P.G. DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY & RESEARCH CENTRE
SANATANA DHARMA COLLEGE, ALAPPUZHA
B.SC. ZOOLOGY
SEMESTER – I
ZOOLOGY CORE COURSE II
ANIMAL-DIVERSITY I COURSE CODE- ZO1141
Aim of the course: To provide the students with an in-depth knowledge of the diversity in form, structure and habits of Non-chordata.
Objectives Of the course
· To learn the basics of systematics and understand the hierarchy of different categories.
· To learn the diagnostic characters of different phyla through brief studies of examples.
· To obtain an overview of economically important invertebrate fauna.
SEMESTER – II
ZOOLOGY CORE COURSE II
ANIMAL DIVERSITY II COURSE CODE – ZO1241
Aim of the course: To provide the students with an in-depth knowledge of the diversity in form, structure and habits of Chordata.
Objectives of the course
· To learn the general characteristics and classification of different classes of vertebrates.
· To understand the vertebrate evolutionary tree.
· To understand general aspects of applied interest in relation to vertebrates
SEMESTER III
FOUNDATION COURSE II
EXPERIMENTAL ZOOLOGY, INSTRUMENTATION
BIOSTATISTICS AND BIOINFORMATICS COURSE CODE: ZO. 1341
Aim of the course: To introduce the methodology and perspectives of Science in general so as to enable thestudents to systematically pursue Zoology in relation to other disciplines that come under the different branches of science.
Objectives of the course
· To learn the fundamental characteristics of science as a human enterprise
· To understand how science works
· To study to apply scientific methods independently
SEMESTER IV
ZOOLOGY CORE COURSE III
ECOLOGY, HABITAT DESTRUCTION & DISASTER MANAGEMENT
COURSE CODE – ZO 1441
Course Outcomes
· Students get basic knowledge on ecosystem, food chain, food web and energy flow.
· Students acquire general awareness on pollution and their impacts.
· Imparts basic knowledge on ecosystems and their functioning.
· Students learn about various types of anthropogenic pressures on ecosystem, related degradation and management measures.
· Students get awareness of toxicants, their impacts on human health and environment and remedial measures.
· Create awareness about disasters, prevention and mitigation measures.
ZOOLOGY CORE COURSE IV
PRACTICAL I – INSTRUMENTATION,
ANIMAL DIVERSITY I AND ANIMAL DIVERSITY II
COURSE CODE – ZO 1442
Course Outcomes
· Students learn anatomy by diping through simple dissections and mountings on permitted species.
· Students get familiarized with various organ systems by examining approved animals.
· Emphasize the adage that ‘seeing is believing’ by observing typical examples and economically important specimens.
· Students learn the working principle of different scientific instruments.
· Students become familiar with economically important species.
· Strengthen what students studied in theory by giving them an opportunity to have first-hand experience in lab as well as outside.
SEMESTER V
ZOOLOGY CORE COURSE V
CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
COURSE CODE – ZO 1541
Course Outcomes
· Students acquire sufficient knowledge on the fundamental structure, function and biochemistry of the cell.
· They understand the principles of molecular biology and gene manipulation.
· Students learn ultra-structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
· Students understand the fundamental differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
· Students learn the structure, replication and modification of the genetic material of eukaryotes.
· Students understands the mechanism of gene expression and gene regulation.
· Gets an awareness of bacterial recombination.
· Students acquire scientific knowledge on cancer and ageing.
SEMESTER V
ZOOLOGY CORE COURSE VI
GENETICS AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
COURSE CODE – ZO. 1542
Course Outcomes
· Structure of gene is to be learned.
· Students get educated on the underlying genetic mechanism operating in human and state of the art of bio-techniques
· Students develop a proper understanding on the relation between heredity and variation.
· Learn the mechanism of crossing over and inheritance patterns in human.
· Students become aware of different genetic syndromes and the possible ways to reduce its occurrence.
· Students understand the principles and techniques involved in DNA technology and get an overview of modern techniques like PCR, Hybridoma technology, gene therapy and human cloning
SEMESTER V
ZOOLOGY CORE COURSE VII
IMMUNOLOGY AND MICROBIOLOGY
COURSE CODE – ZO 1543
Course Outcomes
· Students understand the scope and importance of clinical immunology.
· Students understand the principles and mechanisms of immunology.
· Learn the malfunctioning and disorders of the immune system
· Students acquire knowledge on immunodeficiency diseases.
· Transplantation and mechanism of Graft retention and rejection are learned.
· Students get a brief history of microbiology.
· Students develop a broad understanding of the positive as well as negative aspects of microbes.
· Economic importance (applied aspects) of microbes in industry can be studied.
SEMESTER VI
ZOOLOGY CORE COURSE VIII
PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
COURSE CODE – ZO1641
Course Outcomes
· Students develop a clear understanding of the correlation and coordination between the structure and function of different organs and organ systems of the body.
· Proper study on the physiology help students understand the physiology of different organ systems of the body.
· Students learn the correlation between diseases and the abnormal structure or improper functions of organs.
· Students understand the possible causes of abnormal physiology and the resultant diseases.
· Students understand the structure and functions of bio-molecules and their role in metabolism.
· This course opens new areas of research to students.
SEMESTER VI
ZOOLOGY CORE COURSE IX
DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY AND EXPERIMENTAL EMBRYOLOGY
COURSE CODE ZO – 1642
Course Outcomes
· Students get a brief idea about the history of developmental biology.
· Provide the students a bird’s eye view of sophisticated embryological techniques
· Study the various stages involved in the development of organisms.
· Study the initial developmental procedures involved in Amphioxus, Frog and chick
· Procure information on state- of- the art experimental procedures in embryology.
· Different control mechanisms of development including gene action are studied.
SEMESTER VI
ZOOLOGY CORE COURSE X
ETHOLOGY, EVOLUTION AND ZOOGEOGRAPHY
COURSE CODE – Z01643
Aim of the course: To enhance the student’s concept on organic evolution and appreciate
the different modes of energy efficient communication systems existing in the animal world.
Objectives of the course:
1. To study the physiological basis of behavior.
2. Study the different types of communication system among animals.
3. To get a concept on organic evolution.
4. To get knowledge on the distribution of animals in the biosphere.
ZOOLOGY CORE COURSE XI
PRACTICAL II – CELL BIOLOGY, GENETICS, BIOFORMATICS
BIOTECHNOLOGY, IMMUNOLOGY AND MICROBIOLOGY
COURSE CODE — ZO1644
Aim of the course: To expertise the student to carry out routine hematological and microbiological techniques
Objectives of the course
1. To prepare and observe chromosomal arrangements during cell division
2. To study chromosomal aberrations in man
3. To gain broad knowledge on conventional biotechnological- procedures
4. To perform routine blood analysis.
ZOOLOGY CORE COURSE XII
PRACTICAL III – PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY, MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND BIOSTATISTICS
COURSE CODE ZO1645
Aim of the course: To demonstrate basic principle in physiology
Objectives of the course
· To learn clinical procedures for blood & urine analysis
· To make the student skillful in simple biochemical laboratory procedures.
SEMESTER VI
ZOOLOGY PROJECT AND FIELD STUDY
COURSE CODE – ZO1647
Aim of the course: To develop an aptitude for research in Zoology
Objective of the course: To inculcate proficiency to identify appropriate research topic-and presentation
SEMESTER V
ZOOLOGY OPEN COURSE IL
HUMAN HEALTH AND SEX EDUCATION
COURSE CODE – Z01551.2
Aim of the course: To redress problem associated with health and sex thereby promoting fitness and well being.
Objectives of the course
· To make the student understand the importance of good health.
· To educate the student on clean sexual habits thereby warding off sexually transmitted diseases.
SEMESTER VI
ZOOLOGY ELECTIVE SUBJECT – I
ECONOMIC ZOOLOGY – VERMICULTURE AND APICULTURE
COURSE CODE – ZO1651.1
Aim of the course: To promote self employment and self reliance among educated youth
Objectives of the course
· To learn the basic procedure and methodology of vermiculture
· To learn the scope and methodology of apiculture.