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 genome project Human genetic disorders 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

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

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

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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