T6. COURSE SPECIFICATIONS (CS)

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ميوقتلل ينطولا زكرملا يميداكلاا دامتعلااو

National Center for Academic Accreditation and Evaluation

ATTACHMENT 5.

T6. COURSE SPECIFICATIONS

(CS)

Lipids and membranes (BIOC 302)

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Course Specifications, Ramadan 1438H, June 2017. Page 2

Course Specifications

(BIOC 302)

Institution: University of Tabuk Date of Report09/1440 College/Department: Faculty of Science / Department of Biochemistry

A. Course Identification and General Information

1. Course title and code: Lipids and membranes (BIOC 302) 2. Credit hours:3 hours

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

General Biochemistry Program

(If general elective available in many programs indicate this rather than list programs) 4. Name of faculty member responsible for the course: Dr. Imadeldin Elfaki

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

6. Pre-requisites for this course (if any): General Metabolism (BIOC201) 7. Co-requisites for this course (if any): None

8. Location if not on main campus: Faculty of Science Building 9. Mode of Instruction (mark all that apply)

a. Traditional classroom What percentage? b. Blended (traditional and online) What percentage? c. e-learning What percentage? d. Correspondence What percentage? f. Other What percentage? Comments:

The current building, which is used in the processes of teaching, is a traditional building, with classrooms, lack of modern possibilities for the application of sophisticated methods for teaching. The university in the process of building new lecture halls sophisticated suit modern teaching methods. B Objectives

1. What is the main purpose for this course?

This course aims to the following learning outcomes :

1. Knowledge of the historical background for the development of a lipids and membranes.

2. Compare and contrast the chemical and structural differences between types of lipids.

3. Explain the basic functions of lipids and membranes.

4. Describe and identify the main characteristics and classification of simple and complex

lipids.

5. Describe how the eicosanoids play important role in health and disease.

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6. Some aspects of lipids metabolism.

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)

1- Annual review of course by Departmental course planning committee.

2- Updating the course with latest curriculum developments in the field.

3- Annual review of the laboratory sessions and re-developed with modern tools, and the

renewal of microscopic slides and preparations.

4- Updating course curriculum using internet materials.

5- Comparison of course topics with equivalent local and international courses.

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

1. Topics to be Covered

List of Topics No. of

Weeks

Contact Hours

Introduction to lipid and their functions.

1

3 Simple and complex lipids, classification, role, digestion and lipid

absorption

3

9 De novo fatty acid synthesis, β-oxidation of fatty acids, oxidation of odd

number and unsaturated fatty acids.

3

9 Ketone bodies synthesis and degradation

1

3 Cholesterol synthesis and degradation, steroid hormones, bile acids and

vitamin D.

3

9 Phospholipid synthesis and degradation

1

3 Biologic membranes and their structure

2

6 General Revision

1 3

Practical Final Exam

1 3

Final Exam

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

Lecture Tutorial Laboratory Practical Other: Total

Contact Hours

30

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45

- -

75

Credit

30

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15

- -

45

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4. Course Learning Outcomes in NQF Domains of Learning and Alignment with Assessment Methods and Teaching Strategy

NQF Learning Domains And Course Learning Outcomes

Course Teaching Strategies

Course Assessment Methods 1.0 Knowledge

The students should be able to:

1.1 Define the basics, the most important concepts, and terminology constants for lipid metabolism.

- Lecture

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Written or oral question

s.

1.2 - Recognize how to differentiate between anabolic and catabolic pathways for lipid metabolism.

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Ordering of teaching assistants job interviews with students in office hours.

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Practical lessons.

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Oral question

s

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- Practical Exam.

1.3 - Outline the different processes in lipid metabolism.

- Research individually or collectively. - Connect through the

internet.

- Group discussion and dialogue.

- Activities and homework evaluations

2.0 Cognitive Skills

2.1 - Summarize most of the lipid biochemical processes.

- Group discussion - Direct questions. 2.2 - Evaluate catabolic and anabolic pathways of

lipids.

- Oral discussion. - Homework. - Practical lessons.

- Measuring the ability to recognize concepts. - Interpret the relation between the metabolic

pathways for fatty acids.

- Ordering of teaching assistants job interviews with students in office hours. - Periodic texts. - Practical tests.

2.3 - Judge and estimate what is the needs when you get updated information on lipids metabolism.

- The application of the scientific method of thinking.

- Collect data from internet, references journals, and record it in tables.

- Measuring the ability for analysis and

interpretation.

3.0 Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility The students should be able to:

3.1 - Appraise their time in self-study of the course materials.

- Homework. - Assignment.

- Project discussion.

3.2 - Work in teamwork. - Working in groups - Student evaluation by

teacher.

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behavior in the lab. 3.3 - Analyze, write and exchange the data. - Ordering of teaching

assistants job interviews with students in office hours. - Periodic exam. - Oral discussion.

4.0 Communication, Information Technology, Numerical The students should be able to:

4.1 - Interpret read the results and take responsibility. - Homework project. - Oral discussion. 4.2 - Interpret the modern ways in gather information

in the specialty, such as computers and the Internet.

- Homework activities. - Writing the reports and oral discussion.

4.3 - Commitment to the ethics of scientific research and work in the research team.

- Practical lessons - Observation of student behavior in the lab. 5.0 Psychomotor

5.1 - Estimate lipids quantitatively. - Practical lessons - Practical exercises

5.2 - Prepare chemicals in laboratories. - Practical lessons - Practical exercises

5. Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students During the Semester Assessment task (e.g. essay, test, group project, examination,

speech, oral presentation, etc.)

Week Due Proportion of Total Assessment

1 Short Quizzes, collective projects and reports Throughout

the semester

10%

2 Midterm practical exam 10 10%

3 Midterm theoretical exam 10 25%

4 Final practical exam 14 15%

5 Final Theoretical exam 16 40%

D. Student Academic Counseling and Support

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

- Office hours: 10 hours / week

- Academic Guidance for about 20 students as determined by admission and registration. - Direct supervision of staff for lab works.

- Electronic communication through university web page and e-mail. E. Learning Resources

1. List Required Textbooks

1- P. C. Champe, R. A. Harvey Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews Biochemistry. Lippincott

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Company, Philadelphia, 5

th

edition 2011. Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews Biochemistry

2- Biochemistry by L. Stryer (2006), 6

th

_{edition, Freeman (USA).}

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

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Oxford journal of Biochemistry. http://jb.oxfordjournals.org/

- American journal of Biochemistry. http://www.sapub.org/journal/aimsandscope.aspx?journalid=1012. 3. List Recommended Textbooks and Reference Material (Journals, Reports, etc)

1- R.K. Murray, D. K. Graner, V. W. “Harper’s illustrated biochemistry” 27th Ed., McGraw

Hill Lang 2009.

2- L. Lehninger "Biochemistry” 4th ed. McGraw Hill Lang 2000.

3- Zubay. Biochemistry . 4th edition printed and bound by Wm. C. Brown Publishers. USA.

1998

4- D. L. Nelson, M. M. Cox, Lehninger-Principle of biochemistry 3rd Ed. New York. Worth

Pub 2000.

5- R.F. Weaver, Molecular Biology.2th edition McGraw Hill press. 2002

4. List Electronic Materials (eg. Web Sites, Social Media, Blackboard, etc.)

- http://highwire.stanford.edu/

- www.biology.arizona.edu/default.html.

http://mcb.harvard.edu/BioLinks.html.

http://www.sapub.org/journal/aimsandscope.aspx?journalid=1012

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

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with textbook. Handouts.

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PowerPoint presentation.

- Multimedia associated

F. Facilities Required

Indicate requirements for the course including size of classrooms and laboratories (i.e. number of seats in classrooms and laboratories, extent of computer access etc.)

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Lecture halls, containing white boards, and electronic monitors. The seats fit the

number of students.

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Laboratories equipped with three tables and water sources, microscopes and

necessary equipment.

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

- Well equipped lab and lecture room with computers and display screens installed with curtains on the windows are required.

3. Other resources (specify, e.g. if specific laboratory equipment is required, list requirements or attach list)

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G Course Evaluation and Improvement Processes

1 Strategies for Obtaining Student Feedback on Effectiveness of Teaching - Questionnaires.

- Direct meetings between students and faculty members.

2 Other Strategies for Evaluation of Teaching by the Program/Department Instructor - Peer consultation by departmental course committee

3 Processes for Improvement of Teaching

- Discussion sessions with colleagues and the Quality Assurance Committee of the department and faculty.

- Implementation of suggestions by the administration

- Implementation of suggestions by departmental course committee. - Monitoring of teaching activates by the administration

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)

- Reviewing assessments by chairman, colleagues and the committee of development in the department

5 Describe the planning arrangements for periodically reviewing course effectiveness and planning for improvement.

• Comparison of course with equivalent courses.

• Reviewing course topics annually by the departmental course committee.

• Refreshment of teaching resources to ensure updating of knowledge.

• Use of statistics of course evaluation by students to improve the course

Faculty or Teaching Staff: Dr. Imadeldin Elfaki

Signature: _____________ ____ Date Report Completed: 04/09/1440 Received by: _________Dr. Adel Alalawy_____ Dean/Department Head