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Evaluation of the gynaecologic patient. Gynaecologic history, gynaecologic physical examination, common laboratory tests in gynaecology, imaging techniques, surgical evaluation in gynaecology. Paediatric gynaecology, congenital anomaly of the female genital tract, intersex disorders, acquired gynaecological disorders of childhood. Endometriosis and adenomyosis, chronic pelvic pain, genital tract injuries, dilatation and curettage, acquired gynaetresia, intermenstrual, post coital and post-menopausal bleeding, ectopic gestation, displacements of the female genitalia. Medical ethics in gynaecology-historical perspective of medical ethics, forensic medicine and litigation in gynaecology, informed consent, sick leave, death certificate, abortion, rape, incest and gender-based violence.

Blood cell formation and regulation. Erythropoiesis, myelopoiesis, lymphopoiesis and thrombopoiesis. Growth factors in haematopoiesis. Genetic control of haemoglobin synthesis. Sites of haematopoiesis in the foetus and in adult life. Types of prenatal and postnatal haemoglobins. Normal haematological values, red cell count, Hb concentration, Haematocrit. Red cell indices. MCV, MCH, MCHC, correlation with red cell morphology/ morphological classification of anaemia. White cell count, differentials and absolute counts, platelet count. Quantitative blood cell abnormalities, anaemia vs polycythaemia, causes/mechanism/clinical/evaluation. Leucocytosis/leucopaenia causes/mechanism/clinical evaluation. Thrombocytosis Vs thrombocytopaenia, causes/ mechanism/clinical evaluation. Qualitative blood cell Abnormalities. Revise normal structure and functions of red blood cells, leucocytes and platelets. Red cell shape abnormalities. Red cell size abnormalities. Red cell inclusions. White cell nuclear abnormalities. White cell cytoplasmic inclusions and abnormalities. Platelet size abnormalities. Lymphadenopathy-causes/characterization/clinical evaluation. Splenomegaly, hypersplenism, hyperreactive, malarial, splenomegaly, causes, characterisation, clinical evaluation. Hyposplenism and splenectomy. Causes, characterisation, clinical, evaluation. Causes of functional asplenia/hyposplenism and surgical splenectomy. Precautions and treatment. 400 Level

Blood cell formation and regulation. Erythropoiesis, myelopoiesis, lymphopoiesis and thrombopoiesis. Growth factors in haematopoiesis. Genetic control of haemoglobin synthesis. Sites of haematopoiesis in the foetus and in adult life. Types of prenatal and postnatal haemoglobins. Normal haematological values, red cell count, HB concentration, Haematocrit. Red cell indices. MCV, MCH, MCHC, correlation with red cell morphology/ morphological classification of anaemia. White cell count, differentials and absolute counts, platelet count. Quantitative blood cell abnormalities, anaemia vs polycythaemia, causes/mechanism/clinical/evaluation. Leucocytosis/leucopoenia causes/mechanism/clinical evaluation. Thrombocytosis Vs thrombocytopaenia, causes/ mechanism/clinical evaluation. Qualitative blood cell Abnormalities. Revise normal structure and functions of red blood cells, leucocytes and platelets. Red cell shape abnormalities. Red cell size abnormalities. Red cell inclusions. White cell nuclear abnormalities. White cell cytoplasmic inclusions and abnormalities. Platelet size abnormalities. Lymphadenopathy-causes/characterisation/clinical evaluation. Splenomegaly, hypersplenism, hyperreactive, malarial, splenomegaly, causes, characterisation, clinical evaluation. Hyposplenism and splenectomy. Causes, characterisation, clinical, evaluation. Causes of functional asplenia/hyposplenism and surgical splenectomy. Precautions and treatment. 83

Iron sources, absorption, transportation, storage and metabolism. Deficiency anaemia. Iron overload, haemosiderosis/haemochromatosis. Megaloblastic anaemias. Sources, absorption, transportation and storage of folates and vitamin B12. Folate deficiency. Vitamin B12 deficiency, clinical features, laboratory findings, diagnosis and treatment. Aplastic anaemia, myelopathic anaemia and leucoerythroblastic anaemia. Anaemia of chronic diseases. Chronic infections. Chronic inflammation. Clinical and laboratory features. Differential diagnoses. General aspects of haemolytic anaemias. Definition, types. Intravascular and extravascular haemolysis and their clinical and biochemical features. Inherited vs acquired. Haemoglobinopathies. Sickle cell diseases, thalassemia, genetic counselling, antenatal diagnosis of haemoglobinopathies. Red cell membranopathies, Spherocytosis, elliptocytosis, stomatocytosis. Others. Red cell enzymopathies. G6PD deficiency, pyruvate kinase deficiency. Acquired haemolytic anaemias, auto immune. Warm/cold. Microangiopathy. Mechanical contact anaemia. Red cell infections-malaria.

Iron sources, absorption, transportation, storage and metabolism. Deficiency anaemia. Iron overload, haemosiderosis/haemochromatosis. Megaloblastic anaemias. Sources, absorption, transportation and storage of folates and vitamin B12. Folate deficiency. Vitamin B12 deficiency, clinical features, laboratory findings, diagnosis and treatment. Aplastic anaemia, myelopathic anaemia and leucoerythroblastic anaemia. Anaemia of chronic diseases. Chronic infections. Chronic inflammation. Clinical and laboratory features. Differential diagnoses. General aspects of haemolytic anaemias. Definition, types. Intravascular and extravascular haemolysis and their clinical and biochemical features. Inherited vs acquired. Haemoglobinopathies. Sickle cell diseases, thalassemia, genetic counselling, antenatal diagnosis of haemoglobinopathies. Red cell membranopathies, Spherocytosis, elliptocytosis, stomatocytosis. Others. Red cell enzymopathies. G6PD deficiency, pyruvate kinase deficiency. Acquired haemolytic anaemias, auto immune. Warm/cold. Microangiopathy. Mechanical contact anaemia. Red cell infections-malaria.

Study of different techniques employed in the diagnosis of diseases; General examination of patients and instrumentation; Methods of examination of various systems of the body namely - digestive; respiratory; urinary; musculo-skeletal; cutaneous; cardiovascular and nervous systems; Clinical diagnosis; clinico-pathological study; treatment and control of diseases affecting various systems of the body e.g; pneumonia; diarrhea; uremia; etc.; of domestic and wild animals

UNIT 1. Principles and Application of Teaching Methods and Techniques Concept of teaching method Description of the nature and use of the following methods of teaching Lecture method Discussion, conference, seminar, workshop and tutorial method Practical demonstration method Experimentation Project method, e.t.c NOTE: The discussion on teaching methods may be structured as follows: the concept and its application general requirement and necessary preparatory procedures for successful application order of sequence of conduct indices of success on the use of the method UNIT 2.The Teaching – Learning Process The concept of teaching – learning process The role played by teachers as planners, interpreters and executors of teaching – learning process. Management of teaching – learning process Distinguished between the general feature of active and passive approaches to teaching and learning. Description of the general features of the following types of learning: Experimental learning Discovering learning Mastering or competency- based learning Distinction between teaching methods and teaching techniques UNIT 3. The teaching plan principles.  Description of the teaching Plan  Development of teaching Plan  Functions of the teaching plan  Factors influencing preparation and use of teaching plan UNIT 4. Scheme of Work/Instructional Time Table Concept of scheme of work Concept of time table Basic consideration in the planning of instructional time table Instructional policy in the use of teaching facilities Instructional policy of teaching staff development Academic structure of the institution (how academic departments are structured and related) UNIT 5. Evaluation process The meaning and dimensions of evaluation The importance of evaluation in teaching- learning process UNIT 6. Micro Teaching

General review of the nature and biology of protozoa, fungi, algae, bacteria, archae and viruses. General characteristics, growth and reproduction of micro-organisms. Microbiology methods and instrumentation. Sterilization and disinfection. Micro-organisms in various environments – soil, water, food etc. Industrial use of micro-organisms. Pathogenic role of micro-organisms. FST 204: Introduction to Sample and Data Handling in Food Analysis and Quality Control (2 Units C: LH 30) Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. identify and comprehend sample handling protocols; 2. discuss the compositional differences of major food groups; 3. apply analytical procedures for characterising the properties of foods and their constituents; and 4. acquire statistical skills needed for data management. Course Contents Preliminary handling of samples (Definition of sample, Sampling methods, Sample preparation and preservation). Variability in composition of foods. Accuracy and precision. Errors encountered in food analysis (Sampling errors and errors of determination). Sample and population. Variance. Descriptive statistics (mean, median, mode, standard deviation, standard error, coefficient of variation). 300 Level

History of the Science of Microbiology. Classification of organisms into prokaryotes and eukaryotes; Classification of prokaryotes into archaea and eubacteria. Anatomy and cytochemistry of bacteria and fungi. Shapes, groupings and colonial morphology of bacteria and fungi. Structure of viruses. Sterilization and disinfection; Structure, ecology and reproduction of representative microbial genera. Culture of micro-organisms. Isolation of micro-organisms; isolation of bacteria, virus, fungi (yeasts and moulds. Nutrition and biochemical activities of micro-organisms. Antigens and antibodies. Identification and economic importance of selected microbial groups. Microbial variation and heredity. Study of laboratory Equipment. Introduction to microbiology of air, food, milk, dairy products, water and soil. Staining techniques. Antibiotic sensitivity tests. Serological tests. Antimicrobial agents. 300 Level

History and scope of microbiology. The general characteristics of microorganisms. Prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms. Bacterial morphology and cell structure. Growth and Reproduction of microorganisms. Microbial metabolism, antimicrobial agents. Systematic classification of bacteria, fungi, viruses, algae and protozoa. Microbial ecology, Microbial growth and identification, Prevention and Control of microbial diseases, microbes in relation to environment agriculture and industries and many others.