WEEK WISE SYLLABUS - 2014-2015

CLASS-XI
SUBJECT- BIOLOGY
DATES
01-07-2014
to
05-07-2014

CONTENTS
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.
Chapter-2- Biological Classification:- Five Kingdoms Classification- salient
features and classification of Monera
Practical 1-study parts of a compound microscope
2- Study of Bacteria ,Oscillatoria through permanent slide

07-07-2014
to
11-07-2014

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 slides/Specimen of Amoeba, Rhizopus, Yeast, Mushroom
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
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
CASE STUDIES
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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19-07-2014

21-07-2014
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26-07-2014

28-07-2014
to
02-08-2014
Unit test on
31-07-14

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)

04-08-2014
to
08-08-2014

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)
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.
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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)

11-08-2014
to
16-08-2014

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to
23-08-2014

25-08-2014
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30-08-2014

01-09-2014
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06-09-2014
08-09-2014
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20-09-2014
22-09-2014
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27-09-2014

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
CASE STUDIES
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.
Morphology, anatomy & functions of different systems of an insect
( Cockroach)- digestive, circulatory, respiratory, nervous &
Reproductive
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)
nucleus, nuclear membrane, chromatin, nucleolus. Discussion of value based
questions.
Practical: study of external morphology of cockroach through virtual
images/model.
Discuss value based question
Revision
Revision & 1st Term Exam

DISCUSS SA-1 Paper

Chapter -9 : Biomolecules : Chemical constituents of living cells. Biomolecules,
primary & secondary molecules, structure & function of proteins
Discussion of value based questions.
Practical: study of osmosis by potato osmometer
Yuva Session 11.10Respect and care

29-09-2014
to
03-10-2014
04-10,
07-10-2014
10-10-2014
Unit test on
09-10-14

Autumn Break

13-10-2014
to
18-10-2014

Chapter -10 : Cell cycle & Cell division Different phases of mitosis & meiosis, cell
division, significance of mitosis & meiosis. Discussion of value based questions.
Practical: Study of mitosis in onion root tip cells and animal cell from permanent
slides.
YUVA Session 11.3-How can I be Assertive!
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;

20-10-2014
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25-10-2014

carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acid, enzymes types, properties & enzyme action,
co-factors . CASE STUDIES
Discussion of value based questions
.Practical: Test for the presence of sugar, starch, proteins & fats. To detect these
in suitable plants and animal material.PSA-Practice exercises.

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01-11-2014

03-11-2014
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07-11-2014

10-11-2014
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15-11-2014

17-11-2014
to
22-11-2014
Unit test on
20-11-14

24-11-2014
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29-11-2014

01-12-2014
to
06-12-2014

Absorption, apoplast, symplast, transpiration pull, root pressure & guttation,

transpiration, opening & closing of stomata,
Practical:1 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
Uptake & translocation of mineral nutrients-transport of food, phloem transport,
Mass flow hypothesis, diffusion of gases. Discussion of value based questions.
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.
Practical:- Comparative study of rates of transpiration in the upper and lower
surface of leaves.
YUVA Session No. 11.8- Hearty Kaathi Rolls!
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Nitrogen cycle, biological nitrogen fixation, nodule formation nitrogen metabolism
Discussion of value based questions.
Chapter -13 : Photosynthesis in higher plants:Photosynthesis as a mean of
autotrophic nutrition, site of photosynthesis, pigments involved in photosynthesis,
(elementary idea), photochemical & biosynthetic phase of photosynthesis, cyclic &
non-cyclic photophosphorylation,
Practical: Separation of plant pigments through paper chromatography
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Chemiosmotic hypothesis, photorespiration, C3 & C4 pathways, factors affecting
photosynthesis.
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 questions.
CASE STUDIES
Practical: Study of rate of respiration in flower bud/leaf tissue and germinating
seeds.
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 questions.
Practical:Observation & comments on the experiments on the experimental set up
for a) effect of apical bud removal (b) phototropism.
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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 questions.
Practical:1)Study of imbibition in seeds/raisins. 2)Observation and comments on
the experimental setup for showing Anaerobic respiration
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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,

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12-12-2014
15-12-2014
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20-12-2014

22-12-2014
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24-12-2014

26-12-2014
15-01-2015
16-01-2015
to
17-01-2015
19-01-2015
to
24-01-2015
Unit test on
22-01-15

27-01-2015
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31-01-2015

02-02-2015
to
07-02-2015

09-02-2015
to
13-02-2015

occupational respiratory disorders. Discussion of value based questions. CASE

STUDIES
Practical: study of distribution of stomata in the upper & lower surface of leaves.
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.
Practical: Preparation of T.S of Dicot and Monocot roots & stems (primary)
Double circulation, regulation of cardiac activity, disorder of circulatory system
hypertension, coronary artery disease, angina pectoris, heart failure. Discussion of
value based questions.
Chapter -19 : Excretory products & their elimination: Modes of Excretionammonotelism,ureotelism, uricotelism, Human excretory system, structure &
function, Urine Formation, osmocregulation
Practical: To detect presence of urea,sugar in urine
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 questions.
Practical-To detect presence of,albumin,bile salts in urine
WINTER BREAK

Chapter -20 : Locomotion and movement : Types of movement Ciliary, flagellar,

Muscular.PSA-Practice exercises
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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 questions. CASE STUDIES
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!
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.
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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, Addisons disease. Discussion of
value based questions. CASE STUDIES
Practical:Revision Of Practicals.
Revision of Ist term syllabus from support material.

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28-02-2015

Revision 2nd term syllabus from support material.and final practical exam.

PREPARED BY: 1) DR. (MRS.) ANITA, LECTURER (BIOLOGY), RPVV SECTOR -10,DWARKA ,NEW DELHI.
2) MRS. SARITA, LECTURER (BIOLOGY), GGSSS NO-1 , NAJARGARH, NEW DELHI.