Biology for engineering lesson plan, Exercises of Biology

Download Biology for engineering lesson plan and more Exercises Biology in PDF only on Docsity! Department of Biotechnology R.V. College of Engineering, (An autonomous institution affiliated to VTU, Belagavi) Bangalore-560059 Course Title: Biology For Engineers Course Code:16EB32 Total Contact Hours: 23 Credits: 02 SEE Marks:50 CIE Marks:50 Semester: III Academic Year:2018-19 Lesson Plan Author: Dr. Sumathra Manokaran Date: Aug 1, 2018 Course Learning Objectives: 1. To familiarize engineering students with basic biological concepts 2. To involve students in an interdisciplinary vision of biology and engineering 3. To gain an understanding that the design principles from nature can be translated into novel devices and structures 4. To gain an appreciation for how biological systems can be designed and engineered to substitute natural systems. Unit Main topics Days Sub topics BTL CO 1 Cells and Biomolecules 1 Introduction to the course. Introduction to Cell, difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell Structure and function of plant and animal cell. 1,2 1,2 2 Structure and function of microbial cell. Stem cells and its types 1,2 1,2 3 Applications of Stem cells. Structure, types and biological significance of carbohydrates 1,2 1,2 4 Structure, types and biological significance of lipids and proteins 1,2 1,2 5 Structure, types and biological significance of nucleic acids and enzymes 1,2,3 1,2 6 Types, mechanism of action and regulation of hormones production. Types, sources and deficiency diseases of vitamins 1,2 1,2 2 Human physiology Digestive system: Coordination of major organs and enzymes in the process of digestion Excretory system: Role of kidneys in excretion, process involved in urine formation, role of other organs in excretion 2 2 Respiratory system: Components of respiratory system and their functions 2 2 ame of the Faculty: Sumathra M LESSON PLAN Academic Year: 2017– 2018 Page: 1 Blood circulatory system: role of heart, blood and lymphatic system in circulation. Functions of circulatory system. Nervous system: Central and peripheral nervous system, neurons and its types. Organization and functions of nervous system 2 2 Structure and Function of sense organs - Skin, Ear, 2 2 Structure and Function of sense organs - Eye, Tongue and Nose 2 2 3 Photosynthesis Introduction to photosynthesis and role of chloroplasts in photosynthesis. 2 2 Light reaction and Dark reaction 2 2 Plants as Bioinspirations - Bionic leaf 2 3 Plants as Bioinspirations - Photovoltaic cells. 2 3 4 Bioinspired Engineering Introduction to how nature is a source of bioinspiration. Lotus leaf effect (Super hydrophobic and self-cleaning surfaces) 3 3 Echolocation of bats and whales (Ultrasonography), 3 3 Human brain (Artificial neural networks), 3 3 Natural recognition receptors (Biosensors), 3 3 Silk from insects and spiders (High performance fibers and flexible medical tapes), Plant burrs (Velcro). 3 3 5 Biomimetics Medical implants: Orthopaedic, Dental. 3 4 Medical implants: Cardiovascular, Optical and Auditory 3 4 Artificial senses: Electronic Nose and Electronic Tongue 3 4 Text Books 1. Donald Voet,Charlotte W. Pratt, Judith G. Voet.,” Principles of Biochemistry: International Student Version”. Wiley John and Sons, 2012. ISBN:1118092449. 2. Yoseph Bar-Cohen, Biomimetics: Biologically Inspired technologies, 2005, CRC press, ISBN: 9780849331633 3. Yoseph Bar-Cohen, Biomimetics-Nature Based Innovation, 2011, CRC press, ISBN: 9781439834763 Reference Books 1. Jenkins, C.H. Bioinspired Engineering, NY: Momentum press, 2012 ISBN: 97816066502259 2. C.C.Chatterjee, Human Physiology Volume 1 (11th Edition), 2016, ISBN 10: 8123928726 / ISBN 13: 9788123928722. Course Outcomes Course Outcomes: After completing the course, the students will be able to CO1 Remember and explain the fundamentals of biology ame of the Faculty: Sumathra M LESSON PLAN Academic Year: 2017– 2018 Page: 2