Syllabus for
Master of Science (Zoology)
Academic Year  (2022)

This program is one of the most fundamental unit of basic sciences studied at Postgraduate level. The program helps to develop scientific tempers and attitudes, which in turn can prove to be beneficial for the society since the scientific developments can make a nation or society to grow at a rapid pace. After studying this program, students will be more equipped to learn and know about different biological systems, their coordination and control as well as evolution, behavior and biological roles of the animals in the ecosystem. Moreover, they will be able to qualitatively and quantitatively analyse evolutionary parameters using various bioinformatics and computational tools used in modern sciences. This will provide them ample opportunities to explore different career avenues.

The evaluation scheme for each course shall contain two parts; (a) internal evaluation and (b) external evaluation. 50% weightage shall be given to internal evaluation and the remaining 50% to external evaluation and the ratio and weightage between internal and external is 1:1.  (a) Internal evaluation: The internal evaluation shall be based on predetermined transparent system involving periodic written tests, assignments, seminars and attendance in respect of theory courses and based on written tests, lab skill/records/viva and attendance in respect of practical courses.

Microbes play a very significant role in the lives of higher organisms. The paper surveys the features of microbes like bacteria, viruses, fungi, algae and protozoa in order to make the students understand their biology so as to manipulate them. This course fulfils the basic knowledge in microbiology for those students who wish to pursue career in allied health fields and other technical programs.

The paper is intended to develop understanding and provide scientific basis of the inanimate molecules that constitute living organisms. It also gives a thorough knowledge about the structure and function of biological macromolecules (proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids), and the metabolic and bioenergetic pathways within the cell. Students learn to interpret and solve clinical problems.

This paper has been designed in a standard manner to impart knowledge of the cell and its various attributes among the post graduate students. The topics included in this paper gives not only the basic idea about the subject but also provides in-depth knowledge. Students get an idea about the cellular structures, as well as how these structures are helpful for the cell to communicate with its environment and transduction of various signals, whether intracellular or extra-cellular. Furthermore, students also learn the mechanism of mitotic and meiotic cell division as well as how the cell cycle is regulated. The course structure also fulfils the important criteria regarding the preparation of students for the competitive examinations, for e.g. National Eligibility Test (NET), conducted by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), as well as various other entrance examinations for pursuing doctoral research.

• The chapters on genetics make them appreciate the flow of inherited characters from one generation to the other and study about the interaction of different genes in different organisms.
• The students will also gain knowledge related to quantitative, population and evolutionary genetics, in addition to microbial genetics.

To understand what is meant by concentration, by volume, and by amount, and their interrelationships

Make the students able to convert multiples of one unit to another

To make the students understand that there is a physical limit to the volume of a solution you can pipette, determined by your equipment

1.      To understand the theoretical basis of conducting research

2.      To design a research

3.      Understanding the importance of the research paper

4.      To impart knowledge regarding the ethics in research

• Microbes play a very significant role in the lives of higher organisms.
• The paper surveys the features of microbes like bacteria, viruses, fungi, algae and protozoa in order to make the students understand their biology so as to manipulate them.
• This course fulfils the basic knowledge in microbiology for those students who wish to pursue career in allied health fields and other technical programs. 

The paper imparts practical knowledge on the biology of cells and also on the basic experiments in biochemistry. It deals with detailed microscopic studies of basic cell multiplication processes like mitosis and meiosis. Microscopy techniques are given utmost importance.   Furthermore, knowledge of Genetics will help them to solve various complicated genetic problems.

This module aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the basic concepts of molecular biology. The structural and functional aspects of basic biomolecules such as DNA, RNA and protein and mechanisms of DNA replication, transcription, translation and gene regulation will be dealt with. The course facilitates the students to have a strong understanding of the molecular basis of life and the underlying gen principles

The objective of the course is to impart in depth knowledge about the concepts in genetic engineering - enzymes, biology of cloning vehicles, vector and host considerations, gene libraries, analysis and expression of the cloned gene in host cell and understand ethical issues and biosafety regulations. It gives emphasis to practical applications of genetic engineering tools in academic and industrial research. At the end of the course the student will have detailed knowledge of recombinant DNA technology essential for taking up projects in the field of Biotechnology.

• Analytical tools are becoming very important tools in different fields of Biology.
• The paper deals with the principle, instrumentation and uses of such tools. 
• This course fulfils the basic knowledge in analytical techniques for those students who wish to pursue career in allied health fields and other technical programs.

Students will also gain knowledge about the involvement of statistics in research.

The aim of this course is to provide an introduction to recombinant DNA technology. It helps the students to understand how the principles of molecular biology have been used to develop techniques in recombinant DNA technology. The objective of the course is to familiarize the student with the basic concepts in genetic engineering - enzymes, cloning vehicles, gene libraries, analysis and expression of the cloned gene in host cell and understand ethical issues and biosafety regulations. It gives emphasis to practical applications of genetic engineering tools in the field of health care. At the end of the course the student will have enough background of recombinant DNA technology essential for taking up projects in the field of Biotechnology.

• To gain understanding and appreciation of animal diversity, their phylogeny and the recent progress in the field and to understand the general concepts of evolution of animal development, morphology, genomes, natural selection, and speciation and other characters.

To understand the principle behind various techniques in Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics and Animal Evolution

This course introduces students to the scientific approach to data analysis. Weekly classes and tutorials are geared toward helping the students gain a basic understanding of experiments. In the lectures, students learn about the fundamentals of quantitative research and are accustomed to strategies for data analysis, hypothesis testing, and statistical inference. Each lecture is followed by a computer lab session, where students put their knowledge to practice, and perform tasks that revolve around visualizing data, and conducting statistical analyses.

This paper focuses on the fundamental science of immunology and explores the clinical and therapeutic aspects of immunology.  Topics include immunogenetics and molecular structure of immunoglobulins, T cell & B cell development, MHC antigens, modern vaccines, functions and dysfunctions of the components of the immune system; applications of immunological technologies in modern scientific research and development. These topics will help the students to absorb most of the fundamentals in immunology and this can benefit in understanding the advanced topics in this area.

Summer Internship provides an exposure to the research and developments happening in both research institutes as well as industries.

To introduce the concepts and process in developmental biology; to help students understand and appreciate the genetic mechanisms and the unfolding ofthe same during development and to expose the learner to the new developments in embryology and its relevance to Man

1. To study and compare the functioning of organ systems across the animal world;

2. To give an over view of the comparative functioning of different systems in animals and to learn more about human physiology

1. To learn the anatomy of several representative invertebrates and vertebrates, to gain familiarity with anatomical terms and descriptors,

2. To learn how to use guides and diagrams to identify anatomical features in an actual organism

3. To learn dissection techniques, to understand how morphology relates to function, to understand how biomechanical constraints influence anatomy and physiology. 

To study and compare the functioning of organ systems across the animal world; to give an over view of the comparative functioning of different systems in animals and to learn more about human physiology

To provide in-depth practical knowledge in immune system as well as their functions and the anatomical details about the various animals.

To study the significant role of microbes in food, agriculture and environment.

The paper is intended to provide have coherent knowledge and understanding of chemistry of food components like proteins, carbohydrates and lipids. Paper also provides information on beneficial and harmful association of microbes with food and how microbes can be effectively used for production of food. Students get an idea on food laws, standards and regulations in food processing, production, marketing and safety.

Impart the basic knowledge about the fundamentals of nutritional demands in various stages of life cycle.

Acquire skills in planning adequate nutrients in different stages of life cycle to maintain health.

1.      Students shall be able to understand the current biopharmaceutical  industrial scenarios with respect to manufacturing practises and quality assurance

2.      Students shall learn advance quality management system in the biopharmaceutical industry

3.      Students shall be able to understand the regulatory expectations and subsequent audit procedures

Nanobiotechnology is an upcoming field in the recent era having multitude applications in Medicine, Environmental technology and Biotechnology. Recent researchers have discovered nano sized particles used for drug delivery, gene delivery, cancer immunotherapy, and enzyme delivery to target sites, industrial and environmental applications. This paper will emphasize the introductory knowledge on nano science and their applications in biological field.

The main objectives of the course are

1. To obtain sufficient knowledge on the fundamental concepts of Nano biotechnology
2. To offer a strong knowledge in the interface between chemistry, physics and biology on the nano-structural level with a focus on biotechnological usage
3. To provide advanced training in the area of Nano biotechnology
4. To understand the interaction of nanomaterials with biological molecules and cells

To learn nanomaterials and their use with biocomponents to synthesize and address larger systems. 

This course covers the basic science and technology of algae cultivation. This paper provides students with the skills required to work in the algae cultivation (algaculture) industry or create their own algaculture business. Students will learn the controlled environment requirements for successful cultivation of various algae species. The program emphasizes training in algal cultivation technologies, including algaculture extension training. Knowledge acquired will prepare students for jobs as Greenhouse/Agricultural Workers, Plant Technicians, Plant Managers, Laboratory Technicians, Sales Managers, Public Relations and Outreach, Process Coordinators, Extension Service and/or Business Owners/Managers.

To learn interactions of biotic and abiotic components.

To learn organizational structure of communities.

To learn the human impact on the global environment

• To introduce the concepts of origin and growth of sericulture
• To understand the scientific approach to improve the mulberry and silkworm cultivation
• Imparting knowledge in mulberry cultivation, silkworm rearing and silk  reeling
• To create entrepreneurship in sericulture among the students community

The Forensic Biology course will attract those with an interest in the applicaton of basic sciences and common sense to the investigation of crime and analysis of curcial evidences. The program provides an intellectually challenging study of the full range of forensic applications, mainly Forensic Biology. 

• Impart the basic knowledge about the fundamentals of Marine Sciences including biological, chemical and physical oceanography.
• The biology of aquatic organisms will be fully understood by the students and capable of distinguishing the biology of each group of organisms and the statistical approach of fishery science will be applied
• The basic principles of nutritional biology in finfish and shellfish will be gained by the students and the biochemical aspects of essential proximate composition will also be imparted
• The efficacy and proper use of advanced technologies in applied aquaculture practices

To learn the application of microbiology in the feild of food, agriculture and environmental benifits.

The paper imparts practical knowledge on chemical analysis of food constituents and estimation of food nutrients. Students also gain skills on analyzing the quality of food.

To introduce the concepts of nutritional value in related to human health 

To understand the recent approach to improve the health

The objective of this practical course is to provide adequate hands on and real times based training to the students for biopharmaceutical industry quality functions.

This paper will provide ample introductory knowledge to the students under going this course and make them familiarize with the past, present and latest technologies involved in the synthesis and designing of nano particles for specific applications

To learn the culturing technique of algae and estimation of the various biochemicals present in the different samples of the algae

• Development of analytical and laboratory skills.
• To understand field ethics and field observation skills.

•             To introduce the concepts of origin and growth of sericulture

•           To understand the scientific approach to improve the mulberry and silkworm cultivation

•           Imparting knowledge in mulberry cultivation, silkworm rearing and silk  reeling

•           To create entrepreneurship in sericulture among the students community

·         Developing an understanding of identification of various biological fluids and their examinations.

·         Isolation and quantification of DNA from blood.

·         Identification and extraction of proteins present in biological samples.

·         To implement the different techniques for protein estimation and analysis.

• Impart the basic knowledge about the fundamentals of Marine Sciences including biological, chemical and physical oceanography.

•           The biology of aquatic organisms will be fully understood by the students and capable of distinguishing the biology of each group of organisms and the statistical approach of fishery science will be applied

•           The basic principles of nutritional biology in finfish and shellfish will be gained by the students and the biochemical aspects of essential proximate composition will also be imparted

•           The efficacy and proper use of advanced technologies in applied aquaculture practices.

The main objective of this course is the awareness and understanding of students in industrial research.

The main objective of this course is the awareness and understanding of students in industrial research.