Bio-Sciences ( Anatomy, Physiology & Microbiology)

Unit. No.

Learning

Objectives Content

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I

Define and spell various anatomical terms.

Introduction to anatomical terms and organization of the human body

a)      Anatomical terms

b)      Systems and cavities of the human body

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II

Describe different organs of the body, systemic function and their interrelationship

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

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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)       d) Blood products and their use.

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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

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V

Describe structure and functions of lymphatic system

The Lymphatic System

a)       Structure and function of lymph vessels, Lymph nodes and lymph circulation, lymphatic tissue - spleen and thymus

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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

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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)       b) The process of digestion, absorption and metabolism of food constituents.

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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 the urethra

b)       Formation and composition of urine.

c)       Fluid and electrolyte balance

d)       Structure and functions of the skin.

e)       e) Regulation of the body temperature.

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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

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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- Process of menstrual cycle,

b)       reproduction and menopause

c)       Structure and functions of breasts

d)       Structure and functions of the male reproductive system

e)       Reproductive health

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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.

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XII

Describe the structure and function of sensory organs

The sense Organs

a)       Skin, ear, eye, nose and tongue

b)       b) Physiology of vision, hearing, smell, touch, taste and equilibrium.

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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

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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

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Unit. No.

Learning

Objectives Content

Hr.

I

Describe evolution of

microbiology and its

relevance in nursing.

Introduction

a)       History of bacteriology and micro-biology.

b)       Scope of microbiology in Nursing

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II

Classify the different

types of micro

organism Describe the normal flora and the common diseases caused by pathogens Explain the methods to study microbes

Micro Organisms

a)       Classification, characteristics, (Structure, size, method and rate of reproduction)

b)       Normal flora of the body.

c)       Pathogenesis & common diseases.

d)       Methods for study of microbes, culture & isolation of microbes.

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III

Describe the sources

of infection and

growth of microbes

Explain the transmission of

infection and the

principles in collecting specimens

Infection and its transmission

a)       Sources and types of infection, nosocomial infection.

b)       Factors affecting growth of microbes.

c)       Cycle of transmission of infection portals of entry, exit, modes of transfer.

d)       Reaction of body to infection, mechanism of resistance.

e)       Collection of specimens.

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IV

Describe various

types of immunity,

hypersensitivity

autoimmunity and

immunizing agents

Immunity

a)       Types of immunity – innate and acquired.

b)       Immunization schedule. Immunoprophylaxis (vaccines, sera etc.)

c)       Hypersensitivity and autoimmunity.

d)       Principles and uses of serological tests

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V

Describe the various

methods of control

and destruction of

microbes

Control and destruction of

Microbes

a)       Principles and methods ofmicrobial control

-Sterilization

-Disinfection

-Chemotherapy and antibiotics

-Pasteurization

b)       Medical and surgical asepsis

c)       Bio-safety and waste management

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VI

Demonstrate skill in

handling & care of

microscopes Identify common microbes under the microscope

Practical Microbiology

a)       Microscope – Parts, uses, handling and care of microscope

b)       Observation of staining procedure, preparation and examination of slides and smears

c)       Identification of common microbes under the microscope for morphology of different microbes.

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