UNEC College of Medicine Third Year Course Outline (UNEC) 2025

This post contains the course outline for third-year students in UNN college of medicine, UNEC.

Third-year medical students in UNEC offer the following courses in the college of medicine;

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Course Code	Course Title
ANA 301	Gross Anatomy
ANA 302	Embryology and Genetics
ANA 303	Histology and Histochemistry
BIC 341	Nutritional Biochemistry
BIC 351	Special Topics in Biochemistry
PYS 301	Endocrinology and Reproductive Physiology

Gross Anatomy III (Head, Neck and Neuroanatomy)

SN	Gross Anatomy III (Head, Neck and Neuroanatomy)
1	The Skull
2	Scalp and Face
3	Course and Distribution of ICA and ECA
4	Thyroid and Parathyroid Gland
5	Parotid Gland
6	Cranial Nerve V & VII
7	Cranial Nerve IX, X & XI
8	Submandibular Region, Pterygopalatine Fossa
9	TMJ
10	Pharynx
11	External and Internal Features of the Spinal Cord+
12	Basal Ganglia+ White Matters of the Cerebrum
13	Blood Supply of The CNS
14	Ventricles of The Brain, And CSF Circulation
15	Larynx
16	Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Air Sinuses
17	Tongue
18	Eye
19	Ear
20	Triangles of The Neck
21	External Features of the Cerebrum, And Cerebral Cortex,
22	External and Internal Features of the Brainstem

Histology and Histochemistry

SN	Histology and Histochemistry
1	Kidneys
2	Ureter
3	Urinary Bladder
4	Pituitary Gland, Islet of Langerhans
5	Thyroid and Suprarenal Glands
6	Testis, Epididymis, Vas Deferens
7	Seminal Vesicle, Prostate
8	Phallus and Urethra
9	Ovary, Uterine Tube, Uterus
10	Vagina+ Mammary Gland
11	Spinal Cord+ Cerebellum
12	Cerebrum, Eye

Embryology and Genetics

SN	Embryology and Genetics
1	Early Embryogenesis Late Embryogenesis
2	Development of Gut
3	Development of the Urinary System
4	Development of Genital System I and II
5	Development of Genital System III
6	Development of The Spinal Cord
7	Development of Face, Hard and Soft Palate
8	Development of Eye
9	Development of Ear
9	Pharyngeal Pouches and Cleft
10	Pharyngeal Arches

Nutritional Biochemistry (BIC 341)

Principles of Nutrition

1. Components of Macro- and Micro- & Nutrients
2. Nutritional Roles of Carbohydrate
3. Proteins
4. Fatty Acids and Other Lipids
5. Biochemical Basis and Biomedical Significance of Common Nutritional Disorders/Diseases
6. General Consideration of the Vegetarian Diet

Vitamins

1. Sources
2. Chemistry
3. Biochemical Roles
4. Classification
5. Deficiency and Toxicity of Vitamins

Minerals

1. Classification; Sources
2. Biochemical Roles
3. Deficiency and Toxicity

Special Topics in Biochemistry (BIC 351)

Hormones I

1. Hormones
2. Mechanism of Action of Hormones
3. Hormones-Like Substances

Hormones II

1. Hormones of The Hypothesis (Anterior and Posterior Pituitary Glands)
2. Hormones from The Pancreas and The Gastrointestinal Tract
3. Parathyroid Hormones
4. Thyroid Hormones, Hormones of The Adrenal Medulla

Hemoproteins

1. Structure and Function
2. Biosynthesis and Degradation
3. Disorders of The Heme Synthesis
4. Globin Structure and Disorders
5. Cytochromes

Xenobiotic

1. General Concept
2. Phase I and II Reactions

Neurochemistry

1. Introduction to Neurobiochemistry
2. Brief Explanation of Axonal
3. Transmission and Resting Potentials
4. The GABA Shunt
5. Definition and Classification of Neurotransmitters
6. The Concept, Structure and Functions of Classical Receptors
7. Neoclassical G-Protein Linked Receptors
8. 2nd Messengers

Muscles

1. Brief Review of the Anatomy and Physiology of the Muscle Cell
2. Structure and Functions of Important Muscle Proteins
3. Mechanism of Muscle Contraction and Its Bioenergetics
4. Other Contractile Structures and Proteins

Immunochemistry

1. Molecular Basis of Immune Reactions
2. Structure and Function of Immunoglobulins
3. Antigen-Antibody Interactions

Endocrinology and Reproduction

Endocrinology

SN	ENDOCRINOLOGY
1	Introduction to Endocrinology I
2	Introduction to Endocrinology II
3	Hormones of The Pituitary Gland I
4	Hormones of The Pituitary Gland II
5	Thyroid Hormones
6	Endocrine Functions of the Pancreas and Disorders
7	Parathyroid Hormone & Calcium Balance I
8	Parathyroid Hormone & Calcium Balance II
9	Hormones of The Adrenal Cortex I
10	Hormones of The Adrenal Cortex II
11	Hormones of The Adrenal Medulla
12	Other Hormones/Glands

Reproductive Physiology

SN	REPRODUCTIVE PHYSIOLOGY
1	Genetic & Chromosomal Sex Differentiation. Sex & Gender, Classification of Sex
2	Puberty & Human Sexual Response Abnormal Sexual Dvt.
3	Male Reproductive System Basic Anat & Physiology Spermatogenesis Spermatozoa Endocrine Testes
4	Female Reproductive System I Functional Anatomy Menstrual Cycle Graffian Follicle
5	Female Reproductive System II Menstrual Cycle: Changes in other organs Regulation and Hormones of Menstrual Cycles
6	Pregnancy, Lactation and Contraception Fertilization Diagnosis of Pregnancy Changes in Pregnancy Lactation Milk Ejection Reflex Fertility Regulation

College of Medicne Lecture Venues

• Histology Laboratory (Anatomy Department)
• UNEC Physiology Auditorium

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