ISC Class 11 Biotechnology Syllabus 2024-25: The ISC Class 11 Biotechnology syllabus for the academic year 2024-25 has been released by the ICSE Board. This article helps you to download the Biotechnology syllabus in PDF format. The syllabus, course structure and project work along with practical details are described in this article. The information is taken from the official website of ISC hence, students can refer and download the PDF with confidence.
Candidates will be required to take two papers, theory and project work. To know the curriculum and syllabus, read the full article till end for better understanding:
ISC Class 11 Biotechnology Syllabus: Aims
- To enable candidates to acquire the knowledge and develop an understanding of how materials are provided by biological agents to provide goods and services.
- To appreciate the role played by biotechnology in improving health care for human beings.
- To understand the interdisciplinary nature of this subject.
- To create awareness about the appreciation of biological processes to industries.
- To develop the ability to appreciate biological phenomenon in nature and the contribution of biotechnology to human welfare.
- To develop scientific attitude towards biological phenomenon.
ISC Class 11 Biotechnology Syllabus Key Highlights
There will be two papers in the Biotechnology subject
Paper I: Theory (3 hours) | 70 Marks |
Paper II: Project Work
| 15 Marks 10 marks 5 marks |
ISC Class 11 Biotechnology Syllabus 2024-25
The Biotechnology curriculum for ISC Class 11 for the year 2024-25 has been officially released by the board. Students can refer to the table below for more understanding regarding the course structure:
PAPER I –THEORY- 70 Marks |
1. Introduction to Biotechnology |
(i) Historical background; definition; a brief introduction of the traditional and modern techniques of Biotechnology and their applications. |
(ii) Scope and importance of biotechnology: different branches of biotechnology and different regulatory guidelines; ethical, legal and social issues (ELSI) that a biotechnologist comes across while doing the work. Various organisations in the field of biotechnology. |
(iii) Basic concepts of Biochemical technology and biostatistics: What does the biochemical technology mean? An understanding of various statistical methods involved in biotechnology. |
2. Cell Biology |
(i) Cell: Justification of cell as a basic unit of life. Prokaryotic cell and eukaryotic cell; A brief note on the cell components with special reference to nucleus. Various cytological techniques used in identifying the cell and chromosomes. |
(ii) Cell Division and cell cycle: types of cell divisions and various other activities of cell such as biochemical transformations. |
(iii) Errors in cell division: what happens if the cell does not divide normally? An understanding of different numerical and structural abnormalities. |
3. Biomolecules and related techniques |
(i) Introduction to biomolecules- definition and types. Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins and enzymes – their structure and properties. |
(ii) Techniques used for separation of biomolecules |
4. Developmental Biology and Immunology |
(i) Animal and plant development: development of an organism from zygotic cell in both plants and animals. |
(ii) An understanding of defence strategies in living organisms. |
5. Genetics |
(i) Laws of Inheritance: An account of Mendel’s experiments. Different types of genetic inheritance. |
(ii) Gene Mapping: mapping of genes on chromosomes using linkage analysis. Cancer and its genetics. |
(iii) Genes in populations: how do genes behave in populations from generation to generation? Various ways of studying population genetics |
PRACTICAL WORK – 15 Marks |
1. Determination of blood group by using antisera. |
2. Identification of different types of blood cells by preparing blood smear using Leishmann’s stain. |
3. Instruments – their names, use and principles (if applicable). |
4. Finding out the pH of water by using pH meter or pH paper on tap water and water containing acid, base. |
5. Observation of steps of mitosis by using the root tip of onion. |
6. Measurement of mitotic index. |
7. Observation of various stages of meiosis under microscope. |
8. Effect of temperature on curdling of milk by using Lactobacillus bacteria at 37o C, 60o C and 10o C. |
9. Food tests: (i) Carbohydrates – starch by iodine solution turning blue - black in colour. (ii) Protein test – Biuret test, Xanthoproteic and Millon’s test (iii)Lipids – Sudan III, Acrolein test, paper test 10. Finding out the purity of milk by using lactometer. |
11. Construction of pedigree showing different types of inheritance |
12. Preparation of karyotypes |
13. Sampling methods – quadrat and transect by using different techniques. |
14. Data collection – primary and secondary. |
PROJECT WORK AND PRACTICAL FILE – 15 marks
Project Work – 10 Marks
Candidates are to creatively execute one project/assignment on any aspect of Biotechnology. Teachers may assign or students may choose any one project of their choice. The report should be kept simple, but neat and elegant.
Practical File – 5 Marks
Teachers are required to assess students on the basis of the practical file maintained by them during the academic year.
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