| FIRST YEAR MDS Module I – A (Duration
– 6 months) |
| 1. Bio-statistics &
research methodology: |
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- Study of bio-statistics as applied to dentistry
and research. Definition, aim, characteristics
and limitations of statistics.
- Planning of statistical experiments, sampling,
collection, classification and presentation
of date (tables, graphs, pictograms etc.) analysis
of data.
- Introduction to bio-statistical scope and
need for statistical application to biological
data
- Definition of selected terms-scale of measurements
related to statistics. Methods of collecting
data presentation as statistical diagrams and
graphs.
- Frequency curves means mode and median standard
deviation and co-efficient of variation correlation
efficient and its significance binomial distributions
normal distribution tests of significance
- Research methodology research protocal
Approach: Didactic lectures
on biostatistics & discussion on research
methodology
by eminent researcher.
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| 2. Applied gross anatomy
of head and neck & general physiology |
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Topics
as relevant to oral pathology course
Approach: topic to be covered as
didactic lectures
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| 3. Cell biology |
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Detailed
study of structure and function of the mammalian
cell. with special emphasis on structural features
and molecular aspects. Detailed consideration of
cellular junctions, cell cycle and division, cell
cycle regulators, cell-to-cell and cell-extra cellular
matrix interaction. Approach: topic
to be covered as didactic lectures & as seminars
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| 4. Histology (General)
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- Light microscopic
and electron microscopic consideration:
- Histology of epithelial
tissues including glands
- Histology of general
and specific connective tissue including bone
- Hemopoietic System,
lymphatic system etc.
- Muscle and neural
tissues
- Digestive system
with special reference to stomach intestine
liver panceras etc
- Urinary system including
kidney etc.
- Endocrinal system
including thyroid.
Approach: Topics to be covered
as didactic system lectures & slide discussion
Maintainance of histology records.
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| 5. Biochemistry (General) |
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- Chemistry of carbohydrates
lipids and proteins
- Methods of identification
and purification
- Metabolism of carbohydrate
lipids and proteins
- Biologic oxidation
- Various techniques
applied including cell filtration, centrifugation,
electrophoresis spectrophotometer, and radioactive
techniques.
Approach: Topic to be covered
didactic lectures posting in biochemistry lab
to
familiarize with the relevant laboratory technical.
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| 6. Pathology (General) |
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- Pathogenic mechanism
at a molecular level
- Cellular changes
following injury – Degeneration Necrosis
& Repair
- Inflammation and
chemical mediators
- Edema thrombosis,
Embolism ,Hemorrhage & Shock
- Blood dyscrasias
- Neoplasia in detail
Approach: Topics to be covered
as seminars, record notebook to be maintained
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| 7. Microbiology (General) |
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- General aspects including
molecular structure of selected organisms
- Bacteriology of
selected organisms
- Mycology of selected
topics
- Virology of selected
topics
- Parasitology –
selected aspects only
Approach: Topics to be covered
as didactic lectures & seminars
Posting in Microbiology lab to familiarize with
the relevant laboratory techniques (collection
& transport & preservation of specimens,
culture & Sensitivity techniques) record
notebook to be maintained.
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| 8. Basic immunology |
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- Cell mediated and
humoral immunity
- Antigen –
Antibody reactions
- Graft versus host
reaction anutoimmunity
- Molecules and their
mechanisms involved in defence
Approach: topics to be covered
as didactic lectures & Seminars.Posting
in microbiology lab to familiarize with routine
immunological diagnostic methods.
Oral Pathology, Microbiology & Forensic
Odontology
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| FIRST YEAR MDS Module
I – B (Duration – 6 months) |
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| 9. Oral Biology (Oral
& Dental Histology including embryology &
Oral physiology) |
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- Detailed structural
and functional study of the oral dental and
para oral tissues with emphasis on ultra structure,
molecular and biochemical aspects.
- Development of Oral
and para oral tissues including detailed aspects
of tooth dental hard tissues formation etc.
- Study of Morphology
of permanent & deciduous teeth
- Applied aspects
– influence of hormones by nutrients etc
on growth, development & structure of oral
soft & hard tissues & para oral tissues
Approach:Topics to be covered
as seminars & slide discussions.
Record notebook to be maintained.
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| 10. Basic molecular biology
and genetics |
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- Detailed molecular
aspects of DNA, RNA golgi apparatus, endoplasmic
reticulum and other intracellular organelles,
transcription and translation plasmids &
molecular biology techniques. Experimental
Approach : Topics to be covered as didactic
lectures. Posting in centres where facilities
are available for demonstration of routine molecular
biology techniques.
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| 11. Basic histo techniques
and microscopy |
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- Theoretical aspects
of Microscopy – light & various other
types including electron microscopy
- Methods of tissue
preparation for:- ground & decalcified sections,
light microscopy and electron microscopy
- Routine staining
procedures & theory of staining
Approach :
Topics to be covered as seminars. Preparation
of Ground & decalcified sections. Biopsy
processing sectioning & staining.
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SECOND
YEAR MDS Module- II –A (Duration –
6 months) - Continue |
