BIOLOGY-I

Course Description

The course starts with a brief introduction on evolutionary and environmental adaptations of the human beings. Students are provided with an understanding of the biological bases of behavior. The course includes a short introduction on the importance and methodologies used in the biological sciences and describes the basic characteristics of living organisms, the chemical and physiological basis of vitality, the cell, its organelles and their functions. Students are familiarized with scientific articles on biology. Anatomy and the physiology of the cell is introduced with emphasis on understanding the functions of the nerve cell. The course is specifically dedicated to the human nervous system as well as brain mechanisms.

BIOLOGY-I

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Course outcomes

1. 01 Define the molecular, cellular, and tissue-level organization of the central and peripheral nervous system 2) Understand the properties of cells that make up the nervous system including the propagation of electrical signals used for cellular communication 3) Relate the properties of individual cells to their function in organized neural circuits and systems 4) Understand how the interaction of cells and neural circuits leads to higher level activities such as cognition and behavior 5) Generate testable scientific hypotheses and develop research plans to test these hypotheses 6) Evaluate and discuss primary research literature and evaluate the validity of hypotheses generated by others 7)
2. 02 Define the structure and function of neurons and glia cells
3. 03 Analyse how neurons are connected in neuronal circuits that control our behaviour
4. 04 Explain the central nervous system, the autonomous nervous system and the peripheral nervous system including the structure and function of the sensory organs and describe
5. 05 Analyse how the interactions between PNS and CNS
6. 06 Describe some of the functions of the nervous system such as the regulation of , movement, motivation, pain, emotions and memory
7. 07 Describe neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease, addiction, schizophrenia, depression
8. 08 Classify most important transmitters functions

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Kalat, J.W. (2015). Biological Psychology. Wadsworth Publishing
2. 02 Campbell N.A & Reece J.B. (9th Edition). Biology. Publisher: Benjamin Cummings
3. 03 Lecture notes- presentations

Learning Outcomes

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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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