Course Outcomes

• Recall the general characteristics and salient features of chordates. Identify and list examples of chordates across various groups (Protochordata, Cyclostomata, Pisces, Amphibia). Recall key features of venomous and non-venomous snakes of India.
• Explain the systematic position, habits, and habitats of Scoliodon. Discuss the differences between Chondrichthyes and Osteichthyes. Describe the concept of neoteny and its examples. 
• Apply classification principles to identify chordates at the order level.
• Examine the structural and functional adaptations of chordates across different groups. Compare venomous and non-venomous snakes based on anatomical and behavioral characteristics. Investigate key features like placoid scales, internal ears, and the ampullae of Lorenzini in Scoliodon.
• Assess the effectiveness of conservation projects such as Project Lion and Project Elephant. Evaluate the ecological roles of keystone species in biodiversity hotspots of India.
• Develop frameworks for identifying and documenting protected areas and their ecological significance.