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Gourse Specifications

Course Title: Communication Skills


Course Code: PROll5
Program: Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery @BBS)
Department: NA
College: College of Medicine
Institution: Alfaisal University

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Table of Contents
A. Course Identification.............. ..........3
6. Mode of Instruction (mark all that apply) ......................3
B. Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes........................ ...3
l. CourseDescription ..................3
2. Course Main Objective............. ...................3
3. Course Learning Outcomes.. .......................4
C. Course Content.... ..........4
D. Teaching and Assessment................. ..................5
l. Alignment of Course Learning Outcomes with Teaching Strategies and Assessment
Methods.... .................5
2. Assessment Tasks for Students ...................6
E. Student Academic Counseling and Support ............... .........6
F. Learning Resources and Facilities......... 7

G. Course Quality Evaluation ..................... 7


H. Specification Approval Data
A. Course Identification

1. Credit hours: 2 (0+4+0)


2. Course type

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3. LeveVyear at which this course is offered: Sem 2, year 1
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4. Pre-requisites for this course (if any): None

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

6. Mode of Instruction mark all that


No Mode of Instruction Contact Hours Percentaqe
Clinical Skills Training Small
I 30 100%

Contact Hou rs based on academic


cad semester
No Activity Contact Hours
I Lecture
) Lqbq14!ory/Studio
3 Tutorial 30
4 Others (speciff)
Total 30

B. Course 0b ectives and Learning Outcomes


1. Course Description

This course is designed to assist the student in developing fundamental communication skills
and professional behavior upon which they will build their fliture medical practice. This course
highlights the communicative methodology and professional behavior as practiced by senior
physicians, residents, intems, and medical students during their daily interaction with patients,
health care teams, nurses, and supervising consultants.

2. Course Main Objective

By the end of this course, sfudents are expected to understand the importance of communication
skills for physicians and describe the basic principles of both verbal and non-verbal
communication skills. We expect our students to demonstrate the ability to conduct patient-
centered interviews by using basic communication skills effectively in a simulated setting. This
course is the steppingstone, upon which students will build their skills to use in their future
careers.
Cou rse Learnt o u tcomes
Aligned
CLOs
PLOs
I Knowledee and Understandins
l.l Discuss common strateqies of communication skills. PLO24
1.2 Describe the importance of communication effectively in medical PLO24
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1.3 Understand how communication skills (verbal and non-verbal) are PLO24
essential tool for physicians.
) Skills :
2.1 A_pp_ly__!bqptiqglples of effective conrmunication in daily life PLO24
2.2 Identifu the barriers to effective communication and ways to overcome PLO24
these barriers
2.3 Demq4q[4!g qpplqpl!4te non-verbal communication skills PLO24
2.4 Practice different ways to approach the patient. PLO24
2.5 Outline the components of the health history of a patient PLO24
2.6 Practice history taking focusing on the components of the history of PLO2I,24
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2.7 Practice taki inh usins SOCRATES PLO24
2.8 Demonstrate the ability to summarize and close the interview with PLO2I,24
!b_e peJi_e!t_1.
2.9 Explain the four dimensions of illness - "FIFE" (feelings, ideas, PLO24
impact on function, expectations)
2.t0 Apply/ demonstrate the FIFE method when taking history from the PLO24
patients in the given case.
2.rt Implement this technique while managing the time limits PLO24
2.t2 Demonstrate the Teach back method with the patients in the given PLO24
scenario.
2.t3 Practice validation of thgpa1!eq!lS ftqli,rgq qtd ence PLO24
2.t4 Employ the different components of reflection while actively PLO24
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2.r5 Demonstrate the ability to break bad news sensitively and PLO24
effectively.
2.t6 Apply SPIKES technique when breaking bad news to patients PLO24
2.r7 Practice counselling the patients using 5As and the CAGE in the given PLO24
case.
2.r8 Praclice ryqpqndrqg wilh qmp4thy lqwqdq 4q qqgry_qq4g1yiqgp?ligg! PLOz4
2.t9 Practice communicating with the healthcare team using ISBAR in the PLOZ4
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2.20 Demonstrate effective handover of care using ISBAR PLO24
3 Values:
3.1 Adh ere to the attenda4_c g p_g !i_cy_

3.2 Maintain professional conduct with colleagues, faculty, and stafl'. PLO27

C. Course Content
Contact
No List of Topics
Hours
I The concepts of communication skills in medicine 2
2 Non-verbal communication skills 2
J Communication skills usine historv of presentine illness 2+2
4 Exolorins the natient's oersoective GIFE) 2
5 Communication techniques (teach back, validation and reflective listening) 2
6 Breaking bad news (SPIKES) 2+2
7 Patient counsellins- smokine/ alcohol abuse (5As + CAGE) 2
8 Dealing with difficult patient 2+2
9 Communication with the healthcare team IPE using (ISBAR) 2
l0 Review sessions 2+2
ll Mock OSCE 2
Total 30

D. Teaching and Assessment


1. Alignment of Course Learning Outcomes with Teaching Strategies and Assessment
Methods
Code Course Learning Outcomes Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods
1.0 Knowledge and Understanding
1.1 Discuss common strategies of Small group Formative
communication skills. activities, De-briefing assessment
1.2 Describe the importance of Small group Formative and
communication effectively in medical activities, De-briefing summative
pr4q!iqe. assessment
1.3 Understand how communication skills Small group Formative and
(verbal and non-verbal) are essential activities, De-briefing summative
lqql forphyqic!q!q, assessment
2.0 Skills
2.1 Apply the principles of effective Small group activities Formative and
communication in dailv life. summative
2.2 Identify the barriers to effective Small group activities assessment -
communication and ways to overcome namely OPE
these barriers (Observed
2.3 Demonstrate appropriate non-verbal Small group activities Performance
communication skills Evaluation) during
2.4 Practice different ways to approach the Smallgroup activities the sessions and
patient. OSCE (Objective
2.5 Outline the components of the health Small group activities Structured Clinical
history of a patient Examination),
2.6 Practice history taking focusing on the Small group activities respectively.
components of the history of
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2.7 Practice taking pain history using Small group activities
SOCRATES.
2.8 Demonstrate the ability to summarize Small group activities
and close the inten'iew with
the patients.
2.9 Explain the four dimensions of illness Small group activities
- "FIFE" (feelings, ideas,
impact on function. expectations)
Code Course Learning Outcomes Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods
2.t0 Apply/ demonstrate the FIFE method Small group activities
when taking history from the patients
in the given case.
2.1r Implement this technique while S*;iig.;t;ii;iti.-"1
managing the time limits.
2.12 Demonstrate the Teach back method smatG6;t;;it't,i;'-l
w!!h the patients in the given scenario.
2.13 Practice validation of the patient's s-aiis;;ut;i*G' ]

2.14
feelings and experience.
Employ the different components of
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Small group activities
reflection while actively
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2.ts Demonstrate the ability to break bad Small group activities
news sensitively and
effectively.
2.16 Apply SPIKES technique when SilG;;;t;;ii'it*'
_bf_ee&iUe b4d ngws to patients.
2.t7 Practice counselling the patients using Siliid;;p ;i*iti"'
5As and the CAGE in the given case.
2.t8 Practice responding with empathy Sm;iidilp;;l*it,*-
towards an angry and crying patient.
2.19 Practice communicating with the s'*iigi;;p ;;i,.t,*
healthcare team using ISBAR in the
given scenario.
2.20 Demonstrate effective handover of s;;Iis-;p;;ii"iti"'
care using ISBAR
3.0 Values
3.1 Adhere to the attendance policy. Continuous
assessment
3.2 Maintain professional conduct with Continuous
colleagues, faculty. and staff. assessment
2. Assessment Tasks for Students
Percentage of Total
# Assessment task* Week Due
Assessment Score
I 8 s%
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! Midterm OSCE l0 20%


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6 Final OSCE t4 60%
7 OPE All t0%
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E. Student Academic CounseHn and Su ort
Arrangements for availability of faculty and teaching staff for individual student
consultations and academic advice:
The CoM program established its own mentorship program that employs alt full-time faculty
as mentors. Through this program, every medical student in the program is assigned a mentor
at the beginning of their first semester of studies. The program has a broad scope covering
academic advising and counseling. The mentors handle all aspects related to academic
advising, including academic planning, academic performance review, advice on course drop
or withdrawal, study skills, and time management.

F. Learning Resources and Facilities

l.Learning Resources

Required Textbooks
Bates' Guide to Physical Examination & History Taking, Ed 11,
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Inc.

Essential References
Alfaisal elearning Portal
Materials

Electronic Materials Alfaisal elearning Portal

Other Learning
Skills checklists, handouts, videos and video links
Materials

Frac ities Required


Item Resources
Accommodation
(Classrooms, laboratories, demonstration
I I rooms on 2nd floor,3 rooms on ltt floor & 4 rooms on
ground floor of the department of clinical skills
__ ____ ____ ____ _-!ooms/labs, etc.)

Technology Resources AV (Audio-Visual), Smartboard, Moodle (E-learning


(AV, data show, Smart Board, software, Management)
etc.)
Other Resources
(Specifu, e.g. if specific laboratory
equipment is required, list requirements or
List of Updated inventory attached
attach a list)

G C ourse L Evaluation
Evaluation
Evaluators Evaluation Methods
Areas/Issues
Course and Faculty
Students Survey
Evaluation Survey
Evaluation areas (e.g., Effectiveness of teaching and assessment, Extent of achievement of course learning
outcomes, Quality of learning resources, etc.)
Evaluar.ors (Students. Faculty, Program Leaders, Peer Reviewer, Others (speci$)
Assessment lVlethods (Direct, Indirect)

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Course Specifications

Course Title: Reproductive


Course Code: P.EP232

Program: Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)


Department: NA
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Table of Contents
A. Course Identification..............
apply)
6. Mode of Instruction (mark all that ......................3
B. Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes............... ..........3
l. Course Description ..................3
2. Course Main Objective............. ...................3
3. Course Learning Outcomes.. .......................4
C. Course Content.... ,................4
D. Teaching and Assessment................. ..................5
l. Alignment of Course Learning Outcomes with Teaching Strategies and Assessment
Methods.... .................5
Students
2. Assessment Tasks for ...................6
E. Student Academic Counseling and Support............... .........6
F. Learning Resources and Facilities............ ..........6
I .Leaming Resources ... ..... .... .. .. .. . 6
2. Facilities Required.... ................7
G. Course Quality Evaluation ..................... 7
H. Specification Approval Data ...........7
A. Course Identification

1. Credit hours: 2 (l+2+0)


2. Course tvne

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3. Level/year at which this course is offered:Sem 3, Year 2
4. Pre-requisites for this course (if any): Sem I and 2

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

6. Mode of Instruction mark all that


No Mode of Instruction Contact Hours Percentage
I Iry 4 r-!&ry.!. q
!a q $-q q q! 23 s3%
) PEL, !:nbl 20 47%

7. Contact Hours (based on academic semester


No Activity Contact Hours
I Lecture 23
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Laboratory/Studio
3 Tutorial 20
Total 43

B. Course 0b ectives and Learni 0utcomes


1. Course Description

The basic objective of this block is to help students comprehend the structure and function of
the male and female reproductive systems and how the female reproductive system adapts for
pregnancy and childbirth. This includes the structural organization of the male reproductive
system, both at the gross and microscopic level, to deliver spermatozoa and of the female
reproductive system for the maturation of ova, fertilization, and development of the embryo and
fetus. This block will enable students to appreciate the structure and function of the breast,
placenta, and pelvis and the structural organization of the various endocrine glands in different
parts of the body, control, and effects of hormones on the reproductive system. Students are
expected to be able to discuss the basic aspects of the development of the male and female
reproductive organs, and the developmental basis of the major malformations seen in the clinics.

2. Course Main Objective

By the end of this course students will be able to describe the embryonic development, fetal
maturation, and perinatal changes of the reproductive system, structure and function of the male
and female reproductive organs, including the breast. They should be able to correlate the
relationship of hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis to the sex steroids and gestational
hormones.

3.C ourse Learni n o u tco mes


Aligned
CLOs
PLOs
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1.1 Explain the developmental origins of gonads and sex determination: PLO1,3,5
Embryology
1.2 Describe the structural organization of the male reproductive system, PLO1,3,s
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1.3 Explain the process of spermatogenesis and the hypothalamo-pituitary- PLO1,3,5
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1.4 Explain the process of oogenesis and the hypothalamo-pituitary- PLO1,3,5
gonadal axis: Female Physiology
1.5 Describe the role of female hormones during the menstrual cycle and PLOI,3,5,22
Dreqnancv until lactation: Female Phvsioloev & Histoloev
2 Skills :
2.t Identiff the gross features of various pelvic organs of female PLO5
reproductive system: Anatomy
2.2 Identify & describe the gross and microscopic features of ovary and PLO5
uterus at different stages of maturation, menstrual cycle and pregnancy:
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2.3 Identifu & describe the gross and microscopic features of breast at PLO5
different stages of maturation, pregnancy and lactation: Histology &
Anatomy
3 Values:
3.1 Adhere to the attendance policy
3.2 Maintain professional conduct with colleaeues. faculff and staff

C. Course Content
Contact
No List of Topics
Hours
1 Pelvic walls: Organization 1

2 Male reoroductive svstem: Gross structure I


J Male reproductive svstem: Microscopic stnrcture I
4 Introduction to Sperm Defects I
5 Male reoroductive svstem: Hormonal control - I I
6 Male reoroductive svstem: Hormonal control - II 1

7 Sexual arousal and eiaculation: Hormonal control I


8 LAB: Pelvis: Bone & Muscles 2
9 LAB: Radiolosy 2
l0 PBL: Azoosperm a: The Vanishins Sperm/Male Fertility-Clinical 4
ll Iemale reproduct ve system: Hormonal control - I I
t2 Female reproduct ve system: Hormonal control - II I
l3 Menstrual cycle: Hormonal control - I I
t4 Menstrual cycle: Hormonal control - II 1

l5 Hormonal control of Dregnancy 1


6 Male reproductive system: Development I
7 Female reproduct ve system: Gross structure I
8 Female reproduct ve system: Microscopic structure I
9 Princ ples of Assisted Reproductive Technology I
20 LAB: Peritoneal folds, uterine support & applied 2
2t LAB : Female reproductive organs/Histology female reproductive system 2
22 PBL: Female FertiliW/ Pregnancy 4
23 Parturition: Honnonal control I
24 Lactation: Role of prolactin and other hormones 1

25 Breast & placenta: Gross & microscopic structure - I 1

26 Breast & placenta: Gross & microscopic structure - II I


27 Perineum: General Organization I
28 Extemal genitalia: Gender differences I
29 Female reproductive system: Development I
30 LAB: Perineum & Cadaver 2
3l LAB: Histology breast & placenta 2
Total 43

D. Teaching and Assessment


L. Alignment of Course Learning Outcomes with Teaching Strategies and Assessment
Methods
Code Course Learning Outcomes Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods
1.0 Knowledse and Understanding
1.1 Explain the developmental origins of Formative and
gonads and sex determination: Lectures, Labs, PBLs summative
Embryology assessments
1.2 Describe the structural organization of
Formative and
the male reproductive system, erection
Lectures, Labs, PBLs summative
and ejaculation: Male Anatomy & assessments
Physiology
1.3 Explain the process of spermatogenesis Formative and
and the hypothalamo-pituitary-gonadal Lectures, Labs, PBLs summative
axis: Male Physiology aSSeSSments
1.4 Explain the process of oogenesis and Formative and
the hypothalamo-pituitary-gonadal Lectures, Labs, PBLs summative
axis: Female Physiology assessments
1.5 Describe the role of female hormones
Formative and
during the menstrual cycle and Lectures, Labs, PBLs summative
pregnancy until lactation: Female
assessments
Physiology & Histology
2.0 Skills
2.t Identify the gross features of various Formative and
pelvic organs of female reproductive Lectures, Labs, PBLs summative
system:Anatomy assessments -
2.2 Identifl, & describe the gross and
microscopic features of ovary and Formative and
uterus at different stages of maturation, Lectures, Labs, PBLs summative
menstrual cycle and pregnancy: assessments
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Code Course Learning Outcomes Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods
2.3 Identiff& describe the gross and
microscopic feafures of breast at Formative and
different stages of maturation, Lectures, Labs, PBLs summative
pregnancy and lactation: Histology & assessments
Anatomy
3.0 Values
3.1 Adhere to the attendance policy. Continuous
assessment
).L Maintain professional conduct with Continuous
s-q-l-!g--q-eu-g-q,&-c-.IIvel4-!Jdf, assessment
2. Assessment Tasks for Students
Percentage of Total
# Assessment task* Week Due Assessment Score

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PBL _..!.2 _
2 Final Exam J
*Assessment task (i.e., written test, oral test, oral presentation, group project, essay, etc.)

E. Student Academic Counseling and Support


Arrangements for availability of faculty and teaching staff for individual student
consultations and academic advice:

The CoM program established its own mentorship program that employs all fuIl-time faculty
as mentors. Through this program, every medical student in the program is assigned a mentor
at the beginning of their first semester of studies. The program has a broad scope covering
academic advising and counseling. The mentors handle all aspects related to academic
advising, including academic planning, academic performance review, and advice on course
drop or withdrawal, study skills, and time management.

F. Learning Resources and Facilities

1. Learning Resources
L Clinical Anatomy by Regions-Richard Snell
2. Histology: A Text and Atlas by MH Ross & W Pawlina: 6th edition
3. Textbook of Medical Physiology, Guyton & Hall, Thirteenth
Edition, Published by Saunders Elsevier, 2016. ISBN: 978-l-4557'
Required Textbooks I IOOS-Z (l3th Edition)
4. Biochemistry By Pamella et al (Lippincott)
5. Langman's Medical Embryology-Sadler, Lippincott Williams and
Wilkins
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Essential References I

Materials

Electronic Materials I PowerPoint presentations uploaded on Alfaisal eleaming portal


Other Learning
Materials

2. Facilities Required

Accommodation Classrooms, Examination Facilities


(Classrooms, laboratories, demonstration
rooms/labs, etc.)
Technology Resources AV (Audio-Visual), Smartboard, Moodle (E-learning
(AV, data show, Smart Board, software, Management)
etc.)
Other Resources
(SPeciS', e.g. if sPecific laboratory
equipment is required, list requirements or
attach a list)

G. Course Evaluation

Course and Faculty

Evaluation areas (e.g., Effectiveness of teaching and assessment, Extent of achievement of course leaming
outcomes, Quality of learning resources, etc.)
Evaluators (Students, Faculty, Program Leaders, Peer Reviewer, Others (specify)
Assessment Methods (Direct, Indirect)

H. Data;
Council / Committee
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Gourse Specifications

Course Title: Endocrine Block


Course Code: END231
Program: Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery @BBS)
Department: NA
College: College of Medicine
Institution: Alfaisal University

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A. Course Identification....
6. Mode of lnstruction (mark all that apply) ......................3
B. Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes............... ..........3
l. CourseDescription ..................3
2. Course Main Objective............. ...................3
3. Course Learning Outcomes.. .......................4
C. Course Content.... ..........4
D. Teaching and Assessment....... \
l. Alignment of Course Learning Outcomes with Teaching Strategies and Assessment
Methods.... .................5
2. Assessment Tasks for Students ...................5
E. Student Academic Counseling and Support............... .........5
F. Learning Resources and Facilities............ ..........6
l.Leaming Resources ...................6
2. Facilities Required.... ................6
G. Course Quality Evaluation ..............6
H. Specification Approval Data ...........7
A. Course Identification

1. Credit hours: 2 (l+2+0)


2. Course type

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3. LeveUyear at which this course is offered: Sem 3, year 2
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4. Pre-requisites for this course (ifany): Sem I and 2

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

6. Mode of Instruction (rnark all that a


No Mode of Instruction Contact Hours Percentage
1 Traditional classroom l7 46%
.,
_tEL,_LlDr 20 s4%

. Contact Hours (based on academic selnester


No Activity Contact Hours
1 Lecture l7
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3 Tutorial 20
4 _otE_.ry (qpeqtfy)
Total 37

B. Course Obi es and Learning Outcomes


1. Course Description

The basic objective of this block is to help students comprehend how the hypothalamus
controls the body functions through its effects on endocrine hormones secreted from various
glands of the body. The ultimate goal of the block is to foster enough understanding of the
normal structure and function of endocrine systems among students so that they can
understand the pathological processes and management of different endocrine disorders in the
next phase of the curriculum.

2. Course Main Objective

By the end of this course, the students should know the hypothalamic-pituitary axis and its
function in controlling the endocrine and reproductive systems. They should also be familiar
with the anatomy, embryology, and physiology (including mechanisms of control,
biosynthesis, secretion, transport, effects on organs/cells, and degradation ofvarious
hormones) of the major endocrine organs and their systems.
3. C ourse Learniln Outco mes
Aligned
CLOs
PLOs
1 and Understandi
l.l Understand the biosynthesis, mechanism of transport, hormone action PLO1,3,5
and degradation of aldosterone
1.2 Describe the biosynthesis, mechanism of transport, hormone action and PLO1,3,5
-.dggl4dqjion of growth hormone
1.3 Characterize the biosynthesis, mechanism of transport, hormone action PLO1,3,5
and degradation of thyroid and parathyroid hormone
1.4 Describe the basic principles of hormone secretion transport action and PLOl,3,5
degradation.
1.5 Explain the role of hypothalamus in controlling endocrine functions of PLOl,3,5
the body
1.6 Characterize mechanisms of regulation of serum blood glucose PLO1.3.5
2 Skills:
2.1 Identifu gross features ofthyroid gland and its relations PLO5
3 Values:
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3.2 IVlaintain professional conduct with colleagues, faculty, and staff.

C. Course Content
Contact
No List of Topics
Hours
I Hormones: As a control system of body I
2 Homrones: General mode of action and function, I
1
J P tuitary gland: Gross & micro structure and development - I I
4 P tuitary gland: Gross & micro structure and development - II I
5 Anterior pituitarv hormones: Control mechanism and function - I 1

6 Anterior pituitarv hormones: Control mechanism and function - II I


7 Posterior pituitary hormone: Control mechanism and ftinction 1

8 Thyroid and parathyroid gland: Gross & micro structure I


9 Thyroid hormones: Control mechanism and function - I I
l0 Thyrqld homrones: Control mechanism and &nction - Il 1

l1 Adrenal gland and endocrine pancreas: Gross & micro structure I


t2 LAB: Pituitary Glands & Thyroid Glands-Pituitary & Thyroid I 2
13 LAB: Histolosy pituitary and thyroid 2
t4 PBL: Graves' Disease-Clinical 4
l5 Adrenocortical hormones I 1

t6 Adrenocortical hormones II I
t7 Insulin and glucagon: Control mechanism and function I 1

l8 Insulin and glucagon: Control mechanism and function II I


l9 LAB: Pitu ary Glands & Thyroid Glands iI 2
20 LAB: Clin cal Pituitary Glands & Thyroid Glands 2
2t PBL: A Sweet Guy-(Diabetes) 4
22 Diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndromes I
Z3 Endocrine glands: Development I
24 LAB: Parathyroid, Adrenal & Pancreases 2
25 LAB: Parathyroid, Adrenal & Pancreases-Histolosy 2
Total 31

D. Teaching and Assessment


1. Alignment of Course Learning Outcomes with Teaching Strategies and Assessment
Methods
Code Course Learning Outcomes Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods
1.0 Knowledge and Understandinq
1.1 Understand the biosynthesis, Lectures, Labs, PBLs Summative
mechanism of transpoft, hormone assessment
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1.2 Describe the biosynthesis, mechanism Lectures, Labs, PBLs Summative
of transport, hormone action and assessment
degradation of glqwlh horypqq
1.3 Characterize the biosynthesis, Lectures, Labs, PBLs Summative
mechanism of transport, hormone assessment
action and degradation ofthyroid and
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1.4 Describe the basic principles of Lectures, Labs, PBLs Summative
hormone secretion transport action assessment
and degradation.
1.5 Explain the role of hypothalamus in Lectures, Labs, PBLs Summative
controlling endocrine functions of the assessment
body.
1.6 Char acterize me chanisms of Lecfures, Labs, PBLs Summative
regulallorr ofserum bloqd gJuqoqe assessment
2.0 Skills
2.1 Identify gross features ofthyroid gland Labs Summative
and its relations assessment
3.0 Values
3.1 Adhere to the attendance policy. Continuous
assessment
3.2 Maintain professional conduct with Continuous
colleagues. facultv. and staff. assessment
2. Assessment Tasks for Students
4 Percentage of Total
n Assessment task* Week Due
Assessment Score
1 PBL 1.2 s%
, Final Exam a
J 9s%
*Assessment task (i.e., written test, oral test, oral presentation, group project, essay, etc.)

E. Student Academic Counseling and Support


Arrangements for availability of faculty and teaching staff for individual student
consultations and academic advice:
,'i
The CoM program established its own mentorship program that employs all full-tirne faculty
as mentors. Through this program, every medical sfudent in the program is assigned a mentor
first semester of studies. The program has a broad scope covering
at the beginning of their
academic advising and counseling. The mentors handle all aspects related to academic
advising, including academic planning, academic performance review, advice on course drop
or withdrawal, study skills, and time management.

F. Learning Resources and Facilities

l.Learning
n Resources
o Clinical Anatomy by Regions-Richard Snell
o Histology: A Text and Atlas by MH Ross & W Pawlina: 6th edition
o Textbook of Medical Physiology, Guyton & Hall, Thirteenth
Edition, Published by Saunders Elsevier, 2016. ISBN:978-l-4557-
Required Textbooks
7005-2 (l3th Edition)
o Biochemistry By Pamella et al (Lippincott) Langman's Medical
Embryology-Sadler, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins,
o Linda S Costanzo,4th Ed. Human Physiology
Essential References
Materials

Electronic Materials PowerPoint presentations uploaded on Alfaisal E-learning Portal

Other Learning
Materials

2. Facilities u red
Item Resources
Accommodation Classrooms, Laboratories
(Classrooms, laboratories, demonstration
rooms/labs, etc.)
Technology Resources AV (Audio-Visual), Smartboard, Moodle (E-leaming
(AV, data show, Smart Board, software, Management)
etc.)
Other Resources
(Specifu, e.g. if specific laboratory
equipment is required, list requirements or
attach a list)

G. Course ali Evaluation


Evaluation
Evaluators Evaluation Methods
Areas/Issues
Course and Faculty
Students Survey
Evaluation areas (e.g., Effectiveness of teaching and assessment, Extent of achievement of course leaming
outcomes, Quality of learning resources, etc.)
Evaluators (Students, Faculty, Program Leaders, Peer Reviewer, Others (specify)
Assessment Methods (Direct, Indirect)
H. Data
Council / Committee
Reference No.
Date

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Course Title: Basics of Biostatistics & Epidemiology

Course Code: BEP235

Program: Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery UBBS)


Department: NA
College: College of Medicine
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A. Course Identification.............. ..........3
6. Mode of Instruction (mark all that apply) ......................3
B. Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes....... ......................... 3

C. Course Content....
D. Teaching and Assessment................. ..................5
1. Alignment of Course Leaming Outcomes with Teaching Strategies and Assessment
Methods.... .................5
2. Assessment Tasks for Students ...................6
E. Student Academic Counseling and Support ............... .........6
F. Learning Resources and Facilities............
l.Learning Resources ...................7
2. Facilities Required.... ................7
G. Course Quality Evaluation ..............7
H. Specification Approval Data ...........8
A. Course ldentification

1. Credit hours: 2 fi+2+0\


2. Course type

il '"'""13n,* f,**'!,...,":itT,,'nt l_l


3. LeveVyear at which this course is offered: Sem 3, Year 2
Others !

4. Pre-requisites for this course (ifany): Sem 1 and 2

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

6. Mode of fnstruction mark all that


No Mode of Instruction Contact Hours Percentage
I I Traditional classroom t6 33%
2 | Tutorial 32 67%

. Contact Hours on academic semester


No Activity Contact Hours
I Lecture t6
7
_1,-A!,qfetqrylSqalq
3 Tutorial 32
Total 48

B. Course ectives and Learni Outcomes


1. Course Description

This is an introductory course for second-year medical sfudents on the basic principles of
biostatistics and epidemiology. It includes topics such as descriptive, graphical, and numerical
measures, probability concepts, hypothesis testing and confidence interval estimation, one-
and two-sample /-tests, analysis of variance (ANOVA), correlation analysis, and sampling
techniques. In addition, basic epidemiologic principles, including diagnostic tests, relative risk
and odds ratio are covered.

2. Course Main Objective

At the end of the course students should be able to use and apply the basic principles of
biostatistics and epidemiology. Students should be able to interpret data, apply the principles
of probability theory, construct hypothesis and test it. They should have a good understanding
ofexcel and other statistical software packages to conduct basic data analysis and prepare for
the presentation of results.
o tco
3. Cou rse Learnrng (rutcomes
Aligned
CLOs
PLOs
I Krtqwlgdgg an4 Understanding
1.1 Define basic biostatistical and epidemiologic terms including sample, PLO29
etlc pqpulelis{',
t.2 Describe the measures qf gentral tendency and dispersion. PLO29
1.3 Distinguish between nominal, ordinal, and interval types of PLO29
measurement and state which statistical tests are appropriate for each
lype_qf 1194!u!9m9!1.
1.4 Explain the fundamentals of the probability theory PLO29
1.5 Distinguish between null and alternative hypotheses, state the basic PLO29
ptgpl qf hypqthgqis testing, and interpret confidence levels.
1.6 List and describe the basic characteristics of common distributions for PLO29
continuous data.
1.7
_t_{q$iff_ gppli-c{jgqp fyhele nonparametric tests are appropriate. PLO29
1.8 Recognize the differences between parametric and nonparametric PLO29
tests.
1..9
P--q l s{b q l qtpp-li!-e leqbri qr}--e-q
el4 lhqiry q e_
i! tle d lqql ry s s4rc h PLO29
1. l0 Apq$r-eq1g-be$qlq{pr.t-o-lq--ey_uq-9-4iqqp_r4-gtlioloey PLO29
) Skills :
2.t Summarize datasets and present such summaries using descriptive PLO29
statistics.
2.2 _Qg4duq! hypqtlresis tests and interprets
their level of significance PLO29
2.3 Apply basic probability concepts, e.g., diagnostic tests, relative risk, PLO29
odds ratio.
2.4 _Qsnslnlc-t-"eq_4iqlq{pte!gqrlde1_cq!{ervq1l PLO29
2.5 _P_efo1p ! 1pi_c $!tp L!ge- te_qlgliqu_e I PLO29
2.6 Create a random sample using different statistical techniques PLO29
2.7 _P_g {o rm p_q-41p e tri q ?qd l gq :p 4rymetri c c orre I at i o n analy s i s te chni ques PLO29
2.8 Use basic other nonpararnetric statistical techniques in data analysis PLO29
2.9 Apply basic epidemiological concepts such as diagnostic tests, relative PLO29
risk, and odds ratio and interpret the results.
2.r0 Compare means using t-test and analysis of variance (ANOVA) PLO29
techniques.
3 Values:
3.1 Adhere to the attendance policy
3.2 Maintain professional conduct with colleagues, faculty and staff.

C. Course Content
No Contact
List of Topics
Hours
1 Introduction to Biostatistics and Epidemiology and Basic Definitions J
2 Data Presentation and how to Ar,,ioid the Misuse of Statistics 1
J
J Numerical Summary Measures 1
J
4 Introduction to Epidemiology I: Rates and Standardization J
5.6 Introduction to the Theory of Probability 6
7 Probabilily Distributions J
8 Sampling Distribution of the Mean J
a
9 Confidence Intervals J
l0 Hypothesis Testing J
1
l1 Comparison of Two Means J
a
t2 Analysis of Variance J
l3 Correlation Analysis 1
J
t
t4 Introduction to Sampling Theory J
Nonparametric Methods 1
15 J

16 Introduction to Epidemiology - II J
Total 48

D. Teaching and Assessment


1. Alignment of Course Learning Outcomes with Teaching Strategies and Assessment
Methods
Code Course Learning Outcomes Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods
1.0 Knowledge and Understanding
1.1 Describe the measures of central Summative
Lecfures
Ig!-4eqqv qqd diqpqrqiqq, assessments
1.2 Describe different sampling techniques Summative
Lectures
and their use in medical research. assessments
1.3 Recognize the differences between Summative
Lectures
parametric and nonparametric tests. assessments
1.4 Define basic biostatistical and Summative
epidemiologic terms including sample, Lectures
assessments
pgpulqlig!,
1.5 Explain the fundamentals of the
Summative
probability theory including hypothesis Lectures
assessments
!gqtlttg,
1.6 Distinguish between nominal, ordinal,
and interval types of measurement and
Summative
state which statistical tests are Lecfures
assessments
appropriate for each type of
measurement.
1.7 List and describe the basic
Summative
characteristics of common distributions Lecfures
assessments
for continuous data.
1.8 Distinguish between null and
altemative hypotheses, state the basic Summative
Lecfures
steps of hypothesis testing, and assessments
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1.9 Identi$r applications where
Lectures
Summative
eappropriate.
Il_g-l-pql?Ill_et+__qlqqtsqf assessments
1.10 Acquire the basic terminology used in Summative
Lecfures
_ep.tdeu tglgg_y,__ __________ _
assessment
2.0 Skills
2.t Summarize datasets and present such Formative and
Lecture and labs
summaries using descriptive statistics summative
leelu-lweq assessment
Code Course Learning 0utcomes Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods
2.2 Conduct hypothesis tests, and interpret Formative and
Lecture and labs
their level of significance summative
assessment
2..) Apply basic probability concepts, e.9., Formative and
Lecture and labs
diagnostic tests, relative risk, odds ratio summative
assessment
2.4 Construct and interpret confidence Formative and
Lecture and labs
intervals summative
assessment
2.5 Perform basic sampling techniques Formative and
Lecture and labs
summative
assessment
2.6 Create a random sample using different Formative and
Lecture and labs
statistical techniques. summative
assessment
2.7 Perform correlation analysis
Lecture and labs
Formative and
techniques summative
assessment
2.8 Use basic non-parametric statistical Formative and
Lecture and labs
techniques in data analysis summative
assessment
2.9 Apply basic epidemiological concepts Formative and
Lecture and labs
such as diagnostic tests, relative risk, summative
and odds ratio assessment
2.10 Compare means using t-test and Formative and
analysis of variance (ANOVA) Lecture and labs summative
techniques. assessment
3.0 Values
3.1 Adhere to the attendance policy. Continuous
assessment
3.2 Maintain professional conduct with Continuous
qgggl,
_{eq_rt_lty +1{ _slefl
_cg_l-!e- assessment
2. Assessment Tasks for Students
Percentage of Total
# Assessment task* Week Due
Assessment Score
1_
lrEsgt-_ w 15
1
-t M:4!esr-e-:qs
Final Exam l8
9 _2:
60
*Assessment task (i.e., written test, oral test, oral presentation, group project, essay, etc.)

E. Student Academic Counseling and Support


Arrangements for availability of faculty and teaching staff for individual student
consultations and academic advice :

The CoM program established its own mentorship program that employs all full-time faculry
as mentors. Through this program, every medical student in the program is assigned a mentor
at the beginning of their first semester of studies. The program has a broad scope covering
academic advising and counseling. The mentors handle all aspects related to academic
advising, including academic planning, academic performance review, advice on course
drop or withdrawal, study skills, and time management.

F. Learning Resources and Facilities

1. Learning Resources
princiRles of Biostatistics (2ND Edition) by M. pagano and K
Required rextbooks I
I Gaureau, Duxbury Press, 2000. ISBN:0-534-22902-6
:Si;ii;ri;;iM;ih;i'
i. i" Edaili"l;;t by H. A. (;h;;a c.r.----
Sempos. Oxford University Press. 1989. ISBN 0-19-505751-1.
2. Biostatistics for the Health Science. C.R. Blair and R.A. Taylor.
Pearson Education, Inc. 2008. ISBN: 0-13-111660-9
Essential References | 3. Medical Uses of Statistics by JC Bailar III and F. Mosteller.2nd
Materials I ndltlon. NEJM Books, Boston, MA. ISBN: 0-910133-36-0.
4. Conover, W. J. (1980). Practical nonparametric statistics, 2nd
Edition. New York: John Wiley and Sons.
5.
Siegel, Sidney & N. J. Castellan (1988). Nonparametric statistics
&i !hs--bqba-"-i-orel--q-ci"qgqq. Ns:y..Y-q*, Mg9rely_:tl-ll1 -
. American Statistical Association (ASA) http ://www.amstat.ore/
o Center for Disease Control (CDC) http://www.cdc.gov/
o World Health Organization (WHO) http://www.who.int/enl
Electronic Materials I . American Public Health Association (APHA)
http://www.apha.ore/
e Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)
http :11uvw. idsociety. org/
SpSS Base 10.0 for windows user's Guide. SpSS
other Learning I :-tat^,3,.
lnc" unrcago!??:)
tL'
I\'taterials I

Facilities Required
Item Resources
Accommodation Classrooms, Examination Facilities
(Classrooms, laboratories, demonstration
______________-____-19-9-qtsl_lS_bS,_"-!9)__-_

Technology Resources AV (Audio-Visual), Smartboard, Moodle (E-leaming


(AV, data show, Smart Board, software, Management)
etc.)
Other Resources
(Speciff, e.g. if specific laboratory
equipment is required, list requirements or
attach a list)

G. Course a Evaluation
Evaluation
Evaluators Evaluation Methods
Areas/Issues
Course and Faculty
Students Survey
Pyel-uetle4_Ertry-ey--
Evaluation
Evaluators Evaluation Methods
Areas/Issues

Evaluation areas (e.g., Effectiveness of teaching and assessment, Extent of achievement of course leaming
outcomes, Quality of learning resources, etc.)
Evaluators (Students, Faculfy, Program Leaders, Peer Reviewer, Others (specifr)
Assessment Methods (Direct, Indirect)

H. Data
Council / Committee
Reference No.
Date

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Gourse Specifications

Course Title: Professional Skills I


Course Code: PRO234
Program: Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery @BBS)
Department: NA
College: College of Medicrne
Institution: Alfaisal University

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Table of Contents
A. Course Identification.............. ..........3
6. Mode of Instruction (mark all that apply) ......................3
B. Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes............... ..........3
l. Course Description ..................3
2. Course Main Objective............. ...................3
3. Course Learning Outcomes.. .......................4
C. Course Content.... ..........4
D. Teaching and Assessment................. ..................4
l. Alignment of Course Learning Outcomes with Teaching Strategies and Assessment
Methods.... .................4
Students
2. Assessment Tasks for ...................5
E. Student Academic Counseling and Support............... .........5
F. Learning Resources and Facilities............ ..................... 6
l.Learning Resources ...................6
2. Facilities Required.... ................6
G. Course Quality Evaluation ..............6
H. Specification Approval Data ,.6
A. Course Identification

1. Credit hours: 2 (0+4+0)


2 Course type

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a others l_l
b
3. LeveVyear at which this course is offered: Sem 3, Year 2
4. Pre-requisites for this course (if any): Sem I and 2

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

6. Mode of Instruction (rnark all that a


-l{q Mode of Instruction Contact Hours Percentage
Clinical Skills Training Small
I 30 t00%
M_!9_!!_19-4!

. Contact
C Hours on academic semester
No Activity Contact Hours
1 Lecture
1
Lahoratory/Studio
J Tutorial 30
4 9.t.tsry Gpegi_fvj_
Total 30

B. Course Obiectives and Lea Outcomes


1. Course Description

Professional Skills I Course (PRO-234) aims to enable the medical students in the 2nd year of
the medical curriculum to gain basic skills to take a medical history, perform a general physical
examination, and car1, out basic life support. This course setves as the foundation of their
professional clinical skills, to which subsequent professional skills courses will be added in the
continuum over the coming semesters. The course runs in a student-centered and task-oriented
fashion. Students are provided adequate practice throughout the course. Student feedback is
encouraged (on E-learning Interface or otherwise) at the end of the course for reflection and
improvements in the future.

2. Course Main Objective

At the end of the course, students should be able to Interrogate common presenting complaints,
record medical history, demonstrate a general physical examination, perform emergency
management skills like BLS, and perform peripheral venipuncture on a mannequin.

Gource Specificetions
3. Course Learning Outcomes
Aligned
CLOs
PLOs
1 Knowledge and Understanding
1.1
1.2
1.3
2 Skills :
2.t Demonstrate professional attitude and ethical behavior in approach to a PLO27
patient
2.2 mgdlqal history based on selected symptomatolo
_9b!e_U g_oglp_lq-t,e PLOL3.24
z.) Perform general and focused Physical Exam (PEx) including general PLOL4,24
impression, gait, presence of skin changes, vital signs, body
measurements, and lymph nodes
2.4 Perform select clinical procedures: Measurement of vital signs PLOI5
!d-e-ctiq$
2.5 Practice Basic Life Support including breathing with mask, rescue PLOI5
breathing, relieve choking, chest compressions. CPR.
3 Values:
3.1 Adhere to the attendance policy t__-
3.2 Miirt"i" pi"r"iii""iiila;iliih ;ii;;#i, E;;lty, ;;d ;6ii:.---- I irolt
C. Course Content
No List of Topics Contact
Hours
I Introduction: Approach to a Patient and Clinical History Taking 2
2 Clinical History Taking and Symptomatology 2
J Clinical History Taking and Symptomatology 2
4 General Physical Examination: First Impression & Gait 2
5 V tal Signs: Temperature, Radial Pulse, Respiration Rate 2
6 V tal Signs: Blood Pressure 2
7 Physical Examination of Skin and Nail Changes 2
8 Phys cal Examination of Lymph Nodes 2
9 l!v! cal Examinat on Body Measurements 2
l0 Physical Examinat on: Inspection and Palpation 2
11 Physical Examinat on: Percussion and Auscultation 2
t2 InjBglion T9914 ques: Intramuscular, Subcutaneous, Intradermal 2
13 Injection Techn ques: Intravenous 2
t4 Basic L fe Support I 2
1s Basic Life Support II 2
Total 30

D. Teaching and Assessment


1. Alignment of Course Learning Outcomes with Teaching Strategies and Assessment
Methods
Code Course Learning Outcomes Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods
1.0 Knowledge and Understanding
l-l
Code Course Learning Outcomes Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods
1.2
1.3
2.0 Skills
2.t Demonstrate professional attitude and Hands on practice Formative and
ethical behavior in approach to
training with
a summative
p?qie_!l slmulqtedpeqerys assessment -
2.2 Obtain complete medical history Hands on practice namely OPE
based on selected symptomatology training with (Observed
simulated patients Performance
2.3 Perform general and focused Physical Hands on practice Evaluation) during
Exam (PEx) including general training with the sessions and
impression, gait, presence of skin simulated patients OSCE (Objective
changes, vital signs, body Structured Clinical
measurements, and lymph nodes Examination),
2.4 Perform select clinical procedures : Hands on practice respectively.
Measurement of vital signs training with
lnjections simulated patients

2.5 Practice Basic Life Support including Hands on practice


breathing with mask, rescue breathing, training with
relieve choking, chest compressions, simulated models
CPR.
3.0 Values
3.1 Adhere to the attendance policy. Continuous
assessment
J.Z Maintain professional conduct with Continuous
colleagues, faculty, and staff. assessment
2. Assessment Tasks for Students
! Percentage of Total
t+ Assessment task* Week Due
-10 4qleql+-er{ fqqr-e
I Midterm OSCE 20%
, liryl-QF9-E
---iT- 70%
3 OPE
---Aia--- t0%
*Assessment task (i.e., written test, oral test, oral presentation, group project, essay, etc.)

E. Student Academic Counseling and Support


Arrangements for availability of faculty and teaching staff for individual student
consultations and academic advice:

The CoM program established its own mentorship program that employs all full-time faculty as
mentors. Through this program, every medical student in the program is assigned a mentor at
the beginning of their first semester of studies. The program has a broad scope covering
academic advising and counseling. The mentors handle all aspects related to academic advising,
including academic planning, academic performance review, advice on course drop or
withdrawal, study skills, and time management.

Course Specificetions E
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\
F. Learning Resources and Facilities

l.Lear4ing Resources
Bates' Guide to Physical Examination & History Taking, Lynn S.
Required Textbooks
Bickley, Ed 12,2016 Wolters Cluver. ISBN 9781469893419

Essential References
Alfaisal eleaming Portal
Materials

Electronic Materials Alfaisal elearning Porlal

Other Learning
Skills checklists, handouts, videos and video links
Materials

2. Facilities R u ired
Item Resources
Accommodation I rooms on2nd floor,
I 3 rooms on l't floor & 4 rooms on
(Classrooms, laboratories, demonstration
rooms/labs, etc.)
ground floor of the department of clinical skills
Technology Resources AV (Audio-Visual), Smartboard, Moodle (E-learning
(AV, data show, Smart Board, software, Management)
etc.)
Other Resources
(Specifu, e.g. if specific laboratory
equipment is required, list requirements or
List of Updated inventory attached
attach a list)

G. Course uali Evaluation


Evaluation
Evaluators Evaluation Methods
Areas/Issues
Course and Faculty
Students Survey
Evaluation
Evaluation areas (e.g., Effectiveness of teaching and assessment, Extent of achievement of course learning
outcomes, Quality of learning resources, etc.)
Evaluators (Students, Faculty, Program Leaders, Peer Reviewer, Others (specif,)
Assessment Methods (Direct, Indirect)

H. Snecification A Data
Council / Committee
Reference No.
Date
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Gourse Specifications

Course Title: Pathogenesis of Diseases


Course Code: POD233
Program: Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery @BBS)
Department: NA
College: College of Medicine
Institution: Alfaisal University

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Table of Contents
A. Course Identification.............. ..........3
6. Mode of lnstruction (mark all that apply) ......................3
B. Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes............... ..........3
l. Course Description ..................3
2. Course Main Objective............. ...................3
3. Course Learning Outcomes.. .......................4
C. Course Content.... ....................... 4
D. Teaching and Assessment................. ..................5
1. Alignment of Course Learning Outcomes with Teaching Strategies and Assessment
Methods.... .................5
2. Assessment Tasks for Students ...................6
E. Student Academic Counseling and Support............... .........6
F. Learning Resources and Facilities............ ..........6
l.Learning Resources ...................6
2. Facilities Required.... ................7
G. Course Quality Evaluation ..............7
H. Specification Approval Data ...........7
A. Course ldentification

1. Credit hours: 5 8+2+2\


2. Course type

I '"'""ilorE,*
College r.,..,,,..ofi'*tnt I others [l
3. LeveVyear at which this course is offered: Sem 3, Year 2
4. Pre-requisites for this course (ifany): Sem 1 and 2

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

6. Mode of Instruction (mark all that


No Mode of Instruction Contact Hours Percentage
I Traditional classroom 65 s6%
1 PBL 32 27%
3 Lab 20 t7%

. Contact Hours on academic semester


No Activity Contact Hours
I Lecture 65
2 Ln!,qr.?tqry-1-$!g4iq 20
3 Tutorial )Z
4 Others (specify)
Total tt7

B. Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes


1. Course Description

Pathogenesis of Diseases is an l1-week course integrating the basic aspects of Immunology,


Microbiology, Pathology, and Pharmacology. Although several aspects are peculiar to each
individual discipline, integration will be sought whenever possible to present the students with
a homogeneous view of the different aspects constituting the basic mechanism of diseases
essential to approach clinical practice. Several interactive occasions in the form oflarge group
discussions and clinicopathological conferences will be arranged. Practically-oriented activities,
either hands-on or virhral, are also included. The aim of these activities is to tie together the
topics from different disciplines and make it easier for the students to grasp concepts better.

2. Course Main Objective

The main objective of this course is to integrate the basic principles of disease development
with its etiology, pathological, microbiological and immunological basis. Basic principles of
pharmacotherapy will also be integrated wherever appropriate.
C ourse Learnitn Outco mes
Aligned
CLOs
PLOs
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l.l Explain the basic characteristics of disease, classification, etiology, PLO4
pathogenesis, structural and functional manifestations, complications,
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1.2 Discuss the causes and mechanisms of cell injury, necrosis, apoptosis, PLO4
cellular ageing, and acute and chronic inflammation, along with anti-
!4fl4mm4lory drugs.
1.3 Describe the relationship of host and microorganisms; how they can PLO4,2l
cause infections and how they can be combated with natural (the
iqrgr*gry-qIs-q])-?-q4-?-4i-{,c+l_Ge-q-9&-el,eqli-b-iqqqs)dsf.qqsl
1.4 Identify the general concepts underlying interactions between drug and PLO6,30
the body including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug
synergism, drug antagonism (various types), advantages and
disadvantages of various routes of drug administration, half-life, and
volume of distribution and dose-response curyes.
1.5 Describe how the body responds to invading organisms by innate and PLO4
edepli-v-e i !qpu!g- qr 9-9,h ?qiq mq.
1.6 Discuss the homeostasis and various hemodynamic disorders including PLO4
-thogB,.hqpqg-trecq.-e-qd-tlug,-ttt$i-r,
t.7 Describe the disorders of differentiation and growth and molecular PLO4
mechanisms leading to neoplasia and general principles of anti-cancer
drugs.
1.8 Outline the mechanism of action, important adverse effects and PLO6,2l
pharmacological basis of antibiotics, anti-fungals, anti-protozoals,
analgesics, and drugs acting on autacoids, autonomic nervous system
-4-tttg-.-,--
2 Skills
2.r Perform the major techniques to grow and identifr microorganisms, PLO4
plot dose-response curves, using the most medically relevant immune

3.1
3 Values
Adhere to the attendance policy --t--
--_-_T--_--
3.2 Mil"tui" pioreiil*"1.""a"it *itt, faculty. ana itifi.--
"oit"ue"es,
C. Course Content
Contact
No List of Topics
Hours
1 Introduction to microbial world J
2 Innate immunity and cell iniury 5
1
J The complement system and cell death l0
4 Acute and chronic inflammation 9
5 Immunogenetics and B cell development 6
6 Host pathogen interaction and hemodynamic disorders 7
7 Infection and shock 7
8 Immunity to infection and neoplasia 7
General principles of cell growth and basic principles of anticancer
9 7
chemotherapeutic drugs
a
l0 Infection control and autoimmunitv J
l1 Clinical and diaenostic aspect of Oncosenesis I
t2 PBL 32
l3 Lab sessions 20
Total tt7

D. Teaching and Assessment


1. Alignment of Course Learning Outcomes with Teaching Strategies and Assessment
Methods
Code Course Learning Outcomes Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods
1.0 Know and Understand
1.1 Explain the basic characteristics of Lectures, PBLs, Labs Summative
disease, classification, etiology, assessment
pathogenesis, structural and functional
manifestations, complications,
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cell injury, necrosis, apoptosis, assessment
cellular ageing, and acute and chronic
inflammation, along with anti-
inflammatorv drues.
1.3 Describe the relationship of host and Lectures, PBLs, Labs Summative
microorganisms; how they can cause assessment
infections and how they can be
combated with natural (the immune
system) and artificial (vaccines,
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Identify the general concepts Lecfures, PBLs, Labs Summative
underlying interactions between drug assessment
and the body including
pharmacokinetics,
pharmacodynamics, drug synergism,
drug antagonism (various types),
advantages and disadvantages of
various routes of drug administration,
half-life, and volume of distribution

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invading organisms by innate and assessment
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hemodynamic disorders including assessment
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1.7 Describe the disorders of Lectures, PBLs, Labs Summative
differentiation and growth and assessment
molecular mechanisms leading to
neoplasia and general principles of
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1.8 Outline the mechanism of action, Lectures, PBLs, Labs Summative
important adverse effects and assessment
pharmacological basis of antibiotics,
anti-fungals, anti-protozoals,
analgesics, and drugs acting on
autacoids, autonomic nervous system
drugs.
2.0 Skills
2.1 Perform the major techniques to grow Lecftrres, Labs Formative and
and identi$, microorganisms, plot summative
dose-response curves, using the most assessment
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3.0 Values
3.1 Adhere to the attendance policy. Continuous
assessment
J.Z Maintain professional conduct with Continuous
colleasues. faculty. and staff. assessment
2. Assessment Tasks for Students
Percentage of Total
# Assessment task* Week Due
Assessment Score
PBL 2,3,4,5,7,8, t0%
1
9
) Mid-term 6 2s%
3 | Final Exam 11 6s%
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E. Student Academic Counselins and Support
Arrangements for availability of faculty and teaching staff for individual student
consultations and academic advice:

The CoM program established its own mentorship program that employs all full-time faculty
as mentors. Through this program, every medical student in the prograrn is assigned a mentor
at the beginning of theirfirst semester of studies. The program has a broad scope covering
academic advising and counseling. The mentors handle all aspects related to academic
advising, including academic planning, academic performance review, advice on course drop
or withdrawal, study skills, and time management.

F. Learning Resources and Facilities

l.Learning Resources
Immunology
. Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews. Immunology. 3'd Ed.
Required Textbooks
o Reference: Cellular and Molecular Immunology. AK Abbas,
AH Lichtman and Shiv Pillai. 7th ed, ELSEVIER, Philadelphia
20t2.
Microbiolosv
. Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews. Microbiology. 3'd Ed.
o Mims'Medical Microbiology 6th Ed.
Pathology
. Robbins and Cotran Basic Pathology, Professional Edition, 9th
Ed-20t2
Pharmacology
. RanB & Dale's Pharmacology 7th edition
. Lippincott Illustrated Reviews: Pharmacology 6th edition
(Lippincott Illustrated Reviews Series) Sixth, North American
Edition by Karen Whalen PharmD BCPS (Author)
. Rang & Dale's Pharmacology (8th Edition). Authors: James
Ritter Rod Flower Graeme Henderson Hrryp_hfgy_Bpq
Essential References
Materials

Electronic Materials I PowerPoint presentations uploaded on Alfaisal E-learning Portal

Other Learning
Materials

2. Facilities u ired
Item Resources
Accommodation Classrooms, Laboratories
(Classrooms, laboratories, demonstration
roon.rs/labs, etc.)
Technology Resources AV (Audio-Visual), Smartboard, Moodle (E-learning
(AV, data show, Smart Board, software, Management)
etc.)
Other Resources
(Specify, e.g. if specific laboratory
equipment is required, list requirements or
attach a list)

G. Course ali Evaluation


Evaluation
Evaluators Evaluation Methods
Areas/Issues
Course and Faculty
Students Survey
Evaluation Surve
Evaluation areas (e.g., Effectiveness of teaching and assessment, Extent of achievement of course leaming
outcomes, Quality of learning resources, etc.)
Evaluators (Shrdents, Faculty, Program Leaders, Peer Reviewer, Others (specify)
Assessment Methods (Direct, Indirect)

H. ec ification rov al D atL


Council / Committee
Reference No.
Date

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Course Title: Radiology


Course Code: RAD245
Program: Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Department: NA
College: College of Medicine
Institution: Alfaisal University

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6. Mode of Instruction (mark all that apply) ......................3
B. Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes............... ..........3
1. Course Description ..................3
2. Course Main Objective............. ...................3
3. Course Learning Outcomes.. .......................3
C. Course Content.... ..........4
D. Teaching and Assessment................. ..................4
1. Alignment of Course Learning Outcomes with Teaching Strategies and Assessment
Methods.... .................4
2. Assessment Tasks for Students .,.................5
E. Student Academic Counseling and Support . ......................... 5
F. Learning Resources and Facilities............ ..........5
l.Leaming Resources ...................5
2. Facilities Required.... ................6
G. Course Quality Evaluation ..............6
H. Specification Approval Data ...........6
A. Course Identification

1. Credit hours: 2 (2+0+0)


2. Course type
a. ,n*.rr'ry I | .o,,.g. ! repanment|. others !
b. nequir"a !
-Elective f-l
3. LeveVyear at which this course is offered: Sem 4, Year 2
4. Pre-requisites for this course (if any): Sem I and 2

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

6. Mode of Instruction (mark all that a


No Mode of Instruction Contact Hours Percentage
Traditional classroom - including
I 35 100%
ment

. Contact Hours on academic sernester


No Activitv Contact Hours
I Lecture 35
1 Laboratory/Studio
3 Tutorial
4 9tlqrq (qpeqlfv)
Total 35

B. Course Obiectives and Learni Outcomes


1. Course Description

This course is offered in Year 2 to discuss basic and applied concepts related to Radiology. It
consists of an overview of basic radiological techniques and the application and interpretation
of radiological findings in various diseases. The course includes lectures on X-rays, ultrasound,
CT scan, MRI and PET scans, and nuclear medicine techniques.

2. Course Main Objective

Discuss basic and advanced radiological techniques and the application and interpretation of
radiological findings in various diseases.

3. Course Learnin Outcomes

and Understandin
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CLOs
PLOs
1.2 Discuss the basis and clinical applications of Nuclear Medicine and PLO5
PET/CT.
1.3 Discuss the basis and clinical applications of ultrasound, CT scan and PLO5
MRI.
t.4 Discuss the clinic-pathologic correlation of X-ray examinations. PLO5
1.5 Discuss the physics of radiology and ionizing radiation PLO5
2 Skills :
2.t
2.2
3 Values:
3.1 Adhere to the attendance policy
3.2 Maintain professional conduct with colleagues, faculty, and staff

C. Course Content
Contact
No List of Topics
Hours
I Intro to Radiology and Ionizing Radiation and imasins 2
2 Contrast 2
a
J Physics 2 Radiation shieldins 2
4 Physics 2 Radiation 2
5 From Photon to Image: Anatomy and Pathology Correlation on X-rays 2
Image formation on Ultrasound: Anatomy and Pathology Correlation on 2
6
Ultrasound
7 Patient preparation and screening for Radiology exams 2
8 Clinical applications of Ultrasound 2
9 Introduction to Interventional Radioloey 2
l0 From Photon Image: Anatomy and Pathology Correlation on CT 2
l1 Clinical applications of CT 2
t2 Normal and Abnormal Nuclear Medicine and PET 2
l3 Clinical applications of Nuclear Medicine and PET 2
t4 Image formation on MRI: Anatomy and Patholoey Correlation on MRI 2
l5 Clinical applications of MRI 2
Imaging based diagnosis of common pathologies i.e., appendicitis, 2
16
cholecystitis, etc.
Imaging based diagnosis of common oncological conditions like breast Ca, 2
l7
ovarian Ca, etc.
l8 Assignment I
Total 35

D. Teaching and Assessment


1. Alignment of Course Learning Outcomes with Teaching Strategies and Assessment
Methods
Code Course Learning Outcomes Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods
1.0 Knowledge and Understanding
l.l Discuss the administration and Lecfures Summative
precautions of contrast media. assessment
Code Course Learning Outcomes Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods
1.2 Discuss the basis and clinical Lectures Summative
applications of Nuclear Medicine and assessment
PET/CT.
1.3 Discuss the basis and clinical Lecfures Summative
applications of ultrasound, CT scan assessment
and MRI.
1.4 Discuss the clinic-pathologic Lectures Summative
correlation of X-ray examinations. assessment
1.5 Discuss the physics of radiology and Lectures Summative
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2.0 Skills
2.1
2.2
3.0 Values
3.1 Adhere to the attendance policy. Continuous
assessment
3.2 Maintain professional conduct with Continuous
colleasues. facultv. and staff. assessment
2. Assessment Tasks for Students
Percentage of Total
# Assessment task* Week Due
Assessment Score
I Assignrnent t7 t0%
,,
Mid-term 8 30%
3 Final Exam 18 60%
*Assessment task (i.e., written test, oral test, oral presentation, group project, essay, etc.)

E. Student Academic Counseling and Support


Arrangements for availability of faculty and teaching staff for individual student
consultations and academic advice:

The CoM program established its own mentorship program that employs all full-time faculty as
mentors. Through this program, every medical student in the program is assigned a mentor at
the beginning of their first semester of studies. The program has a broad scope covering
academic advising and counseling. The mentors handle all aspects related to academic advising,
including academic planning, academic performance review, advice on course drop or
withdrawal, study skills, and time management.

F. Learning Resources and Facilities

l.Learning Resources

Required Textbooks

Essential References
Materials
PowerPoint presentations uploaded on Alfaisal E-learning Portal
Electronic Materials I
I Student are encouraged to visit the Radiology web sites
Other Learning
Materials

2. Facilities Required
Item Resources
Accommodation
Classrooms
(Classrooms, laboratories, demonstration
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Technology Resources AV (Audio-Visual), Smartboard, Moodle (E-learning


(AV, data show, Smart Board, software, Management)
etc.)
Other Resources
(SPecif', e.g. if sPecific laboratory
equipment is required, list requirements or
attach a list)

G. Course a Evaluation
Evaluation
Evaluators Evaluation Methods
Areas/Issues
Course and Faculty
Students Survey
Evaluation Survey
Evaluation areas (e.g., Effectiveness of teaching and assessment, Extent of achievement of leaming
outcomes, Quality of learning resources, etc.)
Evaluators (Students, Faculty, Program Leaders, Peer Reviewer, Others (specify)
Assessment Methods (Direct, Indirect)

H. Specification Approval Data


Council / Committee
Reference No.
Date

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Course Title: Professional Skills II


Course Code: PRO244
Program: Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Department: NA
College: College of Medicine
Institution: Alfaisal University

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6. Mode of lnstruction (mark all that apply) ......................3
B. Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes............... ..........3
l. Course Description ..................3
2. Course Main Objective............. ...................3
3. Course Learning Outcomes.. .......................3
C. Course Content.... ..........5
D. Teaching and Assessment.................
l. Alignment of Course Learning Outcomes with Teaching Strategies and Assessment
Methods.... .................5
2. Assessment Tasks for Students ...................8
E. Student Academic Counseling and Support
Facilities............
F. Learning Resources and ..........8
l.Leaming Resources ...................8
2. Facilities Required.... ................9
G. Course Quality Evaluation ........9
H. Specification Approval Data ...........9
A. Course Identification

1. Credit hours: 2 (0+4+0)


2. Course type
urirersiry l-l College I ,epanment I
a. others !
b. n.qui7.a ! Elective | |

3. LeveVyear at which this course is offered: Sem 4, Year 2


4. Pre-requisites for this course (if any): Sem I and 2

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

6. Mode of Instruction (mark all that


No Mode of Instruction Contact Hours Percentage
Clinical Skills Training Small
I 30 100%
sessrons

. Contact Hours on academic seme


No Activity Contact Hours
I Lecture
,,
_Labqf 4lqry/Studio
3 Tutorial
4 9q--er{qpse-i-ryJ--. 30
Total 30

B. Course ob ectives and Learni Outcomes


1. Course Description
Professional Skills II Course (PRO-244) runs for 16-weeks parallel to the four blocks of
semester-4 curriculum NEU (lO-weeks) and HNS (6 weeks). The skills taught in this course
are in line with the blocks taken during the semester.

2. Course Main Objective

The course assists medical students to integrate critical thinking with practical skills through
developing connections between basic science knowledge and clinical presentation.
Training involves history taking, symptomatology recognition, physical examination, common
diagnostic methods, and the acquisition and deployment of necessary procedural skills related
to system blocks (Neuro and HNS).

3. Course Learnin Outcomes

Knowled lu4 l].l4cr-s.!-?l.4ise


Aligned
CLOs
PLOs
1.1
1.2
1.3
2 Skills :
2.t Obtain a complete Medical History of related systems (NEURO & PLOI3,24
HNS).
Conduct medical interview related to given presenting complaints:
. Headache
o Blackout
o Numbness
o Double-vision
. Weakness
. Seizure
o Alertness & Orientation
o Mernory & Language
. Meningitis
o Stroke
2.2 Perform general and focused Physical Exam (PEx) related to clinical PLOI4,l5,24
presentation of the system (NEURO & HNS).
1. Perform Physical Examination and carry out selected set of
procedures for the Sensory System:
o Superficial and deep sensations (light touch, pain,
temperature, pressure, vibration, proprioception)
o Dermatomerecognition
o Two-point discrimination, sensory extinction &
stereognosis
2. Perform Physical Examination and carry out selected set of
procedures for examination of the Motor System:
o Muscle bulk of upper and lower limbs
o Muscle tone of upper and lower limbs
. Muscle power of upper and lower limbs
. Deep tendon reflexes of upper and lower limbs
. Clonus
o Plantar response and abdominal reflex
3. Perform Physical Examination and carry out selected set of
procedures for examination of Cerebellar Function,
Coordination & Gait:
o Nystagmus
. Rapid alternating movements
o Finger-to-nose test
o Finger-to-fingertest
r Heel-to-chin test
. Types of abnormal movements
' TYPes of gaits
4. Perform Physical Examination and carry out selected set of
procedures:
. Hieher mental function
Aligned
CLOs
PLOs
o Mini-Mental Status
o Alertness
o Orientation
o Memoy
o Language
o Concentration
o Attention
o Lumbar Puncfure
5. Perform Physical Examination and carry out selected set of
procedures relevant organ system:
o Oral cavity (general)
o Salivary glands
o Nose
o Ear (general and hearing acuity)
. Eye (visual acuity, visual fields, pupillary responses, ocular
motility, fundoscopy)
o Cranial nerves: CN I, II, IIL IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI,
xII
2.3 Document Hx and PEx findings accurately and skillfullv PLOl3.l4
2.4 Present history and physical findings comfortably in front of preceptor PLOl3,l4
and peers
3 Values:
3.1 Adhere to the attendance policy I
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C. Course Content
No List of Topics Contact
Hours
I Focused History Taking: Nervous System 6
2 Perform Physical Exam nation of Sensory Systerl 4
J Perform Physical Exam nation of Motor System 4
4 Perform Physical Exam nation: Cerebellum, Coordination and Gait 4
Perform Physical Examination of Higher Mental Function and carry out
5 4
selected set of procedures e.g. Lumbar puncfure
6 Focused History Taking: Head, Neck & Special Senses 4
Perform Physical Examination and carry out selected set of procedures
7 4
1glgrzant organ system
Total 30

D. Teaching and Assessment


l. Alignment of Course Learning Outcomes with Teaching Strategies and Assessment
Methods
Code Course Learning Outcomes Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods
1.0 Knowledge and Understanding
L,l
1.2
Code Course Learning Outcomes I Teactring Strategies Assessment Methods
1.3
2.0 Skills
2.1 Obtain a complete Medical History of Formative and
related systems (NEURO & HNS). summative
Conduct medical interview related to assessment -
given presenting complaints : Hands on practice namely OPE
o Headache training with (Observed
o Blackout simulated patients Performance
o Numbness Evaluation) during
o Double-vision Patient encounter the sessions and
o under clinical OSCE (Objective
Weakness
guidance of clinicians
. Seizure Structured Clinical
in the teaching
r & Orientation
Alertness
hospital
Examination),
o Memory & Language respectively.
o Meningitis
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L.L Perform general and focused Physical
Exam (PEx) related to clinical
presentation of the system (NEURO
& HNS).
l.
Perform Physical Examination
and carry out selected set of
procedures for the Sensory
System:
o Superficial and deep
sensations (light touch,
pain, temperafure,
pressure, vibration,
proprioception) Hands on practice
o Dermatomerecognition training with
o Two-pointdiscrimination, simulated patients
sensory extinction &
stereognosis Patient encounter
2. Perform Physical Examination under clinical
guidance of clinicians
and carry out selected set of
procedures for examination of in the teaching
the Motor System:
hospital
e Muscle bulk of upper and
lower limbs
o Muscle tone of upper and
lower limbs
o Muscle power of upper
and lower limbs
. Deep tendon reflexes of
upper and lower limbs
. Clonus
. Plantar response and
abdominal reflex
Code Course Learning Outcomes Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods
Perform Physical Examination
and carry out selected set of
procedures for examination of
Cerebellar Function,
Coordination & Gait:
o Nystagmus
. Rapid alternating
movements
o Finger-to-nose test
o Finger-to-fingertest
o Heel-to-chin test
. Types of abnormal
movements
o Types of gaits
Perform Physical Examination
and carry out selected set of
procedures:
. Higher mental function
o Mini-Mental Status
o Alertness
o Orientation
o Memoy
o Language
. Concentration
o Attention
o Lumbar Puncture
5. Perform Physical Examination
and carry out selected set of
procedures relevant organ
system:
o Oral cavity (general)
o Salivary glands
o Nose
o Ear (general and hearing
acuity)
. Eye (visual acuity, visual
fields, pupillary responses,
ocular motility,
fundoscopy)
o Cranial nerves: CN I, II,
III,IV, V, VI, VII, VIII,

2.3 Document Hx and PEx findings Hands on practice


accurately and skillfully. training with
simulated patients

Patient encounter
under clinical
Code Course Learning Outcomes Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods
guidance of clinicians
in the teaching
hospital
2.4 Present history and physical findings Hands on practice
comfortably in front of preceptor and training with
peers. simulated patients

Patient encounter
under clinical
guidance of clinicians
in the teaching
hospital
3.0 Values
3.1 Adhere to the attendance policy. Continuous
assessment
3.2 Maintain professional conduct with Continuous
colleagues, faculty, and staff. assessment
2. Assessment Tasks for Students
4 Percentage of Total
tr Assessment task* Week Due
Assessment Score
I Vt_r_{term_o_$Q_E l0 20%
1 Final OSCE l8 70%
3 OPE All t0%
*Assessment task (i.e., written test, oral test, oral presentation, group project, essay, etc.)

E. Student Academic Counselinq and Support


Arrangements for availability of faculty and teaching staff for individual student
consultations and academic advice:

The CoM program established its own mentorship program that employs all full-time faculty as
mentors. Through this program, every medical student in the program is assigned a mentor at
the beginning of their first semester of studies. The program has a broad scope covering
academic advising and counseling. The mentors handle all aspects related to academic advising,
including academic planning, academic performance review, advice on course drop or
withdrawal, study skills, and time management.

F. Learning Resources and Facilities

l.Learning Resources
Bates' Guide to Physical Examination & History Taking, Lynn S.
Required Textbooks
Bickley, Ed 12, 2016 Wolters Cluver. ISBN 97814698934t9

Essential References
Alfaisal elearning Portal
Materials

Gourse Specifications
Electronic Materials Alfaisal elearning Portal

Other Learning
Skills checklists, handouts, videos and video links
Materials

2. Facilities Required
Item Resources
Accommodation I rooms on 2nd floor,
(Classrooms, laboratories, demonstration
I 3 rooms on l't floor & 4 rooms on
rooms/labs, etc.)
ground floor of the department of clinical skills
Technology Resources AV (Audio-Visual), Smartboard, Moodle (E-learning
(AV, data show, Smart Board, software, Management)
etc.)
Other Resources
(Specify, e.g. if specific laboratory
equipment is required, list requirements or
List of Updated inventory attached
attach a list)

G. Course Evaluation
Evaluation
Evaluators Evaluation Methods
Areas/Issues
Course and Faculty
Students Survey
Evaluation Survev
Evaluation areas (e.g., Effectiveness of teaching and assessment, Extent of achievement of course learning
outcomes, Quality of learning resources, etc.)
Evaluators (Students, Faculty, Program Leaders, Peer Reviewer, Others (specify)
Assessment Methods (Direct, Indirect)

H. Approval Data
Council / Committee
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Date

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Course Title: Behavioral Science


Course Code: BHS243
Program: Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Department: NA
College: College of Medicine
Institution: Alfaisal University

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6. Mode of Instruction (mark all that apply)
B. Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes........................ .....3

D. Teaching and Assessment..................... ,....4


l. Alignment of Course Learning Outcomes with Teaching Strategies and Assessment
Methods.... .................4
Students
2. Assessment Tasks for ..................'5
E. Student Academic Counseling and Support............... .........5
F. Learning Resources and Facilities............

G. Course Quatity Evaluation


H. Specification Approval Data ..........-6
A. Course Identification

1. Credit hours: 2 (2+0+0)


2. Course type
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3. Level/year at which this course is offered: Sem 4, Year 2
4. Pre-requisites for this course (if any): Sern I and 2

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

Mode of Instruction (rnark all that


No Mode of Instruction Contact Hours Percentage
Traditional classroom - including
I 29 r00%

. Contact Hours on academic semester


No Activity Contact Hours
I Lecture - including assignment 29
7 Laboratory/Studio
3 Tutorial
4 otberq (qpqer-n-
Total 29

B. Course Obiectives and Learning Outcomes


1. Course Description

This course covers concepts related to behavioral sciences including infant development, early
and late childhood development, death and bereavement, theories of personality development,
and concepts related to abuse and violence.

2. Course Main Objective

To discuss concepts related to behavioral sciences including infant development, early and late
childhood development, death and bereavement, theories of personality development, and
concepts related to abuse and violence.

3. Course Learnin Outcomes


Aligned
CLOs
PLOs
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1.1 Discuss a ion and violence PLO3
1.2 Discuss early and late childhood development PLO3
1.3 Discuss emotions PLO3
Aligned
CLOs
PLOs
4 Discuss _q_&p] qqeqllive development PLO3
5 Discuss nfant social development PLO3
6 Discuss Irlelleeu4l diqcblllv PLO3
7 Discuss ryf44! dgyelqpmen! PLO3
1.8 Discuss late childhood and adulthood development, death and PLO3
bereavement
1.9 Discuss the clinical assgqqmgn! ofpatients with behavioral symptoms PLO3
10 _D_rl-cttsllheqrieqgf pgqqonalitydevelopment PLO3
l.1l Discuss violence and abuse PLO3
2 Skills :
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2.2
3 Values:
3.1 Adhere to the attendaqggpqlicy
3.2 Maintain professional conduct with colleagues. faculty. and staff.

C. Course Content
Contact
No List of Topics
Hours
I Aggression and violence 2
2 Early and late childhood development l&2 4
J Emotions 2
4 Infant cognitive development l&2 4
5 Infant social development 2
6 Intellectual disability 2
1 Infant development 2
8 Late childhood and adulthood development 2
9 Clinical assessment ofplients with behavioral symptqms 2
l0 Theories of personality development 2
1l Violence and abuse 2
t2 Death and bereavement 2
l3 Assisnment I
Total 29

D. Teaching and Assessment


1. Alignment of Course Learning Outcomes with Teaching Strategies and Assessment
Methods
Code Course Learning Outcomes Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods
1.0 Knowledge and Understanding
1.1 Discuss aggression and violence Lectures Summative
assessment
t.2 Discuss early and late childhood Lectures Summative
development assessment
1.3 Discuss emotions Lectures Summative
assessment
Code Course Learning Outcomes Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods
1.4 Discuss infant cognitive development Lecfures Summative
assessment
1.5 Discuss infant social development Lectures Summative
assessment
1.6 Discuss intellectual disability Lectures Summative
assessment
1.7 Discuss infant development Lectures Summative
assessment
1.8 Discuss late childhood and adulthood Lectures Summative
dgyel_qpgt"l!, dq A1b aqd bereavement assessment
1.9 Discuss the clinical assessment of Lectures Summative
peli qql q -witb -bshayiqrel_ !y!qp !em.! assessment
l.l0 Discuss theories of personality Lectures Summative
4svelqpmqnt assessment
l.1l Discuss violence and abuse Lectures Summative
assessment
2.0 Skills
2.t
2.2
3.0 Values
I l-
3.1 Adhere to the attendance policy. Continuous
assessment
).2 Maintain professional conduct with Continuous
colleagues, faculty, and staff. assessment
2. Assessment Tasks for Students
Percentage of Total
# Assessment task* Week Due
Assessment Score
I Mid-term 6 30%
7
A$ic!!q-eL! t7 t0%
3 Final Exam l8 60%
*Assessment task (i.e., written test, oral test, oral presentation, group project,
essay, etc.)

E. Student Academic Corlnseling and Support


Arrangements for availability of faculty and teaching staff for individual student
consultations and academic advice:

The CoM program established its own mentorship program that employs all fuIl-time faculty as
mentors. Through this program, every medical student in the program is assigned a mentor at
the beginning of their first semester of studies. The program has a broad scope covering
academic advising and counseling. The mentors handle all aspects related to academic advising,
including academic planning, academic performance review, advice on course drop or
withdrawal, study skills, and time management.

F. Learning Resources and Facilities


l.Learning Resources

Required Textbooks

Essential References
Materials
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Other Learning
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2. Facilities u red
Item Resources
Accommodation
Classrooms
(Classrooms, laboratories, demonstration
rooms/labs, etc.)
Technology Resources AV (Audio-Visual), Smartboard, Moodle (E-learning
(AV, data shorv, Smart Board, software, Management)
etc.)
Other Resources
(Specif,r, e.g. if specific laboratory
equipment is required, list requirements or
attach a list)

G. Course a Evaluation
Evaluation
Evaluators Evaluation Methods
Areas/Issues
Course and Faculty
Students Survey
Evaluation Survev
Evaluation areas (e.g., Effectiveness of teaching and assessment, Extent of achievement of course learning
outcomes, Quality of learning resources, etc.)
Evaluators (Students, Faculty, Program Leaders, Peer Reviewer, Others (speciS,)
Assessment Methods (Direct, Indirect)

H. val Data
Council / Committee
Reference No.
Date

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Gourse Specifications

Course Title: Head, Neck and Special Senses Block

Course Code: HNS242


Program: Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Department: NA
College: College of Medicine
Institution: Alfaisal University

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Table of Contents
A. Course Identification.............. ..........3
6. Mode of lnstruction (mark all that apply) ......................3
B. Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes............... ..........3
l. Course Description ..................3
2. Course Main Objective............. ...................3
3. Course Learning Outcomes.. .......................3
C. Course Content.... ..,.......4
D. Teaching and Assessment................. ..................5
l. Alignment of Course Learning Outcomes with Teaching Strategies and Assessment
Methods.... .................5
2. Assessment Tasks for Students ...................6
E. Student Academic Counseling and Support............... .........7
F. Learning Resources and Facilities............ ..........7
l.Learning Resources ...................7
2. Facilities Required.... ................7
G. Course Quality Evaluation ..............8
H. Specification Approval Data .8
A. Course Identification

1. Credit hours: 3 (2+2+0)


2. Course type
a. University l-l College
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b. n.qui--.a ! Elective| |

3. LeveVyear at which this course is offered: Sem 4, Year 2


4. Pre-requisites for this course (if any): Sem I and 2

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

6. Mode of Instruction (mark all that


No Mode of Instruction Contact Hours Percentage
f I Traditional classroom 39 ss%
_i,....1_Fm;fB_t.il[ 32 4s%

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C ontact Hours based on academic semester
No Activity Contact Hours
1 Lecture 39
2 e!,q$1qry1$1u41q
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3 Tutorial 32
4 9tUs$ (qpqqlrv)
Total 7l

B. Course Ob ectives and Lea Outcomes


1. Course Description

In this block, students will leam the development and gross and microscopic anatomy of the
head, neck, and special senses. Besides, the students will gain insights into the clinical approach
to common otolaryngological and ophthalmic presentations. They will learn etiopathogenesis
of common head and neck conditions and principles of diagnosis and management strategies.

2. Course Main Objective

To learn the development, gross and microscopic anatomy, and physiology of the head, neck,
and special senses. Also, for a meaningful clinical perspective of structure and function, they
will relate and apply this knowledge to the relevant pathophysiological and clinical concepts of
otolaryngology and ophthalmology diseases.

3. Course Learnin Outcomes

Knowled and Understand


Aligned
CLOs
PLOs
1.1 Describe the development of head and neck structures and special- | PLO3
sense orsans. I

1.2 Describe microscopic and gross anatomy of orbit, eye, ear, head, face, I flOt
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1.3 Describe the physiology of vision, olfaction, taste, hearing, and I fI-O t
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i.4- Describe the etiology, pathophysiology and clinical features of I PLOL,4,7 ,9
common oral, ophthalmic, and ear nose throat (ENT) related
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it Describe the mechanism of action of drugs used in the management of I YTOAJ ,n
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1.6 Discuss the clinical features of common ophthalmic & ENT disorders, I PLO1,4,7,10,
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2 Skills :
2.r Identify the microscopic and gross structures of orbit, eye, ear, head, I elOt
neck qnd lg
2.2 Analyze and interpret the clinical data for common diseases of I fto12.16,18,
otolaryngology and ophthalmology and be able to make a differential | 30

2.3 Collect throat swab and identify Streptococci through culture and rapid I eLO t S, t Z

I
2.4 Identiff normal head and neck structures with imaging modalities and I U-OS
common radiological abnormalities in diseases of ophthalmology and
ENT
3 Values:
3.1 A.4-bere tp_tbs-.e1Jeq4el g q_ps.lisy_
3.2 Maintain professional conduct with colleaeues. facultv. and staff.

C. Course Content
Contact
No List of Topics
Hours
I Skull I
2 Face & Scalp I
1
J Nose and Paranasal sinuses I
4 Parotid Region I
5 Temporal and infratemporal fossa I
6 CNV&VII I
7 Cervical fascia and posterior triangle of neck 1

8 Anterior triangle of neck I


9 cN IX, Xr_XI, XII I
10 Ear- I I
t1 Ear - 2 and histology of the ear I
t2 Orbit and extraocular muscles I
l3 Eye - gross and microscopic structures I
14 Development of face and palate I
l5 Development of Pharyngeal arches I
t6 Development of ear and eye I
t7 Olfaction and taste I
l8 Hearing and balance I
l9 Balance I

20 Optics and vision I


2t Vision I
22 Diseases of the salivary glands and oral cavity I
23 Laryngeal and nasopharyngeal carcinoma I
24 Infections of the oral cavity and oral manifestations of systemic infections I
25 Agents in Infections of the ear and paranasal sinuses I
26 Bacterial, viral and fungal infections of the eye and the eye cavity I
27 Anti-glaucoma drugs I
28 Rhinorrhea and epistaxis I
29 Sore throat &Tonsillitis I
30 Neck Swellings 1

3l Deafness I
32 Otitis & Vertigo I
JJ Red Eye 1

34 Pediatric ophthalmology & ocular motility I


3s Common Eyelid Conditions I
36 \risual impairment I
37 Ocular Manifestation of Systemic Diseases 1

38 Radiological anatomy of head and neck I


39 Radiology of common HNS lesions I
40 PBL I - Oral ulcers (Leucoplakia and SCC) 4
4t PBL2 - Innocent bystander (Neck iniury) 4
42 PBL 3 - Spinning world (Ear) 4
43 PBL4-Swolleneye 4
44 TBL I and 2 4
Anatomy Lab 1 - Skull, face & scalp, and muscles innervated by the
45 2
different branches ofthe cranial nerve V
46 Anatomy Lab 2 -Temporal and infratemporal fossa 2
47 Anatomy Lab 3 - Boundaries and contents of the neck and its triangles 2
48 Anatomy Lab 4 - Structures of extemal, middle and inner ear 2
49 Anatomy Lab 5 - Structures of eye 2
50 Microbiology Lab I - Identification of Streptococci 2
Total 7t

D. Teaching and Assessment


1. Alignment of Course Learning Outcomes with Teaching Strategies and Assessment
Methods
Code Course Learning Outcomes Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods
1.0 Knowledge and Understanding
1.1 Desoribe the development of head Lectures, TBLs Continuous and
and neck structures and special-sense summative
-qry-1-q!-: - assessment
Code Course Learning Outcomes Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods
1.2 Describe microscopic and gross Lectures, TBLs, PBLs Continuous and
anatomy of orbit, eye, ear, head, face, summative
neck, and nose. assessment
1.3 Describe the physiology of vision, Lectures, PBLs Continuous and
olfaction, taste, hearing, and balance. summative
assessment
t.4 Describe the etiology, Lecfures, TBLs, PBLs Continuous and
pathophysiology and clinical features summative
of common oral, ophthalmic, and ear assessment
nose throat (ENT) related
conditions/infections.
1.5 Describe the mechanism of action of Lecfures Summative
drugs used in the management of assessment
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1.6 Discuss the clinical features of Lectures, PBLs Continuous and
common ophthalmic & ENT summative
disorders, and principles of their assessment
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2.0 Skills
2.1 Identify the microscopic and gross Labs Summative
structures of orbit, eye, ear, head, assessment
neck and nose.
2.2 Analyze and interpret the clinical data PBLs Continuous and
for common diseases of summative
otolaryngolo gy and ophthalmology assessment
and be able to make a differential
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2.3 Collect throat swab and identi$z Labs Summative
Streptococci through culture and assessment
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2.4 Identify normal head and neck Lectures, Labs, PBLs, Continuous and
stmctures with imaging modalities TBLs summative
and common radiological assessment
abnormalities in diseases of
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2.5 Work with fellow students and PBLs, TBLs Continuous and
faculty in a collegial and professional summative
manner during group learning assessment
activities like PBL and TBL.
3.0 Values
3.1 Adhere to the attendance policy. Continuous
assessment
3.2 Maintain professional conduct with Continuous
colleagues, faculty, and staff. assessment
2. Assessment Tasks for Students
Percentage of Total
1+
n Assessment task* Week Due
Assessment Score
I BPLG!lgru-o_bqO-:9rqup-_{-rs_csqq!qrr..gl?d_eq--- Weekl s%
Percentage of Total
# Assessment task* Week Due
Assessment Score
TBL (2 in number) - iRAT and tRAT grades Every two s%
2
weeks
3 Final exam (including OSPE) 5 90%
*Assessment task (i.e., written test, oral test, oral presentation, group project, essay, etc.)

E. Student Academic Counseling and Support


Arrangements for availability of faculty and teaching staff for individual student
consultations and academic advice:

The CoM program established its own mentorship program that employs all full+ime faculty as
mentors. Through this program, every medical student in the program is assigned a mentor at
the beginning of their first semester of studies. The program has a broad scope covering
academic advising and counseling. The mentors handle all aspects related to academic advising,
including academic planning, academic performance review, advice on course drop or
withdrawal, study skills, and time management.

F. Learning Resources and Facilities

l.Learn Resources
o Clinically Oriented Anatomy, Keith L Moore, 8th edition
o Purves'Neuroscience 5th edition
o Basic & Clinical Pharmacology, Bertram Katzung (Author), Susan
Masters (Author), Anthony Trevor l lth edition
o Pharmacology, R. A. Harvey and P. C. Champe, Lippincott's
Required Textbooks
Illustrated, 4th Edition
o Robbins Basic Pathology 1Oth edition
o Rubin's Pathology. Clinico-pathologic foundation of medicine, 5th
Edition
o Mims' Medical Microbiology, 5th Edition.
o Current Diagnostics and Treatment in Otolaryngology and Head
Essential References and Neck Surgery. Anil Lalwani (Author) 3rd Edition
Materials o Parson's diseases of the eye, 21st Edition
o PBL case-scenarios

Electronic Materials PowerPoint presentations uploaded on Alfaisal E-learning Portal

Other Learning
Materials

2. Facilities Re uired
Item Resources

Accommodation Classrooms, Anatomy Resource Center, Microbiology


(Classrooms, laboratories, demonstration Lab
199ry/-95-:-:t-2
Item Resources
Technology Resources AV (Audio-Visual), Smartboard, Moodle (E-leaming
(AV, data show, Smart Board, software, Management)
etc.)
Other Resources
(Specify, e.g. if specific laboratory
equipment is required, list requirements or

G. Course Evaluation
Evaluation
Evaluators Evaluation Methods
Areas/Issues
Course and Faculty
Students Survey
Evaluation Survev
Evaluation areas (e.g., Effectiveness of teaching and assessment, Extent of achievement of course leaming
outcomes, Quality of learning resources, etc.)
Evaluators (Students, Faculty, Program Leaders, Peer Reviewer, Others (specify)
Assessment Methods (Direct, Indirect)

H. Data
Council / Committee
Reference No.
Date

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