General Science is a core theory subject in the first semester of the BSc Nursing programme. It is placed in Semester I and carries 4 credits with a total of 80 teaching hours. The course is designed to help students refresh the knowledge and understanding gained during their previous education and apply it to nursing practice.
The subject is divided into three parts- Physics, Chemistry, and Biology - each with its own set of units and topics. Below is the complete unit-wise breakdown as prescribed in the course outline.
BSc Nursing 1st Semester is designed to build a strong scientific foundation that helps BSc Nursing students understand essential concepts related to healthcare and nursing practice:
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Information |
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Course Name |
General Science |
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Placement |
Semester I |
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Theory Credits |
4 Credits |
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Total Hours |
80 hours |
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Sections |
Physics, Chemistry, Biology |
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Teaching/Learning Activities |
Lecture cum discussion, Self-directed learning, Assignments |
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Assessment Methods |
MCQ, Short answer, Evaluation of assignments |
The General Science syllabus covers Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, with greater emphasis on Biology to develop the scientific understanding required for nursing education and clinical practice.
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Section |
Time Allotted |
Topics Covered |
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Physics |
20 hours |
Physical World and Measurement, Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Work, Energy and Power, Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body, Gravitation, Properties of Bulk Matter, Thermodynamics, Behaviour of Perfect Gases and Kinetic Theory, Oscillation of Waves |
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Chemistry |
20 hours |
Basic Concepts of Chemistry, Structure of Atom, Classification of Elements and Periodicity, Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure, States of Matter, Chemical Thermodynamics, Equilibrium, Redox Reactions, Hydrogen, S-Block Elements, P-Block Elements, Organic Chemistry Basics, Hydrocarbons, Environmental Chemistry |
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Biology |
40 hours |
Diversity in Living World, Structural Organization in Animals and Plants, Cell Structure and Function, Plant Physiology, Human Physiology, Reproduction, Genetics and Evolution, Biology and Human Welfare, Biotechnology and Its Applications, Ecology and Environment |
The Physics syllabus introduces fundamental concepts of measurement, motion, mechanics, matter, thermodynamics, gases, and waves to develop the scientific understanding required for nursing students.
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Unit |
Topics |
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I. Physical World and Measurement |
Physical world; Units and Measurements |
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II. Kinematics |
Motion in a straight line; Motion in a plane; Uniform circular motion |
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III. Laws of Motion |
Laws of conservation of linear momentum and its applications; Laws of friction |
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IV. Work, Energy and Power |
Kinetic energy, work-energy, power; Conservation of mechanical energy (kinetic and potential energies) |
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V. Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body |
System of particles and rotational motion |
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VI. Gravitation |
Gravitation |
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VII. Properties of Bulk Matter |
Mechanical properties of solids and fluids; Thermal properties of matter |
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VIII. Thermodynamics |
Thermodynamics |
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IX. Behaviour of Perfect Gases and Kinetic Theory of Gases |
Behaviour of perfect gases and kinetic theory of gases |
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X. Oscillation of Waves |
Oscillations; Waves |
The Chemistry syllabus covers the fundamental principles of matter, chemical reactions, elements, bonding, organic compounds, and environmental chemistry, providing students with a scientific foundation relevant to nursing and healthcare.
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Unit |
Topics |
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I. Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry |
Basic concepts of chemistry |
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II. Structure of Atom |
Structure of atom |
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III. Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties |
Classification of elements and periodicity in properties |
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IV. Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure |
Chemical bonding and molecular structure |
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V. States of Matter |
Gases and liquids |
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VI. Chemical Thermodynamics |
Chemical thermodynamics |
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VII. Equilibrium |
Equilibrium |
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VIII. Redox Reactions |
Redox reactions |
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IX. Hydrogen |
Hydrogen |
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X. S-Block Elements |
S-Block elements |
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XI. P-Block Elements |
P-Block elements |
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XII. Organic Chemistry |
Some basic principles and techniques |
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XIII. Hydrocarbons |
Hydrocarbons |
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XIV. Environmental Chemistry |
Environmental chemistry |
The Biology syllabus focuses on living organisms, cells, plant and human physiology, reproduction, genetics, health, biotechnology, and ecology, providing essential knowledge for understanding the human body, disease, and healthcare.
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Unit |
Topics |
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I. Diversity in Living World |
Biodiversity; Salient features and classification of plants and animals |
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II. Structural Organization in Animals and Plants |
Plant tissues – morphology, anatomy and functions of different parts of flowering plants; Animal tissues – morphology, anatomy and functions of different systems |
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III. Cell Structure and Function |
Plant cell and animal cell – structure and functions; Cell division – cell cycle, mitosis, meiosis and their significance |
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IV. Plant Physiology |
Transport in plants; Transport of food – mineral nutrition, essential minerals, macro and micronutrients and their role; Nitrogen metabolism; Photosynthesis – factors affecting photosynthesis; Respiration – exchange of gases, cellular respiration, energy |
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V. Human Physiology |
Digestion and absorption; Breathing and respiration – respiratory system in humans, mechanism of breathing and its regulation; Body fluids and circulation; Human circulatory system; Human excretory system – structure and functions; Locomotion and movement; Skeletal system and its function; Nervous system in humans; Sense organs – eye and ear; Human endocrine system |
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VI. Reproduction |
Sexual reproduction in flowering plants; Human reproduction – male and female reproductive systems, reproductive health |
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VII. Genetics and Evolution |
Chromosomes and genes; Sex determination in humans; Structure of DNA and RNA, gene expression and regulation |
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VIII. Biology and Human Welfare |
Health and disease – pathogens, parasites causing human diseases; Basic concepts of immunology, microbes in human welfare; Sewage treatment, energy generation and biofertilizers |
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IX. Biotechnology and Its Applications |
Biotechnology in health and agriculture |
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X. Ecology and Environment |
Population and ecological adaptations; Air pollution and its control, water pollution and its control; Solid waste management, radioactive waste management, greenhouse effect and global warming, ozone depletion, deforestation |
Students preparing for BSc Nursing 1st Semester General Science can use PW's preparation resources, including live and recorded classes, subject-wise study material, mock tests, practice questions, and previous year questions.
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Details |
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Course |
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Mode |
Live + Recorded Classes |
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Study Material |
Notes, PDFs & Practice Questions |
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Practice |
Mock Tests & Previous Year Questions |
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Related Sources |
BSc Nursing 1st Semester Overview, BSc Nursing 1st Year to 4th Year Explained, BSc Nursing Exam Preparation Tips |
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