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The Zoology program equips graduates for careers in industry, agriculture, and research. They develop professional, communication, and ethical skills, blending innovation and entrepreneurship for personal and national growth, while remaining responsive to societal needs and committed to lifelong learning. Graduates will identify and analyze biotechnological problems, apply multidisciplinary concepts, and achieve global competency. They gain scientific knowledge, laboratory and analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities in various fields. Proficiency in scientific tools, enhanced communication skills, adherence to professional ethics, and a research-oriented mindset are emphasized. Social and environmental responsibility, promoting sustainability, and contributing to societal development are key outcomes.
Year wise Course Details
Courses for this semester
1. To impart the knowledge of taxonomy and schools of biological classification. 2. To provide the knowledge of application of zoology in insect pest management. 3. To provide skill on insect- based industries for the benefit of mankind.
1. To introduce learner to the science of heredity, from its basic principles to the most recent advances in the field. 2. To impart knowledge on genetic alterations in human genome, classical and molecular genetics. 3. To impart knowledge on classical and molecular genetics.
• 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 analyze biological samples for purification and characterization of Proteins and Nucleic Acids
Co-curricular activities will equip the students to enhance and engage with various sections of the society and formulate agendas of social and cultural events, seminars, workshops, awareness programs etc. It will also allow them to participate in community matters.
Courses for this semester
This course will help the students understand about the endocrine system, hormone action, and the receptors involved. The course also focuses on the role of immune cells, immunological responses, passive and active immunities, various immunogens, immunoglobulins, their role in keeping the body healthy and free of infections, production of vaccines based on the knowledge of immunogens, and adjuvants.
Cell biology involves the study of structure and functions of the cell. Cell is basic functional unit of life and is indispensable part of tissue and organization of structure of any organism. The communication between cells is central to the functioning of any living organism.
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 depth. The course also touches upon about mutation, mutagens and repair mechanisms.
Courses for this semester
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. The goal is to explain the fundamental mechanisms that operate in a living organism and how they interact.
The study of developmental biology includes basic knowledge of reproductive mechanisms of plants and animals. The study helps to understand gametogenesis, embryology, fertilization, post fertilization events, organogenesis, and production of adult organism. This subject provides the fundamental knowledge for animal biotechnology and stem cell research.
This course deals with different types of aquatic ecosystems and different types of aquaculture methods. It includes site selection criteria’s for aquaculture and prestocking and post stocking management processes.
The course will cover the knowledge regarding importance of biological diversity of the world. It provides an overview of Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. The course will also explain different adaptive capabilities of animal diversity.
The course will cover general concerns in research ethics as well as research ethics issues that may be specific to the candidate's own research. The general topics covered in the form of lectures are: Academic integrity including plagiarism, self-plagiarism. Research data and result bias, manipulation, and fabrication.
The key aim is to seed the skills of the student to evaluate recent progress in a specific field, put research findings published in the preceding 1-2 years into a socio–research context, and explain future directions for research as appropriate. Also to build the ability of the Post Graduate Students to summarize the recent insights/advances in the specific research areas within the scope of Zoology.
This paper deals with Identification of ornamental fishes and aquarium plants. It contains aquarium designing, setting up and maintenance of fresh water aquaria along with rearing of indigenous ornamental fish in aquaria. In covers estimation of physico chemical characteristcs of aquarium water, biological filter and culture of planktons.
MOOCS is provided through the Coursera Platform, which is an online course where students are allowed to take courses/ courses per semester based on the hours with relevance to the credit. The courses are provided by international universities across the world. During the courses, students have to submit assignments and quizzes.
MOOCS is provided through the Coursera Platform, which is an online course where students are allowed to take courses/ courses per semester based on the hours with relevance to the credit. The courses are provided by international universities across the world. During the courses, students have to submit assignments and quizzes.
MOOCS is provided through the Coursera Platform, which is an online course where students are allowed to take courses/ courses per semester based on the hours with relevance to the credit. The courses are provided by international universities across the world. During the courses, students have to submit assignments and quizzes.
Courses for this semester
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.
The course will cover the knowledge regarding morphological and anatomical peculiarities found in different insect groups. It provides an overview of the defense mechanism of insects. It also emphasizes on different methods of insect pest management and vector borne diseases caused by insects.
The course will cover the knowledge regarding different physiological processes operating in insect body. It provides an overview of the effects of neural system on other system of the insect body. It also emphasizes on pesticides and their mode of action in controlling insects.
This paper deals with basic knowledge of fisheries, general characteristics of fishes, feeding habit and digestion of fish, fish diseases and fisheries management.
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.
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