Fall 2022 Course Syllabus
Course: HITT-2330 (Section: 71, CRN: 92764) Pathophysiology and Pharmacology |
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Instructor | Tonya Harbert | ||||||||
keithtj@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
Phone | (409) 984-6501 | ||||||||
Office | Umphrey Industrial Technology Center - Room: 201 H | ||||||||
Office Hours | Monday 9-10; Tuesday 9-12; Wednesday 9-10 & 11-12; Thursday 9-12; Friday 9-10 | ||||||||
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Description | Study of the pathology and general health management of diseases and injuries across the life span. Topics include etiology, symptoms, and the physical and psychological reactions to diseases and injuries. A study of drug classifications, actions, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, routes of administration, and calculation of dosages. | ||||||||
Required Textbooks |
Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.
CADUCEUS Access Code is Required. It is covered by the Seahawk Book Bundle.
(Do NOT use the ISBN provided by the bookstore. It is strictly a placeholder for the system.) |
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Additional Materials/Resources | NONE | ||||||||
Corequisites/Prerequisites |
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Learning Outcomes | Identify specific common human diseases, disorders, and their medical and surgical therapies. | ||||||||
Program Student Learning Outcomes |
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Lecture Topics Outline |
Understanding Disease Integumentary System Cardiovascular System Pulmonary System Gastrointestinal System Lver, Gallbladder, and Pancreas The Nervous System The Musculoskeletal System The Endocrine System The Genitourinary and Male Reproductive System The Female Reproductive System Cancer |
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Major Assignments Schedule |
Week 1 Orientation, Syllabus, Chapter 1 Week 2 Chapter 2 Week 3 Chapter 3 Week 4 Chapter 4 Week 5 Chapter 5 Week 6 Chapter 6 Week 7 Chapter 7 & Midterm Week 8 Chapter 8 Week 9 Chapter 9 Week 10 Chapter 10 Week 11 Chapter 11 Week 12 Chapter 12 Week 13 Chapter 13 Week 14 Chapter 14 Week 15 Study for Final Week 16 Final Exam *** ASSIGNMENTS DUE WEDNESDAY'S @ 10 a.m. *** * Assignments and due dates are posted in the course. Check the calendar; check the announcements; check email; and check the To-Do List. * If course work is available, students can complete work ahead of scheduled due dates. * Changes may be made to course work, due dates, etc. Instructor reserves the right to add or change assignments during semester if deemed necessary. It is the student's responsibility to monitor announcements, emails, and course content multiple times throughout the week. THERE WILL BE NO MAKE-UP QUIZZES OR EXAMS. Late work will not be accepted; however, students will receive 5% of their course average from non-graded activities (which include completing reading assignments, flashcards, etc.). All quiz and assignment grades will count as 50% of the course average (Timed Chapter Quizzes 45%, Assignments 5%). ALWAYS USE LINKS PROVIDED IN BLACKBOARD TO COMPLETE ASSIGNMENTS. DO NOT GO DIRECTLY TO PUBLISHER SITE TO COMPLETE WORK UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY INSTRUCTOR. TURN WORK IN ON TIME AS POSTED IN THE COURSE OR AS OUTLINED BY INSTRUCTOR'S VERBAL OR WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS. |
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Final Exam Date | December 1, 2022 - 8:0 AM Through December 5, 2022 - 10:0 AM | ||||||||
Grading Scale | 90 - 100 = A 80 - 89 = B 70 - 79 = C 60 - 69 = D Below 59 = F | ||||||||
Determination of Final Grade |
Timed Chapter Quizzes 45% Non-graded Activities 5% Midterm Exam 25% Final Exam 25% ASSESSMENT METHODS & GRADING POLICY * Students should keep a record of their grades/average. It is not the instructor's responsibility to average grades for students to review. (Students should be able to see grades through blackboard when an assignment is completed. *The instructor will not drop grades. * Each module focuses on specific learning outcomes; however, some activities in the course may be used to enhance learning and may not be graded. Student learning will be assessed with assignments, quizzes, discussions, exams, etc. throughout the course. * Due dates are posted each week for course work. * Instructions and grading information will be posted on the course site for each assignment. ASSIGNMENTS * NO MAKE-UP ASSIGNMENTS. Assignments are closed and will be unavailable to view and complete after the due date. The assignment will receive a grade of zero (0). QUIZZES * NO MAKE-UP QUIZZES. Quizzes will be give weekly for each chapter. If a student misses a quiz, the grade is recorded as a zero (0). After quizzes are closed, you cannot make-up a quiz. EXAMS * NO MAKE-UP EXAMS. If a student should miss an exam, at the end of the semester, the instructor will average the timed chapter quizzes taken prior to the exam date and the zero for the missing exam [including the zero(s)] to replace the missed exams zero. EXAMPLE: 4 test grades: 100, 100, 80, and exams zero (0) = 280; 280/4= 70; 70 will go in the place of the zero. * THE FINAL EXAM ACCOUNTS FOR 25% OF THE COURSE AVERAGE. The FINAL EXAM will be comprehensive. ALL STUDENTS MUST TAKE THE FINAL EXAM on the scheduled date and time. Failure to do so will result in a zero (0) for the final exam. * Academic dishonesty will result in a zero on any academic work or exam in question; a second incidence of academic dishonesty on any academic work or exam in question will result in the student being given an "F" for the course. |
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Course Policies | |||||||||
Instructor Policies |
* Assignments and due dates are posted in the course. Check the calendar; check the announcements; check email; and check the To-Do List. * If course work is available, students can complete work ahead of scheduled due dates. * Changes may be made to course work, due dates, etc. Instructor reserves the right to add or change assignments during semester if deemed necessary. There will be NO Make-up Quizzes or Exams. Late work will not be accepted; however, students will receive 5% of their course average from non-graded assignments (which include completing reading assignments, flashcards, etc.). These assignments are given a 100 for completion or a 0 (zero) for non-completion. All quiz and assignment grades will count as 50% of the course average (Quizzes 45%, Assignments 5%). ALWAYS USE LINKS PROVIDED IN BLACKBOARD TO COMPLETE ASSIGNMENTS. DO NOT GO DIRECTLY TO PUBLISHER SITE TO COMPLETE WORK UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY INSTRUCTOR. TURN WORK IN ON TIME AS POSTED IN THE COURSE OR AS OUTLINED BY INSTRUCTOR'S VERBAL OR WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS. |
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Attendance Policy |
* Research has shown a cause-and-effect relationship between attendance and college success. With this factor in mind, the instructor monitors student course activity weekly. * Class participation is required (and it is part of your course average). It is important to be active within the course. New assignments may be added to the weekly folders if instructor feels it is necessary. * Students are expected to log in to Blackboard, check email and announcements a minimum of 3 times per week - even if they think all work is complete. COVID: ONLINE Students and FACE-TO-FACE Students that believe they have been exposed to COVID 19 or have been diagnosed with COVID must report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form and deliver it to the Dean of Student Services, Ms. Tessie Bradford. bradfordts@lamarpa.edu (409) 984-6156 (409) 948-6041 Fax Dr. Bradford will report the condition to the LSCPA COVID 19 Lead. As required by the State, the LSCPA COVID 19 Lead will report the student's information to the Port Arthur Department of Health. It is responsibility of the student to contact their instructors by email regarding their absence. |
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Additional Information |
THIS COURSE WAS DESIGNED TO COMPLETE ON A LAPTOP OR DESKTOP COMPUTER. Students consistently overlook vital information and assignments when trying to use a mobile device. Students may use the computers in the Gates Memorial Library if needed. They will need to see your student ID. METHODS OF PRESENTATION: Several methods of presentation may be used in class and may include any of the following: Lecture (through PowerPoint slides, interactive notes, video, or audio sources) Computer Assisted Learning (publisher websites) Lab Exercises Internet SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS: The student is required to have all required course materials including but not limited to any software, e-books, key codes, etc. needed for class to complete required readings, work, etc. Reliable Internet access is required for all online courses. Students may use the open lab provided in the Gates Memorial Library. COMPUTER FAILURE AND LACK OF INTERNET ACCESS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE EXCUSES FOR MISSED ASSIGNMENTS, PROJECTS, QUIZZES, EXAMS, ETC. Students may use the computer lab in the Gates Memorial Library if they do not have reliable internet access. WITHDRAWAL POLICY * If a student decides to withdraw, he or she should also verify that the withdrawal is submitted before the final withdrawal date. * It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that his or her name is removed from the roll should he or she decide to withdraw from the class. * The student is also strongly encouraged to retain their copy of the withdrawal form for their records. * The student is required to turn in any equipment or items that belong to the department. Failure to do so may compromise their standing with LSCPA. * State law permits students to withdraw from no more than six courses during their entire undergraduate career at Texas public colleges or universities. With certain exceptions, all course withdrawals automatically count towards this limit. Details regarding this policy can be found in the LSCPA college catalog. E-Mail/Voice Mail Etiquette: * Students must use appropriate e-mail etiquette when corresponding with instructor; for example, complete sentences and a full subject line with your name/course name. * Voice mail messages should be clearly spoken identifying student's name, course, and a return phone number *Exceptions and/or changes may be made to information in this syllabus at the instructor's discretion. |
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Institutional Policies | |||||||||
MyLSCPA | Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA. | ||||||||
Academic Honesty | Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||
ADA Considerations | The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241. | ||||||||
COVID 19 Information | The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website. | ||||||||
Facility Policies | No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited. | ||||||||
HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect | As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual. | ||||||||
Title IX and Sexual Misconduct | LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website. | ||||||||
Clery Act Crime Reporting |
For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website. |
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Grievance / Complaint / Concern | If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair. | ||||||||
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