M.Sc. Zoology [2]
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Critical thinking and Problem Solving: Analyse the given scientific data critically and systematically and will have the ability to draw the objective conclusions. Know basics of cognitive biases, mental models, logical thinking, scientific methodology and constructing cogent scientific arguments. An increased understanding of fundamental concepts and their applications of scientific principles is expected at the end of this course. Students will become critical thinker and acquire problem solving capabilities. |
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Research Aptitude: Keenly observe about what is going on in the natural surroundings to awake their curiosity and design a scientific experiment through statistical hypothesis testing and other a priori reasoning including logical deduction. |
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Employability: Apart from the research jobs, students can also work or get jobs in Marketing, Business & Other technical fields. Science graduates also recruited in the bank sector to work as customer service executives. Students can also find employment in government sectors. Often, in some reputed universities or colleges in India and abroad the students are recruited directly by big MNC’s after their completion of the course. |
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Applicability: Acquire the ability to engage in independent and self learning as well as to successfully pursue their career objectives in advanced education and in professional courses, in a 22 scientific career in government or industry, in a teaching career in the school systems, or in a related career following graduation. Understand the importance of modern branches of science like genetic engineering for the improvement of human race. |
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Social Responsibility: Students are trained to be an individual with concern for the society they live and to contribute at maximum, their skills and knowledge in the broadest context, for the development of the nation. |
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Ethics: Students will also strengthen their ethical and moral values and shall be able to deal with psychological weaknesses. Students are expected to possess basic psychological skills required to face the world at large, as well as the skills to deal with individuals and students of various sociocultural, economic and educational levels. Be responsible citizen of India and be aware of moral and ethical baseline of the country and the world. They are expected to define their core ethical virtues good enough. Emphasis be given on academic and research ethics, including fair Benefit Sharing, Plagiarism, Scientific Misconduct and so on. |
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Life-long learning: Develop scientific outlook not only with respect to science subjects but also in all aspects related to life. It will also enable the graduate prepare for national as well as international competitive examinations, especially UGC-CSIR NET and UPSC Civil Services Examination. Students will gain knowledge and skills for further higher studies, competitive examinations and employment. |
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Digital Literacy: Digitally literate to enrol and increase their core competency via e-learning resources such as MOOC and other digital tools for lifelong learning. Graduates should be able to spot data fabrication and fake news by applying rational scepticism and analytical reasoning. |
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Team Player: Students will learn team workmanship with productive cooperation involving members from diverse socio-cultural backgrounds in order to serve efficiently institutions, industry and society. |
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Transferable skills: Develop various skills like Use of IT (word-processing, use of internet, statistical packages and databases), Communication of scientific ideas in writing and orally, Ability to work as part of a team, Ability to use library resources, Time management and Career planning. |
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Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and development of the information to provide valid conclusions. |
PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOMES
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Develop a conceptual understanding of principles and importance of Zoology. They will gain knowledge deep up to the molecular level. The curriculum is so designed that the students can face the competitive exams like ICS, RAS, NET, SET etc. |
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Develop deeper understanding of key concepts of Zoology at biochemical, molecular and cellular level, physiology and reproduction at organismal level, and ecological impact on animal behaviour. |
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Elucidation of gene differentiation during embryonic development. |
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Strengthening of genetics and cytogenetics principle in light of advancements in understanding human genome and genomes of other model organisms and manipulate the same in the benefit of the mankind. |
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Learning handling DNA sequence data and its analysis which equip students to get employed in R&D in the industry involved in DNA sequencing services, diagnostics, and micro biome analysis. |
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Understand the ultrastructure and function of cell membranes, cell communications, signaling multi functionality of cells. |
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Understand the issues of environmental contexts and sustainable development, conserving biodiversity and natural resources. |
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Perform procedures as per laboratory standards in the areas of Biochemistry, Anatomy, Bioinformatics, Taxonomy, Ethology, Cell Biology, Reproduction and Ecology. This hands on training will help them to use the techniques in multidisciplinary way and design experiments, analyze and interpret data to reach to an effective conclusion. |
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Carry out innovative research projects through best problem-solving skills thereby making them to use knowledge in depth. |
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Project, Seminar and Dissertations will build up research aptitude among the students With this the students will be trained to handle research and analyze it. |
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Links:
[1] https://zoology.iisuniv.ac.in/courses/PG-Courses
[2] https://zoology.iisuniv.ac.in/courses/course-detail/M.Sc.-Zoology