- Students Assessment methods:
5-A) ATTENDANCE CRITERIA:
1. Practical attendance
5-B) Assessment TOOLS:
Tool |
Purpose (ILOs) |
Written examination |
To assess knowledge acquisition, including MCQs and problem solving |
Oral examination |
To assess understanding and stability of knowledge given, attitude and presentation. |
Practical examination |
To assess practical skills. |
5-C) TIME SCHEDULE:
Exam |
Week |
Final exam |
Either October or may |
5-D) Weighting System:
Examination |
Marks allocated |
% of Total Marks |
1- Final exam: a- Written b- Practical c- Oral |
60 65 25 |
40% 43% 17% |
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:
Examination |
Type |
Description |
|
Final Examination
|
2. Written
|
A two-hour written paper composed of short essay-type questions, MCQs and Case study |
|
3. Practical
|
Spots |
10 spots including slides, culture media, biochemical reactions, serological tests and instruments. On each specimen, a small question should be answered (quiz). |
|
4. Oral |
One oral examination station with 2 staff members (10-15 minutes: 4-5 questions) |