Pharmacology and Nutrition

Introduction

Welcome to OAN3161 Pharmacology & Nutrition!. This subject is comprised of Pharmacology and Nutrition. The basic concepts of pharmacology, its principles in administration, ordinances on dangerous drugs, as well as, different drug classifications are discussed. Nutrition topics comprised of nutritional assessment, balanced diet, as well as, other diets needed by clients with specific conditions. Self instructional materials will be available to facilitate your self directed learning. You will be required to draw upon your experience and reflect on your practice. 

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 our intent to make this learning experience both convenient and fun while achieving the intended outcomes.

Course Learning Outcomes

A 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 categorised into three domains; cognitive, psychomotor and affective. The CLOs are as follows:

CLO1	Explain the major classifications and the corresponding nursing responsibilities in relation to the pharmacological principles. (C2, PLO1).
CLO2	Demonstrate the ability to reflect upon nursing practice for awareness and improvement. (A3, PLO9)
CLO3	Apply the core elements of nutrients, the concept of a balanced diet and the various therapeutic diets when assessing and implementing nursing interventions. (C3, PLO2).

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. In this course procedures will be recorded and shared in the SIM. You will be required to watch and reflect on your own practice. Eight  two-hour synchronous online sessions will be conducted to enhance your understanding and achievement of the learning outcomes.

ASSESSMENT
The assessments are planned as for a coursework as well as Final examination. The breakdown of the weightage is as follows:

A. Continuous  Assessment            Weightage %

Test I						10%
Test II						10%
Reflective Essay						20%

B. Summative Assessment

Final Examination

60%

Total                                                       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. Test 1 will be given after week 3 and Test 2 within week 6.

ASSIGNMENT
You need to write  a reflective essay about 1000 words.

FINAL EXAMINATION
For the summative assessment, a final examination will be given in a form of multiple-choice questions and short essay questions. It is to test your knowledge of the content covered as well as your ability to apply the knowledge into scenarios. The exam will be given online based on the exam schedule.

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. Utilize 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 unauthorised 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;

-          plagiarising, 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.

Siti Noor Laila Binti Isa

siti.n@nilai.edu.my