BIOL2420 Human Disease (CRN: 10436)
Fall 2011
2 credits, Online
Course Description and Objectives:
In this course, students will be introduced to fundamental concepts of disease. Students will learn
basic terminology and will acquire fundamental knowledge of various types of diseases that
affect humans. Upon completion of this class, students will have a sufficient foundation to be
able to expand their knowledge by consulting references in pathology and medicine.
Learning Goals:
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To provide orientation for students to fundamental concepts of disease – basic terminology
and types of diseases.
To learn the etiology, clinical manifestations, pathophysiology of these diseases.
To become familiar with methods of diagnosis and principles of treatment of these diseases.
This course has been designed in an online format to offer students optimal schedule flexibility.
It does, however, require self-initiative in order to stay on schedule, as well as to have access to a
computer (available on campus) and the ability to use the College’s e-mail system (official
medium for College communication) and the blackboard, except for the two exams which are inclass and proctored. Though most of this course is online, it is not a self-paced course. The
course follows posted schedule.
Prerequisites: 4 credits of Human Anatomy and Physiology: BIOL2400.
Required Text:
An Introduction to Human Disease, 8th edition by Crowley (Jones and Bartlett Publishers, 2010)
Instructor:
Cuc Kim Vu
Office: Old Main 425, Tel: 651-690-7835, and E-mail: ckvu@stkate.edu
Office Hours: By appointment
Grading:
Grades will be determined on the basis of your scores from two scheduled exams which will be
proctored on campus (bring #2 pencils), assignments and participation in the discussion. As
mentioned, you will be required to complete and submit, to the instructor, assignments and
participate in discussions. Exams are to be taken at the scheduled time. There will be no makeup
exams. If there are any extenuating circumstances, student is advised to discuss it with the
instructor before the exam date or the due date of an assignment and to get an alternative date
fixed. Points may be deducted if exam is taken at a later date and time. The course grade point
distribution will be according to the values listed below:
16 on-line quizzes
Midterm exam
Final exam
2 Research project
30 points (lowest score will be dropped)
25 points
25 points
20 points
All materials will be graded and returned or reported on blackboard within 1 week. Below you
will find the break out of the points for this course:
A
AB+
B
B-
= 93% and up
= 90 - 92%
= 87 - 89%
= 83 - 86%
= 80 - 82%
C+
C
CD+
D
= 77- 79%
= 73 - 76%
= 70 - 72%
= 67 - 69%
= 63 - 66%
F = less than 63%
1. Research Project
There are two research projects in this course. Detailed information about the projects will be posted
on blackboard. You will see a green exclamation mark next to your name in gradebook when you
have successfully submitted the assignment. This indicates that it has reached me and waiting to be
graded. Once I have graded your assignment, you will see the grades there as well. Assignments will
be graded and posted within one week of due date.
2. Online Quizzes
There will be 16 online quizzes. Quizzes are used to help you measure your understanding of the
materials on a daily basis. Quizzes are to be taken individually without using any resources. You can
take the quiz at anytime during the designated time period (11:55pm Sunday – 11:55pm Monday), but
only once. You will have 10 minutes (10 questions) for each quiz. If you take longer than 10 minutes
for any quiz, 1 point will be deducted for every minute passed the 10 minute limit. To minimize the
chances of academic misconduct, you are allowed to view one question at a time and there is no
backtracking once you have clicked on ‘submit’. Quiz questions are randomized by the computer – if
you have questions make sure to note the actual question and not the question number. No make-up
quizzes. Lowest score will be dropped. Previous quizzes will be accessible one day before the exam
for review purposes.
3. Exam:
There will be two exams given in this course. The midterm exam will be given on October 18
from 5:00 – 5:50pm in EDUC250. The midterm exam will have approximately 45-50 questions
(multiple choice, t/f, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and short answers). It will cover materials from
the first half of class (Chapters 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, and 13). The final exam will have the
same format; however it will cover the second half of class (Chapter 15, 16, 17, 21, 25, 26, and
27). The final exam will be given on December 13 from 5:00 – 5:50pm in EDUC250. You will
be given the full class time to complete the final exam. Please bring a number 2 pencil. There
are NO MAKE-UPS.
*Discussion Board*
I have created three discussion forums for this course: Introduction (to get to know each other),
Content Q&A (any content related questions can be posted here and answered by myself or
peers), and General Q&A (any questions related to the course itself, computer issues, etc – this
can be answered by myself or peers). The postings on the last two discussions can be anonymous
if you choose (you will need to select this option before posting). I will check these discussions
2-3 times a week.
Resources:
 Learning Center, EDUC 370 (peer tutoring)
 Others will be posted on Blackboard
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
The benefit you derive from the course will depend largely on your own efforts. The course will
follow the weekly schedule very closely so that you will know what material is to be covered. If any of
the course content or assignment is unclear, please contact the instructor for assistance immediately.
This course will require that you set aside weekly time to read, study, complete and send the
assignments in a timely manner, and prepare for the scheduled exams.
In general, each week, the student will need to:
 Learn the material posted in blackboard, textbook readings assignments, and supplemental
resources.
 Read the messages, if any, carefully, sent by the instructor or posted in your blackboard.
 Please note: Late assignments will not be accepted.
 Study the assigned topics each week and take the on-line quiz at designated date and time.
Please pay attention to the dates and times the quizzes will be available.
 Students will need to plan to attend the scheduled time for each of the two exams. The exams
will be timed and will be closed book and closed notes.
Academic Integrity:
Cheating, plagiarism, or falsification will not be tolerated. Should I determine that an academic
integrity violation has taken place, I reserve the right either to assign a lower the grade for the
work in question/assign a grade of F for the work in question/assign a grade of F for the course.
You plagiarize when, without proper attribution, you do any of the following:
 Copy verbatim from a book, an article or other media;
 Download documents from the Internet;
 Purchase documents;
 Report from other's oral work;
 Copy directly from a classmate or allow a classmate to copy from you;
 Help a classmate or get help from a classmate or anybody else in taking the quizzes.
Important dates:
Last day to drop a class without “W”:
Last day to withdraw from a course:
Sept 17
Nov 18
The St. Catherine University Mission Statement:
The St. Catherine University educates women to lead and influence. Founded by the Sisters of
St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education
within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to
excellence and opportunity, the University engages students from diverse backgrounds in a
learning environment uniquely suited to women. Education at the St. Catherine University
prepares graduates to demonstrate ethical leadership grounded in social responsibility.
BIOL 2420 Human Disease
Schedule (Fall 2011)
Date
Assignments
Pre-Class
1. Print out Human Disease Online syllabus (please bring to class on Sept 13)
2. Go to Blackboard (Bb) and on the left side menu click on:
- discussion board
- introduction
- thread
In the subject box, enter your name. In the message box, introduce yourself to the rest of the
class. Please include your major and one interesting but random fact about yourself (Due by
Monday, Sept 12 at noon)
Week One
Sept 12-16
1. In-class Session: September 13 @ EDUC 250 5:00-5:50
- Are you ready for online?
- Syllabus (Please read ahead of hand in case you should have any questions)
- Navigating through Blackboard
2. Listen to audio clip on Chapter 1 and 2 (Bb)
3. Read and study (use outline posted on Bb to help you arrange your notes):
- CH1 General concepts of disease (Characteristics of disease p1-2, Classifications of disease p2-3,
Health and Disease p3-4, Principles, Screening tests, Diagnostic & Procedure p4-16)
- CH2 Cells and Tissues (REVIEW p16-23, Adaptations of cells to changing conditions p34-35, Cell
injury, death, and necrosis p36, Aging p36-38)
*Check out the supplemental internet resources (recommended)
Week Two
Sept 19-23
1. Take CH1 and CH2 quizzes online (Bb) from 11:55pm Sunday, Sept 18 – 11:55pm Monday,
Sept 19
- Make sure you have reliable internet and have the time to complete the quiz (10 minutes each)
2. Read and Study (use outline posted on Bb to help you arrange your notes):
- CH5 Immunity, Hypersensitivity & Autoimmune disease (Body’s defense p69-70, Immunity p7076 (Table 5.1), Antibodies p77-78, Hypersensitivity p79-82 (Table 5.3), Suppression of immune response
p83-84, Autoimmune disease p84-89 (Table 5.4)
Week Three
Sept 26-30
1. Take CH5 quiz online (Bb) from 11:55pm Sunday, Sept 25 – 11:55pm Monday, Sept 26
2. Read and Study:
- CH6&7 Pathogenic microorganisms (Types of harmful microorganisms p93-94, Bacteria p94-103,
Antibiotics p103-107, Viruses p108-112, Fungi p115-118, Protozoa p124-128)
- CH8 Communicable disease (Methods of transmission and control p138-140, STD p140-147, AIDS
p147-154)
Week Four
Oct 3-7
1. Take CH6&7 and CH8 quizzes online (Bb) from 11:55pm Sunday, Oct 2 –11:55pm Monday,
Oct 3
2. Read and Study:
- CH9 Congenital & Hereditary disease (Causes of congenital malformations p160-161,
Chromosomal abnormalities p161-170, Genetically transmitted disease p170-174, intrauterine
injury p174-179, Multifactorial inheritance p179-180, Prenatal diagnosis p180-182)
Week Five
Oct 10-14
1. Take CH9 quiz online (Bb) from 11:55pm Sunday, Oct 9 – 11:55pm Monday, Oct 10
2. Read and Study:
- CH10 Neoplastic disease (Disturbed cell growth p187, Tumors p187-198, Etiologic factors
p198-204, Diagnosis p204-208, Treatment p208-213)
Week Six
Oct 17-21
1. Take CH10 quiz online (Bb) from 11:55pm Sunday, Oct 16 – 11:55pm Monday, Oct 17
2. In-class Session: October 18 @ EDUC 360 5:00 – 5:30pm
Midterm Exam (CH1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9, and 10)
*Previous quizzes will be accessible Monday, October 17 at noon for review (except CH10
which will be accessible at 11:55pm Monday)
Week Seven
Oct 24-28
1. Submit Research Assignment 1 by Oct 24 by 11:55pm
2. Read and Study:
- CH12 Circulatory Disturbances (Intravascular blood clots p239-240, Venous thrombosis and
pulmonary embolism p240-246, Arterial p246, Embolism p248)
- CH13 Disease of Cardiovascular system (Heart disease p265-266, Congenital heart disease
p266-272, Valvular heart disease p273-282, Coronary heart disease p282-289, Myocardial
infarction p291-295, Hypertension & hypertensive p307-308)
Week Eight
Oct 31-Nov 4
1. Take CH12 and CH13 quizzes online (Bb) from 11:55pm Sunday, Oct 30 – 11:55pm
Monday, Oct 31.
2. Read and Study:
- CH15 Disease of the Respiratory System (Pneumothorax p364-366, Pneumonia p369-371, TB
p371-377, Chronic obstructive lung disease p378-382, Pulmonary Fibrosis p385, Lung
Carcinoma p386)
Week Nine
Nov 7-11
1. Take CH15 quiz online (Bb) from 11:55pm Sunday, Nov 6 – 11:55pm Monday, Nov 7.
2. Read and Study:
- CH16 Disease of the Breast (Examination of the breast p395-396, Benign cystic Change in the
Breast p398, Fibroadenoma p399, Carcinoma of the breast p399-408)
- CH17 Diseases of the Female Reproductive System (Infections of the Female Genital Tract p
412-413, Endometriosis p414-416, Cervical polyps p416, Cervical Dysplasia and Carcinoma
p417-419, Endometrial hyperplasia, polyps, and carcinoma p419-420, Irregular uterine bleeding
p420-424, Cysts and Tumors of the ovary p424-429)
Week Ten
Nov 14-18
1. Take CH16 and CH17 quizzes online (Bb) from 11:55pm Sunday, Nov 13 – 11:55pm
Monday, Nov 14.
2. Read and Study:
- CH21 Disease of the Liver and Biliary System (Causes and effects of liver injury p539, Viral
hepatitis p540-547, Fatty liver p547-549, Cirrhosis of the liver p550-559, Cholelithiasis p560563, Cholecystitis, Tumors, and Jaundice p563-567)
Week Eleven
Nov 21-25
1. Take CH21 quiz online (Bb) from 11:55pm Sunday, Nov 20 – 11:55pm Monday, Nov 21.
2. Read and Study:
- CH22&25 Disease of the Pancreas and Endocrine Gland (Pancreatitis p573-574, CF of
pancreas p574-575, Diabetes p576-586, Endocrine functions/dysfunction p643-644, The pituitary
gland p644-651, The thyroid gland p651-661, The adrenal gland p662-667)
Week Twelve 1. Take CH22&25 quiz online (Bb) from 11:55pm Sunday, Nov 27 – 11:55pm Monday, Nov 28.
Nov 28 – Dec 2 2. Read and Study:
- CH26 Disease of Nervous System (Muscle paralysis p678, Neural tube defects p680-684,
Stroke p687-693, Cerebral aneurysm p694-695, Infections of the NS p696-699, CJD p699-701,
Alzheimer’s disease p701-702, MS p702-703, Parkinson’s disease p704, Huntington’s disease
p704-705)
Week Thirteen 1. Take CH26 quiz online (Bb) from 11:55pm Sunday, Dec 4 – 11:55pm Monday, Dec 9.
Dec 5-9
2. Read and Study:
- CH27 Disease of the Musculoskeletal System (Congenital malformations p720-723, Arthritis
p723-729, Fracture p730, Osteomelitis p730-731, Osteoporosis p732-734, Structure of spine
(Scoliosis) p734-737 Muscular atrophy and dystrophy p741-742, Myasthenia gravis p742)
Week Fourteen 1. Take CH27 quiz online (Bb) from 11:55pm Sunday, Dec 11 – 11:55pm Monday, Dec 12
Dec 12-16
2. In-class Session: December 13 @ EDUC 360 5:00 – 5:30pm
Midterm Exam (CH12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22&25, 26, and 27)
*Previous quizzes will be accessible Monday, December 12 at noon for review (except CH27
which will be accessible at 11:55pm Monday)
Week Fifteen 1. Submit Research Assignment 2 by Dec 19 by 11:55pm
Dec 19 – Dec 20