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Degree : M.Sc Non Medical Degree Examination
Subject Code/Name : 9126/Epidemiology, Biostatistic And Entomology
Year : I
Paper : II
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TN MGR Epidemiology, Biostatistic & Entomology

MAY 2011 :
Sub. Code: 9126
M.Sc MOLECULAR VIROLOGY EXAMINATION
(for Candidates admitted from 2009-2010 onwards)

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PAPER II : EPIDEMIOLOGY, BIOSTATISTIC AND ENTOMOLOGY
Q.P. Code : 289126
Time : Three hours
Maximum :100marks
Answer All questions. :
I. Elaborate on : (2 x 20 = 40)
1. Describe the types of epidemiological methods in detail. Write the advantage and disadvantage of each study design.
2. What is meant by sampling? Describe the various methods of sampling in detail.

II. Write notes on : (10 x 6 = 60)
1. Population attributable risk.
2. Types of variables.
3. Interim Analysis.
4. Describe various multiple range test used in statistical analysis.
5. Relationship between odds ratio and relative risk.
6. Receiver Operating Characteristics (ROC curve) curve.
7. Methods of Randomization.
8. Distinguish Anopheline Culicine mosquitoes.
9. Method of collecting ectoparasites from mammals.
10. Write a note on allergic and toxic reactions to insect venome.

Sub. Code: 9126
I. Elaborate on :
1. Discuss in detail how the data can be represented in different ways.
2. Classification of Mosquito. Describe the life cycle of mosquito and its role in the transmission of Dengue, Malaria and Chikunguniya.
II. Write notes on :
1. What is meant by power of the test and level of significance?
2. Types of descriptive studies.
3. Define the term range, standard deviation and normal distribution.
4. Strength and weakness of cluster sampling.
5. Merits and demerits of case control study.
6. Discuss various steps involved in testing of hypothesis.
7. Define Random error and bias.
8. Larval biology of mosquito.
9. Role of mosquitoes in transmission of dengue and malaria.
10. Prevention and control of Arthropod borne diseases.

Sub. Code: 9126
I. Elaborate on :
1. Describe the collection, preservation, mounting and transportation of Arthropods?
2. What are the different types of Epidemiological studies? Explain in detail the steps in Descriptive studies with suitable examples?
II. Write notes on :
1. Co-efficient of variation and its significance.
2. Advantages and disadvantages of case control studies.
3. Differences between Anopheles and Culex mosquito.
4. Prevention and control of Japanese Encephalitis.
5. Application and uses of percentiles.
6. Types of data and its significance.
7. Probability sampling methods.
8. Bias in epidemiological studies.
9. Proportional mortality rate and its significance.
10. Public health importance of ticks and its control measures.

OCTOBER 2013 :
I. Elaborate on : (2X20=40)
1. Medical importance of mites and fleas
2. Epidemiological study designs; Their objectives, key features and relative advantages and disadvantages
II. Writes notes on: (10X6=60)
1. Non-parametric tests
2. Sampling methods
3. Measures of association
4. Steps of test of significance
5. Types of probability sampling
6. Incidence and prevalence with examples
7. Outbreak investigation
8. Bio-ecology of KFD
9. Blood feeding and gonotrophic cycle with diagram
10.New World and Old World sand flies and their importance

Basic Microbiology, Virology & Immunology :
I. Elaborate on : (2 x 20 = 40)
1. Enumerate the different methods of Sterilization. Write in detail about autoclave.
2. Explain in detail various levels of Biosafety in a microbiological laboratory. Add a note on BSL 3.

II. Write notes on : (10 x 6 = 60)
1. Guinea Pig.
2. Neutralization test.
3. Fluorescent Microscopy.
4. Decontamination.
5. Chromatography.
6. PCR.
7. Structure / Morphology of Viruses.
8. Hot air oven.
9. Continuous Cell lines.
10. Complement.

Sub. Code : 9125
I. Elaborate on :
1. How will you cultivate and purify virusus both
in-vivo and in-vitro.
2. Describe in detail the various pathways of complement system activation.

II. Write notes on :
1. Containment facilities in a virology laboratory.
2. Ultracentrifugation purification of viruses.
3. Flowcytometry.
4. Confocal microscope principle and application.
5. Chromatography.
6. Signal transduction pathways.
7. Cell line maintenance media.
8. Stem cells.
9. Antibody structure and different immunoglobulin claims.
10. Positive and Negative selection.

Sub. Code : 9125
I. Elaborate on :
1. Classify Hypersensitivity. Discuss in detail the mechanisms of Type I Hypersensitivity with examples
2. Define virus. Enumerate Baltimore Classification. Describe viral replication mechanisms with examples.
II. Write notes on :
1. Polymerase chain reaction and its applications
2. Differences between T and B cells
3. Monoclonal antibodies and its uses
4. Systemic lupus erythematosus
5. Principle of dark ground microscopy
6. Primary lymphoid organs
7. Type IV Hypersensitivity
8. Detection of viral growth in tissue culture
9. Mechanisms of action of Disinfectants
10.Immunoelectrophoresis and its applications