Semester
III
10 courses · 26 credits
Clinical Haematology-I
RBC structure, hemoglobin metabolism; Anemia — definition, classification, pathogenesis; Anemia of blood loss (acute/chronic); Iron deficiency, Megaloblastic, Pernicious anemia; Hemolytic anemia (sickle cell, G6PD, hereditary spherocytosis, immune hemolytic)
General Pathology (Histopathology)
Histopathology intro; Lab organization; Fixation types; Grossing of tissue; Tissue processing; Decalcification; Embedding media; Microtome types & section cutting; Staining (H&E, progressive/regressive, vital staining)
Medical Biochemistry-II
Carbohydrate metabolism (Glycolysis, TCA, Gluconeogenesis, HMP, ETC); Diabetes mellitus (types, HbA1c, GTT, Fructosamine); Protein metabolism (transamination, urea cycle, amino aciduria); Lipid metabolism (β-oxidation, ketosis, cholesterol, lipoproteins, dyslipidemia); Acid-base balance; Clinical instruments (colorimeter, ABG analyzer, flame photometer)
Enzymology
Enzyme classification, nomenclature, coenzymes, isozymes; Enzyme catalysis (lock & key, induced fit); Inhibition (competitive, non-competitive, irreversible); Enzyme regulation (allosteric, covalent modification); Michaelis-Menten kinetics, Km, Vmax, LB plot; Industrial & clinical enzymes (CK, LDH, AST, ALT, amylase, ELISA, biosensors)
Immunology & Serology
Intro to immunology; Innate/adaptive immunity; Antigens, haptens, epitopes; Antibody structure, classes, hybridoma technology, monoclonal antibodies; Humoral & cell-mediated immunity; Lab tests (agglutination, precipitation, ELISA, RIA, immunofluorescence); Rheumatologic diseases
Environmental Studies
Environment & ecosystem; Natural resources (energy, soil, water, forests); Biodiversity (hot spots, threatened species, conservation); Environmental pollution & laws (EPA, Wildlife Act, CBD); Human population & environmental ethics
Clinical Haematology-I Lab
Hb detection; Total RBC count; PCV; Red cell indices; Blood smear (hypochromic microcytic); GBP; G6PD determination; Differential leucocyte count; Absolute leucocyte count; Toxic granulation; PT/INR; APTT; Sickling test; Plasma Hb; Reticulocyte count
Enzymology Lab
Enzyme kinetics investigation; pH effect on enzyme activity; Temperature dependence; Inhibition studies; Enzyme immobilization; Alkalinity determination; Enzyme identification in sources; Amylase isolation; Amylase enzyme activity & specific activity
Medical Biochemistry-II Lab
Serum creatinine (Picrate method); Urine sugar (Benedict's/Uristix); Urine ketone (Rothera Nitroprusside); Serum Amylase; Serum Lipase; Serum Total Bilirubin (Malloy-Evelyn); Serum Albumin (BCG); Serum Uric Acid (Uricase/PAP); Semi-autoanalyzer; Flame photometer
Immunology & Serology Lab
Microscopy & glassware; Autoclave & hot-air oven sterilization; Gram staining; Acid-fast staining (ZN); Indian ink staining; Hanging drop method; Capsule detection; Spore staining; Agglutination reaction; RA test; Widal test; RPR test; CRP test