Department of Zoology
Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra

Programs

Name of the Programme

M.Sc. Zoology

Scheme of the programme & Syllabus
https://www.kuk.ac.in/userfiles/file/Year2020/Syllabi/Syllabus%20of%20as%20per%20CBCS%20LOCF%20of%20M_Sc_%20Zoology%20approved%20on%2007%20Aug%2C%202020%20in%20PGBOS%20meeting.docx
PSO (Programme Specific Outcomes)
PSO1
Students will have knowledge and skills and in-depth acquaintance of animal species, their life biology, evolution, interaction with the environment at organismal, cellular and molecular level
PSO2
Young students will understand the challenges of society and the country that falls into the realms of Zoology, such as Aquaculture, Reproductive health, Animal Behaviour, Cancer Biology, Microbiome and their roles in health and diseases, Bioremediation of pollutants and pesticides, etc.
PSO3
Youth will be trained to Identify, review, and analyse complex situations of living forms and commitment to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the work/research practice
PSO4
Youth will be capable of using research-based knowledge and research methods with problem solving expertise and robust communication skill with reference to animal life processes
PSO5
This programme will develop personnel who can function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings with deep understanding of Zoology and management principles
PSO6
This PG programme will develop youth with excellence in Zoology for career in teaching, research, industry and entrepreneurship in the line of self reliant India.
PO (Programme Outcomes)
PO1
To acquaint students with recent knowledge and techniques in basic and applied biological sciences.
PO2
To develop understanding of organismal, cellular, biochemical and environmental basis of life
PO3
To provide insight into ethical implications of biological research for environmental protection and good laboratory practices and biosafety
PO4
To develop problem solving innovative thinking with robust communication and writing skills in youth with reference to biological, environmental and nutritional sciences.
PO5
To understand application of biotic material in health, medicine, food security for human well being and sustainable development.
PO6
To impart practical and project based vocational training for preparing youth for a career in research and entrepreneurship in fields of life sciences for self reliance.

Name of the Programme

M.Sc. Forensic Science

Scheme of the programme & Syllabus
https://www.kuk.ac.in/userfiles/file/Year2020/Syllabi/Final%20syllabus%20of%20M_Sc_%20Forensic%20Science.docx
PSO (Programme Specific Outcomes)
PSO1
Students will gain knowledge to comprehend with the basics of Forensic Science including resolving the criminal and civil cases by applying fundamental principles of Forensic Science
PSO2
Students will be empowered with skills to identify, examine and evaluate the problems related to Forensic to solve the crime cases.
PSO3
Students will develop subject specific expertise by analytical and experimental work.
PSO4
Students will be  capable of using research-based knowledge and research methods
with problem solving expertise and robust communication and Scientific inquiry skill with reference to Forensic Science
PSO5
Forensic specialist youth will come out with a thorough knowledge of Ethics and law with all recent developments and emerging trends in Forensic Science.
PSO6
Students will be trained with excellence in Forensic Science for career in teaching, research, industry and independent Forensic Science cases solving capacity personnel.
PO (Programme Outcomes)
PO1
To acquaint students with recent knowledge and techniques in basic and applied biological sciences.
PO2
To develop understanding of organismal, cellular, biochemical and environmental basis of life
PO3
To provide insight into ethical implications of biological research for environmental protection and good laboratory practices and biosafety
PO4
To develop problem solving innovative thinking with robust communication and writing skills in youth with reference to biological, environmental and nutritional sciences.
PO5
To understand application of biotic material in health, medicine, food security for human well being and sustainable development.
PO6
To impart practical and project based vocational training for preparing youth for a career in research and entrepreneurship in fields of life sciences for self reliance.

Name of the Programme

Ph.D. in Zoology

Scheme of the programme
Scheme of Course Work of Ph.D. Programme in Zoology
Paper No.
Paper Name
Max. Marks
Credits
Exam
Time
Zoo-PhD-1 (Core)
Research Methodology
100
4
3 hrs.
Zoo-PhD-II
(Elective)
Any one option
(i)  Molecular Reproduction
(ii)Animal Behaviour and Wildlife Conservation
(iii) Fish and Fisheries
(iv)  Cell Biology
100
4
3 hrs.
Zoo-PhD-III
 
(a)             Research and publication Ethics
50
 
2
3 hrs
 
 
(b)            Seminar in thrust area + Literature review Assignment
50 (25+25)
2
(1+1)
 
Ph.D. Research
RESEARCH
VIVA
 
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