BS 6th

STA-507 Biostatistics 3(3-0)

ZOL-502 Basic Ecology 3(2-1)
ZOL-504 Principles of Zoogeography 3(2-1)
ZOL-506 Metabolism of Macro-molecules 3(2-1)
ZOL-508 Physiology of Coordination 4(3-1)
ZOL-510 Research Methodology 2(2-0)
Total (18)

Title: ZOL-502 Basic Ecology 3(2-1)

Aims and Objectives

The objectives of the course are:-

1. To enable the student to understand habitat and Ecology

2. To develop expertise in the students about the contemporary themes of Ecology and ecosystems

3. To understand global Environmental threats and their mitigation

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

1. Understand and apply the basic concepts of Ecology

2. Acquire theoretical knowledge for rehabilitation of destroyed ecosystems and habitats in the
environment.

3. Solve the ecological Problems and their management through scientific approach

4. Student will be able to study applied and Molecular ecology.

Syllabus in Brief

Theory: Course Outline:

1. Energy

a. Basic Concepts of and Types of Ecology

b. Laws of thermodynamics, primary and secondary productions

c. Trophic levels and energy variation with increasing trophic levels, energy flow, food chains and
food webs.

2. Biogeochemical cycle:

a. Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Sulpher, Water, Carbon and nutrient.

3. Limiting factors

a. Basic Concepts, Temperature, Soil, Water and Humidity, Light and Fire.

4. Global ecosystems:

a. Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Lithosphere and Ecosphere.

b. An overview of Ecosystem with special reference to Ecological Niche, basic concepts and types

c. Major ecosystem of world, Forest, Grassland, Desert, Tundra and Agricultural ecosystems.

d. Marine, Estuarine, Freshwater and Wetlands

5. Population ecology Basic population characters, Growth and Growth Curves, Population
Dynamics and Regulations.

6. Community ecology Basic concepts, Community Analysis, Ecotones, Inter-population

Interactions

7. Applied Ecology: resources and their ecological management;

8. Mineral, Agricultural Desalination, Weather Modification, Forest and Range Management,

Landscape and Land use

9. Pollution:

10. Definition, Types, Water, Air, Land and Noise, Sources and Management.
11. Radiation ecology: Global Environmental Changes (ozone depletion, acid rain, greenhouse
effect and global warming, Koyota protocol, Radioactivity leakage, Environmental laws).

12. Exotic and Invasive Species

a. Desertification, Deforestation, exotic and invasive species

Practical:

1. Population Sampling Techniques (Quadrate, Line Transact, Point count, Focal Scan and Capture
and Recapture Method).

2. Study of different Ecosystems (Fresh Water, Terrestrial, Marine/Mountain/ Desert). 3.

Ecological Notes.

4. Measurements of physical Factors of different Ecosystems.

5. Adaptive features of animals in relation to food and environment.

6. Food chain studies through analysis of gut contents.

7. Analysis of polluted and fresh water for biotic and abiotic variations.

8. Field visits for study of selected terrestrial habitat and writing notes.

9. Experimental design and approaches in ecological research; writing a research project

10. Development of an ecological management plan of some selected area

Books Recommended (Latest Edition)

1. E.P. Odum Basic Ecology (latest Edition) Holt-Saunders (Japan); New edition (originally
published July 1, 1983)

2. E.P. Odum ,G. W. Barrett. Fundamentals of Ecology.(2004), 5th Edition

3. Miller, G.T. 2002. Living in the environment: Principles, Connections and Solutions. 12th
Edition. Thomson Learning, Australia.
4. M.L. McKinney Enviromental Sciense: System and Solution (1999) Jones & Bartlett
Publication, Boston.

5. M.C. Molles Ecology: Concepts and application (1999) WCB/McGraw Hill, New York.

6. Smith Ecology and Field Biology (1988) National Book Foundation

Title: ZOL-504 Principles of Zoogeography 3(2-1)

Course Objectives
The objectives of the course are:-
1. To provide information on the distribution of animals and their associations in the past and to
rationalize their relationship in the present time.
2. To impart knowledge and concepts of evolution mainly on the basis of fossil record.
3. To give understanding that fossil record also provide information about the distribution of
animals in the past eras.
Course Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
1. DESCRIBE the zoogeographical distribution of animals and processes involved in the
fossilization of animals.
2. ILLUSTRATE the association of animals present to their past through fossils record.
3. DEVELOP the understanding of speciation, dispersal isolation and extinction process through
biogeography and fossils record.
4. ILLUSTRATE the ability to locate, characterize and differentiate various biomes and fossils of
animals over time.
5. EXPLAIN the distribution of animals on the basis of fossils record.
6. DEVELOP understanding regarding process of fossilization and its importance in evolutionary
history of an animal and its distribution.
Theory
Introduction and history of Zoogeography, Branches of Zoogeography. Barriers to distribution and
means of dispersal in Marine, Freshwater and Terrestrial environment. Division of world into
various zoogeographical regions. Geographical limits, Physical, climatic features and faunas of
Holarctic (Palaearctic and Nearctic), Oriental, Ethiopian, Australian, and Neotropical regions.
Insular fauna [continental islands {Recent (British Isles, Borneo, Java, Japan, Formosa and
Philippines, and Sri Lanka islands)}, {Ancient (New Zealand and Madagascar Island)}]. [Oceanic
Islands, (Azores, Bermuda, Galapagos, St. Helena and Karakatau Island)], Wallace’s line, Weber’s
line and Wallacea. Continental drift theory and discontinuous distribution of animals.

Practical

1.Map work for identification of various Zoogeographical regions of the World.

2. Sketching and classification of Pakistan National representative of fish, Amphibia, Reptile, Bird
and Mammal.
3. Sketching and classification of important fauna showing (selected) endemic, bipolar and
discontinuous distribution
Title: ZOL- 506 Metabolism of Macro-molecules 3(2-1)
Aims and Objective
1. To understand the principles of bioenergetics;
2. To know the dietary requirements of man and animals;
3. To provide knowledge of metabolism of dietary and endogenous carbohydrate, lipid, and
protein;
4. To impart the knowledge of principles and major mechanisms of metabolic control and
molecular signaling by hormones;
Course Learning Outcome
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles that govern the structures of
macromolecules and their participation in molecular recognition;
2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles and basic mechanisms of metabolic
control and molecular signaling;
3. Use basic laboratory skills and apparatus to obtain reproducible data from biochemical
experiments; 4. Implement experimental protocols, and adapt them to plan and carry out simple
investigations;
5. Analyze, interpret, and participate in reporting to their peers on the results of their laboratory
experiments;
6. Build on their knowledge and understanding in tackling more advanced and specialized courses,
and more widely to pursue independent, self directed and critical learning.
Course Outline
1. Bioenergetics: Concept of Free Energy and Standard Free Energy change. Energy rich
compounds: Phosphoryl group transfers and ATP; Acyl phosphates; Enol phosphates and
Thioesters.
2. Carbohydrate Metabolism: Regulation and Anabolic role of Glycolysis. Fate of Pyruvate
under Aerobic and Anaerobic conditions. Gluconeogenesis, its regulation. Feeder Pathways in
Glycolysis i.e. Fructose, Galactose, Mannose, Glucose 1-phosphate, Glyceraldehyde and Glycerol.
Phosphorolysis of Glycogen. Biosyntehsis of Glycogen. Regulation of Glycogen Metabolism.
Pentose phosphate pathway of Glucose oxidation and its major role in the animal tissues. Anabolic
role of citric acid cycle intermediates; Regulation of Citric acid cycle.
3. Lipid metabolism: Digestion, mobilization and transport of Fats. Biosynthesis and Utilization
of Triacylglycerol. Activation of Fatty acids and their transportation to mitochondria. Beta-
Oxidation and its Bioenergetics. Oxidation of unsaturated Fatty acid. Biosynthesis of Saturated
Fatty acid: As an example palmitic acid synthesis; Fatty acid synthetase (FAS) Models of FAS
system in Bacteria, vertebrate tissue. Biosynthesis of unsaturated Fatty acids, Aerobic and
Anaerobic pathways. Ketone bodies their Biosynthesis, utilization and role in the tissue.
Cholesterol regulation.
4. Nitrogen Metabolism: Metabolic fate of standard amino acids. Catabolism of Amino acids:
Decarboxylation; Deamination and Transamination. Amino acid degradation showing entry points
in citric acid cycle. Nitrogen Excretion and Urea cycle with Regulation. Incorporation of Ammonia
in Glutamate and Glutamine. Sources of various atoms in Purine and Pyrimidine synthesis.
Practicals
1. Demonstration of Acid Hydrolysis of Polysaccharide.
2. Determination of pKa values of an amino acid by preparation of titration curves.
3. Estimation of Free Amino Acids in Biological samples calorimetrically.
4. Separation and identification of various amino acids by Paper chromatography / PAGE.
5. Separation of various protein fractions by precipitation method.
6. Preparation of standard curve of proteins using Lowry’s technique.
7. Estimation of tissue (liver) proteins using Lowry’s technique.
8. Preparation of standard curve and Estimation of proteins by ultraviolet (UV)
spectrophotometer.
 9. Preparation of standard curve and Estimation of DNA by colorimetric analysis using
Diphenylamine method.
10. Preparation of standard curve and Estimation of total RNA by colorimetric analysis using
Bial’s Orcinol method.
11. Quantitative analysis of Diastase activity on starch.
12. Study on the effect of temperature on the enzymatic rate of reaction

Books Recommended
1. David I., Nelson, and Michael M, Cox. 2017, Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, 7 th Edition,
W. H. Freeman and Company, New York.
2. Victor W. Rodwell, David A. Bender, Kathleen, M. Botham, Peter J. Kennelly, P. Anthony
Weil. 2015. Harper’s Illustrated Biochemistry, 30th Edition, Mcgraw-Hill Education, New York.
3. Denise R. Ferrier. 2017. Lippincott Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry. 7th Edition Wolters
KluwerHealth, Philadelphia.
4. Lubert Stryer, Jeremy Berg, Jhon Tymoczko, Gregory Gatto. 2019. Biochemistry, 9 th Edition,
W. H. Freeman Company, New York.
5. Zubay. G. L., 2000. Biochemistry, 4th Edition, Wm. C. Brown Publishers Inc.
6. Oxford, England.

Title: ZOL-508. Physiology of Coordination 4(3-1)

Course Objectives:
The objectives of the course are:
1. To impart knowledge about animal responses to external stimuli
2. To emphasize on different behavioural mechanisms (classical and recent concepts).
3. To explain development of behavior with suitable examples of animals.
4. To understand role of genetic and neuro-physiology in behavioural development.
Course Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
1. OUTLINE the baseline information and knowledge for animal behavior.
2. ASSOCIATE the likely role of external and internal stimuli on various animals during
the day, season and year.
3. RELATE daily behavioural rhythms in diurnal and nocturnal periodicities.
 4. PREDICT and anticipate variety of animal actions (costs and benefits) as assessed by
innate and learned behavioura; displays.
5. INTEGRATE the animal behavior as balanced mechanism to develop animal
personality.
Course Outline (Contents)
1. Introduction Behaviour and its types
a. Proximate and ultimate causes of behaviour.
b. Development of behavior and impact of neural and physiological mechanisms; role of
external and internal stimuli and animal responses. Physiology of behavior in changed
environments.
c. Hormones and behavior in animals.
d. Innate behavior and innate releasing mechanisms; built in programmed performance
by offspring to that of parents. Innate behavior of three spined stickle back fish.
e. Learned behavior and its mechanisms; quick learners’ vs slow learners. Concept of
animal cognition; key to understand and develop multiple behavioural choices.
Ecological and genetics to maintain animal behavior. Concept of territoriality and
defense in animals.
f. Circadian rhythms and concept of bio-rhythmicity in animals. Maintenance of internal
biological clock to perform various diurnal and nocturnal periodicities.
g. Costs and benefit ratios in behavior; successful foragers and winners of predator-prey
relationships. Altruism and parental sacrifice to nurture the young.
h. Competition for resources; survival of the most suitable individuals; evolutionary arms
races in behavior.
i. Social organization in animals and concept of group living; benefits and losses.
Aggression, appeasement and selfish individuals. Social organization in insects and
mammals.
j. Communication in animals: Visual, Bioacoustic, electrical, chemical and tactile.
k. Various types of chemical signals in animals’ behavior and their importance in
ecosystems.
Mechanisms in Resting Membrane
Potentials: Electrogenic ion pump. Donnan equilbrium. Ionic mechanisms in action
Potentials: Roles of ion channels. Properties of action potential. Propagation of Action
 Potential: Synaptic transmission: Structure and function of electrical synapse &chemical
Synapse: Neurotransmitters: Synaptic receptors: Excitatory postsynaptic potentials:
Inhibitory postsynaptic potentials: Presynaptic inhibitions: Integration at synapses:
Serotonin-specific reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) Facilitation. Posttetanic Potentiating.
Photoreception: Ultra structure of photoreceptors. Photochemistry, Photo transduction
and physiological basis of color vision: Physiological mechanisms in electroreception.
Chemical Messenger and Regulators/ Endocrine Physiology: An overview of invertebrate
endocrine structures, their hormones and physiological roles. An overview of hormones,
their chemistry and physiological roles of Hypothalamus. Leptin effects on hypothalamus
and anterior pituitary Pituitary, Thyroid, IGF-I and fetal growth.
Parathyroid and associated structures, Endocrine pancreas, Gastropancreatic system,
Adrenal medulla (Chromaffin Tissue), Adrenal cortex, Ovary, Testis and Placenta.
Endocrine functions of kidneys & heart and pineal gland. A generalized model account
of hormone synthesis, storage and secretion (a peptide hormone model and steroid
hormones).
Inhibition of glucagon secretion by insulin
Overweight and obesity Fever and neural pathways from liver
General account of hormonal regulations, hormonal turnover, recognition:
Mechanisms of hormonal interactions involving metabolic, developmental, membrane
receptors and nuclear modulated gene expression:
The study of Animal Behaviour: Introduction. History of animal Behaviour.
Approaches and Methods. Mechanisms of Behavior: The Nervous System and Behaviour.
Hormones and Behaviour and Learning Behaviour. Finding Food and Shelter:
Migration. Orientation and Navigation.
Books Recommended
1. Vander's Human Physiology with LearnSmart Labs and Connect Access Card 14th Edition
2. Vander, Sherman, Luciano's Human Physiology: The Mechanisms of Body Function 9th
Edition by Eric P. Widmaier (Author), Hershel Raff (Author), Kevin T. Strang (Author)
3. Guyton and hall Text book of Medical Physiology 14th. Edition 2020.
4. Pathophysiology of heart disease Leonard S Lilly 2020
5. Memmler's Structure & Function of the Human Body 12th Edition by Barbara Janson
Cohen (Author), Kerry L. Hull (Author)
 6. Guyton and hall Text book of Medical Physiology 14th. Edition 2020.
7. Pathophysiology of heart disease Leonard S Lilly 2020
8. Memmler's Structure & Function of the Human Body 12th Edition by Barbara Janson
Cohen (Author), Kerry L. Hull (Author)
Practicals:
1. Hospital and lab tours to see the actual demonstration of the physiological procedures
2. To work with animals to learn animal handling so that students are prepared for future
research requirements and take their physiological measures and check the serological data
of hormones etc.
Title: Research Methodology 2(2-0)
Course Objectives:
The course is aims to:
1. Develop research skills Provide understanding how to design scientific research, to collect data
and its interpretation
2. Emphasize the importance of ethics in scientific research
3. Enable students to write a research proposal
Course Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this course, the students should be able to:
1. UNDERSTAND a general definition of research design.
2. IDENTIFY the overall process of designing a research study from its inception to its report.
3. Become FAMILIAR with ethical issues in educational research, including those issues that
arise in using quantitative and qualitative research.
4. KNOW the primary characteristics of quantitative research and qualitative research.
5. IDENTIFY a research problem stated in a study.
6. Become FAMILIAR with how to write a good introduction to an educational research study.
7. To DISTINGUISH a purpose statement, a research question or hypothesis, and a research
objective.
Course Outline
1. Introduction:
a. Objectives of Research, Motivations
2. Research Process:
a. Research methods vs. research methodology, scientific method
b. Types of research, general steps involved in research
c. Introduction to Quantitative research, its study design and Data analysis
d. Introduction to Qualitative research, its study design and Data analysis
c. Research ethics
d. Problems of research in Pakistan
3. Topic Selection:
a. Problem identification for research, criteria and evaluation
b. Sampling techniques
c. Methods of Data collection
4. Literature review:
a. Importance and sources
b. Referencing and citation and Bibliography
c. Plagiarism
5. Research Design
a. Parts, important features, important concepts in research design
6. Aims and Objectives
a. Research objectives, qualities of research objectives
7. Material and methods:
a. Bioethics, sampling, data collection and data analysis, sampling requirements, scales of
measurement, error of measurement and its sources
8. Data Analysis:
a. Processing, statistics in research, hypothesis testing, t-tests and ANOVA
9. Scientific Writing:
a. Difference between thesis/report/synopsis/research proposal
b. Parts of synopsis/project proposal, parts of thesis/report
10. Budgeting: Cost estimates for a research project, funding sources e.g. USAID, HEC, DoST,
HED, PMRC, WWF, PSF etc..
Books Recommended
1. Paul Leedy, 2004, Practical Research: Planning and Design (8th Edition), Jeanne Ellis Ormrod
2. Creswell, J. W. (2013). Research Design Quantitatvive Qualitative and Mixed Methods
Approaches. Sage.
3. Hess-Biber, S. N. and P. Leavy. (2004). Approaches to Qualitative Research, A Reader on
Theory and Practice. New York, Oxford University Press.
4. Khan, J.A. (2008). Research Methodology. New Delhi: APH Publishing.
5. Kothari, C.R., & Gaurav, G. (2014). Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques. New
Delhi: New Age International.
6. Kumar, R. (2011). Research Methodology: A Step By Step Guide for Beginners. Cornwall:
SAGE Publications, Inc.
7. Laurel, B. (2003). Design Research, Methods and Perspectives. London England, The MIT
Press.
8. Walliman, N. (2005).Your Research Project, 2nd Edition, A step by step guide for the first-time
researcher. New Delhi, Vistaar Publications.
9. Creswell, J. W. Research design: Qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods approaches. 5th
Ed. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage, 2018. ISBN: 978-1-5063-8670-6