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Analytical methods in evaluating Optometric data using 21-step eye examination approach. Optometry extension programme (OEP) methods. Case analysis of the OEP techniques.

Stacks, linked lists; trees, priority queues; search trees; sorting; hashing, garbage collection; storage management; maps and dictionaries; text processing; graphs. Introduction to algorithms and their importance, mathematical foundations: growth functions, complexity analysis of algorithms, summations, recurrences, sorting algorithms. Algorithm design: divide-and-conquer approach, greedy approach. Graph algorithms and its applications in games. String matching. Dynamic programming and longest common subsequence. Theory of NP–completeness.

Basic terms in medical practice. Prefixes and suffixes in medical terms. Common terms in medical terminology. Homonyms synonyms and eponyms in medical terminology. Lay terms applicable to medicine. Basic definitions of medical terminologies. Disease causation and process. Degenerative diseases process. Causes and process of cellular growth changes. Common diagnostic abbreviations. Terms used for disease causes/symptomatology. Common terminologies.

ABO and Rhesus Blood Groups, Inheritance, distribution and Genetic Theory. Blood Grouping Techniques – principles, disadvantages and advantages. Preparation of antisera – antiserum titration, avidity, Potency and specificity. Plant lectins –Preparation and Standardisation of antisera from lectins such as Dolichos biflorus Anticoagulants used in BGS, ACD, CPD-CPA-A and many others. Modes of Action, Side effects. Blood Bottles (MRC) and Plastic Bags – Advantages and disadvantages. Donor Screening- using CuSO4 method – other methods of screening. Preparation of blood products – cryoprecipitate, platelet rich plasma, packed cell fresh frozen plasma, fibrinogen and many others. Storage of blood and blood products – various methods, advantages and disadvantages Blood banking-organisation, structures, facilities and records. Blood group specific substances – synthesis, identification method(s) and application. Quality control of physical, chemical and reagent. Practical/tutorials ABO and Rhesus grouping methods, Antiserum Titration DCT and ICT antibody screening.

Historical development, definition, type, scope and application of epidemiology. Introduction to the basic principles and methods of epidemiology. Epidemiologic model of disease occurrence. Causal inferences in disease causation – unifactorial model, multi-factorial model, Web of causation, criteria for asserting etiological relationships in disease occurrence. Agent-host environment relationships in disease occurrence. Person-time-place descriptive epidemiological model. time-relationships in disease occurrence – natural history of disease, time of onset of a disease, time of diagnosis of disease, incubation period, time incidence function of a disease, mode of transmission of disease, epidemic curves, epidemiologic year of a disease, cyclicity (secular versus seasonal) in disease occurrence. Strategies and methods in the prevention and control of diseases. Quantitative and qualitative assessment of screening procedures and their strength. Measurement of health status. Assessment of etiologic relationships based on exposure and susceptibility factors – relative risk, attributable risk, attributable risk percent, population attributable risk and odds ratio. Basic epidemiologic study designs – cross-sectional studies, cohort or prospective studies, case-control studies, randomized clinical trials and community trials. Investigation and reporting of disease outbreak. Survey of the applications of epidemiology to diseases, injuries, and non-disease health problems, cause effect relationship.

Pervasive themes in information technology; information technology systems model; a gentle introduction to information technologies – human–computer interaction, information management; networking, platform technologies, programming, and web systems and technologies; data versus information; history of information technology and internet; information technology and its related and informing disciplines; information technology application domains.

Physiologic anatomy of the gastrointestinal tract, Review of smooth muscle function, Secretions in the G.I.T. and their control, Movements of the gastrointestinal tract, Digestion and absorption of various food substances, Physiologic anatomy of the liver and biliary system including their functions, Disorders of G.I.T, The gut as an endocrine organ. Nutrition: energy and other dietary requirements. Basal metabolic rate. Nitrogen balance. Amino acid deficiency. Hormonal control of nutritional needs, vitamins, mineral mechanisms. Food value of local foodstuffs. Diet sheets and nutritional deficiency states.

General mechanisms. The pathogenesis of disease and the dynamic nature of disease as it evolve from its incipient stage to its full expression. The effect of disease on organs and distant parts of the body. Pathology and the nature of disease. Chemistry of cell damage and the dying cell. Inflammation and infection. Inflammatory response and chemical mediators. Immunity and cellular immune response. Principles of repair and re-organisation of cell structure. Cancers and genetic diseases, progression and implications to nursing. 300 Level

Spermatogenesis, oogenesis; ovarian follicles; ovulation; corpus luteum; menstruation; uterine cycle; hormonal control of uterine cycle; fertilisation; cleavage; implantation; reproductive technologies-IVF/surrogacy/embryo transfer; embryo manipulation & potency/twinning; molecular embryology and transgenesis; gastrulation; notochord, neurulation; derivatives of the germ layers; folding of the embryo; fetal membranes; placenta; development of limbs and teratology. Growth and perinatology; congenital malformations – general introduction. The cardiovascular system, skin, structure of the nails and hair. Macrophagic system; cellular immunology; lymphoid organs; glands – endocrine and exocrine. Respiratory system. Digestive system. Urinary and genital systems. Electron micrograph studies of each organ.

Spermatogenesis, oogenesis; ovarian follicles; ovulation; corpus luteum; menstruation; uterine cycle; hormonal control of uterine cycle; fertilisation; cleavage; implantation; reproductive technologies-IVF/surrogacy/embryo transfer; embryo manipulation & potency/twinning; molecular embryology and transgenesis; gastrulation; notochord, neurulation; derivatives of the germ layers; folding of the embryo; fetal membranes; placenta; development of limbs and teratology. Growth and perinatology; congenital malformations – general introduction. The cardiovascular system, skin, structure of the nails and hair. Macrophagic system; cellular immunology; lymphoid organs; glands – endocrine and exocrine. Respiratory system. Digestive system. Urinary and genital systems. Electron micrograph studies of each organ.