Revised B SC Syllabus Zoology
Revised B SC Syllabus Zoology
Revised B SC Syllabus Zoology
VISHWAVIDYALAYA
KOTWA- JAMUNIPUR- DUBAWAL
ALLAHABAD (UTTAR PRADESH)
[From Academic Session 2017-18 onwards]
SYLLABUS
For the
B.Sc. – ZOOLOGY
(A Three Yours Course)
1
B.Sc. - First Year
Zoology
2
Pattern of theory papers & allocation of marks
3
B.Sc. - First Year
Zoology
FIRST PAPER
Diversity of Life (Non-Chordates) & Taxonomy
Section A: Diversity of Life (Non-Chordates)
Unit - 1
General Classification of non-chordate phyla upto classes. Functional morphology of type forms.
Protozoa - Type study: Trypanosoma, Paramecium
Unit - 2
Porifera - Type study: Sycon (Scypha)
Cnideria - Type study: Obelia
Platyhelminthes - Type study: Echinococcus
Aschelminthes - Type study: Wuchereria bancrofti
Unit - 3
Annelida - Type study: Nereis
Arthropoda - Type study: Palaemon
Mollusca - Type study: Unio, Pila
Echinodermata - Type study: Asterias
Hemichordata - Type study: Balanoglossus and its affinities.
Unit - 4
Affinities of Ctenophora
Canal system in sponges: cell types, spicules; Parasitic adaptations in helminthes
Insect Metmorphosis, Torsion and detorsion in Gastropods
Section-B: Taxonomy
Unit - 5
Principles of taxonomy and hierarchy
International code of Zoological Nomenclature
Numerical taxonomy – Meristic and non-meristic data
Chemical taxonomy
References:
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SECOND PAPER
Cell Biology, Genetics, Immunology and Evolution
Section-A: Cell Biology & Genetics
Unit -1
Introduction of Cell (Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic)
Cell theory, Cell organelles
Ultra structure: Mitochondria, Golgi bodies, Endoplasmic Reticulum, Lysosomes,
Centrosome
Cell cycle & cell division: Mitosis and Meiosis
Unit - 2
Elements of Heredity and Variation
Mendel's Laws of inheritance
Linkage, Crossing over, Sex linked inheritance
Sex determination in Human beings and Drosophila. Dosage compensation.
Unit -3
Nucleic acids as genetic material (Hershey - Chase & Fraenkel - Conrat experiment)
Gene mutation and its molecular basis
Cytoplasmic or maternal inheritance
Blood Groups
Section-B: Immunology & Evolution
Unit -4
An Introduction to cellular basis of Immunity: Active & Passive immunity
Characteristics of antigen and antibody
Antigen -Antibody reaction
MHC Molecules.
Humoral and Cell mediated response, Immune disorder: AIDS.
Unit –5
Origin of life; Theories of evolution
Natural selection
Mutation, Isolation
Speciation, Mimicry
References:
1. Lewis C.D. and Levin, R. : Biology of gene, Mc. Grew Hill - Toppan Co. Ltd.
2. Strickberger : Genetics, Macmillan Publications.
3. Enderson : Genetics.
4. Verma P.S. and J.K. Agarwal: Genetics, S. Chand and Co.
5. Gupta P.K. : Genetics, Rastogi Publications
6. Moody : Introduction to Evolution (Indian Edition).
7. Strickberger : Evolution.
8. Colbert : Introduction to vertebrate evolution.
9. Robertes & Robertes : Cell & Molecular Biology.
10. Verma P.S. & Agarwal : Cell Biology.
11. Gupta P.K. : Cytology.
12. Lodish, H.et.al. : Molecular cell biology.
13. Karp G. : Molecular Cell Biology.
14. Kubey : Immunology
15. Instant notes of Immunology
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THIRD PAPER
Biochemistry and Biostatistics
Section A: Biochemistry
Unit -1
Unit -2
Gluconeogenesis,
Cori’s cycle
Fatty acid synthesis
Urea cycle
Unit -3
Section B: Biostatistics
Unit -4
Variety and analysis of data, Data presentation
Measure of central tendency (Mean, Median, Mode)
Unit -5
Coefficient of correlation
Levels of significance: Student’s t – test, Chi-square, Null hypothesis.
References:
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Practicals
Models 05
Permanent slide preparation 05
Genetic Exercise 05
Cytological Exercise 05
Biochemical test/Immunology 05
Biostatics Exercise 05
Comments on spots from 1-10 10
Viva-voce 05
Practical record 05
50
Contents of Practicals:
Study of Museum Specimens and slides relevant to the type studies in theory:
1. Museum Specimens:
2. Permanent Slides:
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3. Models:
3. Biostatistics:
4. Mounting:
Gemmule, Parapodium of Nereis, Gill of Pila & Unio, Statocyst of Prawn, spermathecae, nephridium
and ovary of Earthworm.
5. Genetics:
Problems on monohybrid, dihybrid crosses, back cross, blood groups, sex linked diseases and
pedigree exercises.
6. Cytology:
Study of various stages of mitosis and meiosis. Slide preparation of onion root tip and grasshopper
testis. Preparation of slides for Mitochondria and Barr body.
7. Biochemical tests:
8. Immunology:
Preparation of Blood Film from the blood of animal provided. Leishman's Staining to localize
lymphocytes and other leucocytes. Structural knowledge of antibodies (IgG, IgM, IgA). Blood group
detection with Rh factor.
References:
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B.Sc. - Second Year
Zoology
FIRST PAPER
Diversity of Life (Chordates)
General classification of chordates upto orders. Functional morphology of type forms.
Unit -1
Unit -2
References:
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SECOND PAPER
Animal Physiology & Comparative Anatomy
Unit -1
Digestion System: Alimentary canal, associated gland and neural control
Circulatory system: Structure of heart, blood, circulation
Respiratory System: Breathing, gaseous transport, control
Excretory system: Structure and function, control
Skeleton system
Unit -2
Solutions, Osmotic Pressure, diffusion, active and passive transport
Buffers, pK and pH
Mechanism of neuromuscular co-ordination
Homeostasis
Unit – 3
Origin of Pituitary: Structure and function
Hormones and endocrine glands: structure and function
Endocrine (Hormonal) disorders
Unit -4
Circulatory system
Integumentary system
Unit -5
Urino-genital system
Nervous system with special reference to brain.
References:
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THIRD PAPER
Ecology and Wild Life Management
Section A: Ecology
Unit -1
Ecology: Definition, aim & scope
Ecological factors
Adaptation: Definition, types with adaptive features and examples
Unit -2
Definition and types of ecosystem
Energy flow in ecosystem,
Food chain, food web
Biogeochemical cycles
Unit -3
Ecological pyramids
Ecological succession
Population interactions: Intra and interspecific
Community- Definition and characteristics
Unit -4
Wild Life in India
Endangered flora and fauna of India
Wild life management
Wild life conservation (in-situ and ex-situ): Zoos,
National Parks, Sanctuaries and biosphere reserves.
Unit -5
Rules and regulations of Wild life
Modern concept (IUCN categories)
Different projects for animal preservation
Important movements: Chipko movement, Narmada Bachavo Aandholan, Pani Panchayats,
Seed Movement etc.
References:
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Practicals
Models 10
Permanent slide Preparation 05
Physiological Exercise 05
Ecological Exercise 05
Adaptation/Wild life exercise 05
Comments on spots from 1-10 10
Viva-voce test 05
Practical record 05
50
Contents of Practical:
Study of Museum Specimens and slides relevant to the type studies in theory:
1. Museum Speciation
2. Permanent Slides
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Estimation of Haemoglobin, Counting of RBC and WBC in Human Blood, Preparation of Hemin
Crystals, Preparation of blood film of frog.
7. Ecological Exercise:
Study of Physio-chemical factors (temperature, pH, salinity and light) and properties of water
(turbidity, hardness, CO2, acidity, alkalinity), ecological apparatus.
8. Adaptation:
Adaptive features of animals in relation to their habit and habitat: Synaptura, Exocoetus, Axoltle
larva, Chameleon, Phrynosoma, Hedgehog, Bat.
References:
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B.Sc. - Third Year
Zoology
FIRST PAPER
Economic Zoology
Unit -1
Protozoa and human diseases.
Diseases caused by ticks and mites.
Unit -2
Apiculture
Sericulture
Lac culture.
Unit -3
Prawn culture
Pearl culture
Pisciculture
Unit -4
Dairy Industry
Piggery
Poultry
Unit -5
Pest, types, characteristic features
Life cycle and control measure: Sugarcane, vegetables, stored grain pests
Biological control of pest
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
References:
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SECOND PAPER
Environmental Biology & Instrumentation
Section A: Environmental Biology
Unit - 1
Environmental Pollution - Water, air, soil and noise pollution
Greenhouse effect & global warming, acid rain, ozone layer depletion
Conventional and non-conventional sources of energy
Unit - 2
Environment & human health
Water quality & water borne diseases
Environmental hazards of radiations and safety measures
Environmental Impact Assessment, Bioindicators
Unit - 3
Biodiversity: Concept, types and values
Hotspots; Threats to biodiversity
Biodegradation, Biomagnification and Bioremediation
Solid waste management: Causes, effects and control
Section B: Instrumentation
Unit- 4
Principles and applications of pH meter, centrifuge
Principles and applications: spectrophotometer
Microscopy and type
Compound microscopy, Phase-Contrast microscope,
Unit- 5
Microtomy: Paraffin embedding of tissues, cutting of sections & processing.
Chromatography (Paper and TLC)
Electrophoresis
References:
1. Willimer, P.G. Stone and John Stone : Environmental Physiology (Blackwell Sci. Oxford 4K)
2. Singh H.R. - Ecology & Environmental Science.
3. Sharma P.D. - Environmental Biology and toxicology.
4. Introduction to instrumental analysis - Robert Brown, Mc.Graw Hill, International Edition.
5. Bisen B.S., Techniques in Life Sciences.
6. Taylor, Green, Stout - Biological Sciences, Cambridge Low Prize Editions.
7. Rana S. V. S. - Bio-techniques: Theory & Practice (Rastogi publications)
8. Bharucha E. – Textbook of Environmental Studies (University Press).
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THIRD PAPER
Unit-1
Structure & function of DNA: Types, Double helical model
Nucleosome organization, Transposons
RNA: Types, Clover leaf model of t-RNA,
Central dogma, Concept of gene expression, Reverse transcription, Split gene.
Unit -2
Replication of DNA,
Transcription and post-transcriptional modifications
Translation, Protein sorting, packaging and transport
Regulation of gene expression in prokaryotes (Operon model).
Unit-3
Genetic engineering- Aims and scope, Restriction enzymes
Gene Cloning, Cloning vectors & Gene Library
Applications of Genetic engineering: Edible vaccines, gene therapy
DNA finger and foot printing.
Section B: Ethology
Unit -4
Definition and scope of Ethology
Methods used in ethological studies
Patterns of Behaviour, Courtship Behaviuor
Migratory behaviour in fish
Unit -5
Socialism in animals
Learning, Motivation, Imprinting
Role of hormones in behaviour
References:
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Practicals
Contents of Practical:
References:
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