Veterinary Degrees Online

Semester-I

Zoo.101- Non-chordates, Biosystematics and

TAxonomy,

Zoo.102- Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics,

Zoo.103-Physiooogy Histology and Histochemistry

Zoo.104- Techniques and Instrumentation in Biology,

Biostatistics and Computer Application.

Zoo.105- Practical

Semester-II

Zoo.201- Biophysics Biochemistry and Molecular

Biology

Zoo.202- Microbiology and Immunology

Zoo.203- Endocrinology and Reproductive Physioogy

Zoo.204- Environmental Biology and Wildlife and their

Conservation

Zoo.205- Practical

Semester-III

Zoo.301- Chordates Evolution and Paleozoology

Zoo.302- Economics Zoology, Fisheries and

Aquaculature

Zoo.305- Practical

Semester-IV(Special Paper)

A. Applied Zoology and Biotechynology

Zoo.401A- Molecular Biology, Genetics Eneineering

and Biotechnology

Zoo.402A- Microbial Biotechnology and Population

Ecology

Zoo.403A- Cell Biology of Animal Development and

Neurobiology

Zoo.404A- Conservation Biology and Environmental

Biotechnology

Zoo.405A- Practical

B. Organismic Biology

Zoo.401B- Structure and Function of Vertebrates

Zoo.402B- Population Genetics and Evolution

Zoo.403B- Cell Biology of Animal Development and

Neurobiology

Zoo.404B- Ethology, Population Ecology and

Aquaculture

Zoo.405B- Practical

C.Cell Biology

Zoo.401C- Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology

Zoo.402C- Microbial Biotechnology and Microbial

Ecology – Vertebrate Immune System

Zoo.404C- Cellular and Integrative Neurobiology and

Enviro9nmental Biotechnology

Zoo.405C- Practical

Teaching of Biology up to Intermediate level in Science College was started in 1941. Teaching of Zoology B.Sc. (Pass) and B.Sc. (Honours) started in 1945 and 1948 respectively. M.Sc. Teaching started in 1948. The Department of Zoology, Patna University was established in 1948 and till 1952 it was a part of Science College, Patna and later on in July 1952 it got the status of University Department. The Department is housed in the Ground Floor of the Biology Building of Science College.

The University Department has one Air Conditioned Lecture Theatre and two M.Sc. Laboratories (one for M.Sc. Part-I and other for Part-II). The classes M.Sc. Part-I (both theory and practical) are held in Part-I laboratory whereas Part-II theory classes are held in the Lecture theatre and practical classes in M. Sc. Part-II laboratory. Department Library, Electron Microscope Laboratory, Dark room, Museum, Store and Research laboratories of Physiology and Biochemistry, Cytology and Environmental Biology are located in the same building. The Departmen of Zoology, Science College has one Lecture theatre, one undergraduate laboratory, one Honours laboratory, as well as a Store.

In late seventies an Annex Building known as New Biology Building came into existence. The University Department of Zoology also occupies the ground floor of the building. The Research Laboratories of Fish and Fisheries, Entomology, Parasitology and Cell and Molecular Biology besides a Seminar Hall are located in this Building. Each laboraory has an adjancent chamber for the respective faculty members. Besides this the Department provides Chamber for each faculty member in old Biology Building and New Biology Building.

The University Department imparts teaching for M.Sc. degree in Zoology. The students are offered specialized teaching in four different fields of Zoology, namely Cell and Molecular Biology, Entomology, Environmental Biology, and Fish and Fisheries. Facilities are also available for research in various fields of Zoology leading to Ph.D. and D.Sc. degree. The department has well equipped Physiology and Biochemistry lab, Cell and Molecular Biology lab, Entomology, and Environmental Biology laboratory. Some of the important equipment available are Gas Liquid Chromatograph, High Pressure Liquid Chromatograph, Refrigerated Centrifuge, Cryocut, ELISA and Ultra Microtome etc

M. A. Zoology – Previous

661 Biosy. & Texonomy & Q. Bio. – l
662 General & Comp. Endoc. – ll
663 Molec. Cell Biology & G. Bio. – lll
664 Populati. Genetics & Evol. – lV
665 Tools & Tech. Biology E. P. E. – V

M. A. Zoology – Final

666 Chordates – l
667 Bio. Che. , Phy. & Immun. – ll
668 Entomology – lll
669 Entomology – lV
670 Parasitology Immuno-Bio – lll
671 Parasitology Immuno- Bio – lV
672 Ichthyology – lll
673 Ichthyology – lV
674 Environmental Biology – lll
675 Environmental Biology – lV
676 Cytology & Cytogenetics – lll
677 Cytology & Cytogenetics – lV

Candidates who have passed the B.Sc. (Hons) examination in Zoology of B.H.U. or any other examination considered to be equivalent and with Chemistry as one of the subjects, will be eligible for admission to M.Sc. Course in Zoology.
The M.Sc. course shall be completed in four semesters. The requirement for M.Sc. degree shall be of 90 credits. There shall be three types of courses with the distribution of credits as given below.
1. Core Courses – 54 Credits
2. Major Elective (Specialization) – 27 Credits
3. Minor Electives (Theory only) – 09 Credits
LIST OF CORE COURSES, MAJOR ELECTIVES & MINOR ELECTIVES
Core Courses
Theory Lab. Exercises
Credits Credits
ZCT 01 Biochemistry 2 ZCL 01 0.75
ZCT 02 Cell Structure & Function 2 ZCL 02 0.75
ZCT 03 Cytogenetics 2 ZCL 03 0.75
ZCT 04 Genetics 2 ZCL 04 0.75
ZCT 05 Comparative Endocrinology of non-mammalian
vertebrates 2 ZCL 05 0.75
ZCT 06 Mammalian Endocrinology 2 ZCL 06 0.75
ZCT 07 Biochemical & Molecular Biological Techniques 1.5 ZCL 07 0.75
ZCT 08 Microscopy 1.5 ZCL 08 0.5
ZCT 09 Bioinformatics 1 ZCL 09 0.5
ZCT 10 Mammalian Physiology I 2 ZCL 10 0.75
ZCT 11 Mammalian Physiology II 2 ZCL 11 0.75
ZCT 12 Fish Biology 2 ZCL 12 0.75
ZCT 13 Entomology 2 ZCL 13 0.75
ZCT 14 Chordata 1.5 ZCL 14 0.75
ZCT 15 Non-Chordata 1.5 ZCL 15 0.75
ZCT 16 Histology & Histochemistry 1.5 ZCL 16 0.75
ZCT 17 Animal Behaviour 2 ZCL 17 0.75
ZCT 18 Developmental Biology 2 ZCL 18 0.75
ZCT 19 Evolution 2 ZCL 19 0.75
ZCT 20 Parasitology 1 ZCL 20 0.5
ZCT 21 Environmental Biology 2 ZCL 21 0.75
ZCT 22 Immunology 1 ZCL 22 0.5
——– ——–
Total 38.5 + 15.5 = 54 ——— ——–
Note: The laboratory exercises will be based on corresponding theory courses.

On the BSc in Zoology (C300), animals are studied at all levels of complexity, from molecules and cells to species and populations. This includes anatomical, physiological, developmental, evolutionary, ecological and behavioural aspects. You also study the application of modern molecular biology techniques, bioinformatics and computer simulation models. Some specialisation is usual, especially in applied aspects like parasitology, immunology, entomology, population biology or ecology.

Our modular approach to the curriculum gives you flexible options and the possibility of transfering from one biology degree course to another (subject to certain restrictions). Those who entered under a code other than C110 and who wish to transfer to the Biology with a Year in Industry/Research course must apply to do so in their first year. This ensures that your training placement can be arranged well in advance.

The first year course covers the basic core areas of biology. In the first term, there are also classes on information retrieval and literature referencing, and tuition in mathematics and chemistry is available.

In the second and third years, we organise courses for those who wish to study for the flexible, broadly based suite of degrees in biology and specialisms in ecology and environmental biology, microbiology, plant biology and zoology. To encourage a wider outlook, all second year students choose one of the courses offered by the Department of Humanities, which includes a wide range of language options; or you can choose a management course in Imperial College Business School.

The last term of the final year is devoted to a full-time individual research project. Your project is often the most exciting and rewarding part of your degree. You are allowed considerable freedom in choosing a project and may suggest your own line of research. An academic staff member will supervise your work.