Structure & Function of Vertebrates

Paper Code: 
ZOL-321
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Objectives

The course Objectives to provide students with a basic understanding of:

  1. Comparative study of various systems in vertebrate       groups (Pisces, Amphibia, Reptile, Aves, Mammal)
  2. Comparative development of integument in different vartebrates
  3. Evolution of circulatory and respiratory system.
  4. Comparison of  Skeletal system in various vertebrate groups
  5. Comparative anatomy of the brain and various sense organs in vertebrates.

 

Learning outcomes-

By the end of the course, students should be able to:

 

  1. Describe comparative study of various systems in vertebrate       groups (Pisces, Amphibia, Reptile, Aves, Mammal)
  2. Describe comparative development of integument in different vartebrates
  3. Describe evolution of circulatory and respiratory system.
  4. Describe comparison of  Skeletal system in various vertebrate groups
  5. Describe comparative anatomy of the brain and various sense organs in vertebrates.
10.00
Unit I: 
UNIT I

I  Outline classification of vertebratesupto 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

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

Skeletal System-

Function and Components of Skeletal System (Skull, Vertebral Column, Limbs and Girdles)

Types of Jaw Suspensoria

12.00
Unit IV: 
UNIT IV

)  UrinogenitalSystem

 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 and Sons.The chordata, Alexander, R.M.Cambridge University Press, London.
  • The Biology of Himchordata and Protochordata. Barrington, E.J.W. Olter and Boyd. Edinhourgh.
References: 
  • The Structure functions of nervous tissue. Bourne, G.H.Academic Press New York.
  • Structure and Habit in vertabrate 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 vertabrates. Kingsley, J.S. Central Book Depot. Allahabad.
  • Comparative anatomy of vertabrates. Kent. C.G. Chordata morphology. MalcomJollie. East-West Press Pvt.Ltd., New Delhi.
  • Analysis of vertabrate structure. Milton Hilderhrand. John Wiley and Sons., Inc, New York
  • The Chordates. Monielli. A.R.Cambridge University press. London.
  • Evolution of chordata structure Smith. H.S. Hold Rinehart and Winstoin Inc., New York.
  • Text Book of Zoology, Sedgwick, A.A. Students Vol.II. Vision in vertabrate. Tansley. K.chapman and Hall Ltd., London
  • Morphogenesis of vertabrate. Torrey,T.W. John Wiley and Sons Inc., New York and London.
  • Biology 01Æ vertarates, Walters.H.E. and Sayles. L.D.Macmillan and Co., New York.
  • Taste and smell in vertebrates. Wolstenholnf. E.F.and Knight, J.(Ed.) æ and A Churchill. London.
  • Vertabrate Body. Romer A.S. W.B. Saunders Co., Philadelphia.
  • Life of vertabrate, Young. J.Z. The Oxford University Press. London.
  • Life of mammals, Young. J.Z. The Oxford University Press. London.
  • Evolution of the vertabrates, Colbert. E.H. John Wiley and Sons Inc., New York.
  • Vertabrate Paleontology. Romer. A.S.University of Chicago Press, Chicago.
  • History of Primates Clark WK University of Chicago Press, Chicago.
  • Elements of chordate anatomy, Weichert. C.K. and Presch W. McGraw hall Book Co., New York.
  • An Introduction of vertarates anatomy. Messers. H.M. Comparative anatomy. montagna. W.John Wily and Sons Inc. Emroys and Ancestors.
  •  De Deer. 5G. Claredon Press. Oxford. Problems in vertabrate evolution. Andrews. S.M. Academic Press-New York.
  • Chordata structure and function. Waterman. A.J.Macmillan Co. New York.
  • Vertabrate evolution. Joysey.K.A. and T.S.Kemp. Oliver and Boyd. Edinbourgh.
  • The Pylogeny of vertabrate. Lovtrup.S.JohnWiley and Sons. London
  • Their habits and adaptations. Reptiles and Amphibians: Barbiur. T HongtonMiffin Co., New York
  • The biology of the Amphibia. Kingsley Noble G.Dover Publications. New York
  • Arnphibia and their ways. Symth. The McMillan Co., New York. Andrevos. S.M.Miles.R.S. and Walker. AD. Problems in vertebrate evolution. Academic Press. New York.
  • Modern text book of Zoology-Vertebrates; Kotpal R. L.; Rastogi Publications
Academic Year: 
2019-2020
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