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Welcome to this module of MEC6243.

The module is made of two main parts: 

1. Industrial chemistry

2. Environmental chemistry

This module aims at equipping students with competencies applied to industries based on natural products, their fractionation, and characterization. It also tackles the organic chemistry of drugs and polymers such as plastics and rubber. It will also go through issues associated with teaching and learning of organic chemistry.

THIS MODULE INTRODUCES THE STUDENTS TO THE COMMON PEDIATRIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS FOR WHICH TRAINEES NEED TO BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE UNDERSTANDING OF THE RELEVANT BASIC SCIENCES IN ORDER TO PROVIDE A BASIC CLINICAL CARE.

THESE CONDITIONS ARE GROUPED IN THE FOLLOWING UNITS:

1. PEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGY CONDITIONS

2. PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY CONDITIONS

3. NEONATAL CONDITIONS

4. PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY CONDITIONS

5. PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASES

6. PEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY CONDITIONS

7. GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT RELATED CONDITIONS

In this Module, the lectures are  face-to-face and online (Blended learning

Practicals will be done in laboratories( Biochemistry and hospital labs

You will have the formative assessment 50%, including quizzes, assignments, forums, and lab reports.

The final exam is a Summative assessment on 50%.

Aim of the module and module description

The module aims to provide a comprehensive knowledge of gene structure, replication, expression and regulation in a cellular and organism context. It will provide the basic tissue culture techniques, gene analysis, and recombinant DNA. Illustrative case studies of modern technological applications of this knowledge will include examples from agriculture, medicine, forensic science, environmental sciences and plant biology. plant culture,  media and genetically modified organism.

The course is about the structure of macromolecules that govern the processes of life and their metabolism.  

This module of Gross Anatomy I will equip students with extensive knowledge of the structures and functions of the upper limbs, lower limbs and back. It includes also the spinal cord. The approach is clinical anatomy that allows learner to use anatomy knowledge to understand patients symptoms and signs and even treatment  modalities. 

The learning resources include: 

1. Notes that are displayed on this page 

2. books

- Moore's Clinical Oriented Anatomy 

- Netter Atlas of Anatomy 

- Rohen Colored photographic anatomy atlas 

3. Laboratory anatomy facilities 

4. Your own body is also a valuable learning resources as a living anatomy

BIOCHEMISTRY 

Biochemistry is a core module for students of year 1 Medicine, Dental Surgery, and Pharmacy. It focuses on life processes at the cellular and molecular level with a big emphasis on the interconnection and regulation of different metabolic pathways operating in the cell to lead to health and how deviation leads to disease.
Most of the time allocated to this module will be the self-directed learning and forum discussion where you will have time to ask questions about what seemed challenging to you. The module is composed of eight units where each is accompanied by an obligatory activity and sometimes forum discussion to enhance your understanding. you will also have time for laboratory practicals.

The module of Microbiology I aims to introduce the students to the basic concepts and laboratory examination in Medical Parasitology, Medical Entomology and Medical Mycology.

The module of microbiology I aim to introduce the student to the basic concept of medical microbiology, the pathogenic mechanisms of important medical microorganisms and the methods used for their diagnostics. The concepts taught will cover the areas of Parasitology, entomology and mycology. In addition, the students will be introduced to the types of immunity, component of immune system, Lymphoid system, antigen &antibody and complement system as well as MHC component.

Introduction to Gross Anatomy II

Welcome to the module of Gross Anatomy 2. It is a module specific to undergraduate students in Bachelor Degree in Medicine and Surgery.  It is the most important module of anatomy which will provide you the basis for medical practices. The vital signs (heart rate, pulse, blood pressure, breath rate) of patient are important to every single doctor-patient contact and the basis of it is learned in this module. Important vital functions (cardio-vascular, respiratory, urinary, digestive) organs are taught in this module. The gained knowledge will serve you in almost all fields of medical practice (general medicine, obstetrics &gynecology, cardiology, lung diseases, gastro-enterology, nephrology, urology, general surgery, cardiac surgery, thoracic surgery...)

This is an introductory module that is explored further in the second year. The module focuses on the biochemical changes occurring in metabolic diseases. The student also acquires skills in carrying out and interpreting some clinical chemistry tests.

The module aims at the understanding of the mechanisms of the circulatory, respiratory, excretory, and digestive functions and the regulatory role of the endocrine function. The student also acquires skills in carrying out and interpreting functional tests.

As you begin your study of human embryology, it's a goo time to consider why knowledge of the subject will be important to your to your career. Human embryology is fascinating in itself and tells us about about our own prenatal origins. It also sheds light on the birth defects that occur relatively frequently in human populations. So the study of both normal and abnormal human embryology tells us something about every human we will encounter throughout our lives. For those seeking a career in biology, medicine and Allied health sciences, there are many other reasons to learn human embryology, which include the following:

1. Knowing human embryology provides a logical framework for understanding adult anatomy

2. Knowing human embryology provides a bridge between basic science (e.g, anatomy) and clinical science (e.g, obstetrics and pediatrics).

3. Knowing human embryology allows the physician to accurately advise patients on many issues, such as reproduction, birth defects, prenatal development, in-vitro fertilization, stems, and cloning.

Human pregnancy is subdivided in many ways to facilitate understanding of changes that occur in the developing organism over time. Prospective parents and physicians typically use trimesters: 3 month periods (zero to 3 months, 3 to 6 months, and 6 to 9 months) starting with the date of onset of the last menstrual period and ending of birth. Human embryologists use periods: the period of the egg (generally from fertilization to the end of the 3rd week), the period of the embryo (generally from the beginning of the 4th week to the end of the 8th week), and the period of the fetus (from the beginning of the 3rd month to both).

Human embryologists also identify phases of human embryogenesis. Generally, 6 phases are recognized:

1. Gametogenesis

2. Fertilization

3. Cleavage

4. Gastrulation

5. Formation of the tube-within-a-tube body plan

6. Organogenesis

Community Health is an integral part of health profession education in Rwanda. To produce health care providers that are sensitive to the community health needs of the majority of the Rwandan population is essential. Understanding the burden of disease and the importance of preventing illness from the perspective of the community is a vitally important skill of each physician.  Health care providers in Rwanda must have the ability to understand the impact of social determinants of health and community factors that influence health and the prevalence and severity of disease that their patients present with at the clinical setting and vice versa how disease influences the social situation of the patient. Health care providers must understand the role of various health services in providing care and work together with health care workers on all levels. It is essential for them to be able to advocate for patients and the community they work with.

The overall aim of social and community medicine training in undergraduate medical, dental surgery and pharmacy curriculum is to develop patient-centered and community-oriented professional health care providers. iSOCO 1 is a longitudinal module introducing students to social and community medicine. It will prepare them to understand the basic principles of social and community health care, which they will need within the practice of medicine, dental surgery and pharmacy. The module is divided into five main sections (Population Health, Health Systems, Social Medicine, Communication skills and Professionalism) that are further divided in key elements. Year 1 will be used as an introduction to the five sections. This will be continued in years 2, 3 and 4.

Enjoy the course!

Dr. Richard Nduwayezu

 Welcome to the Introduction to Biomedical Research course! 

This course will enable the learner to acquire basic knowledge in biomedical research and I believe the content of this course will be useful for those who aspire to research. 

 This course of systemic pathology introduces to the students to detailed  pathology of the disease that affect the respiratory , nervous , gastrointestinal,  oral cavity \, circulatory , reproductive, urinary , hematolymphoid, musculoskletal , endocrine, skin , eye and ear systems. 

The cardiovascular system module intended to level 3 students describes the knowledge of cardiovascular conditions in children and adults. It focuses on the common explorations methods and the diseases management.