Life Science

Syllabus

Module 1: (09 hours):

Origin and evolution of life, Biogenesis and Louis Pasteur, Oparin-Haldane hypothesis, Darwin’s view on natural selection. unity and diversity of life, Chemistry of life, Introduction to structure and function of the biological macromolecules like carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, DNA and RNA

Module 2: (09 hours):

Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, structure and organization of cells, intracellular compartmentalization, functions of various organelles. Extracellular components and cell-cell communication, overview of Mitosis and Meiosis, basic concepts in energy transformation and photosynthesis.

Module 3: (09 hours):

Principles of Mendelian inheritance and chromosomal basis of heredity, linked genes, genetic disorder. Ecosystems and restoration ecology, energy flow, chemical and nutrient cycling, primary production in ecosystems, conservation of biodiversity.

References:

• L. A. Urry, M. L. Cain, S. A. Wasserman, P. V. Minorsky, and J. B. Reece, Campbell Biology, 11th Edn. Pearson 2017