Everyday science ( E.Sc-401 )

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

    Week 16

     Solar System, Sun, Earth, Minerals

   Week 17

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

   Week 18

   Final Term Examination

  • Key dates and time of class meetings

  • Semester Start :08-10-2020

  • BS History VII R (2017 - 2021)
  • Tuesday      12.00-01.30 pm
  • Wednesday   12.00-01.30 pm

Course Material