ATTACHMENT 2 (e)
Course Specifications
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The National Commission for Academic Accreditation &
Assessment
Course Specifications
(CS)
Course Specifications
Institution: Dammam University Date: Nov. 14, 2014
College/Department College of Science for Girls
A. Course Identification and General Information
1. Course title and code: Environmental Pollution
2. Credit hours: 2
3. Program(s) in which the course is offered. Chemistry
(If general elective available in many programs indicate this rather than list programs)
4. Name of faculty member responsible for the course:
5. Level/year at which this course is offered: 4/2
6. Pre-requisites for this course (if any):Non
7. Co-requisites for this course (if any): Non
8. Location if not on main campus: College of Science for Girls
9. Mode of Instruction (mark all that apply)
a. traditional classroom 2 What percentage?
100 b. blended (traditional and online) 0 What percentage?
c. e-learning 0 What
percentage? d. correspondence 0
What percentage? f. other 0
What percentage?
Comments: Non
B Objectives
1. What is the main purpose for this course?
• The student learns the natural ecosystems and their associated risks.
• The student learns the biogeochemical cycles.
• That the student understands the relationship between human being and the environment
and energy sources.
• To provide students with knowledge on the types of environmental pollutants, industrial
and natural sources.
• The student learns to soil contaminants.
• Students learn the solid and liquid waste, classification and raised and methods of
recycling.
• Students learn the contamination with radioactive materials.
2. Briefly describe any plans for developing and improving the course that are being
implemented. (e.g. increased use of IT or web based reference material, changes in content as
a result of new research in the field)
• Use the Internet to view information on the topics of study.
• Update the content of the course is a league based on recent developments in the field
and on the learning outcomes in the labor market.
• Compare the course contents with other regional or global universities.
• The use of different methods to assess the student and to the development of various
skills and give them a chance to prove their ability in development.
C. Course Description (Note: General description in the form used in Bulletin or handbook)
Course Description:
1. Topics to be Covered
List of Topics No. of Contact hours
Weeks
Natural ecosystems and their associated hazards 1 2
Biogeochemical cycles (carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus and 2 4
sulfur)
Human being, the environment and energy sources 1 2
Types of environmental pollution 1 2
Atmosphere (air pollution, acid rain and damages, the erosion 2 4
of the ozone layer, global warming)
Management of water sources, pollution and water legislation 1 1
Food Contamination 1 1
Pesticide contamination, pollutants and disposal of medical 1 1
Soil pollution sources and effects 1 1
Solid and liquid waste types and recycling 1 1
Contamination with radioactive materials 1 1
2. Course components (total contact hours and credits per semester):
Lecture Tutorial Laboratory Practical Other: Total
or Studio
Contact 26 0 0 0 0 26
Hours
Credit 2 0 0 0 0 2
3. Additional private study/learning hours expected for students per week.
0
4. Course Learning Outcomes in NQF Domains of Learning and Alignment with Assessment Methods and
Teaching Strategy
On the table below are the five NQF Learning Domains, numbered in the left column.
First, insert the suitable and measurable course learning outcomes required in the appropriate learning
domains (see suggestions below the table). Second, insert supporting teaching strategies that fit and align
with the assessment methods and intended learning outcomes. Third, insert appropriate assessment
methods that accurately measure and evaluate the learning outcome. Each course learning outcomes,
assessment method, and teaching strategy ought to reasonably fit and flow together as an integrated learning
and teaching process. (Courses are not required to include learning outcomes from each domain.)
Cod NQF Learning Course Course
e Domains Teaching Assessment
#
1.0 Knowledge And Course Learning Strategi Metho
1.1 To differentiate between the different methods of
pollution. Lectures and Homework, exams
student research and research papers.
papers
Be aware of the risks of various environmental and Lectures and student
extent of human intervention to reduce them. research papers
That understands the importance of the use of non- Lectures and student Homework, exams and
polluting sources of energy to the environment. research papers research papers
To differentiate between the different sources of water Lectures and student Homework, exams and
and the importance of maintaining pure. research papers research papers
To differentiate between persistent organic chemicals Lectures and student Homework, exams and
and inorganic sources of water, all of them. research papers research papers
Ways that recognize the importance of recycling and Lectures and student Homework, exams and
solid and liquid waste. research papers research papers
To increase environmental consciousness and can be Lectures and student Homework, exams and
effective to deploy it in the community. research papers research papers
To recognize the basic information to understand the Lectures and student Homework, exams and
environmental studies for the future. research papers research papers
1.2
2.0 Cognitive Skills
2.1
2.2
3.0 Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility
3.1 The student solves mathematical equations and analyze • Ability to work in groups to
its components and units. • Hold implement a
brainstorming particular
during lectures. application.
• Ability to work
• Participation of independently to complete
students in solving the assignment given.
exercises during the • The ability to group
lecture. discussions.
• Post questions the
students after the
show to see how
they recognize the
topics.
• Give students the
opportunity to
discuss any items
with the faculty
member.
• Assigning students
3.2 The student is able to propose solutions to some • Ability to work in groups to
problems from the standpoint of • Hold implement a
advanced electrochemistry. brainstorming particular
during lectures. application.
• Ability to work
• Participation of independently to complete
students in solving the assignment given.
exercises during the • The ability to group
lecture. discussions.
• Post questions the
students after the
show to see how
they recognize the
topics.
opportunity to discuss
any items with
the faculty
member.
• Assigning students
to conduct research
articles.
4.0 Communication, Information Technology, Numerical
4.1 Non Non Non
4.2 Non Non Non
5.0 Psychomotor
5.1 Non Non Non
5.2 Non Non Non
5. Map course LOs with the program LOs. (Place course LO #s in the left column and program LO #s
across the top.)
Program Learning
Course Outcomes
LOs # (Use Program LO Code #s provided in the Program
1.1 1.2 2.1 Specifications)
3.2 4.1
1.1
2.1
6. Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students During the Semester
Assessment task (e.g. essay, test, group project, Week Due Proportion of
examination, Total
1 Research Paper speech, oral presentation, 2 10% Assessme
2 Writing Exam I 5 20%
3 Writing Exam II 13 20%
4 Final Exam 16 50%
8
D. Student Academic Counseling and Support
1. Arrangements for availability of faculty and teaching staff for individual student consultations
and academic advice. (include amount of time teaching staff are expected to be available each
week)
Non
E Learning Resources
1. List Required Textbooks
2. List Essential References Materials (Journals, Reports, etc.)
3. List Recommended Textbooks and Reference Material (Journals, Reports, etc)
4. List Electronic Materials, Web Sites, Facebook, Twitter, etc.
5. Other learning material such as computer-based programs/CD, professional standards
or
regulations and software.
F. Facilities Required
Indicate requirements for the course including size of classrooms and laboratories (i.e. number
of seats in classrooms and laboratories, extent of computer access etc.)
1. Accommodation (Classrooms, laboratories, demonstration rooms/labs, etc.)
Non
2. Computing resources (AV, data show, Smart Board, software, etc.)
Non
3. Other resources (specify, e.g. if specific laboratory equipment is required, list requirements or
attach list)
Non
G Course Evaluation and Improvement Processes
1 Strategies for Obtaining Student Feedback on Effectiveness of Teaching
Non
2 Other Strategies for Evaluation of Teaching by the Instructor or by the Department
Non
3 Processes for Improvement of Teaching
Non
4. Processes for Verifying Standards of Student Achievement (e.g. check marking by an
independent member teaching staff of a sample of student work, periodic exchange and
remarking of tests or a sample of assignments with staff at another institution)
Non
5 Describe the planning arrangements for periodically reviewing course effectiveness and
planning for improvement.
Non
