Master of Science (Zoology)
Faculty of Life Sciences (Post Graduate Programmes)
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
- Passed B.Sc. degree (10+2+3 system) with Zoology as one of the elective subjects with at least 50% marks from GNDU or any other examination recognized equivalent thereto by the University
Semester
4 Semesters
Semester Detail
Semester – I
- Functional Organisation of Animals – I
- Animal Ecology
- Cell Biology
- Computer Programming & Data Processing
- Practical – I (F.O.A. – I)
- Practical – II (Ecology & Cell Biology)
Semester – II
- Functional Organisation of Animals – II
- Applied Zoology – I (Invertebrates)
- Evolution
- Biosystematics
- Seminar
- Practical – III (F.O.A. – II & Applied Zoology – I)
- Practical – IV (Evolution & Biosystematics)
Semester – III
- Research Techniques & Methodology
- Developmental Biology
- General Biochemistry
- Applied Zoology – II (Vertebrates)
- Practical – V (Research Techniques & Applied Zoology -II)
- Practical – VI (Developmental Biology & Biochemistry)
Semester – IV
- Animal Behaviour & WildLife Conservation
- Animal Genetics & Biotechnology
- Concepts of Immunology
- Biostatistics
- Practical – VII (Behaviour & Wildlife)
- Practical – VIII (Genetics)
- Project Report
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