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Recommended by Board of Studies in ZOOLOGY Faculty of SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY

M. Sc. Zoology First Year (SEM-I)

Paper-IT1, Structure and function of Invertebrates

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1 M.Sc.

Sem. I

Zoology

Paper – IT1

Structure

and function

of

Invertebrates

2020-21 Unit-I

1.1 Classical and molecular

taxonomic parameters,

species concept, systematic

gradation of animals,

nomenclature, modern

scheme of animal

classification into sub-

kingdom, division, section,

phyla and minor phyla.

1.2 Ultrastructure of

protozoan locomotory

organs (pseudopodia-

cytoplasmicorganells,

Unit: I

1.1 Basic concepts of

biosystematics, taxonomy

and classification. Recent

trends in biosystematics:

Chemotaxonomy,

Cytotaxonomy &

Molecular taxonomy.

1.2 Ultra structure of

locomotary organs &

locomotion in Protozoa.

flagella, cilia and pellicular

myonemes) and mechanism

of various modes of

locomotion.

1.3 Dermal cells and

skeletal organization in

calcareous sponges,

Hexactinilida and

Demospongiae (Porifera).

1.4 Polymorphism and

metagenesis in coelenterate.

Types of polyps, medusa

and metamorphosis.

1.3 Dermal cell &

skeleton of Porifera.

Canal system in sponges.

1.4 Comparative account

of Coelenterata &

Ctenophora: Structure &

Reproduction

Unit-II

2.2 Reproductive system-

structure and mechanism of

reproduction in Dugesia,

Fasciola, Taenia and Ascaris.

2.3 Formation, Evolution and

significance of coelom,

metamerism and symmetry in

classification of animals,

particularly coelomata.

2.4 Evolution of nephridia and

mechanism of excretion

(nitrogenous excretory

Unit – II

2.2 Reproductive system

and reproduction in

Helminthes.

2.3 Classification of

coelomates based on coelom

formation, metamerism &

Symmetry.

2.4 Excretory system &

products, transport of water

and salts) in Polychaeta,

Oligochaeta and Hirudinea of

Annelida.

excretion in Annelida.

Unit-III

3.1 Peripatus (Onychophora)

structure, affinities and

taxonomic position.

3.2 Respiratory organs in

Arthropoda. Mechanism of

gaseous exchange in

trachealrespiration in Insecta

and gill respiration in

Crustacea.

3.3 Neopilina (

Monoplacophora): structure,

affinities and taxonomic

position.

Unit III

3.1 Filter feeding

mechanism in Invertebrates.

3.2 Organs & Mechanism of

respiration in Arthropoda &

Mollusca.

3.3 Affinities & taxonomic

position of Peripatus &

Neopilina.

Unit-IV

4.3 General account and

affinities of Ctenophora and

Rotifera.

4.4 General account and

affinities of Entoprocta and

Ectoprocta.

Unit-IV

4.3 Principles of hydrostatic

skeleton & Locomotion

based on hydrostatic

skeleton in Invertebrates

4.4 Systematic position,

general organization and

affinities of Bryozoa &

Rotifera .

Paper-IT2, General Physiology

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SEM I

Zoology

Paper-IT2,

General

Physiology

2020-2021 Unit I

1.1 Enzyme: Classification,

mechanism of enzyme

action. Factors affecting

enzyme action, regulation of

enzyme activity, activators

and inhibitors.

1.4 Colour change

mechanism: Chromatophores

and melanophores- structure,

physiology and significance.

1.1 Enzyme: Nature,

classification, mechanism of

enzyme action. Factors affecting

enzyme action, regulation of

enzyme activity, activators and

inhibitors.

1.4 Physiology of heart –

Myogenic and neurogenic

heart, pacemakers, heart

valves, cardiac cycle,

electrocardiogram,

bradycardia and tachycardia.

Unit II

2.2 Thermoregulation in

poikilotherms and

homeotherms, adaptations

and regulatory mechanisms.

2.3 Osmoregulation in Pisces

and Amphibia, mechanism

of salt and water transport by

gills and kidney.

2.4 Molecular mechanism of

peptide and steroid hormonal

action. Membrane receptors

and signal transduction.

2.2 Thermoregulation in

poikilotherms and

homeotherms, tolerance and

resistance, adaptations,

aestivation and hibernation.

2.3 Osmoregulation in Aquatic

(Pisces and Amphibia) and

terrestrial (Birds and

mammals) organisms,

mechanism of salt and water

transport by gills and kidney.

2.4 Colour change

mechanism: Chromatophores

and melanophores- structure,

physiology and significance.

Unit III

3.1 Myogenic and

neurogenic heart, Cardiac

cycle- Phases of cardiac

cycle, ECG pace maker, and

heart valves.

3.1 Carbohydrates-

classification and metabolism-

glycogenesis, glycogenolysis,

glycolysis, Oxidative

decarboxylation

3.2 Digestion and absorption

of carbohydrate, proteins and

lipids in the gastrointestinal

tract.

3.3 Carbohydrates-

classification and

metabolism- glycogenesis,

glycogenolysis, glycolysis,

TCA cycle, electron

transport system and

oxidative phosphorylation.

3.4 Lipids- classification and

metabolism- oxidation of

fatty acids, cholesterol

metabolism. Proteins-

classification and

metabolism- oxidative

deamination,

decarboxylation and trans

amination of amino acids,

arginine-ornithin cycle.

Unit IV

4.1 Hydromineral

3.2 TCA cycle, electron

transport system and

oxidative phosphorylation.

3.3 Lipids- classification and

metabolism- oxidation of fatty

acids, cholesterol metabolism.

3.4 Proteins- classification and

metabolism- oxidative

deamination, decarboxylation

and Trans-amination of amino

acids, arginine- ornithine

cycle.

4.1 Hydromineral

metabolism-water electrolyte

metabolism-water electrolyte

balance, mineral metabolism

in bone and egg shell

formation.

balance, mineral metabolism

in bone

Paper-IT3, Cell Biology and Genetics

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SEM I

Zoology

Paper-IT3, Cell

Biology and

Genetics

2020-2021 Unit I

1.1 Membrane structure

and function - structure of

model membrane, lipid

bilayer,

membrane protein

diffusion, osmosis, active

transport, uniport,

multiport, symport,

antiport, membrane pumps,

mechanism of sorting and

regulation of intracellular

1.1 Membrane structure and

function - Structure of model

membrane. Organization and

properties of membrane lipids.

Organization and properties of

membrane proteins.

Membrane of human red blood

cell.

Transport of substances

through membrane-

Diffusion. Facilitated

transport, electrical

properties of membranes.

1.3 Structure and Functions

of microfilaments,

microtubules and their role.

diffusion. Active transport

(Primary and secondary).

1.3 Organization of

Cytoskeleton- Structure and

function of microtubules,

microfilaments and

intermediate filaments.

Unit-II

2.3 Cellular

communication - general

principles of cell

communication, cell

adhesion and roles of

different adhesion

molecules, gap junctions,

extracellular matrix and

integrins.

2.3 Cellular communication

– Cell-cell interaction. Cell

adhesion molecules (Selectins,

Immunoglobulin superfamily,

Cadherins). Adherens

junctions and desmosomes.

Tight junctions. Gap junctions.

2.4 Cancer - genetic

rearrangements in

progenitor cells,

oncogenes, tumor

suppressor genes, cancer

and the cell cycle, virus-

induced cancer, metastasis

2.4 Cellular communication -

Cell – Extracellular matrix

interaction. Organization and

components of extracellular

matrix. Interaction of cell with

extracellular matrix (

Integrins, focal adhesions and

hemidesmosomes).

Unit-III

3.1 Mendelian, non-

Mendelian inheritance -

mono / dihybrid

inheritance, types of

dominance, multiple

allelism, probability,

exercises for solving

genetics problems.

3.3 Quantitative Genetics -

polygenic traits and mode

of inheritance, analysis of

variation,

genetic and environmental

factors, heritability,

inbreeding and

consequences, coefficient

of inbreeding and

consanguinity.

3.1 Mendelian, non-

Mendelian

inheritance - Mono / dihybrid

inheritance, types of

dominance, multiple allelism.

Exercises for solving genetics

problems.

3.3 Quantitative Genetics -

polygenic traits and mode of

inheritance, genetic and

environmental factors,

heritability, inbreeding and

consequences, coefficient of

inbreeding and consanguinity.

Unit-IV

4.4 Human genetics-

pedigree analysis, lod score

for linkage testing,

karyotypes, genetic

disorders.

4.4 Human genetics- Pedigree

analysis. Karyotypes. Genetic

disorders (Huntington’s

disease, Phenylketonuria,

Alkaptonuria, Albinism,

Sickle cell anemia,

Thalassemia, Cystic fibrosis).

Paper-IT4, Advanced Reproductive Biology

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Paper-IT4,

Advanced

Reproductive

Biology

2020-2021 Unit-III

3.1 Male accessory sex

glands in mammals:

structure, secretion and

functions.

3.2 Semen- biochemical

composition and sperm

abnormality.

3.1 Brief description of

histomorphology and

hormonal control of male

accessory organs viz.,

epididymis, vas deferens,

seminal vesicles, ventral

prostate, bulbourethral gland

and preputial gland.

3.2 Sperm maturation –

morphological and

biochemical events influence

of accessory organ secretions

3.4 Pheromones and sexual

behavior in mammals.

and sperm abnormalities.

3.4 Hormones and sexual

behaviour – Selected

examples of courtship and

mating behaviour.

Pheromones in Insects and

Mammals

M. Sc.

SEM-I

Section-B

Practical- 1P2,

Cell Biology,

Genetics and

Advanced

Reproductive

Biology

1 Study of meiotic

chromosomes and

spermatogenesis in

grasshopper with the help

of

already available

permanent slides/ ICT

tools/ models/ charts/

photographs etc.

1. Study of different stages of

spermatogenesis in

grasshopper / rat with the help

of already available

permanent slides/ ICT tools/

models/ charts/ photographs

etc.

M. Sc. Zoology FIRST Year (SEM II)

Paper-2T1, Structure and Function of Vertebrates

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Paper-

2T1,

Structure

and

Function

of

Vertebrat

es

2020-21 Unit-I

1.2 General organization

and affinities of

Cephalochordata.

1.3 Structure,

development and

metamorphosis of

Amoecoetus.

Unit-I

1.2 Characteristic features and affinities of

the Urochordata & Cephalochordata.

1.3 Characteristic features of Agnatha &

development of Amoecoetus larva.

Unit-II

2.3 Appendicular

skeleton (Limbs and

girdles) in Amphibia,

Reptilia, Aves and

Mammals.

Unit-II

2.3 Jaw suspension in vertebrates.

Unit-III

3.1 Evolution of

urinogenital organs in

vertebrates.

3.2 Origin of Birds.

3.4 Comparative anatomy

Unit-III

3.1 Evolution of kidney & Excretion in

Vertebrates.

3.2 Origin of Birds. Migration in birds.

3.4 Adaptive radiation in vertebrates:

Aquatic, Terrestrial, Aerial , Arboreal &

of the brain in vertebrates

(teleost, frog, lizard, fowl

and rat.

Fossorial

Unit- IV

4.2 Evolution of heart in

vertebrates.

4.3 Sense organs in

vertebrates.

Unit- IV

4.2 Evolution of Circulatory system & heart

in vertebrates.

4.3 Sense organs in vertebrates:

Echolocation, Electroreception & Lateral

line system in fishes.

Paper-2T2, Comparative Endocrinology

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Paper-2T2,

Comparative

Endocrinology

2020-21 Unit IV

4.1 Parathyroid

ultimobranchial glands:

Structure, hormones and

regulatory mechanisms.

4.2 Gastro-entero-pancreatic

4.1 Endocrine pancreas and

gastro intestinal tract: endocrine

cells, hormones and functions.

4.2 Adrenal gland: structure,

endocrine system: endocrine

pancreas and gastro intestinal

tract: endocrine cells,

hormones and functions.

4.3 Adrenal gland: structure,

hormones and functions in

vertebrates.

4.4 Gonadal hormones in

vertebrates and their

hormonal actions, feedback

mechanisms.

hormones and functions in

vertebrates.

4.3 Gonadal hormones in

vertebrates and their hormonal

action, feedback mechanisms.

4.4 Hormones as

pharmaceuticals- Hormones in

contraception, estrogen and

cancer, Sex hormones and

immune system and immune

regulating hormone (IRH).

Paper-2T3, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

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SEM II

Zoology

Paper-2T3,

Molecular

Biology and

Biotechnology

2020-2021 Unit-I

1.1 Cot ½ and Rot ½ values,

organelle genome, DNA

structure, forms of DNA.

1.2 DNA replication –

molecular mechanisms of

prokaryotic and eukaryotic

DNAreplication,

regulation of replication.

1.3 DNA damage and repair – types of DNA

damages, excision repair

system.

1.1 Structure and organization

of cellular genome - C-value

paradox and Cot ½ value.

Repetitive DNA. Structure of

chromosome. Organization of

chromatin fiber (Nucleosome,

solenoid model, histones, non-

histones). Forms of DNA.

Mitochondrial DNA.

1.2 DNA replication –

Molecular mechanisms of

prokaryotic and eukaryotic DNA

replication. Structure and role of


DNA polymerase. Regulation of

replication.

1.3 DNA damage – Types of

DNA damage , causes and

various causative agents. Repair

of DNA damage – Mismatched

1.4 Mismatch repair,

recombination repair, double

strand break repair, and

transcription

coupled repair.

repair. Excision repair.

Recombination repair. Double

strand break repair.

Ttranscription coupled repair

1.4 Mobile DNA elements –

Transposable elements in

bacteria. IS elements. Composite

transposons. Bacteriophage Mu

transposition. Tn 10

transposition. SINES and

LINES. Retroviruses and

retroposons.

Unit-II

2.1 Transcription-


transcription, RNA

polymerases,

transcriptional unit,

initiation, elongation,

termination, transcriptional

factors.

2.2 Regulation of

transcription – Operon,

positive and negative control,

attenuation phage

strategies, anti-termination,

response elements and

inducible elements.

2.1 Transcription- prokaryotic

and eukaryotic transcription,

RNA polymerases,

transcriptional unit, initiation,

elongation, termination,

transcriptional factors. Post

transcription modifications.

2.2 Regulation of gene

expression- Regulatory proteins

(Helix turn helix, zinc finger,

homeodomain, leucine zipper).

Regulation of gene expression

in Prokaryotes – Lac Operon

model, positive and negative

control, Tryptophan operon

2.3 Translation - prokaryotic

and eukaryotic translation,

genetic code, altered code in

elongation, termination

factors, fidelity of

translation, post translational

modifications.

2.4 Mobile DNA elements –

transposable elements, IS

elements, P elements,

retroviruses,

retrotansposons.

model. Tryptophan attenuator.

2.3 Regulation of gene

expression in eukaryotes-

Transcriptional activators.

Transcriptional repressors.

Direct and indirect repression.

Gene silencing by modifications

of histones and DNA.

Regulation after transcription.

Post-transcriptional gene

regulation by RNA interference.

2.4 Translation- Prokaryotic

and eukaryotic translation.

Altered code in elongation.

Termination factors. Fidelity of

translation. Post translational

modifications.

Unit-III

3.2 Isolation and sequencing

of DNA, gene amplification,

PCR, RAPD, RFLP, Maxam-

Gilbert, Sanger’s dideoxy

methods.

3.4 Hybridization techniques

– Southern- Northern

hybridization, microarray

3.2 Isolation and sequencing

techniques- Isolation and

sequencing of DNA, gene

amplification, PCR, RAPD,

RFLP, Maxam Gilbert, Sanger’s

dideoxy methods.

3.4 Hybridization techniques –

Southern- Northern

hybridization. Microarray.

Fluorescent In situ hybridization

(FISH).

Unit-IV

4.2 Agricultural

biotechnology- biofertilizers,

bioinsecticides, biogas.

4.2 Agricultural

biotechnology- Biofertilizers.

Bioinsecticides. Biogas.

Genetically modified (GM) crop.

Paper-2T4, Advanced Developmental Biology

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Zoology

Paper-2T4,

Advanced

Developmental

Biology

2020-2021 Unit-III

1.1 Implantation in Mammals.

1.2 Foetal Membranes-

Types, Structure and

Functions

1.1 Basic concepts of Developmental Biology: Model systems: Chick

& Drosophilla. Implantation in

Mammals.

1.2 Types of eggs and cleavage

patterns: concepts in pattern

formation, animal vegital axis,

gradients, origin and

specification of germ layers.

2.2 Apoptosis-

mechanism and

significance.

2.2 Concept of growth, differential

cell proliferation, shaping of organ

primordia and programmed

morphogenetic cell death.




M. Sc. Zoology SECOND Year (SEM-III)

Paper-3T1 Parasitology and Immunology

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Paper-3T1

Parasitology

and

Immunology

2020-2021 Unit I

1.2 Yersinia pesties- Life

cycle , mode of

transmission , infection

and treatment

1.3 Influenza and H1N1

viruses - Life cycle ,

mode of transmission ,

1.2 Yersinia pesties and Influenza

virus - Life cycle , mode of

transmission , infection and

treatment

1.3 Covid 19 and H1N1 viruses -

Life cycle , mode of transmission ,

infection, treatment and awareness

infection and treatment programme

Paper-3T2, Special Group: Entomology-I (Insect Morphology and Physiology)

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SEM III

Zoology

Paper-3T2,

Special group

Entomology-I

Insect

Morphology

and Physiology

2020-2021 Unit III

3.1 Excretory system:

organs and physiology of

excretion.

3.1 Excretory system: organs

mechanism of gaseous exchange

and physiology of gill and plastron

respiration.

Paper-3T2, Special Group- Fish and Fisheries - I (General Studies)

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SEM-III

Zoology

Paper-3T2,

Special

Group-

Fish and

Fisheries -I

General

studies

2020-2021 Unit-I

1.1 Origin and Evolution of

fishes: Fossil record,

classification, cyclostoms,

ostracoderms, placoderms,

Sharklike fisher, Bony

fishes

1.2 Development of jaws

and limbs in fishes.

1.4 Affinities of Placoderms

.Unit-I

1.1 Origin and Evolution of fishes:

Evolutionary classification,

ostracoderms and cyclostomes,

placoderms, Cartilaginous fishes,

Bony fishes

1.2 Jaw suspension and origin of

paired fins in fishes.

1.4 Affinities of ostracoderms and

cyclostomes

and fossil record.

Unit-II

2.2 Affinities of

Elasmobranchs, specialized

characters of

Elasmobranchs.

2.4 Affinities of

Actinopterygiians.

Unit-II

2.2 Affinities and specialized

characters of Holocephali.

2.4 Affinities of Crossopterygiians.

Unit-III

3.1 Dipnoi: General

characters, classification,

origin, fossil Dipnoians and

distribution of Dipnoians.

3.2 Specialized characters of

Dipnoi, Blood vascular

system of Protopterus and

affinities of Dipnoians.

3.4 Blood supply and mode

of respiration and gaseous

exchange in teleosts.

Unit-III

3.1 Dipnoi: General characters,

classification, fossil dipnoians and

distribution of Dipnoians.

3.2 Specialized characters and

affinities of Dipnoians, Blood

vascular system of Protopterus.

3.4 Blood supply of a gill and

mechanism of respiration in teleosts.

Unit-IV

4.1 Accessary respiratory

organs: Origin of air

breathing organs; skin,

buccopharynx

opercular cavity, air bladder

4.3 Air bladder: Origin,

Development, types of air

bladder; physostomous,

physoclists, structure of gas

secreating complex

Unit-IV

4.1 Accessary respiratory organs:

skin, buccopharynx, alimentary canal

opercular cavity, and air bladder.

Origin and significance of air

breathing organs.

4.3 Air bladder: Origin and evolution,

types of air bladder- physostomous,

physoclistous, structure of bladder

wall and gas secreting complex.

Paper-3T3, Special Group- Fish and Fisheries - II (Applied Fisheries)

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SEM-III

Zoology

Paper-3T3,

Special

Group-Fish

and

Fisheries -II

Applied

fisheries

2020-2021 Unit-I

1.3 Breeding of Indian Major

carps: i Natural breeding, ii

Induced breeding, iii Methods

of obtaining eggs, spawn, fry

and fingerlings from natural

resources.

Unit-I

1.3 Breeding of Indian Major

carps: i) Natural breeding, ii)

Induced breeding, iii) Methods

of obtaining fish seed from

natural resources.

Unit-II

2.1 Culture of exotic fishes –

common carp, Composite

culture.

2.3 Integrated Fish farming –

Poultry, Duck, Fish rice

culture.

Unit-II

2.1 Culture of Indian and

exotic carps – Composite

culture, common carp culture

2.3 Integrated Fish farming

with– Poultry, Duck, Pig and

Paddy.

Unit-III

3.1 Catfish culture

3.4 Culture of sea weeds and

Spirulina.

Unit-III

3.1 Culture of air breathing

fishes

3.4 Culture of sea weeds and

Spirulina.

Unit-IV

4.1 Pearl culture

4.2 Oyster culture: i) Species-

edible ii) Culture methods.

Unit-IV

4.1 Pearl culture: freshwater

and marine pearl oysters,

culture methods

4.2 Crab culture

M. Sc.

SEM-III,

Zoology

Practical-

3P2, Special

Group-Fish

and

Fisheries

2020-2021 1. Identification of local fishes

upon species.

2. Anatomical observations,

demonstration and detailed

explanation of fish in general,

reproduction and urino genital

system, Endocrine glands with

the help of ICT tools/models/

charts/ photographs etc.

4. Identification of various

stages of fry and fingerlings of

major carps with the help of

already available preserved

material, permanent slides/

charts/ models / photographs/

ICT

tools etc.

1. Identification of

commercially important fishes

upot species.

2. Anatomical observations,

demonstration and detailed

explanation of general

anatomy of fish, urinogenital

system and endocrine glands

with the help of ICT tools/

models/ charts/ photographs

etc.

4. Identification of various

developmental stages of carps

– spawn, fry and fingerlings of

major carps with the help of

already available preserved

material, permanent slides/

Paper 3T2 Special Group-Animal Physiology-I (Physiology of Digestion and Excretion)

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M. Sc. SEM- Zoology 2020-2021 Unit II

8. Estimation of chloride

sample in water.

9. Estimation of protein in

blood of fish (Source of fish

blood: Local recognized fish

markets).

10. Estimation of sodium in



markets).

11. Estimation of potassium in



markets).

charts/ models / photographs/

ICT

tools etc.

8. Estimation of chloride in

water sample.

9. Estimation of protein in

muscles / blood of fish

(Source of fish blood: Local

recognized fish markets).

10. Determination of free fatty

acids (FFAs) in fish oil.

11. Study of morphometric

and meristic characteristics of

fish (Source of fish: Local


III

Special

Group-Animal

Physiology-I

Physiology of

Digestion and

Excretion

(3T2)

2.1 Histology of small and

large intestine, intestinal

glands, its secretion and

control, intestinal bacteria.

2.2 Neural and endocrine

regulation of gastro intestinal

movements and secretions.

2.3 Gastrointestinal

hormones - Synthesis,

chemical structure and

functions.

2.4 Digestion and absorption

of proteins, carbohydrates

and fats in the

gastrointestinal tract.

2.1 Histology of small and large

intestine, intestinal glands, its

secretion and control, intestinal

bacteria.

2.2 Digestion and absorption of

proteins, carbohydrates and fats

in the gastrointestinal tract.

2.3 Neural and endocrine

regulation of gastro intestinal

movements and secretions.

2.4 Gastrointestinal Disorders

(Achalasia, Gastritis,

Pancreatitis and Colitis)

Unit III

3.1 Functional anatomy of

kidney.

3.2 Mechanism of

3.1 Functional anatomy of

kidney- Types and

ultrastructure of Nephron,

blood and nerve supply.

3.2 Mechanism of formation

formation of urine.

3.3 Normal and abnormal

constituents of urine.

3.4 Mechanism of

concentration and dilution

of urine – The Counter

current system.

of urine- Ultrafiltration,

tubular reabsorption, tubular

secretion and its regulation.

3.3 Mechanism of

concentration and dilution of

urine – The Counter current

system.

3.4 Normal and abnormal

constituents of urine,

micturition & its control.

Unit IV

4.4 Renal failure.

4.4 Renal failure- Acute and

chronic renal failure, renal

diuretics

Paper 3T3 Special Group-Animal Physiology-II (Physiology of Circulation)

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if any

M. Sc.

SEM –III

Zoology

Special Group-

Animal

Physiology-II

Physiology of

Circulation

(3T3)

Unit I

1.1 Types of heart (Myogenic and Neurogenic).

1.1 Structure, properties and

function of cardiac muscles.

Unit II

2.2 Cardiac output, heart

sound.

2.3 Haemodynamics.

2.4 Cardiac Failure

2.2 Cardiac output and its

control, heart sound and

Cardiac murmur

2.3. Haemodynamics and

Hemorrhage

2.4 circulatory shock and

cardiac failure

Unit III

3.3 Blood sugars – Causes

and control of hypoglycemia

and hyperglycemia

3.4 Blood lipids- Causes and

control of hypolipidimia and

hyperlipidimia

3.3 Anaemia and

polycythemia, platelets and

Blood substitute.

3.4 Pathological condition of

blood glucose and lipids

Unit IV

4.1 Plasma proteins-

Albumins, globulins.

4.2 Haemostasis, Cascade of

biochemical reactions

involved in coagulation of

blood.

4.3 Transport of O2& CO2

4.1 Haemostasis, Cascade of

biochemical reactions involved

in coagulation of blood.

4.2 Transport of O2 & CO2 by

blood.

4.3 Blood disorders- Anemia,

by blood. Bleeding disorder and blood

cancer

Paper 3T1 Special Group-Mammalian Reproductive Physiology-I (Reproductive Process in Male)

1 2 3 4 5 6


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if any

M. Sc.

SEM –III

Zoology

Special Group-

Mammalian

Reproductive

Physiology-I

(3T2)

2020-2021 Unit II

2.1 Epididymis: Structure

and function.

2.2 Structure of spermatozoa

and anomalies

2.1 Epididymis Structural

organization and function

2.2 Structure of spermatozoa,

functions and anomalies.

Unit III

3.2 Prostate gland: Structure,

function and prostatic cancer

3.4 Penis: Structure and

mechanism of erection

3.2 Prostate gland: Structural

organization, function, endocrine

regulation and prostatic cancer.

3.4 Penis: Structure and

mechanism of erection and

problems in ejaculation.

Unit IV

4.3 Infertility: cause and

remedy.

4.4 Andrologically relevant

diseases in advanced age.

4.3 Infertility in male: cause and

remedy.

4.4 Andrology: reproductive

health dysfunction in advanced

age.

Paper 3T2 Special Group-Mammalian Reproductive Physiology-II

1 2 3 4 5 6


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M. Sc.

SEM –III

Zoology

Special Group-

Animal

Mammalian

Reproductive

Physiology-II

(3T3)

2020-2021 Unit III 3.2 Uterus: structure,

function, types and

abnormalities

3.3 Cervix- structure,

function

3.2 Uterus: structure, function,

types and abnormalities.

3.3 Cervix- structure, function

and cervical cancer.

Unit IV

4.2 Prostaglandins and their

role in reproduction

4.2 Prostaglandins- Structure,

biosynthesis, mode of action and

their role in reproduction

Paper 3T2 Special Group-Environmental Biology-I (Ecosystem & Communities)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7


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1 M.Sc.

Sem. III

Zoology

Paper 3T2

Special

Group-

2020-21 Unit-I

1.1 Ecosystem: Structure

and functions of marine

and freshwater

Unit: I

1.1Structure of

Aquatic &

Terrestrial

Environmental

Biology-I

(Ecosystem &

Communities)

ecosystems, grassland,

desert and forest

ecosystems, abiotic and

biotic components of

ecosystems.

1.2 Energy flow: Y

shaped and universal

model.

1.3 Food chain, food

web, ecological pyramid-

types and diversity.

1.4 Planktons: nature,

distribution, seasonal

succession, beneficial

and harmful effects,

qualitative and

quantitative estimation

Ecosystems.

1.2 Energy flow in

the community &

Energy flow

models working in

ecosystems.

1.3 Ecological

pyramids of various

ecosystems.

1.4

Biogeochemical

Cycles: Carbon,

Oxygen, Nitrogen,

Phosphorus &

Sulphur.

Unit-II

2.1 Nekton, Benthos:

nature, distribution and

analysis, Periphyton-

definition,

collection,preservation

Unit – II

2.1 Plankton:

Distribution &

migration.

Qualitative and

quantitative

and importance.

2.2 Eutrophication:

Definition, types, effects

and control measures.

2.3 Biogeochemical

Cycles in Nature-

Gaseous Cycles: Water,

Carbon and Oxygen

cycle.

2.4 Sedimentary Cycles

in nature- Nitrogen,

sulphur and Phosphorus

cycles.

estimation.

2.2 Nekton and

Periphyton:

Definition, Types,

Structure,

Collection,

Preservation &

importance.

Benthos:

Qualitative &

Quantitative

analysis.

2.3 Hydrological

cycle & role of

water in

environment.

Water resources &

Water budget.

2.4 Eutrophication:

Natural & Cultural

Eutrophication.

Causes, Effects &

Control measures.

Unit-III

3.2 Biotic community:

definition, concept and

Unit III

3.2 Biodiversity:

Varieties of

characteristics of

community, community

structure, stratification

and periodicity, ecotone

and edge effect.

3.3 Ecological niche,

ecotype, ecophene and

ecological indicators.

ecological diversity

i.e. Species,

Resource, Habitat

& Differentiation

diversity.

Biodiversity crisis

& Conservation.

Types & Measures

of species diversity

3.3 Ecological

niche, ecotype,

ecophene and

ecological

indicators. Ecotone

and edge effect.

Unit-IV

4.2 Biometeorology:

scope and factors

4.3 Water and soil as

essential factors for the

meteorological studies.

Unit-IV

4.2 Soil Chemistry:

Composition &

Formation of Soil,

Physico- Chemical

Properties of Soil.

soil profile, soil

erosion

4.3 Meteorology:

Definition, and

Scope. Primary &

Secondary

4.4 Radiant energy,

temperature and light

Meteorological

Parameters

4.4 Environmental

limiting factor

Paper 3T3 Special Group-Environmental Biology-II (Adaptations, Population dynamics, and Animal

Behaviour)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

S.

No.

Examination Subject &

Name of Paper

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Implemented

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instruction

if any

M.Sc.

Sem. III

Zoology

Paper 3T3

Special

Group-

Environmental

Biology-II

(Adaptations,

Population

dynamics, and

Animal

2020-21 Unit-II

2.3 Mimicry and

protective colouration:

definition of mimicry,

kinds of mimicry.

2.4 Batesion and

mullerian mimicry and

Unit – II

2.3 Mimicry and

protective

colouration:

definition of mimicry,

kinds of mimicry.

Batesion and

mullerian mimicry

and significance.

2.4 Prey and Predator

relationship

Behaviour)

significance.

Unit-III

3.1 Population

dynamics: population

structure, pattern of

population distribution,

population growth and

density relationship,

population fluctuations

and dispersal of

population.

3.2 Dispersal: Barriers

of dispersal, means of

dispersal, migration.

3.3 Intersepecific

relationship: mutualism,

commensalism,

parasitism, synergism,

antagonism and

competition.

3.4 Prey and Predator

relationship

Unit III

3.1 Population

dynamics: population

structure, pattern of

population

distribution

3.2 Population

growth and density

relationship,

population

fluctuations and

dispersal of

population.

3.3 Dispersal:

Barriers of dispersal,

means of dispersal,

migration.

3.4 Intersepecific

relationship:

mutualism,

commensalism,

parasitism,

synergism,

antagonism and

competition.




M. Sc. Zoology SECOND year (SEM IV)

Paper- 4T2, Special group Entomology-I (Sense organs, social life and agriculture pests)

1 2 3 4 5 6


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if any

M. Sc. II SEM

IV

Zoology

Paper- 4T2,

Special group

Entomology-I

Sense organs,

social life and

agriculture

pests)

2020-2021 Unit I

1.2 Ocelli-structure and

function.

1.2 Ocelli and stemmata-structure

and function.

Paper- 4T3, Special group Entomology-II (Pest control measures and insects vectors)

1 2 3 4 5 6


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M. Sc. II SEM

IV

Zoology

Paper- 4T3,

Special group

Entomology-II

Pest control

measures and

2020-2021 Unit IV

4.1 Pest of horse and

cattle: Nature of damage,

life cycle and control

measures.

4.2 Mosquitoes causing

4.1 Pest of horse and cattle: Life

cycle of vectors, nature of damage


4.2 Mosquitoes causing disease in

man: life cycle of mosquitoes, mode

insects

vectors

disease in man: life cycle,

mode of transmission of

pathogen and control

measures.

4.3 Flies causing disease

in man: life cycle, mode

of transmission of


measures.

4.4 Lice and fleas causing

disease in man: life cycle,

mode of transmission of


measures

of transmission of pathogens and

control measures.

4.3 Flies causing disease in man:

life cycle of flies, mode of

transmission of pathogens and

control measures.

4.4 Lice and fleas causing disease in

man: life cycle of lice and flease,

mode of transmission of pathogens


Paper- 4T2, Special Group - Fish and Fisheries –I (General studies)

1 2 3 4 5 6

Examination Subject

and Name

of Paper

Year to be

implemented

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ADDED or

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Instructions

if any

M. Sc.

SEM –IV

Zoology

Paper-4T2,

Special

Group-Fish

and

Fisheries-I

2020-2021 Unit-II

2.1 Chaemoreceptors: Structure

of olfactory system, morphology

of peripheral olfactory organ,

cellular composition of olfactory

epithelium, olfactory bulb and

Unit-II

2.1 Chaemoreceptors:

Structure of olfactory

organs, structure of

olfactory epithelium,

olfactory bulb and

General

studies

central projections.

2.3 Migration in fishes: Types,

Anadromous, Catadromous,

Amphidromous, factors

responsible for migration

(Intrinsic and environmental),

periodicity of migration.

tract.

2.3 Migration in

fishes: Types-

Anadromous,

Catadromous,

Amphidromous,

factors responsible for

migration, periodicity

of migration.

Unit-IV 4.2 Structure, hormones and

functions of other endocrine

glands.

4.3 Stucture of Hypothalamo-

hypophysial system in fishes.

4.4 Neurohormones and their

functions.

Unit-IV

4.2 Structure,

hormones and

functions of thyroid

and adrenal glands.

4.3 Hypothalamo-

hypophysial system in

fishes.

4.4 Structure and

functions of

Pancreatic islets and

Pineal organ.

Paper- 4T3, Special Group - Fish and Fisheries –I (Fishery technology and Fish pathology)

1 2 3 4 5 6

Examinatio

n

Subject and

Name of Paper

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d


SUBSTITUTED

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Instructio

ns if any

M. Sc.

SEM-IV

Zoology

Paper-4T3,

Special Group-

Fish and Fisheries

-II

Fishery

technology and

Fish pathology

2020-21 Unit-I

1.1 Pond management (sitting

construction and problems)

1.3 Conservation of fish, Fish

legislation and their importance.

1.4 Water pollution and inland

fisheries

Unit-I

1.1 Construction and

maintenance of fish farm

1.3 Indian Fishery

legislations and their

importance.

1.4 Water pollution and

fisheries

Unit-II

2.2 Culture of phytoplankton and

zooplankton (Daphnia, Artemia,

Monia)

Unit-II

2.2 Culture of zooplankton

(Daphnia, Artemia, Monia)

Unit-III

3.1 Fish marketing: Marketing

practices, information, marketing

channels and systems

3.3 Sex control and sex reversal

under condition and chromosome

set manipulation in fish

3.4 Gamete preservation:

Unit-III

3.1 Fish marketing:

Marketing practices,

marketing channels and

systems

3.3 Sex determination, sex

reversal and chromosomal

manipulation in fish

cryopreservation and its

application.

3.4 Fish conservation: In-

situ and Ex-situ,

cryopreservation technique

and its applications.

Unit-IV

4.1 Methods of curing and

preservation of fish.i.

Refrigeration and freezing, ii.

Drying, iii. Salting, iv. Smoking,

v. Canning

4.2 Fish products and by-products:

i. Fish body oil, ii. Fish liver oil,

iii. Fish meal, iv.

Isinglass, v. Fish protein

concentrate, vi. Fish glue, vii. Fish

manure

4.4 Fish diseases and its control:

Biotic (fungal, bacterial and viral

etc.) and Abiotic

a) Viral diseases, b) Bacterial

diseases, c) Fungal diseases, d)

Protozoan diseases

Unit-IV

4.1 Spoilage and methods

of preservation of fish: i)

Refrigeration and freezing,

ii)Freeze drying iii)

Canning iv) Drying v)

Salting vi) Smoking

4.2 Fish products and by-

products: i) Fish body oil

ii) Fish liver oil iii) Fish

meal iv)

Isinglass v) Hydrolyzed

protein (fish flour) vi) Fish

glue vii) Fish manure

4.4 Fish diseases and its

control: a) Viral diseases b)

Bacterial diseases c)

Fungal diseases d)

Protozoan diseases

M. Sc.

Zoology

Semester- IV,

Practical-4P1,

Special Group-

Fish and Fisheries

2020-21

1. Elementary work on surgical

ablation with reference to gonads

with the help of ICT tools/ charts/

models / photographs etc.

1. Study of eyestalk

ablation in prawns with the

help of ICT tools/ charts/

models / photographs etc.

2. Study of normal differential

count in fish blood (Source of fish

blood:Local recognized fish

markets).

3. Effect of stress (cold) on

differential count in fish blood



4. Effect of stress (hot) on

differential count in fish blood



5. Estimation of protein in blood

serum of fish (Source of fish


markets).

6. Separation of proteins based on

molecular weight by SDS-PAGE.

9. Study of weberrian ossicles in

Heteropneustes fossilis, Clarias

batrachus & Wallago with the

help of alreadyavailable


charts/ models/ photographs etc.

10. Study of accessory respiratory

organs in some air breathing fishes

with the help of

already preserved material/ICT

tools/charts/ models/ photographs

2. Study of RBC count in

fish blood (Source of fish

blood: Local recognized

fish markets)

3. Study of WBC count in

fish blood (Source of fish

blood: Local recognized

fish markets)

4. Determination of

peroxide value (PV) in fish

oil.

5. Quantitative estimation

of zooplankton.

6. Permanent mounting of

zooplankton.

9. Study of Weberrian

ossicles in Labeo rohita,

Tor tor and Wallago attu

with

the help of already available

skletion/ICT tools/ charts/

models/ photographs etc.

10. Study of accessory

respiratory organs in

Channa,

etc.

Distribution of Marks:

Marks

1. Surgical ablation of gonads

30

2. Anatomical observations

(Minor)

15

3. Physiology Experiment

20

4. Spotting

15

5. Viva voce

10

6. Practical Record

10 --------------------------------------

-----

Total marks

100

· Project work 100

(80 marks project evaluation

including viva + 20 marks Internal

assessment)

Anabas,Heteropneustes and

Clarias with the help of

already preserved material/

ICT tools/ charts/ models/

photographs etc.

Distribution of Marks:

Marks

1. Anatomical observations

(Major) 20

2. Physiology

Experiment

20

3. Mounting of

zooplankton

10

4. Identification of spots

30

5. Viva voce

10

6. Practical Record

10

---------------------------------

- Total

marks 100

· Project work

100

(80 marks project

evaluation including viva +

Paper- 4T2, Special Group -Animal Physiology–I (Physiology of Brain, Nerve and Muscle)

1 2 3 4 5 6


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M. Sc. II

SEM-IV

Zoology

Paper (4T2)

Special

Group-Animal

Physiology-I

Physiology of

Brain, Nerve

2020-2021 Unit II

2.1 Types and functional

properties of neurons

2.2 Ultrastructure of neuron

2.1 Types, ultrastructure and

functional properties of

neurons

2.2 Ultrastructure of synapse

and molecular mechanism of

synaptic transmission

2.3 Bioelectrical properties of

20 marks Internal

assessment)

and Muscle 2.3 Ultrastructure of synapse

and molecular mechanism of

synaptic transmission

2.4 Bioelectrical properties of

neurons- neuronal

excitability, resting

membrane potential- Nearnst

equation, sodium and

potassium pump, propagation

of nerve impulses, generation

of action potential.

neurons- neuronal excitability,

resting membrane potential-

Nearnst equation, sodium and

potassium pump, propagation

of nerve impulses, generation

of action potential.

2.4 Neurotrophins and Growth

factor affecting the neuronal

growth

Unit IV

4.1 Ultrastructure of skeletal

muscle


muscle contraction- muscle

proteins, Calcium receptors,

Calmodulin, Calcium pump,

sliding filament theory,

4.1 Ultrastructure and

Properties of skeletal muscle.


muscle contraction- muscle

proteins, Calcium receptors,

Calmodulin, Calcium pump,

sliding filament theory,

chemistry and role of ATP in

muscle contraction.

4.3 Properties of muscle

(twitch, tetanus, summation,

tonus, all or none principle

fatigue), muscular disorders.


Neuromuscular Junction.

chemistry and role of ATP in

muscle contraction


Neuromuscular Junction.

4.4. Neuromuscular Disorders:

Types, causes and treatment.

Paper- 4T3, Special Group - Animal Physiology–II (Physiology of Respiration and Reproduction)

1 2 3 4 5 6


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paper

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implemented


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if any

M. Sc.

SEM –IV

Zoology

Paper (4T3)

Special

Group-

Animal

2020-2021 Unit I

1.3 Transport of respiratory

gases by blood

1.3 Transport of respiratory

gases by blood- Transport of

O2 and CO2, O2 and CO2

dissociation curve.

Physiology-II

Physiology of

Respiration

and

Reproduction

Unit II

2.1 Oxygen dissociation

curve, Carbon -dioxide

dissociation curve.

2.2 Carbonic anhydrate,

chloride shift.

2.3 Neural and chemical

regulation of respiration

2.4 Hypoxia, Cyanosis

2.1 Neural and chemical

regulation of respiration

2.2 Hypoxia, Cyanosis.

2.3 Artificial respiration and

Oxygen therapy

2.4 Infectious respiratory

diseases (COVID-19, SARS,

SWINE FLUE)

Unit III

3.1 Endocrine control of

spermatogenesis and

oogenesis.

3.1 Male reproductive

system- Spermatogenesis,

Sertoli cell, Leydig cell and

hormonal control of

spermatogenessis.

3.2 Female reproductive

3.2 Leydig cells, sertoli

cells and their hormones.

3.3 Follicular cells and

luteal cells and their

hormones.

3.4 Corpus luteum-

formation, structure,

hormones and functions

system- Oogenesis, Follicular

cells, Corpus luteum and

hormonal control of

oogenesis

3.3 Menstrual cycle-

Mechanism, hormonal

regulation and

abnormalities.

3.4 Andropause and

Menopause- causes,

symptoms and treatments.

Unit IV

4.1 Placenta - structure,


4.2 Physiology of lactation

4.1 Pregnancy- Fertilization,

implantation of embryo and

parturition, Hormonal

regulation of pregnancy.

4.2 Physiology of lactation-

Development of the Breasts,

mechanism of lactation,

composition of milk.

Lactation and menstrual

4.3 Role of hormones and

pheromones in

reproduction

cycle.

4.3 Ovarian and testicular

steroid hormones and there

physiological role.

Unit IV

4.1 Placenta - structure,


4.2 Physiology of lactation

4.3 Role of hormones and

pheromones in

reproduction

4.4 Causes of infertility in

4.1 Pregnancy- Fertilization,

implantation of embryo and

parturition, Hormonal

regulation of pregnancy.

4.2 Physiology of lactation-

Development of the Breasts,

mechanism of lactation,

composition of milk.

Lactation and menstrual

cycle.

4.3 Ovarian and testicular

steroid hormones and there

physiological role.

4.4 Causes of infertility in

male and female; In-vitro

fertilization (IVF) and Test

Tube Baby

male & female and In vitro

fertilization (IVF).

Paper- 4T2, Special Group- Mammalian Reproductive Physiology–I (Reproductive Endocrinology)

1 2 3 4 5 6


Name of paper

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implemented


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if any

M. Sc.

SEM –IV

Zoology

Paper (4T3)

Special Group-

Mammalian

Reproductive

Physiology-I

Reproductive

Endocrinology

2020-2021 Unit I

1.3 Neurotransmitters and

neural signals.

1.4 Feedback regulatory

mechanism

1.3 Feedback regulatory

mechanism

1.4 Neurotransmitters and neural

signals.

Unit II

2.4 Anatomy and hormones

of pars intermedia

2.4 Oxytocin- Structure,

regulation and its role in

reproduction.

Unit III

3.2 The Androgen:

Biosynthesis, mode of action,

transport and functions of

testosterone.

3.3 Physiology of inhibin-

biosynthesis, mode of action

and functions

3.2 Hypothalamo – hypophyseal

ovarian axis.

3.3 Hypothalamo- hypophyseal

adrenal-gonad axis.

Unit IV

4.1 Hypothalamo –

hypophyseal ovarian axis

4.4 Hypothalamo-

hypophyseal adrenal-gonad

axis.

4.1 The Androgen: Biosynthesis,

mode of action, transport and

functions of testosterone.

4.4 Physiology of inhibin-

biosynthesis, mode of action and

functions

Paper- 4T3, Special group Mammalian Reproductive Physiology–II (Reproductive Toxicology, Embryology

and Fertility)

1 2 3 4 5 6


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M. Sc. SEM

–IV

Zoology Paper

(4T2)

Special Group-

Mammalian

Reproductive

Physiology-II

Reproductive

Toxicology,

Embryology

and Fertility

2020-2021 Unit I

1.2 Environmental factors

and reproductive health.

1.3 Induction of gonadal

toxicity in females.

1.4 Interruption of pregnancy

by pesticides.

1.2 Impact of environmental and

occupational factors on

reproductive health.

1.3 Induction of gonadal toxicity

by heavy metals in females.

1.4 Teratogen and pregnancy

Unit II

2.1 Implantation of

mammalian blastocyst.

2.1 Preimplantation development

of mammalian embryo and its

2.2 Development of chorio–

allantoic placenta

regulation

2.2 Placental role in foetal

programming

1 2 3 4 5 6

Examination Subject and name

of paper

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instructions,

if any

M. Sc. SEM-

III

Zoology

Practical-3P2

Special Group-

Mammalian

Reproductive

Physiology (MRP)

.5. Estimation of

fructose/ sialic acid in

reproductive tissue

using animal wastes

from

recognized slaughter

houses/ poultry farms

etc.

5. Estimation of fructose/

acid and alkaline

phosphatase/sialic acid in

reproductive tissue /semen

using animal wastes from

recognized slaughter houses/

poultry farms/AICetc

-

6. Experimental studies

(histological slides for

identification) of the

following with the help



6. Experimental studies


identification) of the

following with the help of

already available permanent

slides/ ICT tools/ models/

tools/ models/ charts/

photographs etc.

a. Effects of castration

and androgen

replacement on sex

accessory glands

b. Effects of anti-

androgen on testis and

sex-accessory glands

c. Effect of anti-cancer

drugs on testis and sex-

accessory glands,

different duration and

different regimen

studies

d. Effect of heavy

metals on testis and sex

accessory glands


a. Effects of anti-androgen on

testis and sex-accessory

glands

b. Effect of heavy metals on

testis and sex accessory

glands

7. Histology:.

Histological changes

in male reproductive

organs and sex

accessories during

active and inactive

7. Histology: a. Preparation

of permanent slide of

reproductive organs testis,

epididymis ( caput, carpus

and cauda), seminal vesicle

and prostate by using animal

wastes from recognized

stage with the help of

already available


tools/models/ charts/

photographs etc.

slaughter houses/ poultry

farms.

b. Histological changes in

male reproductive organs and

sex accessories duringactive

and inactive stage with the

help of already available


tools/models/ charts/

photographs etc.

8. Study of following

endocrine glands with

the help of already

available permanent

slides/

ICT tools/ models/


a. Pituitary gland:

anatomy, cell types and

identification of cell

types

b. Thyroid gland:

Histology of active and

inactive glands, effects

of antithyroid drugs

8. Study of following

endocrine glands with the

help of already available

permanent slides/

ICT tools/ models/ charts/

photographs etc.

a. Pituitary gland: anatomy,

cell types and identification

of cell types

b. Thyroid gland: Histology

of active and inactive glands,

effects of antithyroid drugs

c. Adrenal: Normal histology

and effects antiadrenal drugs

c. Adrenal: Normal

histology and effects of

metapyrone and

corticosteroids

administration

M. Sc. Zoology

SEM-IV

Practical-4 P1,

Special Group-

Mammalian

Reproductive

Physiology

4. Pregnancy detection

test.

4a. Pregnancy detection test

from urine.

b. Quantitative estimation of

oestrogen from urine.

5 Study of

histochemical

localization of proteins

in rat/ mouse thyroid by

Mercury-Bromophenol

blue method with the

help of already

available permanent

slides/ ICT tools/charts/

models/ photographs

etc.

5 Preparation of permanent

slide of reproductive organs

ovary, oviduct, uterus, cervix

and vagina by using animal

wastes from recognized

slaughter houses/ poultry

farms.

6 Study of

histochemical

6. Study of histochemical

localization of proteins/ by

localization of lipids in

rat / mouse ovary by

Sudan Black–B method

(Propylene glycol

method) with the help



tools/ charts/ models/

photographs etc.

Mercury-Bromophenol blue

method/ lipids by Sudan

Black–B method (Propylene

glycol method)/carbohydrates

by periodic acid Schiff’s reagent

/ DNA by Feulgen in rat/ mouse

with the help of already

available permanent slides/

ICT tools/charts/ models/

photographs etc.

7 Experimental


identification) study of

the following with the

help of already

available permanent

slides/ ICT tools/

charts/ models/

photographs etc.

a) Effects of

ovarictomy and

oestrogen replacement

on pituitary, uterus and

vagina.

7 Experimental (histological

slides for identification)

study of the following with

the help of already available


charts/ models/ photographs

etc.

a) Effects of some female

antifertility drugs on ovary

and adrenal gland

Paper- 4T2, Special group Environmental Biology-I (Environmental Pollution and Aquaculture)

S.No

.

Examinatio

n

Subject &

Name of Paper

Year to be

Implemente

d

Matter to be deleted Matter to be Added

or Substituted

Special

instruction

if any

1 M.Sc. II

Sem. IV

Zoology

Paper- 4T2,

Special group

Environmental

Biology-I

(Environmental

Pollution and

Aquaculture)

2020-2021 Unit-III

3.3 Bioaccumulation

and biomagnifications.

3.4 Biotransformation

of xenobiotics.

Unit III

3.3 Bioaccumulation

and Biomagnifications

and Biotransformation

of xenobiotics.

3.4 Impact of Toxic

Chemicals on

Enzymes,

Biochemical Effects

of Arsenic, Cadmium,

Lead and Mercury.

Biochemical Effects

of Pesticides and

Cyanides:

Carcinogens,

Mutagens and

Teratogens.

Unit-IV

4.1 Aquaculture: basic

concept of fisheries,

marine, inland and

brackish water

fisheries.

4.2 Indian major carps

and their culture: fish,

seed resources,

transport.

4.3 Planning and

management of

freshwater fish farm.

4.4 Fishery economics

and management: role

of fishery co-operative

societies, economics of

fishery, aquaculture

and rural development

Unit-IV

4.1 Aquaculture: Basic

concept of fisheries,.

Inland and brackish

water fisheries.

4.2 Planning,

construction and

management of

freshwater fish farm.

4.3 Culture of Indian

major carps. Seed

resources and

Transportation of fish

seed.

4.4 Fishery economics

and management: Role

of fishery co-operative

societies, aquaculture

and rural development

Paper- 4T3, Special group Environmental Biology-II (Man and Environment)


Name of Paper

Year to be

Implemented

Matter to be

deleted

Matter to be

Added or

Substituted

Special

instruction

if any

2 M.Sc. II

Sem. IV

Zoology

Paper- 4T3,

Special group

Environmental

Biology-II

(Man and

Environment)

2020-2021 Unit-II

2.4 Biodiversity-

definition, types,

hotspots of

biodiversity.

Unit – II

2.4 Environmental

aspects of Infectious

diseases Role of

Microorganisms

((Fungi, Bacteria &

Viruses) in Air,

Water and Soil.

Bioremediation and

its Role in

Environmental

Management,

Unit-III

3.1 Conservation of

natural resources of

Water: potable water

criteria, water supply,

waterborne diseases

and control measures,

bioremediation of

ponds and lakes.

3.2 Process of soil

formation,

composition, soil

profile, soil erosion,

methods of

conservation of soil.

Unit III

3.1 Conservation of

natural resources of

Water: potable water

criteria as per WHO,

waterborne diseases

and their control

measures,

bioremediation of

ponds and lakes.

3.2 Wastewater

Sources: Domestic

and Industrial

sources. Concept of

industrial waste

water recycle &

reuse. Concept and

Strategies of

Sustainable

Development

Unit-IV

4.4 Environmental

Organizations and

agencies.

Unit-IV

4.4 Activities and

role of

Environmental

organization,

agencies and NGOs

in environment

protection and

conservation.

Necessity and

awareness on

Environmental Issues

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