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M. Sc. ZOOLOGY: 2015–2016

(CBC System)

Course Code-MI ZOO 01CT-01

No of Credits-4

Paper I: Biosystematics, Structure and Function of Invertebrates

(Note: At the beginning of the semester, student must be provided: Detailed Lecture schedule of topics to be covered in

each lecture, tutorial topics, clearly defining chapter/sections of reference books followed, link to web resources etc.

Examiners are expected to take into consideration the lecture schedule while setting the question papers to ensure

questions are set within scope of the syllabus)

External: 80 Marks Internal: 20 Marks

Class room lecture: 40hrs, Tutorials: 10 hrs, Additional contact hours: 10 (seminars, quiz, assignments, group

discussion etc.)

Course Teachers-Dr Chhaya Bhatnagar

Lecture No. Topic Text/Reference

1 Basic Concepts of Taxonomy Elements of Taxonomy: R. Myers Principles of Taxonomy: V.C.Kapoor

2 Importance of Taxonomy Elements of Taxonomy: R. Myers Principles of Taxonomy: V.C.Kapoor

3 Rules of nomenclature Elements of Taxonomy: E. Myers Principles of Taxonomy: V.C.Kapoor

4 Formation of taxonomic names of various taxa Elements of Taxonomy: E. Myers Principles of Taxonomy: V.C.Kapoor

5 Introduction to invertebrates, characteristics of invertebrates, major invertebrates phylum

Elements of Taxonomy:E.Mayer Invertebrates: R.L.Kolpal

6 Basis of invertebrates classification: on the basis of their patterns of symmetry and overall body plan

Elements of Taxonomy:E.Mayer Invertebrates: R.L.Kolpal

7 Hierarchy of categories: meaning of hierarchy, taxonomic hierarchy categories

Elements of Taxonomy:E.Mayer Theory and practice of animal Taxonomy: V.C. Kapoor

8 Cytotaxonomy : importance of cytology and genetics in taxonomy

Theory and practice of animal Taxonomy: V.C. Kapoor

9 Body Plan: Unicellular Body Plan Invertebrates : S.L. Gardener

10 Cell aggregate, Blind Sac and Tube within a tube Plan

Invertebrates : S.L. Gardener

11 Coelomate plans Invertebrates : S.L. Gardener

12 Segmentation, Molluscan Plan Invertebrates : S.L. Gardener Invertebrates: E.J.W. Barrington

13 Arthropodan Plan Invertebrates : S.L. Gardener

14 Amoeboid Locomotion Invertebrates : S.L. Gardener Protozoa: R.L. Kotpal

15 Ciliary and Flagellar Locomotion Invertebrates : S.L.Gardener Protozoa: R. L.Kotpal

16 Non-jointed Appendages Invertebrates : S.L. Gardener

17 Jointed Appendages Invertebrates : S.L. Gardener

18 Amoeboid Feeding Invertebrates : S.L. Gardener Invertebrates: R.D. Barnes

19 Filter Feeding Invertebrates : S.L.Gardener Invertebrates: R.D. Barnes

20 Feeding in insects Invertebrates : S.L.Gardener Invertebrates: R.D. Barnes

21 Feeding in insects (Contd.) Invertebrates : S.L.Gardener Invertebrates: R.D. Barnes

22 Feeding in Echinoderms Invertebrates : S.L.Gardener Invertebrates: R.D. Barnes

23 Intracellular digestion Invertebrates : S.L.Gardener

24 Extracellular digestion Invertebrates : S.L.Gardener

25 Endocrine system: structure and origin of neurosecretory cell, evolution of endocrine system

Invertebrate Zoology: S.L.Gardner Structure and Function of Invertebrates:R.D. Barnes

26 Endocrine structures in invertebrates: phylum Nemertea, Annelida, Mollusca


27 Endocrine structure in Arthropoda: Insecta and Crustracea


28 Role of hormones in metamorphosis in insects Modern Entomology: D.B. Tembhare

29 Role of hormones in molting ,insects and crustaceans

Modern Entomology: D.B.Tembhare Structure and Function of Invertebrates:R.D.Barnes

30 Reproduction: introduction, types of reproduction, difference between asexual and sexual reproduction


31 Asexual reproduction: types of asexual reproduction Invertebrate Zoology: S.L.Gardner Structure and Function of Invertebrates:R.D. Barnes

32 Origin of sex and evolution of sexual reproduction Class Notes and Internet

33 Reproduction in Protozoan Structure and Function of Invertebrates:R.D. Barnes Invertebrates: R.L.Kotpal

34 Reproduction in Poifera and Coelenterates Structure and Function of Invertebrates:R.D. Barnes Invertebrates: R.L.Kotpal

35 Reproduction in Helminthes Structure and Function of Invertebrates:R.D. Barnes Invertebrates: R.L.Kotpal

36 Reproduction in Annelids and Mollusks Structure and Function of Invertebrates:R.D. Barnes Invertebrates: R.L.Kotpal

37 Reproduction in Arthropods Structure and Function of Invertebrates:R.D. Barnes Invertebrates: R.L.Kotpal

38 Reproduction in Echinodermata Structure and Function of Invertebrates:R.D. Barnes Invertebrates: R.L.Kotpal

39 Parthenogenesis: introduction, types and mechanism

Developmental Biology: V.B.Rastogi Developmental Biology: P.S. Verma

40 Parthenogenesis: natural occurrence- Insects,Crustaceans,Rotifers and Flatworms

Developmental Biology: V.B.Rastogi Developmental Biology: P.S. Verma

M. Sc. ZOOLOGY: 2015–2016 (CBCS PROGRAMME) Course Code- M1ZOO02-CT02

(Note: At the beginning of the semester, student must be provided: Detailed Lecture schedule of

topics to be covered in each lecture, tutorial topics, clearly defining chapter/sections of reference

books followed, link to web resources etc. Examiners are expected to take into consideration the

lecture schedule while setting the question papers to ensure questions are set within scope of the

syllabus)


Class room lecture: 40hrs, Tutorials: 10 hrs, Additional contact hours: 10 (seminars,

quiz, assignments, group discussion etc.) Paper II- Ethology No of Credits-4 Course Teachers-Dr Arti Prasad

S.N TOPIC NO. OF LECTURE

BOOK AUTHOR

1 Concept of Ethology - Introduction, definition and historical outline

01 Animal Behaviour Dr Reena Mathur

Dr Reena Mathur

2 Fixed action pattern, Sign stimulus,

02 Animal Behaviour

3 Types and characteristics of Reflexes, Orientation, kinesis and taxis.

02 Animal Behaviour Dr Reena Mathur

4 Social organization and its advantages. Eusociality

03 Animal Behaviour :An evolutionary approach

John Alcock

5 Insect societies, primate Societies, Parental care in fishes, amphibians and mammals.

03 Animal Behaviour :An evolutionary approach

John Alcock

6 Learning- types of learning, 03 Animal Behaviour Dr Reena Mathur

7 Biological rhythms 03 Animal Behaviour Dr Reena Mathur

8 Reproductive Behaviour – display, courtship, sexual selection and mating.

03 Animal Behaviour +Animal Behaviour :An evolutionary approach

Dr Reena Mathur John Alcock

9 Ecological behaviour – kin Selection .

02 Animal Behaviour+ Animal Behaviour :An evolutionary approach

Dr Reena Mathur John Alcock

10 General concepts of evolution, 03 Strickberger's Brian K.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007RGQZLI/ref=rdr_kindle_ext_tmb

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=rdr_kindle_ext_aut?_encoding=UTF8&index=books&field-author=Brian%20K.%20Hall&search-alias=digital-text


detailed account of destabilizing forces of evolution

Evolution(Kindle Edition)

Hall,Benedikt Hallgrimsson

11 Natural selection, Isolation, 03 Strickberger's Evolution(Kindle Edition)

Brian K. Hall,Benedikt Hallgrimsson

12 Genetic drift, Geometric migration

03 Strickberger's Evolution(Kindle Edition)


13 Meiotic drive, Hardy-Weinberg law of genetic equilibrium



14 Concept of speciation, Factors responsible for speciation



15 Modules of speciation (Sympatric, Allopatric and Parapatric



16 Micro and macro-evolution: Current issues in human evolution



Reference Books-

Animal Behaviour- Macfarland

Introduction to Evolution –Moody(Indian Edition)

Evolution –Savage(Holt,Remihart and Wilson)

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Semester I

Course code-MI ZOO03 CT03

Paper III: Instrumentation and Techniques in Biology







discussion etc.)

Course Teachers-Dr Vijay Koli

Lecture No. Topic Text/Reference

1. Setup of animal house Singh et al. 2008

2. Keeping and maintenance of animal house Singh et al. 2008

3. Handling of animals Kaliste 2007

4. How to keep records of animals and breeding Singh et al. 2008

5. Different breeding techniques Chapter 8, Buckland et al.

1981

6. Animal feed and care of new born in laboratory Kaliste 2007

7. Safety and precaution in laboratory Singh et al. 2008

8. Principal and application of Phase contrast

Microscopy

Appendix: Becker et. al.;

Chapter 7, Chandler &

Robertson

9. Fluorescence microscopy Appendix: Becker et. al.;


Robertson

10. Transmission Electron Microscopy Appendix: Becker et. al.;


Robertson

11. Scanning Electron Microscopy Appendix: Becker et. al.;


Robertson

12. Confocal Microscopy Appendix: Becker et. al.

13. Atomic force microscopy Eaton & West 2010

14. Micrometry in microscopy Murphy 2001

15. Principal and application of pH meter Upadhyay et al. 2009; Rana

2012

16. Principal and application of Colorimeter Upadhyay et al. 2009; Rana

2012

17. Principal and application of

spectrophotometer

Upadhyay et al. 2009; Rana

2012

18. Principal, types and applications of Centrifuges Chapter 12: Sheeler & Bianchi

19. Ultracentrifugation Chapter 12: Sheeler & Bianchi

20. Principal and applications of Paper

Electrophoresis

Chapter 13: Sheeler & Bianchi

21. Principal and applications of Agarose and

PAGE Electrophoresis

Chapter 13: Sheeler & Bianchi

22. Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) Chapter 13: Sheeler & Bianchi

23. Ion exchange and Column Chromatography Chapter 13: Sheeler & Bianchi

24. General principals of Fixation Chapter 1, David,

25. Methods of Fixation Chapter 1, David; Chapter 3,

Chandler & Robertson

26. Chemical used as Fixatives and their

preparation


Robertson

27. Chemical basis of fixation Chapter 1, David 1991

28. Washing and post fixation methods Chapter 1, David 1991

29. Principal and methods of Decalcification Chapter 1, David 1991

30. General principals of Microtomy Chapter 3, Chandler &

Robertson

31. Methods of dehydration Chapter 2, David

32. Procedure of clearing and infiltration Chapter 3, Chandler &

Robertson

33. Types of Embedding methods Chapter 3, Chandler &

Robertson

34. Procedure of trimming and sectioning Chapter 3, Chandler &

Robertson

35. Principal and procedure of Cryostat Sectioning Javois

36. Mounting procedure and different mounting

media

Chapter 18, David

37. Various freezing techniques Chapter 10, Chandler &

Robertson

38. Principal and procedure of freeze drying Day & Stacey 2007

39. Freeze fracture and itching Chapter 10, Chandler &

Robertson

40. Staining techniques David 1991

Text & Reference Books

1. Chandler D.E. & Robertson W.R. 2009. Bioimaging: Current concepts in Light and Electron Microscopy. 1st

edition. Jones and Bartlett Publisher, LLC.

2. David S.K. 1991. Handbook of Histological and Histochemical Techniques. 1st edition, CBS Publisher and

Distributor, Dehli.

3. Day J. G. & Stacey G. N. 2007. Cryopreservation and Freeze-Drying Protocols. Published by Humana Press

Inc. Totowa, New Jersey.

4. Eaton P. & West P. 2010. Atomic Force Microscopy. Published by Oxford University Press.

5. Javois L. C.: Immunocytochemical Methods and Protocols. Published by Humana Press Inc., Totowa, New

Jersey.

6. Kaliste E. 2007. The Welfare of Laboratory Animals. Published by Springer, Dordrecht, The Netherlands.

7. Martin D. Buckland, Lynda Hall and Alan Mowlem. 1981. A guide to laboratory Animal Technology.

Published by Elsevier.

8. Murphy D.B. 2001. Fundamentals of Light Microscopy and Electronic Imaging. Published by John Wiley &

Sons, INC., Publication.

9. Phillip Sheeler & Donald E. Bianchi. 1987. Cell and Molecular Biology. 3rd edition. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

New York.

10. Rana S.V.S. 2012. Biotechniques: Theory and Practice. 3rd revised edition. Rastogi Publication, Meerut.

11. Singh S., Kanagasabapathy A.S. and Chakraborty S.2008. Guidelines for Good Clinical Laboratory Practices

(GCLP). Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) (Online available)

12. Upadhyay, Upadhyay and Nath. 2009. Biophysical Chemistry: Principal and Techniques. Himalaya

Publishing House.

13. Wayne M. Becker, Lewis J. Kleinsmith & Jeff Harding. 2007. The World of the Cell. 6th edition. Pearson

Education, Inc. and Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Inc.

M. Sc. ZOOLOGY: 2015–2016

(CBCS System)

Course Code-MI ZOO 01CT-04

No of Credits-4

Paper IV: Cell & Molecular Biology







discussion etc.)

Course Teachers-Dr Preeti Singh

Topic

Lecture

hours

Book Author

Membrane Potential

2

1. Cell and Molecular

Biology

2.Molecular Biology

of Cell

Gerald Karp

Bruce Alberts,

Dennis Bray, Julian

Lewis, Martin Raff,

Keith Roberts &

James D. Watson

Electrical Properties of

Membranes

1 1. Cell and Molecular

Biology

2.Molecular Biology

of Cell

Gerald Karp

Bruce Alberts,

Dennis Bray, Julian

Lewis, Martin Raff,

Keith Roberts &

James D. Watson

Transport across cell membranes,

Diffusion, Osmosis


Biology

2.Molecular Biology

of Cell

Gerald Karp

Bruce Alberts,

Dennis Bray, Julian

Lewis, Martin Raff,

Keith Roberts &

James D. Watson

Ion channels,


Biology

2.Molecular Biology

of Cell

Gerald Karp

Bruce Alberts,

Dennis Bray, Julian

Lewis, Martin Raff,

Keith Roberts &

James D. Watson

Active Transport & Membrane

Pumps; Uniports, Symports &

Antiports.


Biology

2.Molecular Biology

of Cell

Gerald Karp

Bruce Alberts,

Dennis Bray, Julian

Lewis, Martin Raff,

Keith Roberts &

James D. Watson

Cell – Cell signaling :

Cell surface receptors & intra –

cellular receptors.


Biology

2.Molecular Biology

of Cell

Gerald Karp

Bruce Alberts,

Dennis Bray, Julian

Lewis, Martin Raff,

Keith Roberts &

James D. Watson

Second messenger system, cAMP


Biology

2.Molecular Biology

of Cell

Gerald Karp

Bruce Alberts,

Dennis Bray, Julian

Lewis, Martin Raff,

Keith Roberts &

James D. Watson

Cell adhesion & communication:

Tight junctions. Gap junctions,

Connexins & Demosomes & Spot

desmosomes


Biology

2.Molecular Biology

of Cell

Gerald Karp

Bruce Alberts,

Dennis Bray, Julian

Lewis, Martin Raff,

Keith Roberts &

James D. Watson

Ca++ dependent & independent

Cell – cell adhesion


Biology

2.Molecular Biology

of Cell

Gerald Karp

Bruce Alberts,

Dennis Bray, Julian

Lewis, Martin Raff,

Keith Roberts &

James D. Watson

Cell cycle: Cyclines & cycline

dependent kinases.


Biology

2.Molecular Biology

of Cell

Gerald Karp

Bruce Alberts,

Dennis Bray, Julian

Lewis, Martin Raff,

Keith Roberts &

James D. Watson

Regulation of CDK – cyclin

activity;


Biology

Gerald Karp

Check points cell cycle

2.Molecular Biology

of Cell

Bruce Alberts,

Dennis Bray, Julian

Lewis, Martin Raff,

Keith Roberts &

James D. Watson

Introduction to Biology of Aging

(senescence) & apoptosis:

1 1. Cell & Molecular

Biology

2. Genetics

3. Cell Biology

E.De.Robertis &E.M.

Robertis

Monroe W.

Strickberger

Neal O. Thorpe

Maximum life span & life

expectancy,


Biology

2. Genetics

3. Cell Biology

E.De.Robertis &E.M.

Robertis

Monroe W.

Strickberger

Neal O. Thorpe

Causes of aging, genetic instability,

free radicals, oxidative damage &

antioxidants. Telomerase


Biology

2. Genetics

3. Cell Biology

E.De.Robertis &E.M.

Robertis

Monroe W.

Strickberger

Neal O. Thorpe

Necrosis & genes involved in

apoptosis.


Biology

2. Genetics

3. Cell Biology

E.De.Robertis &E.M.

Robertis

Monroe W.

Strickberger

Neal O. Thorpe

Regulation of Intracellular

transport


Biology

2. Genetics

3. Cell Biology

E.De.Robertis &E.M.

Robertis

Monroe W.

Strickberger

Neal O. Thorpe

Intracellula protein traffic

Signal hypothesis.


Biology

E.De.Robertis &E.M.

Robertis

2. Genetics

3. Cell Biology

Monroe W.

Strickberger

Neal O. Thorpe

Golgi sorting :

Post & co-transitional

modifications.


Biology

2. Genetics

3. Cell Biology

E.De.Robertis &E.M.

Robertis

Monroe W.

Strickberger

Neal O. Thorpe

Lysosomal polymorphism.


Biology

2. Genetics

3. Cell Biology

E.De.Robertis &E.M.

Robertis

Monroe W.

Strickberger

Neal O. Thorpe

C-value Paradox,


Biology

2. Genetics

3. Cell Biology

E.De.Robertis &E.M.

Robertis

Monroe W.

Strickberger

Neal O. Thorpe

Euchromatin & Heterochromatin 1 1. Cell & Molecular

Biology

2. Genetics

3. Cell Biology

E.De.Robertis &E.M.

Robertis

Monroe W.

Strickberger

Neal O. Thorpe

Human karyotype,


Biology

2. Genetics

3. Cell Biology

E.De.Robertis &E.M.

Robertis

Monroe W.

Strickberger

Neal O. Thorpe

chromosomal banding (Paris

conference nomenclature)


Biology

2. Genetics

E.De.Robertis &E.M.

Robertis

Monroe W.

Strickberger

3. Cell Biology Neal O. Thorpe

Introduction to Somatic cell

genetics :Cell fusion & hybrid

agents, mechanism of fusion


Biology

2. Genetics

3. Cell Biology

E.De.Robertis &E.M.

Robertis

Monroe W.

Strickberger

Neal O. Thorpe

Formation of heterokaryon

(Hybrid selection & chromosomal

segregation)


Biology

2. Genetics

3. Cell Biology

E.De.Robertis &E.M.

Robertis

Monroe W.

Strickberger

Neal O. Thorpe

Applications of hybridoma

technology


Biology

2. Genetics

3. Cell Biology

E.De.Robertis &E.M.

Robertis

Monroe W.

Strickberger

Neal O. Thorpe

Toral

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