Course Handbook Outline for Han 2600

1. University of Zambia
School of Medicine
Department of Pharmacy
Terms I – 4
Period: 2015/2016
HAN 2600 / PMY 2050 Course Syllabus
Course Information
Course Title ANATOMY (Normal and Disorders)
Course Code HAN 2600
Prerequisites Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology from School of Natural Sciences, UNZA*
Course Website TBS (To be sourced)
Course Coordinator ??
Total Teaching Hours 120 Hours
Total Contact Hours for Lab /
Clinical/Tutorials / Workshops
Sessions
120 Hours
Course Description - Anatomy is the branch of biology concerned with the study of the structure of organisms and
their parts.
- In some of its facets, anatomy is related to embryology and comparative anatomy, which itself
is closely related to evolutionary biology and phylogeny.
- Human anatomy is one of the basic essential sciences of medicine.
- The discipline of anatomy is divided into macroscopic and microscopic anatomy :
 Macroscopic anatomy, or gross anatomy, is the examination of an animal’s body
parts using unaided eyesight.
 Gross anatomy also includes the branch of superficial anatomy.
 Microscopic anatomy involves the use of optical instruments in the study of the
tissues of various structures, known as histology and also in the study of cells.
- Human Anatomy develops detailed knowledge of the structure, function and composition of
organs, tissues, cells and body fluids.
- This course is an introduction to histology, general embryology and gross anatomy.
- It is specifically designed to introduce students to the basic structure and function of normal
cells, tissues, organs and organ systems as an essential prerequisite to understanding normal
body function, pathology and disease processes.
- The course covers a breadth of body systems whilst retaining sufficient depth to make a
mechanistic study meaningful.
- Relevant clinical examples are used to emphasize the teaching of Anatomy.
A. ………..Credit Units
B. AIM: To equip the student with basic knowledge, competences and approaches necessary for the study of the structure of animals in
general and the human body in particular
C. The OBJECTIVES of the course are to:
i. Identify on a living subject, by inspection and palpation, the position and relation of major anatomical structures.
ii. Identify gross anatomical structures on a cadaver.
iii. Relate gross anatomical structures to their histological structure and their embryology.
iv. Correlate anatomical structures to their function
v. Identify disordered anatomical structures and functions

2. TEXTBOOKS
1. Book Title BRS – Gross Anatomy
Author(s) , Kyung Won Chung & Harold M. Chung
Publisher Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Year 2012
Edition 7th
Edition
ISBN 978-1-60547-745-9 (alk. paper)
2. Book Title Anatomy at a Glance
Editors Omar Faiz & David Moffat
Publisher Blackwell Science
Year 2002
Edition Series
ISBN 0-632-05934-6
3. Book Title USMLE Step 1 – Anatomy Notes
Editors David Seiden
Publisher Kaplan Medical Series
Year 2002
Edition Series
ISBN -
4. Book Title Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
Authors Gerard J. Tortora & Bryan Derrickson
Publisher John Wiley & Sons
Year 2012
Edition 13th
Edition
ISBN 13 978-0470-91777-0
5. Book Title HOLE’S Human Anatomy & Physiology
Author David Shier, Jackie Butler & Ricki Lewis
Publisher McGraw-Hil
Year 2010
Edition 12th
Edition
ISBN 978–0–07–352570–9
Other references
6. BRS – Gross Anatomy, Kyung Won Chung and Harold M. Chung, 6th
Ed
7. Essential Clinical Anatomy, 4th
Ed. Keith L Moore, Anne M.R. Agur & Arthur F. Dalley
8. Human Anatomy and Physiology, 3rd Edition, Kent M. Van De Graaff et al (2010),
9. Gray’s Anatomy for Students, 2nd
Ed.
10. Human Anatomy, Color Atlas and Textbook, 5th
Ed. 2008
11. HOLE’S Human Anatomy & Physiology, 20th Edition, David Shier et al (2010),
12. Colour Textbook of Histology. Garter PL, Haitt LJ (1997).
13. Functional Anatomy. Christy Cael (2010).
14. Anatomy and Human Movement, 6th Edition, Nigel Palastanga and Roger Soames (2012).
15. Understanding Human Anatomy & Physiology, 5th Edition, 2004
16. Topographic Anatomy and Operative Surgery, 1st Edition, Simferopol,
17. Anatomy and Human Movement, Nigel Palastanga, & Roger Soames, 2012
18. Functional Anatomy, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2010
19. Anatomy & Physiology of farm animals, 7Th
Ed, 2009
Assessment
Assessment Due Date Percentage
Test 1 08/12/2016 15%
Test 2 20/04/2016 15%
Assignments TBC 5%
Laboratory Reports TBA 5%
Course Competences
THE EXPECTED COMPETENCES ARE:
i. Able to describe the physiological arrangements and functions of the body systems as outlined in each respective sub-
section.
ii. Able to describe both physiological and pathophysiology processes of body systems as outlined in each respective sub-
section.
iii. Identify and explain the process and factors that have directly or indirectly effects on the physiological systems of the
functioning body system.

3. Teaching & Learning Methods
1. Class lectures and lecture notes are designed to achieve the course objectives.
2. Students should read the assigned topics from recommended textbooks before class and participate in class.
3. Students should ask questions - Ask lots of questions.
4. Tutorials will be conducted to encourage discussions and further understanding of material taught in lectures.
5. Students are expected to have answers to tutorial questions for them to be allowed to attend.
6. Students are expected to attend ALL lectures. Students with less than 85% attendance will not be allowed to write end of year
examinations*
7. Students should undertake ALL laboratory practicals
8. You are responsible for all material covered in this course.
9. Please communicate any concerns or issues either in class, or during the tutorials
COURSE CONTENT
UNIT
TOPICS
TIME (hours) REFERENCE
1. Histology and Cytology &
Disorders
- Cell Components
- Nervous Tissue
- Muscle Tissue.
- Lymphoid Organs
- Integument
- Respiratory System
- Gastrointestinal System
- Renal/Urinary System
- Male Reproductive System
- Female Reproductive System
Disorder
- Cellular injury and Manifestations of cellular
injury
- Hypoxia
- Infections
- Hypersensitivity
- Chemical agents, physical agents, and nutritional
imbalances
- Cell death
- Cancer conditions
- Tissue repair
20
3: Section I
2. Early Embryology & Disorders - Gonad Development
- Beginning of Development
- Formation of the Bilaminar Embryo
- Embryonic Period (Weeks3-8)
Pathophysiology
- Genetic defects
- Autoimmune defects
- Acquired deficiencies
10 3: Section II
3. Gross Anatomy and
Organogenesis & Disorders
- Introduction
- Back and Nervous Systems
- Thorax
- Abdomen, Pelvis, and Perineum
- Upper limb
- Lower limb
- Head and neck
Disorders
-
10 3: Section III
1: Chapter 1-8
4. Neuroscience & Disorders - Peripheral Nervous System
- Central Nervous System
- The Ventricular System
- The Spinal Cord
- The Brain Stem
- The Cerebellum
- Visual Pathways
- Diencephalon
- Basal Ganglia
- Cerebral Cortex
- The Limbic System
Disorders
- Higher Functions of the Cerebral Cortex
- Blood–Brain Barrier and Cerebrospinal Fluid
- Temperature Regulation
- Otosclerosis
- Neuropathy
- Neurosis
- Myasthenia gravis
- Alcoholism
- Alexia
- Alzheimer's disease
- Aneurysm
- Cephalic disorder
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3: Section IV
1: Chapter 1-8

4. - Cerebral aneurysm
- Cerebral arteriosclerosis
- Cerebral atrophy
- Coma
- Dementia
- Dermatomyositis
- Developmental coordination disorder
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Diffuse sclerosis
Additional Notes
Examination
Format
Two papers: Paper I and Paper II: Exact format TBC to students at least 14 days before the date of
Examination
Supplementary
Exams
TBA by senate: Format will be similar to that of the main examination
Estimated end
Date
Lectures to end as soon as study period begins
Cheating /
Unusual activities
The University Zambia Policy on this issue, please read
Attendance 100% attendance in all activities is expected.
Continuous
Assessment [CA]
Please take CA very serious. Students with no CA will not be allowed to sit for final examinations