Zoology Department

Program Outcome and Course Outcome

PROGRAM OUTCOME AND COURSE OUTCOME

DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY

GOVT. TULSI COLLEGE ANUPPUR (M.P.)

 

PROGRAMME OUTCOME OF B.SC

 

    To apply the fundamentals of mathematics and science to identify, formulate, design and investigate scientific problems.

    Develop Scientific attitude to create students open minded and the quality of being curious

    Understand relevance of  various scientific phenomena  in the day to day life.

    To design and conduct an experiments demonstrating their understanding of the scientific method and processes.

    Encourage  creative thinking and Problem solving skill to find fresh perspectives and come up with innovative solutions

    Enhance communication skills through various class room activities. 

    Develop the graduate attributes and ethics  through a wide range of activities. 

    Apt for career in Teaching and various fields related to Research.

    Take part in various competitions like civil services after graduations.


M.Sc. Zoology

Program outcome-

   Equip students with recent advances in zoology from organismic to reductionist biology

   Understand realms of zoology such as Aquaculture, Reproductive biology, behavior and Environmental studies.

   Provide job opportunities in the education, environment, agriculture based and applied zoology related sectors.


Course   Outcome B.Sc First year(Zoology)

First Paper

    Learn about importance of systemic taxonomy and phylogeny to get a concrete idea of evolution of non-chordate phyla.

    Understand the various morphological anatomical structure and functions of animals of different phyla

    Get the knowledge about economic,ecological and medical significance of various animals in human welfare.

    Understand the important parasites and their control measures.

Second Paper

    Develop deeper understanding of what life is and how its functions at cellular level.

    Understand nature and basic concepts of cell biology ,reproductive and developmental biology

    Understand structure and functions of cell membrane and cellular organelles

    Understand importance of latest reproductive trends,reproductive techniques to be applied for human welfare

    Understand general patterns and sequential developmental stages during embryogenesis and understand how the developmental processes lead to establishment of body plan of multicellular organisms.

    Understand about evolutionary development of various animals.

 

Course   Outcome  of B.Sc Second year(Zoology)

 First paper-

    Understand chordate diversity of animal and their Taxonomic position

    Identify morphological and anatomical features and basis of chordate classification

    Know economic importance and present status that will develop positive attitude toward conservation of biodiversity.

    Differentiate the organisms belonging to different taxa by studying comparative anatomy

    The project assignment will give them a flavor of research in studying biodiversity,taxonomy besides improving their writing skills and lay foundation of career in zoology

Second paper-

    Understand how organs functions at different levels from cellular to system levels

    Examine internal harmony of different body systems by learning inherent disorders and deficiencies which needed to maintain good health

    Understand functions of biomolecules and their role in metabolism by studying biochemistry

    Develop a strong foundation for research and employability skills

    Improve the student:s perspective of health biology through deep study of physiology


Course  Outcome  of B.Sc  3rd Year(Zoology)

Paper First Aquaculture Group -A

Idenify Auaculture and its scope in India

Recognize the different economically important fishes and other culturable fauna

Identify the details of different  steps involved in aquaculture .

Identify profitability of the culture and identify the fields of Aquaculture which generate self employment.  .

     Paper Second Group B Introduction to Wildlife and  Conservation

    Identify and realize the values of wildanimals,forests and the rare,threatened species of wildlife..

    Gain knowledge of conservation of forest and wildanimals(Exsitu and Insitu)

    Identify the role of local and tribal communities inprotected areas.

    Know the opportunities of employment in the field of wildlife.

 Develop an understanding for wise use and management of natural resourses


B.Sc fourth year Core Th-1 Genetics and Molecular Biology

1.Gain knowledge of basic principles of inheritance and variations

2.Deeper understandingof linkage,Sex deteminaion Chromosomes,Mutations and mutagens.

3.Gain knowledge of Human karyotype,Human Genome project ,gene therapy

4.Structure and function of cell organelles .

5.Membrane system and Cell signalling

6.DNA repair,recombination and Gene transcription and Gene expression(transcription and translations)

7.Common career options for Genetics and Cellular and aMolecular biology graduates are Biotechnogists,biochemists Lab technician,Clinical research specialists,Geneticist,Miolecular biologist ,pharmaceutical researcher Forensic scientist and toxicologist.

B.Sc fourth year Core Th-2 Immunology

1. Introduction, definition, scope and significance of Immunology.

2. Innate and adaptive immunity.

3. Antigenicity and immunogenicity, B and T-cells epitopes.

4. Structure and function of different classes of immunoglobulins.

5. Hybridoma technology, monoclonal antibodies and Cytokines.

6. Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC), Complement system, Hypersensitivity & various types of vaccines.

7. Common job opportunities for graduates in immunology are as:-

ü Clinical research assistant in hospitals.

ü Laboratory technician.

ü Sales executive in pharmaceuticals and medical supplies.

ü Assistant biologist in food inspection agencies.

ü Teaching assistant/consultant.

ü Biomedical researcher

ü  Healthcare worker

Displine specific elective -1 Ethology(Animal Behaviour) and Biostatics

1. To understand and apply the knowledge of Behavior and Biometry.

2. To study and analyze the complex and diverse approaches of animal behavior.

3. To enumerate biological rhythms, communication in animals and their social organization.

4. To know the scope and develop entrepreneurship by understanding behavior, statistical interpretation of data which will help them to select future career opportunities.

5. To apply statistical methods to analyze and interpret the biological data.

Displine specific elective -2 Museology and Taxidermy

1. Understand how to establish and maintain an animal museum.

2. Understand the significance of museums.

3. Learn the procedure of taxidermy

4. Learn the techniques of preparing Alizarin Skeletal Staining.

5. Know about employment opportunities as Taxidermist, Curator, Museum Maintenance Technician and Museum Keeper.

6. Get self-employment in the field of taxidermy.


M.Sc First Semester

Course Outcome

First Paper-Biosystematics,Taxonomy and classification

    Classify animals on the basis of their relation  to other animals by body structure ,external characters, development and DNA.

    Identify animals and give them scientific names on the basis of International rules of nomenclature.

    Understand the gradual development and evolutionary history of different kinds of living organisms.

    Evaluation of biodiversity and related indices.

 

Paper Two-Structure and functions of invertebrates

    Understand the origin and physiology of invertebrate animals

    Discuss the evolutionary significance of larval forms of invertebrates.

    Understand structure affinities and history of minor non coelomate phyla

Paper 3 Quantitative biology,biodiversity and wildlife

    To understand  basics of quantitative biology involved  in research.

    To understand biodiversity and its conservation

    To understand value of wildlife and its conservation.

Paper 4 Biomolecules and structural biology

    Explain chemical foundation of biology

    To understand structure of proteins,carbohydrate ,fats ,nucleic acid and their metabolism

    Understand Basic concepts of metabolism

    Develop knowledge of enzymes and mechanism of their action.

 

 

M.Sc Second Semester Zoology-

Paper 1 General and comparative animal physiology and Endocrinology

    Understand mechanism of all physiological processes in vertebrates

    Compare and contrast the physiological processes that occur in  different animal    groups , governing day to day function.

 

    Conduct basic physiological research and effectively communicate the findings;

 

    Compare and contrast mechanisms of mechanoreception, chemoreception, photoreception, phonoreception and vestibular  perception among different animals lineages

    Communicate  classes and  function of endocrine  and neuroendocrine system.

 

    Discuss phylogeny of endocrine glands

 

Paper 2 Population ecology and environmental physiology

   Understand population its characters and regulation

   Discuss ecophysiological adaptations in different animal groups.

   Help students to understand the concerns related to Sustainable Development .

   Ability  to understand consequences of environmental pollution on human health

   Demonstrate method of relaxation of stress and body by yoga , asana ,pranayama and meditation.

Paper 3 Tools and techniques in Biology

   Explain Microscopy,Colorimetry,Chromatography principle,process applications and working of related instruments.

   Explain immunological surgical immunodetection and Cell Culture Techniques.

   Understand cryopreservation,Radioisotope and Isotope techniques and applications.

Paper 4 Molecular Biology and Genetics

Describe the structure and  organization of biological membrane

   Explain how a cell communicate with the extracellular environment

   Understand process of Sex determination

   Explain some of the current genomics technologies and illustrate how these can be used to study gene function

 

M.Sc Third Semester -

 

Paper 1 Comparative anatomy of vertebrates

   Knowledge of comparative anatomy and its phylogeny in vertebrates

   Knowledge of flight and aquatic adaptations in birds and mammals

 

Paper 2 Limnology

   Knowledge of morphometry,physicochemical and biological characteristics of fresh water bodies

   Explain significance of aquatic flora,insects,birds and macrophytes in water bodies

   Knowledge of pollution of rivers,causes and control measures

   Knowledge of legislation and regulation of discharge of industrial effluents and domestic wastes in rivers and reservoirs

Paper 3 Ecotoxicology

   Understand environment productivity and pollution

   Develop basic knowledge of toxicology

   Know public hazards due to natural disasters and occupation

   Understand basic concepts and applications of remote sensing

 

Paper 4 Aquaculture

   Develop a knowledge of farming of aquatic organisms for increasing food production and animals beneficial to human

   Observe culture techniques farm management and hatchery operations

   Analyse harvesting and marketing strategies

   Understand the techniques of fish preservation and water quality monitoring techniques.

 

M.Sc Fourth Semester -

 Paper 1.Animal behaviour and neurophysiology

   Understand neurophysiology of perception memory and domestic animal human behaviour

   Classify behavioral patterns communication learning and memory.

 

Paper 2 Genetic Biology Development and Differentiation in mammals

   Understand comparative reproductive biology and development in mammals

   Understand role of hormones in regulation of reproductive cycle

   Understand process of differentiation of eggs and sperms before fertilization.

   Describe foundational  concepts in stem cells and  its disorder.

Paper 3.Ichthyology(Fish) structure and Function

   Know functional anatomy of all organ systems  in fish

   Understand migration and adaptations in fishes

   Observe the phenomenon of Parental care in various fishes and importance of electric organs in fishes

   Understand significance of colouration,luminous and poisonous organs in fishes

Paper 4.Pisciculture and Economic Importance of Fishes(Ichthyology)

   Knowledge of advanced techniques in Pisciculture

   Knowledge of Prawn culture and pearl industries in India

   Comprehend economic importance of Pisciculture.