DIVERSITY AND EVOLUTION OF NON-CHORDATES I: (PROTISTS TO PSEUDOCOELOMATES)

Paper Code: 
24CZOL111
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
Course objectives: 
This course will enable the students to  
1. Develop an understanding of the diversity in the animal kingdom.  
2. Analyze the role of taxonomy and systematic in animal studies. 
3. Imbibe the knowledge about the characteristics common to all living organisms and also will be able to distinguish characteristics unique to animals belonging to different taxonomic hierarchy. 
 
Course Outcomes: 

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(at course level)

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teaching strategies

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Course Title

24 CZOL 111

Diversity and  Evolution of  Non-Chordates I:(Protists To  Pseudocoelomates)

THEORY

CO:1 Analyze the diversity and characteristics of Protista, Parazoa, and Metazoa, including locomotion, reproduction, and pathogenicity.

CO:2 Evaluate the structure, classification, and economic importance of Poriferans, including their canal system, skeletal system, and spicule development.

CO:3 Investigate the general characteristics, classification, and ecological significance of Cnidaria, including metagenesis, polymorphism, and coral reefs.

CO:4 Assess the evolutionary significance, diversity, and pathogenicity of Ctenophora and Platyhelminthes, including their unique characteristics and life cycles.

CO:5 Examine the general characteristics, classification, and parasitic adaptations of Nemathelminthes, including life cycles and pathogenicity.

CO:6 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.

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Protista, Parazoa and Metazoa
General characteristics and Classification up to classes 
Study of Amoeba and Paramecium 
Life cycle and pathogenicity of Plasmodium vivax  
Locomotion and Reproduction in Protista 
Unit II: 
Porifera
General characteristics and Classification up to classes 
Canal system, skeletal system, structure and development of spicules in sponges 
Economic importance of Poriferans 
12.00
Unit III: 
Cnidaria
General characteristics and Classification up to classes 
Metagenesis in Obelia 
Polymorphism in Cnidaria 
Corals and coral reefs
12.00
Unit IV: 
Ctenophora and Platyhelminthes
Ctenophora: 
General characteristics and Evolutionary significance 
 
Platyhelminthes: 
General characteristics and Classification up to classes, Life cycle and pathogenicity of Taenia solium 
 
12.00
Unit V: 
Nemathelminthes
General characteristics and Classification up to classes 
Life cycle, and pathogenicity of Ascaris lumbricoides and Wuchereria bancrofti Parasitic adaptations in helminthes 
 
 
Essential Readings: 
ESSENTIAL READINGS: 
● Text book of Zoology. Parker, T.J., Haswell. W.A.Macmillan Co., London. 
● Textbook of Zoology; Shivpuri, Jacob, D. and Vyas. D.K.; Ramesh Book Depot. 
● Modern Textbook of Zoology Invertebrates; Kotpal; Rastogi Publications. 
● Dhami P.S. and Dhami J.K. Invertebrate Zoology, S Chand and Co.
● Hickman ,C.P.,LS Roberts,and A. Larson.McGraw Hill Company, New York. Integrated principles of zoology. 
 
SUGGESTED READINGS: 
● Ruppert and Barnes, R.D. (2006). Invertebrate Zoology, VIII Edition. Holt Saunders International Edition. 
● Barnes, R.S.K., Calow, P., Olive, P.j.W., Golding, D.W. and Spicer, J.I. (2002). The Invertebrate: A New Synthesis, III Edition, Blackwell Science.Barrington. E.J.W. Invertebrate form and function. PHI New Delhi. 
 
e-RESOURCES: 
 
JOURNALS: 
Journal of Animal Science 
Livestock Science 
Animal diversity journal
 
Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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