Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
Online Common Syllabus
Spring 2016
NURS1123 DISEASE AND DIAGNOSTIC METHODS
This course examines the etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic procedures, treatment,
prognosis, and prevention of selected diseases and disorders for each body system. (Prerequisite:
none)
Type of course: Theory
Credit Hours: 3 credit hours = Total contact hours = 48 hours
Class length: Full Semester
Class format – Fully Online
Required synchronous meetings: None
Prerequisites: None
Instructor Name: Shawnna Wilhite, MSN, RN
Instructor Phone: (918)293-5149
Office: Nursing and Health Sciences Center/Suite #120
Instructor email: Shawnna.wilhite@okstate.edu
Contact: Feel free to call my office or stop by if you need “face to face” time, otherwise I prefer
email and will answer it promptly. Please include the course number or title in the subject line of
your email for the most efficient response time; ex. NURS 1123 or Disease and Diagnostic
Methods. All communication will be returned within 24-48 business hours of receipt.
Instructor's Office Hours: Tuesday/Thursday 0830-1200 Friday 0830-1600 (CST) and By
Appointment
Division Name: School of Nursing and Health Sciences
Division’s Main Phone: 918-293-5337
REQUIRED TEXT, REFERENCES, AND MATERIALS
Texts:
Essentials of Human Disease and Conditions (5th ed), Frazier, M.S.,
Drzymkowski, J.W., Elsevier.
ISBN- 978-1-4377-2408-0
Materials:
Note-taking materials, email, Internet access, enrollment in Desire2Learn
(D2L)
Uniform/Tools:
None
Estimated Cost for Materials:
$ 84.45
Estimated Cost for Uniform/Tools:
$ None
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Upon completion of the course, students should:
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Understand specific disease/conditions,
and the accompanying diagnostic testing
method.
Describe the specific disease/conditions
ASSESSMENT OF OBJECTIVES
Competency will be demonstrated through
completion of online quizzes, written
assignments, and discussion forum with a
total class average of 70% or greater.
Describe the tests and diagnostic values
associated with specific
diseases/conditions
Recognize possible side effects of procedures
associated with specific diseases/conditions
Identify patient preparation, time, and cost
of procedures.
Aspects of the course objective assessments may be used in the university’s assessment of
student learning.
COURSE ACTIVITIES
In this course students will:
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Complete reading assignments
View PowerPoint presentations for each chapter
Participate in discussion forums
Complete quizzes
Complete written assignments
EVALUATION - GRADES WILL BE BASED ON THE QUALITY AND COMPLETION
OF THESE TASKS:
*Quizzes…..…….60%
Assignments…….25%
Discussion………15%
Total ……………100%
OSUIT
Grading Scale
A = 90-100
B = 80-89
C = 70-79
D = 60-69
F = 59 & below
* The student’s grade for the Quizzes will be used in the university’s assessment of
student learning. A 70% competency or higher receives a Pass rating. This Pass/Fail
rating is independent of the student’s course grade.
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COURSE MODULES
This course is organized into 11 modules, each covering one chapter of the required textbook.
Modules can be accessed in the “content” area of the D2L course. Each module follows a
similar format including chapter objectives, readings, PowerPoint presentations, activities and/or
discussion and each ends with a chapter quiz.
COURSE ACTIVITIES
Assignment schedule, details and due dates will be posted in the course schedule located in the
syllabus. It is the responsibility of the student to make sure that all assignments are submitted
correctly and on time, according to the assignment instructions. Any assignments not submitted
correctly or on time will be considered late.
1. Written Assignments:
There are two written assignments for this course, one with chapter 8 and one with
chapter 10. The details and instructions can be found in the “content” tab of D2L.
Grading rubrics for each assignment are also posted in D2L. Please do not forget to
provide reference for your assignments. You must cite the source in the body of the text
as well as have a reference page.
2. Course Discussion
a) Assigned Discussion: There are three assigned discussion forums for this course:
an introduction, chapter 4 and chapter 13. For each of these assignments you will
be asked to respond to a question posted by the instructor. You will provide an
original post answering the question and will also be asked to respond
to/comment on the postings of at least 2 other students. Grading rubrics are
posted in D2L. Due dates are located in the course calendar of the syllabus.
b) Additional Discussion: You will also find discussion forums in which you can
post general questions, comments, etc. This forum is viewed by the course
instructor and visible to all students, but is not graded.
c) Instructor Role: instructor will review discussion posts and comment as
necessary and appropriate to facilitate discussion, answer questions and correlate
discussion to course objectives. Do not expect an instructor comment for every
student post.
3. Quizzes:
Quizzes should be completed in order and within the week they are assigned. If for
some reason you are unable to complete a quiz by the posted due date, please
communicate with the instructor as soon as possible. While quizzes have set end dates,
they are all open from the first day of class—feel free to work ahead if you are able.
4. Additional Material:
Any other resources provided by textbook company, whether online or in the textbook,
are optional learning opportunities meant for the student’s own edification.
Grades for unit quizzes are given immediately upon completion of the quiz. Written
assignment grades and discussion grades will be posted no later than two weeks after the
due date.
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TESTING AND AUTHORIZED TOOLS
Students may use any/all course materials, including books and notes, while taking quizzes. All
quizzes and written assignments are to be completed independently; no collaboration with
classmates is permitted and any instance of such will be considered academic dishonesty.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Academic dishonesty or misconduct is neither condoned nor tolerated at OSUIT. Any student
found guilty of academic dishonesty or misconduct shall be subject to disciplinary action.
Academic dishonesty and/or misconduct includes, but is not limited to, the following actions:
(1) Plagiarism: the representation of previously written, published, or creative work as one’s
own; (2) Unauthorized collaboration on projects; (3) Cheating on examinations; (4)
Unauthorized advance access to exams; (5) Fraudulent alteration of academic materials; (6)
Knowing cooperation with another person in an academically dishonest undertaking. Students
are required to actively protect their work against misuse by others. For details, refer to The
OSUIT Student Handbook (Student Rights and Responsibilities Governing Student Behavior)
available online at http://www.osuit.edu/academics/forms/student_rights_responsibility.pdf.
ON-LINE CLASS INSTRUCTIONS
Welcome. This class is administered entirely on-line via Desire2Learn (D2L). Although
discussion forum and quizzes must be completed on time, you may work ahead if desired.
Again, all work is expected to be complete by the due date posted in the course schedule.
Late work is not accepted. Please contact me in a timely manner via email or phone if you
have any questions or problems. If you have issues such as technical problems or an emergency
that will not allow you to complete your assignments on time please contact me prior to the due
date. It is at the instructor’s discretion to allow extra time to complete assignments due to
unforeseen circumstances.
ON-LINE CLASS ETIQUETTE
The objective in an online discussion is to be collaborative, not combative. Please, proofread
your post and responses carefully before you post them to make sure that they will not be
offensive to others. Use discussions to develop your skills in collaboration and teamwork. Treat
the discussion areas as a creative environment where you and your classmates can ask questions,
express opinions, revise opinions, and take positions just as you would in a more "traditional"
classroom setting.
UNIVERSITY & COURSE EXPECTATIONS
As a student of OSUIT, I understand that it is my responsibility to read, abide by and maintain a
copy of the syllabi for this course. Syllabi are also available on the OSUIT website.
As a student of OSUIT, I understand that excerpts of portions of my work may be utilized for
institutional assessment purposes. The purpose of institutional assessment is for verification of
student learning and program improvement. I recognize that every effort will be made to keep
this information confidential.
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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, each student with a disability is responsible
for notifying the University of his/her disability and requesting accommodations. If you think
you have a qualified disability and need special accommodations, you should notify the
instructor and request verification of eligibility for accommodations from the Office of
Academic Accommodations/LASSO Center. Please advise the instructor of your disability as
soon as possible, and contact The LASSO Center, located in the Noble Center for Advancing
Technology – NCAT, top floor, and 918-293-4855 to ensure timely implementation of
appropriate accommodations. Faculty have an obligation to respond when they receive official
notice of a disability but are under no obligation to provide retroactive accommodations. To
receive services, you must submit appropriate documentation and complete an intake process
during which the existence of a qualified disability is verified and reasonable accommodations
are identified. (Fall 2013)
ATTENDANCE POLICY FOR ONLINE COURSES:
A primary component of OSUIT's Mission is: “to prepare and sustain a diverse student body as
competitive members of a world-class workforce.” Regular and consistent attendance not only
aids in academic success, dependable attendance is a requirement in today's real-world
employment; therefore, regular and consistent attendance is a requirement in all OSUIT courses.
Definition:
Absent: Failing to actively participate in online coursework during a standard week
timeframe for a given course.
A. Students must demonstrate attendance through active participation in the course at
least once every seven days. Simply logging into the course does not constitute active
participation.
B. Active participation is defined as the completion of required activities such as:
1. Completion of online quizzes or exams
2. Submission of assignments
3. Participation threaded discussions, or
4. Involvement in discussion question as determined by the instructor and
indicated in the course syllabus.
C. Calculations for weekly to percentage ratios
1. Missing 1 of 15 weeks = 6.67%
2. Missing 2 of 15 weeks = 13.33%
3. Missing 3 of 15 weeks = 20%
4. Missing 1 of 7.5 weeks = 13.33%
5. Missing 1.5 of 7.5 weeks = 20%
Procedures:
Early Intervention:
A. Any student who misses 10% of an individual course (or earlier at faculty discretion)
during a regular fifteen-week semester, or the equivalent portion of time in a shorter
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session, will have their name submitted by that course instructor to the OSUIT Early
Alert System for retention intervention.
B. At the point the Early Alert is issued, the student must meet with their assigned
faculty advisor or designated faculty/staff member within seven (7) academic
calendar days for counseling on how to improve their attendance and academic
success.
Excessive Absences:
A. The University reserves the right to administratively withdraw any student from an
individual course who misses 20% of that course, whether excused or unexcused,
and, in the opinion of the instructor, the student does not have a reasonable
opportunity to be successful in the course.
B. Students should be aware any of the following may impact their financial aid:
1. being administratively withdrawn from a course
2. dropping a course
3. their last date of attendance in a course
Please see OSUIT Policy 2-021 for full details and procedures.
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Course Outline
Schedule
Week 1
1/6/16-1/10/16
Course Schedule
NURS1123 Disease and Diagnostic Methods
Spring 2016
Topic
Assignment
Due Date
Welcome!
Please review the course syllabi
and course schedule and make
yourself a calendar of due dates
to assure
assignments/Discussion
Questions and Quizzes are not
missed!
Late work is not accepted!
1/10/16
Week 2
1/11/16-1/17/16
Module 1: Introductions
Chapter 1
Mechanisms
Complete Introduction
Discussion Question (DQ)
Post #1
1/13/16
Week 3
1/18/16-1/24/16
Monday 1/18/16
MLK Day- no
class
Module 1 Continued
Quiz #1: Chapter 1
1/24/16
Week 4
1/25/16-1/31/16
Module 2: Chapter 3
Immunology
Quiz #2: Chapter 3
1/31/16
Week 5
2/1/16-2/7/16
Module 3: Chapter 4
Endocrine
DQ #2 Original Post
2/7/16
Week 6
2/8/16-2/14/16
Module 3 Continued
Responses DQ #2
Quiz #3: Chapter 4
2/14/16
2/14/16
Week 7
2/15/16-2/21/16
Module 4: Chapter 6
Integumentary
Quiz #4: Chapter 6
2/21/16
Week 8
2/22/16-2/28/16
Module 5: Chapter 7
Musculoskeletal
Quiz #5: Chapter 7
2/28/16
Week 9
2/29/16-3/6/16
Module 6: Chapter 8
Digestive
Assignment #1
Quiz #6: Chapter 8
3/6/16
3/6/16
Week 10
3/7/16-3/13/16
Module 7: Chapter 9
Respiratory
Quiz #7: Chapter 9
3/13/16
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Week 11
3/14/16-3/20/16
Spring Break- No
Classes
Spring Break!! No
Assignments!
Spring Break!! No
Assignments!
Enjoy!
Week 12
3/21/16-3/27/16
Module 8: Chapter 10
Circulatory
Assignment #2
Quiz #8: Chapter 10
3/27/16
3/27/16
Week 13
3/28/16-4/3/16
Module 9: Chapter 11
Urinary
Quiz #9: Chapter 11
4/3/16
Week 14
4/4/16-4/10/16
Module 10: Chapter 12
Reproductive
Quiz #10: Chapter 12
4/10/16
Week 15
4/11/16-4/17/16
Module 11: Chapter 13
Neurological
Week 16
4/18/16-4/22/16
Closing out the
semester!!
DQ #3 Original Post
Responses DQ #3
Quiz #11: Chapter 13
Complete online evaluation.
Graduation
4/13/16
4/17/16
4/17/16
4/22/16
*Schedule subject to change at instructor discretion.
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