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BIT 1001 INTRODUCTION TO LIFE SCIENCES

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Pre-Req :  NIL Credits are not counted (Bridge course)

Lecture
Module Topics L Hrs SLO
DIVERSITY IN THE LIVING WORLD :
Origin of life, Characteristics of Life, Linnaean and
Whittaker’ classification, Plant Kingdom-
1 10 1,3
Classification, Structure, types and modifications of
root, stem and leaf. Animal Kingdom-
Classification and taxonomical aids.
CELL STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS:
Structures of prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells,
levels of organization, cellular organelles and
2 7 1,3
functions, nuclear components. Major cell
types,concepts of cell theory, Cell Cycle and Cell
Division.
CHEMISTRY OF LIFE: Bio-macromolecules,
central Dogma of Molecular Biology, nucleic acids,
3 7 1,3
proteins, carbohydrates, lipids , fats, Vitamins and
Minerals; cellular metabolism.
MICROORGANISMS: Microbial World,
Classification. structure and types of bacteria, virus,
4 6 1,3
micro algae and fungi, Microbial Growth, beneficial
and harmful microorganisms
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY: Plant cell growth and
differentiation, germination, photosynthesis,
5 respiration, transpiration, transport of food, 6 1,3
nutrients and water, Phyto-hormones, concept of
totipotency.
ANIMAL/HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY: Circulatory
6 System, Excretory System, Immune system, 6 1,3
Nervous system, Digestive system. Sensory organs.
GENETICS : Mendelian Genetics, Laws of
Inheritance, Mono, di hybrid crosses, polygenic
7 6 1,2,3
inheritance, Multiple alleles, Linkage and Crossing
Over, Eugenics
BIOTECHNOLOGY: History of important
discoveries in biotechnology. rDNA technology,
8 Gene cloning and applications- Dolly, Polly, ANDi, 6 1,3
Bt Cotton, Applications in Health care and
Agriculture; Ethical Issues.
 ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION: Theories of
Evolution. Lamarckism, Darwinism, Speciation,
9 Ecology , Niches, Food chain and Food Web, 6 1,3
Migration;
Pollution
Total Hours 60

Mode of Evaluation: Written examinations, assignments and quizzes

Text Books

Campbell,N.A. Reece,J.B., and Simon, E.J. 2015. Essential Biology with Physiology (6th
Edition). Campbell Biology Websites Series.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLO)

1. Having a clear understanding of subject

2. Having problem solving ability
3. Having interest in lifelong learning