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ST PETERS COLLEGE KOLENCHERY ERNAKULAM

DEPARTMENT OF- ZOOLOGY

• PROGRAMME - B.Sc Zoology Model 1

• PROGRAMME CODE - ZY

• B.ScZoology Model 1-MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY KOTTAYAM KERALA

Program Outcome

PO1 Critical thinking

PO2 Problem solving

PO3 Computational thinking

PO4 Environment and sustainability

PO5 Self-directed and life-long learnng

Programme Specific Outcome (PSO)

PSO 1 To understand and analyse biological diversity through the systematic

classification and their relative role in the sustainability of the environment

PSO 2 To understand the levels of life related concepts of physiology, cell biology,

genetics, evolution, bio-informatics, biostatistics, molecularbiology,

endocrinology, developmental biology, biochemistry, microbiology and

immunology

PSO 3 To understand the application of the principles of aquaculture, sericulture,

apiculture, quail farming, and vermiculture for the economic prosperity of the

society

PSO 4 Perform procedures as per laboratory standards in the areas of Biochemistry,

Bioinformatics, Biostatistcs, Taxonomy, Economic Zoology and Ecology

PROGRAMME - STRUCTURE

SEMSTER ONE

Course No Name of Course Credit Total

Credits/Semester ZY3CRT01 General perspectives in science &Portistan

Diversity

2

ZY3CRP General perspectives in science &Portistan

Diversity--- Practical

1

ZY1CMT01 Non chordate diversity

2

ZY1CMPO1 Non chordate diversity ------ Practical

1

SEMESTER TWO


Credits/Semester ZY3CRT02 Animal diversity – Non Chordata 2

ZY3CRP01 Animal diversity – Non Chordata - Practical 1

ZY1CMT02

Chordate diversity

2

ZY1CMP01 Chordate diversity

1

SEMESTER THREE


Credits/Semester

ZY3CRT03 Animal Diversity -Chordata 3

ZY3CRP03 Animal Diversity-Chordata-Practical 1

ZY3CMT03

Complementary

course -3

Physiology and immunology

3

ZY3CMP02

Complementary

course -3

Physiology and immunology-------Practical

1

SEMESTER FOUR


Credits/Semester ZY3CRT04 Research methodology, Biophysics &

Biostatistics

3

ZY3CRP02 Research methodology, Biophysics &

Biostatistics-Practical

1

ZY4CMP04 Complementary course -4

Applied Zoology 3

ZY4CMP02 Applied Zoology 1

SEMESTER FIVE


Credits/Semester

ZY5B05U Cell Biology & Molecular biology 3

ZY5B05U (P), Cell Biology & Molecular biology - Practical 1

ZY5B06U, Environmental Biology, Toxicology &

Disaster management

3

ZY5B06U(P) Environmental Biology, Toxicology &

Disaster management - Practical

1

ZY5B07U, Evolution, Zoogeography & Ethology 3

ZY5B07U(P), Evolution, Zoogeography &Ethology -

Practical

1

ZY5B08U, Biochemistry, Human Physiology &

Endocrinology

3

ZY5B08U(P), Biochemistry, Human Physiology &

Endocrinology-Practical

1

ZY5D03U Vocational Zoology 4

SEMESTER SIX


Credits/Semester

ZY6B09U Reproductive and Developmental Biology 3

ZY6B09U(P) Reproductive and Developmental Biology

Practical

1

ZY6B10U Genetics and Biotechnology 3

ZY6B10U (P) Genetics and Biotechnology Practical 1

ZY6B11U Microbiology and Immunology 3

ZY6B11U(P) Microbiology and Immunology Practical 1

ZY6B12U General Informatics, Bioinformatics and

Biostatistics

3

ZY6B12U General Informatics, Bioinformatics and

Biostatistics Practical

1

ZY6B15U Economic Zoology 4

ZY6CRPRP Project work (Credit 2 will be given in

6thsemester with investigatory project).

3

Name of Course: ZY1CRT0I. CORE COURSE 1.

GENERAL PERSPECTIVES IN SCIENCE & PROTISTAN DIVERSITY

Credits given: 2+1

CO No. CO Statement

CO1 To create an awareness on the basic philosophy of science, concepts and scope •

CO2 To understand different levels of biological diversity through the systematic

classification .

CO3 To familiarize taxa level identification of animals

CO4 To make interest in Protistan diversity •

CO5 To impart knowledge on parasitic forms of lower invertebrates

CO6 To inculcate scientific temper in students

Name of Course: ZY1CRT02 - CORE COURSE 2.

ANIMAL DIVERSITY - NON CHORDATA

Credits given: 2 + 1

CO No. CO Statement

CO1 To create appreciation on diversity of life on earth


classification of invertebrate fauna

CO3 To familiarize taxa level identification of animals

CO4 To understand the evolutionary significance of invertebrate fauna

CO5 To instill curiosity on invertebrates around us

CO6 To impart knowledge on parasitic forms of lower invertebrates.

Name of Course: ZY3CRT03 - CORE COURSE 3

ANIMAL DIVERSITY - CHORDATA

Credits given: 3+1

CO No. CO Statement

CO1 Aquire knowledge about diversity of chordata

CO2 Identify their systematic position

CO3 Identify/describe economic importance of some classes

CO4 Evaluate the evolutionary importance of selected chordate

CO5 Understand ecological importance of each organism

CO6 Identify physiological and anatomical peculiarity of vertebrates hrough type study

Name of Course: ZY3CRT03 - CORE COURSE 4

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY, BIOPHYSICS AND BIOSTATISTICS

Credits given: 3+1

CO No. CO Statement

CO1 To familiarise the learner the basic concept of scientific method in research process.

CO2 To have knowledge on various research designs.

CO3 To develop skills in research communication and scientific documentation.

CO4 To create awareness about the laws and ethical values in biology.

CO5 To equip the students with the basic techniques of animal rearing collection and

Preservation

CO6 To help the student to apply statistical methods in biological studies

Name of Course: ZY1CMT01 - COMPLEMENTARY COURSE 1

NON CHORDATE DIVERSITY

Credits given: 2+1

CO No. CO Statement

CO1 To create appreciation on diversity of life on earth


classification of invertebrate fauna

CO3 To instill curiosity on invertebrates around us

CO4 To impart knowledge on parasitic forms of lower invertebrates.

CO5 To learn the unity of life with rich diversity of organisms & evolutionary significance

of certain invertebrate fauna

CO6 To learn the physiological and anatomical peculiarities of some invertebrate phyla

through type study.

Name of Course: ZY2CMTO2.

COMPLEMENTARY COURSE 2 CHORDATE DIVERSITY

Credits given: 2+1

CO No. CO Statement

CO1 To make the student observe the diversity in chordates and their systematic position.

CO2 2. To make the a student aware of the economic importance of some chordates.

CO3 3. To learn the physiological and anatomical peculiarities of some vertebrate species

through type study.

CO4 4. To stimulate students’ curiosity in vertebrates and other living organisms

associated with them.

CO5 5. To create awareness among students about the importance of some specific

organism in the existence of different ecosystems.

CO6 6. To provide information about evolutionary relationship between different phylum.

Name of Course: ZY3CMT03.

COMPLEMENTARY COURSE -3 PHYSIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY

Credits given: 3+1

CO No. CO Statement

CO1 To appreciate the correlation between structure and function of organisms

CO2 To make the student aware of the health related problems, their origin and treatment.

CO3 To understand how efficiently our immune system work in our body.

CO4 To acquire knowledge about preventing common diseases rather than curing.

CO5 To familiarize the students about the basic human reproductive structures.

CO6 To understand different physiological activity takes place in human body

Name of Course: ZY3CMT04.

COMPLEMENTARY COURSE -4 APPLIED ZOOLOGY

Credits given: 3+1

CO No. CO Statement

CO1 To acquire basic knowledge and skills in applied branches of zoology.

CO2 To understand the technology for utilizing eco-friendly organisms around them for

beneficial purpose.

CO3 To equip the students for self employment opportunities with scientific knowledge to

perform profitably & confidently

CO4 To provide hands of training in ornamental fish breeding

CO5 To provide basic information and training in aquarium construction and

maintenance.

CO6 To impart information about evolutionary relationship between different group of

animals.

Name of Course: ZY5B07U

EVOLUTION, ZOOGEOGRAPHY AND ETHOLOGY

Credits given: 3+1

CO No. CO Statement

CO1 To acquire knowledge about the evolutionary history of earth (living and non living)

CO2 To learn various tools and techniques for evolutionary studies

CO3 To study the distribution of animals on earth, its pattern, evolution and causative

factors

CO4 To impart basic knowledge on animal behavioral patterns and their role

CO5 To provided basic information about human evolution

CO6 To impart information about evolutionary relationship between different group of

animals.


BIOCHEMISTRY, HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY

AND ENDOCIRNOLOGY

Credits given: 3+1

CO No. CO Statement

CO1 To provide students a deep knowledge in biochemistry, physiology and

endocrinology

CO2 To understand the students about the basic principles of biochemistry useful for

biological studies for illustrating different kinds of food, their structure, function and

metabolism.

CO3 To provide information about the various aspects of physiological activities of

animals with special reference to humans.

CO4 Students will acquire a broad understanding of the hormonal regulation of

physiological process in invertebrates and vertebrates.

CO5 By the end of the course, students should be familiar with hormonal regulation of

physiological systems in several invertebrate and vertebrate systems.

CO6 To provide information about basic understanding of the experimental methods and

designs that can be used for further study and research.


ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY, TOXICOLOGY AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Credits given: 3+1

CO No. CO Statement

CO1 To impart basic knowledge on ecosystems and their functioning

CO2 To develop respect for nature

CO3 To understand the relative role of biological diversity in the sustainability of the

environment

CO4 To learn about various types of anthropogenic pressures on ecosystem, related

degradation and management measures

CO5 To study toxicants, their impacts on human health and environment and remedial

measures

CO6 To create awareness about disasters, prevention and mitigation measures

Name of Course: ZY5B05U - CORE COURSE

CELL BIOLOGY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Credits given: 3+1

CO No. CO Statement

CO1 To emphasize the central role of Cell biology and Molecular biology, being the most

developing areas of biological science

CO2 To make aware of different cell organelles, their structure and role in living

organisms.

CO3 To introduce the nature of genetic materials at molecular level, their expression and

regulation

CO4 To develop critical thinking, skill and research aptitudes about the topic

CO5 To develop an idea about how the diseases are developing in our body due to cellular

disorders

CO6 Understand how life system work in cellular level

Name of Course: ZY6B10U - CORE COURSE

VOCATIONAL ZOOLOGY

Credits given: 4

CO No. CO Statement

CO1 To acquire basic knowledge and skills in aquarium management, Quail farming,

vermicomposting and apiculture for self-employment

CO2 To emphasize the central role that biological sciences plays in the life of all

organisms.

CO3 To introduce the student to some of the present and future applications of bio-

sciences

CO4 To make the students aware of cottage industries

CO5 To learn the different resources available and to develop an attitude towards

sustainability

CO6 Give awareness to society about need for waste management and organic farming


REPRODUCTIVE AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY

Credits given: 3+1

CO No. CO Statement

CO1 To provide information about the basic understanding of the experimental methods

and designs that can be sued for further study and research.

CO2 To give basic information about the reproductive organs of human being.

CO3 To provide basic process behind human reproduction

CO4 To give awareness about the possible teratological impact on human fetus

CO5 To provide knowledge about the different methods of birth control measure in human

being.

CO6 To give information about conception and delivery in human being.


GENETICS AND BIOTECHNOLOGY

Credits given: 3+1

CO No. CO Statement

CO1 To emphasize the central role that genetics and biotechnology plays in the life of all

organisms.


sciences

CO3 To develop critical thinking skill and research aptitude among students, by

introducing the frontier areas of the biological science.

CO4 To develop critical thinking, skill and research aptitudes about the topic

CO5 To develop an idea about frontier areas in the field of biotechnology

CO6 Understand how life system work in cellular level


MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY

Credits given: 3+1

CO No. CO Statement

CO1 To inspire the students in learning the frontier areas of biological sciences

CO2 To make them aware of the pathogens , health related problems, their origin and

treatment.

CO3 To equip the students with the knowledge of modern developments and recent trends

in biological sciences

CO4 To understand the various methods used in a microbiology laboratory.

CO5 To study about the scope and importance of branch of immunology.

CO6 To acquire knowledge about preventing common diseases rather than curing.

Name of Course: ZC6B12U - CORE COURSE

GENERAL INFORMATICS, BIOINFORMATICS AND BIOSTATISTICS

Credits given: 3 + 1

CO No. CO Statement

CO1 To inspire the students in learning the frontier areas of biological sciences

CO2 To update and expand basic informatics skills and attitudes relevant to the emerging

knowledge of society

CO3 To equip the students to effectively utilize the digital knowledge resources in

learning.

CO4 To equip the students with the knowledge of modern developments and recent trends

in biological sciences

CO5 To apply tools of information technology for all activities related to zoology

CO6 To help the student to apply statistical methods in biological studies

Name of Course: ZC6B15U - CORE COURSE

ECONOMIC ZOOLOGY

Credits given: 4

CO No. CO Statement

CO1 To acquire basic skills in the observation and study of nature.

CO2 To emphasize the central role that biological sciences plays in the life of all

organisms.


sciences

CO4 To acquire basic knowledge and skills in agriculture management to enable the

learner for self-employment

CO5 To make the students aware of cottage industries

CO6 To inculcate interest in adopting biological control strategies for pest control.

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