Course Syllabus

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

LEARNING CONTENT                      CELLULAR STRUCTURES AND FUNCTIONS

TIME ALLOTMENT (Hours)

TEACHING STRATEGIES

ASSESSMENT and  EVALUATION

At the end of the topic, the student can:

1. Differences between prokaryotic cell and  eukaryotic cell

2 hours lecture

Didactic lecture with powerpoint presentations

Short Quiz

1. differentiate prokaryotes from

2. Principal parts of the cell

2 hours laboratory

Unit Quiz

eukaryotes.

    2.1. Cell membrane

Clinical Correlation

2. describe the principal parts of the cell.

    2.2. Cytoplasmic organelles

Prelim Exam

3. describe the different specialized

          2.2.1. Mitochondria

Random Recitation

structures/specializations of the cell.

          2.2.2. Endoplasmic Reticulum

Midterm Exam

4. discuss the methods on how the cell

          2.2.3. Golgi Apparatus

Laboratory exercises with

divides and its associated anomalies.

          2.2.4. Lysosomes

slide orientation using

Final Exam

5. name some structural and functional

          2.2.5. Peroxisomes

videoflex and iPad

abnormalities of the cell.

          2.2.6. Phagosomes

Practical Exams

          2.2.7. Cytoskeleton

Small group discussions

    2.3. Role of nucleus and what it is made up of

3. Specialized structures/specialization found

  in the cell.

    3.1. Cilia

    3.2. Sterocilia

    3.3. Microvili

4. Phases of cell division

5. Selected cellular abnormalities

    5.1. Kartagener's Syndrome

    5.2. Trisomy 21

    5.3 Klinefelter's Syndrome

    5.4. Turner's Syndrome

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

LEARNING CONTENT                      PARENCHYMA, STROMA, INTERCELLULAR SPACES AND CONTENTS, CELL CHARACTERISTIC

TIME ALLOTMENT (Hours)

TEACHING STRATEGIES

ASSESSMENT and  EVALUATION

At the end of the topic, the student can:

1. Definition of parenchyma

Didactic lecture with

Short Quiz

2. Parenchyma of different organs

2 hours lecture

powerpoint presentations

1. define "parenchyma"

    2.1. Parenchyma of the cerebrum

Unit Quiz

2. explain the role of parenchyma, citing

    2.2. Parenchyma of the heart

2 hours laboratory

Clinical Correlation

examples in each of the organs.

    2.3. Parenchyma of the stomach

Prelim Exam

3. define "stroma"

    2.4. Parenchyma of the lymph node

Random Recitation

4. explain the role of the stroma, citing

    2.5. Parenchyma of the thyroid

Midterm Exam

examples in each of the organs

3. Definition of stroma

Laboratory exercises with

5. give the basis of characterizing cells,

4. Stroma of different organs

slide orientation using

Final Exam

citing examples of each.

    4.1. Stroma of the heart

videoflex and iPad

6. discuss the intercellular spaces and its

    4.2. Stroma of the stomach

Practical Exam

 contents

    4.3. Stroma of the cerebrum

Small group discussions

    4.4. Stroma of the lymph node

5. Characteristics of cells

    5.1. Size

    5.2. Shape

    5.3. Number of nucleus

    5.4. Location of nucleus

6. Contents of intercellular spaces

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

LEARNING CONTENT                      NERVOUS TISSUE:                            Central Nervous System

TIME ALLOTMENT (Hours)

TEACHING STRATEGIES

ASSESSMENT and  EVALUATION

At the end of the topic, the student can:

1. Parts of the cerebrum

Didactic lecture with

Short Quiz

1. describe the cerebrum and its parts

    1.1. Layers of the cerebrum

2 hours lecture

powerpoint presentations

in relation to:

           1.1.1 Molecular layer

Unit Quiz

    1.1. the different layers of the cerebrum

           1.1.2. Outer granular layer

2 hours laboratory

Clinical Correlation

          its cellular components

    1.2. Distribution, relation and features of the

Prelim Exam

    1.2. the distribution, relation and features

           white substances of the cerebrum

Random Recitation

          of its white substance.

    1.3. Distribution, relation and features of the

Midterm Exam

    1.3. the distribution, relation and features

          gray substance of the cerebrum

Laboratory exercises with

          of its gray substances.

    1.4. Supporting structures/cells

slide orientation using

Final Exam

    1.4. its supporting structures

           1.4.1. Neuroglial and other supporting

videoflex and iPad

2. describe the cerebellum and its parts in

                     cells

Practical Exam

relation to:

           1.4.2. Meninges

Small group discussions

    2.1. the different layers of the cerebellum

2. Parts of the cerebellum

          its cellular components.

    2.1. Layers of the cerebellum

    2.2. the distribution, relation and features

           2.1.1. Molecular layer

          of its gray substance.

           2.1.2. Layer of Purkenji cells

    2.3. the distribution, relation and features

           2.1.3. Granular layer

          of its white substances.

    2.2. Distribution, relation and features of the

           gray substance of the cerebellum

    2.3. Distribution, relation and features of the

           white substance of the cerebellum

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

LEARNING CONTENT                      NERVOUS TISSUE:                           Peripheral  Nervous Sytem

TIME ALLOTMENT (Hours)

TEACHING STRATEGIES

ASSESSMENT and  EVALUATION

At the end of the topic, the student can:

1. Nerve

2 hours lecture

Didactic lecture with

Short Quiz

    1.1. Connective tissue covering

powerpoint presentations

1. describe the nerve as to its connective

    1.2. Classification

2 hours laboratory

Unit Quiz

tissue coverings and parts

    1.3. Difference between dendrite and axon

Clinical Correlation

2. differentiate axon from dendrite

2. Components of the blood brain barrier

Prelim Exam

3. compare the different types of nerves.

3. Formation of myelin sheath

Random Recitation

4. illustrate the blood-brain barrier.

4. Ganglion

Midterm Exam

5. describe the formation of myelin sheath.

    4.1. Components of a ganglion

Laboratory exercises with

6. describe a ganglion and its components

    4.2. Types of ganglia

slide orientation using

Final Exam

7. compare the different types of ganglia.

    4.3. Characteristics of the different types of

videoflex and iPad

          ganglia

Practical Exams

Small group discussions

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

LEARNING CONTENT                      MUSCLE TISSUE:                          

TIME ALLOTMENT (Hours)

TEACHING STRATEGIES

ASSESSMENT and  EVALUATION

At the end of the topic, the student can:

1. Types of muscle tissue

2 hours lecture

Didactic lecture with

Short Quiz

    1.1. Skeletal muscle

powerpoint presentations

1. characterized the three types of muscle

    1.2. Cardiac muscle

2 hours laboratory

Unit Quiz

    tissue.

    1.3. Smooth muscle

Clinical Correlation

2. describe the structures in the muscle fiber

4. Structures in the muscle fiber

Prelim Exam

    2.1. Sarcomere

Random Recitation

    2.2. T-tubular system

Midterm Exam

    2.3. Myosin

Laboratory exercises with

    2.4. Actin

slide orientation using

Final Exam

videoflex and iPad

Practical Exams

Small group discussions

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

LEARNING CONTENT                      SENSORY AND MOTOR NERVE ENDINGS                           

TIME ALLOTMENT (Hours)

TEACHING STRATEGIES

ASSESSMENT and  EVALUATION

At the end of the topic, the student can:

1. Sensory nerve endings

2 hours lecture

Didactic lecture with

Short Quiz

    1.1. Free nerve endings

powerpoint presentations

1. describe the different sensory nerve

    1.2. Merkel's corpuscle

2 hours laboratory

Unit Quiz

endings for general sensations found in

    1.3. Meissner's corpuscle

Clinical Correlation

 the skin.

    1.4. Golgi Mazzoni corpuscle

Prelim Exam

2. describe the sensory nerve endings found

    1.5. Pacinian corpuscle

Random Recitation

 in the skeletal muscles, tendons, and joints.

    1.6. Genital corpuscle

Midterm Exam

3. describe the structures found at the motor

    1.7. Ruffini's corpuscle

Laboratory exercises with

end plate or neuromuscular junction.

    1.8. Krause end bulb

slide orientation using

Final Exam

4. describe the contraction of skeletal

    1.9. Muscle spindle

videoflex and iPad

muscles through the motor end plate.

    1.10. Golgi tendon

Practical Exams

2. Motor nerve endings in skeletal muscle

Small group discussions

    2.1. Motor end plate

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

LEARNING CONTENT                      RECEPTORS AND EFFECTORS

TIME ALLOTMENT (Hours)

TEACHING STRATEGIES

ASSESSMENT and  EVALUATION

At the end of the topic, the student can:

1. Forms of sensory receptors

2 hours lecture

Didactic lecture with

Short Quiz

    1.1. Mechanoreceptors

powerpoint presentations

1. describe the special organs that lie at the

    1.2. Thermo receptors

2 hours laboratory

Unit Quiz

end of sensory and motor nerve endings.

    1.3. Nocireceptors

Clinical Correlation

2. characterize the different forms of

    1.4. Electromagnetic receptors

Prelim Exam

sensory receptors.

    1.5. Chemoreceptors

Random Recitation

3. discuss the types of motor fibers.

2. Types of motor fiber

Midterm Exam

    2.1. large alpha myelinated

Laboratory exercises with

    2.2. Small gamma myelinated fibers

slide orientation using

Final Exam

    2.3. Fine unmyelinated fibers

videoflex and iPad

Practical Exams

Small group discussions

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

LEARNING CONTENT                      FUNDAMENTAL TYPE OF TISSUES: Epithelial Cells and Tissues

TIME ALLOTMENT (Hours)

TEACHING STRATEGIES

ASSESSMENT and  EVALUATION

At the end of the topic, the student can:

1. Fundamental types of tissues

2 hours lecture

Didactic lecture with

Short Quiz

    1.1. Epithelial

powerpoint presentations

1. describe the four fundamental types of

    1.2. Connective

2 hours laboratory

Unit Quiz

tissues.

    1.3. Muscular

Clinical Correlation

2. differentiate the epithelial tissues and its

    1.4. Nervous

Prelim Exam

subtypes.

2. Subtypes of epithelial tissues

Random Recitation

3. describe the different junctional

    2.1. Simple epithelium

Midterm Exam

complexes.

    2.2. Pseudostratified epithelium

Laboratory exercises with

    2.3. Stratified epithelium

slide orientation using

Final Exam

    2.4. Transitional epithelium

videoflex and iPad

3. Junctiona complexes

Practical Exams

    3.1. Zonula occludens

Small group discussions

    3.2. Zonula adherens

    3.3. macula adherens

    3.4. Nexus

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

LEARNING CONTENT                      FUNDAMENTAL TYPE OF TISSUES: Connective Tissues

TIME ALLOTMENT (Hours)

TEACHING STRATEGIES

ASSESSMENT and  EVALUATION

At the end of the topic, the student can:

1. Fundamental components of connective tissues

2 hours lecture

Didactic lecture with

Short Quiz

    1.1. Connective tissue cells

powerpoint presentations

1. describe the fundamental components

    1.2. Connective tissue fibers

2 hours laboratory

Unit Quiz

of connective tissues.

    1.3. Ground substance

Clinical Correlation

2. characterize the subtypes of connective

2. Subtypes of connective tissues

Prelim Exam

tissues.

    2.1. Fibrous

Random Recitation

3. compare the different types of

    2.2. Adipose

Midterm Exam

connective fibers.

    2.3. Mesenchymal

Laboratory exercises with

    2.4. Mucous connective tissue

slide orientation using

Final Exam

    2.5. Myeloid

videoflex and iPad

    2.6. Bone

Practical Exams

    2.7. Cartilage

Small group discussions

3. Type of connective fibers

    3.1. Collagenous

    3.2. Elastic

    3.3. Reticular

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

LEARNING CONTENT                      DEVELOPMENT OF BONES AND CARTILAGES

TIME ALLOTMENT (Hours)

TEACHING STRATEGIES

ASSESSMENT and  EVALUATION

At the end of the topic, the student can:

1.Types of bone development

2 hours lecture

Didactic lecture with

Short Quiz

    1.1. Intramembranous bone formation.

powerpoint presentations

1. differentiate the types of bone.

    1.2. Endochondral bone formation.

2 hours laboratory

Unit Quiz

2. compare the two patterns of bone

2. Types ossification centers

Clinical Correlation

ossification.

    2.1. Primary ossification center

Prelim Exam

3. describe the formation of the

    2.2. Secondary ossification center

Random Recitation

anal skeleton.

3. Components of the axial skeleton

Midterm Exam

4. illustrate the formation of the

    3.1. Vertebral column

Laboratory exercises with

appendicular skeleton.

    3.2. Ribs

slide orientation using

Final Exam

    3.3. Sternum

videoflex and iPad

    3.4. Skull

Practical Exams

4. Components of the appendicular skeleton

Small group discussions

    4.1. Pectoral and pelvic girdle

    4.2. Upper and lower limbs

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

LEARNING CONTENT                      BONES AND CARTILAGES

TIME ALLOTMENT (Hours)

TEACHING STRATEGIES

ASSESSMENT and  EVALUATION

At the end of the topic, the student can:

1. Forms of cartilages

2 hours lecture

Didactic lecture with

Short Quiz

    1.1. Hyaline cartilages

powerpoint presentations

1. compare the properties of the different

    1.2. Elastic cartilages

2 hours laboratory

Unit Quiz

types of cartilages

    1.3. Fibrous cartilages

Clinical Correlation

2. compare the histologic components

2. Forms of bones

Prelim Exam

of the different types of bones.

    2.1. Compact bone

Random Recitation

    2.2. Spongy bone

Midterm Exam

Laboratory exercises with

slide orientation using

Final Exam

videoflex and iPad

Practical Exams

Small group discussions

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

LEARNING CONTENT                      EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL FEATURES OF THE SPINAL CORD

TIME ALLOTMENT (Hours)

TEACHING STRATEGIES

ASSESSMENT and  EVALUATION

At the end of the topic, the student can:

1. External features of the spinal ord

2 hours lecture

Didactic lecture with

Short Quiz

    1.1. Investing membrane of the spinal cord

powerpoint presentations

1. describe the external features of the

    1.2. Enlargements of the spinal cord

2 hours laboratory

Unit Quiz

spinal cord

    1.3. Segments of the spinal cord

Clinical Correlation

2. describe the internal features of the

2. Internal features of the spinal cord

Prelim Exam

spinal cord

    2.1 Gray matter

Random Recitation

3. illustrate the fiber tracts in the white

    2.2. White matter

Midterm Exam

matter of the spinal cord.

3. Fiber tracts in the spinal cord

Laboratory exercises with

    3.1 Ascending tracts

slide orientation using

Final Exam

    3.2. Descending tracts

videoflex and iPad

Practical Exams

Small group discussions

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

LEARNING CONTENT                      AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYTEM

TIME ALLOTMENT (Hours)

TEACHING STRATEGIES

ASSESSMENT and  EVALUATION

At the end of the topic, the student can:

1.Subdivision of the autonomic nervous system

2 hours lecture

Didactic lecture with

Short Quiz

    1.1. Sympathetic  division

powerpoint presentations

1. discuss the subdivisions of the

    1.2. Parasympathetic division

2 hours laboratory

Unit Quiz

Autonomic Nervous System.

2. Functions of the autonomic nervous system

Clinical Correlation

2. describe the functions of the

    2.1. Center of functions of target tissues

Prelim Exam

Autonomic Nervous System.

    2.2. Homeostasis

Random Recitation

3. explain the manifestations of common

3. Autonomic ganglia found I the haed of

Midterm Exam

clinical conditions associated with

region

Laboratory exercises with

dysfunction of the autonomic nervous

4. Ciliary ganglion

slide orientation using

Final Exam

system.

    4.1. Pterygopalatine ganglion

videoflex and iPad

    4.2. Otic ganglion

Practical Exams

5. Common clinical conditions associated with

Small group discussions

disorders of the autonomic nervous system

    5.1. Spinal sitocil

    5.2. Hirschsprung's Disease

    5.3. Horner's Syndrome

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

LEARNING CONTENT                      SENSORY AND MOTOR NEURONS OF THE CNS

TIME ALLOTMENT (Hours)

TEACHING STRATEGIES

ASSESSMENT and  EVALUATION

At the end of the topic, the student can:

1.Sensory neurons of the central nervous

2 hours lecture

Didactic lecture with

Short Quiz

 system

powerpoint presentations

1. categorize the sensory neurons of the

   1.1 General somatic afferent neurons

2 hours laboratory

Unit Quiz

Central Nervous System

   1.2 General visceral afferent neurons

Clinical Correlation

2. characterize the motor neurons of the

   1.3 Special visceral afferent neurons

Prelim Exam

Central Nervous System

   1.4 Special somatic afferent neurons

Random Recitation

3. describe the association neurons of the

2. Motor neurons of the central nervous system

Midterm Exam

nervous system.

   2.1 General somatic afferent neurons

Laboratory exercises with

   2.2 General visceral afferent neurons

slide orientation using

Final Exam

   2.3 Special visceral afferent neurons

videoflex and iPad

3. Association neurons located with

Practical Exams

   3.1 Cerebral cortex

Small group discussions

   3.2 Cerebellar cortex

   3.3 Basal ganglia

   3.4 Diencephalon

   3.5 Brainstem

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

LEARNING CONTENT                      DEVELOPMENT OF THE DIGESTIVE TRACT

TIME ALLOTMENT (Hours)

TEACHING STRATEGIES

ASSESSMENT and  EVALUATION

At the end of the topic, the student can:

1. Divisions of the developing digestive tract

2 hours lecture

Didactic lecture with

Short Quiz

    1.1. Foregut

powerpoint presentations

1. describe the divisions of the developing

    1.2. Midgut

2 hours laboratory

Unit Quiz

digestive tract.

    1.3 Hingut

Clinical Correlation

2. describe the development of the

2. Derivatives of the foregut

Prelim Exam

derivatives at the:

    2.1. Pharynx

Random Recitation

     2.1 foregut.

    2.2. Esophagus

Midterm Exam

     2.2 midgut.

    2.3. Dorsal pancreatic bud

Laboratory exercises with

     2.3 hindgut.

    2.4. Hepatic diverticulum

slide orientation using

Final Exam

3. describe common congenital anomalies

    2.5. Stomach

videoflex and iPad

of the digestive system.

    2.6. Small intestine

Practical Exams

3. Derivatives of the midgut

Small group discussions

    3.1. Small intestine

    3.2. Large intestine

4. Derivatives of the hindgut

    4.1. Small intestine

    4.2. Large intestine

5. Common congenital anomalies of the digestive

system

    5.1. Pyloric stenosis

    5.2. Biliary atresia

    5.3. Megacolon

    5.4. Imperforate anus

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

LEARNING CONTENT                      ACCESSORY ORGANS OF DIGESTION: Liver, Gallbladder and Pancreas

TIME ALLOTMENT (Hours)

TEACHING STRATEGIES

ASSESSMENT and  EVALUATION

At the end of the topic, the student can:

1. Histologic characteristic of the liver

2 hours lecture

Didactic lecture with

Short Quiz

    1.1. Distribution of connective tissue in the

powerpoint presentations

1. discuss the histologic characteristics of

           liver

2 hours laboratory

Unit Quiz

the liver and their functional significance.

    1.2. Characteristic of the liver lobule

Clinical Correlation

2. describe the general histology of the

    1.3 Topographical relationship of the hepatic

Prelim Exam

gallbladder and extra-hepatic bile ducts.

         cell to the vascular and biliary system of

Random Recitation

3. discuss the genral histology of the

          the liver

Midterm Exam

pancreas.

    1.4. Functional significance of the hepatic

Laboratory exercises with

4. give the role of the various accessory

          sinusoids

slide orientation using

Final Exam

organs in digeation.

    1.5. Components of the intrahepatic biliary

videoflex and iPad

           system

Practical Exams

2. Characteristics of the general histology of the

gallbladder and extra-hepatic bile ducts

    2.1. Layers of the gallbladder wall

    2.2. Histologic characteristics of the layers of

          the gallbladder wall

    2.3. Microscopic features of the extra-hepatic

          ducts

3. General histology of the pancreas

    3.1. nature of the connective tissue of the

           pancreas

    3.2. Endocrine and exocrine portions of the

           pancreas

    3.3. Cytological components of the islet of

          Langerhans

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

LEARNING CONTENT                           ORAL CAVITY

TIME ALLOTMENT (Hours)

TEACHING STRATEGIES

ASSESSMENT and  EVALUATION

At the end of the topic, the student can:

1. General histology of the oral cavity and its

2 hours lecture

Didactic lecture with

Short Quiz

    associated structural

powerpoint presentations

1. describe the general histology of the oral

    1.1. Epithelial lining of the oral cavity and the

2 hours laboratory

Unit Quiz

cavity and its associated structures.

           muscle type on its wall

Clinical Correlation

2. compare the different salivary glands as

    1.2. Different structures seen within the oral

Prelim Exam

to histologic features and type of secretion

           cavity

Random Recitation

2. Major salivary glands

Midterm Exam

    2.1. Parotid

Laboratory exercises with

    2.2. Submandibular

slide orientation using

Final Exam

    2.3. Sublingual

videoflex and iPad

Practical Exams

Small group discussions

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

LEARNING CONTENT                  ESOPHAGUS AND STOMACH

TIME ALLOTMENT (Hours)

TEACHING STRATEGIES

ASSESSMENT and  EVALUATION

At the end of the topic, the student can:

1. Esophagus

2 hours lecture

Didactic lecture with

Short Quiz

    1.1 Layers

powerpoint presentations

1. describe the histologic features of the

        1.1.1 Mucosa

2 hours laboratory

Unit Quiz

esophagus.

        1.1.2. Submucosa

Clinical Correlation

2. discuss the general histology of the

        1.1.3. Tunica muscularis

Prelim Exam

stomach and the functional significance

        1.1.4. Tunica adventitia

Random Recitation

of the cells found in the different layers.

     1.2. Functional role of structures/cells

Midterm Exam

           in each layer

Laboratory exercises with

2. Stomach

slide orientation using

Final Exam

    2.1. Layers

videoflex and iPad

        2.1.1 Mucosa

Practical Exams

        2.1.2. Submucosa

Small group discussions

        2.1.3. Tunica muscularis

        2.1.4. Tunica serosa

    2.2. Functional role of structures/cells

           in each  layer

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

LEARNING CONTENT                     SMALL INTESTINE, LARGE INTESTINE AND APPENDIX

TIME ALLOTMENT (Hours)

TEACHING STRATEGIES

ASSESSMENT and  EVALUATION

At the end of the topic, the student can:

1. Segments of the small intestine

2 hours lecture

Didactic lecture with

Short Quiz

     1.1. Duodenum

powerpoint presentations

1. characterize the segments of the small

     1.2. Jejunum

2 hours laboratory

Unit Quiz

intestines.

     1.3. Ileum

Clinical Correlation

2. give the functional significance of the

2. Special structures in the small intestine

Prelim Exam

special structures and special cells found

     2.1. Microvilli

Random Recitation

in the small intestines.

     2.2. Villi

Midterm Exam

3. discuss the special types of cells in

     2.3. Plica circulars

Laboratory exercises with

small intestine.

     2.4. Glands of Lieberkuhn

slide orientation using

Final Exam

4. characterize the segments of the

     2.5. Brunner's patch

videoflex and iPad

large intestine and the special structures

     2.6. Peyer's patch

Practical Exams

found in the colon.

3. Special cells in the small intestine

Small group discussions

     3.1. Paneth cell

     3.2. M- cell

     3.3. Enterochromattin cell

4. Segments of the large intestine

     4.1. Cecum

     4.2. Ascending colon

     4.3. Transverse colon

     4.4. Descending colon

     4.5. Sigmoid colon

     4.6. Rectum

     4.7. Anus

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

LEARNING CONTENT                    MYELOID TISSUE

TIME ALLOTMENT (Hours)

TEACHING STRATEGIES

ASSESSMENT and  EVALUATION

At the end of the topic, the student can:

1. Types of Bone Marrow

2 hours lecture

Didactic lecture with

Short Quiz

     1.1. Red marrow

powerpoint presentations

1. differentiate the two types of bone

     1.2. Yellow marrow

2 hours laboratory

Unit Quiz

marrow.

2. Phases of hematopoeisis

Clinical Correlation

2. describe the phases of hematopoiesis

     2.1. Mesoblastic phase

Prelim Exam

3. describe the stages of erythropoeisis

     2.2. Hepatic phase

Random Recitation

4. describe the stages of granulocytopoeisis

     2.3. Myeloid phase

Midterm Exam

5. describe the stages of monocytopoeisis

3. Stages in erythropoeisis

Laboratory exercises with

6. describe the stages of lymphopoeisis

     3.1. Proerythroblast

slide orientation using

Final Exam

7. describe the stages in thrombopoeisis

     3.2. Basophilic erythroblast

videoflex and iPad

     3.3. Polychromatophilic erythroblast

Practical Exams

     3.4. Orthochromatophilic erythroblast

Small group discussions

     3.5. Reticulocyte

     3.6. Mature erythrocytes

4. Stages of granulocytopoeisis

     4.1. Myoblast

     4.2. Promyelocyte

     4.3. Myelocyte

     4.4. Metamyelocyte

     4.5. Bands

     4.6. Mature granulocyte

5. Stages of monocytepoeisis

     5.1. Monoblast

     5.2. Promonocyte

     5.3. Monocyte

6. Stages of lymphopoeisis

     6.1. Lymphocyte

     6.2. Prolymphocyte

     6.3. Lymphocyte

7. Stages in thrombopoeisis

     7.1. Megakaryoblast

     7.2. Megakaryocyte

     7.3. Thrombocyte

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

LEARNING CONTENT                      BLOOD AND LYMPH

TIME ALLOTMENT (Hours)

TEACHING STRATEGIES

ASSESSMENT and  EVALUATION

At the end of the topic, the student can:

1. Composition

2 hours lecture

Didactic lecture with

Short Quiz

    1.1. Plasma

powerpoint presentations

1. discuss blood and its composition.

    1.2. Plasma protein

2 hours laboratory

Unit Quiz

2. describe the lymph and its components.

    1.3. Red blood cells

Clinical Correlation

    1.4. White blood cells

Prelim Exam

    1.5. Platelets

Random Recitation

2. Components of the lymph

Midterm Exam

    2.1. Fluid

Laboratory exercises with

    2.2. Cells

slide orientation using

Final Exam

    2.3. Lipids

videoflex and iPad

Practical Exams

Small group discussions

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

LEARNING CONTENT                      LYMPHATIC TISSUES AND ORGANS

TIME ALLOTMENT (Hours)

TEACHING STRATEGIES

ASSESSMENT and  EVALUATION

At the end of the topic, the student can:

1. Components of the lymphatic system

2 hours lecture

Didactic lecture with

Short Quiz

   1.1. Cells

powerpoint presentations

1. describe the components lymphatic

   1.2. Tissues

2 hours laboratory

Unit Quiz

system.

   1.3. Organs

Clinical Correlation

2. compare the microscopic morphology

2. Organs of the lymphatic system

Prelim Exam

of the different organs of the lymphatic

   2.1. Tonsils

Random Recitation

system.

   2.2. Thymus

Midterm Exam

   2.3. Lymph nodes

Laboratory exercises with

   2.4. Spleen

slide orientation using

Final Exam

   2.5. Peyer's patch

videoflex and iPad

Practical Exams

Small group discussions

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

LEARNING CONTENT                        IMMUNE SYSTEM

TIME ALLOTMENT (Hours)

TEACHING STRATEGIES

ASSESSMENT and  EVALUATION

At the end of the topic, the student can:

1. Cells of the immune system

2 hours lecture

Didactic lecture with

Short Quiz

    1.1. Lymphocytes

powerpoint presentations

1. describe the cells of the immune system.

    1.2. Macrophages

2 hours laboratory

Unit Quiz

2. compare the different classes of

    1.3. Blood phogocytes

Clinical Correlation

immunoglobulins

2. Classes of immunoglobulins

Prelim Exam

3. describe the classification of immunity

    2.1. IgG

Random Recitation

based on how antibodies are acquired.

    2.2. IgM

Midterm Exam

4. discuss common clinical conditions

    2.3. IgA

Laboratory exercises with

associated with immune disorder.

    2.4. IgD

slide orientation using

Final Exam

    2.5. IgE

videoflex and iPad

3. Classification of immunity based on how

Practical Exams

embodies are acquired

Small group discussions

    3.1. Natural active

    3.2. Natural passive

    3.3. Artificial active

    3.4. Artificial passive

4. Common clinical condition associated with

immune disorder

    4.1. Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

    4.2. Thymic aplasia

    4.3. Hypersensitivity reactions

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

LEARNING CONTENT                      DEVELOPMENT OF THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM: Heart and Blood Vessels

TIME ALLOTMENT (Hours)

TEACHING STRATEGIES

ASSESSMENT and  EVALUATION

At the end of the topic, the student can:

1. Parts of the heart arising from the endocardial

2 hours lecture

Didactic lecture with

Short Quiz

heart tubes

powerpoint presentations

1. Describe the different parts of the heart

    1.1. Ventricle

2 hours laboratory

Unit Quiz

developing from the endocardiac heart tube.

    1.2. Atrium

Clinical Correlation

2. illustrate blood flow in common

    1.3. Cardiac valves

Prelim Exam

congenital heart anomalies.

2. Common congenital heart anomalies

Random Recitation

3. describe the formation of the major

    2.1. Ventricular septal

Midterm Exam

arteries and veins

    2.2. Atrial septal defect

Laboratory exercises with

4. describe the fate of the blood vessels in

    2.3. Tetralogy of Fallot

slide orientation using

Final Exam

the umbilical cord.

3. Formation of the major arteries

videoflex and iPad

    3.1.  Aorta

Practical Exams

    3.2. Brachiocephalic artery

Small group discussions

    3.3. Subclavian artery

4. Formation of the major veins

     4.1. Superior vena cava

     4.2. Inferior vena cava

     4.3. Innominate vein

     4.4. Subclavian vein

5. Blood vessels of the umbilical cord

     5.1. Umbilical artery

     5.2. Umbilical vein

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

LEARNING CONTENT                            HEART AND BLOOD VESSELS

TIME ALLOTMENT (Hours)

TEACHING STRATEGIES

ASSESSMENT and  EVALUATION

At the end of the topic, the student can:

1. Major histological structures of the heart

2 hours lecture

Didactic lecture with

Short Quiz

    1.1. Pericardium

powerpoint presentations

1. discuss the histologic features of the

    1.2. Myocardium

2 hours laboratory

Unit Quiz

major structures of the heart.

    1.3. Endocardium

Clinical Correlation

2. illustrate the conducting system of the

2. Conducting system of the heart

Prelim Exam

heart

3. Histologic layers of the blood vessels, arteries,

Random Recitation

3. compare the histologic layers of the

capillaries and veins

Midterm Exam

arteries, capillaries, arterioles, and veins.

    2.1. tunica externa

Laboratory exercises with

    2.2. Tunica media

slide orientation using

Final Exam

    2.3. Tunica intima

videoflex and iPad

Practical Exams

Small group discussions

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

LEARNING CONTENT                            DEVELOPMENT OF THE SKIN AND ITS DERIVATIVES

TIME ALLOTMENT (Hours)

TEACHING STRATEGIES

ASSESSMENT and  EVALUATION

At the end of the topic, the student can:

1. Layers of the skin

2 hours lecture

Didactic lecture with

Short Quiz

    1.1. Epidermis

powerpoint presentations

1. describe the events in the development

    1.2. Dermis

2 hours laboratory

Unit Quiz

of the layers of skin

2. Appendages of the skin

Clinical Correlation

2. describe the development of the

    2.1. Hair

Prelim Exam

appendages of the skin

    2.2. Nail

Random Recitation

    2.3. Sebaceous gland

Midterm Exam

    2.4. Sweat gland

Laboratory exercises with

    2.5. Mammary gland

slide orientation using

Final Exam

    2.6. Teeth

videoflex and iPad

Practical Exams

Small group discussions

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

LEARNING CONTENT                            INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM

TIME ALLOTMENT (Hours)

TEACHING STRATEGIES

ASSESSMENT and  EVALUATION

At the end of the topic, the student can:

1. Two main layers of the skin

2 hours lecture

Didactic lecture with

Short Quiz

    1.1. Epidermis

powerpoint presentations

1. differentiate the two main layers of the

    1.2. Dermis

2 hours laboratory

Unit Quiz

skin as to:

2. Layers of the epidermis

Clinical Correlation

     1.1. its specific layers

    2.1. Stratum corneum

Prelim Exam

     1.2. cellular components of each layer

    2.2. Stratum ludicum

Random Recitation

     1.3. sublayers

    2.3. Stratum granulosum

Midterm Exam

2. describe common clinical conditions

    2.4. Stratum spinosum

Laboratory exercises with

associated with the skin

    2.5. Stratum basale

slide orientation using

Final Exam

3. Cells of the epidermis

videoflex and iPad

    3.1. Keratinocytes

Practical Exams

    3.2. Langerhan's cell

Small group discussions

    3.3. Merkel's cell

4. Sublayer of the dermis

    4.1. Papillary layer

    4.2. Reticular layer

5. Common condition of the skin

    5.1. Pimples

    5.2. Alopecia

    5.3. Cutaneous wart

    5.4. Basal cell carcinoma

    5.5. Squamous cell carcinoma

    5.6. Melanoma

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

LEARNING CONTENT                            DEVELOPMENT OF THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

TIME ALLOTMENT (Hours)

TEACHING STRATEGIES

ASSESSMENT and  EVALUATION

At the end of the topic, the student can:

1. Parts of the Central Nervous System that

2 hours lecture

Didactic lecture with

Short Quiz

develops the neural tube.

powerpoint presentations

1. describe the different parts of the central

    1.1. Prosencephalon

2 hours laboratory

Unit Quiz

nervous system that develops from the

    1.2. Mesencephalon

Clinical Correlation

neural tube.

    1.3. Phombencephalon

Prelim Exam

2. describe common congenital central

2. Common Central Nervous System defects

Random Recitation

nervous system defect.

    2.1. Anencephaly

Midterm Exam

    2.2. Meningocoele

Laboratory exercises with

    2.3. Meningoencephalocoele

slide orientation using

Final Exam

    2.4. Arnold Chiari Syndrome

videoflex and iPad

Practical Exams

Small group discussions

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

LEARNING CONTENT                            EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL FEATURES OF THE CEREBRUM

TIME ALLOTMENT (Hours)

TEACHING STRATEGIES

ASSESSMENT and  EVALUATION

At the end of the topic, the student can:

1. Anatomical lobes of the cerebrum

2 hours lecture

Didactic lecture with

Short Quiz

    1.1. Frontal lobe

powerpoint presentations

1. describe the anatomical lobes of the

    1.2. Temporal lobe

2 hours laboratory

Unit Quiz

cerebrum

    1.3. Parietal lobe

Clinical Correlation

2. describe the major functional areas of the

    1.4. Occipital lobe

Prelim Exam

cerebrum

2. Amjor functional areas of the cerebrum

Random Recitation

    2.1. Motor center

Midterm Exam

    2.2. Sensory center

Laboratory exercises with

    2.3. Motor speech center

slide orientation using

Final Exam

    2.4. Motor association center

videoflex and iPad

    2.5. Sensory association center

Practical Exams

    2.6. Visual center

Small group discussions

    2.7. Auditory center

    2.8. Olfactory center

   2.9. Gustatory center

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

LEARNING CONTENT                            MENINGES, CSF, AND BLOOD BRAIN BARRIER

TIME ALLOTMENT (Hours)

TEACHING STRATEGIES

ASSESSMENT and  EVALUATION

At the end of the topic, the student can:

1. General characteristics of CSF

2 hours lecture

Didactic lecture with

Short Quiz

2. Functions of the CSF

powerpoint presentations

1. describe the characteristics of the CSF in

3. Formation of the CSF

2 hours laboratory

Unit Quiz

relation to:

    3.1. Structures involved in production

Clinical Correlation

    1.1. Physical apperance

    3.2. Pathway of CSF

Prelim Exam

    1.2. Composition

4. Components of the blood brain barrier

Random Recitation

2. discuss the functions of CSF.

5. Characteristics of the meninges of the brain

Midterm Exam

3. discuss the formation of CSF as to:

    5.1. Dura mater

Laboratory exercises with

    3.1. Structures that produce CSF

    5.2. Arachnoid mater

slide orientation using

Final Exam

          (cerebrospinal fluid)

    5.3. Pia mater

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    3.2. Pathway of CSF flow

6. Spaces between the meninges

Practical Exams

4. illustrate the blood-brain barrier and its

7. Dural venous sinuses

Small group discussions

components

5. describe the meninges of the brain and

the important spaces found between them

6. describe the different dural venous sinuses.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

LEARNING CONTENT                            DEVELOPMENT OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

TIME ALLOTMENT (Hours)

TEACHING STRATEGIES

ASSESSMENT and  EVALUATION

At the end of the topic, the student can:

1. Embryological development of the respiratory tract

2 hours lecture

Didactic lecture with

Short Quiz

    1.1. Pharyngeal pouches and arches and the

powerpoint presentations

1. describe the development of the

           structures that developed from them.

2 hours laboratory

Unit Quiz

respiratory tract in relation to:

    1.2. Anlage of the respiratory tree.

Clinical Correlation

    1.1. the pharyngeal pouches and arhes,

    1.3. Development of the tracheoesophageal

Prelim Exam

      and the structures that developed

          septum.

Random Recitation

      from them.

2. Phases in the development of the respiratory tract

Midterm Exam

    1.2. germ layer/s of origin

3. Anoamlies associated with the development of the

Laboratory exercises with

2. describe the anlage of the respiratory tree.

respiratory tract.

slide orientation using

Final Exam

3. discuss the development of the trachea-

videoflex and iPad

esophageal septum.

Practical Exams

4. characterize each phase in the

Small group discussions

development of the respiratory tract.

5. discuss some anomalies associated with the development of the respiratory tract.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

LEARNING CONTENT                            HISTOLOGY OF RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

TIME ALLOTMENT (Hours)

TEACHING STRATEGIES

ASSESSMENT and  EVALUATION

At the end of the topic, the student can:

1. Histologic features of the nasal cavity,

2 hours lecture

Didactic lecture with

Short Quiz

paranasal sinuses and nasopharynx

powerpoint presentations

1. describe the histology of the nasal cavity

   1.1. Characteristics of the respiratory

2 hours laboratory

Unit Quiz

in relation to:

         epithelium and olfactory epithelium

Clinical Correlation

    1.1. lining epithelium

   1.2. Characteristics of the olfactory mucous

Prelim Exam

         1.1.1. respiratory epithelium

       membrane, mucoperiosteum or mucoperichon-

Random Recitation

         1.1.2. olfactory epithelium

       drium of the nasal cavity

Midterm Exam

    1.2. supporting structures

2. Characteristics of the mucous membrane of the

Laboratory exercises with

2. describe the mucous membrane of the

paranasal sinuses and nasopharynx

slide orientation using

Final Exam

paranasal sinuses.

3. Nasopharynx and the formation of the naso-

3. describe the nasopharynx and the

pharyngeal tonsil

videoflex and iPad

Practical Exams

formation of the nasopharyngeal tonsil.

4. Larynx 

4. compare the histologic features of the

   4.1. Subdivisions

Small group discussions

larynx and the trachea

   4.2. Cartilages

5. discuss the histology of the lungs

   4.3. Muscles and ligaments

and the intrapulmonary bronchial trees.

   4.4. Laryngeal glands

6. discuss the significance of surfactants and

5. Trachea

its role in the development of the Respiratory

    5.1. Lining epithelium

Distress Syndrome and hyaline Membrane

    5.2. Layers of the wall

Disease

6. Lungs and the intrapulmonary bronchial tree.

7. enumerate the structures forming the

    6.1. Different between the intrapulmonary

blood alveolar air barrier.

           bronchial tree and extrapulmonary

           bronchial tree and extrapulmonary

    6.2. Pulmonary alveoli

    6.3. Characteristics, origin  and function of

dust cells and clara cells

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

LEARNING CONTENT                            DEVELOPMENT OF THE URINARY SYSTEM

TIME ALLOTMENT (Hours)

TEACHING STRATEGIES

ASSESSMENT and  EVALUATION

At the end of the topic, the student can:

1. Different kidney systems in urinary embryology

2 hours lecture

Didactic lecture with

Short Quiz

and their fates.

powerpoint presentations

1.illustrate by means of a diagram the

2. Derivatives of the permanent kidney.

2 hours laboratory

Unit Quiz

development of the urinary system

3. Formation of the nephron and collecting tubule

Clinical Correlation

2. differentiate the kidney systems in the

4. Formation of the ureter, urinary bladder and

Prelim Exam

developing fetus and their fates.

urethra

Random Recitation

3. explain how malformations/abnormalities

5. Common congenital anomalies of the urinary

Midterm Exam

associated with the development of the

system.

Laboratory exercises with

urinary system can occur.

slide orientation using

Final Exam

videoflex and iPad

Practical Exams

Small group discussions

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

LEARNING CONTENT                            HISTOLOGY OF THE URINARY SYSTEM

TIME ALLOTMENT (Hours)

TEACHING STRATEGIES

ASSESSMENT and  EVALUATION

At the end of the topic, the student can:

1. Oragns of the urinary system and their functions

2 hours lecture

Didactic lecture with

Short Quiz

2. Macroscopic structures and regions of the

powerpoint presentations

1. list the organs of the urinary system

kidney and their functions

2 hours laboratory

Unit Quiz

2. describe the role of each organ in the

3. Components of the nephron

Clinical Correlation

system's functions

    3.1. Morphologic features

Prelim Exam

3. describe the structures and regions visible

    3.2. Location

Random Recitation

in the frontal section of the kidney and their

    3.4. Function of each components

Midterm Exam

functions

4. Components of the juxtaglomerular apparatus

Laboratory exercises with

4. describe the nephron as to structure,

and their functions

slide orientation using

Final Exam

function, location of each components, and

5. Vascular supply and drainage of the kidneys

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the histologic features of each components.

6. Physiology of urine formation.

Practical Exams

5. describe the components and function

Small group discussions

of the juxtaglomerular apparatus

6. trace the flow of blood through the kidney

7. identify the renal vascular elements in

histologic sections

8. discuss the physiology of urine formation

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

LEARNING CONTENT                            FORMATION OF PLACENTA

TIME ALLOTMENT (Hours)

TEACHING STRATEGIES

ASSESSMENT and  EVALUATION

At the end of the topic, the student can:

1. Embryologic formation of the placenta

2 hours lecture

Didactic lecture with

Short Quiz

2. Placental implantation to the uterine wall

powerpoint presentations

1. describe how the placenta is formed

3. maternal and fetal components of the placenta

2 hours laboratory

Unit Quiz

2. illustrate the connection between the

and its functions

Clinical Correlation

embryo and the the placenta through the

4. Histologic components of the placenta

Prelim Exam

umbilical cord

5. types of decidua

Random Recitation

3. describe the parts of the placenta and

6. Placental Function in terms of blood supply,

Midterm Exam

their functions.

drainage and nutrition to the fetus

Laboratory exercises with

4. cite examples of abnormal placental

7. Illustration of abnormal placental formation

slide orientation using

Final Exam

formation

videoflex and iPad

Practical Exams

Small group discussions

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

LEARNING CONTENT                            DEVELOPMENT OF THE PRIMARY GERM LAYERS (GASTRULA)

TIME ALLOTMENT (Hours)

TEACHING STRATEGIES

ASSESSMENT and  EVALUATION

At the end of the topic, the student can:

1. Formation of the primary germ layers

2 hours lecture

Didactic lecture with

Short Quiz

2. Formation of the embryonic disc

powerpoint presentations

1. discuss the foundation of the primary

3. Structures derived from the ectoderm,

2 hours laboratory

Unit Quiz

germ layers

mesoderm, endoderm

Clinical Correlation

2. describe the foundation of the parts of the

4.  Common abnormalities that occur during germ

Prelim Exam

embryonic disc

layer formation

Random Recitation

3. enumerate the derivatives of the three

Midterm Exam

germ layers

Laboratory exercises with

4. explain the effects of the occurrence of

slide orientation using

Final Exam

abnormalities during the formation of the

videoflex and iPad

different germ layers.

Practical Exams

Small group discussions

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

LEARNING CONTENT                            EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL FEATURES OF THE CEREBELLUM

TIME ALLOTMENT (Hours)

TEACHING STRATEGIES

ASSESSMENT and  EVALUATION

At the end of the topic, the student can:

1. External and internal features of the

2 hours lecture

Didactic lecture with

Short Quiz

cerebellum

powerpoint presentations

1. describe the general external and internal

2. Cerebellum hemispheres and vermis

2 hours laboratory

Unit Quiz

features of the cerebellum

    2.1 Lobules

Clinical Correlation

2. label the different lobules in the vermis

    2.2. Fissures

Prelim Exam

their corresponding parts in the cerebellar

    2.3. Location of cerebellar nuclei

Random Recitation

hemispheres, and the fissures separating

3. Cerebellar peduncles and their functions

Midterm Exam

them.

4. Common cerebellar lesions and their

Laboratory exercises with

3. describe the cerebellar peduncles and its

clinical manifestation

slide orientation using

Final Exam

functions.

videoflex and iPad

4. describe common clinical manifestations

Practical Exams

of cerebellar lesions

Small group discussions

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

LEARNING CONTENT                            GENERAL SENSORY AND MOTOR PATHWAYS

TIME ALLOTMENT (Hours)

TEACHING STRATEGIES

ASSESSMENT and  EVALUATION

At the end of the topic, the student can:

1. Ascending pathways for general sensation

2 hours lecture

Didactic lecture with

Short Quiz

from the trunk and extremities

powerpoint presentations

1. identify the different components of the

    1.1 crude touch and pressure from the

2 hours laboratory

Unit Quiz

ascending pathway for following general

    1.2. crude pain and temperature

Clinical Correlation

sensations from the trunk and extremities

    1.3. discriminative touch and pressure

Prelim Exam

    1.1. Crude touch and pressure

    1.4. conscious proprioception

Random Recitation

    1.2. Pain and temperature

    1.5. unconscious proprioception

Midterm Exam

    1.3. Discriminative touch and pressure

2. Motor descending pathway of the pyramidal

Laboratory exercises with

    1.4. Proprioception (conscious)

tract.

slide orientation using

Final Exam

    1.5. proprioception (unconscious)

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2. identify the components of the pyramidal

Practical Exams

tract

Small group discussions

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

LEARNING CONTENT                            DIENCEPHALON

TIME ALLOTMENT (Hours)

TEACHING STRATEGIES

ASSESSMENT and  EVALUATION

At the end of the topic, the student can:

1. Subdivisions of the diencephalon

2 hours lecture

Didactic lecture with

Short Quiz

    1.1. Components of the thalamus

powerpoint presentations

1. discuss the subdivision of the

    1.2. Parts of the hypothalamus

2 hours laboratory

Unit Quiz

diencephalon an d its parts

    1.3. Parts of the subthalamus

Clinical Correlation

2. describe the different thalamic nuclei and

    1.4. Parts of the epithalamus

Prelim Exam

their functions

2. Thalamic nuclei

Random Recitation

3. describe the different hypothalamic

3. Hypothalamis nuclei

Midterm Exam

nuclei  and their functions

4. Functions of the different subdivision

Laboratory exercises with

4. describe the functions of the different

of the diencephalon

slide orientation using

Final Exam

subdivisions of the diencephalon

videoflex and iPad

Practical Exams

Small group discussions

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

LEARNING CONTENT                            BASAL GANGLIA AND ITS CONNECTIONS

TIME ALLOTMENT (Hours)

TEACHING STRATEGIES

ASSESSMENT and  EVALUATION

At the end of the topic, the student can:

1. Parts of the basal ganglia

2 hours lecture

Didactic lecture with

Short Quiz

    1.1. Functions of the different basal ganglia

powerpoint presentations

1. label the structures forming the basal

           components

2 hours laboratory

Unit Quiz

ganglia

    1.2. Role of basal ganglia components in the

Clinical Correlation

2. describe the functions of the component

           extrapyramidal system

Prelim Exam

structures of the basal ganglia and their

2. Clinical manifestations of the common basal

Random Recitation

role in the extrapyramidal system

ganglia lesions

Midterm Exam

3. describe common clinical manifestations

3. Fiber tract connections associated with basal

Laboratory exercises with

involving lesion of the basal ganglia

ganglia

slide orientation using

Final Exam

4. identify the fiber tracts connections

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associated with basal ganglia

Practical Exams

Small group discussions

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

LEARNING CONTENT                            DEVELOPMENT OF THE EYE

TIME ALLOTMENT (Hours)

TEACHING STRATEGIES

ASSESSMENT and  EVALUATION

At the end of the topic, the student can:

1. Embryological formation of the different parts

2 hours lecture

Didactic lecture with

Short Quiz

of the eye

powerpoint presentations

1. describe the sequence of events in the

2. Common congenital anomalies associated

2 hours laboratory

Unit Quiz

development of the visual organs develop

with the development of the eye

Clinical Correlation

2. discuss the effects of malformation /

    2.1. How they develop

Prelim Exam

abnormalities in the development of the eye.

    2.2. Clinical effects

Random Recitation

Midterm Exam

Laboratory exercises with

slide orientation using

Final Exam

videoflex and iPad

Practical Exams

Small group discussions

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

LEARNING CONTENT                            SPECIAL SENSES: Vision or Sense of Sight

TIME ALLOTMENT (Hours)

TEACHING STRATEGIES

ASSESSMENT and  EVALUATION

At the end of the topic, the student can:

1. Microscopic features of the coats of eyeball

2 hours lecture

Didactic lecture with

Short Quiz

    1.1. Fibrous coat

powerpoint presentations

1. describe the microscopic features of the

        1.1.1 histology of the cornea

2 hours laboratory

Unit Quiz

following coats of the eyeball:

        1.1.2. Histology of the sclera

Clinical Correlation

    1.1. Fibrous Coat

    1.2. Vascular/Muscular coat (UVEA)

Prelim Exam

         1.1.1. Cornea        1.1.2. Sclera

        1.2.1. Histology of the choroid

Random Recitation

    1.2. vascular/Muscular Coat (UVEA)

        1.2.2. Histology of the ciliary body

Midterm Exam

         1.2.1. Choroid       1.2.3. Iris

        1.2.3. Histology of the iris

Laboratory exercises with

         1.2.2. Cilisry body

    1.3. Nervous coat

slide orientation using

Final Exam

    1.3. Nervous Coat

        1.3.1. Histology of the retina

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