Everyday science ( EDSC-5103 )

Contents

1. Introduction: Nature of Science; Brief History of Science with special reference to the contribution of Muslims in the evolution and development of science; Impact of science on society
2. The Physical Sciences
3. Constituents & Structure: Universe, Galaxy, Solar System, Sun, Earth, Minerals
4. Processes of Nature: Solar & Lunar Eclipses; Day & Night & their variation
5. Energy—sources and resources of Energy; Energy conservation
6. Ceramics, Plastics, Semiconductors, Radio, Television, Telephones, Camera, Laser, Microscope, Computers, Satellites
7. Antibiotics, Vaccines, Fertilizers, Pesticides
8. Biological Sciences: The basis of life—the cell, chromosomes, genes, nucleic acids; The building blocks—Proteins. Hormones and other nutrients; Concept of balanced diet Metabolism
9. Survey of Plant and Animal Kingdom: A brief survey of plant and animal kingdom to  pinpoint similarities and diversities in Nature
10. The Human body—A brief account of Human Physiology & Human Behavior

Recommended Books

1. Daniel H. Pink (2018). When: the scientific secrets of perfect timing. Penguin random house.
2. Carl Zimmer (2018). She Has Her Mother's Laugh: The Powers, Perversions, and Potential of Heredity. Published by Dutton.

Suggested Books

1. Gleick, J. (1987). Chaos: making a new science. Viking press. 
2. Shippey, T. (1992). The Oxford Book of Science Fiction Stories. Oxford University Press.

       Description of system of Evaluation (Exam, assignments etc)

• Attendance                         5  (Minimum 75% attendance is necessary to appear in the exams)
• Behaviour                           5
• Assignment & presentation  10
• Mid Term Exam                  30%
• Final exam:                        50%

  Detailed lesson plans for each lecture (Weekly/Week wise)

  Week 1

  Introduction to Science, Scientific method of study

  Week 2

  Branches of Science

  Week 3

         Muslim Scientist, their contributions

          Week 4

        Impact of Science on society

          Week 5

        Antibiotics, Fertilizers

         Week 6

        Vaccines and Pesticides

        Week 7

        Ceramics, Plastics and semi conductors

        Week 8

        Energy, sources, types and its conservation

        Week 9

        Mid Term Examination

        Week 10

        Computers, Laser, Satellites, Camera, Television

       Week 11

       Human physiology, Digestive system and Circulatory system

      Week 12

      Biological Sciences: The basis of life—the cell, chromosomes, genes, nucleic acids;      

     Week 13

     The building blocks—Proteins. Hormones and other nutrients;

     Week 14

     Lipids, Concept of balanced diet Metabolism

    Week 15

    Constituents & Structure: Universe, Galaxy, Solar System, Sun, Earth, Minerals

    Week 16

   Survey of Plant and Animal Kingdom: A brief survey of plant and animal kingdom to  pinpoint similarities and diversities in Nature

   Week 17

   The Human body—A brief account of Human Physiology & Human Behavior

   Week 18

   Final Term Examination

• Key dates and time of class meetings

• Semester Start :02-03-2020

• BS Psy II R (2019 - 2021)
• Thursday       8.00-9.30 am
• Friday           8.00-9.30 am
• BS Psy II SS (2019 - 2021)
• Thursday       3.30-5.00 pm
• Friday           3.30-5.00 pm