Frederick Community College

 

MDA 109–Medical Terminology Online/Hybrid

 

SUMMER 2011

 

Class begins:  June 6, 2011

Class ends:  August 2, 2011

Last Day to Withdraw:  July 13, 2011

 

Instructor Information:

 

 

Name:   Kristin Gee

Office: 

E-mail:  kgee@frederick.edu

Phone Number:  240-566-6739

Contact Hours: email and  by appointment for in-person meeting

Campus Mail Box #:  227

           

Course Information:

 

Credits:  3

On-campus Meetings: 0

On-campus Exams: 1

Prerequisites:  En 52 or ESL 99

Corequisites:

 

Course Description:

 

 Presents the elements of medical terms including roots, prefixes, suffixes, and plural forms, as well as, terms used to describe body structure, function, diseased states and major body systems.

 

 

Core Learning Outcomes:

 

Upon completion of this course students will demonstrate:

1. Explain the method of forming basic medical words.

2.Categorize major suffixes and prefixes.

3.Determine the singular and plural forms of medical words.

4.List and define the levels of organization of the body.

5.Apply the basic root words for the major body systems to medical terms related to those body systems.

6.Identify combining forms, suffixes, and prefixes related to the normal condition of the following systems and their organs: integumentary, gastrointestinal, respiratory, cardiovascular, blood and lymphatic, musculoskeletal, genitourinary, female reproductive, endocrine, nervous, and special senses.

 

 

 

 

 Instructional Methods:

 

The course is presented online via the Internet for the online classes and via the internet and classroom sessions once a week for hybrid courses.  Communication between students and the Instructor will be facilitated by e-mail.  Quizzes and tests will be objective assessments available online.  These assessments will be password protected.  Textbook reading assignments are supplemented with CD-ROM exercises, worksheets, and supplemental handouts posted on the class website.  In addition, students will be using the BlackBoard Discussion Board as a communication tool, keeping abreast with Current Events in the Medical Field, practicing proper pronunciation of common medical terms, and researching new topics in the world of medicine.  The midterm examination will be administered at the Frederick Community College Campus Test Taking Center.

 

 

 

 How is this course organized:

1. Students will carefully read and analyze the Medical Terminology text.

2. Students will study and perform the workbook assessments belonging to the respective chapters in the textbook.

3. Students will increase knowledge of medical terminology by taking assignment assessments on the blackboard site specific to each chapter in the test.

4. Students will focus on general medical terminology and response through chapter testing and cumulative chapter testing on the blackboard site.

5. Students will demonstrate reading comprehension of Medical Terminology by responding to Discussion Board questions posted by the instructor.

 

 

Text(s) and Course Materials:

 

“Medical Terminology:  A Systems Approach.”  Sixth Edition, 2009.  Barbara A. Gylys and Mary Ellen Wedding.  ISBN 0-8036-2146-9 (F.A. Davis)

 

 

Progress Report:

 

By the end of the 5th week of the semester, you will have an opportunity to evaluate your progress in this course and decide if you need to make any adjustments (additional study, tutoring, conference with instructor) to assure your success in this course.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Evaluation Methods:

 

Tests / Papers / Projects / Participation

Point Value

Final Grade Scale

Assignment assessments

Discussion boards-participation (1 threads)

Tests

Final Exam

Total points

420

 

10

270

75

775

 

90-100%= A

80-89%= B

75-79%= C

Less than 75%= F

 

If the graded performance for online assignments differs significantly from the grade average for proctored assignments, the instructor reserves the right to administer additional tests.

 

 

Student Services

 

A variety of services are available to assist students in succeeding at FCC. Students can learn more about these services by visiting the Student Services web page: http://www.frederick.edu/student_services/index.aspx.

Students with disabilities who are in need of accommodations or who have questions related to disabilities services should contact the Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) office at 301-846-2408. Students can learn more about these services by visiting the Services for Students with Disabilities web page: http://www.frederick.edu/student_services/disability.aspx.

 

 

 Participation Policy:

 

Successful learning online requires you to actively participate in each course. Participation in Medical Terminology is measured by recording the posting date on which you make a substantive posting in the course.

 

What are substantive postings? Substantive postings include:

 

                        • Responding to discussion questions as well as discourse between students related to subject matter within the course. This may include posting notes and responding to the notes of others’ answers within discussion area. A response may be a question about another’s work, agreement with or challenge to the point of view expressed (supported by a reference to the text or lecture), or critique of someone’s work.

                        • Contributing to the discussion based upon course content, theory, or personal experiences, not simply personal opinions

 

 

Substantive postings do not include:

 

                        • Posting completed assignments

                        • Asking the faculty member or classmates a question about an assignment

                        • Posting a simple “I agree” comment

                        • Sending emails to the faculty member or classmates

 

You are required to read all of the notes posted in the discussion area from the faculty member and classmates. The quantity and quality of your participation in the discussion area will be graded. The participation point value is defined within each assignment; and/or as assigned by your faculty member.

Everyone’s comments are important. The diversity of the experience among members of your class will enhance learning. All students will be treated equitably within the classroom. Discussion and all communications are required to be respectful. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated, and your faculty member determines what is inappropriate. Students not treating the faculty member and/or classmates with respect are subject to discipline or dismissal from the course and/or program. All activities will follow standards set forth in the FCC Student Handbook.

Participation in the discussion area must be completed within the assigned time the instructor has designated.

 

Note: during the first week of class, you are asked to login within the first 48 hours as confirmation you intend to participate in your course.

 

What should you do if you are unable to participate? If you are unable to participate due to prolonged serious illness or personal emergency, you are expected to contact your faculty member as soon as possible. If you are unable to participate due to technical problems, you are expected to notify the appropriate technical support personnel and then, notify your faculty member. Failure to notify your faculty member will be considered a missed deadline. All assigned work must be completed regardless of the reason for nonparticipation.

 

 

 

 Email Policy:

 

With the exception of MOL students, all FCC students will receive and are expected to use their FCC email address for correspondence with faculty and staff at the college. Students can establish and access their FCC email accounts at https://myfcc.frederick.edu. Email is an instructional tool essential to student-instructor and student-student communication. In the Blackboard environment by default, your email address is available to all students in this course.

However, students are permitted to use email addresses of other students in this course only for the purpose and the duration of this course.

The instructor can be expected to respond to regular student email inquiries (grades, posted assignments, and tests excluded) within the time frame of 24 to 48 hours.

 

 

 

Academic Integrity:

 

Work in this course is subject to the provisions of the FCC Code of Academic Integrity. Plagiarism in any form will not be tolerated. As a student, it is your job to practice academic honesty at ALL times.  Make sure that all sources, particularly Internet sources, get proper credit for quotations, paraphrases, and ideas. More information about this and the Student Conduct Code are available at http://www.frederick.edu/student_services/studentpolicies.aspx

You must send your Academic Integrity Pledge to the instructor. The form is available at http://courses.frederick.edu/_utilities/regform.htm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Week

Date

Subject

Content

1

6/6-6/12

Ch 1:Elements of a Medical word

Ch2: Suffixes

Ch 3: Prefixes

Week 1 the student will complete:

Learning activities in the text

Assignment for Chapters 1-3

Test for Chapter 1-3

 Discussion board- please add a thread for Who is Who.

2

6/13-6/19

Ch 4: Body Structure

Ch 5: Integumentary System

Week 2 the student will complete:

Learning activities in the text

Assignment for Chapters 4 and 5

Tests for Chapters 4 and 5

Review of Powerpoints for Ch 4 and 5

Listen to audiofile for Ch 5

Interactive anatomy Powerpoints Ch 4 and 5

3

6/20-6/26

Ch 6: Digestive System

Ch 7: Respiratory System

Week 3 the student will complete:

Learning activities in the text

Assignment for Chapters 6 and 7

Tests for Chapters 6 and 7

Review of Powerpoints for Ch 6 and 7

Listen to audiofile for Ch 6 and 7

Interactive anatomy Powerpoints Ch 6 and 7

4

6/27-7/3

Ch 8: Cardiovascular System

Ch 9: Lymphatic System

Week 4 the student will complete:

Learning activities in the text

Assignment for Chapters 8 and 9

Tests for Chapters 8 and 9

Review of Powerpoints for Ch 8 and 9

Listen to audiofile for Ch 8 and 9

Interactive anatomy Powerpoints Ch 8 and 9

Testing Center Test on FCC Campus - Chunk Test for chapters 1-7

5

7/4-7/10

Ch 10: Musculoskeletal System

Ch 11: Genitourinary System

Week 5 the student will complete:

Learning activities in the text

Assignment for Chapters 10 and 11

Tests for Chapters 10 and 11

Review of Powerpoints for Ch 10 and 11

Listen to audiofile for Ch 10 and 11

Interactive anatomy Powerpoints Ch 10 and 11

7/13

Last day to withdraw!

6

7/11-7/17

Ch 12: Reproductive System

Ch 13: Endocrine System

Week 6 the student will complete:

Learning activities in the text

Assignment for Chapters 12 and 13

Tests for Chapters 12 and 13

Review of Powerpoints for Ch 12 and 13

Listen to audiofile for Ch 12 and 13

Interactive anatomy Powerpoints Ch 12 and 13

7

7/18-7/24

Ch 14: Nervous System

Ch 15: Special Senses

Week 7 the student will complete:

Learning activities in the text

Assignment for Chapters 14 and 15

Tests for Chapters 14 and 15

Review of Powerpoints for Ch 14 and 15

Listen to audiofile for Ch 14 and15

Interactive anatomy Powerpoints Ch 14 and 15

8

7/25-7/31

Final Week!!!!!

Tests:

 Chunk Test 2 Chapters 8-15

Final Exam - 75 questions, timed test 90 minutes

Discussion Board