Department of Biochemistry

Goals

To introduce students to the biological foundations of life cycles at the molecular level and
guide them towards the relationship of biochemical analysis & its interpretation for diagnosis
of diseases.

Educational Objectives

  • To build a comprehensive knowledge of biomolecules.
  • To study and understand the structure and properties of biomolecules.
  • To study the about energy requiring process of the living cells.
  • To study the chemistry of inheritance.
  • To study effective communication through early clinical exposure.

Infrastructure

Area / Room DesignationSpecifications & Capacity
Demonstration Room67.43 Sqm. (Capacity: 50 students) with LCD & OHP projector
Practical Laboratory241 Sqm. (Capacity: 80 Students) with LCD projector
Preparation Room14 Sqm.
Technician Room14 Sqm.
Research Laboratory67.43 Sqm.
Professor and HOD Office1 Room – 23.10 Sqm
Professor Rooms2 Rooms – 16.83 Sqm each
Associate Professor Room1 Room – 16.83 Sqm
Assistant Professor Rooms2 Rooms – 26.76 Sqm each
Tutor / Demonstrator Room1 Room – 16.83 Sqm
Non-teaching Staff Room1 Room – 16.83 Sqm
Departmental Office1 Room – 16.83 Sqm
Departmental Library1 Room – 33.71 Sqm

Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory

Well-equipped with modern, highly advanced and precise equipments to provide
quality reports in turnaround time.

Sr. NoInstrumentsServices Provided
1Fully Automated & Semi Automated Biochemistry AnalyserAll routine Biochemistry parameters: Liver function, Kidney function, Diabetic profile, Cardiac Markers, and CRP.
2ARCHITECT i 1000SR Immunoassay AnalyzerThyroid Profile, Fertility/ANC profile, Anemia profile, Tumor markers, and Vitamin assays.
3Electrolyte AnalyserSerum Electrolyte measurements.
4HPLC (D10)HbA1c (Glycated Hemoglobin) measurement for long-term diabetes monitoring.

Infrastructure: Departmental Library

Resource CategoryTotal TitlesTotal Volumes / Details
Central Library624197
Departmental Library10879
Journals02
e-Consortia (Books & Journals)Elsevier & DELNET – e-Consortia

Dept: Equipment’s / Teaching aids

Department is equipped with-

  • LCD Projectors: 2
  • OHP Projector: 1
  • Computers: 8 connected to internet
  • All equipment’s as per NMC norms including double beam UV-VIS
  • Spectrophotometer are available
  • The department adheres to the NMC and MUHS, Nashik norms for undergraduate education.
  • New CBME curriculum has been implemented from 2019.
  • Orientation Programme
  • Foundation Course
  • Students feedback
  • Teachers with extensive experience, education, motivation, and dedication make up our department.
  • The department actively participates in the delivery of 1st MBBS teaching and learning activities.
  • Didactic lectures
  • Laboratory Practical
  • Early clinical Exposure
  • Problem Solving- Case based learning
  • Small group discussion
  • Poster Competitions
  • Quiz Competitions
  • Class tests

Best Practice of the Department

  • Teach How to practice Mindfulness Meditation
  • Helps to reduce stress and depression
  • Increases concentration & Performance in studies
  • Departmental level Quiz, Seminar, Poster competitions conducted under guidance of faculty.
  • All faculty use ICT to support & enhance the delivery of classroom teaching.
  • Laboratory & demo room are ICT enabled.
  • Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE) is carried out by internal assessment (formative) examinations.
  • Part completion/weekly tests are carried out regularly.
  • During COVID-19 online classes were conducted.
  • OSPE
  • Parent – Teacher Meetings
  • Attendance & Performance informed regularly.
  • Students Participates in Research ICME /MUHS STS projects
  • Biochemistry Elective for III/I MBBS
  • Remedial teaching for Slow learners
  • Coaching for Advanced learners
  • Students feedback provide us input and actions
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