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UNEC College of Medicine Second Year Course Outline

This post contains the list of courses and the course outline for second-year students in the following departments;

  • Medicine and Surgery
  • Dentistry
  • Medical Rehabilitation
  • Medical Laboratory Sciences
  • Nursing Sciences
  • Radiology and Radiological Sciences
  • Human Anatomy
  • Human Physiology
  • Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

If you have any questions about UNN College of Medicine or UNEC, do let me know in the comment box below. I would respond to you as soon as possible.

First Semester Course Outline

SN Course Code Course Title Unit
1 ANA 201 Gross Human Anatomy 2
2 ANA 225 Histology and Cytology 2
3 ANA 213 General Embryology 2
4 BIC 201 Chemistry of Biomolecules 3
5 BIC 211 Enzymes, Bioenergetics and Biological Oxidation 2
6 PYS 201 General Physiology and Blood 2
7 PYS 203 Excitable Tissues and Autonomic Nervous System 2
8 COS 101 Introduction to Computer Science 2
9 GSP 207 Philosophy, And Human Existence 2
10 MLS 201 Introduction to Medical Laboratory Science 3

Department of Human Anatomy

Course Title: Gross Human Anatomy

Course: Code: ANA 205
Upper Limb
  • Anatomical Positions, Terms and Movement
  • Pectoral Region, Axilla and Shoulder Region
  • Mammary Gland
  • Brachial Plexus
  • Classification of Bones
  • Bones of The Upper Limb and Ossification
  • Anatomy of The Arm (Anterior and Posterior Compartment)
  • Anatomy of The Forearm (Flexor, Extensor and Extensor Retinaculum)
  • Classification of Joints
  • Shoulder Joint and Elbow Joint
  • Radio-Ulnar and Wrist Joints
  • Dorsum of The Hand and Palm I
  • Palm II (Flexor Retinaculum, Palmar Aponeurosis, Fascial Spaces of the Hand)
  • Arteries of The Upper Limb
  • Anastomosis Around the Shoulder, Elbow and Wrist
  • Lymphatic and Venous Drainage of the Upper Limb
  • Radial Nerve
  • Median Nerve
  • Ulnar Nerve and Cutaneous/Segmentation Innervation of the Upper Limb
Thorax and Thoracic Cage
  • Thoracic Wall/Thoracic Part of Autonomic Nervous System
  • Pleural/Lungs/Broncho-Pulmonary Segments
  • Mediastinum
  • Heart
  • Thoracic Duct/Azygous Vein/Hemi-Azygous Vein
  • Oesophagus
  • Trachea
Abdomen
  • Anterior Abdominal Wall/Rectus Sheath/Inguinal Canal
  • Peritoneal Cavity, Omental Bursa, Mesentery
  • Coeliac Artery, SAM, IMA
  • Duodenum, Pancreas
  • Liver, Gall Bladder
  • Portal Vein/Portal Venous System/Porto-Carvel Anastomosis
  • Ileum, Jejunum, Colon, Appendix
  • Stomach, Spleen,
  • Kidneys/ Suprarenal Gland

Course Title: Histology and Cytology

Course Code: ANA 225
SN Histology and Cytology
1 Introduction to Histology
2 Histology Techniques
3 Protective and Glandular Epithelium
4 Connective Tissue
5 Muscle Tissue
6 Bone Formation
7 Nervous Tissue
8 Blood and Lymphatic Vessels

Course Title: General Embryology

Course Title: ANA 213
SN General Embryology
1 Introduction, Testis, Spermatogenesis
2 Ovary and Oogenesis
3 Female Reproductive Cycle
4 Fertilization
5 Cleavage Morula and Blastocyst Formation
6 Implantation

Department of Medical Biochemistry

Course Title: Chemistry of Biomolecules

Course Code: BIC 201
Carbohydrates
  1. General Introduction
  2. Definition and Functions
  3. Classification and Nomenclature & Description of Monosaccharide
  4. Oligosaccharides and Polysaccharides with Examples
  5. Derivatives of Monosaccharides
  6. Stereochemistry
  7. Reducing and Nonproducing Sugars
  8. Complex Polysaccharides
  9. Common Chemical Reactions of Some Carbohydrates.
Lipids and Biomembranes
  • Definition, Occurrence, Properties and General Functions
  • Classification, Elementary & Structural Illustrations
  • Lipid Molecules of Physiological/Biochemical Importance the Complex Lipids
  • Lipid Bilayer Structure of Cell Membranes – Full Illustration and Description
  • Role of Cholesterol and Proteins in Membrane Structure
Nucleic Acids and Nucleotides (Part I)
  • Introduction: Nature and Functions of Nucleic Acids
  • Definition, Structures of Bases
  • Nucleosides
  • Nucleotides
  • Chemical Composition
  • Structure of DNA (Watson-Crick Model); Structure and Properties of Histones
  • Structure of Nucleosomes and Chromosomes
  • Physical and Chemical Properties of DNA
  • Structure and Functions of Important Nucleotides
  • Nucleases.
Amino Acids
  • Theory of Weak Acids and Bases: – PH., Pka, Buffers
  • Amino Acids; General Introduction, Classification
  • Structure and General Properties
  • Special Reaction and Quantitative Determination
Proteins
  • Protein Classification and Properties
  • Structure and Analysis; Sequencing
  • Qualitative and Quantitative Determination.

Course Code: Enzymes, Bioenergetics and Biological Oxidation

Course Title: Bic 211
Enzymes (1)
  • General Introduction; Enzyme Nomenclature
  • Methods of Determining Activity; Kinetics
  • Mechanism of Action
  • Factors Affecting Enzyme-Catalyzed Reactions
Enzymes (II)
  • Enzyme Inhibition; Regulatory Enzymes
  • Regulatory and Non-Regulatory Proteins
  • Enzymes in Clinical Medicine
Bioenergetics Introduction; Definition; Concept of Energy Transduction
  • Laws of Thermodynamics
  • Derivation and Definition of Free Energy
  • Endergonic and Exergonic Reactions
  • Bioenergetics of Coupled Reactions in Nature
  • Role of ATP as The Energy Currency of the Cell
Biologic Oxidation
  • Explanation of Redox Reactions in Chemistry and Biological Systems
  • Role of Coenzymes
  • Redox Potentials, Definition and Applications.

UNN Department of Human Physiology

Course Title: General Physiology and Blood

Course Code: PYS 201
SN General Physiology and Blood
1 Introduction to Physiology
2 Homeostasis and Control Systems
3 Cell Structure and Functions
4 Cell Organelles
5 Transport Across Cell Membrane
6 Temperature Regulation
7 Erythropoiesis
8 Blood Physiology

Course Title: Excitable Tissues and Autonomic Nervous System

Course Code: PYS 203
SN Excitable Tissues and Autonomic Nervous System
1 Introduction to Excitable Tissues
2 Structure of A Neuron
3 Membrane Potentials
4 Stimulus-Response Characteristics
5 Neuromuscular Transmission
6 Central Synaptic Transmission
7 Skeletal Muscle
8 Cardiac Muscle Smooth Muscle
9 Autonomic Receptors

UNN Department of Computer Science

Course Title: Introduction to Computer Science

Course Code: COS 101
SN Introduction to Computer Science
1 Basic Computer Structure
2 Input (Introduction, Types and Input Devices)
3 Output (Computer Output Function and Output Devices)
4 Computer Storage
5 Number Systems
6 Computer Software
7 Problem Solving (Algorithm, Classifying Algorithm, Flowchart and Programming Language)
8 Basic Language Programming
9 Java Language Programming
10 Computer Networking
11 A History of the Computer

UNN School of General Studies

Course Title: Logic: Philosophy, And Human Existence

Course Code: GSP 207
Philosophy
  • The Ideal of Philosophy
  • Metaphysics
  • An Introduction to Epistemology
  • Axiology: A Philosophical Theory of Value
  • Regional Philosophies
Logic
  • Deduction, Induction and Laws of Thoughts
  • Logical Fallacies and their Applications
  • Basic Symbolic Logic
Human Existence
  • Socio-Religious Life and Existentialist Ideals
  • Identity, Nationalism and 21st Century Violence
  • The Logic of Religious Fanaticism
  • The Internet and New Forms of Group Recruitment/Belonging
  • Social Media and Changes in Religio-Political Engagements
  • Collapsed Borders: Inter-Disciplinary Demands of the 4th Industrial Revolution
Selected Topics on Igbo Language

UNN Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences

Course Title: Introduction to Medical Laboratory Science

Course Code: MLS 201
SN Introduction to Medical Laboratory Science
1 General Introduction to Clinical Chemistry
2 General Introduction to Hematology
3 General Introduction to Histopathology
4 General Introduction to Immunology
5 General Introduction to Medical Microbiology
6 Ethics of Medical Laboratory Practice
7 Code of Conduct of the Medical Laboratory Profession
8 Specimen Collection, Reception, and Registration
9 Specimen Bottles
10 Safety Precautions in Pathology Laboratories – Against Chemical, Biological, Electrical and Radiation Hazards
11 Microscopy and Microtome, Use and Care of Microscopes
12 Sterilization – Principle and Techniques, Chemical and Physical
13 Glassware – Care and Maintenance
14 Refrigeration – Principle, Uses, and Care
15 Handling of Laboratory Animals
16 Principles of Tissue Preservation, Fixation, Processing and Staining; Handling of Surgical, Autopsy/Biopsy Specimens, Removal of Formalin Pigments
17 Basic Tools of the Microbiologist – Wire Loop, Cotton Wool, Pipettes, Swabs, and Their Uses
18 Basic Staining Techniques- Gram’s Stain and Ziehl-Nelson’s Stain
19 Principles and Components of Hematological Stains, Blood Film Preparation and Staining
20 Counting Chambers – Care and Uses, Hb and PCV Estimation
21 Reagent preparation and standardization

Note that only students in Medical Laboratory Science offer MLS 201.

Second Semester Course Outline

SN Course Code Course Title Unit
1 ANA 202 Gross Anatomy II 2
2 ANA 226 Systemic Histology I 2
3 ANA 214 Systemic Embryology I 2
4 BIC 222 Metabolism of Carbohydrates & Lipids 3
5 BIC 232 Metabolism of Protein, Nucleic Acids & Mol. Biol. 3
6 PYS 202 Renals & GIT 3
7 PYS 204 Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiology 3
8 BIC 212 Laboratory Exercises 3
9 GSP 208 Nigerian Peoples and Culture 2

Department of Anatomy

Course Title: Systemic Histiology

Course Code: ANA 226
SN Systemic Histology I
1 Stomach
2 Small Intestine
3 Large Intestine, Appendix and Rectum
4 Liver
5 Gall Bladder, Pancreas
6 Kidney
7 Ureter, Urinary Bladder
8 Pituitary Gland

Course Title: Gross Anatomy II

Course Code: ANA 202
SN Gross Anatomy II
1 Rectum and Anal canal
2 Urinary bladder and Prostrate
3 The Male and Female Urethra
4 Uterus, Vagina
5 Posterior abdominal wall, vessels, nerves and muscles of the lower pelvis
6 Ovaries, female and male external genital
7 Anal triangle, Urogenital triangle
8 Gluteal Region
9 Sacral and Lumbar Plexus
10 Front of the thigh, Femoral triangle, medial side of the thigh and adductor canal
11 Femoral and Obturator nerves
12 Tibia and Common peroneal nerve
13 The femoral artery and anastomosis in Gluteal, Thigh and Knee Joint
14 Hip Joint
15 Back of the thigh and Popliteal fossa
16 Front and Lateral sides of the leg, Dorsum of the foot
17 Back of the leg, Lymphatic and Venous Drainage of the lower limb
18 Knee Joint
18 Sole of Foot
20 Arches of Goot

Course Title: Systemic Embryology I

Course Code: ANA 214
SN Systemic Embryology I
1 Development of Heart I
2 Development of Heart II
3 Development of Heart III
4 Development of Arteries
5 Development of Veins

Course Title: Renal and GIT

Course Code: PYS 202
SN Renal Physiology
1 Body Fluids I & II
2 Introduction, Fxnal Anatomy of the Kidneys, Functions of Kidney
3 Blood Supply, JGA, Auto Regulation of Blood Flow
4 Urine Formation, GFR, Creatinine Clearance Test
5 Tubular Reabsorption, Secretion, PCT, DCT & CT
6 Concentration of Urine, Counter Current Multiplier & Current Exchange Mechanism. Regulation of Osmolarity
7 Urine Acidification and Kidney Role in Acid/Base Balance
8 Endocrine Fxns of the Kidneys. RAS. Diuresis & Diuretics
9 Kidney Function Tests and Normal Urine
10 Physiology, Reflex & Anomalies of Micturition, Cystometrogram
11 Glomerular Nephritis, Nephrotic syndrome, Acute/Chronic Renal Failure, Dialysis (Peritoneal & Haemo), Renal Replacement Therapy

Gastrointestinal Physiology

Course Code: PYS 202
INTRODUCTION
  • Parts of the GIT
  • Physiologic Anatomy of the GIT
  • Hormones/Neurotransmitters
  • Electric Activity of the GIT
  • Role of Autonomic Nervous System and Intrinsic Nervous System in GIT
GIT MOTILITY
  • Mastication
  • Deglutition
  • Disorders of Swallowing
  • Vomiting
  • Peristalsis
  • Motility in the Stomach/Motor Functions of the Stomach
Intestinal Motility (Small Intestine & Colon)
  • Defecatopm
  • Disorders of Colon Motility(Constipation & Diarrhoea)
  • Salivary Secretion
Gastric Secretion
  • Brief Anatomy of the Stomach
  • Phases of Gastric Secretion – cephalic, gastric, intestinal
  • Constituents/Composition of Gastric Secretion
  • Production of Gastric Secretion and HCl
  • Regulation of Gastric Secretion
  • Disorders of Hypesecretion (Peptic Ulcer and Zollinger Ellison Syndrome)
Pancreatic Secretion
  • Brief anatomy of Pancreas (Exocrine, Endocrine parts)
  • Constituents/Composition of Pancreatic Secretion
  • Production of Pancreatic Secretion (including role of Secretin and HCO3) in Pancreatic Secretion
  • Phases of Pancreatic Secretion
Bile Secretion
  • Functional Anatomy of the liver (involving brief anatomy of the liver, lobes, lobules, hepatocytes)
  • Functional anatomy of the biliary system
  • Constituents of bile and their roles
  • Production of bile and storage
  • Enterohepatic secretion/circulation
  • Role of bile in emulsification in millie formation
  • Disorders of bile secretion (cholelithiasis, jaundice)
Digestion and Absorption
  • Digestion of CHO
  • Digestion of Protein
  • Digestion of fats
  • Digestion of vitamins/minerals
  • Absorption of CHO
  • Absorption of protein
  • Absorption of fats
  • Absorption of vitamins/minerals/water
  • Disorders of absorption – steatorrhea

Course Title: Cardiovascular & Respiratory Physiology

Course Code: PYS 204
SN Cardiovascular Physiology
1 Introduction To Cardiovascular Physiology & Fxnal Anatomy of the Heart
2 Electrical Activity of the Heart
3 Cardiac Cycle
4 ECG I & II
5 Regulation of Heart Rate & Cardiac Output
6 Functional Anatomy of Blood Vessels & Dynamics of Blood Flow/Peripheral Resistance
7 Arterial Blood Pressure & Regulation
8 Circulation in Special Areas (coronary, cerebral & foetal)
9 Circulatory Shock
10 Heart Failure
Respiratory Physiology
Introduction- Purpose of respiration, external and internal respiration and processes involved.
Physiological anatomy of tracheobronchial tree and functions of the parts. Respiratory and non-respiratory functions of lungs
Pulmonary circulation and mechanism of breathing with breathing muscles
Mechanics of breathing- Name the lung volumes and capacities, Intrapleural, Intrapulmonary and Transpulmonary pressure, compliance, airway resistance, pulmonary surfactant, work of breathing, Elastic work
Different gas laws, the composition of atmospheric, alveolar and expired gases, dead space, partial pressure calculation, respiratory membrane and diffusion of respiratory gases, diffusion capacity, ventilation/perfusion ratio
Oxygen carriage- Forms of carriage, oxygen dissociation curve, interpretation factors controlling dissociation, dissociation of Hb A, Hb F, Hb S and myoglobin
Carbon dioxide carriage- Forms of carriage, chloride shift, Haldane effect, and carbon dioxide
dissociation curve
Neural regulation of respiration
Respiratory centres, organisation and Transection studies
Neural reflex regulation of respiration – Vagal hering Breuer reflex, lung intact receptors and pulmonary receptors in the regulation of respiration and load detecting reflex
Chemical regulation of respiration
Chemical stimuli chemoreceptors
Hypoxia – Types and feature, oxygen therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and Toxicity
Asphyxia apnoea, Dyspnoea, cyanosis, periodic breathing, decompression sickness and breath-holding, ARDS, sleep apnoea syndrome, dyspnoea and D Index
High altitude physiology and acclimatization
Breathing in the foetus, newborn and respiratory, distress syndrome and RDS CPR and artificial
respiration
Cardio-respiratory changes in exercise and effect of exercise training
Pulmonary function tests

Metabolism of Carbohydrate & Lipids

Course Code: BIC 222
INTRODUCTION TO METABOLISM
  • Definition with examples of Metabolism
  • Role of enzymes
  • Bioenergetics and other Major functions
  • Definitions of pathways and cycles with examples
  • Differences between anabolic and catabolic pathways
  • Metabolic regulation and tissue specificity
  • Summary of general principles
DIGESTION AND ABSORPTION OF BIOMOLECULES
  • Digestion of Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins and Nucleic acids
  • Basic transport processes in biological systems
  • Absorption of Carbohydrates, Lipids, Amino acids and Nucleic acids
  • Abnormalities associated with Digestion
  • Basic digestive and absorptive disorders
CARBOHYDRATE METABOLISM
  • Biological roles of carbohydrates
  • Glycolysis and degradation of other hexoses and carbohydrate metabolic disorders
  • The tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle
  • Gluconeogenesis and its regulation
  • Disorders of glycogen metabolism (glycogen storage diseases) etc.
LIPID METABOLISM
  • Lipid transport
  • Role of plasma albumin and the lipoproteins
  • Fatty liver
  • Degradation of lipids
  • Hepatic beta-oxidation
  • Ketogenesis, Ketone bodies and Ketoacidosis
  • Biosynthesis of lipids
  • Essential fatty acids and biomedical roles
  • Biochemical significance of cholesterol and its transformation metabolites
Metabolism of Protein and Amino Acids
  • The fate of dietary proteins
  • Essential and nonessential amino acids
  • Amino acid transport
  • Catabolism of amino acids
  • Role of glutamate in the metabolism of amino acid nitrogen
  • Urea cycle and the regulation
  • Nitrogen balance
  • In-born errors of amino acid metabolism
  • Synthesis of nonessential amino acids
  • Metabolism of branched amino acids
  • Synthesis of amino acid-derived compounds
Metabolism of Nucleic Acid
  • Nucleotides metabolism
  • Purine and Pyrimidine and related medical disorders
  • Application to cancer and malaria chemotherapy
  • Medical significance and applications
  • DNA replication
  • DNA polymerases and reverse transcriptase
Replications, Transcriptions, Translation and Regulation
  • Transcription & Translation
  • Explanation of genetic code
  • Regulation of protein synthesis
  • Mutations and genetic disorders
  • Inhibitors of protein synthesis
  • Viruses, cancer and priors
Basic Tools in Molecular Biology Tools
  • Introduction
  • DNA sequencing methods
  • Polymerase chain reaction and its uses
  • Restriction enzymes
  • Biotechnology and Medicine
  • Genomic libraries
  • Recombinant DNA technology
  • Concepto fo probes, blotting, vectors
  • The premise of gene therapy
  • Screening for genetic diseases
  • Monoclonal antibodies

UNEC Lecture Venues

  1. White House
  2. Anatomy Laboratory
  3. Physiology Auditorium
  4. Departmental Classes
  5. Old UNTH

UNEC White House

UNEC White House is the lecture venue for students in Medicine and Surgery, Dentistry and Medical Rehabilitation. These departments are in group A.

Anatomy Laboratory

Departments in Group A also receive lectures in Anatomy Laboratory.

Physiology Auditorium

UNEC Physiology auditorium is the lecture venue for students in the department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Nursing Sciences, Radiography, Human Anatomy, Human Physiology and Molecular Biology.

Departmental Classes

Second-year students in the Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology UNEC Enugu offer departmental courses at their various departments.

Old UNTH

Students in the Faculty of Dentistry offer departmental courses at the Old UNTH.

Lecture Time in UNEC

Lectures start at 8 am in UNEC. A period of one hour is assigned to each course. The lecture closes by noon at the College of Medicine.

The departmental lecture may end by 2 pm or late into the afternoon.

Weekend lectures do not hold for second-year students in the College of Medicine.

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Good Day
Pls what is the link for the course outline for Medical radiography and radiological science

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Chigozie,

The course outline here is the college outline for Radiography students.

You will get the other course outline from your department.

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What about course outline for
Psy 205- (ENDOCRINOLOGY AND REPRODUCTIVE PHYSIOLOGY)

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The course outline for 200 level Radiography

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The course outline are in this post.

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Sir can some one Chang course from microbiology to medicine and surgery if my cgp is high in 100 level

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Yes, Amos

You can change from Microbiology to Medicine and Surgery in UNN.

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Can someone switch courses after there first year in unn. I mean can someone change from anatomy to medicine and surgery after their first year.

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Yes, Kenzo

You can switch from Anatomy to Medicine after your first year.

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Does all cross over student offer same course in unec?

Med rad in particular 2nd yr course outline please

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It depends on your department.

Med Radio offers all the College courses (except METAB of Nucleic acid in the second semester) plus Departmental courses.

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Good day sir pls i would that you help with Medical Radiography 200 level first semester materials.

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Michael,

Do you mean soft or hard copy?

The link to download second-year College material is here in this article.

I would try to get your departmental course outline.

Better still, you can get them from your senior colleagues.

Cheers.

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Please sir are all the fist semester material in that slide,and is Dentistry doing only Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry and GSP 207 in first semester second year,apart from their departmental courses

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The answer to your question is Yes.

Physiology, Anatomy & Biochemistry are the College of Medicine courses.

You will offer two Physiology, Three Anatomy and Two Biochemistry courses in your second year.

That is seven College courses plus departmental and GSP 207/208.

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The issue has been resolved. You can try it out again.

Also, you can contact me via email via studentship.blog@gmail.com

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Pls do medical rehabilitation students go to UNTH in their 4yr

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The Department of Medical Rehabilitation is in UNEC Campus.

Students in the department go to UNTH for clinicals.

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Pls do medical rehabilitation students go to UNTH in their 4yr

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This is very helpful, thanks

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I’m glad. Cheers.

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Nice work

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The pleasure is mine.

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Hi, please are attendance ususlly taken in lectures.
Like is there a minimum percentage of lectures one is to attend?

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Not really, attendance is taken during practicals.

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My pleasure. I appreciate your feedback.

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Thank you very much for this. May you help me with 3rd, 4th, 5th year syllabus for Medical Laboratory Sciences.

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