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The habits, morphology, physiology, reproduction, development (in outline) andclassification of the following groups of animals including a detailed study of thetypes given in each:
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Protozoa - Euglena,Monocystis
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Porifera ---- Sycon
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Coelenterata ----Obelia
Ctenophora - Salient features
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Platyhelminthes - Fasciola (liver fluke) and Taenia (tape worm)
The habits, morphology, physiology, reproduction, development (in outline) andclassification of the following groups of animals including a detailed study of thetypes given in each:
CellCellCellCell BiologyBiologyBiologyBiology IIII: Structure and function of cell, Ultra structure of Plasma membrane
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CellCellCellCell BiologyBiologyBiologyBiology II:II:II:II: Structure and function of cell organelles with special emphasis onmitochondria, golgi bodies, nucleus, ribosome and endoplasmic reticulum.
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Genetics-IGenetics-IGenetics-IGenetics-I: Structure of Chromosomes, Watson & Crick Model of DNA, Differencesbetween DNA & RNA, Cell Division: Mitosis and Meiosis. Mendel’s principles ofheredity on chromosomal basis, Monohybrid cross, test cross, dihybrid cross, backcross incomplete dominance, Multiple Alleles, Blood group inheritance. Linkageand crossing over, interaction of genes. The role of DNA in heredity.
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GeneticsGeneticsGeneticsGenetics IIIIIIII: Sex determination, sex differentiation, prenatal detection of geneticdiseases (amniocentesis), Sex-linked characters, Genetic diseases andabnormalities, chromosomal aberrations, Eugenics.
(a)(a)(a)(a) AmoebaAmoebaAmoebaAmoeba :::: Examination of culture. Prepared Slide Amoeba proteus and A.verrucosa.
(b)(b)(b)(b) EuglenaEuglenaEuglenaEuglena :::: Culture examination for Euglena.(c)(c)(c)(c) MonocystisMonocystisMonocystisMonocystis : Prepared slides.(d)(d)(d)(d) PlasmodiumPlasmodiumPlasmodiumPlasmodium :::: Prepared slides showing the parasites.(e)(e)(e)(e) ParameciumParameciumParameciumParamecium ---- Culture examination.(f)(f)(f)(f) Demonstration of ciliary movements in Paramecium.
Addition to mucilage to restrain active movement. Treatment withMethyl green for staining. Feeding experiment with Congo Red and Yeast.Trichocysts (discharged), Prepared slides for structure, binary divisionand conjugation.
(a)(a)(a)(a) PalaemonPalaemonPalaemonPalaemonExternal characters; Examination of appendages.
Dissections through multimedia / models
(b)(b)(b)(b) PeriplanetaPeriplanetaPeriplanetaPeriplanetaExternal characters. Differences between nmale and female.
Dissections through multimedia / models
Cirulation of blood in the wing of cockroach.
Slides of mouth appendages, salivary glands and trachea.
Slides of salivary glands, Malpighian tubules, ovaries and testes.
(c)(c)(c)(c) AnophelesAnophelesAnophelesAnopheles andandandand CulesCulesCulesCulesPermanent preparation of mouth parts of male and female. Wings-prepared slides.
(a) Cell-Structure – Prepared slides(b) Cell Division – Prepared slides(c) Preparation of giant chromosomes(d) Preparation of onion root tip for the stages of mitosis
HemichordataHemichordataHemichordataHemichordata: Classification, affinities and detailed study (habit, morphology,anatomy, physiology and development) of Balanoglossus
CephalochordataCephalochordataCephalochordataCephalochordata: Classification, affinities and detailed study (habit, morphology,anatomy and physiology) of Branchiostoma (Amphioxus).
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UrochordataUrochordataUrochordataUrochordata: Classification, affinities and detailed study (habit, morphology,anatomy, physiology and post embryonic development) of Herdmania
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Classification of different classes of vertebrates (Pisces,Pisces,Pisces,Pisces, Amphibia,Amphibia,Amphibia,Amphibia, ReptiliaReptiliaReptiliaReptilia,) up toorder with characters and examples. Poisonous and non poisonous snakes andbiting mechanism. Neoteny, parental care in amphilia.
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Classification of different classes of vertebrates (AvesAvesAvesAves andandandand MammalianMammalianMammalianMammalian) up toorder with characters and examples. Dentition in mammals. Respiration in pigeon,migration in birds.
AnimalAnimalAnimalAnimal distributiondistributiondistributiondistribution: Geological and geographical distribution with theircharacteristic fauna; fossils.
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OriginOriginOriginOrigin ofofofof LifeLifeLifeLife, concept of species (classical & modern concept)
EvolutionEvolutionEvolutionEvolution: Evidences (including physiological and serological); Theories ofevolution (including Neo-Lamarckism, Darwin-Wallace theory of natural selection,Neo-Darwinism, Modern synthetic theory). Evolution of Man. Mutation
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DevelopmentalDevelopmentalDevelopmentalDevelopmental BiologyBiologyBiologyBiology IIII:Aims and scope of Developmental Biology.
Gametogenesis, Fertilization, Egg: structure and types. Types & patterns ofcleavage.
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DevelopmentalDevelopmentalDevelopmentalDevelopmental BiologyBiologyBiologyBiology II:II:II:II: Process of Blastulation & Gastrulation. Fate Map.
Development of Chick up to formation of Primitive streak Extra embryonicmembranes of chick. Placentation and types of Placenta.
(c(c(c(c ))))OphidiaOphidiaOphidiaOphidiaDifference between poisonous and non-poisonous snakes, Naja (cobara),Vipera (viper), Typhlops ( burrowing snake ) and Python. Bitingmechanism of a poisonous snake (model).
(d)(d)(d)(d) CheloniaCheloniaCheloniaChelonia : Dermal armature(e)(e)(e)(e) CrocodiliaCrocodiliaCrocodiliaCrocodilia : Difference between Alligator, Crocodile and Gavialis.(f) Extinct reptiles, Models (five )
(a)(a)(a)(a) Structure, life cycle, pathogenicity, including diseases, causes, symptoms andcontrol of the following parasites of domestic animals and humans: Trypanosoma,Giardia and Wuchereria,
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VectorsVectorsVectorsVectors andandandand pestspestspestspests: Life cycle and their control of following pests: Gundhi bug,Sugarcane leafhopper, Rodents. Termites and Mosquitoes and their control
WildWildWildWild LifeLifeLifeLife ofofofof IndiaIndiaIndiaIndia: Endangered species. Important sanctuaries; national parks ofIndia; Different projects launched for the preservation of animal species; in-situand ex-situ conservation of wild life.
BiotechnologyBiotechnologyBiotechnologyBiotechnology:::: Genetic Engineering (concept and recombinant DNA technology)and its application in agriculture & medical areas and energy production.Biotechnology of food-processing, pharmaceuticals (e.g. use of microbes in insulinproduction) and fermentation.
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ImmunologyImmunologyImmunologyImmunology. Concepts of immunity, types of immunity, Antigen and Antibodies,vaccines of different diseases and immunological reactions.
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BiologicalBiologicalBiologicalBiological ToolsToolsToolsTools andandandand Techniques:Techniques:Techniques:Techniques: Principles and uses of instruments: pH Meter,Calorimeter, Microtome, Spectrophotometer & Centrifuge.
Microscopy (light, transmission and scanning electron microscopy)Chromatography and Electrophoresis.
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BiostatisticsBiostatisticsBiostatisticsBiostatistics: Sampling, Measures of central tendency (mean, median and Mode)and dispersion (variance, standard deviation and standard error); Correlation andRegression
EcologyEcologyEcologyEcology:::: Ecosystem: Concept, components, fundamental operations, energy flow,food-chain, foodwebs and trophic levels, ecological niche, abiotic and biotic factors.Population: Characteristics and regulation. Ecological succession. Adaptation:Aquatic, terrestrial, aerial and arboreal.
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Microbiology:Microbiology:Microbiology:Microbiology: Morphology, physiology and infection (outline) of bacteria andviruses. Bacterial and viral diseases.
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AnimalAnimalAnimalAnimal BehaviorBehaviorBehaviorBehavior: Introduction to Ethology, Patterns of behavior (taxes, reflexes,instinct and motivation); biorhythms; learning and memory, Migration of fishes &birds.
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PollutionPollutionPollutionPollution andandandand ToxicologyToxicologyToxicologyToxicology: Concept, sources, types (air, water, soil, noise &radiation), and control of environmental pollution. Exposure of toxicants (routes ofexposure, and duration and frequency of exposure); dose -response relationshipcategories of toxic effects.