Course Assessment and Schedule - Pharmacology Review (Video)

Course Structure and Assessment Overview

Instructor outlines the course assessments and ongoing approach to learning: a mix of exams, homework, a dosage calculation test, A and B (practice vs proctored), and a final exam. The instructor emphasizes interactive, group-based learning and regular review of pharmacology material in class and online.
Resources referenced for learning support include Pharmacology Made Easy and a self-made PowerPoint with basic pharmacology content. The teacher may share the PowerPoint, but also plans to use class-time discussions and collaborative problem-solving.
The class will monitor student engagement with ATI (assessments/online modules) to gauge study effort. ATI engagement will count towards the overall grade via participation/assignment completion.
The instructor plans to keep homework manageable, with some in-class collaborative activities and some at-home work. Next week, a couple of handouts on drug calculations may be provided for practice.
There is flexibility in class activities: topics can be chosen by students for in-class problem-solving; the plan is to cover topics like Infectious Diseases, with room to do multiple topics.
The overall aim is to make the class interactive and to use group discussions to facilitate learning, rather than relying solely on a traditional lecture format.

Exams:
- Exam 1: Week 4
- Exam 2: Week 6
- Exam 3: Week 9
- Each exam is worth 16 ext{%} of the final grade (approximately; the instructor mentions 16% and related calculations).
Final assessment: A proctored final exam that follows the A/B assessments.
Dosage calculation test: A separate, dedicated test with its own policy (see below).
In-class workshops and homework: Ongoing assignments and activities to support understanding of pharmacology topics.

Participation/Engagement: 7 ext{%} of the final grade (attendance, participation, ATI engagement, and online activity).
Exams: Three exams, each worth 16 ext{%}, totaling 48 ext{%}.
Drug dosage calculation test: 5 ext{%}.
A and B components: Total 15 ext{%} (A = practice; B = proctored).
Proctored final: 25 ext{%}.
Cumulative total across components equals 100%:
- 7 ext{%} + 3 imes 16 ext{%} + 5 ext{%} + 15 ext{%} + 25 ext{%} = 100 ext{%}.
Note: There is a discussion of a 90% threshold for certain components (see A/B/proctored section). The exact interpretation in the transcript reflects the instructor’s plan to require a high standard for the proctored portion before advancing to the final.

The dosage calculation test is already created and will be reviewed by the instructor for potential tweaks.
Policy for this test:
- You have three attempts to achieve the required score.
- The target score is 100; the instructor states that everyone can and should achieve 100.
- The test is valued at 5 ext{%} toward the final grade.
Practical implication: Mastery is expected; multiple attempts are allowed to ensure understanding before moving on.

A = Practice: Regular practice assessments to build proficiency.
B = Proctored exam: A formal, proctored assessment.
Important rule clarified in class: To sit for the final, students must pass the proctored B with at least a 90% (the instructor’s wording emphasizes achieving a 90 to proceed to the final). The B score thus acts as a gatekeeper for the final exam.
The final exam itself is proctored and contributes25 ext{%} to the final grade.
Overall, the A/B sequence, plus the proctored statuses, are designed to ensure readiness for the final assessment.

The final is a proctored exam worth 25 ext{%} of the final grade.
The final is contingent on passing B (with a minimum threshold, e.g., 90) to sit for the proctored final per instructor guidance.

Homework assignments will be created by the instructor and may be completed in-class or at home; the specifics may change week to week.
The instructor will not rely on external course dictates for homework; instead, homework is dictated by the instructor to maintain coherence with learning goals.
Regular study and ATI