B.Sc.II syllabus

New draft Syllabus of B.Sc.II CBCS Pattern from 2019-20

B. Sc. Part II Semester- III

ZOOLOGY

PAPER-V

DSC- …….. (ANIMAL DIVERSITY-II)

Theory: 30 hrs. (37.5 lectures of 48 minutes)

Marks-50 (Credits: 02)

Unit 1:

Protochordates: (4 hrs.)

General features and Phylogeny of Protochordata.

Agnatha: (4 hrs.)

General features of Agnatha and classification of cyclostomes up to classes.

Pisces: (4 hrs.)

General features and Classification up to orders; Osmoregulation in Fishes.

Amphibia: (4 hrs.)

General features and Classification up to orders; Parental care.

Unit 2:

Reptiles: (4 hrs.)

General features and Classification up to orders; Venomous and non-venomous

snakes, Biting mechanism in snakes.

Aves: (5 hrs.)

General features and Classification up to orders; Brain of fowl.

Mammals: (5 hrs.)

General features and Classification up to orders; Origin of mammals.

B. Sc. Part II Semester- III

ZOOLOGY

Paper-VI

DSC- …….. (BIOCHEMISTRY)

Theory: 30 hrs. (37.5 lectures of 48 minutes)

Marks-50 (Credits: 02)

Unit 1:

Nucleic acids:

DNA and RNA. (7 hrs.)

Carbohydrate Metabolism: (8 hrs.)

Glycolysis, Krebs Cycle, Pentose phosphate pathway, Gluconeogenesis, Glycogen

metabolism, Review of electron transport chain.

Unit 2:

Lipid Metabolism: (5 hrs.)

Biosynthesis and β oxidation of palmitic acid.

Protein metabolism: (5 hrs.)

Transamination, Deamination and Urea Cycle.

Enzymes: (5 hrs.)

Introduction, Mechanism of action, Enzyme Kinetics, Inhibition and Regulation.

B. Sc. Part II Semester- IV

ZOOLOGY

Paper-VII

DSC- …….. (REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY)

Theory: 30 hrs. (37.5 lectures of 48 minutes)

Marks-50 (Credits: 02)

Unit 1: Functional anatomy of female reproduction: (15 hrs.)

Outline and histological of female reproductive system in rat and human; Ovary:

folliculogenesis, ovulation, corpus luteum formation and regression; Steroidogenesis and

secretion of ovarian hormones; Reproductive cycles in human and their regulation,

changes in the female tract; Ovum transport in the fallopian tubes; Sperm transport in the

female tract, fertilization; Hormonal control of implantation; Hormonal regulation of

gestation, pregnancy diagnosis, Mechanism of parturition and its hormonal regulation; Lactation and its regulation.

Unit 2:

Functional anatomy of male reproduction: (8 hrs.)

Outline and histological of male reproductive system in human; Testis: Cellular

functions, germ cell; Spermatogenesis: kinetics and hormonal

regulation; Androgen synthesis and metabolism; Epididymal function and sperm maturation;

Accessory glands functions; Sperm transportation in male tract.

Unit 3: Reproductive Health: (7 hrs.)

Infertility in male and female: causes, diagnosis and management; Assisted Reproductive

Technology: sex selection, sperm banks, frozen embryos, in vitro fertilization, ET, EFT,

IUT, ZIFT, GIFT, ICSI, PROST; Modern contraceptive technologies.

B. Sc. Part II Semester- IV

ZOOLOGY

Paper-VIII

DSC- …….. (APPLIED ZOOLOGY)

Theory: 30 hrs. (37.5 lectures of 48 minutes)

Marks-50 (Credits: 02)

Unit 1:

Introduction to Host-parasite Relationship: (4 hrs.)

Host, Definitive host, Intermediate host, Parasitism, Symbiosis, Commensalism, Reservoir,

Zoonosis.

Unit 2:

Epidemiology of Diseases: (7 hrs.)

Transmission, Prevention and control of diseases: Tuberculosis, typhoid.

Unit 3:

Rickettsiae and Spirochaetes: (6 hrs.)

Brief account of Rickettsia prowazekii, Borrelia recurrentis and Treponema pallidum.

Unit 4:

Insects of Economic Importance: (8 hrs.)

Biology, Control and damage caused by Helicoverpa armigera, Pyrilla perpusilla and

Papilio demoleus, Callosobruchus chinensis, Sitophilus oryzae and Tribolium castaneum

Unit 5:

Poultry Farming: (5 hrs.)

Principles of poultry breeding, Management of breeding stock and broilers, Processing and

preservation of eggs.

B. Sc. Part II

ZOOLOGY PRACTICAL-I

Marks-50 (Credits: 02)

PRACTICAL-I (Based on Animal diversity-II and Biochemistry of Semester-III).

Unit: 1

Animal diversity-II:

1. Study of the following specimens with reference to morphological peculiarities and classification upto orders: Herdmania, Branchiostoma, Petromyzon, Sphyrna, Pristis, Torpedo, Labeo, Exocoetus, Anguilla, Ichthyophis/Ureotyphlus, Salamandra, Bufo, Hyla, Chelone, Hemidactylus, Chamaeleon, Draco, Crocodylus, Gavialis.

2. Characters identifing venomous and non-venomous snakes: Russell’s viper, Saw scaled viper, Common krait, Indian Cobra, Sea snake, Rat snake and Checkered keelback.

3. Study of any six common birds from different orders.

4. Study of the following specimens with reference to morphological peculiarities and classification upto orders: Sorex, Bat, Funambulus and Loris.

An “animal album” containing photographs, cut outs, with appropriate write up about the above mentioned taxa. Different taxa/ topics may be given to students for this purpose.

Unit: 2

Biochemistry:

1. Qualitative tests to identify functional groups of carbohydrates and lipid in given solutions (Glucose, Fructose, Sucrose, Lactose and Lipid).

2. Estimation of total protein in given solutions by Lowry’s method/ Quantitative estimation of amino acids by using ninhydrin reaction.

3. Study of activity of salivary amylase under optimum conditions.

4. DNA isolation from plant/animal.

5. Dissection of brain of fowl.

6. Temporary preparation of hyoid apparatus, sclerotic plates, pecten and collumella of fowl.

7. Temporary preparation of cycloid, ctenoid and placoid scales in fishes.

8. Estimation of uric acid from bird excreta.

B. Sc. Part II

ZOOLOGY PRACTICAL-II

Marks-50 (Credits: 02)

PRACTICAL-II (Based on Reproductive Biology and Applied Zoology of Semester-IV).

Unit: 1

Reproductive Biology:

1. Study of animal house: set up and maintenance of animal house, breeding techniques,

care of normal and experimental animals.

2. Examination of vaginal smear rats from live animals/Study of stages of estrus cycle through permanent slides.

3. Surgical techniques: principles of surgery in endocrinology. Ovarectomy,

hysterectorny, castration and vasectomy in rats.

4. Examination of histological sections from photomicrographs/ permanent slides of rat: testis, epididymis and accessory glands of male reproductive systems; Sections of ovary, fallopian tube, uterus (proliferative and secretory stages), cervix and vagina.

5. Human vaginal exfoliate cytology.

6. Sperm count and sperm motility in rat/ Any mammal.

7. Study of modern contraceptive devices.

Unit: 2

Applied Zoology:

1. Study of arthropod vectors associated with human diseases: Pediculus, Culex,

Anopheles, Aedes and Xenopsylla.

2. Study of insect damage to different plant parts/stored grains through damaged

products/photographs.

3. Identifying feature and economic importance of Helicoverpa (Heliothis) armigera,

Papilio demoleus, Pyrilla perpusilla, Callosobruchus chinensis, Sitophilus oryzae and

Tribolium castaneum.

4. Field trip to poultry farm or animal breeding centre. Submission of field trip report (Printed/Hand writings).

Suggested readings for Paper V and VI:

Berg, J. M., Tymoczko, J. L. and Stryer, L. (2006). Biochemistry. VI Edition. W.H

Freeman and Co.

Guyton, A.C. and Hall, J. E. (2011). Textbook of Medical Physiology, XII Edition,

Harcourt Asia Pvt. Ltd/ W.B. Saunders Company

Hall B. K. and Hallgrimsson, B. (2008). Strickberger’s Evolution. IV Edition. Jones and

Bartlett Publishers Inc.

Murray, R.K., Granner, D.K., Mayes, P.A. and Rodwell, V.W. (2009). Harper’s

Illustrated Biochemistry. XXVIII Edition. Lange Medical Books/Mc Graw3Hill.

Nelson, D. L., Cox, M. M. and Lehninger, A.L. (2009). Principles of Biochemistry. IV

Edition. W.H. Freeman and Co.

Pough H. (2008). Vertebrate life, 8^th Edition, Pearson International.

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

Suggested readings for paper VII and VIII:

Arora, D. R and Arora, B. (2001). Medical Parasitology. II Ed. CBS Pub., and Distributors.

Atwal, A.S. (1986). Agricultural Pests of India and South East Asia, Kalyani

Austin, C.R. and Short, R.V. (1982). Reproduction in Mammals. Cambridge University Press, London. Vol. 1.

Chapman, R. F. (1998). The Insects: Structure and Function. IV Edition, Cambridge University Press, UK.

Dennis, H. (2009). Agricultural Entomology. Timber Press (OR).

Degroot, L.J. and Jameson, J.L. (2010). (6 th eds). Endocrinology. W.B. Saunders and Company.

Dunham R.A. (2004). Aquaculture and Fisheries Biotechnology Genetic Approaches.

CABI publications, U.K.

Hafez, E. S. E. (1962). Reproduction in Farm Animals. Lea & Fabiger Publisher.

Hatcher, R.A. et al. (2001). The Essentials of Contraceptive Technology. Population

Information Programme.

Knobil, et al. (2014). (4^th eds). The Physiology of Reproduction. Raven Press Ltd.

Park, K. (2007). Preventive and Social Medicine. XVI Edition. B.B Publishers.

Pedigo L. P. (2002). Entomology and Pest Management. Prentice Hall Publication.