Friday, March 20, 2009

Everyday Science

Marks—100
1. Introduction
— Nature of Science ;
— Brief History of Science with special reference to contribution of Muslims in the evolution and development of science ;
— Impact of science on society.

2. The Physical Sciences
(a) Constituents and Structure :—ˆUniverse, Galaxy, Solar system, Sun, Earth, Minerals ;
(b) Processes of Nature :—Solar and Lunar Eclipses ; Day and Night and their variation ;
(c) Energy :— sources and resources of Energy ;Energy conservation ;
(i) Ceramics, Plastics, Semiconductors ;
(ii) Radio, Television, Telephones, Camera, Laser, Microscope.
(iii) Computers, Satellites ;
(iv) Antibiotics, Vaccines, Fertilizers, Pesticides.

3. Biological Sciences
— The basis of life—the cell, chromosomes, genes, nucleic acids.
— The building blocks—Proteins. Harmones and other nutrients. Concept of balanced diet. Metabolism.
— Survey of Plant and Animal Kingdom— a brief survey of plant and animal kingdom to pinpoint similarities and diversities in nature.
— The Human body—a brief account of human Physiology. Human behaviour.

EVERY DAY SCIENCE (COMPULSORY)
SUGGESTED READINGS
Title Author
1. Exploring life Sciences Turber, Kilburn
& Howell
2. —Exploring Physical Science Turber, Kilburn & Howell
3. Guide to Science Isaac Asimov
4. Science Restated Cassidy
5. Principles of Animal Biology Khan, M. Rafiq



















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