STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF VERTEBRATES

Paper Code: 
24ZOL321
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
4.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
Course objectives:
This course will enable the students to -
1. Correlate general characters of vertebrates, level of organization in different vertebrate classes and their origin and evolutionary relationship.
2. Distinguish the structural and functional aspects of each organ system of the body in different vertebrate groups (Pisces, Amphibia, Reptile, Aves, Mammals).
3. Development of concepts related to general structure and functions of skin, evolution of heart and aortic arches, functions and structures of respiratory, circulatory, skeletal, urinogenital, nervous and sensory systems of different vertebrate groups.
4. Correlate the course of evolution of various life processes in diverse vertebrate groups.
 
Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcomes (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessmen t Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

24ZOL

321

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Structure & function of

Vertebrates (Theory)

 

CO73. Evaluate the

classification   of    vertebrate,

given    information    on    its

anatomy and or development

and    comparative   study    of

vertebrate integument and its

derivatives

CO74. Compare and contrast

circulatory    and     respiratory

system of each of the  major

vertebrate taxa

CO75. Interpret the functions

and components of skeletal

systems in vertebrates.

CO76. Discuss the urinogenital

in vertebrates

CO77. List the anatomy and

functions of brain and various

sense organs in vertebrates.

CO78. Contribute effectively in

course-specific interaction

Approach in

teaching:

Interactive

Lectures,

Discussion,

Tutorials,

Reading

assignments,

Demonstratio,

Team   teaching

Learning

activities for the

students:

Self-learning

assignments,

Effective

questions,

Simulation,

Seminar

presentation,

Giving tasks,

Field practical

Class test

Semester

end

examination

s, Quiz

Assignments

,

Presentation

Surprise test

Open book

test

 

10.00
Unit I: 
UNIT I
I Outline classification of vertebrates upto orders
II Comparative study (Structural and Functional) of various systems in vertebrate groups (Pisces,
 
Amphibia, Reptile, Aves, Mammal)
a) Vertebrate integument and its derivatives Development, general structure and functions of skin & its Derivatives (Glands, scales, feathers and hair)
 
14.00
Unit II: 
Unit II
b) Circulatory System Evolution of heart Evolution of Aortic arches
c) Respiratory System
Structure of Main Respiratory Organ and Accessory Organs
 
12.00
Unit III: 
Unit III
d) Skeletal System
Function and Components of Skeletal System (Skull, Vertebral Column, Limbs and Girdles) Types of Jaw Suspensoria
 
12.00
Unit IV: 
Unit IV
e) Urinogenital System
Kidney, Testis and Ovary and their ducts
 
12.00
Unit V: 
Unit V
f) Nervous system
Anatomy of brain in relation to its function
g) Sense organs Simple receptors Lateral line system Electroreception
 
Essential Readings: 
● The life of Vertebrates; Young J.Z.; Oxford University Press.Oxford.
● Colbert’s evolution of the vertebrates; Colbert E.H; John Willey andSons.
● The chordata, Alexander, R.M.Cambridge University Press,London.
● The Biology of Hemichordata and Protochordata. Barrington, E.J.W. Olter andBoyd. Edin hourgh.
● The Structure functions of nervous tissue. Bourne, G.H. Academic Press New York.
● Structure and Habit in vertebrate evolution - carter, G.S.Sedgwick and Jackson. London
● The Understanding of the brain. Eccles, J.C. McGraw Hill Co., New York and London.
● Outlines of comparative anatomy of vertebrates. Kingsley, J.S. Central Book Depot. Allahabad.
 
References: 
SUGGESTED READING:
● Comparative anatomy of vertebrates. Kent. C.G. Chordata morphology. Malcom Jollie. East- West Press Pvt.Ltd., New Delhi.
● Analysis of vertebrate structure. Milton Hilder hrand. John Wiley and Sons., Inc, New York
● The Chordates. Monielli. A.R.Cambridge University press. London.
 
 
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Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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