GENERAL BIOLOGY

Course Description

The aim of the course is to make students aware of basic biological concepts and to illustrate by basic principles of life. The atomic basis of life and biomolecules; cell structure and function; cell theory, endomembrane system, differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. cell metabolism; enzymatic reactions, metabolic pathways, feedback inhibition mechanism, structure and characteristics of biological membranes, principles of osmosis and diffusion, movement of materials across membranes; photosynthesis, fermentation and respiration; cell division; Mendelian genetics; molecular basis of genetics; control of gene expression; recombinant DNA technology; mechanisms endosymbiosis theorem and evidence of evolution; the origin and history of life.

GENERAL BIOLOGY

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Course outcomes

1. 01 To be able to write the equations and definitions of photosynthesis, cellular respiration, fermentation, symbolize the traffic between anabolism and catabolism.
2. 02 To be able to Explain the biological reactions, flow of energy and illustrate the enzymes and enzyme regulation
3. 03 To be able to Draw the cell structure and recall the functions of organelles.
4. 04 To be able to write the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and to symbolize the theory of endosymbiosis
5. 05 To be able to Discuss about the the properties of life, nature of science and have an idea about the unity and diversity of life.

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Raven PH, Johnson GB, Mason KA, Loses JB, Singer SR, Biology, McGraw-Hill Int. Ed. 9th ed., 2011
2. 02 Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr, Biology: The Uniity and Diversity of Life, 13th Edition

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 To be able to write the equations and definitions of photosynthesis, cellular respiration, fermentation, symbolize the traffic between anabolism and catabolism. SOLO 2.5
2. L02 To be able to Explain the biological reactions, flow of energy and illustrate the enzymes and enzyme regulation
3. L03 To be able to Draw the cell structure and recall the functions of organelles.
4. L04 To be able to write the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and to symbolize the theory of endosymbiosis
5. L05 To be able to Discuss about the the properties of life, nature of science and have an idea about the unity and diversity of life.

Program Outcomes

1. P01 PO1: To identify and use theoretical and applied knowledge as well as up-to-date/cutting edge laboratory techniques and analyses methods in the field of molecular biology and genetics.
2. P02 PO2: To identify problems related to molecular biology and genetics.
3. P03 PO3: To design and conduct experiments through hypothesis driven scientific research; and to analyze and interpret data to find solutions to molecular biology and genetics related problems.
4. P04 PO4: To work independently and as part of research group in a multidisciplinary team setting
5. P05 PO5: To apply the principles of scientific research ethics and academic integrity
6. P06 PO6: To interpret, explain and present primary scientific literature and novel findings in oral, written and visual presentation formats
7. P07 PO7: To evaluate experimental data and theoretical findings by using critical and analytical thinking techniques.
8. P08 PO8: To use the currently acceptable process of preparing research proposals and manuscripts for publishing in scientific journals.
9. P09 PO9: To apply the principles of molecular biology and genetics in generating/finding solutions to social problems / issues.
10. P10 PO10: To identify and implement environmental and laboratory safety procedures.
11. P11 PO11: To identify and apply the necessary professional skill set in projects and jobs involving independent and competitive careers in academia, industrial, medical or clinical research, science education, scientific writing and communication, health care, health care policy and civil service.

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