MEDICAL DIAGNOSTICS (Theory)

Paper Code: 
25SZOL501
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
2.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives:

This course will enable the students to –

1.    Develop theoretical and practical Knowledge about different medical diagnostic techniques.

2.    Evaluate the causes, symptoms and possible treatments of various lifestyle related disorders.

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcomes (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

 

25SZOL501

MEDICAL DIAGNOSTICS

(Theory)

CO1:Develop  practical and

theoretical skills of  various

haematological,

immunological,                          clinical

biochemical,                              and

microbiological Parameters.

CO 2: Analyze images of X-

Ray, PET, MRI and CT scan

(using photographs).

CO 3: Operate the

microscope, centrifuge, and other laboratory equipment. CO 4: Analyse the

Excretory  products  and

other body fluids.

CO5: Compare and contrast

between  different  lifestyle

related      diseases,                theri

causes,      symptoms                and

possible     treatments                and

strategies to combat these

diseases

CO6:Contribute                     effectively

in course-specific interaction

The approach

in teaching:

Lectures,

Discussion,

Tutorials,

Demonstration,

Team teaching

Learning

activities                  for

the students:

Simulation, presentation, Giving tasks,

Chart

preparation

Assessment

Strategies

Class test,

Semester end

examinations,

Quiz, Solving

problems in

tutorials,

Assignments,

Presentation.

 

10.00
Unit I: 
Introduction to Medical Diagnostics and its Importance

Diagnostics Methods Used for Analysis of Blood, blood group determination

Blood composition, Determination of bleeding and clotting time, RBC & WBC count using haemocytometer

Erythrocyte: Sedimentary Rate (E.S.R), Packed Cell Volume (P.C.V.), Hemoglobin estimation

 

6.00
Unit II: 
Diagnostic Methods

Urine Analysis: Physical characteristics; Abnormal constituents

Basal metabolic rate

6.00
Unit III: 
Non-infectious Diseases

Non-infectious Diseases: Causes, types, symptoms, complications, diagnosis and prevention of Diabetes (Type I and Type II), Hypertension (Primary and secondary), Thyroid disorders, Testing of blood glucose using Glucometer/Kit

4.00
Unit IV: 
Infectious Diseases

Infectious Diseases: Causes, types, symptoms, diagnosis and prevention of Tuberculosis, Hepatitis, AIDS

4.00
Unit V: 
Tumours

Tumours: Types (Benign/Malignant), Detection and metastasis

Medical imaging: X-Ray of Bone fracture, PET, MRI and CT Scan (using photographs).

Essential Readings: 

ESSENTIAL READINGS:

●     Godkar P.B. and Godkar D.P. Textbook of Medical Laboratory Technology, II Edition, Bhalani Publishing House

●     Cheesbrough M., A Laboratory Manual for Rural Tropical Hospitals, A Basis for Training Courses

●     Robbins and Cortan, Pathologic Basis of Disease, VIII Edition, Saunders

●     Prakash, G. (2012), Lab Manual on Blood Analysis and Medical Diagnostics, S. Chand and Co. Ltd.

●     Kanai Mukherjee, Medical Laboratory Techniques Vol-I, Il, III,Tata MC Graw Hill Publishing company 6. Dr. K.

References: 

SUGGESTED READINGS:

●     N. Sachdev, Jaypee Brothers, (1988) Clinical Pthology and bacterial and medical publisher.

●     Ramnik Sood, Medcial laboratory Technieques - Jaypee Brothers.

●     Guyton A.C. and Hall 1. E textbook of Medical Physiology, saunders.

●     Park, K. Preventive and social medicine, Bhanot. Publishers. 10. Chatterjee, Medical Parasitology, CBS Publishers and Distributors

 

Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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