Fall 2011 MT 140-02 Syllabus - Medical College Admission Test



Quincy College, Quincy – Presidents Place

Course Syllabus

Summer I 2013

Medical Terminology, HSC 140-12

5/22/13 – 8/7/13. Wednesdays, 6 pm – 10 pm Location: PP007

Instructor: Prof. Frank Addivinola

Email: info@

Message Center #: 617-984-1647

Fax: 617-471-3989

Mailbox location: S101

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course provides a foundation for the understanding of medical terms, their abbreviations, basic anatomy and physiology as well as pathological conditions. It includes the study of prefixes and suffixes and root/stem words as well as medical terminology terms with an emphasis on spelling, pronunciation, definition and common usage. This course is similar to learning a foreign language and involves memorization as well as the application of words/terms. The student will study and demonstrate proficiency in spelling, pronouncing, definition and application of medical terms

REQUIRED TEXT:

Title: Medical Terminology: An Illustrated Guide, Sixth Edition. Authors: Barbara Janson Cohen.

Lipincott Williams and Wilkins. ISBN: 978-1-60547-604-9

College Bookstore:

1357 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02169 (617) 773-4849 Website: gc.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

1. Define structural elements of medical terms and their literal meanings.

2. Define medical terms by dividing them structurally and defining each part,

3. Construct medical terms by using appropriate prefixes, roots, and suffixes,

4. Orally read and comprehend medical documents,

5. Orally communicate using medical terminology,

6. Convert and match lay terminology to medical terminology,

7. Correctly spell and recognize incorrect spelling and usage of medical terms,

8. Identify the meanings of standard medical abbreviations,

9. Recognize singular and plural terms,

10. Discuss medical terms as they relate to human anatomy and physiology,

11. Define terms related to radiographic examinations of the body,

12. Define terms related to pathological conditions of each body systems.

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGIES:

We will use a powerpoint based lecture and open discussion approach. You are strongly encouraged to

contribute relevant information whenever appropriate and ask questions upon recognition by the

instructor. However, private comments and conversations are not allowed.

It is recommended that you read the chapter before class. During the lecture sessions or your studying, fill in the lecture notes with any helpful hints for yourself. Both the text and lecture notes are intended to help you decipher the information you have read in the chapter.

Questions about the material are encouraged at any time before, during or after class.

Additional methodologies will include discussions, classroom assignments depending on the chapter.

Out-of-class assignments will be given to supplement your learning. Most of the quiz and test questions will come from material covered in lecture.

Students are encouraged to email/meet frequently with the instructor for additional help with the course material, study skills, test taking skills, and writing skills. Students are also strongly encouraged to use the Nicastro Learning Center for individual and small group tutoring (by appointment or walk-in). Students are also encouraged to use the interactive study guide that is packaged with your text.

If you wish to improve your grade - read, study, attend classes regularly, and study harder and smarter... A well-planned schedule and regular studying (~12-15 hours per week outside of class) can ensure a successful grade.

ATTENDANCE POLICY:

You are expected to attend all meetings of the course each week. An outgoing spirit of active participation is your best assurance of success. If extenuating circumstances force you to miss (or be late or leave early) a class, please inform me in advance (if possible) via email, or through someone, or upon your return to class. You are responsible for making up any material missed. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each class session; therefore, you are expected to be present in the classroom at the beginning of the class period. Please arrive early so we can get started on time.

CLASS PARTICIPATION:

You are expected to be actively involved in questions/answers, discussions during the class time rather than being a passive participant. You will lose points if you have a poor overall non-academic performance (participation, team work, regularity in assignment submissions, classroom behavior etc.) in the class.

GRADING:

Your final grade will be determined by a series of quizzes, three exams (including the final) and,

attendance according to the following point system:

8 Quizzes (highest scores out of 9 quizzes – 10% each) 80%

Final Exam (cumulative) 20%

Total = (100%)

Final grades will be determined as follows:

A 92.5+ % C+ 77.5 % - 79.9 %

A- 90.0 % - 92.4 % C 72.5 % - 77.4 %

B+ 87.5 % - 89.9 % C- 70.0 % - 72.4 %

B 82.5 % - 87.4 % D 60.0 % - 69.9 %

B- 80.0 % - 82.4 % F 0.0 % - 59.9 %

Quizzes: There will be nine (9) quizzes which will consist of a short series of multiple-choice questions. The lowest score from the quizzes will be dropped. You lose points if you miss a quiz because of an unexcused absence (zero score) or if you are late and miss the quiz.

The final exam will consist of a mixture of multiple choice questions.

WITHDRAWAL POLICY

Students are allowed to withdraw from a course during the first twelve weeks of classes (see academic calendar for last date to withdraw). In order to receive a grade of “W”, students must officially withdraw from a course by completing a withdrawal form. These withdrawal forms, also called drop/add forms, are available in the Enrollment Services Office, at Newport Hall or at the Plymouth front desk. Failure to attend classes does not constitute a course withdrawal. Students, who stop attending class, without officially withdrawing, will receive an earned final grade, which may be a failure, if requirements have not been met.

Please check with enrollment office for exact dates.

MAKEUP POLICY

You must be present in the class to participate and earn credit. To succeed in this class, you should

attend each lecture.

Missed quiz: You will not be allowed to make up a missed quiz without prior approval so it will be

assigned a zero grade. However, the lowest quiz grade will be dropped.

Missed exam:

➢ A missed final exam without instructor’s approval will not be made up or an ‘I’ grade given except under extraordinary circumstances and by prior arrangement.

In any case, please inform me in advance if you know you will be missing a quiz or exam due to an important appointment.

LIFE BALANCE COUNSELOR

Life Balance Counseling supports students, in confidence and with appropriate referrals, as needed, in developing plans to overcome obstacles and achieve their academic goals. Contact Susan Bossa at 617-984-1656, email: sbossa@quincycollege.edu, or fax 617-984-1792

DISABILITY SERVICES:

If you are a student with a documented disability and would like to request an academic or other accommodation, you first must register in the Disability Services Office. Please allow a reasonable amount of time to process your request. Contact Ruth Bork, Disability Services Officer by phone: 617-405-5915, email: rbork@quincycollege.edu or fax: 617-984-1792.

VETERANS BENEFITS

Students may contact the Director of Admissions and Advising, Lauren Folloni at 617-984-1773 or lfolloni@quincycollege.edu for assistance with their GI Bill benefits. Those who are using the Post-9/11 GI Bill may have their tuition and fees covered at their appropriate eligibility percentage. However, any educational costs not charged as tuition or a fee at the time of registration cannot be certified to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The book stipend is additional funding intended to cover other educational costs including, but not limited to, books, uniforms, supplies, and lab equipment. The Director of Admissions and Advising requires a copy of the student’s Certificate of Eligibility to process education claims. Students can apply for eligibility at gibill..

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY STATEMENT

In keeping with our mission, Quincy College will foster a high standard of academic honesty for students, faculty, and staff and will seek to preserve the rights of our entire College community. As part of our academic integrity policy, all members of the college community will adhere to the basic values of mutual respect and responsibility as well as individual and institutional integrity. Students will be informed about those actions that constitute a breach of integrity and about those sanctions that may result from academic dishonesty. In the interests of promoting the best environment for learning, we, the community of Quincy College, pledge to advance the principles of honor and integrity in all of our actions.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY STUDENT GUIDELINES

Students assume full responsibility for the content and integrity of the coursework they submit. Therefore, to assist students in observing academic integrity, the following guidelines have been developed.

1. Students must do their own work and submit only their own work, unless otherwise permitted by their instructor. If appropriate citation guidelines are not stated on the syllabus, students are encouraged to contact their instructor for guidance.

2. Students may collaborate or cooperate with other students on assignments or examinations only as directed by the instructor.

3. Students must follow all written and/or oral instructions given by instructors or designated college representatives for taking exams, placement assessments, tests, quizzes, and other evaluative instruments.

STUDENT ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT

In keeping with the mission, Quincy College will foster a high standard of academic honesty for student, faculty, and staff and will seek to preserve the rights of our entire College community. As part of our academic integrity policy, all members will adhere to the basic values of mutual respect and responsibility as well as individual and institutional integrity. Students will be informed about those actions that constitute a breach of integrity and about those sanctions that may result from academic dishonesty. In the interests of promoting the best environment for learning, we, the community of Quincy College, pledge to advance the principles of honor and integrity in all of our actions.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Students are expected to shut off all electronic devices or not bring them to class. Cell phones, beepers, and music devices cause disturbance during class distracting you as well as the instructor and your fellow classmates. Text messaging is NOT allowed during the class nor is engaging in any kind of social media (such as Facebook). The use of laptops, video recorders and tape recorders are allowed only with the instructor’s permission.

COMMUNICATION WITH INSTRUCTOR

Preferred way of communication outside the class: Email, unless you setup a time & place with the instructor to meet on campus.

All email communication between Quincy College faculty and enrolled students must occur via the College issued email account or through the Quincy College Portal. If you don’t have a working Quincy College email please contact Information Technology at: ITsupport@quincycollege.edu

CLASS CANCELLATION POLICY

In the event of a planned class cancellation, you will be informed in advance in the class or via email.

In the event of an unplanned class cancellation, you will be informed via email. Please check QC website and your QC portal frequently for updates.

CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE AND PROFESSIONALISM:

Since the classroom is a learning community, students are expected to show mutual respect and consideration. I see students as professionals, and treat them with the respect I would my colleagues. In return, I expect that I am treated with professionalism and courtesy, and that students treat their classmates with respect as well. Disruptions (including late arrivals) are unfair to students who are here to learn and will not be tolerated. After the instructor informs you of inappropriate or distracting behavior, you will be allowed to modify your actions. Each subsequent offense may result in the lowering of your average by 2% points.

Students are expected to:

1. Be on time for class. If late arrival was unavoidable, get prepared before you enter the room accordingly: remove notebook, pen/pencil etc. from your bag before you come in and sit as close to the door as possible. If you know you must leave early-talk to the instructor before class, sit as close to the door as possible and exit quickly and quietly.

2. Refrain from talking or whispering with others (REGARDLESS OF TOPIC) or interrupting the instructor, this is rude to others as well as the instructor

3. Raise your hand to ask a question

4. Treat others the way THEY wish to be treated

5. Confine trips to the pencil sharpener, trash or restroom to before or after class

6. Refrain from talking, interrupting, disturbing the class with electronic devices etc. Turn off all electronic devices such as mobile devices, iPods, and pagers before the beginning of class.

7. Audio (not video) taping of lectures is allowed with permission.

NOTE TO STUDENTS:

In order to help you succeed, Quincy College would like you to know that courses also require a minimum of 3 hours of study/homework time per hour of lecture time. This time may vary week to week, depending on the schedule of the course (e.g. weeks where there are exams or other assignments due may require you to put in more time in order to be successful). Further, writing intensive courses and STEM courses often require even more study/homework time and should be planned accordingly. Please take this information into consideration when forming your schedule and allow yourself enough time to do the work to earn the grade you desire.

Tentative schedule:

|WEEK |DATE |EVAL |CONCEPTS / LEARNING ACTIVITIES |

|1 |5/22 | |Introduction to the course |

| | | |Chapter 1: Concepts of Medical Terminology |

| | | |Chapter 2: Suffixes |

| | | |Chapter 3: Prefixes |

|2 |5/29 |Quiz 1 |Chapter 4: Cells, Tissues, and Organs |

| | |Ch. 1-3 |Chapter 5: Body Structure |

| | | |Chapter 6: Disease |

|3 |6/5 |Quiz 2 |Chapter 7: Diagnosis and Treatment; Surgery |

| | |Ch. 4 - 6 |Chapter 8: Drugs |

|4 |6/12 |Quiz 3 |Chapter 9: Circulation: Cardiovascular & Lymphatic System |

| | |Ch. 7, 8 |Chapter 10: Blood and Immunity |

|5 |6/19 |Quiz 4 |Chapter 11: Respiration |

| | |Ch. 9, 10 |Chapter 12: Digestion |

|6 |6/26 |Quiz 5 |Chapter 13: Urinary System |

| | |Ch. 11, 12 |Chapter 14: Male Reproductive System |

|7 |7/3 | |Review class |

|8 |7/10 |Quiz 6 |Chapter 15: Female Reproductive System; Pregnancy & Birth |

| | |Ch. 13, 14 |Chapter 16: Endocrine System |

|9 |7/17 |Quiz 7 |Chapter 17: Nervous System and Behavioral Disorders |

| | |Ch. 15, 16 |Chapter 18: Senses |

|10 |7/24 |Quiz 8 |Chapter 19: Skeleton |

| | |Ch. 17, 18 |Chapter 20: Muscular System |

|11 |7/31 |Quiz 9 |Chapter 21: Skin |

| | |Ch. 19, 20 |Review for final |

|12 |8/7 | |Final Exam (Cumulative) |

Note:

➢ The schedule is subject to change(s) in case of bad weather/cancelled classes or any unforeseen emergencies. You will be notified in the class or via email.

➢ There may be times when content may vary based upon sequence and length of time allocated to individual class and instructor needs.

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