S. Y. B. Sc. Zoology Practical Syllabus - II

Practical Course in Zoology for B.Sc.II As per Solapur University.

 Practical – II

I. Taxonomy-

Classification with morphological peculiarities of the following up to orders:

i) Reptiles – Turtle, Tortoise, Chamaeleon, Garden lizard, Crocodile

ii) Aves – Duck, Kite, Woodpecker, Sparrow, Sunbird, Vulture, Kingfisher Fowl.

iii) Mammals - Platypus, Bat, Scaly ant eater, Loris, Rabbit

(Models/Photographs/Sketches)

II. Study of Rat : Anatomical observation and detailed explanation of the following system with CD/Model/Chart of

i) Digestive system

ii) Respiratory system

iii) Arterial system

iv) Venous system

v) Excretory system

vi) Reproductive systems (Male and Female)

III. Anatomical observation and detailed explanation of brain of bird with

CD/Model/Chart-

IV. Observation and detail explanation of following with CD/Slide/Model/Charti)

Blood of mammal ii) Pecten of bird iii) Sclerotic plate of bird

iv) Collumela of bird v) Hyoid apparatus of bird

V. Study of Mesozoic reptiles (using chart/models/CD)

VI. Identification of the following poisonous and non poisonous snakes using laboratory specimens

i) Cobra ii) Russel’s Viper iii) Indian little Viper (Phoorsa) iv) Krait v) Sea snake

vi) Rat snake vii) Sand boa

VII. Study of Beak and leg modification in birds using laboratory specimens

i) Parrot ii) Woodpecker iii) Heron iv) Duck v) Sparrow/Pigeon vi) Hawk/Kite

viii) Owl ix) Vulture

VIII. Study of dentition in mammals using laboratory materials/models/CD of:

Sheep, Rat, Rabbit, Dog, Man

IX. Study of histological structure (T.S./V.S.) of the following mammalian organs using spermanens, slides:

i) Tooth ii) Salivary gland iii) Oesophagus iv) Stomach v) IIeum vi) Rectum vii)Liver viii) Pancreas ix) Kidney x) Testis xi) Ovary xii) Uterus xiii) Pituitary gland xiv) Spinal cord

X. Study of Rat sperm and vaginal smear using CD/Chart/Permanent slides

XI. Study of following abnormal urine constituents: Glucose, Bile, Blood and Albumin

XII. Study of ABO blood group system and blood group antigens

XIII. Study of following contraceptives: Oral contraceptives (pills), Intra-uterine device, Condom using chart/photographs.

Excursion Tour : Six days tour is recommended

As a part of practical, visit to sea-shore/any suitable place of Zoological interest (Visit to sea-shore, Fishery Centers, National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, National Research Institutes, Central Research Institutes, Zoological Survey of India, Fresh Water Ecosystem etc. to study animal diversity and economic Zoology. A report is to be submitted at the time of Practical examination.