Course Specification

Hassan Hanafy

Physics Department

Zulfi College of Science

Majmaah University

13/01/1436

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Guidelines for course specification

The course specification template contain Seven main items, these items are given in courses specification template, these are: A. Basic information (Course Identification and General

Information) B. The overall aims of the course (Objectives) C. The course content (Course Description) 1- Topics to be covered 2- Its intended learning outcomes (ILOs) 3- Teaching and learning methods 4- Student assessment methods D. Student Academic Counseling and Support E. A list of books and references F. The facilities required for teaching and learning. G. Course Evaluation and Improvement Processes

The Teaching and Learning Methods

The methods which are used by teachers to

students to achieve the ILOs for the course

Identify the methods used in delivering the course

such as:

1) Lectures

2) Discussion sessions

3) Information collection from different sources

4) Practical

5) Research assignment

6) Field visits

7) Case studies …………………….etc

General and transferable skills

Skills of a general nature, which can be

applied in any subject area, include:

1)Written and oral communication

2)The use of new technological tools

3)Group working

4)Problem solving

5)Management, …………..etc

1. List major objectives of the program within to help achieve the mission. For each

measurable objective describe the measurable performance indicators to be followed and list

the major strategies taken to achieve the objectives.

Measurable Objectives Measurable

Performance

Indicators

Major Strategies

1. Enhance the fundamental physics knowledge of future graduates

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2. Develop and utilize effective skills in physics

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3. Provide foundation for basic scientific research in physics.

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4. Cooperate as individuals or in groups with the society to solve physics related problems.

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Map course LOs with the program LOs. (Place course LO #s in the left column and

program LO #s across the top.)

Course

LOs #

Program Learning Outcomes Use LOs Codes

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Course Student Learning Outcomes to Program Learning Outcomes Map

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Student Learning Outcomes to Courses Matrix (I,R,E Matrix)

( I ) Introduce ( R )Reinforce ( E ) Emphasize

Assessment Method Student Learning Outcome (Code)

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( A ) Student Learning Outcome- Assessment Results

Learning Student Outcome Code: ________________________

Course Number and Semester: __________________________

Number of Students:___________________________________

Rubric

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