Placement- FIRST YEAR Time:
Theory- 120 hours
Anatomy
and Physiology-90 hours
Microbiology-
30 hours
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
Course Description
This course is
designed to help students gain knowledge of the structure and function of the
human body and recognize any deviation from normal health in order to render
effective nursing services.
General Objective
Upon completion of the course,
the student shall be able to:
1. Describe
in general the structure and functions of the human body.
2. Describe
in detail the structure and functions of the different organs and systems in
the human body.
3. Apply
the anatomical and physiological principles in the practice of nursing.
Total
Hours – 90
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Unit No. |
Learning Objectives |
Content |
Hr. |
Teaching
learning activities |
Assessment
methods |
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I |
Define and spell
various anatomical terms. |
Introduction to anatomical terms organization of the
human body a)
Anatomical terms b)
Systems and cavities of the human body |
4 |
Lecture
cum Discussions. Explain
using charts |
Short
answer questions Objective type |
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Record book |
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II. |
Describe
different organs of the body, systemic function and their inter-relationship. |
Introduction to the detailed structure of the body a)
The cell: Structure, reproduction and function b)
Tissues including membranes and glands : types, structure and functions c)
Body cavities and their contents |
6 |
Lecture
cum Discussions. Explain
using microscopic slides, Skeleton and torso |
Short
answer questions Objective type |
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III |
Describe
the composition of blood and its functions. |
Blood a)
Composition and formation of blood b)
Functions of blood c)
Blood clotting, blood grouping and cross matching d)
Blood products and their use. |
6 |
Lecture
cum Discussions. Explain
using microscopic slides |
Short
answer questions Objective
type Essay type |
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Unit No. |
Learning Objectives |
Content |
Hr. |
Teaching
learning activities |
Assessment
methods |
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Demonstration
of blood grouping and cross- matching, Hb estimation |
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IV. |
Describe
the structure and functions of heart and blood vessels |
The
Circulatory System a)
Heart : Structure, functions including conduction
system and cardiac cycle b)
Blood vessels : Types,
Structure and position c)
Circulation of blood d)
Blood pressure and pulse |
6 |
Lecture
cum discussions. Explain using charts, models and specimen |
Short
answer questions Objective
type Essay type |
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V. |
Describe
structure and functions of lymphatic system |
The
Lymphatic system - Structure
and function of lymph vessels, Lymph nodes
and lymph circulation, lymphatic
tissue - spleen and thymus |
6 |
Lecture
cum discussions. Explain
using charts and models |
Short
answer Objective type Essay type |
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VI. |
Describe
the structure and functions of respiratory system |
The
Respiratory system a)
The structure and functions of respiratory organs b)
The physiology of respiration c)
Characteristics of normal respiration and deviation. |
6 |
Lecture
cum discussions. Explain
using charts and models, specimens Demonstration of spirometry |
Short
answer Objective type Essay type |
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VII. |
Describe
the structure and function of digestive system |
The
Digestive system a)
Structure and functions of the alimentary tract and
is accessory organs. b)
The process of digestion, absorption and metabolism
of food constituents. |
6 |
Lecture
cum discussions. Explain using charts, models and videos |
Short
answer Objective type Essay type |
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VIII. |
Describe
the structure and functions of organs of Excretory system. |
The
Excretory system a)
Structure and functions of the kidney, ureters,
urinary bladder, and urethra b)
Formation and composition of urine. c)
Fluid and electrolyte balance d)
Structure and functions of the skin. e)
Regulation of the body temperature. |
6 |
Lecture
cum discussions. Explain
using charts, slides models and videos |
Short
answer Objective type Essay type |
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Unit No. |
Learning Objectives |
Content |
Hr. |
Teaching
learning activities |
Assessment
methods |
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IX. |
Describe
the structure and functions of endocrine glands. |
The
Endocrine system - The
structure and functions of the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands, pancreas (islets of Langerhans), ovaries and testes |
6 |
Lecture
cum discussions. Explain
using charts and models |
Short
answer Objective type Essay type |
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X. |
Describe
the structure and functions of male and female reproductive system and
accessory organs |
The
Reproductive system a)
Structure and functions of the female reproductive system b)
Process of menstrual cycle, reproduction and menopause c)
Structure and functions of breasts d)
Structure and functions of the male reproductive system e)
Reproductive health |
8 |
Lecture
cum discussions. Explain
using charts, videos, models and specimens |
Short
answer Objective type Essay type |
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XI. |
Describe
the structure and functions of Nervous system. |
The nervous
system a)
Types of
nerves- structure and functions b)
Brain and cranial nerves. c)
Spinal cord and motor and sensory pathways of the spinal cord,
autonomic nervous system. |
10 |
Lecture
cum discussions. Explain
using charts and models |
Short
answer Objective type Essay type |
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XII. |
Describe
the structure and function of sensory organs |
The sense
organs a)
Skin, eye, ear, nose and tongue b)
Physiology of vision, hearing, smell, touch, taste
and equilibrium. |
6 |
Lecture
cum discussions. Explain using charts,
videos and models |
Short
answer Objective type Essay type |
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XIII. |
Describe
the structure and functions of skeletal system. |
The Skeleton a)
Formation and growth of bones b)
Tendons, ligaments and cartilages c)
Classification of bones, joints d)
Joint movement e)
Axial and appendicular skeleton |
8 |
Lecture cum discussions. Explain using charts, models
and skeleton |
Short
answer Objective type Essay type |
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XIV |
Describe
structure and functions of Muscular system. |
The Muscular System a)
Type, structure
and functions of muscle b)
Origin, Insertion, and action of muscles |
6 |
Lecture
cum discussions. Explain using charts,
slides and models |
Short
answer Objective type Essay type |
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