation of action potentials along
myelinated and non myelinated nerve
fibres, Synaptic transmission.
3.1.2 Muscle contraction - Ultra structure of muscle fibre, molecular and
chemical basis of muscle contraction
3.1.3 Endocrine glands - Structure, secretions and functions of pituitary, thyroid,
parathyroid, adrenal glands and pancreas
3.1.4 Hormonal control of reproduction in a mammal
Unit - IV
4.1
4.1
Ecology - I
4.1.1 Meaning and scope of Ecology
4.1.2 Abitic factors of Ecosystem - Oxygen and CO2
4.1.3 Biogeo chemical nutrient cycles - Nitrogen, carbon and phosphurus
4.1.4 Energy flow in ecosystem
Ecology - II
4.1.1 Habitat and ecological niche, Ecotone and Edge effect
4.1.2 Community interactions - Mutualism, commensalism, paratisism,
competition, predation,
4.1.3 Population - Attributes of Population: Natality, Mortality, Population density,
Life tables, Survivalship curves, Age ratio, Sex ratio, Dispersal, Dispersion
Exponential and logistic growth equations, R and K strategies
Unit - V
5.1
5.2
Applied Ecology
5.1.1 Wild life conservation and Management - insitu and exsitu conservations
5.1.2 Wild life management techniques.
Zoogeography
5.2.1 Zoogeographical regions
5.2.2 Study of physical and faunal peculiarities of Oriental, Australian and Ethiopian regions
Gilbert, S. F. (2006). Developmental Biology, VIII Edition, Sinauer Associates,
Inc., Publishers, Sunderland, Massachusetts, USA.
Balinsky, B.I. (2008). An introduction to Embryology, International Thomson
Computer Press.
Carlson, Bruce M (1996). Patten’s Foundations of Embryology, McGraw Hill,
Inc.
M.P.Arora, ‘Ecology’ Himalaya Publishing company.
P.D.Sharma, Environmental Biology’.
P.R.Trivedi and Gurdeep Raj. ‘Environmental Ecology’
Buddhadev Sarma and Tej Kumar, Indian Wildlife Threats and Preservation
Chapman J.L. and Reiss M.J, Ecology Principles and Applications, Second
Ed., Cambridge University Press, London.
Benny Joseph, Environmental Studies, TATA MGraw Hill Com., New Delhi.
Eugene P. Odum, Fundamentals of Ecology Third Ed., NataraJ Publishers,
Dehradun.
Gerard J. Tortora and Sandra Reynolds Garbowski Principles of Anatomy
and Physiology, Tenth Ed., John Wiley & Sons
Arthur C. Guyton MD, A Text Book of Medical Physiology, Eleventh ed., John
E. Hall, Harcourt Asia Ltd.
William F. Ganong, A Review of Medical Physiology, 22 ed, McGraw Hill, 2005
Sherwood, Klandrof, Yanc, Animal Physiology, Thompson Brooks/Coole, 2005.
Sherwood, Klandrof, Yanc,Human Physiology, Thompson Brooks/Coole, 2005.
Knut Scmidt-Nielson, Animal Physiology, 5th ed, Cambridge Low Price Edition.
Roger Eckert and Randal, Animal Physiology, 4th ed, Freeman Co, New York.
ZOOLOGY MODEL PAPER FOR IV SEMESTER
ZOOLOGY - PAPER - IV
EMBRYOLOGY, PHYSIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY
Time : 3 hrs
Max. Marks : 75
I. Answer any FIVE of the following :
Draw labelled diagrams wherever necessary
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
II. Answer any FIVE of the following :
Draw labelled diagrams wherever necessary
9.
OR
10.
OR
11.
OR
12.
OR
13.
OR
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ZOOLOGY PRACTICAL SYLLABUS FOR IV SEMESTER
ZOOLOGY - PAPER - IV
EMBRYOLOGY, PHYSIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY
Periods : 24
Max. Marks : 50
I. Embryology
1. Study of T.S. of testis and ovary of a mammal
2. Study of different stages of cleavages (2, 4, 8 cell stages)
3. Study of chick embroyos of 18 hours, 24 hours, 33 hours and 48 hours of incubation
II. Physiology
1. Qualitative tests for identification of carbohydrates, proteins and fats
2. Qualitative tests for identification of ammonia, urea and uric acid
3. Study of activity of salivary amylase under optimum conditions
4. Study of prepared slides of T.S. of duodenum, liver, lung, kidney, spinal cord, bone
and cartilage
III. Ecology
1. Determination of pH of a given sample
2. Estimation of dissolved oxygen of a given sample
3. Estimation of total alkalinity of a given sample
4. Estimation of salinity of a given sample
Suggested manuals
An atlas of embryology
Freeman & Bracegirdle
ZOOLOGY SYLLABUS FOR V SEMESTER
ZOOLOGY - PAPER - V
ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
Periods : 60
Max. Marks : 100
Unit - I
1.1
1.2
Introduction
1.1.1 Concept of Biotechnology and Scope of Biotechnology
1.1.2 Biotechnology in India
Molecular techniques in gene manipulation - I
1.2.1 Cloning vectors - Plasmids, Cosmids, Phagemids, Lambda bacteriophage
M13, BAC, YAC, MAC and expression vectors (characteristics)
1.2.2 Restriction enzymes - Nomenclature, study of type II
1.2.3 Transformation techniques - Calcium chloride method and electroporation
Unit - II
2.1
3.1
4.1
5.1
Molecular techniques in gene manipulation - II
2.1.1 Construction of genomic and cDNA libraries
2.1.2 Southern and Western blotting, DNA sequencing - Sanger method
2.1.3 Polymerase chain reaction
2.1.4 DNA finger printing and DNA micro array
Unit - III
Genetically modified organisms
3.1.1 Production of cloned and transgenic animals
3.1.2 Application of transgenic animals - Production of pharmaceuticals,
production of donar organs etc.
Unit - IV
Culture techniques and applications
4.1.1 Animal cell culture
4.1.2 Culture media
4.1.3 Primary culture
4.1.4 Cell lines and cloning
Unit - V
Recombinant DNA technology and applications
5.1.1 Recombinant DNA in medicines
5.1.2 Recombinant insulin and human growth hormone
5.1.3 Gene therapy
5.1.4 Stem cells and their use in Medicine.
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ZOOLOGY MODEL PAPER FOR V SEMESTER
ZOOLOGY - PAPER - V
ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
Time : 3 hrs
Max. Marks : 75
I. Answer any FIVE of the following :
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ZOOLOGY PRACTICAL SYLLABUS FOR V SEMESTER
ZOOLOGY - PAPER - V
ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
Periods : 30
Max. Marks : 50
1. Genomic DNA isolation from E. coli
2. Plasmid DNA isolation (pUC 18/19) from E. coli
3. Study the following techniques through photographs
a. Southern blotting
b. Western blotting
c. DNA sequencing (Sanger’s method)
d. DNA finger printing
4. PCR (demonstration) on site or of site demonstration
5. Project report on animal cell culture
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ZOOLOGY SYLLABUS FOR V SEMESTER
ZOOLOGY - PAPER - VI (A)
SERICULTURE
Periods : 60
Max. Marks : 100
Unit - I
1.1
Introduction
1.1.1 Sericulture - Definition, history and present status, silk route
1.1.2 Types of silk worms - Distribution and races, exotic and indigenous races
1.1.3 Mulberry and non mulberry Sericulture
Unit - II
2.1
3.1
4.1
5.1
Biology of silk worm
2.1.1 Life cycle of Bombyx mori
2.1.2 Structure of silk gland
2.1.3 Secretion of silk
Unit - III
Rearing of silk worms
3.1.1 Selection of mulberry variety and establishment of mulberry garden
3.1.2 Rearing house and rearing appliances
3.1.3 Disinfectants - Formalin, bleaching powder, RKO
3.1.4 Silk worm rearing technology - Early age and late age
3.1.5 Types of mountages
3.1.6 Spinning, harvesting and storage of cocoons
Unit - IV
Pests and diseases
4.1.1 Pests of silkworm - Uzi fly, dermestid beetles and vertebrates
4.1.2 Pathogenesis of silkworm diseases : Protozoan, viral, fungal and bacterial
4.1.3 Control and prevention of pests and diseases
Unit - V
Entrepreneurship in Sericulture
5.1.1 Prospects of Sericulture in India
5.1.2 Sericulture industry in different states
5.1.3 Employment potential in mulberry and non mulberry Sericulture
5.1.4 Visit to Sericulture farms
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ZOOLOGY MODEL PAPER FOR V SEMESTER
ZOOLOGY - PAPER - VI(A)
SERICULTURE
Time : 3 hrs
Max. Marks : 75
I. Answer any FIVE of the following :
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ZOOLOGY PRACTICAL SYLLABUS FOR V SEMESTER
ZOOLOGY - PAPER - VI(A)
SERICULTURE
Periods : 30
Max. Marks : 50
1. Maps and records
a. Preparation of a map showing extension of sericulture in India
b. Graphical representation of cocoon and silk production by various silk worms
in India
c. Preparation of the record of mulberry cultivation, pruning and management in a year
d. Preparation of record of silk worm culture and cocoon production in a year
2. Moriculture
a. External and internal morphology of root, stem and leaf
b. Morphology of inflorescence flower and reproductive parts
3. Silk worm biology
a. Morphology of egg, last instar larva, pupa, adult, sexual dimorphism
b. Mounting of mouth parts of adult silk worm and silk gland of larva
c. Types of racks and trays
4. Pests and diseases of silk worm
a. Uzi fly, dermestid beetles
b. Pathogenesis of silkworm diseases : Protozoan, viral, fungal and bacterial (one each)
5. Non mulberry silk worms - Study of morphology of Tassar, Muga, Eri silk
worms - Larve and adults
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ZOOLOGY SYLLABUS FOR V SEMESTER
ZOOLOGY - PAPER - VI(B)
AQUACULTURE
Periods : 60
Max. Marks : 100
Unit - I
1.1
Intyroduction
1.1.1 Scope, definition and types of Aquaculture
1.1.2 Origin and growth of Aquaculture
1.1.3 Present status of Aquaculture
Unit - II
2.1
3.1
3.2
4.1
Breeding
2.1.1 Collection of seed from Natural Resources - fish and prawn
2.1.2 Bundh breeding - fish
2.1.3 Hypophysation techniques in Indian major carps
2.1.4 Hatchery design and Management of fish and prawn
2.1.5 Seed Transport - fish and prawn
Unit - III
Management of Aquaculture ponds
3.1.1 Management of Fresh water fish Ponds
3.1.2 Management of shrimp / prawn Ponds
Nutrition
3.2.1 Nutritional requirements - fish and prawns
3.2.2 Feed formulations and supplementary feeding
Unit - IV
Harvesting and post harvesting Technology
4.1.1 Principles of Preservation - Cleaning, Temperature changes, Denudation
and use of salt
4.1.2 Need for preservation of aqua products
4.1.3 Methods of preservation - sun drying, salt curing, smoking, freezing,
canning
4.2
Byproducts
4.2.1 Fish manure
4.2.2 Isinglass
4.2.3 Fish glue
4.2.4 Fish oils
4.2.5 Fish skin and fins
Unit - V
5.1
Pathology
5.1.1 Viral diseases - Infectious pancreatic necrosis, viral haemorrhagic
septicemia; carp pox
5.1.2 Bacterial diseases - Bacterial gill disease, vibriosis, gill rot disease
5.1.3 Fungal diseases - Saprolegniasis, branchiomycosis
5.1.4 Parasitic diseases - Whirling disease, gyrodactylosis, argulosis
Suggested Readings
1.
Fish and fisheries in India., V.G.Jhingran
2.
An introduction to fishes, S.S. Khanna
3.
A manual of freshwater aquaculture, B.Santanam, et al,
4.
Pond aquaculture water quality management, C.E.Boyd & Tucker.C.S
5.
Fish and prawn diseases, Biswas.K.P.
ZOOLOGY MODEL PAPER FOR V SEMESTER
ZOOLOGY - PAPER - VI(B)
AQUACULTURE
Time : 3 hrs
Max. Marks : 75
I. Answer any FIVE of the following :
Draw labelled diagrams wherever necessary
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ZOOLOGY PRACTICAL SYLLABUS FOR V SEMESTER
ZOOLOGY - PAPER - VI(B)
AQUACULTURE
Periods : 30
Max. Marks : 50
1. Identification and study of important cultivable and edible fishes - Any five
2. Identification and study of important cultivable and edible crustaceans - Any five
3. Identification and study of diseases - Using specimens / pictures - As given in theory
4. Field work - Visit to a breeding centre / culture ponds and submit a project report
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ZOOLOGY SYLLABUS FOR VI SEMESTER
ZOOLOGY - PAPER - VII
MEDICAL DIAGNOSTICS
Periods : 60
Max. Marks : 100
Unit - I
1.1
2.1
3.1
4.1
4.2
Introduction
1.1.1 Introduction to medical diagnostics
1.1.2 Importance of medical diagnostics
Unit - II
Diagnostics methods used for analysis of blood
2.1.1 Composition of blood
2.1.2 Preparation blood smear
2.1.3 Total count of RBC
2.1.4 Differential Leucocyte count using Leishman’s stain
2.1.5 Platelet count using haemocytometer
2.1.6 Erythrocyte Sedimentary Rate (ESR)
2.1.7 Lipid profile
Unit - III
Diagnostics methods used for urine analysis
3.1.1 Urine analysis
3.1.2 Physical characteristics
3.1.3 Abnormal constituents
Unit - IV
Non infectious diseases
4.1.1 Causes, types, symptoms, complications, diagnosis and prevention of
diabetes mellitus (type I and type II)
4.1.2 Causes, types, symptoms, complications, diagnosis and prevention of
hypertension (primary and secondary)
Infectious diseases
4.2.1 Causes, types, symptoms, diagnosis and prevention of tuberclousis
4.2.2 Causes, types, symptoms, diagnosis and prevention of hepatitis
Unit - V
5.1
Tumours
5.1.1 Types of tumours (Benign, malignant), detection and metastasis
5.1.2 Medical imaging - X - Ray of bone fracture, MRI and CT scan (using photographs)
Suggested readings
1. Dr. Ramnik Sood. Methods and Interpretation Medical Laboratory Technology
ZOOLOGY MODEL PAPER FOR VI SEMESTER
ZOOLOGY - PAPER - VII
MEDICAL DIAGNOSTICS
Time : 3 hrs
Max. Marks : 75
I. Answer any FIVE of the following :
Draw labelled diagrams wherever necessary
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ZOOLOGY PRACTICAL SYLLABUS FOR VI SEMESTER
ZOOLOGY - PAPER - VII
MEDICAL DIAGNOSTICS
Periods : 30
Max. Marks : 50
1. Total counting of RBC and WBC
2. Differential counting of WBC
3. Blood group identification
4. Platelet counting
5. Determination of ESR
6. Microscopic analysis of urine for sugar, albumin
7. Testing of blood sugar / Testing blood glucose using Glucometer / Kit
8. Study of ECG, MRI and CT sacn
9. Study of pictures of benign and malignant tumours
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ZOOLOGY SYLLABUS FOR VI SEMESTER
ZOOLOGY - PAPER - VIII(A)
APPLIED ZOOLOGY
Periods : 60
1.1
2.1
2.2
3.1
3.2
4.1
4.2
Max. Marks : 100
Unit - I
Introduction to host parasite relationship
1.1.1 Types of hosts - Definitive, Intermediate and Reservoir
1.1.2 Parasitic adaptations and Host Parasite Interactions
Unit - II
Epidemiology of diseases
2.1.1 Tuberculosis - transmission, prevention and control
2.1.2 Typhoid - transmission, prevention and control
Rickettsiae and Spirochaetes
2.2.1 Brief account of Rickettsia prowazekii
2.2.2 Brief account of Borrelia recurrentis
2.2.3 Brief account of Treponema pallidum
Unit - III
Parasitic Protozoa
3.1.1 Life history and pathogenicity of Entamoeba histolytica
3.1.2 Life history and pathogenicity of Plasmodium vivax
3.1.3 Life history and pathogenecity of Leishmania tropica
Parasitic helminthes
3.2.1 Life history and pathogenicity of Taenia solium
3.2.2 Life history and pathogenicity of Ancylostoma duodenale
Unit - IV
Insects of economic importance
4.1.1 Biology and economic importance of Kerria lacca
4.1.2 Biology control and damage caused by Pyrilla perpusilla
4.1.3 Biology control and damage caused by Tribolim castaneum
Insects and medical importance
4.2.1 Medical importance and control of Pediculus humanus corporis
4.2.2 Medical importance and control of Anopheles, Culex and Aedes
4.2.3 Life cycle of Anopheles.
Unit - V
5.1
Animal husbandry
5.1.1 Artificial insemination in cattle
5.2 Poultry farming
5.2.1 Principles of poultry breeding
5.2.2 Management of layers and broilers
5.3 Fish technology
5.3.1 Induced breeding in major carps
Suggested readings
Thomas C. Chung, General Parasitology, Hardcourt Brace and Co ltd. Asia. New Delhi.
Gerard D. Schmidt and Larry S Roberts, Foundations of Parasitology, McGraw Hill
Park, K. (2007). Preventive and Social Medicine. XVI Edition. B.B Publishers.
Arora, D. R and Arora, B. (2001). Medical Parasitology. II Edition. CBS Publications and
Distributors.
Kumar and Corton. Pathological Basis of Diseases.
Atwal, A.S. (1986). Agricultural Pests of India and South East Asia, Kalyani Publishers.
Dennis, H. (2009). Agricultural Entomology. Timber Press (OR).
Hafez, E. S. E. (1962). Reproduction in Farm Animals. Lea & Fabiger Publisher
Dunham R.A. (2004). Aquaculture and Fisheries Biotechnology Genetic Approaches. CABI
publications, U.K.
Pedigo, L.P. (2002). Entomology and Pest Management, Prentice Hall.
ZOOLOGY MODEL PAPER FOR VI SEMESTER
ZOOLOGY - PAPER - VIII(A)
APPLIED ZOOLOGY
Time : 3 hrs
Max. Marks : 75
I. Answer any FIVE of the following :
Draw labelled diagrams wherever necessary
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ZOOLOGY PRACTICAL SYLLABUS FOR VI SEMESTER
ZOOLOGY - PAPER - VIII (A)
APPLIED ZOOLOGY
Periods : 30
Max. Marks : 50
1. Study of Entamoeba histolytica, Plasmodium vivax, Taenia solium, Ancylostoma
duodenale, through permenant slides / specimens
2. Study of Arthropod vectors - Culex, Anopheles and Aedes
3. Study of insect damaged crop plants, stored grains etc. (through photographs or
specimens)
4. Visit to a poultry farm or animal breeding centre and submission of report
5. Establishment and maintenance of an aquarium in the Department
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ZOOLOGY SYLLABUS FOR VI SEMESTER
ZOOLOGY - PAPER - VIII(B)
IMMUNOLOGY
Periods : 60
Max. Marks : 100
Unit - I
1.1
1.2
2.1
3.1
4.1
5.1
5.2
Overview of Immune system
1.1.1 Introduction to basic concepts in Immunology.
1.1.2 Innate and adaptive immunity
Cells and organs of Immune system
1.2.1 Cells of immune system
1.2.2 Organs of immune system
Unit - II
Antigens
2.1.1 Basic properties of antigens
2.1.2 B and T cell epitopes, haptens and adjuvants
2.1.3 Factors influencing immunogenicity
Unit - III
Antibodies
3.1.1 Struture of an antibody
3.1.2 Classes and functions of antibodies
3.1.3 Antigen and antibody interactions.
3.1.3 Monoclonal antibodies and their production.
Unit - IV
Working of an Immune system
4.1.1 Structure and functions of major histocompatibility complexes
4.1.2 Exogenous and Endogenous pathways of antigen presentation and processing
4.1.3 Basic properties and functions of mediator molecules. (cytokines,
interferonsand complement proteins).
4.1.4 Mechanisms of humoral and cell mediated immunities.
Unit - V
Immune system in health and disease
5.1.1 Classification and brief description of various types of hyper sensitivities
5.1.2 Introduction to concepts of autoimmunity and immunodeficiency
Vaccines
5.2.1 General introduction to vaccines
5.2.2 Types of vaccines
Suggested Readings
Arthur C. Guyton MD, A Text Book of Medical Physiology, Eleventh ed., John E. Hall, Harcourt
Asia Ltd.
William F. Ganong, A Review of Medical Physiology, 22 ed, McGraw Hill, 2005
Sherwood, Klandrof, Yanc, Human Physiology, Thompson Brooks/Coole, 2005.
Knut Scmidt-Nielson, Animal Physiology, 5th ed, Cambridge Low Price Edition.
Richard A. Glodsby, Thomas J Kind, Barbara A. Osborne, Janis Kuby, Immunology, 5th ed,
Freeman and Co. New York
Ivan Roitt, Immunology, 4th ed, Johanthan Brostoff, Moshy, London.
Thomas C. Chung, General Parasitology, Hardcourt Brace and Co ltd. Asia. New Delhi.
Gerard D. Schmidt and Larry S Roberts, Foundations of Parasitology, McGraw Hill
Kindt, T. J., Goldsby, R. A., Osborne, B. A., Kuby, J. (2006). VI Edition. Immunology. W.H.
Freeman and Company.
Delves, P. J., Martin, S. J., Burton, D. R., Roitt, I.M. (2006). XI Edition. Roitt’s Essential
Immunology, Blackwell Publishing.
ZOOLOGY MODEL PAPER FOR VI SEMESTER
ZOOLOGY - PAPER - VIII(B)
IMMUNOLOGY
Time : 3 hrs
Max. Marks : 75
I. Answer any FIVE of the following :
Draw labelled diagrams wherever necessary
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ZOOLOGY PRACTICAL SYLLABUS FOR VI SEMESTER
ZOOLOGY - PAPER - VIII (B)
IMMUNOLOGY
Periods : 30
Max. Marks : 50
1. Demonistration of lymphoid organs (as per UGC guidelines)
2. Histological study of spleen, thymus and lymph nodes (through prepared slides)
3. Blood group determination
4. Demonstration of
a. ELISA
b. Immunoelectrophoresis
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