Department of Biochemistry - Teaching/Learning Activities

Department of Biochemistry - Teaching/Learning Activities

TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODS
  • Lectures
  • Tutorial/ Small-Group Discussion (SGD) 
  • Laboratory Practical sessions 
  • Guided learning sessions
  • Distance Learning (Online)
  • Student’s presentations

 

COURSE CONTENT
  • Basic Biochemistry
  • Metabolic pathways and integrations to metabolism
  • Clinical Biochemistry
  • Biochemistry of Nutrition
  • Molecular basis of diseases and treatments

 

COURSE STRUCTURE
  • Year 1 semester 1 to Year 2 semester 1
  • Lectures - 140 hours
  • Practical Sessions /Small Group Discussions (SGDs) / Tutorials/ Students’ Presentations - 180 hours
  • Self Directed Learning (SDL) - 380 hrs

 

ASSESSMENTS
Formative assessments
  • SEQ
  • MTF Type MCQ
  • Students’ Presentations
 
Eligibility to appear for the End of Course Assessments (2nd MBBS Examination)
  • Minimum of 80% attendance for tutorials, practicals and SGDs even with valid medical certificates or approved leave for any absence.
  • Those who do not obtain a minimum of 80% attendance will have to appear for the repeat examination, which would be considered as a second attempt.

 

Assessment Structure       
End Semester Examination /Continuous Assessment (CAT)
Method of Assessment Number of Questions Marks Allocated Time Allocated
CAT 1
MCQ 15 T/F 100% 45 mins
SEQ  02  100% 40 mins
Weightage   5%  
CAT 2
MCQ 15 T/F 100% 45 mins
SEQ  02  100% 40 mins
Weightage   7.5%  
CAT 3
SEQ  02  100% 45 mins
Weightage   7.5%  
Final Examination /2nd MBBS Examination (Main)
MCQ 40 T/F 30% 2 hrs
SEQ 05 30% 2hrs 30mins
OSPE 20 10% 1hr
OSVE 10% 10 min
CA 1,2 & 3 20%  
Total Marks 100 %
Final Examination / 2nd MBBS Examination (Subsequent )
MCQ 40 T/F 30% 2 hrs
SEQ 05 30% 2hrs 30mins
OSPE 20 10% 1hr
OSVE 10% 10 min
Total Marks 80% [upgrade to 100]

MCQ – Multiple Choice Question

SEQ – Structured Essay Question

OSPE – Objective Structured Practical Examination

T/F – True & Fales type