Free
Medical Biochemistry (FY120)
What you'll learn
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.
Free
Molecular Medicine & Medical Genetics (E110)
What you'll learn
To understand the language and basic concepts of genetics, providing a conceptual framework for future reference.
To understand how traits are inherited and to use this understanding in analyses (to solve
problems and complete pedigrees)
To understand probability concepts and use these concepts to solve problems (including basic statistical problems)
To understand how genetic problems may lead to disease or lethality
To understand the molecular basis of genetics (including such topics as replication, transcription, translation, and mutation)
To understand the workings and importance of major genetics techniques such as PCR
To understand current issues regarding genetics (e.g., cloning, use of transgenic organisms)
To understand the workings and uses of population genetics techniques
To gain experience with writing a research paper and making an informal presentation
Free
Free
Free
Pharmacology (FY225)
What you'll learn
Understand pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles involved in the use of drugs
Understand and identify the various factors that can affect the action of drugs
Know the various routes of drug administration with advantages and disadvantages of the various routes
Undertake dosage calculations as appropriate for the patient and be able to select the proper drug and dose for the at risk population i.e. patients with kidney or liver disease, elderly, pregnant and lactating females, and children.
Understand the importance of rational prescribing of drugs and the concept of essential drugs
To be able to identify and monitor adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and appreciate the importance of ADR reporting
Know the drugs used in systemic illnesses, infections and chemotherapy etc. with main mechanism(s) of action, pharmacokinetics, uses, side-effects and indications
Understand the principles and practice of pharmacy
Understand the methods in experimental pharmacology, principles of bioassay and be able to correlate drug effects with the action of drugs at the receptors.
Have knowledge of common drugs and doses used for different ailments
Have an understanding of basic mechanism by which a drug acts
Should be able to select rationally from the available drugs
