BSc Zoology

139 Pages·2017·3.37 MB·English

DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY

CURRICULUM AND SYLLABUS
FOR
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
(with effect from 2015 admissions)

BOARD OF STUDIES
Members
1. Dr. Jose D. Kaippallil (Chairman)
Associate Professor and HOD, Department of Zoology, St. Berchmans
College, Changanassery
2. Dr. John T. Kocheril
Associate Professor, Department of Zoology, St. Berchmans College,
Changanassery
3. Dr. Jomon K. V.
Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, St. Berchmans College,
Changanassery
4. Dr. Joe Prasad Mathew
Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, St. Berchmans College,
Changanassery
5. Dr. Monichan K. K.
Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, St. Berchmans College,
Changanassery
6. Dr. Martin J. Babu
Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, St. Berchmans College,
Changanassery
7. Dr. Pradeep Kumar G.
Scientist G, Department of Molecular Reproduction, Rajiv Gandhi Centre for
Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram
8. Dr. Sanalkumar M. G.
Associate Professor, Department of Zoology, NSS College, Pandalam
9. Dr. Ambika Devi
Professor, Regional Agricultural Research Station, Kumarakom, Kottayam
10. John Jacob
Assistant Manager, Matsyafed, Kottayam
11. Sajan Joseph K.
Thekkedethu, Kanjar P. O. Idukki

Brief Report
Board of Studies (UG) committee chaired by Dr. Jose D. Kaippallil on 9th January, 2015 in
the Department of Zoology, St. Berchmans College, Changanassery had Dr. John T.
Kocheril, Associate Professor, Department of Zoology, St. Berchmans College,
Changanassery, Dr. Jomon K. V. Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, St.
Berchmans College, Changanassery, Dr. Joe Prasad Mathew, Assistant Professor,
Department of Zoology, St. Berchmans College, Changanassery, Dr. Monichan K. K.,
Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, St. Berchmans College, Changanassery, Dr.
Martin J. Babu, Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, St. Berchmans College,
Changanassery, Dr. Sanalkumar M. G., Associate Professor, Department of Zoology, NSS
College, Pandalam, John Jacob, Assistant Manager, Matsyafed, Kottayam, Sajan Joseph
K., Thekkedethu, Kanjar P. O. Idukki as committee members.
The members were unanimous in ratifying the resolutions recommended on the day. The
major resolutions were the introduction of a course in Wildlife Biology and imparting greater
importance on the practical applications of the concepts studied at UG level. Practical
sessions with ‘Virtual labs’ and other software were to be promoted. The human anatomy and
physiological studies were introduced in a broad level in the UG curriculum. Field visits,
ecological studies nurturing nature studies and visits to reputed scientific institutions were
among the few important recommendations.
The committee meeting concluded with the understanding that innovations and paradigm
shifts are needed in the UG curriculum to facilitate better learning. All the members were
unanimous in recommending the resolutions.

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

The B.Sc. Zoology programme is designed to:
1. Impart basic knowledge in various branches of Zoology and General biology meant
both for a graduate terminal course and for higher studies.
2. Inculcate interest in and love of nature with its myriad living creatures.
3. Understand the unity of life with the rich diversity of organisms and their ecological
and evolutionary significance.
4. Acquire basic skills in the observation and study of nature, biological techniques,
experimental skills and scientific investigation.
5. Acquire basic knowledge and skills in applied branches to enable them for self
employment.
6. Impart awareness about the conservation of the biosphere.