Heartland Community College
Division for Health & Human Services
Course Syllabus for Students
Course Prefix and Number: HLTH 111-01HY
Course Title: Disease of the Human Body
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours:
0
This course is a Hybrid course. We will meet every-other Tuesday from 6:00pm-8:50pm;
the other weeks will have assignments/quizzes/activities completed online through WebCT.
Catalog Description:
Prerequisite: BIOL 181 and completion of or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 182 or
completion of BIOL 121. An introduction to the current understanding of disease processes
across the life span. This course examines the major health problems in the United States,
emphasizing etiology, risk factors, gender differences, physiologic changes of specific
diseases and treatment approaches.
Instructor Information:
Name: Julie Raeder Schumacher
Phone: Weekdays: (309) 438-7031, Evenings: (309) 242-3706
E-mail: jmraede@ilstu.edu *Please put “HLTH 111” in subject
Office hours: Skype- online when logged-on or by appointment.
Contact name: njschumacher
Textbook:
Mulvihill, M. L., Zelman, M., Holdaway, P., Tompary, E., & Raymond, J. (2006).
Human diseases: A systemic approach (6th ed). Upper Saddle River, NJ:
Prentice Hall.
Recommended supplies:
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Online access
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Access to a medical dictionary (Contact HCC library for on-line medical
dictionaries.)
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3-ring binder
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Technical Competencies Expected Upon Enrollment in the Course:
basic computer skills (saving, retrieving files, printing, etc.)
basic word processing skills
basic internet skills (searching, using URLs, navigation, downloading, saving to disk,
etc.)
Relationship to Academic Development Programs and Transfer:
(Indicate if course is General Education/IAI)
HLTH 111 fulfills 3 hours of elective credit for the A.A. and A.S. degrees. It should transfer to
most colleges and universities as an elective course. However, since HLTH 111 is not part of
either the General Education Core Curriculum or a baccalaureate major program described in the
Illinois Articulation Initiative, students should check with an academic advisor for information
about its transferability to other institutions.
Transferability:
Contact your academic advisor as soon as possible
Bloomington academic advisors: (309) 268-8000 ext. 8010
Lincoln academic advisors: (217) 735-1731
Pontiac academic advisors: (815) (815) 842-6777
Student Learning:
Students have the responsibilities and obligations of:
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Giving their maximal effort towards learning
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Asking questions when concepts or instructions are unclear
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Actively participating in online discussions
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Being on-time when submitting assignments and activities
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Logging on to course site regularly
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Contributing equally to group work
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Students are ultimately responsible for their own learning and resulting
grade
Instructor’s Role:
The instructor is the facilitator to learning and has the responsibilities and obligations of:
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Developing various methods of presentation in order to be effective to as many
students as possible
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Being organized and prepared for each class module; providing feedback on
assignments and quizzes within a reasonable amount of time
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Encouraging class participation
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Challenging students to work to their full potential
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Working with students when they need extra help
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Applying the course material into one’s daily life
Academic Discipline:
This is an introductory class, which is considered a “survey class.” This course will
include a range of topics concerning nutrition. Because of the number of topics that will
be covered, in-depth study will be difficult to accomplish for most topics. However,
enough information will be given, so students can apply nutrition concepts to their lives
immediately.
The instructor is a facilitator to learning, however the instructor and student are a team.
Course Objectives (Learning Outcomes):
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
COURSE OBJECTIVES (Learning Outcomes)
Outcomes
GEO
1. Describe examples of structural and
systemic reactions of cells and tissues to
injurious agents, including genetic defects, and
the medical conditions the reactions cause.
Range of Assessment Methods
(in addition to the final exam)
 Quizzes
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Quizzes
in-class assignments
3. Distinguish between the central concepts of
pathophysiology: immunity, inflammation,
wound healing, and oncogenesis.
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Quizzes
in-class assignments
4. List preventative and risk factors for major
diseases common in the United States.
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Quizzes
Family History
Individual presentations
Quizzes
Discussions online
Quizzes
Family History
Individual presentations
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Individual presentations
Family History
2. Explain the influence of the environment
and genetics on cell alterations.
5. Distinguish common diagnostic tests for
major diseases common in the United States.
6. Discuss major diseases in the United States
with the correct body system, describing the
epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical
manifestations for each disease.
7. Relate common treatments to major diseases
common in the United States.
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Course/Lab Outlines:
The following shows the topics that will be covered. Schedules will be distributed periodically
throughout the semester that provide information of dates of coverage, due dates of assignments,
announced quizzes, and class activities.
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III.
IV.
V.
VI.
VII.
VIII.
Introduction
Cellular Environment
Genes, Environment and Genetic Disease
Immunity
Infection and Inflammation
Biology of Cancer
Nervous System and Psychiatric Disorders
Endocrine System
IX.
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XI.
XII.
XIII.
XIV
XV.
XVI.
Male Reproductive System
Female Reproductive System
Cardiovascular System
Pulmonary System
Renal and Urinary system
Digestive System
Musculoskeletal System
Integument, Eyes, Ears
Methods of Instruction:
A variety of methods will be used in this course to help facilitate learning. Methods will include
lecture through PowerPoint, assignments, activities and worksheets, self-study, weekly quizzes and
peer teaching.
Course Policies:
Method of Evaluation (Tests/Exams, Grading System):
The following will be used to determine the final grade in this course:
Discussion posts on WebCT
Chapter Quizzes
Weekly assignments
Body Systems Disease Presentations
Comprehensive final exam
Grading Policy:
Grading Scale:
A
B
C
D
F
15%
20%
20%
35%
10%
90-100%
80-89%
70-79%
60-69%
59% and below
Participation: It is your responsibility to actively participate on WebCT and in the
classroom. A large amount of material will be covered during each week’s modules. It is
your responsibility to complete assignments and projects on time.
Class Participation: You will be expected to participate in WebCT discussions and group
projects. Your participation will be included in your final grade through the discussion
grade.
Extra Credit: Do not ask for extra credit. When/if extra credit opportunities arise, the
instructor will provide instructions at that time.
Make-up of quizzes and assignments: There will be chapter quizzes each week. If you
know you are going to be out of town, plan ahead to complete assignments. Modules will be
open for 1 week to allow you ample time to complete each task.
- Rare exceptions may be made in the event of a family or medical emergency when
advanced notice is given to the instructor. An excused absence and/or make-up date will not
will be at the discretion of the instructor.
Deadlines: Quiz dates and assignment due dates will be given to students each week through
the course materials on WebCT. Tasks in each module will be due on Tuesdays.
Required Writing and Reading:
Required reading includes the class text and additional readings assigned in class. Writing is
required for the exams and assignments.
Student Conduct:
Students will be disciplined for inappropriate conduct through online postings. For
specific definitions of various inappropriate behaviors (sexual harassment; plagiarism;
academic dishonesty, etc.), please refer to the student catalog.
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a fundamental principle of collegial life at Heartland Community College
and is essential to the credibility of the College’s educational programs. Moreover, because
grading may be competitive, students who misrepresent their academic work violate the right of
their fellow students. The College, therefore, views any act of academic dishonest as a serious
offense requiring disciplinary measures, including course failure, suspension, and even expulsion
from the College. In addition, an act of academic dishonesty may have unforeseen effects far
beyond any officially imposed penalties.
Violations of academic integrity include, but are not limited to cheating, aiding or suborning
cheating or other acts of academic dishonesty, plagiarism, misrepresentation of data, falsification
of academic records or documents and unauthorized access to computerized academic or
administrative records or systems. Definitions of these violations may be found in the college
catalog.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the presenting of others’ ideas as if they were your own. When you write a paper,
create a project, do a presentation or create anything original, it is assumed that all the work,
except for that which is attributed to another author or creator, is your own. Plagiarism is
considered a serious academic offense and may take the following forms:
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Copying word-for-word from another source and not giving that source credit.
Copying word-for-word excessively and giving the source credit.
Paraphrasing the work of another and not giving that source credit.
Paraphrasing the work of another in such a way that it closely resembles what the
source stated, even with giving the source credit
Adopting a particularly apt phrase as your own.
Using an image or a copy of an image without crediting its source.
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Paraphrasing someone else’s line of thinking in the development of a topic as if it
were your own.
Receiving excessive help from a friend or elsewhere, or using another project as
if it were your own (this includes people working together and having exact
answers).
Note that word-for-word copying is not the only form of plagiarism. The penalties for
plagiarism may be severe, ranging from failure on the particular piece of work, failure in the
course or expulsion from school in extreme cases.
[Adapted from the Modern Language Association’s MLA Handbook for Writers of
Research Papers. New York: MLA, 1995: 26]
Academic Support Center Services:
Library
The Library, located in the Student Commons Buildings at the Raab Road campus,
provides Heartland students with a full range of resources including books, online journal
databases, videos, newspapers, periodicals, reserves, and interlibrary loan. Librarians are
available to assist in locating information. For more information, please call the Library
(309) 268-8200 or (309) 268-8292
Tutoring Center
http://www.heartland.edu/asc/tutor.html
Heartland Community College offers tutoring in various forms at no cost to
Heartland students at the Academic Support Center (ASC) in Normal and at the Pontiac
and Lincoln Centers. Tutors are available at convenient times throughout the week.
Study groups, group tutoring facilitated by a specially-trained tutor, are also available by
request. For more information about services available at each location, please call the
ASC in Normal (309) 268-8230; the Pontiac Center (815) 842-6777; the Lincoln Center
(217) 735-1731.
Testing Center
The Testing Center provides a quiet environment for students to complete make-up
exams, online exams, and exams for students with special accommodations. Students
may be able to complete exams in the Testing Center if arrangements are made with their
instructor. For more information, contact the Testing Center at (309) 268-8230.
Open Computing Lab
The Open Computing Lab provides free computing for HCC students at convenient times
throughout the week. The computer lab is staffed by trained Lab Assistants and offers
the use of approximately 70 computers, a scanner, a laser printer, and an electric
typewriter.
Testing and Tutoring hours can be found at
http://www.heartland.edu/library/aschours.html
Syllabi disclaimer:
This syllabus is subject to change. When changes are made, students will receive written notification.
Week
1
Date
First classAug 21
TENTATIVE Course Calendar:
Topics
Text Readings
Introduction/Immunity,
Chp. 1 & 2
Inflammation, immune disorders
Aug 28
Infectious Diseases
Chp. 3
Sept 4
ONLINE
Neoplasms
Chp. 4
Sept 11
Nutrition and Disease
Chp. 6
Sept 18
ONLINE
Hereditary Disease
Chp. 5
Sept 25
Diseases of the Cardiovascular
System
Diseases of the Blood
Chp. 7
Diseases of the Respiratory
System
Diseases of the Digestive System
Chp. 9
Diseases of the Urinary System
Chp. 11
Oct 30
ONLINE
Diseases of the Reproductive
System
Chp. 12
Nov 6
Diseases of the Endocrine System
Chp. 13
Nov 13
ONLINE
Nov 20
Nov 27
Diseases of the Nervous System
Chp. 14
THANKSGIVING BREAK
Disease of the Bones, Joints,
Muscles
Diseases of the Skin
NO CLASS
Chp. 16
2
3
4
5
6
7
Oct. 2
ONLINE
Oct 9
8
9
Oct 16
ONLINE
Oct 23
Chp. 8
Ch. 10
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Dec 4
ONLINE
Dec 11
FINAL EXAM - comprehensive
Chp. 17
Assignments/Quiz
Discussion,
activity
Quiz & worksheet
Discussion,
activity
Quiz & worksheet
View powerpoint,
worksheet,
activity, quiz,
discussion
Discussion,
activity
Quiz & worksheet
View powerpoint,
worksheet,
activity, quiz,
discussion
Quiz & Indiv.
Presentations
Quiz & Indiv.
Presentations
Quiz & Indiv.
Presentations
Quiz & Indiv.
Presentations
Quiz & Indiv.
Presentations
Quiz & Indiv.
Presentations
Quiz & Indiv.
Presentations
Quiz & Indiv.
Presentations
Quiz & Indiv.
Presentations
Quiz & Indiv.
Presentations
FINAL EXAM