UNI VERSI TY OF KALYANI

REVISED SYLLABUS
FOR THREE YEARS B.Sc. DEGREE COURSE
(HONOURS AND GENERAL)
IN
ZOOLOGY
According to the New Examination Pattern
Part I, Part- II & Part- III
WITH EFFECT FROM THE SESSION
2009 2010
UNIVERSITY OF KALYANI
KALYANI NADIA
COUNCIL FOR UNDER GRADUATE STUDIES
PROCEEDINGS OF THE 21
ST
MEETING OF THE (PREVIOUS) COUNCIL FOR UG
STUDIES HELD ON 13/09/2005
Revised Structure and Distribution of Marks for Practical Based Subjects at UG Level
w.e.f. Academic Session 2005-2006
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (GENERAL) PART-I PART-II PART-III
Compulsory English : One half paper : 50 Marks
Modern Indian Language : One half paper : 50 Marks
Environmental Studies : One full paper * : 100 Marks*
Elective Subjects : Three : Four full papers : 3x4x100
each =1200 Marks
50 Marks
50 Marks
100 Marks*
3x1x100
=300 Marks

3x2x100 Th: 3x1x100

=600 Marks = 300 Marks
Pr: 3x1x100
= 300 Marks

3x1x100 Th : 3x1x 60
=300 Marks = 180 Marks
Pr : 3x1x40
= 120 Marks
AGGREGATE MARKS : 1400
500 Marks 600 Marks 300 Marks
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS) PART-I PART-II PART-III
Compulsory English : One half paper : 50 Marks
Modern Indian Language : One half paper : 50 Marks
Environmental Studies : One full pape r* : 100 Marks*
Elective subjects : Two : Three full papers : 2x3x100
each = 600 Marks
One Honours Subject = 800 Marks
Theory: Seven Papers = 540 Marks
Practical: Four Papers = 260 Marks
For Computer Science Honours
Theory : Seven Papers = 440 Marks
Practical : Four Papers = 280 Marks
Project : One Paper = 80 Marks
50 Marks
50 Marks
100 Marks*
2x1x100 Marks
=200 Marks
200 Marks
(Th: 2 x 75
Marks)
(Pr : 1 x 50
Marks)
200 Marks
(Th: 2 x 50
Marks)
(Pr: 1 x 100
Marks)
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2x2x100 Th: 2x1x100
=400 Marks =200 Marks
Pr: 2x1x100
=200 Marks
200 Marks
(Th: 2 x 75 Marks)
(Pr : 1 x 50 Marks)
200 Marks
(Th: 2 x 50 Marks)
(Pr: 1 x 100 Marks)
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400 Marks
(Th: 3 x 80 Marks)
(Pr : 2 x 80 Marks)
400 Marks
(Th: 3 x 80 Marks)
(Pr : 1 x 80 Marks)
(Project : 1 x 80 Marks)
AGGREGATE MARKS : 1600
600 Marks 600 Marks 400 Marks
* With effect from the session 2009-2010.
For Computer Science Honours
University of Kalyani
Revised Syllabus for B.Sc. (HONOURS) Course in
ZOOLOGY
(w.e.f. the session 2009-2010)
According to the New Examination Pattern
Part I, Part II & Part III
University of Kalyani
Revised Syllabus of Zoology
Honours Course
(w.e.f. the session 2009-2010)
C Co on nt te en nt ts s
Distribution of Marks (Page-H-1 to H-3)
PART-I
UNIT I : Protozoa to Aschelminthes (Page-H-4)
UNIT II : Annelida to Arthropoda (Page-H-4)
Paper- I
UNIT III : Mollusca, Echinodermata, Hemiehordata (Page-H-4)
UNIT I : Urochordate to Fish (Page-H-5)
UNIT II : Amphibia to Mammals (Page-H-5)
Paper- II
UNIT III : Comparative anatomy and special features (Page-H-5)
Paper- III Practical (Page-H-6)
PART-II
UNIT I : Ecology and Environmental biology (Page-H-7)
UNIT II : Ethology, Biodiversity and Wild life (Page-H-7)
Paper- IV
UNIT III : Biosystematics (Page-H-8)
UNIT I : Cell biology (Page-H-8)
UNIT II : Immunology and Biological Techniques (Page-H-8)
Paper- V
UNIT III : Economic Zoology (Page-H-9)
Paper- VI Practical (Page-H-9)
PART-III
UNIT I : Evolution, Adaptation and Distribution (Page-H-10)
UNIT II : Bioinformatics and Biostatistics ( Page-H-11)
UNIT III : Applied Zoology I ( Page-H-11)
Paper- VII
UNIT IV : Applied Zoology II ( Page-H-11)
UNIT I : Molecular Biology ( Page-H-12)
UNIT II : Genetics (Page-H-12)
UNIT III : Biotechnology (Page-H-13)
Paper- VIII
UNIT - IV : Xenobitics (Page-H-13)
UNIT I : Physiology (Page-H-13)
UNIT II : Biochemistry ( Page-H-13)
UNIT III : Histology and Endocrinology ( Page-H-14)
Paper- IX
UNIT - IV : Developmental Biology (Page-H-14)
Paper- X Practical (Page-H-14)
Paper- XI Practical (Page-H-15)
University of Kalyani Honours Course in Zoology
Syllabus of Zoology
Honours Course
( NEW PATTERN )
Distribution of Marks
PART I
Total Marks - 200- Theoretical 150 (2X75) and Practical 50 (1 x 50)
PAPER I : Non-chordate Full Marks : 75
UNIT I (Protozoa to Aschelminthes) Marks- 25
UNIT II (Annelida to Arthropoda) Marks- 25
UNIT III (Mollusca, Echinodermata, Hemiehordata) Marks- 25
[Seven question to be attempted. Question 1 of 15 marks(short type and to be set from all
units equally, preferably some with 1 mark and other with 2 marks) is compulsory. Six questions
(each of 10 marks) taking two from each unit to be attempted from the rest. These questions should
have at least two parts]
PAPER II : Chordate Full Marks : 75
UNIT I (Urochordate to Fish) Marks- 25
UNIT II (Amphibia to Mammals) Marks- 25
UNIT III (Comparative anatomy and special features) Marks- 25
[Seven question to be attempted. Question 1 of 15 marks(short type and to be set from all
units equally, preferably some with 1 mark and ot her with 2 marks) is compulsory. Six questions
(each of 10 marks) taking two from each unit to be attempted from the rest. These questions should
have at least two parts].
PAPER III : PRACTICAL Full Marks : 50
[distribution of marks : Dissecti on 33(Non-chordate 15 and Chordate 18): Minor dissections
mounting: 7 ;Submission of laboratory note book 5: and viva voce 5 ]
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PART II
Total Marks - 200- Theoretical 150 (2X75) and Practical 100 (1 x 50)
PAPER IV Full Marks : 75
UNIT I (Ecology and Environmental biology) Marks- 25
UNIT II (Ethology, Biodiversity and Wild life) Marks- 25
UNIT III (Biosystematics) Marks- 25
PAPER V Full Marks : 75
UNIT I (Cell biology) Marks - 25
UNIT II (Immunology and Biological Technique s) Marks- 25
UNIT III (Economic Zoology) Marks- 25
PAPER VI (PRACTICAL) Full Marks : 50
PART III
Total marks : 400 : Theoretical 240 (3 X 80) and Practical 160 : 2 X (40+40)
PAPER VII Full Marks : 80
[Five questions are to be attempted. Question 1 of 16 marks(short type and from all units is
compulsory. One question from each unit to be attempted from the rest ].
UNIT I Evolution, Adaptation and Distribution Marks- 20
UNIT II Bioinformatics and Biostatistics Marks- 20
UNIT III Applied Zoology I Marks- 20
UNIT - IV Applied Zoology II Marks 20
PAPER VIII Full Marks : 80
[Five questions are to be attempted. Question 1 of 16 marks(sho rt type and from all units is
compulsory. One question from each unit to be attempted from the rest ].
UNIT I Molecular Biology Marks- 20
UNIT II Genetics Marks- 20
UNIT III Biotechnology Marks- 20
UNIT - IV Xenobitics Marks 20
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PAPER IX Full Marks : 80
[Five questions are to be attempted. Question 1 of 16 marks(short type and from all units is
compulsory. One question from each unit to be attempted from the rest ].
UNIT I Physiology Marks- 20
UNIT II Biochemistry Marks- 20
UNIT III Histology and Endocrinology Marks- 20
UNIT - IV Developmental Biology Marks 20
PAPER X ( PRACTICAL)
Full Marks : 80
Group A : Cytology, genetics and Biostatistics Marks 40
(Marks distribution, Cytological preparation - 8, Pedigree analysis - 8,
Biostatistics - 8, Identification and morphometry - 6, Lab notebook - 5
and viva voce 5)
Group B : Microtechnique and Developmental Biology Marks 40
(Marks distribution : Micro technique - 8, Developmental Biology - 8
Identification 12 (4 X 3), Lab notebook and submission of slides 7(5+2) and
viva voce 5)
PAPER XI (PRACTICAL) Full Marks : 80
Group A : Physiology, Biochemistry and Endocrinology Marks : 40
(Marks distribution : Quantitative estimation 12, Anatomical position of
organs 5, estrous cycle 5, Blood 8, Lab notebook 5 and viva voce 5)
Group B : Xenobiotics and Bioinformatics Marks : 40
(Marks distribution : Xenobiotics 15, Computer application/problems
10 + 5, Lab notebook 5 and viva voce 5.
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PART-I
Total Marks : 200 - Theoretical 150 (2 75) and Practical 50 (1 50)
PAPER -I : Non Chordate Full Marks : 75
[Seven questions to be attempted. Question 1 of 15 marks (short type and to be set from all
units equally, preferably some with 1 mark and others with 2 marks)] is compulsory. Six
questions (each of 10 marks) taking two from each unit to be attempted from the rest. These
questions should have at least two parts.]
UNIT I : Protozoa to Aschelminthes Marks 25
1. Introduction to non-chordata 1
2. Subkingdom Protozoa : Salient features and outline classification up to subphylum. 6
Functional anatomy related to locomotion, and reproduction of Euglena, Paramoecum
and Amocba.
3. Porifera salient features and outline classification up to s ubclasses, Canal system
and skeletal system of Porifera. 4
4. Cnidaria : Salient features and outline classification up to subclasses 5
Functional anatomy related to reproduction of Obelia. Polymorphism in
Siphonophora. Coral and formation of coral reefs.
5. Ctenophora : salient features and affinities of Ctenophora 2
6. Platyhelminthes : Salient features and outline classification up to Subclasses
Life cycle and parasitic adaptation of Fasciola hepatica. 3
7. Aschelminthes : Salient features and classif ication up to subclasses. Reproduction 4
and life cycle of Ascaris sp.
UNIT II :Annelida to Arthropoda Marks 25
8. Annelida : Salient features and outline classification up to subclasses. 8
Circulation and reproduction of Pheretima. Excretion of Annelida.
Trophophbre larva and it evolutionary significance.
9. Types and signficance of coelom. Metamerism and its significance 5
10. Arthropoda : Salient features and outline classification up to subclasses. 12
Circularatory, excretory and reproductive systems of Periplaneta. Respiratory system of
Arthropoda. Life history of Sacculina and effect of parasitism on Sacculma and its host.
Anatomical peculiarities and affinities of Peripatus and Horse shoe crab.
UNIT III : Mollusca, Echinodermata and hemichoredata Marks 25
11. Mollusca : Salient features and outline classification up to subclasses. General 6
organization of Pila. Foot modifications in Mollusca. Torsion in Gastropod a.
12. Echinodermata : Salient features and outline classification up to Subsclasses. 6
Water vascular system in echinodermatas; phylogenetic relationshpip and
evolutionary significance of echninoderm larvae.
13. Hemichordata : Salient features; Balanoglosasus : General structures, feeding and 8
excretion; affinities and phylogeny. Tornaria larva.
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PAPER- II : Chordate Full marks : 75
[Seven questions to be attempted. Question 1 of 15 marks (short type and to be set from all units
equally, preferably some with I mark and others with 2 marks is compulsory: six questions (each of
10 marks) taking two from each uni t to be attempted from the test. These questions should have at
least two parts.]
UNIT I : Urochordata to Fish Marks 25
1. General organization 2
2. Urochordata and Cephalochordata: Salient features and classification up to order 6
Comparison of feeding structures and feeding mechanisms in Ascidia and
Cephalochoradata, Retrogressive metamorphosis in Ascidia; Excretion in Branchiostoma.
3. Cyclostomata : Classification up to subsclasses Anatomical peculiarities and 4
phylogenetic position of Petromyzon and ammocets larvae.
4. Fish : Classification up to subclasses. Anatomical peculiarities of Dipnoi and its 4
evolutionary position.
UNIT II : Amphibia to Mammals Marks 25
5. Amphibia : Salient features and classification up to living orders, General 5
organization of Bufo sp.
6. Reptilia : Salient features and classification up to living orders Anatomical 5
peculiarities and evolutionary position of Sphenodon, Snake: Differences between
poisonous and non-poisonous snakes, biting mechanism.
7. Aves : Salient features and classification up to subclasses. Pigeon : Circulatory and 7
respiratory systems, perching and flight mechanism
8. Mammalia : Salient features and classification up to i nfraclasses 6
Anatomical peculiarities and phyl ogenetic relationship of monotremata and mar supilia.
UNIT III : Comparative Anatomy and special features of Chordates Marks 25
9. Exoskeletal structures and its derivatives : in fishes, reptiles, birds and 3
mammals (scales, feathers, hairs, hooves, horns, claws etc.)
10. Integumentary glands in vertebrates 2
11. Digestive system : Comparative anatomy of the stomach in vertebrates 2
12. Circulatory system : Evolution of heart; aortic arches and portal system 3
13. Nervous system : General plan and comparative account of brain 2
14. Excretory system : Comparative anatomy of kidney in vertebrates 2
15. Electric organ in fishes 1
17. Migratory behaviour of birds 2
18. Parental care in amphibia 2
19. Neoteny and Axolotl larva 1
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PAPER- III (PRACTICAL) Full Marks: 50
1. Dissection of the following invertebrate types
i) Pheretima : Nervous system and reproduce system
ii) Cockroach : Nervous and reproductive system (male and female)
iii) Pila : Digestive and nervous system
2. Mounting of
i) Septal nephridia, setae, nerve ring of Pheretima.
ii) Mouth parts and salivary apparatus of Cockroach
iii) Radula, Ctenidium, Osphradium and statocyst of Pila sp.
iv) Whole mount preparation/staining and identification of Daphnia, Cyclops,
Cypris, Mysis, Obelia, mosquito larvae, head of mosquitoes.
3. Dissection of the following specimens:
a) Toad Arterial system
b) Lata : Efferent branchial, 9
th
and 10
th
cranial nerves.
c) Unio Genital system
d) White mice : Arterial system
4. Dissection / mounting of the following specimens:
a) Pecten of fowl
b) Fowl brain
c) Whole mount of placoid, cycloid and ctenoid scales.
5. Submission of laboratory note Book.
6. Viva-voce
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PART I I
Total Marks : 200 Theoretical 150 (2 75) and Practical 50 (150)
PAPER- IV Full Marks : 75
[Seven questions to be attempted. Question 1 of 15 marks (short type and to be set from all units
equally, preferably some with 1 mark and others with 2 marks) is compulsory. Six questions (each of
10 marks) taking two from each unit to be attempted from the rest. These questions should have at
least two parts.]
UNIT I : Ecology and Environmental Biology Marks 25
1. Ecology : Definition and scope, differences between ecology and environment 1
biology and between autoecology and synecology
2. Ecosystem : Concepts, components, examples; homeostasis, functional attributes, 8
energy flow (B and Pipe and universal model), tropic level and food chain
(grazing and detritus), ecological pyramids, productivity
3. Ecology of population : definition, properties, growth (exponential and 3
sigmoid); regulation (density dependent, independent factors and
self regulation); interspecific interactions (competitions, predation parasitism.
Symbiosis, mutualism, commensalisms definition and examples.
4. Community : Definition, types terrestrial and aquatic with division and 2
characteristic forms, characters (dominance abundance, species diversity.
5. Concept of Environment : Atmosphere, lithosphere and hydr osphere 1
6. Soil : Soil profile, soil as habitat 2
7. Influence of environment (light and temperature) on aquatic animals 2
UNIT II : Ecology, Biodiversity and Wild life Marks 25
8. Ecology Basic concept, instinct, communication an d learning in animals 3
9. Social organization in termites and bees. 3
10. Biological clock and its significance 2
11. Wild life : Principals, and objectives; categories, management and 2
conservation (in-situ and ex-situ) of wild life
12. Endangered mammals of India (lists from different categories) 1
13. Distribution of wild life in India in relation to ecological subdivisions 1
14. International organizations and legislations. Brief programme of CITES,
WWF, MAB : Wild Life protection Act, Biosphere reserve, national
park and sanctuaries
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UNIT III : Biosystematics Marks 25
15. Importance of taxonomy in biology 1
16. Taxonomic procedure, classification, systemtic, taxonomic levels , 6
taxa, hierarchy, taxonomic types.
17. Zoological nomenclature : Definition and importance; brief kno wledge of codes, 6
principle of priority; synonym and homonym.
18. Species concepts : Typological, nominalistic, biological, evolutionary 4
19. Modern trends of taxonomy : Brief ideas on cytological, biochemical and numerical 3
PAPER- V Full Marks: 75
[Seven questions to be attempted. Question 1 of 15 marks (short type and to be set from all
units equally, preferably some with 1 mark and others with 2 marks) is compulsory. Six
questions (each of 10 marks) taking two from each unit to be attempted from the rest. These
questions should have preferably 2 parts (approximately)]
UNIT I : Cell biology Marks 25
1. Molecular composition and ultrastructure of plasma membrane 2
2. Functions of plasma memberane Diffusion, active transport, surface receptors 3
and cell signaling
3. Ultrastructure and function of mitochondria cellular energy transactions 3
4. Cytoskeleton Microtubules and microfilaments 2
5. Cell cycle Phases, cyclin and kinases 2
6. Morphology of chromosome nucleosome and chromosomal organization of genes 5
7. Physical and chemical structure of nucleic acids 4
UNIT II : Immunology and Biological Techniques Marks 25
9. Immunity: Definition and concept, innate and adapt ive, cellular and humoral 3
10. Antigens and antibodies: General concept, types and interactions 1
11. Immunoglobulin structure and nature 2
12. Types of T cells and B cells 1
13. Immune deficiency Primary and Secondary, AIDS 2
14. Vaccination : General concept 1
15. Microscopy General principal of light, fluorescent and electron microscopy 4
16. Principles and uses of instruments pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, 6
Centrifuge and gel electrophoresis (PAGE)
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UNIT III ; Economic Zoology Marks 25
17. Basic idea of pests and insecticides, conventional and modern (Biological and 5
Integrated) pest management methods
18. Pest spectra of sugarcane, jute, rice, s tored grain and vegetable of West Bengal.
Life history, damage and control measures of the following; Chilo infuscatellus
(Sugarcane); Anomis sabulifera (Junte), Leptocoriza acuta (Paddy), Sitophilus
orizae (Rice) and Leucinoides orbonalis (Vegetable)
19. Vertebrate pests : Names of important vertebrate pests; habit and habitat, damage 2
and control measures of Bandicota bengalensis.
20. Medical and veterinary zoology : Brief account of life history, mode of 7
infection and pathogenicity of the following pathogens with reference to
prophylaxis and treatment: a ) Entomoeba histolytica, b) Plasmodium spp.
C) Wuchereria bancrofti, d) Echinococcus grasmulosus.
21. Vectors : Examples, structures associated with disease transmission and names 6
of diseases transmitted by fleas. ticks and mosquitoes; management of these vectors
PAPER VI (PRACTICAL) Full Marks: 50
1. Identification of the following specimens up to systematic positions as stated
in theoretical course. 15
B) Englena, Paramecium, Sycon, Obelia, Aurelia, Sea pen, Porpit a, Vellela, Physalia,
Fasciola, Ascaris, Nereis. Leech, Aphrodite, Chaetopterus. Peripatus, Horse -shoe
crab, Giant water bug, Balanus, Lepas, Squilla, Hippa, Eupagurus . Silver fish, Mole
cricket. Termite queen, Honey bee, Mulberry Silkmoth. Aplysia, Mytilus, Octopus,
Sepia, Loligo, Starfish, Sea urchin, Brittle star, Sea Cucumber. Antedon
Balanogossus.
A) Larvae : Nauplius, Glochidium, Zoea
2. Identification of the following specimens or models with reasons
(up to order in case of Urochordate. Agnatha. Amphibia and Reptilia up to Subclass in c ase
of Chondrictihyes. Oesteichthyes and Aves, and up to Infrra classes in case of Mammalia).
Doliolum, Ascidia, Branchiostoma, Hag fish, Lamprey, Hammer -headed Shark, Trygon,
Torpedo, Exocetus, Echeneis, Hippocampus, Necturus. Tylototryton, Caecilia Axolotl larva,
Rhacophorus, Chamaeleon, Limbless lizard, Horned toad, Trionyx. Mabuya, Draco,
Varannus, Naja, Owl, Passer, Psittacula, Shrew, Micro and Mega Chiroptera,
Bandicoota,Rattus.
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3. Identification of the following material with reason
a) Skull : Calotes, poisonous and non-posonous snakes, Chelonia, Pigeon, Dog
b) Vertebrae : Toad, Calotes, Pigeon, Guineapig
c) Girdle bones Toad, Calotes, Pigeon and Guineapig
4. Ecology
A. Determination of dissolved O
2
, CO
2
, pH (Use of pH meter), Total alkalinity
B. Analysis of biotic community of water sample Phytoplankton and Zooplankton
B. Identification of ecological apparatus Ekmann dredger. Secchi disc. Refractometer,
Berlese funnel, Planckton net. Sedgwick Rafter counter
C. Qualitative study of soil biotic community.
D. Comments on ecological adaptive features : Sucker fish, flying fish, chameleon,
flying lizard ; hermit crab, Liver fluke.
5. Submission of field report on any two of the following :
a) Ecosystem study of pond/crop land/marine beach.
b) Visit to zoo garden/museum/fish farm/ser iculture station/agricultural research station.
6. Submission of Laboratory Note Book.
7. Viva voce.
(Distribution of marks : Identification 20: Ecology 15; submission of field report 5:
Submission of Laboratory note book 5; viva voce5)
PART- I I I
Total Marks : 400 Theoretical 240 (3 80) and Practical 160 (280)
PAPER -VII Full Marks: 80
[Five questions are to be attempted. Question 1 to 16 marks (short type and from all must is
compulsory. One question from each unit is to be attempted from the rest]
UNIT I : Evolution. Adaptation and Distribution Marks 20
1. Theories of organic evolution : Darwinsim, Lamarckism, Synthetic theory, 6
origin of species and speciation
2. Origin : Life, Man 5
3. Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium and its application 4
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4. Adaptation (morphological as well as physiological) Aquatic, and desert. 5
5. Adaptive radiation Convergence and divergence 2
6. Evolutionary and adaptive significance of colouration and mimicry 2
7. Geological time scale 1
8. Fossil and fossilization 2
9. Distribution of animals : Zoo-Geographical realms 2
UNIT II : Bioinformatics and Biostatistics Marks 20
10. Computers : Basic knowledge on organization types and application to biology 2
11. Basic concept of hardware and software 2
12. Operating system DOS (Format, copy, MD, CD), WINDOWS 2
13. Data and files; organization of files 2
14. Internet and websites (Basic concept) 1
15. Application of statistics in biology Introduction 1
16. Basic idea on variables, frequency distribution and sampling with simple examples 2
17. Measures of central tendency : Mean, media and mode -definition, 2
application with simple problems
18. Measures of dispersions : Variance, standard deviation definition 3
and application with problems
19. Test of significance Chi-square, Students t-test 3
UNIT III : Applied Zoology 1 Marks 20
20. Sericulture : Silkworm species and their host plants . Mulberry silk worm : 9
Different races; life history; brief idea of silkworm rearing; extraction and
reeling of silk, diseases and enemies of silkworm and silk moths.
21. Apiculture : species of honeybees in India Apis cerena indica : Morphological 6
differences of different casts, different types of bee frames and bee culture,
extraction of honey and uses of honey, Problems and prospects of apiculture.
22. Lac culture : Strains of lac insects, life history of lac insect, commercial 5
cultivation of lac insects, processing of lac, composition and uses o f lac
UNIT IV : Applied Zoology II Marks 20
23. Aquaculture :
A) Pisiculture : Definition, scope, fishery resources in India, finfish culture, 12
monoculture and polyculture practices, role of exotic fishes in polyculture,
induced breeding, knowledge of fish seed transport, fish diseases, their
symptoms and remedies
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B) Prawn culture : Giant fresh water prawn and tiger prawn . Sources, seed,
culture methods; problems
C) Pearl culture : Pearl producing species and their distribution, pearl
culture methods, composition of pearl
24. Poultry keeping : Fowl breeds, diseases and their control, poultry 4
management (Deep litter system)
25. Dairy : Common breeds of cow, artificial insemination , milk its processing 4
and products
PAPER- VIII Full Marks : 80
[Five questions are to be attempted. Question 1 of 16 marks (short type and from all units) is
compulsory. One question from each unit is to be attempted from the rest]
UNIT I : Molecular Biology Marks 20
1. DNA replication mechanisms, enzymes and factors in prokaryotes 3
2. Protein synthesis Central dogma, transcription mechanism in prokaryote 5
Intron, exon, splicing and post transcriptional modifications in eukaryotes.
Translation mechanism in prokaryotes.
3. Regulation of gene expression General principle, Operon concept (Lac.) operon 3
4. Biology of cancer-Proto-oncogene and oncogene, characteristics of cancer 5
cells, different between normal cell and cancer cell and between benign
and malignant tumors, metastasis.
UNIT II : Genetics Marks 20
6. Linkage and chromosome mapping with problems 3
7. Gene expression : Definition and examples; alleles, multiple alleles 3
(ABO blood group), lethal gene, pleiotropism, epistasis.
8. Sex linked inheritance in Drosophila and human (white eye colour and 3
non-disjunction cases in Drosophila; Red green colour blindness and
Haemophilia in man)
9. Sex determination in Drosophila and human with reference to the role 3
of SRY and Tdf gene
10. Population genetics Problems relating to Hardy-Weinberg principle 2
11. Human genetics Genetic disorders Thalassemia, Sickle cell anemia, Downs 3
Syndrome, Turners syndrome, Klinefelters syndrome. Cri -du-chat syndrome
12. Mutation Types, molecular mechanism, types of mutagens , detection 3
of sex linked and autosomal mutation in Drosophila.
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UNIT III : Biotechnology Marks 20
14. Basic concept of genetic engineering, principle, tools and role 5
of major enzymes exonucleases, endonucleases. DNA ligase, DNA polymerase.
15. Construction of recombinant DNA and cloning 4
16. Cloning vectors Plasmid, Cosmid, Bacteriophage, 3
17. Analyses of cloned genes outline knowledge of southern and northern 4
blotting DNA sequencing, PCR, DNA finger printing, RFLP
18. Application of DNA technology in human with reference to insulin and tra nsgenic fish 1
UNIT IV: Environmental Pollution Marks 20
19. Concepts of pollution and pollutants 1
20. Air pollution Types of pollutants and their sources effects on man and 2
vegetation and its control
21. Water pollution : Major components from industries, agriculture and 2
domestic sources; effects on human health and river ecos ystem, control
measures, Ganga action plan.
22 Noise pollution and its effect on man
23 Soil pollution and solid waste management
24 Environmental laws : Prevention and control of pollution
PAPER- IX Full Marks 80
[Five questions are to be attempted. Question 1 of 16 marks (short type and from all units) is
compulsory. One question from each unit is to be attempted from the test]
UNIT I : Physiology Marks 20
1. Concept of diffusion pH and buffers -their role, physiological process and action 2
2. Haemoglobin and its role in relation to O
2
and CO
2
transport 4
3. Physiology of urine formation glomerular filtration, tubular function plasma
clearance and counter current mechanism
4. Physiology of synaptic and junctional nerve impulse transmission 4
5. Physiology of muscle contraction 4
UNIT II : Biochemistry Marks 20
6. Structure and classification of carbohydrate, protein and lipid 8
7. Major steps of a) Carbohydrate matabolism EM Pathway, 6
TCA cycle, energy release, Glycogenesis
b) Protein metabolism Transamination, deamination urea cycle 2
8. Enzyme Classification, mode of action, Michelis constant 4
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UNIT III : Histology and Endocrinology Marks 20
9. Histological structure and function of mammalian a) Liver, b) Kidney, 3
c) Testic and d) Ovary
10. Major endocrine glands of mammals and their functions 2
11. Pituitary gland Anatomy, cell lyses, hormones and their functional properties. 4
12. Biosynthesis and functions of the hormones : Testosterone and thyroid hormone 4
13. Reproductive cycle-Brief description of estrous and menstrual cycle and 5
their hormonal regulation.
UNIT IV : Developmental Biology Marks 20
14. Gametogenesis : Process of spermatogenesis and oogenesis, structure 3
of male and female gametes
15. Fertilization : Definition. Physical and chemical events. Outline 2
knowledge of Fertilization of Sea urchin and Human
16. Types of egg and role of yolk in pattern of cleavage, process of 2
cleavage in Branchiostonia, Frog and Chick
17. Gastrulation Definitions : Process of gastrulation in Frog and 3
Chick, Fate map morphogenetic movement of cells during gastrulation
18. Concept of organizer and nature of inductive substances; 1
19. Development of amnion, chorion and allantois in chick. 2
20. Placents : Types in mammals; formation in human, functions 2
21. Development of eye and brain in chick 3
22. Regeneration : Process in out line, examples 1
PAPER- X (PRACTICAL) Full Marks : 80
Group A : Cytology, Genetics and Biostatistics Marks 40
1. Use of microscope, camera lucida, stage and occular micrometer of cellular studies
2. Cytological preparation of meiot ic stages from squash preparation of grasshopper testes.
4. Pedigree analysis.
5. Identification of cytological preparations
a) Meiotic stages , b) Polytene chromosomes from Dipteran larva
6. Biostatstics: Chi-square and t-Test
7. Submission of laborat ory note book
8. Viva voce
(Marks distribution, Cytological preparation : 8 : Pedigree analysis : 8 Biostatistics 8: Identification
and morphomertry : 6 Lab notebook : 5 and viva voce5)
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Group B : Microtechnique and Developmental Biology Marks 40
1. Microtechniques : Fixation, embedding, block making, section cutting , staining of
histological material.
2. Whole mount preparation and identification of chick embryo -48 hrs and 72 hrs.
3. Identification of histological slides T. S. of liver, kidney, pancreas, thyroid,
testis, ovary, liver, tongue, adrenal, gland and i leum in mammals.
4. Identification of cross sections passing through eye region, heart, kidney
and tail bud of 72 hour chick embryo
5. Identification of gastrulation (early late and yolk plug) in Toad.
6. Submission of laboratory notebook and prepared sl ides (at least 4)
7. Viva voce
(Marks distribution : Microtechnique : 8 : Developmental biology : 8 Identification : 12 (4 x 3) , Lab
notebook and submission of slides 7 (5 : 2) and viva voce 5)
PAPER- XI (PRACTICAL) Full Marks: 80
Group A : Physiology, Biochemistry and Endocrinology Marks 40
1. Quantitative estimation (Colorimetric) of glucose (Enthrone or
Somogyi Nelson method) and Protein (Folin Lowry method)
2. Action of salivary amylase Effect of temperature
3. Anatomical position of endocrine glands in male and female rat
(Thyroid, Adrenal, pancreas, ovary, and testis)
4. Estrous cycle in mice/rat
5. Blood : CT, BT, TC, DC, ESR, Hb % Blood grouping (ABO and RH
6. Submission of laboratory notebook
7. Viva voce
(Marks distribution : Quantitative estimation 12, Anatomical position of organs 5, Amylase estous
cycle 5, Block 18 Lab note book :
Group B : Xenobiotics and Bioinformatics Marks 40
1. Xenobiotics
i) Lethality testing (LC 50) by log probit graphica l method a) Benthos,
b) Plankton, c) Nekton
ii) Estimation of COD of water
Identification of prepared slides (histopathological disorders in fishes)
a) Micronucleus, b) Necrosis of lives, c) Necrosis of fish gill Lamella
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2. Computer application :
i) disc operation Copy, Format, Directory making and removal
ii) Spread sheet (MS Excel) : Command menu, Statistical and
Mathematical functions, preparation of graphs from 2 sets of data (X and Y axisd)
iii) Word processing (MS word) : Document preparation, Character specification
(bold, italics, underline, fonts colour) si zing cut and past
3. Submission of Laborite Note Book
4. Viva voce
(Marks distribution : One estimation 12 : two spotting 3 : one computer problem 10 lab note book : 5
and viva no)
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Revised Syllabus for B.Sc. (GENERAL) Course in
ZOOLOGY
(w.e.f. the session 2009-2010)
According to the New Examination Pattern
Part I, Part II & Part III
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Revised Syllabus of Zoology
General Course
(w.e.f. the session 2009-2010)
C Co on nt te en nt ts s
Distribution of Marks (Page-G-1 to G-2)
PART-I
UNIT I Life and diversity of non-chordate (Page-G-3)
UNIT II Parasitology (Page-G-3)
Paper- I
UNIT III Life and diversity of Chordate (Page-G-4)
UNIT IV Developmental Biology (Page-G-4)
PART-I I
UNIT I Cell Biology and Genetics (Page-G-4) Paper- II
UNIT II Taxonomy, Evolution, Adaptation and Distribution (Page-G-5)
UNIT III Animal physiology and Biochemistry (Page-G-5)
UNIT IV Ecology and Environmental biology (Page-G-5)
Paper- III Practical (Page-G-5)
PART-I I I
Group A : Applied Zoology (Page-G-7) Theoretical
Group B : Environmental Biology, Wild Life, Immunology and
Biotechnology (Page-G-8)
Paper- IV
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B.Sc. SYLLABUS FOR ZOOLOGY (GENERAL)
( NEW PATTERN )
Distribution of Marks
PART I
Total Marks - 100 (Theoretical -100 Marks)
PAPER I Full Marks : 100
UNIT I Life and diversity of non-chordate Marks- 25
UNIT II Parasitology Marks- 25
UNIT III Life and diversity of Chordate Marks- 25
UNIT IV Developmental Biology Marks- 25
[ Students are required to attempt 9 questions. Question No. l (short type) of 20 marks having
10 questions each of 1 mark and 5 questions each of 2 marks are to be set from all units is
compulsory. Two questions (each of 10 marks are to be answered from each unit. Each such
question generally should contain at least two parts.]
PART II
Total Marks - 200 ( Theoretical 100 marks and Practical 100 marks)
PAPER II Full Marks : 100
UNIT I Cell Biology and Genetics Marks- 25
UNIT II Taxonomy, Evolution, Adaptation and
Distribution Marks- 25
UNIT III Animal physiology and Biochemistry Marks- 25
UNIT IV Ecology and Environmental biology Marks- 25
[ Students are required to attempt 9 questions. Question No. l (short type) of 20 marks having 10
questions each of 1 mark and 5 questions each of 2 marks are to be set from all units is compulsory.
Two questions (each of 10 marks are to be answered fro m each unit. Each such question generally
should contain at least two parts.]
PAPER III (PRACTICAL) Full Marks 100
[ Marks distribution : Dissection (one non -chordate and one chordate) 32 : minor dissections
(two) 14. cytology 10 : i dentifications (2 specimens each from non -chordate and chordate one item
each from histology and osteology ) 22 : field report 5 submission of laboratory note book and
prepared 7 (5-2) and viva voce 10 ]
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PART III
PAPER - IV Full Marks : 100 [ Theoretical 60 marks and Practical 40 marks]
THEORETICAL Marks - 60
GROUP A : Applied Zoology
UNIT I : Pests and Beneficial Insects.
UNIT II : Aquaculture, Poultry and Dairy
GROUP B : Environmental Biology, Wild Life, Immunology and Biotechnology
UNIT III Environmental Biology and Wild Life
UNIT IV Immunology and Biotechnology
[ Students are required to attempt 5 questions. Question No. l (short type) of 12 marks to be set
from all units is compulsory. Four questions (each of 12 mar ks are to be answered taking one from
must. Each such question generally should contain at least two parts (preferably of two parts.]
PRACTICAL Marks : 40
[ Marks distribution : Experiments : 18 ( 2 X 9 ) : Identifications 12 (4X3) :
Laboratory Note Book 5 , Viva voce 5 ]
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PART I
PAPER - I Full Marks : 100
[ Students are required to attempt 9 questions. Question No. l (short type) of 20 marks (having 10
questions each of 1 mark and 5 questions each of 2 marks are to be set from all units) is compulsory.
Two questions (each of 10 marks are to be answered from each unit. Each such question generally
should contain at least two parts]
UNIT I : Life and diversity of non-chordate
1. Classification with salient features and suita ble examples of subkingdom
Protozoa ( up to phylum ). Phylum Porifera, Cnidaria, Planrelminthes.Annelida,
Arthropoda, Mollusca, Echinodermata ( up to Subclasses )
2. Types study :
a) Paramecium Reproduction 1
b) Sycon Canal system 1
c) Obelia Structure and life history. 2
d) Pheretima Circulatory system, excretory system, locomotory organs
and Reproductive system 3
e) Periplaneta Respiratory, nervous and reproductive systems 3
f) Pila Respiratory and nervous systems 2
g) Starfish Feeding and digestion, water vascular system 2
3. Coral reef formation. 1
4 Larval types : Structure and significance of trochophore, nauplius and
bipinnaria 3
5. Balanoglosus- Morphology and ciliary mode of feeding 2
UNIT II : Parasitology
6. Parasitism Definition and types with other interspecific interactions 3
(symbiosis, commensalisms and mutualism)
7. Life history, pathogenicity and clinical features of a) Plasmodium vivax,
b) Ascais lumbricoides 4
8. Parasitic adaptations of Fasciola and laema 2
9. Arthropod vectors : Names of species and their importance ( Anopheles,
Culex, Ades, sand fly, flea, ticks). 4
Structures associated with disea se transmission in mosquitoes and sand flies.
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UNIT III : Life and diversity of Chordat es
10. General characters with classification of phylum Chordata (up to class) 6.
Distinctive characters and suitable examples of the living forms of Chondricthyes
and Osteichthyes (up to Subclasses). Amphibia and Reptilia
(up to living orders), Aves (Subclasses) and Mammalia (up to Infraclasses).
11. Type study : 1
a) Branchiostoma Mechanism of feeding 3
b) Toad Respiratory, circulatory and urino-genital system
c) Pigeon Exoskeleton, flight muscles and respiratory system 3
12. Comparative anatomical studies of vertebrate organs.
a) Scales and fins of fishes 1
b) Heart, single circuit (fish), double circuit (Toad and Guinea pig) 2
c) Brain Fish, Toad and Calotes 4
13. Special Features
a) Parental care in fishes 1
b) Poisonous and non-poisonous snakes, poison apparatus 2
c) Echolocation in bat 1
UNIT IV : Developmental Biology
14. Spermatogenesis and Oogenesis 2
15. Fertilization 2
16. Cleavage: types and patterns, process of cleavage in chick 2
17. Gastrulation in chick and formation of three germinal layers 2
18. Elementary idea on extra embryonic membranes (Structure
and function in chick)
19. Elementary idea on placenta (structure and function) in Rabbit 1
PART II
PAPER II Full Marks 100
[ Students are required to attempt 9 questions. Question No. l (short type) of 20 marks (having 10
questions each of 1 mark and 5 que stions each of 2 marks are to be set from all units) is compulsory.
Two questions (each of 10 marks are to be answered from each unit. Each such question generally
should contain at least two parts.]
UNIT I : Cell biology and Genetics Marks 25
1. Ultrastructure and function of plasma membrane 2
2. Chromosome Nucleosome model 2
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3. Cell cycle, Meiosis, structure of DNA and RNA 4
4. Types of cancers normal and cancerous cells differentiation 2
5. Elements of heredity. Mendels monohybrid and dihybrid cross 2
6. Linkage ( complete and incomplete ) with suitable examples 2
7. Sex determination in Drosophila and man 2
8. Inheritance of sex linked and autosomal genes in man haemophilia and
thalassaemia. 1
9. Mechanism of replication, transcription and translation in prokaryotes( E.coli) 4
10. Chromosomal aberrations (Down and Turner syndromes) 2
UNIT II : Taxonomy, Evolution, Adaptation and Distribution Marks : 25
11. Definition of taxonomy, systematics, Linnea n hierarchy, taxa, category
and types 3
12. Principles of nomenclature ; law of priority 3
13. Species concept. 2
14. Drawinism and synthetic theory of evolution 2
15. Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium and its applications 3
16. Adaptation : aquatic and volant adaptations 3
17. Zoogeographical realms with predominant fauna 2
18. Distribution of fellidae in India 1
UNIT III : Animal physiology and Biochemistry Marks : 25
19. Properties and functional role of haemoglobin in respiration, blood groups (ABO)
and Rh factor 4
20. Classification and structure of carbohydrate, protein and lipid; concept of glycolysis,
glycogenesis and neoglucogenesis. 8
21. Osmoregulation in fresh water and marine teleost fishes. 2
22. Physiology of nerve impulses and synaptic transmission 2
23. Enzymes characters and classification. 1
24. Histology of pituitary and pancreas and their hormonal activity in mammals. 5
UNIT IV : Ecology and Environmental biology Marks : 25
25. Ecology and ecosystem concept, food chain, food web, ecological pyramid and
energy flow. 4
26. Population ecology properties and growth form. 2
27. Community Definition and types (terrestrial and aquatic) 3
28. Pollution Air and water sources and remedies 4
29. Environmental parameters (light, and temperature) and their
impacts on the terrestrial animals 5
PAPER - III ( PRACTICAL) Full Marks : 100
1. Dissection :
i) Earthworm:Nervous system
ii) Cockroach : Digestive and female reproductive system
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iii) Pila : Digestive and nervous system
iv) Lata : Afferent branchial system, IX and Xth cranial nerves (origin and
distribution)
v) Tilapia : Urino-genital system
2. Minor dissection , Mounting and preparation
i) Whole mount preparations of Daphnia and mosquito larvae
ii) Mouth parts of cockroach
iii) Salivary apparatus of cockroach
iv) Setae of earthworm
v) Radula and osphradium of Pila
vi) Mounting of cycloid and ctenoid scales of fish
vii) Pecten of fowl
3. Temporary preparation and study of meiosis in Grasshopper testes.
4. Identification with reasons (two specimens, each from non -chordates and chordates,
one item each from histology and osteology).
A) Non-chordates : Paramecium, Sycon, Obelia, Fasciola, Ascaris, Hirudinaria,
Scolopendra, Horse-shoe crab, Silverfish, Scarabid beetle, Octopus, Sepia,
Mytilus, Achatina, Starfish(Astropecten), Balanoglossus.
B) Branchiostoma, Scoliodon, Lates , Flying fish (Exoeoetus), Sea
horse(Hippocampus). Necturus, Rhacophorus, Axoltl larva, Draco, Naja,
Turtle, Chiroptera.
C) Bones, skull of toad, poisonous and non-poisonous snaks, pigeon and dog,
limb and girdle bones of pigeon.
D) Histological slides : i) T.S. of mammalian stomach, intestine, liver, pancreas,
lung, kidney, ovary and testis. ii) Whole mount of chick embryo of 24 hours,
48 hours and 72 hours.
5. Field study report.
Report on the visit of at least one of the following : Zoological garden, Zoological
museum, sericultural, agricultural, apicultural, pest management, and fisheries
Institute/research center/farm, forest ecosystem, beach ecosystem.
6. Submission of Laboratory Note Book and prepared slides from class work (at
least 5 such slides to be submitted).
7. Viva Voce.
[ Marks distribution : Dissection (one non -chordate and one chordate) 30 : minor dissections (two)
14. cytology 10 : identifications (2 specimens each from non -chordate and chordate one item each
from histology and osteology ) 24 : field report 5; laboratory note book and prepared slides 7 (5 -2)
and viva voce 10 ]
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PART III
Total Marks : 100 [Theoretical -60 Marks and Practical -40 Marks]
PAPER- IV Full Marks :100
THEORETICAL 60 Marks
[Students are required to attempt 5 questions No I (short type) of 12 marks (to be set from all units)
is compulsory. Four questions (each of 12 marks) are to be answered taking one from unit. Each
such question generally should contain at least two parts].
GROUP A : Applied Zoology
Unit I : Pests and Beneficial Insects
1. Pest and pest management 10
a) Definition and types of pests with examples
b) Morphology, life history, behaviour, nature of damage and control measures of the
following pests :
i) Paddy Scirpophaga (Tryporyza) incertulus. ii) Vegetable pest Leucinoides
orbonalis iii) Jute pest Anomis sabulifera : iv) Rodenta pest Bandicoota
bengalensis
c) General idea on pest management (mechanical chemical and biological ; Integrated) .
2. Apiculture Indian honey bees, Life cycle of Apis cerena indica, modern method of
apiculture, honey and its uses. 3
3. Lac culture, strains of lac insect, commercial cultivation of lac insects, composition of lac,
processing of lac and its uses. 3
4. Sericulture-kinds of silkworm and their host plants, life history and rearing of mulbery
silkworm, harvesting and processing of cocoons, reeling and extraction of silk, common
diseases of Bombyx mori and their remedies. 4
UNIT II : Aquaculture, Poultry and Dairy
5. Aquaculture ; 12
a) Principle, definition and scope
b) Principles and practices of composite fish culture and management knowledge of induced
breeding technique in fish, common fish diseases and their control.
c) Exotic fishes their merits and demerits ; integrated fish farming
d) Pearl culture pearl producing species, pearl culture method
e) Prawn culture fresh water prawn culture, source of seed culture method, problems
6. Poultry 4
a) Types of breed fowl
b) Management of fowl (deep litter system) : Disease and control
7. Dairy 2
a) Common Indian and foreign dairy breeds of milching cows
b) Milk processing (pasteurization)
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GROUP B : Environmental Biology, Wild Life, Immunology and Biotechnology
UNIT III : Environmental Biology and Wild Life
8. Concept of environment (atmosphere, lithosphere and hydrosphere), 2
9. Concept of biodiversity and bioindicators 2
10. Principles of wild life conservation (e x situ and in situ) conservation acts and applications.
Endangered Indian mammals 3
UNIT IV Immunology and Biotechnology
11. Immunology
a) Basic idea of antigen antibody reaction 2
b) Classification of Immunoglobins 2
c) Basic principle of vaccination 2
12. Biotechnology
a) Recombinant DNA technology : Enzymes involved and vectors us ed (plasmid and
cosmid), general techniques of cloning with some examples on application
4
PRACTICAL 40 Marks
1. Experiments :
i) Estimation of dissolve O
2
of water
ii) Estimation of free CO
2
in water
iii) Estimation of p
H
of water
iv) Quantitative counting of zooplankton
v) Total count (TC) of human blood
vi) Differential count (DC) of human blood
vii) Determination of human blood pressure
viii) Determination of haemoglobin percentage
ix) Determination of human blood groups
2. Identification (Character with importance)
Bombyx mori, Apis, Anomis sabulifera, Scirpophaga incertulus, Sitophilus oryzae,
Myxobolus, Lepisma, Termite, Labeo rohita, L. calbasu, Hypophthamicthys molitrix,
Ctenopharnygodon, Cyprinus, Lates, Hilsa, Macrobrachium.
3. Laboratory Note Book
4. Viva voce
[Marks distribution Experiments : 18 (2 X 9) : Identifications 12 (4 X 3) : Laboratory Note Book 5;
viva- 05]
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