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Free electron motion in static electric and magnetic fields; electronic structure of matter, conductivity in crystalline solids, theory of energy bands in conductors, insulators

Origin, development and functions of blood cells. Synthesis and breakdown of haemoglobin. Methods of Haemoglobin estimation. Methods of cell counting. Absolute values. Introduction to Homeostasis. Principle and mode of action of common anticoagulants. Principle and components of Haematological stains. Simple tests used in blood coagulation. Blood films-normal and abnormal. Practical Classes.

Introduction to Histopathology. Fixation – Autolysis, bacterial decomposition. Effects of fixation, common fixing agents and their uses. Secondary fixation, post-fixation and post-chroming and post-mordanting. Fixation pigments, Decalcification – Aims and applications, decalcifying agents. Tests for clearing of decalcification. Dehydration, clearing and infiltration/embedding. Frozen and celloidin sections. Embedding media. Basic histology of organs. Principles and application of Exfoliate Cytology. Collection and fixation of specimens for cytological examination. Museum technique-colour restoration. Mounting in museum jars. Tissues and cellular injury inflammation. Healing and repairs. Gross appearance of diseased organs in routine post-mortem examination. Slide sections to illustrate common tumours.

The Historical background of Immunology. Classification of Immunity. Innate immunity. Development and structure of cells in the Immune System Cellular interaction the expression and regulation of immunity. Acquired Immunity.

Introduction to basic instrumentation in environmental health principles. use and maintenance of laboratory and field instruments in environmental health:- Centrifuge, Refrigerator, Deep freezer, Hot Air Oven, Spectrophotometer (VIS & UV), Colorimeter, Water distiller, Incubator, Semi Auto- Analyser, Hot plate, heater, Water bath, Fume chamber, Electrophoretic tanks (Shandon model), Electronic weighing balance (Top load), Hematological Analyser, Thermostat oven, Fume cupboard, Magnetic hot plate, Temperature control oven, Heating mantle, Microscopes(camera, teaching and many others); Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) Machine, Colorimeter (Hand held), Autoclave, Dessicators, Rotators, De-ionizer, Distiller machine, Hood fume cabinet, Laminar flow hoods, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS), Light meters and Luminance meters, Anemometers, Manometers, Magnifying Lens, Food probes Thermometer, Refractometer, Dust detector, Ozone monitor, Radiation monitors, Flame Ionization detector (FID), Global Position Systems (GPS) and remote sensing, Gas chromatographty, Toxic gas meters, Combustible gas and Oxygen meters, Infrared Analyzers, Isocyanate monitors, Heat stress monitor, Volatile organic compounds Monitors (VOCs), Smoke generators, Spirometer, Audiometer, Blood gas meter, Gas analyser -CO, CO2, NO4, SO4, H2S, Methane, Particulate meter 2.5 & 10, Gel electrophoresis apparatus, magnetic stirrer, vortex mixer and many others; Documentation, preservation and transportation; calibration, maintenance of basic instruments; standard operating procedures in the use of basic instruments; safety management; documentation and reporting.

Introduction to the parasites. Classification of protozoa, (the amoebas, the ciliates, the flagellates, Nematodes. (Ascaris, Strongloides, Trichuris, guineaworm, hookworms, Trichinella, Enterobius and many others). Life cycle and pathogenicity of Cestodes. (The tapeworms, Larval forms of cestodes). Life cycle and pathogenicity of the Trematodes (The Schistosome, Fasciola, Paragonimus, and many others). Methods of demonstration of parasites in blood, faeces, vagina, urine, urethra, pus from lung and liver, skin snips, and many others. Mechanisms of their disease production; Epidemiology and control of parasitic diseases.Arthropods of medical importance particularly members of the class Diptera, the crustaceans, Arachnida, Hexapoda, Myiasis and many others, their biology, life cycles and control. Life history as disease vectors; various diseases of importance transmissible by insects. Biology of mosquito in relation to transmission of malaria, filariasis, viral infections and many others.

Basic medical terminology vocabulary for use in the health care setting. Prefixes, suffixes, and root words of medical terms and their meaning, spelling, and pronunciation. Building a working medical vocabulary based on body systems. How to become successful communicators (especially in the health care setting).

Scope of microbiology: Historical approach and many others. Classification and nomenclature of microorganisms. Introduction to the microbial world; Introduction to Bacteriology, Mycology, Virology and Parasitology (the protozoan). Bacteriology: The general properties of bacteria, structure, growth, reproduction, requirements both environmental and nutritional. Aspects of Bacterial metabolism, bacterial genetics and variation. Sterilisation in Microbiology, bacteria in health and disease: Antibiotics and chemotherapy; infection and immunity; introduction to laboratory techniques and methods including serology. Viruses: General properties, structure and biology of viruses, classification – various methods, reproduction, resistance, pathology, purification of viruses, propagation of viruses, immunity and diagnosis of viral infection, interferon and interference, inclusion bodies, cytopathic effects. Viral- host interactions and identification. Fungi: Morphology, groups and classification. Types of lesion and types of mycoses, growth requirements. Characteristics and general features of fungi and their diseases. Identification, and demonstration in the laboratory.

Properties of Energy Bands in Solids: Wave function for an electron in a periodic potential; energy bands in a perturbed nearly free electron systems; Energy band calculations; density of states in energy bands; Introduction to energy bands in solids; Optical processes in solids; Absorption and reflection phenomena; Carrier recombination and luminescence; direct and indirect transitions; Excitations; colour centres and lasers; Photoelectric phenomena

Identification and treatment of diminished hearing. Ability and inability to hear in noisy environment. Assessing and rehabilitating tinnitus (ringing) in the ears. Vestibular disorders. Assessing and managing noise-induced, ototoxic induced, and age-induced hearing impairments. Otologic tests in detecting hearing disorders. Otitis externa. Otitis media. Types of tympanic membrane perforation. Otomycosis. Mastoiditis. Meniere’s disease. Labyrinthitis. Cerebello- pontine angle tumour. Tinnitus. Vertigo. Hyperacusis diagnosis. Clinical characteristics and management of ENT related diseases. Surgical interventions such as grommet insertion for glue ears. Impacted cerumen, its hearing effect and management. Oro-nasal-pharyngeal pathologies and auditory effect.