Medical student’s orientation to biochemistry course Sem-II

Dr. Saidunnisa, M.D.Chairperson and ProfessorDepartment of Biochemistry20/02/2013

Course

Biochemistry with Clinical correlations (Sem- II)

Course Numbers: MBC-224.

The second semester curriculum is highly structured and student centered.

Distribution of systems in year-IBiochemistry

Semester-I Semester-II

Basic concepts Excretory system (10 topics)

Blood Genetics (12 Topics )

Musculoskeletal system Endocrine system (4 Topics)

Gastrointestinal system Reproductive system (1Topic )

Respiratory system Central nervous system (3 Topic )

Cardiovascular system Special senses (1Topic )

PBL and Clinical Skills Practicals : 8 Total (31)

Curriculum

The department of Biochemistry strongly believes in the student centered curriculum and employs unique and innovative techniques to make each session highly interesting.

Examples:

1. Small group discussion

2. Case Based Learning

3. Book Talks

4. Seminars

5. Projects

Course handout

The course handout provided to you, has the details of:

Topic date and time Faculty Details Teaching Methodology Assessment Dates (Quizzes and

Assignment)

Recommended Books

1. Text Book of biochemistry for medical students 6th edition by DM Vasudevan

2. "Biochemistry", by Pamela C. Champe and Richard A. Harvey, J.B. Lippincott Co., Lippincotts

Reference book

1. "Basic Medical Biochemistry, A Clinical Approach", by Dawn B. Marks, Allan D. Marks and Colleen M. Smith, Williams and Wilkins, Baltimore,

Lecture Handouts

The individual lecturers will attempt to point out those areas you should understand.

Will incorporate some notes in power points so as to encourage the students to refer to the text book.

There will not be lot of information in the power points.

Lecture Handouts

Power point hand out knowledge may not be adequate to answer the MCQs and RRE.

Hence students are requested to read recommended text books.

Lecture Handouts

Access to the presentation material (soft copy), will be uploaded on to the intranet account immediately after the lecture.

Attitude

The foundation of success, regardless of your chosen field, is Attitude.

Attendance

Attending all classes will facilitate your learning process. It will make learning much easier, understandable and enjoyable.

75 % is mandatory to become eligible for end year exam.

Students are expected to be on time for all sessions.

Late comers and students leaving in the middle of the sessions will be marked as Absent.

Laboratory Sessions

Wearing lab coat and carrying lab manual is mandatory

Be thorough with the instructions, since mishandling of reagents may lead to serious accidents

Missing of lab sessions to be avoided , since remedial is very difficult.

Laboratory Manual

Is already uploaded take the print out maintain neatly it carries marks.

Mandatory to bring to the class during the practical session.

Be on time to the practical sessions.

Students coming late will not be allowed into the lab.

Continuous Assessment schedule Semester-II

Quiz-3 ICA-III/IV Assignment submission

Date: 28-03-2013

 

Topic: Excretory System

 

Faculty: (Dr.Manjunatha)

ICA-3Date: 18-04-2013-Biochemistry

ICA-4Date: 09-06-2013

Biochemistry

01/05/13Topics: (25studentseach group) 1. Excretory system (Dr.Manjunatha)

2. Special senses (Dr.Beenish)

3. Genetics (Dr.Saidunnisa)

4. Endocrine and reproductive system(Dr.Shetty)

Contribution of Marks Assessment Methodology for 1st year Basic Sciences (Semester –I&11)

Contribution of Marks Assessment Methodology for 1st year Basic Sciences (Semester –I&11)

Remedial examinations

No Remedial examinations for continuous assessment during the semester.

One remedial exam for those who are unsuccessful after the comprehensive exam.

One Repeat examination at the end of the Summer vacation.

Repeat exam will consist of both theory and practical.

Eligibility for end semester examination

To appear for the Comprehensive Examination a student must have both the following requirements:

An overall minimum mark of 40% in continuous assessment.

A minimum attendance of 75% for the course or combination of course.

1yr Students research-Conference

1. EMSS

2. “Cancer in the UAE” -Theme ( 4th RAKMHSU students conference) will be held on 23rd of May.

The deadline for proposal submission is 10th March 2013.

Students interested kindly meet any faculty with in the department we will guide you.

Meeting the Faculty

Clarification of doubts in the subject Attendance Scores and performance in continuous

assessments. Leave application-personal, official reasons Any other matters Any time during office hours from 8.30-4.30pm

Course Surveys

Are conducted once in a semester by the IRO.

Need not wait till such time.

Department welcomes any suggestions and feedback, to facilitate the Biochemistry learning an enjoyable one.

Course Surveys

1. Small group discussions more

2. Clarity in explaining and accent

3. More videos

4. Continuity in the topics

5. Mini quizzes

6. Practicals: provide Markers which are dark

7. Extra 5 min to be provided

May success come your way