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    F.Y.B.Sc. Zoology syllabus for University of Pune

    F. Y. B. Sc. Zoology
    Paper 1 ZY-101: First term - Nonchordates
    Second term - Chordates
    Paper 2 ZY-102: First term - Genetics
    Second term - Parasitology
    Paper 3 ZY-103: Practical course
    Paper 1: First term
    ZY-101: NONCHORDATES
    1. Scope of Zoology, Introduction to various branches of Zoology: Physiology, Cell
    Biology, Biochemistry, Biostatistics, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biophysics,
    Entomology, Immunology, Aquaculture. 4
    2. Introduction to classification of living organisms. 3
    2.1 Systematics- Linnaean Hierarchy (Phylum, class, order,
    family , genus, species)
    2.2 Binominal Nomenclature
    2.3 Five Kingdom Classification
    3. Protista. 5
    3. 1 General organization, habits and habitat.
    3.2 Classification with major characters of the following
    Subphyla (one example each): Opalinata,Ciliophora, Sarcodina,
    Dinophyta and Euglenophyta
    3.3 Study of Paramoecium with respect to: habits, habitat,
    Structure, nutrition, excretion and reproduction (binary fission
    and conjugation) 5
    4. Porifera 4
    4.1 General Organization
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    4.2 Diversity in sponges: skeletal elements and canal system.
    4.3 Classification with one example of each: Class Calcarea,
    Hexactinellida, Sclerospongiae and Demospongiae.
    5. Cnidaria- 4
    5.1.General organization (including symmetry, alternation of
    generation and polymorphism)
    5.2. Classification- Hydrozoa, Scyphozoa, Anthozoa .
    5.3.Concept of Coral Reef and its importance.
    6. Platyhelminthes- 3
    6.1.General organization, Habit and Habitat.
    6.2. Classification with one example each- Class Turbellaria,
    Trematoda and Cestoda.
    6.3 Economic importance of Helminthes, regeneration in Planaria.
    7. Annelida- 4
    7.1. Diversity in habits and habitat; Classification- Class Polychaeta,
    Aeolosomata and Clitellata.
    7.2. Vermiculture and its importance, useful species for vermiculture,
    methods of vermiculture.
    8. General introduction to other invertebrates like: Arthropoda,
    Mollusca and Echinodermata 2
    9. Shell and pearl formation in Mollusca, 2
    10. Bioluminescence in invertebrates 1
    11. Regeneration and autotomy in Echinodermata 2
    12. Mimicry in butterflies 2
    Paper I-Second term
    ZY-101-CHORDATES
    1. Distinctive features and broad classification of Phylum 4
    Hemichordata and Phylum Chordata (subphyla-Urochordata, Cephalochordata,
    Vertebrata)
    2. General organization of Cyclostomata: 4
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    habitsand habitat of Petromyzon and Myxine along with their importance.
    3. Fishes (Pisces): general organization, economic importance , 4
    migration.
    4. Evolution and adaptive radiation of reptiles during Mesozoic era; 4
    Extinction of Dinosaurs
    5. General adaptations for aerial mode of life in birds 2
    6. Egg laying and Marsupial mammals 2
    7. Diversity and adaptive radiation of placental mammals 4
    8. Study of Frog: systematic position, habits , habitat, external
    characters; sexual dimorphism, digestive, circulatory(lymphatic system not expected),
    respiratory, central nervous system and reproductive systems of male & female.
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    Paper II-First Term
    ZY 102-GENETICS
    1. Introduction to genetics 3
    1.1 Recapitulation of Mendelian Genetics and its practical applications, Mendelian
    laws, Back cross
    2. Multiple Alleles 4
    2.1 Concept of multiples alleles, coat color in Rabbit, ABO & Rh
    Blood group system
    2.2 Concept of multiple genes (polygenic inheritance) with reference
    to skin color in man
    2.3 Concept of pleiotropy
    3. Gene Interaction 8
    3.1Concept of gene interaction, co-dominance and incomplete dominance
    3.2 Complementary factors (9:7)
    3.3 Supplementary Factors (9: 3:4)
    3.4 Inhibitory factors (13:3)
    3.5 Duplicate dominant factors (15:1)
    3.6 Lethal genes (dominant and recessive)
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    4. Chromosomes 5
    4.1 Introduction to morphology, composition and classification
    based on the centromeric position, types of chromosome
    ( autosomes, sex chromosome, polytene and lampbrush
    chromosomes)
    4.2 Chromosomal aberrations: numerical and structural
    5. Sex- determination 4
    5.1 Chromosomal: XX-XY, ZZ-ZW, XX-XO methods, Haploid-Diploid
    Parthenogenesis, Gynandromorphy
    5.2 Environmental – Sex determination in Bonellia
    6. Human genetics 5
    6.1 Preparation and analysis of human karyotype
    6.2 Syndromes- autosomal- Down’s (Mongolism), Patau’s ,
    Edward and Cri du chat
    sex chromosomal abnormalities in man: Klinefelter
    and Turner syndrome
    6.3 Inborn errors of metabolism: albinism, phenylketonuria, alkaptonuria
    7. Sex linked inheritance in human 3
    7.1 Colorblindness, Haemophilia and hypertrichosis
    7.2 Sex-influenced genes- Pattern baldness in human
    8. Cytoplasmic inheritance 2
    8.1 Kappa particles in Paramoecium
    9. Application of genetics 6
    9.1 Genetic counseling.
    9.2 Eugenics.
    9.3 Concept of cloning and transgenic animals
    9.4 DNA Fingerprinting and gene therapy
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    Paper II- Second Term
    ZY 102: PARASITOLOGY
    1. Introduction, scope and branches of parasitology 2
    Definition : host, parasite, vector, commensalisms, mutualism and parasitism.
    2. Types of parasites: ectoparasites, endoparasites and their subtypes. 3
    3. Types of hosts : intermediate and definitive, paratenic, reservoir. 3
    4. Host – parasite relationship : Host specificity – definition, structural specificity,
    physiological specificity and ecological specificity. 3
    5. Parasitic adaptations : In ectoparasites and endoparasites 3
    6. Life cycle, pathogenicity and control measures:
    Plasmodium vivax, Entamoeba histolytica,
    Fasciola hepatica, Taenia solium, Wuchereria bancrofti
    Ascaris lumbricoides. 16
    7. Study of the following parasites with reference to morphology, life cycle, pathogenicity
    and control measures: Head louse, Mite (Sarcoptes scabei). Parasitological significance
    of domestic, wildlife and zoonosis: Bird flu, Anthrax, Rabies and Toxoplasmosis
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    8. Human defense mechanism: Immunity (natural, acquired) 2
    Paper III ZY-103: Practical Course
    Revised F.Y.B.Sc. Zoology Syllabus
    Practicals
    Minimum of 25 practicals are to be performed by students
    1. Study of : Amoeba, Paramoecium, Trypanosoma, Balantidium/ Opalina (D) with the
    help of slides and live specimens.
    2. Study of fresh water sponges and gemmules and spicules (D)
    3. Study of hydra, jellyfish, sea anemone and one coral
    4. Classification of phylum Annelida (one example from each class)
    5. Study of of live Balantidium , Vorticella, Carchesium and Stentor from fresh water (E)
    6. Culturing of Paramoecium/ Daphnia/Rotifers and study of binary fission and
    conjugation and cyclosis in Paramoecium (E)
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    7. Study of cockroach: External characters and sexual dimorphism
    and Dissection of digestive system of cockroach (E)
    . 8. Cockroach: Dissection of female reproductive system( E)
    9. Cockroach: Dissection of male reproductive system ( E)
    10. Mounting from cockroach: cornea, thoracic spiracles, gizzard(E)
    11. Study of monohybrid and dihybrid ratio providing hypothetical data and deducing
    applicability of Mendelian laws and problems based on theory topics 1,2,3.
    12. Culturing Drosophila using standard methods (E)
    13. Study of external characters and sexual dimorphism in Drosophila ( E)
    14. Study of mutants of Drosophila (eye and wing mutants)
    15. Study of normal human karyotype from metaphasic chromosomal spread picture
    (normal male and female) (E)
    16. Study characters and karyotypes of syndromes like: Down, Klinefelter and Turner (D).
    17. Study of genetic traits in human beings (tongue rolling, widow’s peak, ear lobes, colour
    blindness, PTC taster / non taster
    18. Study of Cyclostomata: Petromyzon and Myxine
    19. Study of frog : External characters and sexual dimorphism (D)
    20. Study of Frog: Digestive system (D) and dorsal and ventral view of brain of Frog (D)
    21. Study of Frog: Urinogenital systems male/female (D)
    22. Study of Frog : Axial skeleton
    23. Study of Frog : Appendicular skeleton
    24. Study of Frog : Development (egg, blastula, gastrula sections) and metamorphosis (D)
    25. Study of Fasciola hepatica and Ascaris lumbricoides : External characters and life cycle
    26. Study of Parasites/Diseases/causative organism of medical importance : Plasmodium,
    Wuchereria, Ascaris, head louse , Mite (D)
    27. Study of insects vectors : house fly , rat flea, mosquito (D)
    28. Study of blood groups in human ( ABO and Rh) (E)
    29. Study of live cercaria and redia from fresh water snail (E)
    30. Study of rectal parasites of cockroach / frog.
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    Reference Books for F.Y.B.Sc. Zoology
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    3. Biology of Animals. By Ganguly, BB., Sinha, A.K., Adhikari, S., New Central Book
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    23. Principles of Genetics. By Gardner, EJ, Simmons, MJ and Snustad, DP. John Wiley and
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    24. Introduction to Parasitology. By Chandler and Reid..
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    26. Essentials of Parasitology, Gerald D. Schmidt, 4th Edition. Universal Book Stall, New
    Delhi 1990 reprint
    27. An Introduction to Parasitology By Bernard E Mathews, Cambridge University Press,
    1998
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    29. Textbook of Parasitology. By Kochhar SK, Dominant Publishers and Distributors, New
    Delhi 2004
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    Blackwell Scientific Publishers, 1988
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    Delhi 1992 reprint
    32. Essential Genetics. By Lynn Burnet, Cambridge University Press, 1989
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    Pearson Education Low Priced Edition, Indian reprint 2007
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    University of Pune
    Skeleton paper & guidelines for examiners for F.Y.B.Sc. Practical
    Examination in Zoology
    With effect from March 2009
    Max. Marks (80)
    Time- more than 4 hour
    Q.1 Dissect cockroach so as to expose its digestive/male/female reproductive system.(20)
    Q.2. Make a temporary preparation of cornea/gizzard/spiracle from cockroach. (08)
    Q.3. Identify the following specimens/slides as per the instructions (10)
    i) Identify & describe (Amoeba/Paramoecium/Irypanosoma/Balantidium/ opalina
    ii) Identify & give its pecularities (fresh water sponge/Gemmule/Spicules).
    iii) Identify & describe (from colenterata)
    iv) Identify & classify (from annelida).
    v) Identify & describe (Binary fission/conjugation slide from paramecium)
    Q.4 Identify the following specimen/slides as per instructions (10)
    i. Identify & describe (Cyclostomata)
    ii. Identify the sex with reason (frog/sexual dimophism)
    iii. Identify & describe the pointed organ from dissected specimen
    (Any one visceral organ from frog).
    iv. Identify & describe (Any one bone from frog)
    v. Identify & describe (Any one developmental stage from
    Embryology/Metamorphosis).
    Q.5. Identify the following specimen/slides as per instructions. (12)
    i) Identify & describe (Fasciolahepatatica/Ascaris lumbricoides).
    ii) Identify & describe the pathogenecity (Plasmodium/wuchereria/ Headlouse/Tick
    iii) Identify & describe its role in health of human being (House fly/Rat flea/Mosquito
    iv) Identify & describe (Any one Larval stage from life cycle of faciola/Ascaris).
    Q.6.A) Identify the following specimen/slides as per instructions (15)
    a) Identify the blood group with reason & state the blood group to whom it can donate
    the blood & from which blood group it can accept the blood
    (Any one blood group card)
    b) Identify the mutant & describe it (from Drosophillia).
    c) Identify the sex by giving reasons. (Mate/female Drosophilla.)
    d) Identify & comment upon the human genetic trait
    (Any one from roller/Non roller,attached/free earlobe,Taster/Non -taster).
    e) Identify & describe (Metacentric,submetacentric,Acrocentric,Telocentric).
    B) Any one genetical problem based on monohybrid & Dihybiid ratio.(05