*Year 1: Foundations of Animal Biology* 

*Semester 1:* 

- *Diversity of Animal Kingdom* (Non-chordates: Protozoa to Annelida) 

- *Cell Biology & Genetics* 

- *Biochemistry for Zoologists* 

- Lab: Microscopy, Slide Preparation (Paramecium, Hydra) 

*Semester 2:* 

- *Diversity of Chordates* (Fish to Mammals) 

- *Developmental Biology* (Gametogenesis, Embryogenesis) 

- *Ecology & Environmental Biology* 

- Lab: Vertebrate Dissection (Frog, Rat) 

*Year 2: Core Zoology & Physiology* 

*Semester 3:* 

- *Comparative Anatomy & Evolution* 

- *Animal Physiology* (Digestive, Nervous Systems) 

- *Parasitology & Immunology* 

- Lab: Blood Smear, ECG, Parasite Identification 

*Semester 4:* 

- *Endocrinology & Reproductive Biology* 

- *Microbiology & Virology* 

- *Biostatistics & Research Methods* 

- Lab: Bacterial Cultures, Hormone Assays 

*Year 3: Advanced Topics & Specializations* 

*Semester 5:* 

- *Molecular Biology & Biotechnology* 

- *Wildlife Biology & Conservation* 

- *Electives (Choose 1): * 

  - Medical Zoology 

  - Entomology 

  - Marine Biology 

- Lab: DNA Isolation, PCR, Field Surveys 

*Semester 6: * 

- *Evolutionary Biology* 

- *Project/Dissertation* (Field/Lab Research) 

- *Internship* (Wildlife Sanctuaries, Research Labs) 

*Key Features: * 

- *Lab Skills: * 

  - Histology (Tissue Staining) 

  - Animal Behaviour Experiments 

  - Bioinformatics Tools (NCBI, BLAST) 

- *Fieldwork: * Biodiversity surveys, Ecological studies.