COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
FOUNDATION BLOCK
(ANAT 214,)
TABLE FOR ILO’S (INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES)
1434 -1435 (2013-2014)
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Foundation block, (ANAT 214) Student Guide
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ANAT 214 ( FOUNDATION BLOCK )
Educational framework -Week 1
The intended learning outcomes
Teaching and learning
method
Assessment
strategy
Remarks for
achievement of
ILO’s
yes
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Define the Anatomical position, planes, adjectives and
terms.
Know the structure and functions of the skin
Employ the knowledge of skin and appendages in applied
aspects (sebaceous cyst , burns, carbuncles )
Know the different types of fascia in the body and
illustrate with example.
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Describe the classification of bones on the basis of their
shape and development with its clinical importance.
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Identify the different type of body tissues with their
staining.
Define epithelium and discuss its microscopic
characteristics.
Distinguish the microscopic structure of different types of
epithelium.
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 SDL
 Anatomy lecture
 SDL
 Anatomy lecture
no
 MCQ
 SAQ
 MCQ
 SAQ
 SDL
 Anatomy lecture
 Lab Anatomy
 SDL
 Histology lecture
 MCQ
 SAQ
 OSPE
 MCQ
 SAQ
 SDL
 Histology lecture
 Histology lab
 MCQ
 SAQ
 OSPE
MCQ: Multiple choice question; OSCE: Objective structured clinical exam; OSPE: Objective structured practice exam; SDL: Self Directed Learning; PBL; Problem
Based Learning
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Foundation block, (ANAT 214) Student Guide
College of Medicine , Al Maarefa Colleges
ANAT 214 ( FOUNDATION BLOCK)
Educational framework -Week 2
The intended learning outcomes
Teaching and
learning method
Assessment
strategy
Remarks for
achievement of
ILO’s
yes
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Recognize the Classification of the joints on the basis of their
structure, axis and shape and relate it to their movements.
 SDL
 Anatomy lecture
 Lab Anatomy
 MCQ
 SAQ
 OSPE
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Distinguish different types of skeletal muscles and
differentiate the types of muscles, on the basis of structural
peculiarities and functions.
 SDL
 Anatomy lecture
 MCQ
 SAQ
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Discuss the components of vascular system and their
structural and functional peculiarities
Summarize the overview of circulation( pulmonary and
systemic )
 SDL
 Anatomy lecture
 MCQ
 SAQ
Discuss the histological structure and differentiate the types
of glandular tissue.
 SDL
 Histology lecture
 MCQ
 SAQ
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Differentiate types of connective tissue with emphasis on its
cell and fiber types.
 SDL
 Histology lectures
 Histology Lab
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Discuss the histological structure of Cartilage and bones and
recognize the microscopic differences between types of bone
and cartilage.
 SDL
 Histology lecture
 Histology Lab
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Foundation block, (ANAT 214) Student Guide
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 MCQ
 SAQ
 OSPE
 MCQ
 SAQ
 OSPE
no
ANAT 214 ( FOUNDATION BLOCK )
Educational framework -Week 3
The intended learning outcomes
Teaching and
learning method
Assessment
strategy
Remarks for
achievement of
ILO’s
yes
 SDL
 Anatomy lecture
 MCQ
 SAQ
 SDL
 Anatomy lectures
 MCQ
 SAQ

Distinguish the microscopic differences between the different
 SDL
types of muscular tissue with emphasis on the motor unit
 Histology lectures
structure
 Histology Lab
 MCQ
 SAQ
 OSPE
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Understand the cell cycle (Mitosis and Meiosis cell divisions)
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Describe the Fertilization process and its applied aspects.

Discuss the process of cleavage, blastocyst formation, and
implantation with their anomalies.
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Explain the structural peculiarities and functional importance
of lymphatics.
Discuss the anatomical structure and function of the nervous
system.
 SDL
 Embryology lecture
 SDL
 Embryology lecture
 SDL
 Embryology lecture
no
 MCQ
 SAQ
 MCQ
 SAQ
 MCQ
 SAQ
CQ: Multiple choice question; MEQ: Modified essay question; OSCE: Objective structured clinical exam; OSPE: Objective structured practice exam; PBLQ:
Problem based learning style question.
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Foundation block, (ANAT 214) Student Guide
College of Medicine , Al Maarefa Colleges
ANAT 214 ( FOUNDATION BLOCK
Educational framework -Week 4
The intended learning outcomes
Teaching and learning
method
Assessment
strategy
Remarks for
achievement of
ILO’s
yes
 SDL
 Embryology lecture
 MCQ
 SAQ
 SDL
 Embryology lecture
 MCQ
 SAQ
 SDL
 Embryology lecture
Summarize the development of yolk sac and allantois  SDL
amnion and interpret their related anomalies
 Embryology lecture
 SDL
Explain the microscopic features of the nervous tissue  Histology lectures
 Histology Lab
 MCQ
 SAQ
 MCQ
 SAQ
 MCQ
 SAQ
 OSPE

Describe formation of the Bilaminar Germ disc

Discuss the process of Gastrulation and formation of
the neural plate & folds

Describe the mechanism of folding and discuss its
results
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Enlist the derivatives of 3 germ layers.
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no
MCQ: Multiple choice question; MEQ: Modified essay question; OSCE: Objective structured clinical exam; OSPE: Objective structured practice exam; PBLQ:
Problem based learning style question
5
Foundation block, (ANAT 214) Student Guide
College of Medicine , Al Maarefa Colleges
ANAT 214 ( FOUNDATION BLOCK
Educational framework -Week 5
The intended learning outcomes
Teaching and learning
method
Assessment
strategy
Remarks for
achievement of
ILO’s
yes
 Recognize the components of the Autonomic Nervous system.
 Explain formation and structure of the umbilical cord and
placenta and discuss the related anomalies
 Discuss important birth defects
 SDL
 Anatomy lectures
 SDL
 Embryology lecture
 SDL
 Embryology lecture
no
 MCQ
 SAQ
 MCQ
 SAQ
 MCQ
 SAQ
MCQ: Multiple choice question; MEQ: Modified essay question; OSCE: Objective structured clinical exam; OSPE: Objective structured practice exam; PBLQ:
Problem based learning style question
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Foundation block, (ANAT 214) Student Guide
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Table for the guidelines /Requirement to achieve the ILOs
ANAT 214 ( FOUNDATION BLOCK
Educational framework
The intended learning outcomes
Requirement to achieve the ILOs
Week 1
ANATOMY
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Define the Anatomical position, planes, adjectives
and terms.
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ANATOMY
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Know the structure and functions of the skin,

Employ the knowledge of skin and appendages in
applied aspects (sebaceous cyst , burns,
carbuncles )

Know the different types of fascia in the body and
illustrate with example.
Foundation block, (ANAT 214) Student Guide
College of Medicine , Al Maarefa Colleges
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Define anatomy and its divisions.
Define the anatomical position of the body.
Explain the significance of anatomical position of the
body in the science of medicine.
Define anatomical planes of the body.
Explain why directional terms are relative and must be
used in reference to body structures or a body in
anatomical position.
Explain how anatomical terms are derived.
Know the terms use to explain movements of the body.
Describe layers of skin.
Enlist the functions of skin.
Recognize the importance of skin creases and
dermatomes and relate this to applied anatomy (surgical
incisions)
Define appendages of skin.
Define fascia.
Differentiate between superficial and deep fascia.
Emphasize the clinical application.
HISTOLOGY
ANATOMY
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Describe the classification of bones on the basis of
their shape and development with its clinical
importance.
Identify the different type of body tissues with
their staining.
Foundation block, (ANAT 214) Student Guide
College of Medicine , Al Maarefa Colleges
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Define skeleton.
Differentiate between axial and appendicular skeleton.
Define bones with their constituents.
Enumerate their functions.
Define cartilage.
Discuss different types of cartilage with examples.
Classify the bones: (a) microscopically and (b)
macroscopically
Define ossification and its types.
Describe developing parts of a typical long bone.
Know the arterial supply of a mature long bone.
Know the different types of bone break.
Define terms used for describing bony features.
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Understand what histology is.
Realize the size of histological tissues.
Know basic steps in tissue preparation and staining.
Understand the importance of different stains.
HISTOLOGY
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Define epithelium and discuss its microscopic
characteristics.
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Distinguish the microscopic structure of different
types of epithelium.
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Define epithelial tissue.
Discuss the basic structure of epithelial tissues.
Enumerate different types of cellular junctions.
Define different types of apical surface modifications of
epithelial tissues.
Enlist the functions of epithelial tissues.
Classify epithelium.
Differentiate between the different types of epithelial
tissues.
Explain the relation of epithelial tissues structure to their
functions.
Week 2
ANATOMY
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Recognize the Classification of the joints on the
basis of their structure, axis and shape and relate it
to their movements.
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ANATOMY
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9
Distinguish different types of skeletal muscles and
differentiate the types of muscles, on the basis of
structural peculiarities and functions.
Foundation block, (ANAT 214) Student Guide
College of Medicine , Al Maarefa Colleges
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Define joint.
Classify joints on the basis of function, structure and axis
of movements.
Apply the knowledge of the different types of joints in
understanding the movements taking place at these joints
and its clinical significance.
Define bursae.
Enumerate the characteristic features of a typical synovial
joint.
Classify synovial joints.
Define a muscle.
Classify muscles according to their structure and
functions.
Differentiate the types of muscles, on the basis of
structural peculiarities and functions.
Understand terms related to muscles.
Know how the muscles are named.
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Discuss the components of vascular system and
their structural and functional peculiarities
Summarize the overview of circulation( pulmonary
and systemic )
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Define circulation with its different types.
Enumerate functions of circulatory system.
Describe the components of the vascular system.
Give functional classification of vessels.
Define artery, vein and capillary.
Differentiate between arteries and veins and relate their
anatomical structure to their functions.
Differentiate between anatomical & functional end
arteries.
Define anastomosis with its different types.
Discuss different types of capillaries.
Explain the systemic and portal circulations.
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Define glandular epithelium.
Classify glandular epithelium.
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HISTOLOGY
ANATOMY
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10
Discuss the histological structure and differentiate
the types of glandular tissue.
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HISTOLOGY
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HISTOLOGY
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Differentiate types of connective tissue with
emphasis on its cell and fiber types.
Discuss the histological structure of Cartilage and
bones and recognize the microscopic differences
between types of bone and cartilage.
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Define connective tissue.
Enumerate the different type of cells present in
connective tissues.
Enumerate the different type of fibers present in
connective tissues.
Discuss different types of connective tissues.
Enlist the functions of connective tissues.
Explain the relation of connective tissues structure to
their functions
Describe the structure of cartilage.
Discuss different types of cartilage.
Define the basic structure of bone.
Differentiate between spongy and compact bones.
ANATOMY
Week 3
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Explain the structural peculiarities and functional
importance of lymphatics.
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Define lymphatics and its distribution in body.
Explain the anatomical structure and components of the
lymphatic system including the lymphatic circulation
Enumerate functions of lymphatic system.
How a lymphatic vessel forms.
ANATOMY
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Discuss the anatomical structure and function of
the nervous system.
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EMBRYOLOGY
HISTOLOGY
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 Distinguish the microscopic differences between the
different types of muscular tissue with emphasis on the
motor unit structure
 Understand the cell cycle (Mitosis and Meiosis cell
divisions)
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Foundation block, (ANAT 214) Student Guide
College of Medicine , Al Maarefa Colleges
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Discuss the functions of nervous system.
Classify nervous system.
Define neuron.
Classify neuron on the basis of structure, function,
location and length.
Define synapse.
Enumerate different types of synapses.
Enlist the different types of supporting cells of nervous
system.
Define myelination.
Explain the formation of a typical spinal nerve.
Enlist the covering of brain & spinal cord.
Identify basic structure of muscles.
Recognize types of muscular tissues and the difference
between them.
Define neuromuscular junction.
Recognize the relation between structure and function of
different muscular tissues.
Define cell cycle.
Explain the phases of meiosis.
Explain the phases of mitosis.
Differentiate between mitosis and meiosis.
EMBRYOLOGY
EMBRYOLOGY
 Describe the Fertilization process and its applied
aspects.
 Discuss the process of cleavage, blastocyst formation,
and implantation with their anomalies.
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Define pre-natal period.
Understand the events occurring in the spermatozoa
immediately prior to fertilization.
Describe the phases of fertilization.
Define the terms morula and blastomeres.
Define cleavage division of the zygote.
Define the terms blastocyst, embryoblast and trophoblast.
Discuss the steps involved in implantation of the
blastocyst.
Discuss the fate of abnormal implantation.
EMBRYOLOGY
Week 4
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Describe formation of the Bilaminar Germ disc
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Define embryonic period
Define bilaminar germ disc
EMBRYOLOGY
EMBRYOLOGY
EMBRYOLOGY
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Discuss the process of Gastrulation and formation
of the neural plate & folds
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Describe the mechanism of folding and discuss its
results

Enlist the derivatives of 3 germ layers.
 Summarize the development of yolk sac , allantois,
amnion & interpret their related anomalies
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Explain the process of gastrulation.
Explain the process of neurulation.
Understand the mechanism of folding of the embryo.
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Enlist the derivatives of ectoderm, mesoderm &
endoderm.
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Define fetal membranes.
Define the terms; chorion, chorionic cavity, yolk sac and
allantois
Explain the mechanism of formation of chorionic cavity,
yolk sac and allantois.
Discuss the fate of chorionic cavity, yolk sac and
allantois.
Discuss the function & formation of amnion.
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HISTOLOGY
 Explain the microscopic features of the nervous tissue
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Understand the microscopic difference between excitable
and non-excitable cells present in the nervous system.
EMBRYOLOGY
ANATOMY
Week 5
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Recognize the components of the Autonomic
Nervous system.
 Explain formation and structure of the umbilical cord
and placenta and discuss the related anomalies
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College of Medicine , Al Maarefa Colleges
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Define autonomic nervous system.
Describe sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous
system.
Enumerate the functions of sympathetic and
parasympathetic nervous system.
Discuss the formation and contents of umbilical cord.
Define placenta.
Describe the structure of placenta.
Enlist the functions of placenta.
Discuss various placental anomalies.
EMBRYOLOGY
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 Discuss important birth defects
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Define the terms; birth defects, congenital anomalies and
teratogens.
Enlist the causes of birth defects.
Discuss the principles of teratology.