|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| PG - M.Sc. ZOOLOGY |
|
|
|
|
|
Duration of the Course
The course for the degree of Master of Science in zoology shall consist of two academic years divided in to 2 years. Each year consists of 180 working days.
Eligibility for the Admission
A candidate who has passed B.Sc., Zoology / advanced zoology / animal sciences degree of this university or any of the above degrees of any other university accepted by the syndicate as equivalent thereto, subject to such condition as may be prescribed therefore shall be permitted to appear and qualify for the M.Sc., degree examination of this university after a course of study of two academic years.
Course of Study
The course of study shall comprise instruction in the following subjects according to the syllabus and books prescribed from time to time.
I – Year
- Paper I : Functional morphology of Invertebrates and Chordates, Cell and Molecular Biology and Biophysics.
- Paper II : Advanced genetics, Basic concepts of Microbiology and Immunology
- Paper III : Biostatistics and Computer applications
- Paper IV : Environmental Science and Developmental Biology
- Practical I : Relevant to papers I to IV.
- 100 Marks allotted to
- Practical 80
- Record 20
II – Year
- Paper V : Biochemistry
- Paper VI : Basic concepts of Biotechnology; Evolution and Taxonomy
- Paper VII : Animal physiology and Medical laboratory techniques
- Paper VIII : Optional subjects: I – Applied and Storage Entomology and II – Sericulture
- Practical II : Relevant to papers V to VIII
- 100 Marks allotted to
- Practical 80
- Record 15
- Slide box submission 5.
Examinations
The examination shall be three hours duration for each paper at the end of each year. The candidate failing in any subject(s) will be permitted to appear for failed subject(s) in the subsequent examination.
Practical examinations for PG course shall be conducted at the end of each year, the duration of which is 4 hours.
Scheme of Examinations
|
I YEAR |
|
|
| Paper |
Title of the paper |
Duration |
Marks |
| Paper I |
Functional morphology of Invertebrates & Chordates, Cell and Molecular Biology |
3 hours |
100 |
| Paper II |
Advanced Genetics, Basic concepts of Microbiology & Immunology |
3 hours |
100 |
| Paper III |
Biostatistics and Computer applications |
3 hours |
100 |
| Paper IV |
Environmental Science and Developmental Biology |
3 hours |
100 |
| Practical I |
Relevant to papers I to IV. |
4 hours |
100 |
|
II YEAR |
|
|
| Paper V |
Biochemistry |
3 hours |
100 |
| Paper VI |
Basic concepts of Biotechnology and Evolution and Taxonomy |
3 hours |
100 |
| Paper VII |
Animal Physiology and Medical Laboratory Techniques |
3 hours |
100 |
| Paper VIII |
Optional subjects I – Applied and Storage Entomology, II – Sericulture |
3 hours |
100 |
| Practical II |
Relevant to papers V to VIII |
4 hours |
100 |
For practical I, 100 mark is allotted to Practical (80) + Record (20)
For practical II, 100 mark is allotted to Practical 80 + Record (15) + Slide box submission (5).
Question paper pattern for M.Sc., Zoology course (PRIDE).
Time: 3 hours Maximum: 100 marks
Part – A: (5 x 5 = 25)
Answer all questions
Atleast two questions from each unit with internal choice
Part – B: (5 x 15 = 75)
Answer all questions
At least two questions from each unit with internal choice
Passing Minimum
The candidate shall be declared to have passed the examination if the candidate secure not less than 50 marks in the University examination in each paper.
For the Practical paper, a minimum of 50 marks out of 100 marks in the University examination and the record notebook taken together. There is no passing minimum for the record notebook. However, submission of a record notebook is a must.
Candidate who does not obtain the required minimum marks for a pass in a paper shall be required to appear and pass the same at a subsequent appearance.
Classification or successful Candidates
Candidates who secure not less than 60% of the aggregate marks in the whole examination shall be declared to have passed the examination in First Class.
All other successful candidates shall be declared to have passed in the Second Class.
Candidates who obtain 75% of the marks in the aggregate shall be deemed to have passed the examination in First Class with Distinction provided they pass all the examinations prescribed for the course at the first appearance.
Candidates who pass all the examinations prescribed for the course in the first instance and within a period of two academic years from the year of admission to the course only are eligible for University Ranking.
Maximum Duration for the completion of the PG Programme
The maximum duration for completion of the PG Programme shall not exceed 2 years.
|
|
