Spring 2022 Course Syllabus Course: HITT-1305- Section: 71 Medical Terminology I

Instructor Information
Instructor	Tonya Harbert
E-mail	keithtj@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6501
Office	Location: Umphrey Industrial Technology Center - Room: 201 H Hours: By Appointment: M, W, F 9:00-12:00; T, R 9:30-10:00
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.
Course Information
Description	Study of medical terms through word origin and structure. Introduction to abbreviations and symbols, surgical and diagnostic procedures, and medical specialties.
Prerequisites	None
Learning Outcomes	Identify, pronounce, and spell medical terms; use terms in context; utilize prefixes, suffixes, root words, and plurals to construct medical terms; analyze medical terms; translate abbreviations; and interpret symbols.
Core Objectives
Program Student Learning Outcomes	Identify, pronounce, and spell medical terms. Translate and interpret health abbreviations and symbols.
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. ALL REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS ARE COVERED BY THE SEAHAWK BOOK BUNDLE. 1. CADUCEUS Access Codes 2. Quick and Easy Medical Terminology by Leonard, Peggy C. (9780323595995) - 9TH 20 Publisher: Elsevier * Every student MUST have Caduceus by the 1st week of class. A free trial is available. The student will still be responsible for any assignments given. *Payment deferment options - free trials are available. See videos posted on Blackboard. If a student decides to opt out of the Book Bundle, access can be purchased directly through Caduceus. PURCHASE YOUR COURSE MATERIAL USING A LINK ON BLACKBOARD. ($109.95) (After watching the video in the Week 1 Folder, Open the Assignments folder, Click on Chapter 1. Follow directions as outlined in the instructional video, and/or follow the prompts on the screen.) *** Students can continue the checkout process on day 1. If you are waiting for the bookstore, financial aid, etc. students can complete the form and choose the defer payment until the access code is received. Log into your course on Blackboard to complete the required course lectures, self-tests, and flash cards using the assignment links on your course in Blackboard. ALWAYS USE THE LINKS PROVIDED IN BLACKBOARD. ALWAYS CONTACT TECHNICAL SUPPORT IMMEDIATELY IF YOU HAVE ISSUES WITH THE COURSE. They will keep me up-to-date with any issues or unresolved issues. Technical Support contact: support@cipcourses.com or Toll Free 866-280-2900 M-F 8am-5pm EST. FAQ: https://www.cipcourses.com/support/ Contact Us: https://www.cipcourses.com/contact/
Lecture Topics Outline	Overview of the Interactive Textbook Basics of Medical Terminology Body, Diagnosis, Equipment, Instruments, and Treatment Integrated Medicine Abbreviations, Practice Activity Musculoskeletal System Nervous System and Special Senses Circulatory (Cardio/vascular) System Respiratory System Integumentary (Skin) System Digestive System Urinary System Uro/Genital System Reproductive Systems and Sexually Transmitted Infections Endocrine System
Major Assignments Schedule	Week 1 (Week of Jan 18) Set-up, Introduction, Chapter 1: Overview of the Interactive Textbook - Work due 01/26 Week 2 (Week of Jan 24) Chapter 2: Basics of Medical Terminology - Work due 02/02 Week 3 (Week of Jan 31) Chapter 3: Body, Diagnosis, Equipment, Instruments, and Treatment - Work due 02/09 Week 4 (Week of Feb 7) Chp. 4 Integrated Medicine - Work due 02/16 Week 5 (Week of Feb 14) Chapter 5: Abbreviations, Practice Activity; EXAM 1 - Work due 02/23 Week 6 (Week of Feb 21) Chapter 6: Musculoskeletal System - Work due 03/02 Week 7 (Week of Feb 28) Chapter 7: Nervous System and Special Senses - Work due 03/09 Week 8 (Week of Mar 7) Chapter 8: Circulatory (Cardio/vascular) System - Work due 03/23 SPRING BREAK MARCH 14-18 Week 9 (Week of Mar 21) Chapter 9: Respiratory System - Work due 03/30 Week 10 (Week of Mar 28) Chapter 10: Integumentary (Skin) System - Work due 04/06 Week 11 (Week of Apr 4) Chapter 11: Digestive System; EXAM 2 - Work due 04/13 Week 12 (Week of Apr 11) Chapter 12: Urinary System Uro/Genital System; Chapter 13: Reproductive Systems and Sexually Transmitted Infections - Work due 04/20 Week 13 (Week of Apr 18) Chapter 14: Endocrine System - Work due 04/27 Week 14 (Week of Apr 25) Chapter 15: Practice, Appendix - Work due 05/04 Week 15 (Week of May) EXAM 3 Work due 05/09 Week 16 (May 9) Comprehensive Final Exam Open May 4-9 DUE 05/09 *** Changes may be made to course work, due dates, etc. Instructor reserves the right to add or change assignments during semester if deemed necessary. ALWAYS USE LINKS PROVIDED IN BLACKBOARD TO COMPLETE ASSIGNMENTS. DO NOT GO DIRECTLY TO PUBLISHER SITE 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.
Final Exam Date	May 4, 2022 - 8:0 AM   Through  May 9, 2022 - 11:59 PM
Grading Scale	90 - 100 = A 80 - 89 = B 70 - 79 = C 60 - 69 = D Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	EXAMS = 60% Quizzes = 15% Assignments/Discussions/Participation 5% FINAL EXAM 20% 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 all exam grades [including the zero(s)] to replace the zero for the missed exam. (The final exam will not be calculated in this average.) EXAMPLE: 4 test grades: 100, 100, 0, 80 = 280; 280/4= 70; 70 will go in the place of the zero.; Test grades are now 100, 100, 70,80 * THE FINAL EXAM ACCOUNTS FOR 20% 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.
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 participation assignments (which include completing reading assignments, flashcards, etc.). All quiz and assignment grades will count as 20% of the course average (Quizzes 15%, 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.
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.
Academic Honesty	Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
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.
Important Information
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.
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Other	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 software, e-books, key codes, etc. needed for class to complete required readings, work, etc. Reliable Internet access is required for all online courses. You 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.
HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Department	Business and Industrial Technology Chair: Sheila Guillot E-mail: guillsr@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6381 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.