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Courses includes in program :
Protista and Non Chordata-I
Practical-I
Protista and Non Chordata-II
Practical-I
Chordata-I
Practical-I
Chordata-II&Comparative anatomy
Practical-I
Biochemistry & Endocrinology
Biophysics,Biostatistics &Methodology
Cell Biology &Immunology
Hereditary Science
Comparative Animal Human Physiology.
Physiology & Open Course
Practical-II
Molecular Biology & Bio Informatics
Environmental Science
&Conservation Biology
Developmental Biology, Teratology & Gerontology
Ethology, Evolution & Zoogeography
Applied Zoology
Practical-II
Practical-III
Project Work

Syllabus for BSc Zoology Degree Program
I SEMESTER B. Sc. DEGREE PROGRAMME (Theory)
Aim and Objectives: The course is designed to give the student a comprehensive idea of
protistan and non-chordate diversity, structure and functions. The type studies are intended
to provide an understanding of the typical protista and invertebrate body structure, which
has a lot in common in the various groups.
Section-A
Systematics; Natural and classical (5 hrs).
Nomenclature: Binomial and Trinomial nomenclature; International rules of Zoological
nomenclature (brief account); Mention new trends in systematics like Chemotaxonomy and
Serotaxonomy, Cytotaxonomy, Numerical taxonomy (Phenetics), Cladistics (Phylogenetic
systematics), Molecular systematics.
II. Five kingdom classification of living organisms.Mention Cavaller-smith’s eight kingdom
classification also. (1 hr)
Section-B
KINGDOM PROTISTA (8 hrs)
(Give a kingdom comparative account of various functional systems of the types specified
to get an idea on the evolutionary trends of diversity.)
Type: Paramecium: morphology and structural organization [as revealed by compound
microscopy]; locomotion, nutrition, excretion, osmoregulation and reproduction;
conjugation in detail.
Characteristic features and classification of Kingdom Protista down to phyla
[Salient features of the following phyla with note on the examples cited]
Phylum Rhizopoda. Eg: Amoeba
Phylum.Dinoflagellata. Eg: Noctiluca
Phylum.Parabasalia. Eg: Trichonympha
Phylum Apicomplexa [=Sporozoa] eg: Plasmodium
Phylum Ciliophora eg: Vorticella, Ephelota
General essay- 1. Locomotion in Protists
2. Reproduction in Protists
Section- C
KINGDOM ANIMALIA (22 hours)
Salient features of the Major Phyla of animals and their diversity [Habits, habitat,
morphology, functional anatomy and life history of representative types (wherever
specified) and classification of each phylum down to classes, except otherwise mentioned,
and examples thereof: Study of animal diversity with typical examples from each class, with
emphasis on ecological– and adaptive features, economic importance and such other points
of biological interest expected. Only very brief account of each example is to be studied.]
Compare the various systems based on a specific example from each phylum
MESOZOA
A brief account of dicyemid and orthonectid mesozoans with examples:
Dicyema, Rhopalura (1 hr)
METAZOA
Phylum PORIFERA (4 hrs)
Classification down to classes; salient features of the classes
Class Calcispongiae Eg:: Leucosolenia
Class Demospongiae Eg:: Spongilla
Class Hyalospongiae Eg:: Euplectella
Give an account of canal system; mention amphiblastula, parenchymula and gemmule
Phylum CNIDARIA [=COELENTERATA] (8 hrs)
Type: Obelia Morphology and life cycle
Classification down to classes; salient features of the classes
Class Anthozoa Eg: Adamsia, Zoanthus, and Madrepora
Class Hydrozoa Eg: Halistemma, Physalia
Class Scyphozoa Eg: Rhizostoma
General essay- 1. Polymorphism in Coelenterate
2. Corals and coral reefs
Phylum CTENOPHORA [=ACNIDARIA] (1 hr)
Unique features as exemplified by Pleurobrachia; mention cidippid larva
ACOELOMATA
Phylum PLATYHELMINTHES (3 hrs)
Classification down to classes; give salient features of the following classes
Class Turbellaria Eg: Dugesia
Class Cestoda Eg: Echinococcus,
Class Trematoda Eg: Schistosoma, Fasciola
PSEUDOCOELOMATA
Super phylum ASCHELMINTHES (3 hrs)
Highlight the heterogeneous nature of animals of this group
Classification down to phyla
Phylum Nematoda characteristic features of Ascaris and
Examples: Ancylostoma, Enterobius, Wuchereria (2hrs)
Pseudocoelomate Minor Phyla:
[Salient features of the following Minor Phyla]
Phylum Gastrotricha Eg: Chaetonotus
Phylum Rotifera Eg: Brachionus
Topics for Assignment / Seminar
1. Nutrition in Protists
2. Algal Protists.
3. Parasitic Helminths
4. Parasitic Nematodes
REFERENCES
Anderson, D. T.: Invertebrate Zoology. 2e, 2001, Oxford Uty. Press (Indian Edn.2006)
Bhaskaran, K. K. & Biju Kumar, A.: Economic Zoology. Manjusha Pubs, Calicut
Dhami, P. S. & Dhami, J. K.: Invertebrate Zoology. R. Chand & Co, New Delhi
Ekambaranatha Ayyar, M. & Ananthakrishnan, T. N.: A Manual of Zoolog.y Vol. I
[Part I & II], S. Viswanathan, Madras
Encarta: 2004 Edn or new versions [CDs], Microsoft
Encyclopedia Britannica: 2004 Edn or new versions [CDs] Britannica.com India
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Jordan, E. L. & Verma, P. S.: Invertebrate Zoology. S. Chand & Co, New Delhi
Kotpal, R. L.: Modern TB of Zoology: Invertebrates. Rastogi
Pechenik, J. A. 4e 2002 Biology of the Invertebrates. TMH 2002
Ruppert, E. E. et al.: Invertebrate Zoology. 7 e, 2004, Thomson Brooks Cole
II SEMESTER B. Sc. DEGREE PROGRAMME (Theory)
Aim and Objectives: The course is designed to give the student a comprehensive idea of
non-chordate diversity, structure and functions. The type studies are intended to provide an
understanding of the typical invertebrate body structure, which has a lot in common in the
various groups.
COELOMATA
Phylum ANNELIDA (7hrs)
Type: Neanthes or Nereis
Classification down to classes; salient features of the following classes
Class Polychaeta Example: Arenicola
Class Oligochaeta Example: Megascolex
Class Hirudinea Example: Hirudinaria
Phylum ARTHROPODA [11 hrs]
Type: Penaeus [details of larval stages not expected)
Classification down to classes; salient features of the following classes
Class Trilobita [brief account only]
Class Merostomata Example: Limulus
Class Arachnida Example: Palamnaeus, spider, mention ticks and mites
Class Myriapoda Examples: Scolopendra, Spirostreptus
Class Crustacea Example: Sacculina, Eupagurus
Class Insecta Examples: Lepisma, Mantis, and Tabanus Southern birdwing butterfly
General essay- Larval forms of crustaceans
Phylum MOLLUSCA [8 hrs]
Type: Pila
Classification down to classes; salient features of the following classes
Class Placophora example: Chiton
Class Bivalvia Example: Perna
Class Scaphopoda Example: Dentalium
Class Gastropoda Example: Turbinella
Class Cephalopoda Example: Sepia
General essay- Econommic importance of Molluscs
Phylum ECHINODERMATA [6 hrs]
Structural peculiarities of star fish; water vascular system in detail. Classification down to
classes [of extant forms only]; salient features of the following classes and very brief account
of examples
Class Crinoidea Example: Antedon
Class Asteroidea Example: Astropecten
Class Ophiuroidea Example: Ophiothrix
Class Holothuroidea Example: Holothuria
General essay- Larval forms of Echinoderms
Phylum HEMICHORDATA [1 hr]
Salient features and Example: Balanoglossus
Coelomate Minor Phyla: (3 hrs)
Salient features of the following Minor Phyla; mention examples specified [structure and life
history not required)
Phylum Phoronida Example: Phoronis
Phylum Ectoprocta [=Bryozoa] Example: Bugula
Phylum Echiura Example: Bonellia
Topics for Assignment / Seminar
1] Ecological importance of earthworm and vermiculture
2Mouth parts in Insects
3] Metamorphosis in insects; Social organization in insects
REFERENCES
Anderson, D. T.: Invertebrate Zoology. 2e, 2001, Oxford Uty. Press (Indian Edn.2006)
Bhaskaran, K. K. & Biju Kumar, A.: Economic Zoology. Manjusha Pubs, Calicut
Dhami, P. S. & Dhami, J. K.: Invertebrate Zoology. R. Chand & Co, New Delhi
Ekambaranatha Ayyar, M. & Ananthakrishnan, T. N.: A Manual of Zoolog.y Vol. I
[Part I & II], S. Viswanathan, Madras
Encarta: 2004 Edn or new versions [CDs], Microsoft
Encyclopedia Britannica: 2004 Edn or new versions [CDs] Britannica.com India
Jordan, E. L. & Verma, P. S.: Invertebrate Zoology. S. Chand & Co, New Delhi
Kotpal, R. L.: Modern TB of Zoology: Invertebrates. Rastogi
Pechenik, J. A. 4e 2002 Biology of the Invertebrates. TMH 2002
Ruppert, E. E. et al.: Invertebrate Zoology. 7 e, 2004, Thomson Brooks Cole
III Semester B.Sc. Degree Programme
Zoology Core Course – 3
Code: 3B03ZLG
Chordata - I
Credit: 3; Hours: 3/Week; Total hours: 54
Aim and Objectives: The course is designed to give the student a comprehensive idea of
chordate diversity, structure and functions. The type studies are intended to provide an
understanding of the typical vertebrate body structure, which has a lot in common in the
various groups.
Chordate characters - Fundamental, General and Advanced features. Comparative outline
on Chordates and Non-chordates; Diversity of chordates; classification to subphyla and their
salient features. Classification followed as per J Z Young (1980). Mention 8 kingdom
classification and chordate place in it. The study of representative types (wherever is
specified) to be studied in detail. Diversity of chordate with brief account of examples from
each group (here down to order) with emphasis on ecological and adaptive features,
economic importance and other important biological features to be studied.
Protochordata: Protochordates and their present day status in animal kingdom. (1 hrs)
Subphylum: Cephalochordata: Unique features of the subphylum. Example: Branchiostoma
(Amphioxus): study on Systematic position, morphology, primitive, degenerative and
specialized features. (3 hrs)
Subphylum: Urochordata: Tunicates, characters and affinities; classification to classes;
Neoteny or paedogenesis in tunicates.
(1 hr)
Class: Ascdiacea; features example Ascidia with morphology and retrogressive
metamorphosis. (2 hr)
Class: Larvacea Example: Oikopleura
Class: Thaliacea Example: Doliolum (1 hr)
SubPhylum: Vertebrata: General Characters (1 hr)
Pisces :
Division 1 AGNATHA (2 hrs)
Characters and examples: Myxine; Petromyzon [mention Ammocoete larva]
Division 2 GNATHOSTOMATA
Super class PISCES (15 hrs)
Type: Scoliodon sorrakowah
Classification of Pisces down to orders; salient features of the following groups:
Class: Chondrichthyes [cartilaginous fishes]
Order Selachii: Examples: Trygon, Pristis, Narcine
Order Holocephali: Example: Chimaera
Class: Osteichthyes [bony fishes]
Order Crossopterygii [coelacanths] Example: Latimeria
Order Dipnoi [lung fishes] and their distribution. Examples: Neoceratodus, Protopterus,
Lepidosiren.
Order Acanthopterygii [spiny-rayed fishes] Examples: Mugil, Rastrelliger, Sardinella,
Heteropneustes, Hippocampus, Etroplus, Channa, Echeneis, Stromaeus. Add note on extinct
groups of fishes – Placodermi and their systematic position.
General Essays: 1. Accessory respiration in fishes 2. Migration in fishes
Super Class: Tetrapoda
Class Amphibia: (18hrs)
Type: Frog
Classification down to order:
Order Apoda: Examples: Ichthyophis, Uraeotyphlus
Order Urodela: Examples: Necturus, Ambystoma, mention Axolotl and paedomorphosis
Order Anura: Examples: Bufo, Rhacophorus
Mention the discovery of Caecilians in Kerala eg: Nasikabatrachus sahyadrensis and
significance of ‘Bush frogs’ e.g., Philautus sp. (Direct development without larval stage).
General Essay: Parental care in Amphibia
Class Reptilia: (8 hrs)
Salient features of the following groups with examples.
Subclass Anapsida:
Order Cotylosauria: [stem reptiles] Example: Hylonomus
Order Chelonia: [common turtles, tortoises etc.] Example: Chelone. Distinguish Turtles and
tortoises.
Subclass Lepidosauria: [= Super order 1. Lepidosauria under Subclass Diapsida]
Order Rhynchocephalia: Example: Sphenodon
Order Squamata:
Sub order: Lacertilia Examples: Chamaeleo, Calotes,
Sub order: Ophidia Examples: Ptyas, Typhlops, Naja, Daboia (=Vipera) Bungarus, Echis,
Hydrophis.
Subclass Archosauria [= Super order 2. Archosauria under Subclass Diapsida]
Order Crocodilia Examples: Crocodylus, Gavialis, Alligator
Subclass Euryapsida: brief account on the unique features
Subclass Synapsida brief account on the unique features
General topics. – 1. Biting mechanism of Snake and venom.
2. Identification key for poisonous snakes.
3. Fossil reptiles and their significance in evolutionary science.
Common topic for Discussion
1. Marine, estuarine and fresh water edible fishes..
2. Scales of fishes.
3. Tail fin of fishes.
IV Semester B.Sc. Degree Programme
Zoology Core Course – 4
Code: 4B04ZLG
Chordata – II and Comparative Anatomy
Credit: 3; Hours: 3/Week; Total hours: 54
Aim and Objectives: The course is designed to give the student a comprehensive idea of
higher chordate diversity- birds and mammals, their structure and functions. The type
studies are intended to provide an understanding of the typical vertebrate body structure,
which has a lot in common in the various groups.
Chordate characters - Fundamental, General and Advanced features. Comparative outline
on Chordates. Diversity of chordates; classification to subphyla and their salient features.
Classification followed as per J Z Young (1980). Mention 8 kingdom classification and
chordate place in it. The study of representative types (wherever is specified) to be studied
in detail. Diversity of chordate with brief account of examples from each group (here down
to order) with emphasis on ecological and adaptive features, economic importance and
other important biological features to be studied. The comparative anatomy topics are
intended to provide a broad understanding of the different classes, as the study of types is
limited.
Class AVES (18 hrs)
Type: Pigeon (excluding skull in skeletal system)
Classification of Aves as outlined below with the following examples.
Subclass Archaeornithes
Order Archaeopterygiformes Example: Archaeopteryx – brief account
Subclass Neornithes
Super order Palaeognathae [=Ratitae]
Examples: Casuarius (cassowary), Apteryx (kiwi), Rhea, Struthio (ostrich)
Super order Neognathae [=Carinatae] [pheasants, quail, turkeys, grouse] Example: Pavo
cristatus
[screamers, water fowls] Example: Anas
[perching birds] Example: Passer domesticus
[wood peckers, barbets, honey guides] Example: Dinopium
[kingfishers & allies] Example: Alcedo
[swifts, humming birds] Example: Micropodus
[owls] Example: Bubo
[cuckoos, roadrunners, turacos] Example: Eudynamys
[parrots, lories, cockatoos] Example: Psittacula krameri
[cranes, rails, coots, bustards] Example: Choriotis
[plovers, gulls, terns, auks, sand pipers] Example: Tringa
[pigeons, doves, sand grouse] Example: Columba
[diurnal birds of prey – falcons, hawks] Example: Mylvus
[herons, storks, ibis, spoon bills] Example: Ardea
[pelicans, cormorants] Example: Pelecanus
[Impennae] Example: Aptenodytes (penguin)
Mention extinct birds: passenger pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius), dodo (Raphus cucullatus).
Rediscovery of Jerdon’s courser (Cursorius bitorquatus); Add note on Birds in Kerala
General topics –1) Flight adaptations in birds. 2) Bird migration.
Class MAMMALIA (30 hrs)
Type: Oryctolagus cuniculus:
Classification of Mammalia down to the orders cited with examples specified.
Subclass Prototheria: [egg-laying mammals]
Order Monotremata Examples: Ornithorhynchus (platypus), Tachyglossus (= Echidna)
Subclass Theria:
Infraclass: Metatheria [Marsupials]
Order Marsupialia Examples: Didelphis (opossum), Macropus (kangaroo)
Infraclass Eutheria: [true placental mammals]
Order Edentata. Examples: Bradypus (sloth), Dasypus (armadillo) Myrmecophaga (spiny ant
eater)
Order Pholidota. Example: Manis (pangolin / scaly ant eater)
Order Lagomorpha. (rabbits and hares)
Order Rodentia. Examples: Funambulus, Ratufa
Order Insectivora. Examples: Paraechinus (hedgehog), Suncus (=Crocidura)
Order Dermoptera. Examples: Cynocephalus (=Galeopterus – flying lemur)
Order Chiroptera. Examples: Pteropus, Pipistrellus
Order Primates Examples: Loris, Macaca, Gorilla, Pongo, Hylobates, Homo
Order Carnivora. examples: Phoca (seal), Odobenus (walrus), Panthera sps. Viverricula indica
(civet)
Order Cetacea. Examples: Physeter (sperm whale) Delphinus (dolphins), Phocaena (porpoise)
Balaenoptera (baleen whale)
Order Artiodactyla Examples: Sus scrofa cristatus, Gaur, Giraffa, Hemitragus (tahr), Cervus,
Axis axis (spotted deer) Antelope cervicapra (antelope/ black buck)
Order Perissodactyla Examples: Equus caballus (horse), Rhinoceros
Order Sirenia Examples: Trichechus (manatee), Dugong
Order Proboscidea Examples: Elephas maximus indicus [Indian elephant]
Loxodonta africana [African savannah elephant] Loxodonta cyclotis [African forest elephant]
General essays. – 1. Dentition in mammals.
2. Aquatic mammals.
COMPARATIVE ANATOMY - Vertebrata (6 hrs)
Integumentary structures in vertebrates – scales, feathers and
hairs; nails, claws, horns & antlers.
Heart and aortic arches in different groups of vertebrates.
Evolution of kidney in different vertebrate groups.( Pro, meso, meta and
opisthonephros) Jaw suspension.
Types of vertebrae – procoelus, amphicoelus, biconvex, amphiplatian, heterocoelus.
ASSIGNMENT / SEMINAR TOPICS (Only For Internal Evaluation)
1. Amphibians in kerala
2. Snakes of Kerala
3. Fossilised reptiles.
4. Beak and feet of birds.
5. Mammals of Kerala forests.
6. Diversity of animals in Wetlands in Kerala
REFERENCES for both courses (Chordata I & II)
Bhaskaran, K. K. & Biju Kumar, A.: Textbook of Zoology (Chordata), Manjusha
Colbert’s Evolution of the Vertebrates
David Burney: Animal, Dorling-Kindersley
Dhami, P. S. & Dhami, J. K.: Chordate Zoology. R. Chand & Co
Ekambarnath Iyyer – Manual of Zoology, Vol II; S V Publishers.
Encarta: (CDs), 2004 Edn or new versions, Microsoft
Encyclopedia Britannica: (CDs), 2004 Edn or new versions, Britannica, India
Harvey Pough, F. et al.: Vertebrate Life. Pearson Edn Inc, Indian Edn
Hyman: Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates; Mc Graw Hill
Induchoodan: Keralathile Pakshigal. 1996, Kerala Sahitya Academy, Trichur
Jordan and Verma: Chordate Zoology; S. Chand & Co.
Kardong, K. V.: Vertebrates: Comparative Anatomy, Function and Evolution. 1995, WCB
Kotpal R L – Vertebrate Zoology; Rastogi Publ.
Kotpal, R. L.: Modern Textbook of Zoology: Vertebrates. Rastogi
Parker and Haswell: A Text Book of Zoology Vol 2; Mac Millan.
Prater, S. H.: The Book of Indian Animals. 1971, BNHS
Romer, A. S: The Vertebrate Body; 1992 reprint, Vakils, Feffer & Simons, Bombay
Salim Ali: Book of Indian Birds; BNHS.
Salim Ali: Birds of Kerala. 2 e, 1969, O U P
Salim Ali: The Book of Indian Birds. BNHS, Oxford.
Weichert: Anatomy of Chordates; Orient Longman.
Young JZ: Life of Vertebrates – Oxford University Press.

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