Hazard Community and Technical College Course Syllabus AHS 115-47Z1: Medical Terminology People Soft # 11739 4146/Year: 2015/Mode of Delivery: Online Instructor Contact Information Instructor Name/Title: Neil A. Napier Office Hours: N/A Phone Number: Cell 606-216-3033 Office Location: N/A Email Address: nnapier0005@kctcs.edu Course Information Course Description A study of anatomical, physiological and pathological terminology with emphasis on work structures and definition of root words, suffixes, and prefixes from Greek and Latin. Additional emphasis is placed on spelling and pronunciation. Primarily designed for individuals preparing for a career in health care. Prerequisites None Start Date: 01/12/2015 Midterm: 3/9/15 End Date: 05/07/2015 Textbook Information and Supplies Medical Terminology: A Living Language; Fremgen/Frucht: 5th Edition ISBN-978-01-328434-78 Publisher: Pearson Learning Solutions Course Competencies/Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of course requirements, student will: 1. Define medical words by analyzing their Greek or Latin components. 2. Combine prefixes, suffixes, and word roots to form medical terms. 3. Correctly define, pronounce, and spell medical terms. 4. Recognize meaning of commonly used medical abbreviations. 5. Analyze Greek and Latin roots to define medical terms pertaining to the human body, pathologies and treatments. Assessment measure: Competencies will be assessed through quizzes, tests and discussion board assignments. Course Structure, Evaluation, and Grading Methods Final grades will be an average of the evaluation percentages shown. Letter grades will be assigned using the following scale: A = 90-100% B = 80-89% 1 Hazard Community and Technical College Course Syllabus C = 70-79% D = 60-69% E = below 60% 14 Lesson Assignments 25 pts each for total of ……………………………………………… 14 Lesson Quizzes 25 pts each for total of ……………………………………………………… Discussion Board Assignments TBA Midterm Exam over Lessons 1-7 ……………………………………………………………………. Final Exam comprehensive over Chapters 1-14 ……………………………………………… 350 pts 350 pts 100 pts 200 pts Total ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………1000 pts (Opportunities for extra credit may be given. I have been known to give extra credit points to students who participate in the discussions and answer questions in the “Question and Answer” section of the course under “Discussion Board”) If you have a borderline grade at the end of the term, participation in the discussion will be used to determine if you get the points for the next highest grade.) Class Policies/Procedures Inclement Weather Class Policy/Procedure This is an on-line class and coursework can contine regardless of class delays or cancellations. If you have problems with your computer access due to inclement weather please let me know so we can make adjustments as needed. General Class Make-up/Late Assignment Class Policy/Procedure (including weather related make-up plan) You should complete one Lesson per week in this course. If you have personal issues and are unable to do so then you need to contact your instructor to work out arrangements as soon as possible. All assignments in the class are open throughout the terms except midterm and final exams so you have the opportunity to make-up assignments and stay on track. Withdrawal Class Policy/Procedure A student may officially withdraw from any class up to and including the date of mid-term with a W grade assigned to the student’s record. After midterm you must have instructor approval. Accommodations Procedure Learners needing specific accommodations should contact the local disabilities service representative to complete an Accommodations Plan which will ensure that the Learner receive full benefits and that the instructor is aware and can make the proper adjustments in his/her courses. The HCTC Disabilities Services Representative is Melissa Johnson, phone (606)-487-3405, email MelissaD.johnson@kctcs.edu. Appeals Process 2 Hazard Community and Technical College Course Syllabus Always begin the informal process by talking to your instructor. If issues cannot be resolved, then talk with the Division Chair (see below for contact information). For information about academic rights, academic offenses and the Learner’s formal right to appeal, Learners should review the KCTCS Code of Student Conduct found on-line at http://tinyurl.com/mb4l7kf* *You will need Adobe Reader to open the link and you may need to copy and paste the link to your web browser. Division Chair Contact Information: Supervisor/Division Chair: Dell Sasser Phone Number: 606-487-3559 Campus/Office Location/Number: Lees Campus Email Address: Dell.sasser@kctcs.edu 3 Hazard Community and Technical College Course Syllabus 4