RANI CHANNAMMA UNIVERSITY, BELAGAVI

PROGRAM/COURSE STRUCTURE AND SYLLABUS

As per the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) designed in

accordance with Learning Outcomes-Based Curriculum
Framework (LOCF) of National Education Policy (NEP)
2020

For

Bachelor of Science (Hons) Zoology

w.e.f.
Academic Year 2021-22 and onwards

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RANICHANNAMMA UNIVERSITY,BELAGAVI
BSc (Hons) Zoology program-2021-22

BoS Committee-NEP- BSc (Hons) Zoology

S.No. Name & Address Designation

1 Prof.K.Kantharaju Chairman
Chairman & Professor,
Dept.of Chemistry RCUB
2 Dr.G.M.Sajjanar Member
Associate Professor
S.V.M.Arts, Science & Commerce
College,Ilkal-587125
3 Shri.G.M.Karki Member
M.M.College,
Belagavi

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PREAMBLE
The learning outcomes-based curriculum framework for B.Sc. Degree in Zoology is
structured to offer a broad outline within which a Zoology program could be developed.
The Zoology course is upgraded keeping in mind the aspirations of students, changing
nature of the subject as well as the learning environment. Courses within Zoology have
been revisited to incorporate recent advancements, techniques to upgrade the skills of
learners. The new structure is expected to enhance the level of understanding among
students and maintain the standard of Zoology degrees/program. Effort has been made to
integrate use of recent technology and use of MOOCs to assist teaching-learning process
among students.
This framework permits there view of graduate attributes, qualification descriptors;
program learning out comes and course-level learning outcomes periodically. The
framework offers flexibility and innovation in syllabi designing and in methods adopted
for teaching- learning process and learning assessment. The major objective is to elevate
the subject knowledge of the students, making them critical thinkers and able to solve
problems and issues related to Zoology logically and efficiently. Overall, this course has
been modified to upgrade skills related to biological science and provide our students a
competitive edge in securing a career in academia, industry, pharmaceutical research and
development in private as well as public sectors. This course serves as plethora of
opportunities in different field‘s right from classical to applied Zoology.

Zoology has been studied in an integrated and cross-disciplinary manner with a

comprehensive understanding of all living systems, their relationship with the ecosystem
and their application. The framework imbibes a Learning Outcome-based Curriculum
Framework (LOCF) for its entire Under Graduate program in Zoology.

A comprehensive understanding and appreciation of the organism differences through

ICT tools, MOOCs and well-designed hands on practical exposures along with the
fieldwork and if the same principle is followed to understand different phyla through the
ladder of evolution and compare cardinal features for classification involving both
morphological and molecular tools, along with associated field and lab work, the final
product would be better trained without rote learning. Syllabi required are to impart and
assess the quality of critical thinking, analytical and scientific reasoning, reflective
thinking, information and digital literacy, and problem-solving capacity.

Aim of program deals with the study of animal kingdom specially the structural diversity,
biology, embryology, evolution, habits and distribution of animals, both living and
extinct. As it covers a fascinating range of topics, the modern zoologists need to have
insight into many disciplines.

The Zoology courses designed in terms of concepts, mechanisms, biological designs

&functions and evolutionary significance. The students should do the dissertation/project
work under practical of different courses, wherever possible.

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Program Learning Outcome
Students enrolled in B.Sc. (Hons.) degree program in Zoology will study and acquire complete
knowledge of disciplinary as well as allied biological sciences. At the end of graduation, they
should possess expertise which will provide them competitive advantage in pursuing higher
studies from India or abroad; and seek jobs in academia, research or industries.

Students should be able to identify, classify and differentiate diverse chordates and non-
chordates based on their morphological, anatomical and systemic organization. They will also
be able to describe economic, ecological and medical significance of various animals in
human life. This will create a curiosity and awareness among them to explore the animal
diversity and take up wild life photography or wild life exploration as a career option. The
procedural knowledge about identifying and classifying animals will provide students
professional advantages in teaching, research and taxonomist jobs in various government
organizations; including Zoological Survey of India and National Parks/Sanctuaries.

Acquired practical skills in biotechnology, biostatistics, bioinformatics and molecular biology

can be used to pursue career as a scientist in drug development industry in India or abroad.
Our students will be acquiring basic experimental skills in various techniques in the fields of
genetics; molecular biology; biotechnology; qualitative and quantitative microscopy;
enzymology and analytical biochemistry. These methodologies will provide extra edge to our
students, who wish to undertake higher studies. In-depth knowledge and understanding about
comparative anatomy and developmental biology of various biological systems; and learning
about the

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 RANI CHANNAMMA UNIVERSITY
Vidya Sangam, NH-4, Belagavi.-591156

Proposed Curricular and Credits Structure under Choice Based Credit System [CBCS] of
Biotechnology Major& One Minor Discipline Scheme for the Four Years Chemistry B.Sc.
Undergraduate Honors Programme with effect from 2021-22

SEMESTER-I
Categ Course code Title of the Marks Teaching Cred Durati
ory Paper hours/wee it on of
k exams
IA SE Tot L T P (Hrs)
E al
L1 21BSC1L1LK1 Kannada 40 60 100 4 - - 3 2
21BSC1L1LFK1 Functional
Kannada
L2 21BSC1L2LEN2 English 40 60 100 4 - - 3 2

21BSC1L2LHI2 Hindi

21BSC1L2LSN2 Sanskrit

21BSC1L2LTE2 Telugu

21BSC1L2LUR2 Urdu
DSC1 21BSC1C1ZOO1 Cytology, Genetics 40 60 100 4 - - 4 2
L and Infectious
Diseases
21BSC1C1ZOO1P Cell Biology and 25 25 50 - - 4 2 4
Genetics
DSC1 Another Department Another 40 60 100 4 - - 4 3
Code Department
Course Title 25 25 50 - - 4 2 4

SEC1 21BSC1S1CS1 Digital Fluency 25 25 50 1 - 2 2 2

VBC1 21BSC1V1PE1 Physical 25 - 25 - - 2 1 -

Education-
Yoga
VBC2 21BSC1V2HW1 Health& 25 - 25 - - 2 1 -
Wellness
OEC1 21BSC1O1ZOO1 Economic 40 60 100 3 - - 3 2
Zoology
Total Marks 700 Semester 25
Credits

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SEMESTER-II
Catego Course code Title of the Marks Teaching Cred Durati
ry Paper hours/wee it on of
k exams
IA SE Tot L T P (Hrs)
E al
L3 21BSC2L3LK2 Kannada 40 60 100 4 - - 3 2
21BSC2L3FKL Functional
2 Kannada
L4 21BSC2L4EN2 English 40 60 100 4 - - 3 2

21BSC2L4HI2 Hindi

21BSC2L4SN2 Sanskrit

21BSC2L4TE2 Telugu

21BSC2L4UR2 Urdu

DSC2 21BSC2C2ZOO Biochemistry and 40 60 100 4 - - 4 2

2L Physiology
21BSC2C2ZOO Physiological, 25 25 50 - - 4 2 4
2P Biochemical&
Hematology
Another 40 60 100 4 - - 4 2
DSC2 Another
Department Course
Department Code 25 25 50 - - 4 2 4
Title

AECC 21BSC2AE1ES Environmental 25 25 50 1 - 2 2 2

1 2 Studies
VBC3 21BSC2V3PE2 Physical 25 - 25 - - 2 1 -
Education-Sports
VBC4 21BSC2V4NC1 NCC/NSS/R&R( 25 - 25 - - 2 1 -
S&G)/Cultural
OEC2 21BSC2O2ZOO Parasitology 40 60 100 3 - - 3 2
2
Total Marks 700 Semester 25
Credits

Note: All skill enhancement course (SEC) syllabus and title should be selected time
to time notice from the university and/or NEP committee accordingly.

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 SECOND YEAR;SEMESTER-III
Teaching
Marks Durati
hours/wee
Categ Cred on of
Course code Title of the Paper k
ory it exams
IA SE Tota L T P
(Hrs)
E l

21BSC3L5LK3 Kannada
L5 21BSC3L5LFK Functional 40 60 100 4 - - 3 2
3 Kannada
21BSC3L6EN3 English

21BSC3L6HI3 Hindi

L6 21BSC3L6SN3 Sanskrit 40 60 100 4 - - 3 2

21BSC3L6TE3 Telugu

21BSC3L6UR3 Urdu

Molecular
21BSC3C3ZOO Biology,
40 60 100 4 - - 4 2
3L Bioinstrumentation
DSC3 & Biotechniques
21BSC3C3ZOO Molecular Biology,
3P Bioinstrumentation 25 25 50 - - 4 2 4
& Biotechniques
Another Another 40 60 100 4 - - 4 2
DSC3 Department Department
25 25 50 - - 4 2 4
Code Course Title
21BSC3S2AI Artificial
SEC2 25 25 50 1 - 2 2 2
Intelligence
Physical
VBC5 21BSC3V5PE3 25 - 25 - - 2 1 -
Education-Sports
NCC/NSS/R&R(S
VBC6 21BSC3V6NC2 25 - 25 - - 2 1 -
&G)/Cultural
21BSC3O3ZO Endocrinology
OEC3 40 60 100 3 - - 3 2
O3
Semester
Total Marks 700 25
Credits

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 SEMESTER-IV
Teaching
Marks hours/we Durati
Catego Title of the ek Cred on of
Course code
ry Paper it exams
IA SE Tot L T P (Hrs)
E al

21BSC4L7LK4 Kannada
L7 Functional 40 60 100 4 - - 3 2
21BSC4L7LFK4
Kannada
21BSC4L8EN4 English

21BSC4L8HI4 Hindi

L8 21BSC4L8SN4 Sanskrit 40 60 100 4 - - 3 2

21BSC4L8TE4 Telugu

21BSC4L8UR4 Urdu

Gene Technology,
21BSC4C4ZOO4 Immunology and
40 60 100 4 - - 4 2
L Computational
Biology
DSC4
21BSC4C4ZOO4 Gene Technology,
Immunology and 25 25 50 - - 4 2 4
P
Computational
Biology
Another 40 60 100 4 - - 4 3
Another
DSC4 Department
Department Code 25 25 50 - - 4 2 3
Course Title
AECC Constitution of
21BSC4AE1ES2 25 25 50 1 - 2 2 2
2 India
Physical
VBC7 21BSC4V5PE4 Education- 25 - 25 - - 2 1 -
Sports
NCC/NSS/R
VBC8 21BSC4V6NC3 &R(S&G)/ 25 - 25 - - 2 1 -
Cultural
21BSC4O3ZOO Animal
OEC4 Behaviors 40 60 100 3 - - 3 2
4
Semester
Total Marks 700 25
Credits

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 SEMESTER-V
Catego Course code Title of the Marks Teaching Cred Durati
ry Paper hours/we it on of
ek exams
IA SEE Tot L T P (Hrs)
al
Zoology as Major Discipline

DSC5 21BSC5C5ZOO5L Non-Chordates 40 60 100 3 - - 3 2

and Economic
Zoology
21BSC5C5ZOO5P Non-Chordate and 25 25 50 - - 4 2 4
Economic
Zoology
DSC6 21BSC5C6ZOO6L Chordates and 40 60 100 3 - - 3 2
Comparative
Anatomy
21BSC5C6ZOO6P Chordate(Virtual 25 25 50 - - 4 2 4
Dissection),Com
parative
Anatomy
DSC5 Another Another 40 60 100 3 - - 3 2
Department Code Department
as a Minor Subject Course Title 25 25 50 - - 4 2 4

VC1 21BSC5VC1ZOO 40 60 100 3 - - 3 2

VBC 21BSC5V5PE5 Physical 25 - 25 - - 2 1 -

9 Education-
Sports
VBC 21BSC5V6NC4 NCC/NSS/R 25 - 25 - - 2 1 -
10 &R(S&G)
/Cultural
SEC3 21BSC5S3ZOO3 25 25 50 1 - 2 2 2

Total Marks 700 Semester 22

Credits

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 SEMESTER-VI
Cate Course code Title of the Marks Teaching Cre Durati
gory Paper hours/wee dit on of
IA SE Tot L T P exams
E al (Hrs)
Zoology as Major Discipline
DSC7 21BSC6C7ZOO7 Evolutionary 40 60 100 3 - - 3 2
L and
Developmental
Biology
21BSC6C7ZOO7 Evolutionary 25 25 50 - - 4 2 4
P and
Developmental
Biology
DSC8 21BSC6C8ZOO8 Environmental 40 60 100 3 - - 3 2
L Biology and
Wildlife
Management
21BSC6C8ZOO8 Environmental 25 25 50 - - 4 2 4
P Biology,Wildli
fe
Management
and
conservation
DSC6 Another Another 40 60 100 3 - - 3 2
Department Code Department
as a Minor Course Title 25 25 50 - - 4 2 4
Subject
VC2 21BSC6VC2HT HealthCare 40 60 100 3 - - 3 2
Technologies
21BSC6VC2DM Digital
Marketing
INT1 21BSC6INT1L Internship 25 50 75 - - 2 2 2
VBC1 21BSC6V5PE5 Physical 25 - 25 - - 2 1 -
Education
-Sports
VBC2 21BSC6V6NC4 NCC/NSS 25 - 25 - - 2 1 -
/R&R(S&
G)
/Cultural
SEC4 21BSC6S4ZOO4 Zoology 25 25 50 1 - 2 2 2

Total Marks 700 Semester 24

Credits
Total Marks for B.Sc Program Total 146
Credits for
B.Sc
Program

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Zoology Subject as a Minor Discipline

SEMESTER-V
Teaching
Marks hours/wee Cr Duration
Catego Title of the
Course code k edi of
ry Paper
t exams(H
I SE Total L T P rs)
DSC5 21BSC5C5ZOO Non-Chordates 40 60 100 3 - - 3 2
As a 5L and Economic
Zoology
Minor
Subject 21BSC5C5ZOO Non-Chordate and 25 25 50 - - 4 2 4
5P Economic
Zoology

SEMESTER-VI
Teaching Duration
Title of the Marks
Category Course code hours/week Credit of
Paper
IA SEE Total L T P exams(H
rs)
DSC6 21BSC6C6ZOO7L Evolutionary 40 60 100 3 - - 3 2
As a and
Minor Developmental
Subject
Biology

21BSC6C6ZOO7P Evolutionary 25 25 50 - - 4 2 4
and
Developmental
Biology

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Concept Note, Abbreviation Explanation and Coding:
Concept Note:
1. CBCS is a mode of learning in higher education which facilitates a student to have some
freedom in selecting his/her own choices, across various disciplines for completing a
UG/PG program.
2. A credit is a unit of study of a fixed duration. For the purpose of computation of workload
as per UGC norms the following is mechanism be adopted in the University:
One credit (01) = One Theory Lecture (L) period of one (1)
hour.One credit (01) = One Tutorial (T) period of one (1) hour.
One credit (01) = One practical (P) period of two (2) hours.
3. Course: paper/subject associated with AECC, DSC, DSEC, SEC, VBC, OEC, VC, IC and
MIL
4. In case of B.Sc. Once a candidate chose two courses/subjects of a particular two
department in the beginning, he/she shall continue the same till the end of the degree, and
then there is no provision to change the course(s) and Department(s).
5. A candidate shall choose one of the Department‘s courses as major and other Department
course as minor in fifth and sixth semester and major course will get continued in higher
semester.
6. Wherever there is a practical there will be no tutorial and vice-versa
7. A major subject is the subject that's the main focus of Core degree/concerned.
8. A minor is a secondary choice of subject that complements core major/concerned.
9. Vocational course is a course that enables individual to acquire skills set that are required
for a particular job.
10. Internship is a designated activity that carries some credits involving more than 25days of
working in an organization (either in same organization or outside) under the guidance of an identified
mentor. Internship shall be an integral part of the curriculum.
11. OEC: For non computer science students. Computer Science students have to opt
for OEC from departments other than major and minor disciplines.
Abbreviation Explanations:

1. AECC: Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course.

2. DSC: Discipline Specific Core Course.
3. DSEC: Discipline Specific Elective Course.
4. SEC: Skill Enhancement Course.
5. VBC: Value Based Course.
6. OEC: Open/Generic Elective Course
7. VC: Vocational Course.
8. IC: Internship Course
9. L1: Language One
10. L2: MIL
11. L= Lecture; T=Tutorial; P=Practical.
12. MIL=Modern Indian Language; English or Hindi or Telugu or Sanskrit or Urdu

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 Program Coding:
1. Code21:Year of Implementation
2. Code BSc: BSc Program under the faculty of Applied Science of the University
3. Code1: First Semester of the Program, (2 to 6 represent higher semesters)
4. CodeAE: AECC,(C for DSC,S for SEC,V for VBC and O for OEC)
5. Code1:First―AECC‖Course in semester, similarly in remaining semester for such
other courses
6. Code LK: Language Kannada, similarly Language English, Language Hindi,
Language Telugu, Language Sanskrit, & Language Urdu
7. Code1: Course in that semester.
8. Zoo: Zoology
Note: All skill enhancement course (SEC) syllabus and title should be selected time
to time notice from the university and/or NEP committee accordingly.

ASSESSMENT METHODS
Evaluation Scheme for Internal Assessment:
Theory:

Assessment Criteria 40marks

st nd
1 Internal Assessment Test for 30 marks 1 hr after 8 weeks and 2 30
Internal Assessment Test for 30 marks 1hr after15 weeks. Average of two
testsShould be considered.
Attendance>75% 05
Assignment 05
Total 40

Assessment Criteria 25arks

st nd
1 Internal Assessment Test for 20 marks 1 hr after 8 weeks and 2 20
Internal Assessment Test for 20 marks 1hr after15 weeks. Average of two
tests. Should be considered.
Attendance>75% 05
Total 25
Practical:

Assessment Criteria 25
marks
1st Internal Assessment Test for15 marks 1/2 hr after 8 weeks and 15
2ndInternal Assessment Test for 15 marks 1/2hr after 15 weeks. Average
of two tests should be considered.

Attendance>75% 05
Assignment 05

Total 25

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Question Paper Pattern:
RANI CHANNAMMA UNIVERSITY
Department of ZOOLOGY
I Semester B.Sc (Zoology)
Duration: 2 hrs Sub: Code: Maximum Marks: 60
a. Answer any six Questions from Question I
b. Answer any Three questions from each main questions numbers II, III, IV and V

Q.No.I Answer any six Questions (Two question from Each 2X6=12
Unit)
1.
2.
3.
4,
5.
6.
7.
8.
Q.No.II (Should cover Entire Unit-I) 4X3=12
9.
10.
11.
12.
Q.No.III (Should cover Entire Unit-II) 4X3=12
13.
14.
15.
16.
Q.No.IV (Should cover Entire Unit-III) 4X3=12
17.
18.
19.
20.
Q.No.V (Should cover Entire Unit-IV) 4X3=12
21.
22.
23.
24.

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SYLLABUS
Semester I
Year I Course Code: 21BSC1C1ZOO1L Credits 04

Sem. 1 Course Title : Cytology, Genetics and Infectious Diseases Hours 56

Unit No. Course Content Hours

Structure and Function of Cell Organelles I in Animal cell 14

 Plasma membrane: chemical structure—lipids and proteins
 Endomembrane system: protein targeting
and sorting, transport, endocytosis and
exocytosis
Unit I
Structure and Function of Cell Organelles II in Animal Cell
 Cytoskeleton: microtubules, microfilaments,
intermediate filaments
 Mitochondria: Structure, oxidative
phosphorylation; electron transport system
Peroxisome and Ribosome: structure and function
Nucleus and Chromatin Structure 14
 Structure and function of nucleus in eukaryotes
 Chemical structure and base composition of DNA
and RNA
 Structure of chromosomes
Unit II  Types of DNA and RNA
Cell cycle, Cell Division and Cell Signaling
• Cell division: mitosis and meiosis
• Introduction to Cell cycle and its regulation, apoptosis
• Signal transduction: intra cellular 11 signaling and
cell surface receptors, via G-protein linked
receptors
• Cell-cell interaction: cell adhesion molecules, cellular junctions

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 Mendelism and Sex Determination 14
 Basic principles of heredity: Mendel’s laws- monohybrid
cross and hybrid cross
 Complete and Incomplete Dominance
 Genetic Sex-Determining Systems, Environmental
Sex Determination, Sex Determination and
mechanism in Drosophila melanogaster.
 Sex-linked characteristics in humans and
dosage compensation
Unit III
Extensions of Mendelism, Genes and Environment
 Extensions of Mendelism: Multiple Alleles,
Gene Interaction.
 The Interaction Between Sex and Heredity: Sex-
Influenced and Sex-Limited Characteristics
 Cytoplasmic Inheritance, Genetic Maternal Effects.
Interaction between Genes and Environment: Environmental
Effects on Gene Expression, Inheritance of Continuous
Characteristics.

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 Human Chromosomes and Patterns of Inheritance 14
 Patterns of inheritance: autosomal dominance,
autosomal recessive, X-linked recessive, X-linked
dominant.
 Chromosomalanomalies:Structuralandnumericala
berrationswithexamples.
Unit IV  Human karyotyping.
Infectious Diseases
 Introduction to pathogenic organisms: viruses,
bacteria, fungi, protozoa and worms.
 Structure,lifecycle,pathogenicity,includingdiseases,cau
ses,symptoms and control of common parasites:
Trypanosoma, Giardia and Wuchereria
Suggested Readings:

1. Lodish et al: Molecular Cell Biology: Freeman & Co, USA (2004).
2. Albert et al: Molecular Biology of the Cell: Garland (2002).
3. Cooper: Cell: A Molecular Approach: ASM Press (2000).
4. Karp: Cell and Molecular Biology: Wiley (2002). Pierce B. Genetics. Freeman (2004).
5. Lewin B. Genes VIII. Pearson (2004).
6. Watson et al. Molecular Biology of the Gene. Pearson (2004).
7. Thomas J. Kindt, Richard A. Goldsby, Barbara A. Osborne, Janis Kuby-Kuby Immunology.
W H Freeman (2007).
8. Delves Peter J., Martin Seamus J., Burton Dennis R., Roitt Ivan M. Roitt’s Essential
Immunology, 13th Edition. Wiley Blackwell (2017).
9. Principles of Genetics by B.D.Singh
10. Cell- Biology by C.B.Pawar, Kalyani Publications
11. Economic Zoology by Shukla and Upadhyaya

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 Zoology-Lab Course Content
Semester-I
Course Title:Cell Biology & Cytogenetics Course Credits:2
CourseCode:21BSC1C1ZOO1P L-T-P perweek:0-0-4
Total Contact Hours: 56 Duration of ESA:4Hours
FormativeAssessmentMarks:25 SummativeAssessmentMarks:25

Course Outcomes (COs):

At the end of the course the student should be able to:
1. To use simple and compound microscopes.
2. To prepare stained slides to observe the cell organelles.
3. To be familiar with the basic principle of life, how a cell divides leading to the growth of an
organism and also reproduces to form new organisms.
4. The chromosomal aberrations by preparing karyotypes.
5. How chromosomal aberrations are inherited in humans by pedigree analysis in
families The antigen- antibody reaction
Course Articulation Matrix: Mapping of Course Outcomes (COs) with Program Outcomes
(POs)

Course Outcomes(COs)/Program CC CC CC CC CC CC CC CC CC CC CC
P1
I Core competency X
II Critical thinking X
III Analytical reasoning X
IV Research skills X
V Team work X
Note: Course Articulation Matrix relates course outcomes of course with the corresponding program
outcomes whose attainment is attempted in this course. Mark ‘X’ in the intersection cell if a course
outcome addresses a particular program outcome.

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Lab Course Content

List of labs to be conducted 56 hrs

1. Understanding of simple and compound microscopes. 1

2. To study different cell types such as buccal epithelial cells, neurons, 1+1
striated muscle cells using Methylene blue/any suitable stain
(virtual/slaughtered tissue).
3. To study the different stages of Mitosis in root tip of Allium cepa.
1
4. To study the different stages of Meiosis in grasshopper testis (virtual).
1
5. To check the permeability of cells using salt solution of different 1
concentrations.
6. Study of parasites in humans (e.g. Protozoans, Helminthes in
compliance with examples being studied in theory) permanent
micro slides. 1+1
7. To learn the procedures of preparation of temporary and permanent-
stained slides, with available mounting material.
1
8. Study of mutant phenotypes of Drosophila sp. (from Cultures or
Photographs). 1
9. Preparation of polygene chromosomes (Chironomus larva or
Drosophila larva). 1+1
10. Preparation of human karyotype and study the chromosomal
structural and numerical aberrations from the pictures provided.
(Virtual/optional).
1+1

Suggested Readings:
1. Lodish et al: Molecular Cell Biology: Freeman &Co, USA (2004).
2. Alberts et al: Molecular Biology of the Cell: Garland (2002).
3. Cooper: Cell: A Molecular Approach: ASM Press (2000).
4. Karp: Cell and Molecular Biology: Wiley (2002). Pierce B. Genetics. Freeman (2004).
5. Thomas J. Kindt, Richard A. Goldsby, Barbara A. Osborne, Janis Kuby-Kuby
Immunology. WHF Reeman (2007).
6. Kesar, Saroj and Vasishta N. 2007 Experimental Physiology: Comprehensive Manual.
Heritage Publishers, New Delhi.

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 OPEN-ELECTIVE SYLLABUS:
Year I Course Code: 21BSC1O1ZOO1 Credits 03

Sem. 1 Course Title: Economic Zoology Hours 42

Unit No. Course Content Hours

1. Sericulture: 14
 History and present status of sericulture in India
 Mulberry and non-mulberry species in Karnataka and India
 Mulberry cultivation
 Morphology and life cycle of Bombyx mori
 Silkworm rearing techniques: Processing of cocoon, reeling
 Silkworm diseases and pest control
2. Apiculture:
Unit I  Introduction and present status of apiculture
 Species of honey bees in India, lifecycle of Apis indica
 Colony organization, division of labour and
communication
 Beekeeping as an agro based industry; methods and
equipments: indigenous methods, extraction appliances,
extraction of honey from the comb and processing
 Bee pasturage, honey and beeswax and the
viruses. Pests and diseases of bees and their management
3. Live Stock Management: 14
Dairy:
 Introduction to common dairy animals and techniques of
dairy management
 Types, loose housing system and conventional barn
system; advantages and limitations of dairy farming
 Establishment of dairy farm and choosing suitable dairy
animals-cattle
 Cattlefeeds, milk and milk products
 Cattle diseases
Unit II Poultry:
 Types of breeds and their rearing methods
 Feed formulations for chicks
 Nutritive value of egg and meat
 Disease of poultry and control measures
4. Aquaculture:
 Aquaculture in India: An overviewand present status and
scope of aquaculture.
 Types of aquacultures: Pond culture: Construction,
maintenance and management; carp culture, shrimp
culture, shellfish culture, composite fish culture and pearl
culture
Unit III 5. Fish culture: 14
 Common fishes used for culture.

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  Fishing crafts and gears.
 Ornamental fish culture: Fresh water ornamental fishes-
biology, breeding techniques
 Construction and maintenance of aquarium: Construction of home
aquarium, materials used, setting up of freshwater aquaria,
aquarium plants, ornamental objects, cleaning the aquarium,
maintenance of water quality, control of snail and algal growth.
 Modern techniques of fish seed production
6. Prawn culture:
 Culture of fresh and marine water prawns.
 Preparation of farm.
 Preservation and processing of prawn, export of prawn.
7. Vermiculture:
 Scope of vermiculture.
 Types of earthworms.
 Habit categories- epigeic, endogeic and anecic; indigenous and
exotic species.
 Methodology of vermicomposting: containers for culturing, raw
materials required, preparation of bed, environmental pre-requisites,
feeding, harvesting and storage of vermicompost.
 Advantage of vermicomposting.
 Diseases and pests of earthworms.
8. Lac Culture:
 History of lac and its organization, lac production in India.
 Lifecycle, host plants and strains of lac insect.
 Lac cultivation: Local practice, improved practice,
propagation of lac insect, inoculation period,
harvesting of lac. Lac composition, processing,
products, uses

Textbooks: Suggested Readings:

1. Eikichi, H. (1999). Silkworm Breeding (Translated from Japanese). Oxford
& IBH Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
2. Ganga.G. (2003).Comprehensive Sericulture Vol-II: Silkworm Rearing and
Silk Reeling.
3. Oxford & IBH Publishing Co.Pvt.Ltd. New Delhi.
4. Mahadevappa.D. Halliyal.V.G., Shankar.D.G. And Bhandiwad.R. (2000).
Mulberry Silk
5. Reeling Technology Oxford& IBH Publishing Co.Pvt.Ltd. New Delhi.
6. Roger.M (1990).The ABC and Xyz of Bee Culture: An Encyclopedia of
Beekeeping, Kindle Edition.

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7. Shukla and Upadhyaya(2002).Economic Zoology, Rastogi Publishers
8. Yadav Manju (2003). Economic Zoology, Discovery Publishing House.
9. Jabbed PradipV (2005). Textbook of applied Zoology, Discovery
Publishing House, New Delhi.
10. Cherian & Ramachandran Bee keeping in-South Indian Govt.Press, Madras.
11. Sathe, T.V. Vermiculture and Organic farming.
12. Bard.J (1986). Handbook of Tropical Aquaculture.
13. Santhanam, R.A. Manual of Aquaculture.
14. Zuka.R.1 and Hamiyn (1971). Aquarium fishes and plants
15. Jabde.P.V. (2005) Textbook of Applied Zoology: Sericulture,
Apiculture, Sericulture, Lac culture.
16. Animal Disease- Bairagi K.N. Anmol Publications Pvt. Ltd 2014
17. Economics of Aquaculture-Singh (R.K.P)- Danika Publishing Company 2003
18. Applied and Economic Zoology (SWAYAM)
webhttps://swayam.gov.in/nd2_cec20_ge23/preview Course Books published in
English and Kannada maybe prescribed by the Universities and College

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 Semester-II
Year I Course Code: 21BSC2C2ZOO2L Cred 04
its
Sem. 2 Course Title: Biochemistry and Physiology Hou 56
rs
Unit No. Course Content Hours

Structure and Function of Biomolecules: 14

Structure and Biological importance of carbohydrates
(Monosaccharides, Disaccharides, Polysaccharides and
Glycoconjugates).
Lipids (saturated and unsaturated Fatty acids, Tri-
acylglycerols, Phospho lipids, Glycolipids and Steroids)
Structure,Classification and General Properties of α-
aminoacids;
Essential and non-essential amino acids, Levels of
Unit I organization in proteins; Simple and conjugated proteins.
Enzyme Action and Regulation

 Nomenclature and classification of enzymes; Cofactors;

Specificity of enzyme action.
 Isoenzymes; Mechanism of enzyme action
 Enzyme kinetics;Factors affecting rate of enzyme-
catalyzed reactions; Equation of Michaelis - Menten,
Concept of Km and V max, Enzyme inhibition
Allosteric enzymes and their kinetics; Regulation of
enzyme action.
Metabolism of Carbohydrates and Lipids 14
Metabolism of Carbohydrates: glycolysis, citric acid
cycle, gluconeogenesis,
Phosphate pentose pathway Glycogenolysis and
Glycogenesis Lipids-Biosynthesis of palmitic acid;
Ketogenesis,
Unit II Β-oxidation and omega-oxidation of saturated
fattyacids.
Metabolism of Proteins and Nucleotides
Catabolism of amino acids: Transamination,
Deamination, Urea cycle, Nucleotides and
vitamins,Peptide linkages

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 Digestion and Respiration in humans 14
 Structural organization and functions of
gastrointestinal tract and associated glands.
Unit III  Mechanical and chemical digestion of food; Absorptions of
carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, water, minerals and
vitamins..
Mechanism of respiration, Physiology of trachea and Lung
Pulmonary ventilation; Respiratory volumes and capacities;
Transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide in blood,
Respiratory pigments, Dissociation curves and the factors
influencing it;
Circulation and Excretion in humans
 Components of blood and their functions;hemopoiesis
 Blood clotting: Blood clotting system, Blood
groups:Rh-factor,ABO and MN
 Structure of mammalian heart
 Cardiaccycle; Cardiac out put and its regulation,
Electrocardiogram, Blood pressure and its
regulation.
Structure of kidney and its functional unit; Mechanism of urine
formation
UnitIV Nervous System and Endocrinology in humans
 Structure of neuron, resting membrane potential(RMP) 14
 Origin of action potential and its propagation
across the myelinated and non myelinated nerve
fibers. Types of synapse.
 Endocrineglands-
pineal,pituitary,thyroid,parathyroid,pancreasand
adrenal
Muscular System in humans
 Histology of different types of muscle; Ultra structure of
skeletal muscle; Molecular and chemical basis of muscle
contraction; Characteristics of muscle twitch; Motorunit,
summation and tetanus.

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Suggested Readings
1. Nelson & Cox: Leiningers Principles of Biochemistry : McMillan (2000)
2. Zubayetal: Principles of Biochemistry:WCB (1995)
3. Voet &Voet: Biochemistry Vols l & 2: Wiley(2004)
4. Murrayetal: Harper’s Illustrated Biochemistry : McGrawHill (2003) Elliott and
Elliott : Biochemistry and Molecular Biology: Oxford University Press
5. Guyton, A.C. & Hall, J.E. Textbook of Medical Physiology, XL Edition,
Harcourt Asia PTE Ltd. W.B. Saunders Company. (2006).
6. Tortora, G.J. & Grabowski, S. Principles of Anatomy & Physiology. XI
Edition JohnWiley & sons (2006).
7. Christopher D. Mayes, Patricia M. Schulte. Principles of Animal Physiology.
3rdEdition, Pearson Education (2016).
8. Hill, Richard W., et al. Animal physiology. Vol. 2. Sunderland, MA: Sinauer
Associates, (2004).
9. Chatterjee CC Human Physiology Volume l & 2, 11th edition, CBS Publishers
(20I6).

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 Semester-II: Zoology Course Lab Content
Course Title/Code: Biochemistry and Course Credits: 2
Physiology
Course Code: 21BSC2C2ZOO2P L-T-P per week: 0-0-4
Total Contact Hours: 56 Duration of ESA: 4 Hours
Formative Assessment Marks : 25 Summative Assessment Marks: 25

Course Outcomes (COs):

• At the end of the course the student should be able to understand: Basic structure
of biomolecules through model making.
• Develop the skills to identify different types of blood cells.
• Enhance basic laboratory skill like keen observation, analysis and discussion. Learn
the functional attributes of biomolecules in animal body.
• Know uniqueness of enzymes in animal body and their importance through
enzyme kinetics.
Course Articulation Matrix: Mapping of Course Outcomes (COs) with Program
Outcomes (POs)
Course CC CC CC CC CC CC CC CC CC CC CC
Outcomes(COs)/Progra P1 P2
m
I Corecompetency X
II Critical thinking X
III Analytical reasoning X
IV Research skills X
V Team work X

Note: Course Articulation Matrix relates course outcomes of course with the corresponding
program outcomes whose attainments attempted in this course. Mark ’X’ in the intersection
cell if a course outcome addresses a particular program outcome.

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 Course Content
List of labs to be Hours
conducted
1. Preparation of models of amino acids and dipeptides. 20
2. Preparation of models of DNA and RNA.

3. Qualitativeanalysis of Carbohydrates, Proteins and Lipids.

4. Qualitative analysis of Nitrogenous wastes–Ammonia, Urea and Uric

acid.
5. Separation of amino acids or proteins by paper chromatography.
6.Determination of the activity of enzyme (Urease)-Effect of [S] and 15
determination of-Km and Vmax.

7. Determination of the activity of enzyme (Urease)- Effect of

temperature and time.

8. Estimation of Hemoglobin in human blood using 15

Sahli’s haemoglobinometer.

9. Counting of RBC in blood using Hemocytometer.

10. Counting of WBC in blood using Hemocytometer.

11. Differential staining of human blood corpuscles using Leishmanstain.

12. Recording of blood glucose level by using glucometer.

Virtual Labs (Suggestive 06

sites)https://www.vlab.co.inhttp
s://zoologysan.blogspot.comww
w.vlab.iitb.ac.in/vlabhttps://vlab
.amrita.eduhttps://sites.dartmout
h.eduwww.onlinelabs.in

Textbooks
1. Nelson&Cox: Lehininger‘s Principles of Biochemistry:McMillan (2000)
2. Zubayet al: Principles of Biochemistry:WCB (1995)
3. Voet & Voet: Biochemistry Vols l & 2: Wiley (2004)
4. Murrayetal:Harper's Illustrated Biochemistry:Mc Graw Hill (2003) Elliott and
Elliott: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology: Oxford University Press
5. Guyton,A.C.& Hall,J.E.Text book of Medical Physiology,Xl Edition,Hercourt Asia
PTE Ltd. W.B.Saunders Company.(2006).
6. Tortora,G.J. & Grabowski, S. Principles of Anatomy & Physiology.XI Edition John

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 Wiley sons (2006).
7. Christopher D. Moyes, Patricia M. Schulte. Principles of Animal Physiology.
3rdEdition,PearsonEducation (2016).
8. Hill, Richard W., et al. Animal physiology. Vol. 2. Sunderland, MA:
SinauerAssociates,(2004).
9. ChatterjeeCCHumanPhysiologyVolumel&2,11thedition,CBSPublishers(20I6).
Web References: Mammalian Physiology–www.biopac.com

Pedagogy: Lectures, Presentations, videos, Virtual Labs, Assignments, Tests, Individual

or group Field oriented Project Report on or visit to a research institute.

TOPICS RECOMMENDED FOR SEMINAR/ PROJECT REPORT

1. Biochemical pathways, their evolutionary back ground and regulation.
2. Blood groups and their importance.
3. Vital enzymes for humanbody.
4. Essential and non essential aminoacids.
5. Important body lipids.
6. Significance of animal proteins.
7. Role of carbohydrates in animal body.
8. Nature of proteins and nurture of animal body.
9. Role of lipids in structural and functional organization of body.

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 OPEN- ELECTIVE SYLLABUS:
Year I Course Code:21BSC2O2ZOO2 Credi 03
ts
Course Title: Parasitology
Sem II Hours 42
Unit No. Course Content Hours
1. General Concepts 14
 Introduction, Parasites, parasitoids, host, zoonosis
 Origin and evolution of parasites
 Basic concept of Parasitism, symbiosis,
phoresis, commensalism and mutualism
 Host-parasite interactions and adaptations
 Life cycle of human parasites
 Occurrence, mode of infection and prophylaxis
2. Parasitic Platyhelminthes
Study of morphology, lifecycle, pathogenicity, prophylaxis
Unit I and control measures of
 Fasciolopsis buski
 Schistosoma haematobium
 Taenia solium
3. Parasitic Protists
Study of morphology, lifecycle, pathogenicity, prophylaxis
and control measures of
 Entamoeba histolytica
 Giardia intestinalis
 Plasmodium vivax

4. Parasitic Nematodes 14
Studyof morphology, lifecycle, pathogenicity, prophylaxis and
control measures of
 Ascaris lumbricoides
 Ancylostoma duodenale
 Wuchereria bancrofti
 Nematode plant interaction; Gall formation
5. Parasitic Arthropods
Biology,
importance and
Unit II control of
 Ticks(Soft tick Ornithodoros,HardtickIxodes)
 Mites(Sarcoptes)
 Lice(Pediculus)
 Flea(Xenopsylla)
 Parasitoid(Beetles)
6. ParasiticVertebrates
 Cookicutter Shark
 Hood Mocking bird and

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 Vampire bat and their parasitic behavior and effect on host

7. Molecular diagnosis & clinical parasitology 14

 General concept of molecular diagnosis for
parasitic infection
 Advantages and disadvantages of molecular diagnosis
 Fundamental techniques used in molecular
diagnosis of endoparasites
Unit III
 Immunoassay or serological techniques for laboratory
diagnosis of endoparasite on the basis of marker
molecules like G.intestinalis, B.coli, E.histolytica,
L.donovani, malarial parasite using
ELISA, RIA
 Counter Current Immuno electrophoresis (CCI)
Complement Fixation Test (CFT) PCR, DNA,
RNA probe.

Suggested Readings:
1. Arora, D.R and Arora, B. (2001) Medical Parasitology. II Edition. CBS Publications and
Distributors.
2. E.R.Noble and G.A. Noble (1982) Parasitology: The biology of animal parasites. V Edition,
Lea & Febiger.
3. Ahmed,N., Dawson,M.,Smith,C. and Wood,Ed .(2007) Biology of Disease.Taylor and
Francis Group.
4. Parija,S.C. Textbook of medical parasitology, protozoology & helminthology (Text and
colour atlas), II Edition, All India Publishers & Distributers, Medical Books Publishers,
Chennai, Delhi.
5. Meyer, Olsen & Schmidt's Essentials of Parasitology, Murray, D.Dailey, W.C.Brown
Publishers.
6. K.D.Chatterjee (2009). Parasitology: Protozoology and Helminthology. XIII Edition,
CBS Publishers & Distributors (P) Ltd.
7. Gunn, A. and Pitt, S.J. (2012). Parasitology: an Integrated Approach.Wiley Blackwell.
8. Noble,E.R. and G.A.Noble (1982) Parasitology:
9. The biology of animal parasites.Vth Edition,Lea & Febiger.
10. Paniker, C.K.J., Ghosh, S. [Ed} (2013). Paniker’s TextBook of Medical Parasitology.
Jaypee, NewDelhi.
11. Parija, S.C.Textbook of medical parasitology, protozoology & helminthology (Text and color
Atlas), II Edition, All India Publishers & Distributers, Medical Books Publishers, Chennai,
Delhi.
12. Roberts, L. Sand Janovy, J. (2009). Smith & Robert’s Foundation of Parasitology. 8th. Edn.
McGraw Bogitsh, B. J. and Cheng, T. C. (2000). Human Parasitology. 2nd Ed. Academic
Press, New York.
13. Chandler, A. C.andRead.C. P. (1961).Introduction to Parasitology, 10th ed. John Wiley
and Sons Inc.
14. Cheng T.C. (1986). General Parasitology. 2nd ed. Academic Press, Inc.Orlando.U.S.A.
15. Schmidt, G.D. (1989). Essentials of Parasitology.Wm.C.Brown Publishers (Indian
print1990, Universal Book Stall).
16. John Hyde (1996) Molecular Parasitology Open University Press.

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 III Semester BSc Zoology
Core Course Content
Course Title/Code: Molecular Biology, Bioinstrumentation Course Credits:4
&Techniques in Biology
Course Code: DSCC5ZOOT3 L-T-P per week:4-0-0
Total Contact Hours: 56 Duration of ESA: 2Hours
Formative Assessment Marks:40 Summative Assessment
Marks: 60
Course Outcomes (COs):
At the end of the course the student should be able to understand:
After successful accomplishment of the course, the learners will be able to acquire better
understanding and comprehensive knowledge regarding most of the essential aspects of
Molecular Biology subject which in turn will provide a fantastic opportunity to develop
professional skill related to the field of molecular biology.
The course will mainly focus on the study of principal molecular events of cell
incorporating DNA Replication, Transcription and Translation in prokaryotic as well
as eukaryotic organisms.
Acquiring knowledge on instrumentation and techniques in biology.

Semester III-Zoology
Core Course III Content:
Content Hours
Unit I 14
Chapter1: Process of Transcription 8
• Fine structure of gene (Cistron, Recon, Muton)
• RNA polymerases-types and functions
• Transcription in prokaryotes and eukaryotes

Chapter2: Process of Translation 6

• Geneticcode and it ssalien tfeatures
• Translation in prokaryotes and eukaryotes

Unit II 14
Chapter3: Regulation of gene expression-I 9
Regulation of gene expression in prokaryotes- lac operon (inducible)
and trp operon ( repressible) in E.coli
Regulation of gene expression in eukaryotes-Role of chromatin
(euchromatin and heterochromatin) in gene expression
Post-transcriptional modification: capping, splicing, polyadenylation
Concept of RNA editing (mRNA), gene silencing, and RNAi.

Chapter4: Regulation of gene expression-II 5

Post-translational modifications: purpose, advantages, and significance;

glycosylation, methylation, phosphorylation, and acetylation.
Intracellular protein degradation (lysosomal autophagy and ubiquitin
proteosome
Pathway).
Unit III 14
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Chapter5: Microscopy 9
 Principles and applications of Light microscopy, Dark field microscopy,
Phase contrast microscopy, Fluorescence microscopy, confocal
microscopy and Electron microscopy (SEM and TEM).
Chapter6: Centrifugation and Chromatography 5
 Centrifugation: Principles, types, and
applications (High speed and
Ultracentrifugation)
 Chromatography: Principle and applications of: TLC, HPLC and GC
Unit IV 14
Chapter 7: Biochemical Instrumentation 6
 Colorimetry and Spectrophotometry: Beer-Lambert’slaw, Absorption
spectrum, UV-VL Spectrophotometer.
 pH meter, measurement of pH
 Principle, applications and safety measure sofa Radio-tracer techniques-
Autoradiography.
Chapter 8: Molecular Techniques 8
 Principle and applications of Agarose gel-electrophoresis, SDS-PAGE,
DNA Sequencing

(Sanger’s Dideoxymethod )

 , PCR, DNA Fingerprinting, ELISA, Southern Blotting and Western

Blotting.

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 Core Course Lab Content
Semester III (Practical III)

Course Title: Molecular Biology, Course Credits:2

Bioinstrumentation and Techniques in Biology

Course Code:DSCC5ZOOP3 L-T-P per week: 0-0-4

Total Contact Hours: 56 Duration of ESA: 4Hours
Formative Assessment Marks: 25 Summative Assessment Marks: 25

Course Outcomes (COs):

At the end of the course the student should be able to:
At the end of the course, students will be able to understand the applications of biophysics
and principle involved in bio-instruments.
Understand the methodology involved in biotechniques.
Students can demonstrate knowledge and practical skills of using instruments in biology and
medical field.
They can perform techniques involved in molecular biology and diagnosis of diseases.

Lab Course Content

List of experiments 14
units(1unit-
4hrs)
1.To study the principle and applications of simple,compound and binocular 1
microscopes.
2.Tostudytheprinciple and applications of various lab equipments-pH 2
meter, Electronic balance, Vortex mixer, use of glass and micropipettes,
Laminar airflow, Incubator, shaker, Waterbath and centrifuge.
1
3.To prepare Buffer solutions (Phosphate, Citrate, Tris-HCl buffer)
4. To estimate amount of RNA by Orcinol method. 2
5.Demonstration of differential centrifugation to fractionate components in a
1
Given mixture.
6. To estimate amount of protein by Lowry’s method. 2
7.To identify different unknown amino acids using ascending paper
1
Chromatography.
8. Extraction of DNA from the given animal tissue sample. 2
9. To estimate amount of DNA by di-phenyl amine (DPA) method. 2

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Suggested Readings:
1. Bruce Alberts, Alexander Johnson, Julian Lewis, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts, and Peter Walter. Molecular
Biology of the Cell, 4th edition. New York: Garl and Science (2002).
2. Daniel L. Hartl and Maryellen Ruvolo. Genetics: Analysis of Genes and Genomes, 8th Edition. Burlington,
Mass.: Jones & Bartlett Learning (2012).
3. Gerald Karp.Cell and Molecular Biology:Concepts and Experiments,5th Edition.Wiley Publication (2008).
4. Harvey Lodish , Arnold Berk,Paul Matsudaira,ChrisA.Kaiser,Monty Krieger,Freeman.Molecular Cell
Biology, 5th edition.W.H. & Company (2003).
5. James D. Watson, Tania A. Baker, Stephen P. Bell, Alexander Gann, Michael Levine, Richard Losick.
Molecular Biology of the Gene, 5th edition. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press (2003).
6. Stryer, Lubert.Biochemistry, 2 nd Edition.W.H. Freeman and Company, New York (1981).

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Semester: III Zoology
Open Elective Course Content
Course Title: ENDOCRINOLOGY Course Credits: 3
Course Code: OEC5ZOOT3
Total Contact Hours: 42 Duration of ESA: 3Hours
Formative Assessment Marks:40 Summative Assessment Marks:60
Model Syllabus Authors:

Course Outcomes (Cos):

At the end of the course the student should be able to:
Differentiate among endocrine, paracrine and autocrine systems.
1. Describe the different classes and chemical structures of hormones.
2. Identify the glands, organs, tissues and cells that synthesize and secrete
hormones, hormone precursors and associated compounds.
3. Identify and discuss the integration of the endocrine system in general with focus
on specific interactions.
4. Explain the consequences of under-and overproduction of hormones.
Course Content

Content Hrs.
Unit I 14
Chapter 1. About Endocrine glands
 Endocrine glands and classifications of hormones.
 Characteristics and Transport of Hormones.

Chapter 2.Hypothalamus-Hyphophysis
 Hypothalamus as a neuroendocrine organ

 Pituitary– Structure and functions

 Chemical nature, mode of action, and functions.
 Pituitary disorders

Chapter 3. Pineal gland

 Structure and functions of Pineal gland.
 Hypo-and hyperactive states of the gland.
Unit II 14
Chapter 4. Thyroid and parathyroid
 Histological structure of the glands.
 Chemical nature, mode of action, and functions of the hormones.
 Hypo- and hyperactive states of the glands.
Chapter 5.:Adrenalcortexandmedulla–
 Histological structure of the gland. Chemical nature, and functions
 Hypo-and hyperactive states of the gland.
Chapter 6. Prostaglandins

Unit– III 14

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 Chapter7:Pancreas:
 Pancreatic islets-histological structure. Chemical nature and function. Hormonal
control of blood sugar.
 Hyperinsulinism and diabetes mellitus.
Chapter8:Gastro-intestinal hormones–
 Functions and regulation of secretion of the hormones.
Chapter9:Differenttypesof Rhythms–
 Ultradian, circadian, infradian. Different zeitgebers and their relation with circadian
clock
 Neural basis of biological clock and role of suprachiasmatic nuclei. Sleep-
wakefulness cycle. Time keeping genes. Jet-lagand shift work.

Text Books & Suggested Readings:

1. William’s TextBook of Endocrinology Larsen et al.: An Imprint of Elsevier.

2. Endocrinology, Mac E.Hadley, Pearson Education.
3. The Kidney-An outline of Normal and Abnormal Functions, by H.E.Dewardener, ELBS.
4. Vander’s Human Physiology, E.P.Widmaier et al., McGraw- Hill, Higher Education.
5. Concise Medical Physiology by S.K.Chaudhuri, New Central Book Agency.
6. Endocrinology.Vols.I, II and III by L.O.DeGroot. W.B.Saunders Co.
7. The PhysiologyofReproduction, Vols.I&II, byE.KnobilandJ.D.Neil.RavenPress.
8. Guyton and Hall. Textbook of Medical Physiology. 13th Edition.
9. Histology:ATextandAtlas.SixthEdition.Ross&Pawlina.LippincottWilliams&Wilkins.
10. Vertebrate Endocrinology by David O.Norris.

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 IV Semester, B.Sc, (Hons) Zoology

Course Title: Gene Technology Immunology and Course Code:DSCC5ZOOT4

Computational Biology
Course Type: Discipline Core Theory, L-T-P: 4-0-0 Course Credits: 4
Total Contact Hours: 56 Duration of ESA: 2Hrs.
Formative Assessment Marks:40 Summative Assessment Marks:60

At the end of the course the student should be able to:

Acquaint knowledge on versatile tools and techniques employed in genetic engineering and
recombinant DNA technology.
An understanding on application of genetic engineering techniques in basic and
applied experimental biology.
To acquire a fundamental working knowledge of the basic principles of immunology.
To understand how these principles, apply to the process of immune function.
Use, and interpret results of, the principal methods of statistical inference and design; helps
to communicate the results of statistical analyses accurately and effectively; helps in usage
of appropriate tool of statistical software.

Course Content Hrs.

Unit I 14
Chapter 1: Principles of Gene Manipulation 07

● Recombinant DNA Technology: Introduction, steps involved.

● Restriction Enzymes and Ligases and Nucleic acid modifying enzyme.
● Gene cloning Vector: Concept of plasmids-pBR322, Lamdaphage vectors,
cosmids
● Gene transfer techniques (Direct and indirect).
● Screening and selection of recombinant colonies

Chapter 2:Applications of Genetic Engineering 07

 Transgenic animals (Transgenic cow, Transgenic Fish); Transgenic
plants (cryprotein); Gene silencing (Knockout and Knock in mouse).
● Production of Human Recombinant insulin and
● Hybridoma technology: Synthesis and applications of
Monoclonal antibodies
● Gene Therapy (SCID)
● Biosensors and its applications

Unit II 14

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Chapter3:IntroductiontotheImmuneSystem 07

 Defense against diseases: Introduction, First and second line of defense,

Innate and acquired immunity; Antigen presenting cells (APC's), Role of
Band T-lymphocytes (humoral immunity and cell mediated immunity),
primary and secondary immune response.
 Types of immunity
 Functional aspects of organs of the Immune system-Thymus and bone
Marrow, spleen, Lymph Node, Small intestine and Liver (Peyer's
patches and Von Kupffer cells). 07
Chapter 4: Antigens and Antibodies
 Antigens and haptens: Properties (foreignness, molecular
size, heterogeneity).
● Band T cellepitopes.
● Structure of Ig Gandfunctions of different classes of immune globulins.
● Major histo compatibility complex –Structure of MHCI&II.

Unit III 14
Chapter5: Clinical Immunology 07
● Immunity against diseases of viral, bacterial and protozoan infections.
● Vaccines: Types and Uses-Immunization schedule for children.
● Transplantation immunology: Transplantation of organ- Types, graft
rejection and Immuno-suppressors.

Chapter6:Bioinformatics 07
 Databases:Sequence and structural
 Sequence analysis (homology):Pair wise and Multiple Sequence alignment-
BLAST, CLUSTALW, Sequence alignment-FASTA.
 Scope and applications of Bioinformatics.
Unit-IV 14
Chapter7:BiostatisticsI 07
 Measures of central tendency: Mean, Median, Mode.
● Data summarizing: Frequency distribution, Graphical presentation - bar
diagram, pie diagram, histogram.
● Elementary idea of probability and its applications.
Chapter8:BiostatisticsII
 Measures of dispersion: Range, Standard Deviation, Variance.
● Correlation and Regression.
● Tests of significance-test,ANOVA,t-test and Chisquare test. 07

Topics Suggested for Assignment/Formative Assessment:

1. Q/A, Short Question, Quiz, MCQ, Assignment etc.
Recommended Books:
1. Primrose & Twyman.Principles of Genome Analysis and Genomics. Blackwell (2003).
2. Hartl&Jones.Genetics: principles&AnalsysisofGenes&Genomes.Jones&Bartlett (1998).
3. Sambrooketal.Molecular Cloning Vols I, II, III.CSHL (2001).
4. Primrose.Molecular Biotechnology.Panima (2001).
5. Clark & Switzer.Experimental Biochemistry.Freeman (2000)
6. Sudbery.Human Molecular Genetics. Prentice-Hall (2002).
7. Wilson.ClinicalGenetics-AShort Course, Wiley (2000).
8. Pasternak. An Introduction to Molecular Human Genetics.Fritzgerald (2000).
9. Biostatistical Analysis (Fourth Edition) by Jerrold H.Zarr,Pearson Education Inc.,Delhi.
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10. Statistical Methods (Eighth Edition) by G. W. Snecdecor and W.G. Cochran, Willey Blackwell
11. Biostatistics (Tenth Edition) by W.W.Danieland C. L.Cross,Wiley
12. Introductory Biological Statistics (Fourth Edition) by John E. Havel, Raymond E.Hampton and Scott
J.Meiners
13. Westheadetal Bioinformatics:InstantNotes.VivaBooks (2003)
14. Genetic engineering:Sandhya Mitra BITS,Pilani
15. Principles of Biostatistics Khan and Khan am
16. Transgenic animals:Ranga

Web Sources:

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 Semester: IV

Course Lab Content

Course Title: Gene Technology, Immunology CourseCredits:02
and Computational Biology
Course Type: Minor Discipline Core Practical, L-T-P:0-0-4 CorseCode:DSCC5ZOOP4
Total Contact Hours: 56 DurationofESA:4Hours
Formative Assessment Marks:25 Summative Assessment Marks: 25
Course Outcomes (COs):
At the end of the course the student should be able to:

Accurately, safely and appropriately use all the equipment regularly used in Molecular
Biology (DNA manipulation, including balances, pipettes, electrophoresis and centrifuges).
Prepare chemical solution and reagents to the precision appropriate to the task.
Demonstrate knowledge of the biochemical basis underpinning the molecular biology
techniques.

Lab IV Course Content

List of labs to be conducted Hours
56
1. Calculate the mean, median, mode and standard deviation (Measurement 2
of pre and post clitellar lengths (with suitable examples). 2
2. Measure the height and weight of all students in the class and apply 1
statistical measures.
3. Determination of ABO Blood group and Rh factor. 1
4. To study Restriction enzyme digestion using teaching kits (Demonstration
2
only).
5. To detect genetic mutations by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
using teaching kits (Demonstration only). 2
6. Demonstration of agarose gel electrophoresis for detection of DNA.
7. Demonstration of Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis (PAGE) for 1
detection of proteins.
8. To calculate molecular weight of unknown DNA and protein fragments
from gel pictures.(https://youtube/mCiCiO0cfbg) 1
9. To learn nucleotide sequence database. 1
10. To learn sequence alignment: Pairwise alignment (Protein/DNA).
1

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 Open Elective Course Content

Semester: IV Zoology
Course Title: Animal Behaviour CourseCredits:3
CourseCode:OEC5ZOOT4
TotalContactHours:42 DurationofESA:2Hours
Formative Assessment Marks: 40 SummativeAssessmentMarks:60
Model Syllabus Authors:
Course Outcomes (COs):

At the end of the course the students will be able to:

1. Examine and critically to evaluate the emergence of ideas that have shaped how we observe and
collect data on animal behavior.
2. Understandthemainhistoricalideasthatunderpinanimalbehaviourtheory
3. Critically review hypotheses to explain animal behavior
4. Understand different methods for collecting data on animal behaviour
5. Have advanced their written and oral presentation skills.

Course Content

Content 42Hrs
Unit– 1
Chapter1.: Introduction to Animal Behaviour 14
 Brief contributions of Karl Von Frish, Ivan Pavlov, Konrad Lorenz,
NikoTinbergen.
 Proximate and ultimate causes of behaviour.

Chapter2.PatternsofBehaviour
 Stereotyped Behaviors- Orientation and Reflex.
 Individual Behavioural patterns: Instinct and Learned Behaviour
 Associative learning, classical and operant conditioning, Habituation, Imprinting.

Unit–2 14
Chapter3.SocialBehaviour:
 Social organization in termites and honeybees.
 Social behaviour: Altruism.
 Conflict behaviour.
Chapter4.SexualBehaviour
 Sexual dimorphism, Mate choice in peacock.
 Intra-sexual selection (male rivalry in red deer).
 Kinship theory: Relatedness & inclusive fitness.
 Parental care in fishes (Nest Building & cost benefit)

Unit– 3 14

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 Chapter5.Chronobiology
 Brief historical developments in chronobiology.
 Adaptive significance of biological clocks.
 Biological Rhythms
Chapter6:Communicationsinanimals
 Bioluminescence in deep sea fishes and insects
 Territoriality in Monkeys and Dogs
 Role of pheromones in animal communication- Insects and Vertebrates,
 Communication in Honeybees (Waggle Dance)
Suggested Readings:
1. Animal Behaviour by Drickamar.
2. John Alcock, Animal Behaviour, Sinauer Associate Inc., USA.
3. Paul W. Sherman and John Alcock, Exploring Animal Behavior, Sinauer Associate
Inc.,Massachusetts,USA.
4. Chronobiology Biological Timekeeping: Jay. C. Dunlap, Jennifer. J. Loros, Patricia J.
DeCoursey(ed).2004, Sinauer Associates, Inc.Publishers, Sunderland,MA,USA
5. Insect Clocks D.S. Saunders, C.G.H. Steel, X., Afopoulou (ed.) R.D. Lewis. (3rdEd) 2002 Barens
and Noble Inc. New York, USA
6. Biological Rhythms: Vinod Kumar (2002) Narosa Publishing House, Delhi/Springer-Verlag,
Germany.

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 Course pattern and scheme of examination for B.Sc. / B.Sc. (Hons.)
As per NEP (2021-22 onwards)
Subject: ZOOLOGY

SL Hours Examination Pattern Max. & Min. Marks / Paper Duration of Credits
No. /week Exam(hours)

Total Marks/paper
Teaching hours
Theor Practical
Semester

Practical

Practical

Practical
Theory

Theory

Theory
Title of the paper

MIN.

MIN.
Max.

Max.
A

A
I

I
1 I CORE subject 56 4 4 60 21 40 25 9 25 2 4 150 2 4

Open elective 42 3 - 60 21 40 - - - 2 - 100 2 -

Skill Enhancement Course 56 - 4 - - - 25 9 25 3 3 50 - 2

2 II CORE subject 56 4 4 60 21 40 25 9 25 2 4 150 2 4

Open elective 42 3 - 60 21 40 - - - 2 - 100 2 -

Skill Enhancement Course 56 - 4 - - - 25 9 25 3 3 50 - 2