Zoology

Zoology Course Outcomes

Course Outcomes:

I SEMESTER - ANIMAL DIVERSITY – BIOLOGY OF NONCHORDATES

By the completion of the course the graduate should able to –

CO1:- Describe general taxonomic rules on animal classification.

CO2 :-Classify Protozoa toCoelenterata with taxonomic keys.

CO3:- Classify Phylum Platy hemninthes to Annelida phylum using examples from parasitic adaptation and vermin composting.

CO4:- Describe Phylum Arthropoda to Mollusca using examples and importance of insects and Molluscans

CO5:- Describe Echinodermata to Hemi chordata with suitable examples and larval stages in relation to the phylogeny

II SEMESTER - ANIMAL DIVERSITY – BIOLOGY OF CHORDATES

By the completion of the course the graduate should able to –

 CO1:- Describe general taxonomic rules on animal classification of chordates

CO2:- Classify Protochordata to Mammalia with taxonomic keys

CO3:- Understand Mammals with specific structural adaptaions

CO4:- Understand the significance of dentition and evolutionary significance

CO5:- Understand the origin and evolutionary relationship of different phyla from Prochordata to mammalia.

III SEMESTER - CELL BIOLOGY, GENETICS, MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND EVOLUTION

By the completion of the course the graduate shall able to –

CO1:- To understand the basic unit of the living organisms and to differentiate the organisms by their cell structure.

CO2:- Describe fine structure and function of plasma membrane and different cell organelles of eukaryotic cell.

CO3:- To understandthe history of origin of branch of genetics, gain knowledge on heredity, interaction of genes, various types of inheritance patterns existing in animals

CO4:- Acquiring in-depth knowledge on various of aspects of genetics involved in sex determination, human karyotyping and mutations of chromosomes resulting in various disorders

CO5:- Understand the central dogma of molecular biology and flow of genetic information from DNA to proteins.

CO6:- Understand the principles and forces of evolution of life on earth, the process of evolution of new species and apply the same to develop new and advanced varieties of animals for the benefit of the society

IV SEMESTER - ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY, CELLULAR METABOLISM AND EMBRYOLOGY

By the completion of the course the graduate shall able to –

CO1:- Understand the functions of important animal physiological systems including digestion, cardio-respiratory and renal systems.

CO2:- Understand the muscular system and the neuro-endocrine regulation of animal growth, development and metabolism with a special knowledge of hormonal control of human reproduction.

CO3:- Describe the structure, classification and chemistry of biomolecules and enzymes responsible for sustenance of life in living organisms

CO4:- Develop broadunderstanding the basic metabolic activities pertaining to the catabolism and anabolism of various biomolecules

CO5:- Describe the key events in early embryonic development starting from the formation of gametes upto gastrulation and formation of primary germ layers.

IV SEMESTER - IMMUNOLOGY AND ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

By the completion of the course the graduate shall able to –

CO1:- To get knowledge of the organs of Immune system, types of immunity, cells and organs of immunity.

CO2 :-To describe immunological response as to how it is triggered (antigens) and regulated (antibodies)

CO3:- Understand the applications of Biotechnology in the fields of industry and agriculture including animal cell/tissue culture, stem cell technology and genetic engineering.

CO4:- Get familiar with the tools and techniques of animal biotechnology.

V SEMESTER - SUSTAINABLE AQUACULTURE MANAGEMENT

By the completion of this course will be able to -

CO1:-Evaluate the present status of aquaculture at the Global level and National level

CO2:-Classify different types of ponds used in aquaculture

CO3:-Demonstrate induced breeding of carps

CO4:-Acquire critical knowledge on commercial importance of shrimps

CO5:- Identify fin and shell fish diseases

V SEMSETER – POSTHARVEST TECHNOLOGY OF FISH AND FISHERIES

By the completion of this course will be able to -

CO1:-Identify the types of preservation methods employed in aquaculture

CO2:- Choose the suitable Processing methods in aquaculture

CO3:- Maintain the standard quality control protocols laid down in aqua industry

CO4:- Identify the best Seafood quality assurance system