Course Title: Clinical Bacteriology 1
Course Code: CLS 361
Program: Bachelor degree
Department: Clinical Laboratory Science
College: Applied Medical Sciences (Female) at Al-Dawadmi Institution: Shaqra university
Table of Contents
A. Course Identification ... 3
6. Mode of Instruction (mark all that apply) ... 3
B. Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes ... 4
1. Course Description ... Error! Bookmark not defined. 2. Course Main Objective ... Error! Bookmark not defined. 3. Course Learning Outcomes ... 5
C. Course Content ... 6
D. Teaching and Assessment ... 7
1. Alignment of Course Learning Outcomes with Teaching Strategies and Assessment Methods ... 7
2. Assessment Tasks for Students ... 8
E. Student Academic Counseling and Support ... 8
F. Learning Resources and Facilities ... 9
1.Learning Resources ... 9
2. Facilities Required ... 10
G. Course Quality Evaluation ... 10
H. Specification Approval Data ... 12
A. Course Identification 1. Credit hours:
3 (2+1)
2. Course type
a. University Colleg
e Department × Others
b. Required x Elective
3. Level/year at which this course is offered:
Level 6/ Year 3/1st Semester
4. Pre-requisites for this course (if any): CLS 241
5. Co-requisites for this course (if any): None
6. Mode of Instruction (mark all that apply)
No Mode of Instruction Contact Hours Percentage
1 Traditional classroom
2 Blended 30 60%
3 E-learning 4 Correspondence
5 Other(laboratory) 30 40%
7. Actual Learning Hours (based on academic semester)
No Activity Learning Hours
Contact Hours
1 Lecture 30
2 Laboratory/Studio 30
3 Tutorial
4 Others (specify)
Total 60
Other Learning Hours*
1 Study 2 Assignments 3 Library
4 Projects/Research Essays/Theses 5 Others(specify)
Total
*The length of time that a learner takes to complete learning activities that lead to achievement of course learning outcomes, such as study time, homework assignments, projects, preparing presentations, library times
B. Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes:
1. What is the main purpose for this course?
o This course is designed to help the students achieve a number of broad objectives.
At the end of the course, the student must be able to
o Name different types of antibiotics and describe their mode of action, susceptibility testing and mechanisms of microbial resistance.
o Recall about medically important bacteria, their pathogenesis, modes of transmission, Laboratory diagnosis, prevention and control.
o Reproduce concepts related to bacterial infections which may cause serious fatalities.
o Outline modern advances in treatment such as antibiotics, steroids and
immunosuppressive agents which have led to an increase in bacterial infections.
o Recognize medically important bacteria by morphological study and fungal culture.
2. Briefly describe any plans for developing and improving the course that are being implemented. (e.g. increased use of IT or web based reference material, changes in content as a result of new research in the field)
o Feedbacks from the previous course report.
o Reference to student evaluation results.
o Increased use of IT or web-based reference material.
o Regular updating of the course objectives and scientific content as required.
o Utilization of various internet resources that offer informative details to support the lecture course material.
o Utilization materials on the website that could be accessed by students.
o Tutorial, reading assignments and relevant research papers using university online library will enrich the scope of the course.
o Shaqra digital library (SDL) and other useful website names are given to the students to search for their topics related to them.
o Relevant videos available online are shown to the students with the help of LCD Projector.
o Exploring new teaching methodologies according to topics selected each semester.
o Regular updating of the course objectives and scientific content as required.
Course Description (Note: General description in the form to be used for the Bulletin or handbook should be attached)
1. The first part of this course deals with the theoretical and practical aspects of chemotherapeutic agents, their modes of action, methods of evaluation and susceptibility testing , and mechanisms of microbial resistance .
2. The second part deals with brief description of host parasite relationships, followed by detailed study of structure an physiology of gram ( + ) & ( - ) cocci , aerobic spore and non-spore forming bacilli and the Mycobacteria , their cultures, diseases and clinical presentation, pathogenesis , modes of transmission, laboratory diagnosis and prevention and control.
3. Course Learning Outcomes:
CLOs Aligned
PLOs
1 Knowledge
1.1 Name different types of antibiotics and describe their mode of action, susceptibility testing and mechanisms of microbial resistance & recall about medically important bacteria, their pathogenesis, modes of transmission, laboratory diagnosis, prevention and contro
K1
1.2 Reproduce concepts related to bacterial infections which may cause serious fatalities & outline modern advances in treatment such as antibiotics, steroids and immunosuppressive agents which have led to an increase in bacterial infections.
K2
1.3 Recognize medically important bacteria by morphological study and culture
K3
2 Skills
2.1 Identify the different types of culture media for bacterial isolation S1 2.2 Differentiate among the different species of bacteria by using slide
culture technique preparation (fresh slides) or fixed slide by using light microscope or fluorescent microscope
S2
2.3 Identify & describe photomicrographs and diagrams of different bacteria
& recognize the effects of different antibiotics on bacterial growth
S3
3 Competence
3.1 work constructively in a group, cooperating with their leaders and seniors and with other students, thus initiating the value of teamwork and compliance to work through systems;
3.2 Develop self-learning for the acquisition of greater knowledge, new information data or technique in the field of course for the best utilization of their lectures and tutorials.
3.3 Think critically and involve themselves in discussions with the instructor in classroom. open discussion amongst themselves under the supervision of their instructor and communicate properly and ethically with the patients in a serious and respectable manner to have relevant data to their complaints
CLOs Aligned PLOs
C. Course Content
No List of Topics Contact
Hours 1 Antibiotics - Modes of action, methods of evaluation, mechanisms of
resistance, Susceptibility testing 4
Morphology, Virulence factors, Pathogenesis and diseases, Diagnosis (by using Microscopic examination, Biochemical and Serological tests), Prevention and
Treatment for:
2 Staphylococci: Staph.aureus, Staph.epidermidis Staph. Saprophyticus and
Micrococci 2
3
Streptococci – The Beta haemolytic streptococci, Alpha haemolytic Viridans streptococci & Streptococcus pneumoniae, Non-haemolytic streptococci (Enterococci)
2
4 1st Midterm test 2
5 Neisseria , Moraxella 4
6 Corynebacteria 2
7 Listeria monocytogenes 2
8 2st Midterm test 2
9 Mycobacteria – M. tuberculosis and M. leprae, The Atypical
Mycobacteria 2
10 Clostridium – Clostridium tetani, Clostridium botulinum 2 11 Actinomycetes & Nocardia
2
12 Revision 2
FINAL EXAMS 2
Total Topics to be Covered (Practicals)
1 Antibiotic sensitivity testing 2
2 Collection processing of different clinical samples such as such as urine,
blood, sputum, stool, CSF etc., 4
3 Isolation and identification of Staphylococcus aureus 2
4 Isolation and identification of Streptococcus 2
5 Isolation and identification of Streptococcus pneumoniae & Non-
haemolytic streptococci (Enterococci) 2
6 Isolation and identification of Neisseria 2
7 Isolation and identification of Corynebacterium 2
8 Isolation and identification of Mycobacteria 2
9 Isolation and identification of Listeria 2
11 Isolation and identification of Clostridium 2
11 Isolation and identification of Bacillus 2
12 Isolation and identification of Actinomycetes & Nocardia 2
13 Revision 2
14 FINAL EXAMS
Total
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
1.1
Name different types of antibiotics and describe their mode of action, susceptibility testing and mechanisms of microbial resistance & recall about medically important bacteria, their pathogenesis, modes of transmission, laboratory diagnosis, prevention and contro
(a) Interactive
lectures used to enrich students' knowledge.
(b) Reading from the textbooks, related articles, medical journals and related websites
a) Examinations (b) Paper and Pencil Test Questions
1.2
Reproduce concepts related to bacterial infections, which may cause serious fatalities & outline modern advances in treatment such as antibiotics, steroids and immunosuppressive agents, which have led to an increase in bacterial infections.
(c) Conducting scientific research: to familiarize students on the use of different references and use the internet to get new
information relevant to the subject of the lecture
(c) Home work
1.3
Recognize medically important bacteria by morphological study and culture
Interactive lectures used to enrich students, Discussion to enhance their understanding and to improve students' intellect and skills.
Examinations Paper and Pencil Test Questions
2.0 Skills
2.1 Identify the different types of culture media for bacterial isolation
Lectures
Discussion sessions Examinations
2.2
Differentiate among the different species of bacteria by using slide culture technique preparation (fresh slides) or fixed slide by using light microscope or fluorescent
microscope
Practical sessions to gain practical skills
Quiz
2.3
Identify & describe photomicrographs and diagrams of different bacteria &
recognize the effects of different antibiotics on bacterial growth
MCQs (formative assessment) Assignment and reports
Home work
Code
Course Learning Outcomes Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods
3.0 Competence
3.1
work constructively in a group, cooperating with their leaders and seniors and with other students, thus initiating the value of teamwork and compliance to work through systems;
Engaging students to work in groups Summer training, Laboratory work
The interpersonal skills of the students are monitored inside and outside the classroom
3.2
Develop self-learning for the acquisition of greater knowledge, new information data or technique in the field of course for the best
utilization of their lectures and tutorials.
Special assignments, Small projects.
Attendance of students is made strict for the theory and practical classes 3.3 Think critically and involve
themselves in discussions with the instructor in classroom. open
discussion amongst themselves under the supervision of their instructor and communicate properly and ethically with the patients in a serious and respectable manner to have relevant data to their complaints
Advising students to communicate among themselves under instructor guidance.
Marks given for the attendance
percentage and assignments
2. Assessment Tasks for Students
# Assessment task* Week Due
Percentage of Total Assessment
Score
1 Quizzes , Laboratory Activities 2 5%
2 Assignments/homework 5 5%
3 1st Midterm Test 6 20%
4 2st Midterm Test 12 20%
5 Group project / oral presentation 13 5%
6 Attendance 14 5%
7 Final Examination 15 40%
Total 100%
*Assessment task (i.e., written test, oral test, oral presentation, group project, essay, etc.) E. Student Academic Counseling and Support
1. Arrangements for availability of faculty and teaching staff for individual student
consultations and academic advice. (include amount of time teaching staff are expected to be available each week)
All the Teaching Staff are available to assist and support the students if they have any questions or inquiries. From the start, they were given the schedule of their lectures, tutorials, clinical session for the whole semester. The students were divided into small groups and are allocated to each Teaching staff. They can have clinical sessions with their Consultants 2 – 3 times week. In addition to attending daily rounds, clinics, and theatres with the teaching staff.
(a) Office hours (4 hours / week / staff)
(b) Regular meeting with course organizer and the team leader.
(c) Course 3 hours per day, 5 days a week for any inquiry and support for the students.
F. Learning Resources and Facilities 1.Learning Resources
Required Textbooks
1. List Required Textbooks:
o Microbiology. Prescott, Harley and Klein. 6th edition. Mc Graw Hill Publications
o Greenwood Medical Microbiology 15th edition, Churchill Livingstone, ISBN: 0443054541
o Levinson, W. Review of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, 9th ed. LANGE REVIEW SERIES(NY:
McGraw- Hill, 2006).
o Patrick R. Murray, Ken S. Rosenthal, Michael A. Pfaller.
Medical Microbiology, 5th ed. (Philadelphia: Elsevier/Mosby, 2005).
o Harvey, R.A., P.C.Champe, and B.D. Fisher. Microbiology, 2nd edition. LIPPINCOTT’S ILLUSTRATED REVIEWS (Philadelphia:
Lippincott, Williams, & Wilkins, 2007
Essential References Materials
o Journal of Medical Bacteriology
o Journal of Medical Microbiology and Diagnosis
o Journal of Applied Microbiology
o International Journal of Medical Microbiology
o Microbiology and Immunology Journals
o Asian Journal of Microbiology
o American Society for Microbiology
Electronic Materials
o http;//www.microbes.info http;//www.asm.org http;//www.microbiologyonline.org
o http://www.mansfi d.ohio-state.edu/~sabedon/biol4045.htm
o http://dante.edison.edu/course_material/ppt/
o http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/micro/MBIM200sched.htm
o http://www.med.jhu.edu/medcenter/quiz/quiz.cgi
o http://www.rlc.dcccd.edu/mathsci/reynolds/micro/lab_manual/T OC.html
o http://wvlc.uwaterloo.ca/biology447/
o http://courses.ksu.edu/spring2001/BIOL/BIOL632/
o http://bioweb.usc.edu/courses/2001-spring/bisc310.html
o http://www.tulane.edu/~dmsander/WWW/109/Lectures.html
o http://www.life.umd.edu/classroom/bsci424/GeneralClassInfo/Le ctureSyllabusFA2000Daytime.htm
o http://www.biotechnology.uwc.ac.za/teaching/BTY327/BTY327
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o http://www.montana.edu/wwwmb/
o http://web.umr.edu/~djwesten/Teaching.htm
o http://www.jochemnet.de/fiu/bot4404/BOT4404_12.htmlList Electronic Materials (eg. Web Sites, Social Media, Blackboard, etc.)
o Videos from utube and other websites
Other Learning Materials
www.rapidlearningcenter.com
www.jblearning.co
www.microbexpert.com 2. Facilities Required
Item Resources
Accommodation (Classrooms, laboratories, demonstration rooms/labs, etc.)
i. b Classrooms ready and equipped with educational media
ii. Lecture room are air conditioned with at least 35 seats
iii. Labs equipped with material for teaching iv. Data show: is available in the lecture hall
v. Smart Board: is available in the lecture hall vi. Laptop and Computers.
vii. Central Printer, and Scanner.
viii. Up to date scientific books, in the library.
Technology Resources (AV, data show, Smart Board,
software, etc.)
(AV, data show, Smart Board, software, etc.)
o Data show
o Smart Board
o Software and internet in the lecture hall and all labs
Computer and microphone in Lecture rooms Other Resources
(Specify, e.g. if specific laboratory equipment is required, list requirements or attach a list)
o Light microscopes
o Microscope with Video cameras linked to TV circuits
o Fluorescent microscope
o Animation models.
o Learning program (CD) G. Course Quality Evaluation
Evaluation
Areas/Issues Evaluators Evaluation Methods 1. Strategies for
Obtaining Student Feedback on Effectiveness of Teaching
Instructor
o The instructor will employ the following teaching methodologies:
o Regular evaluation of the theoretical and practical parts of the course to identify the weaknesses areas
Evaluation
Areas/Issues Evaluators Evaluation Methods
o Performance appraisal form filled up by each student to show level of fulfillment
o Confidential completion of standard course evaluation questionnaire
o Interactive Lecture/Discussion o Laboratory
Activities/ExperimentationLecture/Discussion Laboratory Activities/Experimentation
2 Other Strategies for Evaluation of Teaching by the Program/Department Instructor
Instructor
1.A statistical regular review and analysis of the students’ achievement in the department.
2.Prepare a questionnaire which should be filled by the students at the end of the term.
3.The questionnaire should be after that analyzed and carefully studied
Processes for Improvement of Teaching
Department
The faculty members can be provided with compensation to attend professional development conferences and workshops.
Symposiums, Seminars and Workshops were conducted to facilitate the exchange of
experiences and talents amongst faculty members.
Departmental meetings were conducted weakly by our Head of the Department in order to discuss how to improve our academic activities.
Form committees to follow up progress and work on improvement.
Provide opportunities to improve academic courses and research through conferences.
Provide the teaching staff members with all the references and electronic resources.
Updating through more reading books and articles related to the course Improve relations between instructor and students
4. Processes for Verifying Standards of Student
Achievement (e.g.
check marking by an independent member teaching staff of a sample of student work, periodic exchange and remarking of tests or a sample of assignments with staff at another institution)
independent member teaching staff
Check marking of the answer sheets of examination papers with other colleagues
Check progress level of the students (this can be done by an independent teacher by reviewing
students’ records and compare the students’ work with another from a different institute).
Evaluation
Areas/Issues Evaluators Evaluation Methods
5. Describe the planning
arrangements for periodically
reviewing course effectiveness and
planning for
improvement.
Students Other faculty members or collaborators
Student’s feedback on the quality of the course.
Consulting other faculty members or
collaborators in overseas universities for their views on the method of quality of improvement
Check other universities websites to compare our lectures with them.
Compare the syllabus with the syllabus of standard universities.
Form a specialized committee from the department to review the progress of teaching and update the resources.
Consult distinguished students and discuss with them positive and negative points in Lectures.
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. Specification Approval Data Council /
Committee Reference No.
Date
