ST.XAVIER'S COLLEGE

Department of Zoology

Programme specific outcome

Undergraduate

On completion of the B.Sc.programme in Zoology,the students will be able to:

  • Classify, identify and list out common animals (invertebrates, vertebrates)
  • Analyze the impact of the environment on the survival and well-being of organisms.
  • Understand various genetic abnormalities
  • Describe the role and impact of different environmental conservation programmes
  • Summarize the importance of genetic engineering [cell culture, transgenic animals, antibiotics, engineered microbes, biodiesel, bio-plastics, biopesticides]
  • Apply tools of information technology for all activities related to Zoology
  • Develop self-employment skills such as vermitechnology, bee keeping, sericulture, aquarium fish keeping.
  • Evaluate various potential risk factors to health of humans
  • Manage harmful and beneficial animals

Postgraduate

On completion of the M.Sc. programme in Zoology the students will be able to:

  • Describe the biochemistry of bio-molecules, its metabolism and functions
  • Understand ultra-structure and functions of various cellular organelles including cancerous cells and cell signaling.
  • Demonstrate parametric and non-parametric statistics and their biological applications
  • Summarize ecosystem, bio-resources and their management, role of GMOs in biodegradation of xenobiotic compounds.
  • Summarize classical and modern genetics, genetic disorders, genetic counseling, tools and applications of genetic engineering and biotechnology
  • Describe structure and functions of various organ systems and the physiology of animals and human beings.
  • Comprehend the concepts of ecosystem and to understand the impact of environment and their management strategies.
  • Describe fundamentals of the developmental process of various organisms.
  • Trace the origin of life and evolution, evolutionary processes, major trends of evolution and future of man.