Course Title: Biology I
Course no: BIO-106 Full Marks: 60+20+20
Credit hours: 3 Pass Marks: 24+8+8
Nature of course: Theory (3 Hrs.) + Lab (3 Hrs.)
Course Synopsis: Living System and their properties, major biological molecules, basic physiological processes, introduction of genetics, basic concepts of diversity and evolution.
Goal: The course is aimed at providing the introduction of biological system with respect to nature, behavior and functioning of the cell.
Course Contents:
Unit 1. 5 Hrs.
1.1 Introduction: Brief introduction to all aspects of Biology
1.2 Bio-molecular: Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins and Nucleic acid
Unit 2. 19 Hrs.
2.1 Cell structure and functions: Cell theory, cell membrane, transport system across the membrane, organelles composed of membranes, nonmenbranous organelles, nuclear components and major cell types
2.2 Enzymes: Nomenclature, biocatalysis, action of enzymes, environmental factors, co-enzymes, enzyme activation and inhibition.
2.3 Biochemical Pathways: Introduction, cellular respiration, glycolysis, TCA Cycle, ETC, ATP calculation, fermentation, protein and fat metabolism, photosynthesis-C3 and C4 pathways, photorespiration, chemosynthesis, transpiration.
Unit 3. 7 Hrs.
3.1 Genetics: Laws of inheritance, linkage and crossing over
3.2 Diversity within species: Gene pool concept, genetic variety, role of natural selection in evolution, factors influencing natural selection, Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium concept and application
Unit 4. 6 Hrs.
4.1 Material exchange in the body: Basic principle, blood circulation, pulmonary and systemic, nature of blood and role of heart, gas exchange, respiratory anatomy, lung function, digestive system, kidney structure and function
Unit 5. 8 Hrs.
5.1 Body's control mechanism: Nerve impulse, synapse, CNS organization, endocrine system, sensory input and output coordination
5.2 Immune system: Defense mechanism, humeral and cell mediated immune responses, vaccines and monoclonal antibody.
Laboratory Works:
- Identification of biomolecules: cellulose, Lignin, Lipid, Protein.
- Analysis of amino acids in protein by paper chromatography and paper electrophoresis.
- Separation of photo synthetic pigments by paper chromatography.
- Determination of value of RQ of different respiratory substrates.
- Study of different types of plant and anima cells in temporary preparation.
Text Books:
E.D. Enger & F.C. Ross, Concepts in Biology, 9th Edition, Tata McGraw Hill
Reference Book:
P.H. Reven et.al, Biology, 5th Ed. WBC McGraw Hill.
Course Title: Geology I
Course no: GEO-107 Full Marks: 70+10+20
Credit hours: 3 Pass Marks: 28+4+8
Nature of course: Theory (3 Hrs.) + Lab (3 Hrs.)
Course Synopsis: Fundamental concepts of contemporary earth and environmental science and engineering with increasing computer application.
Goal: This course aims at providing general understanding of Earth and environmental science and engineering
Course Contents:
Unit 1. 10 Hrs.
1.1 New Global Tectonic framework of the earth: Continental margins, earthquakes, volcanoes and mountain ranges.
1.2 Crystal, minerals and rocks: rock types and rock systematic
Unit 2. 10 Hrs.
2.1 Mineral deposits and mineral mining: technologies, reserves, economics and environment
2.2 Engineering geology: construction and stability of structures and natural and artificial face stability
Unit 3. 10 Hrs.
3.1 Climate changes and natural disasters: Landslides, Floods and Desertification.
3.2 Natural resources depletion: Hydrocarbons, metals and new sources of energy and materials.
Unit 4. 10 Hrs.
4.1 Geographic Information system (GIS): Vectors and raster and remote sensing database management.
4.2 Computer aided data management: remote sensing data acquisition, storage, processing and interpretation.
4.3 GIS and RS packages: ERDAS, ER Mapper, ArcView and other operating systems and capabilities
Laboratory works: Mineral / Rock identification, Soil types, Reserve calculation, Slope stability calculation, Rock Mass Ratings, ER Mapper, ArcView, ILWIS tour, RS data analysis, Digitization, practice and Geographic locking, GIS Layers shows and illustrations, GIS assignment with digital RS data.
Practical:
- To identify elements of symmetry of a cube.
- To identify 5 oxides and 5 sulphide minerals.
- To calculate reserve of a ore deposit.
- To calculate cost - benefit analysis of a mining enterprise
- To calculate the stability of natural slope
- To calculate and interpret precipitation data
- To calculate rock mass rating form data
- To perform digitization and geographic locking in computer
- GIS assignment with RS data.
Text Books: No specific text book covering all materials but a working manual could be easily prepared.
Reference:
Homework: Homework assignments covering lecture materials and primary numerical exercises.
Assignments: Given throughout the semester.
Computer Usage: MS-WINDOWS (WINDOWS 98/XP) base PC of workstation
Prerequisites: Basic IT literacy
Category contents: Science Aspect: 50%
Engineering Aspect: 50%
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