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

Paper Code: 
24CZOL112
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
Course objectives: 
This course will enable the students to  
1. Develop an understanding for identification of 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: 

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Course Code

Course Title

24CZOL 112

Diversity and  Evolution of 

Non-Chordates  I:

(Protists to Pseudocoelom ates)

 Practical

CO:7 Analyze protist diversity and reproductive strategies, focusing on Amoeba and Paramecium, including binary fission and conjugation,ecological diversity by examining pond water samples, identifying species based on morphology and niche adaptation.

CO:8 Compare anatomical structures and ecological roles of sponge species like Sycon, Hyalonema, Euplectella, and Spongilla, noting habitat adaptations.

CO:9 Investigate marine cnidarian morphology, life cycles, and ecological roles of species like Obelia, Physalia, Aurelia, and Corallium, highlighting ecosystem contributions.

CO:10 Analyze helminth morphology, life cycles, and parasitic adaptations of Fasciola hepatica, Taenia solium, and Ascaris lumbricoides using slide examination and microphotographs

CO:11 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:12 Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

 

CONTENTS: 
1. Study of whole mount of Amoeba and Paramecium, Binary fission and Conjugation in  Paramecium 
2. Examination of pond water collected from different places for diversity in protista 3. Study of Sycon (T.S. and L.S.), Hyalonema, Euplectella, Spongilla 
4. Study of Obelia, Physalia, Millepora, Aurelia, Corallium, Alcyonium,Gorgonia,  Metridium, Pennatula, Madrepora 
5. One specimen/slide of any ctenophore 
6. Study of adult Fasciola hepatica, Taenia solium and their life cycles (Slides/micro photographs) 
7. Study of adult Ascaris lumbricoides and its life stages (Slides/micro-photographs) 
8. To submit a Project Report on any related topic on life cycles/coral/ coral reefs. 
 
 

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: 
● 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  Invertebrates: A New Synthesis, III Edition, Blackwell Science 
● Barrington, E.J.W. (1979). Invertebrate Structure and Functions. II Edition, E.L.B.S.  and Nelson
● 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.  
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Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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