General Science & Ability Syllabus

I. Physical Sciences

Constituents and Structure:-Universe, Galaxy, Light Year, Solar System, Sun, Earth, Astronomical System of Units.
Process of Nature:- Solar and Lunar Eclipses, Rotation and Revolution, Weather Variables (Global Temperature, Pressure, Circulation, Precipitation, Humidity) and Weather Variations.
Natural Hazards and Disasters:- Earth Quake, Volcanic Eruption, Tsunami, Floods, Avalanche, Travelling Cyclone (Tropical Cyclone, Middle Latitude Cyclone and Tornadoes), Drought, Wildfire, Urban Fire. Disaster Risk Management.
Energy Resources:- Sources of Energy (Renewable i.e. LED Energy, Solar Energy, Wind Energy and Non-Renewable Energy conservation and its sustainable use.
Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, Electromagnetic Radiations.
Modern Materials/Chemicals:- Ceramics, Plastics, Semiconductors. Antibiotics, Vaccines, Fertilizers, Pesticides.

II. Biological Sciences

The Basis of Life:- Cell Structures and Functions (Subcellular Organelles such as Nucleus, Mitochondria and Ribosomes).
Biomolecules:- Proteins, Lipids, Carbohydrates and Enzymes.
Plant and Animal Kingdom:- A brief survey of plant and animal kingdom to pinpoint similarities and diversities in nature.
A Brief Account of Human Physiology.
Common Diseases and Epidemics:- Polio, Diarrhea, Malaria, Hepatitis, Dengue their Causes and Prevention.
New Model Concept of Producing BIO Fuel Method

III. Environmental Science

Environment:- The Atmosphere (Layered Structure and Composition), Hydrosphere (Water Cycle, Major Water Compartments), Biosphere (Major Biomes) and Lithosphere (Minerals and Rocks, Rock Types, Plate Tectonics).
Atmospheric Pollution:- Types, Sources, Causes and effects of major air pollutants (COx, Particulate Matter, NOx, SOx, Tropospheric Ozone, Volatile Organic Compounds, Dioxins). Regional and Global air pollution issues (Acid-rain, Ozone Depletion, Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming). International agreements on air pollution control (Montreal Protocol and Kyoto Protocol).
Water Pollution:- Types, sources, causes and effects of major water pollutants (Synthetic Organic Chemicals, Oxygen Demanding Wastes, Plant Nutrients, Thermal Pollution, Infectious Agents, Sediments, Radioactivity, Heavy Metals and Acids). Drinking water quality and standards.
Land Pollution:- Solid waste management and disposal.
Role of Remote Sensing and GIS in Environmental Science.
Population Planning.

IV. Food Science

Concept of Balance Diet:- Vitamins, Carbohydrates, Protein, Fats and oil, Minerals, Fiber.
Quality of Food:- Bioavailability of Nutrients, Appearance, Texture, Flavor, Quality of Packed and Frozen Food, Food Additives, Preservatives and Antioxidants
Food Deterioration and its Control:- Causes of Food Deterioration, Adulteration, Food Preservation.

V. Information Technology

Computer (Hardware & Software Fundamentals); I/O Processing and data storage, Networking & Internet Standards, Application and business Software, Social Media Websites. Information Systems. Fundamentals of artificial intelligence.
Telecommunications:- Basics of Wireless Communication (Mobile, Satellite, Surveillance and GPS and Fiber Optic etc.

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VI. Quantitative Ability/Reasoning

- Basic Mathematical Skills.
- Concepts and ability to reasons quantitatively and solve problems in a quantitative setting.
- Basic Arithmetic, Algebra and Geometry (Average, Ratios, Rates, Percentage, Angles, Triangles, Sets, Remainders, Equations, Symbols, Rounding of Numbers.
- Random Sampling.

VII. Logical Reasoning and Analytical Reasoning/Ability

Logical Reasoning includes the process of using a rational, systematic series of steps based on sound mathematical procedures and given statements to arrive at a conclusion.
Analytical Reasoning/Ability includes visualizing, articulating and solving both complex and uncomplicated problems and concepts and making decisions that are sensible based on available information, including demonstration of the ability to apply logical thinking to gathering and analyzing information.

VIII. Mental Abilities

Mental Abilities Scales that measures specific constructs such as verbal, mechanical, numerical and social ability.

SUGGESTED READINGS

1. Asimov's New Guide to Science - Isaac Asimov (1993)

2. Science Restated: Physics and Chemistry for the Non-Scientist - Harold Gomes Cassidy (1970)

3. Eminent Muslim Scientists - S. Fakhre Alam Naqvi (1991)

4. Exploring Life Science - Walter A. Thurber, Robert E. Kilburn, Peter S. Howell (1975)

5. Exploring Physical Science - Walter A. Thurber, Robert E. Kilburn, Peter S. Howell (1977)

6. Principles of Animal Biology - Lancelot Hogben (2011)

7. The Impact of Science on Society - Isaac Asimov, A. S. a. N. A. S. a. (2005)

8. Fundamentals of Forensic Science - Max M. Houck, Jay A. Siegal (2010)

9. Forensic Science Fundamentals & Investigation - Anthony J. Bertino (2008)

10. Physical Geography - Harm J. de Blij, Peter O. Muller, James E. Burt, Joseph A. Mason (2013)

11. Physical Geography-Science and Systems of the Human Environment - Alan H. Strahler, Arthur N. Strallar (2009)

12. Introduction to Information Technology - I. T. L. Education Solutions Limited (2005)

13. Management Information Systems - Ken Sousa, Effy Oz (2014)

14. Fundamentals of Telecommunications - Roger L. Freeman (2005)

15. Basics of Environmental Science - Michael Allaby (2002)

16. Food Science - Norman N. Potter, Joseph H. Hotchkiss (1998)

17. Environmental Science: Systems and Solutions, 5th ed. - Michael L. McKinney, Robert Schoch and Logan Yonavjak (2013)

18. Environmental Science: A Global Concern - William P. Cunningham, Barbara Woodworth Saigo (2012)

BOOKS FOR LOGICAL REASONING

19. Logical Reasoning - Rob P. Nederpelt, Farouz D. Kamareddine

20. Elements of Logical Reasoning - Jan Von Plato

21. Reasoning Builder for Admission and Standardized Test - Staff of Research Education

22. Test of Reasoning - Thorpe

23. Mental Ability - Dr. Lal & Jain

24. The Brain Book: Know Your Own Mind and How to Use it - Edgar Thorpe