National Commission for Academic Accreditation &
Assessment
Course Specification
Institution Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz University
College/Department College of Applied Medical Sciences, Radiology and Medical Imaging Department
A Course Identification and General Information
1. Course title and code: Cross Sectional Anatomy (RSMI 361)
2. Credit hours: 3(2+1+0)
3. Program(s) in which the course is offered.
(If general elective available in many programs indicate this rather than list programs)
Radiology and Medical Imaging Program
4. Name of faculty member responsible for the course Abdullah AL-Qahtani
5. Level/year at which this course is offered: Third level
6. Pre-requisites for this course (if any): RSMI 351
7. Co-requisites for this course (if any): Non
8. Location if not on main campus: College of Applied Medical Sciences-P.O. Box:422-Alkharj, Zip
code 11942 Alriyadh
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B Objectives
1. Summary of the main learning outcomes for students enrolled in the course.
This course provides is the study of human anatomy as viewed in sectional planes, including axial,
sagittal and coronal planes. Gross section sections, computed tomography and magnetic resonance
images will be used to demonstrate anatomy of head, neck, spine, chest, abdomen, pelvis, and
extremities.
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)
1. Continuous implantations of new images and videos to describe clearly the gross and cross anatomy
of human body.
2. Encouraging the students to participate in the development process by increasing use of IT or web
based reference material.
3. Continuous change of the methods of student assessments.
C. Course Description (Note: General description in the form to be used for the Bulletin or Handbook should
be attached)
1 Topics to be Covered
List of Topics
No of
Weeks
Contact
hours
Introduction to sectional anatomy.
1
2
Skull and brain gross anatomy.
2
2
Skull and brain sectional anatomy.
3
2
Skull and brain sectional anatomy.
4
2
Chest gross anatomy.
5
2
Chest sectional anatomy.
6
2
Abdomen gross anatomy.
7
2
Abdomen sectional anatomy.
8
2
Pelvis gross anatomy.
9
2
2
Pelvis sectional anatomy.
10
2
Spines gross anatomy.
11
2
Spines sectional anatomy.
12
2
Upper and lower limbs gross anatomy.
13
2
Upper and lower limbs Sectional anatomy.
14
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2 Course components (total contact hours per semester):
Lecture:
Tutorial:
28 hrs/semester
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Laboratory:
Practical/Field
work/Internship
14 hrs/semester
Other:
-
-
3. Additional private study/learning hours expected for students per week. (This should be an average:
for the semester not a specific requirement in each week)
28 hrs/semester (lectures) & 14 hrs/ semester (laboratory)
4. Development of Learning Outcomes in Domains of Learning
For each of the domains of learning shown below indicate:

A brief summary of the knowledge or skill the course is intended to develop;

A description of the teaching strategies to be used in the course to develop that knowledge or
skill;

The methods of student assessment to be used in the course to evaluate learning outcomes in
the domain concerned.
a. Knowledge
(i) Description of the knowledge to be acquired
To know the gross anatomy of different part of human body and it is appearance in sectional anatomy
form in computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging programs.
(ii) Teaching strategies to be used to develop that knowledge
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Apply video-clip media and movies related to the specification to clarify human sectional anatomy.
(iii) Methods of assessment of knowledge acquired
Exams -midterm and final- and oral discussions during the outflow of lectures.
b. Cognitive Skills
(i) Description of cognitive skills to be developed
1. To understand human anatomy s viewed in sectional planes.
2. To understand human anatomy s viewed in computed tomographic images and magnetic resonance
images also.
(ii) Teaching strategies to be used to develop these cognitive skills
Increase videos and movies to clarify human sectional anatomy.
(iii) Methods of assessment of students cognitive skills
Multi choice questions, short and long notes, assay, true and false, fill-in the spaces and oral discussions.
c. Interpersonal Skills and Responsibility
(i) Description of the interpersonal skills and capacity to carry responsibility to be developed
Increasing the team work and scientific cooperation values.
(ii) Teaching strategies to be used to develop these skills and abilities
Ask the students to participate during discussion in the lectures.
(iii) Methods of assessment of students interpersonal skills and capacity to carry responsibility
Prepare groups of oral exercises and scientific conversation.
d. Communication, Information Technology and Numerical Skills
(i) Description of the skills to be developed in this domain.
Increase the search capabilities through the internet.
Improve the power point skills.
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(ii) Teaching strategies to be used to develop these skills
Clear explanation of the power point and internet skills wit videos and short clips related to points of
discussion.
(iii) Methods of assessment of students numerical and communication skills
Putting proportion of the final assessment on the group research project
e. Psychomotor Skills (if applicable)
(i) Description of the psychomotor skills to be developed and the level of performance required
N/A
(ii) Teaching strategies to be used to develop these skills
N/A
(iii) Methods of assessment of students psychomotor skills
N/A
5. Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students During the Semester
Assess
ment
Assessment task (e.g. essay, test, group project, examination
etc.)
Week due
Proportion
of Final
Assessment
1
First mid term
5
15%
Research project (assignment)
9
15%
Second mid term
12
15%
Attendance
14
15%
Final exam
According
to exam
calendar
40%
2
3
4
5
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D. Student Support
1. Arrangements for availability of teaching staff for individual student consultations and academic advice.
(include amount of time teaching staff are expected to be available each week)
3 hours/week
E Learning Resources
1. Required Text(s)
Sectional Anatomy.
2. Essential References
Dr. Mustafa Zuhair Mahmoud Alhassen , Lecture notes
3- Recommended Books and Reference Material (Journals, Reports, etc) (Attach List)
- Radiographic and related anatomy
Meschan, Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy. 2nd Pub, Saunders. 1996.
4-.Electronic Materials, Web Sites etc: WWW (wide world web, using different search engines)
5- Other learning material such as computer-based programs/CD, professional standards/regulations
Related CD and DVD related to the scope of sectional anatomy course content.
F. Facilities Required
Indicate requirements for the course including size of classrooms and laboratories (ie number of seats in
classrooms and laboratories, extent of computer access etc.)
1. Accommodation (Lecture rooms, laboratories, etc.)
Lecture rooms, laboratories and near-by radiology départements.
2. Computing resources
Personal lab-top computers and data show
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3. Other resources (specify --e.g. If specific laboratory equipment is required, list requirements or attach
list)
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G. Course Evaluation and Improvement Processes
1 Strategies for Obtaining Student Feedback on Effectiveness of Teaching
Students’ questioners.
2 Other Strategies for Evaluation of Teaching by the Instructor or by the Department
Department questioners
3 Processes for Improvement of Teaching
Based on the student and department questioners the course could be improved
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)
prepare model answer for each exam should be submitted with the final result
5. Describe the planning arrangements for periodically reviewing course effectiveness and planning for
improvement.
Follow up for the graduated students.
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