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

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

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Paper Code: 
25CZOL111
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.
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25 CZOL 111

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diversity and Evolution of

Non- Chordates I:

(Protists To Pseudoco elomates) 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

Assessme nt 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 
12.00
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
 
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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
References: 
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: 
2025-2026
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