HPRS 2301 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
DISTANCE LEARNING — Print-based (PRN)
Synonym/ Section : 32534/ 001
Spring 2009
PROFESSOR:
OFFICE:
PHONE:
FAX:
E-mail:
Nancy D. Glass, R.N., Ph.D.
EVC9 Room 9208
EVC 223-5910 (has voice mail)
223-5897
nglass@austincc.edu or steelernurse@aol.com
OFFICE HOURS:
MW
TTh
12 weeks
9:00 A.M. –– 10:30 A.M.
9:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M.
Or by appointment (Call 223-5910)
You MUST provide proof of completion of pre-requisites (grade reports, transcripts,
math assessment scores) before taking this course.
PREREQUISITES:
1.
4 hours of Anatomy and Physiology
MDCA 1409 or BIOL 2401
BIOL 2304 or BIOL 2101
and
2.
1 – 3 hours or Medical Terminology
HPRS 1106 or HPRS 1206 or HITT 1305
Students must present documentation of a passing grade of “C” or above in each of
these course prerequisites before being allowed to attend the course. Students may not
continue to attend class without presenting this documentation by the 2nd meeting of the
class.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is the study of the pathology and general health management of disease and
injuries across the life span. Topics include etiology, symptoms, and the physical and
psychological reactions to disease and injuries.
COURSE GOALS
This course is designed as an introduction to pathophysiology and encompasses the study of
the pathology and general health management of disease and injuries across the human
lifespan. Fundamental concepts and processes of human pathophysiology such as
inflammation, infection, degeneration, congenital and genetic disorders, immune deficiency,
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and auto immune disorders will be presented. Pathophysiology involving the following
major body systems will also be emphasized: blood and lymphatic, cardiovascular,
respiratory, neurologic, endocrine, gastrointestinal, urinary and musculoskeletal.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
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Identify and define basic terminology associated with pathophysiology.
Identify and discuss the normal anatomy and physiology of the body.
Identify and discuss the structure and function of each major body system.
Define and explain the basic pathogenesis of human disease.
Define and explain the most common disorders and diseases related to each of the
major body systems.
Define and explain the most common etiologies and predisposing factors associated
with human disease.
Define and discuss the basic approach to diagnosis and use of diagnostic procedures
in human diseases.
Define and discuss the basic approaches to the prognosis of various disorders
based on their pathogenesis.
Define and discuss the basic approaches to the treatment of various disorders
based on current medical science and clinical practice.
TEXTS AND MATERIALS
REQUIRED
Textbooks (available in Bookstore)
1.
Pathophysiology for the Health Professions. 3rd edition, Barbara E. Gould,
Saunders: 2006, ISBN# 13: 978-1-4160-0210-9.
Instructor Designed Packet (available hardcopy in Bookstore, electronic on Blackboard)
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Pathophysiology. 1st edition, Nancy D. Glass, 2008, ISBN#HPRS2301G1
Other
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Internet access and ability to access Blackboard to retrieve grades,
announcements, and important course information.
RECOMMENDED
1.
Access to a medical dictionary
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Access to a medical terminology textbook
Access to an anatomy and physiology textbook
SCANS COMPETENCIES
Recently, the U.S. Department of Labor established the Secretary’s Commission on
Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) to examine the demands of the workplace and whether
the nation’s students are capable of meeting those demands. The Commission determined
that today’s jobs generally require competencies based on the following three foundations:
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Basic Skills
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Thinking Skills
3.
Personal Qualities
The following SCANS competencies are incorporated into this Pathophysiology course based
on the three foundations listed above:
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Resources
2.
Interpersonal
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Information
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Systems
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Technology
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY
A mandatory orientation will be held on campus to present the requirements of the course.
The student can also complete the orientation online on blackboard in lieu of attending an
orientation on the campus. This is an open campus distance learning course and as such does
not require class attendance.
Students will be presented information through an instructor-designed packet which includes
notes and study guides based on the textbook. Students will also engage in activities and be
evaluated on mastery of content throughout the course.
The textbook, Blackboard, and the instructor packet will include all of the basic information
necessary to complete the activities and projects in the course; however, students may want
to conduct additional research in specific areas of particular interest.
Review of anatomy and physiology of major body systems is necessary where applicable in
order to understand how disease processes affect these systems in a pathologic state.
Review questions are provided as a general guideline for information required on
examinations.
Students are encouraged to focus on the learning objectives and the key terms at the
beginning of every chapter and the study questions at the end of each chapter. Students can
also focus on the “Think About” sections that are included throughout each chapter. The CD
ROM in the back of the textbook is also an excellent learning tool.
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Students should check Blackboard several times a week for announcements and new course
information. Students may also access Blackboard’s “Discussion Board” to chat with other
students by entering the coffee break room.
Students may also check their grades on Blackboard. It is the student’s responsibility to
check often in the event that course information changes.
COURSE RATIONALE
This course is designed to present students with a comprehensive review of human
pathophysiology. It is accepted by many colleges and universities as a prerequisite for more
advanced health science degree programs. At Austin Community College, it is a corequisite
in the Sonography program and it is included in the degree plans for the Medical Coding and
Medical Assisting programs.
REQUIRED EXAMINATIONS and ASSIGNMENTS
Examinations
1.
Five (5) unit examinations are required. A grade must be recorded for each of the
five unit exams in order to receive a final course grade. Examination formats may
vary. All examinations will be objective and may include multiple choice, true/false,
and matching questions. All theory examinations must be taken in the testing centers.
The examinations will be available in all of the testing centers at all campuses (EVC,
RVS, RGC, NRG, CYP, PIN, SAC, RRHEC, SMC, and FBG).
PLEASE NOTE: Exams taken at EVC will be graded and posted within 2 business
days (Monday – Friday). Exams taken at RVS must be mailed through inner campus
mail to the instructor’s EVC office and will be graded and posted in 3 to 4 business
days (Monday – Friday). Exams taken at other locations must be mailed through
inner campus mail to the instructor’s EVC office and can take up to 7 business days
to be graded and posted.
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Regardless of the circumstances, if a unit exam is missed, a comprehensive make-up
exam will be offered at the end of the semester. This comprehensive make-up exam
can only be taken at the end of the semester, and can only be taken at the EVC
Testing Center. The exam will be comprehensive, covering material from all units,
and will replace the missed exam. If a student misses two unit exams, the make-up
comprehensive exam will replace one exam and the other missed exam will be
recorded as a zero.
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For students who do poorly on an exam and want to improve their exam average,
there will be an optional comprehensive make-up exam. The grade made on this
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exam will replace the lowest grade and will be included when calculating the course
grade. If a student takes the comprehensive exam and scores a grade lower than the
lowest exam grade, the comprehensive make-up exam grade will be used to compute
the final grade in the course.
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No retakes on any unit exam will be allowed.
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It is the student’s responsibility to take the examinations by the scheduled deadlines.
Refer to the attached study and testing schedule for all deadlines.
Assignments
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Unit Activities. Five unit activities are provided to assist the student in studying the
textbook. These study guides are also essential in preparing for the unit exams. Once
completed, the unit activities should be emailed, mailed, or delivered to the instructor
to meet a portion of the course requirements.
Due dates for the unit activities are stipulated in the PRN Schedule of Deadlines for
Theory Examinations & Assignments. Activities are considered late after the
specified due date and 5 points will be deducted from the grade for each day the unit
activity is late. Students should retain copies of their completed activities for
their records.
COURSE EVALUATION AND GRADING
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Five unit exams: 100 points possible on each; total of 500 points (83% of final grade)
Five unit activities: 20 points possible on each, total of 100 points (17 % of final grade)
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The FINAL GRADE is based on the total points accumulated as follows:
A
B
C
D
F
600 – 540 points
539 – 480 points
479 – 420 points
419 – 360 points
359 points and below
PLEASE NOTE: The minimum grade that will be accepted for credit by any of the
Health Sciences programs at Austin Community College is “C”.
COURSE POLICIES
ATTENDANCE
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Attendance at a mandatory orientation on campus or online is required for this course.
Orientation times and dates are listed in the ACC Course Schedule.
WITHDRAWAL AND INCOMPLETES
Students are responsible for withdrawing themselves from this course. Students who do not
progress satisfactorily and/or do not meet the established deadlines are responsible for
initiating their withdrawal. If the student is failing and does not withdraw, the student will be
assigned an “F”. No retroactive withdrawals will be granted.
The withdrawal date is April 27, 2009
Incompletes are given at the discretion of the instructor only if the student has completed
one-half (1/2) of the course (at least three theory exams and three activities) with a passing
average.
SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTY
Acts prohibited by the College for which discipline may be administered include scholastic
dishonesty, including but not limited to cheating on an examination or quiz, plagiarizing, and
unauthorized collaboration with another individual in preparing outside work. Academic
work submitted by students shall be the result of their thought, research, or self-expression.
Academic work is defined as, but not limited to, tests, quizzes, whether taken electronically
or on paper, projects, either individual or group, classroom presentations, and homework.
All electronic devices MUST be turned off during all examinations. If this directive is
not followed, a charge of academic dishonesty could result.
The penalty for scholastic dishonesty is an automatic failing grade of “F” in the course. If
the student withdraws from the course after the infraction, the instructor will re-instate the
student and assign the failing grade as stated.
OFFICE OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Each ACC campus offers support services for students with documented physical or
psychological disabilities. Students with disabilities must request reasonable
accommodations through the Office of Students with Disabilities on the campus where they
expect to take the majority of their classes. Students are encouraged to do this three weeks
before the start of the semester.
DISCIPLINE POLICIES
Students are expected to participate appropriately in the classroom. This includes, but is not
limited to helping with exercises, demonstrations, and asking clarifying questions.
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Inappropriate participation, which includes but is not limited to talking during lecture, use of
cell phones/pages, and interrupting others, may disrupt the learning process and is subject to
disciplinary action.
Disciplinary action may include a discussion with the instructor for the first offense, a
discipline referral to the Dean of Student Services for a repeated offense, a meeting with the
Department Chair of Allied Health Sciences or Dean of Health Sciences, and possible
removal from the course. Please refer to the ACC Student Handbook for additional
information.
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
Unattended Children
According to ACC policy, unattended children are not allowed on campus. If necessary,
make arrangements for child care while you are in the testing center. Remember to allow
yourself enough time to take the exams. Be sure and check testing center hours of operation
to ensure you will have enough time to take an exam. All campus hours are different and
days of operation are also different from campus to campus. Hours and dates of operation
will be distributed during course orientation.
Reporting Concerns
Any student who has a concern or complaint involving the course should first attempt to
resolve the matter with the instructor. If the student is unable to resolve the complaint with
the instructor, the student should contact the Department Chair, Dr. R. R. Espinosa at
respinos@austincc.edu in an attempt to resolve the matter.
HINTS FOR SUCCESS
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Keep up with all assignments. Do all assigned reading and assignments according to
the prescribed Schedule. Playing “catch-up” is very difficult.
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Complete all unit activities in detail. The guides will highlight the majority of the
information necessary for the unit exams.
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Plan to take exam early and do not wait until the established deadline. Remember,
emergencies do happen at the most inopportune times. Exams must be taken on or
before their due dates…no exceptions.
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4.
Allow sufficient time to take exams. If you read slowly, allow ample time to read and
understand exam questions before attempting to answer.
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Seek assistance early in the semester. Don’t wait.
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Remember you have an instructor who is willing to help you if you need some extra
assistance.
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IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES
WITHDRAWAL DATE
April 27, 2009
HOLIDAYS (College closed)
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 19, 2009(Monday)
Spring Break, March 16—22, 2009 (Monday-Sunday)
EXAMINATION & ACTIVITIES DEADLINE
UNIT #1 EXAM due by March 2
(with Unit #1 Activity due March 6 )
UNIT #2 EXAM due by March 25
(with Unit #2 Activity due March 31)
UNIT #3 EXAM due by April 8
(with Unit #3 Activity due April 14)
UNIT #4 EXAM due by April 24
(with Unit #4 Activity due April 30)
UNIT #5 EXAM due May 11
(with Unit #5 Activity due May 15)
Comprehensive Makeup (if necessary) must be taken by May 15
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