Faculty Nursing Biology Sem 1
Basic Sciences Education
Foundation Year
Faculty Nursing
Biology
Module N⁰: NUR-BIO 117
Preferable Coordinator’s Specialty: Protozoology
Credit Hours: (2+1) 3 hr
Semester: 1 (~15 weeks)
1. Course Description
The entrants into the nursing program come from different backgrounds with varying levels of knowledge of biology, and mostly a modest command of the English language (EL). The instruction language in the Nursing program is English. This course is therefore designed to bridge the gap in both aspects: knowledge of biology and new terminology in the EL.
For most entrants into the Nursing program the laboratory component of this course forms first contact with an environment where safe and professional conduct are required as a prelude to competent performance in a healthcare facility.
This course provides an essential introduction which cuts across future specialization courses in the Nursing program. It also addresses interdisciplinary matters such as the impact of the environment on the health of the individual and interaction with the surroundings.
The first semester curriculum for Nursing also bears semester-long courses of biochemistry, physiology and anatomy. The contents of this biology module reflect an effort to avoid too much overlap.
2. Learning Objectives
- To enhance science students understanding of science through the application of the scientific process into disciplines that overlap their interests, but view the material from a different perspective, thereby providing a richer understanding of the inter connectedness of their discipline to other fields.
- Develop problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, by provision of a fundamental core of knowledge and skills which will assist smooth transition to the next level in medical sciences.
3. Course Contents
Theory
- The characteristics and diversity of living things
- The structure and activities of a typical cell (Prokaryote / Eukaryote)
- The major events in cell division, multiplication and early embryonic development
- The variety of cells & types of tissues
- The habitat in which humans live
- Ecological inter-species interactions with emphasis on microbial infection.
- Practical considerations of infection spread within a healthcare facility.
4. Laboratory
- Introduction to safety and universal precautions
- Proper handling, use and maintenance of the light microscope
- Basics of scientific drawing, and interpretation of microscope images.
- Cells and demonstration of cell division and the human karyotype.
- Introduction to sampling techniques & quality sample processing.
- Review of organisms related to human disease.
- The different types of human tissues.
5. Educational Methods
Method | Hours/wk | Method | Hours/wk | Method | Hours/wk |
Lectures ___ü | 2 | Small gr. ______ |
| PBL ____ |
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Laboratory _ü | 3 | St. seminar _____ | Var. | Assignments _ü |
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Cl. Conf. ___ |
| Cl. Attachment ___ |
| Clerkship _____ |
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Cl. Rotation |
| Tutorials ______ü | Var. | Other: |
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6. Student Performance Assessment (Approximate)
§ Continuous Assessment = 45% | :20% Mid-Semester written examination |
:10% Assignments/Quizzes | |
:15% Laboratory work & records | |
§ End of Semester Examinations 55%= | :20% Practical Examination Session |
:35% Semester-end Examination Paper |