MEDICAL DIAGNOSTICS THEORY

Paper Code: 
25SZOL301
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
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: 

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MEDICAL DIAGNOSTICS THEORY

CO:1 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.

CO:5      Compare      and contrast                   between different lifestyle related diseases,               theri                   causes, symptoms and possible treatments and strategies to combat these diseases. CO:6 Contribute effectively in course- specific interaction

The approach in teaching: Interactive Discussion,

Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration, Learning activities for the students: Self- learning assignments, Simulation, 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: 
SUGGESTED READINGS
● Park, K. (2007), Preventive and Social Medicine, B.B. Publishers
● 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
● Guyton A.C. and Hall J.E. Textbook of Medical Physiology, Saunders
● Robbins and Cotran, Pathologic Basis of Disease, VIIIEdition, Saunders
● Prakash, G. (2012), Lab Manual on Blood Analysis and Medical Diagnostics, S. Chand and Co. Ltd. n 
 
Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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