Programming for Rehabilitation Professionals

At the end of the course, students should be able to: 1. explain basics of computer programming; 2. define programming; 3. explain the history behind computer programming; 4. explain the use and importance of computer programming as applied to rehabilitation; and 5. list steps of 2D and 3D computer aided designing method.

Basics of CAD. Introduction. Definition. History. Current status. Product Cycle. Automation. Designing. Application and Benefits. Computer Graphics. Introduction of software. Function of graphic package, Application Software. AutoCad 2010 and updated version. Introduction. Foundation of AutoCad Commands. Execution of Simple 2D Drawings. Understanding 3D commands. Executing 3D Commands, Creating 3D objects. Rendering and Image attach to an object Starting New Projects. Creating. Editing. Saving Drawing, Annotation. Dimension. Plotting, Customisation, Auto Lisp. Introduction to CNC, History of CNC, Advantages and disadvantages of N/C, CNC, DNC, Major part of CNC. Basics of CAM. Introduction of CNC machine, basics of Computer Aided Designing and Manufacturing (CADCAM) and its use in P&O. Other kinds of Computer use in Prosthetics and Orthotics. CADCAM Technology in socket making and also making of different kinds of orthosis and prosthesis. CAD/CAM in Prosthetics & Orthotics: types of digitizers used, concept of different types of modifying software. CNC carver and its specification, step wise fabrication procedure of sockets, shells and spinal orthoses, its advantages and disadvantages. BCH 3O4: Biochemistry III for Medical Students (2 Units C: LH 30) Learning outcome At the end of the course, students should be able to: 1. describe amino acids; 2. explain protein metabolism; 3. identify relationships between urea cycle and other pathways; 4. explain antibody and antigens; 5. discuss neurochemistry; and 6. explain heme biosynthesis and degradation. Course Contents Biochemistry of hormones. Peptide, amino acid derived and steroid hormones. Structure/function relationship. Mode of action. Primary and secondary messengers and steroid hormones. cAMP and G-protien. Hormonal control of glycogen metabolism and adipose tissue metabolism. The role of hormone in digestion. Abnormalities associated with derangement of hormonal control mechanism such as diabetes. Metabolism and metabolic effects of the thyroid, parathyroid, pancreas, adrenals, oral contraceptives. Chemistry of the Immune System; Antibody and antigens. Classes of immunoglobulins. The immune system of the body. The role of leucocytes in immune responses – Humoral, cellular. Complement proteins. Immunological tolerance and autoimmune diseases. Immunosuppressive drugs. Monoclonal antibodies. Neurochemistry; Morphology of neurons. Nervous tissue, lipids and proteins. Biochemistry of nerve transmission and action potential. Functions and biosynthesis of neurotransmitters. A brief outline of the mechanism of action of some neurotoxic compounds. Schizophrenia, and Parkinson’s disease. Multiple sclerosis. Heme Biosynthesis and Degradation; Porphyrias. Bile pigments, liver conjugation. Hemolytic, neonatal, and obstructive jaundice. Hepatitis. Blood chemistry. Erythrocyte metabolism. Biochemistry of Muscles; Excitable membranes. Morphology of skeletal, cardiac and smoot muscle. Muscle and mechanism of muscle contraction. The role of sarcoplastic reticulum and calcium in muscle contraction. Metabolic fuels of muscle. Biochemistry of muscular dystrophy and myopathies. Special aspects of cardiac muscle. Biochemistry of environmental hazards; Biochemistry of transformation of foreign substances. Absorption, transportation, and excretion] and factors affecting metabolic transformation. Cancer and bacterial Biochemistry. Forensic Biochemistry; Southern Blot technique, Western Blot technique.