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31st July 2014, 01:17 PM
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Syllabus of Bachelor of Science in Biology of Banaras Hindu University
Will you please share with me the syllabus of Bachelor of Science in Biology of Banaras Hindu University?
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1st August 2014, 09:29 AM
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Re: Syllabus of Bachelor of Science in Biology of Banaras Hindu University
As you want to get the syllabus of Bachelor of Science in Biology of Banaras Hindu University so here it is for you: 1st Year: Section A: Properties and origin of life Diversity of Life Purpose and principles of classification of organisms Major groups of living systems Cell structure and function Organization of cell (prokaryotic and eukaryotic); differences between a plant and animal cell; structure and function of cell membrane, nucleus, chloroplast, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi complex and lysosome Elementary structure of chromatin and chromosome Cell cycle, mitosis, meiosis and its significance Biomolecules and Metabolism Basic structure and function of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids Properties of enzymes and elementary knowledge of enzyme action Breakdown of carbohydrates –glycolysis, Krebs cycle and oxidative phosphorylation Section B: Microbial diversity: Salient features of bacteria and viruses Plant diversity : Salient features (life cycle excluded) of algae, fungi, bryophytes, pteridophytes, gymnosperms and angiosperms Plant Physiology Plant-water relations: absorption and movement of water, transpiration Photosynthesis : Light and dark reactions Effects of auxins, gibberellins, cytokinins, abscisic acid and ethylene on plant growth Ecology Ecosystem : Components, types, flow of matter and energy in ecosystem Environmental issues : Climate change, ozone hole, pollution (air, water, soil) and biodiversity loss 2nd Year: Section A: Genetics & Molecular Biology Mendelian laws of inheritance, linkage, crossing-over; chromosomal basis of inheritance Flow of genetic information – replication, transcription and translation in prokaryotes Concept of sex determination in mammals Genes, diseases and syndromes – sickle cell anemia, chronic myeloid leukemia, Downs syndrome Biology and Human Welfare Basic concepts of cancer and AIDS Applications of plant tissue culture Useful microbial products - Dairy products and beverages Genetic engineering : Vectors and gene cloning, transgenic plants and animals Evolution Concept and evidences of organic evolution, Theory of natural selection Mechanism of evolution by natural selection (examples – industrial melanism, antibiotic resistance in bacteria) Human evolution : bipedalism and increase in brain size; cultural evolution Section B: Animal Diversity : Salient features of various phyla Development in Animals : Gametogenesis, fertilization and early embryonic development (in frog as a model organism) Animal Physiology (taking human as model): Physiology of digestion Mechanism of breathing Heart, respiratory pigments and gas transport Basic concept of urine formation Elementary knowledge of endocrine organs and hormones General concept of immunity Structure of neuron; transmission of nerve impulse Books Recommended: 1. Campbell & Reece (2005) Biology, Pearson 2. Chaudhary & Pandey (2005) Environmental studies. Apex 3. Gangulee, Das & Dutta (2002) College Botany (Vol I), New Central Book Agency 4. Gangulee, & Kar (2002) College Botany (Vol. II), New Central Book Agency 5. Gupta (2005) Microbiology, Cell Physiology and Biotechnology, Rastogi 6. Singh et al (2005) Text book of Botany, Rastogi 7. Verma et al (2008) Cell biology, Genetics, Molecular biology, Evolution and Ecology, S Chand 8. Biology for class XI, NCERT Text books 9. Biology for class XII, NCERT Text books |
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