Course Syllabus

TER 151

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY 1

May 14, 2012- June 21, 2012 Dates of Term

Credit Hours: 4 Quarter Hours

Course Length: 6 weeks

Days: Monday-Thursday

Hours:12:00 pm – 1:50 pm

Room: 103

Instructor: Mrs. Bessie R. Fooks, BSN, RN

Office hours by appointment

Email:

Text:

Brooks, Myrna LaFleur, Exploring Medical Language, 7th edition, St. Louis, Missouri, Mosby, Inc., 2007

This syllabus is subject to change in order to meet the needs of all students, and consequently, assist the school in producing employable students.

Revised: July 2011

PREREQUISITES: None

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The student will continue to be introduced to more medical word parts and abbreviations as they relate to the remaining body systems. This will allow the student to build an extensive medical vocabulary, which is essential to anyone planning to enter the health care profession.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Describe, analyze & define medical terms.
  • Gain an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of body systems presented.
  • Learn and retain word parts presented (combining forms, prefixes, and suffixes).
  • Build medical terms by learning from classroom lecture, homework, practicing exercises and independent study
  • Demonstrate through written examination an understanding of all related terms and abbreviations presented in each chapter, and be able to define and build medical terms.

COURSE OUTLINE:

Week / Learning Objective, Topic / Assignments/Tests/Quizzes
In class (Out of Class) / Out of Class Time
Week 1 / Chapter 1 & 2:
  • Studentswill be able to learn and retain word parts.
  • Students will understand anatomy and physiology of body systems.
  • Students will be able to build medical terms by learning from classroom lecture, homework, practice exercises, & independent study.
  • Student will be able to demonstrate through written examination, an understanding of all related terms & abbreviations.
/ 1. Read Chapters1 & 2.
2. Do all practice exercises
For chapters 1 & 2.
3. Complete all
Worksheets.
  1. Chapters 1 & 2Test on May 17th.All assignment due on this day
/
  1. 4hours
  2. 4 hours
  3. 4 hours
  4. 4 hours
Total: 16 hours
Week 2 / Chapter 3:
  • Studentswill be able to learn and retain word parts.
  • Students will understand anatomy and physiology of body systems.
  • Student will be able to describe, analyze & define medical terms.
  • Students will be able to build medical terms by learning from classroom lecture, homework, practice exercises, & independent study
  • Student will be able to demonstrate through written examination, an understanding of all related terms & abbreviations.
/
  1. Read Chapter 3
  2. Complete all exercises in Chapter 3.
  3. Do worksheets for Chapter 3.
  4. Plan Portfolio project.
  1. Chapter 3 Test on May24th. All assignments due on this day.
/
  1. 4 hours
  2. 4 hours
3. 2hours
4. 2 hours
5. 4 hours
Total: 16 hours
Week 3 / Chapter 4 & 5:
  • Studentswill be able to learn and retain word parts.
  • Students will understand anatomy and physiology of body systems.
  • Student will be able to describe, analyze & define medical terms.
  • Students will be able to build medical terms by learning from classroom lecture, homework, practice exercises, & independent study
  • Student will be able to demonstrate through written examination, an understanding of all related terms & abbreviations.
/ 1. Read and Chapter 4 & 5.
2.Complete all Chapter 4 & 5 exercises.
3.Complete the worksheets.
4.Continue to work on reference tool.
5.Chapter 4 & 5 Test on May 31st. All assignments due on this day. /
  1. 4 hours
  2. 4 hours
  3. 2 hours
  4. 2 hours
  5. 4 hours
Total: 16 hours
Week 4 / Chapter 6:
  • Studentswill be able to learn and retain word parts.
  • Students will understand anatomy and physiology of body systems.
  • Student will be able to describe, analyze & define medical terms.
  • Students will be able to build medical terms by learning from classroom lecture, homework, practice exercises, & independent study
  • Student will be able to demonstrate through written examination, an understanding of all related terms & abbreviations.
/
  1. Read Chapter 6.
  2. Complete all Chapter 6 exercises.
  3. Complete all worksheets
  4. Complete reference tool. To be handed in first day of week 5.
  5. Chapter 6 Test on
June 7th. All Assignments dueon this day /
  1. 4. hours
  2. 4 hours
  3. 2 hours
  4. 2 hours
  5. 4 hours
Total: 16 hours
Week 5 / Chapter 7 & 8:
  • Studentswill be able to learn and retain word parts.
  • Students will understand anatomy and physiology of body systems.
  • Student will be able to describe, analyze & define medical terms.
  • Students will be able to build medical terms by learning from classroom lecture, homework, practice exercises, & independent study
  • Student will be able to demonstrate through written examination, an understanding of all related terms & abbreviations.
/
  1. Read and Chapters 7 & 8.
  2. Complete all Chapter 7 & 8 exercises.
  3. Complete all worksheets
  4. Chapters 7 & 8 Test on June 14th. All assignments due on this day
  5. Portfolio Due on JUNE 11th
/
  1. 4 hours
  2. 4 hours
  3. 2 hours
  4. 4 hours
  5. 2 hours
Total: 16 hours
Week 6 / Chapter 9:
  • Studentswill be able to learn and retain word parts.
  • Students will understand anatomy and physiology of body systems.
  • Students will be able to build
medical terms by learning
from classroom lecture,
homework, practice exercises,
& independent study
  • Student will be able to demonstrate through written examination, an understanding of all related terms & abbreviations.
/
  1. Read Chapter 9
  2. Complete all Chapter 9 exercises.
  3. Complete the worksheets.
  4. Study for comprehensive final on June 20th
/
  1. 4 hours
  2. 3 hours
  3. 3 hours
  4. 6 hours
Total: 16 hours

*The Department of Education requires one hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work each week for ten to twelve weeks for one quarter hour of credit.

TEACHING METHODS: This class will facilitate learning through a variety of methods including but not limited to: cooperative learning, direct instruction, various in class assignments, worksheets, quizzes, examinations, projected based learning, discussion, multimedia instruction, and demonstration.

ASSIGNMENTS, QUIZZES, ASSESSMENTS, AND/OR EXERCISES: IMPORTANT: The instructor reserves the right to assign or modify exercise, quizzes, and/or evaluations at his/her discretion. Assignments and modification will only be done with due notice to the students.

ADDITIONAL INFO:

The textbooks for this class must be returned prior to taking the final examination. If they are not returned, the student will NOT be permitted to take the final examination.

GRADING SYSTEM:

GRADE / NUMERICAL EQUIVALENT / EVALUATION / QUALITY POINTS PER QUARTER HOUR
A / 90 – 100% / Excellent / 4
B / 80 – 89% / Good / 3
C / 70 – 79% / Average / 2
D / 60 – 69% / Poor / 1
F / Below 60% / Failure / 0
I / Incomplete / *
W / Withdrawal / *
P / Passing / *
TR / Transfer / *
CBE / Credit by Examination / *

* Not used to calculate Grade Point Average

Assignment / Points
Portfolio / 5%
Attendance/ Class Participation / 10%
Quizzes / 10%
Homework Assignments / 25%
Chapter Tests / 50%
Total percentage / 100%

Instructor requirements for this class are contained in the following sections. Each student is responsible for following the requirements listed in the syllabus/tentative weekly schedule sheet and found in the school’s official catalog.

COURSE/CAMPUS REQUIREMENTS, POLICIES, AND PROCEDURES

Absence/make up work policy:Attendance will be taken at the beginning of the class and during the second half the class as well. Three lates of 15 minutes or more will be counted as an absence.A student who is absent for one day only, will be permitted to make up assignments missed with the allowance of one extra day to complete the missed work. For absences consisting of more than one consecutive day, the student must consult the Academic Director for approval before makeup work is allowed, if the absence is deemed unavoidable then the student will be allowed to make up the missed work, if it is not then the student will receive a zero grade for the work.

Due date of the make up work will be determined on a case by case basis. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL A STUDENT BE PERMITTED TO MISS MORE THAN 8 DAYS OF THE COURSE AND THEN TRY TO MAKE UP THE MISSED ASSIGNMENTS THE LAST TWO WEEKS OF CLASS. This practice serves as an injustice to the student in question, as actual learning of the material would be limited, as well as an injustice to the rest of the class who has regularly attended and participated in the class.

CLASSROOM POLICIES

  1. You are expected to be a professional. Remember, you may ask an Instructor for a recommendation for a job and you are constantly being evaluated.
  2. You are expected to be here and on time.
  3. No profanity or non professional language
  4. Cell phones must be turnedoff or on silence during class. Students are not permitted to talk or text or play games on their cell phones during class.
  5. No food or drink is permitted in the classroom – this is a school wide policy that will be enforced.
  6. There will be a classroom break at the end of each 50 minutes of instruction. Attendance will be retaken at the beginning of the second half of class
  7. No incompletes will be given unless requested by the Academic Director.
  8. Students requiring special assistance must contact the Academic Director for approval and documentation for any special accommodations.
  1. No hats will be worn in the classroom.
  1. The student is responsible for all assignments even when absent. Please refer to Engrade and your syllabus for missed assignments and due dates.
  1. Tests will be given during the first hour of class. This allows ample time for all students to complete the exam. If a student comes in tardy during the first hour when the exam is being administered, the student will only have the remaining time of the first hour to complete the examination. (Example: If class begins at 8am and the student is 20 minutes late, the student has 40 minutes to complete the exam.
  1. Any form of cheating will not be tolerated. If cheating is suspected, the student(s) will be confronted and disciplinary action will be taken at the discretion of the Instructor.

SCHOOL CLOSINGS

The college has a well-publicized inclement weather policy and rarely cancels classes. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to make sure babysitting arrangements and alternative transportation plans are established at the beginning of the term, before the need arises. Students are expected to be in class at the designated starting time.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
In cases of academic dishonesty and cheating, the grade for the assignment will be “0”. Further acts of cheating may result in an “F” final grade for the course and possible dismissal from the college. Examples of cheating/academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to the following:

  1. Plagiarism – Intentional presentation of work of another as one’s own work.
  2. Cheating – Intentional use of materials, information, device, or any other assistance when the assistance is prohibited.
  3. Multiple Submissions – The submission of substantial portions of the same academic work for credit more than once.
  4. Complicity in Academic Dishonesty – Intentionally helping or attempting to help another to commit an act of academic dishonesty.

FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE: FINAL EXAM SCHEDULED ON WEDNESDAY FOR 8:00 AND 12:00 CLASSES AND ON THURSDAY FOR 10:00 CLASSES.

Every student is required to keep a copy of a representative document or project for each course completed at WVJC after February 14, 2011. These documents or projects will become part of your WVJC Portfolio. Your WVJC Portfolio will be finalized in Career Preparation. The portfolio requirement for this course is: Medical Language Brochure.

WVJC Attendance Policy:

At West Virginia Junior College, consistent attendance is expected. Statistics have shown that successful students attend class on a regular basis. Additionally, WIA recipients must attend 80% of their class hours in order to continue to receive WIA funding. This policy should be of great concern to you, the student. Not adhering to this policy can delay your completion of a course or graduation. It can also jeopardize your financial aid. This includes grants as well as loans

WVJC COUNSELING POLICY:

If a student is in need of academic advising for issues involving grades, classes, scheduling, academic progress, conflicts, etc., or for personal issues revolving around transportation difficulties, professional services referrals, drug and alcohol abuse, family crisis, etc., the Academic Director is the designated person to approach regarding these matters. Students in need of assistance should feel free to notify Leanne Cardoso, Academic Director, at any time during the term.