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. Differentiate various biological systems among vertebrate groups (Pisces, Amphibia, Reptile,  Aves, Mammal) 
2. Compare integumentary and Skeletal systems in different classes of vertebrates. 
3. Comparative analyze evolution of circulatory and respiratory systems. 
4. Appraise 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  

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Paper  

Title

ZOL-312 

Animal  

diversity V

The students will : 

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

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

CO 51: Differentiate 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 establish 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, Amphibia, 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:
Comparative study of various systems in vertebrate groups (Pisces, Amphibia,  Reptile, Aves, Mammal) 
 
● Circulatory System-
● Evolution of heart
● Evolution of Aortic arches
 
 
10.00
Unit III: 
UNIT III:
Comparative study of various systems in vertebrate groups (Pisces, Amphibia,  Reptile, Aves, Mammal) 
 
● Respiratory system: Structure of main respiratory organ.
● Skeletal system-
● Comparative account of skull and girdles
9.00
Unit IV: 
UNIT IV:
Comparative study of various systems in vertebrate groups (Pisces, Amphibia,  Reptile, Aves, Mammal) 
 
● Urinogenital system - Comparative study of Kidney, Testis and Ovary
 
7.00
Unit V: 
UNIT V:
Comparative study of various systems in vertebrate groups (Pisces, Amphibia,  Reptile, Aves, Mammal) 
 
● Nervous system
● Comparative anatomy of the brain
● 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.  
● 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
 
References: 
SUGGESTED READINGS:
● 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). 
 
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