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Metropolitan Community College

Class Syllabus – FALL 2009

CLASS IDENTIFICATION

TITLE: Disease Processes
PREFIX/SECTION: HIMS 1180 5A
CREDIT HOURS: 4.5 quarter hours
CLASS BEGINS/ENDS: Monday, August 31, 2009 through November 16, 2009 6pm to 7:55

NO CLASS DAYS September 7, 2009
WITHDRAWAL DATE: 10/31/2009

CLASS LOCATION: Fort Omaha Campus, Bldg. 10, Room 116B or through ANGEL at http://angel.mccneb.edu ;

MEDICAL RESOURCE: www.onelook.com

CONTACT INFORMATION

INSTRUCTOR NAME: Carolyn Cotton

OFFICE LOCATION: N/A

OFFICE TELEPHONE: N/A
OFFICE HOURS: By appointment

CELL TELEPHONE: (402) 212-8277
EMAIL ADDRESS:
EMAIL COURSE ADDRESS: Use the ANGEL internal course mail
FACULTY WEB SITE: http://ctva.mccneb.edu/jchess
ACADEMIC AREA: Information Technology and E-Learning
DEAN’S TELEPHONE: (402) 457-2660

COURSE INFORMATION

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of human disease processes. The students gain knowledge in the study of the nature and description of disease, the study of etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic evaluation procedures, complications, treatment, management, prognosis, and prevention of disease. The coverage of diseases is organized by major body systems. Bacteriology as related to health, immunology, and infectious diseases is also explored. The student will apply the knowledge learned and utilize critical-thinking and problem-solving skills through the utilization of case studies and team activities.

COURSE PREREQUISITES: Medical Terminology II

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

· Identify diseases, their etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.

· Utilize appropriate reference materials efficiently to research and/or verify medical data.

· Participate in class activities involving communication, critical thinking, and problem solving.

· Integrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential to career success in the health care field.

REQUIRED & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:

Textbook: Essentials of Human Diseases and Conditions, Fourth Edition,

Workbook: Essential of Human Diseases and Conditions

Author: Margaret Schell Frazier, and Jeanette Wist Drzymkowski

Publisher: evolve Elsevier, Saunders

Optional: Medical Dictionary; i.e., Taber’s, Dorland’s, Stedman’s

Online: http://shop.efollett.com/htmlroot/storehome/metropolitancommunitycollege141.html

COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS:
The computer you use for MCC online courses must be able to run one of the ANGEL-compatible web browsers listed on the Browser Support Page: http://www.mccneb.edu/online/browsers.asp.

SOFTWARE/FILE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Metropolitan Community College uses Microsoft products as part of its standard software and encourages students to do the same. You may save word-processed documents for file attachments in Microsoft Word .doc or .docx format. If your software does not allow either of these, then save files in Rich Text Format (.rtf).

CLASS STRUCTURE:
There are three things that you as a student must accept before enrolling in an online or hybrid course. If you dislike computer technology, you should not take an online course. You must be willing to learn the technology necessary to access online and web information, be willing to communicate with classmates and faculty online, and you have to be committed to doing assignments online. Because Metro's online courses use the ANGEL learning management system to deliver course content and learning activities and allow interaction between students and faculty, you will need to learn how to upload and download files, post to a discussion board, use the student drop box, and take online quizzes and timed tests. You will also have to be able to manage your time to produce assignments by the due date.

You will need to:

· Check your course Website at least four times a week for announcements, course information, new discussion postings, and assignments.

· Complete assignments on time and send them in at least 4 hours before the actual time due to allow your instructor adequate time to review your work and provide feedback.

· Demonstrate effective time management skills. Set up a study schedule and stick with it to help you avoid falling behind in the class.

· Contact your instructor by course email well in advance of due dates as you may need to wait 48 hours for a response to your questions.

The activities in this course are included to help you not only learn about disease processes but also to retain that information. When you first log into the course, it is essential that you go to the START HERE materials for guidance in beginning this online course.

RESPONSE TIME:
Faculty will respond within 48 hours, Monday through Friday, to student emails concerning course content, learning activities, and private matters appropriate for discussion within the teacher-student relationship. Posting of feedback and grades for major assignments is addressed under Assessment of Student Work.

ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT WORK

TYPES OF ASSESSMENTS/ASSIGNMENTS:
Online courses meet the same criteria for academic rigor and qualified faculty. Online courses promote active independent learning. Online courses combine the best features of on-campus instruction with the best features of online learning to promote active independent learning. Students are required to participate in all online activities in a timely manner. This does not mean there is less work in an online course than a traditional on-campus course. It means the same amount of work but most of the work is produced and submitted online. Students assume most of the responsibility for their own learning. Note: Hybrid students are required to meet once a week on campus.

Attendance, active participation, and timely submission of assignments affect learning and grading in this course. To remain eligible for financial aid, students are responsible for meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress standards.

Students who attend no class meetings up to and including the Section Census Data published in the Class Schedule at www.mccneb.edu/schedule/ may be disenrolled from the class. There is no appeal for this disenrollment. A student who fails to meet class attendance expectations may receive a final grade mark of FX, indicating an absence-related failure, or a failing (F) grade.

STUDENT WITHDRAWAL:

If you cannot participate in and complete this course, you should officially withdraw by calling Central Registration at 402-457-5231 or 1-800-228.9553. Failure to officially withdraw will result in either an attendance-related failure (FX) or failing (F) grade. The last date to withdraw is noted in the CLASS IDENTIFICATION section of this syllabus.

Methods of Assessing Student Progress:

· A module will be assigned each week. Homework activities will be assigned each week. You will use your computer to participate in online learning activities, assignments, assessments, discussion, and e-mail activities.

· Weekly timed objective tests will be given covering each of the chapters covered in this course (Chapters 1 - 15). The tests will cover the material from the textbook and workbook exercises, other assignments, discussions, research and reading materials.

· Each student is to research and prepare a written outline on a specific disease NOT included in the textbook, Essentials of Human Diseases and Conditions. Refer to the sample outline and the project’s rubric for content requirements and “Research Assignments” (listed below) for format information.

· An oral presentation containing a PowerPoint presentation concerning healthcare in a country or culture other than the USA is assigned. The presentation is to indicate how people in other nations/cultures practice healthcare that is different from typical western medicine. This PowerPoint presentation will reflect on how members of the health care team can meet the needs of peoples of different cultures. Students who require assistance in preparing a PowerPoint presentation may inquire at any of Metro’s Academic Resource Centers for instruction on how to complete this project. Refer to the project’s rubric for content requirements and “Research Assignments” (listed below) for format information.

Note: Hybrid students will include the PowerPoint as part of an oral classroom presentation.

STUDENT WITHDRAWAL:

Homework Assignments:

Written homework assignments will be made weekly and are to be submitted online via a module drop box. First download the homework assignment to your home computer. Complete the homework assignment, remembering to save your answers. When ready to submit your homework online, go to the homework drop box for the module, browse for the appropriate file, select the file and click “Upload”. Repeat this procedure for all homework files before submitting the assignments. In ANGEL each assignment must be uploaded to the drop box before pressing the “Finished” button and submitting all homework documents at once.

Points are earned for the homework assignments as follows:

· Workbook Assignment 40 points

· Textbook assignment 15 Points

· Research assignment 20 points

· Online Worksheet 25 Points

Internet Assignment; An internet assignment is required each week. It is submitted under the Wiki Link. Twenty points will be earned when this assignment is through and complete and the source is documented in APA format.

“Research questions” listed on the weekly module assignment pages must also include source documentation using APA formatting. In addition to completing a written response to a “Web assignment question”, be sure to include the Web address. Be aware that you must answer all assignments in your own words. Do not “copy and paste”. This is called plagiarism.

Discussion Activities:

Students are to participate in discussions online each week. It is possible to earn a total of 20 points weekly. The student will earn 5 points for entering his/her own clearly written question for the week. The question must be written in a clear understandable manner so that other students will be able to provide appropriate answers. Each original entry is worth 5 points. The first response to another student’s question is worth 2 points and the second response another student’s question is worth 3 points for a total of 10 points.

The student also earns 5 points for entering a clearly written sentence stating an important fact learned from the Module assignment. Each original entry is worth 5 points. The first response to another student’s statement is worth 2 points and the second response to another student’s statement is worth 3 points for a total of 10 points. You will address the author by name and say more than “I agree with you.” You may add your own rationale or you may disagree.

All responses will be in correct Standard English with appropriate punctuation and capitalization. If a student enters their question or statement by the third day of the module, 2 bonus points will be awarded.

Research Assignments:

There are two research projects required as mentioned above. The written project and the oral project have specific criteria as noted on a separate rubric.
When preparing the written portion of the projects follow the criteria listed below.
Follow these criteria for all research assignments in this course:

ü Use a 12 Point font; Arial or Times New Roman, double spaced

ü Use APA format for citing references - You can use this link to help you with APA style: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/; You may also use the citation feature in MicroSoft Word 2007 located under the “Reference” tab

ü Respond to each point of the assignment

ü Use spell check and grammar check

ü Margins: Top/Bottom = 1 inch, and Right/Left = 1 inch

Unit Tests:

Unit tests will be given weekly as annotated in the course outline of this syllabus and will cover the material from lectures, exercises, assignments, handouts and reading materials. All tests will be timed and taken in closed-book form, online.

Attendance/Participation:

Prompt attendance is very important in the working environment. It is also necessary in this class when the time shared is so brief. The student will earn 10 points for attendance each week. If the student is more than 10 minutes late or leaves more than 10 minutes early, zero credit points will be earned for attendance that week.

Criteria for Determining Final Course Grade:

A - 90% - 100% / B - 80% - 89% / C - 70% - 79% / D - 60% - 69% / F - Below 60%

The course consists of a total of 2,353 points. The scores can be viewed using the Report feature of ANGEL’S Gradebook. The final grade will be determined by a student’s performance in the following areas: Discussion, Homework Assignments, Chapter Assessments, Reports, and Attendance (hybrid students only). All assignments are required throughout the course, though not all may be graded.

Assessment Procedures:

Students MUST complete all module activities within the due dates. Students must complete each timed test during the availability period. There will be no retakes of tests. Test dates are firm. Students must pay close attention to the availability periods for tests and assignments. If a student struggles with the timed tests, he/she may contact the instructor, and arrangements may be made to transfer to a traditional or hybrid section (if available).

Late Assignments:

Assignments must be submittedwhen due. Pay close attention to the deadlines listed on the course calendar. Normally, assignments not completed by the deadline will receive no credit. At the discretion of the instructor, some deadlines may be extended on certain assignments. If an assignment deadline is extended, it may be submitted up to one week late; however, the total points given on any late assignments that are accepted as late will be reduced by 20%.

GRADING POLICY:
The instructor will make every effort to evaluate submitted assignments within a week. The timed chapter tests are graded immediately, but are available for student review only after the deadline. Other assignment grades can be viewed through the REPORT tab; then select Grades; then press RUN. Final grades will be entered through Metro’s on-line grading system (WebAdvisor).

ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING PROGRAM:
Metropolitan Community College is committed to continuous improvement of teaching and learning. You may be asked to help us to accomplish this objective. For example, you may be asked to respond to surveys or questionnaires. In other cases, tests or assignments you are required to do for this course may be shared with faculty and used for assessment purposes.