Syllabus HSC 3551 Spring 2006

COURSE DESCRIPTION

METHODOLOGY

Ten modules will be presented via the Blackboard learning environment to include, lectures, discussion forums, quizzes and a final exam. In addition, the textbook, its companion web site, and additional sources will be used to provide information in which to develop and enhance learning of course material.

MEETING TIMES

This is a distance learning course and requires NO meetings. However, it is required that you log in to the course a minimum of one time per week. You will need to access the BB course site frequently and read ALL announcements. Communication is critical so please be sure to keep up with the various forms of information transfer.

QUIZZES

DISCUSSION FORUMS

MIDTERM

A 100-point (50 multiple-choice questions) midterm will be available in Blackboard on the menu bar during the week following completion of module 5 (please see schedule below for exact dates). The time limit will be seventy minutes to complete all 50 questions. The exam must be completed in one attempt, and the exam link will not be available after the deadline. Exceptions will be judged on an individual basis, however for each day beyond the exam deadline there will be a one letter grade deduction.

FINAL

TEXTBOOK & OTHER RESOURCES

Mulvihill, M. et al. Human Diseases: A Systemic Approach. Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey . 6th. edition, 2006. ISBN - 0-13-152749-5

Required

1. Mulvihill, Mary Lou, Mark Zelman, Paul Holdaway, Elaine Tompary, and Jill Turchany. Human Diseases: A Systemic Approach. Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey . 6th. edition, 2006. ISBN - 0-13-152749-5
2. Modular lectures provided in the course on Blackboard
3. Audio glossary found within each module in the course on Blackboard
4. External links and web sites found within the course in Blackboard
   

Optional

1. Companion textbook web site , http://wps.prenhall.com/chet_mulvihill_humandisease_6
2. CD included with textbook.
3. OneKey is found on the course in BB and offers premium course resources for a nominal fee. Once registered you will have access to multiple types of interactive material to assist in learning the material such as: videos, games, several types of quizzes, weblinks, etc. To access click on the OneKey menu item in BB, click to login, you will be asked to register and pay for the service. Once you have done so you will then need to log in each time you access the premium content. Again, this is an optional resource for you to consider.
   

OBJECTIVES

To successfully complete HSC 3551 students should be able to do the following with regard to each module of the course:

• Describe the gross anatomy & physiology of each system
• Define the etiology of common disease processes
• Analyze and discuss the pathophysiology of each disease presented
• Provide examples of treatment options for common disease processes
• Illustrate understanding of preventive behaviors related to various disease processes

EVALUATION

Course performance will be assessed in the areas specified below. Total points will be calculated to percentages which will be used to assign a final letter grade. All assessments MUST be completed to earn a course grade.

POSTING GRADES

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

You must understand the UNF Academic Integrity Code and its implications. If not, you can find a detailed explanation in the UNF Student Handbook. This policy applies to internet, as well as, classroom activities. In addition, this course uses the honor system which assumes that by participation in the course you will conduct yourself honorably and abstain from plagiarism, or any other method of dishonesty. The Honor pledge can be found within BB under 'Course Information and should be copied and pasted within an email to Dr. Watkins. This will represent your agreement to abide by the Honor Code in place for the course.

SCHEDULE