ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY

208 - B.Sc. ZOOLOGY

Programme Structure and Scheme of Examination (under CBCS)
(Applicable to the candidates admitted in Affiliated Colleges from the academic year
2022 -2023 onwards)
Hours
/Week Credit Maximum Marks
Course Code Part Study Components & Course Title
CIA ESE Total
SEMESTER – I
22UTAML11 Language Course - I : Tamil/Other 5 3 25 75 100
I
Languages
22UENGL12 English Course - I : Communicative 5 3 25 75 100
II
English I
22UZOOC13 Core Course - I :Invertebrata I 4 4 25 75 100
22UZOOC14 Core Course - II : Invertebrata II 4 4 25 75 100
III Core Practical – I : Invertebrata & 3 - - - -
Chordata
Allied - I: Paper – 1: Botany-I /Chemistry-I 4 4 25 75 100
Allied Practical – I : 3 - - - -
22UENVS18 IV Environmental Studies 2 2 25 75 100
Total 30 20 600
SEMESTER – II
22UTAML21 Language Course - II : Tamil/Other 5 3 25 75 100
I
Languages
22UENGL22 English Course - II : Communicative 5 3 25 75 100
II
English II
22UZOOC23 Core Course – III : Chordata 4 4 25 75 100
22UZOOP24 Core Practical – I : Invertebrata & 3 4 40 60 100
III Chordata
Allied– I: Paper -2: Botany-II /Chemistry-II 3 4 25 75 100
Allied Practical – I : Botany /Chemistry 3 3 40 60 100
22UZOOE27 Internal Elective – I : 3 3 25 75 100
22UVALE27 Value Education 2 1 25 75 100
IV
22USOFS28 Soft Skill 2 1 25 75 100
Total 30 26 800

Internal Elective Courses

22UZOOE27 Internal Elective-I Biodiversity conservation

Vector biology
Aquaculture

Allied Courses offered by the Department of Zoology

22UZOOA01 Theory Animal Diversity-I

22UZOOA02 Theory Animal Diversity-II
22UZOOP02 Practical Zoology Practical
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SEMESTER: I CREDIT:4
22UZOOC13 – INVERTEBRATA - I
PART:III HOURS :4

COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. To obtainbroad knowledge about different kinds of animal species of
invertebrates.
2. To understand the systematic and functional morphology of various groups of
invertebrates
3. To study their economic importance, affinities and adaptations.
4. To understand the role of invertebrates in biological communities, ecological
interactions and conservation problems
5. To assess the diversity of animals in a phylogenetic conditions.

Unit I :
Principles of taxonomy - Binominal nomenclature and outline classification
of Animal Kingdom.
Unit II:
Protozoa: General characters and classification up to classes with examples.
Type Study:Entamoeba- General structure, Life cycle and Entamoeba Gneneral
Topic: Locomotion,Nutrition,Reproduction and Osmoregulation in Protozoa-
Parasitic Protozoa of Man
Unit III:
PORIFERA: General characters and classification up to classes with examples.
Type study - sycon, Gneneral Topic -Canal system,Reproductio,Skeleton in sponges.
Unit IV:
COELENTERATA: General characters and classification up to classes with
examples.
Type study – Obelia, Life history of Obelia.Gneneral
Topic:Nematocysts,polymorphism in coelenterates – Corals and Coral reefs.
Unit V:
PLATYHELMINTHES: General characters and classification up to classes with
examples.
Type study – Fasciola hepatica. Gneneral Topic: Parasitic adaptations of
Platyhelminth parasites (Taenia solium, Sachistosoma).

COURSE OUTCOMES
1. To understand the principle of taxonomy animals
2. To identify the general characters, classification, phylum of Invertebrates
3. To understand the morphology and their systems of various groups of
Invertebrates.
4. To study the economic importance of invertebrates and important parasites
5. To study the affinities and adaptations of Invertebrates
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Text Books (In API Style)
1. Ekambaranatha Ayyar.M. and T.N. Ananthakrishnan, 1992. Manual of Zoology
Vol.1
[Invertebrata], Viswanathan [Printers and Publishers] Pvt. Ltd.; Madras
2. Ekambaranatha Ayyar.M. and T.N. Ananthakrishnan, 1992. Manual of Zoology
Vol.1
[Invertebrata], Viswanathan [Printers and Publishers] Pvt. Ltd.; Madras.
3. Kotpal, R.L. 1988-1992 Protozoa, Porifera, Coelenterata, Helminthes, Annelida,
Arthropoda,Mollusca, Echinodermata. Rastogi Publications, Meerut.
4. Parker and Haswell, 1964. Test Book of Zoology. Vol.1 [Invertebrata]. A.Z.T;
B.S.Publishersand distributors, New Delhi.
Supplementary Readings
1. N.C. Nayar., S.Leelavathy,N.Soundrapandian., T.Murugan and
N.Arumugam,2013. A text book of Invertebrates, Saras PublicationsTamilnadu
2. Dr. N.Arumugam and Dr,N.Sivakumar.2020. Invertebrata in Tamil version.
Tamilnadu
3. Barrington E.J.W.(2012)Invertebrate structure and function. Affiliated East West
Press Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.

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SEMESTER: I CREDIT:4
PART:III 22UZOOC14 – INVERTEBRATA - II HOURS :4

Course Objectives
1. To obtain broad knowledge about different kinds of animal species of
invertebrates.
2. To understand the systematic and functional morphology of various groups of
invertebrates
3. To study their economic importance, affinities and adaptations.
4. To understand the role of invertebrates in biological communities, ecological
interactions and conservation problems
5. To assess the diversity of animals in a phylogenetic conditions.

Unit I :
ASCHELMINTHES: General characters and classification up to classes with
examples.
Type study – Wuchereria bancrofti. Gneneral Topic: Parasitic adaptations of
Aschelminth parasites (Ancylostoma duodenale and Ascaris lumbricoides).
Unit II:
ANNELIDA: General characters and classification up to classes with examples.
Type study: Megascolex mauritii, Gneneral Topic:Metamerism in Annelids,
Excretion and Economic importance of Annelids.
Unit III:
ARTHROPODA: General characters and classification up to classes with
examples.
Type study – Prawn, Gneneral Topic:Larval forms of Crustacea,
Respiration,Excretion in Arthropods,Peripatus and its affinities, Mouth parts of
insect, Beneficial Insects
Unit IV:
MOLLUSCA: General characters and classification up to classes with
examples.
Type study – Lamellidens marginalis, Gneneral Topic:Respiration. Foot and
Torsion in Mollusca,Economic importance of Mollusca.
Unit V:
ECHINODERMATA: General characters and classification up to classes with
examples.
Type Study- Asterias rubens, Gneneral Topic: Larval forms of
Echinidermata, Water Vascular System and Phylogeny of Echinidermata.
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COURSE OUTCOMES
1. To understand the principle of taxonomy animals
2. To identify the general characters, classification, phylum of Invertebrates
3. To understand the morphology and their systems of various groups of
Invertebrates.
4. To study the economic importance of invertebrates and important parasites
5. To study the affinities and adaptations of Invertebrates

Text Books (In API Style)

1. Ekambaranatha Ayyar.M. and T.N. Ananthakrishnan, 1992. Manual of Zoology
Vol.1
a. [Invertebrata], Viswanathan [Printers and Publishers] Pvt. Ltd.; Madras
2. Ekambaranatha Ayyar.M. and T.N. Ananthakrishnan, 1992. Manual of Zoology
Vol.1
a. [Invertebrata], Viswanathan [Printers and Publishers] Pvt. Ltd.; Madras.
3. Kotpal, R.L. 1988-1992 Protozoa, Porifera, Coelenterata, Helminthes, Annelida,
a. Arthropoda,Mollusca, Echinodermata. Rastogi Publications, Meerut.
4. Parker and Haswell, 1964. Test Book of Zoology. Vol.1 [Invertebrata]. A.Z.T;
B.S.Publishersand distributors, New Delhi.

Supplementary Readings
1. N.C. Nayar., S.Leelavathy,N.Soundrapandian., T.Murugan and
N.Arumugam,2013. A text book of Invertebrates, Saras PublicationsTamilnadu
2. Dr. N.Arumugam and Dr,N.Sivakumar.2020. Invertebrata in Tamil version.
Tamilnadu
3. Barrington E.J.W.(2012)Invertebrate structure and function. Affiliated East West
Press Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.

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SEMESTER: II 22UZOOC23 - CHORDATA CREDIT:4

PART:III HOURS: 4

COURSE OBJECTIVES
1 To understand the taxonomy and relationship and evolution of animals.
2 To understand the systematic and functional morphology of various groups of
Chordates
3 To study their economic importance, affinities and adaptations.
4. To understand the role of vertebrates in biological communities, ecological
interactions and conservation problems
5 To assess the diversity of animals in a phylogenetic conditions.

UNIT I:
1. General charecters of Chordata, classification of Chordata upto upto
orders Vertebrata. Prochordata: General Characters, Classification of Prochordata.
Type Study: Ascidian, Amphioxus and Balanoglossus, General Topic:Affinities of
Hemichordata, Cephalochordata & Urochordata

Unit II: PISCES

1) General characters and classification up to upto orders
2) Type study : Labeo rohita. General Topic: Fins of fishes, Migration of fishes,
Parental care in fishes.

AMPHIBIA
1) General characters and classification up to upto orders
Type study :Frog,General Topic-Adaptive features of Apoda, Origin of
Amphibia, Parental care in Amphibia

Unit III: REPTILIA

1. General characters and classification up to upto orders
Type study-Calotes.General Topic: Origin and Evolution of
Reptilia,Identification of poisonous and non-poisonous snakes of South
India,Poison apparatus and biting mechanism, Venom and Antivenom.

Unit IV: AVES

1. General characters and classification upto orders
Type study-Pigeon.General Topic: Characters of Archaeopteryx, Ratitae,
Origin of Birds, Flight adaptation, Migration of Birds.

Unit V: MAMMALIA
General characters and classification upto orders.
Type study-Rabbit.General Topic: Origin of Mammals, Dentition in
mammals,Flying Mammals,Aquatic mammals.
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COURSE OUTCOMES
1. To understand the diversity of chordates and their classification.
2. To identify the general characters, classification, phylum of Chordates
3. To understand the morphology and their systems of various groups of
Vertebrates.
4. Familiarize with gradual development of habit and habitat
5. To study the affinities and adaptations of Invertebrates

Text Books (In API Style)

1) 1. Hyman. L.H. Comparative vertebrate Zoology. McGraw Hill Co., New York.
B.Sc. Zoology: Syllabus (CBCS) 11
2) Waterman, Allyn J.et al.1971, Chordate Structure and functions. Mac.Millan
and Co., New York
3) Kotpal, R.L. 1988-1992 Protozoa, Porifera, Coelenterata, Helminthes, Annelida,
4) Arthropoda,Mollusca, Echinodermata. Rastogi Publications, Meerut.
5) Parker and Haswell, 1964. Test Book of Zoology. Vol.1 [Invertebrata]. A.Z.T;
B.S.Publishersand distributors, New Delhi.
6) Nigam.H.C. 1983 Zoology of chordates, Vishal publications, Jalandhar.

Supplementary Readings
1) A.Thangamani., S.Prasannakumar., L.M. Narayanan and N.Arumugam,2013. A
text book of Invertebrates, Saras PublicationsTamilnadu
2) Kent, G.C. (2015). Comparative anatomy of the vertebrates.McGraw Hill,UK.
3) Kenneth Kardong. 2018. VertebratesL compatrative anatomy,
Function,Evolution. McGraw Hill.UK.

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SEMESTER: I&II 22UZOOP24 CREDIT:4

PART:III PRACTICAL- I: INVERTEBRATA and CHORDATA HOURS: 3

COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. To understand the taxonomy and relationship and evolution of animals.
2. To understand the systematic and functional morphology of various groups of
Chordates
3. To study their economic importance, affinities and adaptations.
4. To understand the role of vertebrates in biological communities, ecological
interactions and conservation problems
5. To assess the diversity of animals in a phylogenetic conditions.

DISSECTIONS
cockroach /Earth worm - Digestive and Nervous system
Prawn – Nervous system, Fish –Digestive system

MINOR PARCTICAL
MOUNTING – Setae:Mounting of Body setae and Penial setae of Earthworm,
Insect Mouth parts : Mounting of mouth parts of Honey bee, House Fly and
Mosquito Prawn – Appendages, Shark - Placoid scales,

SPOTTERS

Study of the following specimens

1.Classify by giving reasons

Paramecium,Euglena, Sycon, Obelia, Taenia solium, Neries, Prawn, Fresh
water mussel, Seastar, Amphioxus, Shark, Hyla, Rhacophorus, Calotes, Pigeon, Rabbit.
2.Adaptations to their respective modes of life
Entamoeba, Trypanosoma, Plasmodium, Corals [any 2], Ascaris, Wuchereria
bancrofti, Cheatopterus, Leech, Limulus, Nauplius, Mysis, Zoea, Balanoglossus,
Ascidian,
Ichthyophis, Draco, sea snake and Bat.
3.Biological significance:
Paramecium conjugation and binary fission, Fasciola hepatica,physalia,
Trochophore Larva, Peripatus,Sacculina On Crab, Sea Anemone on Hermit Crab,
Pearl Oyster, Bipinnaria Larva, Anabas,Hippocampus, Narcine, Echeneis, Arius,
Exocoetus, Eel, Amblystoma, Axolotl Larva, Bufo,Cobra, Krait, Russels Viper, Echis
Carinata, Turtle, Parrot, Woodpecker, King Fisher.
4. Relate structure and function:
Sponge Spicules, Obelia Polyp, Taenia Scolex, Nereis - Parapodium, Book lungs of
scorpion/Honey bee sting apparatus, Pedicellaria of Sea star, Ctenoid Scale
and Quill Feather of pigeon.
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5.Draw labeled sketches:
T.S. Fasciola, T.S. of Leech, Obelia medusa, T.S. of Amphioxus through
Pharynx, T.S. through arm of Sea star. Skeleton - Pectoral girdles of Frog and
Pigeon.,Pelvic Girdles of Frog and Pigeon. Fore and Hind limbs of Frog and Pigeon.,
Synsacrum of Pigeon. Dentition - Rabbit

Record of Laboratory work shall be submitted at the time of practical examination

COURSE OUTCOMES
1. To Understand the diversity of chordates and their classification.
2. To identify the general characters, classification, phylum of Chordates
3. To understand the morphology and their systems of various groups of
Vertebrates.
4. Familiarize with gradual development of habit and habita
5. To study the affinities and adaptations of Invertebrates

Text Books (In API Style)

1. Verma, P.S. 2013. A Manual of Practical Zoology of Invertebrates, S. Chand
&Company Ltd., New Delhi.
2. Verma. P.S. 2011 A Manual of Practical Zoology INVERTEBRATES Chand & Co,
Ltd, Ram Nagar -New Delhi.
3. Vijayaraman. K and palanivel.K, 1997 Cheimurai Vilangial, chimeera
Publications.
4. Amsath, A. 2013. Practical manual in Zoology. MMA Publications,
Adirampattinam.
5. Jayanpa Sinha . 2010 Advanced Practical Zoology, Books & Allied (p) Ltd. No.1.
SubhamPlaza IFloor, Calcutta.

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SEMESTER: II CREDIT: 3
22UZOOE27A: BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION
PART: III HOURS: 3

COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. To give the student insight of scientific developments in Conservation of
Biodiversity.
2. To understand the distribution of species and threats to concerning biodiversity.
3. To study the climate change and its problems in conservation of biodiversity.
4. To study the various conservation measures adopted in India.
5. To make the student get aware with various legislations related to wildlife and
conservation.

Unit I: Biodiversity and their values

Biodiversity: definition – Biodiversity conservation strategies - types of
diversity – genetic, species and ecosystem.
Value of Biodiversity: Biodiversity and environmental services -
Consumptive, Productive, Social, Ethical and moral values, Aesthetic value.
Unit II: Biodiversity Hot spot and Threats
Hot spot: Mega diversity centers – Global 200 - India’s Biogeographic Zones -
Biodiversity Hot spot - North-East, the Western Ghats, Andaman and Nicobar
Islands.
Threats to biodiversity: Habitat loss, poaching of wildlife, man-wildlife
conflicts, invasive species; consequences of biodiversity loss; Endangered faunal
species of India.
Unit III: Global warming and Biodiversity
Global warming: Greenhouse gases and sources – CO2 –Methane –and Chloro-
flouro-carbon (CFCs) –Aerosols in the atmosphere – Sea level rise– Ozone depletion–
Irregular monsoon – Droughts – Cyclones & Cloudburst –Tsunami – Acid rain –
Impact of climate change on biodiversity.
Unit IV: Conservation of biodiversity
Conservation Methods:In situ conservation (Biosphere Reserves, National
Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries); Ex-situ conservation (botanical gardens, zoological
gardens, gene banks, seed and seedling banks, pollen culture, tissue culture and
DNA banks),
Integrated Protected Area System (IPAS): Community Reserves or
Community Conserved Areas - Sacred Grooves – Corridors.
Unit V: People participation, Environmental legislation & Authority
People participation in Conservation: Chipko Movement – Navdanya Movement
andEcotourism.
Environmental legislation & Authorities: Wildlife Protection Act (1972) -
Biological diversity Act 2002– The National Green Tribunal Act 2010 – National
biodiversity authority (NBA) and State Biodiversity Boards.
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COURSE OUTCOMES
1) Able to understand the types and values of Biodiversity.
2) Able to understand the distribution and threats.
3) Analyse and interpret the problems in conservation of biodiversity.
4) Explain the various strategies adopted in conservation of various species.
5) Able to follow and interpret various rules and regulations related to
biodiversity.

Text Books
1) Lawmann, J. (2017). Wildlife Protection Act 1972. Kamal Publishers, New Delhi.
2) Majumdar, A.B., Nandy, D, and Mukherjee, S. (2013). Environment and
Wildlife Laws in India. LexisNexis Publishers.
3) Saha,T. K. (2007) . Ecology and environmental Biology. Books and allied(P) Ltd.
Kolkata, India.
4) Mitra, A.P., Sharma, S., Bhattacharya, S., Garg, A., Devotta, S. and Sen, K.
(2004). Climate Change and India. Universities Press, India.
5) Khitoliya, R. K. (2004). Environmental pollution:Managment and control for
sustainable developments. S. Chand & company (p) Ltd., New Delhi, India.

Supplementary Readings
1) Sodhi, N.S., Gibson, L. and Raven, P.H. (2013). Conservation Biology: Voices
from the Tropics. Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford, UK.
2) Philander, S.G. (2012). Encyclopedia of Global Warming and Climate Change
(2nd edition). Sage Publications.
3) Hardy, J.T. (2003). Climate Change: Causes, Effects and Solutions. John Wiley
& Sons.
4) Primack, R.B. (2002). Essentials of Conservation Biology (3rd edition). Sinauer
Associates, Sunderland, USA.
5) Divan, S. and Rosencranz, A. (2001). Environmental Law and Policy in India.
Oxford University Press.

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SEMESTER: II CREDIT: 3
22UZOOE27B : VECTOR BIOLOGY
PART: III HOURS: 3

COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. To acquire Knowledge of the types of vectors, host, parasite and their control.
2. To study the types of metamorphosis and disease transmission cycle of Vector.
3. To learn morphology, life cycle, diseases transmission and control measures of
Housefly and Sandfly.
4. To learn morphology, life cycle, diseases transmission and control measures of
Fleas, Lice and Ticks.
5. To learn morphology, life cycle, diseases transmission and control measures of
Cyclopes and freshwater snail and to emphasis the National and International
programmes and Agencies in vector control.

Unit I: Concept of Vector, Host, Parasite

Vectors: Definition - characteristics - types – mechanical – direct – indirect,
biological - propagative– cyclo-propagative – cyclo-developmental – transovarial.
Host& Parasite: Definition - characteristics – types.
Vector control: Integrated vector management - chemical - larvicides,
adulticides and Insect growth regulators(IGRs), biological - bio-larvicides,
larvivorous fish, other predators, pathogens.
Unit II: General Features of Vectors
General Features of Medical and Public Health import vectors: Breeding
habitats; metamorphosis – Complete and Incomplete.
Mosquito: Morphology and Life cycle –identification characters of different
stages of Anopheles, Ades and Culex; Disease transmission cycle - role of mosquito
in disease transmission of Malaria, Filariasis, Dengue.
Unit III: Housefly and Sandfly
Housefly: Morphology - life cycle - disease transmission (Amoebic Dysentery) –
control measures.
Sand fly: Morphology –life cycle - disease transmission (Leishmaniasis) -
control measures.
Unit IV: Flea, Louse and Ticks
Fleas: Morphology - life cycle - disease transmission (Plague) control
measures.
Louse: Morphology –life cycle - disease transmission (relapsing fever and
secondary dermatitis) - lice control.
Ticks: Morphology - difference between Hard and Soft ticks - disease
transmission (typhus, ‘Q’ fever) – control measures.
Unit V: Cyclopes, Freshwater snail, Disease control programmes
Cyclops (water-flea): Morphology – disease transmission (Dracunculiasis) –
prevention and control measures.
Freshwater snails – Disease transmission (Schistosomiasis), Control
measures.
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Role of International and National disease control programmes & Agencies:

WHO; NMCP; ICMR.

COURSE OUTCOMES
After completing the class, students will be
1) acquire basic knowledge on types of vectors, host and parasites & take up
integrated vector management activities.
2) acquire basic knowledge on the general characters of vectors, types of disease
transmission.
3) acquire basic knowledge on the biology, epidemiology and control of these three
vectors (Housefly and Sandfly).
4) acquire basic knowledge on the biology, epidemiology and control of these three
vectors (Fleas, Lice and Ticks).
5) acquire basic knowledge on the biology, life cycle and control methods of
Cyclopes and freshwater snail, understand the rationale of a global strategy to
control these diseases by National and International Agencies and take up jobs
in vector control and public health departments.

Text Books
1) Park, K. (2021). Park’s Text book of preventive and social medicine. 26th Edition.
Banarsidas Bhanot Publisher, USA.
2) Jayaram Panikar, C.K.(2018).Textbook of Medical Parasitology. Jaypee
Brothers Medical publishers Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi.
3) Tembhare, D.B. (2012). Modern Emtomology.Himalaya Publishing House, New
Delhi.
4) Tyagi , B.K. (2012). Medical Entomology. Scientific publishers, Chennai.
5) Parthiban, M. and B. Vasantharaj David, (2007). Manual of Household & Public
Health pests and their control. Namrutha Publications, Chennai.
Supplementary Readings
1) Sudhir R. Wagh and Vishnu K. Deshmukh. (2015). Medical Entomology.
Success Publications.
2) Rathanswamy, G.K, (2010). A Hand book of Medical Entomology.
S.Viswanatham Printers & Private & Ltd., Chennai.
3) Arthropods of Medical importance (1981) Edited by Nicholas R.H.Burgess,
Published by Noble Books Ltd, Hampshire.
4) Rao, T. R. (1981). The Anophelines of India. Indian Council of Medical Research,
New Delhi.
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SEMESTER: II COURSE CODE: 22UZOOE27C CREDIT: 3

PART: III AQUACULTURE HOURS: 3

COURSE OBJECTIVES
1) To acquire knowledge about the importants of aquaculture.
2) To know the different types of culture and pond management.
3) To obtain knowledge about cultivable species and aquarium keeping.
4) To gather information about poly culture
5) To learn the role of organizations and funding agencies involved in
aquaculture.

Unit I : Importance of aquaculture

Definition - Scope and importance – status of aquaculture in India, Role
of aquaculture on economic development. Types of aquaculture -
Freshwater, coastal and marine water aquaculture.
Unit II: Fish ponds and Management
Definition, breeding ponds, nursery ponds, rearing ponds, culture
ponds (stocking ponds). Preparation of pond for fish culture, management of
fish ponds, water quality management of fish ponds. Importance and
composition of feeds; types of feed, wet and dry feeds, Artificial and live
feeds.
Unit III: Cultivable species
Cultivable species of fish, crustaceans, molluscs and algae; Different types of
cultures, Monoculture, Poly culture, composite fish culture, cageculture,
penculture, race wayculture- extensive, intensive and semi intensive culture;
Common species for ornamental fish farming.
Unit IV: Fish disease management
Common bacterial, viral, fungal, protozoan and crustacean diseases, their
symptoms and treatment. Aquatic pollution –Definition, causes, ecological effects
and control ofwater pollution.
Unit V: Marketing the products
Marketing the fish to local markets and for export - Harvesting and transport
of fish and its products -Fish preservationand fish processing technology;
Organizations involved and their role of aquaculture - ICAR, CMFRI,
CIFRI, CICFRI, CIFA, CIBA, CIFT &MPEDA.
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COURSE OUTCOMES
At the end of the course, the student will be able to
1) Students will be able to describe the history and development of aquatic life.
2) Students will be able to theoretical and practical aspects of fisheries across
different species.
3) Students will be able to explain how the management of aquatic ponds and to
analyze biological samples of Aquaculture ponds.
4) Students can make knowledge of how the difference of cultivable forms evolved
in the earth.
5) To take up jobs in Aquaculture farms.

Text Books
1) Pillay, T.V.R. 1995. Aquaculture principles and practices. Fishing New
Books, Blackwell Science Ltd.,Oxford.
2) Shanmugam, K. 1990. Fishery biology and Aquaculture. Leo
Pathipagam, Madras.
3) Santhanam, Sugumaran and Natarajan, P. 1997. A Manual of
freshwater aquaculture.OxfordandIBHPub.Co.Ltd.,NewDelhi.
Supplementary Readings
1) Arumugam.N. 2008. Aquaculture. Saras Publications,Nagercoil.
2) Baradach, JE, JH Ryther and WO McLarney (1972) Aquaculture.The
farming and Husbandry of Freshwater and Marine Organisms. Wiley
Interscience, NewYork.
3) Chadar, S.L. 1980. Hypophysation of Indian major carps. Satish Book
Enterprise, Agra,PP.146
4) ExportersmanualandDocumentation.1999.JainBookAgency.NewDelhi.
5) Jhingran.V.C. 1991. Fish and fisheries of India, Hindustan Pub. Cord.
New Delhi.
6) Kurian,C.V and Sebastin. 1992. Prawn and prawn fisheries of India,
Hindustan Pub. Cord. NewDelhi.
7) Rath, R.K. (2000) Freshwater Aquaculture. Scientific Publishers, (India),
PO.Box.91,Jodhpur.

OUTCOME MAPPING

CO/PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5

CO1 3 3 3 3 1
CO2 3 3 3 3 1
CO3 3 3 3 3 1
CO4 3 3 3 3 1