CANCER AND RADIATION BIOLOGY II (Practical)

Paper Code: 
24ZOL424 A
Objective: 
Course objectives:
This course will enable the students to –
1. Develop an understanding of histopathology, histochemistry and biochemistry of various tissues after radiation treatment.
2. Differentiate and evaluate familiarity with LD50/30 in mice.
 
Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcomes (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessme nt Strategie

s

Course Code

Course Title

24ZOL

424A

Cancer

and

radiation

biology II

(Practical)

CO186. Develop an

understanding of

histopathology,

histochemistry

of various

tissues after radiation

treatment.

CO187. Exposure to radiology

departments.

CO188. Examine various cell

types      by      blood              smear preparation

CO189.        Estimate         the

biochemical parameters.

CO190. Design and

Calculate LD50/30

CO191.  Reflect  on  personal

learning      experiences      and

experimental outcomes during

viva voce assessments

CO192. Contribute effectively

in course-specific interaction

Approach in

teaching:

Practical, Reading

assignments,

Demonstration

Learning

activities for the

students:

Practical

knowledge,

Effective questions

Class test

Semester

end

examinations

Viva voce

 

● Histopathological, Histochemical & Biochemical studies of various tissues after external & internal radiation
● A visit to Radiology Deptt. SMS Medical College,Jaipur
● Calculation of LD50/30 in mice after exposure to different radiation doses.
● Histopathological studies of various organs after radiation treatment- liver,kidney,spleen,intestine and testis.
● Biochemical estimation of:
● DNA
● RNA
● Glucose
● LPO
● GSH
● Study of various cell types by blood smear preparation
 
Essential Readings: 
● Ramesha Rao. : Who runs the risk of cancer.ShipraPublication.
● Alberts. B. Bras D. lenis J. : Molecular Biology of the cells. Govland Publishing NewYork.
● Devita VT. Cancer Prevention. Hellmos. Rosensey. S.A. J.B.Lippincott
 
References: 
● Hall. E. J. Radiobiology for the radio biologists. Lippincott. Philadelphia.
● P.S. Lotran. V. Kumar. T.collins. : Pathology of DiseasesRobbins.
● Peekham. M.. Herbert M. Pinedo. Umberto Veronesi. : Oxford textbook of oncology Vol.I.. Vol. II. Oxford Medical Publication. Oxford University Press. Inc. New York1995.
● Tannode. 1 F and Richand P. : The Basic science of oncology. ThII. MacGraw-Hill
● Vinay Kumar. Ramzi. S. Cotran and Stranley L. Robbins. : Basic pathology. Thomson press Ltd.. NOIDA. 1999.
● Weiss. L. : Principles of metastases. Acdemic press.
 
 
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Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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