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Basic characteristics, identification and classification of viruses, bacteria and fungi. A generalised survey of the plant and animal kingdoms based mainly on the study of similarities and differences in the external features. Ecological adaptations. Briefs on physiology to include nutrition, respiration, circulatory systems, excretion, reproduction, growth and development.

Basic characteristics, identification and classification of viruses, bacteria and fungi. A generalised survey of the plant and animal kingdoms based mainly on the study of similarities and differences in the external features. Ecological adaptations. Briefs on physiology to include nutrition, respiration, circulatory systems, excretion, reproduction, growth and development.

Basic characteristics, identification and classification of viruses, bacteria and fungi. A generalised survey of the plant and animal kingdoms based mainly on the study of similarities and differences in the external features. Ecological adaptations. Briefs on physiology to include nutrition, respiration, circulatory systems, excretion, reproduction, growth and development.

Introduction: History of Pharmacology and relationship of Pharmacology to other Pharmaceutical and clinical subjects. Definition and sources of drugs. Routes of drug administration. Drug absorption, distribution, elimination and factors affecting them. Enzyme induction and enzyme inhibition. Mechanisms of drug action – receptor and non-receptor theory. Drug dosage and dose response curves. Measurement of some pharmacokinetic parameters.

Introduction: History of Pharmacology and relationship of Pharmacology to other Pharmaceutical and clinical subjects. Definition and sources of Drugs. Routes of Drug Administration. Drug absorption, distribution, elimination and factors affecting them. Enzyme induction and enzyme inhibition. Mechanisms of drug action – Receptor and non-receptor theory. Drug dosage and dose response curves. Measurement of some pharmacokinetic parameters.

Introduction, History of Pharmacology and relationship of Pharmacology to other Pharmaceutical and clinical subjects. Definition and sources of Drugs. Routes of Drug Administration. Drug Absorption, Distribution, Elimination and factors affecting them. Enzyme induction and enzyme inhibition. Mechanisms of drug action – Receptor and non-receptor theory. Drug dosage and dose response curves. Measurement of some pharmacokinetic parameters.

Introduction: history of Pharmacology and relationship of Pharmacology to other pharmaceutical and clinical subjects, pharmacology textbooks and journals, definition and sources of drugs, routes of drug administration, drug absorption, distribution, elimination and factors affecting them, enzyme induction and enzyme inhibition, mechanisms of drug action – receptor and non-receptor theory, drug dosage and dose response curves, and measurement of some pharmacological parameters. 400 Level Courses Courses to be taught at this level should include courses in Physiology, seminar presentation and a final year research project.

Measurement and casting of a transtibial amputee using plaster of paris and measuring tape; Measurement and casting of trans femoral, trans radial and trans humeral amputees. Preparation of a positive mould using plaster and paris (P.O.P.) powder; Modification of moulds to measurements; covering the mould above with laminates i.e. P.V.A sleeve, stockinette, fibre glass, resin and reagents. Allowing the socket above to cure; cutting out and trimming the socket; assembling of the component parts of prostheses i.e. socket, ankle block and foot; bench alignment of component parts of prostheses and bond; fitting of the patient statically i.e. without moving; carrying out dynamic alignment on the prostheses. Observing patient’s gait and makng corrections where necessary after fitting with prostheses; Finishing the prosthesis by shaping and lamination. Checking that the patient’s prosthesis is as prescribed; making the patient ambulate with the prosthesis; educating the patient on prosthetic care – cleaning, routine appointment and limitations. Orthosis practice – assessment, measuring and casting a patient with lower foot deformities; assessing, measuring and casting a prosthesis for paraplegic, polio aid; preparing a positive mould using plaster of Paris powder; modification of the mould to measurement; measuring and cutting out thermoplastic sheets for quad and PLS, put sheets in oven at appropriate temperature, apply sheets on prothetic mould, allow to cool, then trim; assembling the component parts of orthoses i.e. the plastic mould, laminate side bars, knee pads and straps. Bench alignment of the component parts, check alignment of orthoses of joints, carrying out static fitting of the patient; carry out dynamic alignment and fitting on the patient; observing patients gait and make corrections where necessary; finish the orthoses by riveting; checking that orthotic device is as prescribed. Making the patient ambulate to achieve optimal gait with the orthoses. Counsel the patient on the use and care of the orthotic device – cleaning routine appointment and limitation.

Introduction to psychiatry, history of psychiatry, definition of psychiatry, aetiological factors in psychiatric disorders, ethics in psychiatry. Classification of psychiatric disorders. Psychopathology (descriptive), phenomenological description of psychopathology including disorders of perception, thought and speech, emotion, experience of the self and consciousness. Neuroscience of psychiatric disorders, neural networks and neurotransmitters in psychiatric disorders, brain plasticity, genetics of psychiatric disorders, prefrontal cortex and 144 executive functioning, neurophysiology of integrated behaviour. Psychiatric assessment, history taking, mental state examination, physical examination in relation to psychiatry, psychological assessment including neuropsychological, cognitive, behavioural, personality. Interview in emergency, interview in general practice. Mood/affective disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, other mood disorders like premenstrual dysphoric disorder, dysthymia, cyclothymia, atypical depression, seasonal affective disorder. Schizophrenia spectrum disorders, schizophrenia, delusional disorders, psychotic disorders due to another medical conditions, catatonia associated with another mental or medical condition. Anxiety disorders, specific phobia, social phobia, generalized anxiety disorder, agoraphobia, panic disorder, selective mutism, separation anxiety disorder. Obsessive compulsive and related disorders, OCD, body dysmorphic disorder, hoarding disorder, trichotillomania, excoriation disorder, pandas. Trauma and stress related disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), acute stress disorder, adjustment disorder, persistent complex bereavement disorder, disinhibited social engagement disorder. Substance related and addictive disorder, including dependence (disorder), withdrawal and intoxication, alcohol, caffeine, cannabis, hallucinogens, inhalants, opioids, sedatives, hypnotic or anxiolytics, stimulants, tobacco. Personality disorders, cluster a, b and c personality disorders, personality changes due to another medical condition. Clinical psychopharmacology, principle of rational prescribing, indication for the use of antipsychotics, anticonvulsant, drugs for dementia, cognitive enhancers, antidepressants, mood stabilizers, anxiolytics, stimulants, hypnotic treatments, drugs use in substance dependence, prescribing in pregnancy, adverse drug reactions.

Generalization of special relativity; Effects of gravity; curved spacetimes; metrics; particle paths as geodesics; light and null geodesics; Curved spacetimes: Tensors as a general tool in curved spacetime; geodesic equations; curvature and its description; Geodesic deviation; Distributed matter and the stress-energy tensor; Einstein equations in general and in vacuum; Lambda term; Spherically symmetric vacuum solution: Schwarzschild metric; equation of motion in the Schwarzschild metric; Properties of the orbits of particles and photons; Infall into a black hole; Event horizon and infinite redshift surfaces; Weak-field limits: Gravitational lenses; time delays and periastron advance; Binary pulsar; Gravitational collapse; Rotating black holes; The Kerr metric; Its singularities and horizons; properties particles and photon orbits; inertial frame dragging