Semester
VI
6 courses · 36 credits
Biochemistry of Health and Diseases
Health, disease, basic genetics; Neurological disorders (Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, Epilepsy, Huntington's, MS, Myasthenia gravis, Stroke); Kidney disorders (GFR, renal calculi, uremia, glomerulonephritis); Gastric function tests; Malabsorption syndromes; Liver disorders (LFTs, jaundice types, hepatitis, cirrhosis, gallstones); Common genetic disorders (sickle cell, thalassemia, hemophilia, Down/Turner/Klinefelter syndrome, PKU, alkaptonuria)
Fundamental of Genetics
History of genetics; Mendel's experiments; Cell division (mitosis/meiosis); Chromosome structure & nomenclature; Genetic material (DNA/RNA); Karyotype & ideogram; Gene concept; Genotype/phenotype; Mendelian inheritance; Linkage & recombination; Sex-linked inheritance; Pedigree analysis; Chromosomal abnormalities; Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium; Genetic engineering intro; Genetic screening, prenatal diagnosis, counseling, gene therapy
Fundamental of Genetics Lab
Mitosis stages (slides); Meiosis stages; Human karyotype analysis (charts/photos); Normal & abnormal karyotypes (Down, Turner, Klinefelter); Pedigree analysis; Mendelian inheritance problems; Sex-linked inheritance (pedigree); Chromosomal abnormalities (models/charts); Case study discussion; Viva voce
Seminar
Technical paper/journal review; Literature survey; Research/technology review presentation; PowerPoint presentation (15 min + 5 min discussion); Seminar assessment (intro, factual content, presentation quality, Q&A, time management)
Clinical Posting (Sem VI)
Clinical lab orientation; Sample collection (blood, urine, stool); Routine biochemical investigations (blood glucose, lipid profile, LFT, RFT); Clinical correlation (diabetes, liver disorders, kidney disorders, anemia); Genetic/metabolic disorder reports; Normal vs. abnormal lab values; Ethics, patient safety & confidentiality
Project
Literature review; Problem definition & synopsis; Methodology (advanced tools/techniques); Research report & oral presentation; Project management; Numerical analysis & result interpretation; Thesis structure (Introduction, Aims, Review, Materials & Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Bibliography)