Course info
MODULE: Human Anatomy and Physiology
About this Module
1. Module Code: APH8105
2. Faculty: Applied Fundamental Sciences
3. Level: 1
4. Semester: 1
5. Credits: 10
6. Pre-requisite or co-requisite modules: Cell biology & Genetics
Module Director: Professor Samson Adewale Oyebadejo
Email: samsonoyebadejo@ines.ac.rw or samsonoyebadejo@gmail.com
Telephone: +250734481082.
Whtasapp: +2347033216662
Module Description & Aims
The purpose of this module is to provide students with a knowledge and understanding of a number of systems within the body, including the nervous system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, respiratory system, digestive system, excretory system, reproductive system. The importance of the inter-relationship between these diverse systems to enable the maintenance of homeostasis within an organism will also be emphasized.
Learning outcomes
A. Knowledge and Understanding
By the end of the module, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
i. The structure of viscera and relate these to the function
ii. The topographic relations between viscera in full function
iii. General physiological processes
iv. The functioning of the nerve and muscle cells
v. The different body functions and their interactions
B. Cognitive / Intellectual skills / Application of knowledge
To ensure that the module has been successfully completed, student should be able to:
vi. Describe applications of morphological sciences to medical and surgical practice
C. Communication/ICT/Analysis techniques/practical Skills
vii. Having successfully completed the module, student should be able to:
viii. Recognize and locate anatomic dissection
xi. Perform the applications of physiological mechanisms in the biomedical practice
x. Interpret the results of functional testing
D. General transferable skills
To ensure that the module has been successfully completed, student should be able to:
xi. Express fully understanding of body functions and homeostasis at the cell and organ level,
xii. The regulation mechanism and the integration of all functions for the sake of the whole body
7. Indicative content
General Anatomy unit
❖ General Anatomy of the body
❖ Introduction to basic concepts of: Body planes, Tissues organs.
General Physiology unit
❖ Physiology of Circulatory system
❖ Physiology of Nervous system
❖ Physiology of Muscular system
❖ Physiology of Skeletal system
❖ Physiology of Endocrine system
❖ Physiology of Respiratory system
❖ Physiology of Digestive system
❖ Physiology of Excretory system
❖ Physiology of Reproductive System
❖ Senses organs
❖ Functional anatomy and regulation of Vision, hearing, Taste, Smell, Touch
Learning and teaching strategies
Basic factual material is discussed in lectures and seminars, and practical skills are acquired and practiced in the laboratory. Face-to-face interaction, Presentation, Group work and Assignment/individual research shall all be used. Students will be expected to undertake directed learning following each lecture to complement the taught topics and independent learning is required to reinforce the student's knowledge, e.g. in relation to coursework assignments and the final examination. Find strategies that can promote gender equality (For example a special attention to females, encourage them to feel free during presentation, etc.).
Assessment Strategy
Formative assessment is by means of regular tutorial exercises.
Feedback to students on their performance, professional behavior, solutions and their progress towards learning outcomes is provided during lectures and tutorial classes.
The summative assessment consists of two major methodologies:
Problem Based Learning Projects, Case-studies, professional group assignments and internships where students demonstrate their ability to solve problems in the professional environment.
The written examination at the end of a module. This gives students the opportunity to demonstrate their overall achievement of learning outcomes. It also allows them to give evidence of the higher levels of knowledge and understanding.
Two assessments will be organized: in course assessment (CAT+ self-directed works) which will count for 60% and a final exam which will count for 40%.
Assessment Pattern (Methods & Weightings):
1. Assignment (10)
2. Classwork (10)
3. Practical (wet lab) (10)
4. Presentation (10)
5. Continuous Assessment Test (20)
6. Final Examination. (40)
Strategy for feedback and student support during module
Examples, assignments, exercises and problems allow student to monitor their progress and staff to appreciate progress throughout the duration of the module.
The feedback on formative assessments provided in time help the students to recognize their strengths and errors, for improvement of their performances.
Indicative resources:
❖ Baggaley A (2001) Human Body Dorling Kindersley
❖ Fox SI (2004) Human physiology (8th edition) McGraw-Hill
❖ Martini FH, Ober WC, Garrison CW, Welch K, Hutchings RT (2006) Fundamentals of anatomy and physiology (6th edition) Daryl Fox
❖ Tortora G (2000) Atlas of the Human Skeleton. John Wiley
❖ Tortora G, Grabowski S (2006) Principles of Anatomy and Physiology (11th edition) Wiley
❖ Human Physiology by Stuart I. Fox, 9th Edition, Mcgraw- Hill, 2006.
❖ Text book of medical physiology by Guyton and Hall, 11th Edition, W B Saunders and Company, 2006.
❖ Gerad J. Tortora and Sandra R. Grabowski, Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, control systems of human body, Vol-3, 10th edition, Wiley and Sons, 2006.
❖ K.E. Barett, S.M. Barman, S. Boitans and H. Brook, Ganong’s Review of Medical physiology, 23rd Edition (Lange basic science), Tata McGraw Hill, 2009.
Websites:
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