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Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani Pilani Campus Academic - Undergraduate Studies Division (AUGSD)
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani Pilani Campus Academic - Undergraduate Studies Division (AUGSD)
Pilani Campus
Academic – Undergraduate Studies Division (AUGSD)
In addition to Part-I (General Handout for all courses) printed on page 1 of the timetable book; this
portion gives further specific details regarding the course.
1. Course Description:
Living systems and their properties; biochemistry and cell biology; primary biochemical/ metabolic
pathways; introductory genetics; biotechnology and its applications; basic human physiological
processes. These topics will be taught using an integrated approach – by interlacing concepts at the
cellular level with those that happen at the organ system level.
3. Textbook:
Simon, E.J. et. al. Campbell Essential Biology with Physiology (5th edition). Noida: Pearson India
Education Services Pvt. Ltd., 2016.
4. Reference Books:
RB1: Enger, E.D., Ross, F.C. and David B. Bailey. Concepts in Biology (14th edition, BITS-Pilani
Custom Edition 2012). New Delhi: Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Ltd., 2012.
RB2: Raven, P.H., et. al. Biology (9th edition). Singapore: McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Ltd.,
2012.
5. Course Plan:
*Unless specified otherwise, the numbers correspond to chapters from the textbook
Note: A few topics may be given for self-study, if deemed appropriate by the instructor team.
6. Evaluation Scheme:
_
Evaluation Nature of
# Duration Weightage % Max Marks Date and Time
component Component
Mid-semester Closed-book
1 90 min 25% 50 TBA
Test type
Closed-book
2 Course Quiz 40 min 20% 40 TBA
type
Take Home/In
Class
Open/Closed-
3 Assignments and Variable 10% 20 TBA
book type
Class
Participation
Comprehensive Open/Closed-
4 3 hours 45% 90 22/06
Examination book type
8. Grading Policy:
Award of grades would be guided by the histogram of marks and course average. If a student
absents himself/herself in any component (listed in the Evaluation Scheme), his/her performance
in the course may be reported as ‘NC’ (Not Cleared).
9. Make-up Policy:
If a student miss any of the evaluation components due to a genuine reason (serious medical causes
leading to hospitalization, personal/family emergencies) there exists a provision to apply for make-
up. Please note that one cannot apply for a make-up if you have already taken the evaluation
component. Prior permission must be taken from the Instructor-in-Charge whenever possible,
before applying; otherwise, he must be informed at the earliest after missing the component. Due
to the nature of the component, granting make-up for activities that are held in lecture/tutorial
classes may not be possible. Whether to grant a make-up or not is decided by the Instructor-in
Charge (in consultation with the team) and shall be final. No make-up would be considered for
Course Quizzes and Assignments.
10. Instructor Consultation: For any assistance in the course and clarifications, students can set up a
meeting with the instructors by sending an email. The instructors may announce a time when they
would be available online/offline every week for meeting without appointment.
(Team, BIOF111)