RIPHAH INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

ISLAMABAD

CURRICULUM

FOR

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY

at
Riphah International University

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY

Exact title of program that will appear on the degree

Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology (BS MLT)
Introduction
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology is a four-year program that aims to train students
in the basic Medical Laboratory Techniques used in clinical chemistry, Heamatology, Blood bank,
Microbiology and Histopathology laboratories. This programme will provide the advanced knowledge of
medical laboratory sciences facilitating the diagnostic services in the hospitals and research activities at
higher teaching, diagnostic and reference centers.

Degree (level) of (type): Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology

Programme Code: RLT
Institute: Riphah International University
Probable Starting Date: Spring -2018

Objectives of Program
This program will provide the knowledge and practical skill to the medical lab trainees, who would be
able to…
a. Learn and apply theory and techniques in the medical pathology laboratory.
b. Avoid problems pertaining to collecting, transporting, handling and conducting tests on
laboratory samples
c. Confidently and correctly carry out all the bench work required for diagnostic tests in various
discipline of pathology.
d. Demonstrate proper handling and preventative maintenance of instruments.
e. Convey timely laboratory results to the clinicians
f. Perform and monitor quality control in the laboratory.
g. Assist the consultants in research.
h. Demonstrate ethical behavior and decision making.

Eligibility Criteria for Admission

 FSc Pre medical, FSc Medical Lab Technology or Equivalent HSSC Certificate from IBBC
Islamabad with at least 50% marks.
Method of Evaluation
 As per Riphah International University Regulations

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 Scheme of study& Courses-(Semester wise Breakdown)

Total numbers of Credit hours 136

Duration 4 Years
Semester duration 16-18 weeks
Semesters 8
Course Load per Semester 16-18 Credit Hours
Number of courses per semester 5-6
HEC recommendation for BS courses 124-136

Breakdown of programs in years and Semesters

First Year Semester – 1

S. No Course code Course title Credit Hours
1 RLT-601 Basic anatomy-1 3 (2+1)
2 RLT -602 Basic Physiology-1 3 (2+1)
3 RLT -603 Basic Biochemistry-1 3 (2+1)
4 RLT -604 Basic lab Principles, Lab Safety 2(1+1)
& First aid
5 RLT -605 Functional English -I 3(3+0)
6 UR-150 Life and living 2(2+0)
Islamic Ethical Principles and
Contemporary Issues (Islamic
Studies)
Total 16
First Year Semester – 2
S. No Course code Course title Credit Hours
1 RLT-607 Basic anatomy-II 3 (2+1)
2 RLT-608 Basic Physiology-II 3 (2+1)
3 RLT -609 Basic Biochemistry-II 3 (2+1)
4 RLT -610 Basic Chemical Pathology 4(3+1)
5 RLT -611 Communication skills (English –II) 3 (3+0)
6 RLT -612 Computer Education 2(1+1)
Total 18

Second Year: Semester - 3

S. No Course code Course title Credit Hours
1 RLT-613 Behavioral Sciences 2(1+1)
2 UR-250 Life and living ( Pakistan studies) 2(2+0)
3 RLT -615 General Pathology 3(2+01)
4 RLT -616 Basic Hematology 4(3+1)
5 RLT -617 Basic Microbiology 4(3+1)
6 RLT-618 Technical writing and 3 (3+0)

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 presentation skills (English-III)
Total 18

Second Year: Semester - 4

S. No Course code Course title Credit Hours
1 RLT -619 Clinical Pathology 2(1+1)
2 RLT -620 Basic Histopathology 4(2+2)
3 RLT -621 Hematology Instruments / 4(2+2)
Techniques
4 RLT -622 Clinical chemistry Instruments / 4(2+2)
Techniques
5 RLT -623 Microbiology Instruments / 4(2+2)
Techniques
Total 18
Third Year Semester – 5

S. No Course code Course title Credit Hours

1 RLT -624 Basic medical Immunology and 3(2+1)
serology
2 RLT -625 Basic medical virology and 3(2+1)
Mycology
3 RLT -626 Basic transfusion Medicine 4(2+2)
4 RLT-627 Biostatistics and research 2(2+0)
methodology
5 RLT -628 Medical Parasitology and 3(2+1)
entomology
6 RLT -629 Histopathology Instruments / 3(2+1)
Techniques
Total 18
Third Year Semester – 6

S. No Course code Course title Credit Hours

1 RLT -630 Chemical Pathology Lab Rotation 4(1+3)
2 RLT -631 Haematology Lab Rotation 4(1+3)
3 RLT -632 Microbiology Lab Rotation 4(1+3)
4 RLT -633 Histopathology lab Rotation 4(1+3)
5 UR-350 Life and living(Basic Teachings of 2(2+0)
the Qur’an (Revealed Sciences -
I)
Total 18

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 Third Year Semester – 7

S. No Course code Course title Credit Hours

1 RLT -635 Quality Control for the Clinical 4 (2+2)
Chemistry Laboratory
2 RLT -636 Epidemiology and community 2(2+0)
medicine
3 RLT -637 Medical sociology 2 (2+0)
4 UR-450 Life and living 2(2+0)
Introduction to Hadith & Seerah
(Revealed Sciences - II)
5 RLT -639 Basic molecular biology and 2(1+1)
genetics
6 RLT -640 Report writing and presentation 2 (1+1)
Total 14

Fourth Year Semesters – 8

S. No Course code Course title Credit Hours

1 UR-550 Life and living (Professional 2(2+0)
Ethics in Medical Science)
2 RLT-642 Hospital Information system 2(0+02)
(HIS/LIS)
3 RLT -643 Internship 04(0+4)
4 RLT -644 Management skills & Record 2(0+2)
keeping
5 RLT -645 B S Research 6
total 16
Grand total Cr hrs 136
Assessment
Nature of Examination Weightage Marks Assessment Tools
Quizzes 05% 5 MCQs/SAQs
Sessional Examination 10% 10 MCQs/SAQs
Mid Semester Examination 25% 25 MCQs/SAQs
Assignments/Presentations / Practical 20% 20 Practical/Viva
Final End Semester Examination 40% 40 MCQs 20 Marks
SAQs 4 20 Marks
Total 100 100

The course will be assessed at the end of the course completion based on practical (20%) and theory
examination (40%) as per TOS. Out of total 100 % of assessment, 40 marks will be for final theory paper
and 20 marks practical examination on relevant course.

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 First Year Semester-1

Course Detail/Contents

Course Code RLT-601

Course title Basic Anatomy -1
Credit hours 3(2+1)
1. Introduction
 Anatomical Nomenclature
 Structural and functional organization
 Terminology and body plan
 Basic organization of the body
2. Skin
 Dermis and epidermis
3. The Musculoskeletal System:

 Components of the Skeletal System

Bones
 Different type of bones
 Bones of the skull
 Vertebral column, or spine
 Ribs and the sternum
 Bones of the upper limbs and shoulder
 Bones of the lower limbs and pelvic girdle
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Joints
 Different type of Joints
Muscles
 Types of muscles , Voluntary , Involuntary & Cardiac
 Connective tissue, components of the connective tissue matrix
 Description of skeletal muscle, smooth muscle and cardiac muscle
4. Respiratory System
 The anatomy of the respiratory passages, beginning at the nose and ending with
the alveoli.
 The lobes of the lungs and the membranes that cover the lungs
 Pleural cavity
 The muscles of contraction of respiration
5. The Cardiovascular System
 Anatomy of the Heart
 Coronary arteries
 The structure of the conduction system of the heart.
 Pulmonary and systemic circulation
 The structure of arteries, capillaries and veins.
 Major arteries and veins and the body areas they supply/ drain

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6. Practicals:
 Study Axial and Appendicular skeleton on human skeletal model.
 Study musculoskeletal system on human musculoskeletal model.
 Study and understand anatomy of human body.
. Human models
.Video demonstration
7. Recommended Books:
 Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology by Seely, Stephens, and Tate, 4th edition
 Anatomy & Physiology by Rose & Wilson
 General Anatomy by Ghulam Ahmad/ Laeeq Hussain
 Anatomy by D.R Johnson & K.L Moore
 Regional Anatomy by Snells.
 Medical Laboratory Manual for Tropical Countries. Vol I, Second Edition by Monica
Cheesbrough

Course Code RLT-602

Course title Basic Physiology -1
Credit hours 3(2+1)

1. The Human Physiology

 Functional organization---relationship between structure and function of the human
body
 Homeostasis – its importance-- negative and positive Feedback mechanism

2. Integumentary System
 Functions of the skin
 Temperature and its regulation
3. The Musculoskeletal System:
 Functional characteristics of Skeletal Muscle and Cardiac Muscle
 Basic concept of events of muscle contraction and relaxation in response
to an action potential in a motor neuron.
 Distinguish between aerobic and anaerobic muscle contraction.
4. Respiratory System
 Mechanism of breathing
 Uptake and release of oxygen in the lung and the tissue
 Term used in the respiratory medicine
Respiratory failure, Anoxia and hypoxia, Cyanosis, pneumothorax, Empyema,
Pneumonia, Asthma, Bronchitis, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Lung cancer, URTI,
PUO
5. Blood
 Composition of Blood and Plasma
 Functions of Blood
 Formed Elements
 Stages of cell development
 Blood grouping
 Coagulation mechanism

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6. The Cardiovascular system
 Functions of the Heart
 Conducting system of the heart and Cardiac Cycle
 Heart Sounds
 Regulation of Heart Functions--- intrinsic and extrinsic
 Pulmonary Circulation
 Systemic Circulation: Arteries
 Veins
 Blood pressure
 Term used in Cardiac medicine.
Angina, Atherosclerosis, Blue baby, Bradycardia, Cardiac arrest,
Cardiac (heart) failure, Electrocardiogram, Endocarditis, Heart
murmurs, Ischemic heart disease, Myocardial infarction,
Myocarditis, Tachycardia

7. Practicals:
 Introduction to microscope
 Bleeding time
 Clotting time
 WBC’s count
 RBC’s count
 Platelets count
 Reticulocytes count
8. Recommended Books:
 Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology by Seelay, Stephens and Tate. 4th edition
 Rose & Wilson Anatomy and Physiology
 Human Physiology. Stuart Ira Fox 7th edition
 Text book of Medical Physiology Guyton
 Essential of Medical Physiology Vol I & II by Mushtaq Ahmad
 Medical Laboratory Manual for Tropical Countries, Vol I, Second Edition by Monica
Cheesbrough

Course Code RLT-603

Course Title Basic Biochemistry-1
Credit hours 3(2+1)

1. Cell
 Introduction of Biochemistry
 Cell (biochemical aspects)
 Cell membrane structure
 Membrane proteins
2. Body fluids
 Structure and properties of water
 Weak acids and bases
 Concept of pH and pK
 Buffers, their mechanism of action
 Body buffers
3. Carbohydrates

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  Definition
 Classification
 Biochemical Functions & Significance of Carbohydrates
 Isomers of monosaccharides
 Structure & properties of Monosaccharides & Oligosaccharides
 Structure & properties of Polysaccharides
4. Metabolism of Carbohydrates
 Digestion & Absorption of Carbohydrates
 Glycolysis & its Regulation
 Citric Acid Cycle
 Inter conversion of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins
 Biochemistry of diabetes mellitus
 Glycogenolysis
5. Lipids
 Classification of Lipids
 Fatty Acid: Chemistry
 Structure and properties of Triacylglycerols and compound lipids
 Cholesterol: Chemistry, Functions & clinical Significance
 Digestion & Absorption of Lipids
 Role of bile salts and bile acids
 Metabolism & clinical Significance of Lipoproteins
 Fatty acid oxidation biosynthesis and metabolism of Triglycerides
 Metabolism & clinical Significance of Cholesterol
 Ketone bodies

6. Amino Acids Peptides and Proteins

 Amino acid: Classification
 Functions and significance
 Classification of proteins
 Tertiary and quaternary structures of proteins
 Fibrous proteins (collagen and elastins) and Globular proteins
 Classification of proteins based on physiochemical properties
 Digestion of Proteins & Absorption of Amino Acids
 Transamination & Deamination of Amino Acids, deamination, methylation, decarboxylation,
interconversion of amino acids.
 Urea cycle
 Specialized products formed from amino Acids
 Metabolic disorders

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Recommended Books

I. Review of Biochemistry by Lippincott.

II. Essentials of Medical Biochemistry Vol I & II by Mushtaq Ahmed
III. Fundamentals of Biochemistry by D. Voet, J.G. Voet (1999)
IV. Text book of biochemistry with Clinical correlations by T.M Devlin.
V. Modern Experimental Biochemistry by R.F. Boyer. Harper’s Biochemistry

Course Code RLT-604

Course Title Basic lab Principles, Lab Safety and first Aid
Credit Hours 2(01+01)
1. Units of Measurement

 Structure of SI Units
 Standardized Reporting of Laboratory Result
 Units in Clinical Enzymology
2. Pathology Laboratory Safety Precautions
o Biological safety
o Chemical safety
o Electrical hazards
o Personal protective equipment
o Occupation safety and health hazards (OSHA)

3. Specimen collection

 Types of specimens
 Handling of specimens
 Sources of variation in lab results
4. Reagent grade water
 Water purification instruments
 Type1, 2,and 3 water
 Preparation of reagent grade water
 Testing of water quality
5. Buffers

 Type of buffers
 Measurement of
Buffer PH
6. Solutions preparation
7. Laboratory Glass and Plastic Ware (Use, storage and cleaning)
 Types of Glassware
 Cleaning of Glassware
 Pipettes
 Burettes

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  Test Tubes
 Beakers
 Flasks Cylinders
8. Basic Laboratory Equipment; Operation, calibration, maintenance
 Laboratory Centrifuge
 Balance
 Refrigerators, Freezers And Deep Freezers
 pH meter
 Mixers
 Incubators
 Ovens
 Safety cabinet
9. Basic Laboratory Procedures Practical
 Calculation of the concentration of the substances determined.
 Preparation of solution
 Preparation of Calibration Curve
 pH measurement
 Use of common lab instruments like balance, water bath, centrifuge etc
 PPE use

First aid

1. Introduction
 Definition and importance of First Aid
 Contents of first aid box in the lab
 First aid charts
2. Emergency treatment of cut and bleeding
 Caused by Contaminated glass ware
 Bleeding from a limb
 Bleeding from nose
3. Emergency treatment of burns
 Heat burns
 Chemical burn of skin
 Chemical injury in eye
4. Emergency treatment of poisoning
 Swallowing acid or alkali
 Swallowing other poisonous chemicals
 Swallowing of infected material
 Mouth pipetting
5. Emergency treatment of Fainting
6. Emergency management of Electric shock
7. Emergency resuscitation when a person stops breathing
 Mouth to mouth breathing

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 8. First aid in cases where the heart stops beating
9. Code of safety for the labs
o Formulating a code of safe laboratory practice
o Enforcing a code of safe laboratory practices
10. Recommended Books:
 Medical Laboratory Manual for Tropical Countries. Vol I, Second Edition by Monica
Cheesbrough

Course Code RLT-605

Course Title Functional English (English -1)
Credit Hours 3(3+0)

Functional English
Aims
The course aims to equip the students with fundamentals of English grammar and other
important structures
Course Objectives
By the end of the course students would be able to:
 understand fundamental structures of English Grammar which includes Parts of
Speech, Tenses, Voice, Narration and punctuation
 compose grammatically correct sentences and unified paragraphs
 develop their written communication
Course Contents
 Basics of Grammar
 Parts of speech
 Verbs and its Kinds
 Definite and Indefinite Articles
 Tenses: Present, Past and Future
 Phrase, Clause and sentence structure
 Variety of Sentences
 Voice
 Narration
 Transitive
 Punctuation
 Infinitive Gerund and Participle
 Mood
 Reading Comprehension
 Paragraph writing
Methodology
The course will be taught mainly through lectures, tutorials, group discussions,
simulations and student presentations.
Suggested Readings
 English Grammar through stories by Alan Townend

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  Made Easy Series by Afzal Anwar Mufti
o Tenses Made Easy
o Active Passive Made Easy
o Narration Made Easy
 Practical English Grammar: Exercises 1 and Exercises 2
 Essential English Grammar by Raymond Murphy
 High School English Grammar by Wren and Martin

Course Code UR-150

Course Title Life and living
Credit Hours 2(2+0)

Course Title: Islamic Ethical Principles and Contemporary Issues (Islamic Studies)

Course No.: UR-150

Course Pre-requisite:

Pass Intermediate Level Islamic Studies

Course Duration: 32 weeks (Semester I& 3)

Course Description:

The first part of this course introduces and practiced the students about principles and corrects
pronunciation of Arabic Alphabets. The second part provides sufficient knowledge to fundamentals and
pillars of Islam and its adherent within contemporary global dynamics. The final part of this course deals
will some most contemporary issues, including nationalism, capitalism reformist and radical Islam.
Students will also explore the challenge of shaping a Muslim identity in the Muslim world, in the context
of key Muslim institutions and social movement. This course will be university required course and
partially fulfill the requirement of HEC Islamic studies undergraduate compulsory course.

Course Goals:

 To provide the students an understanding of Islam and its adherent in the context of
contemporary global dynamic world.
 To address and explore the new challenges and critical issues facing Islam in the Muslim
world.

Course Objectives:

1. General:
a. To develop ethically knowledgeable and practicing professionals
b. To prepare a good Muslim professional
c. To develop a balance dynamic and wholesome personality
2. Specific

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 a. Knowledge:
i. Quran incorporation
ii. To understand the basic concept of Islamic teaching.
iii. To give the knowledge of fundamentals and pillars of Islam
iv. To understand the elements and characteristics of Islamic civilization
v. To provide the sufficient knowledge and create awareness regarding
contemporary issues.
b. Skills:

i.To practice the pillar of Islam in personal and social life

ii.To Analyze and evaluate critically the new challenges facing Islam in the world
iii.To solve the ethical problem in practical life
iv. Student will be able to deal more effectively with the people in the world in the
light of Islamic teachings
v. These skills will be useful to student in a range of fields including Government,
Non-Government organization, social and community work, Media etc.
c. Attitude/Behavior:
i. To develop creative and innovative attitude
ii. To develop ethical behavior in social professional and work environments.
iii. To prepare a responsible and effective Muslim.
Educational Methodology to be used:

1. Interactive lectures
2. Discussions which links to theory to practice
3. Demonstration
Course Contents: (Part 1)

1. Quran Incorporate
2. Religion (Introduction, Importance, Significance)
3. Introduction to fundamentals of Islam
a. Tawhid
i. Existence of ALLAH, An overview of different approaches to the concept of
God
ii. The importance of `Aqidah Tawhid in the life of a muslim.
iii. Tawhid in the history of mankind according to the Quran.
iv. Prophet (s.a.w) role in reviving the Aqida of Tawhid.
v. Role of Tawhid in transformation human culture and civilization
vi. Effects of Tawhid on individual and collective life
b. Risalat
i. Importance and Significance
ii. Difference between Nabi and Rasool
iii. Characteristics of Prophets
iv. Status of Prophet and its requisites
v. Rational Proof of Prophethood of Muhammad (s.a.w)
vi. Attributes of Muhammad (s.a.w)
vii. Basis of relationship with the Prophet (s.a.w)
viii. Finality of Prophethood.

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 c. Akhirat
1. Need and concept of Akhirah
2. Different concepts of Al-Akhirah in different religions
3. Qur’anic and rational arguments about Al-Akhirah
4. Concept of reward and punishment
5. Effects of belief in al-Akhirah on this life.
4. Pillars of Islam
Concept of Ibadah

a. Salat (Prayer) meaning & definition

i. An overview of historical and religious background
ii. Importance in the light of the Qur’an and Hadith
iii. Types of prayer
iv. Issues regarding Fiqh (Conditions, Arkaan)
v. Time Management and discipline in the light of Salaat system.
vi. Merits
b. Saum (Islamic Fasting)
i. Meaning & Definition
ii. An overview of historical and religious background
iii. Objectives
iv. Types
v. Issues regarding Fiqh
vi. Merits
vii. Effects on Human Behavior
viii. Self-control through Islamic Fasting
c. Zakat
i. Meaning and Definition
ii. An overview of historical and religious background
iii. Objectives
iv. Quantum of Zakat
v. Beneficiaries of Zakat
vi. Merits of Zakat
d. Hajj
i. Meaning and Definition
ii. An overview of historical and religious background
iii. Types
iv. Manasak-e-Hajj
v. Merits
e. Jihad
i. Meaning and Definition
ii. Concept of Jihad
iii. Importance in the light of Qur’an and Hadith
iv. Types of Jihad
v. Objectives
vi. Difference between War and Jihad
vii. Jihad, not Terrorism

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(Part 2)

5. Civilization (Definition, Introduction of different civilizations)

a. Islamic Civilization (Definition and scope)
b. Historical background
c. Basic elements of Islamic civilization
d. Characteristics of Islamic Civilization
e. Climax of Islamic Civilization (Madinah state, Period of Khilafat-e-Rashidah)
f. Universal effects of Islamic civilization
g. Rise and fall of Muslim civilization
h. Theory of clash of civilization
i. A comparative study of Islamic and Western civilization
6. Islam in Modern age:
a. Modernity and religion;
b. Islam and secularism
c. Islam and nationalism
d. Islam and democracy
e. Islam and capitalism
f. Islam and socialism & communism
g. Human rights in Islam and social justice
h. Islam and Science
i. Islam and Globalization
7. Islamic System of life
a. Social System of Islam
b. Educational System of Islam
c. The concept of banking and takaful
d. Islam and media
e. Islam and social welfare
f. Ethical System of Islam

Assignment/Projects:
Criterion:

a. Addresses one of the assigned topics

b. Submitted on time
c. Free of spelling and grammatical errors
d. Appropriate length
e. Appropriate presentation (font type and size, margin, stapled)

General requirement not met 1 2 3 4 5 Completely met

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Inadequate introduction, Captivating introduction,

Topic and direction not clear Clear topic and direction

Poorly written paper Excellent written paper

Logical and lucid

Poor structure and organization Excellent structure and

organization

Low level critical thought and High level critical thought and
analysis analysis

Insufficient researched Thoroughly researched

Low level demonstrated High level demonstrated

knowledge of Islam knowledge of Islam

Inadequate conclusion Excellent conclusion, all major

point address

Insufficient response to topic; Paper thoroughly addresses topic;

Question(s) not answered Answers question

Inadequate referencing of sources Complete and accurate referencing

of sources

Technology/Equipment/Models/Physical Support:
1. Multimedia
2. Overhead Projector
3. Audio Visual Lab
4. Movies
5. Audio Cassettes
6. CDs
Recommended Text Books::
1. Ahmed, Prof. Khurshid. (1986) Islami Nazaria Hayyat. Karachi: Karachi University Press
2. Ahmed, Prof. Khurshid, Islam, its meaning and message, Islamic book trust, Kuala Lumpur
3. Hamidullah, Muhammad, Introduction to Islam, Idara-e-Islamaiat, Lahore
4. Shaheed, Syed Qutsb. Islam the Misunderstanding Religion. Lahore: Islamic Publications.
5. Shaheed, Syed Qutsb. Islam aur Jadid Zahen ka Shubhat. Lahore: Islamic Publications
6. Hashmi, Dr. Ramiz Iqbal, (2003), The Science of Reciting the Qur’an, Rawalpindi, Pakcom
Printer, Peshawar Road.
7. Zakir, Naik, Concept of God in Different Religions

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 8. Tauheed, Bilal Philips

Recommended Reference Books:

1. Y. Choueiri, Islamic Fundamentalism, London, 1997
2. Maududi, Syed Abu’l A’ala, Tanqehaat, Islamic publications, Lahore
3. Maududi, Syed Abu’l Ala (2004) Khuttbat. Lahore: Islamic Publications
4. Maududi, Syed Abu’l Ala. (2004) Revivalist Movement in Islam. Lahore: Islamic Publications
5. Ira Lapidus, A History of Islamic Societies, Cambridge, 1994
6. Islahi, Saddar-ud-din, Islam at a Glance, Islamic publications, Lahore.
7. Naumani, Manzoor Ahmed, Faith and Practice, Idara-e-Islamiat, Lahore
8. Rehman, Allama Abdur. (2005) Muqadma Ibn Khaldoon. Lahore: Al-Faisal Nasharan
9. Shaheed, Syed Qutab. Manazar-e-Qiamat. Lahore: Maktaba-e-Ta’meer-e-Insaniat
10. Hangtington, Sumail, P, Clash of Civilization, Oxford University Press, UK
11. Maududi, Syed Abu’l Ala. (2005) Jihad Fil Islam. Lahore: Idara Taleemat-e-Qur’an
12. Shibli, Nauman, Seerat-un-Nabi, Idara-e-Islamiat, Lahore.
13. Nadvi, Khulafa-e-Rashideen, Idara-e-Islamiat, Lahore.

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 First Year Semester-2
Course Code RLT-607
Course Title Basic Anatomy-II
Credit Hours 3(2+01)

1. The Digestive System

 Anatomical organization of Digestive system
 Anatomy of Liver and Pancreas
 Blood supply of the organs of the GI tract
 Important secretory glands, (both exocrine and endocrine components).

2. Genito-Urinary System
 The structures and organs of the urinary system
 The structure of the nephron
 Organs of the Male Reproductive System
 Organs of the Female Reproductive System
3. The Nervous System
 Anatomical organization of Central Nervous System
 Anatomical organization of Peripheral Nervous System
 Anatomical organization of Autonomic Nervous system
 The basic structure of a neuron, nerve, nerve tract, nucleus, and ganglion.
 Cerebrospinal fluid and its circulation
4. Endocrine system
 Endocrine glands
5. Anatomy of eye and ear
6. Receptors of touch, taste and smell
7. Practicals:
 Study and understand anatomy of human body.
. Human models
.Video demonstration
8. Recommended Books:
 Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology by Seely, Stephens, and Tate, 4th edition
 Anatomy & Physiology by Rose & Wilson
 General Anatomy by Ghulam Ahmad/ Laeeq Hussain
 Anatomy by D.R Johnson & K.L Moore
 Regional Anatomy by Snells.
 Medical Laboratory Manual for Tropical Countries. Vol I, Second Edition by Monica
Cheesbrough

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 Course Code RLT-608
Course Title Basic Physiology-II
Credit Hours 3(2+01)
1. The Nervous System
 The functional areas of the cerebral cortex and their interactions.
 Functions of the parts of the brainstem and cerebellum.
 Functions of various cranial nerves.
 Functions of the autonomic nervous system
 The function of neurons.
 Medical terms used to describe disorders of Nervous system.
o Meningitis, Encephalitis, Epilepsy, Hydrocephalus, Neuropathy, Palsy, Paralysis,
Poliomyelitis, Shingles, Stroke, Vertigo
2. The Endocrine System
 Functions of the Endocrine System
 Chemical Signals, receptors and hormones
 The Endocrine Glands and their Hormones
 Other Hormones
3. The Digestive System
 Functions of each organ of the Digestive System
 Movements and Secretions of the Digestive System
 Physiology of Digestion, Absorption, and Transport
 Terms used in gastrointestinal medicine and liver disorders.
 Cholangitis, Cholecystitis, Cirrhosis of the liver, Gastrectomy, Haematemesis,
Haemoptysis, Hepatoma, Hiantus hernia, Melaena, Paralytic ileus, Pyloric stenosis, Sprue,
Ulcerative colitis, Vagotomy
4. Genito-Urinary System
 Urine Production,
 Regulation of Urine Concentration and Volume
 Body Fluid Compartments
 Regulation of Extracellular Fluid Composition
 Physiology of Male Reproductive system—spermatogenesis and reproductive glands,
hormones and their regulations
 Physiology of Female Reproductive system--- ovulation, hormones
 Terms used to describe disorders of the Urinary system, Anuria, Cystitis, Diuretic,
Frequency, Glomerulonephritis, Nephrotic syndrome, Oliguria, Polyuria, Pyelitis,
Pyelonephritis, Pyuria, Renal calculus, Renal failure, Retention, Urinary tract infection UTI
, Uraemia
5. Immunity
 Define immunity, Innate Immunity, Adaptive Immunity
 Antigens and Antibodies
 Primary and secondary responses to an antigen
 Antibody-mediated immunity and cell-mediated immunity
 Role of lymphocyte in immunity regulation
6. Recommended Books
 Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology by Seelay, Stephens and Tate. 4th edition
 Rose & Wilson Anatomy and Physiology
 Human Physiology. Stuart Ira Fox 7th edition
 Text book of Medical Physiology Guyton

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  Essential of Medical Physiology Vol I & II by Mushtaq Ahmad
 Medical Laboratory Manual for Tropical Countries. Vol I, Second Edition by Monica
Cheesbrough

Course Code RLT-609

Course Title Basic Biochemistry-II
Credit Hours 3(2+01)
1. Enzymes
 Introduction
 Mechanisms of action
 Classification and properties of enzymes
 Coenzymes
 Isozymes and proenzymes
 Factors affecting enzyme activity
 Regulation & Inhibition of Enzyme activity & enzymes inhibitors
 Clinical diagnostic enzymology
2. Nucleic Acids
 Structure, Functions & Biochemical Role of Nucleotides
 Structure of nucleotide
 Structure & Functions of DNA
 Structure & Functions of RNA
 Metabolism of Nucleic acids
 Gout
3. Vitamins and Minerals
 Classification of vitamins
 Fat soluble vitamins and Water soluble vitamins
 Deficiency effects
4. Molecular Biology
 Replication of DNA
 Transcription in Prokaryotes
 Transcription in Eukaryotes
 Translation: (Genetic Code) Protein Synthesis in Prokaryotes
 Translation: (Genetic Code) Protein Synthesis in Eukaryotes
 Structure organization of chromosomes, DNA & gene
 Polymerase Chain Reaction
5. Hormones
 Classification & Mechanism of Action of Hormones
 Steroid Hormones: Glucocorticoids and Mineralocorticoids
 Insulin & Glucagon
6. Nutrition and Dietetics

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  Balanced diet
 Role of carbohydrates, fats and proteins, their dietary sources and uses
 in the body
 Quantitative and qualitative daily requirements of carbohydrates, fats,
 proteins, vitamins and minerals
7. Practicals:
 Determination of enzymes
 Urine examination (Chemical examination)
 CSF examination
 Examination of Pleural, pericardial, synovial fluids

Recommended Books

 Review of Biochemistry by Lippincott.

 Essentials of Medical Biochemistry Vol I & II by Mushtaq Ahmed
 Fundamentals of Biochemistry by D. Voet, J.G. Voet (1999)
 Text book of biochemistry with Clinical correlations by T.M Devlin.
 Modern Experimental Biochemistry by R.F. Boyer. Harper’s Biochemistry

Course Code RLT-610

Course Title Basic Chemical Pathology
Credit Hours 4(03+01)

1. Pathophysiology of the following

 Electrolytes
 Acid Base Disorders
 Diabetes Mellitus and Hypoglycaemia
 Lipids and lipoprotein
 Liver Function Tests
 Gastric and intestinal functions
 Renal Function Tests
 Uric acid and Gout
 Biochemical cardiac markers
 Iron Disorders
 Disorders of Bones
2. Practical:

 Use of photometers and Ion selective equipment.

 Blood analytical procedures will be performed for Glucose, Urea. Creatinine,
Phosphates, iron, plasma protein, Calcium, Cholesterol, Triglycerides and Electrolyte

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 Course Code RLT-611
Course Title Communication skills (English –II)
Credit Hours 3(3+0)

Communication Skills

Aims
The course aims to equip students with communication skills suitable for their academic
purposes. It is further meant to develop among students the skills necessary for effective oral
and written communication in their profession and life in general.

Course Objectives
By the end of the course students would be able to:
 Understand the dynamics and important dimensions of four skills: Reading, Writing
,Listening and Speaking
 Communicate effectively both verbally and non-verbally
 Relate to the interpersonal and organizational dynamics that affect effective
communication in organizations
 Demonstrate understanding of the generic fundamentals of communication.

Course Contents
 Reading: Fiction, poetry and Non-fiction
 Writing a coherent paragraph
 Effective Listening skills
 Public speaking
 Identification of Sentence errors
 Seven C’s of Effective Communication
 Phonetics and Phonology and its role in Communication
 English Pronunciation
 Developing Vocabulary
 Effective Note Taking
 Communicating effectively in Job Interviews
 Oral Interaction: Dialogue and Conversation skills
 Précis Writing
 Critical Thinking Skills
Methodology
The course will be taught mainly through lectures, activities, drills, tutorials, group discussions,
simulations and student presentations.

Suggested Readings:

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1. The role of Muslim Students in the reconstruction of Islamic world by SayedAbul A’
alaMaududi
2. Bequest of Umme Hakimah for her Son. Al Huda Publications, Islamabad.
3. Why Islam is our only choice by Muhammad HanifShahid.
4. Ummah or Nation by Abdullah al- Ahsan.
5. Islamic Civilization foundational beliefs and principles by SayedAbul A’ alaMaududi.

Course Code RLT-612

Course Title Computer Education
Credit Hours 2(1+1)

1. Introduction to Computers
 Usage and functionality of computers
 Classification of Computers
 Basic Components of Computers
2. Hard ware and soft ware
 System Software
 Application Software
 Equipment’s/devices in Personal computer system
 Input devices
 Output devices
 Storage devices
 The processor
3. Microsoft Windows
 Introduction to MS-Windows
 Arranging, Moving and Resizing Windows.
 Identifying the components of desktop.
 Crating, Opening and Deleting items and folders.
 Working with My Computer
 Deleting and Resume Print Jobs.
 Using Control Panel
 Working with Accessories.
4. Microsoft Office
5. Microsoft Win Word
 Microsoft Excel
 Microsoft Power Point
 E. mail
6. Practical.
 Medical data entry
 Patients reporting

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 Second Year Semester -3
Course Code RLT-613
Course Title Behavioral Sciences
Credit Hours 2(2+0)

1. Introduction to Behavioural Sciences and its importance in health

 Bio-Psycho-Social Model of Health Care and the Systems Approach
 Normality vs. Abnormality
 Importance of Behavioural sciences in health
 Desirable Attitudes in Health Professionals
2. Understanding Behaviour
Sensation and sense organs
 Describe sensation, sense organs/special organ
3. Perception
 Define perception, what factors affecting perception
4. Attention and concentration
 Define attention and concentration. What factors affecting them

5. Memory
 Define memory and describe its stages, types and methods to improving it
6. Thinking
 Discuss problem solving and decision making strategies
7. Communication
 Define communication. What are types, modes and factors affecting it.
 Describe ways to recognize non-verbal cues. Characteristics of a good communicator
8. Learning
 Define learning, Principles of learning, modern methods and styles of learning,
types of learners, Strategies to improve learning skills
9. Stress and Stressors

 Define and classify stress and stressors

 Relationship of stress and stressors with illness
10. Life Events
 Concept of life events and their relationship with stress and illness
11. Stress Management
 What is coping skills
 What is conflict and frustration?
 What is concept of adjustment and maladjustment?
12. Interviewing / Psychosocial History Taking
 Define, types of interview and listening
 Skills of interviewing and listening
13. Psychological reactions
 Grief and bereavement, Family and illness
 Dealing with difficult patients
 What are the psychosocial aspects of illness, hospitalization rape, torture, terminal illness, death
and dying?

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  Psychosocial issues in Emergency Departments, Intensive Care and Coronary Care Units,
Operating Theatres, Cancer wards, Transplant Units, Anaesthesia
Practical:
Communication Skills
 Counseling,
 Crisis Intervention
 Conflict Resolution
 Principles of effective communication, active listening, the art of questioning

Course Code UR-250

Course Title Life and living (Pakistan studies)
Credit Hours 2(2+0)
Course Description:

Course Title: Pakistan Studies

Course No.: UR-250

Credit Hours: 2

Course Pre-requisite:
 Pakistan Studies FA/F.Sc.
Course Duration: 16 weeks (Semester 2)

Course Description:

The course has been designed as a compulsory subject for the students studying for Bachelor’s degree,
general or professional. The course is of 3 credit hours carrying 100 marks. The teaching work is
comprised of three dimensions: Historical Perspective (20) %; Government and Politics (40) %; and
Contemporary Pakistan (40) %.

The course framework is issue-oriented. It has many dimensions, the historical and ideological back
ground of Pakistan the process of governance and national development as well as the issues arising in
the modern age and posing challenges to Pakistan. The course has been designed with a vision that
Pakistan Studies should open a window to future.

Course Goals:

1. The students will enable to acquire a sound knowledge and a balanced understanding of
the history and heritage of Pakistan, and the land, people and resources of the country.
2. To develop students’ analytical and critical capabilities and broaden their vision.
3. To prepare a good citizen for Pakistani community.
Course Objectives:

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 1. General:
a. To develop the ideological vision of Pakistan.
b. To enable the students understand various dimensions and key concepts of Pakistan
economy in the light of past experience.
c. To comprehend the basis of Pakistani society and culture
d. To familiarize the students with the basic principles and objectives of the foreign policy
of Pakistan.

2. Specific
a. Knowledge:
 To understand the historical and ideological background of Pakistan.
 To understand the constitutional and political issues and problems of
Pakistan.
 To examining the contemporary issues and problems based on the
patterns emerging out of the current situation of the world.

b. Skills:
After studying the course student will be skillful.

 To be able to communicate effectively (written, oral and inter-personal).

 To have the skills of analyzing the political problems of Pakistan.
 To capable to adjust themselves in Pakistani society.
 To develop critical thinking about the present situation of Pakistan.

The students will be able to reduce the consequences of prejudice spreading all
over the country.

c. Attitude/Behavior:
The student will be able to promote unity and brotherhood among the Pakistani
society.

 To develop loyalty and patriotism towards Pakistan.

 To develop positive approach in view of different complexities and
conflicts.

Educational Methodology to be used:

1. Interactive Lecture
2. Discussion
3. Demonstration
4. Field trip study
Course Contents:

1. Ideology of Pakistan

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 a. Basic terminology
b. Two Nation Theory
c. Definition
d. Effects of ideology on Pakistani society
e. Aims and objectives of Pakistan
f. Two Nation Theory with reference to Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, Iqbal, Quaid-e-Azam, Syed
Maududi
2. People and land of Pakistan
a. Indus civilization
b. Muslim advent
3. Location and geo physical features
4. Government and politics in Pakistan
a. Political and constitutional phases
b. 1947-58
c. 1958-71
d. 1971-77
e. 1977-88
f. 1988-99
g. 1999-onward
5. Contemporary Pakistan
a. Economic institutions and issues
b. Society and social structure
c. Ethnicity
d. Foreign policy of Pakistan and challenges
e. Pakistan – US relations in the rapidly changing world
f. Pakistan – India complexities
g. Futuristic vision & outlook of Pakistan

Assignment/Projects:

Criterion:

a. Addresses one of the assigned topics

b. Submitted on time
c. Free of spelling and grammatical errors
d. Appropriate length
e. Appropriate presentation (font type and size, margin, stapled)

General requirement not met 1 2 3 4 5 Completely met

Inadequate introduction, Captivating introduction,

Topic and direction not clear Clear topic and direction

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Poorly written paper Excellent written paper

Logical and lucid

Poor structure and organization Excellent structure and

organization

Low level critical thought and High level critical thought and
analysis analysis

Insufficient researched Thoroughly researched

Low level demonstrated High level demonstrated

knowledge of Islam knowledge of Islam

Inadequate conclusion Excellent conclusion, all major

point address

Insufficient response to topic; Paper thoroughly addresses topic;

Question(s) not answered Answers question

Inadequate referencing of sources Complete and accurate referencing

of sources

Technology/Equipment/Models/Physical Support:

1. Multimedia
2. Overhead Projector
3. White Board
4. Museum
Recommended Text Books::

Khan, Abdul Qadir. Pakistan Studies compulsory, Lahore: A H Publisher 22 Alfazal Market

Zafar, M.D Pakistan Studies, Lahore: Aziz Book Depot, Chowk Urdu Bazar

Mehmood, Safdar. Pakistan political Roots & Developments. Lahore: 1994.

Burki, Shahid Javed. State & Society in Pakistan, The Macmillan Press Ltd. 1980

Saleem, Prof. Muhammad, Tareekh Nazria Pakistan, Islamic Publication, Lahore, 1995

Recommended Reference Books:

1. Akbar, S. Zaidi. Issue in Pakistan’s Economy. Karachi: Oxford University Press, 2000.

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2. S.M. Burke and Lawrence Ziring. Pakistan’s Foreign policy: An Historical analysis. Karachi: Oxford
University Press, 1993.
3. Mehmood, Safdar. Pakistan Political Roots & Development. Lahore, 1994.
4. Ali, Ch. Muhammad, The Emergence of Pakistan, New York: Colombia University Press, 1967
5. Amin, Tahir. Ethno - National Movement in Pakistan, Islamabad: Institute of Policy Studies,
Islamabad.
6. Qureshi, I.H., The Struggle for Pakistan, Karachi: University of Karachi, 1969
7. Riaz Hussain, Prof., Pakistan Na Guzeer Tha, Karachi, University of Karachi, 1975
8. Zahid, Ansar. History & Culture of Sindh. Karachi: Royal Book Company, 1980.
9. Afzal, M. Rafique. Political Parties in Pakistan, Vol. I, II & III. Islamabad: National Institute of
Historical and cultural Research, 1998.
10. Sayeed, Khalid Bin. The Political System of Pakistan. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1967.
11. Aziz, K.K. Party, Politics in Pakistan, Islamabad: National Commission on Historical and Cultural
Research, 1976.
12. Muhammad Waseem, Pakistan Under Martial Law, Lahore: Vanguard, 1987.
13. Haq, Noor ul. Making of Pakistan: The Military Perspective. Islamabad: National Commission on
Historical and Cultural Research, 1993.
14. Maududi, Syed Abu’l A’la, Massla-e-Qommiat, Islamic Publications, Lahore, 1990

Course Code RLT-615

Course Title General Pathology
Credit Hours 4(3+1)

1. Cell Injury and adaptation

Cell Injury
 Reversible and Irreversible Injury
 Fatty change, Pigmentation, Pathologic calcification
 Necrosis and Gangrene
Cellular adaptation
 Atrophy, Hypertrophy
 Hyperplasia, Metaplasia, Aplasia
2. Inflammation
Acute inflammation
 vascular changes, Chemotaxis, Opsonization and Phagocytosis
 Enlist the cellular components and chemical mediators of acute inflammation
 Differentiate between exudates and transudate
Chronic inflammation
 Etiological factors, Granuloma
3. Cell repair and wound healing
 Regeneration and Repair
 Healing--- steps of wound healing by first and second intention
 Factors affecting healing
 Enlist the complications of wound healing

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 4. Haemodynamic disorders
 Define and classify the terms Edema, Haemorrhage, Thrombosis, Embolism, Infarction
&Hyperaemia with at least two examples of each
 Define and classify Shock with causes of each
 Describe the compensatory mechanisms involved in shock
 Describe the possible consequences of thrombosis
 Describe the difference between arterial and venous emboli
5. Neoplasia
 Define the terms Dysplasia and Neoplasia with examples of each
 Enlist the differences between benign and malignant neoplasms
 Enlist the common etiological factors for Neoplasia
 Define and discuss the different modes of metastasis
Practical:
1. Adaptive Response
Hyperplasia
 Endometrial Hyperplasia
Gross, Microscopic

2. Acute Inflammation
 Morphological patterns
3. Recognition of Ulcer , Abscess
4. Neoplasia – Gross examination of Cystadenoma ovary (Serous / Mucinous), Teratoma ovary,
Cystadenocarcinoma ovary, Lipoma, Fibroiduterus

Course Code RLT-616

Course Title Basic Hematology
Credit Hours 4(03+01)
Blood (Cell, plasma, serum)
 Introduction to Haematology
 Haematopoiesis (erythropoiesis, leucopoiesis, thrombopoiesis)
Pathophysiology of the following:
Anaemias
 Iron deficiency anaemia
 Megaloblastic anaemia
 Aplastic anaemia
 Thalassemia major
 Sideroblastic anaemia
 Anaemia of chronic disorder
Leukemias
 Acute Lymphoblastic leukaemia
 Acute Myeloblastic leukaemia
 Chronic Myeloid leukaemia
 Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia

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Lymphomas
 Hodghkins lymphoma
 Non Hodghkins lymphoma
Plasma cell disorders
 Multiple Myeloma
Haemostasis
 Normal Hemostasis
 Hereditary Coagulation Disorders
- Hemophilia A
- Hemophilia B
 Acquired Coagulation Disorders
- Vitamin K Deficiency
- Haemorrhagic disease of the newborn
- Liver Disease
- Disseminated intravascular Coagulation
Thrombosis
- Venous Thrombosis
- Arterial Thrombosis
Practical:
Students should be able to:
 Prepare and use common anticoagulants
 Operate fully Automated Haematology Analyzer
 Preparation and staining of blood films
 Reticulocyte staining and reticulocyte count
 Bone marrow aspiration and trephine biopsy
 Cytochemical stains
 Haemoglobin studies
 Screening tests for G6PD deficiency
 Sickling test
 Coagulation studies
 Platelet function studies
 Thrombophilia screening
 Cellulose Acetate Membrane Electrophoresis
 Quality control in routine haematology

Course Code RLT-617

Course Title Basic microbiology
Credit Hours 4(03+01)
Course contents
 Introduction to microbiology
 General characters and classification of Bacteria/prokaryotes
 Characteristics of Bacteria
 Morphology –Shapes, Capsule, Flagella, Inclusion, Granule, Spore.
 Growth and Maintenance of Microbes – bacterial growth curve.
 The transmission of bacterial diseases: carries, routes of transmission

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  The normal bacterial flora of the body: symbionts, commensals, opportunists
 Classification of bacteria
 Gram positive cocci ( staphylococci, Streptococci)
 Gram positive bacilli. (bacillus, clostridium, corynebacterium, Listeria)
 Gram negative cocci. (meningococci, Gonococci)
 Gram negative bacilli ( E. coli, salmonella, shigella, vibrioklebsiella, proteus,
campylobacter)
 Spirochaetes actinomyces Israel, nocordiaasterioides)
 Mycobacteria ( Mycobacterium tuberculosis, mycobacterium leprae)
 Chlamydia, Rickettsia, Mycoplasma
 Virus structure, viroids viron, prions
 Viral classification on the basic of Capsid, envelope, Nucleic acids, Baltimore
Classification
 Viral replication
 Viral life cycle
 Viral pathogenesis
 Viral culture, Cell lines
 Introduction to Mycology
 Growth characteristics of fungi
 Yeasts and molds
 Fungal pathogenesis
 Fungal culture media
 Fungal staining
 Introduction to Parasitology

Practicals:

1. Identification of Culture media

2. Identification of instruments
3. Identification of Common microbes
4. Sterilization of Glass ware, antigens, antibodies, vaccines hemolysin, permanent slides,
laboratory agents
5. Preparation of swabs / sterile tubes & bottles
6. Preparation of smear
7. Simple staining
8. Gram staining
9. Ziehl Neelsen staining
10. Microscopy
11. Specimen collections, labeling and handlings
12. Microbiology laboratory hazards and precautions
13. Urine examination

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 14. Stool examination
15. Blood film for haemoparasite
16. Semen examinations
17. Staining in mycology
18. Culture media used for fungus culture
19. Fungal culture
20. Methods of lab diagnosis of viruses

Course Code RLT-618

Course title Technical Writing and Presentation skills
(English –III)
Credit hours 3(3+0)

Lecture Details
Week: 1

Topic: Essentials of Technical and Business Writing

Details: The Writing process: prewriting, Writing and Rewriting, Need and significance of Business Communication,
Main forms of Business Communication , Difference between business and other forms of wirings, prominent
features of business communications,

Activities: To brainstorm on certain ideas and put them in writing

To identify the most recent forms of technical business writing

Week: 2

Topic: Effective Business Letters-1

Details: Essentials parts of a business letter, forms and styles of modern Business letter, Comparing good and bad
examples of business letters, Widely Known formats of letter: Indented Form, Semi Block Form, Block Form, Full-
Block Form

Activities and Tasks: To rewrite the letters after making required grammatical correction

Assignment: To write 15 letters on the themes assigned by the teacher

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Week: 3

Topic: Effective Business Letters/emails-2

Details: Kinds of Business Letter: Inquiry Letters, Order Letters, Claim/Complaint Letter, Apology Letters, Official
Invitations, Thanks Letters, Resignation Letters, Letters of Recommendation, Identifying various types of
correspondence: very informal, very formal, neutral, informal, formal, very formal

Activities and Tasks: To write at least three letters of each situation mentioned above

Assignment: To write letters on the assigned situations

Week: 4

Topic: Cover Letter

Details: The main purpose(s) of a Cover Letter, Structure and Format of a Cover Letter, Reviewing the best
specimens of Cover Letters,

Activities and Tasks: To write Cover Letter for different situation assigned by the teacher

Week: 5

Topic: CV Writing

Details: The main purpose of a CV, Key Characteristics of an Effective CV/Resume, Various Formats of CV, Typical
Errors in CV Writing, Comparing and Reviewing good and bad examples of CVs/Resumes

Assignment: To prepare an effective CV for the vacant position of Software Engineer

Week: 6

Topic: How to write an Effective Executive Summary?

Details: What and Why of an Executive Summary? Steps/Processes involved in writing an Executive Summary,
language and style, What not to include in the summary?, Strategies to make the summary clearer and concise,
Editing and revising, checklist of an Executive Summary, Analysis of the best examples of Executive Summaries

Activities and Tasks: To write a review of an Executive Summary

Assignment: To write an executive of material provided by the teacher

Week: 7

Topic: Report Writing

Details: What is a report and how is it different from other forms of writing? Stages/Steps in writing a report,
Terms of reference, planning your report, collecting information, organizing information, structuring a report, style

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of writing, layout, presentation, redrafting and revising, Checklist

Activities and Tasks: To Identify a report and write a review on it

Week: 8

Topic: Memoranda of Understanding

Details: What is an MoU and why is it significant? Possible situations to write an MoU, Steps involved in writing an
MoU, Structure, layout and language of an MoU, Best samples of MoUs and their analysis

Activities and Tasks: To analyze the best samples of MoUs signed by govt/orgs

Assignment: To write an MoU between the two Software Houses

Week: 9

Mid Term Exam

Week: 10

Topic: Writing Meeting Minutes

Details: The purpose of Minutes, Steps involved in writing Minutes, Language and style of Minutes Different
Formats for writing minutes ,What should be included and What not to include in the Minutes, Minutes writing
process, Analysis of various specimens of meeting minutes

Activities and Tasks: To writer minutes of a mock meeting

Assignment: To select a specimen of a meeting minute and make a brief power point presentation

Week: 11

Topic: Proposal Writing

Activities and Tasks: What is a proposal? The purpose and significance of writing a proposal, Types of Proposals,
Essentials elements and structure of a proposal, language, style and format, presentation of data, checklist of a
proposal

Assignment: To write a review of the proposal assigned by the teacher

To write a proposal on the theme assigned by the teacher

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Week: 12

Topic: Research Papers

Details: What is a Research paper? Structure and Format of a Research paper, In-Text citation, references,
language of a research paper, Difference between Abstract and Introduction, language and style, Citation styles

Activities and Tasks: To write a review of a research paper

Assignment: To write a research paper

Quiz

Week: 13

Topic: How to make an Effective Oral Presentation

Details: Rules and Strategies to structure a presentation, Mechanics used to make a good presentation,

Week: 14

Topic: Presentations

Details: The students will make presentations in groups on the assigned theme

Week: 15

Topic: Presentations

Details: The students will make presentations in groups on the assigned theme

Week: 16

End Term Exam

Recommended Books

 Technical Communication: Process and Product by Sharon Gerson and Steven Gerson
 Effective Business Communication and Report Writing by Prof. Sh. Atta ur Rahman
 Modern Business Correspondence by L Gartside

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 Second year Semester 4
Course Code RLT-619
Course Title Clinical Pathology
Credit Hours 2(01+01)
Collection and Transport of Specimens, Examination of specimens
 Type of specimens
 Time of collection
 Collection techniques
 Labeling of specimens and the sending of a request form
 Specimens containing dangerous pathogens
 Preservatives and transport media for microbiological specimens
 Transport of microbiological specimens collected in a hospital
The examination of urine

 Major Sources of Errors

 Bacterial or chemical contamination.
 Contamination with menstrual blood.
 Contamination with vaginal and urethral discharges.
 Inadequate mixing before examination.
 Wrong/inadequate preservative
 Types of urine specimens
 First (morning) Specimens
 Random Specimens
 Second-Voided Specimens.
 Post-Prandial Specimens
 Timed Specimens

Physical examination

 Volume
 Colour
 Appearance
 pH
 Specific Gravity

Chemical examination

 Proteins
 Methods of Estimation:
. Turbidimetric Method (Heat Method, Acid Precipition, Sulfosalicylic Acid Test
(Kingsbury and Clark)
. Colorimetric

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  Bence jones proteins (BJP)
 Heat Precipitation Test

Quantitative tests for proteins

 Esbach's Test
 Pyrogallol Red-Dye Test
 Glucose and reducing sugars
 Monosaccharides
 Disaccharides

Methods of estimation

 Benedict's Test
 Enzymatic test
 Bile pigments (bilirubin)
 Foam Test
 Dye Dilution Test
 Fouchet's Test
 Bile salts
 Hay’s Test
 Blood
 Reduced Phenolphthalein Test
 Pyramidone Ring Test
 Benzidine Test
 Commercial Dipstick Test
 Nitrite
 Commercial dipstick test
 Ketone bodies
 The Rothera Tube Test
 Gerhardt's Test (Ferric Chloride Test)
 Urobilinogen
 Spectroscopic Examinations
 Ehrlich's Benzaldehyde Test
 Phenylketonuria
 Ferric Chloride Test
 Porphobilinogen
 Watson-Schwartz Test
 Porphyrin
 Chloride
 Fontana's Test
 Microscopic examination of urine

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  Light Microscopy
. Leucocytes
. Erythrocytes
. Casts
. Epithelial Cells
. Amorphous Deposits
. Crystals
. Miscellaneous
. Dark-ground illumination
 Microscopic test for fat
 This test is based on staining of fat with Sudan
 Automated instrumentation for routine urine examination

The examination of faeces

The collection of faeces
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

 Color
 Odor
 Consistency
 Parasites.
 pH
 Microscopic examination
 Direct wet preparation
 Concentration techniques
o Sodium chloride floatation technique
o Zinc sulphate floatation procedure
 Protozoa
 Entamoeba histolytica
 Unstained Trophozoites
 Stained Trophozoites:
 Unstained Cysts
 Stained Cysts
 Giardia lamblia
 Helminths
 Enterobius vermicularis
 Strongyloides stercoralis
 Trichuris trichiura
 Ancylostoma deudenale (Hookworm)
 Schistosoma haematobium

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  Schistosoma japonicum
 Schistosoma mansoni.
Test for blood in faeces
Blood in faeces can be detected by:
Benzidine Test
The Orthotoludine Test
The examination of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
Normal CSF composition
 Proteins
 Glucose
 Chlorides
Sample collection and storage
Routine examination
 Appearance
 Cell Counts
 Microscopic Examinations
The estimation of proteins
 Mestrezat's Diaphenometric Procedure
 Sulfosalicylic Acid Test
 Biuret Method
 Dye-Binding Method
 Pyrogallol Red Method:
The estimation of globulins
 Pandy's Test
 Nonne-Apelt Reaction
The estimation of glucose
The estimation of chloride
CSF culture

The examination of aspirated fluids

A number of fluids, other than CSF, are received in the laboratory for routine examination. These
include:

 Ascitic (peritoneal) fluid

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  Pleural fluid
 Pericardial fluid
 Synovial fluid
 Hydrocoele fluid
 Aspirates from cysts, etc.

Pleural / pericardial fluid

Specimen Collection
Routine Examination
 Appearance
 Specific Gravity
 Cell Count
 Preparation of Smears for staining
 Estimation of Proteins
 Estimation of Globulins
 Estimation of Glucose
 α-Amylase
 Creatine kinase
 The pH
 Staining
 Culture
Agglutination techniques for the identification of certain bacterial antigens
Determination of tumour markers
Test for Viscosity
Test for Mucin (Hyaluronic Acid)
Wet Preparation for Crystals and Inclusions

Peritoneal fluid
Criteria for diagnosing blunt and penetrating trauma by peritoneal lavage fluid analysis
Appearance of peritoneal fluid and associated diseases
 Microscopy of peritoneal fluid
 Chemical analysis peritoneal fluid
 Protein
 Glucose
 Enzymes
 Tumour Markers

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 Course Code RLT-620
Course Title Basic histopathology
Credit Hours 4(02+02)
1. Tissue fixation
2. Gross cutting (Observation. To handle common surgical pathology specimens including
importance of slicing large specimens. Salient features to be described as per
recommended guidelines.)
3. Tissue processing
4. Special precaution for tissue to be sent for (electron microscopy, special
biopsies, immuno-fluorescence etc)
5. Decalcification
6. Basic Molecular Biology Techniques & FISH testing for Her-2-neu/solid tumors

Course Code RLT-621

Course Title Haematology Instruments/Techniques
Credit Hours 4(02+02)
Hemoglobin
 Structure
 Equipment /methods of hemoglobin estimation
ESR
 Equipment /methods of ESR estimation
 Hematocrit (Hct) or Packed cell volume (PCV)
Definition and principle of test procedures:
1. Micro Hematocrit method
2. Macro hematocrit method
Cell Counts
a. WBC Count
 Manual - Neubauer chamber technique
 Automated
b. Platelet Count
 Manual - Neubauer chamber technique
 Automated
c. Total RBC Count
 Manual - Neubauer chamber technique
 Automated
d. Total eosinophil Count
Reticulocyte count
a. Normal values in adults and infants
b. Reticulocyte stain
c. Smear preparation for demonstrating reticulocyte
d. Source of errors
Differential leucocyte count (DLC)

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 a. Preparation of blood smear
b. Staining of blood smear
c. Types of Romanowsky staining (Leishman’s , Giemsa’s, Field’s stain)
d. Blood cells morphology (Neutrophils, Lymphocytes, Monocytes , Eosinophils, Basophils)
Coagulation
 Mechanism of coagulation (role of blood vessels, platelets and clotting factors)
 Estimation of coagulation (BT, CT, PT, APTT, TT,FDP’S, D-Dimers)
Equipment required for Coagulation studies
 Manual
 Automated
Techniques for the diagnosis of the following
 anaemias
i. Iron deficiency
ii. Megaloblastic Anemia
iii. Hemolytic Anemia
iv. Sideroblastic Anemia
v. Thalassemia
vi. Sickle cell Anemia
vii. Aplastic Anemia
Blood coagulation disorders
The techniques, principle, procedure and interpretation of the following tests:
 Bleeding Time
 Clotting Time
 Prothrombin Time
 Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time
 Thrombin Time
 Correction studies
 Fibrin Degradation Products
 D-dimers
Practical
 Study of peripheral blood smear for WBCs , RBCs and platelets
 Automation in hematology,
 Hematology cell counter, principle, usage and precautions for daily maintenance
 Start up and shut down procedures
 Record of maintenance
 Coagulation analyzers
 Hb estimation
 ESR
 RBC Count
 WBC Count
 Platelet Count
 Eosinophil Count
 Coagulation assays BT, CT, PT, APTT, TT
 Bone marrow biopsy: Preparation of instrument tray and to assist Hematologist in performing
Bone marrow biopsy
 Hb electrophoresis

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 Course Code RLT-622
Course Title Clinical Chemistry Techniques/Instruments
Credit Hours 4(02+02)

I. Clinical Chemistry techniques - Spectral techniques

 Light and matter
 Properties of Light and radiant Energy
 Interaction of Light with matter
 Absorption spectroscopy
 Radiant energy absorption
 Beer Lambert law
 Instrumentation
 Instrument performance
 Quality Control checks of spectrometry
 Reflectance spectrophotometry
 Recording or spectral spectrophotometry
 Multiwavelength spectrophotometry
 Atomic absorption
 Principle
 Instrumentation
 Sources of Error
 Flame Photometry
 Principle
 Instrumentation
 Fluorometry
 Principle
 Instrumentation
 Limitations
 Chemiluminescence
 Electro chemiluminescence
 Fluorescence polarization
 Nephelometry and Turbidimetry
 Principle
 Instrumentation
 Limitations; Nephelometry versus Turbidimetry
 Refractivity
 Principle
 Application
 Interference
 Instrumentation
II. Electrochemistry
 Potentiometric Methods
 Reference electrode
 Indicator Electrode
 Ion-selective electrode
o Care and methodology
III. Laboratory Automation
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  Laboratory Processes
 Goals of automation
 Automated laboratory Systems- General considerations
 Total lab Automation
 Modular Integrated system
 Stand-alone Systems
 Sample processing and Archiving
 Concepts of Automation
 Test Repertoire
 Random Access
 Discrete
 Continous Flow
 Batch Analyzer
 Dwell Time
 Throughput
 Stat Testing
 Cost

IV. Measurement of colligative Properties

 Colligative Properties
 Osmosis
 Osmolality
 Osmometry
 Osmolal gap
 Clinical uses of Osmometry
 Plasma Osmolality
 Urine Osmolality
 Principles of Measurement
o Freezing Point Depression
o Vapour Pressure depression
o Osmotic Pressure
o Boiling point elevation
 Colloid osmotic pressure
V. Students should possess sufficient knowledge about following topics:
 Electrophoresis
 Chromatography
 Mass Spectrometry
 Clinical Enzymology
 Immunochemical techniques
 ELISA
 Electro chemiluminescence
 FPIA
 MEIA

Practical: Handling of Common Lab Instruments

 Spectrophotometers

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  Flame Photometer
 Ion selective analyzer
 ABG analyzer
 Plasma and urine Osmolality
 Chemistry auto analyzer
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Course Code RLT-623

Course Title Microbiology Instruments / Techniques
Credit Hours 4(02+02)

1. Selection, Maintenance, and ordering of equipment

2. Laboratory plastic ware
 Cleaning of plastic ware
3. Equipment for staining
 Stain and reagent dispensing containers
 Staining jars or racks and troughs
 Trough with rods
 Draining rack
4. Stills, Water filters and deionizers
5. Centrifuges
 Centrifugal force
 Type of centrifuge rotor
 Choosing of centrifuge
 Type of centrifuge
6. Incubators and hot air ovens
7. Water baths
8. Mixer and rotators
 Cell mixer
 Vortex mixer
 Magnetic stirrers
9. pH meter
 Measuring of pH
 Type of pH meter
 Care and maintenance of pH meter
10. Lab racks
11. Microscope
 Parts of A Microscope
 Types of Microscope. Classification and Their Uses.
 Nature of Light, Concepts of Amplitude, Wavelength And Phase
 Perception of Color and Brightness. Formation of Images
 Type of Objectives
 Objective Magnification, Focal Length, Tube Length, Resolution, Numerical Aperture Etc.
Calculation of The Resolution and Magnification
 Care and Cleaning of the Microscope
12. Autoclave
 Types
 Simple laboratory autoclave
 maintenance and care of autoclave

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  Checking of efficacy of autoclave
13. Sterilization and disinfection

14. Safety cabinets

15. Automation in Microbiology
16. Biochemical identification
17. Identification of Gram Positive Bacteria
18. Identification of Gram Positive Bacteria

Practicals:
1. Specimen collections, labeling and handlings
2. Microbiology laboratory hazards and precautions
3. Urine examination and culture
4. Stool examination and culture
5. Blood film for haemoparasite and culture
6. Semen examinations
7. Staining in mycology
8. Culture media used for fungus
9. Fungal culture
10. Methods of lab diagnosis of viral diseases

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 Third year semester 5
Course Code RLT-624
Course Title Basic Medical Immunology and Serology
Credit Hours 3(02+01)
1. General immunology
A. Innate and adaptive immunity
B. Antigen and antigenecity
C. Antibodies and immunoglobulin
D. B-cell maturation, activation, differentiation and memory
E. Basic structure of antibodies
F. Antibody-mediated effector functions
G. Antibody classes and biological functions
H. B cell responses
I. Primary and secondary immune response
J. Cell mediated and humoral immunity
K. Immune system
L. Hypersensitivity
M. Autoimmunity
N. Immune mediated diseases
O. Immunization
P. Immune deficiency
2. Components of the nonspecific immune system
A. Mechanical barriers
B. Chemical and biochemical barriers
C. Cellular components (NK cells, Polymorphonuclear phagocytes, marcophages)
D. Complement system and pathways
E. Molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in inflammation
3. Immunological Techniques
A. General considerations
B. Agglutination reactions
C. Precipitation reactions
D. Immunodiffusion techniques
E. Double diffusion
F. Single redial Immunodiffusion
G. Immunoelectrophoresis
H. Complement fixation test
I. Immunoflourescence
a. Direct
b. Indirect
J. Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
4. Immunochemical Techniques

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 A.
Quantitation of IgG, IgA, IgM, IgD, and IgE in serum and other body fluids
B.
Immunoelectrophoretic analysis of serum immunoglobulin abnormalities
C.
Detection /quantitation of Bence-Jones protein in the urine
D.
Cryoglobulin determination and analysis
E.
Test for circulation immune complexes by immunochemical methods
F.
Immunochemical and electrophorphoretic analysis of CSF
G.
Measurement of overall complement function
H.
Total haemolytic and alternative pathway titrations of complement components (especially
C3, C4, factor Band C1esterase inhibitor)
I. Electrophoretic examination for altered complement components
J. Other serum protein determinations including acute phase proteins (CRP etc.),
Carcinoembryonic antigen, a fetoprotein and protein clearance rations
K. Pregnancy tests on urine
5. Immunohistological Test
A. Detection of antigens, antibodies, immunoglobulins and complement components
deposited in pathological lesions, particularly in the kidney and skin.
B. Characterization of plasma cells and lymphocyte types in relevant tissue biopsies, using
immunofluorescent and enzyme-labeled techniques.

Practical

1. Differential leukocyte count.

2. Blood grouping (ABO & Rh)
3. WIDAL Test
4. VDRL Test
5. RA Test
6. CRP Test
7. Pregnancy Test & HIV Test
8. Monoclonal antibodies, applications in biomedical research, clinical diagnosis and treatment
9. HLA Typing
10. Immunological Techniques
A. Quality control and diagnostic immunology
B. Agglutination
C. Precipitation: Immunoelectrophoresis/SDS-PAGE
D. ELISA
E. RIA
F. Immunoflourescence Techniques
G. Western blot
H. PCR
I. Flowcytometry

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 Course Code RLT-625
Course Title Basic Medical virology & Mycology
Credit Hours 3(02+01)

1. Classification of Viruses
2. Basic knowledge of the of common viral infections
3. Lab test for viral diagnosis
4. Laboratory safety and house keeping
VIROLOGY AND MYCOLOGY
 Introduction
 Features, structures and classification of viruses
 Virus culture
 Viral pathogenesis
 Hepatitis viruses (A, B, C,D & E)
 HIV
 HSV, VZV, CMV, EBV, Small pox and Adeno virus
 Adenovirus, HPV
 Denguevirus, Yellow fever virus equine encephalitis virus
 Tumor virus
 Picrona virus _Polio
 Infulenza, measle, mumps, rubella, rabies
 Polio virus, rhinovirus, rota virus
 Bacteriophages
 Specimen collection & isolation of viruses
 Basic mycology
 Introduction
 Classification
 Morphology and structure of fungi
 Nutrition and cultivation of fungus
 Cutaneous & Sub cutaneous and systemic Mycosis
 Lab diagnosis of fungal infections
 Opportunistic fungal infections
 Identification of dermatophytes

Practicals:

 Staining in mycology
 Culture Media used for Fungus
 Fungal Culture
 Methods of lab diagnosis
 Methods of lab diagnosis for bacterial and viral diseases

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 Course Code RLT-626
Course Title Basic Transfusion Medicine
Credit Hours 4(02+02)
1. Blood Banking
a. Introduction
b. Requirements for establishment of blood bank
c. Human blood group system (ABO, Rh, and other important blood group systems)
d. Blood grouping: Forward and reverse grouping
2. Coombs test
3. Blood Transfusion
 Principal and practice of blood Transfusion
 Blood Transfusion service at district level
 Guidelines for the use of blood, appropriate use of blood, quality assurance
 Autologous blood transfusion practices
 Objectives of quality assurance in blood transfusion services
 Standard operating procedure for usage, donation and storage of blood
 Screening of donor and compatibility testing
 Safety and procurement of blood components.
4. Blood Donation
a. Introduction
b. Voluntary blood donation
c. Criteria for selection of donor
d. Medical history and personal details
e. Self-exclusion
f. Basic lab tests before donating blood
g. Screening for TTI
5. Blood Collection:
Blood Bags
b. Anticoagulants (CPD-A1, CPD-A2)
c. Taking and giving sets in blood transfusion
d. Blood donation procedure
e. Post donation donor care
f. Reaction during and after donation
6. Testing donor blood
Screening donors blood for infectious agents – HIV, HCV,HBV, Treponema pallidum, malarial parasite
7. Blood donor records
Blood donor record book

Recording Results

Blood Donor Card

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8. Storage and Transport
a. Storage of blood (RCC) / Components
b. Changes in blood after storage
c. Refrigerated centrifuge
d. Lay out of a blood bank refrigerator
e. Transportation of Blood components
9. Maintenance of blood bank records
a. Blood bank temperature sheet
b. Blood bank stock sheet
c. Blood transfusion request form
10. Compatibility testing

a. Purpose
b. Single tube compatibility techniques using AHG reagent

c. Emergency compatibility testing

d. Difficulties in cross matching

e. Labeling and issuing cross matched blood

11. Blood components

Collection of blood for components preparation:

 Red cell concentrates (RCC)

 Platelet concentrates (PCC)
 Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP)

12. Blood Transfusion Reactions

Practicals

1. ABO Blood grouping (Forward and Reverse)

2. Coombs Test (Direct coombs and indirect coombs)
3. Rh Grouping (Detection of Du antigen)
4. Rh antibody screening and Rh antibody titer
5. Cross match (Minor and major cross match)
6. Visit to AFIT

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 Course Code RLT-627
Course Title Biostatistics and research methodology
Credit Hours 2(0+2)
Course content
1. Introduction to statistics
a. Statistical data condensation of data
b. Presentation of data by graphs
c. Health related data
d. Rates and their relative importance
e. Presentation of quantitative data
2. Sampling
a. Concept of sampling
b. Type and methods of drawing ideal sample
c. Sampling distribution of sample mean
d. Error of sampling
e. Standard error
f. Chi square
g. T-test and their uses in health
2. Central Tendency
a. Concepts of central tendency
b. Mean, mode and median and their value in health
c. Percentiles
d. Measure of dispersion
e. Coefficient of variation and skewness
f. Normal distribution
g. Range, Standard deviation and relative deviation
3. Hypothesis
a. Concept of Hypothesis testing
b. Null and alternative Hypothesis
c. Two type of errors
d. Acceptance and rejection regions
e. Two sided and one sided tests
f. General steps in Hypothesis testing
g. Test about means, confidence interval for mean, meaning significance in statistical
procedures and methods of inferential statistics
4. Regression and correlation
a. Scatter diagram
b. Straight line regression model
c. Method of least squares
d. Sample correlation coefficient
e. Inference about regression coefficient and correlation coefficient
5. Introduction to Research
a. The question of legitimate knowledge
b. Knowledge and decision making, the scientific method
c. Quantitative vs qualitative research
d. Application of scientific method
e. Positivistic vs naturalistic paradigm
6. Classification of research
a. Basic vs applied research

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 b. Evaluation research
c. Research and development (R& D)
d. Action research
7. Selection and formulation of a problem
a. From generic to a specific problem, program statement
b. Getting an access to primary and secondary resources
c. Note taking and information to management
d. Review of related literature
e. Questions and/or hypothesis of the study
8. Development of a research plan
a. The ethical, legal and professional obligations
b. The rational of the study
c. The research plan
d. Evaluation of a research plan
9. Selection of sample
a. Sample and population
b. Basic considerations in sampling
c. Random sampling, stratified random sampling cluster sampling
d. Systematic sampling determination of sample size and elimination of sampling bias
10. Instrumentation and data collection
11. Data analysis and interpretation
12. Preparation of research report
13. Introduction to research (in sample term and a scientific term), concept of research, why do
need research, advantage of research, identification of research need and its qualities,
component of research, ethical and legal aspect of research and objective of research
(definition, purpose, structure)
14. Selection of topic
A. The criteria points of prioritization of topic
a. Relevance
b. Avoidance of duplication
c. Physibility
d. Political acceptability
e. Applicability
f. Cost efficiencies
g. Ethical consideration and scales for rating research topic mentioned above
B. Work plan
a. It’s content
b. How to develop a work plan
c. What factor should be kept in mind while preparing research work plan
C. Budget required for research work
a. Why it is needed?
b. What should be taken in to consideration?
c. Literature searching
d. Statistical help
e. Material
f. Type of manuscript
g. Printing of manuscript for submission and postage
15. Concepts of measurement
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 b. Errors and sources of measurement,
c. Type of measurement
d. Measure of disease frequency and screening (introduction, validity and screening test)
16. Designing clinical research
a. Studies design (introduction, selection of design)
b. Research questionnaire
c. Validity and reliability of research finding, confounding factors
d. Strategies to deal with threats to validity
17. Hypothesis test
18. Sampling
a. Probability and non-probability and their sampling
b. Advantages and disadvantages of probability and non-probability sampling, bias in
sampling
19. Research protocol
20. Data collection
a. Purpose and techniques
b. Why do we collect data?
c. Data collection procedure
d. Step and data collection survey questionnaire, starting questionnaire.

Course Code RLT-628

Course Title Medical Parasitology and entomology
Credit Hours 3(02+01)
Course contents

1. Definition -parasitism, HOST, vectors etc.

2. Classification of Parasites.
3. Phylum Protozoa- general Pathogenic and nonpathogenic protozoa.
4. Phylum Nemathelminths Round words (nematode)
5. Phylum Platyhelminths- class-cestoda, class-Trematoda.
6. Lab diagnosis of parasitic infections.
7. Protozoa
A. Intestinal Amoebae
a. E. Histolytica: Life cycle, Morphology, disease & lab diagnosis
b. E. coli: life cycle, Morphology, Disease and Lab diagnosis
B. Flagellates of intestine genitalia
a. Giardia lamblia: life cycle, Morphology, Disease & Lab diagnosis
b. Trichomonasvaginalis: life cycle, Morphology, Disease & lab diagnosis
C. Malarial Parasite
a. Plasmodium vivax: Life cycle, morphology, disease & lab diagnosis
b. Differences between P. vivax, P. malaria, P. falcipaum & P. ovale
8. Nematodes
A. Intestinal Nematodes
a. Ascaris: life cycle, Morphology, disease & lab diagnosis
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 c. Duodenale (Hook worm)
B. Tissue Nematodes.
C. W. Bancrofti – life cycle, morphology, diseases & lab diagnosis
9. Phylum Platyhelminths
A. Cestodes- T. solium, T.saginata & E. granulosus. (In brief)
B. Trematodes – S. haematobium & F. hepatica (In brief)
10. Role of Arthropods in the transmission of diseases.
11. Mosquito: Morphology and Bionomics of Anophales, Culex, Aedes and Mansaonia.
12. Mosquito – Borne diseases and their control
13. Phlebotomus: Morphology, life – history and control
14. House fly- Morphology, life cycle, disease relationship and control
15. Tse-Tse fly (glossina) morphology, life-cycle and public health importance.
16. Fleas: Morphology, life cycle, disease transmitted and control
17. Louse: Morphology, life cycle, disease transmitted and control
18. Bed bug: Life cycle and control
19. Ticks: Morphology, life cycle, disease transmitted and control
20. Sarcoptisscabiei: Morphology, life cycle, public health importance and control
21. Cyclops and Public Health importance.

Practical

1. Specimen collection, labeling and handling

2. Microbiology laboratory hazards and precautions
3. Urine examination
4. Stool examination
A. Direct method
B. Concentration method
5. Blood film for haemoparasite
Semen examinations

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 Course Code RLT-629
Course Title Histopathology Instruments / Techniques
Credit Hours 3(02+01)

1. Automation in Histopathology
2. Specimens for Histopathology
Basic Techniques
 Biopsy Specimen collection including cytology specimens
 Tissue fixation (Rationale, Types & Techniques
 Gross cutting (Observation. To handle common surgical pathology
 Specimens including importance of slicing large specimens.
 Salient features to be described as per recommended guidelines).
 Tissue processing (Steps & Rationale)
 Special precaution for tissue to be sent for (electron microscopy, special biopsies, immune
fluorescence etc)
 Decalcification (Methods
 Basic Molecular Biology Techniques & FISH testing for Her-2- neu /common solid tumor testing
 Specimen, slides and block storage protocols
Staining
 Routine H & E staining
 Special stains
 Immuno histochemical staining, requirements and principles

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 Third Year Semester -6

Course Code RLT-630

Course Title Chemical Pathology Lab Rotation
Credit Hours 4(01+03)

Common Analytes- principles, methods and analysis

1. Glucose
2. Cholesterol
3. Triglycerides
4. HDl and LDL
5. Urea
6. Creatinine
7. LFTs
8. Albumin
9. Calcium
10. Phosphate
11. Uric acid
12. Iron Metabolism
13. Muscle Enzymes
14. Cardiac markers
15. Gastric, Pancreatic and Intestinal Function Tests
16. Electrolytes
17. Blood gases
18. Pathophysiology of Endocrine disorders and lab diagnosis of following:
 Anterior and Posterior pituitary hormones, hypothalamic hormones. Pituitary Disorders
 Thyroid Disorders
 Adrenal Glands. Hormones of the adrenal medulla and cortex. Hypo and Hyper secretion.
Cushing’s syndrome. Addison’s disease.
 Parathyroid effects on Ca and Phosphorus
 Insulin effects on Glucose metabolism, secretion, structure. Hyperglycemia, Diabetes Mellitus.
Antagonistic hormones 50
 Male and Female sex hormones. (Testicular/ Ovarian/ Placental Hormones).Synthesis, secretion,
actions, metabolism. A little information about Amenorrhea, Oligomenorrheoa, Hirsutism,
Virilism, Spermatogenesis, Ovulation, Climacteric.
 Tumour Markers List of commonly used tumor markers in different diseases and their clinical
utility.

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 Course Code RLT-631
Course Title Haematology Lab Rotation
Credit Hours 4(01+03)
Analysis and interpretation of laboratory data in following analytes:
1. Estimation of Haemoglobin (Hb)
2. Hemoglobin disorders
3. Hemoglobin electrophoresis
4. Total Red Blood Cell Count (TRBC)
5. Packed Cell Volume (PCV) or Haematocrit (Hct)
6. Calculation of Red Cell Indices (Absolute Values)
7. Total Leucocyte Count (TLC)
8. Platelet Count
9. Reticulocyte Count
10. Erythrocytes Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
11. Preparation and Staining Of Blood Films
12. Study of Peripheral blood smear
a. Normal
b. In different types of anemias , WBC and Platelets disorder
13. Differential Leucocyte Count (DLC)
14. Bleeding Time (BT)
15. Whole Blood Clotting Time
16. Prothrombin time (PT)
17. Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (APTT)
18. Thrombin Time (TT)
19. Assisting bone marrow aspiration and trephine biopsy
20. D-Dimers
21. Sickling test
22. Osmotic fragility test
23. Ham’s test

Course Code RLT-632

Course Title Microbiology Lab Rotation
Credit Hours 4(01+03)
Microscopic Examination of Un-stained bacteria

 Visibility of unstained organism

 Hanging drop preparation
 Detecting motility using MIU medium

Examination of Specimens by Dark field microscopy

Examination of microorganism in stained preparation.

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 The following stained techniques will be learnt & practiced

 Gram staining
 Ziehl-Neelsen staining for Mycobacterium tuberculosis
 ZN staining for M. leprae
 Auramine (fluorochrame) staining
 Methylene blue
 Wayson’s
 Albert
 Giemsa
 HISS
 Acridine orange (Fluorochrome)
 Type of staining basic stains and Acidic stains
 Mordants
 Decolorization
 Technique of staining smears
 Quality control

Smear making

Culture of micro organism

 Microbial growth requirement

 Common ingredients of culture media

Type and selection of culture media,

Basic, enriched, enrichment, selective, differential & Transport

Solid, Semisolid & fluid media with examples

Inoculation of culture media

 Aseptic technique
 Making a wire loop
 Inoculation of culture media in petri dishes, slops, as stabs and fluid media

Incubation of cultures

 Temperature of incubation
 Humidity
 Gaseous atmosphere
 Culturing of anaerobes
 Anaerobic jars using hydrogen from a cylinders

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  Gas generating kits method
 Use of copper coated steel wool to remove oxygen
 Use of dithionite in petri dishes
 Use of reducing agents in culture media
 Culturing in Carbon-dioxide
Candle jar
Gas generating kits
 Control of culture media
 Control of stains & regents


Biochemical testing of Micro organisms

Following biochemical tests will be learned (both theory and practical)

 Arylsulphatase
 Bile Solubility
 Catalase
 Coagulase
 DNAse
 Hydrogen sulphide (H2S)
 Indole
 Litmus milk decolonization
 Nitrate reduction
 Oxidase
 Oxidation fermentation
 Phenylalanine deaminase
 Tween hydrolysis
 Urease
 Voges-Proskaur
 Methyl Red

Dealing of various specimens for culture and sensitivity

 Sputum
 Throat / mouth specimen s
 Ear- discharges
 Eye specimens
 Skin and ulcer specimens
 Pus from wound, absences, burns & sinuses
 Urogenital specimens
 Faeces (stools)

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  Urine
 CSF
 Blood & bone marrow
 Specimen for viral studies
 Fungal specimens

Mycobacteria & other

Specimen Processing
1. Direct examination
e. Microscopic Examination
 Stained
 Unstained
 concentration methods (e.g. centrifugation)
f. Non-microscopic examination
 antigen/antibody detection
 molecular techniques
 other
21. Culture/isolation
 Media
 Techniques
 Incubation
 Atmosphere
 Duration
 Temperature
22. Mycobacterium susceptibility testing
 technique/principles
 pharmacology/mode of action*
 Results*
23. Immunologic/serologic tests
24. Molecular techniques
25. Others

Course Code RLT-633

Course Title Histopathology lab Rotation
Credit Hours 4(01+03)

1. International reporting protocols,

2. Checklists
3. Collection Of Biopsy Specimens
4. Histotechnology
5. Special Staining Techniques
6. Postmortem Examination
7. Preparation Of Museum Specimens
8. Synoptic reporting of common resections (Breast, Gastric, Colon, H&N, Prostate,
U. Bladder, Uterus & Ovaries)
9. Stain preparation- (H& E, PAS, Reticulin, Trichrome and other stain)

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10. Immunohisto chemical staining, Principles (Technique) and common
applications

11. Basic museum techniques Any specimens for museum are handled by
following steps:
1. Reception
2. Preparation
3. Fixation
4. Restoration
5. Preservation
6. Presentation
12. Mounting of specimen
13. Museum jars and boxes
14. Attaching specimen to center plate
15. Special methods macerated specimen of bones
16. Plastination a technique to preserve whole bodies or body parts water and fat are replaced by
certain plastics specimens can be touched, do not smell or decay retain most properties of
original sample
17. Demostration of bronchial tree by plastics
18. Dlastination of abnormal fetuses transparent specimen

Course Code UR-350

Course Title Life and living (Basic Teachings of the Qur’an (Revealed Sciences - I))
Credit Hours 2(2+0)

Course Description:

Course Title: Basic Teachings of the Qur’an (Revealed Sciences - I)

Course No.: UR-350

Credit Hours: 2

Course Pre-requisite:

 Islamic Ethical Principles and Contemporary issues (Islamic Studies)

Course Duration & Sequence: 32 weeks (Semester 5 & 6)

Course Description:

Introduction to Qur’an, Arabic Grammar, Fundamental Principles and teachings of Islam through study
of selected verses from the Holy Qur’an

This course highlights the different aspects of life and will help in enlightening the minds of the students.
It will give them a chance to have an authentic knowledge of the current issues that they confront in

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their day-to-day life. Then they will also be able to apply this knowledge of Qur’an in their Practical life.
The students will be given an insight of Islamic laws, regulations particularly in perspective of the
modern world and its prevailing morality. This knowledge will not only give them awareness of the
routine matters but also offer them an opportunity to learn the basics of the Arabic Grammar. This will
help them in the better understanding of Qur’an.

Course Goals:

1. To impart an understanding of the basic principles and teachings of Islam through study of
selected verses of Qur’an.
2. To develop ethical, knowledgeable and practical professional.
3. To prepare MUTTAQEE and good Muslim professional.
Course Objectives

1. General:
a. To learn the true concept of Allah, values and needs of the society.
b. To motivate themselves for determination of the character.
c. To develop an Islamic professional who can work for Islamic welfare state.
d. To prepare the students for adaptation of Islamic way of life in modern age.
2. Specific
a. Knowledge:
i. To offer an introduction to the Holy Qur’an
ii. To inculcate the basic concept of the Qur’anic teaching.
iii. To know about the etiquettes of DUA.
iv. To understand the qualities of believers.
b. Skills:
i. To recite the Holy Qur’an with correct pronunciation and annotation.
ii. To make them capable for understanding and translate the Holy Qur’an with the
help of Arabic Grammar.
iii. To communicate effectively (written, oral and inter-personal).
iv. To solve the problems in the light of teachings of the Holy Qur’an.
c. Attitude/Behaviour:
i. To adopt good manners and avoid social evils.
ii. To develop the characteristics of MUTTAQEEN.
iii. To develop honest and responsible personality.
Educational Methodology to be used:

1. Interactive Lecture
2. Translation
3. Discussion
4. Demonstration
5. Micro Teaching
Course Contents: (Part 1)

1 Introduction to the divine incorporation of tajweed & etc.

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2 Introduction to the Qur’an
a. Makki Surahs
b. Madani Surahs
c. Revelation of the Qur’an
d. Miracle of the Qur’an
e. Manners of the Recitation
f. Obligations toward the Qur’an
g. Compilation of the Qur’an
h. Uloom-ul-Qur’an (the science of the Quran)

3. Arabic Grammar
Noun and its different types
a. By Capacity
b. By Gender
c. By Numbers
4. Pronouns
a. Attached Pronoun with Tables
b. Separated Pronoun with Tables
5. Verb and its Types
a. Past
b. Imperfect
c. Imperative
6. Letter and its Types
a. Preposition
b. Haroof-e-Jarah selective study of the Quran
7. Surah Al-Fatihah
a. Introduction
b. Different Names
c. Importance in the light of Hadith
d. Preface of the Quran
e. Comprehensive combination of praise of Allah and Dua
8. Surah Al-Baqarah (R 1)
a. Introduction
b. Characteristics of Muttaqeen
9 Surah An-Nisa (R 2 - 4)
a. Introduction
b. Inheritance
c. Fornication
d. Forbidden Relation regarding Nikkah

(Part 2)

10 Surah Al-Furqan (R 6)
a. Characteristics of believers
b. Tauba
c. False Witness

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 11 Surah Luqman (R 2)
a. Shukker
b. Shirk
c. Raza’at
d. Rights of parents
e. Bad Manners (Raza’ail-e-Akhlaq)
12 Surah Al-Hujurat
a. Etiquettes about the honor of Allah and his Rasool
b. Confirmation of any news
c. Razail-e-Akhlaq
d. Concept of TAQWA
13 Surah Al-Noor (R 1)
a. Punishment of Adultery
b. Punishment for false witness (Had-e-Qazaf)
c. Accusation (Lian)
14 Surah Al-Ahzab (R 4 & 8)
a. Status of Ummhat Ulmomenin
b. Restrictions for woman in Islam
c. Prohibition of co-society

Assignment/Projects:

Criterion:

a. Addresses one of the assigned topics

b. Submitted on time
c. Free of spelling and grammatical errors
d. Appropriate length
e. Appropriate presentation (font type and size, margin, stapled)

General requirement not met 1 2 3 4 5 Completely met

Inadequate introduction, Captivating introduction,

Topic and direction not clear Clear topic and direction

Poorly written paper Excellent written paper

Logical and lucid

Poor structure and organization Excellent structure and

organization

Low level critical thought and High level critical thought and

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analysis analysis

Insufficient researched Thoroughly researched

Low level demonstrated High level demonstrated

knowledge of Islam knowledge of Islam

Inadequate conclusion Excellent conclusion, all major

point address

Insufficient response to topic; Paper thoroughly addresses topic;

Question(s) not answered Answers question

Inadequate referencing of sources Complete and accurate referencing

of sources

Technology/Equipment/Models/Physical Support:

1. Multimedia
2. Overhead Projector
3. White Board
4. Movies
5. Audio Cassettes
6. Audio Visual Lab
7. CDs
8. Websites
Recommended Text Books

1. Maududi, Abul A`la. (1998) Tafheem-ul-Qur’an. Lahore: Idara Tarjaman ul Quran.

2. Hashmi, Dr. Ramiz Iqbal, (2003), The Science of Reciting the Qur’an, Rawalpindi, Pakcom
Printer, Peshawar Road.
3. Taqi, Usmani, Uloom-ul-Qur’an, Dar-us-Ishaat, Karachi
4. Taqi, Usmani, Introduction to Science of Qur’an, Dar-us-Ishaat, Karachi
5. Ali, Syed Shaukat, Taqseem-e-Meeras, Islamic Publication Ltd., Lahore, 2006
Recommended Reference Books:
1. Sattar, Abdul, Arabi ka Moall’im, Maktaba Ilmia, Lahore
2. Shah, Buzarag. (1998) Ahkaam Ul Tajweed. Islamabad:
3. Murad,Khurram. (2003) Qur’anic Arabi kay Pandra Asbaq. Lahore: Manshorat.
4. Ghazi, Mehmood Ahmed, Muhazrat-e-Qur’ani, Al-Faisal, Lahore.
5. Rehman, Gohar. Uloom-ul-Qur’an. Mardan: Madrassah Tafheem-ul-Qur’an
6. Kaylani, Maulana Abd u Rehman 2003 ,Taseer-ul-Qur’an Maktaba Uslam Lahore
7. Qutab, Syed Muhammad, Fi-Zillal-ur-Qur’an, Islamic Publication, Lahore
8. Shafi, Mufti Muhammad, Ma’arif-ul-Qur’an, Dar-ul-Ishaat, Karachi
9. Islahi, Amin Ahsan, Tadabbar-ul-Qur’an, Faran Publications, Lahore, 2005
10. Subjects of the Quran, Zahid Malik

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 Fourth Year semester -7

Course Code RLT- 635

Course Title Quality Control for the Clinical Chemistry Laboratory
Credit Hours 4(02+02)
Quality Control/ Quality assurance
1. Goals For a Quality Control Program
a. Setting Goals
b. Total allowable error
c. Performance Required for Proficiency Testing
d. Medical Decision Limit
2. Control of quality (process Control) and Error Detection
a. Levels of activity in the Control process
b. Testing Quality Control specimens- daily decision making
c. Quality Control mechanics
i. How to Choose a QC pool
d. A Simple Method for establishing Average temporary target values for QC Pools
i. Calculation of The Usual Standard deviation
ii. Setting The action Control limits for Each Level of control Pool
iii. Setting Quality control Limits by Power curves
3. Detection And Resolution Of Quality Problems
a. The Out-of-Control decision
b. Detection of quality Problems
i. Computer Assistance
ii. Levey-Jenning plots
c. Using patient data in making decision
i. Pattern of patient results
ii. The delta check
d. Actions to bring A Testing system back into Control
e. Actions To be taken When Method is Out of Control
4. Calibration and Quality Control
a. Use of calibrators
b. A Practical system for New Calibrator Verification
5. External Quality Control Programmers And Other Tools For Accuracy Control
6. Definitive And Reference Method
I. Test Variables/ Errors
1. Pre analytical Test Variables
2. Analytical Test Variables
i. Accuracy
ii. Precision
iii. Random Errors
iv. Systematic Errors
3. Post analytical Test Variables

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 Course Code RLT 636
Course Title Epidemiology and Community Medicine
Credit Hours 2(1+1)

 Introduction to epidemiology
 Determinants
A. Primary
B. Secondary
 Clinical epidemiology
 Occupational epidemiology
 Importance of epidemiology
 Definitions of common terms related to epidemiology?
 Health Indication
 Concept of Health and Disease
 Definition of health (Dimensions, physical, mental, social and spiritual).
 Spectrum of health, Determinants of health.
 Responsibility for health
 Indicators of health
 Concept of disease
 Concept of causation (all theories including ecological triad, (agent, host & environmental
factors)
 Spectrum of disease
 Iceberg phenomenon
 Natural history of disease
 Levels of prevention
 Disease elimination and eradication
 Disease surveillance
 Introduction to Public Health and Health Systems in Pakistan
i. Background and concepts: Definitions and concepts in Public health
 Development of public Health in Pakistan
 Economics and Health
 Health policy and planning in Pakistan. “Health for all” background, concepts and progress.
 “Primary Health care”: Concepts and progress.
 The national disease control programs; polices, strategies and operations.
A. Health system in Pakistan: The role of Federal and Provincial Governments in
Health care.
 The district health system, in the context of devolution
 The physician as a manager: Functions of manager, management of material, human and
financial resources.
 Leadership and motivation
 Partners in health

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 Course Code RLT 637
Course Title Medical Sociology
Credit Hours 2(0+02)
Course content
1. General
 Definition and scope of sociology, sociology is a science, Islamic sociology
2. Medical Sociology
 Introduction contribution of sociology to medicine
3. Health and disease
 Social definition of illness, social and emotional component of illness
4. Patient and paramedic
 Paramedics view of disease and patient, psychology of patient / paramedic
relationship
5. Mental illness sociological perspective
 Definitions, social implication of mental illness
6. Rehabilitation
 Definition, physical, mental handicape
 Method in rehabilitation: Guidness counseling and vocational training
7. Social Disorganization
 The concept and factor of social organization, family, group and community
disorganization
8. Problem of community
 Problem of crime, method of treatment and preventive measure
9. Educational problems
 Deterioration of education standard in school, college and university
10. Health problems
 Illness behavior, delivery and utilization of health services
11. Introduction to applied sociology
 Definition of applied sociology, nature and causative analysis of social problem and
the role of sociologist in solving social problems
12. Application of social research in social problems
 Social survey and social research, nature purpose and function

Course Code UR-450

Course Title Life and Living
(Introduction to Hadith & Seerah (Revealed Sciences - II)
Credit Hours 2(02+0)
Course Description:

Course Title: Introduction to Hadith & Seerah (Revealed Sciences - II)

Course No.: UR-450

Credit Hours: 2

Course Pre-requisite:

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  Islamic Ethical Principles and Contemporary issues (Islamic Studies)
 Basic Teachings of the Qur’an (Revealed Sciences - I)
Course Duration & Sequence: 32 weeks (Semester 7 & 8)

Course Description:

This course will introduce the Seerah of Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and His Sayings, the status of
the Hadith and Seerah in the Islamic faith and Shariah. It is divided into two parts. First part comprises
the introduction of hadith, its authoritative position, compilation, terminologies, types and its sources
while the second part consists of introduction to the Seerah and different aspects of Prophet’s life and
status of Prophet in the DEEN.

This course will be university required course and partially fulfill the requirement of HEC Islamic studies
undergraduate compulsory course.

Course Goals:

1. To introduce the basic sources of Islamic Shariah.

2. To give the holistic view of the Holy Prophet’s (SAW) life.
3. To develop balanced, dynamic and wholesome personality.
Course Objectives:

1. General:
a. To familiarize the students with the status and authoritative position of Prophet
Muhammad (SAW).
b. To build up the information in Hadith and Seerah perspective.
c. To understand the preservation and transference of Hadith.
d. To learn the terminologies of Hadith.
2. Specific:
a. Knowledge:
i. To understand the science of Hadith.
ii. To describe the methods for preservation and transference adopted by Muslim
scholars.
iii. To have sufficient knowledge on the life of the Holy Prophet (SAW).
iv. To inculcate the true spirit of Islam through selected textual study.
b. Skills:
i. To develop the reading skill for Arabic text of Hadith.
ii. To create the positive and critical thinking.
iii. To enable the students to seek and utilize the basic sources of Shariah.
c. Attitude/Behaviour:
i. To develop a personality under the influence of moral teachings.
ii. To follow the exemplary pattern of Holy Prophet’s (SAW) seerah in every aspect
of life.
Educational Methodology to be used:

1. Interactive Lecture
2. Translation

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 3. Discussion
4. Demonstration
Course Contents: (Part 1)

1. Introduction to Hadith & Sunnah.

a. Hadith
b. Sunnah
c. Relation between Hadith and Sunnah
d. Importance & Scope
e. Hujjiyyat-e-Hadith
f. Compilation of Hadith
g. Basic sources of Hadith
2. Terminologies of Hadith and Classification
a. Khabr-e-Wahid
b. Khabr-e-Mutawater
c. Sahih
d. Hassan
e. Mashhoor
f. Zaeef
g. Aziz
h. Matwater
i. Mozoo

(Part 2)

3. Introduction to Sihah Sitta

a. Sahih Bukhari
b. Sahih Muslim
c. Sunan Ibn-e-Maja
d. Sunan Abi Daud
e. Jameh Tirmzi
f. Sunan Nisai
4. Arba’een-e-Nawavi
5. Introduction to Seerah (Life of Muhamamd (SAW)
a. A comprehensive view of Prophet Muhammad’s (SAW) Life
b. Prophet Muhammad (SAW) as a Preacher
c. Prophet Muhammad (SAW) as a Moa’alim
d. Prophet Muhammad (SAW) as a Head of Family
e. Prophet Muhammad (SAW) as a Trader
f. Prophet Muhammad (SAW) as a Head of State
g. Prophet Muhammad (SAW) as a Commander-in-Chief
Assignment/Projects:

Criterion:

a. Addresses one of the assigned topics

b. Submitted on time

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 c. Free of spelling and grammatical errors
d. Appropriate length
e. Appropriate presentation (font type and size, margin, stapled)

General requirement not met 1 2 3 4 5 Completely met

Inadequate introduction, Captivating introduction,

Topic and direction not clear Clear topic and direction

Poorly written paper Excellent written paper

Logical and lucid

Poor structure and organization Excellent structure and

organization

Low level critical thought and High level critical thought and
analysis analysis

Insufficient researched Thoroughly researched

Low level demonstrated High level demonstrated

knowledge of Islam knowledge of Islam

Inadequate conclusion Excellent conclusion, all major

point address

Insufficient response to topic; Paper thoroughly addresses topic;

Answers question
Question(s) not answered

Inadequate referencing of sources Complete and accurate referencing

of sources

Technology/Equipment/Models/Physical Support:

1. Multimedia
2. Overhead Projector
3. White Board
4. Movies
5. Audio Cassettes
6. CDs
7. Websites

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Recommended Text Books::

1. Hasan, S. (1995) An Introduction to Science of Hadith, RiYadh: Darussalam

2. Alvi Khalid Doctor 1999, Hifazat-e-Hadith Lahore Makataba Al-Faisal
3. Nawavi, Mohi-ud-din, Arba’een-e-Nawavi, Dar-ul-Ishaat, Karachi
4. Alvi, Khalid Dr., Insaan-e-Kamil, Al-Faisal, Lahore
Recommended Reference Books:
1. Hafiz, Abu Muhammad. (2005) Sahih Bukhari. Lahore: Dar-us-Salam
2. Murad, Khurram. Chalees (40) Muntakhib Ahadiths. Lahore: Manshorat
3. Mubarakpura, Safi-ur-Rahman, Al-Raheeq-ul-Makhtoom, Dar-us-Salam, Lahore
4. Gillani, Munazar Ahsan, Tadween-e-Hadith, Maktaba-e-Ilmia, Lahore
5. Naumani, Shibli, Seerat-un-Nabi, Idara Islamiat, Lahore
6. Siddiqui, Naeem, Mohsin-e-Insaniat, Al-Faisal, Lahore
7. Azmi, Mustafa, Early Hadith Literature, Sohail Academy, Lahore

Course Code RLT-639

Course Title Basic Molecular Biology & Genetics
Credit Hours 4(02+02)

1. Molecular science
b. Nucleic acid chemistry
 Sugars
 Bases
 Chemical structure
 Associated proteins
 Mutations
c. Basic Molecular Theory
 Replication
 Transcription
 Exons, introns, and splicing
 Translation
 Chromosome structure
 Extra chromosomal structure (e.g., phage,
 plasmid, mitochondrial)
 Protein structure
d. Biochemical Reagents
 Polymerase enzymes
DNA
RNA
 Endo and exonuclease enzymes
 Reverse transcriptase
 DNA ligase
 Assay development and design

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 e. Genetics
 Introduction to Human genetics
 Chromosomal structure and function
 Chromosomal anomalies and human disorders
 Organization and expression of human genome
 Cancer genetics
 Functional genomics, Proteomics and Bioinformatics
 Over view of microbial genetics
f. MOLECULAR TECHNIQUES
b. Nucleic Acid Isolation
Automated methods
Manual methods
c. Separation and Detection
Electrophoresis
Gel (including agarose and acrylamide)
Capillary
2. Blotting and probing procedures (including washing and stringency)
3. Probe hybridization
4. Nucleic acid purification
5. Probe structure (e.g., TaqMan®, FRET, simple, beacon, Scorpions®)

d. Nucleic Acid Amplification

2. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
 Oligonucleotide design and preparation
 Reaction optimization
3. PCR variations (e.g., real-time, nested, multiplex, arrays, reverse transcriptase, allele-
specific)
4. Other: e.g., Hybrid Capture®, ligase chain reaction, cleavase, branched DNA (bDNA)
technology, sequence-based (NASBA), transcription- mediated technology (TMA), strand
displacement amplification (SDA), loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP)
e. Sequencing
2. Sanger sequencing (e.g., chain terminators)
3. Next-generation sequencing
4. Other (e.g., pyro sequencing)
f. Other Techniques
1. Melt curves analysis
2. Nucleic acid labeling

3. In situ hybridization (ISH)

4. Restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP)

5. Epigenetic modification detection

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 6. Array technology (e.g., bead, microarray)

7. Multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification (MLPA)

8. Mass spectrophotometry (e.g., MALDI-TOF)

9. Multi-locus sequence typing (MLST)

Practical
1. Mendelian Genetics
2. Human pedigree analysis
3. Analysis of various stages of cell division
4. Karyotyping

Course Code RLT-640

Course Title Report writing& Presentation skills
Credit Hours 2(01+01)
(Technical Writing and Presentation Skills)
Objectives: Enhance language skills and develop critical thinking
Course Contents:
Presentation skills
1. Essay writing: Descriptive, narrative, discursive, argumentative
2. Academic writing:
a. How to write a proposal for research paper/term paper
b. How to write a research paper/term paper (emphasis on style, content,
language, form, clarity, consistency)
 Technical Report writing
 Progress report writing
3. Technical Writing and Presentation Skills
4. Essay Writing and Academic Writing
5. Presentation Skills

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 Forth year Semester -8
Course Code UR-550
Course Title Life and Living
(Professional Ethics in Medical Science)
Credit Hours 2(02+0)
Course Description:

Course Title: Professional Ethics in Medical Science

Course No.: UR-550

Credit Hours: 2

Course Pre-requisite:

 Islamic Ethical Principles and Contemporary issues

 Introduction to the Basic Concepts and Teachings of the Qur’an
 Introduction to Hadith and Seerah
Course Duration & Sequence: 32 weeks (Final Year)

Course Description:

This course highlights the importance of moral conduct in human life. First part of the course will
familiarize the students with ethical viewpoint of Islam. The second part will develop student’s
understanding about historical, social, ethical and professional issues related to the discipline of Medical
Science. It identifies the sources of information about professionalism and ethics. Students evaluate at
access ethical and professional in medical case studies. This course introduces the students to ethical,
moral issues and their responsibilities.

Course Goals:

1. To develop the good Muslim professionals in medical sciences.

2. To highlight the role of ethics in personality development.
3. To inculcate the ethical values in professional life.
4. To provide well equipped professionals to the society who can meet the upcoming challenges in the
field of Medical Science.
Course Objectives:

1. General:
a. To build up personal and professional qualities in the light of Islamic ethics.
b. To acquire the knowledge of basic global ethical principles enshrined in the Islamic
sources to enable exercise of professional judgment in modern ethical issues.
c. Students will be encouraged to think critically about the ethical implications of what
medical practitioners do.
2. Specific:
a. Knowledge:

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 i. To understand the values and principles concerning ethics and personality
development.
ii. To comprehend the basic concepts, ideas and principles about professional and
scientific issues.
iii. To exhibit leadership qualities in ethic and profession.
b. Skills:
i. To analyze ethical issues and resolve the problems arise in their profession.
ii. To be able to understand and implement the Islamic ethical values in the field of
Medical Science.
c. Attitude/Behavior:
i. To develop honest and responsible professionals who will be able to perform
leading role in their respective fields.
Educational Methodology to be used:

1. Interactive Lecture
2. Discussion
3. Demonstration
Course Contents:

1. General Ethics
a. What is ethics? In General an introduction.
b. The development of ethical theory.
c. The basic principles of ethics in different religions.
d. Ethics in Islam, a comprehensive view.
e. Moral conduct and Faith.
f. The five pillars of Islam and moral conduct.
g. The moral qualities of believers.
h. Moral conduct and Taqwa.
i. The distinction of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) among the teachers of moral conduct.
j. Impact of Role Model on personality
k. Virtuous conduct and Baseness (Raza’il)
l. Qualities of a good professional
m. Rights and duties
n. Etiquettes and manners
2. Scientific Issues:
a. The process of expansion of universe.
b. Beginning of Life. Evolution Stages & End
c. Truth about Big Bang Theory (Creation of Universe).
d. Purpose of Creation of Mankind & Who Created it
e. Revealed Sciences.
f. Difference between Creator & creatures, a comparative study
g. Law of Conservation of Matter
h. Balance
i. Education
3. Bio-Medical Ethical issues
a. Dissection on dead bodies
b. Theory of Evolution
c. Genetic engineering

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 d. Postmortem
e. Cloning, therapeutic/reproductive and Parthenogenesis.
f. Stem cell engineering.
g. Surrogate mother.
h. Medical aspects and moral implications of Rape.
i. Ancient Medicine and Surgery
j. Tib-a-Nabavi (SAS)
k. Muslim contribution to Medicine and Surgery
l. Modern medicine
m. Infertility and its ethical an psychological effects.
n. Organ Transplant and donation
o. Cosmetic Surgery
p. Commercial use of human remains
q. Gender selection
r. Deformation
s. Abortion
t. Population Planning
u. Code of ethic in social life to protect from extremism & Clashes.
v. Medical profession as a mission of curing not only physical problems but also treatment
of whole human, including spiritual and moral problems.
w. Sexual misconduct, obscenity; disrespect for relations.
x. Persecution & Human Right
y. Embryological Development of Reproductive System.
z. Bribe
4. Some Common and popular myth
a. Magic, its viability in nature.
b. Unidentifiable objects
c. Dreams and their nature an effects on behavior.
d. Ghost. Super Natural & Sprits
e. Telepathy, Horoscope, Hypnosis, Psychological Treatments.
f. E.S.P
g. Telepathy
h. Talismans
Assignment/Projects:

Criterion:

a. Addresses one of the assigned topics

b. Submitted on time
c. Free of spelling and grammatical errors
d. Appropriate length
e. Appropriate presentation (font type and size, margin, stapled)

General requirement not meat 1 2 3 4 5 Completely meat

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Inadequate introduction, Captivating introduction,

Topic and direction not clear Clear topic and direction

Poorly written paper Excellent written paper

Logical and lucid

Poor structure and organization Excellent structure and

organization

Low level critical thought and High level critical thought and
analysis analysis

Insufficient researched Thoroughly researched

Low level demonstrated High level demonstrated

knowledge of Islam knowledge of Islam

Inadequate conclusion Excellent conclusion, all major

point address

Insufficient response to topic; Paper thoroughly addresses topic;

Question(s) not answered Answers question

Inadequate referencing of sources Complete and accurate referencing

of sources

Technology/Equipment/Models/Physical Support:

1. Multimedia
2. Overhead Projector
3. White Board
4. Movies
5. Cassettes
6. CDs
Recommended Text Books:

1. Lillie, William, Introduction to Ethics, National Book Foundation, Pakistan

2. Nadvi, Syed Sulaman, Ethics in Islam, Dar-ul-Ishaat, Karachi
3. Chatgami, Abdus Slam, Maulana, Aaza-i-Insani key paywand kari.
4. Rahman Gohar Maulana, Tibbi Fiqhi Masail (Tafheemul Masail) Vol. I.
5. Rahman, Saif Ullah, Maulana Tibbi Fiqhi Masail
6. Hashmi, Ahmed, Dr. Oath of Muslim Doctor, Islamabad: PMDC
7. Lillie, William, Introduction to Ethics, Sage Publication, India
8. Nadvi, Syed Sulaman, Ethics in Islam, Dar-ul-Ishaat, Karachi

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Recommended Reference Books:

1. Kasuli, Hassan Omar, Prof. Dr. Lectures notes on Islamic Principles in Medical Practice, IIMU
2. Bashmil, Ahmed, Takamul
3. Chadwick, Ruth, Ethics of New Technologies.
4. Dar, Bashir Ahmed, Ethics in Qur’an, Islamic Book Depot, Karachi
5. Sewharvi, Hifz-ur-Rehman, Ikhlaq aur Falsafa-e-Ikhlaq, Dar-ul-Isha’at, Karachi
6. Al-Ghazali, Shaikh Muhammad, A Muslim’s Character, Dawah Academy, Islamabad.

Course Code RLT-642

Course Title Hospital Information System
Credit Hours 4(0+04)
1. Structuring Medical Records To Carry Out Functions Like
Admissions ,Discharge, Treatment, History etc
2. Patient Registration
3. OPD / IPD Investigation Cases
4. IPD Admission And Ward Allocation Patient Shifting
5. Automated Clinical Laboratory Systems & Radiology Information System
6. Role of Database in HIS
7. LIS (Lab Information System)

Course Code RLT-643

Course Title Internship
Credit Hours 4(0+04)

Course Code RLT-644

Course Title Management skills & Record keeping
Credit Hours 2(0+2)

1. Organizing work
 Personnel management
 Work flow-scheduling and time management
 Computer operations

 Record keeping
2. Management/Laboratory Administration
 budget development
 cost analysis of Reagents
 Equipment maintenance

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3. Staffing
f. Leadership
g. Training
d. Performance evaluation
e. In-service education
f. Competency testing
4. Controlling
 Inventory
 Purchasing/Cost effectiveness
 Laboratory accreditation standards

Course Code RLT-645

Course Title BS Research
Credit Hours 6(0+06)

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 Table of specification

Semester-1

Course Code RLT-601

Course title Basic Anatomy -1
Credit hours 3(2+1)
Paper -1: MCQs (20 Marks)
Marks 20
Paper-II: Answer Questions (SAQs/SEQs) (2 hours, 40 min)
Marks 20

MCQs SAQs
Topics/ area C2 C3 C2 C3
Interpretation Application Interpretation Application
15 5 2 2

Practical
Sr. No Topic OSPE Viva voce
1 Anatomy-1 10 10

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Course Code RLT-602
Course title Basic Physiology -1
Credit hours 3(2+1)

Paper -1: MCQs (20 Marks)

Marks 20
Paper-II: Answer Questions (SAQs/SEQs) (2 hours, 40 min)
Marks 20

MCQs SAQs
Topics/ area C2 C3 C2 C3
Interpretation Application Interpretation Application
15 5 2 2

Practical
Sr. No Topic OSPE Viva voce
1 Basic Physiology -1 10 10

Course Code RLT-603

Course Title Basic Biochemistry-1
Credit Hours 3(2+1)

Paper -I: MCQs (20 Marks)

Marks 20
Paper-II: Answer Questions (SAQs/SEQs) (2 hours, 40 min)
Marks 20

MCQs SAQs
Topics/ area C2 C3 C2 C3
Interpretation Application Interpretation Application
15 5 2 2

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 Practical
Sr. No Topic OSPE Viva voce
1 Basic Biochemistry -1 10 10

Course Code RLT-604

Course Title Basic lab Principles, Lab Safety and first aid
Credit Hours 2(01+01)

Paper -I: MCQs (20 Marks)

Marks 20
Paper-II: Answer Questions (SAQs/SEQs) (2 hours, 40 min)
Marks 20

MCQs SAQs
Topics/ area C2 C3 C2 C3
Interpretation Application Interpretation Application
15 5 2 2

Practical
Sr. No Topic OSPE Viva voce
1 Basic lab principles lab safety and 10 10
first aid

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Course Code RLT-605
Course Title Functional English (English -1)
Credit Hours 3(3+0)

Answer Questions (SAQs/SEQs) (2 hours, 40 min)

Marks 40
Topics / Area SAQs
08

Practical
Sr. No Topic OSPE Viva voce
1 10 10

Course Code UR-150

Course Title Life and living
Islamic Ethical Principles and Contemporary Issues (Islamic Studies)
Credit Hours 2(2+0)

Topics / Area SAQs

06

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 Semester-2

Course Code RLT-607

Course Title Anatomy-II
Credit Hours 3(2+1)
Paper -I: MCQs (20 Marks)
Marks 20
Paper-II: Answer Questions (SAQs/SEQs) (2 hours, 40 min)
Marks 20

MCQs SAQs
Topics/ area C2 C3 C2 C3
Interpretation Application Interpretation Application
15 5 2 2

Practical
Sr. No Topic OSPE Viva voce
1 Anatomy-II 10 10

Course Code RLT-608

Course Title Physiology-II
Credit Hours 3(2+1)
Paper -I: MCQs (20 Marks)
Marks 20
Paper-II: Answer Questions (SAQs/SEQs) (2 hours, 40 min)
Marks 20

MCQs SAQs
Topics/ area C2 C3 C2 C3
Interpretation Application Interpretation Application
15 5 2 2

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 Practical
Sr. No Topic OSPE Viva voce
1 Basic Physiology -II 10 10

Course Code RLT-609

Course Title Basic Biochemistry-II
Credit Hours 3(2+1)

Paper -I: MCQs (20 Marks)

Marks 20
Paper-II: Answer Questions (SAQs/SEQs) (2 hours, 40 min)
Marks 20

MCQs SAQs
Topics/ area C2 C3 C2 C3
Interpretation Application Interpretation Application
15 5 2 2

Practical
Sr. No Topic OSPE Viva voce
1 Basic Biochemistry -II 10 10

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Course Code RLT-610
Course Title Basic Chemical Pathology
Credit Hours 4(03+01)

Paper -I: MCQs (20 Marks)

Marks 20
Paper-II: Answer Questions (SAQs/SEQs) (2 hours, 40 min)
Marks 20

MCQs SAQs
Topics/ area C2 C3 C2 C3
Interpretation Application Interpretation Application
15 5 2 2

Practical
Sr. No Topic OSPE Viva voce
1 10 10

Course Code RLT-611

Course Title English -II
Credit Hours 3(3+0)

Answer Questions (SAQs/SEQs) (2 hours)

Marks 60
Topics / Area SAQs
06

Course Code RLT-612

Course Title Computer Education
Credit Hours 2(1+1)
Paper -I: MCQs (20 Marks)
Marks 20
Paper-II: Answer Questions (SAQs/SEQs) (2 hours, 40 min)
Marks 20

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Practical 20

MCQs SAQs
Topics/ area C2 C3 C2 C3
Interpretation Application Interpretation Application
15 5 2 2

Practical
Sr. No Topic OSPE Viva voce
1 10 10

Second Year Semester -3

Course Code RLT-613

Course Title Behavioral Sciences
Credit Hours 2(1+1)
Paper -I: MCQs (20 Marks)
Marks 20
Paper-II: Answer Questions (SAQs/SEQs) (2 hours, 40 min)
Marks 20

MCQs SAQs
Topics/ area C2 C3 C2 C3
Interpretation Application Interpretation Application
15 5 2 2

Practical
Sr. No Topic OSPE Viva voce
1 Practical 10 10

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Course Code UR-250
Course Title Life and living
Pakistan Studies
Credit Hours 2(2+0)

Answer Questions (SAQs/SEQs) (2 hours)

Marks 60
Topics / Area SAQs
06

Course Code RLT-615

Course Title General Pathology
Credit Hours 3(2+1)

Paper -I: MCQs (20 Marks)

Marks 20
Paper-II: Answer Questions (SAQs/SEQs) (2 hours, 40 min)
Marks 20

MCQs SAQs
Topics/ area C2 C3 C2 C3
Interpretation Application Interpretation Application
15 5 2 2

Practical
Sr. No Topic OSPE Viva voce
1 Pathology practical 10 10

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Course Code RLT-616
Course Title Basic Hematology
Credit Hours 4(03+01)
Paper -I: MCQs (20 Marks)
Marks 20
Paper-II: Answer Questions (SAQs/SEQs) (2 hours, 40 min)
Marks 20

MCQs SAQs
Topics/ area C2 C3 C2 C3
Interpretation Application Interpretation Application
15 5 2 2

Practical
Sr. No Topic OSPE Viva voce
1 Practical 10 10

Course Code RLT-617

Course Title Basic microbiology
Credit Hours 4(03+01)
Paper -I: MCQs (20 Marks)
Marks 20
Paper-II: Answer Questions (SAQs/SEQs) (2 hours, 40 min)
Marks 20

MCQs SAQs
Topics/ area C2 C3 C2 C3
Interpretation Application Interpretation Application
15 5 2 2

Practical
Sr. No Topic OSPE Viva voce
1 Practical 10 10

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Course Code RLT-618
Course Title English -III
Credit Hours 3(3+0)

Answer Questions (SAQs/SEQs) (2 hours)

Marks 60
Topics / Area SAQs
06

Second year Semester 4

Course Code RLT-619
Course Title Clinical Pathology
Credit Hours 2(01+01)
Paper -I: MCQs (20 Marks)
Marks 20
Paper-II: Answer Questions (SAQs/SEQs) (2 hours, 40 min)
Marks 20

MCQs SAQs
Topics/ area C2 C3 C2 C3
Interpretation Application Interpretation Application
15 5 2 2

Practical
Sr. No Topic OSPE Viva voce
1 Practical 10 10

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Course Code RLT-620
Course Title Basic histopathology
Credit Hours 4(03+01)
Paper -I: MCQs (20 Marks)
Marks 20
Paper-II: Answer Questions (SAQs/SEQs) (2 hours, 40 min)
Marks 20

MCQs SAQs
Topics/ area C2 C3 C2 C3
Interpretation Application Interpretation Application
15 5 2 2

Practical
Sr. No Topic OSPE Viva voce
1 Practical 10 10

Course Code RLT-621

Course Title Haematology Instruments/Techniques
Credit Hours 4(02+02)

Paper -I: MCQs (20 Marks)

Marks 20
Paper-II: Answer Questions (SAQs/SEQs) (2 hours, 40 min)
Marks 20

MCQs SAQs
Topics/ area C2 C3 C2 C3
Interpretation Application Interpretation Application
15 5 2 2

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 Practical
Sr. No Topic OSPE Viva voce
1 Practical 10 10

Course Code RLT-622

Course Title Clinical Chemistry Techniques/Instruments
Credit Hours 4(02+02)
Paper -I: MCQs (20 Marks)
Marks 20
Paper-II: Answer Questions (SAQs/SEQs) (2 hours, 40 min)
Marks 20

MCQs SAQs
Topics/ area C2 C3 C2 C3
Interpretation Application Interpretation Application
15 5 2 2

Practical
Sr. No Topic OSPE Viva voce
1 Practical 10 10

Course Code RLT-623

Course Title Microbiology Instruments / Techniques
Credit Hours 4(02+02)
Paper -I: MCQs (20 Marks)
Marks 20
Paper-II: Answer Questions (SAQs/SEQs) (2 hours, 40 min)
Marks 20

MCQs SAQs
Topics/ area C2 C3 C2 C3
Interpretation Application Interpretation Application
15 5 2 2

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 Practical
Sr. No Topic OSPE Viva voce
1 Practical 10 10

Third year semester 5

Course Code RLT-624
Course Title Medical Immunology and Serology
Credit Hours 3(02+01)
Paper -I: MCQs (20 Marks)
Marks 20
Paper-II: Answer Questions (SAQs/SEQs) (2 hours, 40 min)
Marks 20

MCQs SAQs
Topics/ area C2 C3 C2 C3
Interpretation Application Interpretation Application
15 5 2 2

Practical
Sr. No Topic OSPE Viva voce
1 Practical 10 10

Course Code RLT-625

Course Title Basic Medical virology & Mycology
Credit Hours 3(02+01)
Paper -I: MCQs (20 Marks)
Marks 20
Paper-II: Answer Questions (SAQs/SEQs) (2 hours, 40 min)
Marks 20
Practical 20
Internal assessment 40
Total Marks 100

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 MCQs SAQs
Topics/ area C2 C3 C2 C3
Interpretation Application Interpretation Application
15 5 2 2

Practical
Sr. No Topic OSPE Viva voce
1 Practical 10 10

Course Code RLT-626

Course Title Basic Transfusion Medicine
Credit Hours 4(02+02)
Paper -I: MCQs (20 Marks)
Marks 20
Paper-II: Answer Questions (SAQs/SEQs) (2 hours, 40 min)
Marks 20

MCQs SAQs
Topics/ area C2 C3 C2 C3
Interpretation Application Interpretation Application
15 5 2 2

Practical
Sr. No Topic OSPE Viva voce
1 Practical 10 10

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Course Code RLT-627
Course Title Biostatistics and research methodology
Credit Hours 2(02+0)
Paper -I: MCQs (20 Marks)
Marks 20
Paper-II: Answer Questions (SAQs/SEQs) (2 hours, 40 min)
Marks 20

MCQs SAQs
Topics/ area C2 C3 C2 C3
Interpretation Application Interpretation Application
15 5 2 2

Practical
Sr. No Topic OSPE Viva voce
1 Practical 10 10

Course Code RLT-628

Course Title Medical Parasitology and entomology
Credit Hours 3(02+01)
Paper -I: MCQs (20 Marks)
Marks 20
Paper-II: Answer Questions (SAQs/SEQs) (2 hours, 40 min)
Marks 20

MCQs SAQs
Topics/ area C2 C3 C2 C3
Interpretation Application Interpretation Application
15 5 2 2

Practical
Sr. No Topic OSPE Viva voce
1 Practical 10 10

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Course Code RLT-629
Course Title Histopathology Instruments / Techniques
Credit Hours 3(02+01)

Paper -I: MCQs (20 Marks)

Marks 20
Paper-II: Answer Questions (SAQs/SEQs) (2 hours, 40 min)
Marks 20
Practical 20
Internal assessment 40
Total marks 100

MCQs SAQs
Topics/ area C2 C3 C2 C3
Interpretation Application Interpretation Application
15 5 2 2

Practical
Sr. No Topic OSPE Viva voce
1 Practical 10 10

Third Year Semester -6

Course Code RLT-630

Course Title Chemical Pathology Lab Rotation
Credit Hours 4(01+03)
Paper -I: MCQs (20 Marks)
Marks 20
Paper-II: Answer Questions (SAQs/SEQs) (2 hours, 40 min)
Marks 20

MCQs SAQs
Topics/ area C2 C3 C2 C3

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 Interpretation Application Interpretation Application
15 5 2 2

Practical
Sr. No Topic OSPE Viva voce
1 Practical 10 10

Course Code RLT-631

Course Title Haematology Lab Rotation
Credit Hours 4(01+03)
Paper -I: MCQs (20 Marks)
Marks 20
Paper-II: Answer Questions (SAQs/SEQs) (2 hours, 40 min)
Marks 20

MCQs SAQs
Topics/ area C2 C3 C2 C3
Interpretation Application Interpretation Application
15 5 2 2

Practical
Sr. No Topic OSPE Viva voce
1 Practical 10 10

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Course Code RLT-632
Course Title Microbiology Lab Rotation
Credit Hours 4(01+03)
Paper -I: MCQs (20 Marks)
Marks 20
Paper-II: Answer Questions (SAQs/SEQs) (2 hours, 40 min)
Marks 20

MCQs SAQs
Topics/ area C2 C3 C2 C3
Interpretation Application Interpretation Application
15 5 2 2

Practical
Sr. No Topic OSPE Viva voce
1 Practical 10 10

Course Code RLT-633

Course Title Histopathology lab Rotation
Credit Hours 4(01+03)
Paper -I: MCQs (20 Marks)
Marks 20
Paper-II: Answer Questions (SAQs/SEQs) (2 hours, 40 min)
Marks 20

MCQs SAQs
Topics/ area C2 C3 C2 C3
Interpretation Application Interpretation Application
15 5 2 2

Practical
Sr. No Topic OSPE Viva voce
1 Practical 10 10

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Course Code UR-350
Course Title Life and living
(Basic Teachings of the Qur’an (Revealed Sciences - I)
Credit Hours 2(2+0)

Topics / Area SAQs

06

Fourth Year semester -7

Course Code RLT- 635

Course Title Quality Control for the Clinical Chemistry Laboratory
Credit Hours 4(02+02)
Paper -I: MCQs (20 Marks)
Marks 20
Paper-II: Answer Questions (SAQs/SEQs) (2 hours, 40 min)
Marks 20

MCQs SAQs
Topics/ area C2 C3 C2 C3
Interpretation Application Interpretation Application
15 5 2 2

Practical
Sr. No Topic OSPE Viva voce
1 Practical 10 10

Course Code RLT 636

Course Title Epidemiology and Community Medicine
Credit Hours 2(1+1)
Paper -I: MCQs (20 Marks)
Marks 20
Paper-II: Answer Questions (SAQs/SEQs) (2 hours, 40 min)
Marks 20

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 MCQs SAQs
Topics/ area C2 C3 C2 C3
Interpretation Application Interpretation Application
15 5 2 2

Practical
Sr. No Topic OSPE Viva voce
1 Practical 10 10

Course Code RLT 637

Course Title Medical Sociology
Credit Hours 2(0+02)
Paper -I: MCQs (20 Marks)
Marks 20
Paper-II: Answer Questions (SAQs/SEQs) (2 hours, 40 min)
Marks 20

MCQs SAQs
Topics/ area C2 C3 C2 C3
Interpretation Application Interpretation Application
15 5 2 2

Practical
Sr. No Topic OSPE Viva voce
1 Practical 10 10

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Course Code UR-450
Course Title Life and living
Introduction to Hadith & Seerah (Revealed Sciences - II)

Credit Hours 2(2+0)

Topics / Area SAQs

06

Course Code RLT-639

Course Title Basic Molecular Biology & Genetics
Credit Hours 2(01+01)
Paper -I: MCQs (20 Marks)
Marks 20
Paper-II: Answer Questions (SAQs/SEQs) (2 hours, 40 min)
Marks 20

MCQs SAQs
Topics/ area C2 C3 C2 C3
Interpretation Application Interpretation Application
15 5 2 2

Practical
Sr. No Topic OSPE Viva voce
1 Practical 10 10

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Course Code RLT-640
Course Title Report writing& Presentation skills
Credit Hours 2(01+01)

Topic Assessment Presentation

Essay writing 1 20
Academic writing 1
Technical report writing 1
Program report writing 1

Forth year Semester -8

Course Code UR-550
Course Title Life and living (Professional Ethics in Medical Science)
Credit Hours 2(2+0)

Topics / Area SAQs

06

Course Code RLT-642

Course Title Hospital Information System
Credit Hours 4(0+04)

Practical
Practical Viva
Practical (1 hour) (35 marks) 25

Course Code RLT-643

Course Title Internship
Credit Hours 3(0+03)

Course Code RLT-644

Course Title Management skills & Record keeping
Credit Hours 2(0+2)

Course Code RLT-645

Course Title BS Research
Credit Hours 6(0+06)

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