COMPARATIVE ANATOMY OF VERTEBRATES PRACTICAL

Paper Code: 
24CZOL612
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
Course Objectives(Cos): 
The course will enable the students to- 
1. Appraise the study of different types of scales and feathers.
2. Analyze and compare the skeletons of various vertebrates.
3. Differentiate the carapace and plastron of turtles/tortoises.
 
Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and 

teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

 Course Code

Course Title

 

 

 

24CZOL

612

 

Comparative  Anatomy of

vertebrates

(practical)

CO:151 Appraise the study  of placoid, cycloid and  ctenoid scales through  permanent  slides/photographs

CO:152 Analyse

comparatively study of  skeleton of Frog,  Varanus, Fowl, Rabbit  and mammalian skull 

CO:153 Differentiate the  Carapace and plastron of  turtle /tortoise and

CO:154 Understand and appraise different types of feathers and Evaluate structure of vertebrate organs  heart, lung, kidney, eye and ear

CO:155 Demonstrate skills and record the concepts in the form of  practical file and reflect on personal learning experiences and experimental outcomes during viva voce

CO:156 Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

The approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, 

Discussion, Tutorials, Reading  assignments, Demonstration, group discussions

Learning  activities for the  students: Self-learning 

assignments, Effective 

questions, Simulation,  

Giving tasks,  Chart preparation

Assessment 

Strategies

Class test, Semester  end examinations,  Quiz, Solving  problems in tutorials,  Assignments, 

Presentation.

 

1. Study of placoid, cycloid and ctenoid scales through permanent slides/photographs
2.Study of different types of feathers 
3. Disarticulated skeleton of Frog, Varanus, Fowl, Rabbit 
4. Carapace and plastron of turtle /tortoise 
5. Mammalian skulls
6. Dissection of mice  to study arterial and urino-genital system(subject to permission)
7. Study of structure of any two organs (heart, lung, kidney, eye and ear) from video recording (may be included if dissection not permitted) 
8. Project on skeletal modifications in vertebrates (may be included if dissection not  permitted) 

SCHEME FOR PRACTICAL EXAMINATION:

Scheme for CA  End Practical Examination

Exercise  1

Exercise II

File

Viva

Attendance

Total

 

 

5

 

 

5

 

10

 

5

 

5

 

30

 

Scheme for Semester End Practical Examination

Exercise I

Exercise II

Exercise III

Exercise IV

Spotting

File

Viva

Total

8

8

8

8

6x3=18

10

10

70

 

 

Essential Readings: 
SUGGESTED 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. 
● Kent, G.C. and Carr R.K. (2000). Comparative Anatomy of the Vertebrates. IX Edition.  The McGraw-Hill Companies 
● Hilderbrand, M and Gaslow G.E. Analysis of Vertebrate Structure, John Wiley and Sons.
● Walter, H.E. and Sayles, L.P; Biology of Vertebrates, Khosla Publishing House. 
 
Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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