CAREER HOTLINE Q. Can you please tell me something about biological sciences? Is knowledge of maths required? Is it true that one can study biology at AIIMS? — Jassi Singh
A. Biological science is an exciting and rapidly moving subject area, with many applications in fields as diverse as conservation biology and molecular genetics. The study of living things has undergone tremendous expansion in recent years, and fields such as molecular genetics, neuroscience, biotechnology, evolutionary biology and ecology are advancing rapidly. These developments will have a considerable impact on fields such as medicine, environment and agriculture. Plant protection, forestry, epidemiology, applied entomology or ecology are other interesting areas. The rapid expansion has been accompanied by a blurring of the distinctions between disciplines: for instance, a biologist with an interest in tropical plants may well use many of the tools and techniques that are indispensable to a medical researcher. To answer your next question, although it’s often believed that bio-sciences don’t require any mathematical ability, this isn’t true. Physics and chemistry, to some extent, demand familiarity with mathematical concepts. Also, should you wish to pursue B. Tech Biotechnology or Bioinformatics, you fill find that maths is generally preferred in addition to PCB. Yes, AIIMS does offer B. Sc (Hons) Human Biology (3-yrs). Details: www.aiims.ac.in AMIE avenues Q. I wish to know about AMIE courses. Please give the details. — Aruna Kocchar A. AMIE stands for Associate Membership of the Institution of Engineers, India. On successfully clearing the Section A (diploma stream) Exam, and the Section B Exam, you will be awarded an AMIE certification which is considered on par with a BE/B. Tech in engineering, both for employment as well as admission to ME/M. Tech courses in any university AMIE is offered in several engineering disciplines, including architecture, civil, electronics and telecom, electrical, mechanical, computers, textile, production, agriculture, aerospace, environmental, marine, chemical, mining and metallurgy engineering, material science, etc. Eligibility for Technician Members: Class XII Science (PCM) with 45 per cent (agg) marks. Twenty papers have to be cleared to qualify as AMIE. Eligibility for Senior Technician Members: Diploma in Engg. Fifteen papers have to be cleared (Diploma-holders are exempted from 4 papers) to qualify as AMIE. For further details, visit: www.ieindia.org — Writer is a noted career consultant Please send in your query, preferably on a postcard, along with your full name, complete address and academic qualifications to: Editor, Jobs and Careers, The Tribune, Sector 29,
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