Programs & Courses

Courses

  • B.Sc. Zoology - 48 Seats

Programme Outcome

  1. Acquire basic knowledge of various disciplines of Zoology and General Biology meant both for a graduate terminal course and for higher studies.
  2. Inculcate interest in nature and love of nature.
  3. Understand the rich diversity of organisms and their ecological and evolutionary significance
  4. Imbibe basic skills in the observation and study of nature, biological techniques, experimental skills and scientific investigation
  5. Create awareness on the internal harmony of different body systems and the need for maintaining good health through appropriate lifestyle.
  6. Acquire basic knowledge and skills in certain applied branches for self employment
  7. Impart awareness of the conservation of the biosphere.

Programme Specific Outcomes

  1. Identify and list out common animals
  2. Explain various physiological changes in our bodies
  3. Analyze the impact of environment on our bodies
  4. Understand various genetic abnormalities
  5. Develop respect for nature
  6. Explain the role and impact of different environmental conservation programmes
  7. Identify animals beneficial to humans
  8. Identify various potential risk factors to health of humans
  9. Explain the importance of genetic engineering
  10. Use tools of information technology for all activities related to zoology

Course Outcomes

CORE COURSE I: GENERAL PERSPECTIVES IN SCIENCE & PROTISTAN DIVERSITY

  • To create an awareness on the basic philosophy of science, concepts and scope
  • To understand different levels of biological diversity through the systematic classification
  • To familiarize taxa level identification of animals
  • To make interest in Protistan diversity.
  • To impart knowledge on parasitic forms of lower invertebrates.

  • CORE COURSE II : ANIMAL DIVERSITY - NON CHORDATA

  • To create appreciation on diversity of life on earth
  • To understand different levels of biological diversity through the systematic classification of invertebrate fauna
  • To familiarize taxa level identification of animals
  • To understand the evolutionary significance of invertebrate fauna
  • To instill curiosity on invertebrates around us
  • To impart knowledge on parasitic forms of lower invertebrates

  • CORE COURSE III : ANIMAL DIVERSITY –CHORDATA

  • To acquire in depth knowledge on the diversity of chordates and their systematic position.
  • To make them aware of the economic importance of some classes.
  • To understand the evolutionary importance of selected chordate groups

  • CORE COURSE IV : RESEARCH METHODOLOGY, BIOPHYSICS AND BIOSTATISTICS

  • To familiarise the learner the basic concept of scientific method in research process.
  • To have knowledge on various research designs.
  • To develop skill in research communication and scientific documentation.
  • To create awareness about the laws and ethical values in biology.
  • To equip the students with the basic techniques of animal rearing collection and preservation
  • To help the student to apply statistical methods in biological studies.

  • CORE COURSE V : ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY AND HUMAN RIGHTS

  • To instill the basic concepts of Environmental Sciences, Ecosystems, Natural Resources, Population, Environment and Society
  • To make the students aware of natural resources, their protection, conservation, the factors polluting the environment, their impacts and control measures.
  • To teach the basic concepts of toxicology, their impact on human health and remedial measures
  • To create a consciousness regarding Biodiversity, environmental issues & conservation strategies
  • To develop the real sense of Human rights – its concepts & manifestations.

  • CORE COURSE VI : CELL BIOLOGY AND GENETICS

  • To understand the structure and function of the cell as the fundamentals for understanding the functioning of all living organisms.
  • To make aware of different cell organelles, their structure and role in living organisms.
  • To develop critical thinking, skill and research aptitudes in basic and applied biology
  • To emphasize the central role of genes and their inheritance in the life of all organisms.

  • CORE COURSE VII : EVOLUTION, ETHOLOGY & ZOOGEOGRAPHY

  • To acquire knowledge about the evolutionary history of earth - living and nonliving
  • To acquire basic understanding about evolutionary concepts and theories
  • To study the distribution of animals on earth, its pattern, evolution and causative factors
  • To impart basic knowledge on animal behavioural patterns and their role

  • CORE COURSE VIII: HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY, BIOCHEMISTRY, AND ENDOCRINOLOGY

  • This course will provide students with a deep knowledge in biochemistry, physiology and endocrinology.
  • Defining and explaining the basic principles of biochemistry useful for biological studies for illustrating different kinds of food, their structure, function and metabolism.
  • Explaining various aspects of physiological activities of animals with special reference to humans.
  • Students will acquire a broad understanding of the hormonal regulation of physiological processes in invertebrates and vertebrates.
  • By the end of the course, students should be familiar with hormonal regulation of physiological systems in several invertebrate and vertebrate systems.
  • This also will provide a basic understanding of the experimental methods and designs that can be used for further study and research.
  • The achievement of above objectives along with periodic class discussions of current events in science, will benefit students in their further studies in the biological/physiological sciences and health-related fields, and will contribute to the critical societal goal of a scientifically literate citizenry.

  • CORE COURSE IX : DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY

  • To achieve a basic understanding of the experimental methods and designs that can be used for future studies and research.
  • To provide the students with the periodicclass discussions of current events in science which will benefitthem in their future studies in the biological/physiological sciences and health-related fields
  • To contribute tocritical societal goal of a scientifically literate citizenry.

  • CORE COURSE XII: OCCUPATIONAL ZOOLOGY. (APICULTURE, VERMICULTURE, QUAIL FARMING & AQUACULTURE)

  • To equip the students with self employment capabilities.
  • To provide scientific knowledge of profitable farming.
  • To make the students aware of cottage industries.