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WEEKWISE SYLLABUS 2015-16 CLASS : XI

SUBJECT : BIOLOGY

Date Contents

01.07.2015 to 04.07.2015

Chapter-1 Living World Biodiversity, Need for classification, three domains of life, Taxonomy and systematic concept of species and Taxonomical hierarchy, Binomial nomenclature, tools for study of Taxonomy- Museums, Zoological parks, herbaria, Botanical gardens. Practical - study parts of a compound microscope

06.07.2015 to 10.07.2015

Chapter-2- Biological Classification:- Five Kingdoms Classification- salient features and classification of Monera Salient features and classification of Protista, Fungi into major groups, characteristics of kingdom Plantae, & Animalia, with examples and features of lichens, viruses and viroids. Practical - Study of Bacteria, Oscillatoria, Amoeba, Rhizopus, Yeast, Mushroom through permanent slides/specimen

13.07.2015 to 18.07.2015

Chapter- 3 Kingdom Plantae : Salient features and classification of kingdom Plantae into major divisions Algae, Bryophytes, Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms & Angiosperms. Characteristics of each division and examples.- Angiosperm classification upto class Practical :- Identification & comment on specimens Spirogyra, Liverwort, moss, Fern, Pine, one monocotyledonous & one dicotyledonous plant. YUVA Session:. 3.2- Choice not chance determines destiny Discuss value based questions

20.07.2015 to 25.07.2015

Chapter- 4 Animal Kingdom: Basis of classification, levels of organization, Classification of Animal Kingdom into phylums. Characteristics & Examples of phylum -Porifera, coelenterate, ctenophora, Platyhelminthes, Aschelminthes

Practical-Identification & comments on specimens/models Hydra, Liver fluke, Ascaris. Leech, Earthworm ,prawn, Silkworm, Honeybee, Snail, Starfish, shark, Rohu, Frog, lizard, pigeon and rabbit

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27.07.2015 to 01.08.2015

Characteristics of phylum - Annelida, Arthropoda. Mollusca, Echinodermata, Hemichordata, Chordata subphylum- Urochordata, Cephalochordata, Vertebrata Division of Subphylum vertebrata into classes - cyclostomata, chondrichthyes, Osteichthyes, Amphibia, Reptilia, Aves and Mammalia.

Practical: - 1) Study of different modification in root, stem and leaves 2) Study and identification of different types of inflorescence (cymose and racemose)

03.08.2015 to 07.08.2015

Chapter- 5 Morphology, of flowering plants:-Morphology of different parts of flowering plants - roots, stem, leaf, flower, fruit and seeds. Types of inflorescence, arrangements of leaf (Phyllotaxy), plant families. Practical - Study of any three locally available common flowering plants from Solanaceae, Fabaceae & Liliaceae including dissection .display of floral part & study of chambers of anther and ovary.

10.08.2015 to 14.08.2015

Chapter-6 Anatomy of flowering plants:- Plants tissue - Meristematic, permanent Anatomy of Dicotyledonous and monocotyledonous roots and stem. Dorsiventral leaf and isobilateral leaf Practical:- Preparation of T.S of Dicot and Monocot roots & stems (primary)

17.08.2015 to 22.08.2015

Chapter-7 Structural organisation in animals :- Animal tissue - Epithelial, connective, neural, muscular. Different types of Epithelial Tissues - Squamous, Cuboidal, Columnar, Ciliated, glandular, their structure and function, Different type of connective tissue, Blood, Bones, Adipose tissues, Cartilage. Muscular tissues -Skeletal, Smooth, Cardiac.Nerve tissue .Morphology, anatomy & functions of different systems of an insect (Cockroach)- digestive, circulatory, respiratory, nervous & reproductive system. Practical - Study of Tissues & Diversity in shapes & sizes of plant & animal cells (palisade cells, Guard cells, Parenchyma, collenchyma, Sclerenchyma, Xylem, Phloem, Squamous epithelium, Muscle Fibres & Mammalian Blood Smear) through temporary/permanent slides.

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24.08.2015 to 29.08.2015

Chapter -8 Cell structure & function:-Cell theory, prokaryotic & eukaryotic cells, Plant & animal cell, cell envelope, Cell membrane, Cell Wall, Cell Organelles Structure & function, endomembrane System. Endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi bodies, Lysosomes, Vacuoles, mitochondria, ribosomes, plastids, microbodies, cytoskeleton, cilia, flagella, centrioles (ultrastructure & function). Discussion of value based/Multidisciplinary questions.

Practical: Study of external morphology of cockroach through virtual images / model.

Discuss value based question

31.08.2015 to 04.09.2015

Nucleus, nuclear membrane, chromatin, nucleolus

Chapter-9 : Biomolecules : Chemical constituents of living cells. Biomolecules, primary & secondary molecules, structure. & function of proteins.

Discussion of value based/Multidisciplinary questions.

Practical:- Study of osmosis by potato osmometer

Yuva Session 11.10—Respect and care

07.09.2015 to 11.09.2015

Carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acid, enzymes - types, properties & enzyme action, co-factors.

Discussion of value based/Multidisciplinary questions

Practical:- Test for the presence of sugar, starch, proteins & fats. To detect these in suitable plants and animal material.

14.09.2015 to 21.09.2015

REVISION SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT-1

22.09.2015 to 09.10.2015

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT -1

12.10.2015 to 17.10.2015

Chapter-10 : Cell cycle & Cell division Different phases of mitosis & meiosis, cell division, significance of mitosis & meiosis". Discussion of value based/Multidisciplinary questions.

Practical:- Study of mitosis in onion root tip cells and animal cell from permanent slides.

PSA Practice

YUVA Session 11.3-How can I be Assertive!

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19.10.2015 to 22.10.2015

AUTUMN BREAK

23.10.2015 to 31.10.2015

Chapter-11 : Transport in Plants: Movement of water, gases & nutrients, Cell to cell transport diffusion, Facilitated diffusion, active transport, plant-water relations, Imbibition, Water potential, osmosis, plasmolysis, long distance transport of water; Absorption, apoplast, symplast, transpiration pull, root pressure & guttation, transpiration, opening & closing of stomata, Uptake & translocation of mineral nutrients-transport of food, phloem transport, Mass flow hypothesis, diffusion of gases. Discussion of value based/Multidisciplinary questions.

PSA Practice

Practical-l : Study of Plasmolysis in epidermal peel e.g. Rhoeo leaves.

2 Observation and comments on. the experimental setup for showing (a) Suction due to transpiration

02.11.2015 to 07.11.2015

Chapter -12 : Mineral Nutrition; Essential mineral elements - criteria for essentiality, role of macro & micro nutrients, deficiency symptoms of essential elements, mineral toxicity, Elementary idea of Hydroponics as a method to study, mineral nutrition. Nitrogen-cycle, biological nitrogen fixation, nodule formation nitrogen metabolism.

Discussion of value based/Multidisciplinary questions. PSA Practice

Practical:- Comparative study of rates of transpiration in the upper and lower surface of leaves.

YUVA Session No. 11.8- Hearty Kaathi Rolls!

09.11.2015 to 13.11.2015

Chapter -13 : Photosynthesis in higher plants: Photosynthesis as a means of autotrophic nutrition, site of photosynthesis, pigments involved in photosynthesis, (elementary idea), photochemical & biosynthetic phase of photosynthesis, cyclic & non-cyclic photophosphorylation, Chemiosmotic hypothesis, photorespiration, C3 & C4 pathways, factors affecting photosynthesis. PSA Practice

Practical:- Separation of plant pigments through paper chromatography

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16.11.2015 to 21.11.2015

Chapter-14 : Respiration in plants: Exchange of gases, cellular respiration, glycolysis, fermentation (anaerobic),TCA cycle & electron transport system (aerobic), energy relation - number of ATP molecules generated, amphibolic pathway, respiratory quotient. Discussion of value based/Multidisciplinary questions

PSA Practice

Practical:- Study of rate of respiration in flower bud/leaf tissue and germinating seeds.

23.11.2015 to 28.11.2015

Chapter-15 : Plant growth and development: seed germination, phases of plant growth & plant growth rate, conditions of growth, differentiation, dedifferentiation & redifferentiation, sequence of developmental processes in a plant cell, growth regulators- auxin, gibberellin, Cytokinin, ethylene, ABA, seed dormancy, vernalisation, photoperiodism Discussion of value based/Multidisciplinary questions. PSA Practice

Practical- Observation & comments on the experiments on the experimental set up for a) effect of apical bud removal (b) phototropism.

30.11.2015 to 05.12.2015

Chapter-16 : Digestion & Absorption: Alimentary canal & digestive glands, role of digestive enzymes, & gastrointestinal hormones, peristalsis, digestion, absorption & assimilation of proteins, carbohydrates & fats, caloric values of proteins, carbohydrates & fats, egestion, nutritional & digestive disorders - PEM, indigestion, constipation, vomitting, jaundice, diarrhea, deficiency diseases. Discussion of value based/Multidisciplinary questions. PSA Practice

Practical:- (1) Study of imbibition in seeds/raisin (2) Observation and comments on the experimental setup for showing Anaerobic respiration.

07.12.2015 to 11.12.2015

Chapter -17 : Breathing & Exchange of gases: Respiratory organs in animals (recall only).Respiratory system in humans. Mechanism of breathing & its regulation in human - exchange of gases, transport of gases & regulation of respiration, Respiratory volume, disorders related to respiration asthma-emphysema, occupational respiratory disorders.

Discussion of value based/Multidisciplinary questions. PSA Practice

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Practical: study of distribution of stomata in the upper & lower surface of leaves.

14.12.2015 to 19.12.2015

Chapter-18 : Body fluids & circulation: Composition of blood, blood groups, coagulation of blood, composition of lymph & its function, Human circulatory system structure of human heart, blood vessels, cardiac cycle, cardiac output, E.C.G. OTBA discussion Practical:- Preparation of T.S of Dicot and Monocot roots & stems (primary)

21.12.2015 to 26.12.2015

Double circulation, regulation of cardiac activity, disorder of circulatory system -hypertension, coronary artery disease, angina pectoris, heart failure. Discussion of value based/Multidisciplinary questions. OTBA discussion Chapter-19 : Excretory products & their elimination: Modes of Excretion-ammonotelism, ureotelism, uricotelism, Human excretory system, structure & function, Urine Formation, osmoregulation Practical:- To detect presence of urea, sugar in urine

28.12.2015 to 30.12.2015

Regulation of kidney function-renin-angiotensin, atrial natriuretic factor ADH & diabetes-insipidus, role of other organs in excretion-lungs, liver & skin. Disorders of excretory system, uremia, renal failure, Renal calculi, nephritis, dialysis & artificial kidney. Discussion of value based/Multidisciplinary questions. OTBA discussion Practical- To detect presence of albumin, bile salts in urine

31.12.2015 to 15.01.2016

WINTER BREAK

16.01.2016 to 23.01.2016

Chapter-20 : Locomotion and movement: Types of movement - Ciliary, flagellar, Muscular Skeletal muscle-contractile proteins & muscle contraction, skeletal system & its functions. Type of joints, Disorder of Muscular & Skeletal System – Myasthenia gravis, Tetany, Muscular dystrophy, Arthritis, osteoporosis, gout. Discussion of value Based / Multidisciplinary questions. OTBA discussion

Practical:- Study of Human skeleton and different types of joints with the help of virtual images/models only.

YUVA Session 3.6 If there was a Bomb Threat!

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25.01.2016 to 30.01.2016

Chapter-21: Neural control & coordination : Neuron & nerves, nervous system in humans - CNS, PNS & Visceral Nervous system, generation and conduction of nerve impulse, reflex action, sensory perception, sense organs, Elementary structure and functions of eye and ear

Practical-: Comparative study of rates of transpiration in the upper and lower surface of leaves.

01.02.2016 to 06.02.2016

Chapter-22 : Chemical Coordination & integration: Endocrine glands & hormones, Human endocrine system -Hypothalamus, Pituitary, pineal, thyroid, parathyroid, thymus, Adrenal, pancreas, gonads (Testis & ovaries).Mechanism of hormone action, (elementary idea) Role of hormones as messengers and regulators, hypo & hyperactivity & related disorders- Dwarfism, Acromegaly, Cretinism, goiter, exophthalmic goitre, diabetes, Addison’s disease. Discussion of value based / Multidisciplinary questions.

OTBA discussion

Practical:-Revision Of Practicals

08.02.2016 to 12.02.2016

Revision 1st term syllabus

15.02.2016 to 18.02.2016

Revision 2nd term syllabus and final practical exam.

19.02.2016 to 24.03.2016

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT-2

Prepared by : 1. Dr. (Mrs.) Anita, Lecturer (Biology), RPVV Sector-10, Dwarka, New Delhi.

2. Mrs. Sarita, Lecturer (Biology), GGSSS No.1, Najafgarh, New Delhi.