North South University

School of Health & Life Sciences

Department of Public Health

Course Name
Introduction to Public Health Lab
Course Code
PBH 101L , Section # 15
& Section No.
Semester Summer, 2023

Instructor Name Dr. Shaikh Abdus Salam

Office SAC 1124
Office Hours Wednesday after class and over telephone 5 days a week. (Sunday to Thursday)
Office Phone Cell phone # 01715622850
Email Address shaikh.salam@northsouth.edu
Department Public Health
Links North South University Website: http://www.northsouth.edu
School Webpage: http://www.northsouth.edu/academic/shls/
Department Webpage: http://www.northsouth.edu/academic/shls/public-
health.html

COURSE AND SECTION INFORMATION

Class Time & From 1:40PM to 4:20 PM; Room # SAC-411

Location

Course PBH 101

Prerequisite(s)
Course Credit 1
Hours
Course Introduction to Public Health is a survey course designed to introduce students to
Description various public health topics such as health, determinants of health, communicable and
non-communicable diseases, behavioral aspects of health, environmental and
occupational health, behavioral health, prevention and health promotion, and ethics.
The lab class shall provide brief ideas about different methods utilized in public health
research.

Course Objectives To provide a general introduction to different methods that public health utilizes.

Student On completing this course, students will be able to (***THE NUMBER OF OUTCOMES
Learning WILL BE DECIDED BY THE FACULTY MEMBER)
Outcomes
CO 1. Describe the role of other public health preventive approaches to NCD
prevention.

CO 2. Demonstrate different lab techniques in a classroom setting.

CO 3. Acquire this knowledge and apply those outside of the lab efficiently.

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Mapping of Course Outcomes with Program Outcomes, Delivery Methods and
Assessment Strategies
(***The assessment tools may vary from department to department in terms of the
number of exams, assignments, projects and quizzes)
CO no. Course Outcomes (CO) Bloom’s Delivery methods Assessment
taxonomy and activities tools
domain/ (faculty members (faculty
level can choose any members can
(C: Cognitive number of tools) use any number
P: of devices)
Psychomotor
A: Affective)
CO-1 The role of different public health Quiz, Assignment,
preventive approaches in NCDs C1, A1 Class lectures, lab Viva
prevention demonstrations,
and open
discussion
CO-2 Demonstrate different lab techniques C3, A2
in a classroom setting Class lecture, Practical
audio-visual demonstration and
demonstration, lab procedure
assignment, lab writing
demonstration, examination
and open
discussion
CO-3 Acquire this knowledge and apply A2, C3 Class lecture, lab Practical
those outside of the lab efficiently. demonstration, demonstration and
open discussion lab procedure
writing
examination
Cognitive domain (knowledge-based): C
1: Knowledge, 2: Comprehension, 3 Application, 4 Analysis, 5: Synthesis, 6: Evaluation

The affective domain (emotion-based): A

1: Receiving, .2: Responding, 3: Valuing, 4: Organizing, 5: Characterizing

The psychomotor domain (action-based): P

1: Perception, 2: Set, 3: Guided response, 4: Mechanism, 5: Complex overt response, 6: Adaptation,

7: Origination
RECOMMENDED TEXT (s) – Primary

Lectures and lab demonstration slides

ASSESSMENT STRATEGY AND GRADING SCHEME

Your performance in ALL the exams determines your grade. The points are distributed in the following
manner:

Mark distribution Points

Quiz (MCQ) 20
Attendance 10
Lab procedure 15

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 Final Exam 55 (Lab report 15, Viva 40)

Total 100 (100%)

TEACHING STRATEGY

Class lecture, audio-visual demonstration, assignment, group study, lab demonstration, open
discussion & student lecture on a particular topic using blackboard or slides

In assigning your grade, NSU’s grading and performance evaluation policies will be followed. Please note that
all final rates are subject to departmental review and approval.

CLASSROOM RULES OF CONDUCT

(*** The following rules are given as sample rules. The faculty member can change it as per their preference)

1. The ground rule for our class is respectful, open communication. Every single question is
appreciated! We have many things to learn from one another.

2. When you come to the class, you become part of a learning community. Please be conscious of your
community role, and work toward creating a healthy classroom learning atmosphere.

3. Don’t chat during class. The inability to refrain from unnecessary, disruptive chatting may result in a
request to leave the classroom. If you have to, feel free not to attend the class at the expense of your
attendance for the day.

4. If you have to leave the class when it is in progress, sit near the door and leave silently.

5. While in class, please switch off your cell phone. The inability to do so may result in some penalty.

6. You must seek permission before using any electronic gadget in the class, such as a laptop. Use of
such devices for purposes other than note-taking during lectures is strictly prohibited.

7. Eating and drinking in the lab room is prohibited.

8. Academic Integrity Policy: The School of Health and Life Sciences does not tolerate academic
dishonesty by its students. At a minimum, you must not be involved in cheating, copyright
infringement, submitting the same work in multiple courses, significant collaboration with other
individuals outside of sanctioned group activities, or fabrications. You are advised that violations of
the Student Integrity Code will be treated seriously, with particular attention given to repeated
offences. Please refer to the NSU Code of Conduct at http://www.northsouth.edu/student-code-of-
conduct.html

EXAMS AND MAKE-UP EXAMS POLICY

(*** The following rules are given as sample rules. The faculty member can change it as per their preference)

Please note:
 You must come prepared for all your exams.
 You must come on time.
 Being late does not necessarily guarantee that you will get extra time for writing your tests and exam.
 You must bring your own pencil, pen, eraser, calculator and any other items you may need and are
allowed during the tests and exam.
 All cell phones must be switched off.
 Any deviation from the standard procedures will not be taken lightly.
 Any unfair means adopted in the tests and exams will be seriously dealt with.
 Academic misconduct or failure to comply with the NSU Examination Code of Conduct may result in F.

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ATTENDANCE POLICY

Student attendance will be conducted using an RFID system or manually using the online system.

COMMUNICATION POLICY

TENTATIVE COURSE CONTENTS AND SCHEDULE

Week# Class# Day Date Topic Chapter

1 1(2hours) 1 TBA  What is blood pressure?

 What is systolic and diastolic
blood pressure?
 What are the typical ranges of
Measuring
systolic and diastolic blood
Blood
pressure?
Pressure
 What are the factors that
influence blood pressure?
 Application in Public Health.

2 2(2hours) 2 TBA  What is blood? What are the

functions of blood?
Blood  What is the ABO system?
Grouping  What is the RH system?
Techniques  How to test blood groups?
 What is Antigen and
Antibody?
 Application in Public Health.

3 3(2hours) 3 TBA  Why is it essential to have

glucose in our blood? What
are the levels of blood
glucose?
Random
 What is hyperglycemia and
Blood Sugar
hypoglycemia? What is their
Measurement
importance?
 How can we measure the
glucose level?
 Application of blood glucose
testing in public health.

4 4(2hours) 4 TBA  Cause and effect of obesity

 What is BMI, and what
BMI ranges of BMI
measurement  Calculation of BMI.
 Limitation of BMI.
 Application of BMI
measurement in public
health.

5 5(2hours) 5 TBA  Importance of Hemoglobin

Measurement.
Hemoglobin  Range of Hb in healthy adults
test
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 and pregnancy.
 What is anemia? Types,
causes, signs and symptoms.
 The public health burden of
anemia.

6 6(2hours) 6 TBA Basic First  Introduction and types of

Aid for Public injures and accidents.
Health  Describe the causes, signs,
symptoms, and first aid for a
1 seizure (Fit), fainting and
unconsciousness.
(Introduction
 Description and application
to CPR)
of Cardio Pulmonary
Resuscitation (CPR).

7 7(2hours) 7 TBA Basic First  Introduction to bleeding and

Aid for Public wounds.
Health  Causes and types of bleeding
and wounds.
2  Describe the signs,
symptoms, and first aid for
(Bleeding and
wounds.
Wounds)
 Application of fit Aid kits for
wounds.

8 8(2hours) 8 TBA Basic First  Introduction to burn and

Aid for Public electrocution.
Health 3  Describe the causes, signs,
symptoms, and first aid for
(Burn) electric shock and burn.
 Application of fit Aid kits for
burn and electric shock.

9 9(2hours) 9 TBA Practice day  Blood Pressure, BMI, CPR,

application, Blood Grouping,
Blood glucose, Hemoglobin
test, First aid and CPR-
Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation.

10 10(2hours) 10 TBA Final Exam  MCQ, Practical and Viva

*** The faculty reserves the right to make changes to the course outline.