Molecular Biology Page 0

‫"!د ــ‬# ‫ــ ا‬$%&" ‫ــ ا‬ ‫ا‬

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia -‫ــــ ('ـ! ــ‬$)‫ــــ ا !ط‬+$, ‫ا‬
National Commission for
.‫د ــ ــــ‬/‫ــ‬01‫د ا‬/‫ـــ(ــ ـــ‬23‫وا‬
Academic Accreditation & Assessment

Course Specifications

Institution: Qassim University Date of Report 27.10.2016

College/Department:
College of Applied Health Sciences in Arrass/ Department of Clinical Nutrition

A. Course Identification and General Information

1. Course title and code: Molecular Biology, HSCI218

2. Credit hours: 2 (2 + 0)

3. Program(s) in which the course is offered.

B.Sc in Clinical Nutrition

4. Name of faculty member responsible for the course:

Mr. Tariq Ayub

5. Level/year at which this course is offered:

Elective Course

6. Pre-requisites for this course (if any):

None
7. Co-requisites for this course (if any):
None

8. Location if not on main campus:

College of Applied Health Sciences in Arrass, Ar Rass.

9. Mode of Instruction (mark all that apply)

a. Traditional classroom √ What percentage? 100

b. Blended (traditional and online) What percentage?

c. e-learning What percentage?

d. Correspondence What percentage?

f. Other What percentage?

Comments: None

Molecular Biology Page 1

 ‫"!د ــ‬# ‫ــ ا‬$%&" ‫ــ ا‬ ‫ا‬
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia -‫ــــ ('ـ! ــ‬$)‫ــــ ا !ط‬+$, ‫ا‬
National Commission for
.‫د ــ ــــ‬/‫ــ‬01‫د ا‬/‫ـــ(ــ ـــ‬23‫وا‬
Academic Accreditation & Assessment

B Objectives

1. What is the main purpose for this course?

The aim of this course is to provide the students with the structural details of nucleic acid and
proteins as well as molecular mechanisms of replication, repair, transcription, translation and gene
regulation in different organism with specific focus on human beings.

2. Briefly describe any plans for developing and improving the course that are being implemented.
(e.g. increased use of IT or web based reference material, changes in content as a result of new
research in the field)
Incorporate the use of e-learning platform such as blackboard for enhanced learning

C. Course Description (Note: General description in the form to be used for the Bulletin or
handbook should be attached)

1. Topics to be Covered

List of Topics No. of Contact Hours

Weeks
Introduction to the basic concepts of molecular biology 1 2
Structure, function and folding of proteins 2 4
Structural details of DNA, RNA and eukaryotic chromosomes 2 4
Replication of DNA in prokaryotes and eukaryotes 2 4
Transcription, splicing and types of RNA 1 2
Protein synthesis and processing 2 4
Control of gene expression 1 2
Mutations and health problems 1 2
Gene manipulation and biotechnology 2 4
Molecular biology and human health 1 2

2. Course components (total contact hours and credits per semester):

Lecture Tutorial Laboratory Practical Other: Total

Contact 30 - - - - 30
Hours
Credit 2 - - - - 2

3. Additional private study/learning hours expected for students per week.

2

Molecular Biology Page 2

 ‫"!د ــ‬# ‫ــ ا‬$%&" ‫ــ ا‬ ‫ا‬
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia -‫ــــ ('ـ! ــ‬$)‫ــــ ا !ط‬+$, ‫ا‬
National Commission for
.‫د ــ ــــ‬/‫ــ‬01‫د ا‬/‫ـــ(ــ ـــ‬23‫وا‬
Academic Accreditation & Assessment
4. Course Learning Outcomes in NQF Domains of Learning and Alignment with Assessment
Methods and Teaching Strategy

Upon the completion of the course, students will be able to

NQF Learning Domains Course Teaching Course Assessment

And Course Learning Outcomes Strategies Methods
1.0 Knowledge

1.1 Describe the scope of molecular biology in Interactive lectures Exams

health and nutrition.
1.2 Recognize important molecular structures. Interactive lectures Exams
Quizzes
1.3 Outline processes of molecular biology. Interactive lectures Exams
Homework
2.0 Cognitive Skills

2.1 Compare the structures of different Interactive lectures Exams

molecular entities present in different types
of cells.
2.2 Construct RNA primers and daughter Interactive lectures Exams
strands for a given DNA strand.
2.3 Identify different components of molecular Interactive lectures Exams
processes on a flow diagram. Quizzes
3.0 Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility

3.1 Illustrate molecular mechanisms. Classroom discussions Homework

4.0 Communication, Information Technology, Numerical

4.1 Predict the sequence of amino acids for a Interactive lectures Assignments
given gene segment using online
bioinformatics tools
5.0 Psychomotor

Not applicable

Molecular Biology Page 3

 ‫"!د ــ‬# ‫ــ ا‬$%&" ‫ــ ا‬ ‫ا‬
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia -‫ــــ ('ـ! ــ‬$)‫ــــ ا !ط‬+$, ‫ا‬
National Commission for
.‫د ــ ــــ‬/‫ــ‬01‫د ا‬/‫ـــ(ــ ـــ‬23‫وا‬
Academic Accreditation & Assessment

5. Map Course LOs

Course Program Learning Outcomes
Learning
Outcomes 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 2.1 2.2 2.3 3.1 3.2 4.1 4.2 5.1

1.1 √ √

1.2 √

1.3 √

2.1

2.2

2.3

3.1

4.1

5. Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students During the Semester

Assessment task (e.g. essay, test, group project, Week Due Proportion of Total
examination, speech, oral presentation, etc.) Assessment
1 Term Exam - 1 6 15%
2 Quiz 4, 8 5%
3 Term Exam - 2 12 15%
4 Assignments 15 5%
5 Final Exam 18 60 %

D. Student Academic Counseling and Support

1. Arrangements for availability of faculty and teaching staff for individual student consultations and
academic advice. (include amount of time teaching staff are expected to be available each week)

• The faculty member has 6 office hours for student consultation.

• Students can communicate with the faculty member through e-mail.
• Laboratory is available for student access throughout the day under the supervision of
lab technician.

Molecular Biology Page 4

 ‫"!د ــ‬# ‫ــ ا‬$%&" ‫ــ ا‬ ‫ا‬
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia -‫ــــ ('ـ! ــ‬$)‫ــــ ا !ط‬+$, ‫ا‬
National Commission for
.‫د ــ ــــ‬/‫ــ‬01‫د ا‬/‫ـــ(ــ ـــ‬23‫وا‬
Academic Accreditation & Assessment

E. Learning Resources

1. List Required Textbooks

• Lodish H. Molecular Cell Biology. 6th Edition. Palgrave Macmillan, 2007. ISBN-13: 978-
1429209564

2. List Essential References Materials (Journals, Reports, etc.)

• Journal of Molecular Biology

3. List Recommended Textbooks and Reference Material (Journals, Reports, etc)

• Alberts B. Molecular Biology of the Cell. 6th Edition. Garland Science, Taylor and Francis
Group, 2008. ISBN-13: 978-0815344322
1. List Electronic Materials (eg. Web Sites, Social Media, Blackboard, etc.)
• https://www.genome.gov/25520880/deoxyribonucleic-acid-dna-fact-sheet/
• http://www.news-medical.net/life-sciences/What-is-RNA.aspx

5. Other learning material such as computer-based programs/CD, professional standards or regulations

and software.
None

F. Facilities Required

Indicate requirements for the course including size of classrooms and laboratories (i.e. number of
seats in classrooms and laboratories, extent of computer access etc.)
1. Accommodation (Classrooms, laboratories, demonstration rooms/labs, etc.)

Classroom (30 seats)

2. Computing resources (AV, data show, Smart Board, software, etc.)

• Computer, projector, white board and smart boards are available in all the classrooms.
• Students have access to computer laboratory with internet.
• Computers with access to online digital library are available in the college library.

3. Other resources (specify, e.g. if specific laboratory equipment is required, list requirements or
attach
list)
None

G Course Evaluation and Improvement Processes

1 Strategies for Obtaining Student Feedback on Effectiveness of Teaching

• Confidential completion of standard course evaluation questionnaire

• Senior exit survey to collect opinion of students about their learning experience

2 Other Strategies for Evaluation of Teaching by the Program/Department Instructor

None

Molecular Biology Page 5

 ‫"!د ــ‬# ‫ــ ا‬$%&" ‫ــ ا‬ ‫ا‬
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia -‫ــــ ('ـ! ــ‬$)‫ــــ ا !ط‬+$, ‫ا‬
National Commission for
.‫د ــ ــــ‬/‫ــ‬01‫د ا‬/‫ـــ(ــ ـــ‬23‫وا‬
Academic Accreditation & Assessment
3 Processes for Improvement of Teaching

Development of faculty skills through attending teaching/learning enhancement trainings such

as 4MAT and Blackboard and applying these strategies in teaching

4. Processes for Verifying Standards of Student Achievement (e.g. check marking by an independent
member teaching staff of a sample of student work, periodic exchange and remarking of tests or a
sample of assignments with staff at another institution)

None
5 Describe the planning arrangements for periodically reviewing course effectiveness and planning
for improvement.
Annual program report is prepared and recommendations for improvements are
proposed based upon following assessments:

• Student feedback
• Trends of student grade achievement
• Program advisory board recommendation
• Exit exam performance
• Employer survey report

Name of Course Instructor: Tariq Ayub

Signature: Date Report Completed: 27.10.2016

Received by: Dr. Abdulgadir Almutairy Department Head

Signature: Date: 30.10.2016

Head of Subject Committee Program director

Dr. Mohammed Idreesh Khan Dr. Faiyaz Ahmed

Molecular Biology Page 6