Animal Diversity V

Paper Code: 
ZOL 312
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course objectives:

 

This course will enable the students to -

 

  1. Differentiate various biological systems among vertebrate groups (Pisces, Amphibia, Reptile, Aves, Mammal)
  2. Compare integumentary and Skeletal systems in different classes of vertebrates.
  3. Comparative analyze evolution of circulatory and respiratory systems.
  4. Appraise the anatomy of the brain and various sense organs in vertebrates and the evolutionary relationships among their development.

 

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

ZOL-312

Animal diversity V

The students will :

CO 49: Comparatively analyze various biological systems of vertebrate groups (Pisces, Amphibia, Reptile, Aves, Mammal)

CO 50: Appraise  the development of integumentary and Skeletal systems in different classes of vertebrates.

CO 51: Differentiate the evolution of circulatory and respiratory systems and associated similarities and dissimilarities among vertebrates.

CO 52: Compare detailed anatomy of the brain and various sense organs in vertebrates and establish the evolutionary relationships among their development.

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 like chart or model preparation

Class test

Semester end examinations,

Quiz,

Assignments,

Presentation

Surprise test

Open book test

 

10.00
Unit I: 
UNIT I

 

1 .Outline classification of Vertebrates upto orders.

2. Comparative study of various systems in vertebrate       groups (Pisces, AmphibiUa, Reptile, Aves, Mammal)

  • Vertebrate integument and its derivatives-
  • Development, general structure and functions of skin & its derivatives(Glands, scales, feathers and hair)

 

9.00
Unit II: 
UNIT II

 

1 .Outline classification of Vertebrates upto orders.

2. Comparative study of various systems in vertebrate       groups (Pisces, Amphibia, Reptile, Aves, Mammal)

●        Circulatory System-

●        Evolution of heart

  • Evolution of Aortic arches 
10.00
Unit III: 
UNIT III

1 .Outline classification of Vertebrates upto orders.

2. Comparative study of various systems in vertebrate groups (Pisces, Amphibia, Reptile, Aves, Mammal)

  • Respiratory system: Structure of main respiratory organ.
  • Skeletal system-
  • Comparative account of skull and girdles

 

9.00
Unit IV: 
UNIT IV

1. Outline classification of Vertebrates upto orders.

2. Comparative study of various systems in vertebrate       groups (Pisces, Amphibia, Reptile, Aves, Mammal)

Urinogenital system - Comparative study of Kidney, Testis and Ovary

7.00
Unit V: 
UNIT V

1. Outline classification of Vertebrates upto orders.

2. Comparative study of various systems in vertebrate groups (Pisces, Amphibia, Reptile, Aves, Mammal)

●        Nervous system

●        Comparative anatomy of the brain

●        Sense organs

●        Lateral line system

Electroreception

Essential Readings: 

●        Young, J.Z.: The Life of Vertebrates. III Edition, Oxford University Press, Oxford. 

●        Text book of Chordate Zoology vol. II ;Sandhu, G.S. and Sandhu, G.S;    Campus Books.

●        Modern text book of Zoology-Vertebrates; Kotpal, Rastogi Publication.

●        Liem, K. F., Bemis,W. E., Walker, W.F. & Grande, L. 2001. Functional Anatomy of the Vertebrates: An Evolutionary Perspective.Brooks Cole.

●        Kardong, Kenneth V. 2012.Vertebrates Comparative Anatomy, Function, Evolution.  McGraw Hill Higher Education. 6th edition. Paperback.

●        Kent, George C. &Carr,Robert K. 2009. Comparative Anatomy of the Vertebrates.McGraw-Hill Science.

●        M. Hildebrand, 1995. Analysis of vertebrate structure. (John Wiley & Sons).

●        J.S. Kingsley, 1974. Outline of comparative anatomy of vertebrates. (Central Book Depot, Allahabad).

●        K.V. Kardong, 2005. Vertebrates: Comparative anatomy, function, evolution (Tata McGraw-Hill Co.).

●        Warren F. Walker Jr.  Functional Anatomy of Vertebrates: An Evolutionary Perspective.

●        Walter, H.E. & L.P. Sayles, 1994. Biology of the vertebrates. (The McMillan Co.). (Indian Edition).

●        Weichert, C.K. 1970. Anatomy of the chordates. (McGraw-Hill Book Co.).

●        Colbert’s evolution of the vertebrates; Colbert, E.H; John Wiley & Sons

●        Pough H. Vertebrate life, VIII Edition, Pearson International

●        Huettnor, A.F.: Fundamentals of comparative embryology The Macmillan Comp., New York (1949).

Nelsen, O.E.: Comparative embryology of Vertebrates (1953).

Academic Year: 
2021-2022
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