Syllabus DCO
Syllabus DCO
NATURAL PRODUCTS:Pharmacognosy of Senna, Digitalis, Clove, Cinnamon , Rauwolfia, Ergot, Belladonna, Vinca,
Ginseng, Opium and Gelatin. Chemical nature of the active constituents, tests and mode of action of
these drugs.
MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY:Classification, cultivation, isolation, identification and nutritional needs of bacteria, viruses,
protozoa and fungi, Microbial genetics and
variations, Theoretical aspects of immunity, sources and mode of infection , general methods of
preparation, standardization, preservation, storage and uses of Vaccines, Sera and diagnostic
agents, Antigen - antibody reactions, Mycobacterium - Tuberculosis, Leprosy - Salmonella,
Shigella, spirochetes, mycoplasma, diarrhoeal diseases, ELISA, Bacteriology of water, milk and
food.
Drug sensitivity tests for Bacteria.
Fermentation technology: production of alcohol , acetic acid, citric acid, penicillin, tetracycline.