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HOLY CROSS COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS) TIRUCHIRAPPALLI-620 002
I B.Sc. ZOOLOGY (Specialization in Biotechnology) SEMESTER-II (For candidates admitted from 2015 onwards)
MAJOR CORE: 2- ANIMAL DIVERSITY- 2 CHORDATA
SPECIFIC OUTCOME OF LEARNING (SOL)
Code: U15ZO2MCT02
Unit : I.
Unit 1.1
Student
- understands the Geological time scale
- explains different eras, periods, epochs and strata
- explains the vertebrate existed during these periods
Unit 1.2 - explains the origin of chordates based on various theories of origin
- explains the protostome origin
- explains the deutrostome origin
- explains the evolution of vertebrates
- explains the interrelationship between the several groups of Vertebrates.
- describes the general characteristics of Phylum Chordata
- classifies Phylum Chordata into two divisions and Sub-phyla with an
example.
Unit 1.3
Student
- explains the general characteristics of Sub-Phylum Protochordata
- Classifies Protochordata into various classes with an example.
- Explains the characteristic features of the class Cephalochordata
- Explains the characteristic features of the class Urochordata and
- classifies into various orders with an example
- Lists the general characteristics of each order, with an example -
(Amphioxus, Ascidia, Salpa)
- describes external character of Amphioxus
- learns the digestive and excretory system of Amphioxus
- explains the affinities of Amphioxus with other groups of animals.
Unit: II.
2.1 Student
- explains the general characteristics of the class Pisces
- Gives the outline classification upto orders with suitable examples of
biological interest.
- names the extinct group of fishes -class Placodermi
- explains the general characters Class Chondrichthyes (Elasmobranchii and
holocephali) and classify it into various orders with one example
(Biological significance: Scoliodon, Narcine, Chimera)
2.2 - explains the general characters Class – Osteichthyes – (Choanichthyes and
Actinopterygii ) and classifies it into various orders with example
- explains characteristic features of Crossopterygii and Dipnoi (Latimeria,
Epiceratodes/ Protopterus)
- explains Subclass Actinopterygii- and super order - Chondrostei and
Holostei (Acipenser)
2.3
- explain the distinguishing features of Super order Teleostei and classify it up
to orders with example (Herrings, Carps, Anguilla, Notochanthus, and
Hippocampus)
- Lists the animals of biological interest
- explains the characteristics of the following animal
(Anguilla, Exocoetus, Syngnathus, Hippocampus, Tetrodon, Echeneis,
Synapta, Sardines, Salmon, Gambusia,)
- Identifies the locally available fresh water fishes.
- Studies the following fishes of aquacultural importance – (Catla catla,
Labeo rohita, Cirrhina mrigal, Cyprinus carpio, Heteropneustes, Tilapia,
Anabus, Clarias, Ophiocephalus)
- explains the digestive, circulatory and urinogenital system of shark.
Unit: III
3.1 Student
- explains the general characteristics of the class Amphibia (Amphibious
mode of life)
- Gives the outline classification upto orders with suitable examples of
biological interest.
- explains the types of respiration in frog
- describes the structure of heart in frog
- explains the arterial system and venous system of frog
- explains the urinogenital system of frog(male & female)
- describes the structure of brain in frog
3.2 Student
- explains the general characteristics of the class Reptilia
Gives the outline classification up to orders with suitable examples of
biological interest
3.3 - Identifies and explains few south Indian snakes – both poisonous and non-
poisonous
- Identifies the snakes based on the nature of the tail.
- explains the circulatory system of Calotes
- explains the urinogenital system of Calotes (male & female)
- describes the structure of brain in Calotes
UNIT: IV
4.1 Student- explains the general characteristics of the class Aves (Specialized for
- Aerial mode of life
- gives the outline classification up to orders with suitable examples of
biological interest
- mentions 5 birds which are locally available
- mentions Archaeopteryx (fossil bird of Jurassic period, seen in the beds
of Bovaria) as a connecting link between reptiles and birds.
- Identifies and explains few south Indian birds.
4.2 - student explains the general characters of the super order Neognathae
- classify them up to orders with suitable example of biological interest
- explains the external characters of Pigeon
- describes the respiratory system of Pigeon
- explains the digestive system in Pigeon
- explains the structure of brain in Pigeon
- describes male and female urinogenital system in pigeon
4.3 - student explains the general characters of the super order – Paleognathae
(Flightless bird)
- classify them up to orders with suitable example of biological interest
UNIT: V
5.1 Student- explains the general characteristics of the class Mammalia
-Gives the outline classification up to orders with suitable examples of
biological interest
- explains the characters and habitat of Echidna, Ornithorhynchus
Didelphys, Macropus
5.2 - explains the general characters of the orders
5.3 Student
- learns the characteristic features of animals belonging to Proboscidea-
Tubulidentata
- Mentions their habitat
- Tabulates the distinguishing features and assigns the animals to their
respective orders.
- describe the structure of brain in rabbit
- describe the structure of heart and circulatory system in rabbit
- Explain the male and female reproductive system of rabbit
- Differentiates Prototheria, Metatheria and Eutheria
HOLY CROSS COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), TIRUCHIRAPPALLI – 2
(For the candidates admitted from 2015 onwards)
SEMESTER IV
ALLIED: 5– ZOOLOGY AND HUMAN WELFARE
(Compulsory for Botany Students)
Code: U15ZO4ACT05
Credits: 4
Hours /Week: 4
SOL
Unit I
Animals of commercial Importance
The Student
- explains the biology & the techniques of rearing animals like the- silk moth, honey bee, prawns
and fish,
- gives accounts for the commercial importance of the cultures
Unit II
Viral and bacterial Diseases
The Student
-Describes the causative organism, the various modes of transmission of diseases caused by virus
-polio, rabies, mumps, influenza, measles Japanese encephalitis, Hepatitis -water borne A & E;
Blood borne- B,C &D, AIDS.
- Describes the causative organism, the various modes of transmission of diseases caused by
bacteria-dysentry, cholera, tuberculosis, tetanus, diphtheria, typhoid, STD, Leptospirosis and
leprosy
-Enlists the symptoms and preventive measures of these diseases
Unit III
Protozoan Diseases and Helminthiasis:
The Student
-Describes the life cycle of the causative organism for the diseases-amoebiasis,
giardiasis and malaria
- Describes the diseases-amoebiasis, giardiasis and malaria
- Describes the life cycle of the causative organism for the diseases-taeniasis,
ascariasis, ancylostomoasis, elephantiasis and dracunculosis
- Describes the diseases- taeniasis, ascariasis, ancylostomoasis, elephantiasis and
dracunculosis
- outlines the life cycle of these animals, and the modes of transmission of these
diseases
-Describes the major symptoms of these diseases.
- Explains ways and methods of controlling the spread of these disease causing
organisms.
Immune system - Describes the organs and cells of the immune system
- explains the role of Antigens and antibodies in immune response
- defines vaccination and lists the vaccination schedule for children.
Unit IV
Insects of Agricultural Importance.
The Student
-Lists and describes various insects that cause damage to food and cash crops.
- Describes the life cycle of these insects causing damage to paddy, sugar cane, coconut,
vegetables, stored products
-Infers the damage done and deduces the available methods of control and predicts the most
suitable ones for adoption
-Describes any three parasites of fowl –life cycle and control
Unit V
Genetics:
The Student
-Classifies blood groups into A,B, AB and O based on the genetic principle.
- Explains Rh blood group and erythroblastosis foetalis
- Explains chromosomal mechanism of sex determination in man.
- Explains sex linked inheritance in man citing example as haemophilia and
Colour blindness.
- Defines metabolic errors.
- Gives reason for the cause of phenylketonuria,
- Explains the chromosomal abnormalities and clinical features of Down’s,
Klinefelter’s, Turner’s and Cri-du-chat syndrome.
- Defines genetic counseling.
-Explains amniocentesis and the use of this in genetic counseling.
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B.Sc. ZOOLOGY - SEMESTER VI (For the candidates admitted from 2015 onwards)
MAJOR ELECTIVE: 3 –IMMUNOLOGY
SOL
Code :U15ZO6MET05
Credits : 5
Hours /Week : 5
Unit I:
Types of immunity:
The student
-defines immunity
-classifies types of immunity
-defines innate and acquired immunity
-defines humoral and cell mediated immunity
-explains various innate immune mechanisms
-describes the active and passive immunity with example
Lymphoid system:
The student
-lists the lymphoid organs
-differentiates the primary and secondary lymphoid organs
-describes the structure of thymus and bone marrow and states their significance as the
primary lymphoid organs
- explains the structural architecture of spleen and lymph node and their Immunological
function as secondary lymphoid organs
-defines MALT, BALT, GALT
Lymphoid cells:
The student
-lists the types of haematopoietic stem cells
-describes the structure and function of various immune cells
-describes the origin and differentiation of T and B cells
Unit II:
Antigen:
The student
-classifies antigens
-describes the structure and properties of antigens
-differentiates antigen from haptens
Vaccine:
The student
-lists the vaccine types
-defines toxoids and their types
-presents the vaccines and their schedule of administration
Immunoglobulins:
The student
-describes the basic structure of an immunoglobulin
-lists the types of immunoglobulins and their distribution
-describes the structure and function of various types of immunoglobulins
Unit III:
Immune response:
The student
-defines and differentiates the primary and secondary immune response
-lists the cells involved in humoral immune response
-describes the antigen presentation, T-B cell co operation and clonal proliferation
-explains the role of interleukins in antibody synthesis
-describes the regulatory mechanism of antibody synthesis
Cell Mediated Immunity:
The student
-defines cell mediated immunity
-explains the role of cytotoxic T lymphocytes, TD cells, NK cells and macrophages in cell
Mediated immunity
Complement:
The student
-defines and lists the complement
-explains the activation of complement by classical and alternate pathway
-describes the biological consequences of complement activation
Unit IV:
Introduction to HLA: -
-defines HLA
-describes the genetic organization of HLA
-describes the structure of class I and class II molecules of HLA and their immunological role
Organ transplantation:
The student -lists the types of grafts
-describes the immunological mechanism of graft rejection
Immunosuppression:
The student
-defines immunosuppresssion
-lists various types of immunosuppresssors used for various illnesses
Autoimmune diseases:
The student
-defines auto immunity and their types
-lists the organ specific and systemic auto immune disorders
-describes the immunological basis of Graves disease and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Unit V:
Hypersensitivity:
The student
-defines hypersensitivity
-classifies hypersensitivity with example
Immunological Techniques in clinical diagnosis:
The student
-describes the principle and application of Widal test, Pregnancy test and ELISA
Introduction to Immunotherapy:
The student
-defines immunotherapy and states its advantages in the field of medicine
-lists the diseases for which immunotherapy is used
HOLY CROSS COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), TIRUCHIRAPPALLI-2
B.Sc. ZOOLOGY (With Specialization in Biotechnology)
(For the candidates admitted from 2015 onwards)
SEMESTER VI
Major Core Paper 11- Animal Physiology
Code: U15ZO6MCT11
Credits: 5
Hours/Week: 6
SOL
Unit I:
Unit I.1
The Student
- is introduced to animal physiology and its scope
-Defines homeostasis citing example
-States the concept of osmo-ionic regulation
-defines the terms such as stenohaline, euryhaline, poilkiloosmotic, homeoosmotic,
osmoconformers, osmoregulator, iso-osmotic medium, hypo-osmotic medium
and hyperosmotic medium
-explains the principles of osmoionic regulatory mechanisms seen in crustaceans
and freshwater, marine and migratory fishes.
Unit I.2 -differentiates poilkilothermy from homeothermy
-defines ectotherms (Poikilotherms)and endotherms (Homeotherms),
stenotherms,eurytherms, acclimation and acclimatization.
-explains temperature compensation in poilkilotherms
-explains morphological, behavioural and physiological mechanisms of
thermoregulation in homeotherms.
Unit I.3
-Explains the digestion in mouth
-enumerates the stomach enzymes and their role in digestion
-describes the enzymatic digestion of food by bile, pancreatic enzymes and
intestinal enzymes.
-explains the process of absorption in the intestine.
UNIT II:
Unit II.1 Circulation:
The student
-enlists the composition of blood
-explains the blood clotting mechanism
-describes the heart beat- origin, conduction, cardiac cycle and blood pressure.
Unit II.2 Respiration:
-enlists the types of respiratory pigments
-describes the structure of haemoglobin
-explains the transport mechanism of respiratory gases
-describes the oxygen dissociation curve and carbondioxide transport
-explains haemoglobin as a buffer
Unit II.3 Excretion:
-enlists the nitrogenous waste products
-explains the biosynthesis of urea and uric acid
-explains the physiology of urine formation
-describes the acid-base balance.
UNIT III:
Unit III.1 Muscle contraction:
The student
-enumerates the distinct features of the skeletal muscle and myofibrils
-explains the molecular organization of muscle fibre
-describes the mechanism and chemistry of muscle contraction
-explains Cori cycle and energetics of muscle contraction
Unit III.2 Neural conduction:
-explains the resting potential, action potential and conduction of nerve impulse
-describes the synaptic transmission
-defines neuro-muscular junction and reflexes
Unit III.3 Receptor mechanisms:
-explains the structure of retina
-explains the photochemistry and the types of visual pigments
-describes gustatory and olfactory receptors under chemoreception
-describes the structure of cochlea
-explains the mechanism of phonoreception, mechanoreception and Pacinian
corpuscle.
UNIT IV:
Unit IV.1 Endocrine Glands I :
The student
-describes the structure, hormones secreted, and the physiological role of
Hypothalamus, Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, Thymus, Pancreas,
Unit IV.2 Endocrine Glands II :
-describes structure Hormones and functions of Adrenal cortex and medulla,
Ovary and Testis.
Unit IV.2Animal Behaviour:
-defines Taxis, Kinesis and the Instinctive behaviour of animals with suitable
examples
-lists the learning behaviours such as Imprinting, Trial and Error learning,
conditioning and Insight learning
-defines Biological clock
-explains circadian, lunar and circannual rhythms
UNIT V:
Unit V.1 Human Reproduction:
The student
-describes the structure of Ovary and Testis in human
-explains the ovarian cycle
-distinguishes between oestrous and menstrual cycle
-correlates the menstrual cycle with ovarian cycle and uterine changes.
-explains the hormonal interaction controlling the ovarian & menstrual cycles
Unit V.2 Hormonal Control of Reproduction :
-explains hormonal control of reproduction
-explains implantation, gestation and parturition.
-defines infertility
Unit V.3 Hormonal Control of Reproduction : -describes reproductive technologies
-Explains artificial insemination and surrogate motherhood
-describes IVF, gamete intrafallopian transfer ( GIFT) and ZIFT
- Describes ICSI , oocyte banking and donation.
HOLY CROSS COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS) TIRUCHIRAPPALLI-2 (For candidates admitted from 2015 onwards)
DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY
III BA/B.Sc/ B.Com/BCA/BRSc/BBA DEGREE COURSE
SEMESTER –VI
NON-MAJOR ELECTIVE 1: ORNAMENTAL FISH CULTURE
SOL
Code: U15ZO5NMT01
Unit: I Student
- enlists the importance of ornamental fish culture.
- Explains aquarium trade and present status.
- explains the design and setting up of fish tank, construction and maintenance of home
aquarium.
- Learns about the requirements and design for the commercial production units of
ornamental fishes and transportation methods.
- lists out the aquarium plants and their uses in the home aquarium.
Unit: II
- lists major marine ornamental fish resources in India.
- explains the characteristics of any two live bearers (Guppy, molly, platy and sword
tail- any two).
- explains the characteristics of any two egg layers (fighter, gourami, angel fish, red
tailed shark and gold fish – any two).
- describes about the compatible group of ornamental fishes for home aquarium.
Unit: III
- describes the culture of fish food organisms
- mentions the types and preparation of artificial fish feed.
- explains the feeding methods and vocational feed.
Unit: IV
- learns about the fish diseases and treatment mehods
- learns any two ectoparasites (anchor worm and argulus) of fishes, the symptoms they
produce and treatment.
- explains the causative organism, symptoms and treatment of white spot, fin rot,
mouth fungus, dropsy and velvet diseases.
- learns about breeding of ornamental fishes for commercial purpose.
Unit: V
- Lab work
HOLY CROSS COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), TIRUCHIRAPPALLI-2
B. SC. ZOOLOGY (With Specialization in Biotechnology)
(For the candidates admitted from 2015 onwards) SEMESTER VI
MAJOR CORE: 12– APPLIED BIOTECHNOLOGY
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES OF LEARNING (SOL) CODE: U15ZO6MCT12
Credits: 5
Hours/Week: 6 Unit: I
The Student - Defines and lists the applications of tissue culture in agriculture
Describes the method of production transgenic plants
Explains the use of agrobacterium mediated transformation
Principles and production of golden rice and flavr savr tomato
Defines crop protection and disease resistance
Describes the cloning of disease resistant plants
Draws a schematic diagram to show the steps in their cloning
Explains plantibodies, their importance, advantages and disadvantages
Describes the production and applications of biofuels
Unit: II
The Student - Defines sericulture
Explains the process of silk production
Describes the concepts of Ser-Biotechnology
Enumerates the strengths and challenges of sericulture industry in India
Defines triploid and tetraploid fishes
Explains the principles and methods in raising triploid & tetraploid fishes
Defines transgenic fish
Explains the principles and methods involved in the raising of a trans-
genic fish for a given gene.
Lists the use of transgenic fishes
Defines IVF and explains methods involved in IVF
Explains the methods and application of embryo manipulation
Explains the methods and significance of embryo transfer
Explains the methods of raising transgenic animal and its application
Explains the Genetically modified organisms (GMO) and their regulations
Explains the risk assessment, Bioethics and ELSI
Unit: III
The Student- Defines and lists the applications of biotechnology in industries
Defines enzyme biotechnology
Lists the sources of enzyme
Explains the uses of enzymes
Describes the method involved in the industrial production of enzymes
Defines enzyme immobilization
Explains the methods of enzyme immobilization
Substantiates the advantages of immobilized enzymes
States the concept of enzyme engineering
Explain the production of biopesticides and their applications
Defines biofertilizer production and applications
Explains the Nif genes and their problems in cloning
Defines SCP
Enlists the production and uses of SCP
Unit: IV
Unit IV.1
The Student - Explains the methods involved in the preparation of humulin
States the concept of recombinant vaccines (r-subunit, r-live, DNA based,
anti-idiotypic vaccine, edible vaccine, HIV and Malarial vaccine)
Unit IV.2
Explains the concept of recombinant growth hormone
Explains the use of monoclonal antibodies in diagnosis and treatment
of diseases.
Unit IV .3
Defines gene therapy
Explains the role of gene therapy in genetic diseases
Describes its protocol in ADA deficiency.
Describes the future aspects of gene therapy.
Unit: V
The Student - Explains method of treatment of sewage, and effluent treatment for
tannary, textiles and paper industries
Explains the structure of trickling filter and activated sludge and
mentions their modifications
Explains the concept of biomonitoring, biofilters, biosensor and
bioscrubbers
Defines bioremediation
Explains the concept of biopolymers
Defines bio leaching
Mentions the role of super bug in oil degrading
microbes in bio leaching
Defines super bug and explains the method of its production.
Explains the bioremediation of heavy metal and oil