S. No. |
Topic |
Hands-on Experiments and Theories |
1. |
Introduction to Laboratory |
Lab organization, Biosafety, Quality Control |
2. |
Cell Types and Characteristics |
Types of cells: primary, secondary, continuous cell lines; adherent vs. suspension cultures. |
3. |
Introduction to Cell Culture, Equipment and Buffers Preparation |
Overview of cell culture, history, applications, safety, preparation of buffers, and sterilization techniques. Autoclaving and filtration |
4. |
Extraction of Trypsin |
Animal Tissue Preparation, Tissue Homogenization, Purification, Activation of Trypsinogen and Storage |
5. |
Basics of Animal Cell Cultures, Animal Cell Culture Media Preparation |
Minimum Essential Medium (MEM) Preparation |
6. |
Trypsin Preparation for Cell Culture |
Trypsin Preparation for Cell Culture Applications |
7. |
Primary Cell Culture (Tissue Explant Culture) |
Dissection, Tissue Disaggregation, Enzymatic Digestion, Plating, Incubation |
8. |
Cell Counting and Viability Assays |
Protocol for Manual (trypan blue) and automated methods for counting and viability (hemocytometer). |