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Faculty of Science Handbook, Session 2015/2016

Soft Skills: SIK 3018 PRIMARY METABOLISM
CS4, CT3, EM2, KK1
The course consist of the introduction to the concept of
Main References: control and regulation of metabolism. The control and
1. Snustad, D.P. & Simmons, M.J. (2009). Principles of regulation carbohydrate, lipid, amino acid, purine and
Genetics. 5th ed. John Wiley & Sons, New Jersey, US. pyrimidine metabolism. Integration of metabolism,
Connection between metabolic pathway, Hormones and
the control metabolism.
SIK 3016 HISTOPATHOLOGY
Assessment Methods:
Principles of histopathology. Basic histology related to Continuous Assessment: 40%
relevant diseases. Cell injury, necrosis, apoptosis. Final Examination: 60%
Mechanisms of disease processes, inflammation,
neoplasia. Research on diseases using animal models Medium of Instruction:
and histopathology. Laboratory works (i) Study of features English
displayed by histopathological slides. (ii) Use of various
microscopy related facilities in identifying histopathological Soft Skills:
features of specific diseases. Image processing. (iii) CS1, CT2, LL1
Animal models of diseases.
Main References:
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Assessment Methods: 1. Lubert Stryer (1995), Biochemistry 4 ed.
Continuous Assessment: 50% W.H.Freeman &Co.
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Final Examination: 50% 2. Garrett, Geginald H. (2005) Biochemsitry 3 ed.
Belmont: Thomson Brook/Cole.
Medium of Instruction: 3. Garret Reginal H (2006) Biochemistry, New York:
English Thomson Brooks/Cole.
4. Berg, Jeremy Mark (2005) Biochemistry and molecular
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Soft Skills: biology 3 ed. Oxford University Press.
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CS3, CT3, TS2, LL2 5. Campbell, Mary K. (2006) Biochemistry 5 ed.
Belmont Califf: Thompson Brooks/Cole.
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Main References: 6. Berg, Jeremy Mark, (2007) Biochemistry 6 ed. New
1. Wheater's Basic Pathology: A Text, Atlas and Review York : W.H. Freeman.
of Histopathology, 5th Edition, by Barbara Young
(2009). Churchill Livingstone, ISBN: 978-0-443-06802-
7. SIK 3019 CHRONIC DISEASES
2. Robbins & Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease, 8th
Edition (2009). Saunders. ISBN:978-1-4160-3121-5, This course encompasses aetiology, pathogenesis,
3. Fundamentals of light microscopy and imaging, epidemiology, diagnosis and therapy for selected chronic
Douglas B Murphy, (2001) John Wiley and Sons. diseases - vascular diseases, cardiac diseases,
ISBN 0-471-25391-X respiratory diseases, cancer etc.

Assessment Methods:
SIK 3017 MICROSCOPY METHODS IN HEALTH Continuous Assessment: 40%
SCIENCE Final Examination: 60%

This comprehensive course on microscopy methods Medium of Instruction:
introduces students to both the theory and practical use of English
modern microscopes. The course features principles,
practice, and application of selected microscopy methods Soft Skills:
that are predominantly useful in health science-related CS4, CT2, TS1, LL2
research. The course will cover introduction to optics,
principles of image formation, light microscopy techniques, Main References:
principles of fluorescence microscopy, laser scanning 1. Porth, C. (2004). Essentials of Pathphysiology.
confocal microscopy and electron microscopy. The Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia
lectures are reinforced with laboratory sessions featuring 2. Gould, BE (2006). Pathophysiology for Health
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instrument demonstrations as well as hands-on exercises Professionals (3 Ed), Saunders Elsevier,
in specimen preparation and microscope operation. This Philadelphia
course is designed to afford students theoretical 3. Crowley, LV (2004). An Introduction to Human
background and experience in modern optical research Disease: Pathology and Pathophysiology Corelations
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tools. (6 Ed). Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Sudbury
4. Nowak, TJ. (2004). Pathophysiology: Concepts and
Assessment Methods: Applications for Health Care Professionals. McGraw-
Continuous Assessment: 50% Hill Higher Education, Boston
Final Examination: 50% 5. Bullock, BL (2000). Focus on Pathophysiology.
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia
Medium of Instruction:
English
SIK 3020 DISEASES OF THE CENTRAL NERVOUS
Soft Skills: SYSTEM
CS4, CT6, TS5, LL3
Discussion on diseases affecting the brain and the spinal
Main References: cord. The effects on the function of the central nervous
1. Spector DL & Goldman RD (2006) Basic Methods in system. Neurobiological basis for the diseases.
Microscopy. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press.

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