Semester I
Introductory Biology
BIO 111 · 1 (1+0) credit hours
Syllabus
Topic-wise syllabus
Non-gradial. Students take either Introductory Mathematics or Introductory Biology.
Theory
9 topics · 15 lectures
| No. | Topic | Lectures |
|---|---|---|
| Unit I | ||
| 1 | Introduction to the living world and diversity, difference between living and non-living, properties of living organisms | 1 |
| 2 | Origin of life: Fossil, history of studies into the origin of life, early condition on earth, origin of organic molecules, RNA metabolism, protein and lipid theories | 2 |
| 3 | Eugenics: meaning, type and development of eugenics, Evolution: heredity, variation, mechanism and outcome of evolution, difference between eugenic and evolution | 1 |
| 4 | Binomial nomenclature and classification: Definition, system and rules | 1 |
| Unit II | ||
| 5 | Cell: plant and animal cell differences and their function, cell division: Mitosis and meiosis | 2 |
| 6 | Morphology of flowering plants: types and modification of leaf, stem, root, Parts of flower and inflorescence | 3 |
| Unit III | ||
| 7 | Seed structure: Monocot and dicot seed, Seed germination, factors affecting seed germination | 1 |
| 8 | Plant systematics - viz; Brassicaceae, Fabaceae, Solanaceae and Poaceae | 3 |
| 9 | Role of animals in agriculture | 1 |
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