REVISED CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK FOR

UNDER GRADUATE COURSE

STRUCTURE & SYLLABUS OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

ZOOLOGY

1ST TO 2ND Semesters

w.e.f.
Academic Year 2024-25 and Onwards

Submitted by
Chairman,
Board of Studies (UG),
Bachelor of Science,
Rani Channamma University, Belagavi.
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RANI CHANNAMMA UNIVERSITY, BELGAVI

VIDYASANAGAMA
Accredited with B+ Grade by NAAC

FACULTY OF SCIENCE: DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY

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Board of Studies in ZOOLOGY

Sl. Name and Address Designation

No.
01 Prof. Basavaraj Padmashali Chairman
Department of Chemistry
Rani Channamma University
Belagavi-591156
02 Shri G.M. Karki Member
Maratha mandal College
Belagavi
03 Smt. Surekha Deshapande Member
Basaveshwara Science College
Bagalkot
04 Dr. Umesh M Shaygoti Co-opt member
jSS College
Gokak
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RANI CHANNAMMA UNIVERSITY, BELGAVI

VIDYASANAGAMA
Accredited with B+ Grade by NAAC

FACULTY OF SCIENCE: DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY

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COURSE STRUCTURE FOR B.Sc. PROGRAMME

Semester Subjects Teaching Duration Marks Credits

Hours/week of IA Exam Total
Exams
1 Major1 Theory 04 03 20 80 100 03
Major1 Practical 04 04 10 40 50 02
Major2 Theory 04 03 20 80 100 03
Major2 Practical 04 04 10 40 50 02
Major3 Theory 04 03 20 80 100 03
Major3 Practical 04 04 10 40 50 02
Language1 04 03 20 80 100 04
Language2 04 03 20 80 100 04
Compulsory-1 02 02 10 40 50 02

2 Major1 Theory 04 03 20 80 100 03

Major1 Practical 04 04 10 40 50 02
Major2 Theory 04 03 20 80 100 03
Major2 Practical 04 04 10 40 50 02
Major3 Theory 04 03 20 80 100 03
Major3 Practical 04 04 10 40 50 02
Language1 04 03 20 80 100 04
Language2 04 03 20 80 100 04
Compulsory-2 02 02 10 40 50 02
Total 50
 First Semester B.Sc. Zoology Theory

Paper Title: Zoology-1T Marks: Th-80+IA-20

Paper Code : SEPBSZOOT01 Total hours: 60
Teaching Hours: 4 Hours/Week Credits : 03

UNIT-I 15 Hours
Animal Diversity: Brief History and General Principles of Animal classification. Prokaryotes and
Eukaryotes. Phylum Protozoa- General characters and classification up to classes with one
example for each class. Locomotion in Protozoa
Phylum Porifera: General characters and classification up to classes with one example for each
class. Canal System in Sycon
Phylum Coelenterata: General characters and classification up to classes with one example for
each class. Polymorphism
Phylum Platyhelminthes: General characters and classification up to classes with one example for
each class. Parasitic adaptations
Phylum Nemathelminthes: General characters and classification up to classes with one example
for each class. Life history of Ascaris. Parasitic adaptations in roundworms
UNIT-II 15 Hours
Phylum Annelida: General characters and classification up to classes with one example foreach
class. Metamerism in Annelida
Phylum Arthropoda: General characters and classification up to classes with one examplefor
each class. Metamorphosis in Insects. Life history of P. americana
Phylum Mollusca: General characters and classification up to classes with one example foreach
class.
Phylum Echinodermata: General characters and classification up to classes with oneexample
for each class. Water-vascular system in Asteroidea
UNIT-III 15 Hours
Phylyum Chordata: Characters of chordates. Differences between chordates and non- chordates.
General features of Protochordata (Brief note on Hemichordata, Urochordata,Cephalochordata)
Agnatha and Gnathostomata: General features of Agnatha and Gnathostomata. Classification of
cyclostomes up to classes
Pisces: General features and classification up to living orders. Scales in fihses Migration in Fishes
Amphibia: General features and classification up to living orders. Parental care inamphibians
Reptiles: General features and Classification up to living orders. Differences betweenpoisonous
and non-poisonous snakes. Snake bite and treatment
UNIT-IV 15 Hours
Aves: General features. Salient features of Passeriformes, Pisciformes, Columbiformes, Mammals:
General characters. Salient features of Monotremes, Marsupialia, Insectivora,Rodentia,
Perissodactyla, Chirpotera, Edentata, Cetaceae and Primates with one examplefor each. Ear ossicles
in mammals.

References
1. Agarwal V. P. and Dalela R. C. (1975): Textbook of Vertebrate Zoology. Jai
PrakashnathCo.
2. Barnes, R.D. (1982): Invertebrate Zoology. Fifth edition
3. Barnes, R.D. (1982): Vertebrate Zoology. Fifth edition
4. Barnes, R.S.K., Calow, P., Olive, P.J.W Golding, D.W. and Spicer, J.I. (2002):
TheInvertebrates: A
5. New Synthesis, III Edition, Blackwell Science
6. Barrington E. J. W. (1981): Invertebrate structure and Function. ELBS. Dhami P.S.
andDhami J. K.
7. (2000): Chordate Zoology. S. Chand & Co. Dhami P.S. and Dhami J. K. (2000):
 Invertebrate Zoology. S. Chand & Co.
8. Ekambaranatha Iyer M. and Anantakrishnan T. N. (1990): A manual of Zoology.
Vol. I.Invertebrata (Part 1 &2). S. Vishwanathan Pvt. Ltd.
9. Ekambaranatha Iyer M. and Anantakrishnan T. N. (1990): A manual of Zoology.
Vol. II.Chordata S. Vishwanathan Pvt. Ltd.
10. Jordan E. L. and Verma P.S. (1976): Chordate Zoology. S. Chand & Co. Jordan E. L.
andVerma
11. P.S. (1976): Invertebrate Zoology. S. Chand & Co.
12. Kotpal R. L. (1993): Protozoa- Echinodermata (all volumes). Rastogi Publ.
Pough H(2004): Vertebrate life, VIII Edition, Pearson International.
13. Ruppert and Barnes, R.D. (2006): Invertebrate Zoology, VIII Edition. Holt Saunders
International Edition.
 First Semester B.Sc. Zoology Practical-1

Paper Title: Zoology-1P Marks: Th-40+IA-10

Paper Code : SEPBSZOOP01 Total hours: 60
Teaching Hours: 4 Hours/Week Credits : 02

ZOOLOGY PRACTICAL-I

1. Study of the following specimens making use of permanent slides / specimens:

i. Study of unicellular and cellular grade organized animals: Amoeba, Euglena,

Paramecium and Sycon
ii. Study of tissue grade organized animals: Obelia, Physalia, Aurelia,
Metridium, Study of flat worms: Planaria, Taenia solium
iii. Study of round worms: Male and female Ascaris lumbricoides
iv. Study of segmented Animals: Nereis, Pheretima, Hirudinaria,
v. Study of animal forms with jointed appendages: Palaemon, Cancer, Limulus, Apis,
vi. Study of soft bodied animals: Chiton, Dentalium, Pila, Unio, Loligo, Sepia,
vii. Study of spiny skinned animals: Pentaceros, Ophiura, Echinus, Cucumaria and
Antedon
viii. Study of Protochordates: Balanoglossus, Herdmania, Branchiostoma
ix. Study of Fishes: Torpedo,Labeo, Exocoetus, Anguilla
x. Study of Amphibians: Ichthyophis, Salamandra, Bufo, Hyla
xi. Study of Reptiles: Chelone, Chamaeleon, Draco, Vipera, Naja
xii. Study of Birds: Duck, Cuccoo, Wood pecker, Kingfisher, Owl, Peacock
xiii. Study of Mammals: Duck billed platypus, Manis, Bat, Loris
2. Mounting of setae, blood glands, nephridia in Earthworm
(Collect the dead worms from vermicompost pits of farmers and preserve)
3. Mounting of mouth parts of honeybee, cockroach, housefly,mosquitoes
4. Mounting of brain in fowl / rat (collect dead fowl / rat heads and preserve)
5. Study tour / field visit: Compulsory tour / visit to understand faunaldiversity

References
1. Ruppert and Barnes, R.D. (2006): Invertebrate Zoology, VIII Edition. Holt
SaundersInternational Edition.
2. Barnes, R.S.K., Calow, P., Olive, P.J.W., Golding, D.W. and Spicer, J.I. (2002):
TheInvertebrates: A New Synthesis, III Edition, Blackwell Science
3. Young, J. Z. (2004): The Life of Vertebrates. III Edition. Oxford university press.
4. Pough H (2006): Vertebrate life, VIII Edition, Pearson International.
5. Hall B.K. and Hallgrimsson B. (2008): Strickberger’s Evolution. IV Edition.
Jonesand Bartlett Publishers Inc.
6. P. S. Dhami and J. K Dhami (2000): Practical Zoology S. Chand and Co, New Delhi
 Second Semester B.Sc. Zoology Theory

Paper Title: Zoology-2T Marks: Th-80+IA-20

Paper Code : SEPBSZOOLT02 Total hours: 60
Teaching Hours: 4 Hours/Week Credits : 03

UNIT-I: 15 Hours
Integument in different classes of chordates: (fishes, amphibian, reptilian, aves and
Mammalia)
Skeletal System (Girdles): Pectoral girdle and pelvic girdle in Frog, Varanus, Fowl
andRabbit
Digestive System: Brief account of alimentary canal (digestive tract) of different vertebrates
UNIT-II: 15 Hours
Respiratory System: Brief account of gills, lungs, trachea and air sacs in vertebrates
Circulatory System: Comparative account of heart in different vertebrates
Nervous System: Comparative account of brain in different vertebrates
UNIT-III: 15 Hours
Early Embryonic Development: Gametogenesis (Spermatogenesis and oogenesis), Fertilization,
Types of Eggs and Patterns of Cleavage, Types of Eggs and Patterns of Cleavage, Placenta types,
functions and structure
UNIT-IV: 15 Hours
Early Development: Frog development up to Gastrulation. Organizer phenomenon.
Development of chick (Fertilization, structure of egg, cleavage, blastulation) chick embryo.
Human Development – up to implantation

References
1. Comparative anatomy of vertebrates By R. K. Saxena
2. Comparative Anatomy by Aurora M. Sebastiani and Dale W. Fishbeck
3. Developmental biology By Rastogi & Jayraj. Kedarnath Ramnath publsihers, meerut.
4. Introduction to Embryology B I Ballinsky Publisher: Thomson
5. Learning Patten's foundation of Embryology Bruce M Carlson Publisher: McGraw Hill
Education Principles of Embryology Waddington C H Publisher: Macmillan, New York.
6. Developmental Biology Scott F Gilbert. Publisher: Sinauer Associates Inc., U.S
7. Developmental Biology –a modern Synthesis By K Vasudev Rao. Published by The
Associated Pub, Ambala Cantt.
8. Embryology By Mohan Arora. Himalaya Publishing House Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi.
9. Embryology – Constructing the Organism Scott F Gilbert. Publisher: Sinauer Associates
Inc., U.S.
10. Elements of Developmental Biology Dr P.C. Jain Vishal Publishing Co. New Delhi
Vertebrate Embryology N N Majumdar Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
 Second Semester B.Sc. Zoology Practicals

Paper Title: Zoologyy-2P Marks: Th-40+IA-10

Paper Code : SEPBSZOOLP-02 Total hours: 60
Teaching Hours: 4 Hours/Week Credits : 02

1. Osteology: Disarticulated skeleton of frog and rabbit

2. Comparative study of girdles: Pectoral girdle and pelvic girdle
in Frog, Varanus, Fowland Rabbit (Three practical)
3. Comparative account of heart in different vertebrates
4. Comparative account of brain in different vertebrates
5. Embryology: Study of developmental stages – Whole
mounts and sections throughpermanent slides, specimens:
cleavage stages, blastula, gastrula
6. Chick embryo mounting -24 hour.
7. Chick embryo mounting -36 hour.
8. Chick embryo mounting - 48hour
9. Revision
10. Test

References
1. Kardong, K.V. (2005) Vertebrates’ Comparative Anatomy, Function and
Evolution.IV Edition. McGraw-Hill Higher Education.
2. Kent, G.C. and Carr R.K. (2000). Comparative Anatomy of the
Vertebrates. IXEdition. The McGraw-Hill Companies.
3. Hilderbr and, M and Gaslow G.E. Analysis of Vertebrate Structure, John Wiley
andSons.
4. Walter, H.E. and Sayles, L.P; Biology of Vertebrates, Khosla Publishing House.
5. Gilbert, S. F. (2006). Developmental Biology, VIII Edition, Sinauer
Associates,Inc., Publishers, Sunderland, Massachusetts, USA.
6. Balinsky, B.I. (2008). An introduction to Embryology, International Thomson
Computer Press.
7. Carlson, Bruce M (1996). Patten’s Foundations of Embryology, McGraw Hill,Inc.