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Map of The 3rd Year
Semester 1 Mid-Year Vacation Semester 2
Head &
Neck M
odu
le
(3 C
H)
Endocrine
System (4 CH)
Reproductive
System (5 CH)
Renal and Urinary Systems
(5 CH)
Nu
trit
ion
an
d M
eta
bolism
Modu
le (1 C
H)
Gastro-Intestinal System
(6 CH)
Central Nervous system & Special
senses
(7 CH)
Fore
nsic
Medic
ine &
Toxic
olo
gy
(2 C
H)
E
lecti
ve M
odu
les
(2 C
H)
Medical Ethics and Islamic Ethics in Medicine-I (1 CH) Medical Ethics and Islamic Ethics in Medicine-II (1 CH)
Islamic Culture-III (2 CH) Islamic Culture-IV (2 CH)
The 3rd
Year – Semester (1)
Module Name Code
No. CH
Module Units
Theoretical Practical
Independent
Learning (IL) Lecture
(L)
Tutorial
seminar
(T/S)
Problem
Based
Learning
(PBL)
Case
presentation
Case Study
(CP/CS)
Skill Lab
(SL)
Practical
(P)
Field
Training
(F)
Head & Neck SYS
321 3 26 10 4 ---- ---- 19 ---- ----
Endocrine
System SYS
322 4 30 ---- 8 2 1 10 ---- 7
Reproductive
System SYS
323 5 37 5 6 3 4 12 ---- 9
Renal and
Urinary
Systems
SYS
324 5 35 5 4 4 2 14 ---- 3
Medical Ethics
and Islamic
Ethics in
Medicine-I
INT
312 1 11 3 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- 1
Islamic
Culture-III ISLM
103 2 26 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ----
Credit Hours Total = 20
The 3rd
Year – Semester (2)
Module Name Code
No. CH
Module Units
Theoretical Practical
Independent
Learning (IL) Lecture
(L)
Tutoria
l
seminar
(T/S)
Problem
Based
Learning
(PBL)
Case
presentation
Case Study
(CP/CS)
Skill
Lab (SL)
Practical
(P)
Field
Training
(F)
Nutrition &
Metabolism
SYS
325 1 10 5 ---- 1 ---- ---- ---- 4
Gastro-intestinal
system
SYS
326 6 49 11 4 4 3 18 ---- 9
CNS and Special
Senses
SYS
327 7 64 9 6 6 6 8 ---- 11
Forensic Medicine
and Toxicology
INT
311 2 22 ---- ---- ---- ---- 8 ---- ----
Medical Ethics
and Islamic Ethics
in Medicine-II
INT
313 1 11 3 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- 1
Elective Module ELC
341-
346
1 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ----
Elective Module 1 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ----
Islamic Culture-
IV
ISLM
104 2 26 6 ---- 3 ---- ---- ----- ----
Credit Hours Total = 21
Head and Neck Module
Module Code No. Module Units Credit
Hours Theoretical Practical Training
Head and Neck SYS 321 40 19 ---- 3
Objectives:
The objectives of the Head & Neck module are to enable the student to:
1. Comprehend the surface anatomy & anatomical structures of the head neck
region by actual dissection, prosection or by museum study.
2. Apply the anatomical knowledge and skills in solving clinical problems of head
and neck.
Module Content:
The contents of the Head & Neck module include the study of bones, muscles,
vessels, nerves, viscera and regions of the head and neck. It also includes study of the organs
of special sense (eye, ear, and tongue), histology and embryology of head and neck. Surface
and radiological anatomy (including CT scanning and MRI) of Head and Neck will be
studied. Clinical application and correlation of structure with function will be stressed.
The instructional methods of this module include lectures, tutorials/seminars,
practicals in the form of dissection and examination of prosected specimens, clinical skills
lab, problem-based learning as well as independent learning sessions.
Module Texts:
1- Clinical Anatomy for Medical students. By Snell. Little Brown and Co.
2- Langman's Medical Embryology. By Salder. Williams and Wilkins Co.
Endocrine System
Module Code No. Module Units Credit
Hours Theoretical Practical Training
Endocrine System SYS 322 40 11 ---- 4
Objectives:
The objectives of the Endocrine System module are to enable the student to: 1. Study the structure and function of endocrine organs in relation to health and disease
states.
2. Study the inter-relationship between various endocrine organs in relation to health &
disease states.
3. Study the structure, and cellular and molecular effects of different hormones and
drugs related to the endocrine system.
Module Content:
This module deals with structure and function of the endocrine glands in health and
disease. It also discusses the structure and molecular effects of hormones and drugs related to
the endocrine system.
Module Texts:
Basic & Clinical Endocrinology. By Greenspan & Strewler eds. Appleton & Lange
Reproductive System
Module Code No. Module Units Credit
Hours Theoretical Practical Training
Reproductive System SYS 323 51 16 ---- 5
Objectives:
The objectives of the Reproductive System module are to enable the student to:
1. Understand the processes of human reproduction from the production of gametes and
the establishment of the embryo to independent life by the newborn infant.
2. Learn common problems and disorders of the male and female reproductive tract, the
mechanism of contraception and the sexual transmissions of diseases.
3. Demonstrate skills and working Knowledge and understanding of the principles and
concepts applicable to the reproductive system, in general.
Module Content:
The contents of this module include the study of the anatomy, physiology and
embryological origins and normal & abnormal development of the male and female
reproductive tracts as well as their hormonal control.
Students are introduced to common diseases and tumors of the male & female tracts, the
breast & the prostrate. The course deals with family planning, infertility, psychosexual
disorders and the menopause.
The instructional methods in this module are lectures, tutorials/seminars, problem based
learning, case study, skills lab training, practical & independent learning.
Module Texts:
Essential Reproduction. By Johnson. Blackwell.
Renal and Urinary Systems
Module Code No. Module Units Credit
Hours Theoretical Practical Training
Renal and
Urinary Systems SYS 324 48 16 ---- 5
Objectives:
The objectives of the Urinary System module are to enable the student to:
1. Acquire sufficient knowledge of the structure of the urinary tract in order to
understand the normal function and common clinical abnormalities.
2. Acquire skill and working knowledge for understanding of the principles and
concepts applicable to the urinary system.
3. Appreciate the role of the kidneys in controlling the volume and composition of
body fluid and the way in which they respond to departures from normal
parameters of volume, electrolyte concentration and systematic haemodynamics.
4. Understand renal cellular function in order to comprehend the basis of relevant
therapeutics.
Module Content:
The contents of the Urinary System module include the structure, function, pathology
and common clinical notes of the kidney, ureter, bladder and urethra. It also includes the
histology, embryology, pharmacology, and clinical skills related to the urinary system.
The instructional methods of this module include lectures, tutorials/seminars,
practicals, clinical skills lab, problem-based learning, case presentation, as well as
independent learning sessions.
Module Texts:
1- Renal Pathophysiology. By Rose. Lippincott williams & Wilkins. 2- Smith’s General Urology. By Tanagho. Mc Graw- Hill
Medical Ethics and Islamic Ethics in Medicine Modules I and II
Module Code No. Module Units Credit
Hours Theoretical Practical Training
Medical Ethics and
Islamic Ethics in
Medicine-I
INT 312 14 ---- ---- 1
Medical Ethics and
Islamic Ethics in
Medicine-II
INT 313 14 ---- ---- 1
Objectives:
The objectives of the Medical Ethics module are to enable the student to observe Islamic
principles and ethics in his/her medical practice and be able to explain the principles on
which ethical decisions are based especially on Islamic teachings and the existing law.
Module Content:
The contents of the module deal with: Islamic principles and ethics in medical practice,
doctor-patient relationships and communications, duties of physicians towards patient and
community practices in the allocation of resources, emerging ethical problems & Islamic فقة in health and disease.
Module Texts:
الهيئة السعىدية للتخصصبت الصحية. -أخالقيبت مهنة الطت 1
بمية ثيروت الطجيت ادة وفقه تأليف د/ زهير أحمذ السيذ و د/ محمذ عجذ الجبر، النبشر دار التعليم دمشق والذار الش 2
Nutrition and Metabolism
Module Code No. Module Units Credit
Hours Theoretical Practical Training
Nutrition and Metabolism SYS 325 16 ---- ---- 1
Objectives
The objectives of the Nutrition and Metabolism module are to enable the student to 1. Study the relation of diet to the energy requirements and other needs of the body.
2. Study the composition of diet required in various conditions of health and disease
states.
3. Study the effect of deficiency or overload of certain diet components on health.
4. Study the control of thermal content and temperature of the body.
Module Content:
This module contains information on composition of diet in health and disease states
and the effect of dietary deficiency or overload on health. It also studies the relation of diet
to energy production and the control of thermal content and temperature of the body.
Module Texts:
1. Lippincott’s Illustrated Reviews (Biochemistry), Champe, Pamela. & Harvey.
Williams & Wilkins.
2. Textbook of Biochemistry with Clinical Correlations, by Devlin, Wiley.
3. Harper’s Illustrated Biochemistry. Murray, and others. Lange.
Gastro-intestinal System
Module Code No. Module Units Credit
Hours Theoretical Practical Training
The gastrointestinal
system SYS 326 68 21 ---- 6
Objectives:
The objectives of the gastro-intestinal system module are to enable the student to:
1. Learn the normal the structure (gross and histological), function and development of
the human gastro-intestinal system and compare it with abnormal structure and
function
2. Understand the assessment of the gastro-intestinal system and how its function is altered in common disease states.
3. Acquire skills and working knowledge of the principles and concepts applicable to
the gastro-intestinal system in general.
4. Recognize the basis for of common clinical conditions and disorders, with
performing simple clinical procedures related to the gastro-intestinal system
5. Learn the basic principles of management of gastro-intestinal illnesses.
Module Content:
The contents of this gastro-intestinal system module include the function, structure and
development of the gastro-intestinal system. The pathology and common diseases of different
etiology of the gastro-intestinal system and their management are also included.
The instructional methods of this module include lectures, tutorials/seminars, practical,
clinical skills lab, problem-based learning, case presentations as well as independent learning
sessions.
Module Texts:
The Digestive System. By Smith & Morton. Churchill Livingstone.
Central Nervous System and Special Senses
Module Code No. Module Units Credit
Hours Theoretical Practical Training
Central Nervous System
and Special Senses SYS 327 85 14 ---- 7
Objectives:
The objectives of the Central Nervous System & Special Senses module are to enable the
student to:
1. Learn the basic topography of the Head and Neck and its development;
2. Understand the overall organization of the Central Nervous System and the location
of the fundamental relation between nervous system structure and function as
illustrated by both normal and pathological conditions.
3. Study the structure and organization of special senses in relation to normal and
abnormal functions.
4. Acquire skills and working knowledge of the principles and concepts applicable to
the CNS and special senses, in general.
5. Acquire skills of data acquisition, analysis and problem solving in the context of the
structure and function of the CNS.
Module Content:
The content of this CNS and special senses module include the function, structure and
development of the CNS and the special senses. Also, it includes the pathology and common
diseases affecting them. The management of these diseases is also included.
The instructional methods of this module include lectures, tutorials/seminars, practicals,
clinical skills lab, PBL, case presentations as well as independent learning sessions.
Module Texts:
1- Review of Medical Physiology. By Ganong. Applleton & Lange.
2- Neuroanatomy: An Illustrated color Text. By Crossman & Neary. Churchill Livingstone.
Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
Module Code No. Module Units Credit
Hours Theoretical Practical Training
Forensic Medicine and
Toxicology INT 311 22 8 ---- 2
Objectives: The objectives of the Forensic Medicine & Toxicology module are to enable the student to:
1. Study the fundamentals of forensic medicine and toxicology.
2. Acquire the knowledge about the gross changes of medico-legal significance.
Module Content: The content of this module includes the different methods of identification of human
corpses and the verification of the causes of injury and death. It also includes the different
analytical methods for medico-legal cases. The diagnosis and management of common and
highly dangerous poisons are also included.
Module Texts: Handbook of Poisoning, Preventive, Diagnosis & Treatment. By Dreisbach. Lange
Medical Publishers.
Elective Module: Genetic Basis of Body Functions
Module Code No. Module Units
Credit Hours Theoretical Practical Training
Genetic Basis of Body
Functions ELC 341 15 ---- ---- 1
Objectives
This module is for third year students. The aim is to introduce the genetic basis of the body
function mechanisms, and to enable the student to apply the basic knowledge of physiology
on a clinical scale.
Module Contents:
The contents of the course contain metabolic and molecular bases of inherited
diseases, evaluation and treatment of myopathies, genetic basis of complex sexual behaviors,
communications through body odors, and pathogenesis and treatment of sickle cell anemia.
The methods of instruction consist of a series of lectures and clinically oriented tutorials.
Module Texts:
1. Handbook of Physiology: Section 14: Cell physiology by Hoffman and Jamieson, Oxford
University Press.
2. The metabolic and molecular basis of inherited diseases, Seriver et al. McGraw-Hill.
Elective Module: Cell Culture
Module Code No. Module Units Credit
Hours Theoretical Practical Training
Cell Culture ELC 342 10 5 ---- 1
Objectives:
The objectives of this module are to enable the students to:
1. Describe the basics of cell culture techniques and media preparation.
2. Recognize primary cell lines, maintenance of culture and essentials for spotting.
3. Explain cell culture contamination, cell subculture and storage by cryopresrvation in
liquid nitrogen vapor.
Module contents:
A. Lectures: 1-Introduction to cell, tissue, and organ culture
2-Cell culture media and cell feeding
3-Cell growth and growth curve
4-Primary cell culture and subculture trypsinization
5 -Cryopreservation
6-Cell contamination
7-Cell passage, confluent, subconfluent, and superconfluents cell layer sprouting
8-Setting cell culture facility laminar flow hood, inverted microscope, CO2 incubator
autoclave
9- Techniques for cell isolation, culture enzymatic dissociation, mechanical explants
and avoiding and solving problems
10-The present and future prospects
B. Practical: 1 -Aseptic technique, preparation and sterilization of used items (glassware. pipettes,
etc.), laboratory safety and biohazards
2 -Primary cell culture and collagenase isolation technique.
3- Cell counting and platting of cells onto culture flask
4- Cell feeding.
5-Cell subculture
Module texts: 1- Cell and tissue culture for medical research. by Doley and Griffith. John, Wiley and
Stones.
2- Methods and Tissue Culture: Vol. 1 by Moscoma., Trowell. And Willmer. Academic
Press.
Elective Module: Biological Micro-techniques
Module Code No. Module Units Credit
Hours Theoretical Practical Training
Biological Micro-
techniques ELC 343 8 10 ---- 1
Objectives:
This module will help the students to develop practical skills and provides essential
information about the methods of preparing the cells and tissues for light and electron
microscopic examination.
Module Contents:
This course includes lectures and laboratory work for tissue sampling, fixation, tissue
processing, microtomy, including frozen, and theory of staining and its practical implications.
The methods of instruction consist of a series of lectures, tutorials or seminars and laboratory
skills training sessions in practice of histological techniques.
Module textbooks:
1. Theory and practice of histological techniques by Bancroft and Gamble Churchill &
Livingstone.
2. Histological Technique by Carleton , Drury and Wallington, Oxford University Press.
Elective Module: Cytopathology
Module Code No. Module Units Credit
Hours Theoretical Practical Training
Cytopathology ELC 344 15 ---- ---- 1
Objectives
The objectives of this module are to enable the students to recognize the concepts of exfoliate
and aspiration biopsy cytology and its application in the diagnosis of many human diseases ,
most importantly cancer.
Module Content:
The contents of the course consist of introduction, preparation methods, exfoliative cytology
of female genital tract, nipple discharge, buccal smears and sputum, fine needle aspiration of
breast, lymph node and thyroid. The instructional methods include lectures, tutorials, and
seminars.
Module Text:
1. Essentials of exfoliative cytology: Gia-Khan Nguyen, Tildes Kline, Igaku-Shoin New
York-Tokyo.
2. Essentials of Aspiration Biopsy cytology: Gia-Khan Nguyen, Tildes Kline, Igaku-Shoin
New York-Tokyo.
3. Ackerman’s Surgical pathology: Juan Rosa Mosby Company.
Elective Module: Basic Molecular techniques
Module Code No. Module Units Credit
Hours Theoretical Practical Training
Basic Molecular
techniques ELC 345 15 ---- ---- 1
Objectives
The objective of this module is to enable the students to have a broader spectrum about
different molecular techniques, their principles and application. By the end of this course the
student will be able to know the concept of cloning and their application in medical field,
genotyping and it importance and DNA fingerprinting.
Module content
The contents of this module consist of PCR basic principles, different methods for
identification of PCR products. Real-time PCR and its advantages over the routinely used
PCR techniques. Cloning and it applications in medical field. Genotyping its application and
different techniques used with special reference to Hepatitis C virus. DNA sequencing
principles and application. DNA fingerprinting principles with special reference to its
application in forensic medicine in case of disputed paternity. The methods of instruction
consist of lectures and tutorials.
Module texts:
1. Molecular Biology of the Cell by Schmid. The American society for cell biology
2. DNA Structure and Function by Sindena. ademic Press.
3.. Molecular Techniques in Medicine by Hildebrandt , Igarashi , eds Springer-Verlag
Elective Module: Immuno-histochemistry
Module Code No. Module Units Credit
Hours Theoretical Practical Training
Immuno-histochemistry ELC 346 8 7 ---- 1
Objectives:
The objectives of this module are to enable the student to:
1- Define the basis of immunohistochemical techniques.
2- Explain the benefits of using this method in histopathological diagnosis.
3- Describe the steps of the technique.
Module contents:
The contents of this module include: Introduction to immunohistochemistry, Tissue
processing, Antigen retrieval, and Immunohistochemical technique.
Module texts:
1- Introduction to immunocytochemistry by Polak, Noorden, Publisher: Taylor and
Francis Group.
2- Microscopy, immunohistochemistry and antigen retrieval methods for light and
electron microscopy by Hayat, Publisher: Plenum.