THE UNIVERSITY OF BURDWAN SYLLABUS FOR 3-YEAR DEGREE COURSE: ZOOLOGY HONOURS (With effect from: Session) PART: I (TOTAL MARKS: 200)

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1 THE UNIVERSITY OF BURDWAN SYLLABUS FOR 3-YEAR DEGREE COURSE: ZOOLOGY HONOURS (With effect from: Session) THEORETICAL: 100 (PAPER: I ) PRACTICAL: 100 (PAPER: II ) PART: I (TOTAL MARKS: 200) *PAPER: I (Theoretical) : Marks : 100 :: (TOTAL CLASSES : 120) *GROUP: A a) Taxonomy & Distribution : (Classes : 10) 1. Definition of Taxonomy, Systematics & Classification. General Rules of Classification and Nomenclature. Taxonomic types. 2. Species Concept(Biological, Sibling, Monotypic, Polytypic). 3. Zoogeographical Realms. Characteristics Features of Oriental realm. b) Biological Tools & Techniques : (Classes : 20) 1. Principles & Uses of Analytical Instruments. Colorimeter, Spectrophotometer, P H -meter, Chromatography, Electrophoresis. 2. Principles & Uses of Microscopes. Light(Bright-field, Dark-field & Phase-contrast) & Electron(SEM & TEM) Microscopes. *GROUP: B (Classes: 20) Classification with characters, Examples (Scientific Names) : 1. Outline Classification of Sub-Kingdom: Protozoa (upto Phyla) (Levine et al, 1980). 2. Classification with characters, Examples (Scientific Names) : i) Upto Classes: Phylum-Sarcomastigophora & Ciliophora (Levine et al, 1980). ii) Upto Sub-Classes: Phylum-Platyhelminthes; Arthropoda (Ruppert & Barnes); Phylum-Mollusca & Echinodermata (Ruppert & Barnes). iii) Upto Classes: Phylum- Nematoda (Ruppert & Barnes). iv) Upto Orders: Phylum-Porifera(Hymen); Cnidaria & Annelida(Ruppert & Barnes). *GROUP: C (Classes :15) Classification with characters, Examples (Scientific Names) : 1. Upto Classes: Sub-Phylum- Urochordata & Cephalochordata(J.Z.Young). Page 1 of 11

2 2. Upto Sub-Classes: Cyclostomes (J.Z.Young), Chondrichthyes & Osteichthyes(A.S.Romer) & Aves (J.Z.Young). 3. Upto living Orders: Amphibia(Duellman & Trueb/Noble), Reptilia & Mammalia(J.Z.Young). *GROUP: D a) Type Study (Non-Chordates) * (Classes : 10) Paramoecium, Periplaneta. b) Type Study (Non-Chordates) * (Classes : 10) Branchiostoma, Columba. *GROUP: E a)functional Anatomy (Non-Chordates) * (Classes : 25) 1. Locomotory Organelles/Organs in Protozoa (Pseudopodia, Cilia, Flagella), Annelida(Seta, Parapodia), Insects (Wings, Legs), Mollusca(Foot & its modifications), Asterias(Tube-feet). 2. Alimentary Canal & Feeding in Planaria, Mosquito. 3. Excretory/Osmoregulatory Organs & Excretion/Osmoregulation : Contractile Vacuoles, Nephridia, Green gland, Flame cells, Malpighian tubules & Organ of Bojanus. 4. Respiratory Organs: Gills (Crustacea & Mollusca), Book gill, Book lung. 5. Sense Organs: (i) Statocyst (Prawn), (ii) Ommatidium (Prawn). 6. Reproductive Structures & Processes in Obelia (Metagenesis), Earthworm. b)functional Anatomy (Chordates) * (Classes : 10) 1. Ruminating Stomach (Cow). 2. Cerebrum & Cerebellum in Reptile, Bird & Mammal. 3. Cranial Nerves in Fish & Mammal. PRACTICAL (MARKS: 100 :: TIME : 6 HOURS) PAPER II DISTRIBUTION OF MARKS 1. One major Non-chordate/Chordate dissection One minor Non-chordate/Chordate dissection One preparation/mounting/staining Identification (5 items) with reasons 5x5=25 5. Spot identification (5 items) 5x2=10 6. Laboratory Note Book Viva-Voce 10 PRACTICAL COURSE 1. Major Dissections: i) Earthworm : Reproductive System Page 2 of 11

3 ii) Cockroach : Male Reproductive System iii) Carp : IXth Xth Cranial Nerves iv) Fowl : Vth & VIIth Cranial Nerves 2. Minor Dissections : i) Earthworm : Nervous System ii) Cockroach : Nervous System, Female Reproductive System, Salivary Gland Apparatus iii) Carp : Afferent Branchial Arterial System iv) Fowl : Brain & Pecten 3. Preparation / Mounting / Staining : i) Earthworm : Seta & Septal Nephridia ii) Pila : Statocyst & Osphradium iii) Mosquito : Mouthparts iv) Cockroach : Mouthparts 4. Identification with reasons of the following ( as per Classification Schemes of Paper-I ) : a) Euglena, Monocystis, Polystomella, Euspongia, Aurelia, Physalia, Porpita, Obelia, Sea-anemone, Fasciola, Chaetopterus, Aphrodite, Sabella, Tachypleus(King Crab), Eupagurus, Apus, Balanus, Hippa, Lepisma, Oniscus, Belostoma, Buthus, Mantis, Chiton, Patella, Doris, Pinctada, Mytilus, Sepia, Octopus, Ophiura, Astropecten, Antedon, Balanoglossus. b) Ascidia, Doliolum, Branchiostoma, Petromyzon, Myxine, Scoliodon, Torpedo, Hippocampus, Heteropneustis, Clarias, Exocoetus, Syngnathus, Rana, Ambystoma, Rhacophorus, Necturus, Tylototriton,Draco, Typhlops, Chamaeleo, Naja, Ptyas,Vipera, Hydrophis, Psittacula, Passer, Pycnonotus, Alcedo, Pteropus, Funumbulus, Suncus. c) Skeletons : i) Skull : Chelonia, Pigeon, Old World Monkey. ii) Limb Bones : Pigeon & Cavia. iii) Girdles : Pigeon & Cavia. iv) Vertebrae : Amphicoelous, Procoelous, Heterocoelous & Acoelous types. 5. Spot Identifications : To be selected from the list given in item - 4(a) & (b). 6. One Laboratory Note Book be prepared for submission covering all practical items & should be signed by respective teachers regularly. Page 3 of 11

4 THE UNIVERSITY OF BURDWAN SYLLABUS FOR 3-YEAR DEGREE COURSE: ZOOLOGY HONOURS (With effect from: Session) PART: II(TOTAL MARKS: 200) THEORETICAL: 200 (PAPER: III & IV ) *PAPER: III (Theoretical) : Marks : 100 :: (TOTAL CLASSES : 120) *GROUP: A Special Topics (Non-Chordates) * (Classes: 25) 1. Canal Systems in Porifera. 2. Polymorphism in Siphonophora & Termites. 3. Types, Formation & Distribution of Coral Reef. 4. Larval forms of Crustacea & Echinodermata. *GROUP: B Special Topics (Chordates) * (Classes: 35) 1. Parental Care in Amphibia. 2. Echolocation in Bats & Cetaceans. 3. Metamorphosis [Retrogressive (Ascidia) & Progressive (Toad/Frog)]. 4. Migration of Birds & Fishes. 5. Poison Apparatus & Biting Mechanism of Snakes. 6. Aerodynamics of Birds flight. *GROUP: C Comparative Study (Chordates) * (Classes: 15) 1. Epidermal Derivatives (Glands, Hair & Horn). 2. Heart & Aortic Arches: Rohu, Toad, Crocodile & Guineapig. 3. Pro-, Meso- & Meta-nephric Kidneys. *GROUP: D Salient Features & Affinities (Non-Chordates) * (Classes: 15) 1. Ctenophora. 2. Onychophora. 3. Balanoglossus Page 4 of 11

5 *GROUP: E Salient Features & Affinities (Chordates) * (Classes: 15) 1. Anatomical Pecularities, Distribution & Evolutionary Significance of Dipnoi. 2. Anatomical Pecularities, Distribution & Importance of Sphenodon. 3. Salient Features & Affinities of Monotremes. *GROUP: F Biometry * (Classes: 15) 1. Definitions : Mean, Median, Mode, Variance, Standard deviation, Standard error; Problems with their applications. 2. Methods of Sampling. 3. Basic concepts of Probability. 4. Goodness of Fit/Test of Significance : Chi-square, Students t-test. ====================================== *PAPER: IV(Theoretical) : Marks : 100 :: (TOTAL CLASSES : 130) *GROUP: A Adaptation & Evolution * (Classes: 35) 1. Thermoregulatory Mechanism in Camel. 2. Adaptive Features (Morphological & Physiological) of Aquatic Vertebrates(Fish & Whale). 3. Darwinism & Modern Synthetic Theory of Evolution. 4. Speciation. 5. Geological Time Scale(Schematic). 6. Fossils & Fossilisation. 7. Evolution of Man. 8. Colouration & Mimicry. 9. Hardy-Weinberg Principle, Selection & Genetic Drift. Bottle-neck & Founder Effects. *GROUP: B Cell Biology & Genetics * (Classes: 40) 1. Ultrastructure & Function of Plasma Membrane & Mitochondria. 2. Nucleic Acids: Chemical & Physical Structure. 3. Chromatin/Chromosome: Nucleosome & Higher Order Structure (Solenoid to Metaphase Chromatid); Structure & Function of Polytene & Lampbrush Chromosome. 4. Cell Cycle, Spindle Apparatus & Cell Division. 5. Meiosis & its Significance. 6. Linkage & Chromosome Map with Problems. 7. Inheritance of Sexlinked Traits in Drosophila & Man. 8. Simple Mendelian Traits in Man & modes of Autosomal Inheritance. *GROUP: C Page 5 of 11

6 Ecology & Biodiversity * (Classes: 35) 1. Basic idea on Ecosystem. 2. Energy Flow in Ecosystem. 3. Population : Definition, Organization, Growth & Regulation. 4. Community : Characteristics(Indian rain-forest & Marine Ecosystem). 5. Ecological Succession & Concept of Climax. 6. Wild Life: Objectives, Management with reference to Tiger & Rhinoceros. 7. Endangered & Threatened Vertebrates: Definition, List of such animals in India. 8. Biodiversity: Definition, Classification & Importance. Conservation of Biodiversity. 9. Pollution: Air & Water; its impact on Human. 10.Global Warming : Green House Gases & Impacts. *GROUP: D Ethology * (Classes: 10) 1. Innate & Learned Behaviour. 2. Communication in reference to Bee-dance. 3. Mating systems & their Significance. *GROUP: E Histology & Histochemistry * (Classes: 10) 1. Chemical basis of Fixation : Examples & Properties of Common Fixatives ( Formaline, Bouin s Fluid, Carnoy s Fluid, Aceto-alcohol, Schaudin s Fixative). Mordants & Biological Stains. 2. Histological Structure & Function of Mammalian Liver, Pancreas, Kidney, Ovary & Testis. 3. Theoretical basis of Feulgen & Periodic Acid Schiff s(pas) reactions. ============================================== Page 6 of 11

7 THE UNIVERSITY OF BURDWAN SYLLABUS FOR 3-YEAR DEGREE COURSE: ZOOLOGY HONOURS (With effect from: Session) PART: III (TOTAL MARKS: 400) THEORETICAL: 200 (PAPER: V & PAPER: VI) PRACTICAL: 200 (PAPER: VII & PAPER: VIII) *PAPER: V (Theoretical) : Marks : 100 :: (TOTAL CLASSES : 110) *GROUP: A (Classes: 35) Developmental Biology: 1. Gametogenesis- Germ Cell Migration, Spermatogenesis & Oogenesis. 2. Physical & Biochemical events in Fertilization. 3. Types of Eggs & Cleavage in Frog & Chick. 4. Morphogenetic Movements of Cells. Gastrulation in Frog & Chick. Concept of Fate Map. 5. Development of Extra-embryonic Membrane in Chick. 6. Concepts of Organizer, Induction & Competence. 7. Types of Placenta in Mammals. Formation & Function of Placenta in Man. 8. Organogenesis - Development of Brain in Chick. *GROUP: B (Classes: 50) Physiology & Biochemistry: 1. Composition & function of Blood & Lymph. Physiology of blood coagulation. Role of Haemoglobin in relation to O 2 & CO 2 transport in man. 2. Physiology of Nerve impulse propagation. 3. Physiology of excretion : Countercurrent mechanism & Urine formation. 4. Physiology of Muscle contraction. 5. Physiology of Reproductive cycle in Human. 6. Enzyme : Classification & Kinetics. 7. Immunity : Basic idea on Cells & Molecules Involve in Human Immune System. Basic Characteristics of Antigen. Antibody: Basic structure & Types. Effector mechanisms of Immune responses: Innate & Adaptive. 8. Biological macromolecules : Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids. 9. Concepts of Osmosis & Diffusion. 10. Metabolism of Carbohydrates. 11. Metabolism of Cholesterol. 12. Metabolism of Amino acids: Transamination, Oxidative & Non-oxidative deamination. 13. Beta-oxidation of Fatty acids. 14. Definition with examples from biochemical systems of Optical isomerism, Hydrophobic & Hydrophilic interactions. Hydrogen bond, S-S bond, Vander Waal s force, PH & Buffer. Page 7 of 11

8 *GROUP: C (Classes: 25) Microbiology, Parasitology & Medical Entomology 1. Types of Microbes; List of normal Flora in human body. 2. Structure of Virus & Bacteria. 3. Symbiosis: Phoresis, Commensalism, Parasitism & Mutualism. 4. Types of Parasites & Hosts with examples. 5. Effects of Parasites on Hosts (Morphological & Physiological). 6. Morphology, Life cycle, Pathogenicity & Control of Plasmodium vivax, Leishmania tropica, Ancylostoma duodenale, & Wuchereria bancrofti. 7. Biology of Vectors & their Control: Anopheles, Culex & Phlebotomus. *PAPER: VI (Theoretical) : Marks : 100 :: (TOTAL CLASSES : 110) *GROUP: A (Classes: 70) Genetics, Molecular Biology & Biotechnology 1. Gene Concept: Present status. 2. Allelism, Genetics of ABO & Rh-Blood Group Systems with Problems. 3. Replication of DNA : Enzymes, Factors & Mechanisms in Prokaryotes; Concept of Semi -conservative Replication. 4. Chromosomal Aberration & Mutation : Types, Molecular basis. Detection of Sex-linked Mutation in Drosophila. Mutagens : Types. 5. Transcription in Escherichia coli. Transcription & m-rna processing in Eukaryotes. 6. Genetic Code. 7. Translation: Mechanism & Factors in Escherichia coli. 8. Regulation of Gene Expression: Operon Concept(Inducible & Repressible Operon); Concept of Apoptosis. 9. Sex Determination in Drosophila & Man. 10. Dosage Compensation in Man & Drosophila. 11. Cancer Genetics- Difference between Normal & Transformal cells; Role of Protooncogene; Tumour Supressor Genes. 12. Genetic Disorders & Diseases in Human PKU, Albinism, Down, Turner & Klinefelter Syndrome. Sickle-cell Anaemia, Thalassemia. 13. Basic Concept of Genetic Engineering. DNA Fingerprinting & its Application. Page 8 of 11

9 *GROUP:B(Classes: 25) Economic Zoology 1. Methods & Management of Pisciculture Induced Breeding. Carp Culture & Composite Culture, Freshwater Prawn Culture. 2. Sericulture: Rearing & Cocoon production; Pests, Diseases & Control in Bombyx mori. 3. Poultry Major Types of Fowl breeds; Deep Litter Systems of Rearing. Major diseases & their control. 4. Animal Husbandry: Types & Distribution of Cattle Breeds (Cow) in India. Merits & Demerits of Cattle Breeding. 5. Crop Husbandry: Bionomics, Damage & Control of any one Major Pests of Paddy, Wheat, Jute & Stored grains. 6. Pest Control: Cultural, Mechanical, Chemical, Biological & Integrated Pest Management. *GROUP:C(Classes: 15) Endocrinology 1. Invertebrate & Vertebrate Endocrine System (Names & Positions of Glands, Names of Hormones). 2. Histology, Functions & Biosynthesis of Hormones: Pituitary, Thyroid & Adrenal glands. PRACTICAL (MARKS: 200) * PAPER VII (MARKS: 100 :: TIME : 6 HOURS ) DISTRIBUTION OF MARKS 1. Mitotic/Meiotic stages preparation & identification Pedigree analysis Soil ph/estimation of dissolved O 2 or free CO 2 from water sample Identification of Zoo-planktons from water sample (any Two) 2x2.5=05 5. Microtomy Identifications with reasons 4x4=16 7. Submission of prepared histological slides Laboratory Note Book Viva-Voce 10 PRACTICAL COURSE 1. a) Study of Mitotic Stages from Onion root-tip. b) Study of Meiotic Stages from Grass-Hopper testis. Page 9 of 11

10 2. Pedigree Chart analysis (with standard symbols & Autosomal & Sex-linked Inheritance Pattern). 3. a) Quantitative estimation of the following from water sample : i) Dissolved O 2 (by Winkler s method). ii) Free CO 2 (by Alkali titrimetric method). 4. Study of Zoo-planktons from Water sample : Cyclops, Daphnia, Cypris, Mysis, Rotifer, Hydra & Paramoecium. 5. Tissue Processing, Section Cutting, Stretching, Orientation/Double Staining (Eosine & Haematoxylene )preparation of Histological Slides of the following from Rat : Liver, Kidney, Testis, Ovary & Pancreas. 6. Identification with reasons (Two from Larvae & Two from Histological Slides ) : a) Larvae : Glochidium, Nauplius, Bipinnaria, Pluteus, Zoaea, Ephyra, Veliger, Ammocoetes Larva, Axolotl Larva. b) Histological Slides (Identification with identifying characters) : Sections of Liver, Testis, Ovary, Kidney, Pancreas. * PAPER VIII (MARKS: 100 :: TIME : 6 HOURS ) DISTRIBUTION OF MARKS 1. Quantitative estimation of Carbohydrate/Protein Identification of Wild/Mutant forms of Drosophila (any two) Staining of Bacteria/Smear preparation for Protozoa Differential Count Dissect out Pituitary gland Identification with reasons : 6x4=24 a) Three from Pests & Parasites (Group : A) b) Two from Fishes (Group : B) c) One from Histological Slides (Group : C) 7. Field Report Laboratory Note Book Viva-Voce 10 PRACTICAL COURSE 1. Quantitative estimation of the following by Colorimetric methods : a) Total Carbohydrate (by Umbreit et al, 1958 method). b) Total Protein (by Lowry et al, 1951 method). Page 10 of 11

11 2. Identifications of Wild & following Mutant characters of Drosophila : Bar eye, White eye, Shaven bristle, Vestigeal wing, Curly wing & Vermilion eye. 3. a) Staining of Bacteria (from Curd sample) by Carbol-Fuchsin Method. b) Smear preparations & staining of the gut-contents of Cockroach & Toad for Protozoan Parasites. 4. Differential Count of Rat-blood. 5. Dissect out the Pituitary gland from Common carp. 6. Identification with reasons of the following : Group : A (upto Order & Generic characters : as per Classification Schemes of Paper : I) Menopon, Tryporyza, Leptocoryza, Nilaparvata, Apion, Spodoptera, Sitophilus, Tribolium, Anopheles, Culex, Phlebotomus, Argulus, Pediculus. Group : B (upto Sub-Class & Species characters : as per Classification Schemes of Paper : I) Cirrhinus mrigala, Labeo bata, Labeo rohita, Labeo calbasu, Catla catla, Channa striatus, Mystus vittatus, Pampus argenteus, Harpodon nehereus, Notopterus notopterus. Group : C : Histological Slides : (Identifications with identifying characters) Thyroid gland, Adrenal gland & Pituitary gland. 7. Field Study & Submission of Report : (any one) a) Study of ecosystem of Pond/Lake/River/Cropland/Wetland/Forest/Marine beach for biotic & abiotic components. b) Visit & study report of Zoo-garden/Museum/Sanctuary. c) Visit & study report of Poultry Farm/Institute of Fishery/Sericulture Farm/ Cattle Farm. Page 11 of 11