SBPS Class XI Science Syllabus (2019-2020)

This document outlines the academic curriculum for the Class XI Science stream at SBPS for the 2019-2020 session. The curriculum is designed to provide a robust foundation in core scientific disciplines, preparing students for competitive examinations and higher education in engineering, medicine, and research.

1. Physics (Subject Code: 042)

The Physics syllabus for the 2019-2020 session focused on fundamental concepts and mathematical applications. The units included:

• 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
• Behavior of Perfect Gases and Kinetic Theory
• Oscillations and Waves

2. Chemistry (Subject Code: 043)

The Chemistry curriculum emphasized both theoretical understanding and laboratory experimentation. Key units covered:

• Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry
• Structure of Atom
• Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
• Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
• States of Matter: Gases and Liquids
• Chemical Thermodynamics
• Equilibrium
• Redox Reactions
• Organic Chemistry: Some Basic Principles and Techniques
• Hydrocarbons
• Environmental Chemistry

3. Mathematics (Subject Code: 041)

The Mathematics course aimed to strengthen analytical and logical reasoning skills. The syllabus comprised:

• Sets and Functions
• Algebra (Sequence and Series, Permutations and Combinations, Complex Numbers, Quadratic Equations)
• Coordinate Geometry
• Calculus (Limits and Derivatives)
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Statistics and Probability

4. Biology (Subject Code: 044)

For students opting for the medical stream, the Biology syllabus covered:

• Diversity in Living Organisms
• Structural Organization in Plants and Animals
• Cell: Structure and Function
• Plant Physiology
• Human Physiology

5. Computer Science (Subject Code: 083)

The 2019-2020 curriculum focused on the transition to Python programming:

• Computer Systems and Organization
• Computational Thinking and Programming (Python)
• Society, Law, and Ethics

6. English Core (Subject Code: 301)

This mandatory language course included:

• Reading Comprehension: Unseen passages and note-making.
• Writing Skills: Notices, posters, advertisements, business letters, and long compositions.
• Literature: Selections from the textbooks Hornbill and Snapshots.

Evaluation Scheme

The assessment for the 2019-2020 academic year consisted of periodic tests, terminal examinations, and a final board-style examination. Practical assessments were conducted throughout the year, accounting for 30% of the total marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Computer Science.