Curriculum Description
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General Description
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Organization: | Baghdad College of Medicine |
| Department: | Biology and Histology Department |
| Module Name: | Human Development and Tissue Differentiation |
| Course Pattern: | Large group lectures and laboratories |
| Semester and Year: | 1st Year / Semester 1 |
| Total Course Hours: | 18 practical hours + 49 hours Theoretical |
Goal of the Course
- Describe the subcellular structure & cell divisions
- Discuss the early development from gametogenesis & fertilization
- Passing through 1st, 2nd & 3rd weeks of development in addition to Embryonic (organogenesis) & fetal periods ending with placental Development associated with clinical implications
- Describe the basic structure and functions of two of primary body Tissues (Epithelium & connective tissues) in addition to skin histology Together with their clinical correlations.
- Describe the basic structure of DNA and the concept of central DOGMA (DNA replication, transcription and translation).
- Introduce the epigenetics and cellular microenvironment
Outcome of this Module
A. Cognitive and Theoretical Goals:
- Describe the subcellular structure & cell divisions
- Discuss the early development from gametogenesis & fertilization
- Passing through 1st, 2nd & 3rd weeks of development in addition to Embryonic (organogenesis) & fetal periods ending with placental Development associated with clinical implications
- Describe the basic structure and functions of two of primary body Tissues (Epithelium & connective tissues) in addition to skin histology Together with their clinical correlations.
- Describe the basic structure of DNA and the concept of central DOGMA (DNA replication, transcription and translation).
- Introduce the epigenetics and cellular microenvironment
B. Skills:
- Using microscopy to describe different cell morphologies
- Extracting DNA from human cell samples
- Ability to work as a single team
Methods of Learning
Large group lectures and laboratories
Methods of Assessment
- (Continuous progress assessment- Quizzes & student’s attendance) 10 marks
- Formative assessment (web-based not marked)
- Multi station practical Exam 20 marks
- End module Exam (10 marks)
- Summative Exam (written) 60 marks
Values and Sentimental Goals
- Learning through scientific discussions
- Importance of respecting time and accomplishing tasks within time limits
General and Qualifying Skills
- Ability to do Microscopic examination
- Ability to work within a team
Infrastructure
- 8 weeks of histology: 10 theoretical hours of two large groups and 10 practical hours for 4 small groups
- 8 weeks for biology: 15 theoretical hours of two large groups and 8 practical hours for four small groups
- Embryology: 10 theoretical hours of two large groups and 10 practical hours for 4 small groups
Course Books Required
- Janqueira's Basic Histology; Text and Atlas, 2013, 13th ed., Mescher A (ed.), McGraw Hill Co.
- Langman's Medical Embryology, 2015, T.W. Sadler, author 13th edition
Main References (Sources)
- Biology, 2012, 9th ed., Raven, Peter, Johnson, George, Mason…
- Molecular Cell Biology, 7th ed., Lodish H (Ed.)
- Histology and Cell Biology; An Introduction to Pathology, 2012, 3rd ed., Kierszenbaum A and Tres L (ed.s), Elsevier Saunders
- The Developing Human (Clinically Oriented Embryology - 8th Edition), Author Name Moore, Keith L. / Persaud, T. V. N
Recommended Resources
- Electronic references: INLE Iraqi Network Learning Environment