Basic Science Courses

Compare and contrast physiologic changes over the life span;

Analyze the relationship between normal physiologic and pathological phenomena produced by altered states across the life span;

Synthesize and apply current research-based knowledge regarding pathological changes in selected disease states;

Describe the developmental physiology, normal etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical manifestations of commonly found/seen altered health states;

Analyze physiologic responses to illness and treatment modalities;

Analyze data with respect to diagnosing client problems.

At the end of the course the student shall be able:

Explain the principles of sociology including demographic population dynamics.

Identify social factors related to health, disease and disability in the context of urban and rural societies.

Appreciate the impact of urbanization on health and disease.

Observe and interpret the dynamic of community behaviours.

Describe the elements if normal psychology and social psychology.

Observe the principles of practice of medicine on hospital and community settings.

Describe the health care delivery systems including rehabilitation of the disabled in the country.

Describe the National Health Programs with particular emphasis on maternal and child health programs, family welfare planning and population control.

List the epidemiological methods and techniques.

Outline the demographic pattern of the country and appreciate the roles of the individuals, family, community and socio-cultural milieu in health and disease.

Describe the health information systems.

Enunciate the principles and components of primary health care and the national health policies to achieve the goal of “Health for all”.

Identify the environmental and occupational hazards and their control.

Describe the importance of water and sanitation in human health.

To understand the principles of health economies, health administration, health education in relation to community.