B. Sc. ZOOLOGY
NEP-2020 (Wef-24-25)
| Level | Semester | Course Code | Course Name | Credits | Teaching Hours | Exam Duration | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | I | 133201 | Fundamental Biology of Invertebrates | 2 | 30 | 2 Hrs | 30 |
| Level | Semester | Course Code | Course Name | Credits | Teaching Hours | Exam Duration | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | I | 133202 | Practical based on Theory 1 Major- Zoology | 2 | 60 | 4 Hrs | 50 |
Course Objectives:
After this course, students will be able to,
- Classify Invertebrates animals.
- Understand the differences among Invertebrate Phyla.
- Recite the taxonomy and hierarchy of Invertebrates.
Course Outcome:
- Students will be able to understand and have basic knowledge of Animal Kingdom, Animal Diversity and its Classification.
- The students should gain insights of the concept of Invertebrate animals starting from protozoa to Echinodermata.
- Students will understand the concept of evolution from single cell organism to multicellular organism.
- Students will understand the functions performed by the Invertebrates animals.
FOR BASKET (GOEC-1)
For Students of SEM-I of the program other than Science & Technology Faculty
| Level | Semester | Course Code | Course Name | Credits | Teaching Hours | Exam Duration | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | I | 133203 | Economic Zoology | 2 | 30 | 2 Hrs | 30 |
Course Objectives
After this course, students will be able to,
- Deals with animal world that is associated with the economy, health and welfare of humans.
- Achieving sustainable development.
- Economic and rural development with the help of animals.
Course Outcomes
- The course is designed to develop in student a basic understanding of the functioning of economic aspects of Zoology.
- Students will be able to describe and assess ecological role of insects and various methods of pest control.
- Students will be able to discuss strategies for Vermicompost, Prawn culture, Pearl culture.
FOR BASKET (GOEC-2)
For Students of SEM-I of the program other than that of Science & Technology Faculty
| Level | Semester | Course Code | Course Name | Credits | Teaching Hours | Exam Duration | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | I | 133204 | Wildlife Ecotourism | 2 | 30 | 2 Hrs | 30 |
Course Objectives
After this course, students will be able to,
- Learn about to enable tourist to enjoy nature without causing any disturbances
- Discuss economic development and wild life conservation
- Learn about flow of the people keeps the poachers at bay from killing the valuable animals.
Course Outcomes
- Students should acquire the knowledge of ecotourism relating to concept, history, scope, components and principles.
- They are getting deep information about types of ecotourism.
- The course helps to know about wildlife, National parks, sanctuaries and the list of activities carried out for the tourist.
- After completing this course students are having a deep knowledge of ecotourism places and wildlife destinations
| Level | Semester | Course Code | Course Name | Credits | Teaching Hours | Exam Duration | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | I | 133205 | Skill based practical on Major – Apiculture (Bee Keeping) I | 2 | 30 | 2 Hrs | 50 |
Course Objectives
After this course, students will be able to,
- To know the purpose of acquiring bee products like beeswax, honey, royal jelly
- Maintenance of bees belonging to the different species of bees
Course Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the students will be able to,
- The objective of this course is to know the basic concepts of beekeeping by undergraduate students, and beginners.
- Articulate the basic concept of Apiculture, its importance, history and present status.
- Describe the taxonomy, morphological sex differences in pupa, larvae and adult of honey bee.
- Differentiate between different life stages of honey bee and explain their life cycle.
- Demonstrate and discuss the culture methods of Apis species.
- The knowledge gained by the students can be utilized in the field or even to start their own enterprise after completion of the course.
| Level | Semester | Course Code | Course Name | Credits | Teaching Hours | Exam Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | II | 133206 | Fundamental Biology of Chordates | 2 | 30 | 2 Hrs |
Course Objectives
After this course, students will be able to,
- To enlighten the concepts of diversity, adaptations, organization and taxonomic status of chordates.
- Understand systemic physiology of chordate.
- To discuss the affinities and adaptations of chordates to different modes of life.
Course Outcomes
- Students are having a complete knowledge of classification of chordates.
- They should be able to describe general characters and unique features of hemichordates, Urochordata, cephalochordates and Cyclostomata.
- They should know the orders of fishes, their known features. Students have enough ideas about origin, characters and development of Amphibia with well-known features i.e. parental care.
- They are easily distinguished between poisonous and non-poisonous snakes and their role.
| Level | Semester | Course Code | Course Name | Credits | Teaching Hours | Exam Duration | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | II | 133207 | Lab. / Practical - 4 : (Practical’s based on Theory 2) | 2 | 30 | 3 Hrs | 50 |
Course Objectives
After this course, students will be able to,
- To enlighten the concepts of diversity, adaptations, organization and taxonomic status of chordates.
- Understand systemic physiology of chordate.
- To discuss the affinities and adaptations of chordates to different modes of life.
Course Outcomes
- Students are having a complete knowledge of classification of chordates.
- They should be able to describe general characters and unique features of hemichordates, Urochordata, cephalochordates and Cyclostomata.
- They should know the orders of fishes, their known features. Students have enough ideas about origin, characters and development of Amphibia with well-known features i.e. parental care.
- They are easily distinguished between poisonous and non-poisonous snakes and their role.
FOR BASKET GOEC-3
For the students of SEM-II of the program of other than that of Science & technology faculty
| Level | Semester | Course Code | Course Name | Credits | Teaching Hours | Exam Duration | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | II | 133208 | GOEC -3: Human Health and Infectious Diseases |
2 | 30 | 2 Hrs | 30 |
Course Objectives
- To introduce the basic concepts of pathophysiology of infectious diseases
- To study the major infectious diseases transmission to humans and response of immunity
- To understand the Pathogenesis, mechanisms of pathogenesis; transmission and epidemiology of various bacterial, viral, fungal and protozoan diseases.
- To study the Sexually transmitted diseases.
- To study the prevention and control measures of infectious diseases
Course Outcomes
After this course, students will be able to,
- Know about primary health care, diseases
- Learn about clinical syndromes and create a differential diagnosis of the causative agent
- Explain at an introductory level, biological processes essential for maintenance of health
FOR BASKET GOEC-4
For the students of SEM-II of the program other than that of Science & Technology faculty
| Level | Semester | Course Code | Course Name | Credits | Teaching Hours | Exam Duration | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | II | 133209 | Animal Behaviour and Ecology | 2 | 30 | 2 Hrs | 30 |
Course Objectives
After this course, students will be able to,
- Learn about how animals interact with their environment
- Focusing an behaviors’ that influence survival and reproduction, To explain how animals adapt with the surrounding environment
Course Outcomes
- Develop skills, concepts and experience to understand all aspect of animal behaviour.
- Understand and be able to objectively evaluate the role of behavior in the protection and conservation of animals in the world.
- Know the evolutionary and functional basis of animal ecology
| Level | Semester | Course Code | Course Name | Credits | Teaching Hours | Exam Duration | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | II | 133210 | VSC Lab 6 – Advanced Applications (Career Oriented) / Practical on Major | 2 | 30 | 2 Hrs | 30 |
Course Objectives
After this course, students will be able to,
- To develop scientific technical expertise
- Familiarize with basic tools and techniques in zoology
Course Outcomes
- Students will be able to understand key skills needed to study Chordates.
- The students should gain insights of maintenance of Animal house.
- Students will understand general procedure of Birds Photography
- Students will understand the economic importance of species.
| Level | Semester | Course Code | Course Name | Credits | Teaching Hours | Exam Duration | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | II | 133211 | Skill Based Practical on Major – Apiculture (Bee Keeping) II | 2 | 30 | 2 Hrs | 50 |
Course Objectives
After this course, students will be able to,
- To know the purpose of acquiring bee products like beeswax, honey, royal jelly
- Maintenance of bees belonging to the different species of bees
Course Outcomes
- Differentiate diseases of honey bees, and different methods for control.
- Outline the important tools and equipment’s used in apiculture
- To study different by-products of apiculture
- Evaluate, appreciate and specify the importance of embarking on self-employment through rearing honey bee