Hseb Biology Syllbus
Hseb Biology Syllbus
Hseb Biology Syllbus
Introduction
Biology, being the science of nature, deals the fascinating changes, which continuously take place in the living world. Every person is expected to understand the nature of which he is a part. One needs to be familiar with the changes taking place in nature. The study of biology equips an individual to understand the living world in the light of new researches. Besides realizing the general objectives of any discipline of science like development of scientific temper and analytical skill, the curriculum in biology has also to be geared to meet the requirement of careers in the field of medicine and related disciplines (wildlife, forestry, agriculture, natural resources, environment, etc). This course is designed for general science (Biological and Physical) students of class XI.
General objectives
The general objectives of this course are, a. to provide the concept of biology and encourage the learners to use the acquired knowledge in day to day life; b. to make the learners aware of the present development in the biological science as well as to develop the knowledge and skill in the wise use of the available natural resources and sustaining them; and c. to prepare the students to take up advance studies in biology at university level.
Specific Objectives
On completion of the course the students will be able to: 1. describe the life components, origin of life and its evolution up to present day; 2. explain the cell components, their types and cell division; 3. explain diversity of plant and animal; 4. discuss functional processes of the typical animal types; 5. describe the environmental concept, ecological imbalances and their consequences; 6. explain importance of natural resources, their conservation and management with reference to national context.
Biology Grade XI
Course Content Section A (Botany) Teaching hour 75
Full marks : 37.5 Unit 1: Introduction to Biology Biochemically important organic and inorganic molecules (general concepts): Carbohydrate, protein, lipid, nucleic acid, minerals and water. Unit 2: Cell Biology The cell: The cell as a unit of life, structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, Structure and functions of cell organelles and inclusions. Cell division: Amitosis, mitosis, meiosis. Unit 3: Biodiversity 5 Teaching hour
15 Teaching hour
40 Teaching hour
Definition and scope of biodiversity, flora diversity of Nepal, concept of taxonomy: classification, binomial nomenclature, shortcoming of two kingdom classification, hierarchic system in classification, phylogeny. Five kingdom classification: Monera, Protista, Mycota, Plantae and Animalia. Monera: General account, structure and function of bacterial cells, concept of autotrophic and heterotrophic life styles, economic importance of bacteria. Cyanobacteria: Nostoc - Structure, reproduction and economic importance. Mycota: Concept of Zygomycetes, Ascomycetes, Basidiomycetes and Deuteromycetes. Structure and reproduction of Zygomycetes (Mucor), Ascomycetes (Yeast). Economic importance of fungi.
Plantae: Algae: Introduction to green, red and brown algae, structure and reproduction of Spirogyra. Bryophyta: Marchantia and Funaria (morphology and life cycle). Pteridophyta: Dryopteris (morphology and life cycle). Gymnosperm: Brief morphological structure of Cycas and Pinus structure and it's distribution. Angiosperm: Morphology: root, stem, leaf, flower, fruit and seed relevant to the following families. Taxonomy and economic importance of the following families; Cruciferae (Brassicaceae), Solanaceae, Leguminosae Papilionoidae only, Compositae (Asteraceae) and Gramineae (Poaceae). Lichen: Introduction and economic importance. Virus: Structure and economic importance. Unit 4: Biota and their Environment 15 Teaching hour Ecology: Definition, abiotic, biotic factors and their interactions. Concept of ecosystem, Pond and grassland ecosystems: structural and functional aspects; food chain, trophic level, ecological pyramids, productivity, concept of community and succession. Bio-geochemical cycle: carbon cycle and nitrogen cycle. Ecological imbalance and its consequences: Green house effects, depletion of ozone layer and acid rain. Concept of mountain ecosystem (altitudinal and climatic changes). Conservation: Forest conservation: Brief introduction of forests of Nepal, importance of afforestation and hazards of deforestation. Management of land and water.
Evaluation Scheme
Unit wise weightage for Botany Part 1
Types of questions asked in the examination
Unit 1. Introduction to Biology 2. Cell Biology 3. Biodiversity 4. Biota and their environment
Total
Teaching hour 5 15 39 16
75
Marks 3 8 19.5 8
37.5 marks
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* One full question of 8 marks will be asked either from the unit cell biology or Biota and environment
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Note: There will be separate answer sheets for section A (Botany) and section B (Zoology). Total exam time period of theory will be of 3 hrs. for both the sections A and B. Concerned examiners will evaluate both the papers separately. The pass marks is 27. The students must pass in Botany and Zoology jointly. 3
Biology
Grade XI
Course Content Section B (Zoology)
Teaching hour 75
Full marks : 37.5 Unit 1: Introduction to Biology Nature and scope of Biology. Branch and relation with other sciences. General approach to understand life processes. 5 Teaching hour
Unit 2: Origin and evolution of life 20 Teaching hour Life and its origin. Theories of origin of life. Oparin and Haldane's Theory. Miller and Urey's experiment. Meaning of evolution, organic evolution. Evidences of evolution, structural, anatomical, Paleontological, Embryological & Biochemical. Lamarckism, Darwinism & concept of Neo Darwinism. Human evolution. Unit 3: Biodiversity 35 Teaching hour Meaning of biodiversity, faunal diversity of Nepal. Protista: Characteristics and classification of phylum Protozoa upto class with examples; Habit and habitat, structure, reproduction and lifecycle of Paramecium and Plasmodium vivax (a concept of P. falciparum). Animalia: General characters and classification of the following phyla (upto class) with examples Porifera, Coelenterata (Cnidaria), Platyhelminthes, Aschelminthes (Nemathelminthes), Annelida, Arthropoda, Mollusca, Echinodermata and Chordata. Earthworm (Pheretima posthuma): Habit and habitat, structure; digestive, excretory, reproductive and nervous systems. Economic importance. Frog (Rana tigrina): Habit and habitat, structure; digestive, circulatory, respiratory, Reproductive.
Unit 4: Biota and their Environment 15 Teaching hour Environmental pollution: Air, water and soil. Sources of pollution, their effects and control measures. Hazards of pesticides. Animal behaviour: Taxes, reflexes and reflex action, dominance and leadership, migratory behaviour of fish and bird. Adaptation: Animal: Aquatic, amphibious and terrestrial (arboreal and volant). Conservation: 1. Wildlife conservation: Meaning of wildlife, importance of wildlife, meaning of rare, threatened, vulnerable and endangered species; few endangered species in Nepal. Conservation practices (National parks, wildlife reserves and hunting reserves), Ways of conservation and causes of extinction. Human responsibility for the protection of earth. .. x ..
Evaluation Scheme
Unit wise weightage for Zoology Grade XI
Types of questions asked in the examination
Unit Teaching hour Total mark asked in exam Very short question (1 mark) 2 Short questions (3 marks) Long questions (7.5 or 8 marks)
5 20 35 15
2 10 17.5 8
Total 7 marks Total 15marks Total 15.5 marks Total 75 37.5 marks * One full question of 8 marks will be asked either from the unit Evolution of life or Biota and environment
Note: 1. There will be separate answer sheets for section A (Botany) and section B (Zoology). 2. Total exam time period of theory will be of 3 hrs. for both the sections A and B. 3. Concerned examiners will evaluate both the papers separately. 4. The pass marks is 27. The students must pass in Botany and Zoology jointly. 5
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Section B (Zoology)
1. Answer any seven questions in very short. a. Define the terms: Parasitogy, Paleontology. b. How is zoology related with chemistry? c. What is organic evolution? d. Define analogous organs. e. Differentiate oxidizing atmosphere and reducing atmosphere. f. Write zoological names of (i) wall lizard (ii) liver fluke. g. Mention the functions of contractile vacuoles in Paramecium. h. Define conservation. i. Name two examples of migratory birds. j. Why is DDT banned? 2. Answer any five questions in brief. a. Archeopteryx is a connecting link between reptiles and birds, justify. b. Give an account of gamogony life cycle of Plasmodium vivax. c. Classify Pila. d. How is a cocoon formed in earthworm? e. Draw labeled diagram of internal structure of frogs heart (No description). f. Describe the volant adaptational features of birds. g. Enlist the important measures to protect endangered species. 3. Draw the neat and labelled diagram of male reproductive system of Pheretima. OR Write describe the alimentary canal of Rana tigrina. 4. Write an essay on the theory of natural selection. [1x7=7]
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Study of histological structure through permanent slides of skin, oesophagus, stomach, intestine, rectum, liver, pancreas, lung, kidney, testis and ovary of frog. Study of adaptational features of a primary aquatic animal (Labeo), seconadry aquatic animal (Turtle), arboreal (Calotes, Tree frog), primary volant (Pigeon or other birds) and secondary volant (Flying fish, Bat) Dissection of animal provided so as to expose their: a. b. Earthworm: General anatomy, alimentary canal, nervous system and reproductive organs. Frog : General anatomy, alimentary canal, arterial and venous systems, reproductive organs and brain.
Format of model question for practical exam Section A Botany ( Grade XI)
Time: 3 hrs. Full marks: 12.5 marks Pass marks: 5 marks
1. Taxonomy Identification of family and plant 3.5 marks
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Note: 1. There will be separate practical exam for Botany and Zoology. 2. Practical exam time will be of 3 hr. for each practical exam. 3. Students must pass both the practical exams separately.
Biology
Grade XII
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Introduction
Biology for Grade XII builds on the foundation of Biology and seeks to widen students' knowledge and practical understanding of the life process. It inculcates theoretical understanding, practical work out and analytical thinking. This course is designed to make the students better prepared for further studies in biological sciences.
2. General Objectives
The general objectives of this course are : (a) (b) (c) to provide the concept of biology and encourage the learners to use the knowledge in day to day life. to make the learners aware of the present development in the biological science with reference to genetics, physiology and human biology, and to prepare the students to take up advanced studies in biology at university level and encourage learners to be familiar with elementary knowledge of biotechnology and to work in the filed of health, agriculture and industrial sectors.
3. Specific Objectives
On completion of the course, the students will be able to: (i) describe the plant and animal tissue types; and anatomical structure of higher plants as well as their functional processes. (ii) explain the developmental processes of typical plant and animal types; (iii) explain the structure of human body-organs and systems; (iv) discuss the role of hormones controlling various organs; (iv) describe common and socially significant human diseases; (v) explain elementary genetics and its use in some technical fields; and (vi) describe the application of biology in health, agriculture and various industrial sectors.
Elements of heredity and variation; Genetic material (DNA and RNA), Genetic code, Gene pool, Genetic expression and its regulation; Basis of Mendelian genetics, Mendel's laws of inheritance, Concept of incomplete dominance and co-dominance, Multiple gene, Linkages, Crossing over, Mutation and its types and polyploidy. Sex-linked inheritance (X-linked gene for eye colur of Drosophila and colour-blindness in man) Unit - 3: Developmental Biology 10 Teaching hour
Reproduction and development of angiosperms - Asexual reproduction, Pollination, Development of male and female gametophyte, Fertilization and development of embryo (dicot and monocot). Unit 4: Application of Biology 6 Teaching hour Introduction to biotechnology, tissue culture, concept of breeding technique, Disease resistant plants, green manures. Genetic engineering and its application Fermentation technology: alcoholic and antibiotic fermentation.
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Teaching hour 27 32 10 8 75
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Unit - 2: Developmental Biology 6 Teaching hour (i) Development of frog: Fertilization, cleavage, morulation, blastulation, gastrulation, formation of germinal layers, coelom and tissue formation. (ii) Gametogeneisis in animal. Unit 3: Human Biology and Health 50 Teaching hour Nutrition; digestive organs and digestion of food. Respiratory organs and mechanism. Circulation: Blood, heart and its action, arterial and venous systems (Major arteries and veins), Blood groups, Rh-factor, Blood pressure and lymph (definition). Excretion: Excretory organs, mechanism of urine formation, osmoregulation and homeostatic mechanism (temperature regulation, kidney and liver control system). Nervous co-ordination: Types of nervous system, structure and function of brain, Transmission of nerve impulse. Endocrinology: Structures, functions and disorders of pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, pancreas and adrenal glands. Sense organs: Structure and function of eye and ear. Reproduction: Reproductive organs. Human population: Growth, problem and control strategies. Human Diseases: (a) Socially significant: Drug abuse, alcoholism and smoking (b) Communicable: Typhoid, Tuberculosis, Ascariasis and AIDS. (c) Non - communicable: Cancer. (d) Concept of kalazar and hepatitis. 11 Teaching hour
Unit 4: Application of Biology Antibiotics Vaccines (Type and application) Tissue and organs transplantation Test-tube baby Amniocentesis Introduction to poultry farming and fish farming. -------x----------
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1. Anatomy and Physiology of Organisms 2. Developmental Biology 3. Human Biology and Health 4. Application of Biology
8 6 50
4 3 24.5
1 X or 1 opt 3 or 2 opt
1 1 2 or 1 opt
11 75
6 37.5 marks
3 7 ques x 1 mark
Total 7 marks
1 5 ques x 3 marks
Total 15marks
Note: Long question from Developmental Biology can be asked by reducing the marks from the unit of Human Biology and Health.
1. Answer any seven questions in very short. [1x7=7] (a) Write the function of xylem? (b) Name the components of a nucleotide? (c) Give one example of polygenic inheritance. (d) Define genetic code. (e) What is polyploidy ? (f) Mention two importance of vegetative propagation. (g) Give two examples of entomophilus plants. (h) Define genetic engineering. (i) Define tissue culture. (j) What is the main source of green manures? 2. Answer any five questions in brief. [3x5=15] (a) Give the well-labelled diagram of monocot embryo (Description is not required). (b) What are the differences between dicot stem and monocot stem? (b) Explain the types of transpiration in plants. (c) Differentiate between phenotype and genotype. (d) What did you understand by Mendels 9:3:3:1 ratio? (e) Differentiate between self and cross fertilization. (f) Show with the diagrams the development of dicot embryo (no description). (g) Mention the applications of genetic engineering. 3. What is secondary growth ? Discuss the activity of cambium in secondary growth of dicot stem. [7.5] OR Describe the light dependent steps of photosynthesis. DNA is the hereditary material, explain it with an experiment. [8] ..X
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Section B (Zoology)
1. Answer any seven questions in very short. (a) In which kind of animal tissue you find the mast cells ? (b) Name the two sex linked diseases in human. (c) Define gametogenesis. (d) Name any two enzymes which are responsible for protein digestion. (e) Define the term 'deamination'. (f) Which part of human brain is the centre of intelligence? (g) Name the causative agent of typhoid fever. (h) What does lSD cause ? (i) What is the role of surrogate mother in test tube baby? (j) Differentiate heterograft and autograft. [1x7=7]
2. Answer any five questions in brief. [3x5=15] (a) Describe the structure of aerolar fissure. (b) If a red-eyed male Drosophila is mated with a white-eyed female, what will be the phenotype of male and female in F1 progeny? (c) How is the notochord formed in the embryo of frog? (d) What is vitamin? Mention functions of fat - soluble vitamins. (e) Draw a labeled sketch of internal structure of human kidney. (f) What will be the problems of over human population? Suggest some measures to control over population. (g) Define amniocentesis. Mention its negative & positive effects? 3. Explain the structure and function of human brain. [8] Or Explain the respiratory organs of human being. What are communicable diseases? Discuss the causative agents, symptoms, effects and control measures of any one communicable disease you have studied. [7.5]
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Format of model question for practical exam Grade XII Section B ( Botany)
Time: 3 hrs. Full marks: 12.5 marks Pass marks: 5 marks
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Preparation of temporary slide of plant anatomy Study on the physiological experiment Spotting (6 spotting) Viva-voce Class record -
3.5 marks
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Note: 1. There will be separate practical exam for Botany and Zoology. 2. Exam time will be of 3 hrs. for each practical exam. 3. Students must pass both the practical exam separately.
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