F Y B Sc ADMISSIONS

Admissions for F Y B Sc 2016-17 are in progress. To make the career in zoology, the CBZ (Chemistry, Botany & Zoology) group is to be selected by the candidate. We have well equipped laboratories in all the departments. For further details contact : Dr R B Singh, Vice Principal.

SNAKES PHOTO EXHIBITION-2015

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PHOTO EXHIBITION-2015

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DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY

Resource Person: SANDEEP

19 December 2015, 10.00am to 2.00pm

NOTICE FOR TEXT BOOKS & PRACTICAL BOOKS FOR SEM-II ZOOLOGY, FYBSc

As per the Circular no. REG/ 2015-16/1404 of University of Mumbai, the Books for F Y B Sc students are available from the University by paying the price of the Text Books required by the College. The cost of each set of four books is Rs. 290.00. All students of F Y B Sc Zoology are hereby directed to pay Rs. 290.00 immediately in the Department. Contact Dr. R B Singh for details.

PRACTICAL PAPER PATTERN

K M AGRAWAL COLLEGE, KALYAN

USZOP1 (Course   I)

Time: 2 Hrs                                                                                          Marks: 50

Q.1. From the given sample mount foraminiferan shells (Minimum three types). 

OR

Mounting of scales (placoid and cycloid / ctenoid) from fishes.              (15 Marks)

Q.2.  Identify the photograph of given animals and comment on the type of interaction/ speciality. ( Symbiosis, Camouflagew, Cannibalistic mate eating animals and animal architects, Bioluminiscence). Any Two.                  (10 Marks)

                                                                                                                     

Q.3. Identify giving reasons---Venomous/ Non Venomous Snakes.         (5 Marks)                                      

Q.4.  Identification ( One Specimen each)                                               (10 Marks)                              ( 10 marks )

a. Types of corals

b. Amphibians- breeding and parental care

c. Adaptive radiations in Reptiles

d. Types of feathers / claws in Birds

e. Types of beaks in Birds

Q.5. Field study report ( Biodiversity ) and viva on it.                           (10 Marks)                                               9 10 Marks)

K M AGRAWAL COLLEGE, KALYAN

USZOP1 (Course  II)

Time: 2 Hrs                                                                                          Marks: 50

Q.1. Dilute the given sample and estimate the OD using colorimeter

 (Three Dilutions)                                                                                    (15 Marks)

                                                                           OR

Calculate concentration fromgiven OD by formula (3 concentrations).

OR

Find pH of water samples (three) and comment on their chemical nature.

OR

Using red cabbage pH indicator, determine pH of the given samples and comment on their chemical nature.

OR

Extract fruit juice using pectinase and compare the result with a set without using pectinase.

Q.2. Perform experiment for separation of pigments by adsorption   chromatography.                                                                                       (10 Marks)

OR

 Perform experiment for separation of mixture of amino acids by paper chromatography.

OR

Calculate Rf value  and identify the pigment from chromatogram.

OR

Perform thin layer chromatography (TLC) for separation of lipids.

                                 

 Q.3. Focus the given slide under 10X and 45X and show it to examiner. (5 Marks)                                      

OR

Prepare a frequency distribution table/ Plot histogram/ Pie diagram / Bar diagram from the given data.

Q.4. Identification                                                                                    (10 Marks)                             

 (Safety symbols (two), parts of compound microscope, transgenic animals, DNA fingerprinting)

Q.5. Journal and viva voce (on practical component)                              (10 Marks)    

SEM-I PRACTICAL EXAMINATION F Y B Sc Zoology

Practical Examination of Sem-I F Y B Sc Zoology will be held on 07/10/2015 to 09/10/2015. All students are directed to get their Journal certified and note the Time Table for their batches.

ABSENTEES IN INTERNAL TEST- SEM-ONE

NOTICE
Following students have not appeared for Sem-I Internal Test in Zoology held on 04 September and 05 September 2015. They are directed to contact Dr R B Singh immediately, otherwise they will be considered as absent in the Internal test. Please note.
Paper- One-05,22,23,33,73,75,82,83,84,90,95,102
Paper-Two-05,22,23,73,75,82,83,84,90,102

Dr R B Singh
Department of Zoology

ZOOLOGICAL EXCURSION 25/26/27 AUGUST 2015 AT SATARA