B.Sc. Zoology
3rd Semester Syllabus
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MJC-3 (T) : Comparative Anatomy
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Unit 1: Integumentary System
◦Structure and derivatives of integument
◦Functions of skin
Unit 2: Skeletal System
◦Basic plan of axial and appendicular skeleton
Unit 3: Digestive System
◦Alimentary canal and associated glands
Unit 4: Respiratory System
◦Respiratory organs and accessory respiratory organs
Unit 5: Circulatory System
◦General plan of circulation
◦Evolution of heart and aortic arches
Unit 6: Urinogenital System
◦Evolution of kidney and urinogenital ducts
Unit 7: Nervous System
◦Comparative account of Central nervous system and Peripheral nervous system
Reference Books:
- Kardong, K.V. (2005). Vertebrate's Comparative Anatomy, Function and Evolution. IV Edition. McGraw-Hill Higher Education
- Kent, G.C. and Carr R.K. (2000). Comparative Anatomy of the Vertebrates. IX Edition. The McGraw-Hill Companies
- Kotpal, R. L. (2010). Modern text book of zoology: vertebrates. Rastogi Publications