Curriculum Proposal
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Department: Biological Sciences School Document Number: EMS 15-20
School Approval Date: 9/29/2015
CEP Review Date: 10/14/2015
Author (Contact): Barbara Mania-Farnell
Date: July 13, 2015
Effective Term: Spring 2016
Type of Proposal
(place an X in the proper box)
Course: x addition X
Senate Approval Date: 11/4/2015
Program: deletion
Experiential
Learning
General
Education
revision
Proposal Subject: (One sentence overview of the proposal. Examples: change in title, prerequisite and description of NUR XYZ. Create new plan of study in XYZ department, etc.)
Create new course
– Medical Terminology Biol. 2XX00 2 credits
Justification: (Explain the rationale for the proposed change.)
A majority of students applying to professional programs in health care (i.e. physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant etc…) are required to have a course in medical terminology. This course will meet the needs of these students. The Department requests a course number at the 20000 level below 21300.
Current: (If proposal is for a course change, enter current course information here. Include title, credits, pattern, course description and course outcomes or objectives. If proposal is for a change in plan of study, enter name here, and include current bingo sheet as an attached document, labeled CURRENT.)
Proposed: (If proposal is for a course change or new course, enter new course information here. Include title, credits, pattern, course description and course outcomes or objectives. If proposal is for a change in plan of study, or new plan, enter name here and include proposed bingo sheet as an attached document, labeled
PROPOSED.)
Description: None
Biol. 2XX00 Medical Terminology
Credits: Lecture 2, Lab 0, Credit 2
Medical terminology covers the medical language and terminology used by health care professionals. Medical terms, abbreviations and definitions will be covered with associated anatomy. Students will acquire a basic medical terminology vocabulary. This knowledge will allow students to communicate effectively in a health care setting.
Prerequisites: None
Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of this course students will be able to:
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Analyze, spell and define medical terms correctly.
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Identify prefixes, suffixes and roots of medical terminology.
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Use medial terms to communicate effectively in all settings, but specifically in health care settings.
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Recognize and define common medical symbols and abbreviations.
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Identify main structures of body systems.
Curriculum Proposal 1

Impact on Students: (Explain how students will be affected by the proposal. Benefits to students should be listed.)
Many professional programs in the health sciences (i.e. Physical Therapy; Occupation Therapy; Physician
Assistant etc…) require students to take a Medical Terminology course. Addition of this course will allow PUC students to take the course here, as opposed to having to enroll at a different institution.
Impact On Other Departments : (Explain how other academic departments may be affected by the proposal, and summarize any discussions with other departments about the proposal. If adding or deleting a course, explain how other departments may be affected.)
Students in other departments who may find this course useful, for instance psychology majors, will be able to enroll in this course.
Impact on University Resources: (Curriculum changes affect university resources. Explain here how instructional, lab, computer or library resources may be affected by the proposal. It is especially important to address the possible need for additional faculty.)
None
Impact on General Education Requirements: (If the proposal fulfills or changes general education requirements in your department, explain this here.)
None
Curriculum Proposal 2