RES101E – INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL LABORATORY RESEARCH 1
First Semester C.Y. 2024-2025
Instructor: Enoch Caryl B. Taclan
Email: ectaclan@mac.edu.ph
Office: Room 511, CAMS Office, MAC New Building
Class: Wednesday and Thursday (Lecture 8AM– 9 AM) Room 505
Wednesday (Laboratory 1PM-4PM) Room 506
Consultation Hours: Tuesday 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Course Description:
The course is designed to introduce to students the principle and concept of biostatistics
and epidemiology. This course includes the discussion on different statistical analysis
procedure with an emphasis on descriptive and inferential statistics and epidemiological
studies that includes outcome measures, methods of adjustments, surveillance,
quantitative study designs, and sources of data.
Course Objectives:
At the end of the program, the graduate should be able to:
Participate as a healthcare team member with demonstration of appropriate and
effective interprofessional skills, mutual respect and understanding of roles.
Relate formulation, drug delivery, clinical effectiveness & safety.
Formulate evidence-based medical laboratory science plans.
Identify and resolve drug-related problems.
Apply public health tools including population-based methods, strategies and
interventions in medication and relevant healthcare issues & policies.
Identify legal and regulatory issues that affect the practice of pharmacy.
Demonstrate sensitivity to ethical principles in professional and social contexts.
Perform medication counseling
Implement technically and ethically sound research.
Demonstrate continuous quality improvement techniques in the medication use process.
Apply standards and evidence-based best practices related to safe and effective
medication use;
Demonstrates an appreciation of Phil history in the contemporary world.
Textbooks/References:
Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences. Seventh Edition. Stephen
Polgar, Shane Thomas
Course Summary Schedule
Week # Date TOPICS
1 14-15 Orientation
2 21-22 Introduction of Research Methods
3 28-29 Selection of a research topic/problem
4 4-5 Formulation of a research question
5 11-12 Formulation of study objectives
6 18-20 PRELIM EXAMINATION
7 25-26 Evaluation of related literature and studies
8 2-3 Evaluation of related literature and studies
9 9-10 Development of conceptual framework
10 15-18 MIDTERM EXAMINATION
11 23-24 Selection of an appropriate research design,
12 30-31 Selection of a data collection methods
13 6-7 Selection instrument for chosen topic.
14 13-14 Selection instrument for chosen topic.
15 20-21 Preparation of Gantt chart, Arithmetic operations
Basic excel operations
Writing bibliography (APA format)
16 27-28 Final Grading Period (Proposal Defense)
17 4-5 Final Grading Period (Proposal Defense)
18 11-12 Final Grading Period (Proposal Defense)
19 16-19 FINAL EXAMINATION
Grading and Evaluation
LECTURE
Quizzes/Seatwork 30 %
Assignments/Class Participation/Activities 20 %
Attendance/Behavior 10 %
Term Exams (Prelim, Midterm, Prefinal, Final) 40 %
Total 100 %
LABORATORY
Quizzes/Seatwork 20 %
Attendance/Engagement/Behavior 10 %
Laboratory Activities 30 %
Term Exam 40 %
Total 100 %
Criteria for Grading
Computation for Final Grades = Prelim Grade + Midterm Grade + Final
Grade/3
Grading System: Base 25
Passing Grade: 75%
Class Standing:
Seatwork and Quizzes: There are seatwork and quizzes in the course. The format of quizzes
will be multiple choice, true/false, fill-in, matching, and short answer question. Seatwork are
self-paced learning activities during which all students work independently on a given task at
their own seat or in the library.
Assignments and Class Participation: Learning is a collaborative process. Students are
expected to be in class and participate as actively as they feel comfortable. These contributions
are invaluable to the learning process and are integral to success in this course. The class will
utilize a variety of learning strategies, including lecture, discussion and interactive activities.
Assignments are tasks given to students by their instructor to be completed out of the class time.
These activities are expected and constitute part of your overall grade.
Attendance and Behavior Output: In fairness to classmates, attendance and good behavior at
all classes is required. Please informed your instructor as soon as possible in case of an
anticipated absence. Unexcused absences may negatively impact your grade. Excused absences,
with documentation, will not affect your grade.
Term Exams
There are 3 major term exams (midterm, midterm and final) consists of 100 points that cover all
of the concepts taught in the course.
Submitting Seatwork/Written Assignments/Papers/Laboratory
Activities/
Hard copies of all written materials are to be submitted at, or before, the
start of class and/or electronically via the MS teams. As part of this course,
we will utilize plagiarism check to help determine the originality of your work.
Any form of plagiarism will get a grade of zero in that particular written
works.
Late paper policy:
Late paper will lose half a grade for every day past the due date. “Late” is
defined as being 1 minute past the deadline. Please note that computer,
printer problems and internet problems are not acceptable reasons for
having a late paper. Please be sure to save your work regularly on your
computer and to back it up elsewhere (e.g. USB drive, DropBox, Google
Drive).
NOTE: This syllabus is not a contract. The instructor reserves the
right to alter the course content or requirements based on new
evidence, class discussion, or other pedagogical objectives.
