DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY Changanacherry

Open Course offered by the Department of Zoology HUMAN GENETICS, NUTRITION, COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SANITATION

An Overview  An integrated course covering biology of day to day life.  72 Hrs  4 Hrs per week  4 Credits

HUMAN GENETICS  Human blood groups and their inheritance pattern  DNA finger printing and applications

HUMAN GENETICS  Human genetic disorders  Human genome project  Pre-natal diagnosis

NUTRITION AND COMMUNITY HEALTH  Dimensions and determinants of Health  Obesity, causes and preventive measures  Balanced diet

COMMUNITY HEALTH  Dangers of Alcoholism  Drug abuse  Medico – legal implications

 Safety Education  First aid and emergency care  Prevention and management of lifestyle diseases  Yoga  Psychoneuroimmunology COMMUNITY HEALTH

 Solid Waste management  Vermi composting COMMUNITY HEALTH  Quality of drinking water  Water borne diseases

COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SANITATION  Food borne diseases  Swine flue (H1N1), Bird flue (H5N1)  Chikungunya  Dengu fever  SARS, Anthrax

COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SANITATION  Vector borne diseases  Mosquito eradication  Rodent control measures

PUBLIC HEALTH & DISEASES  Cancer: types & causes  Carcinogens  HIV, AIDS: Causes & preventive measures

Objectives of the Course  Emphasize the central role that biological sciences plays in the life of all human beings.  Develop an appreciation of how genetics can impact human beings and the environment.  Acquire knowledge in assisting individuals, families and community to promote and maintain their health and empower them to care for themselves.

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