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Course Title: INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY

Course Code:

Credit Units: 03

Course Objectives:
The objective of this course is to give students an understanding of the very basic
molecules of life-DNA,RNA, proteins and how these molecules, when form further
complex molecules like carbohydrates, vitamins and lipids, then functioning of body
takes place. Since technology is advancing in every field, emphasis is also given on the
understanding of application of some biotechnological concepts used in our daily life like
biofuels, biofertilizers.

Pre-requisites:
Basic knowledge of biology

Student Learning Outcomes:

On completion of the course the student will be able to:

 Define and explain phylogenetic tree, have a basic understanding of the biological
mechanisms by which they are created.

 Identify and classify the biological organisms.

 discuss the biological structures and purposes of basic components of prokaryotic

and eukaryotic cells, especially macromolecules, membranes, and organelles.

 apply and describe the applications of biology.

Pedagogy for Course Delivery:

The course pedagogy will include lectures, discussion on applications of the topics
covered.
Course Contents/Syllabus:

Weightage (%)
Module I: BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION 20%
 Diversity in Living world

 Prokaryotes & eukaryotes

 Archaebacteria

 Systematics and binomial system of nomenclature

 Molecular basis of life

 Phenotype and genotype

Module II: CELL BIOLOGY 20%

 Organization of Cell,

 Physical structure of the Cell

 Brief introduction to the Cell Membrane

 Cytoplasm and its Organelles (Nucleus, Mitochondria, Golgi, Endoplasmic

Reticulum, Lysosomes, Peroxisomes, Ribosomes, Chloroplasts and nuclear
organization)

 Cell cycle.

Module III: INTRODUCTION TO CELL PHYSIOLOGY 25%

 Transport of substances through the Cell membrane
 Osmosis, Diffusion and its types
 Active transport (Sodium-potassium pump)
 Passive transport,
 Membrane potential

Module IV: APPLIED BIOLOGY 35%

 Biosensors,

 Biochips and Biofilms

 GMOs and Biofertilizers

 Biofuels,

 Nanobiomolecules

 Bio Informatics- Introduction and Applications

 Assessment/ Examination Scheme:
Theory L/T (%) Lab/Practical/Studio (%) End Term Examination(%)

100 0 100

Assessment/ Examination Scheme:

Continuous Assessment/ End Term Total

Internal Assessment Examination
Theory Assessment CT S/V/Q HA A EE TT
Weightage (%) 10 08 07 05 70 100

Abbreviations:
CT – Class Test, S- Seminar, V- Viva, Q- Quiz, HA- Home Assignment, TT- Total Theory

Text & References:

1. Biochemistry, J Berg, L Stryer, JL Tymoczko.
2. Cell Biology, C B Pawar.
3. Principles of Biochemistry, Lehninger, DL Nelson, MM Cox, CBS Publishers
4. The Word Cell, Wayne Becker, Pearsons