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❖ Aims and Objectives :

➢ Focus is on building concepts in biological sciences and enabling them to apply their
experimental knowledge in various sectors of life sciences specifically in animal
biology.
➢ Specifically, this programme aims at enhancing the professional competencies and
skills.
➢ Analyze complex interactions among various animals of different phyla, their
distribution and their relationship with the environment.
➢ Helps to understand the physiological, biochemical, molecular and genetic principles of
animals and their surroundings.
➢ Empower learners by enabling them with communication, professional and life skills.
➢ This course provides an advanced knowledge of modern biology and help to develop a
range of generic skills that are relevant to wage employment, self-employment and
entrepreneurship.

❖ Program outcomes (POs) :

The curriculum in designed after a long thinking and interacting process with various
components of the stakeholders. After successful completion of B. Sc. Zoology Major
program students will be able to gain the basic, applied and research based knowledge
pertaining to the various branches of Animal sciences.

1. Knowledge and skills on the topic :

i. In-depth knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical principles and experimental
skills of zoology and its various fields, including biodiversity, anatomy, physiology,
biochemistry, bio-nanotechnology, ecology, evolutionary biology, cell biology,
molecular biology, immunology, genetics, as well as some other areas of applied
research such as wildlife conservation and management, beekeeping, sericulture,
vermiculture, neuroscience, aquatic biology, fisheries science, animal breeding,
bioinformatics and research methodology, etc.
ii. Interdisciplinary knowledge of life sciences, environmental sciences, and related bio-
chemical sciences.
iii. Learn about the various techniques, tools, and computer software used to analyze the
forms and functions of animals.
2. Skillful communication : Ability to communicate complex zoological information
effectively and efficiently.

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3. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills : The ability to rationally analyze and
solve animal science issues without relying on hypotheses and guesswork.
4. Logical thinking and reasoning : Ability to search for solutions and solve them
logically by experimenting and processing the data manually or by using softwares.
5. Team spirit and leadership qualities : Ability to identify and mobilize the resources
required for the project and management of the project responsibly while adhering to
ethical scientific concern and bio-safety protocols.
6. Digital efficiency : Ability to use computers and other tools for biological simulations,
calculations, appropriate bio-statistical software, and research tools to locate, retrieve, and
evaluate zoology-related data.
7. Ethical awareness and reasoning : Avoid unethical behaviour such as data falsification,
forgery or deception, plagiarism and value environmental and sustainability issues.
8. Lifelong learning : Capable of independent, self-directed learning with the aim of
personal and social development.
9. Entrepreneurship qualities : Develop entrepreneurship qualities as this course contains
almost all branches of applied zoology. One can establish a start up project by learning
various courses.
10. Advanced education : Students will be able to develop their mind with some advanced
and superior knowledge, research outcomes and also the new as well as easy system of
education. This will make them more reliable and capable in the world to lead the nation.

❖ Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs) :

PSO 1 : After completion of this course students will be able to contribute as policy makers
in biodiversity conservation, animal preservation and environment protection.
PSO 2 : Equip with the knowledge of animal classification and diversity, ecology and
economic importance of animals.
PSO 3 : Acquire the advanced concepts in insect rearing and various animal breedings for
the food security of human beings.
PSO 4 : Inculcate the traditional knowledge of using various animal based products in
human healthcare system.
PSO 5 : Adapt scientific research techniques in various applied branches of Zoology for
sustainable development.
PSO 6 : Perform procedures as per laboratory standards in the areas of Taxonomy,

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Physiology, Ecology, Cell biology, Genetics, Applied Zoology, Toxicology,

Entomology, Sericulture, Biochemistry, Fish biology, Animal breeding and Clinical
Pathology.
PSO 7 : Zoology course also provide a knowledge of applied subjects to develop various
skills to make a career and become an entrepreneur in the field of aquatic biology,
sericulture, apiculture, vermiculture, prawn culture, dairy management, animal
breeding and management, wildlife conservation and management, wildlife
photography etc.
PSO 8 : Analyze the relationships among animals, plants, and microbes.
PSO 9 : Understand and analyze the ecological and evolutionary significance of different
taxa of animals.
PSO 10 : Analyze the mechanisms involved in life processes up to the molecular level.
PSO 11 : Gains knowledge about research methodologies, effective communication and
skills of problem solving methods.
PSO 12 : Contributes the knowledge for Nation building.

❖ Course Title :

➢ B. Sc. Zoology Major (03 years) / B. Sc. Honours in Zoology (04 years) / B. Sc.
Honours in Zoology with Research (04 years).

➢ Revised syllabus as per the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020 for the
Colleges Affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune.

❖ Faculty : Science and Technology

❖ Preamble :

Zoology is a significant branch of study in the Basic Sciences, which covers every facet of
animal biology. Animals and organisms almost occupy every habitat available to them, and
they are indivisible part of all ecosystems, food chains and food webs.

The goal of the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) is to prepare students for
lifelong learning by giving them leadership skills, values, and knowledge. Goal 4 (SDG4) of
the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which India adopted in 2015, aims to ensure
inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
by 2030, which is in line with the global agenda for development in education.

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The University Grants Commission (UGC) has decided to implement the National Education
Policy (NEP), 2020, by revising the curriculum across the nation. At SPPU, the Board of
Studies in Zoology has updated the curriculum to include the policies and procedures
mentioned in the NEP, 2020, which is going to be implemented from the academic year 2024
- 2025 in the colleges affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University. It covers a wide variety
of fascinating subjects. The NEP aims to integrate general (academic) education, vocational
education, skill based education and experiential learning to improve the effectiveness and
holistic nature of education. The objective of NEP 2020 is to foster academic excellence, ease
smooth academic mobility, and augment the global competitiveness of Indian students by
instituting a credit structure and course framework that are both nationally and internationally
equivalent. The NEP offers a comprehensive, multidisciplinary education program that will
support students' intellectual, scientific, social, physical, emotional, moral, and ethical
growth.

Students can select their areas of interest due to the curriculum's flexibility, which improves
their employment opportunities. For students' development, the NEP 2020 guarantees
adaptable curriculum framework and a course-based result strategy.

In reaction to the swift progress in science and technology as well as the changing
perspectives in diverse fields of basic and applied Zoology, the Board of Studies in Zoology
at SPPU, Pune framed the first year B. Sc. Zoology curriculum, which not only surpasses the
confines of conventional academia but also transcends traditional academic boundaries.
Students will have the freedom to tailor their course to interests and to specialise or maintain
breadth in their studies. The range of research and transferable skills they will learn will
enhance their employability as a graduate.

The students admitted for Zoology degree will acquire extensive disciplinary knowledge in
the related branches of Zoology. The curriculum is not only designed to make the students
capable of securing their career in Life science industries but also become capable of
becoming potential entrepreneurs by starting their own business such as Vermiculture,
Sericulture, Apiculture, Pet breeding and management, Dairy management, Aquarium
management, Pest management, Laboratory animal breeding and management, Fishery
management and marketing, Toxicology, etc. At the end of the program, students can possess
skills that will give them a competitive advantage in pursuing higher studies in India and
abroad as well as seeking a job. In an educational framework based on the learning outcomes

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of the program, students are able to define and explain the main concepts of the life sciences.
They will be familiar with a variety of biological instruments and appropriate laboratory
techniques, impart biological knowledge in oral and written form, and identify the
relationship between structure and function at all levels : molecular, cellular, tissue, organic,
systemic, and organizational.

Students should be able to identify, classify, and distinguish a variety of non-chordate and
chordate organisms based on their basic morphological, anatomical, biochemical, and
molecular characters. They can also describe the economic, environmental, and medical
importance of different animals in human life. This program inspires curiosity and awareness
among students to learn more about the diversity of animals, and also pursue wildlife
exploration as a career option. Procedural knowledge of animal identification and
classification as well as various skill based courses will provide the students with
professional advantages for seeking employment in teaching, research, and taxonomy in
various public and private organizations. Students can apply scientific methods for answering
questions in biology by formulating testable hypotheses, collecting data related to those
hypotheses, and analyzing that data to evaluate the extent to which their scientific work
supports their hypotheses.

The world’s present scenario of drastic changes in the climatic conditions has resulted in total
uncertainties of sustainable agricultural production and food security for human beings.
Zoology will be the most promising branch for providing food and protein security for the
ever increasing population in future as many insects, organisms and animals are important
part of the human diet worldwide.

❖ Program Duration and Exit Options :

➢ The UG Program is of four years divided in eight semesters. Student may leave the
program after third year if, they prefer to receive a three year graduate degree.
➢ If the student decides to exit after first year, they will receive a UG Certificate, if they
decide to exit after Second year; they will receive a UG Diploma. This will also depend
on the total required credits they had earned.
➢ Re-entry within three years to finish the degree program is allowed for those who had left
with a UG Certificate or UG Diploma.
➢ A student must earn minimum 22 credits and a maximum 26 credits in each semester.

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➢ The minimum number of credits required to be earned for award of Undergraduate

Certificate / Undergraduate Diploma / Bachelor Degree / Bachelor’s Degree with Honors
in Zoology / Bachelor’s Degree with Honors in Zoology with Research are as follows –

Mandatory
Sr.
Type of Award Exit Stage Credits to be
No.
obtained
Undergraduate After successful completion of
1. 44
Certificate in Zoology First year i. e. Semester I & II
Undergraduate Diploma After successful completion of
2. in Zoology Second year i. e. Semester III & 88
IV
Bachelor of Science in After successful completion of
3. 132
Zoology Major Third year i. e. Semester V & VI
Bachelor of Science in After successful completion of
4. Zoology (Honors) Fourth year i. e. Semester VII & 176
VIII
Bachelor of Science in After successful completion of
5. Zoology (Honors) with Fourth year i. e. Semester VII & 176
Research VIII

❖ Eligibility Criteria :

➢ The criteria for F. Y. B. Sc. Zoology admission will be 10 + 2 passed students / MCVC /
Diploma courses related to Animal Sciences / Life Sciences etc.

➢ Other conditions will be as prescribed by Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune /

Government of Maharashtra.

❖ Fee Structure :

As per the norms laid down by Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune.

❖ Course Implementation criteria :

Each semester consisting of 15 weeks = 12 weeks for Actual Teaching + 3 weeks for
Continuous Internal Evaluation.

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I. Two Credits of the Theory = 30 clock hours (Actual Teaching of 2 hours per week + 3
hours for continuous internal evaluation which may consists of short questions, class
tests, field visits, tutorials, problem solving sessions, practice, group discussion,
assignments, unit tests, seminars, quiz, M. C. Q., project work etc.

II. Two Credits of Practical = 60 clock hours.

❖ Examination Pattern :

➢ Theory Paper of 02 Credits –

▪ Internal Exam (15 Marks) + University Theory Exam (35 Marks) = 50 Marks.

▪ Duration : For Internal exam = 40 Minutes, and For University Exam = 02 hours.

➢ Practical Paper of 2 Credits –

▪ Internal Exam (15 Marks) + University Practical Exam (35 Marks) = 50 Marks.

▪ Duration : For Internal exam = 40 Minutes, and For University Exam = More than 04
hours.

❖ Assessment Method (For each Semester) :

The examinations will be conducted after completion of each semester, both for Theory
as well as Practical courses. Total marks for 2 credit course examination will be 50.

❖ Award of Class / Grade and A. T. K. T. Rules :

As per the norms and conditions laid down by SPPU, Pune.

❖ Important Instructions :

➢ There should be at least a short (1 day) and Distant (2-3 days) Study tour / Field visit /
Industrial visit / Institutional visit per year.

➢ Tours are the part of curriculum and are mandatory to each student, failing which they
will not be considered eligible to claim the marks assigned in the practical
examination.

➢ The student has to submit the followings at the time of practical examination :
Certified Journal, Certified Study tour report / Field visit report and Any other
prescribed for the course.

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❖ Question paper pattern for Theory (2 Credit courses) :

The students will have to solve the question paper of 35 marks. Including optional
questions, The paper setter should set the paper on entire syllabus for total 61 marks,.

N. B. : All questions are compulsory.

Max. Time : 2 Hours.

Q. 1) Answer any five of the followings in one sentence - 05 Marks

• Attempt any five from six questions.

Q. 2 (a) Attempt any one of the following - 06 Marks

• Attempt any one from the two questions.

Q. 2 (b) Attempt any one of the following - 04 Marks

• Attempt any one from the two questions.

Q. 3 (a) Solve any one of the following - 06 Marks

• Solve any one from the two questions.

Q. 3 (b) Solve any one of the following - 04 Marks

• Solve any one from the two questions.

Q. 4) Write notes on (Any four) - 10 Marks

• Attempt any four from six questions.

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Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune

Credit Framework for Under Graduate (UG) (2024 - 25) (3 Subject) for
faculty of Science and Technology
Level / Subject - GE /
Sem. Subject – 1 Subject - 2 SEC IKS AEC VEC CC Total
Difficulty 3 OE
2 (T) + 2 2 (T) + 2 2 (T)
I 2 (T) + 2 (P) 2 (T) 2 (T / P) 2 (T) 2 -- 22
(P) (P) (Generic)
4.5 / 100
2 (T) + 2 2 (T) + 2 2 (T /
II 2 (T) + 2 (P) 2 (T / P) -- 2 (T) 2 2 22
(P) (P) P)
Exit option : Award of UG Certificate in Major with 44 credits and an additional 4 credits core NSQF course / Internship OR Continue
with Major and Minor
Continue option : Student will select one subject among the (subject 1, subject 2 and subject 3) as major and another as minor and third
subject will be dropped.
Credits Related to Major
Level / FP / GE /
Sem. Major Major Minor SEC IKS AEC VEC CC Total
Difficulty VSC OJT/ OE
Core Elective
CEP
2 (T)
4 (T) + 2 (T) + (Major
III -- 2 (T / P) 2 (FP) -- 2 (T) -- 2 (T) -- 2 22
2 (P) 2 (P) Subject
5.0 / 200
Specific)
4 (T) + 2 2 (T) + 2
IV -- 2 (T / P) -- 2 (P) -- 2 (T) -- 2 22
2 (P) (CEP) 2 (P) (T / P)
Exit option : Award of UG Diploma in Major and Minor with 88 credits and an additional 4 credits core NSQF course/ Internship
OR Continue with Major and Minor
2
8 (T) + 2 (T) +
V 2 (T / P) (FP/ 2 (T) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 22
4 (P) 2 (P)
5.5 / 300 CEP)
8 (T) + 2 (T) +
VI 2 (T / P) 4 OJT -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 22
4 (P) 2 (P)
Total 3 Years 44 8 8 10 18 8 8 6 4 8 4 6 132

Exit option : Award of UG Degree in Major with 132 credits OR Continue with Major and Minor
6 (T) + 2 (T) + 4 (RM)
VII -- 4 (RP) -- -- -- -- -- -- 22
4 (P) 2 (T/P) (T)
6.0 / 400
6 (T) + 2 (T) +
VIII -- 8 (RP) 0 0 0 0 0 0 22
4 (P) 2 (T/P)
Total 4 Years 64 16 8 22 22 8 8 6 4 8 4 6 176

Four Year UG Honours with Research Degree in Major and Minor with 176 credits OR
10 (T) + 2 (T) + 4 (RM)
VII 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22
4 (P) 2 (T/P) (T)
6.0 / 400
10 (T) + 2 (T) + 4
VIII 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22
4 (P) 2 (T/P) (OJT)
Total 4 Years 72 16 8 14 22 8 8 6 4 8 4 6 176

Four Year UG Honours Degree in Major and Minor with 176 credits

Notes:
Abbreviation:
VSC: Vocational Skill Course, IKS: Indian Knowledge System, FP: Field Project, OJT: On
Job Training, CEP: Community Engagement and Service, OE/OE: Generic Elective / Open
Elective, SEC: Skill Enhancement Course, AEC: Ability Enhancement Course, VEC: Value
Education Course, CC: Cocurricular Courses, T — Theory, P — Practical.
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1. VSC, FP/OJT/CEP should be related to the Major subject.

2. OE is to be chosen compulsorily from faculty other than that of the Major.
3. SEC to be selected from the basket of Skill Courses approved by college.
4. Student has to choose three subjects from the same faculty in First Year and at the
start of Second year he has to opt one subject as Major subject and one another
subject as Minor subject and the last one subject will be dropped by the student.
Therefore, the student after completion of three year will be awarded degree in
Major and Minor subject.
5. Student cannot select a subject as major or minor other than the subjects taken in
first year.
6. Frame each course having even number of credits such as 2 or 4 credit.
7. This UG credit structure is applicable for all the programme across all faculties,
except the programmes required approval from apex bodies like AICTE, PCI, BCI,
COA, NCTE, etc.

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Credit Structure for F. Y. B. Sc. Zoology, Semester – I

Semester Courses Course Code Course Title Credits

ZOO - 101 - T Genetics and Medical Zoology - T 2

Subject - 1 Practicals in Genetics & Medical
ZOO - 102 - P 2
Zoology - P
Subject - 2 T+P 4
Subject - 3 T+P 4
GE / OE
OE - 101 - ZOO Apiculture - T 2
(Generic / Open
elective)
(Any One from the OE - 102 - ZOO Pet Breeding & Management - T 2
Basket)
SEC
SEC - 101 - ZOO Vermiculture Management - T 2
(Skill Enhancement
Courses)
I Practicals in Advanced
(Any One from the SEC - 102 - ZOO 2
Basket) Vermitechnology - P
IKS
(Indian Knowledge IKS – 100 - T Common to All - T 2
System) (Generic)
AEC
(Ability AEC - 101 - ENG Common to All - T 2
Enhancement
Courses)
VEC
(Value Education VEC - 101 - ENV Common to All - T 2
Course)
CC
(Cocurricular -- ------------ 0
Courses)
Total 22

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Credit Structure for F. Y. B. Sc. Zoology, Semester – II

Semester Courses Course Code Course Title Credits

Cell Biology and Biomedical
ZOO - 151 - T 2
Techniques - T
Subject - 1
Practicals in Cell Biology &
ZOO - 152 - P 2
Biomedical Techniques - P

Subject - 2 T+P 4

Subject - 3 T+P 4
GE / OE OE - 151 - ZOO Apiculture - P 2
(Generic / Open
elective)
(Any One from the OE - 152 - ZOO Wildlife Photography - P 2
Basket)
SEC - 151 - Dairy Production & Management
SEC 2
(Skill Enhancement ZOO -T
II Courses)
(Any One from the SEC - 152 - Practicals in Dairy Science - P 2
Basket) ZOO

IKS
(Indian Knowledge -- ------------ 0
System)
AEC
(Ability AEC – 151 - Common to All - T 2
Enhancement ENG
Courses)
VEC
VEC – 151- Common to All - T 2
(Value Education
ENV
Course)
CC
(Cocurricular CC - 151 PE / NSS / NCC 2
Courses)
Total 22

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SEMESTER - I

ZOO - 101 - T : Genetics and Medical Zoology (T)

Year : I Semester : I
Teaching Scheme Evaluation Scheme
Number of Lectures Internal Semester
Course Type Credits Total
Teaching hours Per week Assessment End Exam
Subject - 1 02 30 02 15 35 50

Course Outcomes :

After the completion of the course, students should be able to :

CO1 : Apply Mendelian genetic principles to predict outcomes of genetic crosses, interpret
pedigrees and understand the basics of genetic inheritance.
CO2 : Recognize and explain the inheritance patterns and molecular basis of common
genetic disorders, including both Mendelian and complex traits.
CO3 : Understand the concept of non - Mendelian genetics.
CO4 : Concept and characteristics of multiple alleles, ABO blood group system, Inheritance
of Rh antigen, Erythroblastosis foetalis and their medicolegal importance.
CO5 : Understand the structure of chromosomes, chromatin and its types, giant
chromosomes and chromosomal aberrations.
CO6 : Successfully solve genetic problems using Punnett squares, probability calculations
and pedigree analysis.
CO7 : Understand basic concepts of medical zoology.
CO8 : Understand different epidemic, vector borne and microbial diseases in humans.
CO9 : Understand about investigations and treatments of human physiological disorders.

Detailed Syllabus:

Unit Lectures
Name of the Topic
No. Allotted
Recapitulation of Mendelian Genetics:
1. 02
1.1 Mendel’s work: Selection of experimental plant.

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1.2 Mendelian Inheritance: Laws of heredity and their practical applications

(Monohybrid cross and Dihybrid cross).
1.3 Test cross and back cross.
Non-Mendelian Genetics:
2.1 Concept of Gene Interaction: Intra-allelic interactions and Interallelic
interactions.
2.2: Dominance and Co-dominance.
2. 03
2.3 Inter-allelic interactions: Co-dominance and incomplete dominance
(concept of epistasis, complimentary factors (9 : 7), supplementary factors (9
: 3 : 4), inhibitory factors (13 : 3), duplicate dominant genes (factors) (15 : 1).
2.4 Lethal genes in Mus musculus.
Multiple alleles:
3.1 Concept and characteristics.
3. 02
3.2 ABO blood group system, Inheritance of Rh antigen, Erythroblastosis
foetalis and their medicolegal importance.
Chromosomes:
4.1 Introduction: Morphology and types of chromosomes (based on the
position of centromere and involvement in sex determination).
4.2 Chromatin, its structure and its types (Euchromatin and Heterochromatin).
4.3 Giant chromosomes (Polytene chromosome and Lamp brush
4. 05
chromosomes).
4.4 Chromosomal Aberrations: Structural (Deletion, duplication, inversion
and translocation) and Numerical (Euploidy, monoploidy, polyploidy - auto
polyploidy & allopolyploidy and aneuploidy - monosomy, nullisomy,
trisomy).
Sex Determination:
5.1 Genetically controlled sex determination: (Heterogametic males: XX -
5. XY & XX - XO systems, Heterogametic females: ZZ - ZW system), Genetic 03
balance system in Drosophila.
5.2 Parthenogenesis and Gynandromorphism.
Sex-linked Inheritance:
6. 6.1 Sex-linked inheritance: Characteristics, types (X - linked, Y - linked, and 02
XY - linked).

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6.2 Examples of Sex-linked inheritance: Hemophilia, Colour blindness and

Hypertrichosis.
Introduction to Medical Zoology:
7.1 Definitions: Parasitology, host, parasite, vector, symbiosis,
7. commensalisms, mutualism, parasitism and zoonosis. 01
7.2. Branches of medical zoology: Medical Protozoology, Medical
Helminthology, Medical Entomology.
Epidemic Diseases in Human: Occurrence, causative organism, symptoms
and eradication programs of the following:
8. 8.1 Typhoid. 03
8.2 Cholera.
8.3 Small pox.
Vector Borne Diseases in Human: Occurrence, causative organism,
symptoms and eradication programs of the following:
9.1 Dengue.
9. 03
9.2 Chicken Guinea.
9.3 Viral Influenza.
9.4 Scabies.
Microbial Diseases in Human: Causative organism and clinical features of
the following:
10. 10.1 Tuberculosis. 03
10.2 Hepatitis.
10.3 AIDS.
Investigations and treatments of human physiological disorders:
11.1 Angiography.
11. 03
11.2 Angioplasty.
11.3 Dialysis.

Suggested Readings:
1. Genetics: Verma, P. S. and Agrawal, V. K., S. Chand and Co., New Delhi.
2. Fundamentals of Genetics: B. D. Singh, Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi.
3. Principle of Genetics: Sinnott, Dunn and Dobzhansky, Tata McGraw Hill Edition,
New Delhi.

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4. Genetics: Gupta, P. K., Rastogi Publication, Meerut.

5. Genetics: Sarin, C., Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
6. Principles of Genetics: Gardner, E. J., Simmons, M. J. and Snustad, D. P., John Wiley
and Sons.
7. Cytology and Genetics: Dyan Sagar V. R., Tata McGraw Hill Pub. Co. Ltd., New
Delhi.
8. Baker, F. J. and Silverton, R. E. : Introduction to Medical Laboratory Technology,
(6th ed.), Butler Worth and Co. Ltd.
9. Chatterjee, K. D. (1995), Parasitology, Protozoology and Helminthology (12th ed).
10. Cheesborough, M. (1987), Medical Laboratory Technology for Tropical countries (2nd
ed.), Butler Worth and Co. Ltd.
11. Garcia, L. S. (2001), Diagnostic Medical Parasitology, (4th ed.), ASM Press,
Washington.
12. Talib,V. H. (1999), Essential Laboratory Manual, Mehta Publishers, New Delhi.

ZOO - 102 - P : Practicals in Genetics and Medical Zoology (P)

Year : I Semester : I
Teaching Scheme Teaching Scheme
Course Number of Practical per Internal Semester
Credits Total
Type Teaching hours week Assessment End Exam
Subject – 1 02 60 01 15 35 50

Course Outcomes :
After completion of this course, students should be able to :

CO1 : Calculate and interpret monohybrid, dihybrid, test and back cross ratios based on
hypothetical data.
CO2 : Use collected data to understand the inheritance patterns of Mendelian traits.
CO3 : Identify and describe the chromosomal composition of a normal human karyotype.
CO4 : Perform blood typing and interpret blood group results.
CO5 : Perform to understand study of facultative heterochromatin from humans.
CO6 : Learn an experiment to know the structure of polytene chromosomes
CO7 : Learn various vector borne as well as protozoan diseases and their control measures.
CO8 : Learn scientific approach or techniques used in clinical laboratories to investigate
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various diseases and will be skilled to work in research laboratories.

CO9 : Understand the human immune system and its response to the pathogen.
CO10 : Measurements of blood pressure under normal and stressed condition.

Detailed Syllabus:
Fifteen Practicals should be conducted from the following list (At least 8 Practical’s from
Genetics and seven practicals from Medical Zoology inclusive of the compulsory practicals).

Unit Practical
Title of the Practical
No. Allotted
Experiments on monohybrid, dihybrid cross ratio and deducing the
1. applicability of Mendelian laws (three examples of each ratio). (E) 1P
(Compulsory)
Experiments on test cross and back cross ratio and deducing the
2. applicability of Mendelian laws (three examples of each ratio). (E) 1P
(Compulsory)
3. Experiment in multiple alleles, co dominance and epistatic interaction. 1P

4. Study of chromosomal aberrations by use of pictures. (D) 1P

Study of Mendelian genetic traits in human beings (tongue rolling,
5. widow’s peak, attachment of ear lobes and PTC tasters / non-tasters) 2P
using collected data from a limited population. (E) (Compulsory)
Preparation of normal and abnormal human karyotype from picture of
6. 1P
metaphase chromosomal spread.
7. Study of colour blind by Isihara chart. 1P

8. Study of blood groups in human. (ABO & Rh). (E) (Compulsory) 1P

Study of facultative heterochromatin from humans: Barr body (buccal
9. 1P
cells) / Drumstick (Neutrophils). (E) (Compulsory)
Study of polytene chromosomes from Drosophila / Chironomous larva /
10. 1P
Housefly. (E) (Compulsory)
Examination of blood for presence / absence of the parasite. (E)
11. 1P
(Compulsory)
Study of vectors: Mosquito (Aedes, Culex, Anopheles), Sand fly, Rat
12. 1P
flea and Body louse. (D) (Compulsory)

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Unit Practical
Title of the Practical
No. Allotted
Epidemic diseases: Occurrence, causative organism, symptoms and
13. 1P
control measures of Typhoid, Cholera and Small Pox. (D) (Compulsory)
Vector Borne diseases: Occurrence, causative organism, symptoms and
14. control measures of Dengue, Chicken Guinea and Scabies. (D) 1P
(Compulsory)
Microbial diseases: Occurrence, causative organism, clinical features
15. and control measures of Tuberculosis, Hepatitis and AIDS. (D) 1P
(Compulsory)
Study of life history, mode of infection, pathogenicity, prophylaxis and
16. 1P
treatment of Plasmodium vivax. (D)
Study of life history, mode of infection, pathogenicity, prophylaxis and
17. 1P
treatment of Taenia solium. (D)
Study of life history, mode of infection, pathogenicity, prophylaxis and
18. 1P
treatment of Fasciola hepatica. (D)
Principle and working of Angiography, Angioplasty, Dialysis. (D)
19. 1P
(Compulsory)
Measurement of blood pressure under normal and stressed condition. (E)
20. 1P
(Compulsory)

OE - 101 - ZOO : Apiculture -T

Year : I Semester : I
Teaching Scheme Evaluation Scheme
Number of Lectures Internal Semester
Course Type Credits Total
Teaching hours per week Assessment End Exam
GE/OE
(Generic/ 02 30 02 15 35 50
Open Elective)

Course Outcomes :
After the completion of the course, students should be able to :
CO1 : Students will know about different species of honey bees and their diseases and
enemies.
CO2 : Students will gain skill of rearing honey bees.
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CO3 : Students will be able to apply knowledge of bee economy in setting up their own
apiary and they can be entrepreneur in this field.
CO4 : Acquire knowledge about different species and casts of the honey bees.
CO5 : Aware about economic importance of honey bees.
CO6 : Identify role of honey bees in nature and in agricultural productivity.
CO7 : Understand the basics about beekeeping tools, equipment, and managing beehives.
CO8 : Acquire knowledge about distribution of species of honey bees.

Detailed Syllabus :

Unit Lectures
Name of the Topic
No. Allotted
Study of honey bees:
1.1 Introduction.
1.2 Systematic Position, habit, habitat, distribution, marks of
1. 07
identification and nesting behavior of Apis dorsata, Apis indica, Apis
florae and Apis mellifera.
1.3 Life cycle of honey bee, colony organization and division of labour.
Study of Behavior and Equipments:
2.1 Bee behavior and communication - Round dance and Wag-tail
dance.
2.2 Artificial bee rearing (apiary) : Beehives (Langstroth), Beekeeping
2. and seasonal management. 10
2.3 Bee keeping equipments – Comb foundation sheet, Honey
extractor, Uncapping knife, Smoker, Hive tool, Overall, Bee veil, Bee
gloves, High boots, Bee brush, D. B. feeder.
2.4 Methods of extraction of honey. (Indigenous and Modern)
Study of Enemies and Diseases:
3.1 Enemies of honey bee : Wax moth, Wax beetle, Wasps, Ants, Birds
(Green bee eater, King crow), Amphibians and Mammals.
3. 07
3.2 Bee diseases : Protozoan (Nosema), Bacterial (American foul
brood), Viral (Sac brood), Fungal (Chalk brood).
3.3 Control and preventive measures of Bee diseases.

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Bee economics and Marketing:

4.1 Bee Economy : Products of apiculture industry and its uses - honey,
4. bees wax, propolis, pollen, bee venom, royal jelly. 06
4.2 Bee pollination and management.
4.3 Entrepreneurship in Apiculture.

Suggested Readings :

1. Prost P. J. (1962) Apiculture, Oxford and IBH, New Delhi. ISBN No –

9781898298052.
2. Bisht D. S. (1984) Apiculture, Indian council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi.
3. Singh S. (1982) Beekeeping in India, Indian council of Agricultural Research, New
Delhi.
4. Bees and Bee keeping in India, D.P. Abrol, Kaluani Publications.
5. Bees their vision, chemical senses & language-1950, Cornel University Press- By Fon
firsh, & Karl.
6. The Social Behaviour of the Bees, 1974 : By Missioner C. D.
7. Beekeeping in India, 1962, 82, Sardar Singh, ICAR, New Delhi.
8. Bees and Bee Keeping Science, Prentice & World Resources, 1990 – Eva Crane,
Heinemann Newnes, Oxford, UK.
9. The Hive and the Honey Bee 1992 (Revised Edition), J. Graham, Dadint & Sons Inc.,
Hamilton, USA.

OE - 102 - ZOO : Pet Breeding & Management - T

Year : I Semester : I
Teaching Scheme Evaluation Scheme
Number of Lectures Internal Semester
Course Type Credits Total
Teaching hours per week Assessment End Exam
GE/OE
(Generic/ 02 30 02 15 35 50
Open Elective)

Course Outcomes :
After the completion of the course, students should be able to :
CO1 : Understand the importance of pet animals and learn empathy towards animals.

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CO2 : Understand expenditure and economics of pet breeding business.

CO3 : Enhance the skill of pet breeding.
CO4 : Get earning from pet breeding business.
CO5 : Get jobs in Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Industries.
CO6 : Save the vulnerable species of pet animals, maintain species balance in environment.
CO7 : Able to understand marketing strategies to boost sale of pets.
CO8 : Understand socio-economic importance of pets.

Detailed Syllabus :

Unit Lectures
Name of the Topic
No. Allotted
Introduction :
1.1 Definition.
1.2 Why pet animals ?
1. 1.3 Behavioral study of animals. 03
1.4 Types of pets.
1.5 Geographical distribution, morphological features and anatomy in
brief.
Breeding Requirement :
2.1 Breeding plan with budget.
2.2 Breeding ethics, license procedure and legal permissions.
2. 06
2.3 Selection of site.
2.4 Selection of breeds.
2.5 Selection of nutritive feed.
Breeding Techniques :
3.1 Reproduction cycle of selected breed.
3.2 Natural breeding method.
3.3 Prevention / termination of unwanted / unplanned pregnancies.
3. 3.4 Artificial / selective / induced breeding techniques. 08
3.5 Precautions during gestation period to parturition of pet.
3.6 Post parturition care of mother and newborn pets, promoting
positive interaction early in puppy's development.
3.7 Compliance with the relevant legislation and standards of care in

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their jurisdiction while marketing puppies.

3.8 Precautions to avoid over breeding stress in adult dogs.
3.9 Study of Prevention in Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960.
4. Merits and demerits of Selective Breeding. 02
Pet diseases and treatment :
5.1 Common infectious diseases and their control measures.
5. 5.2 Common non-infectious diseases and their control measures. 06
5.3 Pet care tips.
5.4 Preventing care for breeder from animal contact.
6. Socio-economic importance of pets. 02
Pet marketing strategies to boost the sale :
7.1 Create an engaging website for your pet-care business.
7.2 Market your pet-care business on social media.
7. 7.3 Set up a referral system. 03
7.4 Host pet events.
7.5 Partner with a shelter to offer discounted services to newly
adopted pets.

Suggested Readings :

1. Olden Broek K., Van Der Waaij L., Textbook Animal Breeding and Genetics for B.
Sc. Students. Centre for Genetic Resources the Netherlands and Animal Breeding and
Genomics Centre, 2015.
2. Pearson New International Edition Understanding Animal Breeding Richard M.
Bourdon Second Edition.
3. The domestic dog its evolution, behaviour and interaction with people, James Serpell
First edition, Cambridge University Press.
4. The complete bird owner’s handbook Gary A. Callerstein, First edition, Howell book
house, New York.
5. Canine Reproduction and Neonatology, A Practical Guide for Veterinarians,
Veterinary Staff and Breeders, by Marthina L. Greer, DVM, JD., 2014; Teton New
Media.

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SEC - 101 - ZOO : Vermiculture Management – T

Year : I Semester : I
Teaching Scheme Evaluation Scheme
Number of Lectures Internal Semester
Course Type Credits Total
Teaching hours per week Assessment End Exam
SEC (Skill
Enhancement 02 30 02 15 35 50
Courses)

Course Outcomes :
After the completion of the course, students should be able to :
CO1 : Acquire a critical knowledge on the role of earthworms in making organic matter from
biodegradable wastes.
CO2 : Understand the biology of some important species of earthworms used in
vermiculture.
CO3 : Acquire skills in production of vermicompost.
CO4 : Explain benefits and problems with vermiculture and vermicompost.
CO5 : Become an entrepreneur by culturing earthworms.
CO6 : Acquire a knowledge about life cycle of earthworm.
CO7 : Understand economics importance of earthworm.
CO8 : Identify enemies and diseases of earthworm.

Detailed Syllabus :

Unit Lectures
Name of the Topic
No. Allotted
Introduction to vermiculture :
1.1 Definition, history and its importance in maintenance of soil
structure.

1. 1.2 Role of vermiculture in four R’s of recycling (Reduce, Reuse, 05

Recycle and Restore).
1.3 The matter and humus cycle (product, qualities) of earthworm.
1.4 Transformation process in organic matter.
Types of earthworms :
2. 05
2.1 Types of earthworms - Epigenic, Endogenic and Anecic.

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2.2 Indigenous species of earthworms.

2.3 Exotic species of earthworms.
3.4 Useful species of earthworm: Eisenia foetida, Eudrilus eugeniae,
Lumbricus rubellus, Perionyx excavates etc.
Biology of Earthworm (Eisenia foetida or Eudrilus eugeniae) :
3.1 Systematic position, External Morphology, Habit & Habitat.

3. 3.2 Life cycle of Eisenia foetida or Eudrilus eugeniae. 06

3.3 Digestive system of Eisenia foetida or Eudrilus eugeniae.
3.4 Reproductive system of Eisenia foetida or Eudrilus eugeniae.
Vermicomposting :
4.1 Small scale farming for house gardens.
4.2 Conventional commercial composting / Large scale earthworm
4. farming - Pit system, Heap system, Bricksy stem, Kadapas lab method. 09
4.3 Earthworm - Feeding and Maintenance.
4.4 Vermicompost harvest, processing and packaging.
4.5 Vermi-wash preparation, composition, collection & uses.
Enemies and diseases of Earthworms :

5. 5.1 Enemies of Earthworm – Ants, Birds, Rats, Snakes, Toads. 03

5.2 Diseases of Earthworm – Bacterial, Protozoan, Fungal.
Economics and marketing :
6.1 Economic importance of earthworms, vermicompost and

6. vermiwash. 02
6.2 Vermicompost as business / marketing of vermicompost,
employment opportunities.

Suggested Readings :

1. Bhatt J. V. & S. R. Khambata (1959) “Role of Earthworms in Agriculture” Indian

Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi.
2. Edwards, C. A. and J. R. Lofty (1977) “ Biology of Earthworms ” Chapman and Hall
Ltd., London.
3. Lee, K. E. (1985) “ Earthworms : Their ecology and Relationship with Soils and Land
Use ” Academic Press, Sydney.
4. Wallwork, J. A. (1983) “ Earthworm Biology ” Edward Arnold (Publishers) Ltd.
London.
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5. Kevin, A and K. E. Lee (1989) “ Earthworm for Gardeners and Fisherman ” (CSIRO,
Australia, Division of Soils).
6. The Complete Technology Book on Vermiculture and Vermicompost. by NPCS board.
Asis Specific Business Press.
7. Singh K, Nath G, Shukla RC and Bhartiya DK (2014) Textbook of Vermicompost:
Vermiwash and Biopesticides.
8. Panda H (2022) Vermiculture and Vermicompost (Earthworm) with Manufacturing
Process, Machinery Equipment Details & Plant Layout.

SEC - 102 - ZOO : Practicals in Advanced Vermitechnology - P

Year : I Semester : I
Teaching Scheme Evaluation Scheme
Number of Practical Internal Semester
Course Type Credits Total
Teaching hours per week Assessment End Exam
SEC (Skill
Enhancement 02 60 01 15 35 50
Courses)

Course Outcomes :
After the completion of the course, students should be able to :
CO1 : Acquire a knowledge on role of earthworms in making vermicompost.
CO2 : Understand the internal structure of species of earthworms used in vermiculture.
CO3 : Acquire skills on production of vermicompost.
CO4 : Able to prepare small scale and large-scale vermicomposting units.
CO5 : Become an entrepreneur by culturing earthworms.
CO6 : Understand methods of vermiculture.
CO7 : Acquire knowledge to sale different vermiculture products.
CO8 : Able to prepare and maintain of vermicomposting unit.

Detailed Syllabus :

Unit Practical
Title of the Practical
No. Allotted
1. Identification of earthworm species using standard key. (D) 1P

2. Study of systematic position, habits, habitat & external characters of 1P

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Eisenia foetida or Eudrilus eugeniae. (D) (Compulsory)

Study of life stages and development of Eisenia foetida or Eudrilus
3. 1P
eugeniae.
Study of vermiculture, vermiwash & vermicompost equipment’s and
4. 1P
devices. (D) (Compulsory)
Preparation and maintenance of vermicomposting methods : Bed
5. 2P
method and pit method. (E)

6. Harvesting, packaging, transport and storage of vermicompost. (D) 2P

7. Preparation of vermiwash. (E) 2P

8. Study of earthworm diseases & enemies. (E) (Compulsory) 2P

To study the effects of vermicompost & vermiwash on any two short
9. 2P
duration crop plants. (E)
To Study the effects of sewage water on development of earthworms.
10. 2P
(E)

11. Marketing of vermicompost and vermiwash. (E) 2P

Compulsory visit to local vermicomposting unit and preparation of
12. 2P
project report on vermicomposting.

Suggested Readings :
1. Bhatt J. V. & S. R. Khambata (1959) “ Role of Earthworms in Agriculture ” Indian
Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi.
2. Edwards, C. A. and J. R. Lofty (1977) “ Biology of Earthworms ” Chapman and Hall
Ltd., London.
3. Lee, K. E. (1985) “ Earthworms : Their ecology and Relationship with Soils and Land
Use ” Academic Press, Sydney.
4. Wallwork, J. A. (1983) “ Earthworm Biology ” Edward Arnold (Publishers) Ltd.
London.
5. Kevin, A and K. E. Lee (1989) “ Earthworm for Gardeners and Fisherman ” (CSIRO,
Australia, Division of Soils).
6. The Complete Technology Book on Vermiculture and Vermicompost. by NPCS board.
Asis Specific Business Press.
7. Singh K, Nath G, Shukla RC and Bhartiya DK (2014) Textbook of Vermicompost:
Vermiwash and Biopesticides.

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8. Panda H (2022) Vermiculture and Vermicompost (Earthworm) with Manufacturing

Process, Machinery Equipment Details & Plant Layout.

IKS - 100 - T : Common to All - T

Year : I Semester : I
Teaching Scheme Evaluation Scheme
Number of Lectures Internal Semester
Course Type Credits Total
Teaching hours per week Assessment End Exam
IKS
(Indian
Knowledge 02 30 02 15 35 50
System)
(Generic)

AEC - 101 – ENG : Common to All - T

Year : I Semester : I
Teaching Scheme Evaluation Scheme
Number of Lectures Internal Semester
Course Type Credits Total
Teaching hours per week Assessment End Exam
AEC (Ability
Enhancement 02 30 02 15 35 50
Course)

VEC - 101 - ENV : Common to All - T

Year : I Semester : I
Teaching Scheme Evaluation Scheme
Number of Lectures Internal Semester
Course Type Credits Total
Teaching hours per week Assessment End Exam
VEC
(Value
02 30 02 15 35 50
Education
Course)

END OF THE SEMESTER - I

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SEMESTER - II

ZOO - 151 - T : Cell Biology and Biomedical Techniques (T)

Year : I Semester : II
Teaching Scheme Evaluation Scheme

Course Number of Lectures per Internal Semester

Credits Total
Type Teaching hours week Assessment End Exam
Subject - 1 02 30 02 15 35 50

Course Outcomes:
After the completion of the course, students should be able to:

CO1 : Demonstrate the knowledge of cell diversity.

CO2 : Explain the cell membrane, cell – cell interactions and its dynamics.
CO3 : Understand nuclear structure and cell organelles.
CO4 : Explain mitochondria and its functions.
CO5 : Understand cytoskeleton and its functions.
CO6 : Understand safety protocols, ethical standards, professional conduct and best
practices.
CO7 : Know about the biomedical instruments, their functioning and principle of operation.
CO8 : Apply immunological techniques for the detection of antigens, antibodies, and
immune responses in disease diagnosis.
CO9 : Understand and perform hematological tests and diagnose common hematological
Disorders and interpret urine analysis data.

Detailed Syllabus:

Unit Lectures
Name of the Topic
No. Allotted
Overview of cells :
1.1 Prokaryotic (E. coli) and Eukaryotic (Plant & Animal) cells.
1. 1.2 Microscopy – Simple and compound microscope. 02
1.3 Micrometry.
1.4 Types of Stains: Acidic, basic and neutral.

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Plasma membrane:
2.1 Models of plasma membrane.
2.2 Transport across membranes: Active and passive transport, facilitated
2. 03
transport, endocytosis, exocytosis.
2.3 Cell – Cell Junction, Structure and function, tight junctions, adherent
junctions, gap junctions, desmosomes and hemi-desmosomes.
Cell organelles: Structure and functions -
3.1 Nucleus and nuclear pore complex.
3.2 Endoplasmic reticulum.
3.2 Golgi complex.
3. 06
3.3 Lysosomes.
3.4 Ribosome.
3.5 Peroxisomes.
3.6 Mitochondria.
Cell Division:
4.1 Cell cycle.
4. 04
4.2 Mitosis.
4.3 Meiosis.
Introduction and scope of biomedical techniques :
5. 01
5.1 Lab safety techniques and sterilization.
Laboratory instruments: Introduction, principle and working :
6.1 Centrifugation.
6.2 Chromatography.
6. 04
6.3 Spectroscopy.
6.4 Electrophoresis.
6.5 Microtomy.
Biomedical Instruments: Introduction, principle & brief working of :
7.1 Electrocardiography (ECG).
7. 03
7.2 Ultrasound / Sonography.
7.3 Polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
Clinical Techniques: Introduction and working principle.
8. 8.1 Blood collection. 04
8.2 Anticoagulants.

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8.3 Preparation and staining of blood smears.

8.4 Differential leucocyte count.
8.5 Hemocytometry (RBC and WBC).
8.6 Hemoglobin estimation.
Urine analysis:
9.1 Collection of urine sample.
9. 9.2 Preservation of urine sample. 03
9.3 Routine urine analysis – Physical, bio-chemical and microscopic
examination.

Suggested Readings:
1. Cell Biology: Verma, P. S. And Agrawal, V. K., S. Chand and Co., New Delhi.
2. Alberts, B., Bray, D., Lewis, J., Raff, M., Roberts, K., Watson, J. D., Molecular
Biology of the Cell, Gerl and Publ. Inc., New York, 2008.
3. Becker, W. M., Kleinsmith, L. J., Hardin. J. and Bertoni, G. P. (2009). The World of
the Cell. VII Edition. Pearson Benjamin Cummings Publishing, San Francisco.
4. Cooper, G. M. and Hausman, R. E. (2009). The Cell: A Molecular Approach. V
Edition. ASM Press and Sunderland, Washington, D. C.; Sinauer Associates, M. A.
5. De Robertis, E. D. P. and De Robertis, E. M. F. (2006). Cell and Molecular Biology.
VIII Edition. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia.
6. Karp, G. (2010). Cell and Molecular Biology: Concepts and Experiments. VI Edition.
John Wiley and Sons. Inc.
7. Powar, C. B.: Cell Biology, Himalaya Publishing House, Bombay, 1999.
8. Bioprocess engineering basic concepts, Second Edition, by Michael L. Shuler &
Fikret Kargi, 2002 published by Prentice Hall PTR.
9. Biotechnology procedures and experiments hand book, S. Harisha, Infinity Science
Press 2007.
10. Principles and techniques of biochemistry and molecular biology, Seventh Edition,
Keith Wilson and John Walker, Cambridge University Press, 2010.

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ZOO - 152 - P : Practicals in Cell Biology and Biomedical Techniques (P)

Year : I Semester : II
Teaching Scheme Evaluation Scheme
Number of Practical Internal Semester
Course Type Credits Total
Teaching hours per week Assessment End Exam
Subject - 1 02 60 01 15 35 50

Course Outcomes:
After completion of this course, students should be able to:
CO1 : Learn to visualize animal and plant cells under microscope.
CO2 : Understand principles and workings of simple, compound microscopes.
CO3 : Acquire the skills to accurately measure microscopic objects using micrometry.
CO4 : Staining and visualization of mitochondria by Janus green stain.
CO5 : Estimate Hemoglobin using Sahli’s haemometer.
CO6 : Perform RBC count in blood by using hemocytometer.
CO7 : Perform WBC count in blood by using hemocytometer.
CO8 : Study of human blood smear to observe different types of blood cells.
CO9 : Study of principle & working of Spectrophotometer, PCR and ECG.
CO10 : Work as a laboratory technician to do urine analysis - normal and abnormal
constituents.

Detailed Syllabus:
Fifteen Practicals should be conducted from the following list (At least 8 Practical’s from
Cell Biology and 7 practicals from Biomedical Techniques inclusive of the compulsory
practicals).

Unit Practical
Name of the Practical
No. Allotted
1. Visualization of animal cells. (E) (Compulsory) 1P
2. Visualization of plant cells. (E) (Compulsory) 1P
3. Study of principle and working of simple and compound microscope. (D) 1P
4. Measurement of microscopic objects using micrometry. (E) (Compulsory) 1P
Identification of ultrastructure of different cell organelles from electron
5. 2P
micrographs / video. (D)
Staining and visualization of mitochondria by Janus green stain. (E)
6. 1P
(Compulsory)

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7. Study of permanent slides of mitosis and meiosis. (D) 1P

Preparation of temporary stained squash of onion root tip to study various
8. 1P
stages of mitosis. (E) (Compulsory)
Preparation of temporary stained squash of onion root tip to study various
9. 1P
stages of meiosis. (E)
10. Visualization of nuclear fraction by acetocarmine stain. (E) 1P
11. Lab safety techniques and sterilization. (D) 1P
12. Study of principle and working of centrifugation and chromatography. (D) 1P
Study of principle and working of spectroscopy, electrophoresis and
13. 1P
microtomy. (D)
14. Study of the principle of ECG, ultrasound / sonography, PCR. (D) 1P
15. Hemoglobin estimation using Sahli’s haemometer. (E) (Compulsory) 1P
16. Differential Leucocyte Count. (E) (Compulsory) 1P
17. Total RBC count in blood by using hemocytometer. (E) 1P
18. Total WBC count in blood by using hemocytometer. (E) 1P
19. Urine analysis - Normal and abnormal constituents. (E) (Compulsory) 1P
20. Uric acid crystal examination in urine. (E) (Compulsory) 1P

OE - 151 - ZOO : Apiculture - P

Year : I Semester : II
Teaching Scheme Evaluation Scheme
Number of Practical Internal Semester
Course Type Credits Total
Teaching hours per week Assessment End Exam
GE/OE
(Generic/ Open 02 60 01 15 35 50
Elective)
Course Outcomes:
After completion of this course, students should be able to:
CO1 : Students will know about different species of honey bees and their diseases and
enemies.
CO2 : Students will gain skill of rearing honey bees.
CO3 : Students will be able to apply knowledge of bee economy in setting up their own
apiary and they can be entrepreneur in this field.

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CO4 : Acquire knowledge about different species and casts of the honey bees.
CO5 : Aware about economic importance of honey bees.
CO6 : Identify role of honey bees in nature and in agricultural productivity.
CO7 : Understand the basics about beekeeping tools, equipment, and managing beehives.
Detailed Syllabus :

Unit Practical
Name of the Practical
No. Allotted
Identification and study of honey bee species. (Apis dorsata, Apis
1. 2P
indica, Apis florae, Apis mellifera) (D)
2. Study of life cycle of honey bee. (D) (Compulsory) 1P
3. Study and identification of caste in honey bee. (D) 1P
4. Study of Langstroth box. (Modern bee hive) (D) 1P
5. Study of bee keeping equipments. (D) (Compulsory) 2P
6. To study the seasonal management of apiary. (D) 2P
Temporary mounting of legs, sting apparatus and poison gland, wings,
7. 2P
mouth parts of worker bee. (E) (Compulsory)
8. Estimation of reducing sugars from honey. (E) (Compulsory) 2P
Study of honey bee diseases. Protozoan (Nosema), Bacterial (American
9. 1P
foul brood), Viral (Sac brood), Fungal (Chalk brood). (D)
Specimen study of honey bee predators and enemies: Wasps, Frogs /
10. Toads, Bee eating birds (Geen bee eater or King crow), Pine Marten, 1P
Bear. (D)
Study of chemical composition and economic importance of honey bee
11. 2P
products: Honey, pollen, propolis, bee wax, royal jelly, bee venom. (D)

OE - 152 - ZOO : Wildlife Photography - P

Year : I Semester : II
Teaching Scheme Evaluation Scheme
Number of Practical Internal Semester
Course Type Credits Total
Teaching hours per week Assessment End Exam
GE/OE
(Generic/ Open 02 60 01 15 35 50
Elective)

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Course Outcomes :
After the completion of the course, students should be able to :
CO1 : Organize better photographic documentation of their fields of discipline for classroom
presentations and other records.
CO2 : Create opportunities to work in the field of nature and wildlife photo journalism and
to earn by preparing photo-assignments for renowned nature and wildlife photo
magazines and books.
CO3 : Promote and inculcate the values of art in the age of science, technology and mass
media.
CO4 : Understand the camera menu, basic buttons and settings PS : Open, Close, Rate and
Save.
CO5 : Able to shoot flowers, trees, and other steady things. shooting insects, birds, wildlife,
and moving objects.
CO6 : Edit photographs by using various software.
CO7 : Able to resize & can apply border to images.
CO8 : Use various flashes to enhance photography results.
CO9 : Approach wild animals in their natural environment whether at home or abroad
camera settings to achieve correctly exposed images.

Detailed Syllabus :

Unit Practical
Title of the Practical
No. Allotted
Study of different types of cameras : DSLR, video camera, action
1. 2P
camera and camera traps, infrared transmitters and receivers. (D)
2. Study of detail menu settings of DSLR camera. (D) 1P
Study of controlling light with exposure value, shutter speed, aperture
3. 1P
and ISO. (D)
4. On-field training on image composition. (E) (Compulsory) 2P
Study of type of lenses, different methods of focusing, and depth of
5. 2P
the field. (D)
6. Study of flash use and additional artificial lights. 1P
On field training of macro and landscape photography. (E)
7. 2P
(Compulsory)
8. On field photography of insects, birds, animals, trees and flowers. (E) 1P

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(Compulsory)
Installation and use of photo editing software : photoshop, lightroom,
9. 2P
etc. (D)
To study the file formats and selection of appropriate one : crop and
10. 1P
align horizon.
Demonstration of resizing and bordering images, selection tools, use
11. 1P
of layers, and writing texts.
Compulsory field visit to Wildlife Sanctuary / National Park / Zoo,
12. 3P
report writing and submission.

SEC - 151 - ZOO : Dairy Production & Management - T

Year : I Semester : II
Teaching Scheme Evaluation Scheme
Number of Lectures Internal Semester
Course Type Credits Total
Teaching hours per week Assessment End Exam
SEC (Skill
Enhancement 02 30 02 15 35 50
Courses)

Course Outcomes :
After the completion of the course, students should be able to :
CO1 : Farming aspects in livestock so as to prepare themselves for future prospectus.
CO2 : Study of various diseases & disorders in livestock.
CO3 : Processing of market milk in dairy plant.
CO4 : Understand methods of manufacture and uses of standardized special milk.
CO5 : Learn methods of manufacture and uses of special milk of plants/vegetable origin.
CO6 : Understand the Milk collection, transportation, Grading, weighing and cooling of
milk.
CO7 : Learn sterilization processes of equipments.
CO8 : Establish a farm and a processing unit.

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Detailed Syllabus :

Unit Lectures
Name of the Topic
No. Allotted
General management practices in dairy farming :
Grooming, drying off, control of bad habits, castration, dehorning,
1. 05
trimming, shoeing, identification marks, removing extra teats,
shearing.
Cattle and Buffalo Management :
Housing of cattle & buffalo, calf management, heifer management,
2. management of pregnant and lactating cow & buffalo, care and 07
management of cross – breed cows, care and management of
breeding buffalo.
Factors affecting quality and quantity of milk, adulteration of
3. 04
milk, packaging and packaging material.
Disease of Lactating cow :
4. 04
Mastitis, dystocia, milk fever, prolapse, ketosis.
Dairy Processing :
5.1 Milk collection, transportation, grading, weighing and cooling
of milk.
5.2 Strainer and straining of milk.
5.3 Filter and filtration of milk.
5.4 Clarifier and clarification of milk.
5.5 Cream separator and separation.
5. 10
5.6 Standardization.
5.7 Pasteurization : History, formulation standards types, FDV.
5.8 Regeneration efficiency.
5.9 Homogenization: Single & double stage homogenization,
theory of homogenization, Homogenizer valve, homogenization
efficiency.
5.10 Sterilization: Bottle, UHT, aseptic packaging.

Suggested Readings:
1. A Text book of Animal Husbandry by - G. C. Banarjee

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2. A Text Book of Animal Science by - Dr. A. U. Bhikane and Dr. S. B. Kawitkar

3. Advances of animal Husbandry, The I. C. A. R. publication.
4. Animal Husbandry & Dairy Science by. Jagdish Prasad.
5. Dairy India Year Book – 2007 by - P.R. Gupta
6. Handbook of Veterinary Physician by V.A. Sarpe
7. Farm Animal Management and feeding practices in India by Thomas.
8. Outlines of Dairy Technology by Sukumar De.
9. Dairy Processing by Earl.
10. Dairy Technology and Engineering by H.G. Kessler
11. Dairy Plant Engineering and Management by Tuffel Ahmed.
12. Textbook of Dairy Plant Layout & Design by Lalat Chander,
13. Principles of Dairy Chemistry by Jenners and Pattorn.
14. Dairy Chemistry by M.M. Rai.
15. Dairy Microbiology by K.C. Mahanta.
16. Dairy management in India – Madan Mohan.
17. Text Book of Animal Husbandry – G.C. Banerjee.
18. Principles and practices of Dairy Farm – Jagdish Prasad.

SEC - 152 - ZOO : Practicals in Dairy Science - P

Year : I Semester : II
Teaching Scheme Evaluation Scheme
Number of Practicals Internal Semester
Course Type Credits Total
Teaching hours per week Assessment End Exam
SEC (Skill
Enhancement 02 60 01 15 35 50
Courses)

Course Outcomes :
After completion of the course, students should be able to :
CO1 : Estimate fat, SNF, specific gravity of milk.
CO2 : Estimate acidity, surface tension, viscosity of milk.
CO3 : Understand standardization, pasteurization, sterilization of milk.
CO4 : Understand preparation of toned milk, double toned milk and reconstituted milk.
CO5 : Understand separation of cream and quality of given milk sample.

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CO6 : Learn various types of breeds of cattle.

CO7 : Acquire knowledge about equipments use in dairy industry.
CO8 : Explore a small scale dairy business.

Detailed Syllabus :

Unit Practicals
Title of the Practical
No. Allotted
1. Preparation of project reports for various sizes of dairy farm. 2P
Study of Cattle Breeds ( Any 5 ) – (D)
a) Milch : Gir, Sahiwal, Red Sindhi.
b) Draught : Khillar, Dangi, Red Kandhari.
2. 2P
c) Dual : Deoni, Hariyana.
d) Exotic : Jersey, H.F.
e) Cross breed : Holdeo, Jerdeo.

3. Study of buffalo breeds : Murratia, Jaffrabadi, Nagpuri, Surti. 2P

To determine specific gravity of milk, acidity and pH of milk. (E)

4. 1P
(Compulsory)

5. To study the fat determination test of milk. (E) (Compulsory) 2P

6. Study of milk collection equipments. (E) (Compulsory) 2P

7. Study of filter, strainer, clarifier. (E) (Compulsory) 2P

8. Study of cream separator. (D) 2P

9. Sterilization of milk. (D) 2P

10. Compulsory visit to Modern Dairy Farm & report submission. 3P

AEC - 151 - ENG : Common to All - T

Year : I Semester : II
Teaching Scheme Evaluation Scheme
Number of Lectures Internal Semester
Course Type Credits Total
Teaching hours per week Assessment End Exam
AEC (Ability
Enhancement 02 30 02 15 35 50
Courses)

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VEC - 151 – ENV : Common to All - T

Year : I Semester : II
Teaching Scheme Evaluation Scheme
Number of Lectures Internal Semester
Course Type Credits Total
Teaching hours per week Assessment End Exam
VEC (Value
Education 02 30 02 15 35 50
Course)

CC - 151: PE / NSS / NCC

Year : I Semester : I
Teaching Scheme Evaluation Scheme
Number of Lectures Internal Semester
Course Type Credits Total
Teaching hours per week Assessment End Exam
Co- curricular 02 30 02 15 35 50

END OF THE SEMESTER - II

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