DISTANCE LEARNING Print-Based (PRN)

HPRS 2301 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY Spring 2009

DISTANCE LEARNING — Print-based (PRN)

Synonym/ Section : 32534/ 00112 weeks

PROFESSOR:Nancy D. Glass, R.N., Ph.D.

OFFICE:EVC9 Room 9208

PHONE:EVC 223-5910 (has voice mail)

FAX:223-5897

E-mail: or

OFFICE HOURS:MW9:00 A.M. –– 10:30 A.M.

TTh9:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M.

Or by appointment (Call 223-5910)

You MUST provide proof of completion of pre-requisites (grade reports, transcripts, math assessment scores) before taking this course.

PREREQUISITES:1.4 hours of Anatomy and Physiology

MDCA 1409 or BIOL 2401

BIOL 2304 or BIOL 2101

and

2.1 – 3 hours or Medical Terminology

HPRS 1106 or HPRS 1206 or HITT 1305

Students must present documentation of a passing grade of “C” or above in each of these course prerequisites before being allowed to attend the course. Students may not continue to attend class without presenting this documentation by the 2nd meeting of the class.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is the study of the pathology and general health management of disease and injuries across the life span. Topics include etiology, symptoms, and the physical and psychological reactions to disease and injuries.

COURSE GOALS

This course is designed as an introduction to pathophysiology and encompasses the study of the pathology and general health management of disease and injuries across the human lifespan. Fundamental concepts and processes of human pathophysiology such as inflammation, infection, degeneration, congenital and genetic disorders, immune deficiency, and auto immune disorders will be presented. Pathophysiology involving the following major body systems will also be emphasized: blood and lymphatic, cardiovascular, respiratory, neurologic, endocrine, gastrointestinal, urinary and musculoskeletal.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1.Identify and define basic terminology associated with pathophysiology.

2,Identify and discuss the normal anatomy and physiology of the body.

3.Identify and discuss the structure and function of each major body system.

4.Define and explain the basic pathogenesis of human disease.

5.Define and explain the most common disorders and diseases related to each of the major body systems.

6.Define and explain the most common etiologies and predisposing factors associated with human disease.

7.Define and discuss the basic approach to diagnosis and use of diagnostic procedures in human diseases.

8.Define and discuss the basic approaches to the prognosis of various disorders based on their pathogenesis.

9.Define and discuss the basic approaches to the treatment of various disorders based on current medical science and clinical practice.

TEXTS AND MATERIALS

REQUIRED

Textbooks (available in Bookstore)

1.Pathophysiology for the Health Professions. 3rd edition, Barbara E. Gould, Saunders: 2006, ISBN# 13: 978-1-4160-0210-9.

Instructor Designed Packet (available hardcopy in Bookstore, electronic on Blackboard)

1.Pathophysiology. 1st edition, Nancy D. Glass, 2008, ISBN#HPRS2301G1

Other

1.Internet access and ability to access Blackboard to retrieve grades, announcements, and important course information.

RECOMMENDED

1.Access to a medical dictionary

2.Access to a medical terminology textbook

3.Access to an anatomy and physiology textbook

SCANS COMPETENCIES

Recently, the U.S. Department of Labor established the Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) to examine the demands of the workplace and whether the nation’s students are capable of meeting those demands. The Commission determined that today’s jobs generally require competencies based on the following three foundations:

1. Basic Skills
2. Thinking Skills
3. Personal Qualities

The following SCANS competencies are incorporated into this Pathophysiology course based on the three foundations listed above:

1. Resources
2. Interpersonal
3. Information
4. Systems
5. Technology

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY

A mandatory orientation will be held on campus to present the requirements of the course. The student can also complete the orientation online on blackboard in lieu of attending an orientation on the campus. This is an open campus distance learning course and as such does not require class attendance.

Students will be presented information through an instructor-designed packet which includes notes and study guides based on the textbook. Students will also engage in activities and be evaluated on mastery of content throughout the course.

The textbook, Blackboard, and the instructor packet will include all of the basic information necessary to complete the activities and projects in the course; however, students may want to conduct additional research in specific areas of particular interest.

Review of anatomy and physiology of major body systems is necessary where applicable in order to understand how disease processes affect these systems in a pathologic state.

Review questions are provided as a general guideline for information required on examinations.

Students are encouraged to focus on the learning objectives and the key terms at the beginning of every chapter and the study questions at the end of each chapter. Students can also focus on the “Think About” sections that are included throughout each chapter. The CD ROM in the back of the textbook is also an excellent learning tool.

Students should check Blackboard several times a week for announcements and new course information. Students may also access Blackboard’s “Discussion Board” to chat with other students by entering the coffee break room.

Students may also check their grades on Blackboard. It is the student’s responsibility to check often in the event that course information changes.

COURSE RATIONALE

This course is designed to present students with a comprehensive review of human pathophysiology. It is accepted by many colleges and universities as a prerequisite for more advanced health science degree programs. At AustinCommunity College, it is a corequisite in the Sonography program and it is included in the degree plans for the Medical Coding and Medical Assisting programs.

REQUIRED EXAMINATIONS and ASSIGNMENTS

Examinations

1. Five (5) unit examinations are required. A grade must be recorded for each of the five unit exams in order to receive a final course grade. Examination formats may vary. All examinations will be objective and may include multiple choice, true/false, and matching questions. All theory examinations must be taken in the testing centers. The examinations will be available in all of the testing centers at all campuses (EVC, RVS, RGC, NRG, CYP, PIN, SAC, RRHEC, SMC, and FBG).

PLEASE NOTE: Exams taken at EVC will be graded and posted within 2 business days (Monday – Friday). Exams taken at RVS must be mailed through inner campus mail to the instructor’s EVC office and will be graded and posted in 3 to 4 business days (Monday – Friday). Exams taken at other locations must be mailed through inner campus mail to the instructor’s EVC office and can take up to 7 business days to be graded and posted.

1. Regardless of the circumstances, if a unit exam is missed, a comprehensive make-up exam will be offered at the end of the semester. This comprehensive make-up exam can only be taken at the end of the semester, and can only be taken at the EVCTestingCenter. The exam will be comprehensive, covering material from all units, and will replace the missed exam. If a student misses two unit exams, the make-up comprehensive exam will replace one exam and the other missed exam will be recorded as a zero.

4.For students who do poorly on an exam and want to improve their exam average, there will be an optional comprehensive make-up exam. The grade made on this exam will replace the lowest grade and will be included when calculating the course grade. If a student takes the comprehensive exam and scores a grade lower than the lowest exam grade, the comprehensive make-up exam grade will be used to compute the final grade in the course.

1. No retakes on any unit exam will be allowed.

1. It is the student’s responsibility to take the examinations by the scheduled deadlines. Refer to the attached study and testing schedule for all deadlines.

Assignments

1. Unit Activities. Five unit activities are provided to assist the student in studying the textbook. These study guides are also essential in preparing for the unit exams. Once completed, the unit activities should be emailed, mailed, or delivered to the instructor to meet a portion of the course requirements.

Due dates for the unit activities are stipulated in the PRN Schedule of Deadlines for Theory Examinations & Assignments. Activities are considered late after the specified due date and 5 points will be deducted from the grade for each day the unit activity is late. Students should retain copies of their completed activities for their records.

COURSE EVALUATION AND GRADING

1. Five unit exams: 100 points possible on each; total of 500 points (83% of final grade)
2. Five unit activities: 20 points possible on each, total of 100 points (17 % of final grade)

1. The FINAL GRADE is based on the total points accumulated as follows:

A600 – 540 points

B539 – 480 points

C479 – 420 points

D419 – 360 points

F359 points and below

PLEASE NOTE: The minimum grade that will be accepted for credit by any of the Health Sciences programs at AustinCommunity College is “C”.

COURSE POLICIES

ATTENDANCE

Attendance at a mandatory orientation on campus or online is required for this course. Orientation times and dates are listed in the ACC Course Schedule.

WITHDRAWAL AND INCOMPLETES

Students are responsible for withdrawing themselves from this course. Students who do not progress satisfactorily and/or do not meet the established deadlines are responsible for initiating their withdrawal. If the student is failing and does not withdraw, the student will be assigned an “F”. No retroactive withdrawals will be granted.

The withdrawal date is April 27, 2009

Incompletes are given at the discretion of the instructor only if the student has completed one-half (1/2) of the course (at least three theory exams and three activities) with a passing average.

SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTY

Acts prohibited by the College for which discipline may be administered include scholastic dishonesty, including but not limited to cheating on an examination or quiz, plagiarizing, and unauthorized collaboration with another individual in preparing outside work. Academic work submitted by students shall be the result of their thought, research, or self-expression. Academic work is defined as, but not limited to, tests, quizzes, whether taken electronically or on paper, projects, either individual or group, classroom presentations, and homework.

All electronic devices MUST be turned off during all examinations. If this directive is not followed, a charge of academic dishonesty could result.

The penalty for scholastic dishonesty is an automatic failing grade of “F” in the course. If the student withdraws from the course after the infraction, the instructor will re-instate the student and assign the failing grade as stated.

OFFICE OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Each ACC campus offers support services for students with documented physical or psychological disabilities. Students with disabilities must request reasonable accommodations through the Office of Students with Disabilities on the campus where they expect to take the majority of their classes. Students are encouraged to do this three weeks before the start of the semester.

DISCIPLINE POLICIES

Students are expected to participate appropriately in the classroom. This includes, but is not limited to helping with exercises, demonstrations, and asking clarifying questions. Inappropriate participation, which includes but is not limited to talking during lecture, use of cell phones/pages, and interrupting others, may disrupt the learning process and is subject to disciplinary action.

Disciplinary action may include a discussion with the instructor for the first offense, a discipline referral to the Dean of Student Services for a repeated offense, a meeting with the Department Chair of Allied Health Sciences or Dean of Health Sciences, and possible removal from the course. Please refer to the ACC Student Handbook for additional information.

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

Unattended Children

According to ACC policy, unattended children are not allowed on campus. If necessary, make arrangements for child care while you are in the testing center. Remember to allow yourself enough time to take the exams. Be sure and check testing center hours of operation to ensure you will have enough time to take an exam. All campus hours are different and days of operation are also different from campus to campus. Hours and dates of operation will be distributed during course orientation.

Reporting Concerns

Any student who has a concern or complaint involving the course should first attempt to resolve the matter with the instructor. If the student is unable to resolve the complaint with the instructor, the student should contact the Department Chair, Dr. R. R. Espinosa at in an attempt to resolve the matter.

HINTS FOR SUCCESS

1. Keep up with all assignments. Do all assigned reading and assignments according to the prescribed Schedule. Playing “catch-up” is very difficult.

1. Complete all unit activities in detail. The guides will highlight the majority of the information necessary for the unit exams.

1. Plan to take exam early and do not wait until the established deadline. Remember, emergencies do happen at the most inopportune times. Exams must be taken on or before their due dates…no exceptions.

1. Allow sufficient time to take exams. If you read slowly, allow ample time to read and understand exam questions before attempting to answer.

1. Seek assistance early in the semester. Don’t wait.

1. Remember you have an instructor who is willing to help you if you need some extra assistance.

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