RASHTRASANT TUKADOJI MAHARAJ NAGPUR UNIVERSITY
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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
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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
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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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SEM I
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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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Sem. II
Zoology
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
prokaryotic and eukaryotic
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-
prokaryotic and eukaryotic
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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SEM II
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.
RASHTRASANT TUKADOJI MAHARAJ NAGPUR UNIVERSITY
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M. Sc. Zoology SECOND Year (SEM-III)
Paper-3T1 Parasitology and Immunology
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SEM-III
Zoology
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/
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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
blood of fish (Source of fish
blood: Local recognized fish
markets).
11. Estimation of potassium in
blood of fish (Source of fish
blood: Local recognized fish
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
recognized fish markets).
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
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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)
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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
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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)
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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
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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.
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M. Sc. Zoology SECOND year (SEM IV)
Paper- 4T2, Special group Entomology-I (Sense organs, social life and agriculture pests)
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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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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
and control measures.
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
pathogen and control
measures.
4.4 Lice and fleas causing
disease in man: life cycle,
mode of transmission of
pathogen and control
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
and control measures.
Paper- 4T2, Special Group - Fish and Fisheries –I (General studies)
1 2 3 4 5 6
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of Paper
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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
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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
(Source of fish blood: Local
recognized fish markets).
4. Effect of stress (hot) on
differential count in fish blood
(Source of fish blood: Local
recognized fish markets).
5. Estimation of protein in blood
serum of fish (Source of fish
blood: Local recognized 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
permanent slides/ ICT tools/
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)
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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
4.2 Molecular mechanism of
muscle contraction- muscle
proteins, Calcium receptors,
Calmodulin, Calcium pump,
sliding filament theory,
4.1 Ultrastructure and
Properties of skeletal muscle.
4.2 Molecular mechanism of
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.
4.4 Ultrastructure of
Neuromuscular Junction.
chemistry and role of ATP in
muscle contraction
4.3 Ultrastructure of
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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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,
hormones and functions
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,
hormones and functions
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
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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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–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
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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
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6. Experimental studies
(histological slides for
identification) of the
following with the help
of already available
permanent slides/ ICT
6. Experimental studies
(histological slides for
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
charts/ photographs etc.
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
permanent slides/ ICT
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
permanent slides/ ICT
tools/models/ charts/
photographs etc.
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
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
of already available
permanent slides/ ICT
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
(histological slides for
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
permanent slides/ ICT tools/
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)
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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)
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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
Chairman
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