OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
GENERIC COURSE SYLLABUS
I. Course Course Course
Prefix Number Name
MAT 102 Mathematics for Health Careers
Credit Lec Lab
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II. Prerequisites :
MAT 070 (formerly MAT 051) or MAT 052 or appropriate score on
Mathematics Placement Test.
III. Course (Catalog) Description :
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Course covers common mathematics requirements for Allied Health Sciences.
Content includes a brief review of fractions, decimals, percents, ratio and the
International System of Measurement (Metric); apothecary and household systems; system conversions; and reading and calculating medication doses.
Technology incorporated when appropriate.
IV. Learning Objectives :
A. Review how to perform simple algebraic procedures (such as working with ratios and proportions and solving equations) and discuss how to apply these procedures to problems.
B. Convert between fractions, decimals, and percents.
C. Demonstrate competence in converting between the International
(metric) system of measurement, the apothecary and household systems, and knowledge of related symbols.
D. Demonstrate knowledge of necessary medical terminology and symbols.
E. Demonstrate competence in reading labels and calculating medication dosages.
F. Calculate basic IV drip rates including medications in units/hr., and mg./hr.
G. Show proficiency in calculating pediatric dosages by weight.
H. Demonstrate understanding of ethical and legal responsibilities of
I. calculating medications accurately.
Use content-specific software in a laboratory environment to reinforce these objectives.
V. Academic Integrity :
Students, Faculty and administration at Oakton Community College are required to demonstrate academic integrity and follow Oakton’s Code of Academic
Conduct. This code prohibits:
 cheating,
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 plagiarism (turning in work not written by you or lacking proper citation),
 falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),
 helping others to cheat,
 making unauthorized changes in official documents,
 pretending to be someone else or having someone else to pretend to be you,
 making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and any other behavior that violates academic integrity.
There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy.
Oakton’s policies and procedures provide students with a fair hearing if a complaint is made. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.
Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.
VI. Outline of Topics :
Week
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Topics
Brief review of fractions, decimals, percentages and ratios
Systems of Drug Measure
Metric apothecary and household measurement
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8 & 9
10 & 11
12 & 13
14 & 15
Reading labels
Legal and ethical responsibilities
Oral medications – solids and liquids
Liquid for injection
Injection from powders
Basic IV drip rates
Types of IV calculations
Peds problems
Lab will consist of computer assisted instructions/tutorial using Dosage and
Calculations Made Easy found in Nursing Software I.
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VII. Methods of Instruction :
Methods of presentation can include lectures, discussion, demonstrations, experimentation, audiovisual aids, and regularly assigned homework. Labs will be completed during class. A TI-83 graphics calculator will be used for instructional purposes. Other technology will be used when appropriate.
Course may be taught as face-to-face, media-based, hybrid or online course.
VIII. Course Practices Required :
Course practices can include attendance, assignments, special projects, classroom activities and assessments.
IX. Instructional Materials :
Note: Current textbook information for each course and section is available on
Oakton's Schedule of Classes. Within the Schedule of Classes, textbooks can be found by clicking on an individual course section and looking for the words
"View Book Information".
Textbooks can also be found at our Mathematics Textbooks page.
X. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress :
Evaluation methods can include graded homework, laboratories, chapter or major tests, quizzes, individual or group projects, calculator/computer projects and a final exam.
XI. Other Course Information :
Individual instructors will establish and announce specific policies regarding attendance, due dates and make-up work, incomplete grades, etc.
If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the Access and Disability Resource Center at the Des Plaines or Skokie campus. All students are expected to fulfill essential requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.
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Other Information:
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Effective beginning term: ___Fall 2013____ Ending term: ___________
(term) (year) (term) (year)
Syllabus prepared by: Julia Hassett Date: _2/2011____
Date: _2/2011____ Reviewed by Dept/Program Chair:_Julia Hassett
Approved by Dean: __ Robert Sompolski _________ Date: _2/2011____
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