Course in Molecular Genetics, Immunology and Environmental Biology and Toxicology

Molecular Genetics
1. Buccal smear test.
2. Peripheral blood leucocyte culture for chromosomal.
3. Banding techniques G, C, and Q (Demonstration)
4. Micronucleus test
5. Sister Chromatid exchange.
6. Identification of drumstick chromosomes in human blood.
7. PCR technique - DNA analysis - Demonstration.
Immunology
1. Blood group determination by slide agglutination; Rh factor determination by
agglutination reaction.
2. Total count of blood cells and differential counts.
3. Total hemoglobin determination.
4. Ag-Ab reaction (Model) - Raising antibodies of Ag injection (Model) - Booster
injections- Collection of antiserum - Immunodiffusion- ring test.
5. Elisa Technique (Demonstration).
6. Immunoelectrophoresis- Western Blotting (Demonstration).
Environmental Biology and Toxicology
1. Determination of pH, dissolved oxygen, salinity, and free CO2 in water
2. Determination of carbonates and bicarbonates in water
3. Estimation of chlorides in water
4. Estimation of dissolved solids in water
5. Visit to drinking water treatment plants
6. Visit to Forest ecosystem - Maruthamalai Forest ecosystem
7. Visit to a Pond ecosystem - Kurichi pond - Ukkadam