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BIO F111
General Biology

Chapter

Introduction:
Biology Today

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Textbook
Simon, E.J. et. al. Campbell Essential Biology with
Physiology (5th edition). Noida: Pearson India
Education Services Pvt. Ltd., 2016

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Course Outline:
Living systems and their properties;
biochemistry and cell biology;
primary biochemical/metabolic pathways;
introductory genetics;
biotechnology and its applications;
basic human physiological processes;
evolution and diversity; environment.
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Evaluation Scheme

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 Further details about the course in the

course handout.

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I can be contacted at:

pankajsharma@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in

Chamber no. 6 (New Science Block, FD-III)

Chamber Consultation Hour: Tuesday 4:305:30 PM

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Attendance and Sincerity

Class Discipline and Respect
Honesty during Examinations
Healthy lifestyle
Awareness Yes or No.
Save time and energy for Worthwhile Goals!
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From an article on
this Sundays Times:

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Biology inspiring Engineers

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Biology and Society: An Innate Passion for Life

Life is relevant and important to you, no

matter your background or goals.

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 Certain things are outside the bounds

of science.

Science vs Pseudo-science

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Non-science

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Science uses both deductive

and inductive reasoning

 Deductive reasoning applies general

principles to predict specific results.

Inductive reasoning uses specific

observations to construct general
scientific principles.

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Science or Pseudoscience or Nonscience..!!!