1. DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY
Changanacherry

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

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

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

5. HUMAN GENETICS Human genome project Human genetic disorders
Pre-natal diagnosis

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

7. COMMUNITY HEALTH Dangers of Alcoholism Drug abuse
Medico – legal implications

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

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

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

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

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

13. 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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