SUBJECT CODE

HOURS/WEEK
MARKS
SEMESTER

CATEGORY

CREDIT
PAPER
COURSE NAME L T P

TOTAL
ESE
CIA
CORE BACTERIOLOGY AND
V CUMB5 4 - - 4 5 25 75 100
PAPER V MYCOLOGY
COURSE OBJECTIVES
CO1 Understand the role of normal flora and pathogenic microbes of various diseases and clinical
microbiological techniques.
CO2 Basic knowledge about Gram positive pathogenic bacteria and their epidemiology
CO3 Acquire knowledge about Gram negative pathogenic bacteria and nosocomial infections
CO4 Comprehensive knowledge about medically important, its classification and its significance
CO5 Gain knowledge about the general characteristics and mode of action of various antibacterial agents
UNIT – I 15 Hours
History, Classification of Medically Important Microbes, Koch’s, and River’s postulates-A brief account on the
normal microbial flora of the healthy human body – Host-pathogen interactions: Definitions of infection,
invasion, primary and opportunistic pathogens, pathogenicity, virulence, toxigenicity, carriers, endemic,
epidemic, pandemic diseases and epidemiology – putative virulence factors of human pathogens –infectious
disease cycle. Collection and transport of clinical specimens for bacterial and fungal infections.
UNIT – II 15 Hours
Medically important Gram Positive infections - Causative agent, clinical symptoms, pathogenesis, mode of
transmission, prevention and treatment of the following bacterial diseases (a) Streptococcal infections
(Streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcus faecalis), (b) Staphylococcal infections (Staphylococcus aureus), (c)
Tetanus (Clostridium tetani)(d) Diphtheria (Corynebacteriumdiphtheriae) (e) Anthrax (Bacillus anthracis) (f)
Tuberculosis (Mycobacterium tuberculosis), (g) Leprosy (Mycobacterium leprae).

UNIT – III 15 Hours

Medically important Gram-Negative infections - Causative agent, clinical symptoms, pathogenesis, mode of
transmission, prevention, and treatment of the following bacterial diseases (a) Meningitis (Streptococcus
pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis) (b) typhoid (Salmonella typhi, Salmonella paratyphi) (c) cholera (Vibrio
cholerae) (d) bacillary dysentery (Shigelladysenteriae); Sexually Transmitted disease (syphilis–
[Link] - Neisseria gonorrhoeae); Nosocomial infections – definition, importance, and
their control (Pseudomonas aeruginosa).
UNIT – IV 15 Hours
Medically important Fungi - Classification of medically important fungi; Superficial
mycoses: PityriasisVersicolor; TineaNigra; Piedra. Cutaneous mycoses: Microsporumspps., Trichophytonspps.,
and Epidermophytonfloccosum. Subcutaneous mycoses:  Chromoblastomycosis; Sporotrichosis; Systemic
Mycoses - Blastomycosis; Histoplasmosis; Opportunistic Infections -Candidiasis; Cryptococcosis; Zygomycosis;
Mycotoxins: Aflatoxin
UNIT – V 15 Hours
Antimicrobial agents -General characteristics and mode of action of Antibacterial agents: Modes of action with
an example for each: Inhibitor of nucleic acid synthesis; Inhibitor of cell wall synthesis; Inhibitor of cell
membrane function; Inhibitor of protein synthesis; Inhibitor of metabolism Antifungal agents: Mechanism of
action of Amphotericin B, Griseofulvin.
 Total 75 Hours
COURSE OUTCOMES
Course On completion of this course, students will be able to Programme outcomes
Outcomes
CO1 Understand the importance of normal flora of human body and acquire PO1, PO3, PO5, PO7,
knowledge on the process of infectious disease. PO10, PO11
CO2 Explain the various bacterial pathological events during the PO1, PO3, PO5, PO7,
progression of an infectious disease, and apply the underlying PO10, PO11
mechanisms of spread of disease and its control.
CO3 Compile a list of disease-causing bacteria and compare their modes of PO1, PO3, PO5, PO7,
infection, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. PO10, PO11
CO4 Comprehend human-fungal interaction, which can be applied to obtain PO1, PO3, PO5, PO7,
in-depth knowledge on fungal diseases and the mechanism behind the PO10, PO11
disease process.
CO5 Explain the types of mycoses caused in humans and categorize the PO1, PO3, PO4,
modes of infection, pathogenesis, and treatment with introduction to PO5,PO6, PO7,PO9,
mycotoxins. PO10

TEXT BOOKS
1 Tom Parker, M. Leslie H. Collier. (1990). Topley&Wilson’s Principles of Bacteriology, Virology and
Immunity,8th Edition. London: Edward Arnold.
2 Greenwood, D., Slack, R.B. and Peutherer, J.F. (2012) Medical Microbiology, 18 thEdition. Churchill
Livingstone, London.
3 Finegold, S.M. (2000) Diagnostic Microbiology, 10th Edition. C.V. Mosby Company, St. Louis.
4 Ananthanarayanan, R. and JayaramPanicker C.K. (2020) Text book of Microbiology. Orient Longman,
Hyderabad.
5 JagdishChander (2018). Textbook of Medical Mycology, 4th edition, Jaypeebrothers medical publishers.
REFERENCE BOOKS
1 Gerhardt, P., Murray, R.G., Wood, W.A. and Kreig, N.R. (Editions) (1994) Methods for General and
Molecular Bacteriology. ASM Press, Washington, DC.
2 Kevin Kavanagh, (2018). Fungi Biology and Applications 3rd Edition. Wiley Blackwell publishers.
3 C.J. Alexopoulos, C.W. Mims, M. Blackwell, (2007). Introductory Mycology, 4th edition. Wiley
publishers.
4 A.J. Salle (2007). Fundamental principles of bacteriology, fourth edition, Tata McGraw-Hill
Publications.
5 Christopher C. Kibbler ,Richard Barton,Neil A. R. Gow, Susan Howell,Donna M. MacCallum, Rohini J.
Manuel (2017). Oxford Textbook of Medical Mycology. Oxford University Press.
WEB RESOURCES
1 [Link]
2 [Link]
3 [Link]
4 [Link]
5 [Link]
METHODS OF EVALUATION
Continuous Internal Assessment Test
Internal Assignments
25 Marks
Evaluation Seminars
Attendance and Class Participation
External
End Semester Examination 75 Marks
Evaluation
Total 100 Marks
METHODS OF ASSESSMENT
Recall (K1) Simple definitions, MCQ, Recall steps, Concept definitions
Understand/
MCQ, True/False, Short essays, Concept explanations, Short summary or overview
Comprehend (K2)
Application (K3) Suggest idea/concept with examples, Suggest formulae, Solve problems, Observe, Explain
Problem-solving questions, Finish a procedure in many steps, Differentiate between
Analyze (K4)
various ideas, Map knowledge
Evaluate (K5) Longer essay/ Evaluation essay, Critique or justify with pros and cons
Create (K6) Check knowledge in specific or offbeat situations, Discussion, Debating or Presentations
MAPPING WITH PROGRAMME OUTCOMES:

CO/PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11
CO1 S S S S M S
CO2 S S S S M S
CO3 S S S S M S
CO4 S S S S M S
CO5 S S M S M S S M
QUESTION PAPER PATTERN
SUBJECT : BACTERIOLOGY AND MYCOLOGY
SUB. CODE : CUMB5
CONTINUOUS INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
Time : 1 Hours Max. Marks : 15
Section Description Marks BT Level
A 2 MCQs with 4 options 2X1=2 K1 & K2
B 1 question – either A or B type 1X3=3 K2, K3, K4
C Answer any 2 questions out of 3 questions (Open Choice) 2 X 5 =10 K2, K3, K4
Total Marks 15

END SEMESTER EXAMINATION

Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 75

Section Description Marks BT Level

10 MCQs with 4 options

A 10 X 1 = 10 K1 & K2
(2 questions from each unit)
5 questions – either A or B type K2, K3, K4
B 5 X 5 = 25
(1 set of questions from each unit) K5 & K6
5 questions – either A or B type K2, K3, K4
C 5 X 8 = 40
(1 set of questions from each unit) K5 & K6
Total Marks 75
 SUBJECT CODE

HOURS/WEEK
MARKS

CATEGORY
SEMESTER

CREDIT
PAPER
COURSE NAME L T P

TOTAL
ESE
CIA
CORE VIROLOGY AND
VI CUMB6 4 - - 4 5 25 75 100
PAPER VI PARASITOLOGY
 COURSE OBJECTIVES
CO1 To gain knowledge on properties and classification of viruses and collection of relevant clinical samples
for diagnosing viral infections.
CO2 To understand pathogenic microorganisms of viruses and the mechanisms by which they cause disease in
the human body.
CO3 To gain knowledge about reemerging viral infections and develop diagnostic skills, including the use and
interpretation of laboratory test in the diagnosis of infectious diseases.
CO4 Understand the types of parasites causing infections in the intestine.
CO5 To develop skills in the diagnosis of parasitic infections.
UNIT – I 15 Hours
General Properties, replication and Classification of viruses (Baltimore classification), Cultivation of viruses- in
animals, embryonated eggs and tissue culture, Virus purification assays - collection and transport of clinical
specimens for viral infections.

UNIT – II 15 Hours
Viral diseases with reference to symptoms, pathogenesis, transmission, prophylaxis and control – Arboviruses
(Flavivirus), Picorna viruses (Polio virus and Rhinovirus), Hepatitis viruses (HAV, HBV, HCV, HDV, HEV),
Rabies virus, Orthomyoviruses (Influenza virus) and Paramyxoviruses (Mumps and Measles virus), Pox viruses
(Variola, Vaccinia), Herpes viruses (Herpes simplex, Varicella zoster), Adeno viruses, Rota viruses and HIV
viruses. Oncogenic viruses (Human Papilloma virus): Introduction, characteristics of transformed cells,
mechanism of viral oncogenesis and clinical manifestations.

UNIT – III 15 Hours

Emerging and re-emerging viral infections (SARS, Swine flu, Ebola, Dengue, Chikungunya- and Corona) –
causes, spread and preventive measures. Detection of viruses in clinical specimens – Serological and Molecular
diagnosis of virus infections – Antiviral agents, Interferons and Viral Vaccines, Immunization schedules.
UNIT – IV 15 Hours
General introduction to Medical Parasitology, Classification of medically important parasites. Morphology, life
cycle, pathogenesis, clinical features, laboratory diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases caused by the
following organisms: Entameoba histolytica, flagellates (Giardia lamblia, Leishmania donovani), Sporozoa-
Plasmodium spp.
UNIT – V 15 Hours
Introduction to Helminthes, Platyhelminthes – Taenia – Fasciola – Paragonimus – Schistosoma spp.
Nemathelminthes – Ascaris– Ankylostoma – Enterobius – Trichuris – Trichinella – Wuchereria – Dracanculus.
Collection, transport and examination of specimen Laboratory techniques in parasitology Examination of faeces
for ova and cyst by direct wet mount and iodine wet mount, Concentration methods (Floatation and
Sedimentation techniques), Examination of blood for parasites. Cultivation of parasites.
Total 75 Hours
COURSE OUTCOMES
Course On completion of this course, students will be able to Programme outcomes
Outcomes
CO1 Understand the structure and properties of viruses, cultivation methods PO5,PO10
and diagnosis of viral diseases.
CO2 Knowledge of basic and general concepts of causation of disease by PO5,PO10
the pathogenic microorganisms and various parameters of assessment
of their severity and the methods of diagnosis.
CO3 Insights to treatment options of viral diseases. PO5,PO10
CO4 Knowledge about the importance of protozoans in the intestine. PO5,PO10
CO5 Knowledge of Nematodes as infectious agent PO5,PO10
TEXT BOOKS
1 S., Rajan(2007). Medical microbiology, MJP publisher.
2 JeyaramPaniker, C.K. (2006). Text Book of Parasitology Jay Pee Brothers,NewDelhi.
3 AroraD.R. and AroraB. (2002). Medical Parasitology, 1stEdition CBS Publishers & Distributors, New
Delhi.
4 Chatterjee (1986). Medical Parasitology. Tata McGraw Hill, Calcutta.
5 Parija S. C. (1996). Text Book of Medical Parasitology.4th edition, Orient Longman, AllIndia
Publishers & Distributors.
REFERENCE BOOKS
1 Jawetz, E., Melnick, J.L. and Adelberg, E.A. (2000). Review of Medical Microbiology, 19 thEdition.
Lange Medical Publications, U.S.A.
2 Ananthanarayan, R. and JeyaramPaniker, C.K. (2009). Text Book of Microbiology, 8 thEdition. Orient
Longman, Chennai .
3 Conrat HF, Kimball PC and Levy JA. (1988). Virology. II edition. Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliff, New
Jersey.

4 Topley& Wilsons’s (1990). Principles of Bacteriology, Virology and Immunity, 8 th Edition, Vol. III
Bacterial Diseases, Edward Arnold, London.
5 Finegold, S.M. (2000). Diagnostic Microbiology, 10th Edition. C.V. Mosby Company,[Link].
WEB RESOURCES
1 [Link]
2 [Link]
3 [Link]

4 [Link]
5 [Link]
METHODS OF EVALUATION
Continuous Internal Assessment Test
Internal Assignments
25 Marks
Evaluation Seminars
Attendance and Class Participation
External
End Semester Examination 75 Marks
Evaluation
Total 100 Marks
METHODS OF ASSESSMENT
Recall (K1) Simple definitions, MCQ, Recall steps, Concept definitions
Understand/
MCQ, True/False, Short essays, Concept explanations, Short summary or overview
Comprehend (K2)
Application (K3) Suggest idea/concept with examples, Suggest formulae, Solve problems, Observe, Explain
Problem-solving questions, Finish a procedure in many steps, Differentiate between
Analyze (K4)
various ideas, Map knowledge
Evaluate (K5) Longer essay/ Evaluation essay, Critique or justify with pros and cons
Create (K6) Check knowledge in specific or offbeat situations, Discussion, Debating or Presentations
MAPPING WITH PROGRAMME OUTCOMES:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11
CO1 M M
CO2 M M
CO3 M M
CO4 M M
 CO5 M M
QUESTION PAPER PATTERN
SUBJECT : VIROLOGY AND PARASITOLOGY
SUB. CODE : CUMB6
CONTINUOUS INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
Time : 1 Hours Max. Marks : 15
Section Description Marks BT Level
A 2 MCQs with 4 options 2X1=2 K1 & K2
B 1 question – either A or B type 1X3=3 K2, K3, K4
C Answer any 2 questions out of 3 questions (Open Choice) 2 X 5 =10 K2, K3, K4
Total Marks 15

END SEMESTER EXAMINATION

Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 75

Section Description Marks BT Level

10 MCQs with 4 options

A 10 X 1 = 10 K1 & K2
(2 questions from each unit)
5 questions – either A or B type K2, K3, K4
B 5 X 5 = 25
(1 set of questions from each unit) K5 & K6
5 questions – either A or B type K2, K3, K4
C 5 X 8 = 40
(1 set of questions from each unit) K5 & K6
Total Marks 75
SUBJECT CODE

HOURS/WEEK

MARKS
CATEGORY
SEMESTER

CREDIT
PAPER

COURSE NAME L T P
TOTAL
ESE
CIA

MEDICAL AND
PRACTICAL
III UPMB5 DIAGNOSTICS - - 4 4 5 40 60 100
V
MICROBIOLOGY
COURSE OBJECTIVES
CO1 To familiarize students with medical microbiology techniques and technical knowledge on collection and
 processing of clinical samples.
CO2 To learn the techniques for isolation and identification of bacterial pathogens.
CO3 To gain expertise in various techniques of clinically important viral pathogens and their identification.
CO4 To get acquainted with medically important fungi and their metabolism.
CO5 To categorize parasites and understand their role in infections.
UNIT – I 15 Hours
1. Collection and Transport of Clinical specimens.
2. Simple, Differential and Special staining of Clinical materials.
3. Culture techniques used to isolate microorganisms.
UNIT – II 15 Hours
4. Identification of bacterial pathogens by their biochemical reactions.
5. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing by disc-diffusion technique and determination of Minimum Inhibitory
Concentration.

UNIT – III 15 Hours

6. Isolation of Bacteriophages from Sewage and other natural sources.
7. Identification of Viruses in Slides/Smears/Spotters. Demonstration of Negri bodies (Staining).
8. Cultivation of Viruses in Embryonated eggs – Amniotic, Allantoic, Yolk sac routes and Chorio-allantoic
membrane.
UNIT – IV 15 Hours
9. Microscopic identification of medically important Fungi – KOH and Lactophenol cotton Blue staining.
10. Slide culture techniques for fungal Identification
11. Identification of Dermatophytes.
12. Germ tube test, Carbohydrate fermentation and assimilation tests for Yeasts.
UNIT – V 15 Hours
13. Direct Examination of Faeces – wet mount and Iodine mount – Demonstration of Protozoan cysts and
Helminthes eggs.
14. Concentration techniques of stool specimen – Floatation and Sedimentation methods.
15. Examination of blood for Malarial parasites – thin and thick smear preparations.
16. Identification of Medically important parasites in slides / specimens as spotters.
Total 75 Hours
COURSE OUTCOMES

Course Outcomes On completion of this course, students will be able to Programme

outcomes
CO1 Demonstrate methods to observe and measure microorganisms PO4, PO5, PO7.
by standard microbiological techniques
CO2 Identify pathogenic microorganisms in the laboratory set-up and PO4, PO5, PO7, PO8.
interpret their sensitivity towards commonly administered
antibiotics.
CO3 Understand experimental tools used to cultivate and characterize PO4, PO5, PO7, PO8.
clinically important viruses and bacteriophages
 CO4 Elucidate clinically important fungi. PO4, PO5, PO7, PO8.
CO5 Investigate Parasites of medical importance and identify them PO4, PO5, PO7, PO8.
from clinical specimens.
TEXT BOOKS
1 Dubey, R.C. and Maheswari, D.K. (2020). S. Chand Publishers. ISBN-13: 978-8121921534, ISBN-10:
8121921538.
2 K.R. Aneja (2017). Experiments in Microbiology, Plant Pathology, Tissue Culture and Microbial
Biotechnology. 5th Edition. New Age International Publishers. ISBN-10: 9386418304, ISBN-13: 978-
9386418302.
3 Collee, J.G., Fraser, A.G., Marnion, B.P. and Simmons, A. (1996). Mackie & McCartney Practical
Medical Microbiology. 14th Edition. Elsevier. ISBN-10: 813120393X, ISBN-13: 978-8131203934.
4 Prince CP (2009). Practical Manual of Medical Microbiology, Ist edition, Jaypee digital publishing.
5 James H. Jorgensen, Karen C. Carroll, Guido Funke, Michael A. Pfaller, Marie Louise Landry, Sandra
S. Richter, David W. Warnock (2015). Manual of Clinical Microbiology, 11th Edition, ASM press
REFERENCE BOOKS
1 Patricia M. Tille (2021). Bailey & Scott’s Diagnostic Microbiology, 15th Edition. Elsevier. ISBN-10:
0323681050, ISBN-13: 978-0323681056.
2 Monica Cheesbrough (2006). District Laboratory Practice in Tropical Countries. Part 1. 2nd Edition.
Cambridge University Press. ISBN-10: 0521171571, ISBN-13: 978-0521171571.
3 Michael A. Pfaller (ed.) (2015). Manual of Clinical Microbiology. Vol. 1 and 2. 11th Edition. ASM
Press. ISBN-10: 9781555817374, ISBN-13: 978-1555817374.
4 Josephine A. Morello, Paul A. Granato and Helen EckelMizer (2002). Laboratory Manual and
Workbook in Microbiology. 7th Edition. The McGraw Hill Company. ISBN: 0-07-246354-6.
5 Rowland, S.S., Walsh, S.R., Teel, L.D. and Carnahan, A.M. ((1994). Pathogenic and Clinical
Microbiology: A Laboratory Manual. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. ISBN-10: 0316760498, ISBN-13:
9780316760492.
WEB RESOURCES
1 [Link]
[Link]
2
Lab_QA_Microbiology_QA.pdf
3 [Link]
4 [Link]
5 [Link]
METHODS OF EVALUATION
Internal
Model Examination Attendance and Class Participation 40 Marks
Evaluation
External
End Semester Examination 60 Marks
Evaluation
Total 100 Marks
METHODS OF ASSESSMENT
Recall (K1) Simple definitions, MCQ, Recall steps, Concept definitions
Understand/
MCQ, True/False, Short essays, Concept explanations, Short summary or overview
Comprehend (K2)
Application (K3) Suggest idea/concept with examples, Suggest formulae, Solve problems, Observe, Explain
Problem-solving questions, Finish a procedure in many steps, Differentiate between
Analyze (K4)
various ideas, Map knowledge
Evaluate (K5) Longer essay/ Evaluation essay, Critique or justify with pros and cons
Create (K6) Check knowledge in specific or offbeat situations, Discussion, Debating or Presentations
MAPPING WITH PROGRAMME OUTCOMES:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11
CO1 S M S
CO2 S S S L
CO3 S S S L
CO4 S S S L
CO5 S S S L
QUESTION PAPER PATTERN
SUBJECT : MEDICAL AND DIAGNOSTICS MICROBIOLOGY
SUB. CODE : UPMB5

SCHEME OF PRACTICAL EXAMINATION

Duration: 9 Hours Max. Marks: 60
S. No Experiment Marks
I. Major Experiment (1 X 20 = 20 marks)
i. Aim and Procedure
1 10 Marks 20
ii. Performance 5 Marks

iii. Result and Discussion 5 Marks

II. Minor Experiment (1 X 15 = 15 marks)

2 i. Aim and Procedure 10 Marks 15
ii. Result and Discussion 5 Marks

III. Spotters (5 X 3 = 15 marks)

3 i. Identification 1 Mark 15
ii. Description 2 Marks
4 IV. Record 5
5 V. Viva 5
Total Marks 60
SUBJECT CODE

HOURS/WEEK

MARKS
CATEGORY
SEMESTER

CREDIT
PAPER

COURSE NAME L T P
TOTAL
ESE
CIA

Skill
III SECMB3 Enhancement AQUACULTURE 2 - - 2 2 10 40 50
Course
COURSE OBJECTIVES
CO1 Provide a deeper knowledge in aquaculture systems and methods.
CO2 Explain the significance and functions of design, types and construction of aquaculture ponds.
CO3 Demonstrate the biological characteristics of various aquaculture species.
CO4 Discuss the methods involved in post stocking management.
CO5 Illustrate major cultivatable species for aquaculture.
UNIT – I 6 Hours
Aquaculture Systems and Methods - Scope and definition. Traditional, extensive, semi - intensive and
intensive culture. Monoculture, polyculture, composite culture, mixed culture, mono-sex culture, cage
culture, pen culture, raft culture, race way culture.
UNIT – II 6 Hours
Aquaculture Engineering - Design and construction of pond, lay-out and design of aquaculture farm,
construction, water intake system, drainage system - aeration and aerators. Ponds - Types of ponds.

UNIT – III 6 Hours

Selection of Species - Biological characteristics of aquaculture species; economic and market
considerations; seed resources, collection and transportation. Pre-Stocking Management-Sun drying,
ploughing / tilling, desilting, liming and fertilization, eradication of weed fishes. Stocking -
Acclimatization of seed and release - species combinations - stocking density and ratio.
UNIT – IV 6 Hours
Post Stocking Management - Water and soil quality parameters required for optimum production,
control of aquatic weeds and aquatic insects, algal blooms and microorganisms. Food conversion ratio
(FCR). Growth - Measurement of growth, length - weight relationship.
UNIT – V 6 Hours
Major cultivable species for aquaculture –Culture of Indian Major Carps. Culture of Giant fresh water
prawn, Macrobrachiumrosenbergii - seed collection formation sources. Hatchery management. Culture
of tiger shrimp, Penaeusmonodon and LitopenaeusVannamei. Culture of pearl oysters. Culture of sea
weeds. Methods of Crab culture. Culture of ornamental fishes. Culture of Molluscs.
Total 30 Hours
COURSE OUTCOMES

Course On completion of this course, students will be able to Programme outcomes

Outcomes
CO1 Analyze the significance and importance of aquaculture PO4, PO5, PO7,PO9
CO2 Illustrate the types and construction of aquaculture ponds PO4, PO7,PO9

CO3 Analyze the biological characteristics of species and choose PO5, PO7,PO9
the best species for aquaculture.
CO4 Follow methods involved for optimal growth of aquaculture PO7,PO9
species
CO5 Summarize major species suitable for aquaculture in a PO5, PO6, PO7,PO9
particular environment
TEXT BOOKS
1. Santhanam, R. Velayutham, P. Jegatheesan, G. A (2019).Manual of Freshwater Ecology: An
Aspect of Fishery Environment. Daya Publishing House, New Delhi.
2. Stickney, R.R. (2016). Aquaculture: An Introductory Text. 3rd Edition. Centre for Agriculture
 and Bioscience International Publishing.
3. Ackefors H., Huner J and Konikoff M. (2009). Introduction to the General Principles of
Aquaculture. CRC Press.
4. Mushlisin Z. A. (2012). Aquaculture. In Tech.
5. Akpaniteaku R.C. (2018).Basic Handbook of Fisheries and Aquaculture. AkiNik Publications.
REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Arumugam N. (2014). Aquaculture. Saras Publication.

2. Pillay T. V. R. and Kutty M.N. (2005). Aquaculture : Principles and Practices. 2ndEdition. Wiley
India Pvt. Ltd.
3. Tripathi S. D., Lakra W.S. and Chadha N.K. (2018). Aquaculture in India. Narendra Publishing
House.
4. Rath R.K.(2011). Fresh Water Aquaculture. 3rdEdition. Scientific Publishers.
5. Lucas J. S., Southgate P.C. and Tucker C.S. (2019). Aquaculture: Farming Aquatic Animals and
Plants. Wiley Blackwell.
WEB RESOURCES
Aquaculture: Types, Benefits and Importance (Fish Farming) - Conserve Energy Future
1
([Link])
2 Fisheries Department - Tamil Nadu ([Link])
3 Aquaculture - Google Books
4 aquaculture | Definition, Industry, Farming, Benefits, Types, Facts, & Methods | Britannica
5 Fisheries & Aquaculture ([Link])
METHODS OF EVALUATION
Continuous Internal Assessment Test
Internal Assignments
10 Marks
Evaluation Seminars
Attendance and Class Participation
External
End Semester Examination 40 Marks
Evaluation
Total 50 Marks
METHODS OF ASSESSMENT
Recall (K1) Simple definitions, MCQ, Recall steps, Concept definitions
Understand/
Comprehend MCQ, True/False, Short essays, Concept explanations, Short summary or overview
(K2)
Application (K3) Suggest idea/concept with examples, Suggest formulae, Solve problems, Observe, Explain
Problem-solving questions, Finish a procedure in many steps, Differentiate between various
Analyze (K4)
ideas, Map knowledge
Evaluate (K5) Longer essay/ Evaluation essay, Critique or justify with pros and cons
Create (K6) Check knowledge in specific or offbeat situations, Discussion, Debating or Presentations

MAPPING WITH PROGRAMME OUTCOMES:

CO/PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11

CO1 S S M S M S M
CO2 S M M S M S L
 CO3 M S M S M S L
CO4 M M M S M S L
CO5 M S S S M S L
QUESTION PAPER PATTERN
SUBJECT : AQUACULTURE
SUB. CODE : SECMB3

END SEMESTER EXAMINATION

Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 40

Section Description Marks BT Level

10 MCQs with 4 options

A 10 X 1 = 10 K1 & K2
(2 questions from each unit)
5 questions – either A or B type
B 5 X 6 = 30 K2, K3, K4
(1 set of questions from each unit)
Total Marks 40
SUBJECT CODE

HOURS/WEEK

MARKS
CATEGORY
SEMESTER

CREDIT
PAPER

COURSE NAME L T P
TOTAL
ESE
CIA

Skill
III SECMB5 Enhancement APICULTURE 2 - - 2 2 10 40 50
Course
COURSE OBJECTIVES
CO1 To understand the biology of honey bees.

CO2 To study on honey bee colony establishment.

CO3 To develop knowledge on honey extraction.
CO4 To understand the diseases of honey bees and their control.
CO5 To gain information on financial assistance and funding agencies for bee keeping industry.
UNIT – I 6 Hours
Biology of Bees: Honeybee – Systematic position – Species of Honey bees – Life history of Honey bee
– behaviour – swarming – Pheromone.
UNIT – II 6 Hours
Social life in Bees:Bee colony – Castes – natural colonies and their yield – Types of bee hives –
Structure – location, care and management.
UNIT – III 6 Hours
Bee Rearing:Apiary – Care and Management – Artificial bee hives – types – construction of
spaceframes – Selection of sites – Handling – Maintenance – Instruments employed in Apiary –
Extraction instruments.
UNIT – IV 6 Hours
Bee Economy: Honey – Composition – uses – Bee wax and its uses – yield in national and international
market – Diseases of honey bees and their control methods. Economics of bee culture.

UNIT – V 6 Hours
Entrepreneurship: venture – Preparing proposals for financial assistance and funding agencies – Bee
Keeping Industry – Recent Efforts, Modern Methods in employing artificial Beehives for cross
pollination in horticultural gardens.

Total 30 Hours
COURSE OUTCOMES

Course On completion of this course, students will be able to Programme outcomes

Outcomes
CO1 Understand the systematic position and life history of PO1, PO2, PO10
honey bee.

CO2 Reveal the different stages and types of bees and discuss PO1, PO2, PO4, PO5
about the care and management of apiculture.

CO3 Describe the practice of bee rearing process and analyze PO2,PO4, PO5, PO10, PO11
instruments employed in apiary.

CO4 Compare and contrast the composition of honey and bee PO4, PO5, PO7, PO8, PO10
wax and interpret the yield in National and International
markets.

CO5 Clarify the proposal for financial assistance and funding PO5, PO8, PO9, PO10, PO11
agencies and reveal the modern methods employed in
artificial bee hives.

TEXT BOOKS
1 Dewey M. Caron. (2013). Honey Bee Biology and Beekeeping. Revised Edition. Wicwas Press,
Kalamazoo. ISBN 10: 1878075292
2 R. A. Morse. (1993). Rearing queen honey bees. Wicwas press, NY. ISBN-10 :  1878075055
3 Ted Hooper. (2010). Guide to Bees & Honey: The World's Best Selling Guide to Beekeeping.
Northern Bee Books. Oxford. ISBN 10: 1904846513
4 Jayashree K. V., Tharadevi C.S. and Arumugam N. (2014) Apiculture. Saras Publication
5 Raj H. (2020). Vinesh Text Book of Apiculture. S. Vinesh and Co.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1 Dewey M. Caron. (2020). The Complete Bee Handbook: History, Recipes, Beekeeping Basics,
and More,Rockridge Press. ISBN-10 :  1646119878
2 Joachim Petterson. (2016). Beekeeping: A Handbook on Honey, Hives & Helping the Bees,
Weldon Owen.
3 Eva Crane. (1999). The World History of Beekeeping and Honey Hunting. Routledge.
[Link]-10 :  0415924677
4 Pagar B. S. (2016). Textbook Of Apiculture. Sahitya Sagar.
5
Sehgal P.K. (2018). Text Book of Sericulture, Apiculture and Entomology. Kalayani.
WEB RESOURCES
Bee Keeping Basics. Retrieved from:[Link]
1
[Link]
Beekeeping as an Entrepreneurship, Retrieved from: [Link]
2
journal/pdf/[Link]
Raising Bumble Bees at Home: A Guide to Getting Started. Retrieved from:
3
[Link]
4 Apiculture – Biology for Everybody ([Link])
5 Apiculture: Introduction to Apiculture ([Link])
METHODS OF EVALUATION
Continuous Internal Assessment Test
Internal Assignments
10 Marks
Evaluation Seminars
Attendance and Class Participation
External
End Semester Examination 40 Marks
Evaluation
Total 50 Marks
METHODS OF ASSESSMENT
Recall (K1) Simple definitions, MCQ, Recall steps, Concept definitions
Understand/
Comprehend MCQ, True/False, Short essays, Concept explanations, Short summary or overview
(K2)
Application (K3) Suggest idea/concept with examples, Suggest formulae, Solve problems, Observe, Explain
Problem-solving questions, Finish a procedure in many steps, Differentiate between various
Analyze (K4)
ideas, Map knowledge
Evaluate (K5) Longer essay/ Evaluation essay, Critique or justify with pros and cons
Create (K6) Check knowledge in specific or offbeat situations, Discussion, Debating or Presentations

MAPPING WITH PROGRAMME OUTCOMES:

CO/PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11

CO1 S S S
CO2 S S S S
CO3 S S M S S
 CO4 S M S S M
CO5 S S S S S
QUESTION PAPER PATTERN
SUBJECT : APICULTURE
SUB. CODE : SECMB5

END SEMESTER EXAMINATION

Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 40

Section Description Marks BT Level

10 MCQs with 4 options

A 10 X 1 = 10 K1 & K2
(2 questions from each unit)
5 questions – either A or B type
B 5 X 6 = 30 K2, K3, K4
(1 set of questions from each unit)
Total Marks 40
SUBJECT CODE

HOURS/WEEK

MARKS
CATEGORY
SEMESTER

CREDIT
PAPER

COURSE NAME L T P
TOTAL
ESE
CIA

CLINICAL
ELECTIVE
LABORATORY
III ACMB3 GENERIC/DISCIPLINE 3 - - 3 3 25 75 100
TECHNOLOGY
SPECIFIC ELECTIVE -
III
COURSE OBJECTIVES
CO1 Demonstrate ethical and professional conduct with patients, laboratory personnel, health- care
professionals, and the public.
CO2 Explain how accurate and reliable information might be obtained about proper procurement, storage,
and handling of laboratory specimens.
CO3 Develop a sound scientific knowledge foundation that prepares them to interpret, analyze and evaluate
 scientific knowledge in clinical practice.
CO4 Perform a full range of laboratory tests with accuracy and precision.
CO5 Establish quality assurance principles and practices to ensure the accuracy and reliability of laboratory
information.
UNIT – I 9 HOURS
Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science: Basic laboratory principles - Code of conduct for medical
laboratory personnel -Organization of clinical laboratory and role of medical laboratory technician - Safety
measures. Assessment of a patient and brief history of collection. Maintenance of Hygiene & Infection Control
Practices.
UNIT – II 9 HOURS
Specimen collection and processing - Blood, urine, stool, sputum CSF, amniotic fluid and bile. Separation of
serum and plasma, Handling of specimens for testing, preservation of specimens, transport of specimens and
factors affecting the clinical results.
UNIT – III 9 HOURS
Introduction to histopathology-Methods of examination of tissues and cells, Fixation of tissues: Classification
and properties of fixatives. Tissue processing - Collection of specimens, Labelling and fixation, Dehydration,
Clearing, Impregnation, Embedding - Paraffin block making, Section Cutting, Microtomes – types and mounting
of sections.

UNIT – IV 9 HOURS
Introduction to Haematology- Laboratory methods used in the investigation of coagulation disorders -
coagulation tests , Routine coagulation tests, (prothrombin time , plasma recalcification time,partial
thromboplastin time , activated partial thromboplastin time, thrombin time), Laboratory diagnosis of bleeding
disorders. Estimation of fibrinogen, Assay of coagulation factors.
UNIT – V 9 HOURS
Quality Standards in Health Laboratories – Development and implementation of standards, Accreditation
Boards –NABL, ISO, CAP, COLA, Performing quality assessment - pre-analytical, analytical, and post-
analytical phases of testing.
Total 45 HOURS
COURSE OUTCOMES
Course On completion of this course, students will be able to Programme
Outcome outcomes
s
CO1 Describe characteristics of laboratory organizations and demonstrate PO3, PO11
professionalism by displaying professional conduct, model ethical behavior
and operate as a vital member of the medical lab team.
Practice safety or infection control procedures in the clinical laboratory,
properly use safety equipment and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
CO2 Accurately collect specimens for various purposes. Determine appropriate PO5, PO6, PO11
tests based on test request, Maintain standard and transmission-based
precautions, Engage in the scientific process by understanding the principles
and practices of clinical study design, implementation, and dissemination of
results.
CO3 Identify the basic structure of cells, tissues and organs and describe their PO6, PO8, PO9,
contribution to normal function. Interpret light and electron microscopic PO11
histological images and identify the tissue source and structures. Relate and
recognize the histological appearance of affected tissues to the underlying
pathology.
CO4 Recognize the pathologies behind benign and malignant disorders of PO5, PO6, PO9,
erythrocytes, leucocytes, thrombocytes and familiar with the diagnosis, PO11
 evaluation, and management of hematologic malignancies.
CO5 Interpret, implement, and complying with laws, regulations and accrediting PO1,PO10
standards and guidelines of relevant governmental and non-governmental
agencies.
TEXT BOOKS
1. Mukharji,K.L. (2000).Medical Laboratory Techniques, Vol - I, II & III, 5 th Edition. Tata McGraw Hill,
Delhi.
2. Ochei,A., Kolhatkar.A. (2000).Medical Laboratory Science: Theory and Practice, McGraw Hill
Education.
3 RamnikSood (2015).Concise Book of Medical Laboratory Technology: Methods and Interpretation, 2nd
Edition, Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, NewDelhi.
4. S. Ramakrishnan, KN Sulochana(2012). Manual of Medical Laboratory Techniques,Jaypee Brothers
Medical Publishers Pvt. Ltd
5. Talib V.H. (2019).Handbook Medical Laboratory Technology, 2nd Edition, Directorate of health
services, Government of India.
REFERENCE BOOKS
1 Rutherford, B.H. Gradwohl , A.C. Sonnenwirth L. Jarett. Gradwohls. (2000). Clinical Laboratory
Methods and Diagnosis, Vol-I, 8th edition, Mosby.
2 Baker, F.J., Silverton, R.E., and Pallister,.J. (1998). An Introduction to Medical Laboratory Technology,
7th Edition, CBS Publishers and Distributors Pvt. Ltd.
3 Godkar (2021).Textbook of Medical Laboratory Technology, 3rd Edition, Bhalani Publishing House.
4 [Link] and RanaShinde.(2008). Textbook of Medical Biochemistry, 7 th Edition, Jaypee
Brothers Medical Publishers Pvt. Limited.
5 James G Cappucino. and Natalie Sherman. (2016). Microbiology – A laboratory manual. (5 th Edition).
The Benjamin publishing company. New York.
WEB RESOURCES
1 [Link] book
2 [Link] wintrobes-clinical-hematology
3 [Link]
4 [Link]
5 [Link]
METHODS OF EVALUATION
Continuous Internal Assessment Test
Internal Assignments
25 Marks
Evaluation Seminars
Attendance and Class Participation
External
End Semester Examination 75 Marks
Evaluation
Total 100 Marks
Methods of Assessment
Recall (K1) Simple definitions, MCQ, Recall steps, Concept definitions
Understand/
MCQ, True/False, Short essays, Concept explanations, Short summary or overview
Comprehend (K2)
Application (K3) Suggest idea/concept with examples, Suggest formulae, Solve problems, Observe, Explain
Problem-solving questions, Finish a procedure in many steps, Differentiate between
Analyze (K4)
various ideas, Map knowledge
Evaluate (K5) Longer essay/ Evaluation essay, Critique or justify with pros and cons
Create (K6) Check knowledge in specific or offbeat situations, Discussion, Debating or Presentations
 MAPPING WITH PROGRAMME OUTCOMES:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11
CO1 M S
CO2 M S S
CO3 S S S S
CO4 M S S S
CO5 M M
QUESTION PAPER PATTERN

SUBJECT : CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY

SUB. CODE : ACMB3

CONTINUOUS INTERNAL ASSESSMENT

Time : 1 Hours Max. Marks : 15
Section Description Marks BT Level
A 2 MCQs with 4 options 2X1=2 K1 & K2
B 1 question – either A or B type 1X3=3 K2, K3, K4
C Answer any 2 questions out of 3 questions (Open Choice) 2 X 5 =10 K2, K3, K4
Total Marks 15

END SEMESTER EXAMINATION

Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 75

Section Description Marks BT Level

10 MCQs with 4 options
A 10 X 1 = 10 K1 & K2
(2 questions from each unit)
5 questions – either A or B type K2, K3, K4
B 5 X 5 = 25
(1 set of questions from each unit) K5 & K6
5 questions – either A or B type K2, K3, K4
C 5 X 8 = 40
(1 set of questions from each unit) K5 & K6
Total Marks 75
SUBJECT CODE

HOURS/WEEK

MARKS
CATEGORY
SEMESTER

CREDIT
PAPER

COURSE NAME L T P
TOTAL
ESE
CIA

CORE BACTERIOLOGY AND

V CUMB5 4 - - 4 5 25 75 100
PAPER V MYCOLOGY
COURSE OBJECTIVES
CO1 Understand the role of normal flora and pathogenic microbes of various diseases and clinical
microbiological techniques.
CO2 Basic knowledge about Gram positive pathogenic bacteria and their epidemiology
CO3 Acquire knowledge about Gram negative pathogenic bacteria and nosocomial infections
CO4 Comprehensive knowledge about medically important, its classification and its significance
CO5 Gain knowledge about the general characteristics and mode of action of various antibacterial agents
UNIT – I 15 Hours
History, Classification of Medically Important Microbes, Koch’s, and River’s postulates-A brief account on the
normal microbial flora of the healthy human body – Host-pathogen interactions: Definitions of infection,
invasion, primary and opportunistic pathogens, pathogenicity, virulence, toxigenicity, carriers, endemic,
epidemic, pandemic diseases and epidemiology – putative virulence factors of human pathogens –infectious
disease cycle. Collection and transport of clinical specimens for bacterial and fungal infections.
UNIT – II 15 Hours
Medically important Gram Positive infections - Causative agent, clinical symptoms, pathogenesis, mode of
transmission, prevention and treatment of the following bacterial diseases (a) Streptococcal infections
(Streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcus faecalis), (b) Staphylococcal infections (Staphylococcus aureus), (c)
Tetanus (Clostridium tetani)(d) Diphtheria (Corynebacteriumdiphtheriae) (e) Anthrax (Bacillus anthracis) (f)
Tuberculosis (Mycobacterium tuberculosis), (g) Leprosy (Mycobacterium leprae).

UNIT – III 15 Hours

Medically important Gram-Negative infections - Causative agent, clinical symptoms, pathogenesis, mode of
transmission, prevention, and treatment of the following bacterial diseases (a) Meningitis (Streptococcus
pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis) (b) typhoid (Salmonella typhi, Salmonella paratyphi) (c) cholera (Vibrio
cholerae) (d) bacillary dysentery (Shigelladysenteriae); Sexually Transmitted disease (syphilis–
[Link] - Neisseria gonorrhoeae); Nosocomial infections – definition, importance, and
their control (Pseudomonas aeruginosa).
UNIT – IV 15 Hours
Medically important Fungi - Classification of medically important fungi; Superficial
mycoses: PityriasisVersicolor; TineaNigra; Piedra. Cutaneous mycoses: Microsporumspps., Trichophytonspps.,
and Epidermophytonfloccosum. Subcutaneous mycoses:  Chromoblastomycosis; Sporotrichosis; Systemic
Mycoses - Blastomycosis; Histoplasmosis; Opportunistic Infections -Candidiasis; Cryptococcosis; Zygomycosis;
Mycotoxins: Aflatoxin
UNIT – V 15 Hours
Antimicrobial agents -General characteristics and mode of action of Antibacterial agents: Modes of action with
an example for each: Inhibitor of nucleic acid synthesis; Inhibitor of cell wall synthesis; Inhibitor of cell
membrane function; Inhibitor of protein synthesis; Inhibitor of metabolism Antifungal agents: Mechanism of
action of Amphotericin B, Griseofulvin.
Total 75 Hours
COURSE OUTCOMES
Course On completion of this course, students will be able to Programme outcomes
Outcomes
CO1 Understand the importance of normal flora of human body and acquire PO1, PO3, PO5, PO7,
knowledge on the process of infectious disease. PO10, PO11
CO2 Explain the various bacterial pathological events during the PO1, PO3, PO5, PO7,
progression of an infectious disease, and apply the underlying PO10, PO11
mechanisms of spread of disease and its control.
CO3 Compile a list of disease-causing bacteria and compare their modes of PO1, PO3, PO5, PO7,
infection, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. PO10, PO11
CO4 Comprehend human-fungal interaction, which can be applied to obtain PO1, PO3, PO5, PO7,
in-depth knowledge on fungal diseases and the mechanism behind the PO10, PO11
disease process.
CO5 Explain the types of mycoses caused in humans and categorize the PO1, PO3, PO4,
modes of infection, pathogenesis, and treatment with introduction to PO5,PO6, PO7,PO9,
mycotoxins. PO10

TEXT BOOKS
1 Tom Parker, M. Leslie H. Collier. (1990). Topley&Wilson’s Principles of Bacteriology, Virology and
 Immunity,8th Edition. London: Edward Arnold.
2 Greenwood, D., Slack, R.B. and Peutherer, J.F. (2012) Medical Microbiology, 18 thEdition. Churchill
Livingstone, London.
3 Finegold, S.M. (2000) Diagnostic Microbiology, 10th Edition. C.V. Mosby Company, St. Louis.
4 Ananthanarayanan, R. and JayaramPanicker C.K. (2020) Text book of Microbiology. Orient Longman,
Hyderabad.
5 JagdishChander (2018). Textbook of Medical Mycology, 4th edition, Jaypeebrothers medical publishers.
REFERENCE BOOKS
1 Gerhardt, P., Murray, R.G., Wood, W.A. and Kreig, N.R. (Editions) (1994) Methods for General and
Molecular Bacteriology. ASM Press, Washington, DC.
2 Kevin Kavanagh, (2018). Fungi Biology and Applications 3rd Edition. Wiley Blackwell publishers.
3 C.J. Alexopoulos, C.W. Mims, M. Blackwell, (2007). Introductory Mycology, 4th edition. Wiley
publishers.
4 A.J. Salle (2007). Fundamental principles of bacteriology, fourth edition, Tata McGraw-Hill
Publications.
5 Christopher C. Kibbler ,Richard Barton,Neil A. R. Gow, Susan Howell,Donna M. MacCallum, Rohini J.
Manuel (2017). Oxford Textbook of Medical Mycology. Oxford University Press.
WEB RESOURCES
1 [Link]
2 [Link]
3 [Link]
4 [Link]
5 [Link]
METHODS OF EVALUATION
Continuous Internal Assessment Test
Internal Assignments
25 Marks
Evaluation Seminars
Attendance and Class Participation
External
End Semester Examination 75 Marks
Evaluation
Total 100 Marks
METHODS OF ASSESSMENT
Recall (K1) Simple definitions, MCQ, Recall steps, Concept definitions
Understand/
MCQ, True/False, Short essays, Concept explanations, Short summary or overview
Comprehend (K2)
Application (K3) Suggest idea/concept with examples, Suggest formulae, Solve problems, Observe, Explain
Problem-solving questions, Finish a procedure in many steps, Differentiate between
Analyze (K4)
various ideas, Map knowledge
Evaluate (K5) Longer essay/ Evaluation essay, Critique or justify with pros and cons
Create (K6) Check knowledge in specific or offbeat situations, Discussion, Debating or Presentations
MAPPING WITH PROGRAMME OUTCOMES:

CO/PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11
CO1 S S S S M S
CO2 S S S S M S
CO3 S S S S M S
CO4 S S S S M S
 CO5 S S M S M S S M
QUESTION PAPER PATTERN
SUBJECT : BACTERIOLOGY AND MYCOLOGY
SUB. CODE : CUMB5
CONTINUOUS INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
Time : 1 Hours Max. Marks : 15
Section Description Marks BT Level
A 2 MCQs with 4 options 2X1=2 K1 & K2
B 1 question – either A or B type 1X3=3 K2, K3, K4
C Answer any 2 questions out of 3 questions (Open Choice) 2 X 5 =10 K2, K3, K4
Total Marks 15

END SEMESTER EXAMINATION

Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 75

Section Description Marks BT Level

10 MCQs with 4 options

A 10 X 1 = 10 K1 & K2
(2 questions from each unit)
5 questions – either A or B type K2, K3, K4
B 5 X 5 = 25
(1 set of questions from each unit) K5 & K6
5 questions – either A or B type K2, K3, K4
C 5 X 8 = 40
(1 set of questions from each unit) K5 & K6
Total Marks 75
SUBJECT CODE

HOURS/WEEK

MARKS
CATEGORY
SEMESTER

CREDIT
PAPER

COURSE NAME L T P TOTAL

ESE
CIA

CORE VIROLOGY AND

VI CUMB6 4 - - 4 5 25 75 100
PAPER VI PARASITOLOGY
COURSE OBJECTIVES
CO1 To gain knowledge on properties and classification of viruses and collection of relevant clinical samples
for diagnosing viral infections.
CO2 To understand pathogenic microorganisms of viruses and the mechanisms by which they cause disease in
the human body.
CO3 To gain knowledge about reemerging viral infections and develop diagnostic skills, including the use and
interpretation of laboratory test in the diagnosis of infectious diseases.
CO4 Understand the types of parasites causing infections in the intestine.
CO5 To develop skills in the diagnosis of parasitic infections.
UNIT – I 15 Hours
General Properties, replication and Classification of viruses (Baltimore classification), Cultivation of viruses- in
animals, embryonated eggs and tissue culture, Virus purification assays - collection and transport of clinical
specimens for viral infections.

UNIT – II 15 Hours
Viral diseases with reference to symptoms, pathogenesis, transmission, prophylaxis and control – Arboviruses
(Flavivirus), Picorna viruses (Polio virus and Rhinovirus), Hepatitis viruses (HAV, HBV, HCV, HDV, HEV),
Rabies virus, Orthomyoviruses (Influenza virus) and Paramyxoviruses (Mumps and Measles virus), Pox viruses
(Variola, Vaccinia), Herpes viruses (Herpes simplex, Varicella zoster), Adeno viruses, Rota viruses and HIV
viruses. Oncogenic viruses (Human Papilloma virus): Introduction, characteristics of transformed cells,
mechanism of viral oncogenesis and clinical manifestations.

UNIT – III 15 Hours

Emerging and re-emerging viral infections (SARS, Swine flu, Ebola, Dengue, Chikungunya- and Corona) –
causes, spread and preventive measures. Detection of viruses in clinical specimens – Serological and Molecular
diagnosis of virus infections – Antiviral agents, Interferons and Viral Vaccines, Immunization schedules.
UNIT – IV 15 Hours
General introduction to Medical Parasitology, Classification of medically important parasites. Morphology, life
cycle, pathogenesis, clinical features, laboratory diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases caused by the
following organisms: Entameoba histolytica, flagellates (Giardia lamblia, Leishmania donovani), Sporozoa-
Plasmodium spp.
UNIT – V 15 Hours
Introduction to Helminthes, Platyhelminthes – Taenia – Fasciola – Paragonimus – Schistosoma spp.
Nemathelminthes – Ascaris– Ankylostoma – Enterobius – Trichuris – Trichinella – Wuchereria – Dracanculus.
Collection, transport and examination of specimen Laboratory techniques in parasitology Examination of faeces
for ova and cyst by direct wet mount and iodine wet mount, Concentration methods (Floatation and
Sedimentation techniques), Examination of blood for parasites. Cultivation of parasites.
Total 75 Hours
COURSE OUTCOMES
Course On completion of this course, students will be able to Programme outcomes
Outcomes
CO1 Understand the structure and properties of viruses, cultivation methods PO5,PO10
and diagnosis of viral diseases.
CO2 Knowledge of basic and general concepts of causation of disease by PO5,PO10
the pathogenic microorganisms and various parameters of assessment
of their severity and the methods of diagnosis.
CO3 Insights to treatment options of viral diseases. PO5,PO10
CO4 Knowledge about the importance of protozoans in the intestine. PO5,PO10
CO5 Knowledge of Nematodes as infectious agent PO5,PO10
TEXT BOOKS
1 S., Rajan(2007). Medical microbiology, MJP publisher.
2 JeyaramPaniker, C.K. (2006). Text Book of Parasitology Jay Pee Brothers,NewDelhi.
3 AroraD.R. and AroraB. (2002). Medical Parasitology, 1stEdition CBS Publishers & Distributors, New
Delhi.
4 Chatterjee (1986). Medical Parasitology. Tata McGraw Hill, Calcutta.
5 Parija S. C. (1996). Text Book of Medical Parasitology.4th edition, Orient Longman, AllIndia
Publishers & Distributors.
REFERENCE BOOKS
1 Jawetz, E., Melnick, J.L. and Adelberg, E.A. (2000). Review of Medical Microbiology, 19 thEdition.
Lange Medical Publications, U.S.A.
2 Ananthanarayan, R. and JeyaramPaniker, C.K. (2009). Text Book of Microbiology, 8 thEdition. Orient
Longman, Chennai .
3 Conrat HF, Kimball PC and Levy JA. (1988). Virology. II edition. Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliff, New
Jersey.

4 Topley& Wilsons’s (1990). Principles of Bacteriology, Virology and Immunity, 8 th Edition, Vol. III
Bacterial Diseases, Edward Arnold, London.
5 Finegold, S.M. (2000). Diagnostic Microbiology, 10th Edition. C.V. Mosby Company,[Link].
WEB RESOURCES
1 [Link]
2 [Link]
3 [Link]

4 [Link]
5 [Link]
METHODS OF EVALUATION
Continuous Internal Assessment Test
Internal Assignments
25 Marks
Evaluation Seminars
Attendance and Class Participation
External
End Semester Examination 75 Marks
Evaluation
Total 100 Marks
METHODS OF ASSESSMENT
Recall (K1) Simple definitions, MCQ, Recall steps, Concept definitions
Understand/
MCQ, True/False, Short essays, Concept explanations, Short summary or overview
Comprehend (K2)
Application (K3) Suggest idea/concept with examples, Suggest formulae, Solve problems, Observe, Explain
Problem-solving questions, Finish a procedure in many steps, Differentiate between
Analyze (K4)
various ideas, Map knowledge
Evaluate (K5) Longer essay/ Evaluation essay, Critique or justify with pros and cons
Create (K6) Check knowledge in specific or offbeat situations, Discussion, Debating or Presentations
MAPPING WITH PROGRAMME OUTCOMES:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11
CO1 M M
CO2 M M
CO3 M M
CO4 M M
CO5 M M
QUESTION PAPER PATTERN
SUBJECT : VIROLOGY AND PARASITOLOGY
SUB. CODE : CUMB6
CONTINUOUS INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
Time : 1 Hours Max. Marks : 15
Section Description Marks BT Level
A 2 MCQs with 4 options 2X1=2 K1 & K2
B 1 question – either A or B type 1X3=3 K2, K3, K4
C Answer any 2 questions out of 3 questions (Open Choice) 2 X 5 =10 K2, K3, K4
 Total Marks 15

END SEMESTER EXAMINATION

Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 75

Section Description Marks BT Level

10 MCQs with 4 options

A 10 X 1 = 10 K1 & K2
(2 questions from each unit)
5 questions – either A or B type K2, K3, K4
B 5 X 5 = 25
(1 set of questions from each unit) K5 & K6
5 questions – either A or B type K2, K3, K4
C 5 X 8 = 40
(1 set of questions from each unit) K5 & K6
Total Marks 75
SUBJECT CODE

HOURS/WEEK

MARKS
CATEGORY
SEMESTER

CREDIT
PAPER

COURSE NAME L T P

TOTAL
ESE
CIA

MEDICAL AND
PRACTICAL
III UPMB5 DIAGNOSTICS - - 4 4 5 40 60 100
V
MICROBIOLOGY
COURSE OBJECTIVES
CO1 To familiarize students with medical microbiology techniques and technical knowledge on collection and
processing of clinical samples.
CO2 To learn the techniques for isolation and identification of bacterial pathogens.
CO3 To gain expertise in various techniques of clinically important viral pathogens and their identification.
CO4 To get acquainted with medically important fungi and their metabolism.
CO5 To categorize parasites and understand their role in infections.
UNIT – I 15 Hours
1. Collection and Transport of Clinical specimens.
2. Simple, Differential and Special staining of Clinical materials.
3. Culture techniques used to isolate microorganisms.
UNIT – II 15 Hours
4. Identification of bacterial pathogens by their biochemical reactions.
5. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing by disc-diffusion technique and determination of Minimum Inhibitory
Concentration.

UNIT – III 15 Hours

6. Isolation of Bacteriophages from Sewage and other natural sources.
7. Identification of Viruses in Slides/Smears/Spotters. Demonstration of Negri bodies (Staining).
8. Cultivation of Viruses in Embryonated eggs – Amniotic, Allantoic, Yolk sac routes and Chorio-allantoic
membrane.
UNIT – IV 15 Hours
9. Microscopic identification of medically important Fungi – KOH and Lactophenol cotton Blue staining.
10. Slide culture techniques for fungal Identification
11. Identification of Dermatophytes.
12. Germ tube test, Carbohydrate fermentation and assimilation tests for Yeasts.
UNIT – V 15 Hours
13. Direct Examination of Faeces – wet mount and Iodine mount – Demonstration of Protozoan cysts and
Helminthes eggs.
14. Concentration techniques of stool specimen – Floatation and Sedimentation methods.
15. Examination of blood for Malarial parasites – thin and thick smear preparations.
16. Identification of Medically important parasites in slides / specimens as spotters.
Total 75 Hours
COURSE OUTCOMES

Course Outcomes On completion of this course, students will be able to Programme outcomes

CO1 Demonstrate methods to observe and measure PO4, PO5, PO7.

microorganisms by standard microbiological techniques
CO2 Identify pathogenic microorganisms in the laboratory PO4, PO5, PO7, PO8.
set-up and interpret their sensitivity towards commonly
administered antibiotics.
CO3 Understand experimental tools used to cultivate and PO4, PO5, PO7, PO8.
characterize clinically important viruses and
bacteriophages
CO4 Elucidate clinically important fungi. PO4, PO5, PO7, PO8.
CO5 Investigate Parasites of medical importance and identify PO4, PO5, PO7, PO8.
them from clinical specimens.
TEXT BOOKS
1 Dubey, R.C. and Maheswari, D.K. (2020). S. Chand Publishers. ISBN-13: 978-8121921534, ISBN-10:
8121921538.
2 K.R. Aneja (2017). Experiments in Microbiology, Plant Pathology, Tissue Culture and Microbial
Biotechnology. 5th Edition. New Age International Publishers. ISBN-10: 9386418304, ISBN-13: 978-
9386418302.
3 Collee, J.G., Fraser, A.G., Marnion, B.P. and Simmons, A. (1996). Mackie & McCartney Practical
Medical Microbiology. 14th Edition. Elsevier. ISBN-10: 813120393X, ISBN-13: 978-8131203934.
4 Prince CP (2009). Practical Manual of Medical Microbiology, Ist edition, Jaypee digital publishing.
5 James H. Jorgensen, Karen C. Carroll, Guido Funke, Michael A. Pfaller, Marie Louise Landry, Sandra
S. Richter, David W. Warnock (2015). Manual of Clinical Microbiology, 11th Edition, ASM press
REFERENCE BOOKS
1 Patricia M. Tille (2021). Bailey & Scott’s Diagnostic Microbiology, 15th Edition. Elsevier. ISBN-10:
0323681050, ISBN-13: 978-0323681056.
2 Monica Cheesbrough (2006). District Laboratory Practice in Tropical Countries. Part 1. 2nd Edition.
Cambridge University Press. ISBN-10: 0521171571, ISBN-13: 978-0521171571.
3 Michael A. Pfaller (ed.) (2015). Manual of Clinical Microbiology. Vol. 1 and 2. 11th Edition. ASM
Press. ISBN-10: 9781555817374, ISBN-13: 978-1555817374.
4 Josephine A. Morello, Paul A. Granato and Helen EckelMizer (2002). Laboratory Manual and
Workbook in Microbiology. 7th Edition. The McGraw Hill Company. ISBN: 0-07-246354-6.
5 Rowland, S.S., Walsh, S.R., Teel, L.D. and Carnahan, A.M. ((1994). Pathogenic and Clinical
Microbiology: A Laboratory Manual. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. ISBN-10: 0316760498, ISBN-13:
9780316760492.
WEB RESOURCES
1 [Link]
[Link]
2
Lab_QA_Microbiology_QA.pdf
3 [Link]
4 [Link]
5 [Link]
METHODS OF EVALUATION
Internal
Model Examination Attendance and Class Participation 40 Marks
Evaluation
External
End Semester Examination 60 Marks
Evaluation
Total 100 Marks
METHODS OF ASSESSMENT
Recall (K1) Simple definitions, MCQ, Recall steps, Concept definitions
Understand/
MCQ, True/False, Short essays, Concept explanations, Short summary or overview
Comprehend (K2)
Application (K3) Suggest idea/concept with examples, Suggest formulae, Solve problems, Observe, Explain
Problem-solving questions, Finish a procedure in many steps, Differentiate between
Analyze (K4)
various ideas, Map knowledge
Evaluate (K5) Longer essay/ Evaluation essay, Critique or justify with pros and cons

Create (K6) Check knowledge in specific or offbeat situations, Discussion, Debating or Presentations
MAPPING WITH PROGRAMME OUTCOMES:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11
CO1 S M S
CO2 S S S L
CO3 S S S L
CO4 S S S L
CO5 S S S L
 QUESTION PAPER PATTERN
SUBJECT : MEDICAL AND DIAGNOSTICS MICROBIOLOGY
SUB. CODE : UPMB5

SCHEME OF PRACTICAL EXAMINATION

Duration: 9 Hours Max. Marks: 60
S. No Experiment Marks
I. Major Experiment (1 X 20 = 20 marks)
i. Aim and Procedure
1 10 Marks 20
ii. Performance 5 Marks

iii. Result and Discussion 5 Marks

II. Minor Experiment (1 X 15 = 15 marks)

2 i. Aim and Procedure 10 Marks 15
ii. Result and Discussion 5 Marks

III. Spotters (5 X 3 = 15 marks)

3 i. Identification 1 Mark 15
ii. Description 2 Marks
4 IV. Record 5
5 V. Viva 5
Total Marks 60
SUBJECT CODE

HOURS/WEEK
MARKS
CATEGORY
SEMESTER

CREDIT
PAPER

COURSE NAME L T P

TOTAL
ESE
CIA

Skill
III SECMB3 Enhancement AQUACULTURE 2 - - 2 2 10 40 50
Course
COURSE OBJECTIVES
CO1 Provide a deeper knowledge in aquaculture systems and methods.
CO2 Explain the significance and functions of design, types and construction of aquaculture ponds.
CO3 Demonstrate the biological characteristics of various aquaculture species.
CO4 Discuss the methods involved in post stocking management.
CO5 Illustrate major cultivatable species for aquaculture.
UNIT – I 6 Hours
Aquaculture Systems and Methods - Scope and definition. Traditional, extensive, semi - intensive and
intensive culture. Monoculture, polyculture, composite culture, mixed culture, mono-sex culture, cage
culture, pen culture, raft culture, race way culture.
UNIT – II 6 Hours
Aquaculture Engineering - Design and construction of pond, lay-out and design of aquaculture farm,
construction, water intake system, drainage system - aeration and aerators. Ponds - Types of ponds.

UNIT – III 6 Hours

Selection of Species - Biological characteristics of aquaculture species; economic and market
considerations; seed resources, collection and transportation. Pre-Stocking Management-Sun drying,
ploughing / tilling, desilting, liming and fertilization, eradication of weed fishes. Stocking -
Acclimatization of seed and release - species combinations - stocking density and ratio.
UNIT – IV 6 Hours
Post Stocking Management - Water and soil quality parameters required for optimum production,
control of aquatic weeds and aquatic insects, algal blooms and microorganisms. Food conversion ratio
(FCR). Growth - Measurement of growth, length - weight relationship.
UNIT – V 6 Hours
Major cultivable species for aquaculture –Culture of Indian Major Carps. Culture of Giant fresh water
prawn, Macrobrachiumrosenbergii - seed collection formation sources. Hatchery management. Culture
of tiger shrimp, Penaeusmonodon and LitopenaeusVannamei. Culture of pearl oysters. Culture of sea
weeds. Methods of Crab culture. Culture of ornamental fishes. Culture of Molluscs.
Total 30 Hours
COURSE OUTCOMES

Course On completion of this course, students will be able to Programme outcomes

Outcomes
CO1 Analyze the significance and importance of aquaculture PO4, PO5, PO7,PO9
CO2 Illustrate the types and construction of aquaculture ponds PO4, PO7,PO9

CO3 Analyze the biological characteristics of species and choose PO5, PO7,PO9
the best species for aquaculture.
CO4 Follow methods involved for optimal growth of aquaculture PO7,PO9
species
CO5 Summarize major species suitable for aquaculture in a PO5, PO6, PO7,PO9
particular environment
TEXT BOOKS
1. Santhanam, R. Velayutham, P. Jegatheesan, G. A (2019).Manual of Freshwater Ecology: An
Aspect of Fishery Environment. Daya Publishing House, New Delhi.
2. Stickney, R.R. (2016). Aquaculture: An Introductory Text. 3rd Edition. Centre for Agriculture
and Bioscience International Publishing.
3. Ackefors H., Huner J and Konikoff M. (2009). Introduction to the General Principles of
Aquaculture. CRC Press.
4. Mushlisin Z. A. (2012). Aquaculture. In Tech.
5. Akpaniteaku R.C. (2018).Basic Handbook of Fisheries and Aquaculture. AkiNik Publications.
REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Arumugam N. (2014). Aquaculture. Saras Publication.

2. Pillay T. V. R. and Kutty M.N. (2005). Aquaculture : Principles and Practices. 2ndEdition. Wiley
India Pvt. Ltd.
3. Tripathi S. D., Lakra W.S. and Chadha N.K. (2018). Aquaculture in India. Narendra Publishing
House.
4. Rath R.K.(2011). Fresh Water Aquaculture. 3rdEdition. Scientific Publishers.
5. Lucas J. S., Southgate P.C. and Tucker C.S. (2019). Aquaculture: Farming Aquatic Animals and
Plants. Wiley Blackwell.
WEB RESOURCES
Aquaculture: Types, Benefits and Importance (Fish Farming) - Conserve Energy Future
1
([Link])
2 Fisheries Department - Tamil Nadu ([Link])
3 Aquaculture - Google Books
4 aquaculture | Definition, Industry, Farming, Benefits, Types, Facts, & Methods | Britannica
5 Fisheries & Aquaculture ([Link])
METHODS OF EVALUATION
Continuous Internal Assessment Test
Internal Assignments
10 Marks
Evaluation Seminars
Attendance and Class Participation
External
End Semester Examination 40 Marks
Evaluation
Total 50 Marks
METHODS OF ASSESSMENT
Recall (K1) Simple definitions, MCQ, Recall steps, Concept definitions
Understand/
Comprehend MCQ, True/False, Short essays, Concept explanations, Short summary or overview
(K2)
Application (K3) Suggest idea/concept with examples, Suggest formulae, Solve problems, Observe, Explain
Problem-solving questions, Finish a procedure in many steps, Differentiate between various
Analyze (K4)
ideas, Map knowledge
Evaluate (K5) Longer essay/ Evaluation essay, Critique or justify with pros and cons
Create (K6) Check knowledge in specific or offbeat situations, Discussion, Debating or Presentations

MAPPING WITH PROGRAMME OUTCOMES:

CO/PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11

CO1 S S M S M S M
CO2 S M M S M S L
CO3 M S M S M S L
CO4 M M M S M S L
CO5 M S S S M S L
QUESTION PAPER PATTERN
SUBJECT : AQUACULTURE
SUB. CODE : SECMB3

END SEMESTER EXAMINATION

Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 40

 Section Description Marks BT Level

10 MCQs with 4 options

A 10 X 1 = 10 K1 & K2
(2 questions from each unit)
5 questions – either A or B type
B 5 X 6 = 30 K2, K3, K4
(1 set of questions from each unit)
Total Marks 40
SUBJECT CODE

HOURS/WEEK
MARKS
CATEGORY
SEMESTER

CREDIT
PAPER

COURSE NAME L T P

TOTAL
ESE
CIA
Skill
III SECMB5 Enhancement APICULTURE 2 - - 2 2 10 40 50
Course
COURSE OBJECTIVES
CO1 To understand the biology of honey bees.

CO2 To study on honey bee colony establishment.

CO3 To develop knowledge on honey extraction.
CO4 To understand the diseases of honey bees and their control.
CO5 To gain information on financial assistance and funding agencies for bee keeping industry.
UNIT – I 6 Hours
Biology of Bees: Honeybee – Systematic position – Species of Honey bees – Life history of Honey bee
– behaviour – swarming – Pheromone.
UNIT – II 6 Hours
Social life in Bees:Bee colony – Castes – natural colonies and their yield – Types of bee hives –
Structure – location, care and management.
UNIT – III 6 Hours
Bee Rearing:Apiary – Care and Management – Artificial bee hives – types – construction of
spaceframes – Selection of sites – Handling – Maintenance – Instruments employed in Apiary –
Extraction instruments.
UNIT – IV 6 Hours
Bee Economy: Honey – Composition – uses – Bee wax and its uses – yield in national and international
market – Diseases of honey bees and their control methods. Economics of bee culture.

UNIT – V 6 Hours
Entrepreneurship: venture – Preparing proposals for financial assistance and funding agencies – Bee
Keeping Industry – Recent Efforts, Modern Methods in employing artificial Beehives for cross
pollination in horticultural gardens.

Total 30 Hours
COURSE OUTCOMES

Course On completion of this course, students will be able to Programme outcomes

Outcomes
CO1 Understand the systematic position and life history of PO1, PO2, PO10
honey bee.

CO2 Reveal the different stages and types of bees and discuss PO1, PO2, PO4, PO5
about the care and management of apiculture.

CO3 Describe the practice of bee rearing process and analyze PO2,PO4, PO5, PO10, PO11
instruments employed in apiary.

CO4 Compare and contrast the composition of honey and bee PO4, PO5, PO7, PO8, PO10
wax and interpret the yield in National and International
markets.

CO5 Clarify the proposal for financial assistance and funding PO5, PO8, PO9, PO10, PO11
agencies and reveal the modern methods employed in
artificial bee hives.

TEXT BOOKS
1 Dewey M. Caron. (2013). Honey Bee Biology and Beekeeping. Revised Edition. Wicwas Press,
Kalamazoo. ISBN 10: 1878075292
2 R. A. Morse. (1993). Rearing queen honey bees. Wicwas press, NY. ISBN-10 :  1878075055
3 Ted Hooper. (2010). Guide to Bees & Honey: The World's Best Selling Guide to Beekeeping.
Northern Bee Books. Oxford. ISBN 10: 1904846513
4 Jayashree K. V., Tharadevi C.S. and Arumugam N. (2014) Apiculture. Saras Publication
5 Raj H. (2020). Vinesh Text Book of Apiculture. S. Vinesh and Co.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1 Dewey M. Caron. (2020). The Complete Bee Handbook: History, Recipes, Beekeeping Basics,
and More,Rockridge Press. ISBN-10 :  1646119878
2 Joachim Petterson. (2016). Beekeeping: A Handbook on Honey, Hives & Helping the Bees,
Weldon Owen.
3 Eva Crane. (1999). The World History of Beekeeping and Honey Hunting. Routledge.
[Link]-10 :  0415924677
4 Pagar B. S. (2016). Textbook Of Apiculture. Sahitya Sagar.
5
Sehgal P.K. (2018). Text Book of Sericulture, Apiculture and Entomology. Kalayani.
WEB RESOURCES
Bee Keeping Basics. Retrieved from:[Link]
1
[Link]
Beekeeping as an Entrepreneurship, Retrieved from: [Link]
2
journal/pdf/[Link]
Raising Bumble Bees at Home: A Guide to Getting Started. Retrieved from:
3
[Link]
4 Apiculture – Biology for Everybody ([Link])
5 Apiculture: Introduction to Apiculture ([Link])
METHODS OF EVALUATION
Continuous Internal Assessment Test
Internal Assignments
10 Marks
Evaluation Seminars
Attendance and Class Participation
External
End Semester Examination 40 Marks
Evaluation
Total 50 Marks
METHODS OF ASSESSMENT
Recall (K1) Simple definitions, MCQ, Recall steps, Concept definitions
Understand/
Comprehend MCQ, True/False, Short essays, Concept explanations, Short summary or overview
(K2)
Application (K3) Suggest idea/concept with examples, Suggest formulae, Solve problems, Observe, Explain
Problem-solving questions, Finish a procedure in many steps, Differentiate between various
Analyze (K4)
ideas, Map knowledge
Evaluate (K5) Longer essay/ Evaluation essay, Critique or justify with pros and cons
Create (K6) Check knowledge in specific or offbeat situations, Discussion, Debating or Presentations

MAPPING WITH PROGRAMME OUTCOMES:

CO/PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11

CO1 S S S
CO2 S S S S
CO3 S S M S S
CO4 S M S S M
CO5 S S S S S
QUESTION PAPER PATTERN
SUBJECT : APICULTURE
SUB. CODE : SECMB5

END SEMESTER EXAMINATION

Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 40

 Section Description Marks BT Level

10 MCQs with 4 options

A 10 X 1 = 10 K1 & K2
(2 questions from each unit)
5 questions – either A or B type
B 5 X 6 = 30 K2, K3, K4
(1 set of questions from each unit)
Total Marks 40
SUBJECT CODE

HOURS/WEEK
MARKS
CATEGORY
SEMESTER

CREDIT
PAPER

COURSE NAME L T P

TOTAL
ESE
CIA

CLINICAL
ELECTIVE
LABORATORY
III ACMB3 GENERIC/DISCIPLINE 3 - - 3 3 25 75 100
TECHNOLOGY
SPECIFIC ELECTIVE -
III
COURSE OBJECTIVES
CO1 Demonstrate ethical and professional conduct with patients, laboratory personnel, health- care
professionals, and the public.
CO2 Explain how accurate and reliable information might be obtained about proper procurement, storage,
and handling of laboratory specimens.
CO3 Develop a sound scientific knowledge foundation that prepares them to interpret, analyze and evaluate
scientific knowledge in clinical practice.
CO4 Perform a full range of laboratory tests with accuracy and precision.
CO5 Establish quality assurance principles and practices to ensure the accuracy and reliability of laboratory
information.
UNIT – I 9 HOURS
Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science: Basic laboratory principles - Code of conduct for medical
laboratory personnel -Organization of clinical laboratory and role of medical laboratory technician - Safety
measures. Assessment of a patient and brief history of collection. Maintenance of Hygiene & Infection Control
Practices.
UNIT – II 9 HOURS
Specimen collection and processing - Blood, urine, stool, sputum CSF, amniotic fluid and bile. Separation of
serum and plasma, Handling of specimens for testing, preservation of specimens, transport of specimens and
factors affecting the clinical results.
UNIT – III 9 HOURS
Introduction to histopathology-Methods of examination of tissues and cells, Fixation of tissues: Classification
and properties of fixatives. Tissue processing - Collection of specimens, Labelling and fixation, Dehydration,
Clearing, Impregnation, Embedding - Paraffin block making, Section Cutting, Microtomes – types and mounting
of sections.

UNIT – IV 9 HOURS
Introduction to Haematology- Laboratory methods used in the investigation of coagulation disorders -
coagulation tests , Routine coagulation tests, (prothrombin time , plasma recalcification time,partial
thromboplastin time , activated partial thromboplastin time, thrombin time), Laboratory diagnosis of bleeding
disorders. Estimation of fibrinogen, Assay of coagulation factors.
UNIT – V 9 HOURS
Quality Standards in Health Laboratories – Development and implementation of standards, Accreditation
Boards –NABL, ISO, CAP, COLA, Performing quality assessment - pre-analytical, analytical, and post-
analytical phases of testing.
Total 45 HOURS
COURSE OUTCOMES
Course On completion of this course, students will be able to Programme
Outcome outcomes
s
CO1 Describe characteristics of laboratory organizations and demonstrate PO3, PO11
professionalism by displaying professional conduct, model ethical behavior
and operate as a vital member of the medical lab team.
Practice safety or infection control procedures in the clinical laboratory,
properly use safety equipment and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
CO2 Accurately collect specimens for various purposes. Determine appropriate PO5, PO6, PO11
tests based on test request, Maintain standard and transmission-based
precautions, Engage in the scientific process by understanding the principles
and practices of clinical study design, implementation, and dissemination of
results.
CO3 Identify the basic structure of cells, tissues and organs and describe their PO6, PO8, PO9,
contribution to normal function. Interpret light and electron microscopic PO11
histological images and identify the tissue source and structures. Relate and
recognize the histological appearance of affected tissues to the underlying
pathology.
CO4 Recognize the pathologies behind benign and malignant disorders of PO5, PO6, PO9,
erythrocytes, leucocytes, thrombocytes and familiar with the diagnosis, PO11
evaluation, and management of hematologic malignancies.
CO5 Interpret, implement, and complying with laws, regulations and accrediting PO1,PO10
standards and guidelines of relevant governmental and non-governmental
agencies.
TEXT BOOKS
1. Mukharji,K.L. (2000).Medical Laboratory Techniques, Vol - I, II & III, 5 th Edition. Tata McGraw Hill,
Delhi.
2. Ochei,A., Kolhatkar.A. (2000).Medical Laboratory Science: Theory and Practice, McGraw Hill
 Education.
3 RamnikSood (2015).Concise Book of Medical Laboratory Technology: Methods and Interpretation, 2nd
Edition, Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, NewDelhi.
4. S. Ramakrishnan, KN Sulochana(2012). Manual of Medical Laboratory Techniques,Jaypee Brothers
Medical Publishers Pvt. Ltd
5. Talib V.H. (2019).Handbook Medical Laboratory Technology, 2nd Edition, Directorate of health
services, Government of India.
REFERENCE BOOKS
1 Rutherford, B.H. Gradwohl , A.C. Sonnenwirth L. Jarett. Gradwohls. (2000). Clinical Laboratory
Methods and Diagnosis, Vol-I, 8th edition, Mosby.
2 Baker, F.J., Silverton, R.E., and Pallister,.J. (1998). An Introduction to Medical Laboratory Technology,
7th Edition, CBS Publishers and Distributors Pvt. Ltd.
3 Godkar (2021).Textbook of Medical Laboratory Technology, 3rd Edition, Bhalani Publishing House.
4 [Link] and RanaShinde.(2008). Textbook of Medical Biochemistry, 7 th Edition, Jaypee
Brothers Medical Publishers Pvt. Limited.
5 James G Cappucino. and Natalie Sherman. (2016). Microbiology – A laboratory manual. (5 th Edition).
The Benjamin publishing company. New York.
WEB RESOURCES
1 [Link] book
2 [Link] wintrobes-clinical-hematology
3 [Link]
4 [Link]
5 [Link]
METHODS OF EVALUATION
Continuous Internal Assessment Test
Internal Assignments
25 Marks
Evaluation Seminars
Attendance and Class Participation
External
End Semester Examination 75 Marks
Evaluation
Total 100 Marks
Methods of Assessment
Recall (K1) Simple definitions, MCQ, Recall steps, Concept definitions
Understand/
MCQ, True/False, Short essays, Concept explanations, Short summary or overview
Comprehend (K2)
Application (K3) Suggest idea/concept with examples, Suggest formulae, Solve problems, Observe, Explain
Problem-solving questions, Finish a procedure in many steps, Differentiate between
Analyze (K4)
various ideas, Map knowledge
Evaluate (K5) Longer essay/ Evaluation essay, Critique or justify with pros and cons
Create (K6) Check knowledge in specific or offbeat situations, Discussion, Debating or Presentations

MAPPING WITH PROGRAMME OUTCOMES:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11
CO1 M S
CO2 M S S
CO3 S S S S
CO4 M S S S
CO5 M M
QUESTION PAPER PATTERN
SUBJECT : CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
SUB. CODE : ACMB3

CONTINUOUS INTERNAL ASSESSMENT

Time : 1 Hours Max. Marks : 15
Section Description Marks BT Level
A 2 MCQs with 4 options 2X1=2 K1 & K2
B 1 question – either A or B type 1X3=3 K2, K3, K4
C Answer any 2 questions out of 3 questions (Open Choice) 2 X 5 =10 K2, K3, K4
Total Marks 15

END SEMESTER EXAMINATION

Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 75
Section Description Marks BT Level
10 MCQs with 4 options
A 10 X 1 = 10 K1 & K2
(2 questions from each unit)
5 questions – either A or B type K2, K3, K4
B 5 X 5 = 25
(1 set of questions from each unit) K5 & K6
5 questions – either A or B type K2, K3, K4
C 5 X 8 = 40
(1 set of questions from each unit) K5 & K6
Total Marks 75