- Students Assessment methods:
5-A) ATTENDANCE CRITERIA:
1. Practical attendance
5-B) Assessment TOOLS:
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Tool |
Purpose (ILOs) |
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Written examination |
To assess knowledge acquisition, including MCQs and problem solving |
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Oral examination |
To assess understanding and stability of knowledge given, attitude and presentation. |
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Practical examination |
To assess practical skills. |
5-C) TIME SCHEDULE:
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Exam |
Week |
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Final exam |
Either October or may |
5-D) Weighting System:
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Examination |
Marks allocated |
% of Total Marks |
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1- Final exam: a- Written b- Practical c- Oral |
60 65 25 |
40% 43% 17% |
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6- Assignments & other activities |
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Total |
150 |
100% |
- The minimum passing score is 30 marks.
- Passing grades are: EXCELLENT >85%, VERY GOOD 75- <85%, GOOD 65- <75% and FAIR 60-<65%.
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT:
- Student knows his marks after the Formative exams.
5-E) Examination description:
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Examination |
Type |
Description |
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Final Examination
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2. Written
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A two-hour written paper composed of short essay-type questions, MCQs and Case study |
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3. Practical
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Spots |
10 spots including slides, culture media, biochemical reactions, serological tests and instruments. On each specimen, a small question should be answered (quiz). |
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4. Oral |
One oral examination station with 2 staff members (10-15 minutes: 4-5 questions) |
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