B.Sc., B.Ed. Syllabus - Semester - III

SEMESTER-III

பருவம்III

தமிழ் – தாள்- 3

CODE: III # RL3                                                                              Credits:3 (2L:1T:0P)

          Hours: 4/Week

நோக்கங்கள்: -

1.      தமிழ் மொழியின் வரலாற்றை அறிவியல் கண்ணோட்டத்துடனும் மொழிக்குடும்மங்களின் அடிப்படையுலும் விளக்குதல்

2.      சங்க இலக்கியத்தை வழி மாணவர்களிக்கு பண்டைய மக்களின் வாழ்க்கை நிலையை அறியச் செய்தல்

3.      படைப்பாற்றல் திறனை வளர்த்தல்

4.      பயன்பாட்டு தமிழ் வழியாக மாணவர்களுக்கு எழுதும் திறன் பேச்சு திறனை வளர்த்தல்

அலகு -1 நாட்டுப்புறவியல்: -

நாட்டுப்புற இலக்கியம் – தோற்றம் – வளர்ச்சி – ஏட்டுயிலக்கியத்தில் நாட்டுப்புறத்தாக்கம் – நாட்டுப்புறக் கலைகள் – நாட்டுப்புற நம்பிக்கைகள் – பழமொழிகள்

அலகு 2 சிற்றிலக்கியங்கள்: -

சிற்றிலக்கியங்கள் – வகை – பரணி – கலிங்கத்துப்பரணி – குற்றாலக்குறவஞ்சி – பிள்ளைத்தமிழ் – மீனாட்சியம்மை பிள்ளைத்தமிழ் – தமிழ் விடுத்தூது – நந்திகலம்பம் – முக்கூடற்பள்ளு

அலகு – 3 இக்கால இலக்கியம்

புதுக்கவிதை – தோற்றம் – வளர்ச்சி – வகைகள் – ஆசிரியர்கள்

1.      குக்கூ – மீரா

2.      தீவெளி – லதா

அலகு – 4 இலக்கணம்

இலக்கணம் – வகைகள் – எழுத்து – சொல்

1.      எழுதுது இலக்கணம்

2.      சொல் இலக்கணம்

அலகு – 5 பயன்பாட்டுத் தமிழ்: -

1.       சேகரித்தல் – வரையறை – பண்புகள் – மொழி ஆளுமை – மாதிரிகள் – செய்தி சேகரித்தலில் தொலைக்காட்சியின் பங்கு – பயிற்சிகள்

2.      நேர்க்காணல் – வரையறை – நோக்கம் – ஆயத்தம் – வகைகள் – பயிற்சிகள்

பார்வை நூல்கள்: -

·         முனைவர். சு. சக்திவேல் – நாட்டுப்புறவியல் ஆய்வு, மாணிக்கவாசகர் பதிப்பகம்

·         முனைவர்.சி. பாலசுப்பிரமணியன் – தமிழ் இலக்கிய வரலாறு, பாரி நிலையம்

·         முனைவர்.பொற்கோ – தமிழை நீங்களும் தவறு இல்லாமல் எழுதலாம்

·         கா.பட்டாபிராமன் – மொழிப் பயன்பாடு, நீயு செஞ்சுரி புக் வுவஸ்

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SEMESTER –III

HINDI – PAPER-3

CODE: III # RL3                                                                                Credits: 3 (2L: 1T: 0P)

Hours: 4/Week

Objectives: Students develop proficiency in Hindi which equips them to

1.       enable thestudents toacquirebasic skills in functional language.

2.       develop independent readingskills and readingfor appreciatingliteraryworks.

3.       internalisegrammar rules so as to facilitate fluencyin speech and writing.

4.       develop functionaland creativeskills in language.

5.       developvaluesofliberalismandaninsightintotheculturalheritageofthe region which remains embodied in the literaryoutput of the region.

Transactionmode:

Lecturecumdiscussion,groupdiscussion;paneldiscussion,seminargroupwork, librarywork.

COURSE CONTENT:

Unit - I:Functional Language:

a)      LetterDrafting-Typesofletters-Emails-languageofletters-lettersof  famous people-exercises.

b)      Essay writing- Characteristics –Definition-Format-format of essay-types of essays ( literary, scientific etc)-models, exercises

Reference:  A Handbook of WritingActivities, Prasaranga, University ofBangalore.

Unit - II:Translation fromEnglishto Hindi

References:  AnuvadVignan-Bholanath Tiwari

a) About Translation byPeterNewmark, MultiLingual Motters, Clavedon,UK. b)Aspect of Translation byK VVLNarasimhaRao, CIIL, Mysore

Unit - III: Medieval Literature:

Text-Pracheenevam madhyakaleenHindi Kavya

Prof  Poornachand Tandan (Ed.) Published byRajpal and sons, Kashmirigate, Delhi

110006.  Followingpoets’ work havebeen prescribed forstudyBihari, Ghananand, Dev (Onepoem of eachpoet)

Unit - IV: Novel

Subhah,Dopahar,ShambyKamaleshwar,PublishedbyRajpalandsons,Kashmiri

gate, Delhi

Sessionalwork:

Intheinternalclassduringthedifferentactivitiestheperformanceofthestudentwill be assessed bythe teacher. Test, assignmentsandsmall projects works maybegiven .

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Semester – III

ENGLISH – PAPER - 3

CODE: III # E3                                                                                    Credits: 3 (2L: 1T: 0P)

Hours: 4/Week

Objectives: Students develop proficiency in English which equips them to

1.      understand the demands of audience, subject, situation and purpose and the

2.      use of language for effective communication.

3.      analyse language in context to gain an understanding of grammar, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and speech.

4.      examine authentic literary and non-literary texts and develop insight and appreciation.

5.      gain an understanding of study and reference skills.

6.      plan, draft, edit and present a piece of writing.

Unit I : Grammar

Clauses : Noun Clause- Reported Speech and Change of Voice – Phrasal verb - Prepositional phrases.

Unit II : Comprehension Skills

Extracts from literary, scientific and educational journals.

Unit III : Advanced Writing Skills

Writing advertisement copy; Writing a project proposal, Writing Resume and writing a report, sending an application.

Unit IV : Skills of Communication

Presenting oneself at an interview, participating in group discussion.

Unit V : Literature – Short Poems

On His Blindness                                - John Milton

The Village Schoolmaster                   - Oliver Goldsmith

The Daffodils                                      - William Wordsworth                       

Night and Death                                 - Joseph Blanco White

The Ballad of Father Gilligan             - W.B.Yeats

Unit V: Composition

Letter writing: Personal, Business Letters - Hints development

Suggested Readings:

·         Calkins, L (1994). The Arts of Teaching Writing. Heinemann

·         Chan. et al. (1997) Professional Writing Skills, San Anselma, CA

·         Fiderer, A. (1994) Teaching Writing: A Workshop Approach. Scholastic.

·         Block, C.C.(1997). Teaching the Language Arts, 2nd Ed. Allyn and Bacon

·         Mckay. et al. (1995). The Communication Skills Book, 2nd Ed. New Harbinger Publications.

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SEMESTER – III

EDUCATION IN CONTEMPORARY INDIA

CODE: III # IPES3Credits: 4 (3L: 1T: 0P)

Hours: 5/Week

Objectives: On completion of the course, the student-teachers will be able to

1.      understand the concepts of education and its objectives.

2.      recognize major constitutional provisions for education.

3.      acquire knowledge of universalisation of elementary education, RMSA.

4.      understand the meaning and different types of Non- formal Education programmes in India.

5.      understand the importance of values and Classify the hierarchy of values.

6.      understand the need for value oriented education at all levels.

UNIT-I: Education Problems in Contemporary Indian Society                  

Education – Meaning. Aims and Objectives. Nature and Scope. Purpose and Process of Education. Types of Education. Problems in Contemporary Indian society (in the context of religion, language, race, social stratification) - Education in Pre-Independent India- Education in Post- Independent India.

Unit-II: Indian Constitutional Provisions and Education Commissions

The place of Education in the Indian Constitution- Right to Information Act- National Curriculum Framework (2005)-National Curriculum Framework for Teacher Education (2009) - The role of a teacher with reference to Fundamental rights and duties of the citizens.Recommendations of Education Commissions -Dr. Radha krishnan commission (1948-49), Mudaliar Commission (1952-53) - Indian Education Commission (1964-66)- National Policy of Education(1986)- Ramamurthy Review Committee(1992).

Unit-III: Educational Programmes of Quality Improvement for Education

Universal Elementary Education (UEE) - Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan- Objectives, Achievements and challenges – Right to Education. Rashtriya Madyamik Shiksha Abiyan (RMSA).  Samacheer Kalvi.. Operation Black Board - Integrated Child Development services- Transit Schools-Education of Women and Under privileged Sections of Society.

UNIT- IV: Non Formal Education

Non Formal and Adult Education - Functional Literacy, Technology Mission for Literacy, Distance Education – National Open School, Open University and open Learning - National Literacy Mission-Mass Programme of Functional Literacy - Functional Literacy Programme for Farmers

 

UNIT-V: Value Education

Value: Meaning, Definition and Classification of Values, Importance of values, Hierarchy of Values. Role of Values in shaping the individual’s personality. Value Education: Meaning, Objectives and Need of Value Education-Value Education in Schools, Methods of Teaching Values.

References:

·         Aggarwal, J.C. (2008). Development of Education System in India, Shipra Publications.

·         Annual Report 2008-2009, National Council for Teacher Education. (NCTE), New Delhi.

·         Batra, Poonam. (2005). Voice and Agency of Teachers: The Missing Link in the National Curriculum Framework. 2005, EPW, October 1-7, pp. 4353.

·         Biswa Ranjan Purkait. (1998). Great Educationists and their Philosophies, New Central Book Agency Pvt Ltd,.   

·         Chaube, S.P.  (2013). Problems of Indian Education. Agra: Shri Vinod PustakMandir.

·         Curriculum Framework for Teacher Education, draft 2006. New Delhi: National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE).

·         Deshpande, S. (2004). Contemporary India: A Sociological View. New Delhi: Penguin Chapter 5: Caste inequalities in India Today. 

·         Glenn, L. (1970). Philosophy and Education. London:  Macmillan Publication.

·         Jagannath Mohanty. (2008). Modern Trends in Indian Education, Deep & Deep Publications Pvt Ltd,.

·         James C Lawrence, (2010). Educational Philosophy, Rajat Publications. 

·         Kapila, U. (2009). Indian Economy since Independence. New Delhi: Academic Foundation. Chapter 1: Indian Economy at independence.

·         Lakshmi, S. (1997). Educational Challenges in the Emerging Indian Society, Sterling Publishers, New Delhi.

·         Mohit Chakrabarti. (2004). Value Education Changing perspectives (2^nd Edition) New Delhi. Kanishka Publishers.

·         Naseema, C. (2003). Human Rights Education, Kanishka Publishers, New Delhi.

·         Qureshi, Muniruddin. (2005). Social Aspects of Education. New Delhi: Anmol publications pvt. Ltd.

·         Rahul Rai. (1996). Human Rights UN Initiatives, Authors Press Publishers of Scholonly Boot, New Delhi.

·         Ranganadananda, Swami. (1969). Eternal Values for a changing Society, Bombay, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan.

·         Rao, Digumarti Bhaskara (2013). Right to Education. New Delhi: Neelkamal publications pvt. Ltd.

·         Swaroop Sarena, N.R.,& Chaturvedi, Shikha. (2012). Teacher in Emerging Indian Society. Meerut: Lall Book Depot.

·         Vanaja M and Vijaya Bharathi D (2008) Value Oriented Education. Initiatives at the Teacher Education Level, Hyderabed; Neelkamal Publications.  

·         Working Group Report on Elementary Education and Literacy, XI Five Year Plan, 2007- 12. New Delhi: Planning Commission of India.

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SEMESTER – III

TEACHING AND LEARNING – PART 1

CODE: III # IPES4                                                                            Credits: 2(1L: 1T: 0P) Hours: 3/Week

Objectives: On completion of the course, the student-teachers will be able to

1.      understand the importance of concept of  learning and teaching;

2.      acquire knowledge about principles and maxims of teaching;

3.      acquire knowledge about the task of teaching;

4.      understand the skills required for teaching

5.      accept and understand the importance of modification in teachers’ behaviour;

6.      interpret and manage the learning and teaching process effectively;

UNIT-I: Understanding and Management of Teaching and Learning

Teaching: Concept, Meaning and definitions; Nature and characteristics of teaching; the relation of teaching with other similar concepts; Analytical concept of teaching.

Learning: Concept, Meaning and definition, Relationship between teaching and learning. Nature of learning– Learning as a process and learning as an outcome. Types of learning – Factual, association, conceptual, procedural, generalization, attitude, values, skills. Management of learning–Planning, organizing, executing, controlling and quality of learning.

UNIT-II: Teaching and Skills Associated with Teaching

Teaching: Concept, Meaning and definition - teaching as task of specialized professionals- General principles of teaching; psychological principles of teaching and maxims of teaching;

variables involved with teaching task - Phases and Operations of teaching task-The pre-active phase, interactive phase and post-active phase. Levels of teaching task- Memory level of teaching, understanding level and reflective level of teaching  and   skills   associated  involved in the three phases of teaching.

UNIT-III:  Modification in Teacher Behaviour

Introduction: Modification of teacher behaviour, simulation teaching, t-group training, Interaction Analysis, Action Research, Micro teaching with special reference to components of various teaching skills.

References:

·         Bob Burkill., & Ray Eaton. (2011). Developing Teaching and Learning. London: Cambridge University Press.

·         Derek, Rowntree. (1986).Teaching through self-instruction. London: Kogan page.

·         Jaya Pillai, K. (1985). Effective teaching. Madurai: publishing division, Madurai Kamarajar University.

·         Kulkarni,S.S.(1986). Introduction to Educational technology. Bombay: Oxford and IBH Publishing Co.

·         Kumaraswamy Pillai, K. (1980). Curriculum, Teaching and Evaluation. Annamalai Nagar: Sivakami Printers.

·         Mangal,S.K.(1986). Fundamentals of Educational Technology. Ludhiana: Prakash Brothers.

·         NCTE. (1998). Competency Based and Commitment Oriented Teacher Education forQuality School Education. New Delhi: NCTE Initiation Document 98/21.

·         Ramesh Varma., & Suresh Sharma. (1998). Modern Trends in Teaching Technology. New Delhi: Anmol Publications.

·         Sampath, K. (1981). Introduction to Educational Technology. New Delhi: Sterling Publishing Pvt. Ltd.

·         Sharma Prem Latha. (2006). Learning Readiness. New Delhi: Roshan Offset Printers.

·         Sharma, Motilal. (1985). Systems Approach: Its Application in Education. Bombay: Himalaya Publishing House.

·         Sharma, R.A. (1991). Technology of Teaching. Meerut: R.Lall Book Depot.

·         Sharma,R.A. (1982). Programmed Instruction and Instructional Technology. Meerut: International Publishing House.

·         Siddiqui, M.H., & Khan, M.S. (1991). Models of Teaching:Theory and Research. New Delhi: Ashish Publishing House.

·         Thomas, Mathew. (2009). Effective Teaching. New Delhi: S. Chand and Company.

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SEMESTER-III

MATHEMATICS – PAPER - IV

DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS

Code: III#M4                                                                         Credits: 3 (2L:1T:0P)

Hours: 4/Week

Objectives: To enable students to

1.      gain logical skills in the formulation of differential equations

2.      expose students to different techniques of finding solution to these equations

3.      know the basics for Mathematical modeling

UNIT – I: Equations of first order but of higher degree – Equations solvable for p –

Equations solvable for x – Equations solvable for y – Clairaut’s Equation

Book 1  Chapter 1  Sections 5.1, 5.2 ,5.3, 5.4, 6.1

UNIT – II: Method of undetermined coefficient, Method of variation of parameters, Linear

Differential Equations with constant coefficients

Book 2  Chapter 5  Sections 5.4, 5.5, 5.6                                                   

UNIT – III: Bernoulli’s equations, Cauchy – Euler equation, Legendre linear equations       

Book 1  Chapter 1  Section 2.5         Book 2  Chapter 5, Section 5.7,  5.8                                                           

           

UNIT – IV: Exact  equations , Total Differential Equations, Lagrange’s equations,

I.F ,

Book1   Chapter 1   Section 3.1           Chapter 3  Section 7        Chapter 4  Section 6                                                                      

           

UNIT – V: Formation of P.D.E Complete integrals,  particular integrals,  singular integrals,

equations solving by direct integration,  linear equations of the first order – non- linear equations of the first order-  The four standard forms . 

Book 1  Chapter 4    Section2.1,  2.2,  3,  4,  5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4                

Reference Books:

·         Calculus – S. Narayanan and T. K. Manicavachagom Pillay.

·         M.D. Raisinghania, Ordinary & Partial Differential Equations, S. Chand & Co.,

·         M. K. Venkataraman, Engineering Mathematics, S. V. Publicaitons, 1985, Revised Edn.

·         P.R. Vittal , Differential Equations and Laplace transformations

·         Singaravalu, Differential Equations Fourier Series and Laplace transforms

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SEMESTER-III

MATHEMATICS – PAPER - V

ALGEBRAIC STRUCTURES

CODE: III#M5                                                                                  Credits: 3 (2L:1T:0P)

Hours: 4/Week

Objectives: To enable students to

1.      analyze and understand theorems on algebraic concepts

2.      apply the algebraic concepts in Mathematical Sciences.

3.      understand the concepts of characteristic roots and matrices etc.,

UNIT – I:  Groups – definitions- subgroups – A counting principle – quotient groups –

homomorphism – isomorphisms – automorphisms.                           

UNIT – II: Rings – definitions – examples-some special classes of rings – homomorphism –

ideals, more ideals and quotient rings.                                               

UNIT – III: The field of quotients of an integral domain – Euclidean rings – A particular

Euclidean rings.

                                                                                               

UNIT – IV: Vector space – Linear Independence and bases – Dual space – inner product

space.                                                                                                 

UNIT – V: Linear transformation – Algebra of linear transformation – characteristic roots –

matrices – canonical forms – triangular form.                                    

Reference Books:

·         N. Herstein, Topics in Algebra, Wiley Eastern Ltd., NewDelhi.

·         K.Viswanatha Naik,Modern Algebra, Emerald publishers

·         N.S. Gopapakrishnan, University Algebra,New Age International (P) Limited, Publishers., New Delhi.

·         S.Arumugan , Modern Algebra, Scitech Publications, Chennai.

·         M. L. Santiago (1988) Modern Algebra Arul Publication, Chennai

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SEMESTER-III

PHYSICS – PAPER - 3

ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM

CODE: III # P3                                                                                    Credits: 4 (3L:0T:1P)

HOURS: 5/Week

Objectives: To enable students to

•         study Gauss theorem and its applications

•         study the principle of Magneto-statics, magnetic effects of electric current and their applications.

•         understand the working of potentiometer and its uses

•         understand the principle of electromagnetic induction and ac circuits and network theorem.

Unit - I: Electrostatics

Point charge - Rest charge - charge distributions - coulomb’s law – vector form - Principle of superposition - electric field strength - Electric field due to uniform line charge, charged ring at an axial point - Electric dipole – The concept of a solid angle - Gauss theorem and its differential form – Electric potential energy - Potential difference - Zero potential - Principle of superposition for potential - Potential due to a point charge- uniformly charged disc, spherical conductor - Poisson’s and Laplace equations.

Unit - II: Magneto statics

Definition of B - Lorentz force - magnetic field intensity H - magnetic shell - Hall effect - Cyclotron - Ampere’s circuital theorem - applications - field at a point inside a long cylindrical wire - magnetic vector potential- magnetic susceptibility and relative permeability - classification of magnetic materials - Properties of magnetic materials - susceptibility determination (Gouy’s and Quincke’s method - Experimental determination of hysteresis loop.

Unit - III: Magnetic effects of current

Biot and Savart law - field due to a straight wire - field on the axis of a circular coil - field due to a solenoid - Torque on a current loop in a uniform field - force on a current carrying conductor in a magnetic field - Theory of moving coil galvanometer - Applications of BG - Figure of merit - comparison of e.m.f of two cells and capacitances.

Unit - IV: Current Electricity

Current and current density - equation of continuity - resistance - Ohm’s law - combination of resistance star and Delta transformations - grouping of cells - Kirchoff’s laws - Wheatstone Bridge - Carry - Foster’s Bridge - Potentiometer - uses - Low resistance - Measurement of a very small e.m.f – growth and decay of current in inductor - charge and discharge of a capacitor through a resistance - Measurement of high resistance by leakage method - Physics of the LC Oscillator.

Unit - V: Electro Magnetic Induction and A.C.circuits

Faraday’s laws - differential form - induced current and eddy currents -charge - self inductance - self inductance of a long straight solenoid - Rayleigh’s method of self inductance - Mutual inductance – resistivity relation - coefficient of coupling - Determination of mutual inductance using  B.G - Earth inductor - Measurement of horizontal, vertical component of B and angle of dip - Dynamo - D.C generator - D.C Motor.

Reference Books

•         Sehgal - Chopra - Sehgal, Electricity and magnetism, Sultan Chand and Sons Ltd, New Delhi, 6th edition reprint, 2010.

•         K K Tewari, Electricity and magnetism, S. Chand & Co. Ltd., NewDelhi, Reprint 2003.

Physics Practicals – III

Paper – III

Any Seven Practicals

1.      Spectrometer – Grating ( N&λ ).

2.      Spectrometer – i-d curve.

3.      Spectrometer – Dispersive Power of Grating.

4.      Young’s modulus - Uniform Bending.

5.      Junction diode & Zener diode Characteristics.

6.      K- Lees disc.

7.      Field along the axial of coil – vibration magnetometer.

8.      Potentiometer – high range voltmeter.

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SEMSTER-iii

Chemistry – paper-iii

CHEMICAL KINETICS AND PHASE RULE

CODE: III # C3                                                                                 Credits: 4 (3L: 0T: 1P)

Hours: 5/Week

Course objective: To know about chemical kinetics, catalysis rate determination, phases and its concepts: components, degrees of freedom, phase diagram.

Unit-1: Phase Equilibria-I

Phase Rule: Concepts of phase, component and degrees of freedom, with examples. Gibb’s phase rule phase diagram and application of phase rule: One-component system- Water and sulphur systems. Two component system- Simple eutectic: Lead-silver system.

Unit-2: Phase Equilibria-II  

Distribution law statement and limitations applications to simple systems involving association, dissociation and complex formation. Solid-liquid equilibria -Binary systems. Theory of fractional crystallization Binary systems forming salt hydrates FeCl₃ - freezing mixtures NaCl, CaCl₂.

Unit-3: Chemical Kinetics-I 

Rate of a reaction - Rate equation- Rate constant, Order and Molecularity - Methods of rate measurement. Derivation of kinetic equation for rate constants of I, II order reactions - Third and zero order reactions and examples (No derivation of rate constant). Rate determining step and mechanism of elemental process - Arrhenius law- activation energy.

Unit 4: Chemical Kinetics-II

Collision theory of reaction rates, collision cross section, collision number. Effect of solvent and ionic strength on reaction rates. Unimolecular reactions steady state treatment Lindemann hypothesis Chain reaction.

Unit 5: Chemical Kinetics-III

Homogeneous and Heterogenous Catalysis - definition - examples and differences. Reactions in gases and in solutions (Acid, base and Wilkinson’s catalysts). Enzyme catalysis elementary of the principle of the activated complex using steady state treatment Michaelis - Menten kinetics. 

Text Books:

• P.L. Soni, “ Text Book of Physical Chemistry” Sultan Chand & sons, 12^th edition, 2010
• B. R. Puri, L. R. Sharma, Pathania, “principle of Physical Chemistry” Vishal Publishing & Co., 46^th edition 2013

Reference Books:

·         Kundu and Jain, “Physical Chemistry” S. Chand, 6^th edition, 2011

·         S. Glasstone, “Text Book of Physical Chemistry” –Macmillan. 7^th edition 2012

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CHEMISTRY

PRACTICAL-III

Determination of the order of the following reactions.

1.      Iodination of acetone

2.      Saponification of an ester (ethyl acetate)

3.      Acid catalyzed hydrolysis of an ester (ethyl acetate)

Distribution Law

4.      Iodination of carbon tetra chloride

5.      Saponification of an ester (ethyl acetate)

6.      Acid catalyzed hydrolysis of an ester (ethyl acetate)

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SEMESTER-III

BOTANY – PAPER-3

BRYOPHYTES, PTERIDOPHYTES AND GYMNOSPERMS

Code: III # B3                                                                                         Credits: 4 (3L:0T:1P)

Hours: 5/Week

Objectives: Enable the Students to

1.      understand the salient features of Bryophytes, Pteridophytes and Gymnosperms.

2.      study the structure and reproduction of various genera mentioned in the syllabus.

3.      study the morphology, reproduction and life history of the various genera.

4.      study the classification for Bryophytes, Pteridophytes and Gymnosperms.

Unit – I – Bryophytes

Bryophytes – General Characteristics, Classification – Liverworts (Stotler et. al., 2009),hornworts(Renzaglia etal.,2009),andMosses(Goffinet etal.,2009).

Unit - II

Morphology, Structure,Reproductionandlifehistoryof thefollowinggenera:Riccia, Marchantia,Anthocerosand Polytrichum. Economic importance of Brypohytes.

UnitIII - Pteridophytes

Pteridophytes–Generalcharacteristics  and  classificationbySmith;Morphology, Structure,   Reproduction  and  life-history   of   the  following  genera:     Psilotum, Lycopodium,Selaginellaand Equisetum.

Unit - IV

Morphology, structure,Reproductionandlife-history ofAdiantum,Marsilea;Stelar evolution inPteridophytes;Heterosporyandorigin ofseed habit.

UnitV - Gymnosperms

Gymnosperms–General  characteristics  and  classificationof   Gymnospermsby Sporne;   Morphology,  structure, mode   of   reproduction and life-history  of   the following genera: Cycas, PinusandGnetum.

Practical –III

BRYOPHYTES, PTERIDOPHYTES AND GYMNOSPERMS BRYOPHYTES

Riccia, Marchantia,Anthocerosand Polytrichum (Slide)

Pteridophytes

Psilotum  -  Demonstration only (Bottle specimen)

Lycopodium -Stem and Cone only

Selaginella -  Stem and Cone only

Equisetum  -Stem, cone slide Demonstration only

Adiantum   -       Rachis, Sorus

Marsilea     -       Stem, Sporocarp slides

Gymnosperms

Cycas         Rachis, Leaflet– T.S.;  

Coralloid root, male cone microsporophyll,Megasporophyll – Demonstration only

Pinus    -    Needle– T.S., Youngstem– T.S.; Male & Female cone– Demonstration only

Gnetum   -   Stem–T.S.; Male & Female Strobilus– Demonstration only

References:

BRYOPHYTES

1.      Chopra,R.N.andKumara,P.K.(1988).BiologyofBryophytes.WileyEasternLtd., New Delhi.

2.      Jeyaraman, (1978). Indiyavin liverwortugal (In Tamil). Tamil Nadu Textbook society,Madras.

3.      Palaniyappan,S.(1988).Bryophyta( InTamil). T.K.  Publishing House,Chennai.

4.      Prem,P.(1981).Bryophytes:   Morphology,Growthanddifferentiation.AtmaRam and Sons,New Delhi.

5.      Rashid,A.(1998).AnIntroductiontoBryophyta.VikasPublishingHouse(P)Ltd., New Delhi.

6.      Smith,G.M.(1955).CryptogamicBotanyVol.IIBryophytesandPteridophytes(2^ndedn.). TataMcGraw Hill Publishing Co.,New Delhi.

7.      Srivastava,N.N.,(1996). Bryophyta. PradeepPrakashan, Meerut.

8.      Vashista,B.R.(1983).BotanyforDegreeStudents –Bryophyta. S.Chandand Company Ltd.,New Delhi.

PTERIDOPHYTES

1.      Rashhed,A.(1999).AnIntroductiontoPteridophyta.VikasPublishingHouse(P) Ltd.,New Delhi.

2.      Sharma,O.P.(1990). Textbook ofPteridophyta. MacMillan IndiaLtd.,New Delhi.

3.      Smith,G.M.(1955).CryptogamicBotanyVol.IIBryophytesandPteridophytes(2^ndEdn.). TataMcGraw-Hill Publishing Co.,New Delhi.

4.      Sporne,K.R.(1970).TheMorphologyofPteridophytes(TheStructureofFernsand Allied Plants). HutchinsonUniversity Library,London.

5.      Sundara Rajan, S. (1994). Introduction to Pteridophyta. New Age International Publishers Ltd.,WileyEasternLtd.,New Delhi.

6.      Vashista,  P.C.(1997).BotanyforDegreeStudentsPteridophyta.S.Chandand Company Ltd.,New Delhi.

GYMNOSPERMS

1.      Bhatnagar, S.P.andAlok M. (1997).Gymnosperms.New AgeInternational(P)Ltd., Publisher,New Delhi.

2.      Coulter,J.M.andChamberlain,C.J.(1964).MorphologyofGymnosperms.Central Book Depot, Allahabad.

3.      Sharma,O.P.(1997). Gymnosperms.Pragati Prakashan, Meerut.

4.      Sporne, K.R. (1971).TheMorphology ofGymnosperms(TheStructureandEvolution ofPrimitiveseed Plants).Hutchinson University Library,London.

5.      Srivastava,H.N.(1998). Gymnosperms.Pradeep Publications,Jalandhar.

6.      Vashishta,P.C.(1996).BotanyforDegreeStudents-Gymnosperms(2nd Edn.,).S.Chand and Company Ltd.,New Delhi.

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SEMESTER-III

ZOOLOGY – PAPER-III

CHORDATA

CODE: III # Z3                                                                                    Credits: 4 (3L:0T:1P)

Hours: 5/Week

Objectives: Enable the Students to

1.      ToenlightenthestudentaboutthediverseformsofInvertebrateanimals which belong to 5 major phyla present around us.

2.      To help our student to distinguish various vertebrate animalsandtoknow the evolutionary sequence of them.

3.    To understand Habitat, Adaptation organization and taxonomicstatusof chordata

4.      Explaining  the  basic  aspects  of  classification,  structural  and functionaldetailsofInvertebrates

Unit – I

Prochordata:   General characters of Prochordata and its classification with examples. Detailed Study: Amphioxus. Retrogressive metamorphosis in Ascidian.

Vertebrata: General characters of Vertebrata and its classification up to class with examples

           

Unit – II

Class Pisces: General characters and classification up to orders with examples. Detailed study:   Shark Types of a scales and fins – Accessory respiratory organs – Air bladder – Parental care – Migration – economic importance.

Class Amphibia:   General characters  and classification up to orders with examples. Detailed study: Frog Parental care in Amphibia.

Unit – III

Class Reptilia: General characters and classification up to orders with examples. Detailed study: Calotes Identification of poisonous and non-poisonous snakes of South India,

Poison apparatus and biting mechanism of poisonous snakes

Unit – IV

Class Aves:General characters and classification up to orders with examples. Detailed Study: Pigeon Flightless Birds and their distribution, Migration of birds, Flight adaptations in birds.

Unit – V

Class Mammalia:   General characters and classification up to orders with examples. Detailed Study: Rabbit Monotremes and Marsupials, Aquatic Mammals, Dentition in Mammals

References:

1.      Ayyar. E.M., Anantha Krishnan T.N. 1995. Manual of Zoology Vol.II, Part I & II. (Chordata), S. Viswanathan Pvt. Ltd., Chennai.

2.      Dhami,  P.S  and  Dhami,  J.K.  1982.  Chordate  Zoology.  R.Chand  &  co

Publishers, New Delhi.

3.      Kotpal, R.L.1998. Modern Text Book of Zoology - Vertebrata, Rastogi and

           Company, Meerut, India.

4.       Thangamani, T. and Arumugam, N. 2009. A text book of Chordates. Saras

Publications

5.      Jordon  E  and  Verma  P.S.  1995.  Chordate  Zoology  elements  of  animal physiology. S.Chand & Co.New Delhi.

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PRACTICAL – III

PAPER- III  -  CHORDATA

Practicals

Spotters

1.                  Amphioxus

2.                  Ascidian

3.                  Balanoglossus

4.                  Shark

5.                  Ray

6.                  Catla

7.                  Salamander

8.                  Frog

9.                  Naja naja

10.              Viper

11.              Pigeon

12.              Owl

13.              Quil feather

14.              Bat

15.              Dentition – Rabbit, Dog & Man

Mountings:

Placoid scales, cycloid / ctenoid scales

Osteology

Frog:

Skull and Lower Jaw

Pelvic girdle

Pectoral girdle

Rabbit:

Skull and Lower Jaw

Pelvic girdle

Pectoral girdle

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