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The course is designed to acquire adequate knowledge of biodiversity and the anatomy of animals
Addresses the causes of loss of habitat, disease and effect of climate change on animal life.
The curriculum includes lectures, seminars, report writing reports and essays, field trips, interaction sessions with industry speakers, project and research
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Special thrust in research and project work

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Programme Overview

The Department of Zoology was established as a premier center of teaching and research in animal sciences in 2018. This program is intended to develop learning about Zoology and significance of fauna ranging from single cell to multi-cellular systems. The current Post graduation curriculum has been totally restructured. A precise balance between the classical courses and modern biological courses has been made to introduce and emphasize the skill based programmes. The academic training imparted to the department’s M.Sc. students, equips them to enter doctoral programs of leading institutes in the country and abroad. The current research and teaching in the Department include diverse aspects of Zoology with a balance of organismic and reductionist biology. It offers teaching and research programmes in the diverse areas, such as Taxonomy and Basic Entomology, Biochemistry and Bioinstrumentation, Genetics, Cell Biology, Mini Research, Fundamental of Statistics, Endocrinology and Immunology, Molecular Biology and Genomics, Evolution and Ecology, Research methodology, Animal Physiology, Developmental Biology, Animal Diversity, Entomology, Fish Biology. Apart from this courses M.Sc. programme is being revised under NEP 2020 for the welfare of the students and to fulfil the vision and mission of the Department. Besides, the courses like Techno-professional skills, Personality Developmental course, Generic Elective, Research Methodology, Research Ethics, Universal Human Values, MOOCS programs also represent this restructured syllabus. This programme through the dissertation will also help the students to understand the basic principles of nature and will also provide scope for hands-on experience to experiment with nature /animals and thereby enable them to develop aptitude for research in various allied fields of animal sciences. Apart from teaching, the faculty has been publishing papers in peer-reviewed research journals. The department engaged in interdisciplinary research. This curriculum will also enable them to overcome several day to day problems faced by our society by providing them with some workable solutions.

Programme Educational Outcomes

To apply the theoretical knowledge gained during the program to actual practice of laboratory animal science.
To develop problem solving skills in students and encourage them to carry out innovative research projects thereby enkindling in them the spirit of knowledge creation.
To equip the students to perform functions that demand higher competence in national/ international organizations.
To serve the community by providing skilled on Apiculture and Ornamental Fish.

Programme Outcomes

Scientific Knowledge: Apply Scientific knowledge for innovation and solving microbiological, biotechnological, nutritional nutrition’s, botanical, zoological, chemical or mathematical issues.
Laboratory skills: Develop skills with scientific, systematic experiential learning in respective field of study or discipline.
Analytical skill: Ability to understand and analyse problems relevant to socioeconomics, environmental, health etc.
Problem solving skills: Ability to find solutions to the problems and threats faced with the help of scientific research.
Proficiency: Develop proficiency in respective branch of science and scientific tools and equipments.
Communication skill: Develop communication skill to communicate among the peer and society to promote scientific thinking and research outcomes.
Professional ethics: Knowledge of professional ethics and their strict application in respective profession.
Research: Temperament to take up research as a career to develop new knowledge in thrust areas.
Social Responsibility: Sense of responsibility to do utmost possible for development of society by educating mass, solving problems, enhancing natural resources, removing superstitions and there by contribution to nation building as a whole.
Environmental responsibility: Sense of responsibility to maintain ecological balance. To be able to develop sustainable eco-friendly approaches favouring livelihood of all the components of nature.

Programme Specific Outcomes

Understand the nature and basic concepts of taxonomy, entomology, biochemistry, genetics, cell biology, biostatistics
Analyse the relationships among animals, insects and humans
Perform procedures as per laboratory standards in the areas of Taxonomy, Biochemistry, Genetics, Cell biology, Physiology, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Endocrinology, Immunology, Sericulture, Ecology, Applied Zoology, tools and techniques of Zoology, Toxicology, Entomology, Fish biology, Animal biotechnology
Understand the applications of biological sciences in sericulture, Aquaculture and Medicine
Gains knowledge about research methodologies, effective communication and skills of problem solving methods
Contributes the knowledge for Nation building

Odd Semester

This is the programme's first semester.

Courses for this semester

TAXONOMY AND BASIC ENTOMOLOGY

Course Overview

To impart the knowledge of taxonomy and schools of biological classification. To provide the knowledge of application of zoology in insect pest management and insect-based industries for the benefit of mankind.

Course Outcomes

Recognize the recent techniques used in biological classification, taxonomic identification of species.
Define the insect classification; Explain their ecological importance.
Summarize the commercial importance of insects; Determining their role in pest management.

BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOINSTRUMENTATION

Course Overview

To understand the fundamentals of structure, composition and function of biomolecules. To develop knowledge and identify the chemical logic of bioenergetics and metabolic pathways. To impart knowledge of principles and applications of analytical instruments in life sciences. To analyse biological samples for purification and characterisation of Proteins and Nucleic Acids.

Course Outcomes

Identify and compare the key features of different metabolic pathways
Students will have the capability to use the knowledge of biomolecules and their metabolism in describing and categorizing various cellular activities
To summarize the principles of operation of instruments to detect biomolecules and relate the practical applications of analytical techniques of biomolecules

GENETICS

Course Overview

To introduce students to the science of heredity, from its basic principles to the most recent advances in the field. To impart knowledge of classical and molecular genetics.

Course Outcomes

To develop knowledge on chromosomes, their special forms and aberrations, extension of Mendel’s principles.
To develop concepts in classical animal genetics and their application. It leads to a better understanding of human genetic profile and the related diseases.
Explain the genetic information that is passed on in eukaryotes and prokaryotes, control of gene expression and genetic engineering.

CELL BIOLOGY

Course Overview

The main focus of the course cell biology is to study the structure and function of cells. This course will focus on Eukaryotic cell biology, including subjects such as membrane structure and composition, transport, and trafficking; the cytoskeleton and cell mobility; macromolecule breakdown and energy generation; and cell integration into tissues. Important cellular processes such as cell cycle regulation, signal transduction, apoptosis (programmed cell death), and cancer cell biology will also be covered. Throughout the semester, we will try to connect errors in these numerous biological processes to human disorders in order to develop a better understanding of what happens when cells don't function properly.

Course Outcomes

Improve understanding on the membrane structure and its functioning
Improve understanding on structural organization of cell and its organelles
Describe and able to understand the process of cell division

MOOCS-I

Course Overview

MOOCS is provided through Coursera Platform, which is an online course where students are allowed to take courses.

Course Outcomes

Gain information or knowledge from global level top universities
Gain insights from different perspectives
Exposure to different ways of learning platform

EFFECTIVE ENGLISH

Course Overview

The purpose of this course is to develop analytical skill among the students and enhance their proficiency in English language use. It introduces the students to various types of sentences used in different situations. Students will learn to ask questions, make connections among multiple texts and improve their comprehensive skills.

Course Outcomes

This course will enable students to analysis and identify the different types of sentences
Learners will be able to integrate the skills of reading and speaking in professional communication
Dress code Etiquette sessions will boosts their confidence and morals

Even Semester

This is the programme's second semester.

Courses for this semester

BIOINFORMATICS

Course Overview

Demonstrate an understanding of biological and computer science concepts. Integrate and manage data from different genomic and proteomic research. Develop computational techniques and diversified bioinformatics tools for processing data, including statistical, machine learning and data mining techniques.

Course Outcomes

Knowledge on computational database management system and its application in Biology
A basic idea on the structural biology using computer.
Knowledge on different biological database and their application

ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY

Course Overview

Physiology is the study of the mechanics of the animal and human bodies studied at the molecular, cellular, tissue and organ levels. It will teach students to understand the physics and biochemistry of each organ system and how each of these systems contributes to the functioning of the body as a whole.

Course Outcomes

Understand the basic concepts associated with each system of the body.
Understanding of the basic concepts and processes of physiological regulation, from cellular to organ to organismal.
Evaluation of physiological possibilities that animals have developed through natural selection.

EVOLUTION AND BEHAVIOUR

Course Overview

To sensitize the candidates with various aspects on evolutionary biology and animal behavior. To study the detail about habitat, patterns of behaviour and biological communications, and various stages and theories related to evolution.

Course Outcomes

The concept of approaches to study behaviour and evolution.
The various aspects of habitat, factors effecting survival, and aggregation and its types.
Animal communications and interaction.

GENOMICS AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Course Overview

The course of genomics and molecular biology includes understanding of DNA, RNA and protein molecule’s structure and variations. The course pays attention in understanding the minute events associated with central dogma of life starting from DNA being replicated to transcribed and ultimately translated. The Post transcriptional and post translational events are discussed in dept. The course also touches upon about mutation, mutagens and repair mechanisms.

Course Outcomes

To increase the analytical and reasoning skills of the students by focusing on concept based teaching.
These topics are of immense importance as all the competitive exams carry a higher number of questions from this section and hence special emphasis is given to prepare the students for upcoming NET/SLET/GATE/PhD programmes.
These topics are of immense importance as all the competitive exams carry a higher number of questions from this section and hence special emphasis is given to prepare the students for upcoming NET/SLET/GATE/PhD programmes.

PRACTICAL - II (PHYSIOLOGY, MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND BIOINFORMATICS)

Course Overview

Learn about various muscles and developmental stages of animal species. Perform different molecular techniques and use of bioinformatics tools for drug discovery.

Course Outcomes

Understand different animal tissues and muscles.
Learn the isolation and identification of DNA.
Ability to use various bioinformatics tools

DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY

Course Overview

The course will cover the knowledge to understand the developmental processes starting from the fertilisation of an egg cell (or equivalent) to the formation of a well-structured and functional multicellular organism.

Course Outcomes

Recognize the basic terminology of development and pre and post fertilization events.
Develop a deep understanding about gene regulations in axis and pattern formation in Drosophila, amphibia and chick.
Summarize the neural tube formation, process of organs formation, regeneration of organs and metamorphosis.

Odd Semester

This is the programme's third semester.

Courses for this semester

ENDOCRINOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY

Course Overview

The course is designed to develop deep understanding on the nature, function and classification of hormones. Acquire knowledge on the structure of Hypothalamus, Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, Pancreas, Adrenal Glands. Acquire knowledge on the synthesis of their hormones. Study the innate and adaptive immunity, antigens and antibodies interactions.

Course Outcomes

To gain knowledge on structure and function of endocrine systems in invertebrates and vertebrates and understand the hormones for the treatment of endocrine syndromes.
To analyse the different types of endocrine syndromes and their treatment based on the knowledge gained.
Recognize the types of hypersensitivity reactions and understand the antigen antibody interaction

ECOLOGY AND BIODIVERSITY

Course Overview

To provide basic and advanced information on population and community ecology and To introduce the immensely fascinating world of biodiversity and wildlife. To give advanced information on conservation biology.

Course Outcomes

Understand population ecology, community ecology etc.
Knowledge on biogeographic classification of India etc.
Understand the threats to biodiversity and conversational scope and strategies.

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY, BIOETHICS AND IPR

Course Overview

This course brings the students an opportunity to learn in detail about the basics of research and the research process. Students are also taught about the application of various kinds of research objectives, methodology and analysis to do research.

Course Outcomes

To familiarize students with basic of research and the research process.
Develop understanding on various kinds of research, objectives of doing research, research process.
To study the need of ethics and patenting in research and impart adequate knowledge in the use of genetically modified organisms and its effect on human health.

SERICULTURE

Course Overview

To provide basic and advanced information on sericulture in Assam. To learn the rearing of silk worms, harvesting and post-harvest processing of cocoons.

Course Outcomes

To understand the biological, morphological and taxonomical features of mulberry.
To outline Propagation and agronomical practices in mulberry, various aspects of plant physiology, scientific way of silkworm rearing.
To understand the genetic basis of inheritance and diseases in silkworm.

PRACTICAL-III (ENDOCRINOLOGY, IMMUNOLOGY, SERICULTURE, ECOLOGY AND BIODIVERSITY)

Course Overview

To learn about various endocrine glands and prepare histological slides of fish/mice tissues. Demonstrate the working principles of direct ELISA, Immuno electrophoresis and estimate different ecological parameters.

Course Outcomes

Understand the importance and structures of endocrine glands and tissues.
Learn the techniques for detection of antigen and antibodies.
Know the estimation of ecological parameters and learn the biodiversity of invertebrates and vertebrates.

Even Semester

This is the programme's fourth semester.

Courses for this semester

ENTOMOLOGY (I)

Course Overview

This course will introduce students to the morphology and physiological systems of insects. The diversity of insects is readily recognizable through morphological features, and their abundance and ability to occupy a wide range of ecological niches can be attributed to adaptations of both external structures and internal physiology.

Course Outcomes

Students should be able to define key concepts relating to insect morphology, physiology and evolution covered in lecture materials.
Students should be able to distinguish insects based upon morphological structures.
Students should be able to gain an understanding of the significance of different insect structure and how this relates to their function.

ENTOMOLOGY (II)

Course Overview

The course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of agricultural entomology and pest management including: economic thresholds, sampling techniques, plant resistance to insects, biological control, insecticide use.

Course Outcomes

Attain broad knowledge of the ecological and physiological aspects that pertain to the field of agricultural entomology and pest management.
Attain awareness of the impacts that insects of have on agricultural entomology and pest management.
Preparation to be professionals in agricultural entomology.

PRACTICAL (ENTOMOLOGY)

Course Overview

In this course, students will analyze, discuss and make the students familiar with entomology and their biology. Understand and do the practical related to insects and conserve the species diversity in natural ecosystem.

Course Outcomes

The student learns various applications of entomology.
Ability to design, implement and analyze experiments and interpret results in entomological research.
Preparation to be professionals in agricultural entomology.

DISSERTATION (ENTOMOLOGY)

Course Overview

Research Problems in Entomology is a project-based faculty supervised research course. This course aims to give students hands-on laboratory or field experience that can be translated into career fields in entomology.

Course Outcomes

Students should demonstrate critical thinking skills through establishing methods to test a hypothesis; analyze and interpret results and discuss findings.
Students should demonstrate technical competency and ethical laboratory conduct.
Students should be able to synthesize scientific literature to their experiments and effectively communicate their finding to a scientific audience.

PRACTICAL (FISH BIOLOGY AND FISHERY)

Course Overview

This paper deals with identification of indigenous and exotic fishes of NE India. It covers gut content analysis and growth indices of fish. It contains analysis of physico-chemical parameters of water, histological study of fish gonads, identification of fish parasites, fish osteology, DNA extraction from fish tissues and analysis of gene sequences from databases.

Course Outcomes

Identify important indigenous and exotic fishes and fish parasites.
Estimate physico-chemical parameters of water.
Examine maturity stages of gonads, growth indices of fish, fish osteology.

FISH BIOLOGY AND FISHERIES (I)

Course Overview

This paper deals with basic knowledge of fisheries, general characteristics of fishes, feeding habit and digestion of fish, fish diseases and fisheries management.

Course Outcomes

Explain various fish groups with their characteristics.
Discuss general physiological system and diseases of fish.
Discuss general physiological system and diseases of fish.

FISH BIOLOGY AND FISHERIES (II)

Course Overview

This paper deals with sensory organs and migration of fishes, reproductive biology of fishes, endocrine system in fishes, modification in fishes, fish genetics and bioinformatics.

Course Outcomes

Explain basic concepts of sensory organs and reproductive organs of fish.
Illustrate the significance of endocrine system and modifications in fish.
Describe application of biotechnology in aquaculture.

DISSERTATION (FISH BIOLOGY AND FISHERIES)

Course Overview

Research Problems in fish biology is a project-based faculty supervised research course. This course aims to give students hands-on laboratory or field experience that can be translated into career fields in fish biology.

Course Outcomes

Students should demonstrate critical thinking skills through establishing methods to test a hypothesis; analyze and interpret results and discuss findings.
Students should demonstrate technical competency and ethical laboratory conduct.
Students should be able to synthesize scientific literature to their experiments and effectively communicate their finding to a scientific audience.

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