This course is aimed to provide information about the general characteristic features and classification of invertebrate phyla up to class level. A specific animal will be studied in detail as a typical representative for each phylum. General topics of importance in each phylum and, biology and significance of minor phyla will also be dealt with. Phylogeny of invertebrate groups will also be discussed.

In this laboratory course, the students will study the anatomy of all important organ systems and the methods of identification of invertebrates. Digestive and nervous system of earthworm and apple snail, digestive, reproductive and nervous system of cockroach will be analyzed. Mounting of penial and body setae of earthworm, radula and jaws of apple snail, mouthparts, salivary apparatus and trachea of cockroach will be done. Identification of south Indian forms from museum collection and field observation of invertebrate animals will be done. A record of observations will be maintained.

Ethology is the study of animal behaviour. This course deals with concepts of ethology, methods, the neural, endocrine and genetic basis of behaviour and simple and complex behavioural patterns observed across animal kingdom. This course is also deals with human behaviour particularly the human gestures, signal and action pattern.

A comprehensive course that aims to give a basic understanding on the anatomical and physiological features of various organ systems such as digestive, respiratory, circulatory, nervous, endocrine, immune, excretory and reproductive systems in human beings. Emphasis is also given to nutrition and human genetics.

Poultry science, an economically important and job oriented course, deals with different aspects of poultry farming such as the External parts of a fowl, Nutritive value of broiler meat & egg. Poultry housing & infrastructure, Equipment, Hatchery farm, Grower farm, Layer farm, Broiler farm and poultry feed. A short account of poultry diseases and health is also dealt with.

 

This is one of the basic courses to provide a general understanding of biology of chordates. The first section of this course deals with the diagnostic characteristics of phylum chordata, with an outline classification up to order level with suitable examples. A study of biology of prochordates and their affinities is included. The second section deals with comparative anatomy of various systems of vertebrates. General topics of interest in each class have been included in the respective units.

In this laboratory course students will be required to study the anatomy of all systems in frog. Mounting of brain, study of viscera, digestive and endocrine systems of rat will also be done. Identification of representatives of each class will be carried out by preserved specimens and field visits. Students will maintain a record of their observations in their practical classes.

Economic zoology deals with the comprehensive approach for various job oriented potential areas in science. It includes animal husbandry, poultry keeping, aquaculture, apiculture, lac & sericulture and important diseases which affects human population. This course gives an overall outline of various thrust areas to impart awareness among students to earn while they learn.

This course deals with the scientific methods in crime investigation and their applications in legal rights, order, and jurisprudence. It includes the scope, evidences, laboratory investigation facilities and the medico legal aspects of the criminalistics.This course elaborates the judicious study of forensic entomology, drugs, accidents, information technology and other constitutional objectives. Comprehensive case studies are briefed to depict the crime theory in legitimate support of the law practice.

The course is designed to develop environmental awareness to undergraduate students, irrespective of their subject of major study. The first part deals with the Natural resources, Ecosystems and the impact of human activity on them. The second part on Biodiversity and Pollution, depicts the present status and the suggestion for sustenance. Last section discusses the social issues with case studies and field visits.

 

This course on biological chemistry is designed to give a comprehensive understanding of the chemical nature and interaction of living systems. It deals with the classification, structures and metabolism of various biomolecules, such as carbohydrates, amino acids, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids. Interrelations of various metabolic pathways and their convergence in the TCA cycle, Electron transport chain and bioenergetics are discussed. A section on enzymes deals with classification, catalytic mechanism, enzyme kinetics, inhibitors of enzyme action.

This course is aimed to make the students to know about the principle and applications of tools and techniques used in the field of cell biology, ultra structure, chemical nature and functions of cell membrane and various cell organelles such as mitochondria, Golgi body, endoplasmic reticulum, ribosomes, lysosomes, and the nucleus, and stages and mechanism involved in cell division, molecular events in cell cycle. Special emphasis will be given to the study of abnormal cells like tumor and cancer cells.

Exercises on Biological chemistry include qualitative analysis of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and amino acids. Colorimetric estimation of carbohydrates, chromatographic analysis of amino acids and principles and operation of pH metry are also included. Exercises in cell biology include use of microscopes, observation of various cell types, preparation of permanent slides, isolation and observation of giant chromosomes, hemolysis under various parameters, plasmolysis and observation of stages of cell division using onion root tip and testis of grasshoppers. Record of observations shall be maintained by the students.

Evolution accounts for organic diversity through descent with modification. The course includes origin of life, evidences, Lamarckism and Darwinism, Natural selection and modern synthetic theory, variation, isolating mechanisms & speciation, and human evolution.

The course focuses on the basic principle of genetics by presenting the important concepts of classical, molecular and population genetics. The course contents include Mendelism, chromosomal basis of Mendelism, linkage, crossing over and chromosome mapping, definitions of the gene, Genetics of viruses and bacteria, Genetic control of behaviour, Population genetics and Human genetics.

This course deals with biostatistics, bioinformatics and its applications. Biostatistics part of the course is designed to impart a fundamental knowledge on biological data types, descriptive statistics, graphical representations and inferential statistical procedures, Bioinformatics part of the course is designed to give a broad knowledge on biological data bases, types, features, file formats, tools and applications of bioinformatics.

This course deals with the anatomy and physiology of reproduction, psychology of human sexuality and birth control methods. Topics such as conception, pregnancy and childbirth are also covered. Various sex related diseases and psychosomatic problems are discussed. Conception control by male and female contraceptives are stressed.