COURSE OUTCOME
CO1 Understanding the components, organization, and functions of the immune system, including immune cells and tissues.
CO2 Applying knowledge of the causes and immunological mechanisms involved in selected autoimmune diseases.
CO3 Analyzing the structure, interactions, and functional roles of antibodies and antigens in immune responses.
CO4 Evaluating different types of vaccines and their applications in disease prevention and medical practice.
COURSE CONTENT
UNIT I OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM [7 SESSIONS]
Introduction to basic concepts in immunology, components of immune system, principles of innate and adaptive immune system
UNIT II CELLS AND ORGANS OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM [10 SESSIONS]
Haematopoiesis , Cells of immune system and organs (primary and secondary lymphoid organs) of the immune system. Antigens; Basic properties of antigens, B and T cell epitopes, haptens and adjuvants
UNIT III ANTIBODIES [8 SESSIONS]
Structure, classes and function of antibodies, monoclonal antibodies, antigen antibody interactions as tools for research and diagnosis.
UNIT IV WORKING OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM [10 SESSIONS]
Structure and functions of MHC, exogenous and endogenous pathways of antigen presentation and processing, Basic properties and functions of cytokines, Overview of Complement system
UNIT V IMMUNE SYSTEM IN HEALTH AND DISEASE [10 SESSIONS]
Brief description of various types of hypersensitivities, Introduction to concepts of autoimmUNIT y and immunodeficiency, Vaccines; General introduction to vaccines, Various types of vaccines.
TEXT BOOKS
1. Abbas, A.K., Lichtman, A.H., and Pillai, S., (2018). Cellular and Molecular Immunology, Elsevier, 9th Ed., Philadelphia.
2. Kindt, T.J., Goldsby, R.A., Osborne, B.A., and Kuby, J., (2017). Kuby Immunology, W.H. Freeman and Company, 7th Ed., New York.
3. Delves, P.J., Martin, S.J., Burton, D.R., and Roitt, I.M., (2017). Roitt’s Essential Immunology, Wiley-Blackwell, 13th Ed., Oxford.
4. Parham, P., (2015). The Immune System, Garland Science, 4th Ed., New York.
REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Murphy, K., Weaver, C., (2016). Janeway’s Immunobiology, Garland Science, 9th Ed., New York.
2. Goldsby, R.A., Kindt, T.J., Osborne, B.A., and Kuby, J., (2014). Immunology, W.H. Freeman and Company, 6th Ed., New York.
3. Peakman, M., and Vergani, D., (2013). Basic and Clinical Immunology, Elsevier, 2nd Ed., London.
4. Playfair, J.H.L., and Chain, B.M., (2014). Immunology at a Glance, Wiley-Blackwell, 11th Ed., Oxford
- Teacher: Shivani Shrivastav
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1 Understanding the scope, historical development, applications of forensic anthropology, and the structure and significance of the human skeletal system.
CO2 Applying craniometric techniques, facial reconstruction methods, and forensic odontology for human identification and legal investigations.
CO3 Analyzing skeletal remains to differentiate human and animal origin and to determine time since death and cause of death.
CO4 Evaluating sex, age, and stature from skeletal remains using anthropological methods for human identification.
COURSE CONTENT
UNIT I FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY [8 SESSIONS]
Introduction, definition & History of Physical Anthropology scope and application of Forensic Anthropology. Skeletal System
UNIT II STUDY OF SKELETAL MATERIAL [10 SESSIONS]
Human and animal remains: Study of burned bones and bone fragments. Assessing and determining the time and cause of Death using the skeletal remains.
UNIT III ESTABLISHMENT OF PARTIAL AND COMPLETE IDENTITY OF SKELETAL
REMAINS AND DEAD BODIES [10 SESSIONS]
Attribution of Sex, Estimation of Age and reconstruction of stature from long bones and their medico legal implication.
UNIT IV CRANIOMETRY AND FACIAL RECONSTRUCTION [8 SESSIONS]
Identification of the human skull, and its measurement. Facial reconstruction using photography, clay modeling etc. and its importance. Importance of tissue depth to reconstruct various facial features.
UNIT V FORENSIC ODONTOLOGY [9 SESSIONS]
Introduction & History of Odontology, Body Identification by Dental Records, Post Mortem Examination & Records, Ante mortem examination & records, Record Analysis & Processing, Forensic Dentistry in Mass Disasters, Bite Mark Analysis – Time of Death, Collection of Bite mark evidence &comparison .Expert Witness Testimony.
TEXT BOOKS
1. Byers, S.N., (2016). Introduction to Forensic Anthropology, Routledge, 5th Ed., New York.
2. Krogman, W.M., and Iscan, M.Y., (2013). The Human Skeleton in Forensic Medicine, Charles C. Thomas Publisher, 3rd Ed., Springfield.
3. Iscan, M.Y., and Steyn, M., (2015). The Human Skeleton in Forensic Medicine, Charles C. Thomas Publisher, 3rd Ed., Springfield.
4. Stimson, P.G., and Mertz, C.A., (2014). Forensic Dentistry, CRC Press, 2nd Ed., Boca Raton.
REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Burns, K.R., (2015). Forensic Anthropology Training Manual, Routledge, 4th Ed., New York.
2. White, T.D., Black, M.T., and Folkens, P.A., (2012). Human Osteology, Academic Press, 3rd Ed., San Diego.
3. Ubelaker, D.H., (2014). Human Skeletal Remains: Excavation, Analysis, Interpretation, Taraxacum, 3rd Ed., Washington DC.
4. Taylor, K.T., (2017). Forensic Art and Illustration, CRC Press, 2nd Ed., Boca Raton.
- Teacher: Shivani Shrivastav