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BARSTOW COMMUNITY COLLEGE ONLINE MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY SYLLABUS Course: Medical Terminology Units: 3.0 Instructor: Ms. Ensing Email: kensing@bcconline.comPrerequisite: No prerequisite required. Course Description: Study of medical terminology; which describes the bodys anatomical systems. Emphasis placed on medical terms and their use, English translation, pronunciation, and spelling. Textbook: Medical Language, Susan Turley ISBN 0-13-094009-7 I have the textbook for this course or I will have it by the end of the first week of class.
Withdrawal Policy: It is the STUDENTS responsibility to formally withdraw from any course, otherwise a grade must be issued. Please observe withdrawal dates according to BCC semester calendar. COURSE OBJECTIVES/STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES This course covers terms related to the 13 body systems, plus a brief introduction to anatomy and physiology. The student shall be able to:
Student Statement: In the box below type the objective that interests you the most as well as one reason why you took this course.
Grading Policy (1) Grading Scale (2) College Credit Requirements Total Points Possible - 1695 1525 1695 A 1356- 1524 ..B 1187 1355 ..C 1017 1186 ..D < 1016 .F Should the Instructor see fit, additional assignments may be added to enhance student learning and understanding. This will increase the total points possible thereby increasing student opportunity of achieving a better grade. This will be done giving the student ample time for completion. STUDENT STATEMENT I understand the above grading policy and will abide by its terms.
(3) Flash Cards This is a 3.0 unit course. College guidelines tell you to plan to study six nine hours per week to keep up with the material. Flash cards are to be submitted no later than 11:59 pm on the date indicated in the Course Work section of this syllabus. Use the following guidelines in submitting online flash cards: Using word parts and vocabulary terms (provided in the study guide), submit 50 medically recognized, correctly spelled medical terms for each chapter covered. You are free to choose any 50 terms. Provide a definition for each term. Where appropriate, attempt to define terms based on word parts rather than dictionary definitions this will increase your memorization of often-used terminology. Terms should be numbered 1 50.
Assignments are to be emailed to Instructor as a Microsoft Word Document attachment. Instructor will not accept flash cards typed directly into email text text is often received unformatted and difficult to read. NO LATE HOMEWORK WILL BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT INSTRUCTOR PRIOR APPROVAL. (4) Discussion Questions The discussion board is intended to simulate in-class student / Instructor interaction. Each week, the discussion board has two components.
Students are to make both required discussion board postings no later than 11:59 pm on the date indicated on the homepage. NO LATE DISCUSSION BOARD POSTINGS WILL BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT INSTRUCTOR PRIOR APPROVAL. (5) Examinations All weekly exams will be based upon the textbook reading, Instructor-provided study guide, and discussion board topics. The instructor strongly recommends utilizing the CD-ROM accompaniment to further understanding. The midterm examination will be based on all material covered to that date see Course Work section of this syllabus for exam date and testable chapters. The final examination requires proctor supervision. See course homepage for proctor forms and instructions. THERE WILL BE NO MAKE-UP TESTING FOR MISSED EXAMS WITHOUT INSTRUCTOR PRIOR APPROVAL.
One of the primary methods of contact in an online course is email. BCC is capable of extracting student names and email addresses from our registration system. The purpose of extracting this information is two fold. The information will be used by the Instructor to remain in contact with the class in order to provide information necessary for the students academic success. The information will also be used to send emails to the students from the college administration. The emails sent by the administration will consist of links to course surveys; which will be used to improve our online courses, important announcements for students, and links to college surveys, which will be used to satisfy requirements placed on the college by the California Community college Chancellors Office. The college will not use student information to advertise any products and will not share student email addresses with any other organization. Student Statement: In the box below, type the following information: As a student, I understand it is my responsibility to ensure my email address is up to date in the registration system, and that failure to do so can seriously impact my ability to successfully complete my courses. Further, I consent to receive email communication from my instructor and from the college administration. This consent will remain in force until it is revoked in writing or I am no longer taking classes with the college. Upon submitting the syllabus, I agree to enter the registration system, check my email address, and change it if necessary. I understand a tutorial is available to assist me with this procedure. I also understand I can contact 760-252-2411 ext. 7236 to receive additional assistance if I encounter any difficulties when attempting to change my email address.
YOU MUST FILL OUT THE SYLLABUS IF YOU INTEND TO TAKE THE COURSE. It is your responsibility to make sure the instructor has all contact information previously stated in this syllabus by the start of classes. It is your responsibility to email the instructor if you have any problems or do not understand the syllabus. It is your responsibility to confirm your enrollment either via the internet at http://bcregweb.barstow.edu/ or by calling 760-252-2411 ext. 7700 if you are having problems accessing the course material. After you have confirmed your enrollment, go to http://bcconline.com/orient/ and read the password link. Following this procedure will ensure you are helped in the fastest manner possible.By enrolling for this class, the assumption is that you possess the necessary skills to read at the college level, to enter and perform research on the internet, to email using proper etiquette, and to post to the discussion boards. When emailing your instructor (kensing@bcconline.com), include your full name. Send all emails with the name of the course in the subject line and reference to the assignment being submitted. Sign all emails with your name as registered at school. Failure to do so may result in not receiving a reply or a rejected assignment. If you encounter a problem with any of the course materials, send an email explaining the problem in the subject line. Emails without an appropriate subject line will be deleted and not read. With the current high incidence of computer viruses and unsolicited mail, I will automatically delete any messages inappropriately labeled. If sending an email requesting help, problems, or questions please keep the following in mind: I appreciate your understanding of the stated timelines and will respond to ALL questions and concerns as detailed above. A posting place at the top of the discussion page indicates the Instructors Posting Area to you. Be sure to check this each week so that you do not miss messages and/or clarifications. Students are not to post in the Instructors Posting Area. Should you have a concern with your class, please email questions directly to kensing@bcconline.infoIt is inappropriate for students to post their concerns in the Instructors Posting Area. Students who post in this area will receive a warning (for the first offense). Students who ignore the warning will be dropped from the course. At the conclusion of the class, students may find out their grades by calling 760-252-2411 ext. 6868 (local or out of state) or 877-336-6868 (toll free within California). You may also find out your grade by going on the internet at http://bcregweb.barstow.edu/. Instructor will not respond to inquiries about grades at the conclusion of the course.Student Statement: In the box below type, I understand and agree to abide by the online instructions written above.
IMPORTANT: You will not officially start this course until after you have completed the orientation sessions at http://bcconline.com/orient/.No work should be completed until AFTER you have reviewed the orientation area. The orientation area will answer many frequently asked questions about online instruction and also provides tutorials on common problems students encounter while doing online courses. If you are experiencing technical difficulties and/or need to learn how to use our courseware, you should first check the orientation area to see if it answers your question. If your technical question is not answered on the website, email the webmaster@bcconline.com for further assistance. If your question pertains to class materials, you should email the instructor kensing@bcconline.com. The webmaster cannot answer course related questions and the instructor cannot answer technical questions.Remember: you must state your full name, problem/question/concern, and your class name in the subject line when emailing the webmaster. Student Statement: In the box below type, I understand there is one meeting for this course (the final). If I am unable to take the final on the main campus, or at BCC Fort Irwin or Miramar sites, I understand it is my responsibility to find a proctor and completely fill out the proctor form. I understand I must fill out the syllabus in order to complete this course and that completing the online orientation is before beginning course work is MANDATORY. I also understand that I should first check the orientation area for answers to my technical questions and can email the webmaster@bcconline.com with technical questions not answered in the orientation area.
(8) Plagiarism Plagiarism "presenting the work of another as your own", is a crime punishable by failure, expulsion, and/or legal action. It is the students responsibility to learn APA format and how to give proper credit for materials taken from other sources. This includes information submitted on the discussion board. Students will lose 5 points for each incidence of failure to cite sources. Student Statement: In the box below type, I understand the policy on plagiarism and agree to abide by it.
(9) Syllabus Disclaimer A syllabus is not a contract between instructor and student but rather a guide to course procedures, requirements, grading, and objectives. Should instructor circumstances dictate, the syllabus may be amended. Students will be duly notified. Student Statement: In the box below please retype the above.
(10) Disability Statement If you have a disability which may impact your success in this course, you may contact the Disability Student Programs and Services (DSPS) office to arrange any reasonable accommodations and support to which you are entitled. It is the responsibility of the student to initiate these procedures. The DSPS office can be contacted:
Student Statement: In the box below please retype the above.
COURSE SCHEDULE Exams, flash cards, and discussion board participation are to be submitted no later than 11:59 pm on the dates indicated on the home page of the course.. Instructor recommends you remain current with reading assignments so as not to fall behind. Exams will be given based upon reading, discussion topics, and study guide material. Any student having difficulty with the reading should contact the instructor during office hours before the due date. Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson 5
Lesson 6 Lesson 7 Lesson 8 Lesson 9 Student Statement: In the box below type, I understand and agree to abide by the course schedule.
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