Blinn College
COURSE SYLLABUS
1. Medical Terminology I – 10059 - HITT 1305 - 001, TR 1:10-2:25, Fall 2012
2. Instructor: Nancy Galinski
Phone: 979-830-4238
Office: Bullock Center room 121
e-mail: nancy.galinski@blinn.edu
Office Hours: M&W 10:445-11:30 and TT 2:30-3:00
3. Course Description: The study of word origin and structure through the introduction of
prefixes, suffixes, root words, plurals, abbreviations and symbols, surgical procedures,
medical specialties, and diagnostic procedures.
4. Prerequisites: Appropriate scores on the reading portion of the THEA test or alternate
test OR completion of a Reading development course. Three class hours per week.
Credits: Three semester hours
5. This is not a core course
6. Course Objectives or student learning outcomes:
1. Define terms and abbreviations which apply to the structural organization of the body.
2. Recognize and analyze terms and their components from a list including prefixes,
suffixes, roots, and combining forms
3. Identify correct pronunciation, spelling, and definitions of medical terms
4. Interpret correctly the contents of a written patient scenario.
7. Required Material:
Lafleur Brooks, Exploring Medical Language, with CD and cards, 8th edition, Elsevier,
ISBN: 987-0-3-2302805-9
8. Course Requirements:
A. Achievement of all learning outcomes
B. Completion of assignments:
C. Completion of all major exams and final exam
D. Completion of project
E. Participation in classroom discussion and activities
9. Criteria for grading all assignments and determining final grade in the course:
A. Major Exam: Score determined by points earned on objective and written answers.
B. Assignments: Score determined by points earned for completion of assignments
C. Individual project: Score determined by points earned
D. Final Exam: Points determined by accuracy
POINT DISTRIBUTION
900-1000 A
800-899
B
700-799
C
600-699
D
Below 600 F
EVALUATION PERCENTAGES
Major Exams
40%
Assessments
8%
Quizzes
22%
Research Project
10%
Final
20%
10. Blinn College policies on civility; class attendance; scholastic integrity; students with
disabilities; final grade appeals; and electronic devices as stated in the Blinn College Student
Handbook, Faculty Handbook, Blinn College Catalog, and specific technical program
handbooks.
A. Civility Statement: Members of the Blinn College community, which includes faculty, staff
and students, are expected to act honestly and responsibly in all aspects of campus life. Blinn
College holds all members accountable for their actions and words. Therefore, all members
should commit themselves to behave in a manner that recognizes personal respect and
demonstrates concern for the personal dignity, rights, and freedoms of every member of the
College community, including respect for College property and the physical and intellectual
property of others.
Civility Notification Statement: If a student is asked to leave the classroom because of uncivil
behavior, the student may not return to that class until he or she arranges a conference with the
faculty member: it is the student's responsibility to arrange for this conference.
This statement reflects step one in a possible four step process. The Incivility Protocol is
detailed in the Blinn College Student Handbook. www.blinn.edu/student%20handbook.pdf
B. Attendance Policy: The College District believes that class attendance is essential for student
success; therefore, students are required to promptly and regularly attend all their classes. A
record of attendance will be maintained from the first day of classes and/or the first day the
student’s name appears on the roster through final examinations. If a student has one week’s
worth of unexcused absences during the semester, he or she will be sent an e-mail by the College
District requiring the student to contact his or her instructor and schedule a conference
immediately to discuss his/her attendance issues. Should the student accumulate two weeks’
worth of unexcused absences, he or she will be administratively withdrawn from class.
There are four forms of excused absences recognized by the institution:
1. Observance of religious holy days - The student should notify his or her instructor(s) not later
than the 15th day of the semester concerning the specific date(s) that the student will be absent
for any religious holy day(s);
2. Representing the College District at an official institutional function;
3. High school dual credit students representing the independent school district at an official
institutional function; and
4. Military service.
Other absences may be considered excused at the discretion of the faculty member with
appropriate documentation. A student enrolled in a developmental course is subject to College
District-mandated attendance policies. Failure to attend developmental classes shall result in
removal from the course as defined by the College District.
It is the student’s responsibility to officially drop a class he or she is no longer attending. To
officially drop a class the student must obtain the class withdrawal form from Enrollment
Services, complete the class withdrawal form, secure the required signatures, and return the
completed form to Enrollment Services. The last day to drop this semester with a Q is November
16, 2012.
C. Scholastic Integrity. Blinn College does not tolerate cheating, plagiarism, or any other act of
dishonesty with regard to the course in which you are enrolled. The following text defines the
faculty member’s responsibility with regard to the scholastic integrity expectation for this and all
courses at Blinn College.
It is the responsibility of faculty members to maintain scholastic integrity at the College District
by refusing to tolerate any form of scholastic dishonesty. Adequate control of test materials,
strict supervision during testing, and other preventive measures should be utilized, as necessary,
to prevent cheating or plagiarism. If there is compelling evidence that a student is involved in
cheating or plagiarism, the faculty member should assume responsibility and address the
infraction. Likewise, any student accused of scholastic dishonesty is entitled to due process as
outlined in Blinn College Board Policy FLB (Local). The Scholastic Integrity Policy is located in
the Blinn College Student Handbook, www.blinn.edu/student%20handbook.pdf. In a case of
scholastic dishonesty, it is critical that written documentation be maintained at each level
throughout the process.
D. Students with Disabilities. Blinn College is dedicated to providing the least restrictive
learning environment for all students. Support services for students with documented disabilities
are provided on an individual basis, upon request. Requests for services should be made directly
to the Office of Special Populations serving the campus of your choice. For the Bryan campus,
the Office of Special Populations (Administration Building) can be reached at (979)209-7251.
The Brenham, Sealy and Schulenburg campuses are served by the Office of Special Populations
on the Brenham campus (Administration Building Room 104) and can be reached at (979)8304157. Additional information can be found at www.blinn.edu/disability/index.html.
E. Final Grade Appeals Policy. If a student wishes to appeal a final grade in a course, Blinn
College Board Policy FLDB (Local), Course Grade Complaints, outlines the timeline for the
appeal and the four steps in the appeal. This policy is located in the Blinn College Student
Handbook, www.blinn.edu/student%20handbook.pdf.
F. Electronic Devices. All the functions of all personal electronic devices designed for
communication and/or entertainment (cell phones, pagers, beepers, iPods, and similar devices)
must be turned off and kept out of sight in all College District classrooms and associated
laboratories. Any noncompliance with this policy shall be addressed in accordance with the
College District Civility Policy (Administrative Policy). This information is contained in Blinn
College Board Policy FLB (Local).
11. Instructor’s Polices:
A. Conduct: No eating or drinking in class.
B. No make-ups for daily quiz
C. Late assignments: Assignments are due on the day assigned at the beginning of class. 20%
penalty for late assignments
D. Make-Up exams: There will be no make-up exams. If you have missed the exam because of
a special extenuating circumstance, there will be a comprehensive make-up exam (chapters 2-16)
offered last week of school.
E. Final Exam: All students must take a comprehensive final exam. Students absent the day of
the final will lose the 20% of points allotted for the exam.
F. Final Course Grade: The course grade will be determined by adding all points earned form
all daily quiz, research paper, assessments, and final exam
12. Outline or description of the course content for the semester next page
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY HITT1305 - 001
DAILY SCHEDULE for Fall 2012
NOTE: there will be a daily quiz given at the beginning of every class covering material from previous class.
Point value
Aug. 28
Introduction to medical terminology class
Review Chapter 1 Introduction to Word Parts and
Aug. 30
Chapter 2 Body Structure, Color, and Oncology
Review at home Chapter 2 study guide at E-Campus
Quiz chapter 2
20
Review Chapter 3 Directional Terms, Anatomic
Sept. 4
Planes, Regions, and Quadrants in class
Review at home Chapter 3 study guide in E-Campus
Quiz chapter 3
Sept. 6
20
Review Chapter 4 Integumentary System in class
Review at home Chapter 4 study guide in E-campus
Assessment Chapter 2-4 to be taken at home in
Sept. 8-10
E-campus
EXAM 1 CHAPTERS 2-4
Sept. 11
Sept. 18
10
Review Chapter 5 Respiratory System in class
Review at home Chapter 5 study guide in E-campus
Quiz chapter 5-1
10
Continue review of Chapter 5 in class
Quiz chapter 5-2
Sept. 20
100
Spelling words given for test next class
Spelling test
Sept. 13
20
Review Chapter 6 Urinary System in class
Review Chapter 6 study guide in E-campus
10
Points earned
Quiz chapter 6
Sept. 25
10
Review Chapter 7 Male Reproductive System in class
Review at home Chapter 7 study guide in E-campus
Quiz chapter 7
Sept. 27
10
Review Chapter 8 Female Reproductive System in class
Review at home Chapter 8 study guide in E-campus
Sept. 29-Oct. 1
Oct. 2
Assessment Chapter 5-8 to be taken at home at
E-campus
EXAM 2 CHAPTER 5-8
100
Spelling words given for test next class
Spelling test
Oct. 4
20
10
Review Chapter 9 Obstetrics and Neonatology in class
Review at home Chapter 9 study guide in E-campus
Quiz chapter 9
Oct. 9
10
Review Chapter 10 Cardiology in class
Review at home chapter 10 study guide in E-campus
Oct. 11
Quiz chapter 10
Continue to review chapter 10 in class
Quiz chapter 10-2
Oct. 16
Oct. 18
10
Review Chapter 11 Digestive System in class
Review at home chapter 11 study guide in E-campus
Quiz chapter 11
10
Continue to review chapter 11 in class
Quiz chapter 11-2
Review Chapter 12 Eye in class
Oct. 23
10
Review at home chapter 12 study guide in E-campus
10
Quiz chapter 12
Oct. 25
Oct. 27-29
Oct. 30
10
Review Chapter 13 Ear in class; review study guide in e-campus
Review at home chapter 13 study guide in E-campus
Assessment Chapter 9-12 to be taken at home in
20
E-campus
EXAM 3 CHAPTER 9-12
100
Spelling words given for test next week
Spelling test
Nov. 1
10
Review Chapter 14 Musculoskeletal System in class
Review at home chapter 14 study guide in E-campus
Nov. 6
Quiz chapter 14
10
Continue to review chapter 14 in class
Quiz chapter 14-2
Nov. 8
10
Review Chapter 15 Nervous System and Behavioral
Health in class
Review at home chapter15 study guide in E-campus
Nov. 13
Quiz chapter 15
10
Continue to review chapter 15 in class
Quiz chapter 15-2
Nov. 15
10
Review
Chapter 16 Endocrine System
Nov. 16 Friday
Last day to withdraw “W”
Nov. 17-29
Assessment Chapter 13-16 to be taken at home in E-campus
Nov. 20
Nov 21-23
Nov. 27
EXAM 4 CHAPTER 13-16
20
100
Spelling words given for test next class
HOLIDAY ENJOY
Spelling test
Research given in class
10
100
Nov. 29
Research given in class
Dec. 4
Research given in class
Dec. 6
Review for final
Dec. 11
Final; Time 10:30-12:30
Total points
200
1000