Master of Science (Zoology)
M.Sc. Zoology is a post graduate programme which provide students with the opportunity to study Animal life in all its Diversity & includes structures, Embryology, Evolution, Classifications, Habits & Distribution of all animals, both living & extinct. It also provide them with a suitable foundation for careers in Teaching, Research, Conservation of endangered species & Biological control of pests etc. It emphasizes a mix of modern molecular Laboratory expertise, Practical field skills & traditional Taxonomy. This course is much in demand offering lucrative job opportunities abroad also.
Eligibility
- B.Sc. (Medical) with 50% marks with Zoology as one of the subjects.
- B.Sc. (Honours)
Semesters
Semester Details
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Semester - I
- Functional Organisation of Animals – I
- Animal Ecology
- Cell Biology
- Concepts of Biotechnology
- Computer Programming and Data Processing
- Practical-I (Functional Organization of Animals-I)
- Practical-II (Ecology and Cell Biology)
Students can opt any one of the following interdisciplinary optional courses
- IDEC-3101 – Communication Skills
- IDEM-3362- Basics of Music (Vocal)
- IDEH-3313- Human Rights and Constitutional Duties
- IDEI-3124- Computer Applications
- IDEW-3275- Indian heritage: Contribution to the World
*Credits/Grade points of the courses will not be included in the SGPA/CGPA of semester.
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Semester - II
- Functional Organisation of Animals – II
- Applied Zoology – I (Invertebrates)
- Evolution
- Biosystematics
- Seminar
- Practical-III (Functional Organization of Animals–II)
- Practical-IV (Evolution and Applied Zoology-I)
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Semester - III
- Research Techniques & Methodology
- Developmental Biology-I
- General Biochemistry
- Applied Zoology- II (Vertebrates)
- Practical – V (Research Techniques and Applied Zoology -II)
- Practical – VI (Developmental Biology & Biochemistry)
Students can opt any one of the following interdisciplinary optional courses.The ID Course opted in SEM-I cannot be opted in SEM – III.
- IDEC – 3101- Communication Skills
- IDEM -3362- Basic Music (Vocal)
- IDEH -3313- Human Rights and Constitutional Duties
- IDEI – 3124- Basics of Computer Applications
- IDEW-3275- Indian heritage: Contribution to the World
* Credits/Grade points of these courses will not be included in the SGPA/CGPA of semester.
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Semester - IV
- Animal Behaviour & WildLife Conservation
- Molecular Genetics
- Concepts of Immunology
- Developmental Biology- II
- Biosystematics
- Practical–VII (Animal Behaviour and Wildlife Conservation)
- Practical–VIII (Genetics and Biosystematics)
- Project