Zoology is offered as a compulsory subject in the curriculum of B.Sc.( Medical)[for undergraduates].A degree in B.sc medical has following outcomes
PROGRAMME OUTCOME'S OF ZOOLOGY
- Explained about the chronological distribution of organisms from lower level to higher level.
- Explained how organisms function at the level of the gene, genome, cell, tissue, organ and organ-system. Drawing upon this knowledge, they are able to give specific examples of the physiological adaptations, development, reproduction and behaviour of different forms of life.
- From the specimen studies of various organism better knowledge of living organism can be understood.
- Students are indulged in various model making and PowerPoint making which help them to go through deep studies of a certain topic.
- Understood the applied biological sciences or economic Zoology such as sericulture,Ø Apiculture, aquaculture, Industrial microbiology, rDNA technology and medicine for their career opportunities.
B.Sc. l SEMESTER 1st
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- Cell biology
- Biodiversity-l
- Practical
COURSE OUTCOMES - CELL BIOLOGY AND INSTRUMENTATION
- Understood the structure of cells and cell organelles in relation to the functional aspects and understanding of the working, principles and applications of microscopes
- Described the composition of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
- Understood the structure and functions of chromosome; mitotic and meiotic cell divisionsØ and their significance
COURSE OUTCOMES: BIODIVERSITY OF INVERTEBRATE-
- the basic concept of biosystematics and procedure in taxonomy.
- Identified the taxonomic status of the entire non-chordates up to annelids and discuss theØ evolutionary model of the group.
- Described the general biology of few selected non-chordates useful to mankind.
- Know about some of the important and common protozoans, helminthes of parasiticØ nature causing diseases in human beings. Understood the importance of metamerism in annelids.
B.Sc. l SEMESTER 2nd
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- Biodiversity-ll
- Ecology
- Practical
COURSE OUTCOMES: BIODIVERSITY OF INVERTEBRATE- II
- Understood the diversity and classification and functional aspects of different systemsØ of phylum Arthropoda, Mollusca and Echinodermata.
- Described the social life and economic importance of insects.
- Understood the physiology of pearl formation and pearl oyster formation.
- Described the advanced characteristic features of cephalopod molluscs.
- Came to know that the resemblance and evolutionary significance of larval forms of echinoderms.
COURSE OUTCOMES - ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY
- Understood and appreciate the environment and ecological services of life on earth.
- Understood the abiotic factors of environment and biogeochemical cycle andØ intraspecific relationships of animals.
- Acquired knowledge of ecosystem, food chain, energy flow and productivity and understood pond as a model ecosystem Imparted knowledge of habitat ecology, pollution and bioremediation of pollutedØ environment
B.Sc. ll SEMESTER 3rd
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- Chordates-l
- Chordates –ll and evolution
- Practical
COURSE OUTCOMES: BIODIVERSITY OF CHORDATES
- Identified the taxonomic status of the entire chordates and discussed the evolutionary model of the group. Imparted the knowledge on ecology of some important fishes, amphibians reptiles, birds and mammals.
- Impart knowledge in comparative anatomy and development systems of chordates.
- Make able to discuss some and very important phenomena in Chordates.
- Know about the conservation and management strategies of the chordate fauna.
COURSE OUTCOMES: EVOLUTION
- Understood the theories of evolution and highlighted the role of evidences in support of evolution
- Described the evolutionary knowledge through the concepts of coloration and mimicry.
B.Sc. ll SEMESTER 4th
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- Biochemistry
- Animal physiology
- Practical
COURSE OUTCOMES - BIOCHEMISTRY
- Attained the knowledge of macromolecule such as carbohydrates, protein and fat, theirØ types and significance.
- Understood the knowledge of cholesterol and its biological significance
- Described the enzymes, mechanism of enzyme action and factors affecting the enzymeØ activity
- Understood the types and importance of vitamins
COURSE OUTCOMES - ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY
- Understood about the composition of food and mechanism of digestion absorption and assimilation.
- Attained knowledge of respiration and excretion and understood the mechanism ofØ transport of gages and urine formation.
- Described the mechanism of circulation and composition of blood
- Knowledge of neuromuscular coordination and the mechanism of osmoregulation in animals and endocrine system and their function is attained.
B.Sc. lll SEMESTER 5th
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- Developmental biology
- Genetics
- Practical
COURSE OUTCOMES - GENETIC AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
- Understood the theories of classical genetics and blood group inheritance in man
- Described the genetic variation through linkage and crossing over, chromosomal aberrations and sex determination.
- Understood the genetic defects and inborn errors of metabolism
- Understood the molecular structure of genetic materials and understood theØ mechanism of gene expression and regulation character formation.
COURSE OUTCOMES - DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
- Gained slide preparation to observe of Giant chromosome, epithelial and blood cells.
- Understood the concept of chromatography and finding Rf values of different compounds
- Preparation, direct observation and appreciation of sperm motility and different stages of chick embryo development and placentation of animals.
B.Sc. lll SEMESTER 6th
Details of course
- Applied zoology
Option a) Medical zoology
Option b) Medical lab technology
Option c) Economic entomology
Option d) Pest management
Option e) Aquaculture
- Practical
COURSE OUTCOMES - FISHERY BIOLOGY
- Described the fisheries and fishery industriesØ
- Understood the various types and methods of aquaculture practices.
- Understood the physiology and reproductive mechanisms of important fishes.
- Understood the modern techniques and methods of fishery industries.
- Attained knowledge about important cultivable fin fishes, shell fishes and importance
COURSE OUTCOMES- SERICULTURE
- Described Taxonomy, Morphological sex differences in larva and adult.
- Understood the culture of mulberry plants Came to know about the culture methods of B.mori and mulberry silk
- Described the diseases and pests of B.mori.
- Studied the quality of silk, silk gland and marketing strategies of silk.
COURSE OUTCOMES - FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
- Attained knowledge the history, branches and scope of biotechnology and gene transfer technique.
- Understood the recombinant technology, gene integration into the vector and with hostØ genome and creation of transgenic animals.
- Attained knowledge about in-vitro fertilization and embryo transfer
- Understood the principle and applications of biotechnology techniques – DNA fingerprinting, plotting technique micro array.
- Described the applications stem cells and gene therapy and biotechnology devices