2.  The urinary system consists of all the organs involved in the formation and release of urine.  It includes the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder and urethra.  The urinary system works with the lungs, skin and intestines to maintain the balance of chemicals and water in the body.

3. This module deals with: Structure of the urinary tract (macroscopic and microscopic) Role of the urinary system in controlling the volume and composition of body fluid, electrolyte concentration and systemic hemodynamics Renal cellular function in order to realize the basis of relevant therapeutics Description of normal micturition, reasons of oliguria, hematuria and proteinuria Some other common renal diseases as glomerulo- nephritis, pyelo-nephritis, urinary tract infection, renal failure and renal Neoplasia

4.  Teaching departments: Anatomy, Embryology, Clinical Biochemistry, Physiology, Histology, Pathology, Medicine, Microbiology, Radiology, Paediatrics, Nephrology, Pharmacology & Urology  Names and e-mails of the staff members teaching in the module are included in the study guide. LecturesPracticals PBL- Seminars SDL Credit hours 529515

5. In this module your performance will be assessed as follows: Quiz 10 Marks Mid-term20 Marks Open book05 Marks SDL10 Marks Final Theory Exam40 Marks OSPE (Practical) 10 Marks Oral Exam 05 Marks Total = 100 Marks 2 Bonus marks will be given to the student having 100 % attendance

6. Quiz:  It will be written exam and include MCQs, true/false and matching. Mid-term:  It will include MCQs, true/false, matching and descriptive questions also. Open-book:  It will include only descriptive questions from the book chapter. Final written exam:  It will include different types of questions such as MCQs, matching, true/false and descriptive (short answer).  60% questions will be from the lectures of post-mid-term exam.  Practicals will not be included in the quiz, midterm and final written exams. Practical Exam:  It will be in an OSPE (Objective Structured Practical Exam) format, where you have several stations representing all the practical topics. Oral Exam:  It will be viva voice exam. Every student will be evaluated by a panel. The questions will be asked from PBLs and all practical courses.

7. ExamDateTime Quiz06.12.20159:00 - 10:00 AM Mid-term13.12.20159:00 - 11:00 AM Open book20.12.20159:00 - 10:00 AM SDL presentation 27.12.2015 9:00 - 12:00 Noon Substitution Exam29.12.20159:00 - 10:00 AM OSPE + Oral30.12.20159:00 - 12:00 Noon Final Theory Exam03.01.20169:00 - 11:00 AM There will be post-exam revision of Quiz, Mid-term and Final theory exams.

8.  Quiz : Lecture 1-11.  Mid-term Exam: Lecture 1-24.  Open book Exam: From specific chapter.  Substitution Exam: All the lectures before exam.  SDL: Renal replacement therapy.  OSPE: All 9 practicals.  Oral Exam: All 9 practicals and 5 PBLs.  Final Theory Exam: All lectures (Lecture 1-52). More questions (60%) from post-mid-term lectures.

9.  Classify yourselves into 5 groups (let me know these groups).  All of you have to search, read and discuss with each other within the group.  Each group should prepare PPT and present it on the Date of SDL.  Every student will be discussed and evaluated individually & within the group.

10.  We expect 100% attendance.  First warning letter (10%): Absent in first 5 lectures.  Second warning letter (15%): Absent in first 8 lectures.  Third warning letter and No entry in final exam: If absent in 20% or more (11 lectures or more).

11.  Much of the subject matter is interrelated, so failure to attend one lecture may impact learning in multiple areas.  So, class attendance are extremely important to your learning.  Minor learning difficulties become major problems if not treated at once.  So, contact your teacher immediately to solve any problem.  You can also communicate by email with any one of the faculty member.  Please bring your own pencil, rubber etc for all the exams. The module member or invigilators are not responsible for the same.  If there is anything that the module coordinator and/or co- coordinator can do to assist you during the course, please feel free to contact him/her. ( mkuddus@gmail.com; sadaf18anwar@gmail.com )

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