University of Medicine, Taunggyi

Department of Zoology

Summary Matrix of Curriculum

Chap: Learning Objectives Contents Teaching /
Learning
Method
Teaching/
Learning
Media
Time
(Hrs)
Assessment
I At the end of session, the student should be able to:
– differentiate animals according to Phyla
– acquire the knowledge & general characteristics and examples of different groups of animals related to health problems.
1. Biological Diversity Lecture LCD White Board Slides Microscopes Specimens 5
1.1.Phylum Sarcodina SGD 1 – Assignment
1.2. Phylum Apicomplexa SGD 1
1
– Continuous ass.
– MCQ
1.3. Phylum Nematoda SGD 1
1
– Assignment
– MCQ
1.4. Phylum Arthropoda SGD 1
1
– Continuous ass.
– MCQ
1.5. Phylum Chordata SGD 1
1
1
– Continuous ass.
– Group Presentation
– MCQ
Demon. 6 – Practical
Total Hours 21  
II At the end of session, the student should be able to:
-acquire the general organization of musculoskeletal system brought about into form and movement
2. Form and Movement Lecture LCD White Board Slides Microscopes Specimens 2
2.1Functions of the skeleton
2.2Axial skeleton
2.3.Appendicular skeleton
SGD 1 – Continuous ass.
2.4.Gross structure of a long bone SGD 1 – Continuous ass.
2.5.Structure of a synovial Joint SGD 1 – Group Presentation
2.6. Muscles
– Muscle contraction and Exercise
SGD 1
1
– Assignment
– MCQ
Demon. 2 – Practical
Total Hours 9  
III At the end of session, the student should be able to:
-describe the general organization of the gas exchange
3. Respiratory System
3.1.Overview of the process of Gas exchange
Lecture LCD White Board Slides Microscopes Specimens 2
3.2.Structure and functions of respiratory system SGD 1
1
1
– Continuous ass.
– Concept Map
– MCQ
Demon. 2 – Practical
Total Hours 7
IV At the end of session, the student should be able to:
-describe the general account of the transport system of a mammal
4. Cardiovascular System Lecture LCD White Board Slides Microscopes Specimens 2
4.1. Closed double Circulation
-Pulmonary and systemic circulation
-Circulation
SGD 1
1
1
– Continuous ass.
– Assignment
– Concept map
4.2. Structure of arteries, veins & capillaries 1 – Continuous ass.
4.3. External and internal structure of mammalian heart SGD 1
1
– Group Presentation
– MCQ/
Demon. 2 – Practical
Total Hours 10  
V At the end of session, the student should be able to:
– describe the overall structure and functions of the digestive system
5. Digestive System
5.1.the alimentary tract
– Mouth
– Oesophagus
– Stomach
– Small intestine
– Large intestine
Lecture LCD White Board Slides Microscopes Specimens 2
SGD 1
1
– Continuous ass.
– MCQ
5.2.Digestion
– Mechanical & chemical digestion
– Functions of bile secretion
SGD
SGD
1
1
– Continuous ass.
– Continuous ass.
5.3.Nutrition SGD 1
1
– Concept Map.
– MCQ
Demon. 2 – Practical
Total Hours 10
VI At the end of session, the student should be able to:
-explain the role of feedback mechanism in homeostasis.
-distinguish negative feedback form positive feedback.
-identify and example of two organ systems working together to maintain homeostasis.
-summarize the role of the endocrine system in homeostasis.
6. Regulation & Control
6.1.Homeostasis & Excretion
– definition of homeostasis
– definition of excretion
– structure and functions of the renal system
– control of body; water content
Lecture LCD White Board Slides Microscopes Specimens 6
SGD 1
1
1
1
– Continuous ass.
– Group Presentation
– Concept Map
– MCQ
6.2.Nervous communication
– structure of neuron
– synapse
– reflex action
– brain
SGD 1
1
– Assignment
– MCQ
6.3.Chemical coordination
– Endocrine glands
– Hormones and their functions
SGD 1
1
1
– Continuous ass.
– Concept Map
– MCQ
  Demon. 6 – Practical
Total Hours 21
VII At the end of session, the student should be able to:
-explain the process of reproduction

7. Reproduction

7.1.Gametogenesis
7.2.Spermatogenesis
7.3.Oogenesis
7.4 Fertilization

Lecture LCD White Board Slides Microscopes Specimens 2
SGD 1
1
– Continuous ass.
– MCQ
Total Hours 4