Course Outcome

SEMESTER COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE COURSE OUTCOMES
I BIO1C01 BIOCHEMISTRY
  • The student will appreciate the importance of various chemical interactions in the biological system
  • The Student will develop the abilty to analyze the structure, classification, and biochemical properties of carbohydrates from other organic molecules
  • The student will develop the ability to describe classification,structural organization, and purification techniques of proteins.
  • The student will develop understanding of the classification and functions of lipids and fatty acids
  • The Student will develop Appreciation on the mechanism of enzyme action, inhibition, and classification of enzymes that facilitate the functioning of enzymes
  • The student will develop appreciation on Watson and Crick model of DNA
  • The student will explain the anabolic and catabolic pathways of biomolecules such as glucose, nucleic acids, amino acids and lipids.
  • The student will describe the principles of energetics in biological systems.
  • The student will describe the structure and functions of Cellular components, plasma membrane and its models, membrane transport mechanisms and properties, cytoskeletal elements and Intracellular trafficking.
  • The student will explain the Chromatin structure and chromosomal alterations, Interrupted genes, gene families and extra chromosomal inheritance.
  • The student will explain the cellular adhesion molecules, cell-cell and cell-matrixinteractions,intercellularcommunicationsalongwithnotedsignal transduction pathways and intracellular signaling mechanisms and their significance.
  • The student will describe the process and significance of necrosis and apoptosis and, its regulation in the cellular level
I BIO1C02 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
  • The student will acquire knowledge regarding the mechanism of DNA replication- both chromosomal and extra chromosomal, enzymes involved, models of replication, inhibitors and the significance of DNA replication.
  • The student learn to know the safeguard systems of DNA, restriction enzymes and their significance, mechanisms involved in damage and repair of eukaryotic DNA and its importance.
  • The student will explain the general features of genetic code, special features of the genetic code in mitochondria, and variations in genetic code.
  • The student will explain the structural organization of mRNA in prokaryotes and eukaryotes, the mechanism of transcription, translation, post transcriptional and translational modifications, structure , biogenesis and role of ribosomes in protein synthesis ; and RNA editing.
  • The student will explain the regulation of gene expression in Phages, Bacteria, and in Eukaryotes; recent research findings like antisense RNA strategies and role of si RNA and mi RNA in the regulation of eukaryotic gene expression and their applications.
  • The student will describe the components, organization and special features of eukaryotic genome, interrupted genes and their evolution; concept of gene families, and molecular evolutionary clock.
  • The student will explain the transposition mechanisms in prokaryotes and eukaryotes, and their significance.
  • The student will describe the Molecular mechanisms of genetic recombination, models, and significance.
  • The student will compare the Special features of microbial genetics, and organelle genome, their replication and mapping.
  • The student will explain the regulation of cell cycle, its alteration and causes of cancer. Genes involved in the regulation of cancer and modern therapeutic interventions like immunotherapy and gene therapy.
I BIO1C03 IMMUNOLOGY
  • The student will appreciate the major findings and milestones in the history of Immunology. An in depth knowledge will be developed in the process of immune cell synthesis and maturation, antigen receptor structure and the mechanisms of antigen recognition by B-cell and T-cells.
  • The student will explore the Structure and diversity of immunoglobulins, antigens and its classification, production and clinical uses of monoclonal antibodies and antigen antibody interactions.
  • The student will explain the key principles, procedure and applications of different Immunetechniques used in the biomedical field and to develop new methods and techniques on the basis of the earned knowledge.
  • The student will describe theMechanisms of humoral and cellular immunity, immune cell receptor and intracellular signal cascades related to immune system activation and response.
  • The student will explore the fundamentals of Immune effector mechanisms, chemical signalling through cytokines, its therapeutic uses and cytokine related diseases.
  • The student will compare the complement system and its components, hypersensitivity and allergic responses, diseases related to hypersensitivity, and complement deregulation.
  • The student will appreciate the scientific principles behind vaccination, types of vaccines ,Vaccine technology, their role in fighting diseases and recent advances.
  • The student develop skills to analyze various molecular diagnostic tools using monoclonal antibodies and other therapeutic applications.
  • The student will describe the clinical aspects of immune mechanisms involved in various disease conditions like autoimmunity, infectious diseases, tumor immunology, malnutrition and immune deficiency diseases
I BIO1L01- BIOCHEMISTRY, MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, AND IMMUNOLOGY
  • Students will gain skills in methods and techniques of biochemicalassays, Students will appreciate the importance of biochemical assays, The student develops practical knowledge to isolate nuclei and genomic DNA from animal tissues.
  • The student acquire hands own training in the Quantification of DNA, RNA and Proteins by colourimetric methods and will be able demonstrate electrophoretic methods
  • The student will demonstrate competence in gathering, analyzing, synthesizing, evaluating and applying information gathered. Students will gain skill in the immune component analysis and production of antiserum in animals
  • The student will gain skill in immunotechniques
II BIO2C04 MICROBIOLOGY
  • The student will be able to explain microbial classification and identification of microbes using laboratory methods
  • The Student will analyze the structure of microbial genome and explain the mechanism of viral replication and transpositions
  • The student will develop the ability to describe various microbial fermentation methods and their importance
  • The student will develop an appreciation about bioremediation and other beneficial microbial utilities
  • The Student will describe the human interactions with microbes in terms of gut biota as well as diseases
  • The student will develop appreciation on the significance of microbes in food industry, biogas production and for the industrial production of other chemicals of high utility
II BIO2C05 BIOPHYSICS
  • The student understands the basic principles of physics involved in biological processes.
  • The student develops an understanding about the biological aspects and implications of sound energy
  • The student will be able to differentiate various ionizing radiations and to understand a comparative account of their biological effects.
  • The student may familiarize with various biophysical and electrophysiological methods.
  • The student understands the principles of microscopy.
  • The student understands the principles and applications of separation techniques.
  • The student develops an understanding of biophysical principles of hearing
  • Introduction and familiarization of Nano technology as a highly promising arena in biomedical applications.
II BIO2C06 ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
  • The course will introduce students to the basics of what life is, scales of biological organization and how interactions between an organism and its environment shape all aspects of the organism's biology.
  • A student of the course will understand the fundamentals of biological evolution, how evolution has shaped phenotypic diversity &behaviour, and why evolution is a unifying theme in biology.
  • The students will get an idea on molecular evolution and gene expression
  • The students will develop ideas on how the ecosystem functions and contribution to the biotic and abiotic factors affect it
  • The students will develop an understanding on population ecology and the relations of functional ecology
  • The students will develop an understanding on Community ecology
  • The students will have an advance understanding on Behavioural ecology
  • The students will develop an understanding on biodiversity and conservation ecology and their intrinsic relationship with the anthropogenic pressures
II BIO2L02 BIOPHYSICS, MICRO BIOLOGY, AND ECOLOGY
MICROBIOLOGY
  • The student gather hands own experience in isolation, staining and counting of bacteria
  • The student gain better knowledge regarding various sterilization techniques bacterial culture and antibiotic sensitivity tests
  • The student familiarize with the instruments/ techniques in biophysics; PH meter,
  • The student will be able to perform Paper chromatography, TLC, Gel electrophoresis, C02 Application of colorimetry in quantitative analysis.
  • The student will explain Tm value and reassociation kinetics of DNA
  • The students will be able to perform various methods to assess the habitat and ecosystems
  • The students will be exposed with the various laboratory mechanisms to understand the species and its interaction with various responses
III BIO3C07 CELL BIOLOGY AND GENETICS
  • The student will acquire knowledge on cell theory, cell-ECM interactions, structure and function of plasma membrane and membrane transport
  • The student learn to know the structure and functions of cell organelles
  • The student will be able to explain the regulation of cell cycle and how the alterations of cell cycle can cause cancer. The students also will understand the fundamentals of cancer biology
  • :The student will explain the cell-cell interactions, cell-ECM interactions and signaling pathways.
  • The student will describe the principles of Mendelian Genetics
III BIO3C08 BIOSTATISTICS, BIOINFORMATICS AND RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
  • The student will understand the basic steps involved in biostatistics and how to apply them in various problems
  • The student will be able to organize and interpret data through various statistical methods
  • The student will describe probability distributions, testing of hypothesis and learn to use SPSS software, which can be utilized during research publications
  • The students will understand how to correlate data and interpret the data using different statistical methods
  • The student will be able to understand about biological databases for collecting biological data in research.
  • The student will compare the protein structures, protein interactions using modeling techniques like docking
  • The student develop skills to prepare work plan, proposal and thesis writing methods.
  • The student will understand how to publish a research paper, and the different ways to analyze the quality of a research journal.
III BIO3C09- MOLECULAR MEDICINE AND VIROLOGY I-GENOMICS
  • The student will acquire knowledge on nucleic acids and the genome organization of eukaryotes and prokaryotes
  • The student will learn to interpret genetic mapping and analyze crossing data
  • The student will develop skills to use computer tools for biological data analysis
  • The student will acquire knowledge on prediction of inheritance pattern of heredity based on classical genetics
  • The Student will get a clear cut picture on genome sequencing and annotation
  • The student will develop understanding of the pattern of genome evolution and origin of gene families
  • The student will explain nucleic acid sequencing and different gene prediction methods
  • The student will explain the basics of microarray techniques and transcription sequencing and their applications
III BIO4L04 CELL BIOLOGY & GENETICS PRACTICALS
  • The student develops practical knowledge on various cytological events like mitosis, meiosis etc
  • The student acquire hands own training in various techniques in genetics viz linkages, cross-over and karyotyping
  • Students will gain skill in the statistical analysis of biological data
  • The student will gain skill in-silico studies like structure prediction and designing
  • The students will attain experience in writing scientific publications
  • Students will gain skills in methods and techniques in genomics
  • Students will appreciate the importance of genomics
IV BIO4C10 PHYSIOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
  • Students will appreciate the knowledge of Physiology
  • Students will learn various mechanisms in photosynthesis
  • Students will gain knowledge about Plant life process
  • Students will appreciate the knowledge of Digestion, Respiration circulation etc
  • Students will gain knowledge about Developmental biology
  • Students learn about Embryonic and body plan and regeneration
  • Students gain knowledge about Fertilization
  • Students appreciate their knowledge about Gametogenesis and early development in animals
IV BIO4C11 MOLECULAR MEDICINE AND VIROLOGY II: VIROLOGY
  • The student will acquire knowledge regarding the structure, morphology and entry mechanisms of virus
  • The student learn to know the cuturing methods and the taxonomy of DNA and RNA viruses
  • The student will explain the importance of viral tropism and the characteristic features of viral tropism.
  • The student will explain the different types of animal viruses, the disease associated with it, and the treatment measures
  • The student will explain the different types of plant viruses, the diseases associated with it and the types of phages and their structural and functional mechanisms
  • The student will describe the viral detection techniques, diagnosis methods associated with it and infectivity assays
  • The student will explain the quantification and classification of viruses also will learn about the lab prohylaxis following a viral infection
  • The student will describe the emerging viral infections, vaccinations and the eradication measures taken
IV BIO4C12 MOLECULAR MEDICINE AND VIROLOGY III: MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS
  • The student will acquire knowledge regarding the introduction and history of diagnostic techniques, specimen collection and processing
  • The student learn to know the traditional disease diagnostic methods for various diseases
  • The student will explain the importance of biochemical molecular diagnostic techniques
  • The student will explain the different types of nucleic acid detection, amplification and purification techniques
  • The student will explain the different types nucleic acid based diagnostic techniques like RFLP, RAPD etc in disease diagnosis
  • The student will describe the principles, methods and instruments for Automated DNA sequencing
  • The student will explain the importance of clinical proteomics and immuno diagnostic techniques in disease detection and also the need to maintain good lab practices
  • The student will describe the genetic diseases and the diagnostic techniques
IV BIO4L04 PHYSIOLOGY & DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY PRACTICALS
  • Students learn various techniques in development biology
  • Students appreciate the knowledge of Stress response
  • Students will gain knowledge about understanding physiological techniques
  • Students will learn the analysis of Megasporogenesis
  • Students will gain skills in methods and techniques related to molecular diagnosis
  • Students will gain skill in the methods and experiments in virology