North South University

School of Health & Life Sciences

Department of Public Health

Course Name
Introduction to Public Health Lab
Course Code
PBH 101L
& Section No.
Semester Spring, 2025

Instructor Name Dr. Nusrat E Mozid, MD, MPH

Office Room SAC 1103
Email Address [Link]@[Link]
Department Department of Public Health, SHLS

COURSE AND SECTION INFORMATION

Class Time & 1 hour 30 minutes

Location &
SAC 411

Course PBH101 Theory course

Prerequisite(s)
Course Credit 1
Hours
Course Introduction to Public Health is a survey course designed to introduce students to
Description various public health topics such as health, determinants of health, communicable and
non-communicable diseases, behavioral aspects of health, environmental and
occupational health, behavioral health, prevention and health promotion, and ethics.
The lab class shall provide brief ideas about different methods utilized in public health
research.

Course Objectives To provide a general introduction to different methods that public health utilizes.

Student On completing this course, students will be able to (***THE NUMBER OF OUTCOMES
Learning WILL BE DECIDED BY THE FACULTY MEMBER)
Outcomes
CO 1. Describe the role of other public health preventive approaches to NCD prevention.

CO 2. Demonstrate different lab techniques in a classroom setting.

CO 3. Acquire this knowledge and apply those outside of the lab efficiently.

Mapping of Course Outcomes with Program Outcomes, Delivery Methods and

Assessment Strategies
(***The assessmenttools may vary from department to department in terms of the
number of exams, assignments, projects and quizzes)

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 CO no. Course Outcomes (CO) Bloom’s Delivery methods Assessment
taxonomy and activities tools
domain/level (faculty members (faculty
(C: Cognitive can choose any members can
P: number of tools) use any number
Psychomotor of devices)
A: Affective)
CO-1 The role of different public health Quiz, Assignment,
preventive approaches in NCDs C1, A1 Class lectures, lab Viva
prevention demonstrations,
and open
discussion
CO-2 Demonstrate different lab techniques C3, A2
in a classroom setting Class lecture, Practical
audio-visual demonstration and
demonstration, lab procedure
assignment, lab writing
demonstration, examination
and open
discussion
CO-3 Acquire this knowledge and apply A2, C3 Class lecture, lab Practical
those outside of the lab efficiently. demonstration, demonstration and
open discussion lab procedure
writing
examination
Cognitive domain (knowledge-based): C
1: Knowledge, 2: Comprehension, 3 Application, 4 Analysis, 5: Synthesis, 6: Evaluation

The affective domain (emotion-based): A

1: Receiving, .2: Responding, 3: Valuing, 4: Organizing, 5: Characterizing

The psychomotor domain (action-based): P

1: Perception, 2: Set, 3: Guided response, 4: Mechanism, 5: Complex overt response, 6: Adaptation,
7: Origination
RECOMMENDED TEXT (s) – Primary

Lectures and lab demonstration slides

ASSESSMENT STRATEGY AND GRADING SCHEME

Your performance in ALL the exams determines your grade. The points are distributed in the following
manner:

Mark distribution Points

Quiz (MCQ) 20
Attendance 10
Lab procedure 15
Final Exam 55 (Lab report 15, Viva 40)

Total 100 (100%)

TEACHING STRATEGY

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Class lecture, audio-visual demonstration, assignment, group study, lab demonstration, open
discussion & student lecture on a particular topic using blackboard or slides

In assigning your grade, NSU’s grading and performance evaluation policies will be followed. Please note that
all final rates are subject to departmental review and approval.

CLASSROOM RULES OF CONDUCT

(*** The following rules are given as sample rules. The faculty member can change it as per their preference)

1. The ground rule for our class is respectful, open communication. Every single question is
appreciated! We have many things to learn from one another.

2. When you come to the class, you become part of a learning community. Please be conscious of your
community role, and work toward creating a healthy classroom learning atmosphere.

3. Don’t chat during class. The inability to refrain from unnecessary, disruptive chatting may result in a
request to leave the classroom. If you have to, feel free not to attend the class at the expense of your
attendance for the day.

4. If you have to leave the class when it is in progress, sit near the door and leave silently.

5. While in class, please switch off your cell phone. The inability to do so may result in some penalty.

6. You must seek permission before using any electronic gadget in the class, such as a laptop. Use of
such devices for purposes other than note-taking during lectures is strictly prohibited.

7. Eating and drinking in the lab room is prohibited.

8. Academic Integrity Policy: The School of Health and Life Sciences does not tolerate academic
dishonesty by its students. At a minimum, you must not be involved in cheating, copyright
infringement, submitting the same work in multiple courses, significant collaboration with other
individuals outside of sanctioned group activities, or fabrications. You are advised that violations of
the Student Integrity Code will be treated seriously, with particular attention given to repeated
offences. Please refer to the NSU Code of Conduct at [Link]
[Link]

EXAMS AND MAKE-UP EXAMS POLICY

(*** The following rules are given as sample rules. The faculty member can change it as per their preference)

Please note:
 You must come prepared for all your exams.
 You must come on time.
 Being late does not necessarily guarantee that you will get extra time for writing your tests and exam.
 You must bring your own pencil, pen, eraser, calculator and any other items you may need and are
allowed during the tests and exam.
 All cell phones must be switched off.
 Any deviation from the standard procedures will not be taken lightly.
 Any unfair means adopted in the tests and exams will be seriously dealt with.
 Academic misconduct or failure to comply with the NSU Examination Code of Conduct may result in F.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Student attendance will be conducted using an RFID system or manually using the online system.

COMMUNICATION POLICY

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 COURSE CONTENTS AND SCHEDULE
Week Date Topic Chapter

1 3/8 BMI  Cause and effect of obesity

 What is BMI, and what ranges of BMI
&  Calculation of BMI
 Limitation of BMI
Random
 Application of BMI measurement in public health
Blood Sugar
Measurement

 Why is it essential to have glucose in our blood?

What are the levels of blood glucose?
 What are hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia? What
is their importance?
 How can we measure the glucose level?
 Application of blood glucose testing in public health

2 3/15 Blood  What is blood pressure?

Pressure  What is systolic and diastolic blood pressure?
Measurement  What are the typical ranges of systolic and diastolic
blood pressure?
&  What are the factors that influence blood pressure?
 Application in Public Health
Blood
Grouping
Techniques
 What is blood? What are the functions of blood?
 What is the ABO system?
 What is the RH system?
 How do I test blood groups?
 What are Antigen and Antibody?
 Application in Public Health

3 3/22 Quiz MCQ on all 4 lectures

4 4/12 Experiments 4 experiments:

day
 BMI Measurement,
&  Random Blood Sugar Measurement,
 Measuring Blood Pressure,
Practice day  Blood Grouping Techniques.

5 4/19 Final Exam  Practical & Viva