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THE FOUNDER’S MESSAGE
AL HAJ MOULVI RAYAZUDDIN AHMED (Tamgha e Imtiaz)Al Haj Moulvi Rayazuddin Ahmed (T.I), a direct descendant of Hazrat Sheikh Saleem Uddin Chishty, was born in 1906 in the city of Taj Mahal, the city of intellectuals and poets. His early upbringing through parents and education instilled in him love for education inspite of being enslaved in government service.
Chancellor’s Message
Education has been unanimously regarded as the key factor in the development of personality of an individual, as well as that of a society and a nation. Any efforts put in education consequently lead to formidable behavioral changes. The first gift given to humanity by its creator, when first human being was created, was knowledge. Similarly Islamic religion tradition began with the command from the creator to read, contemplate and produce knowledge in order to serve the humanity.
Vice Chancellor's Message
This year is very special, has brought happiness and encouragement among all in the University as the President of Pakistan has conferred Tamgha-e-Imtiaz to Al-Haj Moulvi Reyazuddin Ahmed in recognition of his hard and sincere efforts for the cause of education and especially for female population.
The history of development, across the globe, amply, demonstrates that education is the key condition for economic, social and political development. The human and social development in developing countries, establishes a direct relationship between female education.
Programs Offered
| Course Name | Duration |
|---|---|
| BS | 4 Years |
| Adp | 2 Years |
| MS/M.phil | 4 Years (Course work+ Research work) |
| PhD | 8 Years (Course work+ Research work) |
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION POLICY (UEP-2024)
BS 4-YEARS LAYOUT (SEMESTER WISE) 2026
Year I
Semester I
| Course Code | Course Title | Domain | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZOO-1011 | Diversity of Invertebrates | Major | 3 (2+1) |
| IDC-1011 | Diversity of Plants | Interdisciplinary | 3 (2+1) |
| GED-1241 | Quantitative Reasoning I: Applied Mathematics | General Education | 3 (3+0) |
| GED-1331 | Environmental Biology | General Education | 3 (2+1) |
| GED-1211 | Functional English | General Education | 3 (3+0) |
| GED-1301 | Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan | General Education | 2 (2+0) |
| GED-1281 | Fehm Ul Quran I | General Education | 2 (0+2) |
| Total | 19 Cr. Hrs. | ||
Semester II
| Course Code | Course Title | Domain | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZOO-1032 | Cell Biology | Major | 3 (2+1) |
| ZOO-1022 | Diversity of Chordates | Major | 3 (2+1) |
| IDC-1022 | Plant Physiology and Ecology | Interdisciplinary | 3 (2+1) |
| GED-1272 | Islamic Studies | General Education | 2 (2+0) |
| GED-1232 | Application of ICT | General Education | 3 (2+1) |
| GED-1312 | Pakistan Studies | General Education | 2 (2+0) |
| GED-1292 | Fehm Ul Quran II | General Education | 2 (0+2) |
| Total | 18 Cr. Hrs. | ||
Year II
Semester III
| Course Code | Course Title | Domain | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZOO-2041 | Animal Form and Function I (Comparative Anatomy) | Major | 3 (2+1) |
| ZOO-2051 | Animal Behaviour | Major | 3 (3+0) |
| ZOO-2061 | Developmental Biology | Major | 3 (2+1) |
| ZOO-2071 | Animal Ecology | Major | 3 (2+1) |
| GED-2251 | Quantitative Reasoning II (Statistics) | General Education | 3 (3+0) |
| GED-2361 | Urdu | General Education | 2 (2+0) |
| IDC-2011 | Basic Chemistry | Interdisciplinary | 3 (2+1) |
| Total | 20 Cr. Hrs. | ||
Semester IV
| Course Code | Course Title | Domain | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZOO-2042 | Animal Form and Function II (Comparative Physiology) | Major | 3 (2+1) |
| ZOO-2052 | Evolution | Major | 3 (3+0) |
| ZOO-2062 | Entomology | Major | 3 (2+1) |
| GED-2402 | Civics and Community Engagement | General Education | 2 (2+0) |
| GED-2372 | Psychology | General Education | 2 (2+0) |
| GED-2222 | Expository Writing | General Education | 3 (3+0) |
| GED-2412 | Entrepreneurship | General Education | 2 (2+0) |
| Total | 18 Cr. Hrs. | ||
Year III
Semester V
| Course Code | Course Title | Domain | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDC-3011 | Principles of Genetics | Interdisciplinary | 3 (2+1) |
| ZOO-3131 | Zoogeography and Paleontology | Major | 3 (2+1) |
| ZOO-3141 | Marine Biology | Major | 3 (2+1) |
| IDC-3021 | Principles of Biochemistry | Interdisciplinary | 3 (2+1) |
| IDC-3031 | Biostatistics | Interdisciplinary | 3 (2+1) |
| IDC-3041 | Microbiology and Immunology | Interdisciplinary | 3 (2+1) |
| Total | 18 Cr. Hrs. | ||
Semester VI
| Course Code | Course Title | Domain | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZOO-3172 | Principles of Systematic Zoology | Major | 3 (2+1) |
| ZOO-XXX | Elective I | Major | 3 (2+1) |
| ZOO-XXX | Elective II | Major | 3 (2+1) |
| IDC-3012 | Research Methodology and Bioethics | Major | 3 (2+1) |
| IDC-3022 | Molecular Biology | Interdisciplinary | 3 (2+1) |
| Total | 15 Cr. Hrs. | ||
Year IV
Semester VII
| Course Code | Course Title | Domain | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZOO-4011 | Fisheries and Aquaculture | Major | 3 (2+1) |
| ZOO-4021 | Wildlife Conservation and Management | Major | 3 (2+1) |
| ZOO-XXX | Elective III | Major | 3 (2+1) |
| ZOO-XXX | Elective IV | Major | 3 (2+1) |
| ZOO-4601 | Internship | Major | 3 |
| Total | 15 Cr. Hrs. | ||
Semester VIII
| Course Code | Course Title | Domain | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZOO-4012 | Economic Zoology | Major | 3 (2+1) |
| ZOO-XXX | Elective V | Major | 3 (2+1) |
| ZOO-XXX | Elective VI | Major | 3 (2+1) |
| ZOO-XXX | Elective VII | Major | 3 (2+1) |
| IDC-4022 | Computational Biology | Interdisciplinary | 3 (2+1) |
| ZOO-4702 | Capstone Project | Capstone | 3 |
| Total | 18 Cr. Hrs. | ||
Total Credit Hours: 141
Specialization / Elective Courses in BS
Entomology
| Elective | Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| Elective I | ZOE-3152 | Insect Morphology & Physiology |
| Elective II | ZOE-3162 | Principles of Integrated Pest Management |
| Elective III | ZOE-4171 | Agricultural Entomology |
| Elective IV | ZOE-4181 | Behavioural and Communication Entomology |
| Elective V | ZOE-4262 | Forensic Entomology |
| Elective VI | ZOE-4272 | Medical and Veterinary Entomology |
| Elective VII | ZOE-4282 | Insect Molecular Biology |
Fisheries and Aquaculture
| Elective | Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| Elective I | ZOF-3152 | Ichthyology |
| Elective II | ZOF-3162 | Fish Nutrition & Feeding |
| Elective III | ZOF-4171 | Fish Disease and Health Management |
| Elective IV | ZOF-4181 | Principles and Practices of Aquaculture |
| Elective V | ZOF-4262 | Fish Farm and Hatchery |
| Elective VI | ZOF-4272 | Sustainable Fisheries Resource and Management |
| Elective VII | ZOF-4282 | Post Harvest Processing & Value Addition |
Marine Biology
| Elective | Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| Elective I | ZOM-3152 | Marine Invertebrate Biology |
| Elective II | ZOM-3162 | Marine Vertebrate Biology |
| Elective III | ZOM-4171 | Oceanography |
| Elective IV | ZOM-4181 | Mangrove Ecology |
| Elective V | ZOM-4262 | Marine Planktology |
| Elective VI | ZOM-4272 | Seafood Handling, Processing and Safety Management |
| Elective VII | ZOM-4282 | Marine Fisheries Management |
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION POLICY (UEP-2024)
ADP 2-YEARS LAYOUT (SEMESTER WISE) 2026
Year 1
Semester I
| Course Code | Course Title | Domain | Cr. Hr. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZOO-1011 | Diversity of Invertebrates | Major | 3 (2+1) |
| IDC-1011 | Diversity of Plants | Interdisciplinary | 3 (2+1) |
| GED-1241 | Quantitative Reasoning I: Applied Mathematics | General Education | 3 (3+0) |
| GED-1331 | Environmental Biology | General Education | 3 (2+1) |
| GED-1211 | Functional English | General Education | 3 (3+0) |
| GED-1301 | Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan | General Education | 2 (2+0) |
| GED-1281 | Fehm E Quran I | General Education | 2 (0+2) |
| Total | 19 Cr. Hrs. | ||
Semester II
| Course Code | Course Title | Domain | Cr. Hr. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZOO-1032 | Cell Biology | Major | 3 (2+1) |
| ZOO-1022 | Diversity of Chordates | Major | 3 (2+1) |
| IDC-1022 | Plant Physiology and Ecology | Interdisciplinary | 3 (2+1) |
| GED-1272 | Islamic Studies | General Education | 2 (2+0) |
| GED-1232 | Application of ICT | General Education | 3 (2+1) |
| GED-1312 | Pakistan Studies | General Education | 2 (2+0) |
| GED-1292 | Fehm E Quran II | General Education | 2 (0+2) |
| Total | 18 Cr. Hrs. | ||
Year II
Semester III
| Course Code | Course Title | Domain | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZOO-2041 | Animal Form and Function I (Comparative Anatomy) | Major | 3 (2+1) |
| ZOO-2051 | Animal Behaviour | Major | 3 (3+0) |
| ZOO-2061 | Developmental Biology | Major | 3 (2+1) |
| ZOO-2071 | Animal Ecology | Major | 3 (2+1) |
| GED-2251 | Quantitative Reasoning II (Statistics) | General Education | 3 (2+1) |
| GED-2361 | Urdu | General Education | 2 (2+0) |
| IDC-2011 | Basic Chemistry | Interdisciplinary | 3 (2+1) |
| Total | 20 Cr. Hrs. | ||
Semester IV
| Course Code | Course Title | Domain | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZOO-2042 | Animal Form and Function II (Comparative Physiology) | Major | 3 (2+1) |
| ZOO-2052 | Evolution | Major | 3 (3+0) |
| ZOO-2062 | Entomology | Major | 3 (2+1) |
| GED-2402 | Civics and Community Engagement | General Education | 2 (2+0) |
| GED-2372 | Psychology | General Education | 2 (2+0) |
| GED-2222 | Expository Writing | General Education | 3 (3+0) |
| GED-2412 | Entrepreneurship | General Education | 2 (2+0) |
| Total | 18 Cr. Hrs. | ||
Total Credit Hours: 19 + 18 + 20 + 18 = 75
DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY
Curriculum of Master of Science Program in Zoology 2026
Semester I
Compulsory Course
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ZOO-5011 | Advanced Techniques in Zoological Sciences | 3 (1+2) |
Elective Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ZOO-5021 | Pest Management in Agriculture and Public Health Sector | 3 (3+0) |
| ZOO-5031 | Environmental Health Policies and Law | 3 (3+0) |
| ZOO-5041 | Marine Living Resources | 3 (3+0) |
| ZOO-5051 | General Parasitology | 3 (3+0) |
| ZOO-5061 | Biology of Ornamental Fishes and Aquaria Management | 3 (3+0) |
Semester II
Compulsory Course
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ZOO-5022 | Research Design and Biostatistics | 3 (2+1) |
Elective Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ZOO-5032 | Advances in Helminthology | 3 (3+0) |
| ZOO-5042 | Environmental Issues | 3 (3+0) |
| ZOO-5052 | Wildlife of Pakistan | 3 (3+0) |
| ZOO-5062 | Fish Processing and Value Addition | 3 (3+0) |
| ZOO-5072 | Advances in Insect Ecology | 3 (3+0) |
Note: Students may opt three elective courses per semester.
Curriculum of Ph.D. Program in Zoology
Semester I
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ZOO-6011/801 | Ecosystem Engineering | 3+0 |
| ZOO-6031/803 | Advances in Ecology | 3+0 |
| ZOO-6051/805 | Biology of Birds and Mammals of Pakistan | 3+0 |
| ZOO-6071/807 | Wetland Management | 3+0 |
| ZOO-6091/809 | Hydrography | 3+0 |
| ZOO-6111/811 | Environmental Toxicology | 3+0 |
| Total Credit Hrs | 12 | |
Semester II
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ZOO-6022/802 | Teratology | 3+0 |
| ZOO-6042/804 | Biodiversity of Inland and Terrestrial Molluscs | 3+0 |
| ZOO-6062/806 | Desert Zoology | 3+0 |
| ZOO-6082/808 | Air Pollution Monitoring | 3+0 |
| — | Specialization Course for Ph.D | 3+0 |
| — | Specialization Course for Ph.D | 3+0 |
| Total Credit Hrs | 12 | |
Specialization Courses for Ph.D
Marine Zoology
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ZMZ-6102/810 | Advances in Marine Biology | 3+0 |
| ZMZ-6122/812 | Marine Pollution | 3+0 |
| ZMZ-6142/814 | Advances Marine Ecology | 3+0 |
| ZMZ-6162/816 | Coastal Zone Management | 3+0 |
Aquaculture and Fisheries
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ZFA-6102/810 | Fisheries and Aquaculture | 3+0 |
| ZFA-6122/812 | Advances in Aquaculture | 3+0 |
| ZFA-6142/814 | Techniques in Fisheries Research | 3+0 |
| ZFA-6162/816 | Fish Breeding and Hatchery Management | 3+0 |
| ZFA-8182/818 | Fish Nutrition and Health | 3+0 |
Entomology
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ZEN-6102/810 | Agriculture Entomology | 3+0 |
| ZEN-6122/812 | Veterinary and Medical Importance of Arthropods | 3+0 |
| ZEN-6142/814 | Advanced Insect Ecology | 3+0 |
Laboratory Sciences and Techniques
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ZLT-6102/810 | Applied Parasitology | 3+0 |
| ZLT-6122/812 | Medical Parasitology | 3+0 |
Wildlife
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ZWL-6102/810 | Restoration Ecology and Sustainable Development | 3+0 |
| ZWL-6122/812 | Wildlife Management and Conservation | 3+0 |
| ZWL-6142/814 | Biodiversity and Climate Change | 3+0 |
| ZWL-6162/816 | Geographic Information System and Remote Sensing (GIS & RS) | 3+0 |