Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The National Commission for Academic Accreditation & Assessment

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1 ATTACHMENT 2 (e) Course Specifications Kingdom of Saudi Arabia The National Commission for Academic Accreditation & Assessment Course Specifications (CS)

2 Institution: Dammam University Course Specifications

3 College/Department College of Science for Girls A. Course Identification and General Information 1. Course title and code: Environmental Chemistry CHEM Credit hours: 2 3. Program(s) in which the course is offered. Chemistry (If general elective available in many programs indicate this rather than list programs) 4. Name of faculty member responsible for the course: 5. Level/year at which this course is offered: 6/3 6. Pre-requisites for this course (if any):non 7. Co-requisites for this course (if any): Non 8. Location if not on main campus: College of Science for Girls 9. Mode of Instruction (mark all that apply) a. traditional classroom 2 What percentage? 100 b. blended (traditional and online) 0 What percentage? c. e-learning percentage? d. correspondence What percentage? f. other What percentage? 0 What 0 0 Comments: Non

4 B Objectives 1. What is the main purpose for this course? The student learns the environmental chemistry. The student discusses atmosphere chemistry and realizes air pollution sources with primary and secondary pollutants. The student learns methods used to analyze air and methods to reduce air pollution impact. The student apprehends natural composition of soil, soils pollutants such as fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides and pesticides innovative alternatives. The student realizes water composition and types, water pollutants, treatment and quality (acidity, hardness, COD, BOD ). The student familiarizes with steps of physical, chemical and biological treatment, sea water desalination and waste water treatment methods.

5 The student knows methods of collection, storage and analysis of air, soil and water samples. 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) Use the Internet to view information on the topics of study. Update the content of the course is a league based on recent developments in the field and on the learning outcomes in the labor market. Compare the course contents with other regional or global universities. The use of different methods to assess the student and to the development of various skills and give them a chance to prove their ability in development.

6 C. Course Description (Note: General description in the form used in Bulletin or handbook) Course Description: 1. Topics to be Covered List of Topics Definition of environmental chemistry. The environments of the earth (atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere). Energy sources (fossil fuels, nuclear energy, renewable energy). No. of Contact hours Weeks 1 2

7 I mport a n c e o f atmosphere Principal atmosphere layers (troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere and thermosphere). N a tural c o m p o s i t i o n o f atmosphere Air pollution sources and air pollutants (CO, CO 2, NO x, SO x, Natural composition of soil (macronutrients and micronutrients). Soil pollutants (fertilizers, pesticides, organophosphates, carbamates, chlorinated hydrocarbons, herbicides, innovative alternatives of pesticides). Soil analysis and soil pollution control. Water distribution in earth planet and water cycle Chemical natural composition of water (rain waters, sea waters, ground waters). Water pollution (pollution sources, types of pollutants, organic pollutants, inorganic pollutants, biological pollutants, impact of pollutants, acidity and alkalinity, hardness). Purification of water (physical treatment, storage, physical coagulation, filtration, chemical treatment, chemical coagulation, water softening, ion-exchange, biological treatment, thermal sterilization, UV radiation sterilization, ozone sterilization, chlorination sterilization). Sea water desalination (reverse osmosis, electrodialysis, distillation). Waste water treatment (primary treatment, secondary treatment, tertiary treatment). Water analysis (sampling, physical analysis, chemical analysis, total solids, acidity, alkalinity, hardness, cations, anions, TOC, DO, Course components (total contact hours and credits per semester): Contact Hours Lecture Tutorial Laboratory or Studio Practical Other: Total Credit Additional private study/learning hours expected for students per week.

8 4. Course Learning Outcomes in NQF Domains of Learning and Alignment with Assessment Methods and 0

9 Teaching Strategy

10 On the table below are the five NQF Learning Domains, numbered in the left column.

11 First, insert the suitable and measurable course learning outcomes required in the appropriate learning domains (see suggestions below the table). Second, insert supporting teaching strategies that fit and align with the assessment methods and intended learning outcomes. Third, insert appropriate assessment methods that accurately measure and evaluate the learning outcome. Each course learning outcomes, assessment method, and teaching strategy ought to reasonably fit and flow together as an integrated learning and teaching process. (Courses are not required to include learning outcomes from each domain.) Cod e 1.0 Knowledge NQF Learning Domains Course Teaching Course Assessment 1.1 To understand basic tools of environmental chemistry. 1.2 To differentiate between primary and secondary pollutants, their types and sources, methods of their analysis to reduce their effects. 1.3 To apprehend natural composition of soil, soils pollutants such as fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides and pesticides innovative alternatives. 1.4 To differentiate between the different sources of water and the importance of maintaining pure. The student should know water composition and types, water pollutants and to conduct some basic analysis of water quality. The student should familiarize with steps of physical, chemical and biological treatment, sea water desalination and waste water treatment methods. 1.5 To know methods of collection, storage and analysis of air, soil and water samples. 1.6 To recognize the basic information to understand the environmental studies for the future. 2.0 Cognitive Skills 3.0 Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility 3.1 The student is able to discuss and propose solutions to some environmental problems from knowledge of environmental chemistry. Lectures and student research papers Lectures and student research papers Lectures and student research papers Lectures and student research papers Lectures and student research papers Lectures and student research papers Hold brainstorming during lectures. Participation of students in discussions during the lecture. Post questions the students after the show to see how they recognize the Homework, exams and research papers. Homework, exams and research papers. Homework, exams and research papers Homework, exams and research papers Homework, exams and research papers Homework, exams and research papers Ability to work in groups to implement a particular application. Ability to work independently to complete the assignment given. The ability to group discussions.

12 Give students the opportunity to discuss any items with the faculty member. 4.0 Communication, Information Technology, Numerical Assigning students to conduct research articles. 4.1 Non Non Non 4.2 Non Non Non 5.0 Psychomotor 5.1 Non Non Non 5.2 Non Non Non 5. Map course LOs with the program LOs. (Place course LO #s in the left column and program LO #s across the top.) Program Learning Course LOs # Outcomes (Use Program LO Code #s provided in the Program Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students During the Semester Assessment task (e.g. essay, test, group project, Week Due Proportion of examination, Total 1 Research paper 2 10% 2 Writing Exam I 5 20% 3 Writing Exam II 13 20% 4 Final Exam 16 50% 5 6 7

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14 8 D. Student Academic Counseling and Support 1. Arrangements for availability of faculty and teaching staff for individual student consultations and academic advice. (include amount of time teaching staff are expected to be available each week)

15 Non E Learning Resources 1. List Required Textbooks 2. List Essential References Materials (Journals, Reports, etc.) 3. List Recommended Textbooks and Reference Material (Journals, Reports, etc) 4. List Electronic Materials, Web Sites, Facebook, Twitter, etc. 5. Other learning material such as computer-based programs/cd, professional standards or regulations and software. F. Facilities Required

16 Indicate requirements for the course including size of classrooms and laboratories (i.e. number

17 of seats in classrooms and laboratories, extent of computer access etc.) 1. Accommodation (Classrooms, laboratories, demonstration rooms/labs, etc.) Non 2. Computing resources (AV, data show, Smart Board, software, etc.) Non 3. Other resources (specify, e.g. if specific laboratory equipment is required, list requirements or attach list) Non G Course Evaluation and Improvement Processes 1 Strategies for Obtaining Student Feedback on Effectiveness of Teaching Non 2 Other Strategies for Evaluation of Teaching by the Instructor or by the Department

18 Non 3 Processes for Improvement of Teaching Non

19 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) Non 5 Describe the planning arrangements for periodically reviewing course effectiveness and planning for improvement. Non