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Department of Higher Education

Government of Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow

National Education Policy-2020

Common Minimum Syllabus for all UP State Universities and Colleges

For First Three Years of Higher Education (UG)

Proposed Syllabus for Theory and Practical Papers

(Under Graduate Programme)

C.S.J.M. UNIVERSITY , KANPUR

SUBJECT: ZOOLOGY

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Semester-wise Titles of the
Papers in B.Sc (Zoology)
Year Sem. Course Paper Title Theory/Practical Credits
Code
1 I B050101T Cytology, Genetics and Infectious Theory 04
Diseases
B050102P Cell Biology and Cytogenetics Practical 02
Lab
II B050201T Biochemistry and Physiology Theory 04
B050202P/R Physiological, Biochemical & Practical/Field 02
Hematology Lab work
2 III B050301T Molecular Biology, Theory 04
Bioinstrumentation &
Biotechniques
B050302P Bioinstrumentation & Molecular Practical 02
Biology Lab
IV B050401T Gene Technology, Immunology Theory 04
and Computational
Biology
B050402P/R Genetic Engineering and Practical/Field 02
Counselling Lab work
3 V B050501T Diversity of Non-Chordates, Theory 04
Parasitology and Economic
Zoology
B050502T Diversity of Chordates and Theory 04
Comparative Anatomy
B050503P Lab on Virtual Dissection, Practical 02
Anatomy, Economic Zoology and
Parasitology
VI B050601T Evolutionary and Developmental Theory 04
Biology
B050602T Ecology, Ethology, Theory 04
Environmental Science and
Wildlife
B050603P Lab on Environmental Science, Practical 02
Behavioral Ecology,
Developmental Biology, Wildlife,
Ethology

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Proposed Year wise Structure of UG Program in Zoology
Course Teaching
Programme/Year Semester Paper Title Credits
Codes Hours
1 B050101T Cytology, Genetics and
04 60
Certificate I Infectious Diseases
Course in B050102P Cell Biology & 02 60
Medical Cytogenetics Lab
Diagnostics B050201T Biochemistry and
& Public 04 60
Physiology
Health II B050202P/R Physiological,
Biochemical & 02 60
Hematology Lab
B050301T Molecular Biology,
2 Bioinstrumentation 04 60
Diploma in & Biotechniques
Molecular III B050302P Bioinstrumentation
Diagnostics & Molecular 02 60
and Genetic Biology Lab
Counselling B050401T Gene Technology,
Immunology and 04 60
Computational
IV Biology
B050402P/R Genetic Engineering
and Counselling Lab 02 60
B050501T Diversity of Non-
Chordates, 04 60
Parasitology and
V Economic Zoology
3 B050502T Diversity of Chordates
and Comparative 04 60
Degree in
Bachelor Anatomy
of Science B050503P Lab on Virtual
Dissection, Anatomy, 02 60
Economic Zoology and
Parasitology
B050601T Evolutionary and
Developmental 04 60
VI Biology
B050602T Ecology, Ethology,
Environmental Science 04 60
and Wildlife
B050603P Lab on Environmental
Science, Behavioral
Ecology, Developmental 02 60
Biology
Wildlife,Ethology

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Subject prerequisite
To study Zoology in undergraduate, a student must have studied Biology,
Biotechnology or Life Science in Class 12.

Programme Objectives (POs)

1. The programme has been designed in such a way so that the students get
the flavour of both classical and modern aspects of Zoology/Animal
Sciences. It aims to enable the students to study animal diversity in Indian
subcontinent, environmental science and behavioral ecology.
2. The modern areas including cell biology and genetics, molecular biology,
biochemistry, physiology followed by biostatistics, Evolutionary biology,
bioinformatics and genetic engineering have been included to make the
study of animals more interesting and relevant to human studies which is
the requirement in recent times.
3. The lab courses have been designed in such a way that students will be
trained to join public or private labs.
Certificate Course in Medical Diagnostics &
Public Health
B.Sc I Programme Specific Outcomes(PSOs)
PSO1 This course introduces System Biology and various functional
components of an organism. Emphasis will be on physiological
understanding abnormalities and anomalies associated with
white blood cells and red blood cells. The course emphasizes
cell identification, cell differentiation and cell morphology
evaluation procedures. This will enhance hematology
analytical skills along with skill of using many instruments.
PSO 2 The students will learn the basic principles of genetics and
how to prepare karyotypes to study the chromosomes.
PSO 3 How chromosomal aberrations are inherited in humans by
pedigree analysis in families.
PSO 4 The students will have hands-on training in the techniques
like microscopy, centrifugation and chromatography, and
various biochemical techniques, preparation of slides which
will help them in getting employment in pathology labs and
contribute to health care system.
PSO 5 The Certificate courses will enable students to apply
for technical positions in government and private
labs/institutes.

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Diploma in Molecular Diagnostics and Genetic

Counselling
B.Sc II Programme Specific Outcomes(PSOs)
PSO1 The student at the completion of the course will be able to have a
detailed and conceptual understanding of molecular processes
viz. DNA to trait. The differential regulation of genes in
prokaryotes and eukaryotes leads to the development of an
organism from an embryo.
PSO 2 The students will be able to understand and apply the principles
and techniques of molecular biology which prepares students for
further career in molecular biology. Independently execute a
laboratory experiment using the standard methods and
techniques.
PSO 3 The principles of genetic engineering, gene cloning, immunology
and related technologies will enable students to play an
important role in applications of biotechnology in various fields
like agriculture, forensic sciences, industry and human health
and make a career out of it. Students can have their own start-
ups as well.
PSO 4 The basic tools of bioinformatics will enable students to analyze
large amount of genomic data and its application to evolutionary
biology. Apply knowledge and awareness of the basic principles
and concepts of biology, computer science and mathematics
existing software effectively to extract information from large
databases and to use this information in computer modeling.
PSO 5 The Diploma courses will ensure employability in
Hospitals/Diagnostics and Pathology labs with good
hands-on training. It will also enable students to take up
higher studies and Research as their career and work in
renowned labs in the country and abroad.

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Degree in Bachelor of Science

B.Sc. III Programme Specific Outcomes(PSOs)
PSO1 ● This programme aims to introduce students to animal
diversity of invertebrates and vertebrates. The students will
be taught about invertebrates and vertebrates using
observational strategies, museum specimens and field
reports.
PSO 2 ● A variety of interacting processes generate an organism’s
heterogeneous shapes , size, and structural features.
PSO 3 ● Inclusion of ecology and environmental sciences will enrich
students with our world which is crucial for human well
being and prosperity. This section will provide new
knowledge of the interdependence between people and
nature that is vital for food production, maintaining clean
air and water, and sustaining biodiversity in a changing
climate.
PSO 4 ● Students will also come to know about the basic principle of
life, how a cell divides leading to the growth of an organism
and also reproduces to form new organisms.
PSO 5 ● The basic concepts of biosystematics, evolutionary biology
and biodiversity will enable students to solve the biological
problems related to environment.
PSO 6 ● At the end of the course the students will be capable enough
to comprehend the reason behind such a huge diversity of
animals and reason out why two animals are grouped
together or remain separate due to similarities and
differences which exist at many levels along with ecological,
environmental and cellular inputs.
PSO 7 ● The Degree courses will enable students to go for
higher studies like Masters and Ph.D in Zoology and
Allied subjects.

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 Programme/Class: Year: First Semester: First
` Certificate
Subject: ZOOLOGY

Course Code: B050101T Course Title: Cytology, Genetics and

Infectious Diseases
Course outcomes:
The student at the completion of the course will be able to:
● Understand the structure and function of all the cell organelles.
● Know about the chromatin structure and its location.
● To be familiar with the basic principle of life, how a cell divides leading to the growth
of an organism and also reproduces to form new organisms.
● How one cell communicates with its neighboring cells?
● Understand the basic principles of genetics and how genes (earlier called factors) are
inherited from one generation to another.
● Understand the Mendel’s laws and the deviations from conventional patterns of
inheritance.
● Comprehend how environment plays an important role by interacting with genetic
factors.
● How to detect chromosomal aberrations in humans and study the pattern of
inheritance by pedigree analysis in families.
Credits: 4 Core : Compulsory

Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: as per rules

Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P:4-0-0

Unit Topics Total No.
of
Lectures
(60)
I Structure and Function of Cell Organelles I 6
● Plasma membrane: chemical structure—lipids and
proteins
● Cell-cell interaction: cell adhesion molecules, cellular
junctions
● Endo membrane system: protein targeting and sorting ,
endocytosis , exocytosis

Introduction to all national and international

Biologists (Zoologists) who have
contributed/contributing to Zoological and Life
Sciences as a mark of tribute to ancient and
modern biology will be included as part of the
Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE)

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II Structure and Function of Cell Organelles II 6

● Cytoskeleton: microtubules, microfilaments, intermediate
filaments
● Mitochondria: Structure, oxidative phosphorylation and
electron transport system
● Peroxisome and ribosome: structure and function

III Nucleus and Chromatin Structure 8

● Structure and function of nucleus in eukaryotes
● Chemical structure and base composition of DNA and RNA
● DNA: Chromatin organization ( Nucleosome and Solenoid
structure), structure of chromosomes
● Types of DNA(A,B & Z) and RNA(m, t and r)

IV Cell cycle, Cell Division and Cell Signalling 8

● Cell division: mitosis and meiosis
● Cell cycle and its regulation , apoptosis
● Signal transduction: intracellular signaling and cell
surface receptors: G-protein coupled receptors
V Mendelism and Sex Determination 8
● Basic principles of heredity : Mendel’s laws,
monohybrid and dihybrid crosses
● Complete and Incomplete Dominance
● Penetrance and expressivity
● Genic Sex-Determining Systems, Environmental Sex
Determination, Sex Determination in Drosophila
● Sex-linked characteristics and Dosage compensation
VI Extensions of Mendelism, Genes and Environment 8
● Extensions of Mendelism: Multiple Alleles, Gene
Interaction
● The Interaction Between Sex and Heredity: Sex-
Influenced and Sex- Limited Characteristics
● Cytoplasmic Inheritance, Genetic Maternal Effects
● Environmental Effects on Gene Expression
V Human Chromosomes and Patterns of Inheritance 8
II ● Human karyotype
● Chromosomal anomalies: Structural and numerical
aberrations with examples
● Pedigree analysis
● Patterns of inheritance: autosomal dominant, autosomal
recessive, X-linked recessive, X-linked dominant

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 VIII Infectious Diseases 8
● Introduction to pathogenic organisms: viruses (HIV,
SARS-CoV-2), bacteria (Tuberculosis, Meningitis),
fungi( Aspergillosis, Candidiasis), protozoa
(Malaria, Sleeping Sickness), and worms
` (Ascariasis, Taeniasis).
● Structure, life cycle, pathogenicity, including diseases
causes, symptoms and control of common parasites:
Trypanosoma, Giardia and Wuchereria
Suggested Readings:

1. Lodish et al: Molecular Cell Biology: Freeman & Co, USA(2004).

2. Alberts et al: Molecular Biology of the Cell: Garland(2002).
3. Cooper: Cell: A Molecular Approach: ASM Press(2000).
4. Karp: Cell and Molecular Biology: Wiley (2002). Pierce B. Genetics. Freeman(2004).
5. Lewin B. Genes VIII. Pearson (2004).
6. Watson et al. Molecular Biology of the Gene. Pearson(2004).
7. Thomas J. Kindt, Richard A. Goldsby, Barbara A. Osborne, JanisKubyKuby
Immunology. W H Freeman (2007).
8. Delves Peter J.,Martin Seamus J.,Burton Dennis R., RoittIvan M.Roitt's
Essential Immunology, 13th Edition. Wiley Blackwell(2017).
9. Shetty Nandini Immunology Introductory Textbook. New Age International.(2005)
10. Chatteree : Parasitology, Medical Publisher (1980)
11. Gupta P.K. : Cell and Molecular Biology, Rastogi Publication (2017)
12. Pandey B.N: B.Sc.-Zoology Series-Cytology, Genetics & Mol. Genetics, Tata Mc
Graw Hill (2012)
13. Sarkar B.: Cell Structure & Function, Medtech (2017)
14. Cell Biology and molecular biology by De Robertis
15. Genetics by P.K.Gupta
16. Genetics by Snustad and Simonds
17. Cell Biology by C.B. Powar
Course Books published in Hindi language and by authors, other than those
mentioned above, as suggested by teachers may be prescribed by the Universities and
Colleges
Course prerequisites: To study this course, a student must have had the subject biology in
class/12th

Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods:Total Marks: 25

House Examination/Test: 10 Marks
Written Assignment/Presentation/Project / TermPapers/Seminar: 10 Marks
Class performance/Participation: 5 Marks
Further Suggestions: None

At the End of the whole syllabus any remarks/ suggestions: None

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Programme/Class: Year: First Semester: First
Certificate
Subject: ZOOLOGY

Course Code: B050102P Course Title: Cell Biology &

Cytogenetics Lab
Course outcomes:
At the completion of the course students will learn Hands-on:
1. To use simple and compound microscopes.
2. To prepare slides and stain them to see the cell organelles.
3. To be familiar with the basic principle of life, how a cell divides leading to the growth
of an organism and also reproduces to form new organisms.
4. The chromosomal aberrations by preparing karyotypes.
5. How chromosomal aberrations are inherited in humans by pedigree analysis in families.
6. The antigen-antibody reaction.
Credits: 2 Core:Compulsory

Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: as per rules

Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P:0-0-4

Unit Topics Total No.
of
Lectures
(60)
I 1. To study different cell types such as buccal epithelial 15
cells, neurons, striated muscle cells using Methylene
blue.
2. To study the different stages of Mitosis in root tip of onion.
3. To study the different stages of Meiosis in grasshopper testis.
4. To prepare molecular models of nucleotides, amino acids ,
dipeptides using bead and stick method.
5. To check the permeability of cells using salt solution of
different concentrations.
II 1. Study of parasites (Protozoans, helminths) from permanent 15
slides.
2. To learn the procedures for preparation of temporary and
permanent stained/unstained slides.
III 1. Demonstration of mutant phenotypes of Drosophila. 15
2. Demonstration of polytene chromosomes.
3. Study of sex chromatin (Barr bodies) in buccal smear
and hair bud cells(Human).
4. Preparation of human karyotype and study the
chromosomal aberrations with respect to number,
translocation, deletion etc. from the pictures provided.
5. To prepare family pedigrees.

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IV Virtual Labs (Suggestive 15
sites)
https://www.vlab.co.inhttps://zool
ogysan.blogspot.com
www.vlab.iitb.ac.in/vlabwww.onli
nelabs.inwww.powershow.com
https://vlab.amrita.edu
https://sites.dartmouth.edu
Suggested Readings:

1. Lodish et al: Molecular Cell Biology: Freeman & Co, USA(2004).

2. Alberts et al: Molecular Biology of the Cell: Garland(2002).
3. Cooper: Cell: A Molecular Approach: ASM Press(2000).
4. Karp: Cell and Molecular Biology: Wiley (2002). Pierce B. Genetics. Freeman(2004).
5. Thomas J. Kindt, Richard A. Goldsby, Barbara A. Osborne, Janis Kuby Kuby
Immunology. W H Freeman (2007).
6. Kesar, Saroj and Vashishta N. (2007).Experimental Physiology: Comprehensive
Manual. Heritage Publishers, NewDelhi
Course Books published in Hindi language and by authors, other than those
mentioned above, as suggested by teachers may be prescribed by the Universities and
Colleges

Course prerequisites: To study this course, a student must have had the subject biology in
class/12th.The eligibility for this paper is 10+2 from Arts/ Commerce/ Science

Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods: Total Marks: 25

House Examination/Test: 10 Marks
Written Assignment/Presentation/Project / Term Papers/Seminar: 10 Marks
Class performance/Participation: 5 Marks
Further Suggestions: None

At the End of the whole syllabus any remarks/suggestions: University must ensure
incorporation of all 04 units including virtual labs in practical evaluation.

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Programme/Class: Year: First Semester:

Certificate Second
Subject: ZOOLOGY
Course Code: B050201T Course Title: Biochemistry and
Physiology
Course outcomes:
The student at the completion of the course will learn:
● To develop a deep understanding of structure of biomolecules like proteins, lipids and
carbohydrates
● How simple molecules together form complex macromolecules.
● To understand the thermodynamics of enzyme catalyzed reactions.
● Mechanisms of energy production at cellular and molecular levels.
● To understand systems biology and various functional components of an organism.
● To explore the complex network of these functional components.
● To comprehend the regulatory mechanisms for maintenance of function in the body.
Credits: 4 Core: Compulsory
Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: as per rules
Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P:4-0-0
Unit Topics Total No.
of
Lectures
(60)
I Structure and Function of Biomolecules 8

●Structure and Biological importance of Carbohydrates

(Mono saccharides, Disaccharides and Polysaccharides)
● Lipids (saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, Tri-
acylglycerols, Phospholipids, Glycolipids ,Steroids)
● Structure, Classification and General properties of α-
amino acids; Essential and non-essential aminoacids,
Simple and conjugate proteins.
II Enzyme Action and Regulation 8
● Nomenclature and classification of enzymes; Cofactors;
Specificity of enzyme action
● Isozymes, and Mechanism of enzyme action
● Enzyme kinetics; Factors affecting rate of enzyme-
catalyzed reactions; Concept of Km and Vmax,
● Allosteric enzymes and their kinetics; Regulation of
enzyme action

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III Metabolism of Carbohydrates and Lipids 8

● Metabolism of Carbohydrates: glycolysis, citric acid cycle,
gluconeogenesis, pentose phosphate pathway
● Glycogenolysis and Glycogenesis
● Lipids: β-oxidation of Palmitic acid
IV Metabolism of Proteins and Nucleotides 6

● Catabolism of amino acids: Transamination, Deamination ,

Ureacycle
● Nucleotides biosynthesis
V Digestion and Respiration(in Humans) 7

● Structural organization and functions of gastrointestinal

tract and associated glands
● Mechanical and chemical digestion of food; Absorptions of
carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, water, minerals and
vitamins
● Mechanism of respiration, Pulmonary ventilation;
Respiratory volumes and capacities; Transport of oxygen
and carbon dioxide in blood, Respiratory pigments,
Dissociation curves and the factors influencing it; Control
of respiration
VI Circulation and Excretion (in Humans) 8

● Components of blood and their functions

● Haemostasis: Blood coagulation and its Mechanism
● Blood groups: Rh factor, ABO and MN
● Structure of heart
● Cardiac cycle; Cardiac output and its regulation,
Electrocardiogram, Blood pressure and its regulation
● Structure of kidney and its functional unit;
Mechanism of urine formation.
VII Nervous System and Endocrinology(in Humans) 8

● Structure of neuron, resting membrane potential

● Origin of action potential and its propagation across the
myelinated and unmyelinated nerve fibers
● Types of synapse
● Endocrine glands - pineal, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid,
pancreas, adrenal; hormones secreted by them
● Classification of hormones; Mechanism of Hormone action
and feedback inhibition

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VIII Muscular System(in Humans) 7

Types of muscle; Ultra structure of skeletal muscle; muscle
contraction; muscle twitch; summation and tetanus

Suggested Readings:

1. Nelson & Cox:Lehninger’s Principles of Biochemistry: McMillan(2000)

2. Zubayet al: Principles of Biochemistry: WCB(1995)
3. Voet & Voet: Biochemistry Vols 1 & 2: Wiley(2004)
4. Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry by Nelson and Cox
5. Murray etal: Harper’s Illustrated Biochemistry: McGraw Hill (2003) Elliott and
Elliott : Biochemistry and Molecular Biology: Oxford University Press
6. Guyton,A.C.&Hall,J.E.Textbook of Medical Physiology .XIEdition .Hercourt Asia
PTELtd./W.B. Saunders Company.(2006).
7. Tortora , G.J.& Grabowski, S. Principles of Anatomy & Physiology. XI Edition
John Wiley & sons (2006).
8. Christopher D. Moyes, Patricia M. Schulte. Principles of Animal Physiology. 3rd
Edition, Pearson Education (2016).
9. Hill, Richard W., et al. Animal physiology. Vol. 2. Sunderland, MA: Sinauer
Associates,(2004).
10. Chatterjee C C Human Physiology Volume 1 & 2. 11th edition. CBS Publishers
(2016).
11. Singh H R & Kumar N. : Animal Physiology & Biochemistry, Vishal Publishing
Delhi
12. Pandey B.N : B.Sc.-Zoology Series-Biochemistry Physiology & Endocrinology ,Tata
McGraw Hill (2012)
13. Jain A K : Text book of Physiology, Avichal Publishing Comp New Delhi (2021)
14. Physiology by A.K. Berry

Course Books published in Hindi language and by authors, other than those
mentioned above, as suggested by teachers may be prescribed by the Universities and
Colleges
Course prerequisites: To study this course, a student must have had the subject biology in
class/12th

Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods:

Total Marks: 25
House Examination/Test: 10 Marks
Written Assignment/Presentation/Project / Term Papers/Seminar: 10 Marks
Class performance/Participation: 5 Marks
Further Suggestions: None

At the End of the whole syllabus any remarks/ suggestions: None

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 Programme/Class: Year: First Semester:
` Certificate Second
Subject: ZOOLOGY

Course Code: Course Title: Physiological, Biochemical &

B050202P/R Hematology Lab
Course outcomes:
The student at the completion of the course will be able to:
● Understand the structure of biomolecules like proteins, lipids and carbohydrates
● Perform basic hematological laboratory testing,
● Distinguish normal and abnormal hematological laboratory findings to predict the
diagnosis of hematological disorders and diseases.

Credits: 2 Core: Compulsory

Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: as per rules

Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P:0-0-4

Unit Topics Total No.
of
Lectures
(60)
I 1. Demonstration of estimation of haemoglobin using Sahli’s 20
haemoglobinometer
2. Preparation of haemin and haemochromogen crystals
3. Counting of RBCs and WBCs using Haemocytometer
4. To study different mammalian blood cell types using Leishman
stain.
5. Recording of blood pressure using a sphygmomanometer
6. Recording of blood glucose level by using glucometer
II 1. Study of permanent slides of Mammalian skin, 15
Cartilage, Bone, Spinal cord, Nerve cell, Pituitary,
Pancreas, Testis, Ovary ,Adrenal, Thyroid and
Parathyroid
2. Demonstration of recording of simple muscle twitch
with electrical stimulation(or Virtual)
3. Demonstration of the unconditioned reflex action
(Deep tendon reflex such as knee jerk reflex)

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 III 1. Ninhydrin test for aminoacids. 10
2. Benedict’s test for reducing sugar and iodine test for
` starch.
3. Test for sugar and acetone in urine.
4. Qualitative tests of functional groups in carbohydrates,
proteins and lipids.
5. Action of salivary amylase under optimum conditions.
IV Virtual Labs (Suggestive sites) 15
1. https://www.vlab.co.in
Programme/Class: 2. https://zoologysan.blogspot.com Year: Second Semester: Third
3. www.vlab.iitb.ac.in/vlab
Diploma
4. www.onlinelabs.in
Subject: ZOOLOGY 5. www.powershow.com
6. https://vlab.amrita.edu
Course Code:B050301T Course Title: Molecular Biology,
7. https://sites.dartmouth.edu
Suggested Readings:
Bioinstrumentation & Biotechniques
Course outcomes:
1.TheCox,
student
M.M atand the
Nelson,D.L.
completion(2008).
of the course
Lehninger’s
will bePrinciples
able to have:
of Biochemistry, V Edition,
W.H.
● AFreeman
detailedandand Co., New York.
conceptual understanding of molecular processes viz. DNA totrait.
2. Berg,J.M.
● A clear ,Tymoczko, J.L. and
understanding Stryer
of the , L.(2007).Biochemistry,
processes of central dogma viz.VItranscription,
Edition, W.H.Freeman
translation etc.
and Co.,NewYork.
underlying survival and propagation of life at molecular level.
3. Guyton, A.C. & Hall,of
● Understanding J.E.
how(2006).
genesTextbook of Medical
are ultimately Physiology.
expressed XI Edition.
as proteins which areHercourt
responsible for
Asia PTE Ltd. /W.B.
the structure andSaunders
functionCompany.
of all organisms.
4. Tortora,
● Learn G.J. & Grabowski,
how S. (2006).
four sequences Principles
(3 letter of Anatomy
codons) generate the&transcripts
Physiology.
ofXI
lifeEdition John
and determine
Wileythe
& sons
phenotypes of organisms.
5. Victor
● How P . Eroschenko.(2008).
genes are regulatedDi Fiore’s Atlas
differently of Histology
at different time with Functional
and place correlations.
in prokaryotes and XII
Edition. Lippincott W. & Wilkins.
eukaryotes.
Arey , L.B.
6. Credits: 4 (1974). Human Histology. IV Edition. W.B. Core: Saunders.
Compulsory
7. Kesar , Saroj and Vashishta N.(2007).Experimental Physiology : Comprehensive
Max. Marks:
Manual. Heritage Publishers,25+75
New Delhi Min. Passing Marks: as per rules
JainNo.
8.Total A. K.of: Manual of Practical Physiology, Arya publ.(2019)
Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P:4-0-0
Course Books published in Hindi language and by authors, other than those
Unit Topics Total No. of
mentioned above, as suggested by teachers may be prescribed by the Universities and
Lectures
Colleges
(60)
Course prerequisites: To study this course, a student must have had the subject biology
I Process of Transcription (in prokaryotes) 7
in class/12th.The eligibility for this paper is 10+2 from Arts/ Commerce/ Science
● Fine structure of gene
Suggested Continuous Evaluation ● RNA polymerases
Methods:
Total Marks: 25 ● Transcription factors and machinery
House Examination/Test: 10●Marks Formation of initiation complex
● Initiation, elongation
Written Assignment/Presentation/Project and termination of
/ Term Papers/Seminar: 10 Marks
Class performance/Participation:5 transcription.
Marks
II Process Further
of Translation (in prokaryotes)
Suggestions: None 7
● The Genetic code
● Ribosome
At the end of whole syllabus any Factors suggestions:
● remarks/ involved in translation
University must ensure incorporation of
all 04units including virtual labs ● inAminoacylation of tRNA, tRNA-identity, aminoacyl
practical evaluation.
tRNA synthetase
● Initiation, elongation and termination of
translation

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Programme/Class: Year: Second Semester: Third

Diploma
Subject: ZOOLOGY
Course Code:B050301T Course Title: Molecular Biology,
Bioinstrumentation & Biotechniques
Course outcomes:
The student at the completion of the course will be able to have:
● A detailed and conceptual understanding of molecular processes viz. DNA totrait.
● A clear understanding of the processes of central dogma viz. transcription, translation etc. underlying
survival and propagation of life at molecular level.
● Understanding of how genes are ultimately expressed as proteins which are responsible for the
structure and function of all organisms.
● Learn how four sequences (3 letter codons) generate the transcripts of life and determine the
phenotypes of organisms.
● How genes are regulated differently at different time and place in prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
Credits: 4 Core: Compulsory
Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: as per rules
Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P:4-0-0
Unit Topics Total No. of
Lectures
(60)
I Process of Transcription (in prokaryotes) 7
● Fine structure of gene
● RNA polymerases
● Transcription factors and machinery
● Formation of initiation complex
● Initiation, elongation and termination of
transcription.
II Process of Translation (in prokaryotes) 7
● The Genetic code
● Ribosome
● Factors involved in translation
● Aminoacylation of tRNA, tRNA-identity, aminoacyl
tRNA synthetase
● Initiation, elongation and termination of
translation
III Regulation of Gene Expression I 8
● Regulation of gene expression in prokaryotes: lac
and trp operons in E. coli
● Regulation of gene expression in eukaryotes: Role
of chromatin in gene expression (Euchromatin
and heterochromatin)
● Regulation at transcriptional level: Post-
transcriptional modifications:(Capping, Splicing,
Polyadenylation)

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IV Regulation of Gene Expression II 8

● Regulation at translational level, Post-

translational modifications: protein
folding(Molecular chaperons)
● Intracellular protein degradation: Ubiquitination
V Principle and Types of Microscopes 6

● Principle of Microscopy and Applications

● Types of Microscopes: light microscopy,
dark field microscopy, phase-contrast
microscopy,
● Fluorescence microscopy, confocal microscopy,
electron microscopy
VI Centrifugation and Chromatography 8

● Principle of Centrifugation
● Types of Centrifuges: high speed and
ultracentrifuge
● Types of rotors: Vertical, Swing-out, Fixed-angle.
● Principle and Types of Chromatography: paper,
ion- exchange, gel filtration, affinity
VII Spectrophotometry and Biochemical Techniques 8

● Biochemical techniques: Measurement of pH,

Preparation of buffers and solutions
● Principle of Colorimetry/Spectrophotometry
: Beer- Lambert law
● Measurement, applications and safety measures
of radio-tracer techniques
VIII Molecular Techniques 8

● Detection of nucleic acid by gelelectrophoresis

● DNA sequencing (Sanger’s Method)DNA
fingerprinting, RFLP
● Polymerase Chain Reaction(PCR)
● Detection of proteins, PAGE, ELISA, Western
blotting

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Suggested Readings :
1. Lodish et al: Molecular Cell Biology: Freeman & Co, USA(2004).
2. Alberts et al: Molecular Biology of the Cell: Garland(2002).
3. Cooper: Cell: A Molecular Approach: ASM Press(2000).
4. Karp: Cell and Molecular Biology: Wiley(2002).
5. Molecular Biology by Clark
6. Cell and Molecular Biology by P.K. Gupta
7. Watson et al. Molecular Biology of the Gene. Pearson(2004).
8. Lewin. Genes VIII. Pearson(2004).
9. Pierce B. Genetics. Freeman (2004).
10. Sambrook et al .Molecular Cloning Vols I, II, III. CSHL(2001).
11. Primrose. Molecular Biotechnology. Panima(2001).
12. Clark & Switzer. Experimental Biochemistry. Freeman (2000)

Course Books published in Hindi language and by authors, other than those mentioned
above, as suggested by teachers may be prescribed by the Universities and Colleges
This course can be opted as an elective by the students of following subjects:
The eligibility for this paper is 10+2 with Biology as one of the subject
Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods:
House Examination/Test: 10 Marks
Written Assignment/Presentation/Project / Term Papers/Seminar: 10 Marks
Class performance/Participation: 5 Marks

Further Suggestions: None

At the End of the whole syllabus any remarks/ suggestions: None

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Programme/Class: Year: Second Semester:
Diploma Third
Subject: ZOOLOGY

Course Code:B050302P Course Title: Bioinstrumentation & Molecular

Biology Lab
Course outcomes:
The student at the completion of the course will be able to

● Understand the basic principles of microscopy, working of different types of microscopes

● Understand the basic techniques of centrifugation and chromatography for studying cells
and separation of biomolecules
● Understand the principle of measuring the concentrations of macromolecules in solutions by
colorimeter and spectrophotometer and use them in Biochemistry.
● Learn about some of the commonly used advance DNA testing methods.

Credits: 2 Core: Compulsory

Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: as per rules

Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 0-0-4

Unit Topic Total No. of
s Lectures (60)
I 1. To study the working principle and 15
Simple, Compound and Binocular
microscopes.
2. To study the working principle of
various lab equipments such as pH
Meter, Electronic balance, use of glass
and micropipettes, Laminar flow,
Incubator, Waterbath, Centrifuge,
Chromatography apparatus, etc.
II 1. To prepare solutions and buffers. 15
2. To measure absorbance in Colorimeter
or Spectrphotometer.
3. Demonstration of differential
centrifugation to fractionate different
components in a mixture.
III 1. To prepare dilutions of Riboflavin and 15
verify the principle of spectrophotometry.
2. To identify different amino acids in a
mixture using paper chromatography.
3. Demonstration of DNA extraction from
blood or tissue samples.
4. To estimate amount of DNA using
spectrophotometer.

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IV Virtual Labs (Suggestive sites) 15
www.labinapp.comwww.uwlax.eduw
ww.labster.comwww.onlinelabs.inww
w.powershow.in
https://vlab.amrita.edu
[email protected]
https://li.wsu.edu

Suggested Readings:

1. Sambrook et al .Molecular Cloning Vols I, II, III. CSHL(2001).

2. Primrose. Molecular Biotechnology. Panima (2001).
3. Clark & Switzer. Experimental Biochemistry. Freeman (2000)

Course Books published in Hindi language and by authors, other than those mentioned
above, as suggested by teachers may be prescribed by the Universities and Colleges
This course can be opted as an elective by the students of following subjects:

The eligibility for this paper is 10+2 from Arts/Commerce/Science

Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods:

House Examination/Test: 10 Marks
Written Assignment/Presentation/Project / Term Papers/Seminar: 10 Marks
Class performance/Participation: 5 Marks
Further Suggestions: None

At the End of the whole syllabus any remarks/ suggestions: University must ensure incorporation of
all 04 units including virtual labs in practical evaluation.

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 Programme/Class: Year: Second Semester:
Diploma Fourth
Subject: ZOOLOGY
`
Course Code:B050401T Course Title: Gene Technology,
Immunology and Computational Biology
Course outcomes:
The student at the completion of the course will be able to:
● Understand the principles of genetic engineering, how genes can be cloned in bacteria
and the various technologies involved in it.
● Know the applications of biotechnology in various fields like agriculture, industry and
human health.
● To have an in depth understanding about Immune System & its mechanisms.
● Get introduced to DNA testing and utility of genetic engineering in forensic sciences.
● Get introduced to computers and use of bioinformatics tools.
● Enable students to get employment in pathology/Hospital.
● Take up research in biological sciences.
Credits: 4 Core: Compulsory

Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: as per rules

Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 4-0-0

Unit Topics Total No.

of
Lectures
(60)
I Principles of Gene Manipulation 10
● Recombinant DNA Technology
● Selection and identification of recombinant cells
● Restriction Enzymes, DNA modifying enzymes,
Cloning Vectors, Ligation

II Applications of Genetic Engineering 8

● Single cell proteins
● Biosensors, Biochips
● Crop and live stock improvement, development of
transgenics
● Development of DNA drugs and vaccines
III DNA Diagnostics 4
● Genetic analysis of human diseases(Hemophilia,
Colour blindness), detection of known and
unknown mutations
● Concept of pharmacogenomics and pharmacogenetics

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 IV Immune System and its Components 10
` ● Historical perspective of Immunology; Innate and
Acquired Immunity, clonal selection, complement
system
● Structure and functions of different classes of
immunoglobulins
● Humoral immunity and cell mediated immunity
● HLA complex: organization, class I and II HLA
molecules
V Biostatistics I 7
● Calculations of mean, median, mode, variance,
standard deviation
● Concepts of coefficient of variation, Skewness, Kurtosis
● Elementary idea of probability and application

VI Biostatistics II 7
● Data summarizing: frequency distribution, graphical
presentation pie diagram, histogram
● Tests of significance: one and two sample tests, t-
test and Chi- square test

VII Basics of Computers 6

● Basics (CPU, I/O units) and operating systems
● Concept of homepages and websites, World Wide
Web, URLs, using search engines

VIII Bioinformatics 8
● Databases: nucleic acids, genomes, protein
sequences and structures, Bibliography
● Sequence analysis (homology): Sequence alignments-
BLAST,CLUSTALW
● Phylogenetic analysis

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Suggested Readings:

1. Primrose & Twyman. Principles of Genome Analysis and Genomics. Blackwell(2003).

2. Hartl & Jones. Genetics: principles & Analsysis of Genes & Genomes. Jones & Bartlett
(1998).
3. S6mbrook et al .Molecular Cloning Vols I, II, III. CSHL (2001).
4. Primrose. Molecular Biotechnology. Panima (2001).
5. Clark & Switzer. Experimental Biochemistry. Freeman(2000)
6. Sudbery. Human Molecular Genetics. Prentice-Hall(2002).
7. Wilson. Clinical Genetics-A Short Course, Wiley(2000).
8. Pasternak. An Introduction to Molecular Human Genetics. Fritzgerald(2000).
9. Biostatistical Analysis (Fourth Edition) by Jerrold H. Zarr, Pearson Education Inc., Delhi.
10. Statistical Methods (Eighth Edition) by G. W. Snecdecor and W. G. Cochran, Willey
Blackwell
11. Biostatistics (Tenth Edition) by W.W. Daniel and C. L. Cross, Wiley
12. Introductory Biological Statistics (Fourth Edition) by John E. Havel, Raymond E.
Hampton and Scott J. Meiners
13. Westhead et al Bioinformatics: Instant Notes. Viva Books (2003).
14. Bashir: Text Book of Immunology PHI Learning New Delhi
15. Immunology by Kuby
16. Gene Cloning by T.A. Brown

Course Books published in Hindi language and by authors, other than those
mentioned above, as suggested by teachers may be prescribed by the Universities
and Colleges
This course can be opted as an elective by the students of following subjects:

The eligibility for this paper is 10+2 with Biology as one of the subject

Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods:

House Examination/Test: 10 Marks

Written Assignment/Presentation/Project / Term Papers/Seminar: 10 Marks

Class performance/Participation: 5 Marks

Further Suggestions: None

At the End of the whole syllabus any remarks/ suggestions: None

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` Programme/Class: Degree Year: Second Semester:
Fourth
Subject: ZOOLOGY
Course Code:B050402P/R Course Title: Genetic Engineering and
Counselling Lab
Course outcomes:
The student at the completion of the course will be able to:
● Understand the principles of genetic engineering with hands-on experiments in mutation
detection, testing of infectious diseases like Covid19.
● Get introduced to DNA testing and utility of genetic engineering in forensic sciences.
● Apply knowledge and awareness of the basic principles and concepts of biology, computer
science and mathematics existing software effectively to extract information from large
databases and to use this information in computer modeling.
● Use bioinformatics tools to find out evolutionary/phylogenetic relationship of organisms using
gene sequences.
● Get employment in Hospitals/Diagnostic and forensic labs/Counsel families with genetic
disorders.
● Enable students to take up research in biological sciences.
Credits: 2 Core: Compulsory
Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: as per rules
Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P:0-0-4
Unit Topics Total No. of
Lectures (60)
I 1. Measure the pre and post clitellar lengths of 10
earthworms and calculate mean, median, mode,
standard deviation etc.
2. Measure the height and weight of all students
in the class and apply statistical measures.
II 1. Determination of ABO Blood group 20
2. To perform bacterial culture and calculate
generation time of bacteria.
3. To study Restriction enzyme digestion using
teaching kits.
4. To detect genetic mutations by Polymerase Chain
Reaction (PCR) using teaching kits.
5. Demonstration of agarose gel electrophoresis for
detection of DNA.
6. Demonstration of Polyacrylamide Gel
Electrophoresis (PAGE) for detection of proteins.
7. To calculate molecular weight of unknown DNA
and protein fragments from gel pictures.

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 III 1. To learn the basics of computer applications 15
2. To learn sequence analysis using BLAST
3. To learn Multiple sequence alignment using
CLUSTALW
` 4. To learn about Phylogenetic analysis using
the programme PHYLIP.
5. To learn how to perform Primer designing for
PCR using available softwares .
IV Virtual Labs (Suggestive sites) 15

1. Gel Documentation System-

https://youtu.be/WPpt3- FanNE
2. Colorimeter-
https://youtu.be/v4aK6G0bGuU
3. PCR Part 1-https://youtu.be/CpGX1UFSl4A
4. PCR Part 2-
https://youtu.be/6IcHAYPTAEw
5. DNA isolation Part 1-
https://youtu.be/QE7Ul0JnY9A
6. DNA isolation part 2-
https://youtu.be/- efr_HFeHxM
7. DNA curve-https://youtu.be/ubL8QxTeuG4
8. Spectrophotometer-
https://youtu.be/ubL8QxTe4
9. Agarose Part 1-
https://youtu.be/7gvHPFww--g
10. Agarose part 2-
https://youtu.be/j_bOZCHNsSg
11. Use softwares like Primer3, NEB cutter
12. NCBI, BLAST, CLUSTAL W,PHYLIP
Suggested Readings:

1. Primrose & Twyman. Principles of Genome Analysis and Genomics. Blackwell (2003).
2. Hartl & Jones. Genetics: principles & Analsysis of Genes & Genomes. Jones & Bartlett
(1998).
3. Sambrook et al .Molecular Cloning Vols I, II, III. CSHL(2001).
4. Primrose. Molecular Biotechnology. Panima (2001).

Course Books published in Hindi language and by authors other than those mentioned
above, as suggested by teachers, may be prescribed by the Universities and Colleges
This course can be opted as an elective by the students of following subjects:

The eligibility for this paper is 10+2 from Arts/Commerce/Science

Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods:

House Examination/Test: 10 Marks

Written Assignment/Presentation/Project / Term Papers/Seminar: 10 Marks
Class performance/Participation: 5 Marks

Further Suggestions: None

At the End of the whole syllabus any remarks/ suggestions: University must ensure incorporation
of all 04 units including virtual labs in practical evaluation.

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Programme/Class:Degree Year: Third Semester:Fifth

Subject: ZOOLOGY
Course Code: B050501T Course Title: Diversity of Non-Chordates
and Economic Zoology
Course outcomes:
The student at the completion of the course will be able to:
● demonstrate comprehensive identification abilities of non-chordate diversity
● explain structural and functional diversity of non-chordate
● explain evolutionary relationship amongst non-chordate groups
● Get employment in different applied sectors
● Students can start their own business i.e. self employments.
● Enable students to take up research in Biological Science

Credits: 4 Core: Compulsory

Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: as per rules
Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 4-0-0
Unit Topics Total No. of
Lectures
(60)
I Protozoa to Coelenterate 7

● Protozoa – Paramecium (Morphology

and Reproduction)
● Porifera – Sycon (Canal System)
● Coelenterata – Obelia (Morphology and
Reproduction)
II Ctenophora to Nemathelminthes 7

● Ctenophora – Salient features

● Platyhelminthes - Taenia (Tape worm)
(Morphology and Reproduction)
● Nemathelminthes –Ascaris lumbricoides
(Morphology and Reproduction)
III Annelida 8

● Annelida –Hirudinaria (Leech)

(Morphology and Reproduction)

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IV Arthropoda 8

● Arthropoda – Palaemon (Prawn)

(Morphology, Appendages, Nervous
System and Reproduction)

V Mollusca to Hemichordata

● Mollusca –Pila(Morphology, Shell, Respiration, 8

Nervous System and Reproduction)
● Echinodermata –Pentaceros (Morphology and
Water Vascular System)

Vectors and pests

VI Life cycle and their control of following pests: Gundhi
bug, Sugarcane leafhopper, Rodents. Termites and 8
Mosquitoes and their control

VII Economic Zoology-1 7

Animal breeding and culture: Strategies of food sufficiency:
Pisciculture

VIII Economic Zoology- 2 7

Sericulture, Apiculture, Lac-culture, Vermiculture

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Suggested Readings:

1. Barnes et al (2009). The Invertebrates: A synthesis. Wiley Backwell17

2. Hunter: Life of Invertebrates (1979, Collier Macmillan)
3. Marshall: Parker & Haswell Text Book of Zoology, Vol. I (7th ed 1972,Macmillan)
4. Moore: An Introduction to the Invertebrates (2001, Cambridge University Press)
5. Brusca and Brusca (2016) Invertebrates. Sinauer
6. Jan Pechenik (2014) Biology of the invertebrates. Mc Graw Hill
7. Invertebrates by R.L. Kotapal
8. Invertebrates by E.L Jordan and P.S. Verma
9. Non- chordates by H.C. Nigam
10. Neilsen (2012). Animal Evolution: Interrelationships amongst living Phyla.Oxford
11. Parasitology-Chatterjee
12. Parasitology-Chakraborty
13. Thomos C. Chung. General Parasitology. Hardcourt Brace and Co. Ltd. Asia, New
Delhi.
14. Gerard D. Schmidt and Larry S Roberts. Foundations of Parasitology. Mc Graw Hill.
15. Bisht. D.S., Apiculture, ICAR Publication.
16. Singh S., Beekeeping in India, Indian council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi.
17. Jhingran. V.G. Fish and fisheries in India.,
18. Khanna. S.S, An introduction to fishes
19. Boyd. C.E. &Tucker. C.S, Pond aquaculture water quality management,
20. Biswas.K.P, Fish and prawn diseases,
21. Pedigo, L.P. (2002). Entomology and Pest Management, Prentice Hall.
22. Lee, Earthworm Ecology
23. Stevenson, Biology of Earthworms
24. Destructive and Useful Insects by C. L. Metcalf
25. Sericulture for Rural Development : Hanumappa (1978), Himalaya Publication,
26. Sriculture in India Sarkar, D.C. (1988), CSB, Bangalore
27. Economic Zoology by Shukla and Upadhyay
Course Books published in Hindi language and by authors, other than those
mentioned above, as suggested by teachers may be prescribed by the Universities and
Colleges
This course can be opted as an elective by the students of following subjects:
The eligibility for this paper is 10+2 with Biology as one of the subject
Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods:
House Examination/Test: 10 Marks
Written Assignment/Presentation/Project / Term Papers/Seminar: 10 Marks
Class performance/Participation: 5 Marks

Further Suggestions: None

At the End of the whole syllabus any remarks/ suggestions: None

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Programme/Class: Degree Year: Third Semester:Fifth

Subject:ZOOLOGY

Course Code: B050502T Course Title: Diversity of Chordates

and Comparative Anatomy
Course outcomes:
The student at the completion of the course will be able to:
● Demonstrate comprehensive identification abilities of chordate diversity
● Explain structural and functional diversity of chordates
● Explain evolutionary relationship amongst chordates
● Take up research in biological sciences.
Credits:4 Core Compulsory/Elective

Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: as per rules

Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 4-0-0

Unit Topics Total No.
of
Lectures
(60)
I Origin of Chordates & Hemichordata 6
● Origin of Chordates. Classification of
Phylum Chordata upto the class.
● Hemichordata: General characteristics,
classification and detailed study of Balanoglossus
(Habit and Habitat, Morphology, Anatomy,
Physiology and Development).
II Cephalochordata and Urochordata 6
● Cephalochordata : General characteristics,
classification and detailed study of Branchiostoma
(Amphioxus) (Habit and Habitat, Morphology,
Anatomy, Physiology).
● Urochordata : General characteristics,
classification and detailed study of Herdmania
(Habit and Habitat, Morphology,
Anatomy, Physiology and Post Embryonic
Development).

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III Classification and General Characteristics of 8

Vertebrates
● General characters and Classification of different
classes of vertebrates (Pisces, Amphibia, Reptilia,
Aves, Mammalia) up to the order with examples.
● Poisonous and Non Poisonous Snakes and biting
mechanism.
● Neoteny and Paedogenesis
● Migration in birds
● Dentition in Mammals
IV Comparative Anatomy and Physiology of 8
Vertebrates Integumentary System
Structure, functions and derivatives of integument
Skeletal System
Overview of axial and appendicular skeleton, Jaw
suspensorium ,Visceral arches

V Digestive System 8
Alimentary canal and associated glands, Dentition

VI Respiratory System 8
Skin, gills, lungs and air sacs; Accessory respiratory organs
VII Circulatory System
General plan of circulation, evolution of heart and aortic
arches 8
Urinogenital System
Succession of kidney, Evolution of urinogenital ducts, Types
of mammalian uteri
VIII Nervous System 8
Comparative account of brain
Autonomic nervous system, Spinal cord, Cranial nerves in
mammals
Sense Organs
Classification of receptors
Brief account of visual and auditory receptors in man

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Suggested Readings:

1. Harvey et al: The Vertebrate Life(2006)

2. Colbert et al: Colbert’s Evolution of the Vertebrates: A history of the backboned
animals through time (5th ed 2002,Wiley -Liss)
3. Hildebrand: Analysis of Vertebrate Structure (4th ed 1995, John Wiley)
4. Kenneth V. Kardong (2015) Vertebrates: Comparative Anatomy, Function, Evolution Mc
Graw Hill
5. Mc Farland et al: Vertebrate Life(1979, Macmillan Publishing)
6. Parker and Haswell: Text Book of Zoology, Vol. II (1978,ELBS)
7. Romer and Parsons: The Vertebrate Body (6th ed 1986, CBS Publishing Japan)
8. Young: The Life of vertebrates (3rd ed 2006,ELBS/Oxford)
9. Weichert C.K and William Presch (1970). Elements of Chordate Anatomy, Tata Mc
Graw Hills
10. Pandey B.N. & Mathur V. :Biology of Chordates, PHI Learning Pvt Ltd Delhi (2019)
11. Kotpal R.L. : Vertebrate Zoology (Hindi) Rastogi Publication (2019)
12. Vertebrates by E.L Jordan and P.S. Verma
13. Chordates by H.C. Nigam
14. Vertebrates by Sedwick Vol I, II, III
Course Books published in Hindi language and by authors, other than those
mentioned above, as suggested by teachers may be prescribed by the Universities and
Colleges
This course can be opted as an elective by the students of following subjects:

The eligibility for this paper is 10+2 with Biology as one of the subject

Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods:

House Examination/Test: 10 Marks
Written Assignment/Presentation/Project / Term Papers/Seminar: 10 Marks
Class performance/Participation: 5 Marks

Further Suggestions: None

At the End of the whole syllabus any remarks/suggestions: None

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 Programme/Class: Degree Year:Third Semester:Fifth
`
Subject: ZOOLOGY

Course Code: B050503P Course Title: Lab on Virtual

Dissection, Anatomy, Economic
Zoology and Parasitology
Course outcomes:
The student at the completion of the course will be able to:
● demonstrate comprehensive identification abilities of chordate and non- chordates
diversity
● explain structural and functional diversity of chordates and non-chordates
● explain evolutionary relationship amongst chordates and non-chordates
● Generate self employment
● Enable students to take up research in biological sciences.
Credits: 2 Core: Compulsory

Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: as per rules

Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 0-0-4

Unit Topics Total No. of
Lectures (60)
I 1. Study of animal specimens of various animal 15
phyla.
2. To prepare permanent stained slide of septal
nephridia of earthworm.
3. To take out the nerve ring of earthworm.
4. To take out hastate plate from Palaemon.
II 1. Study of animal specimens of various 15
animal phyla
2. Study on use and ethical handling of model
organisms (Mice, rats, rabbit and pig).
3. To prepare stained/unstained slide of placoid
scales.
1. Comparative study of bones of different
vertebrates.
2. Comparative study of histological slides of
different tissues of vertebrates.

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III 1. Permanent Preparation of: Euglena, 15
Paramecium
2. Study of prepared slides/specimens of
Entamoeba, Giardia, Leishmania,
Trypanosoma, Plasmodium, Fasciola, Cotugnia,
Taenia, Rallietina, Polystoma Schistosoma,
Echinococcus, Enterobius, Ascaris and
Ancylostoma
3. Permanent Preparation of Cimex (bed bug)/
Pediculus (Louse), Haematopinus (cattle
louse), fresh water annelids, arthropods; and
soil arthropods.
4. Larval stages of helminthes and arthropods.
5. Permanent mount of wings, mouth parts and
developmental stages of mosquito and house
fly. Permanent preparation of ticks/ mites,
abdominal gills of aquatic insects viz.
Chironomus larva, dragonfly and mayfly
nymphs, preparation of antenna of housefly.
6. Identification of pests.
7. Life history of silkworm, honeybee and lac
insect.
8. Different types of important edible fishes of
India.
9. Slides of plant nematodes.
10. Study of an aquatic ecosystem, its biotic
components and food chain.
11. Project Report/ model chart making.
12. Dissections : through multimedia /models
13. Cockroach : Central nervous system
14. Wallago: Afferent and efferent branchial
vessels,
Cranial nerves, Weberian ossicles.
IV Virtual Labs (Suggestive 15
sites)
https://www.vlab.co.inhttps://zool
ogysan.blogspot.comwww.vlab.iit
b.ac.in/vlabhttps://www.vlab.co.in
https://zoologysan.blogspot.comw
ww.vlab.iitb.ac.in/vlabwww.onlin
elabs.inwww.powershow.comhttp
s://vlab.amrita.eduhttps://sites.da
rtmouth.edu

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 Suggested Readings:

1. Harvey et al: The Vertebrate Life(2006)

2. Colbert et al: Colbert’s Evolution of the Vertebrates: A history of the backboned
` animals through time (5th ed 2002,Wiley - Liss)
3. Hildebrand: Analysis of Vertebrate Structure (4th ed 1995, JohnWiley)
4. Kenneth V. Kardong (2015) Vertebrates: Comparative Anatomy, Function,
Evolution Mc Graw Hill
5. Mc Farland et al: Vertebrate Life (1979, Macmillan Publishing)
6. Parker and Haswell : Text Book of Zoology, Vol. II (1978,ELBS)
7. Romer and Parsons: The Vertebrate Body (6th ed 1986, CBS Publishing Japan)
8. Young: The Life of vertebrates (3rd ed 2006,ELBS/Oxford)
9. Barnes et al (2009). The Invertebrates: A synthesis. Wiley Backwell 17
10. Marshall: Parker & Haswell Text Book of Zoology, Vol. I (7th ed 1972,Macmillan)
11. Moore: An Introduction to the Invertebrates (2001, Cambridge University Press)
12. Brusca and Brusca (2016) Invertebrates. Sinauer
13. Jan Pechenik (2014) Biology of the invertebrates. Mc Graw Hill
14. Boradale, L.A. and Potts, E.A.(1961).Invertebrates: A Manual for the use of
Students. Asia Publishing Home
15. Robert Leo Smith Ecology and field biology Harper and Row publisher
16. Handbook of Practical Sericulture: Ullal, S.R. and Narasimhanna,M.N. (1987),
Central Silk Board Publication, Bangalore.
17. Prost, P. J. (1962). Apiculture. Oxford and IBH, New Delhi.
18. Bisht. D.S., Apiculture, ICAR Publication.
19. Singh S., Beekeeping in India, Indian council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi.
20. Ullal S.R. and Narasimhanna, M.N. Handbook of Practical Sericulture: CSB,
Bangalore
21. Jolly. M. S. Appropriate Sericultural Techniques; Ed., Director, CSR & TI,Mysore.
22. Handbook of Silkworm Rearing: Agriculture and Technical Manual-1, Fuzi Pub.Co.
23. Santanam, B. et al, A manual of fresh water aquaculture
24. Boyd. C.E. & Tucker.C.S, Pond aquaculture water quality management
25. Pedigo, L.P. (2002). Entomology and Pest Management, Prentice Hall.
26. Ranganathan L.S, Vermi composting technology- soil health to human health
Course Books published in Hindi language and by authors, other than those
mentioned above, as suggested by teachers may be prescribed by the Universities and
Colleges
This course can be opted as an elective by the students of following subjects:

The eligibility for this paper is 10+2 from Arts/Commerce/Science

Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods:

House Examination/Test: 10 Marks

Written Assignment/Presentation/Project / Term Papers/Seminar: 10 Marks
Class performance/Participation: 5 Marks

Further Suggestions: None

At the End of the whole syllabus any remarks/ suggestions: University must ensure incorporation of
all 04 units including virtual labs in practical evaluation.

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 Programme/Class: Year:Third Semester:Sixth
Degree
Subject: ZOOLOGY
` Course Code:B050601T Course Title: Evolutionary and Developmental
Biology
Course outcomes:
The student at the completion of the course will be able to:
● Understand that by biological evolution we mean that many of the organisms that
inhabit the earth today are different from those that inhabited it in the past.
● Understand that natural selection is one of several processes that can bring about
evolution, although it can also promote stability rather than change.
● Understand how the single cell formed at fertilisation forms an embryo and then a full
adult organism.
● Integrate genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, anatomy and physiology
during embryonic development.
● Understand a variety of interacting processes ,which generate an organism’s
heterogeneous shapes, size, and structural features.
● Understand how a cell behaves in response to an autonomous determinant or an
external signal, and the scientific reasoning exhibited in experimental life science.
Credits: 4 Core: Compulsory
Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: as per rules
Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 4-0-0
Unit Topics Total No. of
Lectures
(60)
I Theories of Evolution 8
● Origin of Life
● Historical review of evolutionary concept:
Lamarckism, Darwinism (Natural, Sexual
and Artifical selection)
● Modern synthetic theory of evolution
● Patterns of evolution (Divergence,
Convergence, Parallel, Coevolution)
II Population Genetics 8
● Microevolution and Macroevolution: allele
frequencies, genotype frequencies, Hardy-
Weinberg equilibrium and conditions for
its maintenance
● Forces of evolution: mutation, selection ,
genetic drift
III Direct Evidences of Evolution 7
Types of fossils, Incompleteness of fossil
record, Dating of fossils, Phylogeny of horse

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IV Species Concept and Extinction 7

● Biological species concept (Advantages and
Limitations); Modes of speciation(Allopatric,
Sympatric)
● Mass extinction (Causes, Names of five major
extinctions
V Gamete Fertilization and Early Development 6
● Gametogenesis, Fertilization
● Cleavage pattern
● Amphibian Gastrulation and fatemaps

VI Developmental Genes 8
● Genes and development
● Molecular basis of development in drosophila

VII Early Vertebrate Development 8

● Early development of vertebrates (fish,
birds & mammals)
● Metamorphosis, regeneration and stem cells
● Environmental regulation of development

VIII Late Developmental Processes 8

● The dynamics of organ development:
Development of eye,
● Metamorphosis: the hormonal reactivation
of development in amphibians
● Regeneration: salamander limbs, Hydra
● Aging: the biology of senescence

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Suggested Readings:
1. Ridley, M. (2004). Evolution. III Edition. Blackwell Publishing
2. Barton, N. H., Briggs, D. E. G., Eisen, J. A., Goldstein, D. B. and Patel, N. H.
(2007). Evolution. Cold Spring, Harbour Laboratory Press.
3. Hall, B.K. and Hallgrimsson,B.(2008). Evolution. IV Edition .Jones and Bartlett
Publishers
4. Campbell, N. A. and Reece J. B. (2011). Biology. IX Edition, Pearson, Benjamin,
Cummings.
5. Douglas, J. Futuyma (1997). Evolutionary Biology. Sinauer Associates.
6. Developmental Biology: T. Subramaniam, (Reprint), Narosa Publishing House
Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi (2013).
7. Essential Developmental Biology: Jonathan M. W. Slack, (3rd ed.), Wiley-
Blackwell.(2012).
8. Developmental Biology: From a Cell to an Organism (Genetics & Evolution)
eBook: Russ Hodge, Infobase Publishing.(2009).
9. Current Topics in Developmental Biology: Roger A. Pedersen, Gerald P. Schatten,
Elsevier.(1998).
10. Developmental biology: Werner A. Müller, Springer Science & Business Media.(2012).
11. Human Embryology and Developmental Biology E-Book: BruceM .Carlson,
Elsevier Health Sciences. (2018).
12. Developmental Biology: Michael J. F. Barresi, Scott F. Gilbert, Oxford University
Press.(2019).
13. Development Biology by Balinsky
14. Chordate Embryology by P.S. Verma
15. Embryology by Veer Bala Rastogi
16. Development Biology by Gilbert
Course Books published in Hindi language and by authors, other than those
mentioned above, as suggested by teachers may be prescribed by the Universities
and Colleges
This course can be opted as an elective by the students of following subjects: The eligibility
for this paper is 10+2 with Biology as one of the subject

Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods:

House Examination/Test: 10 Marks

Written Assignment/Presentation/Project / Term Papers/Seminar: 10 Marks

Class performance/Participation:5 Marks

Further Suggestions: None

At the End of the whole syllabus any remarks/ suggestions: None

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` Programme/Class: Degree Year: Third Semester: Six
Subject: ZOOLOGY
Course Code:B050602T Course Title: Ecology, Ethology,
Environmental Science and
Wildlife
Course outcomes:
The student at the completion of the course will learn:
● Complexities and interconnectedness of various environmental levels and their
functioning.
● Global environmental issues, their causes, consequences and amelioration.
● To understand and identify behaviours in a variety of taxa.
● The proximate and ultimate causes of various behaviours.
● About the molecules, cells, and systems of biological timing systems.
● Conceptualizing how species profitably inhabit in the temporal environment and
space out their activities at different times of the day and seasons.
● To interpret the cause and effect of life style disorders contributing to public
understanding of biological timing.
● To understand the importance of wildlife conservation.
Credits: 4 Core: Compulsory
Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: as per
rules
Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 4-0-0
Unit Topics Total No. of
Lectures (60)
I Introduction to Ecology 4
● History of ecology, Autecology and
synecology, Levels of organization,
Laws of limiting factors, Study of
physical factors
II Organization of Ecosystem 12
● Levels of organization, Laws of
limiting factors, Study of physical
factors,
● Population: Density, natality,
mortality, life tables, fecundity tables,
survivorship curves, age ratio, sex ratio,
dispersal and dispersion, Exponential
and logistic growth,
● Types of ecosystems with one example
in detail, Food chain, Food web, Energy
flow through the ecosystem, Strategies
for clean drinking water.
● Ecological pyramids and Ecological
efficiencies, Nutrient and
biogeochemical cycle with one
example of Carbon cycle

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III Community Ecology 7

Community characteristics: species richness,
dominance, diversity, abundance, Ecological
succession with one example
IV Environmental Hazards 7
● Sources of Environmental hazards
● Climate changes
● Greenhouse gases and global warming
● Acid rain, Ozone layer destruction
V Effects of Climate Change 6
● Effect of climate change on public health
● Hazardous waste; Sources, types and
their ill effects, Solid waste
management, waste handling and
disposal
● Management of Biomedical, Nuclear and
Thermal waste
● Environmental disaster: Bhopal gas
tragedy.
VI Behavioural Ecology and Chronobiology 8
● Origin and history of Ethology,
● Instinct vs. Learnt Behaviour
● Associative learning, classical and
operant conditioning, Habituation,
Imprinting,
● Circanual and circadian rhythms;
Tidal rhythms and Lunar rhythms
● Chrono medicine
VII Introduction to Wild Life 8
● Values of wild life - positive and negative;
Conservation ethics; Importance of
conservation; Causes of depletion; World
conservation strategies.
VIII Protected areas 8
● National parks & sanctuaries,
Community reserve; Important
features of protected areas in India;
Tiger conservation - Tiger reserves in
India; Management challenges in Tiger
reserve

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 Suggested Readings:

` 1. Ecology: Theories & Applications. Peter D. Stiling, 2001, Prentice Hall.

2. Ecological Modeling. 2008. Grant, W.E. and Swannack, T.M., Blackwell.
3. Ecology: The Experimental Analysis of Distribution and Abundance. Charles J.
Krebs ,2016, Pearson Education Inc.
4. Elements of Ecology. T.M. Smith and R.L. Smith, 2014, Pearson Education Inc.
5. Environmental Chemistry. 2010. Stanley and Manahan, E. CRC, Taylor & Francis.
London.
6. Environment. Raven, Berg, Johnson, 1993, Saunders College Publishing.
7. Essentials of Ecology. G.T. Miller, Jr. & Scott. E. Spoolman, 2014, Brooks/Cole, Cengage
Learning.
8. Freshwater Ecology: A Scientific Introduction. 2004. Closs, G., Downes, B. and
Boulton, A. Wiley- Blackwell publisher ,Oxford.
9. Fundamental Processes in Ecology: An Earth system Approach. 2007. Wilkinson,
D.M.Oxford University Press, UK.
10. Fundamentals of Ecology. E.P. Odum & Gray. W. Barrett, 1971,Saunders
11. Caughley, G., and Sinclair, A.R.E. (1994). Wildlife Ecology and Management. Blackwell
Science.
12. Woodroffe R., Thirgood, S. and Rabinowitz, A. (2005). People and Wildlife, Conflict or
Co-existence? Cambridge University.
13. Bookhout, .A.(1996).Research and Management Techniques for Wildlife and Habitats,
5th edition. The Wildlife Society, Allen Press.
14. Sutherland, W.J.(2000).The Conservation Handbook :Research, Management and
Policy. Blackwell Sciences
15. Hunter M.L., Gibbs, J.B. and Sterling, E.J. (2008). Problem-Solving in Conservation
Biology and Wildlife Management: Exercises for Class, Field, and Laboratory.
Blackwell Publishing.
16. Singh H R & Kumar N, Ecology and Environment Science, Vishal Publishing Delhi

Course Books published in Hindi language and by authors, other than those
mentioned above, as suggested by teachers may be prescribed by the Universities and
Colleges
This course can be opted as an elective by the students of following subjects:

The eligibility for this paper is 10+2 with Biology as one of the subject
Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods:

House Examination/Test: 10 Marks

Written Assignment/Presentation/Project / Term Papers/Seminar: 10 Marks

Class Performance/Participation: 5 Marks

Further Suggestions: None
………………………………………………………………………………………………..

At the end of the whole syllabus any remarks/ suggestions: None

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 Programme/Class: Year: Third Semester:
Degree Sixth
`
Subject: ZOOLOGY
Course Code:B050603P Course Title: Lab on Ecology, Environmental
Science, Behavioral Ecology & Wildlife
Course outcomes:
The student at the completion of the course will be able to:
● To understand the basic concepts, importance, status and interaction between
organisms and environment.
● Get employment in forest services, sanctuaries, conservatories etc.
● Enable students to take up research in wildlife.

Credits: 2 Core: Compulsory

Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: as per rules
Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 0-0-4
Unit Topics Total No. of
Lectures (60)
I 1. Study of life tables and plotting of 26
survivorship curves of different types from
the hypothetical/real data provided.
2. Study of population dynamics through
numerical problems.
3. Study of circadian functions in humans
(daily eating, sleep and temperature
patterns).
II Report on a visit to National Park/Biodiversity 4
Park/Wild life sanctuary
III 1. Demonstration of basic equipments 15
needed in wildlife studies use, care and
maintenance (Compass, Binoculars,
Spotting scope, Range Finders, Global
Positioning System, Various types of
Cameras and lenses)
2. Familiarization and study of animal
evidences in the field; Identification of
animals through pug marks, hoof
marks, scats, pellet groups, nest,
antlers etc.
3. Demonstration of different field
techniques for flora and fauna

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IV Virtual Labs (Suggestive sites) 15
https://www.vlab.co.in
https://zoologysan.blogspot.comwww.vlab.iitb.ac.in/
vlab
Suggested Readings:
1. Ecology: The Experimental Analysis of Distribution and Abundance.
Charles J Krebs,2016, Pearson Education Inc.
2. Fundamentals of Ecology. E.P. Odum & Gray. W. Barrett, 1971, Saunders.
3. Robert Leo Smith Ecology and field biology Harper and Row publisher
4. Bookhout , T.A. (1996). Research and Management Techniques for Wildlife
and Habitats, 5th edition. The Wildlife Society, Allen Press.
5. Methods and Practice in biodiversity Conservation by David Hawks worth,
Springer publication.

Course Books published in Hindi language and by authors, other than those
mentioned above, as suggested by teachers may be prescribed by the Universities and
Colleges
This course can be opted as an elective by the students of following subjects:
The eligibility for this paper is 10+2 from Arts/Commerce/Science
Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods:
House Examination/Test: 10 Marks
Written Assignment/Presentation/Project / Term Papers/Seminar: 10 Marks
Class performance/Participation: 5 Marks
Further Suggestions: None

At the end of the whole syllabus any remarks/ suggestions: University must ensure incorporation of all 04
units including virtual labs in practical evaluation.

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Syllabus approved after incorporating minor changes by BOS
meeting held on 12th May 2021 at 4:00 p.m. Members present in the
meeting –

MEMBERS DESIGNATION SIGNATURE

Dr. ANJALI SRIVASTAVA Convener and Head ,
Dept. of Zoology,
Dayanand Girls P.G. College , Kanpur
U.P.

Prof. NEELU JAIN GUPTA Head , Dept. of Zoology ,

C.C.S University,
Meerut U.P.

Prof. U C SRIVASTAVA Dept. of Zoology ,

Allahabad University,
Allahabad, U.P.

Prof. S P TRIVEDI Dept. of Zoology ,

Lucknow University,
Lucknow, U.P.

Prof. N K AGARWAL Dept. of Zoology,

H.N.B. Garhwal Central University
Badshahithaul Campus, Tehri Garhwal,
Uttarakhand

Dr. SANGEETA AVASTHI Head , Dept. of Zoology ,

A.N.D.N.N.M Maha vidyalaya,
Kanpur, U.P.

Dr. PANKAJ PANDEY Head , Dept. of Zoology ,

B.N.D. College,
Kanpur, U.P.

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