Biology is the science of life. Its name is derived from the Greek words "bios" (life) and "logos" (study). Biologists study the structure, function, growth, origin, evolution and distribution of living organisms. There are generally considered to be at least nine "umbrella" fields of biology, each of which consists of multiple subfields.
Aims and Objecive:
Basic understanding of biological systems, possible understanding of genetics, physiologic process and evolution.
Assessment criteria:
Mid Term Exam 30 Marks
Final Term Marks 50 Marks
Sessional Marks 15 Marks
Course Work Plan and Evaluation Criteria for BS Psychology 4th
Subject: Introduction to Biology-II Credit hours 3(3+0)
Course Code: BIO-214
Weeks |
Course Description
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Week 1 |
Mechanisms of Heredity Cell Division |
Week 2 |
Laws of Inheritance
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Week 3 |
Structure of Chromosome Genes |
Week 4 |
Transcription, Translation
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Week 5 |
Mutation
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Week 6 |
Linkage, Crossing Over, Blood Grouping
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Week 7 |
Sex-linked Inheritance, Sex Determination
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Week 8 |
Genetic Disorders
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Week 9 |
Introduction to Biotechnology Cloning, Techniques in Biotechnology |
Week 10 |
Evolution Darwinism, Lamarckism |
Week 11 |
Mechanisms of Evolution
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Week 12 |
Animal Behavior Learning, Conditioned Behavior, Habituation, Imprinting, Social Behavior |
Week 13 |
Physiology of Various System in Man Digestion, Respiration |
Week 14 |
Transportation, Excretion
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Week 15 |
Assignment + Presentation + Quiz (5+5+10)
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Week 16 |
Revision
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