| Course Name | Therapeutics in Medicine |
| Course Code | 24MMD312 |
| Program | B. Sc. Honors (with Research) in Molecular Medicine |
| Semester | 6 |
| Credits | 2 |
| Campus | Kochi |
These are chemical entities that prevent the growth of microorganisms specifically. They are nontoxic to other organisms and are largely safe for the environment. There are different types of anti-microbial agents. In recent years, the field of therapeutics has expanded to include medications targeting specific diseases and processes, including cancer. A prominent role is played by monoclonal antibodies, engineered proteins that precisely target cancer cells.
Antibiotics (Bacterial cell wall synthesis, DNA replication, transcription, folate synthesis, protein synthesis inhibitors etc), Antifungal, antiviral and anti-parasitic agents and their resistance mechanisms.
Monoclonal Antibodies in Targeted Therapy. Introduction to monoclonal antibodies and their production methods. Mechanisms of action of different types of monoclonal antibodies used in cancer treatment (e.g., immune checkpoint inhibitors, antibody-drug conjugates).
Small-Molecule Inhibitors and Cellular Therapies. Targeting specific signaling pathways in cancer cells with small-molecule inhibitors.
CAR T-cell therapy and other emerging cellular therapies for cancer treatment, including their mechanisms of action and potential applications.
Course Outcome
CO1: The students will learn about different antimicrobial agents that can be effectively used against various infectious agents.
CO2: Understand the mechanism of action of different antimicrobial drugs and targeted therapies.
CO3: Comprehend traditional and targeted therapeutic approaches.
CO4: The students will learn about various methods involved in infection control.
CO5: The students will learn to evaluate the benefits and limitations of targeted therapy.
Program Outcome
PO1: Bioscience Knowledge
PO2: Problem Analysis
PO3: Design/Development of Solutions
PO4: Conduct Investigations of complex problems
PO5: Modern tools usage
PO6: Bioscientist and Society
PO7: Environment and Sustainability
PO8: Ethics
PO9: Individual & Team work
PO10: Communication
PO11: Project management & Finance
PO12: Lifelong learning
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C O |
PO1 | PO2 | PO3 | PO4 | PO5 | PO6 | PO7 | PO8 | PO9 | PO10 | PO11 | PO12 |
| CO 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 3 |
| CO 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 3 |
| CO 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 3 |
| CO 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 3 |
| CO 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 3 |
Program Specific Outcomes. (PSO)
PSO 1 – Chemical and physical basis of biology
PSO 2 – Computational science in biology and medicine
PSO 3 – Biochemical and physiological complexity in biology and medicine
PSO 4 – Molecular technology in biology and medicine
PSO 5 – Cell based approaches in diagnosis and therapy
PSO 6 – Microorganisms in medicine
PSO 7 – Nanoscale entities and its significance in medicine
PSO 8 – Tissue architecture engineering in medicine
PSO 9 – Compounds as drugs and its efficacy
PSO 10 – Bioinformatics and artificial intelligence in medicine
PSO 11 –Technology in personalizing medicine
PSO 12 – Protein structural complexity in medicine
PSO 13 – Projecting science and medicine to public
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CO |
PSO1 | PSO2 | PSO3 | PSO4 | PSO5 | PSO6 | PSO7 | PSO8 | PSO9 | PSO10 | PSO11 | PSO12 | PSO13 |
| CO 1 | – | – | – | – | – | 3 | – | – | 2 | – | – | – | 1 |
| CO 2 | – | – | – | – | – | 3 | – | – | 2 | – | – | 3 | 1 |
| CO 3 | – | – | – | – | – | 3 | – | – | 2 | – | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| CO 4 | – | – | – | – | – | 3 | – | – | 2 | – | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| CO 5 | – | – | – | – | – | 3 | – | – | 2 | – | – | – | 1 |
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Internal Assessment – 50% |
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Periodical 1 |
Exam |
20% |
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Periodical 2 |
Exam |
20% |
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Continuous Assessment |
Assignment/Test/Quiz |
10% |
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50% |
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End Semester Examination- 50% |
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Theory Exam |
50% |
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50% |
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Total |
100% |
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