INTRODUCTION ENDOCRINE SYSTEM Coordinator Dr. Nabil Amer (M.D., Ph.D.) namer@bau.edu

Learning Objectives By the end of this system, students are expected to understand: Structures of various endocrine glands, their development, their histology and their blood supply. The nature, functions, physiologic roles and mechanisms of action of hormones. Hormone regulation and effects of endocrine functions. Pathogenesis, morphological changes and complications of diseases affecting the endocrine system. The use of hormones and drugs in diagnosis and treatment of endocrine disorders.

Important Dates System Starting Date Monday 3/12 Mid-System Exam Sunday 16/12 (10-11.30) Case Disscussion : Monday 24/12 - All groups A,B,C,D from 9-11 In The new Building Final System Exam : Monday 31/12/2018 (10-12)

No. of Questions for midterm exam No. of Questions for final exam Title No. Of Lectures No. of Questions for midterm exam No. of Questions for final exam Anatomy, Hist.& Embryology 4 12 Physiology 10 24 Pathology 5 Biochemistry 6 Pharmacology 7 Community 1 3 Clinical 2 Total 36 70 32

PRACTICALS CASE DISSCUSSIONS Histology & Anatomy Diabetes Millitus Pathology 1 Growth & Development Pathology 2 Total Practicals & Case disscussion = 5

Very Important Announcement YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE ABSENT FROM ANY PRACTICAL OR CASE DISSCUSSION because this means you are absent 20 % more than what the university regulations allowed (15%) If you miss any practical or case discussion you have to produce medical evidence of your absentees otherwise YOU WILL NOT ALLOWED TO ENTER THE PRACTICAL & CASE DISSCUSSION PART OF THE FINAL EXAM (15% of total grades).

ASSESSMENT TOOLS % Mid Exam (Theory) 35 Final Exam (Theory + Practicals + Clinical Cases ) 65 ( 50 +15 ) TOTAL MARKS 100

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