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Biology
Biology department houses 2 units i.e. Human Biology and Biology, it’s a science subject which prepares students into the various lucrative specialized careers including the following, medicine and surgery , dentistry, pharmacy ,pharmacology and toxicology, biochemistry, veterinary science, microbiology, biotechnology, nursing, pathology, anatomy and physiology, agriculture sciences, medical and scientific research, laboratory technology, histology and cytology among many others.
The department is privileged to have the following Facilities:
Ø Two state of the art laboratories well equipped to meet the ever increasing demand for practical classes, which includes a large number of models, preserved specimens, charts etc….
Ø Prep room which houses the Head of Departments office and Lab technician’s table, shelves for chemicals and equipment storage and a preparation bench.
Ø Smart board installed in one of the labs fully connected to internet which enables online classes, audio visual CDs and interactive board demonstrations
BIOLOGY- 4 BIO
Key features and benefits of the specification
- The specification includes aspects of science appropriate for the 21st century
AIMS-
- Acquire basic understanding about human body and its dependence upon plants and other animals.
- Acquire knowledge, understanding of biological principles and skills
- Acquire accurate experimental working procedures through scientific methods formulating hypothesis and designing an experiment.
QUALIFICATION CONTENTS-
- Section 1- The nature and variety of living organisms
- Section 2- Structure and function in living organisms
- Section 3- Reproduction and inheritance
- Section 4- Ecology and environment
- Section 5- Use of biological resources
HUMAN BIOLOGY- 4HBIO
AIMS-
- Study the human relationship with other animals and their dependence on plants
- How humans can best modify their environment and habits to produce a healthy society
- To study about the causes, symptoms, treatment and cures of many common but dreaded diseases
QUALIFICATION CONTENT-
Apart from normal Biology, the contents are-
- Cells and tissues
- Homeostatic mechanisms
- Diseases
- Non pathogenic organisms and their importance in the environment
- Human skeletal system