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BSC Zoology Syllabus Kannur University
Hello.. Would you please give here syllabus for BSc Zoology Degree Programme of Kannur University? As you want I am here giving you syllabus for BSc Zoology Degree Programme of Kannur University. Syllabus for BSc Zoology Degree Program: 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 12 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. Address: Kannur University Thavakkara Civil Station P.O. Kannur, Kerala 670002 Here is the attachment. Last edited by Neelurk; March 12th, 2020 at 11:01 AM. |