LABMP 540 Directed Reading in Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (3 UCW)
This reading course is designed for in-depth, individual study of a specific topic related to the student's MSc or
PhD Program. A well-designed directed reading course includes significant contact hours between instructor and
student, clear outcomes and objectives for the course, and a well-balanced grading scheme.
The course coordinator is the LMP Graduate Studies Coordinator.
Submit this checklist and form, signed by the student and supervisor, to the graduate studies coordinator 3
weeks in advance of the start of the term. Once approved, the graduate studies coordinator will sign the form
and forward it to the department chair for final approval, after which the graduate program office will enrol the
student in the course.
Instructions/Checklist:
Identify an Instructor: The student consults with his/her supervisor or the graduate studies coordinator to
identify an instructor to oversee a reading course in the area he/she is interested in.
Note: Faculty members eligible to act as instructor in a reading course must be active in a well-defined area
of scholarship which encompasses the course topic and would typically have experience in course design
and evaluation. Those lacking this experience should consult with an experienced faculty member or the
graduate studies coordinator.
Complete the Course Outline: the student and instructor, under the advisement of the supervisor, develop
a course outline to include the following:
Course title: if this title is long, also supply a short title (maximum of 55 characters including spaces) to
appear on the student’s transcript.
Description: overview of course content.
Objectives: identify goal(s) of the reading course ; objectives should align with written assignments.
Structure: method(s) of teaching (e.g. one-on-one discussions with instructor, presentations, etc.),
frequency and duration of student-instructor meetings. Provide a course schedule including meeting
dates and assignment due dates. Dates must fall within the term dates for classes outlined in the
University of Alberta Calendar.
Course evaluation: method of student assessment to be used (discussion, written assignments, etc.) and
specific evaluation criteria.
Indicate course mark distribution. Include written assignment topics, due dates, and evaluator(s).
Note that written assignments must be discrete and may not be cumulative.
Written assignment(s) weighted 25% or more of the final course mark must be read and graded by
two (2) faculty members, one of whom is the course instructor.
The name, title, department and institution of the second evaluator(s) must be identified.
Indicate evaluation criteria:
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Discussion: e.g. is prepared (read assigned papers), has questions, offers insight, etc.
Written assignments: e.g. identification of main themes/relevant issues, critical evaluation,
relevance (significance, implications, applications), writing clarity (presentation/format,
organization, grammar, etc.), references.
Students must be made aware of their progress in the course: instructors are expected to provide
evaluations to the student within 2 weeks of the assignment due date, and by week 7 students should be
apprised of a minimum of 20% of their course marks.
Instructors are expected to submit final marks to the graduate studies coordinator by the last day of the
examination period; final letter grades will be approved thereafter.
LABMP 540 Directed Reading in Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (3 UCW)
Course Outline
Term:
Student Name:
Student ID:
Course Title:
Short title:
Course Instructor:
Description:
Objectives:
Structure (including course schedule):
Evaluation:
Mark distribution (add rows as needed):
Due Date
Discussion
Written assignment:
1.
2.
3.
Name, title, and department of the second evaluator(s):
Evaluation Criteria:
1. Discussion
2. Written assignments
N/A
Weight (% of total Name of Evaluator(s)
course mark)
Instructor
Policy about course outlines can be found in §23.4(2) of the University Calendar.
The University of Alberta is committed to the highest standards of academic integrity and honesty. Students are
expected to be familiar with these standards regarding academic honesty and to uphold the policies of the
University in this respect. Students are particularly urged to familiarize themselves with the provisions of the
Code of Student Behaviour (online at www.governance.ualberta.ca) and avoid any behaviour which could
potentially result in suspicions of cheating, plagiarism, misrepresentation of facts and/or participation in an
offence. Academic dishonesty is a serious offence and can result in suspension or expulsion from the University.
Audio or video recording of lectures, labs, seminars or any other teaching environment by students is allowed
only with the prior written consent of the instructor or as a part of an approved accommodation plan. Recorded
material is to be used solely for personal study, and is not to be used or distributed for any other purpose
without prior written consent from the instructor.
Signatures:
With the exception of meeting dates, please consult with the graduate studies coordinator prior to making any
changes.
I confirm that I will adhere to the outline as written.
Student
Date
Instructor
Date
Graduate Studies Coordinator
Date
Department Chair, Laboratory Medicine & Pathology
Date