CURRICULUM OF ZOOLOGY BS/MS - Revised 2013 - Higher Education Commission Islamabad

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Curriculum of Zoology BS/MS (Revised 2013) sets out a structured higher-education teaching-learning plan for students in zoology. It defines objectives and learning outcomes, course contents, scheme of studies, teaching methodologies, and learning assessment methods. The document explains the legal and institutional basis for curriculum revision, the role of the Higher Education Commission and National Curriculum Revision Committees, and the use of unified templates to align with international standards and Pakistan Qualification Framework competencies, supported by a multi-stage development and approval process.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages150

Reading Time6 h 18 min

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Preface

Introduction

Format/Scheme of studies for 4-years integrated curricula for BS in Zoology

Curriculum BS 4 years (8 semesters) program in Zoology

Annexure-I

Annexure-II

Model scheme of studies for MS Zoology (2 years)

Recommendations

CURRICULUM OF ZOOLOGY BS/MS (Revised 2013) HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION ISLAMABAD CURRICULUM DIVISION, HEC Prof. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed Mr. Fida Hussain Mr. Rizwan Shoukat Mr. Abid Wahab Mr. Riaz-ul-Haque Executive Director Director General (Acad) Deputy Director (Curr) Assistant Director (Curr) Assistant Director (Curr) CONTENTS 1. Preface………………………………………………………………… 4 2. Introduction……………………………………………………………10 3. Format/Scheme of studies for 4-years integrated curricula for BS in Zoology............................................................................... 14 4. Curriculum BS 4 years (8 semesters) program in Zoology...........15 5. Annexure-I................................................................................... 64 6. Annexure-II…....................................................................………67 7. Model scheme of studies for MS Zoology (2 years) .........……..119 8. Recommendations………………………………………………… 149 PREFACE The curriculum, with varying definitions, is said to be a plan of the teachinglearning process that students of an academic programme are required to undergo. It includes objectives & learning outcomes, course contents, scheme of studies, teaching methodologies and methods of assessment of learning. Since knowledge in all disciplines and fields is expanding at a fast pace and new disciplines are also emerging; it is imperative that curricula be developed and revised accordingly. University Grants Commission (UGC) was designated as the competent authority to develop, review and revise curricula beyond Class-XII vide Section 3, Sub-Section 2 (ii), Act of Parliament No. X of 1976 titled “Supervision of Curricula and Textbooks and Maintenance of Standard of Education”. With the repeal of UGC Act, the same function was assigned to the Higher Education Commission (HEC) under its Ordinance of 2002, Section 10, Sub-Section 1 (v) . In compliance with the above provisions, the Curriculum Division of HEC undertakes the revision of curricula after every three years through respective National Curriculum Revision Committees (NCRCs) which consist of eminent professors and researchers of relevant fields from public and private sector universities, R&D organizations, councils, industry and civil society by seeking nominations from their organizations. In order to impart quality education which is at par with international standards, HEC NCRCs have developed unified templates as guidelines for the development and revision of curricula in the disciplines of Basic Sciences, Applied Sciences, Social Sciences, Agriculture and Engineering in 2007 and 2009. It is hoped that this curriculum document, prepared by the respective NCRC’s, would serve the purpose of meeting our national, social and economic needs, and it would also provide the level of competency specified in Pakistan Qualification Framework to make it compatible with international educational standards. The curriculum is also placed on the website of HEC ([www.hec.gov.pk](www.hec.gov.pk)) . (Fida Hussain) Director General (Academics) CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT PROCESS STAGE-I CURRI. UNDER CONSIDERATION COLLECTION OF REC CONS OF CRC . . PREP. OF DRAFT BY CRC STAGE-II CURRI. IN DRAFT STAGE ST APPRAISAL OF 1 DRAFT BY EXP. OF COL./UNIV FINALIZATION OF DRAFT BY CRC APPROVAL OFCURRI. BY V.C.C. Abbreviations Used: CRC. Curriculum Revision Committee VCC. Vice Chancellor’s Committee EXP. Experts COL. Colleges UNI. Universities PREP. Preparation REC. Recommendations STAGE-III FINAL STAGE PREP. OF FINAL CURRI. INCORPORATION OF REC OF V C C . . . . PRINTING OFCURRI. IMPLE. OFCURRI. ORIENTATION COURSES STAGE-IV FOLLOW UP STUDY QUESTIONNAIRE COMMENTS REVIEW BACK TO STAGE-I MINUTES OF THE FINAL MEETING OF NCRC IN THE DISCIPLINE OF ZOOLOGY HELD ON APRIL 8-10, 2013 ATHEC REGIONAL CENTRE, PESHAWAR The final meeting of National Curriculum Revision Comm

FAQs

What does the zoology BS/MS curriculum document include?

It covers objectives and learning outcomes, course contents, scheme of studies, teaching methodologies, and methods of assessment of learning.

How often are curricula revised according to the document?

The Curriculum Division of HEC undertakes revision after every three years through National Curriculum Revision Committees.

What is the purpose of the unified templates used in curriculum development?

They are guidelines to develop and revise curricula in disciplines, supporting quality education aligned with international educational standards and Pakistan Qualification Framework competencies.

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