CSS EXAM - SYLLABUS

 

EVERYDAY SCIENCE

 

(Compulsory)                                                                Marks : 100

 

1. Introduction

• Nature of Science;
• Brief History of Science with special reference to contribution of Muslims in the evolution and development of science:
• Impact of science on society.

2. The Physical Sciences

        (a) Constituents and Structure: “Universe, Galaxy.  Solar system, Sun, Earth.               Minerals
        (b) Processes of Nature —Solar and Lunar Eclipses Day and Night and their               variation
        (c) Energy: sources and resources of Energy conservation
                (i) Ceramics, Plastics, Semiconductors
                (ii) Radio. Television, Telephones, Camera, Laser, Microscope.
                (iii) Computers, Satellites;
                (iv) Antibiotics, Vaccines, Fertilizers, Pesticides,

 

3. Biological Sciences

• The basis of life:  the cell, chromosomes, genes, nucleic acids.
• The building blocks:- Proteins. Harmones and other nutrients Concept of balanced diet. Metabolism.
• Survey of Plant and Animal Kingdom:- a brief survey of plant and animal kingdom to pinpoint similarities and diversities in nature.
• The Human body: a brief account of human Physiology, Human behaviour.

 

Suggested Books:

• Exploring life Sciences by Turber, Kilburn & Howell
• Exploring Physical Sciences by Turber, Kilburn & Howell
• Guide to Science by Isaac Asimov
• Science Restated by Cassidy
• Principles of Animal Biology by Khan, M. Rafiq