ANIMAL DIVERSITY V

Paper Code: 
ZOL 312
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course objectives:

 

This course will enable the students to -

 

  1. Comparative study of various biological systems among vertebrate groups (Pisces, Amphibia, Reptile, Aves, Mammal)
  2. Comparative study of integumentary and Skeletal systems in different classes of vertebrates.
  3. Evolution of circulatory and respiratory systems and their comparative analysis
  4. Knowledge about the anatomy of the brain and various sense organs in vertebrates and the evolutionary relationships among their development.

 

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

ZOL-312

Animal diversity V

The students will be able to

CO 49: Comparatively analyze various biological systems of vertebrate groups (Pisces, Amphibia, Reptile, Aves, Mammal)

CO 50: Describe the development of integumentary and Skeletal systems in different classes of vertebrates.

CO 51: Understand the evolution of circulatory and respiratory systems and associated similarities and dissimilarities among vertebrates.

CO 52: Compare detailed anatomy of the brain and various sense organs in vertebrates and the evolutionary relationships among their development.

The approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration, Team teaching

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Simulation, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks like chart or model preparation

Class test

Semester end examinations,

Quiz,

Assignments,

Presentation

Surprise test

Open book test

 

10.00
Unit I: 
UNIT I

1 .Outline classification of Vertebrates upto orders.

2. Comparative study of various systems in vertebrate       groups (Pisces, AmphibiUa, Reptile, Aves, Mammal)

Vertebrate integument and its derivatives-

Development, general structure and functions of skin & its derivatives(Glands, scales, feathers and hair)

9.00
Unit II: 
UNIT II

1 .Outline classification of Vertebrates upto orders.

2. Comparative study of various systems in vertebrate       groups (Pisces, Amphibia, Reptile, Aves, Mammal)

b) Circulatory System-

Evolution of heart

      Evolution of Aortic arches 

10.00
Unit III: 
UNIT III

1 .Outline classification of Vertebrates upto orders.

2. Comparative study of various systems in vertebrate       groups (Pisces, Amphibia, Reptile, Aves, Mammal)

c) Respiratory system: Structure of main respiratory organ.

d) Skeletal system-

Comparative account of skull and girdles

9.00
Unit IV: 
UNIT IV

1 .Outline classification of Vertebrates upto orders.

2. Comparative study of various systems in vertebrate       groups (Pisces, Amphibia, Reptile, Aves, Mammal)

e)  Urinogenital system - Comparative study of Kidney, Testis and Ovary 

7.00
Unit V: 
UNIT V

1 .Outline classification of Vertebrates upto orders.

2. Comparative study of various systems in vertebrate groups (Pisces, Amphibia, Reptile, Aves, Mammal)

f)  Nervous system

Comparative anatomy of the brain

            g) Sense organs

Lateral line system

Electroreception

Essential Readings: 
  • Young, J.Z.: The Life of Vertebrates. III Edition, Oxford University Press, Oxford. 
  • Text book of Chordate Zoology vol. II ;Sandhu, G.S. and Sandhu, G.S;    Campus Books.
  • Modern text book of Zoology-Vertebrates; Kotpal, Rastogi Publication.

Suggested readings:

  • Liem, K. F., Bemis,W. E., Walker, W.F. & Grande, L. 2001. Functional Anatomy of the Vertebrates: An Evolutionary Perspective.Brooks Cole.
  • Kardong, Kenneth V. 2012.Vertebrates Comparative Anatomy, Function, Evolution.  McGraw Hill Higher Education. 6th edition. Paperback.
  • Kent, George C. & Carr,Robert K. 2009. Comparative Anatomy of the Vertebrates.McGraw-Hill Science.
  • M. Hildebrand, 1995. Analysis of vertebrate structure. (John Wiley & Sons).
  • J.S. Kingsley, 1974. Outline of comparative anatomy of vertebrates. (Central Book Depot, Allahabad).
  • K.V. Kardong, 2005. Vertebrates: Comparative anatomy, function, evolution (Tata McGraw-Hill Co.).
  • Warren F. Walker Jr.  Functional Anatomy of Vertebrates: An Evolutionary Perspective.
  • Walter, H.E. & L.P. Sayles, 1994. Biology of the vertebrates. (The McMillan Co.). (Indian Edition).
  • Weichert, C.K. 1970. Anatomy of the chordates. (McGraw-Hill Book Co.).
  • Colbert’s evolution of the vertebrates; Colbert, E.H; John Wiley & Sons
  • Pough H. Vertebrate life, VIII Edition, Pearson International
  • Huettnor, A.F.: Fundamentals of comparative embryology The Macmillan Comp., New York (1949).
  • Nelsen, O.E.: Comparative embryology of Vertebrates (1953).
  • Elements of Chordate Embryology; Nair, P.K.G.

 

Academic Year: 
2020-2021
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