Zoology

Programmes Offered:

1. Bachelor of Science (B. Sc) in Zoology and Chemistry.
2. Bachelor of Science (B. Sc) in Zoology and Botany.
3. Bachelor of Science (B. Sc) in Zoology and Biotechnology.

Certificate courses Offered:

1. Vermiculture and Vermicomposting.
2. UGC STRIDE certificate course-“Analytical techniques and Bioinstrumentation”.
3. UGC STRIDE certificate course-“Analytical techniques in Clinical Microbiology”.

Value added Course Offered:

1. “Analytical techniques in Biology”

Eligibility:

The candidates must have passed II PUC or equivalent stream from a recognized board with Biology as one of the core subject.

1. B.Sc syllabus 2018-19
2. BCU syllabus 2020-21-compressed 
3. BCU Zoology Syllabus – NEP
4. BCU-BSC V SEM 31.08.2023 Final Revised  print ready
5. Blowup_syllabus_UG_Zoology
6. new NEP-UG-Syllabus-ZOOLOGY-III-IV-29.09.2022

Program Outcomes:

1. Students gain knowledge and skill in the fundamentals of animal sciences, understands the complex interactions among various living organisms
2. Analyse complex interactions among the various animals of different phyla, their distribution and their relationship with the environment
3. Apply the knowledge of internal structure of cell, its functions in control of various metabolic functions of
4. Understands the complex evolutionary processes and behaviour of animals
5. Correlates the physiological processes of animals and relationship of organ systems
6. Understanding of environmental conservation processes and its importance, pollution control and biodiversity and protection of endangered species
7. Gain knowledge of Agro based Small Scale industries like sericulture, fish farming, butterfly farming and vermicompost
8. Understands about various concepts of genetics and its importance in human health
9. Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities in delivering his duties
10. Apply the knowledge and understanding of Zoology to one’s own life and work
11. Develops empathy and love towards the animals

v Course Outcomes:

 Animal Diversity – Invertebrates

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

Ecology, Zoogeography and Animal Behaviour:

1. Distribution of fauna in different realms interaction
2. Understand Animal behaviour and response of animals to different instincts
3. Interaction of biota abiota
4. Various kinds of Animal adaptations

Animal Diversity – Vertebrates & Developmental Biology:

1. Imparts conceptual knowledge of vertebrates, their adaptations and associations in relation to their environment
2. Classify phylum Protochordates to Mammalia
3. Complex Vertebrate interactions
4. Basic concepts of developmental biology

Cell Biology, Genetics and Evolution:

1. Structural and functional aspects of basic unit of life i.e. cell concepts
2. Mendelian and non mendielian inheritance
3. Concept behind genetic disorder, gene mutations- various causes associated with inborn errors of metabolism
4. Theories of Evolution
5. Knowledge of eras and evolution of species

Physiology and Biochemistry:

1. Seeks to understand the mechanisms that work to keep the human body alive and functioning
2. Physiological and biochemical understanding through scientific enquiry into the nature of mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions of humans, their organs, and the cells of which they are composed
3. Interactions and interdependence of physiological and biochemical processe

Animal Physiology:

1. Students are taught the detailed concepts of digestion respiration excretion the functioning of nerves and muscles
2. Students gain fundamental knowledge of animal physiology
3. Students will gain skill to execute the roles of a biology teacher or medical lab technicians with training as they have basic fundamentals

Animal physiology genetics and evolution:

1. Students learn the concepts of endocrine systems and homeostasis a brief account of genetics and organic evolution.
2. This course helps students to gain fundamental knowledge in these topics
3. Students gain fundamental knowledge of physiology and endocrine systems
4. Students gain fundamental knowledge ofphysiology of homeostasis
5. Understanding of basic concepts of genetics, laws of inheritance and central dogma of biology
6. Understanding of genetic basis of evolution, human karyotyping and speciation

 Applied Zoology:

1. Understands concepts of fisheries, fishing tools and site selection
2. Aqua culture systems, induced breeding techniques, post harvesting tecniques
3. Understands about composition of blood, blood born diseases, autopsy and biopsy
4. Types of immunity, antigens-antibodies and their properties

Entomology:

1. Imparts knowledge of beneficial and non-beneficial insects
2. Knowledge of how they interact with their environment, other species and humans
3. Classification of Insects
4. Role of insects in spread of diseases

Sericulture:

1. Gives knowledge of silk worm rearing
2. Mulberry cultivation
3. Pests and diseases associated with silk worm and mulberry
4. Various process involved in silk production

Research Methodology:

1. Understanding of scientific method, concepts and steps in research
2. Differentiate between the Quantitative and Qualitative Research and understand different types of Research Design
3. Understand the various techniques of Data Collection- Observation, Questionnaire, Interview Schedule; Case Study, Social Survey, Content Analysis
4. Describing various types of Sampling
5. Elaborate on Data Processing and Data Analysis

Immunology:

1. Imparts in depth knowledge of tissues, cells and molecules involved in host defense mechanisms
2. Understanding of types of immunity
3. Interactions of antigens, antibodies, complements and other immune components
4. Understanding of immune mechanisms in disease control, vaccination, process of immune interactions

Clinical science:

1. Gives knowledge related to the techniques involved in detection of various diseases
2. Pathology associated with various diseases
3. Practical skills of conducting basic clinical lab experiments
4. Application of knowledge of clinical science and pathology to one’s own life

Animal biotechnology:

1. Imparts the Knowledge to culture animal cells in artificial
2. Knowledge of animal cells in culture, growth of cell lines
3. Use in recombinant DNA technology, genetic manipulations and in a variety of industrial

Aquarium fish management:

1. Provides knowledge of ornamental fish breeding which is highly professional and attractive avenue for youth

Clinical Science and pathology:

1. Understands about composition of blood, blood born diseases, autopsy and biopsy
2. Techniques of microscopy, microtomy, biopsy, autopsy and immunological techniques
3. Types of immunity, antigens-antibodies and their properties
4. Understanding of pathology of diseases caused by various microorganisms such as bacteria, virus, parasites and fungus

 Structural Biology [SB]:

1. Allows the students to gain basic knowledge about various bio molecules and their role in metabolism
2. Classification of enzymes, enzyme kinetics
3. Metabolism of carbohydrates, nucleic acids and metabolic disorders
4. Gains understanding of cellular organization and functional biology nucleic acids

Environmental and Conservation Biology [ECB]:

1. Imparts knowledge to the student regarding environment and conservation biology.
2. Gains knowledge in the areas of responses to Laws of limiting factor, Laws of minimum, Laws of Tolerance and Tragedy of commons
3. Types of ecosystem – freshwater, marine and terrestrial,
4. Population characteristics and dynamics – conceptual approach
5. Growth curves and pyramids; sigmoid curve, J curve and hyperbola; logistic equation and concepts relating to growth
6. The students will be well equipped to become very competent in research or teaching fields after completion of this course

Immunology [IMM]:

1. Provides basics knowledge about immune system and allows the student to create insight as how to improve their immune system and good health.
2. Types of immunity, antigens-antibodies and their roperties
3. Complement system, MHC’s and immune responses
4. Understanding of types of hypersensitivity reactions and auto immune diseases
5. Ability to understand concepts of tumor immunology and transplantation immunology

Taxonomy, Systematics and Functional Anatomy of Invertebrates [TSFAI]:

CO1 Imparts knowledge regarding the various Invertebrates species and the regulatory processes to safeguard them                                                                                       

CO2 With the study of this paper students gain knowledge in the areas of responses to Systematic position, general organization and affinities of Ctenophora and Nemertea                                                

CO3 Rhynchoceola; Systematic position, general organization and affinities of Rotifera

CO4 Systematic position, general organization and affinities of Hemichordata

CO5 The students will be well equipped to become very competent in research or teaching fields after completion of this course

Tools, Techniques and Biostatistics [TTB]:

CO1 Students gain knowledge about various tools & techniques used in biological systems and givesthem insight about their use in research.                                                                                      

CO2 Biostatistics teaches them to use the best data analysis methods in their research projects         

CO3 Students gains knowledge about statistical methods like measures of central tendencies, Probability   

 CO4 Learns about hypothesis testing and inferential statistics CO5 Learns the problem-solving methods

Animal Physiology [AP]:

CO1 Imparts knowledge about various metabolic and physiological mechanisms of the human body. CO2 Understands about neurophysiology and receptors

CO3 Gain knowledge about hormones and bioluminescence             

CO2 Understanding of stress physiology and endocrine mechanisms will allow them to control their stress and emotions there by diverting their energy towards the positive nation building activities

Molecular Genetics and Developmental Biology [MGDB]

CO1 Knowledge about genetics, developmental biology and organogenesis CO2 Application of DNA technology and molecular biology for research

CO3 Gains knowledge about gametogenesis, cleavage mechanisms, gastrulation and role of hormones in metamorphosis and regeneration                                                         

CO4 provides students insight into maintaining healthy relationships with their opposite gender and allows them to make right choice about their life partner thus preventing congenital/consanguial diseases.

Evolution and Functional Anatomy of Vertebrates [EFAV]

CO1 Imparts knowledge regarding the various theories of evolution, evolutionary process such as variation, speciation, natural selection, origin of primates and man

CO2 Understanding of origin and salient features of Ostracoderms to Actinopterygii, adaptive radiation of Amphibians, Reptiles, birds and Mammals

CO3 Gains knowledge of functional anatomy of vertebrates from fishes to mammals

CO4 Understanding of evolutionary significance of internal fertilization, neoteny and paedogenesis.

v Program Specific Outcomes:

1. Understand the nature and basic concepts of cell biology, genetics, taxonomy, physiology, ecology and applied Zoology
2. Analyze the relationships among animals, plants and microbes
3. Perform procedures as per laboratory standards in the areas of Taxonomy, Physiology, Ecology, Cell biology, Genetics, Applied Zoology, Clinical science, tools and techniques of Zoology, Toxicology, Entomology,Nematology Sericulture, Biochemistry, Fish biology, Animal biotechnology, Immunology and research methodology
4. Understand the applications of biological sciences in Apiculture, Aquaculture, Agriculture and Medicine
5. Gains knowledge about research methodologies, effective communication and skills of problem solving methods
6. Contributes the knowledge for Nation

CALENDER OF EVENTS – ODD SEMESTER 2020 – 21

EVEN SEMESTER 2020 – 21

CALENDER OF EVENTS – ODD SEMESTER 2021 – 22

EVEN SEMESTER 2021 – 22

CALENDAR OF EVENTS – ODD SEMESTER 2022 – 23

EVEN SEMESTER 2022 – 23

CALENDAR OF EVENTS – ODD SEMESTER 2023 – 24

2022 – 2023

1. arocha 23.8.22
2. conference 24.2.23
3. interactive workshop 22.5.23
4. science exhibition 15.7.23
5. trip nagarhole 27.12.22

2021 – 2022

1. myths on covid 29.9.21
2. visit to human genetics 2.5.22

2020 – 2021

1. bird migration 14.10.20
2. interactive webinar 30.5.20
3. pollution and impact 29.10.20
4. world aids day 1.12.20
5. world anti tobacco 31.5.21
6. world cancer day 4.2.21

2019 – 2020

1. Debate and collage
2. Interactive work shop
3. Poster presentation
4. Asha autism
5. E-quiz
6. Extension Act
7. Health checkup
8. Interactive workshop
9. Meditation
10. Swachhata pakawada

2018 – 2019

1. Seminar
2. Apiculture
3. Essay writing
4. Nutritional week
5. Pencil sketch
6. Workshop

1. UGC-STRIDE Minor Research Project: Safety aspects of
   drinking water in Bengaluru city. 22/09/2021.
2. Effect of Yttrium salts on Behaviour & Reproduction in
   Drosophila.

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1. Extension act 
2. Health check up
3. Hepatitis
4. World Anti Tobacco

Outreach:

1. Asha Autism

1. 14BINTERNAL QUESTION PAPERS FROM 2018
2. 14A UNIVERSITY QUESTION PAPERS FROM 2018

1. Sch
2. Ecology – Toxicology 
3. Internal Question Papers from 2018
4. IV Semester
5. University Question Papers from 2018
6. Updated Parasitology – CBCS
7. V Practical