Friday, November 30, 2007

(BT05273) FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY

Unit I: Introduction to Microorganisms
Diversity in biological systems, Cell biology and cell structure, Difference between
Prokaryotes & Eukaryotes. Kingdom systems. Five-kingdom classification
General characters, Brief account on Ecology, Morphology, Nutrition, Locomotion
and Reproduction, useful and harmful effects of Bacteria, Viruses, Algae, Fungi
and Protozoans.
Unit II: Plant Biology
Classification of Plant Kingdom. Concepts of Growth, Meristems. Development of
different plant organs; Plant growth regulators; Economic Importance of Plants,
Biology of Pests in relation to Rice, Cotton, Sugarcane and Groundnut.
Unit III: Animal Biology
Classification of Animal Kingdom, Functions, morphology, growth and Reproduction,
economic importance. Phylogeny of Invertebrate & Vertebrate Phyla, Concepts
of Species & Ecosystem. Protozoan Parasites – two important forms in man
( Plasmodium, Entamoeba histolytica), Helminthes ( Fasciotopsis buski, Taenia
solium, Ascaris, Wucharia bancrafti)
Unit IV: Basic Molecular Biology
Genetics: DNA as genetic material, Structure of DNA, DNA replication,
Transcription, Translation, Genes to proteins to protein function, Gene expression
and regulation, Recombinant DNA technology.
Unit V: Human Biology I
Introduction of body as a whole, Cells and Tissue Organization, Electrolytes and
Body fluids. Physiology of Blood. Digestive system, Respiratory system and Endocrine
system.
Unit VI: Human Biology II
Human Physiology: Biological axons and neurons, Neuromuscular and synaptic
junctions, Sensory systems - hearing, taste, smell and visual receptors.
Unit VII: Introduction to Biotechnology
Biotechnology – definition, history, scope and importance, Drugs and Chemicals
from Plants & Animals. Definition and importance (in general) of Biofuels,
Biofertilizers, Biopesticides, Bioindicators & Biosensors.
Unit VIII: Applications of Biotechnology
Microbial enzymes; Single Cell Protein (SCP); Monoclonal Antibodies. Introduction
to Transgenic Plants & Animals; Advantages and limitations of Genetically modified
crops and foods.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Microbiology Pelczar M.J. Chan ECS and Krieg N.R, Tata McGraw Hill.
2. Basic Biotechnology, Second Edition, by Colin Ratledge and Bjorm
Kristiansen, Cambridge University Press.
REFERENCES
1) Plant Physiology F.B Salisbury & C.W. Ross 4th edition Thomson Wadsworth
2) General Microbiology by Hons. G. Schlege, Cambridge University Press.
3) A Textbook of Biotechnology by R.C. Dubey, S.Chand Publishers.
4) Dr. C.C. Chatterjee, Human Physiology (11th Edition) Vol I and II, Medical
Allied Agency, Kolkata, 1987.
5) Anatomy and Physiology In Health and Disease,K. J.W. Wilison and
A. Waugh, Churchill & Livingston.

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