Zoology IV Sem. Syllbus - Govt. V.Y.T.PG. Autonomous College Durg

Govt. V.Y.T.P.G. autonomous College, DURG (C.G.)“DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY”SYLLABUSFOR M.Sc. ZOOLOGY(2014-15],PAPERIIIIIIIVTITLE OF THETHEORYINSECTPHYSIOLOGY.REPRODUCTIVEPHYSIOLOGY.POPULATIONECOLOGY.FISHERIES ANDAQUACULTURE.SEMESTER - IVTHEORYMARKS ALLOTMENTINTERNALASSESSMENT80 2080 2080 2080 20PRACTICALLABCOURSE-I100PROJECT-I 100TOTAL - 400 TOTAL - 200GRAND TOTAL MARKS – 600

M.Sc. ZOOLOGY (2014-15)Semester IVPaper-IINSECT PHYSIOLOGYUNIT-I• Physiology of nutrition –• Nutritional requirements of insects.• The effect of dietary deficiency.• Micro-organisms.• Intermediary metabolism of insects –• Carbohydrate metabolism.• Protein metabolism.• Lipid metabolism.• Catabolism.• Detoxification.• Physiology of terrestrial respiration in insects –• The tracheal system.• Spiracles.• Gaseous exchange.• Physiology of aquatic & endo-parasitic respiration in insects-• Aquatic insects obtaining O2 from air.• Aquatic insects obtaining O2 from water.• Respiration in endo-parasitic insects.UNIT-II• Physiology of circulation & haemocyte in insects –• Structure of circulatory system in Insects.• Haemocyte.• Connective tissue.• Plasma.• Physiology of excretion in insects -• Excretory organs in insects.• Nitrogenous excretion.• Salt & water regulation.• Physiology of sonification in insects.• Mechanism of sound production.• Significance of sound production.

• Control of sound production.• Physiology of vision in insects.• Structure of compound eye.• Functioning of the eye.UNIT-III• Muscular system & movement in insects –• Structure in muscle of insects.• Physiology of insect muscle.• Energetics of muscle contraction.• Organization & physiological distribution of nervous systemin insects.• Structure of the nervous system.• Physiology of nervous system.C. Reproductive system of insects –• Male reproductive organization.• Female reproductive organization.• Insect ontogeny –• Development, growth & metamorphosis.• Diapause.• Insemination, oviposition.• Parthenogenesis.UNIT-IV• insecticides –• Classification of insecticides.• Organic insecticides.• Inorganic insecticides.• Systemic insecticides.• Insect pest –• Pest of rice.• Pest of sugarcane.• Pest of stored grain.• Pest of pulses.• Pest control –• Chemical control of insect pest.• Biological control of insect pest.

Suggested Reading Materials - (All Latest Edition)• Basic & applied Entomology –by Nayar.• Comparative Entomology – by R. F. Chaipman• Entomology – by Barrington.• Entomology – by Lefroy.

M.Sc. ZOOLOGY (2014-15)Semester IVPaper-IIREPRODUCTIVE PHYSIOLOGYUNIT-I• Hormonal regulation of –• Spermatogenesis.• Undeveloped sperm.• Morphology & functions of –• Leydig cells.• Sertoli cells.• Composition & function of –• Seminal fluid.• Prostatic fluid.• Impotence.UNIT-II• Female reproductive physiology –• Ovarian follicular growth.• Role of hormones.• Female reproductive cycle –• Puberty & menarche• Menstruation.• menopause• Viviparity in vertebrates –• Oviparous mammals.UNIT-III• Post conceptual events –• Pregnancy.• Types of pregnancy.• Placentation.• Types of placenta.• Parturition –• Hormonal effects.• Muscular events.

UNIT-IV• Post parturition events –• Structure of lactating glands.• Lactation.• Androgens –• Biochemistry of androgens.• Functions of androgens.• Biosynthesis of DHEA & Testosterone• Secretion of testosterone.• Estrogens –• Types.• Biochemistry of estrogens.• Functions of estrogens.• Biosynthesis of estrogens.• Progesterone –• Biochemistry & functions of progesterone.• Biosynthesis & secretion of progesterone.• Male infertility.Suggested Reading Materials - (All Latest Edition)• Fertilization In Animals –by Brion Dale• Arnold Heineman publication• Foundation Of Embryology –by Bradley M. Patten• Mc-Grow Hill Book Publication• Anatomy & Physiology –by Kimber, Grey, Slack pole & Bavell• The Mc-Millan Company, NewYork

M.Sc. ZOOLOGY (2014-15)Semester IVPaper-IIIPOPULATION ECOLOGYUNIT-1• Demography• Life tables – definition, construction & uses.• Survivorship curves – Types & uses.• Population density – definition & different methods fordetermining population density.• Fecundity.• Natality (Birth rate).• Mortality (Death rate).• Population Growth• Growth forms of population (exponential growth),• Growth rate of populationUNIT-II• Population dispersal - Migration• Emigration.• Immigration.• Regulation of population size• Extrinsic & Intrinsic mechanism.• Population cycle.• Age distribution of population• Age pyramids – different types & uses.• Sex ratio.• Biotic potential and environmental resistance.• Methods of measuring the age of population.UNIT -III• Reproductive strategies• R & K selection.• Breeding age.

• Sex ratio.• Concept of Niche• Habitat & niche.• Advantages & Niche segregation.• Competition - Intra specific & inter specific competition• Concept of Limiting Factors• Libig’s law of minimum.• Shelford’s law of tolerance.• Limiting factors & population control.UNIT –IV• INTERACTION• Positive Interaction• Neutralism – definition & different examples• Commensalisms - definition & different examples• Proto Co-operation - definition & different examples• Mutualism - definition & different examples• Negative Interaction• Predation – Definition & different examples• Role of Predations in nature.• Components of Predation.• Parasitism• Host parasite relationship.• Parasite adaptations competition.• Parasitic adaptations.• AntibiosisSUGGESTED READING MATERIALS - (ALL LATEST EDITION)• ECOLOGY with special reference to animal & man• S. Charles, KendeighPrentice hall of India Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi• ELEMENTS OF TROPICAL ECOLOGY• Yanney Ewusie (English language Book Society, Heinemann educational book publication)• FUNDAMENTALS OF ECOLOGY• Odum P.

UNIT -IM.Sc. ZOOLOGY (2014-15)Semester - IVPaper -IVFISHERIES & AQUACULTURE• Culture of Chinese carps.• Fresh water fish Culture - General Characters & Identification of -• INDIAN MAJOR CARPS - (Catla, Labeo, Mrighala, Channa, tilapia,Gobius, Puntus)• Physico-chemical condition of water & its effects on inhabiting fishes.• Fresh water fish culture -• Construction & maintenance of fish farm,• Management of ponds,• Aquatic weeds & their control.• Fresh water fish breeding -• Dry & wet bundh breeding• Induced breeding• Hatcheries, type & their utilization.UNIT -II• Fish seed for stocking, Transport of fish seed & brood fish.• Fishing methods, Fish gears, crafts & nets.• Composite fish culture & Integrated fish farming.• Fish cum paddy culture.• Sewage fed fisheriesUNIT -III• Intensive culture of air breathing fishes.• Larvicidal fishes.• Exotic fishes.• Fish preservation & processing (various methods)• Fish disease & their control.UNIT -IV• Aquarium maintenance in fresh water fishes.• Aquarium maintenance in marine & brackish water fishes.• Economic value of fishes.• Fish marketing.• Prawn culture & Pearl culture.

SUGGESTED READING MATERIALS - (ALL LATEST EDITION)1. An Introduction to FishesS.S.Khanna, Central Book Depot - Allahabad.2. Environmental stress & fish diseaseWedmeyer, Meyer Smith - Narendra Publishing House, New Delhi3. Fishery & Inland fisheriesC.B.L. Shrivastava, Kitab Mahal4. General & applied ICTHYOLOGY (Fish & Fisheries)S.K. Gupta, P.C. GuptaS. Chand & Co. Ltd. Ram nagar New Delhi

M.Sc. ZOOLOGY(SESSION -2014-15)SEMESTER – IVLAB COURSE1. PRACTICAL BASED ON GENERAL ANATOMY OF INSECTS2. EXERCISE BASED ON GENERAL ANATOMY OF FISHES.3. EXERCISE BASED ON IDENTIFICATION AND POPULATION OF FISHES AND INSECTS.4. HISTOLOGICAL STUDIES OF DIFFERENT ORGANS.5. EXERCISE BASED ON REPRODUCTIVE PHYSIOLOGY.EXAMINATION SCHEMES.NO. EXERCISES MARKS1. DISSECTION OF INSECTS 052. DISSECTION OF FISH – MAJOR-MINOR-3. SPOTTING 204. IDENTIFICATION OF FISH AND INSECTS 105. EXERCISE BASED ON POPULATION 056. EXERCISE BASED ON GAMETOGENESIS 057. MICROTOMY 108. VIVA 109. SESSIONAL 20TOTAL - 100DONE BY EACH STUDENT BASED ON THEORETICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL WORKS.1005M.PROJECT –100MARKSPROJECTWORKTOBE