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This module introduces the students to the concept of history; the importance of history in human society; the main concepts in history and methods of history

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF AIMS AND CONTENT

The aim of this module is to enable students to understand and locate Rwandan natural, historical, and cultural heritages.In addition, the module will enable students to understand the significance of memorialization, the economic value of national heritage, and lastly, how world heritage is being preserved

This module aims at familiarizing the students with main facts and events of the pre-colonial History of Rwanda.   It mainly presents sources of the history of Rwanda, origin and expansion of Rwanda and civilization of ancient Rwanda.  The module analyzes also main problems of Rwandan historiography and settlement. 

This module aims at familiarizing students with main the facts and events of the pre-colonial History of Rwanda.   It mainly presents sources of the History of Rwanda, its origin, expansion, settlement and civilization of ancient Rwanda.  The module analyzes also the main problems of Rwandan historiography. 

This module is concerned with the History of Africa from the origins the the colonial period up to the current post colonial period.

This module is concerned with the History of Africa from the origins, the colonial period up to the current post colonial period.

The history of international relations is often traced back to the Peace of Westphalia of 1648, where the modern state system was developed. Prior to this, the European medieval organization of political authority was based on a vaguely hierarchical religious order.

A part from political science, IR draws upon such diverse fields as economics, history, international low, philosophy, geography, social work, sociology, psychology and cultural studies/culturology. It involves a diverse range of issues including but not limited to: globalization, state sovereignty, ecological sustainability, nuclear proliferation, nationalism, economic development, global finance, terrorism, organized crime, human security, foreign interventionism and human rights.

This module aims at introducing students to important ancient world civilizations that shaped world history until the time when the Medieval (Modern) Period emerged. Indeed, in particularity, it analyses the Mediterranean civilizations (Rome, Mesopotamia, Greece, and Jewish), Asian civilizations (China, Japan, India), and Pre-Colombian civilizations (Maya, Aztec and Inca).    

The module familiarizes the students with historical facts from 1945 up to date.  It gives a panoramic view of the world after 1945 allowing understanding the main events happened in the second half of the 20^th century such as the aftermath of WWII, Thirty Glorious, Breton Wood System, Cold War, Third World countries and Globalization.  It is intended to enable students to apply teaching and learning skills and knowledge related to World History after 1945.

1. Welcome Message

Welcome to this course. It is a 20 credits module comprised both face to face session and online activities. It will be assessed in 3 stages: a group assignment out of 25 marks, an individual continuous assessment test of 25 marks and a final exam of 50 marks.

2. The module’s Aim:

This module is intended to enable students to get knowledge about theories and systems of International Relations and it will enlighten the world contemporary issues.  A particular attention is also paid to the issues in History of African Great Lakes Region

3. Intended Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed the module, you should be able to demonstrate knowledge, understanding and skill of debating the following items:

1. Understanding main theories, concepts and systems of International Relations
2. Determining international issues marking contemporary history
3.  Explain main political, economic, social and cultural changes of contemporary African Great Lakes

4. Module facilitator contacts 

Dr Philibert Gakwenzire, tel: 0788417815, e-mail: philibertogakwenzire@gmail.comMr Runyange Albert, tel: 0788523596, e-mail: albertrunyange@gmail.com 

5. Teaching and Learning activities: 

Dear students, this module is made of units. You will find notes and you will read them before you can compute any quiz or assignment. Each unit will guide you into this exercise. If you have a question, post it in forum or contact your facilitator.

6. Tasks: how to get started

The following activities (E-tivity or Assignment) need your attention. Before you do them, read first. Go into notes or links and follow carefully instructions before you come back to attempt these activities. If you have any question, post it in the forum within the Unit.

7. Assessment

You will be requested to do E-tivities or assignments or participate in forums. 

- Online quizzes           : 20%

- Practical                     : 20%

- Online participation   : 10%

- Final Examination       : 50% (students must pass continuous assessment Test)

This module introduces the students to the concept of history; the importance of history in human society; the main concepts in history and methods of history

 The course will focus on normal microscopic appearance of the different human body tissues and organs. 

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This is the embryology component of the Histology - Embryology module which is taught during the 3rd trimester while Histology component is taught in the 1st trimester. 

In this component, the students while acquired broad knowledge of the pre-natal human development from the gametogenesis to the organogenesis. It includes also a teratology part which instructs the students on the congenital malformations origin, cause and presentation and prevention modalities. This course combine biological basis of the morphogenesis of the embryo and fetus. 

 This course introduces students with the history of  law in general and rwandan legal system in particular. The course will  mainly examine the evolution of the civil law and common law systems, customary law and their significance in the evolution of the rwandan legal system.