8/22/15
Angelina College
Health Careers II
RADR 2217 Radiographic Pathology
General Syllabus
I.
BASIC COURSE INFORMATION:
A. Course Description: Disease processes and their appearance on radiographic images. Two lecture hours
Per week for sixteen weeks. Two credit hours. End -of -Course Outcomes: Classify types of diseases;
Explain the pathogenesis of common diseases; differentiate between normal and abnormal
Radiographic findings; and correlate normal and abnormal radiographic findings. Prerequisite: RADR 1360
B. Intended Audience: Second Year (sophomore) Radiology Students.
C. Instructor:
Name: Autumn Conner
Office Location: HC II Room 222 Suite B
Office Hours: Tuesdays 1:00-3:00 Fridays 9:00a.m. – 12:00p.m.
Phone: 936-633-5422
E-mail Address: aconner@angelina.edu
II. INTENDED STUDENT OUTCOMES:
A. 1. Critical Thinking Skills: Includes creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation
and synthesis of information.
2. Communication Skills: Includes effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas
through written, oral, and visual communication.
3. Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Includes the manipulation and analysis of numerical data or
observable facts resulting in informed conclusions.
4. Teamwork: Includes the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with
others to support a shared purpose or goal.
5. Personal Responsibility: Includes the ability to connect choices, actions, and consequences to
ethical decision making.
6. Social Responsibility: Includes intercultural competence, knowledge, and civic responsibility,
and the ability to engage in regional, national, and global communities.
B. Course Objectives for all sections –
1. Define basic terms related to pathology.
2. Describe the basic manifestations of pathological conditions and their relevance to radiologic
procedures.
3. Discuss the classifications of trauma.
4. Describe imaging procedures used in diagnosing disease.
5. List the causes of tissue disruption.
6. Describe the healing process.
7. Identify complications connected with the repair and replacement of tissue.
8. Describe the various systemic classifications of disease in terms of etiology, types, common sites,
complications and prognosis.
9. Describe the radiographic appearance of diseases.
10. Identify imaging procedures and interventional techniques appropriate for diseases common to each
Body system.
11. Identify diseases caused by or contributed to by genetic factors.
Revised: 07/06/09
III. A. Assessment Measures
1. Critical Thinking Skills:
2. Communication Skills: Communications skills will be evaluated with a
Written and oral presentation using a rubric.
3. Empirical and Quantitative Skills:
4. Teamwork:
5. Personal Responsibility:
6. Social Responsibility:
B. ASSESSMENT MEASURES OF STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
C. Assessments for Course Objectives for all sections –
SCANS (Secretary of Labor’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills): Students are expected to
Demonstrate basic competency in academic and workforce skills. The following competencies with
Evaluation are covered in RADR 2217:
SCANS Skills:
Evaluation:
Foundation Skill
Required readings; Written Assignments; Critical thinking case studies;
Oral Presentations
Workplace Competencies:
Reading patient requisitions/reports; written patient histories;
Communication/collaboration with patients, physicians, and staff;
Computer usage.
Revised: 07/06/09
IV. INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
A. Methodologies common to all sections
1. Power Point Presentations
2. Lecture
3. Lecture notes on web enhancement page
4. Oral presentations given by students
5. Discussions on Blackboard
V.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND POLICIES:
A. Required Textbooks, Materials, and Equipment – Internet access.
Comprehensive radiographic Pathology – Mosby 5th Edition Eisenberg, and Johnson
Recommended Reference: A medical dictionary of your choice,
Supplemental References: Textbook of Radiographic Positioning & Related Anatomy- Mosby 7th
Edition, Bontrager.
Revised: 07/06/09
B. *November 5th all students need to prepare to be in class: 8:00-11:00AM. for oral presentations
AssignmentsDay/ Date
Reading/Writing
Lecture/Discussion
Evaluation
01Aug. 27
Review SyllabusChpt. 3
Written Assignments
on campus
02Sept. 03
Chpt. 3
Chpt. 3
Written Assignments
03-
Sept. 10
Chpt. 1 & 2
Chpt. 1 & 3
Written Assignments
04-
Sept. 17
Chpt. 1- 3
05-
Sept. 24
Chpt. 4
Written Assignments
06-
Oct. 01
Unit 1 QuizOn campus
Chpt. 4
On campus
Chpt. 5
Chpt.5
Written Assignments
07-
Oct. 08
Chpt. 6 & 9
Chpt. 6 /9
Written Assignments
08-
Oct. 15
Chpt. 4,5,6 & 9
09-
Oct. 22
10-
Oct. 29
Unit II Quiz
On campus
Mid Semester Exam –
Chpt. 1-6
Chpt. 7
11-
Nov. 05
12-
Nov. 12
*Oral Presentations
Chpt. 8
Unit III Quiz Oral Presentations
on campus
Written Assignments
Chpt. 7
Written Assignments
on campus
8:00 – 11:00 A.M
Written Assignments
Written Assignments
on campus
13-
Nov. 19
Chpt.10-12
Chpt. 10-12
14-
Nov. 26
Chpt. 10-12
Thanksgiving Holiday
15-
Dec. 03
16-
Dec. 10
Quiz-on campus
Quiz & Review
Unit IV –
Chpt. 10-12
Final Exam- on campus 10:00 a.m computer lab HCII RM 124
Written Assignments
C. Course Policies – (This course conforms to the policies of Angelina College as stated in the
Angelina College Handbook.)
Academic Assistance – If you have a disability (as cited in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990) that may affect your participation in this class, you
should see Karen Bowser, Room 208 of the Student Center. At a post-secondary institution, you must selfidentify as a person with a disability; Ms. Bowser will assist you with the necessary information to do so.
Tutoring: Student Tutoring and Access Center (STAC)- Free student tutoring services. Students
are able to attend scheduled tutoring sessions or can be recommended by a faculty member to
tutor students in a course.
Angelina College (AC) admits students without regard to race, religion, color, gender, age, creed,
national origin, veteran status, or disabilities, and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer. Inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies of AC should be directed to: Dr.
Patricia McKenzie, Vice President and Dean of Instruction, 3500 South First, Lufkin, TX 75902,
telephone 936.633.5201.
Revised: 07/06/09
Additional Policies Established by the Individual Instructor –
1. Students are required to make all written and electronic responses using Microsoft Word, if you
do not have access to a computer with Microsoft Word there are computers
Provided in the campus library and the computer lab located in HCII building.
2. Established and published class times are to be observed. Students who arrive late provide disruption
To classes that have already begun. You are expected to be in your seat, ready to begin work at
The designated time. Class participation is required as evaluation of reading assignments is important.
3. The college policy, as published in the Angelina College Student Handbook, will be followed for
attendance purposes. That policy states that a student will be dropped from class in a regular semester
(Fall or Spring ) for three consecutive or four cumulative absences. The student may be re-admitted
One time. Any additional absence will result in a final drop from the course. Please be here and on
Time. If you are absent on a day in which an examination is administered, it will be your responsibility
To speak with the instructor regarding a make-up date. Make-up exams will be less objective. Make-up
Examinations are given at the instructors discretion and may be essay.
4. Cell phones and pagers should be set so they provide no disruption to the class. Cell phones are to be
brought to the front of the class during examinations.
5. Disruptive behavior / disruptive conversations will not be tolerated. Those students participating in
such will be asked to leave the classroom.
6. No family members or personal guests are allowed in the classroom during class time as they provide a
disruption to others.
7. If necessary, information in this course syllabus may be altered by the instructor. Students will be given
adequate notice of any schedule changes.
8. All exams and written assignments become the property of the Angelina College Radiography Program.
9. Didactic course absences. Due to program didactic course material being covered at a rapid pace, students are
expected to attend class regularly. The radiography program will follow the established College General Bulletin
and radiography program handbook policies regarding didactic course absences.
1. Courses that meet one day a week: If a student has two (2) consecutive or three (3) cumulative
didactic course day absences, they will be dropped from the course and the instructor of record will
allow one (1) readmission to the course for the student.
2. If a student is habitually absent from a radiography didactic course, the instructor of record will
deduct:
5% from the final course average for the fifth (5) absence.
An additional 10% from the final course average for the sixth (6) absence for a total of 15%.
An additional 15% from the final course average for the seventh (7) absence for a total of 30%.
NOTE: Students missing a total of seven (7) classes from a didactic course will be unable
to pass the class with the deduction of 30% from the final course grade. The passing score
for a radiography course is 75 in each program course.
**Some radiography courses are taught one day a week with the class day equating to two
(2) didactic course days.**
VI. COURSE CONTENT:
A. Required Content/ Topics
1. Introduction to Pathology
2. Specialized Imaging Techniques
3. Respiratory System
4. Skeletal & Articular Systems
5. Gastrointestinal System
6. Urinary System
7. Cardiovascular & Circulatory Systems
8. Nervous System
9. Hematopoietic System
10. Endocrine System
11. Reproductive System
B. Additional Content
Reminder: Angelina College is a tobacco free campus.
Revised: 07/06/09
VII. EVALUATION AND GRADING:
A. Grading CriteriaUnit quizzes (4)
20%
Mid-semester Exam
20%
Written and oral presentations 25% (Each = 12.5%)
Daily Grade
15% (Internet/ written assignments, classroom attendance and
workbook)
Comprehensive Final
20%
100%
B. Determination of Grade:
92- 100 = A
83- 91 = B
75- 82 = C
70-74 = D
0-69 = F
VIII. SYLLABUS MODIFICATION:
The instructor may modify the provisions of the syllabus to meet individual class needs by informing the class in
advance as to the changes being made.
Revised: 07/06/09
Syllabi Signature Page
RADR 2217
I,
, have read and understand the syllabus for this course. It is my
responsibility to review the AC and Radiography Student Handbooks each semester. If I
have any questions regarding policies or procedures in these handbooks, it is my
responsibility to seek clarification from a program instructor.
Furthermore, I understand that all test questions and other test materials must be kept
confidential and secure from disclosure. These materials are not available to me outside of
the test administration, either before or after the test administration. I understand that I can
not and will not take any assessment materials including notes from the test administration
room. Any other duplication of test materials, in whole or part, is prohibited. I promise and
agree not to disclose any of the contents of the assessment and will not duplicate or
reproduce information contained in the test in whole or in part.
Also, I understand that the use of cell phones and all other communication devices are
strictly prohibited in the classroom. Using electronic devices (other than an approved
calculator) may result in voiding of my test scores.
By signing this form, I indicate that I understand the information provided on this form and in
the AC and Radiography Student Handbooks. I understand that violations regarding the
handbook policies will result in disciplinary action.
Name:
(Print)
(Signature)
Date:
An AC Student Handbook is provided to each Radiography student during their first
Revised: 07/06/09
Fall semester in RADR 1201. Also, students are required to print the online version of
the Radiography Program Handbook in RADR 1201. Both of these handbooks are
available online at: www.angelina.edu or through WebCT access.
Revised: 07/06/09