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Faculty of Science Handbook, Academic Session 2020/2021

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
Main References: that are predominantly useful in health science-related
1. Textbook of Biochemistry with Clinical Correlation. research. The course will cover introduction to optics,
Thomas Devlin 5th Ed. Wiley-Liss principles of image formation, light microscopy techniques,
2. Clinical Biochemistry. An illustrated Colour Text.Gaw et principles of fluorescence microscopy, laser scanning
al. 3rd. Churchill Livingstone. confocal microscopy and electron microscopy. The lectures
3. Clinical Chemistry. Philip D Mayne. 6th Ed. Edward are reinforced with instrument demonstrations as well as
Arnold. Oxford University Press Inc. hands-on exercises in specimen preparation and
4. Introduction to Protein Structure. Carl Branden and microscope operation. This course is designed to equip
John Tooze.Garland Publishing Inc. students theoretical background and experience in modern
5. Anatomy and Toxonomy of Protein Structure. Jane. S. optical research tools.
Richardson. 1981.Adv. Prot. Chem. 34: 167-339
Assessment Methods:
Continuous Assessment: 50%
SIK 3015 GENETICS AND HUMAN HEALTH Final Examination: 50%

In this course, students will learn the importance of cell Medium of Instruction:
cycle fidelity and genome stability as well as their relation English
to the pathophysiology of various genetic diseases
including cancer. The principles of genetic toxicology and Main References:
the diversity of techniques and tools employed in genetic 1. Spector DL & Goldman RD (2006) Basic Methods in
toxicology will also be covered in this course. Students will Microscopy. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press.
also learn to appraise the importance and suitability of
DNA-based technologies for human health improvement. SIK 3018 PRIMARY METABOLISM

Assessment Methods: The course consist of the introduction to the concept of
Continuous Assessment: 60% control and regulation of metabolism. The control and
Final Examination: 40% regulation carbohydrate, lipid, amino acid, purine and
pyrimidine metabolism. Integration of metabolism,
Medium of Instruction: Connection between metabolic pathway, Hormones and
English the control metabolism.

Main References: Assessment Methods:
1. Snustad, D.P. & Simmons, M.J. (2009). Principles of Continuous Assessment: 40%
Genetics. 5th ed. John Wiley & Sons, New Jersey, US. Final Examination: 60%

Medium of Instruction:
SIK 3016 HISTOPATHOLOGY
English
Principles of histopathology. Basic histology related to
relevant diseases. Cell injury, necrosis, apoptosis. Main References: th
Mechanisms of disease processes, inflammation, 1. Lubert Stryer (1995), Biochemistry 4 ed.
neoplasia. Research on diseases using animal models and W.H.Freeman &Co. rd
histopathology. Laboratory works (i) Study of features 2. Garrett, Geginald H. (2005) Biochemistry 3 ed.
displayed by histopathological slides. (ii) Use of various Belmont: Thomson Brook/Cole.
microscopy related facilities in identifying histopathological 3. Garret Reginal H (2006) Biochemistry, New York:
features of specific diseases. Image processing. (iii) Animal Thomson Brooks/Cole.
models of diseases. 4. Berg, Jeremy Mark (2005) Biochemistry and molecular
rd
biology 3 ed. Oxford University Press. th
Assessment Methods: 5. Campbell, Mary K. (2006) Biochemistry 5 ed. Belmont
Continuous Assessment: 50% Califf: Thompson Brooks/Cole. th
Final Examination: 50% 6. Berg, Jeremy Mark, (2007) Biochemistry 6 ed. New
York : W.H. Freeman.
Medium of Instruction:
English SIK 3019 CHRONIC DISEASES

Main References: This course encompasses aetiology, pathogenesis,
1. Wheater's Basic Pathology: A Text, Atlas and Review epidemiology, diagnosis and therapy for selected chronic
of Histopathology, 5th Edition, by Barbara Young diseases - vascular diseases, cardiac diseases, respiratory
(2009). Churchill Livingstone, ISBN: 978-0-443-06802- diseases, cancer etc.
7.
2. Robbins & Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease, 8th Assessment Methods:
Edition (2009). Saunders. ISBN:978-1-4160-3121-5, Continuous Assessment: 40%
3. Fundamentals of light microscopy and imaging, Final Examination: 60%
Douglas B Murphy, (2001) John Wiley and Sons. ISBN
0-471-25391-X Medium of Instruction:
English

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