Mata Gujri MahilaMahavidyalaya (Autonomous) Jabalpur
Re-Accredited “A+" by NAAC
CBCS Syllabus for M.Sc. Zoology
As Recommended by Central Board of Studies in Zoology
Semester : M.Sc. I Sem
Subject : Zoology
Paper : ZOC 101
Title of Paper :Biosystematics, Taxonomy and Evolution
Max. Mark : 60
Unit I
I- . Definition and basic concepts of biosystematics taxonomy and classification.
a..History of Classification
b.Theories of biological classification: hierarchy of categories
c.Trends in biosystematics:
(i)Chemotaxonomy
(ii)Cytotaxonomy and
(iii)Molecular taxonomy,
(iv)Numerical taxonomy
II Taxonomic procedures: Taxonomic collections, preservation
curetting, process of identification.
- Taxonomic keys, different types of keys, their merits and
demerits.
- International code of Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN):
Unit II
Dimensions of speciation.
-a Species concepts: species category, different species concepts,
Subspecies and other infra-specific categories.
-b Phylogenetic and biological concept of species.
-c Origin of reproductive isolation,Patterns and mechanism of reproductive isolation,biological mechanism of genetic incompatibility.
-d Modes of speciation (allopatry& sympatry -parapatric, paripatric)
Unit III
Origin of metazoa, Systematic classification of non-chordates
Organization of Coelom and its significance
Classification and Structure affinities of the following minor phyla
Rotifera, Entoprocta, Phoronida, Ectoprocta.
Unit IV
Concepts of evolution and theories of organic evolution.
Neo Darwinism and population genetics:
A- Hardy-Weinberg law of genetic equilibrium.
B . A detailed account of destabilizing forces:
i- Natural selection
ii- Mutation
iii- Genetic Drift
iv- Migration
v- Meiotic Drive.
Unit V
A Phylogenetic, gradualism and punctuated equilibrium.
B Molecular population genetics-
- Pattern of changes in nucleotide and amino acid sequence.
- Ecological significance of molecular variations (genetic
polymorphism)
-Trends in Evolution
C Molecular Evolution
a) Gene evolution
b) Evolution of gene families
c) Origin and Evolution of primates
Suggested Reading Materials:
1. M. Koto-The. Biology of biodiversity-Springer
2. E.O. Wilson-Biodiversity-Academic Press Washington.
3. G.G.-Simpson-Principle of animal taxonomy Oxford IBH Publication
company.
4. E-Mayer-Elements of Taxonomy
5. Bastchelet-F-Introduction to mathematics for life scientists Springer
Verlag, Berling.
6. Skoal R.R. and F.J.Rohiff Biometry-Freeman, San-Francisco.
7. Snecdor, G.W. and W.G. CocharanStatisical Methods of affiliated-East-
West Press, New Delhi.
8. Murry J.D. Mathematical Biology-Springer, Verlag, Berlin.
CORE COURSE CODE ZOC 102: Animal Behaviour and Neurophysiology
(COURSE CREDITS =03)
Course Objectives:
The course aims to facilitate the learner in-depth knowledge about animal behaviour and responses to external stimuli, emphasize different kinds of behaviours, Classical and modern concepts,explained through examples. Development, evolution and occurrence of behaviour and also understand the genetic and neurophysiological basis of behaviour.
Course Learning Outcomes:
CO1: Obtain knowledge in animal behaviour and the comparison of reflexes and complex behaviours.
CO2: Knowledge about behavioral endocrinology, and scientific study of the interaction between hormones and behavioralpatterns.
CO3: Conceptualize ecological behavioural aspects of animals and internal rhythms of biological activity.Classify learning and memory also.
CO4:Knowledge about the reproductive strategies and different aspects of animal behaviour.
CO5:Understand ethological concept of animal and human behaviour.
Mata Gujri MahilaMahavidyalaya (Autonomous) Jabalpur
Re-Accredited “A+" by NAAC
CBCS Syllabus for M.Sc. Zoology
As Recommended by Central Board of Studies in Zoology
Semester : M.Sc. I Sem
Subject : Zoology
Paper : ZOC 102
Title of Paper :ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR AND NEUROPHYSIOLOGY
Max. Mark : 60
Unit- 1
Introduction:
- Ethology as a branch of biology.
- Animal psychology, classification of behavioral patterns, analysis of behaviour (ethogram)
Reflexes and complex behaviour.
Perception of the environment: mechanical, electrical, chemical, olfactory, auditory and visual.
Evolution and ultimate causation: Inheritance behaviour and relationships.
Unit- 2
Neural and hormonal control of behavior.
Genetic and environmental components in the development of behaviour.
Motivation: Drive, timing and interaction of drives, physiological basis of motivation, hormones and motivation, aggregation.
Communication: Chemical, visual, light and audio, evolution of language (primates).
Bioluminescence and Colouration in fishes.
Unit- 3
Ecological aspects of behaviour: Habitat selection, food selection, optimal foraging theory, antipredator, defenses, aggression, homing territoriality, dispersal, host-parasite relations. Biological rhythms: Circadian and circannual rhythms, orientation and navigation, migration of fishes, turtles and birds.
Learning and memory: Conditioning, habituation, insight learning, association learning andreasoning.
Memory – Basic concept and types.
Unit- 4
Reproductive behaviour. Evolution of sex and reproductive strategies, mating systems, courtship,sexual selection. parental care in fishes.
Social behaviour. aggregations, schooling in fishes, flocking in birdsand bird song, herding in mammals, group selection,Kin selection, altruism, reciprocal altruism, inclusive fitness,
Social organization in insects and primates.
Unit- 5
Human Ethology – Ethological concept of and human behavior
-Terretorial behavior
- Agressive behavior.
- Altruism
Suggested Readings -
1. Eibl-Eibesfeldt, I. Ethlogy. The biology of Behaviour. Holt, Rineheart& Winston, New York.
2. Gould, J.L. The mechanism and Evolution of Behaviour.
3. Kerbs, J.R. and N.B. davies :Behaviourable Ecology. Blackwell, Oxford, U.K.
4. Hinde, R.A. AnimnalBehaviour : A Synthesis of Ethology and Comparative Psychology. McGraw Hill, New
York.
5. Alcock, J. Animal Behaviour : An Evolutionary approach. Sinauer Assoc. Sunderland, Massachsets, USA.
6. Bradbury, J.W. and S.L. Vehrencamp. Principles of Animal Communication. Sinauer Assoc. Sunderland,
Massachsets, USA.
CORE COURSE CODE ZOC 103: Quantitative biology, biodiversity and wildlife
(COURSE CREDITS =03)
Course Objectives:
This course equips biology students with skills in basic mathematics, statistics and computing in preparation for areas of biology which require quantitative data analysis, to save species and plants from extinction and their habitats from destruction and the conservation of bio-diversity.
Course Learning Outcomes:
CO1: To understand quantitative approaches and technologies involved in research.
CO2: Analyse biological data mathematically and statistically
CO3: Knowledge about the concepts of biodiversity and its conservation methods.
CO4: To identify diversity of fauna on earth and implement conservation measures to save diversity
CO5: To understand importance of wildlife and conservation measures, National parks and Sanctuaries.
Course Content
Mata Gujri MahilaMahavidyalaya (Autonomous) Jabalpur
Re-Accredited “A+" by NAAC
CBCS Syllabus for M.Sc. Zoology
As Recommended by Central Board of Studies in Zoology
Semester :M.Sc. I Sem
Subject :Zoology
Paper :ZOC 103
Title of Paper :Quantitative Biology, Biodiversity and Wildlife
Max. Mark : 60
Unit I
- Distribution of the data in biology- mean, mode and median
- Measures of dispersion: range, mean deviation, IQD, standard deviation and
coefficient of variation
- Chi square test
- Normal distribution
- Experimental designing and sample theory
Unit II
- Probability distribution, properties and probability theory
- Completely randomized design and randomized block design
- Analysis of variance
- Co-relation- types of correlation
- Karl Pearson, coefficient correlation
- Regression
Unit III
A. Biodiversity
- concept and principal of biodiversity
- causes for the loss of biodiversity
-current status and future of biodiversity;
- Biodiversity conservation methods
B- Evaluation of biodiversity indices.
- Evaluation of Shannon Weiner Index.
- Evaluation of Dominance Index.
- Similarity and Dissimilarity Index.
Unit IV
Wildlife of India, types of wildlife
- Values of wildlife, positive and negative
- Wildlife protection Act with latest amendments
- Conservation of wildlife in India
- Endangered and threatened species, Medicinal use of forest plants
Unit V
Wildlife and conservation
- National Parks and Sanctuaries, Kanha Faunal diversity
- Project Tiger
- Project Gir Lion and Crocodile breeding project
- Wildlife in M.P. with references to Reptiles Birds and mammals
- Biospheres reserves
Suggested Reading Materials:
- Bataschelet. E. Introduction to mathematics for site scientist springer-verlag, berling
- Jorgenserr, S.E. Fundamental of Ecological modlingE.sevier New York
- Lenderen D. Modelling in behavioral ecology. Chapman & Hall London U.K.
- Sokal, R.R. and F. J. Rohit Biometry Freeman San Francisco
- Snedecor, G.W. and W.G. cochran, statical methods, Affilited East, West Press New
Delhi (Indian ed.)
- Muray , J.D. Methamatical Biology, Springer Verlag Berlin
- Pelon, E.C. The interpretation of ecological data : A promer on classification and cordination.
- A. lewis . Biostatics
- B.K. Mahajan Methods in Biostatics
- V.B. Saharia wildlife in India
- S.K. Tiwari wildlife in central India
- J.D. Murrey Mathematical Biology
- Georges&WiliansStatistical method
- R.K. Tondon Biodiversity Taxonomy& Ecology
- M.P. Arora An Introduction to Ecology
- P.C. Kotwal Biodiversity and Conservation
ELECTIVE COURSE CODE ZOE 101: Advances in Parasitology
(COURSE CREDITS =03)
Course Objectives:
The course aims to provide knowledge about parasites their hosts and their relationships.
Students will also get the idea of medical parasitology.
It will also provide knowledge about economic losses and or aquaculture operations or which infect companion animals.
Course Learning Outcomes:
CO1- This unit provide knowledge of drug development epidemiological studies and study of zoonoses.
CO2-Students will learn particular life cycles including food web ecology, management and control of parasitic diseases.
CO3- Students will learn the key mechanism of immune evasion helping to develop novel therapeutics and treatment plans.
CO4- Students will study morphology, biology and life cycle of plant parasitic nematodes (root knot nematodes).
Course Content
Mata Gujri MahilaMahavidyalaya (Autonomous) Jabalpur
Re-Accredited “A+" by NAAC
CBCS Syllabus for M.Sc. Zoology
As Recommended by Central Board of Studies in Zoology
Semester : M.Sc. I Sem
Subject : Zoology
Paper : ZOE 101
Title of Paper :Advances in Parasitology
Max. Mark : 60
UNIT I
Introduction to parasitology; animal associations and host – parasite relationship; distribution of diseases and Zoonosis caused by animal parasites; morphology, lifecycle, mode of infection of Plasmodium, molecular biology of Plasmodium – drug targets, mechanism of drug resistance, vaccine strategies and proteomic approaches.
UNIT II
Morphology, biology, life-cycle, mode of infection of Entamoeba, morphology, biology, life-cycles, mode of infection of Giardia; gastro-intestinal nematodes, morphology, biology, life-cycles, modes of entry of Schistosoma, Wuchereria, Ancylostoma and Trichinella; molecular biology of nematodes, vaccine strategies.
UNIT III
Immune response and self-defense mechanisms, immune evasion and biochemical adaptations of parasites; parasites of veterinary importance.
UNIT IV
Parasites of insects and their significance; nematode parasites of plants, morphology, biology, lifecycle and infection of crop plants by plant parasitic nematodes, plant parasitic nematodes, host parasite interactions.
Suggested Literature: 1. Foundations of Parasitology, Roberts L.S. and Janovy J., McGraw-Hill Publishers, New York, USA. 2. Modern Parasitology: A Textbook of Parasitology, FEG Cox., Wiley-Blackwell, U. K. 25
ELECTIVECOURSE CODE ZOE 102: CHRONOBIOLOGY
(COURSE CREDITS =03)
Course Objectives:
This course aims to provide knowledge of rhythmic studies which are integral part of the organization of living matter.
Students will be ableto understand endogenous biological clock and effect of exogenous factors on mechanism of regulating internal clock.
Development in the field of chronobiology and data obtained from chronotherapeutic may enable the development of evidence-based diagnosis and treatment in metabolic disorders and psychiatry.
Course Learning Outcomes:
CO1- Student will gain knowledge of rhythm which occurs throughout the natural world. As rhythms are essential to organisms and occur even in the absence of outside factors.
CO2- Students will get the idea of biological rhythm also circadian rhythm which is endogenous and responds to environment called zeitgebers.
CO3- Students will be able to decode the fluctuations in physiological rhythms to better diagnose human disease.
CO4-Students will gain knowledge relating to effect of melatonin and biological clock. Also, idea about DLMO(Dim Light Melatonin Onset), PAD(Phase Angle Difference), SAD(Seasonal Affective disorders) in patients. Will also study clocks and human welfare.
Course Content
Mata Gujri MahilaMahavidyalaya (Autonomous) Jabalpur
Re-Accredited “A+" by NAAC
CBCS Syllabus for M.Sc. Zoology
As Recommended by Central Board of Studies in Zoology
Semester : M.Sc. I Sem
Subject : Zoology
Paper : ZOE 102
Title of Paper : CHRONOBIOLOGY
Max. Mark : 60
Unit 1:
Introduction to Chronobiology Historical developments in chronobiology; Classification of Biological Rhythms, Biological oscillation: the concept of average, amplitude, phase and period. Adaptive significance of biological clocks.
Unit 2:
Biological Rhythm Types and characteristics of biological rhythms: Short- and Long- term rhythms; Circadian rhythms; Tidal rhythms and Lunar rhythms; Concept of synchronization and masking; Photic and non-photic zeitgebers; Circannual rhythms; Photoperiod and regulation seasonal reproduction of vertebrates.
Unit 3:
Methods for the study of rhythms in humans: Measurement of rhythms in physiology and metabolism e.g.heart beat, blood pressure, body temperature, liver metabolism.
Unit 4:
Clocks and metabolism: Clock regulation of metabolism. Disruption of clocks and diseases viz. Diabetes, Cardio-vascular diseases. Bio-synthesis and regulation of melatonin, role of melatonin in regulation of diseases. Aging and sleep disorder.
Biological clocks in human welfare – Clock and human health, chronopharmacology, chronomedicine and chronotherapy.
COURSES OF STUDY
SECOND SEMESTER
CORE COURSE CODE ZOC 201: General and Comparative Animal Physiology
and Endocrinology
(COURSE CREDITS =03)
Course Objectives:
This paper is aimed to introducing the students for comparative Animal Physiology &Endocrinology. Imparts knowledge about various metabolic and physiological mechanisms of vertebrates.
Course Learning Outcomes:
CO1: Gain about the physiological processes of respiration, transmitting signals by neurological systems of vertebrates.
CO2: Understand the anatomy & physiology of excretion, homeostasis and pregnancy of vertebrates.
CO3: Knowledge about the structure, functions and regulation of the receptor organs of vertebrates.
CO4:To study about the physiology of different methods of animal communication i.e.zoosemiotics
CO5:Gain fundamental knowledge of concepts and physiology of endocrine systems and neuroendocrine glands.
Course Content
Mata Gujri MahilaMahavidyalaya (Autonomous) Jabalpur
Re-Accredited “A+" by NAAC
CBCS Syllabus for M.Sc. Zoology
As Recommended by Central Board of Studies in Zoology
Semester : M.Sc. II Sem
Subject : Zoology
Paper : ZOC 201
Title of Paper :GENERAL AND COMPARATIVE ANIMAL
PHYSIOLOGY AND ENDOCRONOLOGY
Max. Mark : 60
Unit - I
1. Respiratory pigments through different phylogenic groups
2. Transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide in blood and body fluids
3. Regulation of respiration
4. Physiology of impulse transmission through nerves and synapses
5. Autonomic nervous system, neurotransmitters and their physiological functions
Unit - II
1. Patterns of nitrogen excretion in different animal groups
2. Comparative physiology of digestion
3. Osmoregulation in different animal groups
4. Thermoregulation in homeotherms, poikilotherms and hibernation
5. Physiology of pregnancy, placental hormones, pregnancy diagnosis tests, parturition and breast and lactation, Seasonal breeders and Continuous breeders
Unit - III
1. Comparative study of mechanoreception
2. Comparative study of photoreception
3. Comparative study of phonoreception
4. Comparative study of chemoreception
Unit - IV
1. Bioluminescence as means of communication among animals
2. Pheromones and other similar chemicals as means of
communication among animals
3. Chromatophores and regulation of their function among animals
4. Hormones, their classification and chemical nature
5. Mechanisms of hormone action
Unit - V
1.Endocrine glands; Ontogeny, Structure and Function (pituitary, pancreas, adrenal, thyroid)
2. Neuroendocrine system
3. Hormone receptors, signal transduction mechanisms
Suggested Reading Materials:
1. EJW Barrington-General & comparative
Endoctrinology-Oxford, Claredon Press
2. R.H. Williams-Text Book of Endocrinology-W.B. Saunders
3. C.R. Martin- Endocrine Physiology-Oxford University Press.
4. Molecular CellBiology-J. Darnell, H. Lodish and D. Baltimore-Scientific
American Book USA
5. Molecular Biology of the cell-B. Alberts, D-Bray, J.Lewis, M. Raff, K.
Roberts and J.D. Watson, Garland Pub. New York.
CORE COURSE CODE ZOC 202 -Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics
(COURSE CREDITS =03)
Course Objectives:
Molecular Biology plays a critical role in understanding of structures, functions and internal controls within individual cells.
The knowledge can be used efficiently to target new drugs diagnose disease, and better understand cell physiology.
Molecular biology is an approach focused on the underpinnings of biological phenomenon uncovering the structures of biological molecules as well as their interaction and clinical research and medical therapies.
Course Learning Outcomes:
CO1- Students will be able to decipher the structural configuration of components, functional importance of bio membranes and interaction with active components such as food drugs, enzymes and genetic material.
CO2- Students will learn cell- cell signaling and communication i.e., the fundamental property of each cell. They will also get the idea of signaltransduction, ion channel and diseases due to errors in signaling interactions.
CO3 - Students will get the knowledge of CAMs. They will also able to understand allfive-adhesion molecule integrins, selectins, immunoglobulinsuperfamily,cadherins and CD44 family. They can well understand Genomic organization, 3D structures of chromosomes and positioning of DNA sequences within the nucleus.
CO4 - In this unit student learn sex determination, Impactof environmental factors like temperature for sex change in some fishes. Dosage compensation, gene expression in different biological sexes. They will also go through the complete Human DNA sequence mapping in Human Genome Project.
CO5 - Students can well understand genetic disorders (monogenic disorder, multifactorial inheritance disorder), genetic screening, and genetic counseling. They will go through the importance of transgenic animals.
COURSE CONTENT
Paper: ZOC 202: Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics
(COURSE CREDITS =03)
CCE = 40
Final Exam = 60
Total = 100
Note: Question Paper has two parts Part 1 has short answers with internal choices. Part two consists of five long questions with internal choice. Question covers all the units.
Unit - I
Biomembrane
- Molecular composition arrangement and functional consequences.
- Transport across cell membrane diffusion active transport, membrane channels pumps, uniports, symports and antiport.
- Micro filaments and microtubules structure and dynamics.
- Cell movements, intracellular transport, role of kinesis and dynein.
Unit - II
Cell - Cell signaling
- Cell surface receptors - Second messenger system
- Signaling from plasma membrane to nucleus - Gap junctions and connexins
- Integrins
- Ca++ dependent homophilic cell. cell adhesion
- Ca++ independent homophilic cell. cell adhesion
Unit – III
Molecular Biology of Cancer
- Distinction between normal cell and cancer cell (Cytological changes in cancer cell, Molecular changes in cancer cells, Genetic changes in cancer cell).
- Tumor and onset of cancer, Tumor immunology and immunotherapy.
- Genes and Cancer (Oncogenes, Activation of Proto-oncogenes, Tumor suppressor genes or Antioncogenes).
- Role of carcinogens in inducing cancer.
- Molecular designing of cancer treatment.
Unit - IV
Sex determination
- Sex determination in Drosophila
- Sex determination in mammals
- Basic concept of dosage compensation
- Cytogenetic of human chromosomes
- Human genome project (HGP) purpose 2 implicate
Unit - V
Genetic Diseases and Genomics
- Human gene therapy - Prenatal diagnosis & genetic counseling
- Genetic screening - Structural Genomics
- Functional Genomics - Gene libraries
- Transgenic animals & their applications
Suggested Reading Materials:
- J. Darnell, H. Lodish and D. Baltimore molecular cell biology scientific American book.
Inc. USA
- B. Alberts D. Bray, J. Lewis, M. raff, K. roberts and J.D. Wattson. molecular biology of
the cell. Garland Publishing Inc. New York.
- John R. W. animal cell culture A practical approach masters. Irl. Press
- Alberts et. all Essentials cell biology garland publishing Inc. New York 1998
- J.M. Barry molecular biology
- Philip E. Hartman Gene Action
- L.C. dunn, principals of Genetics
- A.M. Winchester genetics
- Edgar Alterbrg Genetics
- L.C. Dunn genetics and the origin of species
- Bengt A. Kihlman actions of chemicals of dividing cells
Mapping of COs,,POs and PSOs
CO | PO1 | PO2 | PO3 | PO4 | PO5 | PO6 | PO7 | PO8 | PO9 | PO10 | PO11 | PSO1 | PSO2 | PSO3 |
CO1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
CO2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
CO3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
CO4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
CO5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Mapping Scale: 1 to 3 (3: Strong correlation; 2: Medium correlation; 1: Weak correlation)
CORE COURSE CODE ZOC 203 -: BIOMOLECULES AND STRUCTURAL BIOLOGY
(COURSE CREDITS =03)
Course Objectives:
Biomolecules play indispensable roles inall life processes. They are the organic compound which form the basis of life and are both micro and macromolecules. By studying biomolecules one can understand the physiological function that regulates the proper growth and development of a human body.
Course Learning Outcomes:
CO1-Students will gain knowledge of biomaterials and nanoparticles, its application in medical field.
CO2- Students can well understand the structure and function of Proteins, Nucleic acids and lipoid storage mechanism.
CO3- Students will learn basic concepts of protein, Carbohydrate and fat metabolism and its regulatory effects.
CO4- Students will learn biosynthesis of proteins, nucleotides, nucleic acids, membrane lipids and steroids.
CO5- Students can well understand the mechanism and regulation of enzyme action and energy rich compounds.
COURSE CONTENT
Paper: ZOC 203: BIOMOLECULES AND STRUCTURAL BIOLOGY
(COURSE CREDITS =03)
CCE = 40
Final Exam = 60
Total = 100
Note: Question Paper has two parts Part 1 has short answers with internal choices. Part two consists of five long questions with internal choice. Question covers all the units.
Unit I
Chemical Foundation of biology-
- PH, PK, acids bases, buffers, weak bonds
- Free energy, resonance, isomerization
- Acid soluble pool of living tissues, amino acids,
monosaccharides, oligosaccharides, nucleotides, peptides.
- Nanoparticles
- Biomaterials
Unit II
1. Primary, Secondary, tertiary and quaternary structures of proteins, protein folding and
Denaturation.
2. DNA & RNA: Double helical structure of DNA, Structure of RNA, role of RNA in gene
expression.
3. DNA replication, recombination and repair
4.Protein synthesis
Unit III
1. Basic concepts of metabolism: Coupled and interconnecting reactions of metabolism
cellular energy resources and ATP synthesis.
2. Glycolysis and Gluconeogenesis.
3. Citric acid cycle.
4. Oxidative phosphorylation.
5. Fatty acid metabolism: Synthesis and degradation of fatty acids (alpha, beta and omega
oxidation).
6. Protein Metabolism- Transamination, Deamination, Decarboxylation of amino acids and Ornithine cycle
Unit IV
1. RNA synthesis and splicing.
2. Biosynthesis of amino acids.
3. Biosynthesis of nucleotides.
4. Biosynthesis of membrane lipids and steroids.
5. Functional importance of lipid storage and membrane lipids
.
Unit V
1. Enzymes: Terminologies, classification and basics of enzyme kinetics.
2. Mechanism of enzyme catalysis.
3. Regulation of enzyme reaction.
4. Concept of free energy and thermodynamic principles in biology.
5. Energy rich bonds, compound and biological energy transducers.
Suggested Reading Materials:
1. Voet, D. and J.G. Voet. Biochemistry John Wiley & Sons.
2. Freifelder, D. Physical Biochemistry W.H. Freeman & Co.
3. Segal, I.H. Biochemical calculations John Wiley and Sons
4. Creighton, T.E. Protein Structure and Molecular Properties W.H. Freeman & Co.
5. Freifelder, D. Essentials of Molecular Biology
6. Wilson, K. and K.H. Goulding A Biologists Guide to Principals and Techniques of
Practical Biochemistry
7. Cooper, T.G. Tools of Biochemistry
8. Hawk, Practical Physiological Chemistry
9. Garret, R.H. and C.M. Grisham. Biochemistry. Saunders College Publishers.
Mapping of COs,,POs and PSOs
CO | PO1 | PO2 | PO3 | PO4 | PO5 | PO6 | PO7 | PO8 | PO9 | PO10 | PO11 | PSO1 | PSO2 | PSO3 |
CO1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
CO2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
CO3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
CO4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
CO5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Mapping Scale: 1 to 3 (3: Strong correlation; 2: Medium correlation; 1: Weak correlation)
ELECTIVE COURSE CODE ZOE 201 IMMUNOLOGY
(COURSE CREDITS =03)
Course Objectives:
The aim of this course is to provide basic knowledge of immune system, immune responses, immunologic memory, vaccination, autoimmune disease, immunodeficiency disorder, and hypersensitivity.
Course Learning Outcomes:
CO1- Students will get the elementary idea of immune system, primary and secondary lymphoid organs.
CO2- Students will learn antigenicity, immunogenicity, MHC and cytokines.
CO3- Students will get knowledge of immunoglobin gene structure and immunization.
CO4- Students will gain basic idea of hypersensitivity and assay techniques.
Course Content:
Mata Gujri MahilaMahavidyalaya (Autonomous) Jabalpur
Re-Accredited “A+" by NAAC
CBCS Syllabus for M.Sc. Zoology
As Recommended by Central Board of Studies in Zoology
Semester : M.Sc. II Sem
Subject : Zoology
Paper : ZOE 201
Title of Paper :IMMUNOLOGY
Max. Mark : 60
UNIT - I
Tissues of immune system- Primary lymphoid organs, structure functions (Thymus and Bursa of Fabricius)
Tissues of Immune System-Secondary lymphoid Organs, structural functions (Spleen, lymph node and Payers patches),Types of immunity.
UNIT – II
Antigenicity and immunogenicity, Immunogens, Adjuvants and haptens, Factors
influencing immunogenicity, B and T-Cell epitopes
Structure and functions of MHC molecules. Endogenous and exogenous pathways of antigen processing and presentation
Properties and functions of cytokines, Therapeutics Cytokines
UNIT - III
Immunoglobulin structure, Biological and physical properties of immunoglobulin.
Gene model for Immunoglobulin gene structure
Generation of antibody diversity (Light and heavy chain)
Immunization (Active immunization Vaccines, Vaccine production, passive immunization.)
UNIT – IV
Gell and Coomb’s classification and brief description of various types of
Hypersensitivities
Components and pathways of complement activation.
Monoclonal antibody technology (Hybridoma technology)
Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) technique and its applications.
CORE COURSE CODE ZOE 202: Human Molecular Genetics
(COURSE CREDITS =03)
Course Objectives:
The main objective of the course is to provide advanced information on the genetic basis of human disease to understand the impact of new knowledge on the genome in the study of human molecular geneticsand to acquire a good knowledge of the structure and organization of the human genome; the genetic and molecular bases of inherited diseases.
Course Learning Outcomes:
CO1: Understand and interpret a pedigree chart along with Dermatyoglyphics, Mitochondrial inheritance
CO2: Understand the effects of mutations which can vary widely, from being beneficial, to having no effect, to having lethal consequences, and every possibility in between.
CO3: Develop an understanding of the structure and function of genes and the organization of the human genome; the patterns of inheritance and clinical manifestations of genetic diseases; chromosomes, chromosomal abnormalities, and the clinical features of common chromosomal.
CO4: Knowledge about the protection of laboratory workers, the public, and the environment from potentially hazardous biological agents.
Course Content
Mata Gujri MahilaMahavidyalaya (Autonomous) Jabalpur
Re-Accredited “A+" by NAAC
CBCS Syllabus for M.Sc. Zoology
As Recommended by Central Board of Studies in Zoology
Semester : M.Sc. II Sem
Subject : Zoology
Paper : ZOE 202
Title of Paper :Human Molecular Genetics
Max. Mark : 60
Unit -I
History of Human Genetics; Pedigrees- gathering family history, pedigree symbols, construction of pedigrees;Mendelian pedigree pattern, deviation from basic pedigree pattern Dermatyoglyphics, Mitochondrial inheritance.
Unit -II
Mutation and instability of human DNA – mutation and polymorphism, pathogenic mutations repeat expansions Gene interactions and modifying genes; Pleiotropy; Polygenic inheritance; Multifactorial inheritance
Unit –III
Clinical genetics – Inborn errors of metabolism and their genetic basis – phenyl ketone urea, Genetic disorder ofhemopoietic system- sickle cell anemia and thalassemia Prenatal diagnosis- brief introduction and methods of prenatal diagnosis
UNIT IV
Biosafety of human genetics- Biosafety for Human health and environment,
Biosafety issues for using cloned genes in medicine agriculture, industry and Eco protection
Gene pollution, Brief introduction to eugenics
COURSES OF STUDY
THIRD SEMESTER
CORE COURSE CODE ZOC 301: Tools and Techniques in Biology
(COURSE CREDITS =03)
CCE = 40
Final Exam = 60
Total = 100
Note: Question Paper has two parts Part 1 has short answers with internal choices. Part two consists of five long questions with internal choice. Question covers all the units.
Course Objectives:
Its main objectives are to provide students with technical and analytical skills used in modern biological research.
Course Learning Outcomes:
CO1:Understand analytical techniques along with theory working principles of instrumentation and applications.
CO2: Provide knowledge of basic understanding of various techniques used in biological sciences.
CO3: To understand the identification of cellular and molecular basis of immune responsiveness.
CO4 Develop scientific -technical expertise, culture and work habits and to design and develop tissue culture laboratory.
CO5: Provide knowledge to develop skill to handle the equipment related to molecular cytological techniques.
COURSE CONTENT
Paper: ZOC 301 Tools and Techniques in Biology
(COURSE CREDITS =03)
CCE = 40
Final Exam = 60
Total = 100
Note: Question Paper has two parts Part 1 has short answers with internal choices. Part two consists of five long questions with internal choice. Question covers all the units.
Unit I
1. Microsocopy - Principle &Applications
- Light microscope and Phase Contrast microscope - Fluorescence microscope
- Electron microscope - Confocal microscopy
2. General Principle and Applications of
- Colorimeter - Spectrophotometer
- Ultra centrifuge - Flame photometer
- Beer and Lambert’s law.
3. Microbiological Techniques
- Media Preparation and sterilization - Inoculation and growth monitoring.
- Microbial assays. - Microbial identification
(cytological staining methods for bacterial and fungal strains)
-Use of fermenters.
Unit II
1. Computer aided techniques for data presentation, data analysis, statistical techniques.
2. Cryotechniques
- Cryopreservation of cells, tissues, organs and organisms.
- Cryosurgery
- Cryotomy
- Freeze fracture and freeze drying.
3. Separation techniques.
- Chromatography, Principle type and applications.
- Electrophoresis, Principles, types and applications PAGE and agarose gel electrophoresis.
- Organelle separation by centrifugation.
Unit III
1. Radioisotope and main isotope techniques in biology.
a. Sample preparation for radioactive counting
b..Autoradiography.
2. Immunological techniques
- Immunodiffusion (Single & Double) - Immuno electrophoresis
3. Techniques immuno detection
- Immunocyto / histochemistry - Immunoblotting, immunodetection, immunofluorescence.
4. Surgical techniques.
- Organ ablation (eg.Ovariactomy, adrenalectomy) - Perfusion techniques
- Stereotaxy - Indwelling catheters
- Biosensors.
Unit IV
1. Histological techniques
- Principles of tissue fixation - Microtomy
- Staining - Mounting
- Histochemistry
2. Cell culture techniques.
- Design and functioning of tissue culture laboratory
- Culture media, essential components and Preparation
- Cell viability testing.
Unit V
1. Cytological techniques
- Mitotic and meiotic chromosome preparations from insects and vertebrates.
- Chromosome banding techniques (G.C.Q. R. banding) - Flowcytometry.
2. Molecular cytological techniques
- In site hybridization (radio labelled and non-radio labelled methods)
- FISH - Restriction banding
3. Molecular biology techniques
- Southern hybridization - Northern hybridization
- DNA Sequencing - Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
Suggested Reading Materials:
1. Introduction to instrumental analysis-Robert Braun-McGraw Hill.
2. A biologist Guide to principles and Techniques of Practical Biochemistry-
K, Wilson and K.H. Goulding ElBSEdn.
3. Clark &Swizer. Experimental Biochemistry. Freeman, 2000.
4. Locquin and Langeron. Handbook of Microscopy. Butterwaths, 1983
5. Boyer. Modern Experimental Biochemistry. Benjamin, 1993
6. Freifelder. Physical Biochemistry. Freeman, 1982.
7. Wilson and Wlaker. Practical Biochemistry. Cambridge, 2000.
8. Cooper. The Cell-A Molecular Approach. ASM, 1997
9. John R.W. Masters. Animal Cell culture- A practical approach. IRL Press
Mapping of COs,,POs and PSOs
CO | PO1 | PO2 | PO3 | PO4 | PO5 | PO6 | PO7 | PO8 | PO9 | PO10 | PO11 | PSO1 | PSO2 | PSO3 |
CO1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
CO2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
CO3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
CO4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
CO5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Mapping Scale: 1 to 3 (3: Strong correlation; 2: Medium correlation; 1: Weak correlation)
COURSES OF STUDY
THIRD SEMESTER
CORE COURSE CODEZOC 302: Gamete Biology Development and Differentiation
(COURSE CREDITS =03)
CCE = 40
Final Exam = 60
Total = 100
Note: Question Paper has two parts Part 1 has short answers with internal choices. Part two consists of five long questions with internal choice. Question covers all the units.
Course Objectives:
Its main objectives are to provide students with general and basic knowledge of animal reproductive system and embryonic development.
Course Learning Outcomes: Course Learning Outcomes:
COURSE CONTENT
Paper: ZOC 302: Gamete Biology Development and Differentiation
(COURSE CREDITS =03)
CCE = 40
Final Exam = 60
Total = 100
Note: Question Paper has two parts Part 1 has short answers with internal choices. Part two consists of five long questions with internal choice. Question covers all the units.
Unit- I
1.Methods of differentiation of gonads in mammals and its genetic basis
2. Spermatogenesis morphological basis in rodents
3.Gamete specific gene expression and genomics, Vertebrates morphology: Definition, scope and importance.
4.Biochemistry of semen, semen composition and formation, assessment of sperm function.
5. Fertilization Pre-fertilization events, biochemistry of fertilization Post fertilization events
Unit- II
1. Ovarian follicular growth and differentiation morphology endocrinology, molecular biology of oogenesis and vitellogenesis ovulation and ovum transport in mammals
2.Biology of sex determination and sex differentiation in mammals
3.Multiple ovulation and embryo transfer technology, in-vitro oocyte maturation super ovulation 4. Elementary idea of IVF
Unit- III
1. Hormonal regulation of ovulation, pregnancy and parturition.
2. Hormonal regulation of development of mammary gland and lactation.
3. Endocrinology and Physiology of placenta.
4. Cryopreservation of gametes and Embryo.
5.Teratological effects of xenobiotics on gametes
Unit- IV
1. Cell commitment and differentiation.
2. Germ cell determinants and germ cell migration.
3. Types of Morphogenetic movements in frog.
4. Early development of fish
5. Concept of totipotency and pluripotency, competence and induction, primary and secondary inducers w.r.t neurulation and neural induction
6. Melanogenesis.
Unit- V
Stem cell concept- embryonic and adult stem cell
Adult stem cell niches mesenchymal stem cells
Epidermal stem cell culture
Connective tissue cell family.
5. Haemopoietic stem cells: Blood cells formation.
6. Stem cell disorders.
Suggested Readings:
1. Carter, G.S. Structure and habit in vertebrate evolution – Sedgwick and Jackson, London.
2. Kingsley, J.S. Outlines of Comparative Autonomy of Vertebrates, Central Book Depot. Allahabad,
3. Kent, C.G. Comparative anatomy of vertebrates
4. Malcom Jollie, Chordata morphology. East – West Pres Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
5. Milton I lildergrand. Analysis of vertebrate structure. IV. Ed. John Wiley and Sons Inc., New York.
6. Smith, H.S. Evolution of Chordata structure. Hold Rinchart and Winstoin Inc. New York.
7. Sedgwick, A.A. Students Text Book of Zoology, Vol.II.
8. Walter, H.E. and Sayles, L.D. Biology of vertebrates, MacMillan & Co. New York.
9. Romer, A.S. Vertebrate Body, IIIrd Ed. W.B. Saunders Co., Philadelphia
10. Young J.Z. life of vertebrates. The oxford University Press, London
11. Parker & Haswell to III Rev. by Marshall willianslatested Macmillan Co. ltd.
12. Young J.Z. Life of mammals. The Oxford University Press, London
Weichert, C.K. and Presch, W. Elements of chordate anatomy,
13.Long J.A. Evan H.M. 1922 : the oestrous cycle in the Rat and its associated phenomenon.
14. Nalbandou. A.C. – Reproductive physiology
15. Prakash A.S. 1965-66 Marshall’s, Physiology Reproduction (3 Vol.)
16. Ethan Bier, the cold Spring. The cold spring Harbor laboratory Press, New York.
17. Davidson, E.H. Gene Activity During Early Development. Academic Press, New York.
Mapping of COs,,POs and PSOs.
CO | PO1 | PO2 | PO3 | PO4 | PO5 | PO6 | PO7 | PO8 | PO9 | PO10 | PO11 | PSO1 | PSO2 | PSO3 |
CO1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
CO2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
CO3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
CO4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
CO5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Mapping Scale: 1 to 3 (3: Strong correlation; 2: Medium correlation; 1: Weak correlation)
COURSES OF STUDY
THIRD SEMESTER
CORE COURSE CODEZOC 302: Population Ecology and Environmental Physiology
(COURSE CREDITS =03)
CCE = 40
Final Exam = 60
Total = 100
Note: Question Paper has two parts Part 1 has short answers with internal choices. Parttwo consists of five long questions with internal choice. Question covers all the units.
Course Objectives:
Its main objectives are to understand the nature of environment and its influence on individual as well as to the population and community. It also provides knowledge of Biosphere and sustainable development of resources’ helps to understand physiological morphological biological and molecular attributes of the individual with respect to constraints imposed by the environment.
Course Learning Outcomes:
CO1: Understand the practical application of population, examine why and how population change over time.
CO2: Knowledge about adaptation that increase an organism’s ability to survive and reproduce.
CO3: Student can understand the difference between Inter and intra-specific interaction in reference to competition.
CO4: Understand the concept of pollution, how to asses pollution sources, study expose pathways and fate, evaluate consequences of human exposure to pollution.
CO5: Conceptualize students with mental hygiene, helps to understand and develop motor activity like strength, speed endurance, coordination.
COURSE CONTENT
Paper ZOC 303: Population Ecology and Environmental Physiology
(COURSE CREDITS =03)
CCE = 40
Final Exam = 60
Total = 100
Note: Question Paper has two parts Part 1 has short answers with internal choices. Part two consists of five long questions with internal choice. Question covers all the units.
Unit I
1. Populations and their characters.
2. Demography: Life tables, generation time, reproductive value.
3. Population growth: Growth of organisms with non-overlapping generations, stochastic and time lag models of population growth, stable age distribution.
4. Population regulation: Extrinsic and intrinsic mechanisms.
Unit II
1. Adaptations: Levels of adaptations, significance of body size.
2. Aquatic Environments: Fresh water, marine, shores and estuarine environments.
3. Eco-physiological adaptations to fresh water environments.
4. Eco-physiological adaptations to marine environments.
5. Eco-physiological adaptations to terrestrial environments.
Unit III
1. Environmental limiting factors.
2. Inter and intra-specific relationship.
3. Predatory- prey relationship, predator dynamics Mutualism, optimal foraging theory (patch choice, diet choice, prey selectivity, foraging time).
Unit IV
Environmental pollution and human health.
1. Conservation management of natural resources.
2. Environmental impact assessment.
3. Sustainable development.
4. Acclimatization with the changing environment-
- Life in hot environment
- Life in cold environment
-Life at high altitude
-Life under high atmospheric pressure
-Aviation and space physiology
Unit V
1. Concept of homeostasis.
2. Endothermic and physiological mechanism of regulation of the body temperature.
3. Physiological response to oxygen deficient stress.
4. Physiological response to body exercise.
5. Meditation, yoga and their effects.
Suggested Reading Materials:
1. Cherrett,J.M. Ecological Concepts. Blackwell Science Publication,
Oxford, U.K.
2. Elseth,B.D. and K.M. Baumgartner,populationBiology,Van Nostrand
Co., New York.
3. Jorgensen,S.E. Fundamentals of ecological modeling. Elsevier, New
York.
4. Krebs, C.J. Ecology. Harper and Row, New York.
5. Krebs,C.J. Ecological Methodology. Harper and Row , New York.
6. Eckert, R. Animal Physiology: Mechanism and Adaptation. W.H.
Freeman and Co., New York.
7. Hochachka, P.W. and G.N., Somero. Biochemical adaptation.
Priceton, New Jersey.
Mapping of COs,,POs and PSOs.
CO | PO1 | PO2 | PO3 | PO4 | PO5 | PO6 | PO7 | PO8 | PO9 | PO10 | PO11 | PSO1 | PSO2 | PSO3 |
CO1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
CO2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
CO3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
CO4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
CO5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Mapping Scale: 1 to 3 (3: Strong correlation; 2: Medium correlation; 1: Weak correlation)
COURSES OF STUDY
THIRD SEMESTER
ELECTIVE COURSE CODEZOE 301 A: Limnology and Fish Productivity
(COURSE CREDITS =03)
CCE = 40
Final Exam = 60
Total = 100
Note: Question Paper has two parts Part 1 has short answers with internal choices. Part two consists of five long questions with internal choice. Question covers all the units.
Course Objectives:
Its main objectives are to provide you with the basic introduction to the workings of the freshwater system, to study about the Inland Water bodies, to know about history and development of Limnology, to provide essential knowledge of inland aquatic & Estimations and calculations of production costs of fish/shrimp farm.
Course Learning Outcomes:
CO1: Understand the ecological principles of aquatic ecosystems, analyze fundamental properties of lakes and river ecosystems & evaluate environmental factors, climate change and anthropogenic impacts on lake- and stream ecosystems.
CO4: Knowledge about the setup cold water fisheries, fish farm and hatchery, students cangain knowledge of fish nutrition.Understanding the theory of salting. Different methods of salting · Understanding drying and dehydration processes of fish preservation.
COURSE CONTENT
ELECTIVE COURSE CODEZOE 301 (B): Limnology and Fish Productivity
(COURSE CREDITS =03)
CCE = 40
Final Exam = 60
Total = 100
Note: Question Paper has two parts Part 1 has short answers with internal choices. Part two consists of five long questions with internal choice. Question covers all the units.
UNIT I
Limnology – Definition, historical development and scope of Limnology. Brief introduction of the aquatic biomes: Freshwater ecosystem (lakes, wetlands, streams and rivers).
UNIT II
Fishery resources of India in general & Madhya Pradesh in particular.
Abiotic & biotic factors of water necessary for fish life. Planktons and its role in fisheries.
Water pollution, its effects on fisheries and methods of its abatement.
Common fish diseases & their control.
.
UNIT III
Fish culture: - Mono, Poly, mixed and composite Fish culture.
Sewage fed fish culture, paddy cum fish culture
Fish breeding in natural conditions, bundh breeding, hypophysation& stripping.
Transport of live fish & seed.
Different types of crafts & gears used for fish catching.
Fresh water fish farm engineering: selection of site, construction of fish farm & soil chemistry.
Designing, layout & construction of different types of fish ponds.
Common weeds of fish ponds and methods of their eradication.
UNIT IV
Preservation & processing of fish.
Biochemical composition and nutritional value of fish.
By products of fish Industry & their utility.
Fisheries economics and marketing.
Fisheries managements and extension.
SUGGESTED READING MATERIAL
1. Arora : Fundamentals of environmental biology
2. E.P. Odum - Fundamental of Ecology
3. R.G. Wetzel - Limnology.
4. P.S. Welsch - Practical limnology.
5. R.G. Wetzel - Laboratory guide of Limnology.
6. J. Schwocrbel - Principles of Limnology.
7. KA. Ruttner - Fundamentals of Limnology.
8. Hutchinson -A Treatise on Limnology Vol.- 1 &2.
9. V.G. Cole- Limnology.
10. G.A. Cole - Limnology.
11. J.G. Needham and P.R. Needham - A Guide to freshwater invertebrates.
12. G.T. Tonapi - Freshwater animals of India.
13. S. I. Swamy - A Guide to the study of freshwater organism.
14. Deshikachary - A guide for identification of Algae.
15. H.L. Goltermann - Chemical analysis of freshwaters.
16. K.S. Rao & Suresh Jain - Limnological methods & principles of fish productivity.
Mapping of COs,,POs and PSOs.
CO | PO1 | PO2 | PO3 | PO4 | PO5 | PO6 | PO7 | PO8 | PO9 | PO10 | PO11 | PSO1 | PSO2 | PSO3 |
CO1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
CO2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
CO3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
CO4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
CO5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Mapping Scale: 1 to 3 (3: Strong correlation; 2: Medium correlation; 1: Weak correlation)
COURSES OF STUDY
THIRD SEMESTER
ELECTIVE COURSE CODE ZOE 301 (B): Wild Life Conservation
(COURSE CREDITS =03)
CCE = 40
Final Exam = 60
Total = 100
Note: Question Paper has two parts Part 1 has short answers with internal choices. Part two consists of five long questions with internal choice. Question covers all the units.
Course Objectives:
Its main objectives are to understand thefundamentalsof wildlifewithmanagement planning and evaluation of habitat analysis. It will also emphasize the role of national organizations in wildlife conservation.
Course Learning Outcomes:
CO1: To understand the importance of habitat analysis in conserving and revitalizing wildlife habitat.
CO2: Knowledge of Census method and identification of wild animals. Role of Wildlife Protection Act in conservation of endangered and threatened species of flora and fauna.
CO3: To understand the importance of management to halt the loss in earth’s biodiversity by evaluating carrying capacity, succession and environmental condition.
CO4: To gain knowledge of biotelemetry and aspects of quarantine methods.
COURSE CONTENT
ELECTIVE COURSE CODEZOE 301 (B): Wild Life Conservation
(COURSE CREDITS =03)
CCE = 40
Final Exam = 60
Total = 100
Note: Question Paper has two parts Part 1 has short answers with internal choices. Part two consists of five long questions with internal choice. Question covers all the units.
Unit- 1
Wild life Habitat analysis, Evaluation and management
(a)Identification of flora, mammalian fauna, avian fauna, herpeto-fauna.
(b) Physical parameters - Topography, Geology, Soil and water.
(c) Biological Parameters - food, cover, forage, browse and cover estimation.
(d) Standard evaluation procedures - remote sensing and GIS.
Unit- 2
1.Study of animal evidences in the field:
Faecal analysis of ungulates and carnivores – Faecal samples, slide preparation, Hair identification, Pug marks, hoof marks, scats, pellet groups, nest, antlers etc. and Census Method.
2. National Organization.
(a) Indian board of wild life. (b) Bombay Natural History Society.
(c) Voluntary organization involved in wild life conservation.
3. Wild life Legislation - Wild Protection act - 1972, its amendments and implementation.
Unit- 3
1. Management planning of wild life in protected areas.
2. Estimation of carrying capacity.
3. Eco tourism / wild life tourism in forests.
4. Concept of climax persistence.
5. Ecology of perturbance.
Unit- 4
1. Management of excess population & translocation. 2. Bio- telemetry.
3. Care of injured and diseased animal. 4. Quarantine.
5. Common diseases of wild animal.
Suggested Readings:
1. Gopal Rajesh : Fundamentals of wild life management
2. Agrawal K.C : Wild life India
3. Dwivedi A.P (2008) : Management wild life in India
4. Asthana D.K :Envionment problem and solution
5. Rodgers N.A & Panwar H.S : Planning of wild life / Protected area Network in India
vol. the report, wild life Institute of India Dehradun.
6. OdumE.P : Fundamentals of Ecology
7. SahariaV.B : Wild life in India
8. Tiwari S.K : Wild life in Central India
9. E.P Gee : Wild life of India
10. Negi S.S : Wild life conservation (Natraj Publishers)
Mapping of COs,,POs and PSOs.
CO | PO1 | PO2 | PO3 | PO4 | PO5 | PO6 | PO7 | PO8 | PO9 | PO10 | PO11 | PSO1 | PSO2 | PSO3 |
CO1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
CO2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
CO3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
CO4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
CO5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Mapping Scale: 1 to 3 (3: Strong correlation; 2: Medium correlation; 1: Weak correlation)
COURSES OF STUDY
THIRD SEMESTER
ELECTIVE COURSE CODE ZOE 302 (A): Animal Biotechnology
(COURSE CREDITS =03)
CCE = 40
Final Exam = 60
Total = 100
Note: Question Paper has two parts Part 1 has short answers with internal choices. Part 2 consists of five long questions with internal choice. Question covers all the units.
Course Objectives:
Its main objectives are to understand the basic techniques to construct genomic library and produce genetically modified animals in order to improve their sustainability for agriculture, industrial or pharmaceutical applications.
Course Learning Outcomes:
CO1: To understand the concept of gene manipulation and transformation techniques.
CO2: To gain knowledge of various hybridization techniques and importance of DNA fingerprinting.
CO3: To understand the applications of transgenic animals for development of medicines.
CO4: To understand the culture techniques and Molecular diagnosis of genetic diseases.
COURSE CONTENT
ELECTIVE COURSE CODEZOE 302 (A):Animal Biotechnology
(COURSE CREDITS =03)
CCE = 40
Final Exam = 60
Total = 100
Note: Question Paper has two parts Part 1 has short answers with internal choices. Part two consists of five long questions with internal choice. Question covers all the units.
Unit 1
Introduction, history, concept and scope of biotechnology, Application of biotechnology in agriculture, veterinary sciences, pharmaceutical industry, food industry, chemical industry and environment.
Unit 2
Introduction to Molecular Biology, Concept of gene and Genomics, Molecular Techniques used in Gene manipulation.
Introduction to Vectors- Cloning vectors and Expression vectors (Types and characteristics).Introduction to Recombinant DNA technology.
Restriction enzymes: Nomenclature and types, Molecular markers: Types and applications in livestock improvement
Theoretical background of development of PCR and Real time PCR and its variations, application of PCR for diagnosis of infectious diseases of animals and poultry.
Unit 3.
Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) Production of cloned and transgenic animals, various Transplantations techniques used.
Construction of genomic and cDNA libraries. and screening by colony and plaque hybridization methods.
Different blotting techniques Southern, Northern and Western blotting., Applications of transgenic animals
Unit 4.
Introduction, importance, history of cell culture development, different tissue culture techniques,
Different type of cell culture media, growth supplements, other cell culture reagents, culture of different tissues and its application.
Applications of animal cell culture, stem cells, cryopreservation, and common cell culture contaminants.
SUGGESTED READINGS
1.Brown, T.A. (1998). Molecular Biology Labfax II: Gene Cloning and DNA∙ Analysis. II Edition, Academic Press, California, USA.
2.Glick, B.R. and Pasternak, J.J. (2009). Molecular Biotechnology - Principles and∙ Applications of Recombinant DNA. IV Edition, ASM press, Washington, USA.
3.Griffiths, A.J.F., J.H. Miller, Suzuki, D.T., Lewontin, R.C. and Gelbart, W.M.∙ (2009). An Introduction to Genetic Analysis. IX Edition. Freeman and Co., N.Y., USA. Snustad,
4.D.P. and Simmons, M.J. (2009). Principles of Genetics. V Edition, John∙ Wiley and Sons Inc.
5. J.D., Myers, R.M., Caudy, A. and Witkowski, J.K. (2007). Recombinant∙ DNA- Genes and Genomes- A Short Course. III Edition, Freeman and Co., N.Y.,USA.
6.Beauchamp, T.I. and Childress, J.F. (2008). Principles of Biomedical Ethics. VI∙ Edition, Oxford University Press.
Mapping of COs,,POs and PSOs.
CO | PO1 | PO2 | PO3 | PO4 | PO5 | PO6 | PO7 | PO8 | PO9 | PO10 | PO11 | PSO1 | PSO2 | PSO3 |
CO1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
CO2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
CO3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
CO4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
CO5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Mapping Scale: 1 to 3 (3: Strong correlation; 2: Medium correlation; 1: Weak correlation)
COURSES OF STUDY
THIRD SEMESTER
ELECTIVE COURSE CODEZOE 302 (A): Commercial Entomology
(COURSE CREDITS =03)
CCE = 40
Final Exam = 60
Total = 100
Note: Question Paper has two parts Part 1 has short answers with internal choices. Part 2 consists of five long questions with internal choice. Question covers all the units.
Course Objectives:
To familiarize the students with entrepreneurial opportunities in entomology, provide information on productive insects and their products, as well as insect pests of public health and veterinary importance and their management.
To understand basic insect biology, as well as natural history and evolutionary relationships of insect orders and families. To evaluate the impact that insects have (both positive and negative) on human society, including human health, agriculture, and the environment. Explain the potentialities of sericulture as a source of rural employment and as an export earning enterprise.
Course Learning Outcomes:
CO1: Understand the basic life cycle of the honeybee, learn about beekeeping tools and equipment, learn to manage beehives for honey production and pollination, learn about bee diseases and pests. Learn to harvest and market honey.
CO2: Get knowledge about the mulberry and non-mulberry silkworms, to understand the various silkworm rearing techniques, apply knowledge on control measures of silkworm diseases and analyze silkworm breeding and grainage techniques.
CO3: To understand the role of biotic and abiotic factors on the increase or decrease of the pest density for the effective management of that species, to make the students aware of the role of different environmental factors on the buildup of pest populations and to get an idea about the concepts of EIL, ETL and eventually IPM.
CO4: Knowledge to reduce pest populations to less than damaging numbers, toencourage using alternative means to control pests, such as cultural and mechanical practices, increasing awareness of beneficial insects and educating homeowners on IPM practices in the home and landscape is necessary to reduce the unnecessary use of pesticides to prevent negative effects on humans, animals, beneficial insects, and the environment.
COURSE CONTENT
ELECTIVE COURSE CODEZOE 302 B Commercial Entomology
(COURSE CREDITS =03)
CCE = 40
Final Exam = 60
Total = 100
Note: Question Paper has two parts Part 1 has short answers with internal choices. Part two consists of five long questions with internal choice. Question covers all the units.
UNIT I:
Bee keeping- General colony management during different seasons. Managing colonies for honey production and pollination. Artificial queen rearing. Pests and diseases of honey bees. Bee poisoning. Production and marketing of quality honey and value-added honey products. Establishment and maintenance of apiaries.
UNIT II:
Study of different species of silkworms, characteristic features, moriculture, silk and its uses, pests and diseases of silkworms, rearing and management of silkworms. Lac insect- natural enemies and their management. Products and by-products of lac.
UNIT III:
Economic and public health importance of insect pests in human habitation and habitats, biology, damage and control of mosquitoes, houseflies, bed bugs, ants, termites, cockroaches, flies, silverfish, head and body lice, carpet beetles, crickets, wasps, house dust mites, insect pests of cattle, poultry, pet animals and their management. Insects as food and feed.
UNIT IV:
Principles and methods of pest management in residential places and public buildings, insecticides for domestic use and their safety, pre- and post-construction termite proofing of buildings, appliances for domestic pest control.
Suggested Readings
Aruga H. 1994. Principles of Sericulture. Oxford & IBH, New Delhi. Atwal AS. 2006. The World of the Honey Bee. Kalyani Publ., New Delhi.
Ganga G. 2003. Comprehensive Sericulture. Vol. II. Silkworm Rearing and Silk Reeling. Oxford & IBH, New Delhi.
Partiban S & David BV. 2007. Management of Household Pests and Public Health Pests. Namratha Publ., Chennai.
Singh S. 1975. Beekeeping in India. ICAR, New Delhi.
Mapping of COs,,POs and PSOs.
CO | PO1 | PO2 | PO3 | PO4 | PO5 | PO6 | PO7 | PO8 | PO9 | PO10 | PO11 | PSO1 | PSO2 | PSO3 |
CO1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
CO2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
CO3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
CO4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
CO5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Mapping Scale: 1 to 3 (3: Strong correlation; 2: Medium correlation; 1: Weak correlation)
M.Sc. III Semester
Practical I ZOC 304
(Practical based on ZOC 301 & ZOC 302)
List of Practical
ZOC 301 Tools and techniques in Biology
1. Comments upon the structure and application of analytical instruments
(a) Colorimeter (b) Spectrophotometer
(c) Ultracentrifuge (d) ESR and NMR spectrometer
(e) Microtome (f) Biochemical Analyzer
(g) PCR
2. Estimation techniques based for RNA and DNA Isolation.
3. Demonstration of antibiotic sensitivity/ resistance of E. coli to antibiotic pressure and interpretation.
4. Demonstration of Ag-Ab reaction by Oucterlony Method/ VDRL Test.
5. Demonstration of ELISA Technique.
6. Demonstration of separation techniques – Chromatography, electrophoresis
ZOC 302 Gamete Biology development and differentiation
1. Study of embryological slides
2. Study of gametes of frog and chick
3. Study of fate maps
4. Study of different stages of spermatogenesis and oogenesis.
Scheme of Practical Examination
Max. Marks 60 Time: 4 hrs.
S.No | Name of Experiment | Marks |
1. | Comments on Analytical Instruments | 10 |
2. | Estimation techniques for DNA/RNA Isolation | 05 |
3. | Separation techniques - any one | 05 |
4. | Experiment based on immunology | 05 |
5. | Spotting - 04 spots | 10 |
6. | Exercise based developmental biology | 10 |
7. | Viva-voce | 05 |
8. | Practical Record and Collection | 10 |
Practical II ZOC 305
(Practical based on ZOC 303 & ZOE 301A/301 B/302A/302B)
List of Practical
ZOC 303- Population Ecology and Environmental Physiology
1. Practical related to demography studies.
2 Report writing – local fauna population.
3 Study of intra and inter relationships among animals- positive and negative. Predator- prey relationships.
4. Adaptations- in various habitats.
5. Effect of posture, exercise and stress on blood pressure.
6. To study SPO2 and pulse rate in various conditions.
7. Calculation of PSS scale to measure stress level.
ZOE 301A – Limnology and fish productivity
1. Estimation of DO, Chloride, BOD, COD, Hardness, pH and Alkalinity of water.
2. Study of fresh water ecosystem and Study of some specific fish species of M.P.
3.Ageing and growth techniques of fish-
a Scales preparation and ageing.
b Growth rate study (From hatched embryo).
4. Identification of late fry and fingerlings.
5. Study of Induced breeding techniques.
ZOE 301B Wildlife Conservation and Management
1. Identification of flora, mammalian fauna, avian fauna, herpeto-fauna.
2. Demonstration of basic equipment needed in wildlife studies use, care and maintenance (Compass, Binoculars, Spotting scope, Range Finders, Global Positioning System, Various types of Cameras and lenses).
3. Familiarization and study of animal evidences in the field; Identification of animals through pug marks, hoof marks, scats, pellet groups, nest, antlers etc.
4. Demonstration of different field techniques for flora and fauna.
5. PCQ, ten tree method, Circular, Square & rectangular plots, Parker’s 2 Step and other methods for ground cover assessment, Tree canopy cover assessment, Shrub cover assessment.
6. Trail / transect monitoring for abundance and diversity estimation of mammals and bird (direct and indirect evidences).
ZOE 302A - Animal Biotechnology
Genomic DNA isolation from different biological samples.
Agarose gel electrophoresis.
Restriction endonuclease analysis of DNA.
RFLP
Polymerase chain Reaction (PCR)
Cryopreservation of cell primary cultures and cell lines.
To study following techniques through photographs a. Southern Blotting b. Northern Blotting c. Western Blotting d. DNA Sequencing (Sanger's Method).
Project report on animal cell culture.
ZOE 302B Commercial Entomology
Observation of permanent slides of mouth parts of mosquito.
General idea on Insecticide formulations. (Dust, Granules, Emulsifiable concentrates, sprays, wettable Powders).
Study of damage caused by and control of - Grasshopper, plant bug, caterpillar,scaleinsectEurymeloidesbicincta(Leafhopper),Sitophilusoryzae(Riceweevil),Acantho- scelidesobtectus(Bean weevils), Tenebrio (meal-worm), Flea, Bird louse, Mosquito (Anopheles, Culex, Aedes),Glossina (Tsetse fly), Phlebotomus (sand fly),Hypoderma spp.(warble fly), Cochliomyia spp.(screw worm fly).
Vertebrates important for biological control against insect pests - Guppy fish, Frog, Gecko, Wood pecker, Bat, Scaly anteater and Bear.
Any two insect types breeding on the flesh of dead bodies (one Dipteran, one Coleopteran).
Scheme of Practical Examination
Max. Marks 60 Time: 4 hrs.
S.No | Name of Experiment | Marks |
1. | Spotting | 10 |
2. | Demographic table | 05 |
3. | Study of SPO2 and Pulse rate | 05 |
4. | PSS scale calculation | 05 |
5. | Comments on Instruments | 10 |
6. | Study of techniques | 10 |
7. | Animal tissue culture | 05 |
8. | Isolation | 10 |
COURSES OF STUDY]
FOURTH SSEMESTER
(COURSE CREDITS -18)
DISSERTATION
A: Valuation | Credits |
|
(i)Language & Presentation |
18 |
300 |
(ii)Review of Literature |
(iii)Research Methodology |
(iv)Analysis and Interpretation of Result |
B Viva Voce EXTERNAL | 100 |
C Viva Voce INTERNAL |
Total |
| 400 |