Course Title: Graduation Project Course Code: CLS 498 Program: Clinical Laboratory Sciences Department: Clinical Laboratory Sciences College: Applied Medical sciences Institution: Taibah university Version: 2 Last Revision Date: 18/02/1438 A. General information about the course: 1. Course Identification 1. Credit hours: ( 3 ) 1 T + 2 P 2. Course type A. ?University ? College ? Department ?Track ?Others B. ? Required ? Elective 3. Level/year at which this course is offered: ( 8th Level/Year 4) 4. Course general Description: The course is designed so that the students integrate all the previous gained knowledge and skills to formulate and conduct an independent medical laboratory research and prepare it as a written research paper for oral and/or poster presentation. Topics are selected by students and approved by supervisors. Research paper – 4000 word written report, in the format of a peer- reviewed scientific journal publication. Requires the student to conduct a research study or audit and write up their research project in the standard format of a journal publication (i.e. abstract, background, methods, results, discussion, conclusion, references). The work should be presented both visually and verbally in the standard format utilized in a scientific conference presentation allowing for audience questions of the presented work. 5. Pre-requirements for this course (if any): CLS 291 & CLS 293 6. Co-requisites for this course (if any): NA 7. Course Main Objective(s): 1- Demonstrate originality in the design of a research study. 2- Critically appraise and review scientific literature. Interpret one’s own research findings in the context of current knowledge and literature. 3- Develop the skills of critical appraisal, and analysis of medical laboratory sciencesfocused research project. 4- Develop advanced level knowledge of a specific area of the subject of the research. 5- Analyze the results of the research using statistical software packages. 6- Explain the results of the study. 7- Integrate the knowledge and skills acquired from other modules. Produce a substantive professional scientific report on the findings and present these findings orally in a scientific manner. 2. Teaching mode (mark all that apply) No Mode of Instruction Contact Hours Percentage 1 Traditional classroom 75 100% 2 E-learning 3 Hybrid • Traditional classroom • E-learning 4 Distance learning 3. Contact Hours(based on the academic semester) No Activity Contact Hours 197. Lectures 15 198. Laboratory/Studio 60 199. Field 200. Tutorial 201. Others (specify) Total 75 B. Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs), Teaching Strategies and Assessment Methods Code Course Learning Outcomes Code of CLOs aligned with program Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods 1.0 Knowledge and understanding 1.1 Demonstrate advanced knowledge in the research subject and differentiate types of research K1, K2, K3 Seminar, self-study, computer-based study. - Oral questions during discussion - Evaluation of the research (literature review) 2.0 Skills Code Course Learning Outcomes Code of CLOs aligned with program Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods 2.1 Apply critical analysis of recent research trends in medical laboratory sciences and analyze results using appropriate statistical software S1, S2 Conduction of the research, Problem solving. Evaluation of the research methodology, results and discussion. 2.3 Assess steady state of patients performing diagnostic laboratory tests using ordinary and sophisticate instruments. S3, S4 3.0 Values, autonomy, and responsibility 3.1 Apply the research in an ethical way, recognizing patient rights, ethics of the profession, patient confidentiality and accurate documentation of results. V1 - Demonstration and guidance. Discussion groups. - Regular meeting with the supervisor. - Conduction of the research, Problem solving. Evaluation of the final report (written report and oral presentation) 3.2 Use the laboratory equipment properly & skillfully to undertake safe and effective practice. V2 3.3 Communicate effectively with colleagues, staff subjects of the project and health team members. V3 C. Course Content No List of Topics Contact Hours 76. Choice of the subject after extensive literature review 10 77. Proposal writing & approval by the supervisor 6 3. Preparation of questionnaire and manual for the study 6 4. Purchasing of equipments, and other requirements 4 5. Project implementation 18 6. Computer data entry 6 7. Statistical analysis of data obtained. 6 8. Discussion of the results and making necessary conclusions. 6 9. Writing the final paper/preparing poster 6 10. Exam and Final presentation 7 Total 75 D. Students Assessment Activities No Assessment Activities * Assessment timing (in week no) Percentage of Total Assessment Score 132. Practical follow up (Supervisor/s assessment) Week 1 to Week 10 20% 133. Graduation project report evaluation (Abstract, rational and objectives, introduction and literature review, materials and methods, results, discussion, conclusion and recommendations and references). Week 1 to Week 12 40% 134. Graduation project report evaluation (Abstract, rational and objectives, introduction and literature review, materials and methods, results, discussion, conclusion and recommendations and references). Week 13 20% 135. Final oral presentation Week 14 10% 136. Oral questions Week 14 10% *Assessment Activities (i.e., Written test, oral test, oral presentation, group project, essay, etc.). E. Learning Resources and Facilities 1. References and Learning Resources Essential References According to the subject of the research Supportive References According to the subject of the research Electronic Materials According to the subject of the research Other Learning Materials According to the subject of the research 2. Required Facilities and equipment Items Resources facilities (Classrooms, laboratories, exhibition rooms, simulation rooms, etc.) - Classrooms - Laboratories Items Resources Technology equipment (projector, smart board, software) - Projector - Smart board - Computer - Software Other equipment (depending on the nature of the specialty) - Microscopes - Flowcytometry - Coagulometer. - Platelet agregometer. - Gel apparatus for blood grouping - Water bath - Spectrophotometer - Thermo cycle - Others according to the subject of the research F. Assessment of Course Quality Assessment Areas/Issues Assessor Assessment Methods Effectiveness of teaching Instructor ü Direct Method (Rubrics) ü Indirect Method (Questionnaire on the course by the end of the semester) Effectiveness of Students' assessment Head of the department Student achievement is verified by the head of the department. Quality of Learning resources Instructor Student ü Course Report. ü Course Evaluation Survey (CES) Achievement of Course Learning Outcomes Instructor Students ü Direct Method (Rubrics) ü Indirect Method (Questionnaire on the course by the end of the semester) ü Course Evaluation Survey (CES) Effectiveness of Assessment Results Instructor ü Course Report ü Grade Report Analysis ü Course Evaluation Survey (Indirect) Assessors(Students, Faculty, Program Leaders, Peer Reviewer, Others (specify) Assessment Methods(Direct, Indirect)