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Introduction to physiology and its place in Medicine. The composite cell, cell membrane and transport mechanisms, membrane potentials. Physiology of excitable tissues. Functional organization of autonomic nervous system (ANS). Basic characteristics of sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions. Introduction to human genetics. Biotechnology and human genome.

Introduction to Psychology. Fields of application of Psychology. The influence of heredity and environment on the individual. Learning – theories and principles of learning. Learning disabilities. Memory – types, theories of memory and forgetting. Methods to improve memory. Thinking – the process of thinking, problem-solving, decision making and creative thinking. Motivation - theories and types of motivation. Emotions - theories of emotions and stress, Emotional and behavioural disorders of childhood and adolescence, Disorders of under and over controlled behaviour, Eating disorders. Attitudes – theories, attitudes and behaviour. Factors in attitude change. Intelligence - theories of intelligence, I.Q., general intelligence and special intelligence. Intelligence tests, and their uses. Personality. Theories of personality. Factors influencing personality. Personality disorders. Conflict and frustration - Common defensive mechanism. Identification, regression, repression, projection, sublimation and rationalization. Attention and Perception: Nature of attention, factors determining attention, nature of perception, principle of perceptual grouping; illusions and Hallucination. Counselling - Aims and principles. Development and growth of behaviour in infancy and childhood, adolescence, adulthood and old age. Normal and abnormal. Psychotherapy – introduction to paradigms in psychopathology and therapy. Mental deficiency –a)Mental retardation, b) Autistic behaviour c) Learning disabilities.

Immunity; definition and classification. General principles of natural immunity. Phagocytosis, acquired immunity (active and passive), antigens. Chemical nature of antigens. Structure and formation of antibodies. Antigen-antibody reactions Bacterial Exotoxins and endotoxins. Significance of toxoids in active immunity. Immunological disorders: introduction to T and B cells. HIV/AIDS and the immune system. MHC proteins or (transplantation antigens), immune tolerance Hypersensitivity reactions, Autoimmunity. Immunisation.

Introduction and history of physiology. Structure and functions of cell membranes. Transport process. Special transport mechanism in amphibian bladder, kidney, gall bladder, intestine, astrocytes and exocrine glands. Biophysical principles. Homeostasis and control systems including temperature regulation. Biological rhythms. Composition and functions of blood. Haemopoiesis. WBC and differential count. Plasma proteins Coagulation, fibrinolysis and platelet functions. Blood groups –ABO system – Rh system. Blood transfusion – indication for collection and storage of blood, hazards of blood transfusions. Reticulo- endothelial system. Imunity and immodeficiency disease and HIV.

Examination of an orthodontic patient. Assessment of crowding and space analysis. Methods of investigating/assessing soft tissue form and function. Radiology for orthodontics. Orthodontic treatment plan for angle’s class I, class II division 1, class II division 2, class III. Malocclusions, their features and treatment be able to sequentially and exhaustively take history and examine an orthodontic patient and discuss the rationale for each step.

Constitution of the atmosphere; Formation and structure of D-; E-; and F-layers of the ionosphere; Vertical and oblique propagation of radio waves in the ionosphere; Ionospheric absorption and fading; magneto-ionic theory; Ionospheric disturbances; Special features of the equatorial ionosphere

Constitution of the atmosphere; Formation and structure of D-; E-; and F-layers of the ionosphere; Vertical and Oblique propagation of radio waves in the ionosphere; Ionospheric absorption and fading; magneto-ionic theory; Ionospheric disturbances; Special features of the equatorial ionosphere

The earth's magnetic field; Secular and transient variations; Aurorae; Conjugate point relationships; Winds and movements; Rockets and satellites; Other special techniques

Intellectual Property; Patent law fundamentals; International IP treaties relevant to biotechnology; International agreements relevant to biotechnology-associated IP; Drafting Patent Application; Documentation; Patent Search databases; Revocation of Patent; Litigation and Infringement; Licensing and IP Management; Plant Breeders rights; protection of New plant varieties; Traditional knowledge vis-a-vis industry

Fundamental concepts of innovation and business ideas in general. Product development. business leadership. Digital marketing. Entrepreneurial opportunities in IT. Legal issues and business ethics. New venture creation process. Business feasibility planning. Market research. Business strategy. Business models and business plans. Technical presentations. Report on a successful entrepreneurial outfit.