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M. Sc. In Zoology

Key Information

Eligibility

Duration

3 Years

Programme Code

Course Type

Bachelor Degree

Curriculum

M.Sc. Part 1 (Semester - I)

Course Outcomes (CO)

Course Code Title of Course Course Outcome
BPSZOO101 Essentials of Zoology-I - Students will acquire knowledge of comparative anatomy and will be able to understand the development and evolution of various systems across the vertebrate classes.
- In developmental biology students will understand the intricacies of the developmental process. They will be able to interpret the fate map and the morphogenetic movements etc.
- Students will understand the principle of classification and systematic. They will be able to identify the animals based on their characters and to construct cladograms.
- Students will learn to maintain and culture the small animals in the laboratory.
BPSZOO102 Biochemistry and Physiology-I - Students will understand the principles of biochemistry, methods of buffer preparation, the importance of physiological buffers, and their role in maintaining homeostasis.
- Students will understand the importance of the electron transport system and oxidative phosphorylation and its importance in the production of high-energy compounds.
- Students will understand carbohydrate metabolism in detail and its regulation.
- Students will learn about the structure and physiology of the digestive system and excretory systems.
BPSZOO103 Modern Concepts in Zoology-I - Students will understand the central dogma, protein synthesis, and gene regulation in prokaryotes. They will also acquire the knowledge of gene mutation.
- The students will understand the methods of animal cell culture and its requirements. They will learn to maintain the aseptic conditions in the laboratory.
- Students will learn the genetics of popular laboratory models. They will also learn the techniques of karyotyping and banding techniques. Students will understand the genome organization of viruses and bacteria.
- Students will learn details about gene cloning methods.
BPSZOO104 Techniques and Methodologies in Zoology-I - Students will understand the principles of microscopy and spectroscopy. They will also learn to use these instruments in their practice.
- Students will learn the techniques and acquire the practical skills of histochemical preparation and localization of cell organelles and biomolecules.
- Students will understand the concept of nanotechnology and learn to prepare the bionanomaterial and their applications.
- Students will become aware of the effects of anthropological interference with the environment and their mitigation.

M.Sc. Part 1 (Semester - II)

Course Outcomes (CO)

Course Code Title of Course Course Outcome
BPSZOO201 Essentials of Zoology-I - Students will acquire knowledge of comparative anatomy and will be able to understand the development and evolution of various systems across the vertebrate classes.
- In developmental biology students will understand the intricacies of developmental processes, program cell death, mechanism of aging, metamorphosis, and its hormonal control.
- Students will learn the structure and function of major apocrine, exocrine and endocrine glands.
- Students will understand the fundamentals of cell biology and structure-function of cell organelles.
BPSZOO202 Biochemistry and Physiology-I - Students will learn the classification, mechanism of action, and kinetics of enzymes.
- Students will understand the types of chemical messengers and their role in signaling.
- Students will understand lipid and protein metabolism and their regulation, and they will also learn about inborn errors of metabolism.
- Students will learn about the structure and physiology of the nervous system and reproductive systems.
BPSZOO203 Modern Concepts in Zoology-I - Students will understand the protein synthesis and gene regulation in eukaryotes. They will also acquire the knowledge of DNA damage and its repair.
- Students will understand the history and learn about the findings of human genome sequencing and its application.
- Students will learn the methods and importance of genetic counseling and learn the use of modern methods in pedigree analysis.
- Students will come to know about the various databases, methods of retrieving the data, and its analysis and interpretation. Students will learn to construct a phylogenetic tree.
BPSZOO204 Techniques and Methodologies in Zoology-I - Students will learn the principles and applications of various separation techniques. They will also learn to use these techniques and interpret the results in the laboratory.
- Students will learn the importance of intellectual property rights and the method of filling the patents.
- Students will learn to apply biostatistical methods to interpret the research data. They will be able to use the software SPSS for the data analysis.
- Students will understand various research methods, and ways of writing the hypothesis and apply the same in their research projects.

M.Sc. Part 2 (Semester - III)

Course Outcomes (CO)

Course Code Title of Course Course Outcome
BPSZOOBIOT301 Basics of Industrial & Environmental Biotechnology– I - Students will learn the potential of rDNA technology in the commercial production of novel food products, pharmaceuticals, and important biomolecules.
- Students will learn the methods of fermentation using genetically engineered microbes. They will also learn the types of fermenters and alcohol production in detail.
- Students will learn the methods for Ex-vivo and In-vivo gene therapy for genetic diseases. They will also learn the methods of production of bacterial and viral vaccines.
BPSZOOBIOT302 BPSZOOBIOT302 Genetic Engineering Techniques & Its Applications - Students will learn the important concepts of Genome management and analysis such as synthesis, sequencing, and amplification of DNA. They will also understand the concept of DNA probes and their application.
- Students will learn various aspects of gene expression and manipulation in prokaryotes like identification and isolation of functional promoters. Students will also learn the most recent technique of production of fusion proteins and their applications.
- Students will understand different methods of protein sequencing and the techniques such as 2-D electrophoresis, protein microarray, western blotting RIA, ELISA, etc. required for the analysis of proteome
- Students will learn the methods of transgenesis to produce transgenic animals for commercial purposes. Students will also understand the methods of tissue engineering and transplantation.
BPSZOOENDO303 BPSZOOENDO303 Invertebrate Endocrinology and its Applications - Students shall learn to appreciate the dynamics of hormones and endocrine control among inverte he knowledge in biological control of pests, apiculture, agriculture, and other fields that provide opportunities for entrepreneurship.
- Students will learn the structures and functions of endocrine glands in invertebrates. They will also learn to locate these glands.
- Students will understand the applications of invertebrate hormones as endocrine disruptors, biopesticides, and the role of pheromones in pest control.
- Students will learn the isolation and purification techniques of hormones such as FTIR, GCMS, TLC, HPTLC, etc. They will also learn to retrieve the molecular structures of hormones using databases.
BPSZOOENDO304 BPSZOOENDO304 General and Vertebrate Endocrinology. - Students will understand the structure and function of all the glands and organs. Understand the significance of hormones in various vital processes.
- Students will learn the role of neuro-endocrine system and pathways in control and coordination. They will also learn about the role of neurotransmitters.
- Students will understand the biosynthesis and storage of hormones secreted by major endocrine glands.
- Students will learn the process of gonadal differentiation and the role of hypothalamus-hypophysial-gonadal axis in the process.

M.Sc. Part 2 (Specialization- Endocrinology) Semester - III

Course Outcomes (CO)

Course Code Title of Course Course Outcome
BPSZOOBIOT301 Basics of Industrial & Environmental Biotechnology– I - Students will learn the potential of rDNA technology in the commercial production of novel food products, pharmaceuticals, and important biomolecules.
- Students will learn the methods of fermentation using genetically engineered microbes. They will also learn the types of fermenters and alcohol production in detail.
- Students will learn the methods for Ex-vivo and In-vivo gene therapy for genetic diseases. They will also learn the methods of production of bacterial and viral vaccines.
BPSZOOBIOT302 BPSZOOBIOT302 Genetic Engineering Techniques & Its Applications - Students will learn the important concepts of Genome management and analysis such as synthesis, sequencing, and amplification of DNA. They will also understand the concept of DNA probes and their application.
- Students will learn various aspects of gene expression and manipulation in prokaryotes like identification and isolation of functional promoters. Students will also learn the most recent technique of production of fusion proteins and their applications.
- Students will understand different methods of protein sequencing and the techniques such as 2-D electrophoresis, protein microarray, western blotting RIA, ELISA, etc. required for the analysis of proteome
- Students will learn the methods of transgenesis to produce transgenic animals for commercial purposes. Students will also understand the methods of tissue engineering and transplantation.
BPSZOOENDO303 BPSZOOENDO303 Invertebrate Endocrinology and its Applications - Students shall learn to appreciate the dynamics of hormones and endocrine control among inverte he knowledge in biological control of pests, apiculture, agriculture, and other fields that provide opportunities for entrepreneurship.
- Students will learn the structures and functions of endocrine glands in invertebrates. They will also learn to locate these glands.
- Students will understand the applications of invertebrate hormones as endocrine disruptors, biopesticides, and the role of pheromones in pest control.
- Students will learn the isolation and purification techniques of hormones such as FTIR, GCMS, TLC, HPTLC, etc. They will also learn to retrieve the molecular structures of hormones using databases.
BPSZOOENDO304 BPSZOOENDO304 General and Vertebrate Endocrinology. - Students will understand the structure and function of all the glands and organs. Understand the significance of hormones in various vital processes.
- Students will learn the role of neuro-endocrine system and pathways in control and coordination. They will also learn about the role of neurotransmitters.
- Students will understand the biosynthesis and storage of hormones secreted by major endocrine glands.
- Students will learn the process of gonadal differentiation and the role of hypothalamus-hypophysial-gonadal axis in the process.

M.Sc. Part 2 (Specialization- Endocrinology) Semester - IV

Course Outcomes (CO)

Semester - VI

Course Outcomes (CO)

Course Code Title of Course Course Outcome
BUSZOO601 Structural, Functional, and Developmental Aspects of Animal Life-II. - Students would learn to understand and appreciate the structure and function relationship of various parts of the animal body, and their developmental processes and use the knowledge not only
- Professionally but also in day-to-day life.
BUSZOO602 Regulatory Aspects of Animal Life -II - Students shall have a comprehensive knowledge of haematology which would help them in understanding the physiology of circulatory fluids and the diseases related to it.
- Enzymology and Immunology would increase the knowledge of the defiance system in general, and the body’s internal communication in general.
- These units are promising in specific as they would help the learners in improving their laboratory skills and precision in using chemicals.
BUSZOO603 Modern Aspects of Biological Sciences-II - Students shall learn to understand the underlying principles of molecular mechanisms behind the control over life.
- The knowledge acquired can help the students in writing JAM and other equivalent examinations. Students can find writing the GRE examination easy for admission to foreign universities.
BUSZOO604 General Aspects of Zoology and Bioinformatics. - Students shall learn to understand and interpret the data on population and correlate that with demography and ecology.
- They will be able to understand the principles of epidemiology and understand the diseases that take a toll on the health of livestock and pets.
- Bioinformatics the new and interdisciplinary science shall help the students in understanding proteomics and genomics which shall help them in higher studies.

Expert Faculty

Dr. Vinod Narayane

Dr. Vinod Narayane

HOD - Zoology
Professor
Zoology
Dr. Kranti Ozarkar

Dr. Kranti Ozarkar

Assistant Professor
Zoology
Dr. Kantilal Nagare

Dr. Kantilal Nagare

Assistant Professor
Zoology
Dr. Dinesh Wanule

Dr. Dinesh Wanule

Assistant Professor
Zoology
Ms. Pragati Dhawane

Ms. Pragati Dhawane

Assistant Professor
Zoology
Dr. Abhay Hule

Dr. Abhay Hule

Assistant Professor (CHB)
Zoology

Program Outcome (PO)

PO-1 : Life Science Knowledge

Students will acquire basic knowledge of principles and processes underlying Life Sciences.

Graduates will develop essential skills to conduct independent research in Botany, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Applied Mathematics, Bioanalytical Sciences, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Physics, and Zoology

Students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in sciences and develop a scientific temper.

To demonstrate a professional and ethical attitude with an enormous responsibility to serve the society.

Problem Analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex Subject related problems reaching substantiated conclusions and solutions.

Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.

Life-long Learning: Recognize the need and develop the ability to be a lifelong learner in the broadest context of the Subject or beyond, via Online platforms.

Students will acquire eligibility for higher studies.

Students will be able to understand regulatory norms and will adopt ethical practices in the pursuit and application of science.

Students will acquire soft skills to hone their personalities.

Programme Specific Outcomes (PSO)

PSO1 :

Programme Objectives

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