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COURSE GUIDE
Introduction
Welcome to OAN3167 Sociology and Medicolegal Aspects of Nursing
This subject provides students with a general overview of the basic concepts, perspectives, and findings of sociology, particularly those relating to socialization, social structure, social institutions, and culture. It also looks at the medicolegal and ethical issues in Nursing.
In this course guide, I will share the course learning outcomes, the overview of the plan of the course and the assessments. I will also share the expectations of being a student in this course. It is intent to make this learning experience both convenient and fun while achieving the intended outcomes.
Course Learning OutcomesA course learning outcome (CLO) is the expectation of what you should be able to do by the end of the course. It provides a guide to both the educator as well as the student to focus on achieving the intended outcomes. For this course, we have three course learning outcomes (CLO) that can be categorized into two domains; cognitive and affective. The CLOs are as follows:
CLO1 Explain the various sociological perspectives, concepts and social issues. (C2, PLO1) CLO2 Discuss the legal and ethical aspects that govern nursing practice.(C5, PLO2) CLO3 Demonstrate social responsibility, respect for the social norms and the different cultures while working collaboratively in a group. (A3, PLO4) Overview of the Teaching and Learning Plan
As an online course, we will use the Learning Management System (LMS) for all our communication, materials and assessments. We will have synchronous meeting via the LMS as well as Self Instructional Materials (SIM) to facilitate your learning and progress through the course. As an ODL learner, you are expected to be self directed. The SIM will provide you with a complete guide of the course materials and resources. Each topic will have topic learning outcomes followed by the lesson notes. Links to videos and other resources will be provided to support your learning process. You will also be given reading materials out of the SIM. At the end of each topic, there will be self check questions. Here you can test yourself. Review the notes and resources should you need to. We will also have scheduled online meetings. Here we will have discussions and tutorials. For this course we will also have group work which will be included in our online meetings. We will have the total of 7 synchronized meeting over the semester.Assessment
The assessments are planned as coursework and well as a summative project. the breakdown of the weightage is as follows:
A. Continuous Assessment Weightage (%) 1 Test I 10% 2 Test II 10% 3 Group work 20% B. Summative Assessment Weightage (%)
Assignment
60%
Total A+B
100%
Test
A test will be given at a set time within the semester to test your knowledge of the content covered as well as your ability to apply the knowledge into scenarios. The test will be given online 2 times , that is the 4th and the 7th week
Assignment
An assignment which consists of an academic essay of 1500 words on the Perspectives of Psychology is required. The essay will need to be submitted to Turnitin and a similarity index of 20% or less is required. You will be required to submit a draft of the essay by Week 8 of the semester. I will read your work and provide you with constructive feedback for improvement by Week 9. Final submission will be by Week 12.
Project
For the summative assessment, you will need to do a group project with your peers. Each group should consist of not more than 5 persons. The project can be a community project, a health promotion project, a Webinar or any feasible project. This can be done virtually. You will need to brainstorm for ideas of the project and share your proposal during the online meeting. The purpose is for you to work in a team and during the process use your knowledge from the course to understand and respect each other. You will be graded using a rubrics on Interpersonal Skills.
Your Responsibility as an ODL Student
The concept of ODL is to be flexible and facilitate learning even while working. As an ODL student, you are expected to be self directed. Utilise the SIM provided and make full use of the resources (recorded lectures, videos, readings) provided. Attend synchronous meetings to facilitate discussion, clarification and guidance. You are expected to attend at least 85% of synchronous meeting. Should you miss the meeting, do refer to the recordings that will be uploaded after the meeting.
Academic Honesty
Cheating, in any form, is a very serious offence which could lead to severe disciplinary action. Cheating includes:
- using unauthorized materials in tests and examinations;
- letting another person take tests or examinations on one’s behalf OR taking tests or examinations on another person’s behalf;
- working jointly, copying or sharing another student’s work and presenting it as one’s own piece of work;
- inventing, copying or altering data, quotations or references;
- plagiarizing, i.e. taking or using another person’s work without attributing the source and thus, giving the impression that it is one’s own work.
Any student caught and found guilty in the disciplinary hearing will be deemed to have FAILED in the subject and will be required to REPEAT the said subject. Any repeated offence may result in EXPULSION FROM THE UNIVERSITY
Closing Note
We are glad to have you with us 😃. Let's look forward to a fun, challenging and fruitful semester.
Do contact me should you need any help. I will be gladly assist you.
Ah Zimah Omar
📩 ahzimah@nilai.edu.my