Medical Terminology
VTHT 1205
Mrs. Julie Allison, LVT
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The instructor reserves the right to amend the syllabus at ANY TIME
Advisory Hours:
(Please note that I can meet outside of these times if you schedule an appointment)
Monday: 11:25-11-50Tuesday: 11:25-11-50Thursday: 11:25-11-50
Tests or quizzes with grades of 60% or lower will be stamped with “please see me in advisement”. If you receive this stamp, and do not come to advisement hours, it can affect your professionalism grade. Advisement is NOT to reprimand you for your grades, but to HELP you succeed.
Course Description:
The student will learn word parts, directional terminology, and analysis of common veterinary terms. The student will be able to define, apply, and analyze common veterinary terms. (Lecture 32; Lab 0; Ext 0; Total Clock Hours: 32/ Semester Credit Hours: 2) Prerequisite: None
Required Texts:
McBride, Douglas, Learning Veterinary Terminology, 2nd Edition, Mosby, 2002, ISBN 0323013295.
Blood, D. C. and Studdert, V. P., Saunders Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary, 2nd Edition, W. B. Saunders, 1999, ISBN 0702020346..
Equipment and Materials:
Handouts and illustrative materials.
Grading:
The following scale will be used:
A: 90-1004.0
B:80-893.0
C:70-792.0
D:60-691.0
F:Below 600.0
Final grades will be calculated based on the number of points earned by the student divided by the total number of points possible in the course.
Attendance: Tardies will be recorded for students absent 15 minutes or less of any portion of the class period. Any student absent from class (beginning or end of class) for more than 15 minutes will be considered ABSENT for that class period. Tardies on days of quizzes/tests will be allowed at the teacher’s discretion.
Note: 3 tardies = 1 absence
You get 2 free passes for this course, thereafter please refer to your student manual for disciplinary and grade penalties. As per the VTI Houston regulations, no absences are excused (pg. 14). In cases of extenuating circumstances, absences may be reviewed by the instructor (death in the immediate family or hospitalization). Students absent 3 days or more will clear those absences through Ms. Melanie.
Tests/Quizzes:
Each section of this course may have at least one lab, one quiz and one test. Material from previous quizzes/tests will be included in consecutive quizzes/tests.
Tests may be made up if the absence is EXCUSEDand 10% will be deducted from your test grade.
Quizzes either in-class or Engrade may NOT be made-up, however the lowest quiz score will be dropped at the end of class.
Quizzes and tests will NOT be returned to the students with the exception of answer sheets or “strategy pages”. Quizzes and tests will be available to students during advisement time for them to review with the instructor present.
Pop-quizzes may be given at the instructor’s discretion.
Late Assignments
Students are expected to submit classroom assignments and complete exams by the posted due date and to complete the course according to the published class schedule. As adults, students, and working professionals I understand you must manage competing demands on your time. Should you need additional time to complete an assignment, please contact me BEFORE the due date so we can discuss the situation and determine an acceptable resolution. Routine submission of late assignments is unacceptable and may result in points deducted from your final course grade.
Classroom Decorum and Discipline
Classroom Disruptions: What constitutes a disruption will be determined from the instructor’s perception. As an adult, respect for others and the classroom decorum is expected at all times. Disruptive behavior will result in your dismissal from class and the student will be marked absent.
Disputes: Disputes and conflict will be addressed during my advisement hours or after class as time permits. If the dispute cannot be resolved, the student will be advised to meet with Ms. Huff or Mr. Hamilton.
Social Media
Posting of VTI Houston animals is absolutely prohibited. Additionally, slander and unprofessional comments may result in deduction of the student’s professionalism grade.
Professionalism: Your final grade may be negatively reflected based on your professionalism in class.
Things to consider when thinking about your professionalism in class:
Are you disruptive in class?
Do you come prepared for class?
Are you sleeping and excused from class more than once?
Do you come to advisement time when/if requested?
If you are reprimanded, how do you deal with that reprimand?
Sleeping: If the instructor notices a student sleeping in class, they will be woken up one time. If the same student falls asleep a second time, they will be excused from class and marked absent for the day. (Husbandry is NOT an excuse to sleep in class.)
Cell phone use:If the instructor notices a student using their cell phone in class, they will be asked to put the device away one time. If the same student does not adhere to the request, they will be excused from class and marked absent for the day or the student may leave their cell phone at the front of the class for the remainder of the class period. School # 1-800-275-2736.
TOPIC OUTLINE:
Week 1:
Read Chapters 1 and 2, pages 3-24.
Homework: Page 7, Exercises 1, 2, 3 and pages 14-15 fill in the blanks & matching and page 19 Fill in the Blank and Matching, and pages 21-22, all exercises.
Lecture: Chapter 1 (prefixes)
Week 2:
Read Chapter 3.
Homework: Complete all exercises on pages 28-29 and pages 31-35.
Lecture: Chapters 2 & 3 (through external anatomy).
Weeks 3-4:
Read Chapters 3 and 4.
Homework: All exercises on pages 93-101 & All exercises on pages 112-118.
Week 5:
Read Chapters 8 and 9
Homework: Exercises on pages 128-135 and all exercises on pages 161-169.
Week 6:
Read Chapters 11 and 12
Homework: All exercises on pages 185-189 and all exercises on pages 208-213.
Week 7:
Read Chapters 12 and 13
Homework: All exercises on pages 242-253 and all exercises on pages 270-274.
Week 8:
Read Chapters 14 and 15.
Homework: Complete all exercises on pages 302-307 and all exercises on pages 328-333.