CELL BIOLOGY, ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY AND

BIOCHEMISTRY

Course Code: MFSFG 20301 Credit

Units 04

Module I :Cell Biology

Structure of cell and functions of different cell organelles,
Differences between Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell, different
between plant cell and animal cell . Different types of Tissues nad
their functions.

Module:II:Anatomy
Anatomy of Integumentary system, Digestive system, skeletal
system, circulatory system, excretory system, endocrine system,
reproductive system, reaspiratory system, nervous system.

Module III: Physiology

Physiology of Integumentary system, Digestive system, skeletal
system, circulatory system, excretory system, endocrine system,
reproductive system, reaspiratory system, nervous system.

Module IV:Biochemistry-1
Introduction to the Structure and Functions, biochemical properties
of Carbohydrates, Proteins and Fats and test for their identification.

Module V: Biochemistry-2
Enzymes, Hormones and their functions.

Module VI: Biochemistry & Physiology of biological fluids

Composition and functions of biological fluids ( Semen, saliva,
urine, milk etc)

Examination Scheme:
 FORENSIC BIOLOGY

Course Code: MFSFG 20302 Credit

Units 04

Module I :Botanical evidences

Different botanical evidences of forensic significance; Leaves, seeds,
pollens etc

Module:II:Diatoms
Diatoms: Classification, basic structure and morphology, Isolation of
diatoms from various samples and forensic significance.

Module III: Fibers

Different types of fibres : natural and synthetic fibres and their
properties. location , collection and packing of fibres Microscopic
examination and Chemical analysis of fibres
.
Module IV:Hair-1
Structure of hair and its biochemical properties, Phases of hair
growth, types of hair.

Module V:Hair-2
Differences between animal and human hair, Forensic examination of
different types of hair

Module VI:Introduction to Forensic Entomolgy

Definition and scope of Forensic entomology, stages of
metamorphosis of insects.

Examination Scheme:

FORENSIC SEROLOGY AND DNA PROFILING

Module I:Introduction to Forensic Serology I
Definition and scope of forensic serology.Nature,composition and
functions of blood,plasma,serum.Principles of blood group
inheritance of ABO, Rh, MN., Kell ,Duffy Landsteiner laws in blood
group inheritance

Module II: Introduction to Forensic Serology II

Location, Collection, preservation and packing of Biological
evidences as stains and fluids. Introduction to ABO, Rh, MN and
ABO grouping from body fluids and tissues. Lectins – their forensic
significance, Determination of secretor/ non secretor status.

Module III: Immunology-I

Introduction to Immunology & Immune system. Types, structure,
physico-chemical properties and functions of Antigens, haptens and
adjuvants,

Module IV: Immunology-II

Antibodies, Complement System. Raising of anti sera.Sterilisation
procedures. Antigen and antibody reactions.

Module V: Introduction to DNA Profiling 1

DNA structure and regions , Nuclear DNA and Mitochondrial DNA •
DNA biochemistry, DNA as a powerful marker to study the genetic
trait, Significance of DNA profiling in relation to genotype and
molecular biology, Fundamental concepts and techniques applied in
specific DNA tests, Scientific principles of forensic DNA typing.
Forensic significance of DNA,

Module VI: Introduction to DNA profiling 2

DNA extraction/isolation from stains (blood, semen, saliva,) tissues,
hair and nails . FTA cards for isolation of DNA.DNA typing systems
– length polymorphisms, short tandem repeats and single nucleotide
polymorphisms

Examination Scheme:
Components H A CT EE1
Weightage 10 5 15 70
(%)

FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY

Course Code: MFSFG 20304 Credit

Units 04

Module I: Introduction to Forensic anthropology

Definition and scope of forensic anthropology,Genesis and
development of anthroplogy, Bertillons system, Portrait Parle.

Module II: Basics of osteology

Fundamentals of osteology. Human skeletal system and Types of
bones.

Module III: Age estimation

Estimation of age from skeletons

Module IV: Identification

Determination of Species origin from bones. Site and side
determination. Identification of individuals from skeletal remains

Modules V: Estimation of Stature

Estimation of Stature from skeletal remains.Anatomical methods and
mathematical methods,

Module VI: Sex Detemination

Determination of sex from skeletal remains