DIVERSITY AND DISTRIBUTION OF CHORDATES PRACTICAL

Paper Code: 
24CZOL312
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
Course Objectives (Cos):  
This course will enable the students to –
1. Explore Protochordata and Agnatha, understanding their unique anatomical features.
2. Investigate various fish species and their adaptations to aquatic habitats.
3. Examine amphibians and reptiles, focusing on their diversity and ecological roles.
 
Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and 

teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

 Course Code

Course Title

24 CZOL312

Diversity And Distribution Of  Chordates

Practical

CO:55 Explore Protochordata and Agnatha, understanding their unique anatomical features.Investigate various fish species and their adaptations to aquatic habitats.

CO:56 Examine amphibians and reptiles, focusing on their diversity and ecological roles.

CO:57 Study birds from different orders, understanding their anatomical features and adaptations.

CO:58 Explore mammals and conduct dissections or prepare presentations on animal study.

CO:59 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:60 Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

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, Chart  preparation

Assessment 

Strategies

Class test,  Semester end  examinations, 

Quiz, Solving  problems in  tutorials, 

Assignments, 

Presentation.

 

CONTENTS: 
1.Protochordata 
Balanoglossus, Herdmania, Branchiostoma, Colonial Urochordata Sections of  
Balanoglossus through proboscis and branchio genital regions, Sections of Amphioxus  through pharyngeal, intestinal and caudal regions. Permanent slide of Herdmania spicules 
2. Agnatha 
Petromyzon, Myxine 
3. Fishes 
Scoliodon, Sphyrna, Pristis, Torpedo, Chimaera, Mystus, Heteropneustes, Labeo,  
Exocoetus, Echeneis, Anguilla, Hippocampus, Tetrodon/ Diodon, Anabas, Flat fish 
4. Amphibia 
Ichthyophis/Ureotyphlus, Necturus, Bufo, Hyla, Alytes, Salamandra
5. Reptilia 
Chelone, Trionyx, Hemidactylus, Varanus, Uromastix, Chamaeleon,  Ophiosaurus, Draco, Bungarus, Vipera, Naja, Hydrophis, Zamenis, Crocodylus Key for  Identification of poisonous and non-poisonous snakes 
6. Aves 
Study of six common birds from different orders. Types of beaks and claws 
7.Mammalia 
Sorex, Bat (Insectivorous and Frugivorous), Funambulus, Loris, Herpestes, Erinaceous. 
Power point presentation on study of any two animals from two different classes by students  (may be included if dissections not given permission) 
 

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

 

 

 

SUGGESTED READINGS 
● Young, J. Z. (2004). The Life of Vertebrates. III Edition. Oxford university press. 
● Pough H. Vertebrate life, VIII Edition, Pearson International. 
● Darlington P.J. The Geographical Distribution of Animals, R.E. Krieger Pub Co. 
● Hall B.K. and Hallgrimsson B. (2008). Strickberger‘s Evolution. IV Edition. Jones and  Bartlett Publishers Inc. 
 
ESSENTIAL READINGS:  
● Young, J.Z.: The Life of Vertebrates. III Edition, Oxford University Press, Oxford.  
● Jordon, E.L., Verma P.S. Chordate Zoology, S Chand and Co.  
● 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.  
● Vertebrate Zoology; Rastogi, V.B.; Ramnath and Kedarnath.  
 
e-RESOURCES:  
https://afratafreeh.com/sam-turco/  e-PGPATHSHALA-INFLIBNET CENTRE  
 
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