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Module Specifications
|Institution: King Abdul-Aziz University |
|College/Department: Faculty of Medicine/ Anatomy; Clinical Biochemistry; Physiology; Pathology; Pharmacology; Radiology; |
|Orthopaedics; Medicine; Paediatrics. |
A- Course Identification and General Information
|1. Course title and code: Musculoskeletal System Module / SYS 220 |
|2. Credit hours: 5 = 75 contact hours |
|3. Course is offered: MB BS program |
|4. Name of faculty member responsible for the course: |
|Prof. Talal Bakhsh, |
|Dr. Hoda Gad |
|5. Level/year at which this course is offered: 2nd year – 4th semester |
|6. Pre-requisites for this course : |
|Foundation course - Cell and Tissues - General Pathology - General Anatomy - Biochemical Basis of Medicine |
|7. Co-requisites for this course: No co- requisite courses crucial |
|8. Location : Female Medical Campus |
|Male Medical Campus |
B- Objectives
|1. Summary of the main learning outcomes for students enrolled in the course. |
|The aims of this module are to: |
|Study the general structure and function of bones, joints and muscles, their blood and nerve supply and to introduce their |
|relevance to clinical disorders. |
|Study the structure and function of the upper limb, lower limb and the vertebral column by physical examination (i.e. surface |
|and living anatomy), dissection and examination of prosected parts. |
|Provide the basis for the study of common clinical conditions and disorders, for clinical examination and for performing simple |
|clinical procedures related to the above regions. |
|Enable the students to use obtained knowledge for understanding the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system of |
|other regions of the body to be studied in subsequent modules. |
|Briefly describe any plans for developing and improving the course that are being implemented. |
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|Regular meetings of the module committee aim at increasing relevance and integration between basic and clinical sciences. |
|Meetings with students' representatives help improve the delivery of the course material. Attendance of learning activities by |
|the committee members helps identifying points for improvement. Extensive reference materials help student directed learning |
|strategies. |
|Review by faculty members outside the committee is also sought. |
C. Course Description
|1. Topics to be covered |
|subjects |List of topics |Planned |Actual Contact|
| | |Contact Hours |Hours |
|Anatomy |
|Lectures |Anatomy Lecture 1 | |1 |
| |Movements of the lower limb and Diagnosis of the its nerve injuries | | |
| |Anatomy Lecture 2 | |1 |
| |Hand grip and foot arches | | |
| |Anatomy Lecture 3 | |1 |
| |Arterial anastomoses and veins of the limbs and clinical correlations | | |
| |Anatomy Lecture 4 | |1 |
| |Anatomy of the vertebral column and its common injuries | | |
| |Osteological and radiological anatomy of the vertebral column | | |
| |Anatomy Lecture 5 | |1 |
| |Development of the Vertebral column and limbs | | |
|Practical |Anatomy Practical 1 | |1 |
| |Dissection: Bones, Joints and Muscles of the Upper Limbs: Normal Anatomy and Function. | | |
| |Anatomy Practical 2 | |1 |
| |Dissection: Nerves and Blood Vessels of the Upper Limb. | | |
| |Anatomy Practical 3 | |1 |
| |Dissection: Bones, Joints and Muscles of the Lower Limbs: Normal Anatomy and Function. | | |
| |Anatomy Practical 4 | |1 |
| |Dissection: Nerves and Blood Vessels of the Lower Limb. | | |
| |Anatomy Practical 5 | |1 |
| |Dissection: The Hand. | | |
| |Anatomy Practical 6 | |1 |
| |Dissection: The Foot. | | |
| |Anatomy Practical 7 | |1 |
| |Dissection: The Vertebral Column and its Movement | | |
|Total | |12 |
|Physiology |
|Practical |Physiology Practical 1 | |1 |
| |Motor & sensory nerve conduction studies | | |
| |Physiology Practical 2 | |1 |
| |EMG Activity in normal muscles and in pathological states | | |
|Total | |2 |
|Biochemistry |
|Lectures |Biochemistry Lecture 1 | |1 |
| |Structure, synthesis and organization of fibrous proteins in bone and connective tissues | | |
| |Biochemistry Lecture 2 | |1 |
| |Calcium and phosphate homeostasis | | |
| |Biochemistry Lecture 3 | |1 |
| |Generation of inflammatory mediators from membrane phospholipids | | |
|Total | |3 |
|Radiology |
|Lectures |Radiology Lecture 1 | |1 |
| |Basic radiological anatomy of the skeletal system on plain radiographic films | | |
| |Radiology Lecture 2 | |1 |
| |Basic radiological anatomy of the musculoskeletal system on computed tomography and nuclear | | |
| |scintigraphy | | |
| |Radiology Lecture 3 | |1 |
| |Basic radiological anatomy of the musculoskeletal system of paediatric bones and large joints on | | |
| |ultrasound | | |
| |Radiology Lecture 4 | |1 |
| |Basic radiological anatomy of the musculoskeletal system on MRI | | |
|Total | |4 |
|Clinical Scenarios |
|Lectures |Clinical Scenario 1 | |1 |
| |Rickets | | |
| |Clinical Scenario 2 | |1 |
| |Fracture Humerus | | |
| |Clinical Scenario 3 | |1 |
| |Rheumatoid arthritis | | |
| |Clinical Scenario 4 | |1 |
| |Myasthenia gravis | | |
|Total | |4 |
|Headings For Student Prepared Presentations Outlines For Student Prepared Presentations |
|Section 1 |SPP Outline 1A | | |
|Bones |Anatomical and x-ray images of the bones of the shoulder girdle and upper limb including their | | |
| |important landmarks and major muscle attachments | | |
| |SPP Outline 1B | | |
| |Major nerves and vessels of the upper limb and their relation to the bones | | |
| |SPP Outline 1C | | |
| |Sequelae of loss of function of the radial, ulnar, and median nerve | | |
| |SPP Outline 2 | | |
| |The biochemical composition of bone | | |
| |(Bone matrix and bone mineral) | | |
| |SPP Outline 3 | | |
| |The biochemical composition of bone | | |
| |(Mucopolysaccharides & Proteoglycans) | | |
| |SPP Outline 4 | | |
| |Biochemical factors affecting bone formation and growth | | |
| |SPP Outline 5 | | |
| |Metabolic and endocrinal bone diseases | | |
| |SPP Outline 6 | | |
| |Bone fractures and Bone repair | | |
| |SPP Outline 7 | | |
| |Classification of bone disorders and congenital bone diseases | | |
| |SPP Outline 8 | | |
| |Bone infections (Inflammatory bone diseases) | | |
|Section 2 |SPP Outline10 | | |
|Joints |Rheumatoid arthritis | | |
| |SPP Outline 11 | | |
| |Disease Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs (DMARDs) and BIOLOGIC therapy in rheumatoid arthritis | | |
| |SPP Outline 12 | | |
| |Osteoarthritis | | |
| |SPP Outline 13 | | |
| |Gouty and septic arthritis | | |
| |SPP Outline10 | | |
| |Rheumatoid arthritis | | |
|Section 3 |SPP Outline 14 A | | |
|Muscles |Physiological overview of muscle tissue, neuromuscular junction and neuromuscular transmission | | |
| |SPP Outline 14 B | | |
| |Motor end plate potential and action potential | | |
| |Properties and factors influencing neuromuscular transmission | | |
| |SPP Outline 15 | | |
| |The physiology and biochemical composition of skeletal muscle fibers | | |
| |SPP Outline 16 | | |
| |Molecular mechanisms underlying skeletal muscle fiber contraction | | |
| |SPP Outline 17 | | |
| |Describe the sources of energy for muscle contraction and explain the role of creatine metabolism | | |
| |in muscle energy production | | |
| |SPP Outline 18 | | |
| |Types of skeletal muscle contraction and factors affecting it | | |
| |SPP Outline 19 | | |
| |Myopathies | | |
| |SPP Outline 20 | | |
| |Anticholinesterase therapy | | |
|Total | |20 |
|2. Course components (total contact hours per semester): |
|Department |Lectures |Practicals |Clinical Scenarios |SPP |PBL |Total |
|Anatomy |5 |7 |-- |-- |-- | |
|Physiology |-- |2 |-- |-- |-- | |
|Biochemistry |3 |-- |-- |-- |-- | |
|Pathology |-- |-- |-- |-- |-- | |
|Pharmacology |-- |-- |-- |-- |-- | |
|Medicine |-- |-- |-- |-- |-- | |
|Paediatrics |-- |-- |-- |-- |-- | |
|Orthopaedics |-- |-- |-- |-- |-- | |
|Radiology |4 |-- |-- |-- |-- | |
|Total hours |
|4. Development of Learning Outcomes in Domains of Learning |
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|For each of the domains of learning shown below indicate: |
|A brief summary of the knowledge or skill the course is intended to develop; |
|A description of the teaching strategies to be used in the course to develop that knowledge or skill; |
|The methods of student assessment will be used in the course to evaluate learning outcomes in the domain concerned. |
|a. Knowledge |
|Description of the knowledge to be acquired |
|By the end of Musculoskeletal System course the student will be able to: |
|A.1. Outline the structural, mechanical and physiological functions of the skeleton and relate the forms of bones to their function. |
|A.2. Describe how normal bones grow and be able to outline the salient features of bone disorders (e.g. osteogenesis imperfecta, |
|osteoporosis, osteomalacia, rickets and Paget's disease). |
|A.3. Explain the homeostatic functions of bone (e.g. calcium storage and release, haemopoiesis), effects of nutrition and the role of |
|hormones to maintain homeostasis. |
|A.4. Outline the mechanisms of repair and healing following fracture (e.g. the role of periosteum and endosteum). |
|A.5. Outline the general structural and functional features of joints (particularly a synovial joint) and articular and periarticular |
|structures which affect movement. |
|A.6. Describe how bones and joints receive their nerve and blood supply. |
|A.7. Describe the types and gross structure of skeletal muscles (including the connective tissue elements), its attachment to bones and|
|its blood and nerve supply. |
|A.8. Describe the physiological properties of muscle tissue (fast and slow fibres) and its basic element, the motor unit, and explain|
|the phenomenon and mode of muscle contraction, relaxation and fatigue in relation to sources of oxygen and energy requirements. |
|A.9. Describe the defects occurring in muscle disorders (e.g. muscular dystrophy, myasthenia gravis, and tetanus). |
|A.10.Identify and describe the salient features of the bones of the pectoral and pelvic girdles, upper and lower limbs, vertebral |
|column on the skeleton and on radiological images. |
|A.11.Identify epiphyses of bones, particularly those of the limbs. |
|A.12.Describe the structure, function and main movements at the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee and ankle joints. |
|A.13.Describe the common sites and consequences (particularly neurovascular effects) of fractures of the humerus, radius, ulna, femur, |
|tibia and fibula. |
|A.14.Know, explain and demonstrate the movement of major muscle groups of the shoulder, elbow, hand, gluteal region, thigh, lower leg |
|and extrinsic and intrinsic muscles of the foot. |
|A.15.Describe and demonstrate general arrangement and function of structures in the hand for manipulation and in the foot for stability|
|and propulsion. |
|A.16.Describe normal and abnormal gait. |
|A17. Describe and locate the major nerves of the brachial, lumbar and sacral plexus, their distribution and consequences of injuries to|
|them. |
|A.18. Describe the principle arteries and veins of the upper and lower limbs; locate the sites of (a) main arterial pulses and (b) |
|venipuncture and transfusion in the limbs. |
|A.19. Describe and locate the superficial structures (tendons, blood vessels and nerves) at the elbow, wrist, knee and ankle and the |
|consequences of injuries to them. |
|A.20. Describe the neurovascular structures in the axilla, inguinal and gluteal regions. |
|A.21. Indicate the sites of intramuscular injection and sites of proximity of main nerves of the limbs to bones. |
|A.22. Describe the general anatomy of the vertebral column. |
|A.23. Describe and demonstrate understanding of the structure and function of the sacroiliac joint. |
|A.24. Describe the effects of ageing and dysfunction of the musculoskeletal system. |
|A.25. Study limb development as a basis to understand the positional changes of its constituent structures (e.g. muscles, neurovascular|
|elements, dermatomes, etc.) during pregnancy. |
|A.26. Describe the action of some important drugs in the various musculoskeletal disorders. |
|A.27. Have a good correlation of the aetiology and pathogenesis of bone, joint, and muscle diseases as well as bone tumors with the |
|pathological features in order to understand and explain the clinical features and expected complications of the diseases. |
|A.28. Study the pathology of bone tumors in correlation with the clinical presentation, behaviour, and spread. |
|Teaching strategies to be used to develop that knowledge: |
|Lectures: |
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|Problem based learning (PBL); Practicals; Student prepared presentations (SPPs). |
| Methods of assessment of knowledge acquired |
|Formative assessment. |
|Summative assessment of the student prepared presentations. |
|Mid-Term assessment using MCQs (one hour). |
|End-of-course examination using MCQs (two hours). |
|b. Cognitive Skills |
|(i) Description of cognitive skills to be developed: |
|By the end of this course the student will be able to : |
|B.1. Integrate Knowledge gained from anatomy, pathology, and physiology, biochemistry etc regarding normal and abnormal function of |
|the musculoskeletal system. |
|B.2. Differentiate normal from abnormal development and disorders related to the abnormal musculoskeletal development. |
|B.3. Compare normal and abnormal tissue structure of the musculoskeletal system. |
|B.4. Classify tumors of the musculoskeletal system. |
|B.5. Infer the outcome of investigations. |
|B.6. Identify the indications for the different imaging modalities in the investigation of the musculoskeletal system. |
|B.7. Interpret two-dimensional images of the musculoskeletal system from radiographic techniques. |
|B.8. Identify risk & benefit of pharmacotherapy of some musculoskeletal disorders. |
|(ii) Teaching strategies to be used to develop these cognitive skills: |
|Engage students in discussions during SPPs. |
|Practical sessions apply knowledge of the theoretical topics. |
|Problem-based learning sessions stimulate integration of knowledge and encourage verbalisation. |
|Methods of assessment of student's cognitive skills: |
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|Problem solving sessions. |
|Student prepared presentations. |
|Mid-Term OSPE assessment. |
|End-of-course OSPE assessment. |
|c. Interpersonal Skills and Responsibility |
|(i) Description of the interpersonal skills and capacity to carry responsibility to be developed |
|By the end of the course the student will gain the ability and carry responsibility to: |
|Attend the classes punctually. |
|Organise & distribute tasks. |
|Exchange opinion & knowledge. |
|Work in a team to conduct a specific project. |
|Work independently to conduct a specific project. |
|Teaching strategies to be used to develop these skills and abilities: |
|PBL sessions are planned for weeks 2, 3, and 4. |
|Different tasks & assignments will be provided during the previously mentioned PBL and SPP sessions. |
| (iii) Methods of assessment of students’ interpersonal skills and capacity to carry responsibility: |
|Class attendance is recorded. |
|Students are required to provide the assignments during the given time limit. |
|Score for the assignments is recoded including components for individual contribution and group discussion. |
|Score for performance during PBL session is given using a special form. |
|d. Communication, Information Technology and Numerical Skills |
|(i) Description of the skills to be developed in this domain. |
|By the end of the module the student will be able to: |
|D.1. Gain the experience of gathering authorized, reliable medical information, from medical web sites. |
|D.2. Gain the experience of using CD & E- textbooks and other medical software that support diagnosis, & interpretation of lab results |
|& optimal pharmacotherapy. |
|D.3. Develop the skill of choosing the appropriate key words suit the searching material. |
|(ii) Teaching strategies to be used to develop these skills |
|Clinical case scenarios. |
|Problem based learning. |
|Assignments for the SPPs. |
|(iii) Methods of assessment of students' numerical (practical) and communication skills: |
|PBL participation |
|SPP discussions |
|e. Psychomotor Skills |
|(i) Description of the psychomotor skills to be developed and the level of performance required |
|By the end of the module the student will be able to show the following: |
|E.1. In the anatomy practicals students will be trained to palpate and identify parts of the musculoskeletal system on prosected and |
|plastinated specimens. |
|E.2. During pathology practicals students have to show practically how to handle histological (and to a limited degree gross) |
|specimens. |
|E.3. During physiology practicals students will practice recording of electrical muscle and nerve activities. |
|(ii) Teaching strategies to be used to develop these skills |
|Practical sessions |
|(iii) Methods of assessment of students psychomotor skills |
|Evaluation of the activities in laboratories and homework ordered. |
|OSPE. |
|5. Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students During the Semester |
|Assessment |Assessment task |Date |Proportion of Final |
| | | |Assessment |
|1 |SPP assessment |continuous |20% |
|2 |Mid-Term assessment (MCQs & OSPE) |5th March 2011 |30% |
|3 |Written End-of-course assessment (MCQs & OSPE) |19th April 2011 |40% |
|4 |PBL related assessment, continuous |During sessions |10% |
D. Student Support
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|1.Arrangements for availability of teaching staff for individual student consultations and academic advice. |
|Every member of the module committee announces his office hours before the beginning of the module. This information is included in |
|the study guide of the module and on the website of the Faculty. Members are available practically daily to all students for academic |
|and social guidance and help. Additionally, the Coordinator meets students' leaders on a weekly basis to resolve any problems arising |
|during the conduction of the module. |
E. Learning Resources
|1-Required Text: |
|1) Anatomy |
|Richard S. Snell (2008); Clinical Anatomy by Regions (8th ed.); Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; ISPN-13: 978-0-7817-6404-9. ISPN-10: 0-7817-6404-1. |
|OR: |
|Richard S. Snell (2007); Clinical Anatomy by Systems (1st ed.); Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; ISPN-13: 978-0-7817-9164-9. ISPN-10: 0-7817-9164-2. |
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|2) Pathology |
|Kumar V, Abbas A and Faust N (2007); Robbins basic Pathology (8th ed.); Saunders;. ISBN 978-0-8089-2366-4. |
|3) Pharmacology |
|1. R. Finkel, M.A. Clark & L.X. Cubeddu (2009); Lippincott’s Illustrated Pharmacology. 4th Edition. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. ISBN: |
|2. B.G. Katzung, S.B. Masters, and A.J. Trevor (2009); Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th Edition. McGraw Hill LANGE. ISBN: 978-0-07-160405-5 |
|4) Medical Biochemistry |
|Baynes J and Dominiczak MH. (2002); Medical Biochemistry; Mosby (0723430128). |
|Gillham B, Papachristodoulou DK, and Hywell Thomas J (2000); Will's Biochemical Basis of Medicine (Third Edition); Butterworth and Heinemann |
|(0750620137). |
|5) Physiology |
|1. Guyton & Hall (Ed.) (2006): Textbook of Medical Physiology; Elsevier Saunders. |
|2. William F. Ganong (2005): Review of Medical Physiology; Lange Medical Publications. |
|6) Radiology |
|1. Diagnostic Imaging by Peter Armstrong, Martin Wastie, Andrea G. Rockall, 2009 |
|Wiley-Blackwell; 6 edition |
|2. Radiology and Imaging for Medical Students by David Sutton (1998); Churchill Livingstone, 7th edition. |
|7) Medicine |
|1. Neurology in clinical practice by Walter G.Bradley, Robert B .Daroff; Butterworth - Heinemann, 2000. |
|2. Neurological exam made easy by Geraint Fuller; Churchill Livingstone, 2000. |
|8) Paediatrics |
|Nelson text book of pediatrics, 17th edition; part XXXI; bone and joint disorders. |
|9)Orthopaedics |
|Not Available |
|2. Essential References |
|1) Anatomy |
|Anne MR Aqur & Arthur F Dalley (2008); Grant Atlas of Anatomy (12th ed.); Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; ISBN-13: 978-0781770552. ISBN-10: |
|0781770556 |
|Richard L. Drake, A. Wayne Vogl, and Adam W. M. Mitchell (2009); Gray's Anatomy for Students (2nd ed.); Churchill Livingstone; ISBN-13: |
|978-0443069529. ISBN-10: 0443069522 |
|2) Pathology |
|Kumar V, Abbas A, Faust N and Mitchell N (2007); Robbins and Cotran: Pathological basis of diseases (7th ed.); Saunders; ISPN-13: |
|978-0-7817-6404-9. ISPN 0-8089-2302-1 |
|3) Pharmacology |
|H.P. Rang, M.M. Dale, J.M. Ritter, and R.J. Flower (2007); Rang and Dale Pharmacology Sixth Edition. Churchill Livingstone. ISBN: 13 |
|978-0-443-06911-6 |
|4) Medical Biochemistry |
|W.J.Marshall (2004); Clinical Chemistry (fifth edition); Mosby. |
|5) Physiology |
|Guyton & Hall, Textbook of Physiology |
|6) Radiology |
|Not available |
|7) Medicine |
|Not available |
|8) Paediatric |
|Forfar text book of pediatrics; part of bone and joint disorders |
|9) Orthopedics |
|Dandy, D.: Fundamentals of orthopaedics. |
| 3- Recommended Books and Reference Material : |
|1) Anatomy |
|Susan Standring (2008); Gray's Anatomy: The Anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice, Expert Consult - Online and Print (40th ed.); Churchill |
|Livingstone; ISBN-13: 978-0443066849. ISBN-10: 0443066841 |
|2) Pathology |
|Biswas SV and Iqbal R (1998); Mosby’s Crash Course: Musculoskeletal System (1st Ed); Mosby; ISBN 0-7234-3127-2. |
|3) Pharmacology |
|C. Page, M. Curtis, M. Walker, and B. Hoffman (2006) Integrated Pharmacology. Third Edition. Mosby Elsevier. ISBN: 10:0-323-04080-2 |
|4) Medical Biochemistry |
|A.Gaw, M.J.Murphy, R.A.Cowan, D.O’Reilly, M.J.Stewart and J.Shepherd (2004); Clinical Biochemistry (Third edition); Churchill Livingstone. |
|5) Physiology |
|Boron & Boulpaep, Medical Physiology, updated ed. |
|Ganong W.F., Review of Medical Physiology |
|Lauralee Sherwood, Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems. Sixth Edition |
|6) Radiology |
|Not available |
|7) Medicine |
|Not available |
|8) Paediatric |
|Not available |
|9) Orthopaedics |
|Not available |
| 4- Electronic Materials, Web Sites etc |
|Lectures presentations would be published on the electronic medical education web site (EmesMed). |
|1) Anatomy |
|Anatomical website on the Internet. |
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|Web site of anatomy department: |
|2) Pathology |
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|3) Pharmacology |
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|databases. |
|pharmacologyonlineresourses.html |
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|4) Medical Biochemistry |
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|res_slide/G07_Biology_of_Bone_Repair.ppt |
|calgaryhealthregion.ca/programs/orthopaedictrauma/pdf/pt_education/stages_of_bone_healing.pdf |
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|5) Physiology |
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|7) Medicine |
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|8) Paediatric |
|1. ; then go to pediatrics; then musculoskeletal disorders |
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| 9) Orthopaedics: |
|1. emedicine/ orthopaedic surgery |
| 5- Other learning material such as computer-based programs / CD, professional standards/regulations |
|1) Anatomy |
|3-D Cyber-Anatomy Software with stereoscopic projection: Anatomy Department: Building No. 8, Ground Floor, Room No. G/826. |
|Frank H. Netter. Interactive Atlas of Human Anatomy 3.0 (Netter Basic Science) (CD-ROM). |
|2) Pathology |
|1. Kumar V, Hagler and Schineider (2005) Interactive case study companion to Robbins and 2. Cotran: Pathologic basis of disease (7th ED) CD-ROM for|
|windows and Macintosh. ISBN 9996003388 |
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|3) Pharmacology |
|Not available |
|4) Medical Biochemistry |
|Not available |
|5) Physiology |
|1. The computer clustered physiology lectures is in the 2nd floor of the Medical Library, building No. 13. |
|2. Physiology CD-ROMs, available at faculty library in building 13. |
|6) Radiology |
|Not available |
|7) Medicine |
|Not available |
|8) Paediatric |
|Not available |
|9) Orthopaedics |
|CD of the clinical presentations on the EMES site of the faculty. |
F. Facilities Required
|Indicate requirements for the course including size of classrooms and laboratories (ie number of seats in classrooms and |
|laboratories, extent of computer access etc.) |
|Accommodation (Lecture rooms, laboratories, etc.) |
|The accommodation required for the teaching of the musculoskeletal module includes the following: |
|a. Classrooms |
|b. Laboratories |
|Classrooms: |
|Each teaching classroom in the faculty is as large as to accommodate more than 100 students at one time & it includes enough number |
|of comfortable seats arranged in rows with spaces between them. These classrooms are supplied with audiovisual equipment (data show,|
|a large screen, and screen pointers) and other equipment needed for the PowerPoint presentation of lectures and the clinical |
|presentations. |
|The lecture duration is 50 minutes with 10 minutes breaks to prepare for the next lecture. |
|Laboratories: |
|The teaching laboratory classes in the faculty usually accommodate about 60 students at one time. These labs are supplied with wide |
|study benches, specimens, data show, large screens, good lighting and other equipment needed for the conduction of the planned |
|experiments for the students. |
|Computing resources |
|All students have access to a large space computer area on the top level of the main faculty library. In each computer room there |
|are about 60 to 80 desk computers. Students can log in to the Electronic Management Educational System of the Medical College using |
|their given passwords. This will enable the students to revise their lectures or communicate via intranet with their teachers if |
|they have further queries. |
|Other resources |
|Other resources include more than 15 rooms used for the PBL sessions. Each study group is a small group of about 10 students with |
|their tutor. These rooms are provided with all necessary equipment and facilities needed to effectively conduct the small group |
|discussion activity. |
G. Course Evaluation and Improvement Processes
|1. Strategies for Obtaining Student Feedback on Effectiveness of Teaching |
|During conduction of the module the Coordinator and Co-coordinator meet with student representatives once every week to receive |
|immediate feedback on the progress of the course. |
|Following completion of the musculoskeletal module, an evaluation will be conducted through a student questionnaire, which will be |
|distributed to the students in the last week of the module. |
|2. Other Strategies for Evaluation of Teaching by the Instructor or by the Department |
|An academic course portfolio will be prepared according to the module checklist including samples of lectures taught, practical |
|classes performed, examination papers with their model answers and the course report. This portfolio will be sent to evaluators |
|outside the module committee for critique. |
|A staff questionnaire about course conduction, progress and results will be distributed to all staff members sharing in the |
|teaching of the module. |
|3.Processes for Improvement of Teaching |
|a) A final evaluation report at the end of the course will be submitted by |
|the module committee. |
|b) A discussion workshop at the faculty level on the teaching methods applied |
|will be conducted. |
|Processes for Verifying Standards of Student Achievement |
|Continuous assessment, mid-block test, and final assessment will determine the achievement. Comparison of these achievements with |
|results achieved in other courses and in previous years will be made and results discussed in the module committee and subsequently|
|by the concerned Curriculum Subcommittee. |
|5. Describe the planning arrangements for periodically reviewing course effectiveness and planning for improvement. |
|At the end of the module each member of the module committee prepares a report detailing his reflections on the conduction and |
|contents of the module. The Coordinator provides a copy of the report of the committee reviewing the course portfolio. The final |
|results of the students' assessment will be presented. These documents, in addition to the results of the questionnaires will form |
|the basis for a discussion among the module committee members on strategies to improve contents and conduction of the module in the|
|next academic year. Stress will be put on improving integration, avoiding overlap with other courses, decreasing factual burden, |
|increasing relevance of knowledge, and preparing the students for lifelong learning. |
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The National Commission
for Academic Accreditation
& Assessment
Musculoskeletal System
Module Specifications
Academic Year 2010/2011
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Quality & Academic Accreditation Unit Faculty of Medicine- King Abdul Aziz University
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