Nurs 201- Medical Terminology (1, 0)
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
College of Nursing
Department of Undergraduate Nursing
Course Syllabus
Spring 2012 Online Course
Course Meeting Time and Location:
This is a fully online course. The class will not meet as a group; however, two exams will be
proctored during the semester. Students who live on campus or near Brookings will take the
exams on campus. Students who live at a distance need to contact the instructor with
arrangements to have a proctor administer the exams. Proctor agreement guidelines and form are
available under the Content tab of the D2L course.
Instructor’s Contact Information:
Professor: Elizabeth (Libby) Pasquariello, MSN/ED, RN-BC
Office: Wagner Hall #315
Office Hours: Various Wednesdays and Thursdays and by appointment. I am always willing to
arrange a time to meet with you on campus in person or over the phone (605)688-6584.
Email: D2L e-mail will be used for communication related to the course.
Turnaround time: Expect to receive an email response within 24 hours except on weekends and
grade posting within 5 days.
Course Description:
Study of definition and use of medical terms common to many health-related disciplines.
Course Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites for this course. The student should know basic computer and Internet
use and how to download, upload and save documents. This course is taught on the Internet so an
understanding of D2L would be helpful but not a requirement.
Description of Instructional Methods:
Students will need to read the “Schedule” to be informed about due dates for the course. This is
located under the “Content” of the course in D2L.This course will be taught using Internet
modules, online quizzes, and proctored exams.
Learning Experiences: Learning experiences are independent and student driven.
Experiences will include independent study through the following: assigned readings, exercises,
and study with flash cards, CD-ROM and website links (bought with book).
Course Requirements:
Required Textbook: La FleurBrooks, M. L. Exploring medical language: A student-directed
approach. (8th ed.). St. Louis: Mosby. Available at: http://www.sdstatebookstore.com or go to
the Bookstore on campus.
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Student Learning Outcomes:
1. Define medical terms by analyzing their component parts.
2. Recognize common medical abbreviations.
3. Spell and use medical words correctly in speech and writing.
4. Define anatomical terms for all the body systems.
5. Analyze diagnostic terms for all body systems.
6. Define surgical terms for all body systems.
7. Define medical terms for given definitions.
8. Build medical terms for given definitions.
9. Define word parts.
10. Define key terms that describe the body directions, anatomical planes, and anatomical
abdominal regions.
Evaluation Procedures:
Quizzes: There will be 9 quizzes. All quizzes will be taken on D2L. The quizzes will be
composed of multiple choice and short answer questions. The quizzes will cover the assigned
chapters. Each quiz will be composed of 13 questions and is open book. The quizzes are timed
at 15 minutes. Even though they are open book, they still need a lot of preparation. The quiz can
be repeated one time, with the highest score entered as the grade.
Exams: There are two exams. Both exams will be taken on D2L within a Lockdown Browser
and are locked by password, requiring you to take the exams on campus or by proctor. Both tests
are timed with only the first attempt scored. They are the mid-term with 50 questions and 50
minutes to complete and comprehensive final exam with 63 questions and 60 minutes. You can
take these examinations only ONCE and there is no second chance. Each exam will cover the
assigned chapters. The mid-term and final exams are closed book and proctored. The mid-term
grade will be based on quizzes 1-5 and mid-term test points. The final test will be
comprehensive. The final grade will be based on the total points received.
Students who live on campus or near Brookings will take the Mid-Term and the Comprehensive
Final Exam on campus. Students who live at a distance may email and ask the instructor for the
approval to have the exam proctored. Students who desire this option must contact the instructor
by the end of second week to line up a proctor. See the “Content” section for the “Proctor
Guidelines” and the “Proctor Agreement Form”. Once the approval for the proctor has been
given, the student should contact the proctor and send them the “Proctor Agreement” form.
The “Proctor Agreement” form should be returned by email to the instructor by February 9,
2012, for the Mid-Term Exam and March 29, 2012, for the Comprehensive Final Exam. If the
form is not returned by this time, the instructor may require the student to come to campus to
take the exam.
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Performance Standards:
9 quizzes (13 points each)
…………...…………………........117 points
Mid-term exam................................................................................50 points
Final exam .....................................................................................63 points
Total points...................................................................................230 points
Grading Scale that will be used as the performance standard to assign the final grade in this
class:
A = 90% - 100%
B = 80% - 89%
C = 70% - 79%
D = 60% - 69%
F = Below 60%
Outline of Course Schedule (Spring 2012): THIS IS NOT THE FULL COURSE SCHEDULE.
For detailed schedule, it is imperative that you see the document entitled ‘Schedule’ in the
Content area of D2L (also located on the course home page under the Getting Started widget). It
is highly recommended that you print that document for important dates.
January 11-February 22: Complete Modules 1-5
February 9: Distance students need proctor agreements completed and turned into instructor
February 29: Mid Term Exam (On-campus or Off-campus Proctored)
March 12-April 11: Complete Modules 6-9
March 29: Distance students need proctor agreements completed and turned into instructor
April 26: Final Exam (Proctored)
ADA Statement :
Any student who feels s/he may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability
should contact Nancy Hartenoff-Crooks, Coordinator of Disability Services (605-688-4504 or
Fax, 605-688-4987) to privately to discuss your specific needs. The Office of Disability Services
is located in room 065, the Student Union.
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Freedom in Learning Statement:
Freedom in Learning. Students are responsible for learning the content of any course of study in
which they are enrolled. Under Board of Regents and University policy, student academic
performance shall be evaluated solely on an academic basis and students should be free to take
reasoned exception to the data or views offered in any courses of study. Students who believe
that an academic evaluation is unrelated to academic standards but is related instead to judgment
of their personal opinion or conduct should first contact the instructor of the course. If the
student remains unsatisfied, the student may contact the department head and/or dean of the
college which offers the class to initiate a review of the evaluation.
Attendance Policy
Attendance policies do apply in the online classroom. Taking the quizzes and examinations by
the due date is considered as attendance policy for this course. Failure to do so will affect
student’s grade. So be mindful of the due dates. Students are expected to login to their class on
the first day of the semester. Special consideration will ONLY be given to students who have
provided enough university approved excuse evidence for absence.
This is a fully online course. Students will be expected to study independently, follow the
schedule carefully, review the assigned module and to complete independent study by
memorizing to be prepared to take a quiz.
Technical Support:
Students may call Helpdesk 605-688-6776 or reach them by e-mail at
SDSU.supportdesk@sdstate.edu.
http://www3.sdstate.edu/TechnologySupport/InformationTechnologyServices/
Distance Education Support can be reached at: http://distance.sdstate.edu/
Academic Honesty Policy:
It is unethical and unprofessional to cheat, assist others, or plagiarize on quizzes and
examinations.
In addition, the penalty for academic dishonesty may be one or more of the following, at the
discretion of the instructor and based on the seriousness of the situation:
1. a grade of zero on the test, quiz, homework, problem or other assignment for the
student(s) involved.
2. a grade of F for the course
3. referral of the matter to the Student Conduct Committee or the Graduate School for
disciplinary action.
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Students have the right to appeal an academic dishonesty charge. Procedures for this process are
available in College Departmental Offices and the Dean’s Office. No final course grades will be
given until all avenues of appeal have been completed or the case resolved.
If repeated offenses occur in either a specific class or in 2 or more different classes, the matter
will be automatically referred to the Student Conduct Committee/Graduate School.
Make-Up Policy:
Students, who are ill, have accidents, family emergencies, or deaths should contact the instructor
immediately and ask for an extension on their work. If a student does not contact in advance of
the due date for the assignment or exam then the student will receive a zero for that assignment
or exam. The instructor may request documentation to substantiate the absence. If the instructor
excuses the absence then a new due date will be set for the quiz/examinations and the work must
be completed by that time to receive credit. If the missed quiz/examination does not fall under
the above listed events it is up to the discretion of the instructor whether or not to allow make-up
work and point determination.
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Last Update: December, 2011
Published by Roxann Boysen, CNS, MS, RN
Maintained by: Libby Pasquariello, MSN/ED, RN-BC
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