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Zoology Syllabus B.Sc F.Y. I/II Sem.CBCS Pattern (New) -BAMU (Sem. I and II) 2022-23

B.Sc F.Y. 

Syllabus(New) CBCS

Zoology BAMU (Semester I and II) 2022-23


Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, C.Sambhajinagar.
Syllabus for
B.Sc First Year 
(Semester I and II)
UNDER CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM
Under 
FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
w.c.f Academic Year 2022-23


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B. Sc. First Semester
Zoology Paper: I
ZOL-101: ANIMAL DIVERSITY-I (PROTOZOA TO ECHINODERMATA)

Total Credit: 2
Marks: 50
Contact Hours: 30 Clock hours 
Periods 45

Learning Objective-To know the general characters and classification of non chordates and understand the diversity and complexity of life from Protista to Echinodermata. 

Learning Outcome- On completion of the course the students will be able to understand the general organization, diversity and adaptation of Non Chordates. The Student will learn the importance of biodiversity conservation.


Unit 1:

1. Protista:- (06 Periods)

General characters and classification.

A. Animal like Protist E.g. Amocha, Noctiluca
B. Plant like Protist Eg. Diatoms,Stentor 
C. Fungi like E.g. Water molds, Phytophthora infestans, Yellow slime mold .
D. Euglena like E.g. Euglena

Locomotory organelles and locomotion in Euglena and Amoeba. 

Reproduction in protozoa; Asexual and Sexual conjugation


2. Porifera (04 Periods)

General characters and classification up to classes Spicule and Gemules in Porifera

Canal system in Porifera.


Unit II:

3. Cnidaria (10 Periods)

General characters and classification up to classes

Polymorphism in Coelenterates.


4. Platyhelminths

General characters and classification up to classes 

Taenia solium-Life history, pathogeneity, Parasitic adaptation and control measures


Unit III: (06 Periods)

5. Nemathelminthes

General characters and classification up to classes

Ascaris lumbricoides-Life history. Pathogenicity & control measures,


6. Annelida

General characters and classification up to classes

Metamerism in Annelids.


Unit IV: (08 Periods)

7. Arthropoda

General characters and classification up to classes

Arthropods Eyes and Vision

Metamerism in insects


Unit V: (06 Periods)

8. Mollusca

General characters and classification up to classes

Torsion in Gastropods


9.Echinodermata

General characters and classification up to classes 

Water vascular system in Star fish (Asterias)


Periods to be used for tutorials/ assignments (05 Periods)


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B. Sc. First Semester
Zoology Paper: II 
ZOL-102: Cell Biology

Total Credit: 2
Contact Hours: 30 Clock hours
Marks: 50
Periods 45

Learning Objective- To understand the structure and function of animal cell

Learning Outcome - The student will understand the architecture and functions of cell.


Unit I (10 Periods)

1. Introduction to cell biology

General structure of Prokaryotic cell
General structure Eukaryotic cells 
Energy efficiency of small cell
Cell Cycle
Mitosis and Meiosis


Unit II (08 Periods)

2. Cell environment

Chemical bonds, Inorganic - water, salts and ions 

Organic compounds- Proteins, Carbohydrates, Lipids, Nucleic acids, Vitamins.


Unit III (12 Periods)

3. Cell organelles

Plasma Membrane: - Structure, function and Fluid mosiac model

Mitochondria: - Structure, function and Electron Transport Chain 

Structure and function of Endoplasmic reticulum, Ribosomes, Golgi Bodies and Lysosomes, Microtubules, microfilaments and centrioles


Unit IV (05 Periods)

4. Nucleus

Structure and Function of Nucleus Structure of DNA and Types of RNA 


Unit V (05 Periods)

5. Cancer biology and Ageing Characteristics of cancer cell.

Types of Cancer:-Carcinomas, Sarcomas, Lymphomas, Leukemia etc. 

Introduction to cell ageing 

Effect of radiations on cells (UV radiations, photodynamic sensitization)



Periods to be used for tutorials/ assignments (05 Periods)

X X

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B. Sc. First Semester
ZOL 103-III 
PRACTICAL Based on ZOL-101 and ZOL-102
(PROTOZOA TO ECHINODERMATA & Cell Biology)

Marks: 50
Credit 1.5

1.Study of animals belonging to Protozou, Porifera, Cnidaria, Ctenophora, Platyhelminthes, Aschelminthes and Annelida with special reference to systematic position up to class level, habit,habitat, characteristic features and economic importance (one example of each class and Local examples are to be given more emphasis) with the help of Museum specimens, models, charts, Microslides, Photographs and Digital sources.

2. Study of animals belonging to Onychophora, Arthropoda, Mollusca, Echinodermata with special reference to systematic position up to class level, habit, habitat, characteristic features and economic importance. (one example of each class and Local examples are to be given more emphasis) with the help of Museum specimens, Models, Charts, Microslides, Photographs and Digital sources.

3. Method of protozoan culture (Any one)

4. Identification of Protozoan's and Coelenterates in pond water sample 5. Temporary mounting of:-

Gemules and Spicules of sycon Obelia colony

Parapodium of Neries

6. Study of diversity of mouth parts in insect- Mosquito, Housefly, Honey bee, Cockroach, Butterfly

7. Digestive and Nervous system of Earthworm (Museum specimen/Charts/digital sources)

8. Digestive system of Cockroach (Museum specimen/digital sources) 

9. Study of Prokaryotic cells-Grams staining technique

10. Shady of Bokaryotic cells using suitable staining technique (Buccal epithelial cells)

11. Study of cytoplasmic movements in paramecium 

12. Localization of Mitochondria by Janus Green stain

13. Study of cancer cells through permanent slides

14. Stody of cell organelles through electron micrographs/charts

15. Study of Mitosis using suitable material /Meiosis using permanent slides.


Note: Demonstration of animal dissections through Computer Aided Techniques as per U.G.C Guidelines.


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Suggested Readings:

1. Jordan E.L., Verma P. S. (1987) Invertebrate Zoology. S. Chand and Company Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi.

2. Kotpal R.L. (2000) 

Invertebrates. Rastogi Publi. Meerut 

3. Ekambaranatha Ayyar, M. Ananthakrishnan, TN. 

Outlines of Zoology, S. Vishwanathan,Madras

5. Prasad S.N. (Reprint 1992) 

Life of Invertebrates. VikasPulishing House Pvt. Ltd.

5. Dhami P.S., Dhami J.K. 

Invertebrate Zoology. S. Chand and Company Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi.

6. Parker A.J., Haswell W. A. A. (2002) Textbook of Zoology Vol. 1. Mcmillan

7. Ganguly B. B., Sinha A.K. and Adhikari S. (2000) 

Introduction to biology of Animals. New Central Book Agency, Calcutta

8. Barnes R.D. (2000) 

Invertebrate Zoology. Saunders College Publishing 

9.Karp, G. (2010), 

Cell and Molecular Biology: Concepts and Experiments, VI Edition. John Wiley and Sons. Inc.

10.De Robertis, E.D.P. and De Robertis, E.M.F. (2006). 

Cell and Molecular Biology. VIII

Edition. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia. 

11.Cooper, G.M. and Hausman, R.B. (2009). The Cell: A Molecular Approach. V Edition.

12.Nikam and T.T.Shaikh Protozoology 2011, Oxford Publication house Jaipur 

13.Kotpal, R.L. 

Modem Text Book of Zoology Invertebrates, Rastogi Publication, Meerut.

14. Parker &Hashwell, 

Textbook of Zoology Vol. I (Invertebrates) A.Z.T.B.S. Publishers &Distributors. New Delhi.

15.E.L. Jorden and P.S. Verma, 

Invertebrate Zoology, S. Chand & Co. Ltd. New Delhi

16 Cytology, Genetics and Evolution-P.K. Gupta (Rastogi Publications, Delhi)

17.Cytology and genetics-Dyansagar V. R. (Tata McGraw Hill Pub. 1992 Reprint) 18.Manual of Practical Zoology-P. K. G. Nair and K. P. Achar (Himalaya Publication)

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B. Sc. Second Semester
Zoology Paper: IV 
ZOL-105: DIVERSITY OF CHORDATA-II
Protochordata to Mammals 


Total Credit: 2
Marks: 50
Contact Hours: 30 Clock hours
Periods=45

Learning Objective: To know the general characters and classification of Chordates and Understand the increasing complexity of organization of life from lower to higher chordates. 

Learning Outcome: On completion of the course the student should be able to know the General organization of Chordates as a group and know the taxonomy and characteristic features of the various Chordate phyla


Unit I (08 Periods)

Protochordata

General features and Phylogeny of Protochordata


Agnatha

General features of Agnatha,classification and affinities of cyclostomata up to classes



Unit 2: (08 Periods)

Introduction to Chordates

General features and classification of phylum Chordates upto classes


Pisces

General features, Migration and Parental care in Fishes.


Amphibia

General features and classification up to order, Parental care in Amphibia,


Unit 3: (08 Periods)

Reptilia

General features and classification up to order Identification of poisonous and non-poisonous snakes.

Snake venom, symptoms, effect, and first aid treatment of snakebite.


Unit 4: (08 Periods)

Aves

General features and classification up to order, volant adaptations in Birds; 

Migration in birds 

Adaptation in feets of birds.


Unit 5: (08 Periods)

Mammals

General features and classification up to order; Origin of Mammals (Prototheria, Metatheria and Eutheria), 

Adaptive radiation in mammals


Periods to be used for tutorials/ assignments. (05 Periods)

X X

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B. Sc. Second Semester
Zoology Paper: V: 
ZOL-106: 
GENETICS


Contact Hours: 30 Clock hours:
Total Credit: 2
Marks: 50
Periods -45


Learning Objective: To study the hereditary biology and mechanism involved in hereditary diseases and disorders.

Learning Outcome - The student will understand genetics and heredity.


Unit 1: (08 Periods)

Mendelian Genetics and its extensions Overview of Mendelian genetics; - Epistasis and Hypostasis, multiple gene and multiple alleles

Sex linked, Sex limited and Sex influence inheritance, Linkage - definition, types un significance


Unit 2: (08 Periods)

Chromosome structure

Eukaryotic chromosomes; -Types of Eukaryotic chromosomes (based on centromere position), Eukaryotic & Prokaryotic organization, giant chromosomes.


Unit 3: (08 Periods)

Gene mutation

Natural and induced mutation:- Types of gene mutation (base pair substitution and frame shift)

Types of chromosomal aberrations, spontaneous and induced mutations (chemical mutagen and radiations)


Unit 4: (08 Periods)

Sex determination and Inheritance of human traits

Chromosome theory in sex determination;- Genic balance theory of sex determination

Triploid inter sexes & Gynandromorphs in Drosophila;-Sex linked inheritance: X linked and Y linked, Human karyotype; -Pedigree analysis; -Inheritance of human traits: Brown eyes, Polydactyl, Diabetes insipidus, Sickle cell anemia PKU


Unit 5: (08 Periods)

Human Genetics and Population Genetics 

Dizygotic Twins and Monozygotic Twins, Use of human genetics in medical science, Gene Therapy and DNA Fingerprinting Gene Pool., Gene Frequency, Hardy-Weinberg's Law.


Periods to be used for tutorials/ assignments (05 Periods)


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B. Sc. Second Semester 
ZOL-107: Practical based on ZOL-105 and ZOL-106)-VI
Animal Diversity II and Genetics


Marks: 50

Credit: 1.5


1. Protochordata: Study of specimens: Balanoglossus, Herdmania, Branchiostoma, Salpa, Doliolum,Oikopleura, Botryllus 

2. Aguatha: Study of specimens: Petromyzon, Myxine

3. Fishes:Study of specimens: Scoliodon, Sphyrna, Pristix, Torpedo, Chimaera, Tetrodon Diodon, Anabas. Mystus, Heteropneustes, Labeo, Exocoetus, Echeneis, Anguilla, Hippocampus, 

4. Amphibia:Study of specimens: Ichthyophis/Ureotyphlus, Necturus, Bufo, Hyla, Alytes, Salamandra 

5. Reptilia:Study of specimens: Chelone, Trionyx, Hemidactylus, Varanus, Uromastix, Chamaeleon, Ophiosaurus, Draco, Bungarus, Vipera, Naja, Hydrophis, Zamenis, Crocodylus. Key for Identification of poisonous and non-poisonous snakes 

6. Aves:Study of six common birds from different orders. Types of beaks and claws

7. Mammalia:Sorex, Bat (Insectivorous and Frugivorous), Funambulus, Loris, Herpestes, Erinaceus 

8. Visit to Zoological survey of India/ Museum/National Park and submit the project Report

9. Observation of common mutants of drosophila

10. Determination of human blood groups A, B, AB, and O, Rh factor.

11. Major and minor problems in genetics 

12. Study of preparation of Normal Karyotype of human.

13. Karyotypic study of Down's syndrome, Turner's syndrome & Klinefelter Syndrome

14. Detection of Barr body from epithelial cell.

15. Problems on sex linked inheritance.

16. Study of gene frequency and mutants of man:

Attached and free ear lobe.
Colour of eye. 
Rolling of tongue.
Blood group frequency. 

17. Human pedigree analysis- various symbols used.

18. Study of permanent slide of sickle cell anemia 


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Reference Books:

1. Young, J. Z. (2004). The Life of Vertebrates. III Edition. Oxford university press.

2. Pough H. Vertebrate life, VIII Edition, Pearson International. 

3. Darlington P.J. The Geographical Distribution of Animals, R.E. Krieger Pub Co.

4. Strickberger's Evolution. IV Edition. Jones and Bartlett

5. A life of Vertebrate-K.Z.Young, ELBS Oxford University Press.

6. Modern Text Book of Zoology Vertebrate-R.L.Kotpal, Rastogi Publication Meerut.

7. A Text Book of Chordate Zoology-R.C.Dalela-Jaiprakashnath Publication Meerut.

8. Chordate Zoology-E.L.Jordan and P.S.Verma, S.Chand and Company New Delhi.

9. Kotpal R L. (2009); Modern textbook of Zoology Vertebrates, Rastogi Publication. 10. Lal S.S. (1996): Textbook of Practical Zoology Vertebrates, Rastogi Publications

11. Manual of Practical Zoology-P. K. G. Nair and K. P. Achar (Himalaya Publication)


Reference books:

1. Genetics-P.K. Gupta (Rastogi Pub. Meerut) 

2. Genetics-Verma P.S. and Agarwal V.K. (S. Chand Pub. Delhi.)

3. Cytology, Genetics and Evolution-P.K. Gupta (Rastogi Pub. Delhi)

4. Elementary Genetics- Single tone

5. Genetics-Winchester (Oxford LBH Pub.)

6. Genetics and Evolution-A.P. Jha (Macmillon India) 

7. 7. Concepts of Genetics-W.S. Clug (Pearson Education ISBN)

8. Genetics-Strickberger (Prentice-Hall) 9. Principle of Genetics-R.H. Tamarin (Tata Mc Graw Hill Pub. India)

10. Concepts of Genetics-R. L. Kotpal (Rastogi Pub.)

11. Foundations of Genetics - Pai A.C. (Mc Graw Hill Pub.) 

12.Manual of Practical Zoology-P. K. G. Nair and K. P. Achar (Himalaya Publication)







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