SYLLABI & STUDENT INFORMATION PLAN (SIP)
Medical Science- Medical Terminology
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Medical Terminology is designed to introduce students to the structure of medical terms, including
prefixes, suffixes, word roots, combining forms, and singular and plural forms, plus medical
abbreviations and acronyms. The course allows students to achieve comprehension of medical
vocabulary appropriate to medical procedures, human anatomy and physiology, and pathophysiology.
The material for this class will be covered by way of lecture, discussion, demonstration, audio/visual
presentations, role-playing, Internet research, small group interaction as well as other methods of
instruction.
Students who have achieved a “B” (80%) or higher in Principles of Medical Science and this course may
receive articulated community college credit. (ask Mrs. Bagwell for more details.)
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Instructor: Marguerite Bagwell, RDH, BS, MEd
Class Room: A102
Email: mbagwell@alvinisd.net
Office: 281-245-2564
Website: http://www.alvinisd.net//Domain/344
TUTORIAL HOURS:
Mondays:
3:00-4:15 PM
Wednesdays: 3:00 – 3:45 PM
Other times available upon request
COURSE MATERIALS:
Note Cards
Spiral Book for Class Notes
(1) Box of Tissues
Pencils/Pens
Box of Band Aids
Alcohol HandRub
Map Pencils
Scissors*
Glue Stick*
Markers*
* Not required for class. Teacher has a limited amount of these items, but student may
want to provide his/her own supplies to assure availability of products.
LEARNING RESOURCES
Ehrlich, Ann and Schroeder, Carol L.; Introduction to Medical Terminology; Thomson Delmar
Learning, Clifton Park, NY, 2004.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS / EXPECTATIONS:
GRADING CRITERIA:
Class Assignments/Homework
Class Participation
Quizzes
Current Events
Tests/Projects***
20%
10%
25%
10%
35%
***Students who make below 70 may retest with required attendance to a tutorial session prior to
retesting and a report form on reasons for the failure. The highest possible grade on a retest is 70.
Retesting will only be available for one week after the tests are returned.
UNIT PROJECTS:
Occasionally a unique project will replace a unit test. The project may be to create something related to
learning, writing a patient record using correct terminology, or perhaps interpreting a case scenario.
CURRENT EVENTS:
Medicine and technology are rapidly changing. In order to keep up with new trends in the medical
profession, you will occasionally be required to read a health care related article, listen to or watch a
health care news story. You will summarize what you have learned with a culminating project. The
current events may be about an ethical issue, a new procedure, information about new drugs and their
application, or any other information that interests you in health care. After preparation of your
project, you will be required to present your news report to the class. Mrs. Bagwell will allow you to
choose from a variety of ways to complete your project. She also welcomes other methods to complete
these reports and is open to requests for alternative assignments that demonstrate adequate learning.
Due Dates: Sept 18, Oct 9, Nov 6, Nov 19
HOMEWORK:
Completion of homework on time is expected from each student. Homework will receive a
deduction of fifteen points for each day it is late.
PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS:
CLASSROOM EXPECTAIONS:
Preserve a positive learning environment:
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Be on time to class and ready to work
Refrain from leaving class for any reason
Speak professionally and appropriately
Use class time wisely. Avoid sleeping, grooming, texting, etc.
No food or drinks (bottled water ok)
Follow directions when given.
Respect yourself, the teacher, and others
1. Respect each individual by being a kind person
2. Respect other’s property
Follow all school rules
1. Dress code
2. Academic dishonesty (cheating)/ Plagiarism
3. Tardy and absence policies
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY:
Students in this class are expected to read and abide by the statements on academic dishonesty,
plagiarism, stealing, and cheating found in the student handbook. If a student is found to be in
violation of any of these statements, he/she will be subject to receiving a failing grade for the
assignment and will be sent to his/her assistant principal for appropriate punishment.
REMEDIATION:
Students are evaluated each three weeks to assess their progress in the class. The assessment
includes the current grade, strengths, weaknesses, absences and tardies, and instructor, parent, and
student comments. If a student is failing or having trouble in the class, a remediation plan may be
implemented. The instructor, student, and parent will agree and sign off on the plan. The plan
could include but is not limited to: additional reading, take home work, referral to counselors, or
mandatory tutorials. A date to re-evaluate the student progress will be set up and the follow up will
be documented.
ABSENCES:
If you miss a class, please check the colored folders (M-F) mounted on the wall as soon as you return
to school, so that you can get any materials that were handed out during your absence. You are
responsible for copying any notes that were taken in class during your absence from a classmate. In
the event you are absent for an exam, you are responsible for rescheduling a makeup exam the day
you return to school before or after class.
BYOD (Bring Your Own Device):
Understanding that in order to compete in an increasingly technological society, students should be
permitted to use the newest electronic devices that allow them to increase learning, the teacher of
this course strongly support the initiative to allow students to bring electronic devices into the
classroom. All electronic devices except gaming devices will be allowed for educational use only.
Students however are not obliged to use them in class. Grades are not based on whether or not
technology was used. If students use devices, they should abide by the classroom expectations
about proper use of these learning tools. See these expectations on my website.
HOSA (Health Occupations Student Association)
HOSA is a professional national, state, and local organization for secondary and post-secondary
students and is well known in the health care community. HOSA offers many thousands of dollars in
scholarships and offers the student excellent leadership opportunities. Involvement in HOSA is
STRONGLY encouraged. Dues are $30/ year. The fees include national, state, and local dues.