Curriculum Description
This course description provides a necessary summary of the most important characteristics of the course and the expected learning outcomes for the student to achieve evidence of whether they made the most of the available learning opportunities. It must be linked to a description of the program.
General Description
- Name of Organization: Baghdad College of Medicine
- Department: Medicine Department/ Neuromedicine, Surgery Department/ Neurosurgery
- Module Name: Neuroscience
- Course Pattern: Clinical Sessions and Large Groups
- Semester and Year: 5th Year
- Total Course Hours: 38 Theoretical Hours, 53 Clinical Sessions Hours
Goal of the Course
- 1. Knowing the classification of nervous system diseases.
- 2. Identify the symptoms and signs of neurological diseases.
Outcome of this Module
A. Cognitive and theoretical goals:
- - Classification of neurological diseases.
- - Diagnosis of neurological diseases.
- - Treatment of neurological diseases.
B. Skills
- - Watching how to take a cerebrospinal fluid sample.
- - Watching how to do plasmapheresis.
Values and Sentimental Goals
- 1. Learning medical ethics.
- 2. Encouraging students to have the feeling of responsibility for the patients.
Infrastructure
| Topic | Assessment Method | Teaching Method | Weeks | Outcomes | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction: Classification of neurological diseases, symptoms and signs of neurological diseases. | Written Exam | LGT (Large Group Teaching) | 26-1 | Mentioned | 90 |
Course Development Plan
- 1. Addition of more clinical exams.
- 2. Addition of more illustrations (videos and images).