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Biology XI Part-II

By Dr. PUNEET SHARMA   |   DEK, NCERT, New Delhi
Learners enrolled: 100
The reductionist approach to study of life forms resulted in increasing use of physio-chemical concepts and techniques. Majority of these studies employed either surviving tissue model or straightaway cell free systems. An explosion of knowledge resulted in molecular biology. Molecular physiology became almost synonymous with biochemistry and biophysics. However, it is now being increasingly realised that neither a purely organismic approach nor a purely reductionistic molecular approach would reveal the truth about biological processes or living phenomena. Systems biology makes us believe that all living phenomena are emergent properties due to interaction among components of the system under study. Regulatory network of molecules, supra molecular assemblies, cells, tissues, organisms and indeed, populations and communities, each create emergent properties. This course brings to you the chapters various physiological processes like digestion, exchange of gases, blood circulation, locomotion and movement, coordination and regulation of body events at the organismic level.
The description of structure and variation of living organisms over a period of time, ended up as two, apparently irreconcilable perspectives on biology. The two perspectives essentially rested on two levels of organisation of life forms and phenomena. One described at organismic and above level of organisation while the second described at cellular and molecular level of organisation. The first resulted in ecology and related disciplines. The second resulted in physiology and biochemistry. Description of physiological processes, in flowering plants as an example, is what is given in the chapters in this unit. The processes of mineral nutrition of plants, photosynthesis, transport, respiration and ultimately plant growth and development are described in molecular terms but in the context of cellular activities and even at organism level. Wherever appropriate, the relation of the physiological processes to environment is also discussed.

Summary
Course Status : Upcoming
Course Type : Core
Duration : 24 weeks
Category :
  • School
Level : School
Start Date : 16 Oct 2024
End Date : 25 Mar 2025
Enrollment Ends : 01 Mar 2025
Exam Registration Ends : 21 Mar 2025
Exam Date : 24 Mar 2025 IST

Note: This exam date is subject to change based on seat availability. You can check final exam date on your hall ticket.


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Course layout

Chapter No.

Module No.

Module Name

Chapter 11

Module 1

Transport in Plants Part 1

Module 2

Transport in Plants Part 2

Module 3

Transport in Plants Part 3

Chapter 12

Module 4

Plant Physiology (Mineral Nutrition): Part – 1

Module 5

Plant Physiology (Mineral Nutrition): Part – 2

Chapter 13

Module 6

Early Experiments of Photosynthesis

Module 7

Light Reactions of Photosynthesis

Chapter 14

Module 8

Respiration in Plants: Part – 1

Module 9

Respiration in Plants: Part – 2

Module 10

Respiration in Plants: Part – 3

Chapter 15

Module 11

Plant Growth and Development: Part – 1

Module 12

Plant Growth and Development: Part – 2

Module 13

Plant Growth and Development: Part – 3

Chapter 16

Module 14

Digestive and Absorption - Part 1

Module 15

Digestive and Absorption - Part 2

Module 16

Digestive and Absorption - Part 3

Chapter 17

Module 17

Breathing and Exchange of Gases

Module 18

Mechanism of Respiration

Chapter 18

Module 19

Body Fluids and Circulation: Part – 1

Module 20

Body Fluids and Circulation: Part – 2

Module 21

Body Fluids and Circulation: Part – 3

Module 22

Body Fluids and Circulation: Part – 4

Chapter 19

Module 23

The concept of excretion

Module 24

Excretory Products and Their Elimination

Chapter 20

Module 25

Locomotion and Movement: Part – 1

Module 26

Locomotion and Movement: Part – 2

Module 27

Locomotion and Movement: Part – 3

Module 28

Locomotion and Movement: Part – 4

Chapter 21

Module 29

General Organization of Nervous System

Module 30

Brain and Spinal cord

Module 31


Neuron and Transmission of Nerve Impulse

Module 32

Structure and Physiology of Eye and Ear

Chapter 22

Module 33

Chemical Coordination and Integration – Part 1

Module 34

Chemical Coordination and Integration – Part 2

Module 35

Chemical Coordination and Integration – Part 3

Final Assessment

Books and references

NCERT "Biology" for Class - XI

Instructor bio

Dr. Puneet Sharma

DEK, NCERT, New Delhi

Coordinator

Dr. Puneet Sharma is presently working as an Assistant Professor in Division of Educational Kits (Science and Mathematics Stream), N. C. E. R. T., Ministry of Education, Government of Bharat, New Delhi. He has achieved his Ph. D. in Science in Wildlife Science with application of Machine Learning with research publications in International and National Journals and has also published books and chapters in books. He has expertise in Behavioural Biology, Molecular & Developmental Biology, Molecular Ecology, and Environmental Biology. Dr. Puneet Sharma has achieved glorious 17+ years of experience in academics and educational administration both at school as well as college level which is still continuing. He is presently Commission Member of IUCN, Switzerland; Member of Society for Ecological Restoration, USA and also Reviewer of high impact factor International and National Journals of repute. Also, he has been associated with WWF – Bharat and was Quiz co-ordinator at State level. He is a sports and nature enthusiast and has participated in various events at different levels and capacities. He was Senior Under Officer in National Cadet Corps – N. C. C. and has represented State N. C. C. Directorate at Indian Military Academy – I. M. A., Dehradun, and Trekking Expedition at Goa apart from many adventure camps and has supreme dedicated character of Nationalism – ‘Bhartiyata’. Dr. Puneet Sharma is passionate for Bi-cycling and professional Photography.

Co-Coordinator

Dr. Arun Pratap Sikarwar

DESM, NCERT, New Delhi

Dr. Arun Pratap Sikarwar is serving as an Associate Professor (Zoology) at the Department of Education in Science and Mathematics (DESM), NCERT, New Delhi. Before joining NCERT, he was Assistant Professor at DEI (Deemed to be University), Agra, and taught UG, PG and doctoral scholars. He has mentored scholars in neurosciences, cognitive science, and biomedical science. Dr. Arun had earned his Ph.D. (Biochemistry) at ICMR-NIRRCH & University of Mumbai; M.Sc. (Biotechnology) at Banaras Hindu University (BHU), and a PGDEA (MBA in Educational Administration) from Symbiosis, Pune. After the doctoral degree, he has served as a Postdoctoral Associate (Scientist) at three institutions i.e., Brain & Mind Research Institute (BMRI) of Weill Cornell Medical College (Cornell University), Institute of Biomedicine, Aarhus University in Denmark, & at Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bangalore. Dr. Arun has delivered two TEDx talks (cognitive science topics) and is a resource person to the UGC- HRDC center of JNU, New Delhi. He enjoys a keen interest in science communication by the means of being a science expert panelist & resource person at various Hindi & English National TV news channels, Prasar Bharti/ All India Radio, & FM radios. He is a prolific author and contributes to science magazines and the national importance of newspapers. He is a quick learner and pays more interest in emotional quotient and passion quotient in his multidisciplinary career. He loves three things in his professional career i.e., learning, relearning, and unlearning and keeps striving for each day to be better, than previous.

Course certificate

The final assessment will be conducted in the last week of the course i.e. from 24th March 2025 to 25th March 2025.
The participants will get completion certificate if they score 60% and above in the final assessment.


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