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Lesson Plan of Dr Noor Alam

Semester – 1

Animal Diversity (Non chordate and Chordate)

Non chordate

S No TOPIC No of classes

1 Origin of metazoan 2

2 Locomotion. 6

2.1 Modern concept of Flageller and Ciliary movement in protozoa

2.2. Hydrostatic movements in Echinodermata

3 Nutrition and Digestion 5

3.1 Patterns of Feeding and digestion in lower metazoa,

3.2 Filter feeding in polychaeta.

4 Respiration 4

4.1 Organs of respiration: Gills, lungs and trachea.

4.2 Respiratory pigments.

5 Excretion in lower invertebrates 4

5.1 Excretion in higher invertebrates.

5.2 Mechanism of Osmoregulation in inveryebrates

6 Invertebrate larval forms and their evolutionary significance 6

6.1 Larval forms of Trematoda and Cestoda

6.2 Larval forms of Mollusca

6.3 Trochophore larva: structure and significance

7 Miscellaneous topics 6

7.1 Adaptive radiation in polychaetes

7.2 Ancestral mollusc and derivation of different modern classes

7. 3 Affinities of trilobites

7.4 Elementary idea of minor phyla with special reference to Rotifers

TOTAL NO OF CLASSES 33

Chordate


1 Characteristic features and affinities of the following: 5

1.1 Protochordata

1.1.1 Urochordata

1.1.2 Cephalochordata

1.2 Cyclostomes

2 Origin of the following: 6

2.1 Geological time scale and fossil

2.2 Amphibia

2.3 Birds

2.4 Mammals

3 Adaptive radiation in Mammals 5

4 Skull in Reptiles 1

5 Venom and anti-venom in Ophidians 1

6 Flightless birds 1

7 Modification of beaks, feet and palate in birds 3

8 Dentition in mammals 2

9 Rhyncocephalia 2

10 Dinosaurs and their causes of extinction 2

11 Primitive mammals: 4

12.1 Prototheria

12.2 Metatheria


Lesson Plan of Dr B K Gupta

Semester – 1

Reproductive Physiology


1 Histology of mammalian reproductive system 1

1.1 Testis 3

1.1.1 Organization

1.1.2 Physiological roles of androgens

1.1.3 Inhibin

2.1 Ovary 3

2.1.1 Organization

2.1.2 Physiological roles of Estrogen, Progesterone and Relaxin

2.1.3 Inhibin

2 Structure and function of Sertoli cell and leydig cell. 2

3 Corpus luteum structure and functions 2

4 Histophysiology of Mammary gland. 3

5 Semen- formation and composition 2

6 Pheromones and reproduction 3

7 Hormone and Reproduction 3

8 Hormonal regulation of implantation pregnancy Parturition, Placental hormones 3


Endocrinology

1 Hormones and mechanism of their action: 3

2 Types of receptors 1

3 Concept of 2nd messengers and their types 1

4 Types of hormones. Hormone producing cells – their origin and nature. 1

5 Pathway of action of peptide hormone 2

6 Neuroendocrine system and Neurohormones 2

7 Pineal in vertebrates, its hormones and their function. 2

8 Comparative anatomy of endocrine glands and their hormones: 1

a. Adenohypophysis, 2

b. Neurohypophysis 2

c. Thyroid 2

d. Adrenal 2

e. Parathyroid 2

9 Functions of the hormones secreted from – Hypothalamus (mammals only) 2

10 Endocrinology of osmoregulation 3

11 Hormone and Homeostasis

12 Biosynthesis and secretion of

12.1 Amino acid derived hormone (T3 T4 ) 1

12.2 Biosynthesis of simple peptide hormones – Pre and prohormones. 2

12.3 Biosynthesis of steroid hormones 3

13 13 Hormonal control of fuel metabolism: Insulin Glucagon Epinephrine 3


Lesson Plan of Dr K K Gupta

Semester – 1

Animal Systematics, Population genetics and Evolution


1 Population, Gene frequency, Hardy Weinberg’s law in genetic stability 3

2 Variation in evolution – Sources of variability, Mutation, Genetic Recombination,Chromosome aberration, Natural

Selection, Migration, Genetic Drift, Isolation. Founder’s principle

8

3 Importance and application of biosystematics in biology. 1

4 Chemotaxonomy Cytotaxonomy, Molecular taxonomy, 6

5 International code of Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN) – principal interpretation and application, important rules.

3

6 Species and species concept. 3

7 Speciation and types of speciation, Models of speciation

(allopatric, sympatric, parapatric) 3

8 Molecular phylogenetics 1

9 Construction of phylogenetic tree 2

10 Nucleic acid phylogeny – DNA – DNA hybridization, restriction enzyme site

mapping technique, nucleotide sequence comparison 4

11 Concept of Evolution 1

12 Theories of organic evolution with emphasis on Darwinism and its shortcoming 2

13 Synthetic theory of Evolution 3

14 Selection in evolution: Types of Natural Selection, Artificial Selectionn 3

15 Patterns of evolution: Micro, Macro and Mega evolution, Evolutionary trends 4

16 Genome evolution – Evolution of gene and Multigene family 4

17 Pattern of nucleotide and amino acid sequence changes, Ecological

significance of nucleotide and amino acid sequences changes. 4

18 Reproductive isolation –biological mechanism of genetic incompatibility 3


Lesson Plan of Dr Ajay Kumar Sharma

Semester – 1

Developmental Biology


1 Laying down of embryonic body plan :

a. Organiser concept 3

b. Determination of embryonic axes 2

c. Cell lineage in Caenorhabditis elegans 3

2 Cell differentiation

a. Myogenesis (skeletal muscle - formation, regeneration and hypertrophy) 3

b. Differentiation of erythrocytes (Stem cells and their diversification,

control of haemoglobin synthesis 4

3 Genetic control of development 1

a. Genes controlling embryogenesis 1

i. determination of the embryonic axes (Drosophila) 1

ii. segmentation of larval body, 1

iii. Homeotic genes 1

iv. Complex gene interaction in development – Sequential gene action,

Homeobox 2


Semester IV

Lesson Plan of Dr D N Sadhu

ELECTIVE Paper 13 S4VZ 13

FISH DIVERSITY AND FISH BIOLOGY Full marks 80 Classes in Hours Outline classification of fishes (with reference to living fresh water and marine fishes of India. 02

1 Origin and evolution of fishes 02

2 General organization of a) Holocephali 01

b) Coelacanth. 01

3 Fish behaviour 04

a. Migration and

b. Parental care in fishes.

4 Origin of paired fins. 02

5 Structure and modification of swim bladder. 02

6 Digestive system and its modification in teleosts in relation to food and feeding habits. 02

7

a. Respiratory organs and respiration in teleosts 02

b. accessory respiratory organs. 02

8 Osmoregulation and excretion in fishes. 02

9 Lateral line system in fishes. 01

10 Histophysiology of endocrine tissues – 08

a. Pituitary gland

b. Ultimobranchial Gland

c. Corpuscles of Stannius

d. Urophysis

11 Reproduction and Development of fishes. 02

12 Adaptation in teleosts – 09

a. Hill stream,

b. Deep sea,

c. Cave

d. Colouration, and

e. Bioluminescence.

f. Electric organs

13

a. Ornamental and 01

b. larvivorous fishes. 01

14 Genetics of Fish development 04

a. The Role of Maternal Factors in Early Zebrafish Development

b. Gastrulation in Zebrafish

15 Transgenic fish 02

Total No of Classes 50

Semester IV

Lesson Plan of Dr D N Sadhu

APPLIED FISH BIOLOGY Paper 14 Classes in Hours 1. Study of habit and habitat, availability in detail - Marine, freshwater, esturine, cold water reservoir of India

02

2. Introduction of world fisheries and Indian fisheries – Resource, Production, Export. 02

3. Fish farm construction and maintenance – Different types of pond, size, depth, water quality, soil quality, site selection of the ideal farm.

02

4. Carp culture in India – Extensive, Semi-intensive, intensive and super intensive. 03

5. Composite fish culture – Methods in detail and constraints. 03

6. Role of Abiotc and Biotic factors in fish production – Role of soil parameters, water parameters, and plankton.

03

7. Aquaculture and its scope – Prawn farming (mono and poly culture ), pearl culture, edible oyster, air breathing fishes.

04

8. Integrated fish farming its scope and constraints – Fish–cum–Animals, Paddy, Makhana, Trapa. 03

9. Reservoir fishes – Introduction to Reservoir fisheries in India, Management of pre and post impoundment.

03

10. Pollution affecting fish production. 01

11. Fish diseases – Environmental and pathogenic diseases and its control. 02

12. Riverine fisheries in India and its problem – River system in India, productivity and production, over exploitation, remedies.

02

13. Natural breeding of carp– Life cycle of a carp, Area of breeding, factors responsible for breeding, collection of baby fish.

02

14. Role of different hormones in fish breeding. 02

15. Hypophysation – Technique of hypophysation, hapa breeding, bundh breeding, cage farming, 03 construction and maintenance of

circular hatchery in detail. Brood management, water requirement.

16. Nursery management – Rearing of spawn to fry, fry to fingerlings, and fingerlings care and transport. 02

17. Natural and artificial feed – 01

18. Fish processing and preservation –Fish handling and different methods of preservation. 02

19. Fish by products – By products of fishes from marine and fresh water source. 02

20. Fish spoilage – Environmental, pathogenetic, enzymatic and its precaution and control. 02

21. Craft and Gears – Different types of crafts and gears used in different type of water bodies. 02

22. Fish genetic resources and application in fishery development – 02

23. Exotic fishes. 02


S4VZ15 DISSERTATION 100 marks

Paper 15

TOPIC GIVEN BY THE DEPARTMENTAL COUNCIL DURING 3rd

SEMESTER

Practical classes by Dr D N Sadhu

S4VZ16 PRACTICAL SPECIAL PAPER 16 Time FM 80

1. Major Dissection (Bony fish) 10

a. Afferent branchial arteries

b. Efferent branchial arteries

c. Cranial nerves

2. Minor dissection 05

a. Weberian apparatus

b. Accessory respiratory organ

c. Pituitary gland

d. Gonads

3. Mounting 05

a. Scales

b. fish fry

c. fingerlings

4. Identification of two local fresh fishes with morphometric measurements up to species. 10

5. Any one of the ecological experiment 05

a. Determination of DO2

b. Determination of CO2

c. pH through pH meter

d. Total alkalinity

e. Toxicity determination

f. Plankton identification.

6. Spotting 20

a. Bones 03

b. Histological slides 03

c. Net and Crafts 02

d. Adaptive features 02

7. Class record 10

8. Viva-voce 15

Semester IV

Lesson Plan of Dr B K Gupta. Dr N Alam and Dr A K Sharma

ELECTIVE PAPER ENTOMOLOGY

Insect Diversity and Insect Physiology No of Classes A. Classification and phylogeny of Insects 09

a. Classification of the Apterygote Orders : Thysanura, Diplura, Protura and Collembola

b. Classification of Exopterygote Orders: Orthoptera, Dictyoptera, Hemiptera.

c. Classification of Endopterygote Orders : Lepidoptera, Diptera, Hymenoptera and Coleoptera

B. Structure and life processes : 16

1. Integument : Structure and chemistry, cuticular modifications, Apolysis, Ecdysis and sclerotization, modification.

2. Head: Segmentation and its appendages.

3. Thorax and its appendages,

a. Wings - Structure, venation, articulation, and working.

4. Digestive system: General structure and modification of the alimentary canal, salivary glands, mechanism of

digestion, micro-organisms of the intestine.

5. Respiration - Respiration in aquatic, terrestrial and endoparasitic insects.

6. Circulatory system: Haemolymph, constituent and their function, Heart and accessory pulsatile organs.

7. Excretion - Malphighian tubules and other organs of excretion, Metabolic pathways of nitrogenous excretion.

8. Sense organs and perception : 10

a. Mechanoreceptors,

b. Auditory organs,

c. Chemoreceptors,

d. Thermoreceptors.

e. Humidity receptors and

f. visual organs

9. Effector organs : The sound and light producing organs and mechanism of light production.

03

10. Endocrinology: 10

a. NSC and neurohormones,

b. Corpora allata and JH,

c. Prothoracic gland and MH.

d. Hormonal control of ecdysis & metamorphpsis,

e. Hormonal control of reproduction.

f. Role of Pheromones in reproduction.

11. Reproductive system and Physiology: yolk formation & vitellogenesis, oviposition, transfer of sperms and

spermatophore, Control of Mating. 04

12. Embryonic development up to gastrulation. 02

13. Diapause in insects. 02


Dr B K Gupta Total No of Classes 40 Dr N Alam Total No of Classes 16

Lesson Plan of Dr A K Sharma and Dr N Alam

ELECTIVE PAPER APPLIED ENTOMOLOGY

No of Classes 1 Definition of pesticides, brief history, Dose-response relationship; mode of action of insecticide, and evaluation of toxicity.

03

2 Principles of pest control. 02

3 Group characteristics of insecticide, structure and function of 07

a. organochlorine,

b. organophosphorus,

c. carbamate, (Dr N Alam)

d. pyrethroid,

e. fumigants,

f. IGRs

4 Insecticide resistance. 02

5 Insect transmitting bacteria and viruses of medical, veterinary and agricultural importance; control of insect vector.

02

6 Pest - definition, pest outbreak, pest surveillance and sampling. 03

7 Identification, seasonal history, biology, nature of damage and control measures of important pests of-

a. Paddy,

b. Cotton,

c. Vegetable crops, 08

d. Sugarcane and

e. Stored grains.

8 Locust- phase transition, periodicity, migration, biology and control measures

(Dr N Alam) 02

9 Biological control of pests. 02

10 Integrated Pest Management,

11 Pheromones- production, and their use in pest surveillance and management 03

12 Plant resistance to insects: types of resistance, mechanism of resistance-antibiosis, antixenosis, tolerance, factors mediating

resistance, JH Mimics & MH-agonist. 03

13 Insect Society: group of social insects and their social life; evolution of sociality; social organization and social behaviour in honey

bee, ants, termites and wasps. 08

14 Forensic Entomology: Introduction to forensically important insects. 03


Dr A K Sharma Total No of Classes 39 Dr N Alam Total No of Classes 09

S4VZ 15 DISSERTATION 100 marks

Paper 15

TOPIC GIVEN BY THE DEPARTMENTAL COUNCIL DURING 3

rd SEMESTER

Practical classes by Dr N Alam, Dr A K Sharma and Dr B K Gupta

S4VZ 16 PRACTICAL SPECIAL Full marks 80

ENTOMOLOGY PAPER 16 1. Major Dissection 10

2. Minor Dissection and temporary mounting (5+5) 10

3. Spotting Permanent slides [mouth parts- 1, genitalia/ respiratory organs/

wings- 1, histological slide- 2, endocrine organs- 1] (5 x 2) 20

4. Spotting [pests, parasites, - 1, predators/ venomous insects/

Beneficial insects- 2, life history- 1, insect catching devices- 1] (5 x 2)

5. Taxonomic identification - Spotting ( 5 marks X 2 ) 10

6. Study of common equipments used in insect control programmes 10

7. Records and Sessional work 10

8. Viva voce 10

Major Dissection:

General anatomy and nervous system of Poikilocerus, Lethocerus, Nepa, Diplonichus,

Cybister, Hydrophilus, Apis

Minor Dissection and temporary mounting:

Tentorium of Cockroach, Arista and Haltere of House fly, Tympanum of Grasshopper, Spiracle of Grasshopper / Cockroach, Sting

apparatus and Pollen basket of Honeybee, Scales of Butterfly/ Moth, Antennae of Coleoptera and Hymenoptera, Reproductive system of

Mosquito.

Taxonomic description and identification of various insects belonging to the order:

Phasmida, Isoptera, Orthoptera, Dictyoptera, Hemiptera, Hymenoptera, Diptera, Coleoptera, and Lepidoptera

Study of permanent slides:

Whole mount of mouth parts, antenna, wings, legs, and genitalia

Histological slides of Digestive, Excretory, Reproductive, and Endocrine organs

Study of pests:

Stored grains, Paddy, Wheat, Vegetable, Sugarcane, Aphids, Termites, Gryllotalpa, and

Poikilocerus

Study of life history of beneficial insects:

Mulberry / Tassar silk moth, Lac insect

Study of the Parasites, Predators, , and Pathogens of harmful insects

Embryological studies:

i. Study of the life –cycle of Drosophila

ii. Study of the external genitalia and slide preparation of

a) Diptera – Drosophila, Musca

b) Lepidoptera – Danaus

c) Orthoptera – Grasshopper

d) Dictyoptera – Periplaneta

Study of morphological variations in some orders of insects

Study of the venomous insects and their poison injecting mechanism:

i. Stinging insects – Bees, Wasps, and Ants

ii. Biting insects – Mosquitoes and Beg bugs

iii.Vesicating insects – Urticarial caterpillars and blister beetles

Study of metamorphosis model of insects:

i. No metamorphosis model - Silverfish

ii. Gradual metamorphosis model – Cockroach, Grasshopper

iii.Incomplete metamorphosis model – Dragonfly

iv. Complete metamorphosis model – Fruitfly, House fly

Study of common equipments used in insect control programmes.

Visit to Entomological Research Centres / Institutes and submission of a report with photographs and research materials.

Lesson Plan of Dr A K Sharma

ELECTIVE PAPER Molecular Biology Paper 13

No of Classes

1. DNA Structure, family, Quadruplex DNA and its significance, Interrupted genes, Gene families, Unique and

repetitive DNA, Transposons, Overlapping DNA. 10

2. DNA replication 03

3. DNA damage and repair 03

4. Site specific recombination Role of Dna BCD protein, Rec A protein, Holiday Junction and branch migration.

03

5. Gene expression 02

I. Transcription in prokaryotes, 02

II. translation in prokaryotes 02

III. Transcription in eukaryotes: 03

a) 5’ - cap formation.

b) 3’ – poly A tail addition

c) RNA processing

d) RNA export

6. Spatial and temporal regulation of gene in Eukaryotes 03

7. Molecular control of transcription in Eukaryotes: 02

8. Gene silencing: DNA methylation, Histone code, RNA interference 02

9. Gene regulation Operon concept, Lac operon, Tryptophan operon, Arabinose operon

Role of catabolic repressor and IPTG. 04

10. Use of recombinant DNA technology to identify human disease – Huntington’s disease, and Cystic Fibrosis.

03

11. Genetics and cancer 02

12. DNA fingerprinting 02

13. RFLP 02

14. Life cycle of Virus Lytic and Lysogenic pathway, Role of λ (lambda) repressor. 02

15. C – value paradox, Gene amplification, Doses compensation, 02


Lesson Plan of Dr K K Gupta

ELECTIVE PAPER Biotechnology Paper 14 No of Classes

1. Basic principles of genetic engineering 08

I. Enzymology – restriction enzymes, DNA ligase, polymerase,

II. Cloning vehicles – Plasmids, Cosmids, λ (lambda) – phage, Shuttle vectors, Ti – plasmids, YAC.

2. Introduction of cloned genes into host cells. 04

I. Transformation, Transduction, Particle gun electroporation, Liposome.

3. Analysis and expression of cloned genes in host cells 06

i. RFLP, RAPD, AFLP analysis.

ii. PCR, DNA probes, expression of genes.

4. Gene libraries 04

I. Construction and analysis of C- DNA library, application of gene library, YACs,

II. Genomic DNA library,

5. Changing genes 04

i. Site directed mutagenesis.

ii. Proten engineering.

6. Molecular biotechnology of Microbial system 09

I. Production of pharmaceutical enzymes,

II. Monoclonal antibody

III. Production of vaccines:

IV. Production of single cell protein.

7. Transgenic animals 03

8. Human gene therapy 08

i. Viral gene delivery syatem,

ii. Non viral gene delivery system

iii. Prodrug activation therapy

iv. Nucleic acid as therapeutic agent.

v. Oligonucleotide correction of genetic system.

9. Patenting biotechnology inventions, ethical issues and biosafety regulations. 04


S4VZ15 DISSERTATION 100 marks

Paper 15 TOPIC GIVEN BY THE DEPARTMENTAL COUNCIL DURING 3

rd SEMESTER

Practical classes by Dr A K Sharma and Dr K K Gupta

S4VZ16 PRACTICAL SPECIAL PAPER Full marks 80

Paper 16

1. Use of an Instrument 10

2. Use of micropipette 10

3. Detection of concentration of solute in the sample with the help of Lambert Beer law 15

4. Isolation of DNA 15

5. Separation of molecules with the help of chromatography / Electrophoresis. 10

6. Records and Sessional work 10

7. Viva voce 10

Use of Autoclave

Use of Laminar flow

Use of Micropipette

Use of Centrifuge

Preparation of gel

Use of colorimeter

Use of Spectrophotometer

Use of ELISA plate reader

Isolation of DNA

Isolation of Protein

Use of PCR

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