Trimester I Courses

Molecular and functional organization of a cell, and sub-cellular components

Structure, function, and interrelationship of biomolecules and consequences of deviation from normal

Basic and clinical aspects of enzymology and regulation of enzymatic activity;

Digestion and assimilation of nutrients and consequences of malnutrition;

Integration of the various aspects of metabolism, and their regulatory pathways;

Biochemical basis of inherited disorders and their associated sequelae;

Mechanisms involved in the maintenance of body fluid and pH homeostasis;

Molecular mechanisms of gene expression and regulation, the principles of genetic engineering, and their application in medicine;

Molecular concepts of body defense and their application in medicine;

Biochemical basis of environmental health hazards; biochemical basis of cancer and carcinogenesis, principles of metabolism, and detoxication of xenobiotics.

Principles of various conventional and specialized laboratory investigations and instrumentation, analysis, and interpretation of a given data; the ability to suggest experiments to support theoretical concepts and clinical diagnosis.

To understand the basic principles of embryology including genetic inheritance and stages involved in development of the organs and systems from the time of conception till birth.

The student should recognize the critical stages of normal development and the effects of common teratogens, genetic mutations, and environmental hazards on it.

He/She should be able to explain the developmental basis of the occurrence of major variations, abnormalities, and congenital anomalies.

To introduce the Histological Tools (Light and Electron Microscopes) used in histology study.

To understand the basic histological slide preparation

To understand the basic structural organization of the cell.

To describe and understand the basic features of different types of epithelia.

To describe and understand the basic features of different types of connective tissues

To understand the structure of body membranes and matrixes.

To integrate and use the above knowledge in understanding the systemic aspect of the human body.

To provide basic applicable knowledge in practical application.

To prepare the student with a foundation to understand the system-based course in the future years.