COURSE OUTCOMES OF B.Sc.-ZOOLOGY.

PAPER-1

                        Animal Diversity - Invertebrates

• Describe general taxonomic rules on animal classification.
• Classify Protista up to phylum using examples from parasitic adapation.
• Classify Phylum Porifera to Echinodermata with taxonomic keys
• Describe Phylum Nematoda and give examples of pathogenic Nematodes

                                    Animal Diversity-vertebrates

• Imparts conceptual knowledge  of  vertibrates ,their adapatation  and  associations in relation to their environment
• Classify phylum Protochordates to Mammalia
• Complex vertebrate interactions

PAPER-II

                              Physiology,Biochemistry& Animal behaviour

• Seeks to understand the mechanisms that work to keep the human body alive and functioning.
• Physiological & Bio chemical understanding through scientific enquiry into the nature of mechanical, physical & Bio chemical functions of humans,Their organs & the cells of which they are composed
• Interaction & Interdependence of physiological & Bio chemical processes.

Cell biology,Genetics

• Structural  and functional aspects of basic unit of life that is cell concepts
• Mendelian and Non mendelian inheritance
• Concept behind genetic disorder,gene mutation-various causes associated with inborn errors of metabolism
• Understand Animal behaviour and response of Animal to different insects

Molecular genetics & Developmental biology

• Knowledge about Genetics ,Developmental biology & organogenesis
• Application of DNA Technology & Molecular biology for research
• Gains knowledge about Gametogenesis,Cleavage mechanisams,gastrulation and role of hormones and metamorphosis and regeneration
• Provides students insight into maintaing healthy relationship with their opposite gender and allows them to make right choice about
• their life partner thus preventing congenital/consanguial diseases. 

          PAPER-III

        Immunology

Co I Imparts in depth knowledge  of tissues , cells & Molecules involved in host defence mechanisms

CO 2 Understanding of types of immunity.

CO 3 Interaction of antigens ,antibodies , complements and their immune components

CO 4 Understanding of immune mechanism in disease control, vaccination, process of immune interaction

Animal biotechnology

• Imparts the knowledge to culture animal cells in artificial media
• Knowledge of animal cells in culture,growth of cell lines
• Use in recombinant DNA Technology ,genetic manipulation and in a variety of industrial processes

Ecology, Zoogeography and Evolution

• Distribution of fauna in different realms interaction
• Interaction of biota & a biota
• Various kinds of animal adaptations.
• Imparts knowledge regarding various theories of evolution,evolutionary  process such as variation , speciation ,natural selection , origin of primates and man. 
• Understanding of origin and salient features of Ostracoderms to Actinopterygii , adaptive radiations of amphibians , reptiles ,birds and mammals
• Gains knowledge of functional anatomy of vertebrates from fishes to mammals
• Understanding of evolutionary significance of internal fertilization , neoteny and paedogenesis
• Identifies the significance of amniotic egg it’s structure and evolutionary significance of skeletal system

Bio diversity and conservation

• Bio diversity and conservation explores natural landscape , species and ecosystems and acquires theories and practical methods in preserving environments and organisms
• Bio diversity refers not only to endangered species but also to every organism including microbes and fungi
• Bio diversity and conservation increase awareness and understanding of human life depends on preserving animal species and natural ecosystem 

Applied Zoology

• Understand concept of fisheries , fishing tools and site selection
• Aqua culture systems , induced breeding techniques , post harvesting techniques
• Understands about composition of blood  , blood born disease , autopsy & biopsy
• Types of immunity , antigens – antibodies and their properties

Sericulture

• Gives knowledge of silk worm rearing.
• Mulberry cultivation
• Pest and diseases associated with silk worm and mulberry
• Various process involved in silk production

COURSE OUTCOMES