M. Sc. ZOOLOGY: 2015–2016
(CBC System)
Course Code-MI ZOO 01CT-01
No of Credits-4
Paper I: Biosystematics, Structure and Function of Invertebrates
(Note: At the beginning of the semester, student must be provided: Detailed Lecture schedule of topics to be covered in
each lecture, tutorial topics, clearly defining chapter/sections of reference books followed, link to web resources etc.
Examiners are expected to take into consideration the lecture schedule while setting the question papers to ensure
questions are set within scope of the syllabus)
External: 80 Marks
Internal: 20 Marks
Class room lecture: 40hrs, Tutorials: 10 hrs, Additional contact hours: 10 (seminars, quiz, assignments, group
discussion etc.)
Course Teachers-Dr Chhaya Bhatnagar
Lecture No.
Topic
Text/Reference
1
Basic Concepts of Taxonomy
2
Importance of Taxonomy
3
Rules of nomenclature
4
Formation of taxonomic names of various taxa
5
Introduction to invertebrates, characteristics of
invertebrates, major invertebrates phylum
Basis of invertebrates classification: on the basis of
their patterns of symmetry and overall body plan
Hierarchy of categories: meaning of hierarchy,
taxonomic hierarchy categories
Elements of Taxonomy: R. Myers
Principles of Taxonomy: V.C.Kapoor
Elements of Taxonomy: R. Myers
Principles of Taxonomy: V.C.Kapoor
Elements of Taxonomy: E. Myers
Principles of Taxonomy: V.C.Kapoor
Elements of Taxonomy: E. Myers
Principles of Taxonomy: V.C.Kapoor
Elements of Taxonomy:E.Mayer
Invertebrates: R.L.Kolpal
Elements of Taxonomy:E.Mayer
Invertebrates: R.L.Kolpal
Elements of Taxonomy:E.Mayer
Theory and practice of animal
Taxonomy: V.C. Kapoor
Theory and practice of animal
Taxonomy: V.C. Kapoor
Invertebrates : S.L. Gardener
6
7
8
9
10
Cytotaxonomy : importance of cytology and genetics
in taxonomy
Body Plan: Unicellular Body Plan
Invertebrates : S.L. Gardener
11
Cell aggregate, Blind Sac and Tube within a tube
Plan
Coelomate plans
12
Segmentation, Molluscan Plan
13
Arthropodan Plan
Invertebrates : S.L. Gardener
Invertebrates: E.J.W. Barrington
Invertebrates : S.L. Gardener
14
Amoeboid Locomotion
15
Ciliary and Flagellar Locomotion
Invertebrates : S.L. Gardener
Invertebrates : S.L. Gardener
Protozoa: R.L. Kotpal
Invertebrates : S.L.Gardener
Protozoa: R. L.Kotpal
16
Non-jointed Appendages
Invertebrates : S.L. Gardener
17
Jointed Appendages
Invertebrates : S.L. Gardener
18
Amoeboid Feeding
19
Filter Feeding
20
Feeding in insects
21
Feeding in insects (Contd.)
22
Feeding in Echinoderms
23
Intracellular digestion
Invertebrates : S.L. Gardener
Invertebrates: R.D. Barnes
Invertebrates : S.L.Gardener
Invertebrates: R.D. Barnes
Invertebrates : S.L.Gardener
Invertebrates: R.D. Barnes
Invertebrates : S.L.Gardener
Invertebrates: R.D. Barnes
Invertebrates : S.L.Gardener
Invertebrates: R.D. Barnes
Invertebrates : S.L.Gardener
24
Extracellular digestion
Invertebrates : S.L.Gardener
25
Endocrine system: structure and origin of
neurosecretory cell, evolution of endocrine system
26
Endocrine structures in invertebrates: phylum
Nemertea, Annelida, Mollusca
27
Endocrine structure in Arthropoda: Insecta and
Crustracea
28
Role of hormones in metamorphosis in insects
Invertebrate Zoology: S.L.Gardner
Structure and Function of
Invertebrates:R.D. Barnes
Invertebrate Zoology: S.L.Gardner
Structure and Function of
Invertebrates:R.D. Barnes
Invertebrate Zoology: S.L.Gardner
Structure and Function of
Invertebrates:R.D. Barnes
Modern Entomology: D.B. Tembhare
29
Role of hormones in molting ,insects and
crustaceans
30
Reproduction: introduction, types of reproduction,
difference between asexual and sexual reproduction
31
Asexual reproduction: types of asexual reproduction
32
Origin of sex and evolution of sexual reproduction
33
Reproduction in Protozoan
34
Reproduction in Poifera and Coelenterates
35
Reproduction in Helminthes
36
Reproduction in Annelids and Mollusks
Modern Entomology: D.B.Tembhare
Structure and Function of
Invertebrates:R.D.Barnes
Invertebrate Zoology: S.L.Gardner
Structure and Function of
Invertebrates:R.D. Barnes
Invertebrate Zoology: S.L.Gardner
Structure and Function of
Invertebrates:R.D. Barnes
Class Notes and Internet
Structure and Function of
Invertebrates:R.D. Barnes
Invertebrates: R.L.Kotpal
Structure and Function of
Invertebrates:R.D. Barnes
Invertebrates: R.L.Kotpal
Structure and Function of
Invertebrates:R.D. Barnes
Invertebrates: R.L.Kotpal
Structure and Function of
Invertebrates:R.D. Barnes
Invertebrates: R.L.Kotpal
37
Reproduction in Arthropods
38
Reproduction in Echinodermata
39
Parthenogenesis: introduction, types and
mechanism
Parthenogenesis: natural occurrenceInsects,Crustaceans,Rotifers and Flatworms
40
Structure and Function of
Invertebrates:R.D. Barnes
Invertebrates: R.L.Kotpal
Structure and Function of
Invertebrates:R.D. Barnes
Invertebrates: R.L.Kotpal
Developmental Biology: V.B.Rastogi
Developmental Biology: P.S. Verma
Developmental Biology: V.B.Rastogi
Developmental Biology: P.S. Verma
M. Sc. ZOOLOGY: 2015–2016
(CBCS PROGRAMME)
Course Code- M1ZOO02-CT02
(Note: At the beginning of the semester, student must be provided: Detailed Lecture schedule of
topics to be covered in each lecture, tutorial topics, clearly defining chapter/sections of reference
books followed, link to web resources etc. Examiners are expected to take into consideration the
lecture schedule while setting the question papers to ensure questions are set within scope of the
syllabus)
External: 80 Marks
Internal: 20 Marks
Class room lecture: 40hrs, Tutorials: 10 hrs, Additional contact hours: 10 (seminars,
quiz, assignments, group discussion etc.)
Paper II- Ethology
No of Credits-4
Course Teachers-Dr Arti Prasad
S.N
TOPIC
NO. OF
BOOK
LECTURE
01
Animal Behaviour
AUTHOR
1
Concept of Ethology Introduction, definition and
historical outline
Dr Reena Mathur
2
Fixed action pattern, Sign
stimulus,
02
Animal Behaviour
3
Types and characteristics of
Reflexes,
Orientation, kinesis and taxis.
02
Animal Behaviour
Dr Reena Mathur
4
Social organization and its
advantages. Eusociality
03
Animal Behaviour :An
evolutionary
approach
John Alcock
5
Insect societies, primate
Societies, Parental care in
fishes, amphibians and
mammals.
03
Animal Behaviour :An
evolutionary
approach
John Alcock
6
Learning- types of learning,
03
Animal Behaviour
Dr Reena Mathur
7
Biological rhythms
03
Animal Behaviour
Dr Reena Mathur
8
Reproductive Behaviour –
display, courtship, sexual
selection and mating.
03
Dr Reena Mathur
John Alcock
9
Ecological behaviour – kin
Selection .
02
Animal Behaviour
+Animal Behaviour
:An evolutionary
approach
Animal Behaviour+
Animal Behaviour :An
evolutionary
approach
10
General concepts of evolution,
03
Strickberger's
Brian K.
Dr Reena Mathur
Dr Reena Mathur
John Alcock
detailed account of
destabilizing forces of
evolution
Evolution(Kindle
Edition)
Hall,Benedikt
Hallgrimsson
11
Natural selection, Isolation,
03
Strickberger's
Evolution(Kindle
Edition)
Brian K.
Hall,Benedikt
Hallgrimsson
12
Genetic drift, Geometric
migration
03
Strickberger's
Evolution(Kindle
Edition)
Brian K.
Hall,Benedikt
Hallgrimsson
13
Meiotic drive, Hardy-Weinberg
law of genetic equilibrium
03
Strickberger's
Evolution(Kindle
Edition)
Brian K.
Hall,Benedikt
Hallgrimsson
14
Concept of speciation, Factors
responsible for speciation
02
Strickberger's
Evolution(Kindle
Edition)
Brian K.
Hall,Benedikt
Hallgrimsson
15
Modules of speciation
(Sympatric, Allopatric and
Parapatric
02
Strickberger's
Evolution(Kindle
Edition)
Brian K.
Hall,Benedikt
Hallgrimsson
16
Micro and macro-evolution:
Current issues in human
evolution
02
Strickberger's
Evolution(Kindle
Edition)
Brian K.
Hall,Benedikt
Hallgrimsson
Reference BooksAnimal Behaviour- Macfarland
Introduction to Evolution –Moody(Indian Edition)
Evolution –Savage(Holt,Remihart and Wilson)
Semester I
Course code-MI ZOO03 CT03
Paper III: Instrumentation and Techniques in Biology
(Note: At the beginning of the semester, student must be provided: Detailed Lecture schedule of topics to be covered in
each lecture, tutorial topics, clearly defining chapter/sections of reference books followed, link to web resources etc.
Examiners are expected to take into consideration the lecture schedule while setting the question papers to ensure
questions are set within scope of the syllabus)
External: 80 Marks
Internal: 20 Marks
Class room lecture: 40hrs, Tutorials: 10 hrs, Additional contact hours: 10 (seminars, quiz, assignments, group
discussion etc.)
Course Teachers-Dr Vijay Koli
Lecture No.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Topic
Setup of animal house
Keeping and maintenance of animal house
Handling of animals
How to keep records of animals and breeding
Different breeding techniques
6.
7.
8.
Animal feed and care of new born in laboratory
Safety and precaution in laboratory
Principal and application of Phase contrast
Microscopy
9.
Fluorescence microscopy
10.
Transmission Electron Microscopy
11.
Scanning Electron Microscopy
12.
13.
14.
15.
Confocal Microscopy
Atomic force microscopy
Micrometry in microscopy
Principal and application of pH meter
16.
Principal and application of Colorimeter
17.
Principal and application of
spectrophotometer
Text/Reference
Singh et al. 2008
Singh et al. 2008
Kaliste 2007
Singh et al. 2008
Chapter 8, Buckland et al.
1981
Kaliste 2007
Singh et al. 2008
Appendix: Becker et. al.;
Chapter 7, Chandler &
Robertson
Appendix: Becker et. al.;
Chapter 12, Chandler &
Robertson
Appendix: Becker et. al.;
Chapter 8, Chandler &
Robertson
Appendix: Becker et. al.;
Chapter 9, Chandler &
Robertson
Appendix: Becker et. al.
Eaton & West 2010
Murphy 2001
Upadhyay et al. 2009; Rana
2012
Upadhyay et al. 2009; Rana
2012
Upadhyay et al. 2009; Rana
2012
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
Principal, types and applications of Centrifuges
Ultracentrifugation
Principal and applications of Paper
Electrophoresis
Principal and applications of Agarose and
PAGE Electrophoresis
Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC)
Ion exchange and Column Chromatography
General principals of Fixation
Methods of Fixation
27.
28.
29.
30.
Chemical used as Fixatives and their
preparation
Chemical basis of fixation
Washing and post fixation methods
Principal and methods of Decalcification
General principals of Microtomy
31.
32.
Methods of dehydration
Procedure of clearing and infiltration
33.
Types of Embedding methods
34.
Procedure of trimming and sectioning
35.
36.
37.
Principal and procedure of Cryostat Sectioning
Mounting procedure and different mounting
media
Various freezing techniques
38.
39.
Principal and procedure of freeze drying
Freeze fracture and itching
40.
Staining techniques
Chapter 12: Sheeler & Bianchi
Chapter 12: Sheeler & Bianchi
Chapter 13: Sheeler & Bianchi
Chapter 13: Sheeler & Bianchi
Chapter 13: Sheeler & Bianchi
Chapter 13: Sheeler & Bianchi
Chapter 1, David,
Chapter 1, David; Chapter 3,
Chandler & Robertson
Chapter 3, Chandler &
Robertson
Chapter 1, David 1991
Chapter 1, David 1991
Chapter 1, David 1991
Chapter 3, Chandler &
Robertson
Chapter 2, David
Chapter 3, Chandler &
Robertson
Chapter 3, Chandler &
Robertson
Chapter 3, Chandler &
Robertson
Javois
Chapter 18, David
Chapter 10, Chandler &
Robertson
Day & Stacey 2007
Chapter 10, Chandler &
Robertson
David 1991
Text & Reference Books
1. Chandler D.E. & Robertson W.R. 2009. Bioimaging: Current concepts in Light and Electron Microscopy. 1st
edition. Jones and Bartlett Publisher, LLC.
2. David S.K. 1991. Handbook of Histological and Histochemical Techniques. 1st edition, CBS Publisher and
Distributor, Dehli.
3. Day J. G. & Stacey G. N. 2007. Cryopreservation and Freeze-Drying Protocols. Published by Humana Press
Inc. Totowa, New Jersey.
4. Eaton P. & West P. 2010. Atomic Force Microscopy. Published by Oxford University Press.
5. Javois L. C.: Immunocytochemical Methods and Protocols. Published by Humana Press Inc., Totowa, New
Jersey.
6. Kaliste E. 2007. The Welfare of Laboratory Animals. Published by Springer, Dordrecht, The Netherlands.
7. Martin D. Buckland, Lynda Hall and Alan Mowlem. 1981. A guide to laboratory Animal Technology.
Published by Elsevier.
8. Murphy D.B. 2001. Fundamentals of Light Microscopy and Electronic Imaging. Published by John Wiley &
Sons, INC., Publication.
9. Phillip Sheeler & Donald E. Bianchi. 1987. Cell and Molecular Biology. 3rd edition. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
New York.
10. Rana S.V.S. 2012. Biotechniques: Theory and Practice. 3rd revised edition. Rastogi Publication, Meerut.
11. Singh S., Kanagasabapathy A.S. and Chakraborty S.2008. Guidelines for Good Clinical Laboratory Practices
(GCLP). Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) (Online available)
12. Upadhyay, Upadhyay and Nath. 2009. Biophysical Chemistry: Principal and Techniques. Himalaya
Publishing House.
13. Wayne M. Becker, Lewis J. Kleinsmith & Jeff Harding. 2007. The World of the Cell. 6th edition. Pearson
Education, Inc. and Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Inc.
M. Sc. ZOOLOGY: 2015–2016
(CBCS System)
Course Code-MI ZOO 01CT-04
No of Credits-4
Paper IV: Cell & Molecular Biology
(Note: At the beginning of the semester, student must be provided: Detailed Lecture schedule of topics to be covered in
each lecture, tutorial topics, clearly defining chapter/sections of reference books followed, link to web resources etc.
Examiners are expected to take into consideration the lecture schedule while setting the question papers to ensure
questions are set within scope of the syllabus)
External: 80 Marks
Internal: 20 Marks
Class room lecture: 40hrs, Tutorials: 10 hrs, Additional contact hours: 10 (seminars, quiz, assignments, group
discussion etc.)
Course Teachers-Dr Preeti Singh
Topic
Membrane Potential
Lecture
hours
2
Book
Author
1. Cell and Molecular Gerald Karp
Biology
2.Molecular Biology
of Cell
Electrical Properties of
Membranes
1
Bruce Alberts,
Dennis Bray, Julian
Lewis, Martin Raff,
Keith Roberts &
James D. Watson
1. Cell and Molecular Gerald Karp
Biology
2.Molecular Biology
of Cell
Transport across cell membranes,
2
Diffusion, Osmosis
Bruce Alberts,
Dennis Bray, Julian
Lewis, Martin Raff,
Keith Roberts &
James D. Watson
1. Cell and Molecular Gerald Karp
Biology
2.Molecular Biology
of Cell
Ion channels,
2
Bruce Alberts,
Dennis Bray, Julian
Lewis, Martin Raff,
Keith Roberts &
James D. Watson
1. Cell and Molecular Gerald Karp
Biology
2.Molecular Biology
of Cell
Bruce Alberts,
Dennis Bray, Julian
Lewis, Martin Raff,
Keith Roberts &
Active Transport & Membrane
Pumps; Uniports, Symports &
Antiports.
2
James D. Watson
1. Cell and Molecular Gerald Karp
Biology
2.Molecular Biology
of Cell
Cell – Cell signaling :
2
Cell surface receptors & intra –
2.Molecular Biology
of Cell
cellular receptors.
Second messenger system, cAMP
Bruce Alberts,
Dennis Bray, Julian
Lewis, Martin Raff,
Keith Roberts &
James D. Watson
1. Cell and Molecular Gerald Karp
Biology
1
Bruce Alberts,
Dennis Bray, Julian
Lewis, Martin Raff,
Keith Roberts &
James D. Watson
1. Cell and Molecular Gerald Karp
Biology
2.Molecular Biology
of Cell
Cell adhesion & communication:
2
Tight junctions. Gap junctions,
Connexins & Demosomes & Spot
desmosomes
Ca++ dependent & independent
Bruce Alberts,
Dennis Bray, Julian
Lewis, Martin Raff,
Keith Roberts &
James D. Watson
1. Cell and Molecular Gerald Karp
Biology
2.Molecular Biology
of Cell
2
Cell – cell adhesion
Bruce Alberts,
Dennis Bray, Julian
Lewis, Martin Raff,
Keith Roberts &
James D. Watson
1. Cell and Molecular Gerald Karp
Biology
2.Molecular Biology
of Cell
Cell cycle: Cyclines & cycline
dependent kinases.
2
Bruce Alberts,
Dennis Bray, Julian
Lewis, Martin Raff,
Keith Roberts &
James D. Watson
1. Cell and Molecular Gerald Karp
Biology
2.Molecular Biology
of Cell
Regulation of CDK – cyclin
activity;
2
Bruce Alberts,
Dennis Bray, Julian
Lewis, Martin Raff,
Keith Roberts &
James D. Watson
1. Cell and Molecular Gerald Karp
Biology
Check points cell cycle
Introduction to Biology of Aging
1
(senescence) & apoptosis:
Maximum life span & life
1
expectancy,
Causes of aging, genetic instability, 2
free radicals, oxidative damage &
antioxidants. Telomerase
Necrosis & genes involved in
1
apoptosis.
Regulation of Intracellular
transport
Intracellula protein traffic
Signal hypothesis.
1
2
2.Molecular Biology
of Cell
Bruce Alberts,
Dennis Bray, Julian
Lewis, Martin Raff,
Keith Roberts &
James D. Watson
1. Cell & Molecular
Biology
E.De.Robertis &E.M.
Robertis
2. Genetics
Monroe W.
Strickberger
3. Cell Biology
Neal O. Thorpe
1. Cell & Molecular
Biology
E.De.Robertis &E.M.
Robertis
2. Genetics
Monroe W.
Strickberger
3. Cell Biology
Neal O. Thorpe
1. Cell & Molecular
Biology
E.De.Robertis &E.M.
Robertis
2. Genetics
Monroe W.
Strickberger
3. Cell Biology
Neal O. Thorpe
1. Cell & Molecular
Biology
E.De.Robertis &E.M.
Robertis
2. Genetics
Monroe W.
Strickberger
3. Cell Biology
Neal O. Thorpe
1. Cell & Molecular
Biology
E.De.Robertis &E.M.
Robertis
2. Genetics
Monroe W.
Strickberger
3. Cell Biology
Neal O. Thorpe
1. Cell & Molecular
Biology
E.De.Robertis &E.M.
Robertis
Golgi sorting :
2
Post & co-transitional
modifications.
Lysosomal polymorphism.
C-value Paradox,
Euchromatin & Heterochromatin
Human karyotype,
chromosomal banding (Paris
conference nomenclature)
1
1
1
2
1
2. Genetics
Monroe W.
Strickberger
3. Cell Biology
1. Cell & Molecular
Biology
Neal O. Thorpe
E.De.Robertis &E.M.
Robertis
2. Genetics
Monroe W.
Strickberger
3. Cell Biology
Neal O. Thorpe
1. Cell & Molecular
Biology
E.De.Robertis &E.M.
Robertis
2. Genetics
Monroe W.
Strickberger
3. Cell Biology
Neal O. Thorpe
1. Cell & Molecular
Biology
E.De.Robertis &E.M.
Robertis
2. Genetics
Monroe W.
Strickberger
3. Cell Biology
Neal O. Thorpe
1. Cell & Molecular
Biology
E.De.Robertis &E.M.
Robertis
2. Genetics
Monroe W.
Strickberger
3. Cell Biology
Neal O. Thorpe
1. Cell & Molecular
Biology
E.De.Robertis &E.M.
Robertis
2. Genetics
Monroe W.
Strickberger
3. Cell Biology
Neal O. Thorpe
1. Cell & Molecular
Biology
E.De.Robertis &E.M.
Robertis
2. Genetics
Monroe W.
Strickberger
Introduction to Somatic cell
2
genetics :Cell fusion & hybrid
agents, mechanism of fusion
Formation of heterokaryon
(Hybrid selection & chromosomal
1
segregation)
Applications of hybridoma
technology
1
40
Toral
Dr. Preeti SinghDeepak Rawal- [email protected]
3. Cell Biology
Neal O. Thorpe
1. Cell & Molecular
Biology
E.De.Robertis &E.M.
Robertis
2. Genetics
Monroe W.
Strickberger
3. Cell Biology
Neal O. Thorpe
1. Cell & Molecular
Biology
E.De.Robertis &E.M.
Robertis
2. Genetics
Monroe W.
Strickberger
3. Cell Biology
Neal O. Thorpe
1. Cell & Molecular
Biology
E.De.Robertis &E.M.
Robertis
2. Genetics
Monroe W.
Strickberger
3. Cell Biology
Neal O. Thorpe