BIO-SCIENCE
Placement- FIRST YEAR Time: Theory- 120 hours
Anatomy and Physiology-90 hours
Microbiology- 30 hours
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
Course Description
This course is designed to help students gain knowledge of the structure and function of the human body and
recognize any deviation from normal health in order to render effective nursing services.
General Objective
Upon completion of the course, the student shall be able to:
1. Describe in general the structure and functions of the human body.
2. Describe in detail the structure and functions of the different organs and systems in the human body.
3. Apply the anatomical and physiological principles in the practice of nursing.
Total Hours – 90
Unit No. Learning Content Hr. Teaching Assessment
Objectives learning methods
activities
I Define and Introduction to anatomical terms 4 Lecture cum Short answer
spell various organization of the human body Discussions. questions
anatomical terms. a) Anatomical terms
b) Systems and cavities of the human Explain using Objective type
body charts
Record book
II. Describe different Introduction to the detailed 6 Lecture cum Short answer
organs of the structure of the body Discussions. questions
body, systemic a) The cell: Structure, reproduction
function and their and function Explain using Objective type
inter-relationship. b) Tissues including membranes and microscopic
glands : types, structure and slides, Skeleton
functions and torso
c) Body cavities and their contents
III Describe the Blood 6 Lecture cum Short answer
composition of a) Composition and formation of Discussions. questions
blood and its blood
functions. b) Functions of blood Explain using Objective type
c) Blood clotting, blood grouping and microscopic Essay type
cross matching slides
d) Blood products and their use.
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Unit No. Learning Content Hr. Teaching Assessment
Objectives learning methods
activities
Demonstration of
blood grouping
and cross-
matching, Hb
estimation
IV. Describe the The Circulatory System 6 Lecture cum Short answer
structure and a) Heart : Structure, functions discussions. questions
functions of heart including conduction system and
and blood vessels cardiac cycle Explain using Objective type
charts, models
b) Blood vessels : Types, Structure Essay type
and position and specimen
c) Circulation of blood
d) Blood pressure and pulse
V. Describe structure The Lymphatic system 6 Lecture cum Short answer
and functions of - Structure and function of lymph discussions.
lymphatic system vessels, Lymph nodes and lymph Objective type
circulation, lymphatic tissue - Explain using
charts and models Essay type
spleen and thymus
VI. Describe the The Respiratory system 6 Lecture cum Short answer
structure and a) The structure and functions of discussions.
functions of respiratory organs Objective type
respiratory b) The physiology of respiration Explain Essay type
system c) Characteristics of normal using charts
and models,
respiration and deviation.
specimens
Demonstration of
spirometry
VII. Describe the The Digestive system 6 Lecture cum Short answer
structure and a) Structure and functions of the discussions.
function of alimentary tract and is accessory Objective type
digestive system organs. Explain using Essay type
b) The process of digestion, charts, models
absorption and metabolism of food and videos
constituents.
VIII. Describe the The Excretory system 6 Lecture cum Short answer
structure and a) Structure and functions of the discussions.
functions of kidney, ureters, urinary bladder, Objective type
Explain using
organs of and urethra Essay type
Excretory system. b) Formation and composition of charts, slides
urine. models and
c) Fluid and electrolyte balance videos
d) Structure and functions of the skin.
e) Regulation of the body
temperature.
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Unit No. Learning Content Hr. Teaching Assessment
Objectives learning methods
activities
IX. Describe the The Endocrine system 6 Lecture cum Short answer
structure and - The structure and functions of discussions.
functions of the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid Objective type
endocrine glands. and adrenal glands, pancreas (islets Explain using
charts and models Essay type
of Langerhans), ovaries and testes
X. Describe the The Reproductive system 8 Lecture cum Short answer
structure and a) Structure and functions of the discussions.
functions of female reproductive system Objective type
Explain using
male and female b) Process of menstrual cycle, Essay type
reproductive reproduction and menopause charts, videos,
system and c) Structure and functions of breasts models and
accessory organs d) Structure and functions of the male specimens
reproductive system
e) Reproductive health
XI. Describe the The nervous system 10 Lecture cum Short answer
structure and a) Types of nerves- structure and discussions.
functions of functions Objective type
Nervous system. b) Brain and cranial nerves. Explain using
c) Spinal cord and motor and charts and models Essay type
sensory pathways of the spinal
cord, autonomic nervous system.
XII. Describe the The sense organs 6 Lecture cum Short answer
structure and a) Skin, eye, ear, nose and tongue discussions.
function of b) Physiology of vision, hearing, Objective type
Explain using
sensory organs smell, touch, taste and equilibrium.
charts, videos and Essay type
models
XIII. Describe the The Skeleton 8 Lecture cum Short answer
structure and a) Formation and growth of bones discussions.
functions of b) Tendons, ligaments and cartilages Objective type
skeletal system. c) Classification of bones, joints Explain using Essay type
d) Joint movement charts, models
and skeleton
e) Axial and appendicular skeleton
XIV Describe structure The Muscular System 6 Lecture cum Short answer
and functions of a) Type, structure and functions of discussions.
Muscular system. muscle Objective type
b) Origin, Insertion, and action of Explain using Essay type
charts, slides and
muscles
models
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MICROBIOLOGY
Course Description
This course is designed to help students gain knowledge and understanding of the characteristics and
activities of micro- organisms, how they react under different conditions and how they cause different
disorders and diseases. Knowledge of these principles will enable student to understand and adopt practices
associated with preventive and promotive health care.
General Objectives
Upon completion of the course, the students shall be able to:
1. Describe the classifications and characteristics of micro-organisms
2. List the common disease producing micro-organisms
3. Explain the activities of micro-organism in relation to the environment and the human body.
4. Enumerate the basic principles of control and destruction of micro-organisms.
5. Apply the principles of microbiology in nursing practice.
Total Hours – 30
Teaching
Unit. Learning Assessment
Content Hr. learning
No. Objectives methods
activities
I Describe evolution of Introduction 3 Lecture cum Objective type
microbiology and its a) History of bacteriology and micro- discussions.
relevance in nursing. biology. Short answers
b) Scope of microbiology in Nursing
II Classify the different Micro Organisms 8 Lecture cum Short answer
types of micro a) Classification, characteristics, discussions.
organism. (Structure, size, method and rate of Objective type
Describe the normal reproduction) Explain using
flora and the common b) Normal flora of the body. slides, films, Essay type
diseases caused by c) Pathogenesis & common diseases. videos, exhibits,
pathogens Explain d) Methods for study of microbes, models Staining
the methods to study culture & isolation of microbes. and fixation of
microbes slides.
III Describe the sources Infection and its transmission 4 Lecture Short answer
of infection and a) Sources and types of infection,
growth of microbes. nosocomial infection. Demonstrations Objective type
Explain the b) Factors affecting growth of Specimens
transmission of microbes. Essay type
infection and the c) Cycle of transmission of infection Explain using
principles in collecting portals of entry, exit, modes of charts
specimens transfer.
d) Reaction of body to infection,
mechanism of resistance.
e) Collection of specimens.
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IV Describe various Immunity 5 Lecture cum Short answer
types of immunity, a) Types of immunity – innate and discussions.
hypersensitivity acquired. Objective type
autoimmunity and b) Immunization schedule. Demonstration
immunizing agents Immunoprophylaxis (vaccines, sera Exhibits Essay type
etc.)
c) Hypersensitivity and autoimmunity.
d) Principles and uses of serological
tests
V Describe the various Control and destruction of Microbes 5 Lecture, Short answer
methods of control a) Principles and methods of microbial
and destruction of control Demonstration Objective type
microbes -Sterilization Videos Visit to
-Disinfection the CSSD Essay type
-Chemotherapy and antibiotics
-Pasteurization
b) Medical and surgical asepsis
c) Bio-safety and waste management
VI. Demonstrate skill in Practical Microbiology 5 Lecture,
handling & care of a) Microscope – Parts, uses, handling
microscopes Identify and care of microscope Demonstrations
common microbes b) Observation of staining procedure, Specimens Slides
under the microscope preparation and examination of
slides and smears
c) Identification of common
microbes under the microscope for
morphology of different microbes.
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