Zoology _Hons. & Genl._ Revised Syllabus w.e.f 2009-2010.pdf

UNIVERSITY OF KALYANI

REVISED SYLLABUS

FOR THREE YEARS B.Sc. DEGREE COURSE

(HONOURS AND GENERAL)

IN

ZOOLOGY

According to the New Examination PatternPart – I, Part- II & Part- III

WITH EFFECT FROM THE SESSION2009 – 2010

UNIVERSITY OF KALYANIKALYANI NADIA

COUNCIL FOR UNDER GRADUATE STUDIESPROCEEDINGS OF THE 21 ST MEETING OF THE (PREVIOUS) COUNCIL FOR UG

STUDIES HELD ON 13/09/2005

Revised Structure and Distribution of Marks for Practical Based Subjects at UG Levelw.e.f. Academic Session 2005-2006

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (GENERAL) PART-I PART-II PART-III

Compulsory English : One half paper : 50 MarksModern Indian Language : One half paper : 50 Marks

Environmental Studies : One full paper * : 100 Marks*

Elective Subjects : Three : Four full papers : 3x4x100 each =1200 Marks

50 Marks50 Marks

100 Marks*

3x1x100=300 Marks

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3x2x100 Th: 3x1x100=600 Marks = 300 Marks Pr: 3x1x100 = 300 Marks

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3x1x100 Th : 3x1x 60=300 Marks = 180 Marks Pr : 3x1x40 = 120 Marks

AGGREGATE MARKS : 1400 500 Marks 600 Marks 300 Marks

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS) PART-I PART-II PART-III

Compulsory English : One half paper : 50 MarksModern Indian Language : One half paper : 50 Marks

Environmental Studies : One full pape r* : 100 Marks*

Elective subjects : Two : Three full papers : 2x3x100 each = 600 Marks

One Honours Subject = 800 Marks

Theory: Seven Papers = 540 MarksPractical: Four Papers = 260 Marks

For Computer Science Honours

Theory : Seven Papers = 440 MarksPractical : Four Papers = 280 MarksProject : One Paper = 80 Marks

50 Marks50 Marks

100 Marks*

2x1x100 Marks=200 Marks

200 Marks(Th: 2 x 75 Marks)(Pr : 1 x 50 Marks)

200 Marks(Th: 2 x 50 Marks)(Pr: 1 x 100 Marks)

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2x2x100 Th: 2x1x100=400 Marks =200 Marks Pr: 2x1x100

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200 Marks(Th: 2 x 50 Marks)(Pr: 1 x 100 Marks)

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400 Marks(Th: 3 x 80 Marks)(Pr : 1 x 80 Marks)(Project : 1 x 80 Marks)

AGGREGATE MARKS : 1600 600 Marks 600 Marks 400 Marks

* With effect from the session 2009 -2010.

For Computer Science Honours

University of Kalyani

Revised Syllabus for B.Sc. (HONOURS) Course in

ZOOLOGY(w.e.f. the session 2009-2010)

According to the New Examination PatternPart – I, Part – II & Part – III


Revised Syllabus of ZoologyHonours Course

(w.e.f. the session 2009-2010)

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Distribution of Marks (Page-H-1 to H-3)

PART-I

UNIT – I : Protozoa to Aschelminthes (Page-H-4)UNIT – II : Annelida to Arthropoda (Page-H-4)

Paper- I

UNIT – III : Mollusca, Echinodermata, Hemiehordata (Page-H-4)UNIT – I : Urochordate to Fish (Page-H-5)UNIT – II : Amphibia to Mammals (Page-H-5)

Paper- II

UNIT – III : Comparative anatomy and special features (Page-H-5)Paper- III Practical (Page-H-6)

PART-IIUNIT – I : Ecology and Environmental biology (Page-H-7)UNIT – II : Ethology, Biodiversity and Wild life (Page-H-7)

Paper- IV

UNIT – III : Biosystematics (Page-H-8)UNIT – I : Cell biology (Page-H-8)UNIT – II : Immunology and Biological Techniques (Page-H-8)

Paper- V

UNIT – III : Economic Zoology (Page-H-9)Paper- VI Practical (Page-H-9)

PART-IIIUNIT – I : Evolution, Adaptation and Distribution (Page-H-10)UNIT – II : Bioinformatics and Biostatistics ( Page-H-11)UNIT – III : Applied Zoology I ( Page-H-11)

Paper- VII

UNIT – IV : Applied Zoology II ( Page-H-11)UNIT – I : Molecular Biology ( Page-H-12)UNIT – II : Genetics (Page-H-12)UNIT – III : Biotechnology (Page-H-13)

Paper- VIII

UNIT - IV : Xenobitics (Page-H-13)UNIT – I : Physiology (Page-H-13)UNIT – II : Biochemistry ( Page-H-13)UNIT – III : Histology and Endocrinology ( Page-H-14)

Paper- IX

UNIT - IV : Developmental Biology (Page-H-14)Paper- X Practical (Page-H-14)Paper- XI Practical (Page-H-15)

University of Kalyani Honours Course in Zoology

Syllabus of ZoologyHonours Course

( NEW PATTERN )

Distribution of Marks

PART – I

Total Marks - 200- Theoretical 150 (2X75) and Practical 50 (1 x 50)

PAPER – I : Non-chordate Full Marks : 75

UNIT – I (Protozoa to Aschelminthes) Marks- 25UNIT – II (Annelida to Arthropoda) Marks- 25UNIT – III (Mollusca, Echinodermata, Hemiehordata) Marks- 25

[Seven question to be attempted. Question 1 of 15 marks(short type and to be set from allunits equally, preferably some with 1 mark and other with 2 marks) is compulsory. Six questions(each of 10 marks) taking two from each unit to be attempted from the rest. These questions shouldhave at least two parts]

PAPER – II : Chordate Full Marks : 75

UNIT – I (Urochordate to Fish) Marks- 25UNIT – II (Amphibia to Mammals) Marks- 25UNIT – III (Comparative anatomy and special features) Marks- 25

[Seven question to be attempted. Question 1 of 15 marks(short type and to be set from allunits equally, preferably some with 1 mark and ot her with 2 marks) is compulsory. Six questions(each of 10 marks) taking two from each unit to be attempted from the rest. These questions shouldhave at least two parts].

PAPER – III : PRACTICAL Full Marks : 50

[distribution of marks : Dissection 33(Non-chordate 15 and Chordate 18): Minor dissectionsmounting: 7 ;Submission of laboratory note book 5: and viva voce 5 ]

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PART – II

Total Marks - 200- Theoretical 150 (2X75) and Practical 100 (1 x 50)

PAPER – IV Full Marks : 75

UNIT – I (Ecology and Environmental biology) Marks- 25UNIT – II (Ethology, Biodiversity and Wild life) Marks- 25UNIT – III (Biosystematics) Marks- 25

PAPER –V Full Marks : 75

UNIT – I (Cell biology) Marks - 25UNIT – II (Immunology and Biological Technique s) Marks- 25UNIT – III (Economic Zoology) Marks- 25

PAPER –VI (PRACTICAL) Full Marks : 50

PART – III

Total marks : 400 : Theoretical 240 (3 X 80) and Practical 160 : 2 X (40+40)

PAPER –VII Full Marks : 80

[Five questions are to be attempted. Question 1 of 16 marks(short type and from all units iscompulsory. One question from each unit to be attempted from the rest ].

UNIT – I Evolution, Adaptation and Distribution Marks- 20UNIT – II Bioinformatics and Biostatistics Marks- 20UNIT – III Applied Zoology I Marks- 20UNIT - IV Applied Zoology II Marks – 20

PAPER –VIII Full Marks : 80

[Five questions are to be attempted. Question 1 of 16 marks(sho rt type and from all units iscompulsory. One question from each unit to be attempted from the rest ].

UNIT – I Molecular Biology Marks- 20UNIT – II Genetics Marks- 20UNIT – III Biotechnology Marks- 20UNIT - IV Xenobitics Marks – 20

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PAPER –IX Full Marks : 80

[Five questions are to be attempted. Question 1 of 16 marks(short type and from all units iscompulsory. One question from each unit to be attempted from the rest ].

UNIT – I Physiology Marks- 20UNIT – II Biochemistry Marks- 20UNIT – III Histology and Endocrinology Marks- 20UNIT - IV Developmental Biology Marks – 20

PAPER – X ( PRACTICAL)Full Marks : 80

Group – A : Cytology, genetics and Biostatistics Marks – 40

(Marks distribution, Cytological preparation - 8, Pedigree analysis - 8, Biostatistics - 8, Identification and morphometry - 6, Lab notebook - 5

and viva voce 5)

Group – B : Microtechnique and Developmental Biology Marks – 40

(Marks distribution : Micro technique - 8, Developmental Biology - 8Identification –12 (4 X 3), Lab notebook and submission of slides – 7(5+2) and

viva voce – 5)

PAPER – XI (PRACTICAL) Full Marks : 80

Group – A : Physiology, Biochemistry and Endocrinology Marks : 40

(Marks distribution : Quantitative estimation – 12, Anatomical position of organs – 5, estrous cycle –5, Blood – 8, Lab notebook – 5 and viva voce – 5)

Group – B : Xenobiotics and Bioinformatics Marks : 40

(Marks distribution : Xenobiotics – 15, Computer application/problems – 10 + 5, Lab notebook – 5 and viva voce – 5.

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PART-I

Total Marks : 200 - Theoretical 150 (2 75) and Practical 50 (1 50)

PAPER -I : Non – Chordate Full Marks : 75[Seven questions to be attempted. Question 1 of 15 marks (short type and to be set from allunits equally, preferably some with 1 mark and others with 2 marks)] is compulsory. Sixquestions (each of 10 marks) taking two from each unit to be attempted from the rest. Thesequestions should have at least two parts.]

UNIT I : Protozoa to Aschelminthes Marks 251. Introduction to non-chordata 12. Subkingdom Protozoa : Salient features and outline classification up to subphylum. 6

Functional anatomy related to locomotion, and reproduction of Euglena, Paramoecumand Amocba.

3. Porifera salient features and outline classification up to subclasses, Canal systemand skeletal system of Porifera. 4

4. Cnidaria : Salient features and outline classification up to subclasses 5Functional anatomy related to reproduction of Obelia. Polymorphism inSiphonophora. Coral and formation of coral reefs.

5. Ctenophora : salient features and affinities of Ctenophora 26. Platyhelminthes : Salient features and outline classification up to Subclasses

Life cycle and parasitic adaptation of Fasciola hepatica. 37. Aschelminthes : Salient features and classif ication up to subclasses. Reproduction 4

and life cycle of Ascaris sp.

UNIT II :Annelida to Arthropoda Marks 258. Annelida : Salient features and outline classification up to subclasses. 8

Circulation and reproduction of Pheretima. Excretion of Annelida.Trophophbre larva and it evolutionary significance.

9. Types and signficance of coelom. Metamerism and its significance 510. Arthropoda : Salient features and outline classification up to subclasses. 12

Circularatory, excretory and reproductive systems of Periplaneta. Respiratory system ofArthropoda. Life history of Sacculina and effect of parasitism on Sacculma and its host.Anatomical peculiarities and affinities of Peripatus and Horse shoe crab.

UNIT III : Mollusca, Echinodermata and hemichoredata Marks 2511. Mollusca : Salient features and outline classification up to subclasses. General 6

organization of Pila. Foot modifications in Mollusca. Torsion in Gastropod a.12. Echinodermata : Salient features and outline classification up to Subsclasses. 6

Water vascular system in echinoderm atas; phylogenetic relationshpip andevolutionary significance of echninoderm larvae.

13. Hemichordata : Salient features; Balanoglosasus : General structures, feeding and 8excretion; affinities and phylogeny. Tornaria larva.

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PAPER- II : Chordate Full marks : 75[Seven questions to be attempted. Question 1 of 15 marks (short type and to be set from all unitsequally, preferably some with I mark and others with 2 marks is compulsory: six questions (each of10 marks) taking two from each uni t to be attempted from the test. These questions should have atleast two parts.]

UNIT I : Urochordata to Fish Marks 251. General organization 22. Urochordata and Cephalochordata: Salient features and classification up to order 6

Comparison of feeding structures and feeding mechanisms in Ascidia andCephalochoradata, Retrogressive metamorphosis in Ascidia; Excretion in Branchiostoma.

3. Cyclostomata : Classification up to subsclasses Anatomical peculiarities and 4phylogenetic position of Petromyzon and ammocets larvae.

4. Fish : Classification up to subclasses. Anatomical peculiarities of Dipnoi and its 4evolutionary position.

UNIT II : Amphibia to Mammals Marks 255. Amphibia : Salient features and classification up to living orders, General 5

organization of Bufo sp.6. Reptilia : Salient features and classification up to living orders Anatomical 5

peculiarities and evolutionary position of Sphenodon, Snake: Differences betweenpoisonous and non-poisonous snakes, biting mechanism.

7. Aves : Salient features and classification up to subclasses. Pigeon : Circulatory and 7respiratory systems, perching and flight mechanism

8. Mammalia : Salient features and classification up to infraclasses 6Anatomical peculiarities and phylogenetic relationship of monotremata and mar supilia.

UNIT III : Comparative Anatomy and special features of Chordates Marks 259. Exoskeletal structures and its derivatives : in fishes, reptiles, birds and 3

mammals (scales, feathers, hairs, hooves, horns, claws etc.)10. Integumentary glands in vertebrates 211. Digestive system : Comparative anatomy of the stomach in vertebrates 212. Circulatory system : Evolution of heart; aortic arches and portal system 313. Nervous system : General plan and comparative account of brain 214. Excretory system : Comparative anatomy of kidney in vertebrates 215. Electric organ in fishes 117. Migratory behaviour of birds 218. Parental care in amphibia 219. Neoteny and Axolotl larva 1

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PAPER- III (PRACTICAL) Full Marks: 501. Dissection of the following invertebrate types

i) Pheretima : Nervous system and reproduce systemii) Cockroach : Nervous and reproductive system (male and female)iii) Pila : Digestive and nervous system

2. Mounting ofi) Septal nephridia, setae, nerve ring of Pheretima.ii) Mouth parts and salivary apparatus of Cockroachiii) Radula, Ctenidium, Osphradium and statocyst of Pila sp.iv) Whole mount preparation/staining and identification of Daphnia, Cyclops, Cypris, Mysis, Obelia , mosquito larvae, head of mosquitoes.

3. Dissection of the following specimens:a) Toad – Arterial systemb) Lata : Efferent branchial, 9 th and 10th cranial nerves.c) Unio – Genital systemd) White mice : Arterial system

4. Dissection / mounting of the following specimens:a) Pecten of fowlb) Fowl brainc) Whole mount of placoid, cycloid and ctenoid scales.

5. Submission of laboratory note Book.6. Viva-voce

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PART II

Total Marks : 200 Theoretical 150 (2 75) and Practical 50 (1×50)

PAPER- IV Full Marks : 75

[Seven questions to be attempted. Question 1 of 15 marks (short type and to be set from all unitsequally, preferably some with 1 mark and others with 2 marks) is compulsory. Six questions (each of10 marks) taking two from each unit to be attempted from the rest. These questions should have atleast two parts.]

UNIT I : Ecology and Environmental Biology Marks 25

1. Ecology : Definition and scope, differences between ecology and environment 1biology and between autoecology and synecology

2. Ecosystem : Concepts, components, examples; homeostasis, functional attributes, 8energy flow (B × and Pipe and universal model), tropic level and food chain(grazing and detritus), ecological pyramids, productivity

3. Ecology of population : definition, properties, growth (exponential and 3sigmoid); regulation (density dependent, independent factors andself regulation); interspecific interactions (competitions, predation parasitism.Symbiosis, mutualism, commensalisms – definition and examples.

4. Community : Definition, types terrestrial and aquatic with division and 2characteristic forms, characters (dominance abundance, species diversity.

5. Concept of Environment : Atmosphere, lithosphere and hydr osphere 1

6. Soil : Soil profile, soil as habitat 2

7. Influence of environment (light and temperature) on aquatic animals 2

UNIT II : Ecology, Biodiversity and Wild life Marks 25

8. Ecology – Basic concept, instinct, communication an d learning in animals 3

9. Social organization in termites and bees. 3

10. Biological clock and its significance 2

11. Wild life : Principals, and objectives; categories, management and 2

conservation (in-situ and ex-situ) of wild life

12. Endangered mammals of India (lists from different categories) 1

13. Distribution of wild life in India in relation to ecological subdivisions 1

14. International organizations and legislations. Brief programme of CITES,WWF, MAB : Wild Life protection Act, Biosphere reserve, nationalpark and sanctuaries

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UNIT III : Biosystematics Marks 25

15. Importance of taxonomy in biology 116. Taxonomic procedure, classification, systemtic, taxonomic levels , 6

taxa, hierarchy, taxonomic types.17. Zoological nomenclature : Definition and importance; brief kno wledge of codes, 6

principle of priority; synonym and homonym.

18. Species concepts : Typological, nominalistic, biological, evolutionary 4

19. Modern trends of taxonomy : Brief ideas on cytological, biochemical and numerical 3

PAPER- V Full Marks: 75[Seven questions to be attempted. Question 1 of 15 marks (short type and to be set from allunits equally, preferably some with 1 mark and others with 2 marks) is compulsory. Sixquestions (each of 10 marks) taking two from each unit to be attempted from the rest. Thesequestions should have preferably 2 parts (approximately)]

UNIT I : Cell biology Marks 25

1. Molecular composition and ultrastructure of plasma membrane 2

2. Functions of plasma memberane – Diffusion, active transport, surface receptors 3

and cell signaling

3. Ultrastructure and function of mitochondria – cellular energy transactions 3

4. Cytoskeleton – Microtubules and microfilaments 2

5. Cell cycle – Phases, cyclin and kinases 2

6. Morphology of chromosome nucleosome and chromosomal organization of genes 5

7. Physical and chemical structure of nucleic acids 4

UNIT II : Immunology and Biological Techniques Marks 25

9. Immunity: Definition and concept, innate and adapt ive, cellular and humoral 3

10. Antigens and antibodies: General concept, types and interactions 1

11. Immunoglobulin structure and nature 2

12. Types of T cells and B cells 1

13. Immune deficiency Primary and Secondary, AIDS 2

14. Vaccination : General concept 1

15. Microscopy – General principal of light, fluorescent and electron microscopy 4

16. Principles and uses of instruments – pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, 6

Centrifuge and gel electrophoresis (PAGE)

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UNIT III ; Economic Zoology Marks 25

17. Basic idea of pests and insecticides, conventional and modern (Biological and 5Integrated) pest management methods

18. Pest spectra of sugarcane, jute, rice, s tored grain and vegetable of West Bengal.

Life history, damage and control measures of the following; Chilo infuscatellus(Sugarcane); Anomis sabulifera (Junte), Leptocoriza acuta (Paddy), Sitophilusorizae (Rice) and Leucinoides orbonalis (Vegetable)

19. Vertebrate pests : Names of important vertebrate pests; habit and habitat, damage 2and control measures of Bandicota bengalensis .

20. Medical and veterinary zoology : Brief account of life history, mode of 7infection and pathogenicity of the following pathogens with reference toprophylaxis and treatment: a ) Entomoeba histolytica, b) Plasmodium spp.C) Wuchereria bancrofti, d) Echinococcus grasmulosus.

21. Vectors : Examples, structures associated with disease transmission and names 6of diseases transmitted by fleas. ticks and mosquitoes; management of these vectors

PAPER VI (PRACTICAL) Full Marks: 50

1. Identification of the following specimens up to systematic positions as statedin theoretical course. 15

B) Englena, Paramecium, Sycon, Obelia, Aurelia, Sea pen, Porpit a, Vellela, Physalia,Fasciola, Ascaris, Nereis. Leech, Aphrodite, Chaetopterus. Peripatus, Horse -shoecrab, Giant water bug, Balanus, Lepas, Squilla, Hippa, Eupagurus . Silver fish, Molecricket. Termite queen, Honey bee, Mulberry Silkmoth. Aplysia, Mytilus, Octopus,Sepia, Loligo, Starfish, Sea urchin, Brittle star, Sea Cucumber. AntedonBalanogossus.

A) Larvae : Nauplius, Glochidium, Zoea

2. Identification of the following specimens or models with reasons

(up to order in case of Urochordate. Agnatha. Amphibia and Reptilia up to Subclass in c aseof Chondrictihyes. Oesteichthyes and Aves, and up to Infrra classes in case of Mammalia).

Doliolum, Ascidia, Branchiostoma , Hag fish, Lamprey, Hammer -headed Shark, Trygon,Torpedo, Exocetus, Echeneis, Hippocampus, Necturus. Tylototryton, Caecilia Axolotl larva,Rhacophorus, Chamaeleon , Limbless lizard, Horned toad, Trionyx. Mabuya, Draco ,Varannus, Naja, Owl, Passer, Psittacula , Shrew, Micro and Mega Chiroptera,Bandicoota,Rattus.

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3. Identification of the following material with reason

a) Skull : Calotes, poisonous and non-posonous snakes, Chelonia, Pigeon, Dog

b) Vertebrae : Toad, Calotes, Pigeon, Guineapig

c) Girdle bones Toad, Calotes, Pigeon and Guineapig

4. Ecology

A. Determination of dissolved O 2 , CO2, pH (Use of pH meter), Total alkalinity

B. Analysis of biotic community of water sample Phytoplankton and Zooplankton

B. Identification of ecological apparatus Ekmann dredger. Secchi disc. Refractometer,Berlese funnel, Planckton net. Sedgwick Rafter counter

C. Qualitative study of soil biotic community.

D. Comments on ecological adaptive features : Sucker fish, flying fish, chameleon,flying lizard ; hermit crab, Liver fluke.

5. Submission of field report on any two of the following :

a) Ecosystem study of pond/crop land/marine beach.

b) Visit to zoo garden/museum/fish farm/ser iculture station/agricultural research station.

6. Submission of Laboratory Note Book.

7. Viva – voce.

(Distribution of marks : Identification 20: Ecology 15; submission of field report 5:Submission of Laboratory note book 5; viva voce5)

PART- IIITotal Marks : 400 – Theoretical 240 (3 × 80) and Practical 160 (2×80)

PAPER -VII Full Marks: 80

[Five questions are to be attempted. Question 1 to 16 marks (short type and from all must iscompulsory. One question from each unit is to be attempted from the rest]

UNIT I : Evolution. Adaptation and Distribution Marks 20

1. Theories of organic evolution : Darwinsim, Lamarckism, Synthetic theory, 6origin of species and speciation

2. Origin : Life, Man 5

3. Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium and its application 4

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4. Adaptation (morphological as well as physiological) Aquatic, and desert. 5

5. Adaptive radiation Convergence and divergence 2

6. Evolutionary and adaptive significance of colouration and mimicry 2

7. Geological time scale 1

8. Fossil and fossilization 2

9. Distribution of animals : Zoo-Geographical realms 2

UNIT II : Bioinformatics and Biostatistics Marks 20

10. Computers : Basic knowledge on organization types and application to biology 2

11. Basic concept of hardware and software 2

12. Operating system – DOS (Format, copy, MD, CD), WINDOWS 2

13. Data and files; organization of files 2

14. Internet and websites (Basic concept) 1

15. Application of statistics in biology – Introduction 1

16. Basic idea on variables, frequency distribution and sampling with simple examples 2

17. Measures of central tendency : Mean, media and mode -definition, 2application with simple problems

18. Measures of dispersions : Variance, standard deviation – definition 3and application with problems

19. Test of significance – Chi-square, Students’ t-test 3

UNIT III : Applied Zoology – 1 Marks 20

20. Sericulture : Silkworm species and their host plants . Mulberry silk worm : 9Different races; life history; brief idea of silkworm rearing; extraction andreeling of silk, diseases and enemies of silkworm and silk moths.

21. Apiculture : species of honeybees in India Apis cerena indica : Morphological 6differences of different casts, different types of bee fram es and bee culture,extraction of honey and uses of honey, Problems and prospects of apiculture.

22. Lac culture : Strains of lac insects, life history of lac insect, commercial 5cultivation of lac insects, processing of lac, composition and uses o f lac

UNIT IV : Applied Zoology – II Marks 20

23. Aquaculture :A) Pisiculture : Definition, scope, fishery resources in India, finfish culture, 12

monoculture and polyculture practices, role of exotic fishes in polyculture,induced breeding, knowledge of fish seed transport, fish diseases, theirsymptoms and remedies

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B) Prawn culture : Giant fresh water prawn and tiger prawn . Sources, seed, culture methods; problems

C) Pearl culture : Pearl producing species and their distribution, pearl

culture methods, composition of pearl24. Poultry keeping : Fowl breeds, diseases and their control, poultry 4

management (Deep litter system)

25. Dairy : Common breeds of cow, artificial insemination , milk – its processing 4and products

PAPER- VIII Full Marks : 80

[Five questions are to be attempted. Question 1 of 16 marks (short type and from all units) iscompulsory. One question from each unit is to be attempted from the rest]

UNIT I : Molecular Biology Marks 20

1. DNA replication – mechanisms, enzymes and factors in p rokaryotes 3

2. Protein synthesis – Central dogma, transcription mechanism in prokaryote 5Intron, exon, splicing and post transcriptional modifications in eukaryotes.

Translation mechanism in prokaryotes.3. Regulation of gene expression – General principle, Operon concept (Lac.) operon 34. Biology of cancer-Proto-oncogene and oncogene, characteristics of cancer 5

cells, different between normal cell and cancer cell and between benignand malignant tumors, metastasis.

UNIT II : Genetics Marks 20

6. Linkage and chromosome mapping with problems 3

7. Gene expression : Definition and examples; alleles, multiple alleles 3(ABO blood group), lethal gene, pleiotropism, epistasis.

8. Sex linked inheritance in Drosophila and human (white eye colour and 3non-disjunction cases in Drosophila; Red – green colour blindness andHaemophilia in man)

9. Sex determination in Drosophila and human with reference to the role 3of SRY and Tdf gene

10. Population genetics – Problems relating to Hardy-Weinberg principle 2

11. Human genetics Genetic disorders – Thalassemia, Sickle cell anemia, Downs 3Syndrome, Turner’s syndrome, Klinefelter’s syndrome. Cri -du-chat syndrome

12. Mutation – Types, molecular mechanism, types of mutagens , detection 3of sex linked and autosomal mutation in Drosophila.

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UNIT III : Biotechnology Marks 20

14. Basic concept of genetic engineering , principle, tools and role 5of major enzymes exonucleases, endonucleases. DNA ligase, DNA polymerase.

15. Construction of recombinant DNA and cloning 4

16. Cloning vectors – Plasmid, Cosmid, Bacteriophage, 3

17. Analyses of cloned genes – outline knowledge of southern and northern 4

blotting DNA sequencing, PCR, DNA finger printing, RFLP

18. Application of DNA technology in human with reference to insulin and tra nsgenic fish 1

UNIT IV: Environmental Pollution Marks 20

19. Concepts of pollution and pollutants 1

20. Air pollution Types of pollutants and their sources effects on man and 2vegetation and its control

21. Water pollution : Major components from industries, agriculture and 2domestic sources; effects on human health and river ecos ystem, controlmeasures, Ganga action plan.

22 Noise pollution and its effect on man23 Soil pollution and solid waste management24 Environmental laws : Prevention and control of pollution

PAPER- IX Full Marks 80[Five questions are to be attempted. Question 1 of 16 marks (short type and from all units) iscompulsory. One question from each unit is to be attempted from the test]

UNIT I : Physiology Marks 20

1. Concept of diffusion pH and buffers -their role, physiological process and action 2

2. Haemoglobin and its role in relation to O 2 and CO2 transport 4

3. Physiology of urine formation – glomerular filtration, tubular function plasmaclearance and counter current mechanism

4. Physiology of synaptic and junctional nerve impulse transmission 4

5. Physiology of muscle contraction 4

UNIT II : Biochemistry Marks 206. Structure and classification of carbohydrate, protein and lipid 8

7. Major steps of a) Carbohydrate matabolism – EM Pathway, 6

TCA cycle, energy release, Glycogenesis

b) Protein metabolism – Transamination, deamination urea cycle 2

8. Enzyme – Classification, mode of action , Michelis constant 4

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UNIT III : Histology and Endocrinology Marks 20

9. Histological structure and function of mammalian a) Liver, b) Kidney, 3c) Testic and d) Ovary

10. Major endocrine glands of mammals and their functions 2

11. Pituitary gland – Anatomy, cell lyses, hormones and their functional properties. 4

12. Biosynthesis and functions of the hormones : Testosterone and thyroid hormone 4

13. Reproductive cycle-Brief description of estrous and menstrual cycle and 5their hormonal regulation.

UNIT IV : Developmental Biology Marks 20

14. Gametogenesis : Process of spermatogenesis and oogenesis, structure 3of male and female gametes

15. Fertilization : Definition. Physical and chemical events. Outline 2knowledge of Fertilization of Sea urchin and Human

16. Types of egg and role of yolk in pattern of cleavage, process of 2cleavage in Branchiostonia, Frog and Chick

17. Gastrulation – Definitions : Process of gastrulation in Frog and 3Chick, Fate map morphogenetic movement of cells during gastrulation

18. Concept of organizer and nature of inductive substances; 1

19. Development of amnion, chorion and allantois in chick. 2

20. Placents : Types in mammals; formation in human, functions 2

21. Development of eye and brain in chick 3

22. Regeneration : Process in out line, examples 1

PAPER- X (PRACTICAL) Full Marks : 80

Group A : Cytology, Genetics and Biostatistics Marks 401. Use of microscope, camera lucida, stage and occular micrometer of cellular studies

2. Cytological preparation of meiot ic stages from squash preparation of grasshopper testes.

4. Pedigree analysis.

5. Identification of cytological preparations

a) Meiotic stages , b) Polytene chromosomes from Dipteran larva

6. Biostatstics: Chi-square and t-Test

7. Submission of laboratory note book

8. Viva –voce(Marks distribution, Cytological preparation : 8 : Pedigree analysis : 8 Biostatistics 8: Identificationand morphomertry : 6 Lab notebook : 5 and viva voce5)

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Group B : Microtechnique and Developmental Biology Marks 40

1. Microtechniques : Fixation, embedding, block making, section cutting , staining ofhistological material.

2. Whole mount preparation and identification of chick embryo -48 hrs and 72 hrs.

3. Identification of histological slides T. S. of liver, kidney, pancreas, thyroid,

testis, ovary, liver, tongue, adrenal, gland and i leum in mammals.

4. Identification of cross sections passing through eye region, heart, kidney

and tail bud of 72 hour chick embryo

5. Identification of gastrulation (early late and yolk plug) in Toad.

6. Submission of laboratory notebook and prepared sl ides (at least 4)

7. Viva voce(Marks distribution : Microtechnique : 8 : Developmental biology : 8 Identification : 12 (4 x 3) , Labnotebook and submission of slides 7 (5 : 2) and viva voce 5)

PAPER- XI (PRACTICAL) Full Marks: 80

Group A : Physiology, Biochemistry and Endocrinology Marks 401. Quantitative estimation (Colorimetric) of glucose (Enthrone or

Somogyi Nelson method) and Protein (Folin Lowry method)2. Action of salivary amylase – Effect of temperature3. Anatomical position of endocrine glands in male and female rat

(Thyroid, Adrenal, pancreas, ovary, and testis)4. Estrous cycle in mice/rat5. Blood : CT, BT, TC, DC, ESR, Hb % Blood grouping (ABO and RH6. Submission of laboratory notebook7. Viva voce(Marks distribution : Quantitative estimation 12, Anatomical position of organs 5, Amylase estouscycle 5, Block 18 Lab note book :

Group B : Xenobiotics and Bioinformatics Marks 40

1. Xenobioticsi) Lethality testing (LC 50) by log probit graphica l method a) Benthos,

b) Plankton, c) Nekton

ii) Estimation of COD of water

Identification of prepared slides (histopathological disorders in fishes)

a) Micronucleus, b) Necrosis of lives, c) Necrosis of fish gill Lamella

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2. Computer application :i) disc operation – Copy, Format, Directory making and removal

ii) Spread sheet (MS Excel) : Command menu, Statistical and

Mathematical functions, preparation of graphs from 2 sets of data (X and Y axisd)

iii) Word processing (MS word) : Document preparation, Character specification

(bold, italics, underline, fonts colour) si zing cut and past3. Submission of Laborite Note Book4. Viva voce(Marks distribution : One estimation 12 : two spotting 3 : one computer problem 10 lab note book : 5and viva no)

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Revised Syllabus for B.Sc. (GENERAL) Course in

ZOOLOGY(w.e.f. the session 2009-2010)

According to the New Examination PatternPart – I, Part – II & Part – III


Revised Syllabus of ZoologyGeneral Course

(w.e.f. the session 2009-2010)

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Distribution of Marks (Page-G-1 to G-2)

PART-I

UNIT – I Life and diversity of non-chordate (Page-G-3)UNIT – II Parasitology (Page-G-3)

Paper- I

UNIT – III Life and diversity of Chordate (Page-G-4)UNIT – IV Developmental Biology (Page-G-4)

PART-II

UNIT – I Cell Biology and Genetics (Page-G-4)Paper- IIUNIT – II Taxonomy, Evolution, Adaptation and Distribution (Page-G-5)UNIT – III Animal physiology and Biochemistry (Page-G-5)UNIT – IV Ecology and Environmental biology (Page-G-5)

Paper- III Practical (Page-G-5)

PART-IIIGroup A : Applied Zoology (Page-G-7)TheoreticalGroup B : Environmental Biology, Wild Life, Immunology and

Biotechnology (Page-G-8)

Paper- IV

Practical

University of Kalyani General Course in Zoology

B.Sc. SYLLABUS FOR ZOOLOGY (GENERAL)

( NEW PATTERN )

Distribution of Marks

PART – I

Total Marks - 100 (Theoretical -100 Marks)

PAPER – I Full Marks : 100

UNIT – I Life and diversity of non-chordate Marks- 25UNIT – II Parasitology Marks- 25UNIT – III Life and diversity of Chordate Marks- 25UNIT – IV Developmental Biology Marks- 25

[ Students are required to attempt 9 questions. Question No. l (short type) of 20 marks having10 questions each of 1 mark and 5 questions each of 2 marks are to be set from all units iscompulsory. Two questions (each of 10 marks are to be answered from each unit. Each suchquestion generally should contain at least two parts.]

PART – II

Total Marks - 200 ( Theoretical – 100 marks and Practical 100 marks)

PAPER – II Full Marks : 100

UNIT – I Cell Biology and Genetics Marks- 25UNIT – II Taxonomy, Evolution, Adaptation and

Distribution Marks- 25UNIT – III Animal physiology and Biochemistry Marks- 25UNIT – IV Ecology and Environmental biology Marks- 25

[ Students are required to attempt 9 questions. Question No. l (short type) of 20 marks having 10questions each of 1 mark and 5 questions each of 2 marks are to be set from all units is compulsory.Two questions (each of 10 marks are to be answered fro m each unit. Each such question generallyshould contain at least two parts.]

PAPER – III (PRACTICAL) Full Marks – 100

[ Marks distribution : Dissection (one non -chordate and one chordate) 32 : minor dissections(two) 14. cytology 10 : identifications (2 specimens each from non -chordate and chordate one itemeach from histology and osteology ) 22 : field report 5 submission of laboratory note book andprepared 7 (5-2) and viva voce 10 ]

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PART – III

PAPER - IV Full Marks : 100 [ Theoretical 60 marks and Practical 40 marks]

THEORETICAL Marks - 60

GROUP A : Applied Zoology

UNIT I : Pests and Beneficial Insects.UNIT II : Aquaculture, Poultry and Dairy

GROUP B : Environmental Biology, Wild Life, Immunology and Biotechnology

UNIT III Environmental Biology and Wild LifeUNIT IV Immunology and Biotechnology

[ Students are required to attempt 5 questions. Question No. l (short type) of 12 marks to be setfrom all units is compulsory. Four questions (each of 12 mar ks are to be answered taking one frommust. Each such question generally should contain at least two parts (preferably of two parts.]

PRACTICAL Marks : 40

[ Marks distribution : Experiments : 18 ( 2 X 9 ) : Identifications 12 (4X3) : Laboratory Note Book 5 , Viva voce 5 ]

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PART – I

PAPER - I Full Marks : 100

[ Students are required to attempt 9 questions. Question No. l (short type) of 20 marks (having 10questions each of 1 mark and 5 questions each of 2 marks are to be set from all units) is compulsory.Two questions (each of 10 marks are to be answered from each unit. Each such question generallyshould contain at least two parts]

UNIT I : Life and diversity of non -chordate

1. Classification with salient features and suita ble examples of subkingdomProtozoa ( up to phylum ). Phylum Porifera, Cnidaria, Planrelminthes.Annelida,Arthropoda, Mollusca, Echinodermata ( up to Subclasses )

2. Types study :a) Paramecium – Reproduction 1b) Sycon – Canal system 1c) Obelia – Structure and life history. 2d) Pheretima – Circulatory system, excretory system, locomotory organs

and Reproductive system 3e) Periplaneta – Respiratory, nervous and reproductive systems 3f) Pila – Respiratory and nervous systems 2g) Starfish – Feeding and digestion, water vascular system 2

3. Coral reef formation. 14 Larval types : Structure and significance of trochophore, nauplius and bipinnaria 35. Balanoglosus- Morphology and ciliary mode of feeding 2

UNIT II : Parasitology

6. Parasitism – Definition and types with other interspecific interactions 3(symbiosis, commensalisms and mutualism)

7. Life history, pathogenicity and clinical features of a) Plasmodium vivax,b) Ascais lumbricoides 4

8. Parasitic adaptations of Fasciola and laema 29. Arthropod vectors : Names of species and their importance ( Anopheles, Culex, Ades, sand fly, flea, ticks). 4 Structures associated with disea se transmission in mosquitoes and sand flies.

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UNIT III : Life and diversity of Chordat es

10. General characters with classification of phylum Chordata (up to class) 6.Distinctive characters and suitable examples of the living forms of Chondricthyesand Osteichthyes (up to Subclasses). Amphibia and Reptilia

(up to living orders), Aves (Subclasses) and Mammalia (up to Infraclasses).

11. Type study : 1a) Branchiostoma – Mechanism of feeding 3b) Toad – Respiratory, circulatory and urino -genital systemc) Pigeon – Exoskeleton, flight muscles and respiratory system 3

12. Comparative anatomical studies of vertebrate organs.a) Scales and fins of fishes 1b) Heart, single circuit (fish), double circuit (Toad and Guinea pig) 2c) Brain – Fish, Toad and Calotes 4

13. Special Featuresa) Parental care in fishes 1b) Poisonous and non-poisonous snakes, poison apparatus 2c) Echolocation in bat 1

UNIT IV : Developmental Biology

14. Spermatogenesis and Oogenesis 215. Fertilization 216. Cleavage: types and patterns, process of cleavage in chick 217. Gastrulation in chick and formation of three germinal layers 218. Elementary idea on extra embryonic membranes (Structure and function in chick)19. Elementary idea on placenta (structure and function) in Rabbit 1

PART II

PAPER – II Full Marks – 100

[ Students are required to attempt 9 questions. Question No. l (short type) of 20 marks (having 10questions each of 1 mark and 5 que stions each of 2 marks are to be set from all units) is compulsory.Two questions (each of 10 marks are to be answered from each unit. Each such question generallyshould contain at least two parts.]

UNIT I : Cell biology and Genetics Marks 25

1. Ultrastructure and function of plasma membrane 22. Chromosome Nucleosome model 2

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3. Cell cycle, Meiosis, structure of DNA and RNA 44. Types of cancers normal and cancerous cells differentiation 25. Elements of heredity. Mendels monohybrid and dihybrid cross 26. Linkage ( complete and incomplete ) with suitable examples 27. Sex determination in Drosophila and man 28. Inheritance of sex linked and autosomal genes in man – haemophilia and

thalassaemia. 19. Mechanism of replication, transcription and translation in prokaryotes( E.coli) 410. Chromosomal aberrations (Down and Turner syndromes) 2

UNIT II : Taxonomy, Evolution, Adaptation and Distribution Marks : 25

11. Definition of taxonomy, systematics, Linnea n hierarchy, taxa, categoryand types 3

12. Principles of nomenclature ; law of priority 313. Species concept. 214. Drawinism and synthetic theory of evolution 215. Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium and its applications 316. Adaptation : aquatic and volant adaptations 317. Zoogeographical realms with predominant fauna 218. Distribution of fellidae in India 1

UNIT III : Animal physiology and Biochemistry Marks : 25

19. Properties and functional role of haemoglobin in respiration, blood groups (ABO) and Rh factor 420. Classification and structure of carbohydrate, protein and lipid; concept of glycolysis,

glycogenesis and neoglucogenesis. 821. Osmoregulation in fresh water and marine teleost fishes. 222. Physiology of nerve impulses and synaptic transmission 223. Enzymes – characters and classification. 124. Histology of pituitary and pancreas and their hormonal activity in mammals. 5

UNIT IV : Ecology and Environmental biology Marks : 25

25. Ecology and ecosystem concept, food chain, food web, ecological pyramid and energy flow. 426. Population ecology – properties and growth form. 227. Community – Definition and types (terrestrial and aquatic) 328. Pollution – Air and water – sources and remedies 429. Environmental parameters (light, and temperature) and their

impacts on the terrestrial animals 5

PAPER - III ( PRACTICAL) Full Marks : 100

1. Dissection :i) Earthworm:Nervous systemii) Cockroach : Digestive and female reproductive system

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iii) Pila : Digestive and nervous systemiv) Lata : Afferent branchial system, IX and Xth cranial nerves (origin and

distribution)v) Tilapia : Urino-genital system

2. Minor dissection , Mounting and preparationi) Whole mount preparations of Daphnia and mosquito larvaeii) Mouth parts of cockroachiii) Salivary apparatus of cockroachiv) Setae of earthwormv) Radula and osphradium of Pilavi) Mounting of cycloid and ctenoid scales of fishvii) Pecten of fowl

3. Temporary preparation and study of meiosis in Grasshopper testes.

4. Identification with reasons (two specimens, each from non -chordates and chordates,one item each from histology and osteology).A) Non-chordates : Paramecium, Sycon, Obelia, Fasciola, Ascaris, Hirudinaria,

Scolopendra, Horse-shoe crab, Silverfish, Scarabid beetle, Octopus, Sepia,Mytilus, Achatina, Starfish(Astropecten), Balanoglossus.

B) Branchiostoma, Scoliodon, Lates , Flying fish (Exoeoetus), Seahorse(Hippocampus). Necturus, Rhacophorus , Axoltl larva, Draco, Naja,Turtle, Chiroptera.

C) Bones, skull of toad, poisonous and non-poisonous snaks, pigeon and dog,limb and girdle bones of pigeon.

D) Histological slides : i) T.S. of mammalian stomach, intestine, liver, pancreas,lung, kidney, ovary and testis. ii) Whole mount of chick embryo of 24 hours,48 hours and 72 hours.

5. Field study report.Report on the visit of at least one of the following : Zoological garden, Zoologicalmuseum, sericultural, agricultural, apicultural, pest management, and fisheriesInstitute/research center/farm, forest ecosystem, beach ecosystem.

6. Submission of Laboratory Note Book and prepared slides from class work (at least 5 such slides to be submitted).

7. Viva Voce.

[ Marks distribution : Dissection (one non -chordate and one chordate) 30 : minor dissections (two)14. cytology 10 : identifications (2 specimens each from non -chordate and chordate one item eachfrom histology and osteology ) 24 : field report 5; laboratory note book and prepared slides 7 (5 -2)and viva voce 10 ]

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PART IIITotal Marks : 100 [Theoretical -60 Marks and Practical -40 Marks]

PAPER- IV Full Marks :100

THEORETICAL 60 Marks[Students are required to attempt 5 questions No I (short type) of 12 marks (to be set from all units)is compulsory. Four questions (each of 12 marks) are to be answered taking one from unit. Eachsuch question generally should contain at least two parts].

GROUP A : Applied Zoology

Unit – I : Pests and Beneficial Insects1. Pest and pest management 10

a) Definition and types of pests with examplesb) Morphology, life history, behaviour, nature of damage and control measures of the

following pests :i) Paddy – Scirpophaga (Tryporyza) incertulus. ii) Vegetable pest – Leucinoides

orbonalis iii) Jute pest – Anomis sabulifera : iv) Rodenta pest – Bandicootabengalensis

c) General idea on pest management (mechanical chemical and biological ; Integrated) .2. Apiculture Indian honey bees, Life cycle of Apis cerena indica, modern method of

apiculture, honey and its uses. 33. Lac culture, strains of lac insect, commercial cultivation of lac insects, composition of lac,

processing of lac and its uses. 34. Sericulture-kinds of silkworm and their host plants, life history and rearing of mulbery

silkworm, harvesting and processing of cocoons, reeling and extraction of silk, commondiseases of Bombyx mori and their remedies. 4

UNIT II : Aquaculture, Poultry and Dairy5. Aquaculture ; 12

a) Principle, definition and scopeb) Principles and practices of composite fish culture and management knowledge of induced

breeding technique in fish, common fish diseases and their control.c) Exotic fishes – their merits and demerits ; integrated fish farmingd) Pearl culture – pearl producing species, pearl culture methode) Prawn culture – fresh water prawn culture, source of seed culture method, problems

6. Poultry 4a) Types of breed – fowlb) Management of fowl (deep litter system) : Disease and control

7. Dairy 2a) Common Indian and foreign dairy breeds of milching cowsb) Milk processing (pasteurization)

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GROUP B : Environmental Biology, Wild Life, Immunology and Biotechnology

UNIT – III : Environmental Biology and Wild Life

8. Concept of environment (atmosphere, lithosphere and hydrosphere), 29. Concept of biodiversity and bioindicators 210. Principles of wild life conservation (e x situ and in situ) – conservation acts and applications.

Endangered Indian mammals 3

UNIT IV Immunology and Biotechnology11. Immunology

a) Basic idea of antigen – antibody reaction 2b) Classification of Immunoglobins 2c) Basic principle of vaccination 2

12. Biotechnologya) Recombinant DNA technology : Enzymes involved and vectors us ed (plasmid and

cosmid), general techniques of cloning with some examples on application4

PRACTICAL 40 Marks1. Experiments :

i) Estimation of dissolve O2 of waterii) Estimation of free CO2 in wateriii) Estimation of pH of wateriv) Quantitative counting of zooplanktonv) Total count (TC) of human bloodvi) Differential count (DC) of human bloodvii) Determination of human blood pressureviii) Determination of haemoglobin percentageix) Determination of human blood groups

2. Identification (Character with importance)Bombyx mori, Apis, Anomis sabulifera, Scirpophaga incertulus, Sitophilus oryzae,

Myxobolus, Lepisma, Termite, Labeo rohita, L. calbasu, Hypophthamicthys molitrix,

Ctenopharnygodon, Cyprinus, Lates, Hilsa, Macrobrachium.

3. Laboratory Note Book4. Viva voce

[Marks distribution Experiments : 18 (2 X 9) : Identifications 12 (4 X 3) : Laboratory Note Book 5;

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