Academic Calendar 2012/2013

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Year 1 Block 1 Date Public Holidays
Lectures 10/09/2012 – 24/11/2012

Malaysia Day (16/09), Sultan Pahang Birthday (24/10), Eid Adha (26/10), Deepavali (13/11), First Muharram (15/11).

Revision 26/11/2012 – 01/12/2012 -
Examination 03/12/2012 – 08/12/2012
Break 10/12/2012 – 15/12/2012 -
Year 1 Block 2 Date
Lectures 17/12/2012 – 02/03/2013 Christmas (25/12), New Year 2013 (01/01), Maulidur Rasul (24/01), Chinese New Year (10-11/02).
Revision 04/03/2013 – 09/03/2013
Examination 11/03/2013 – 16/03/2013 -
Break 18/03/2013 – 23/03/2013
Year 1 Block 3 Date
Lectures 25/03/2013 – 08/06/2013 Labour Day (01/05), Hol Day - Pahang (07/05), Wesak Day*, Agong Birthday (01/06).
Revision 10/06/2013 – 15/06/2013
Examination 17/06/2013 – 22/06/2013
Break 24/06/2013 – 29/06/2013
Year 1 Block 4 Date
Lectures 01/07/2013 – 03/08/2013 Nuzul Quran (26/07)
Break 05/08/2013 – 10/08/2013 Eid Fitri (8-9/08)
Revision 12/08/2013 – 17/08/2013
Examination 19/08/2013 – 24/08/2013
Break 26/08/2013 – 31/08/2013 Merdeka Day (31/08)

MED 1113 - Normal Structures & Function of the Human Cell, Tissue and Body Systems

 

This course covers human anatomy, histology, medical embryology.  It also includes cell structure and function, composition and distribution of body fluids, nerve and muscle physiology, physiology of the cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, renal, endocrine and reproductive systems and medical biochemistry covering macromolecules, intermediary metabolism, biochemical basis of cellular processes and some aspects of molecular biology.

Credit Hours : 13

MED 1213 - Normal Response and Process to Diseased State

 

This course covers basic and general concept of deviation from normality leading to diseased states.  Inflammatory and repair processes principles of cardiovascular and circulatory disorders, infection, cell growth and differentiation and neoplasm are presented.  Generally, lecture topics cover all the important aspects of general pathology.  In addition, series of lectures on basic immunology and psychology (behavioural science) are also incorporated into this course.

Credit Hours : 13

MED 1313 - Body Reactions to Physical, Chemical and Biological Agents

 

Principles and applied aspects of medical microbiology, parasitology and medical entomology are covered in this course.  Basic pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics are also introduced here to form the basis of medical therapeutics in clinical years.

Credit Hours : 13

MED 1407 - Biostatistics and Epidemiology

 

Major topics that are covered in this course are principles of epidemiology and biostatistics.

Credit Hours : 7