CRSS 498 - Cardiorespiratory Rounds Course Description: CRSS498 is an advanced course that allows students to build on previous knowledge gained while in the Life Sciences Program. Students will watch select cardiology and respiratory clinical rounds, discuss these rounds, then formulate specific learning objectives to create a course syllabus tailored to their interests and gaps of knowledge. Course Objectives: To adopt an integrative approach to provide a holistic understanding of clinical cardiovascular and respiratory problems. General Educational Objectives: 1. To learn to work as a team to solve problems 2. To develop oral presentation skills 3. To develop written communication skills; perfect scientific writing skills Evaluations Evaluation: Major Presentation: 25% Discussion Panel: 15% Written Work: 55% Attendance/ Peer Review Completion: 5% Grading Method Queen’s Official Grade Conversion Scale Grade Numerical Course Average (Range) A+ 90-100 A 85-89 A- 80-84 B+ 77-79 B 73-76 B- 70-72 C+ 67-69 C 63-66 C- 60-62 D+ 57-59 D 53-56 D- 50-52 F 49 and below