MODULE 1

Fundamentals in Biochemistry

Structural-functional analysis of basic biomolecules: Car- bohydrate, Protein, Lipid and Nucleic Acid.

Enzymology: Characteristics, classification, functions, purification, mechanism and properties of action.

Nutritional role of vitamins and minerals. Nutritional Disorders.
Practical/ Online tutorial

1. Estimation of vitamin C from fruit juice.
2. Estimation of calcium from milk.

MODULE 2

Cell and Mole- cular Biology

Basic idea of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell, concept of cell cycle, cell death, senescence. Introduction to cancer biology.

Tools and techniques of advanced molecular biology, DNA fingerprinting, chromosome analysis.

Applications of genetic engineering and recombinant DNA technology in medicine, forensic studies, archaeol- ogy, agriculture and industry.

Introduction to immunology and vaccine development Practical/ Online tutorial

1. Micrographs of cell, cellular components
2. Microscopic representation of plant, animal and bacter- ial cell.

MODULE 3

Analytical and Clinical Bio- chemistry

Clinical significance of blood glucose variations: Dia- betes mellitus

Cardiovascular diseases and tests related to that. Lipoproteins: Composition, functions, significance.
Significance of liver function test, renal function test and urine analysis.

Practical/ Online tutorial

1. Collection, separation and storage of blood.
2. Estimation of blood glucose and study of lipid profile