THE UNIVERSITY OF BURDWAN

SYLLABUS FOR 3-YEAR DEGREE COURSE : ZOOLOGY

HONOURS
(With effect from : 2005-2008 Session)

P A R T : I (TOTAL MARKS : 200)

THEORETICAL : 100
PRACTICAL : 100

q PAPER : I (Theoretical) : Marks : 100 :: (TOTAL CLASSES : 120)

[14 questions each of 2marks(8 to be answered) are to be set covering entire contents. 10 questions
each of 6marks(6 to be answered) are to be set : 3 from Group-A, 2 from Group-B, 2 from Group-D
and 3 from Group-E . 8 questions each of 12marks(4 to be answered) are to be set : 1 from Group-A(b),
1 from Group-B, 1 from Group-C, 2 from Group-D and 3 from Group-E .]

nGROUP : A
a) Taxonomy & Distribution t (Classes : 10)
1. Definition of Taxonomy, Systematics and Classification. General Rules of Classififcation and
Nomenclature. Taxonomic types.
2. Species Concept(Biological, Sibling, Monotypic, Polytypic).
3. Zoogeographical Realms; Characteristic Features of Oriental realm.
b) Biological Tools & Techniques t (Classes : 20)
1. Principles and Uses of Analytical Instruments :
Colorimeter, Spectrophotometer, pH-meter, Chromatography, Electrophoresis.
2. Principles and Uses of Microscopes :
Light(Bright-field, Dark-field & Phase-contrast) and Electron(SEM & TEM) Microscopes.

nGROUP : B t (Classes : 20)

1. Outline Classification of Sub-Kingdom Protozoa(upto Phyla) (Levine et al, 1980).
2. Classification with Characters, Examples(Scientific Names) :
i) Upto Classes : Phylum Sarcomastigophora & Ciliophora (Levine et al, 1980).
ii) Upto Sub-Classes : Phylum Platyhelminthes; Arthropoda (Ruppert & Barnes);
Phylum Mollusca & Echinodermata (Ruppert & Barnes).
iii) Upto Classes : Phylum Nematoda (Ruppert & Barnes).
iv) Upto Orders : Phylum Porifera(Hyman); Cnidaria, Annelida (Ruppert & Barnes).
nGROUP : C t (Classes : 15)
Classification with Characters and Exmaples (Scientific names)
1. Upto Classes : Sub-Phylum - Urochordata and Cephalochordata(J.Z.Young)
2. Upto Sub-Classes : Cyclostomes(J.Z.Young), Chondrichthyes & Osteichthyes(A.S.Romer)
& Aves (J.Z.Young)
3. Upto living Orders : Amphibia (Duellman & Trueb/Noble), Reptilia & Mammalia (J.Z.Young)

nGROUP : D
a) Type Study (Non-Chordates) t (Classes : 10)
Paramoecium, Periplaneta.
b) Type Study (Chordates) t (Classes : 10)
Branochiostoma, Columba.

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nGROUP : E
a) Functional Anatomy (Non-Chordates) t (Classes : 25)
1. Locomotory Organelles / Organs in Protozoa (Pseudopodia, Cilia, Flagella),
Annelida (Seta, Parapodia), Insects(Wings, Legs), Mollusca(Foot and its modifications).
Asterias(Tube-feet)
2. Alimentary Canal and Feeding in Planaria, Mosquito.
3. Excretory / Osmolegulatory Organs and Excretion / Osmoregulation : Contractile Vacuoles,
Nephridia, Green gland, Flame cells, Malpighian tubules and Organ of Bojanus.
4. Respiratory Organs : Gills(Crustacea and Mollusca), Book gill, Book lung.
5. Sense Organs (i) Statocyst (Prawn), (ii) Ommatidia (Prawn).
6. Reproductive Structures and Processes in Obelia (Metagenesis), Earthworm.
b) Functional anantomy (Chordates) t (Classes : 10)
1. Ruminating Stomach (Cow).
2. Cerebrum and Cerebellum in Reptile, Bird & Mammal.
3. Cranial nerves in Fish and Mammal.

PRACTICAL (Marks : 100 :: Time : 6 Hours)

q PAPER II
DISTRIBUTION OF MARKS
1. One major non-chordate/chordate dissection 20
2. One minor non-chordate/chordate dissection 15
3. One preparation/mounting/staining 10
4. Identification (6 items) with reasons 5x5 = 25
5. Spot identification (5 items) 5x2 = 10
6. Laboratory Note Book 10
7. Viva–voce 10

nPRACTICAL COURSE
1. Major dissections
i) Earthworm : Reproductive system
ii) Cockroach : Male reproductive system
iii) Carp : IXth. and Xth. cranial nerves
iv) Fowl : Vth & VIIth cranial nerves
2. Minor dissections
i) Earthworm : Nervous system
ii) Cockroach : Nervous system. Female reproductive system;
Salivary gland apparatus.
iii) Carp : Afferent branchial arterial system
iv) Fowl : Brain & pecten
3. Preparation / Mounting / Staining
i) Earthworm : Seta, & Septal nephridia
ii) Pila : Statocyst & Osphradium
iii) Mosquito : Mouthparts
iv) Cockroach : Mouthparts

4. Identification with reasons of the following (as per Classification Schemes of Paper - I) :
a) Euglena, Monocystis, Polystomella, Euspongia, Aurelia, Physalia, Porpita, Obelia, Sea anemone,
Fasciola, Chaetopterus, Aphrodite, Sabella, Tachypleus(King crab), Eupagurus, Apus,
Balanus, Hippa, Lepisma, Oniscus, Belostoma, Buthus, Mantis, Chiton, Patella,
Doris, Pinctada, Mytilus, Sepia, Octopus, Ophiura, Astropecten, Antedon, Balanoglossus

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 b) Ascidia, Doliolum, Branchiostoma, Petromyzon, Myxine, Scoliodon, Torpedo,
Hippocampus, Heteropneustis, Clarias, Exocoetus, Syngnathus, Rana, Ambystoma,
Rhacophorus, Necturus, Tylototriton, Draco, Typhlops, Chamaeleo, Naja, Ptyas, Vipera, Hydrophis,
Psittacula, Passer, Pycnonotus, Alcedo, Pteropus, Funambulus, Suncus.
c) Skeletons :
i) Skull : Chelonia, Pigeon, Old World Monkey.
ii) Limb bones : Pigeon and Cavia.
iii) Girdles : Pigeon and Cavia.
iv) Vertebrae : Amphicoelous, Procoelous, Heterocoelous & Acoelous types.
5. Spot Identifications
To be Selected from the list given in item 4 (a) & (b).
6. One laboratory note book be prepared for submission, covering all practical items and should be signed
by respective teachers regularly.

nSuggested Books and Literature(in addition to Standard Text Books)[Consult Latest Editions]
1. Levine et al,1980 A Newly Revised Classification of the Protozoa Journal of Protozoology : 27(1):37-58
2. Invertebrate Zoology Ruppert and Barnes Harcourt Asia
3. Invertebrate Zoology : A Functional Evolutionary Approach Ruppert, Fox & Barnes Thomson
4. Invertebrates R. C. Brusca and G. J. Brusca Sinauer
5. Invertebrate Zoology Meglitsch and Schram Oxford Univ. Pr
6. Biology of Invertebrates J. A. Pechenik McGraw-Hill
7. Invertebrate Structure and Function Barrington ELBS & Nelson
8. The Invertebrates L. H. Hyman(Vol.-1 to 6) McGraw-Hill
9. A Text Book of Zoology(Vol.-I) Parker & Haswell
(Eds.: Marshall & Williams) ELBS
10. The Insects Gullan and Cranston Bios Pub.
11. Imm's Text Book of Entomology Richard & Davis Chapma & Hall
12. Arthropod Relationships Fortey and Thomas Chapman & Hall
13. Comparative Animal Physiology C. L. Prosser Bios Pub.
14. Comparative Physiology of Respiration J. D. Jones Arnold Pub.

15. The Life of Vertebrates J.Z.Young ELBS & Oxford Univ Pr.
16. Biology of Amphibians Duellman & Trueb McGraw-Hill
17. The Biology of Amphibia G.K.Noble Dover Publication
18. Vertebrate Palaeontology A.S.Romer Univ. of Chicago
19. Vertebrates : Comparative Anatomy,
Function, Evolution K.V.Kardong Tata McGraw-Hill
20. Vertebrate Life Pough, Heiser, McFarland PHI
21. Elements of Chordate Anatomy C.K.Weichert McGraw-Hill
22. The Vertebrate Body Romer & Parsons Saunders
23. Analysis of Vertebrate Structure Hildebrand & Goslow John Wiley
24. Animal Physiology :
Adaptation & Environment K.Schmidt-Nielsen Cambridge Univ. Pr.
25. Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates Kent & Carr McGraw-Hill
26. Biology of Animals(Vol.-II) Sinha, Adhikari, Ganguly
BharatiGoswami New Central
27. Principles of Systematic Zoology Mayr & Ashlock Tata McGraw-Hill
28. Taxonomy Kapoor OUP
29. Zoogeography Darlington J.W.Wiley
30. Introduction to Instrumental Analysis R.Braun McGraw-Hill & IBH

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 THE UNIVERSITY OF BURDWAN
SYLLABUS FOR 3-YEAR DEGREE COURSE : ZOOLOGY HONOURS
(With effect from : 2005-2008 Session)

P A R T : II (TOTAL MARKS : 200)

THEORETICAL : 200 (PAPER : III & IV)
q PAPER : III (Theoretical) : Marks : 100 :: (TOTAL CLASSES : 120)
[14 questions each of 2marks(8 to be answered) are to be set covering entire contents.
10 questions each of 6marks(6 to be answered) are to be set : 3 from Group-A, 2 from Group-B, 2
from Group-C, 1 from Group-D, 1 from Group-E & 1 from Group-F . 8 questions each of 12marks(4 to
be answered) are to be set : 2 from Group-A, 2 from Group-B, 1 from Group-C, 1 from Group-D, 1 from
Group-E & 1 from Group-F]
nGROUP : A
Special Topics (Non-Chordates) t (Classes : 25)
1. Canal Systems in Porifera.
2. Polymorphism in Siphonophora and Termites.
3. Types, Formation and Distribution of Coral Reef.
4. Larval forms of Crustacea and Echinodermata and their Significance.
nGROUP : B
Special Topics (Chordates) t (Classes : 35)
1. Parental Care in Amphibia.
2. Echolocation in Bats and Cetaceans.
3. Metamorphosis [Retrogressive(Ascidia) & Progressive(Toad/Frog)]
4. Migration of Birds and Fishes.
5. Poison Apparatus and Biting Mechanism of Snakes.
6. Aerodynamics of Birds' flight.
nGROUP : C t (Classes : 15)
Comparative Study (Chordates)
1. Epidermal derivatives(Glands, Hair and Horn).
2. Heart and Aortic Arches : Rohu, Toad, Crocodile and Guineapig
3. Pro-, Meso- and Meta-nephric Kidneys.
nGROUP : D t (Classes : 15)
Salient features and Affinities (Non-Chordates)
1. Ctenophora
2. Onychophora
3. Balanoglossus
nGROUP : E t (Classes : 15)
Salient features and Affinities (Chordates)
1. Anatomical Pecularities, Distribution and Evolutionary Significance of Dipnoi.
2. Anatomical Pecularities, Distribution and Importance of Sphenodon.
3. Salient Features and Affinities of Monotremes.

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n GROUP : F t (Classes : 15)
Biometry :
1. Definitions : Mean, Median, Mode, Variance, Standard deviation, Standard error;
Problems with their applications.
2. Methods of sampling.
3. Basic concepts of Probability.
4. Goodness of Fit / Test of Significance : Chi-square, Student’s t-test.

q PAPER : IV (Theoretical) : Marks : 100 :: (TOTAL CLASSES : 130)

[14 questions each of 2marks(8 to be answered) are to be set covering entire contents. 10 questions
each of 6marks(6 to be answered) are to be set : 3 from Group-A, 3 from Group-B, 2 from Group-C,
1 from Group-D & 1 from Group-E. 8 questions each of 12marks(4 to be answered) are to be set :
2 from Group-A, 2 from Group-B, 3 from Group-C & 1 from Group-E]

nGROUP : A t (Classes : 35)

Adaptation & Evolution
1. Thermoregulatory Mechanism in Camel.
2. Adaptive Features (Morphological & Physiological) of Aquatic Vertebrates (Fish & Whale).
3. Darwinism and Modern Synthetic Theory of Evolution.
4. Speciation.
5. Geological Time Scale(Schematic)
6. Fossils and Fossilisation.
7. Evolution of Man.
8. Colouration and Mimicry.
9. Hardy-Weinberg Principle. Selection and Genetic Drift.
Bottle-neck & Founder effects.

nGROUP : B t (Classes : 40)

Cell Biology & Genetics
1. Ultrastructure and Function of Plasma membrane and Mitochondria.
2. Nucleic Acids : Chemical and Physical Structure.
3. Chromatin/Chromosome : Nucleosome and Higher Order Structure (Solenoid to Metaphase
Chromatid); Structure and Function of Polytene and Lampbrush Chromosome.
4. Cell Cycle. Spindle Apparatus and Cell Division.
5. Meiosis and its Significance.
6. Linkage and Chromosome Map with Problems.
7. Inheritance of Sexlinked Traits in Drosophila and Man.
8. Simple Mendelian traits in Man and modes of Autosomal inheritance.
n GROUP : C t (Classes : 35)
Ecology & Biodiversity :
1. Basic idea on ecosystem.
2. Energy flow in ecosystem -- trophic levels.
3. Population – Definition, organization, growth and regulation.
4. Community – Characteristics(Indian rain-forest & Marine Ecosystems).
5. Ecological Succession and Concept of Climax.
6. Wild life : Objectives, Management with reference to Tiger and Rhinoceros.

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 7. Endangered and Threatened Vertebrates : Definition, List of such animals in India.
8. Biodiversity : Definition, Classification and Importance. Conservation of Biodervisity.
9. Pollution – Air and Water; its impact on Human.
10. Global warming – Green House gases and Impacts.
n GROUP : D t (Classes : 10)
Ethology :
1. Innate and Learned behaviour.
2. Communication in reference to Bee-dance.
3. Mating systems and their Significance.
n GROUP : E t (Classes : 10)
Histology & Histochemistry :
1. Chemical basis of Fixation : Examples and Properties of Common Fixatives (Formalin, Bouin's fluid,
Carnoy's fluid, Aceto-alcohol, Schaudin's fixative). Mordants and Biological stains.
2. Histological Structure and Function of mammalian Liver, Pancreas, Kidney, Ovary and Testis.
3. Theoretical basis of Feulgen and Periodic Acid Schiff’s (PAS) reactions.

nSuggested Books and Literature(in addition to Standard Text Books)[Consult Latest Editions]
1. Invertebrate Zoology : A Functional Evolutionary Approach Ruppert, Fox & Barnes Thomson
2. Invertebrates R. C. Brusca and G. J. Brusca Sinauer
3. Invertebrate Zoology Meglitsch and Schram Oxford Univ. Pr
4. Biology of Invertebrates J. A. Pechenik McGraw-Hill
5. Invertebrate Structure and Function Barrington ELBS & Nelson
6. The Invertebrates L. H. Hyman(Vol.-1 to 6) McGraw-Hill
7. A Text Book of Zoology(Vol.-I) Parker & Haswell
(Eds.: Marshall & Williams) ELBS
8. The Insects Gullan and Cranston Bios Pub.
9. Imm's Text Book of Entomology Richard & Davis Chapma & Hall
10. Arthropod Relationships Fortey and Thomas Chapman & Hall
11. Comparative Animal Physiology C. L. Prosser Bios Pub.
12. Comparative Physiology of Respiration J. D. Jones Arnold Pub.

13. The Life of Vertebrates J.Z.Young ELBS & Oxford Univ Pr.

14. Biology of Amphibians Duellman & Trueb McGraw-Hill

15. Vertebrate Palaeontology A.S.Romer Univ. of Chicago
16. Vertebrates : Comparative Anatomy,
Function, Evolution K.V.Kardong Tata McGraw-Hill
17. Vertebrate Life Pough, Heiser, McFarland PHI
18. Elements of Chordate Anatomy C.K.Weichert McGraw-Hill
19. The Biology of Amphibia G.K.Noble Dover Publication
20. The Vertebrate Body Romer & Parsons Saunders
21. Analysis of Vertebrate Structure Hildebrand & Goslow John Wiley
22. Animal Physiology :
Adaptation & Environment K.Schmidt-Nielsen Cambridge Univ. Pr.
23. Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates Kent & Carr McGraw-Hill
24. Biology of Animals(Vol.-II) Sinha, Adhikari, Ganguly
BharatiGoswami New Central
25. Evolutionary Biology D.J.Futuyma Sinauer
26. Evolution Strickberger CBS
27. Life : Origin, Evolution & Adaptation S.Chattopadhyay Books & Allied
28. A Biologists' Guide to Principles and
Techniques of Practical Biochemistry Wilson & Goulding ELBS
29. Animal Physiology :
Mechanisms & Adaptations Randall et al Freeman

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 30. Cell and Molecular Biology De Robertis Waverly
31. The Cell : A Molecular Approach G.M.Cooper Sinauer
32. Cell and Molecular Biology G.Karp Wiley
33. Molecular Biology of the Cell Bruce Alberts et al Garland
34. Molecular Cell Biology Lodish, Baltimore et al Sc. American
35. Principles of Genetics Snustad & Simmons Wiley
36. Genetics : from Genes to Genomes Hartwell et al McGraw-Hill
37. Concepts of Genetics Klug & Cummings Prentice Hall
38. Ecology Ricklefs & Miller Freeman
39. Basic Ecology E.P.Odum Natraj
40. Fundamentals of Ecology E.P.Odum Natraj
41. Fundamentals of Ecology M.C.Dash Tata McGraw-Hill
42. Environmental Biology B.Mukherjee MacMillan
43. Environmental Science Turk & Turk Saunders
44. Environmental Chemistry A.K.De New Age
45. Wildlife in India Majupuria(Ed.) Tecpress
46. Wildlife in India B.V.Saharia Natraj
47. Biodiversity Conservation Kotwal & Banerjee Agrobios(India)
48. Biodiversity : Principles and Conservation Kumar & Asija Agrobios(India)
49. Animal Behaviour, Psychology, Ethology and Evolution Mc Farland Pitman
50. Biology of Animal Behaviour Grier Mosby College
51. Introduction to Ethology Immelmann Plenum Press
52. Histology Ross & Reith Williams & Wilkins
53. Histochemistry Baker & Baker
54. Histochemistry : Theoretical and Applied A.G.E.Pearse Churchill Livingstone
55. Histology & Histological Techniques Bankroft Churchill
56. General Zoological Microtechnique Weesner

P A R T : III (TOTAL MARKS : 400)

THEORETICAL : 200 (PAPER : V & PAPER : VI)

PRACTICAL : 200 (PAPER : VII & PAPER : VIII)

q PAPER : V (Theoretical) : Marks : 100 :: (TOTAL CLASSES : 110)

[14 questions each of 2marks(8 to be answered) are to be set covering entire contents. 10 questions
each of 6marks (6 to be answered) are to be set : 3 from Group-A, 4 from Group-B and 3 from Group-
C. 8 questions each of 12marks (4 to be answered) are to be set : 2 from Group-A, 4 from Group-B,
2 from Group-C]

n GROUP : A t (Classes : 35)

Developmental Biology
1. Gametogenesis – Germ Cell Migration. Spermatogenesis & Oogenesis.
2. Physical and Biochemical events in Fertilization.
3. Types of Eggs and Cleavage in Frog and Chick.
4. Morphogenetic Movement of Cells. Gastrulation in Frog and Chick. Concept of Fate Map.
5. Development of Extra-embryonic Membrane in Chick.
6. Concepts of Organizer, Induction and Competence.
7. Types of Placenta in Mammals. Formation and Function of Placenta in Man.
8. Organogenesis – Development of Brain in Chick.

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n GROUP : B t (Classes : 50)
Physiology & Biochemistry :
1. Composition and functions of Blood and Lymph. Physiology of blood coagulation.
Role of Haemoglobin in relation to O2 and CO2 transport in man.
2. Physiology of Nerve impulse propagation.
3. Physiology of excretion : Countercurrent mechanism and Urine formation.
4. Physiology of Muscle contraction.
5. Physiology of Reproductive cycle in human.
6. Enzyme : Classification and Kinetics
7. Immunity : Basic idea on Cells and Molecules involve in Human Immune system.
Basic characteristics of Antigen.
Antibody : Basic structure and Types.
Effector mechanisms of Immune responses : Innate and Adaptive.
8. Biological macromolecules : Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids.
9. Concepts of Osmosis and Diffusion.
10. Metabolism of Carbohydrates.
11. Metabolism of Cholesterol.
12. Metabolism of Amino acids : Transamination, Oxidative and Non-oxidative deamination.
13. Beta-oxidation of Fatty acids.
14. Definition with examples from biochemical systems of Optical isomerism,
Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic interactions. Hydrogen bond, S-S bond,
Vander waal’s force, pH and Buffer.
n GROUP : C t (Classes : 25)
Microbiology, Parasitology & Medical Entomology
1. Types of Microbes; List of normal Flora in Human body.
2. Structure of Virus and Bacteria.
3. Symboisis : Phoresis, Commensalism, Parasitism, and Mutualism.
4. Types of Parasites and Hosts with examples.
5. Effects of Parasites on Hosts (Morphological & Physiological).
6. Morphology, Life cycle, Pathogenicity and Control of Plasmodium vivax, Leishmania tropica,
Ancylostoma duodenale & Wuchereria bancrofti.
7. Biology of Vectors and their Control : Anopheles, Culex and Phlebotomus.

q PAPER : VI (Theoretical) : Marks : 100 :: (TOTAL CLASSES : 110)

[14 questions each of 2marks(8 to be answered) are to be set covering entire contents. 10 questions
each of 6marks(6 to be answered) are to be set : 5 from Group-A, 3 from Group-B and 2 from Group-
C. 8 questions each of 12marks (4 to be answered) are to be set : 4 from Group-A, 3 from Group-B,
1 from Group-C]

n GROUP : A t (Classes : 70)

Genetics, Molecular Biology & Biotechnology
1. Gene Concept : Present status.
2. Allelism. Genetics of ABO and Rh Blood Group System with Problems.
3. Replication of DNA : Enzymes, Factors and Mechanism in Prokaryotes;
Concept of Semiconservative Replication.
4. Chromosomal Aberration and Mutation : Types, Molecular basis.
Detection of Sex-linked Mutation in Drosophila. Mutagens : Types.
5. Transcription in Escherichia coli. Transcription and mRNA processing in Eukaryotes.
6. Genetic Code.
7. Translation : Mechanism and Factors in Escherichia coli.

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 8. Regulation of Gene Expression : Operon Concept (Inducible & Repressible Operon);
Concept of Apoptosis.
9. Sex Determination in Drosophila and Man.
10. Dosage Compensation in Man and Drosophila.
11. Cancer genetics – Difference between Normal and Transformal cells; Role of Protooncogene;
Tumour Supressor Genes.
12.Genetic Disorders and Diseases in Human – PKU, Albinism. Down, Turner, Klinefelter syndrome.
Sickle-cell Anaemia, Thalassemia.
13.Basic Concept of Genetic Engineering. DNA Fingerprinting and its Application.

n GROUP : B t (Classes : 25)

Economic Zoology
1. Methods and Management of Pisciculture – Induced Breeding, Carp Culture, and Composite
Culture. Fresh water Prawn Culture.
2. Sericulture : Rearing and Cocoon production; Pests, Diseases and Control in Bombyx mori.
3. Poultry – Major Types of Fowl breeds; Deep litter System of Rearing.
Major diseases and their control.
4. Animal husbandry : Types and Distributaion of Cattle Breeds (Cow) in India;
Merits and Demerits of Cattle breeding.
5. Crop husbandry : Bionomics, Damage & Control of any one Major Pests of Paddy,
Wheat, Jute, and Stored grains.
6. Pest Control : Cultural, Mechanical, Chemical, Biological and Integrated Pest Management.
n GROUP : C t (Classes : 15)
Endocrinology
1. Invertebrate and Vertebrate Endocrine System(Names & Positions of Glands, Names of Hormones).
2. Histology, Functions and Biosynthesis of Hormones: Pituitary, Thyroid and Adrenal glands

PRACTICAL ( Marks : 200 )

q P A P E R V II (Marks : 100 :: Time : 6 hours)

DISTRIBUTION OF MARKS
1. Mitotic / Meiotic stages preparation and identification 15
2. Pedigree analysis 10
3. Soil pH / Estimation of dissolved O2 or free CO2 from water sample 15
4. Identification of Zoo-planktons from water sample(any Two) 2x2.5 = 05
5. Microtomy 14
6. Identifications with reasons 4x4 = 16
7. Submission of prepared histological slides 05
8. Laboratory Note Book 10
9. Viva-voce 10

nPRACTICAL COURSE
1. a) Study of Mitotic Stages from onion root-tip.
b) Study of Meiotic Stages from Grass-hopper testis.
2. Pedigree chart analysis(with standard symbols and Autosomal & Sex-linked Inheritance Pattern)

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 3. a) Quantitative estimations of the following from water sample :
i) Dissolved O2 (by Winkler's Iodometric method).
ii) Free CO2 (by Alkali titrimetric method).
b) Determination of Soil pH by pH-meter.
4. Study of following Zoo-planktons from Water sample :
Cyclops, Daphnia, Cypris, Mysis, Rotifer, Hydra & Paramoecium.
5. Tissue processing, Section cutting, Stretching, Orientation/Double staining (Eosine & Haematoxylene).
Preparation of histological slides of the following from Rat :
Liver, Kidney, Testis, Ovary and Pancreas.
6. Identification with reasons ( Two from Larvae and Two from Histological Slides) :
a) Larvae : Glochidium, Nauplius, Bipinnaria, Pluteus, Zoaea, Ephyra,
Veliger, Ammocoetes Larva, Axolotl Larva.
b) Histological Slides (identifications with identifying characters) :
Sections of Liver, Testis, Ovary, Kidney, Pancreas,

q P A P E R V III (Marks : 100 :: Time : 6 hours)

DISTRIBUTION OF MARKS
1. Quantitative estimation of Carbohydrate/Protein 12
2. Identification of Wild / Mutant forms of Drosophila(any three) 09
3. Staining of Bacteria / Smear preparation for Protozoa 15
4. Differential count 05
5. Dissect out pituitary gland 05
6. Identification with reasons : 6x4 = 24
a) Three from Pests and Parasites(Group : A)
b) Two from Fishes(Group : B)
c) One from Histological Slides(Group : C)
7. Field Report 10
8. Laboratory Note Book 10
9. Viva-voce 10

nPRACTICAL COURSE
1. Quantitative estimation of the following by Colorimetric methods :
a) Total Carbohydrate (by Umbreit et al, 1958 method).
b) Total Protein (by Lowry et al, 1951 method).
2. Identifications of Wild and following Mutant characters of Drosophila :
Bar eye, White eye, Shaven bristle, Vestigeal wing, Curly wing and Vermilion eye.
3. a) Staining of Bacteria (from Curd sample) by Carbol-Fuchsin Method.
b) Smear preparations and staining of the gut-contents of Cockroach and Toad
for Protozoan parasites
4. Differential Count of Rat-blood.
5. Dissect out the Pituitary gland from Common carp.
6. Idetification with reasons of the following :
Group : A (upto Order and Generic characters : as per Classification Schemes of Paper : I)
Menopon, Tryporyza, Leptocoryza, Nilaparvata, Apion, Spodoptera,
Sitophilus, Tribolium, Anopheles, Culex, Phlebotomus, Argulus, Pediculus.
Group : B (upto Sub-Class and Species characters : as per Classification Schemes of Paper : I)
Cirrhinus mrigala, Labeo bata, Labeo rohita, Labeo calbasu, Catla catla,
Channa striatus, Mystus vittatus, Pampus argenteus,
Harpodon nehereus, Notopterus notopterus.
Group : C : Histological Slides :(identifications with identifying characters)
Thyroid gland, Adrenal gland and Pituitary gland of Rat.

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 7. Field Study & Submission of Report : (any one)
a) Study of ecosystem of Pond / Lake / River / Cropland / Wetland / Forest / Marine beach for
biotic and abiotic components.
b) Visit and study report of Zoo garden / Museum / Sanctuary.
c) Visit and Study of Farm / Institute of Fishery / Poultry / Sericulture / Cattle.

nSuggested Books (in addition to Standard Text Books) [Consult Latest Editions]
1. Developmantal Biology S.F.Gilbert Sinauer
2. Introduction to Embryology B.I.Balinsky Saunders
3. Patten’s Foundations of Embryology B.M.Carlson McGraw-Hill
4. Developmental Biology K.V.Rao Oxford & IBH
5 Analysis of Biological Development K.Kalthoff McGraw-Hill
6. Principles of Genetics Snustad & Simmons Wiley
7. Genetics : from Genes to Genomes Hartwell et al McGraw-Hill
8. Concepts of Genetics Klug & Cummings Prentice Hall
9. Principles of Genetics R.H.Tamarin Tata McGraw-Hill
10. Introduction to Genetic Analysis Griffiths et al Freeman
11. Molecular Biology of the Genes J.D.Watson et al Pearson Education
12. Fundamentals of Genetics Russel Addison Wasley
13. Fundamentals of Human Genetics S. Mandal New Central
14. Genetics Weaver & Hedrick McGraw-Hill
15. Genetics in Medicine Thompson et al Saunders
16. Biotechnology Smith Cambridge Univ. Press
17. General Endocrinology Turner & Bagnara Saunders
18. Endocrinology Hadley Prentice Hall
19. Comparative Vertebrate Endocrinology Bentley Cambridge Univ. Press
20. Hand-Book of Insect Endocrinology S. Mandal Emkay
21. Microbiology Pelczar et al Tata McGraw-Hill
22. General Parasitology T.C.Cheng Harcourt Brace
23. Animal Parasitology J.D.Smyth Cambridge Univ. Press
24. Parasitology K.D.Chatterjee Saraswati Press
25. Mosquito G.Chandra Sribhumi Pub.
26. Medical Parasitology A.K.Hati Allied Books
27. Medical Entomology A.K.Hati Allied Books
28. Fish and Fisheries of India V.G.Jhingran Hindustan Pub.
29. Aquaculture : Principles & Practices T.V.R.Pillay Fishing News Book
30. Silkworm : Biology & Rearing A.K.Dhote NCERT
31. Sericulture for Prosperity A.K.Dhote NCERT
32. Animal Husbandry G.C.Banerjee Oxford & IBH
33. Agricultural Pests of India & S.E.Asia A.S.Atwal Kalyani Pub.
34. Insects Pests of Crop Pradhan NBT
35. Review of Medical Physiology W.F.Ganong McGraw-Hill
36. Human Physiology(Vol.-I to III) C.C.Chatterjee Medical Allied
37. General and Comparative Physiology W.S.Hoar Prentice Hall
38. Animal Physiology Prosser & Brown Saunders
39. Immunology J.Kuby(Revised by Goldsby et al) Freeman
40. Immunology I.Roitt et al Mosby
41. Cellular and Molecular Immunology A.K.Abbas et al Saunders
42. Herper's Biochemistry Murray et al McGraw-Hill
43. Principles of Biochemistry Lehninger MacMillan
44. Biochemistry D.Das Academic Press

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45. Biochemistry L.Stryer Freeman
46. Statistics in Biology and Psychology D.Das & A.Das Academic Press
47. An Introduction to Biostatistics Rao & Richard Prentice Hall
48. An Introduction to Medical Statistics M.Bland ELBS

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 THE UNIVERSITY OF BURDWAN
SYLLABUS FOR 3-YEAR DEGREE COURSE : ZOOLOGY (GENERAL)
( Each of the Theoretical Papers(100 marks) will be of 3 Hours duration.
Part - II Theoretical Paper(65 marks) will be of 2.5 Hours duration.
Practical Paper(100 marks) will be of 5 Hours duration.
Practical Paper(35 marks) will be of 4 Hours duration.)

P A R T : I (TOTAL MARKS : 100)

THEORETICAL ( Marks : 100)

q PAPER : I :: Marks : 100 :: (TOTAL CLASSES : 85)

nGROUP : A t (Classes : 20)

1. Outline Classification of Sub-Kingdom Protozoa(upto Phyla) with distinctive Characters and
Examples(Scientific Names)
2. Classification(upto Classes) with Characters, Examples(Scientific Names) :
Porifera, Cnidaria, Ctenophora, Platyhelminthes, Nematoda, Annelida, Arthropoda, Mollusca,
Ecinodermat
nGROUP : B t (Classes : 10)
Type Study
Obelia, Periplaneta.
nGROUP : C t (Classes : 20)
Functional Anatomy (Non-Chordates)
1. Locomotory Organelles/Organs : Pseudopodia(Amoeba), Tube-feet(Star-fish).
2. Mechanism of feeding and Structure of Digestive System in Pila.
3. Excretory Organs and Excretion : Flame Cell(Planaria), Nephridia(Earthworm), Green gland(Prawn).
4. Respiratory Organs : Ctenidium and Pulmonary Sac(Pila).
5. Reproductive Organs and Process of reproduction in Earthworm.

nGROUP : D t(Classes : 15)

Classification with Distinctive Characters and Exmaples (Scientific names)
1. Upto Classes : Lower Chordates.
2. Upto Sub-Classes : Chondrichthyes & Osteichthyes.
3. Upto living Orders : Amphibia, Reptilia.
4. Upto Sub-Classes : Aves and Mammalia.
nGROUP : E t (Classes : 05)
Type Study : Columba.
nGROUP : F t (Classes : 15)
Functional anatomy (Chordates)
1. Integument : General structure and function; Integumentary glands in Mammals.
2. Stomach in Cow.
3. Structure and function of Gills in Fishes.
4. Heart and Course of blood-circulation through it : Fish and Guineapig.

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 THE UNIVERSITY OF BURDWAN
SYLLABUS FOR 3-YEAR DEGREE COURSE : ZOOLOGY(GENERAL)
(With effect from : 2005-2008 Session)

( Each of the Theoretical Papers(100 marks) will be of 3 Hours duration.

Part - II Theoretical Paper(65 marks) will be of 2.5 Hours duration.
Practical Paper(100 marks) will be of 5 Hours duration.
Practical Paper(35 marks) will be of 4 Hours duration.)

P A R T : II (TOTAL MARKS : 200)

THEORETICAL : 100
PRACTICAL : 100
THEORETICAL ( Marks : 100)

q PAPER : II : Marks : 100 :: (TOTAL CLASSES : 110)

nGROUP : A t (Classes : 15)

Taxonomy, Evolution and Adaptation
1. Definition of Systematics and Taxonomy.
2. Species : Definition and Types(Biological, Sibling, Monotypic, Polytypic)
3. Darwinism.
4. Aquatic, Fossorial adaptations in Vertebrates.
5. Basic idea about Geological Time Scale.
nGROUP : B t (Classes : 15)
Ecology and Wildlife
1. Ecology & Ecosystem : Definition, Components, Energy flow, Food chain, Food web, Ecological
pyramid.
2. Pollution : Water(sources and effects only)
3. Conservation of Wildlife : Purpose and Methods. Concept of National Park, Sanctuary, Reserve forest
and Biosphere reserve.
nGROUP : C t (Classes : 15)
Cytogenetics and Molecular Biology

1. Ultrastructures and Functions of Plasma membrane(Fluid Mosaic Model).

2. Chromosome Structure - Nucleosome model.
3. Differences between DNA & RNA.
4. Meiosis and its Significance.
5. Chromosome changes in human(numerical and structural) with reference to
Down syndrome, Turner syndrome, Klinefelter syndrome.

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nGROUP : D t (Classes : 25)
Physiology and Biochemistry
1. Formed elements of Mammalian blood. Basic mechanism of blood coagulation.
ABO blood group and Rh factor.
2. Enzyme : Characteristics and Classification.
3. Carbohydrates, Proteins and Lipids(Structures and Types).
4. Glycolysis and Kreb's cycle.
5. Vitamins : A, B-complex, C and E(Chemical Names, Sources and Defficiency Diseases).

nGROUP : E t (Classes : 25)

Developmental Biology and Endocrinology
1. Spermatogenesis and Oogenesis in Mammals.
2. Outline idea about Fertilization.
3. Types of Eggs in Chordates.
4. Characteristics and Types of Cleavage.
5. Gastrulation in Branchiostoma.
6. Placenta in Mammals : Types and Functions.
7. Endocrine System in Invertebrates and Vertebrates( Names, Positions of Glands and Hormones
secreted by them).
nGROUP : F t (Classes : 15)
Parasitology
1. Symbiosis : Definition and Types(Phoresis, Commensalism, Parasitism, Mutualism).
2. Life history and Pathogenecity of Plasmodium vivax and Ascaris lumbricoides.
3. Biology and control of Vectors : Anopheles and Phlebotomus.

PRACTICAL ( Marks : 100 :: Time : 5 Hours )

q P A P E R III
DISTRIBUTION OF MARKS
1. One Nonchordate Dissection 15
2. One Chordate Dissection 15
3. One Preparation / Mounting 06
4. Identification (6 items) with reasons 6x5 = 30
5. Spot identification (6 items) 6x2 = 12
6. Submission of Field Report 06
7. Laboratory Note Book 06
8. Viva–voce 10

nPRACTICAL COURSE
1. Nonchordate Dissections :
i) Earthworm : Nervous system
ii) Cockroach : Digestive system,
Female reproductive system,
Male reproductive system(excluding Vas deferens).
2. Chordate Dissections :
i) Carp : Afferent branchial arterial system,
Brain,
IXth & Xth cranial nerves.

3. Preparation / Mounting / Staining

i) Earthworm : Seta.
ii) Pila : Radula.
iii) Mosquito : Larva.
iv) Cockroach : Mouthparts.
v) Honey bee : Pollen busket.
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4. Identification with reasons of the following :
a) Amoeba, Paramoecium, Schypha, Obelia, Pennatula, Nereis, Earthworm, Hirudo, Hippa, Balanus,
Squilla, Lepisma, Buthus, Cimex, Pediculus, Chiton, Patela, Lamellidens, Loligo, Mytilus, Ophiura,
Antedon.
b) Ascidia, Branchiostoma, Scoliodon, Torpedo, Hippocampus, Heteropneustis,Clarias,
Syngnathus, Rana, Rhacophorus, Draco, Typhlops, Naja, Ptyas, Vipera, Psittacula, Passer,
Alcedo, Pteropus, Funambulus, Suncus.
c) Bones :
i) Skull : Pigeon, Guineapig .
ii) Vertebrae, Girdles : Pigeon, Guineapig .

e) Histological Slides : T. S. of small intestine, Section of liver, Kidney, Lung, Testis and
Ovary of Rat

5. Spot Identifications
To be Selected from the list given in Item 4.

6. Submission of Field reports : (any Two)

Visit to any Two of the following :
i) Any Pond, Beach, Forest-ecosystem.
ii) Zoogarden.
iii) National museum.
iv) Apiculture centre or Cattle farm or Poultry farm or Sericulture station.

7. One laboratory note book be prepared for submission, covering all practical items and should be
signed by respective teachers regularly.

P A R T : III : MARKS : 100

THEORETICAL : 65
PRACTICAL : 35
THEORETICAL
q PAPER : IV : (Marks : 65 :: Time : 2.5 Hours) :: TOTAL CLASSES : 50

nGROUP : A t (Classes : 08)

Aquaculture
1. Composite Fish culture.
2. Fresh water Prawn culture.
3. Waste water fed culture.

nGROUP : B t (Classes : 15)

Pest & Pest Management
1. Bionomics of Common Pests of Paddy(Tryporyza incertulas, Nilaparvata lugens);
Bringel(Leucinodes orbonalis); Stored grain(Tribolium castaneum, Sitophilus oryzae).
2. Concept of Integrated Pest Management.

nGROUP : C t (Classes : 05)

Apiculture
1. Types of Indian Honey bees.
2. Methods of Rearing.
3. Methods of Extraction and Preservation of honey

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nGROUP : D t (Classes : 05)
Poultry
1. Types of Breeds.
2. Method of Rearing(deep-litter system).
3. Diseases and their Control.

nGROUP : E t (Classes : 05)

Animal Husbandry
1. Types and Distribution of Cattle breeds(Milch) in India.
2. Merits and Demerits of Cattle breeding.
nGROUP : F t (Classes : 12)
Medical Zoology
1. Outline Life history, Clinical Symptoms and Control of the Causative Agents of :
i) Amoebiasis.
ii) Filariasis.
iii) Enterobiasis.

PRACTICAL ( Marks : 35 :: Time : 4 Hours)

qPAPER V
DISTRIBUTION OF MARKS
1. Experiment : Group-A 05
2. Experiment : Group -B 05
3. Identification (4 items) with reasons 4x3 12
4. Personal activity 05
5. Laboratory Note Book 04
6. Viva–voce 04
nPRACTICAL COURSE
1. Experimental Works
m Group : A
1. Measurement of pH of water sample by pH-meter.
2. Preparation and Staining of Common Zoo-plaktons from Pond : Cyclops, Daphnia, Cypris, Rotifer.
m Group : B
1. Staining of Blood-film of Rat.
2. Preparation of Haemin crystals of Rat.
2. Identification with reasons(Scientific Names and Applied Importance) :
1. Pests : Tryporyza, Apion, Tribolium, Sitophilus, Lepisma.
2. Fish : Cirrhinus mrigala, Labeo rohita, Labeo calbasu, Catla catla, Mystus vittatus,
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix, Ctenopharyngodon idella,
Wallago attu, Glossogobius giuris, Channa striatus..
3. Insect vectors : Anopheles, Culex and Phlebotomus.
` 4. Life history stages of Bombyx mori.
3. Personal activity :
1. Study and Submission of Life history stages of Anopheles or Culex mosquito.

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nSuggested Books (in addition to Standard Text Books) [Consult Latest Editions]
1. Invertebrate Zoology Ruppert and Barnes Harcourt Asia
2. Invertebrates R. C. Brusca and G. J. Brusca Sinauer
3. Biology of Invertebrates J. A. Pechenik McGraw-Hill
4. Comparative Animal Physiology C. L. Prosser Bios Pub.
5. The Life of Vertebrates J.Z.Young ELBS & Oxford Univ Pr.
6. Vertebrates : Comparative Anatomy,
Function, Evolution K.V.Kardong Tata McGraw-Hill
7. The Vertebrate Body Romer & Parsons Saunders
8. Analysis of Vertebrate Structure Hildebrand & Goslow John Wiley
9. Animal Physiology :
Adaptation & Environment K.Schmidt-Nielsen Cambridge Univ. Pr.
10. Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates Kent & Carr McGraw-Hill
11. Biology of Animals(Vol.-I) Sinha, Adhikari, Ganguly New Central
12. Biology of Animals(Vol.-II) Sinha, Adhikari, Ganguly New Central
BharatiGoswami
13. Taxonomy Kapoor OUP & IBH
14. Evolution Strickberger CBS
15. Life : Origin, Evolution & Adaptation S.Chatterjee Allied Pub.
16. Zoogeography Darlington J.W.Wiley
17. Cell and Molecular Biology De Robertis Waverly
18. The Cell : A Molecular Approach G.M.Cooper Sinauer
19. Principles of Genetics Snustad & Simmons Wiley
20. Concepts of Genetics Klug & Cummings Prentice Hall
21. Basic Ecology E.P.Odum Natraj
22. Fundamentals of Ecology M.C.Dash Tata McGraw-Hill
23. Environmental Biology B.Mukherjee MacMillan
24. Environmental Chemistry A.K.De New Age
25. Wildlife in India Majupuria(Ed.) Tecpress
26. Wildlife in India B.V.Saharia Natraj.
27. Aquaculture : Principles & Practices T.V.R.Pillay Fishing News Book
28. Animal Husbandry G.C.Banerjee Oxford & IBH
29. Agricultural Pests of India & S.E.Asia A.S.Atwal Kalyani Pub.
30. Insects Pests of Crop Pradhan NBT
31. Human Physiology(Vol.-I to III) C.C.Chatterjee Medical Allied
32. Herper's Biochemistry Murray et al McGraw-Hill
33. Biochemistry D.Das Academic Press.
34. Developmantal Biology S.F.Gilbert Sinauer
35. Introduction to Embryology B.I.Balinsky Saunders
36. Patten’s Foundations of Embryology B.M.Carlson McGraw-Hill
37. General Endocrinology Turner & Bagnara Saunders
38. Comparative Vertebrate Endocrinology Bentley Cambridge Univ. Press
39. General Parasitology T.C.Cheng Harcourt Brace
40. Animal Parasitology J.D.Smyth Cambridge Univ. Press
41. Parasitology K.D.Chatterjee Saraswati Press
42. Mosquito G.Chandra Sribhumi Pub.
43 Text Book of Applied Entomology Srivastava Kalyani Publishers.
44. Approach to a Text Book of Zoology Chatterjee & Chakraborty Nirmala Library.

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