B.Sc. in Zoology(ZOM361T)

Course Outcomes

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COGNITIVE ABILITIES
COURSE OUTCOMES
CO1
REMEMBERING
Describe classification, habit, habitat and external morphology of Columba livia. Describe functions, properties, composition and haemopoiesis of blood.
CO2
UNDERSTANDING
Explain the functional anatomy of digestive, respiratory, circulatory, brain and urinogenital systems of pigeon. Explain swim bladder, accessory respiratory organs, parental care and migration in fishes. Describe habits, habitat and peculiarities of Dipnoi. Explain parental care strategies in Amphibia. Describe and compare structural adaptations of Mesozoic reptiles. Describe structure and functions of lymphatic system including lymph circulation and lymphoid organs.
Explain non-specific immunity including phagocytosis, inflammation and fever.
Classify types of feathers and correlate them with flight adaptation. Differentiate between Chondrichthyes and Osteichthyes. Explain blood clotting mechanism, blood groups and blood disorders. Explain pulmonary ventilation, exchange and transport of respiratory gases. Describe control of respiration including nervous and chemical regulation and effects of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Evaluate different parental care strategies in Amphibia with reference to survival advantage. Evaluate non-specific defence mechanisms including phagocytosis, inflammation and fever in disease resistance.
Design a comparative model / chart / concept map integrating structural adaptations across chordates and physiological regulation mechanisms in humans.