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UNIT III: (15 Hours)

Brief description of gene expression: Genetic code, Transcription and translation in prokaryotes
and eukaryotes, Regulation of gene expression, Gene mutation and DNA repair: Consequences of
mutations Occurrence

PRACTICAL (30 Hours)

1. Demonstration of SEM and TEM and study of different micrographs
2. Study of Problems based on Genetics
3. Study of permanent histological slides of testis and ovaries of insects/ mice/rat.
4. Basis of reaction and demonstration of the sites of proteins, nucleic acids, lipids &
carbohydrates in ovaries of insects/rat/mice through slides and photographs.
5. Study of stages of mitosis and meiosis from permanent slides from animal and plant
materials through slides/charts/photographs.

SUGGESTED READINGS:

1. Cell Biology and Molecular Biology by D. Robertis, EDP & DE Robertis E.M.F, 8th ed.,
Saunders & Co. Philadelphia (1995).
2. Cell Biology by C.B. Powar, 3rd ed., Himalaya Pub., Bombay (1984).
3. Advances in Cell and Molecular Biology by Dupraw, E.J., eds. Academic Press, New York &
London (1971).
4. Cell Biology. Pollard, Thomas, D.S. Earnshan, William C. Saunders. USA. (2002).
5. The Cell: A Molecular Approach by Cooper GM & H 5th edition (2009).
6. Molecular Biology of the Cell, 5th edition by Alberts, John Raff. Roberts & Walter (2008).
7. Cell and Molecular Biology: Concepts and Experiments 5th edition by Gerald Karp. John
Wiley and Saunders.
8. Molecular Cell Biology by Lodish et. al. W.H. Freeman Co. New York (2008).

Zoo.415 Wildlife and its Conservation 3+1

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

The primary objectives of this course are:
 To acquaint the students with varied aspects of wildlife conservation, including its
importance, major threats, and management of their habitats and populations.
 The emphasis will be on developing interest and invoking a sense of responsibility among
students towards wildlife conservation.
 The course also explores different techniques, perspectives, and approaches to both
identify and achieve wildlife management goals.
 To motivate students to pursue a career in the field of wildlife conservation and
Management

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

By studying this course, students will be able to:
 To enable the students to understand the importance of wildlife and different laws of
wildlife protection.
 Appreciate wildlife in general and realize its conservation and management in particular.

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