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 10/11/2014

 College/Department College of Science for Girls/ Department of Chemistry

A. Course Identification and General Information

1. Course title and code: Computer Applications in Chemistry CHEM 372

2. Credit hours 2
3. Program(s) in which the course is offered.
(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 5/3

6. Pre-requisites for this course (if any) MATH180

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)

7
a. traditional classroom What percentage?

100
b. blended (traditional and online) What percentage?

c. e-learning What

percentage? d. correspondence

What percentage? f. other

What percentage?

Comments:
B Objectives

1. What is the main purpose for this course?

• The student learns the statistical methods used in chemistry

• The student apprehends how to describe chemical experiments
• The student discuses data and represent it using computer

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:
The use of computer programs in the field of chemistry

1. Topics to be Covered

List of Topics No. of Contact hours

Weeks
Introduction to computer applications and statistics in chemistry 1 2

Average - median – accuracy - precision 1 2

Types of errors – systematic errors and their detection – random 1 2

errors
 1 2
Normal error curve – distribution of results

1 2
Standard deviation SD – relative standard deviation RSD

Excel on statistics - first exam 1 2

The confidence limits 1 2

Statistical tests – t-test – F-test – Q-test 2 4

Regression analysis – least squares method – best straight line – 2 4

correlation coefficient – second exam

Sensitivity – limit of detection LOD – limit of quantification LOQ – 1 2

Limit of linearity LOL - Excel and regression analysis

2. Course components (total contact hours and credits per semester):

Lecture Tutorial Laboratory Practical Other: Total

or Studio
Contact 12 0 0 12 0 24
Hours
Credit 0 0 0 0 0 0

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 Cour
e Domains Teaching se
# And Course Learning Strategi Assessme
1.0 Knowledge Outcomes es nt

1.1 To understand basic tools of computer science in

relation with chemistry Lectures practical Homewor
and student research k, exams
papers and
research
papers.
1.2 To differentiate between systematic errors and Lectures practical and
random errors and how to delete or reduce student research papers Homewor
their effects. k, exams
and
research
papers.
1.3 To differentiate between the different statistical Lectures and student Homework
tests and their application in chemistry to research papers ,
discuss results accuracy and precision exams
and
1.4 To know methods of collection, storage and Lectures and student research
Homework
analysis of data research papers ,
exams
and
2.0 Cognitive Skills research

2.1 Non Non Non

3.0 Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility

3.1 Non Non Non

4.0 Communication, Information Technology,
Numerical

4.1 Non Non Non

5.0 Psychomotor

5.1 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 speech, oral presentation,
Research paper + home works 2-12 10% Assessme

2 First exam 6 20%

3 Second exam 11 20%

4 Final exam 14 50%

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.
Some computer programs

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