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Structure and function of Invertebrates | Zoology

Structure and function of Invertebrates

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Paper Code: 
ZOL123
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
Course objectives:
This course will enable the students to –
 
  1. Give an insight into the structure and mechanism of various life processes found in invertebrates. 
  2. Extend the knowledge of basis of classification and detail comparative study of the various physiological functions in an invertebrate body belonging to diverse phyla, students must be able to find affinities amongst each group
  3. Perceive the knowledge about Minor phyla and the various larval forms which will be adding value to their concepts.
Course Outcomes (COs):
 

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

ZOL

123

Structure And Function Of Invertebrates

 

The Students will-

 

CO12: Deduce the basis of classification, different physiological body processes of invertebrates.

 

CO13: Illustrate the significance of Larval forms of invertebrates and can correlate their characteristic features with their adult forms.

 

CO14:Correlate the characteristics, features and significance of Minor Phyla;  as well as their role in the ecosystem

 

CO 15: Judge the structure and metabolic functions of Invertebrates

 

CO16:Deduce the basis of evolution

Approach in teaching: Discussion, Demonstration, Action Research, Project, Field Trip

Learning activities for the students: Field activities, Simulation, Presentation, Giving task

Class test

Semester end examinations,

 Quiz,

Assignments,

Seminar Presentation

Individual and group projects
 
12.00
Unit I: 
UNIT I :
Basis of classification (brief account)-:
  • Symmetry, coelom, segmentation, embryogeny and level of organization
Locomotion
  • Flagellar and ciliary movement in protozoa
  • Hydrostatic movement in Coelenterate, Annelida and Echinodermata
12.00
Unit II: 
UNIT II :
Nutrition and digestion
  • Filter feeding in Polychaeta, Mollusca and Echinodermata
Respiration
  • Organs of respiration – gills, lungs and trachea
  • Respiratory Pigments
  • Mechanism of respiration
12.00
Unit III: 
UNIT III
Excretion
  • Organs of excretion: coelom, coelomoducts, nephridia and Malpighian Tubules
  • Mechanism of excretion
  • Excretion and osmoregulation
 
Trends in Neural Evolution
  • Primitive nervous system –Coelenterata and Echinodermata
  • Advanced nervous system- Annelida, Arthropoda (Crustacean and Insecta) and Mollusca (Cephalopoda)
 
12.00
Unit IV: 
UNIT IV
Invertebrate larvae
  • Larval forms of free living invertebrates
  • Larval forms of parasites
  • Significance of larval forms
 
12.00
Unit V: 
UNIT V
Minor Phyla (Ctenophora, Rhyncocoela, Entoprocta, Rotifera, Bryozoa, Phoronida)
  • Concept and significance
  • Organization and general characters
 
Essential Readings: 
  • Invertebrate structure and function. ;Barrington.E.J.W. Thomas Nelson &Sons Ltd. London
  • The Invertebrates; Hyman.L.H.; McGraw Hill Co NewYork
  • Invertebrate Zoology,III edition.;Barnes.R.D.
  • The invertebrates. Vol.1. Protozoa through Ctenophora, Hyman, L.H. McGraw Hill Co., NewYork.
  • Invertebrate structure and function. Barrington, E.J.W. Thomas Nelson and SonsLtd.London.
  • Evolution of Metazoan life cycle, Jagerstain, G. Academic Press, New York &London.
  • The Invertebrates. Vol.8. Hyman, L.H. McGraw Hill Co., New York. and London
  • Invertebrate Zoology Barnes, RD. W.B.SaundersCo.,Philadelphia
  • A Biology of higher invertebrates, Russel-Hunter, WD. McMillan Co. Ltd.,London
  • The Invertebrates srnallercolomate groups, Vol.5. Hyman, L.H. McGraw Hill Co., New York.
  • Animal Parasitism. Cad. C.P.Prentice Hall Inc., NewJersey.
  • Student Text Book of Zoology. Vol.I.II and III. Sedgwick.A. Central Book Depot, Allahabad.
 
Academic Year: 
2021-2022
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